Physiolaser olympic

One for all

Operating Instructions
 Contents

1 Views...................................................................................................................... 4

2 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5

3 Safety information............................................................................................... 6
General information
Liability disclaimer
Safety standards
Personnel
Treatment area
Prevent unauthorized use
Emergency shutdown
Radiation injuries
Risk of burns
Risk of infection
Decommissioning

4 Applications.......................................................................................................... 9
Treatment range
Indications for use
Contraindications / Limitations

5 Delivery contents and accessories................................................................10

6 Startup.................................................................................................................11
Checking for transport damage
Positioning the unit
Disengaging the safety lock
Connecting probes
Safety key
Stand-by / Ready mode

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7 Working with the Physiolaser olympic.........................................................13
Therapy programs
Automatic probe detection
Touchscreen operation
Therapy selection
Adapting programs
Editing parameters
Editing programs
Mixing and changing frequencies
Therapy mode
Operation with two probes

8 Service menu......................................................................................................23
Functions
Laser function test
Therapy sets

9 Mobile use...........................................................................................................29

10 Error messages..................................................................................................32

11 Care and maintenance.....................................................................................34

Cleaning and disinfection
Safety check

12 Technical description........................................................................................35
Technical data
Operating conditions
Transport and storage
Position of labels on the device
Explanation of symbols

13 Warranty and disposal.....................................................................................38

14 Manufacturer/Distributor................................................................................39

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 Views 1

Power
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Fast and easy touchscreen operation Port for diagnostics unit

Daily work has never been easier For fast diagnostics during repair and
maintenance

Portable thanks to rechargeable battery Prominent Emergency Stop button

Automatic battery charging is dis- Unit can be shut off immediately in
played when connected to an outlet case of emergency

Test sensor for infrared Safe against misuse

Practical test of infrared probe func- The safety key protects against unau-
tion thorized use

Clear power indicator Slot for memory card

See at a glance whether the unit is on Simple software update procedure to
support future applications and probes

Ports for two laser probes

Two probes can be used of the same
time

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 Introduction 2

Your Physiolaser olympic

Thank you for choosing the Physiolaser olympic – the latest-generation, high-quality laser
device from Reimers & Janssen GmbH.

Reimers & Janssen has been designing and manufacturing medical devices for laser therapy
since 1982. Our experience and innovations have made us one of Europe's leading manufac-
turers in the industry. We have applied our profound knowledge of complimentary therapy
methods to this product as well, which lets you achieve the best results for your patients
with gentle laser therapy across a large range of applications.

The Physiolaser olympic consists of a base device with a microprocessor that can control all
laser probes available from Reimers & Janssen. The Physiolaser is thus the basis of our pio-
neering concept: universal usability combined with ease of use.

With the powerful Physiolaser olympic, you will always have the latest therapy programs
at your disposal, whether you are using surface probes, single probes, or laser needles. The
Physiolaser even lets you use two probes at the same time.

With the easy-to-use touchscreen and the built-in basic therapy set, you can immediately
proceed with treatment. Every program can be easily adapted to your individual therapy
needs. Furthermore, you can purchase special therapy sets and easily install them into your
Physiolaser.

Thus, the Physiolaser olympic is suitable for a wide range of treatments in dermatol-
ogy, rheumatology, orthopedics, physiotherapy, sports and veterinary medicine as well as
dentistry.

The Physiolaser is compact, portable, and can be used without an external power supply.
With its powerful rechargeable battery, it is also ideal for mobile use outside the office, for
laser applications in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and veterinary medicine.

The Physiolaser has a built-in SD card slot so it can be updated at any time and expanded
for future laser probes. With your Physiolaser olympic, you are prepared for the future of
gentle laser therapy.

Physiolaser olympic
One for all

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 Safety information 3

General information
Read these operating instructions thoroughly before operating the device. The Physiolaser
olympic is a control unit that can be operated in combination with laser probes. Therefore,
please also read the operating instructions for all probes that you intend to connect to your
Physiolaser olympic.

These operating instructions describe the proper use of the Physiolaser olympic and indi-
cate hazards associated with its use. All individuals who use, care for, service, or supervise
this device must read and follow the instructions. These operating instructions must always
be kept with the device and must be included with the Physiolaser olympic if given to others.

Liability disclaimer
You may use the Physiolaser olympic only for the purposes described in these operating
instructions and only under supervision. The manufacturer is not liable for the device and
the consequences resulting from operation or applications that are not described within
these operating instructions. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes based on
technological improvements.

The Physiolaser olympic may only be operated with the power supply indicated in the
technical data and the probes manufactured by Reimers & Janssen GmbH and accessories
approved by Reimers & Janssen GmbH. The built-in SD card reader cannot be used with an
adapter. Never open the device even to replace a battery. Any Repair and maintenance work
may only be performed by Reimers & Janssen GmbH or a company authorized by Reimers
& Janssen GmbH.

Before starting therapy with the Physiolaser, make sure that the patient is not connected at
the same time to any other electrically operated device.

Functions and safety standards

The Physiolaser olympic conforms to the following international safety standards:
• IEC 60601-1 - Safety of medical electrical devices
• IEC 60601-1-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility
• IEC 60601-1-6 - Usability
• IEC 60601-2-22 - Safety of diagnostic and therapeutic laser devices
• IEC 60825-1 - Safety of laser products

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Personnel
The operator of this device must comply with the applicable national and international regu-
lations for the operation of a Class 3B laser (e.g. IEC 60601-2-22 and IEC 60825-1, CAN/
CSA Z386-92). Any person who uses the device must be instructed in the handling of the
device and the dangers associated with laser radiation.

The low level laser should be used in therapy as stated for its intended use for medical and
healthcare clinics. The laser may be operated by professionals and trained personnels such
as physiotherapists, acupunctrists, therapists and nurses in healthcare with medical supervi-
sion and independently after they had been trained.

Treatment area
Operate the laser only indoors. The room in which laser therapy is performed must meet
the requirements of national accident prevention regulations. All entrances must display a
laser warning sign in compliance with IEC 60825-1. Reflective objects, mirrors and chrome
surfaces must be removed. Children may enter the room only as patients and must be under
constant supervision.

Prevent unauthorized use

Your Physiolaser olympic is equipped with a safety key to prevent unauthorized use. The
laser can be operated only with the key inserted.
When the laser is not in use, the key should always be removed and stored separate from
the unit in order to prevent unauthorized use.

Emergency shutdown
Press the red "Emergency Stop" button in firmly, turn the safety key to "off", and remove the
remote control plug on the backside of the housing.

Press the "Emergency Stop" button to shut off the laser quickly in case of emergency.
Press the button in firmly until the stop. To release the button, turn it gently to the
left or right until the button springs several millimeters upward to the stand-by
position.

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Radiation injuries
Avoid direct or scattered radiation to the eyes. Do not look directly into the laser radiation
output area, since visible and invisible laser radiation can cause injury to the eye. Honeywell
3199-21174RJ laser protective eyewear conforming to the European standard EN 207 must
always be worn within the treatment room during treatment. Exercise caution when per-
forming therapy on the head region!

If you are performing extended treatments or using a high energy output, adjust the dosage
to the specific skin types treated to prevent the risk of burns. Note that the pigmentation of
a patient’s skin can change over multiple treatments.

When treating patients with darkly pigmented skin, birthmarks, tattoos, etc. be aware
of the risk of burning because melanin or color in the skin tissue absorbs the light. In
this case, reduce the power or energy output.

Risk of burns
The probe tip may become very hot at high power output and an extended treatment time.
In this case, avoid direct skin contact by using a cap or applicator. Otherwise, burns may oc-
cur. Alternately, reduce the power output and/or treatment time. Therefore, please read the
operating instructions for your probe as well.

Risk of infection
While performing therapy, keep the probe approx. 1 cm from the skin to avoid direct con-
tact with damaged skin and prevent bacterial contamination.

After each treatment, disinfect your probe as described in the operating instructions for
your probe. If you use an applicator, disinfect the applicator after each treatment in order to
minimize the risk of patient infection.

Decommissioning in the event of a hazard

If you believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, it should be decom-
missioned to prevent against further use and to send it to the distributor for repair.
Such cases include:
• the power adapter, housing components, or the probe cable have visible damage
• the device no longer functions properly
• the device has been stored or transported for a long period under adverse
conditions
• the display fails or is illegible.

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 Applications 4

Treatment range
The Physiolaser olympic can be used together with various Reimers & Janssen laser probes
for a wide range of treatments in rheumatology, orthopedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine
and veterinary medicine as well as dentistry.

A variety of individually adjustable therapy programs are available for your Physiolaser con-
trol unit. If you would like an overview of all therapy programs and frequencies currently
available for your control unit, please contact your distributor.

Indications for use

The indications for which treatment is effective depend on the laser probe used. Therefore,
please read the operating instructions for all probes that you connect to your Physiolaser
olympic.

Contraindications / Limitations
We advise against the direct irradiation of the following organs and areas:
• Eyes
• Epiphyseal region in children
• Open fontanel
• Fetuses or in the area above the uterus of pregnant women
• Dark, pigmented or colored skin, regions with dark hair
• No irradiation of the head area in patients with (a tendency to) epilepsy
• Tumor/cancer

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 Delivery contents 5
and accessories

Delivery contents
• Physiolaser olympic with 2 keys
• One remote control plug
• Carry bag (soft case)
• Power adapter FRIWO FW7362M/12
• Warning sign "Laser Radiation" acc. to
IEC 60825-1
• 2 pairs of laser protective eyewear,
model Honeywell 3199-21174RJ,
405 + 635-904 nm

Accessories
• In addition to the pre-installed "Therapy
Base" set, various other therapy pro-
grams are available for a custom config-
uration. Please inquire about the latest
developments with your distributor.
• Reimers & Janssen offers a variety of
lasers for point application and larger
areas that can be used with the Physi-
olaser olympic. Please contact your dis-
tributor for further information about
their functions and applications.
• Reimers & Janssen also offers a suitable
device cart for the Physiolaser including
probes. This cart can be equipped with
a practical swivel arm specially designed
for the LightNeedle probe. The arm can
also be installed on your existing carts
by using a universal adapter. Please con-
tact your distributor to determine the
best configuration.

Device cart with two trays.

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 Startup 6

Checking for transport damage

Inspect your Physiolaser for damage that may have occurred during transport, i.e., whether
the housing components or the probe cable have visible damage. If you discover any damage,
do not operate your probe. Instead, contact your distributor.

Positioning the unit

Select a stable, level surface or table and turn the feet to the front. Connect the device to
the mains current via the power adapter.

Temporarily disengaging safety lock

On the back of your Physiolaser olympic, please check that the "Remote control plug" sock-
et is sealed with a plug. If it is not, please insert the supplied connecting plug for door switch
fuse into this socket. This temporarily disengages the safety lock so that you can restore
your device's functionality without a connection to a door switch.

To improve the safety, the operator is obligated to connect a door switch to the
Physiolaser olympic. Such a system will automatically shut off the laser in case
the door of the treatment room is opened during therapy. Have the cable to the
door switch attached properly to the remote control plug on the backside of your
Physiolaser.

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 Connecting probes
If you have purchased your Physiolaser along with a new probe, please read the accompany-
ing operating instructions. Activate your probe accordingly, and connect it with the appropri-
ate probe cable to one of the laser sockets on your Physiolaser.You can connect another
probe to the other socket accordingly.
Power
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Emergenc
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Charge
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Power

Diagnosi
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Safety key
Your Physiolaser olympic is equipped with a safety key to prevent unauthorized use. Put the
key into the lock and turn it to ON. The power indicator illuminates and the touchscreen
briefly shows the “Power on self-test” message. The Physiolaser software then proceeds to
boot automatically.

If the power indicator does not illuminate and the touchscreen remains dark, the
“Emergency Stop” button may have been pressed. If that is the case, please un-
lock the emergency button by turning it gently to the left or right until the button
spring several millimeters upwards to the stand-by position. If the device remains
unresponsive, please determine whether the power adapter has been connected
correctly.

STAND-BY / READY Mode

The software changes to stand-by mode at the end of the boot routine.Your Physiolaser
olympic is now ready to start.

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 Working with the Physiolaser 7

Therapy programs
These operating instructions describe the
basic functions and safe practices of the
Physiolaser olympic with respect to the pre-
set program groups “Therapy Base” and "My
Protocols".

Other available therapy sets are operated

in essentially the same way. However, please
note that some probes, for example the
LightNeedle probe, offer additional configu-
ration options. Therefore, please read the
operating instructions for your probe as
well.

Automatic probe detection

The Physiolaser will detect the connected
probe automatically without any special in-
stallation by the user. If you purchase a new
probe, you maybe have to update the Physi-
olaser software.You can install this update
easily using an SD card accompanying the
probe. Instructions are supplied with the
probe.

Each probe type is indicated by Reimers & Janssen has a wide selection of
a special symbol in the therapy laser probes available for use with your
programs to simplify identification Physiolaser olympic.
(especially when using two probes).
The symbol for your probe can be
found in the accompanying operating
instructions.

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Touchscreen operation
After you have initiated your Physiolaser
with your probe as described in the previ-
ous chapter, all functions and configuration
options are available on the easy-to-use
touchscreen.

Pressing the “Ready” button takes you to

the therapy programs. Pressing the “Ser-
vice” button takes you to the basic settings
(see page 23). If you want to correct the
time, press the time display. The "Set Clock" The “Stand-by” screen always appears first
screen will open. when the device is turned on.

Touch the screen only with your

fingers or a special stylus. Never use
hard or sharp objects!

Even if you use several probes or pur-

chase additional ones, the touchscreen
operation of your Physiolaser olympic
remains essentially the same.
You can set the time in the "Set Clock"
screen using the "-" and "+" buttons. Press-
A variety of Reimers & Janssen probes are ing “Stand-by” returns you to the Stand-by
available for different applications using this screen.
simple operational concept.Your Physiolaser
olympic software can be easily updated, so
you are well equipped for future possibilities
in laser therapy.

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Therapy selection screen
Pressing “Ready” in “Stand-by” mode takes
you to the "Therapy selection" screen,
where you may choose your therapy pro-
grams. The program groups "Therapy Base"
and "My Protocols" are displayed here by
default in the standard configuration.

You can press the arrow buttons to scroll

through the program groups and series of
programs within a group. The structure and
function of the various program groups are Therapy selection screen with symbol for
always the same. a single probe; functions that are active or
can be activated are shown in yellow on all
If you have connected your probe correctly, screens.
a corresponding symbol will appear on the
button "Laser 1" or "Laser 2" on the Ther-
apy selection screen. "Laser 1" corresponds
to the your Physiolaser's left laser socket
and "Laser 2" corresponds to the socket on
the right.

Adapting programs
You may customize the pre-set therapy pro-
grams on your Physiolaser olympic for your
own needs. You can press the arrow buttons to scroll
through the program groups and series of
The power, energy output, and time param- programs.
eters can be adjusted. Except in continuous
wave mode, you can also change the fre-
quency of the laser beam or combine with a
second frequency using “Edit". For improved
ease of use, you can also rename the pro-
gram buttons.

The exact procedure is described in the fol-

lowing pages.

Most probes offer the possibility to The therapy time for the attached 150 mW
begin the therapy immediately with probe as set in program "Protocol 2" is
the pre-set values. However, do not 5 minutes at an energy output of 22 joules.
forget to protect yourself and your
patient with laser protective eyewear.

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Editing parameters
The screen to the right shows “continuous
wave” mode and the “power/energy/time”
button with total power output of 150 mW,
energy output of 45 joules, and a treatment
time of 5 minutes.

Press this button if you wish to change

these parameters. The “Setup Laser” screen
will appear and here you can edit the indi-
vidual parameters and the pitch of the signal
tones. Parameter button (circled) on the therapy
selection screen

The power cannot be changed on

pulsed lasers.

“Setup Laser” screen

Entering changes
In this example, if you wish to increase the
energy output to 90 joules, press the “En-
ergy” button and enter “90” on the keypad.
The therapy time is automatically adjusted
to 10 minutes. Confirm your selection by
pressing "Enter".

It's easier to make entries using the

tip of a ballpoint pen instead of your
finger. Always make sure the tip is "Setup Laser" screen with numeric keypad
retracted.

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Automatic changes
The other parameters can be changed in the
“Setup Laser” screen in the same way.

If you change the power, the therapy time

adapts automatically. Likewise, changing the
therapy time causes the energy output to be
calculated automatically and displayed.

The Physiolaser will permanently “remem-

ber” the changes made for the connected
probe. They affect all therapy sets and pro- Therapy time entry: to enter seconds, place
grams carried out with this probe, except a colon (circled) following the minutes.
for programs with their own time or energy
specifications.

Saving your changes

The software also gives you the option of
permanently storing your changes indepen-
dent of the probe currently in use.

You can use the "single store" option to

save changes only for the current selected
therapy program or “store for all” to save
the changes permanently for all programs in
your therapy set.
Using the option “store for all” (circled)
Pressing the “clear defaults” button resets save the changes permanently for all pro-
all parameters in the therapy set to default grams in your therapy set.
settings.

You are returned to the therapy selec-

tion screen after saving or resetting the
parameters.

A confirmation prompt always ap-

pears to prevent overwriting changes
in other therapy programs if you
have inadvertently selected “store for
all” or “clear defaults”.

Confirming with “yes” permanently over-

writes all programs for the therapy set cur-
rently in use..

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Return to therapy selection
If you are finished with the settings and do
not wish to save them, return to the therapy
programs directly using the “Therapy”
button.

From there, you can begin a therapy with

the adjusted parameters. The settings are
automatically reset after the treatment.

The settings will be lost if you wish to edit

the program or switch to a different pro- Pressing “Therapy” (circled) returns you
gram before starting the therapy. directly to the therapy programs.

Some probes have their own display

indicating the settings for the therapy
program. If the display is difficult to
read (e.g., in bright sunlight), you can
change the contrast of the display us-
ing the “Contrast” button.

Editing programs
Except in continuous wave mode, you can
also change the frequency of the laser beam
or combine with a second frequency.

For a blank template, you have the option of

assigning different names to these programs, Therapy selection screen with the "Edit"
for example based on different indications, button
therapy times, or special frequencies.

All these functions can be accessed using

the “Edit” button.

Mixing and changing frequencies

This takes you to the “Edit frequencies”
mode. In this example, only a pre-set fre-
quency of 1000 Hz is active at first.

"Edit frequencies" screen

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2. Combining a frequency
Pressing the “2nd frequency on/off” button
adds a second frequency.

The powerful Physiolaser olympic

offers a frequency range of 1-99,999
Hz for continuous wave probes.
Pulsed probes allow up to 40,000 Hz.

The 2nd frequency is activated.

Changing the frequency

If you wish to change the frequencies, simply
press the corresponding frequency button
and enter the desired Hertz value on the
numeric keypad.

If you increase the frequency for a

pulsed probe, the energy output will
automatically increase for the same
treatment time. Lower the frequency
reduces the energy output. “Edit frequencies” screen with the numeric
keypad.

Designating a name
To change the name of a program, press
"Label 1" for the upper line and "Label 2" for
the lower line. A pop-up will appear to enter
each name.

The input field works like a typical

cell phone keypad.You can switch
between upper case, lower case, and
numbers. This gives you flexibility in
naming your therapy programs. Label field with a button (circled) for
switching to lower-case letters or num-
bers. A space is entered using the "0"
button.

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Return to therapy selection
In this example, two individually set fre-
quencies are combined for the treatment
of acute carpal tunnel syndrome and the
program is given the name of the indication
being treated.

You can return to the therapy selection

screen using the “Therapy” button.

Pressing “Therapy” returns you to the ther-

apy selection screen.

Starting a therapy
Probes equipped with their own “start/stop”
button allow you to begin treatment directly
from your probe.

A two-second tone sounds before therapy

mode begins.

During this time, you can still press “stop”

to end the program, for example if you have
forgotten to put on protective eyewear.
The “Therapy selection” screen with a cus-
tomized therapy program name.

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Therapy mode

Put on laser protective eyewear

before starting therapy mode!

After the signal tone, the therapy screen ap-

pears with the selected program and all set
parameters.

During therapy, a short signal tone sounds

every fifteen seconds by default. The time
counts down to zero from the selected
duration, while the administered energy
increases.

The automatic end is indicated by a long The upper half of the therapy screen with
signal tone once zero is reached. The cur- the active probe is highlighted in yellow. The
rent therapy program can be stopped at any therapy program is shown together with all
time by pressing "STOP" or directly using set parameters. The lower half of the screen
the probe. is highlighted in blue because the second
probe is inactive (not connected).

You do not need to specifically shut

down the operating software on your
Physiolaser olympic.You can simply
turn of the device, but avoid doing
this while a therapy is running.

During treatment, the patient and

personnel must wear Honeywell
3199-21174RJ laser protective
eyewear conforming to European
standard EN 207.

If a program with two frequencies is active,

the display alternates between the two fre-
quencies (circled).

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Operation with two probes
The Physiolaser olympic even lets you work
with two probes at the same time.You can
of course select and configure your therapy
programs independently for each probe.
Your Physiolaser will "remember" the set-
tings for each probe if you use other probes
afterwards.

You can even connect a second probe while

the device is operating. The probe is ready
to use as soon as a second probe symbol Therapy selection screen with active point
appears in the therapy selection. probe and attached LightNeedle probe.

The basic configuration options are es-

sentially the same for the various probes
on the Physiolaser, though changes can only
be made to the current active probe (high-
lighted in yellow).

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 Service menu 8

Functions
The software architecture of your Physiola-
ser olympic is so simple that you are im-
mediately ready to begin working with it as
soon as the device is turned on by selecting
the “Ready” button.

You should need to access the functions

of the service menu only if you wish to
change the basic settings of your Physiolaser
olympic (e.g. language, energy saving mode,
or key clicks) to your particular needs, to From the therapy selection screen, pressing
do special test functions, or to update the the “Stand-by” button (circled) takes you to
software with a new probe. the “Stand-by” screen.

In the following pages, the functions of the

service menu are briefly explained step-by-
step. The menu is always accessed by press-
ing the “Service” button on the “Stand-by”
screen.

The "Stand-by" screen with the "Service"

button.

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Setup Set 1
On the "Setup" screen you will find all basic
settings and functions divided into three
sets.

Set 1 with language selection, the version

indicator, the key click setting, and the laser
test is initially selected by default.

You can change the language of the software

on your Physiolaser here.

Version indicator
Under "Version" you can view information
on the current version of the hardware and
software on your Physiolaser and any con-
nected probes.

This information can be important for the

service technician. For example, problems
can occur if operating new probes with out-
dated operating software.

Reimers & Janssen is constantly working The sequence of the software version is
on new developments in hardware and indicated numerically, so in this example
software so that your devices are always the Laser 2 software is “PN290110A” from
up-to-date. Friday, January 29, 2010. "Program" indicates
the operating software.

Key clicks
The intuitive touchscreen operation is sup-
ported by an acoustic feedback feature.
However, you can deselect this accessibility
option.

Key clicking is set to "On" by default.

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 Laser function test
The “Laser Test” assists users who wish to
operate an infrared laser probe on their
Physiolaser olympic, by testing for proper
function.

Please select the “Laser Test” and then "On".

Then start your probe via the therapy selec-
tion screen and hold the laser radiation out-
put area directly in front of the "Laser Test"
sensor on the front of your Physiolaser.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be modi-
A signal (beep) indicates that the laser is fied using "-" and "+" for a laser test.
functioning properly. If this is not the case,
Power
increase the sensitivity
Memory of the sensor in the
Card
Service menu and repeat the test.
PPhhyyssio
iola
lasseerr ooly
Off lym
mpicic
On
Emergenc
y StopIf a signal sounds before the laser
beam is held in front of the sensor,
please reduce the sensitivity. It is Charge
Laser Te
possible that too much sunlight is st
Power

hitting the sensor, in which case you

should move your device or darken
the room.
Diagnos
e
Laser

"Laser Test" sensor on the front of the device

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Setup Set 2
Your Physiolaser olympic has a built-in
rechargeable battery so you can easily per-
form therapy in the field (see “Mobile use”
on page 30).

In order to extend the operating time, you

can save energy by setting the screensaver
to activate sooner.

By default, the screensaver activates after 10

minutes of inactivity.

Power indicator
The power indicator indicates how long the
Physiolaser has been operated in therapy
mode.

The power indicator screen

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Error log
You can use the “Logging” function to save
the protocol data to an SD card while the
device is operating.

This can help a service technician detect

errors that arise during operation that have
no obvious cause.

You must set the "Logging" function to "On"

Before activating the “Logging” func- in order to read an error log.
tion, you must insert an SD card into
your Physiolaser. Ensure that the con-
e
arg
tact tabs are aligned from below and Ch

that the tapered edge points inward.

A correctly inserted card will be in-
dicated by a corresponding symbol in Diag
nosi
s

the Stand-by screen.

Software update
When you connect a new probe or pur- Insert the SD card into the memory card
chase new therapy sets you may need to slot on your control unit until it clicks.
perform a software update.

Existing therapy sets are overwritten

during a software update. If you have
entered changes which you wish to
retain, save your therapy programs
beforehand (see page 29).

You will automatically receive detailed

instructions for a software update with Please contact the manufacturer or distribu-
a new SD card. If you already have an tor for a software update.
SD card, you can also receive this up-
date conveniently by e-mail.

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Setup Set 3
With the open software architecture of
your Physiolaser olympic, you can always
work with the therapy programs that are
best suited for your applications and which
are based on cutting-edge research.

In the “Set 3” screen, you can select and

In addition to the “Therapy Base” set, deselect therapy sets, save them externally,
you can obtain additional therapy pro- or restore them from an SD card.
grams for your particular configuration
from your distributor. Please inquire
about the latest developments with
your distributor.

Activating therapy sets

You can of course also use multiple program
sets at the same time. In “Set 3,” all the
therapy sets available on your Physiolaser
are indicated, from which you can select or
deselect for the given situation.

In this example, only the “Therapy Base” set

is activated. If you wish to add additional
sets, these will be carried over into the
therapy selection screen.

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Saving therapy sets
Your Physiolaser gives you the option of
saving complete therapy sets on a SD card
or transferring them from a SD card to
the control unit. This may be important, for
example, if you have customized your pro-
grams and do not want to lose these modifi-
cations during a software update.

Please note that existing therapy sets

with the same name will be overwrit- Pressing “save” (circled) stores the selected
ten without requesting confirmation therapy set on an SD card.
during saving and restoring.

It is best to use an extra SD card without

program software and insert this into your
Physiolaser as described on page 27.

Then select “Therapy sets – save” and select

the sets that you wish to save. As soon as
you press “save,” the selected sets are auto-
matically saved to the SD card.

Restoring therapy sets

If you want to restore sets onto your con-
trol unit, select "Therapy sets - restore".
Sets available on the SD card will be shown.
Activate the sets that you wish to install and
then press “restore”. The selected sets will
now be installed automatically.

Pressing “restore” loads the selected

therapy set from the SD card onto the
Physiolaser.

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 Mobile use 9

Battery operation
Your Physiolaser olympic is ideal for mo-
bile use, since it is equipped with a built-in
rechargeable battery and has a compact
design.

Operation in battery mode does not change

the handling.You start up the device in the
usual manner and begin work.You can easily
check the charge status of the battery by
looking at the bar in the “Stand-by” button
on the therapy selection screen. Charge status indicator (circled) in the
therapy selection screen
If the color changes from green to yellow,
you will need to recharge the battery soon
because it may not be possible to complete
a new therapy if started.

The maximum operating time of the

rechargeable battery depends on the
probe configuration and usage. For
exact operating times, please refer to
the instructions for your probe.

Yellow charge status indicator: battery must

be recharged soon.

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Recharging the battery
You can easily recharge the battery of your
Physiolaser olympic using the power adapter
supplied with your device. As soon as the
charge status indicator is green again, you
can continue to work right away, even as the
recharging continues.

The Physiolaser recharging procedure is

monitored by a microcomputer, so there is
no danger of overcharging. In addition, the
rechargeable battery has no memory effect, This message appears if you begin a therapy
so your Physiolaser can remain constantly despite a yellow charge status indicator.
connected to the adapter.

You can extend the operating time in

battery mode by setting the screen-
saver to activate sooner (see page 26).

Use only the supplied power adapt-

er for power supply and battery
recharging.

The orange bars show the recharging

process.

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 Error messages 10

Restart after error message

Your Physiolaser olympic uses a sophisticat-
ed and stable software design so that error
messages should occur only very rarely.

In some circumstances an error can be cor-

rected by a simple restart.

If the error message reappears, please con-

tact your distributor.

Confirm the message with “OK” and turn

off your Physiolaser. Wait a moment and
then turn the device back on.

Safety lock open

If the remote control plug has loosened or
is unplugged, a corresponding error message
will appear and all probes will be disabled.

In order to continue working, you must

reinsert the plug.

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Defective battery
Your Physiolaser software is able to dis-
tinguish between an empty and a defective
battery.

A defective battery is indicated with an er-

ror message and operating the device in
battery mode is no longer possible.

In order to continue working temporar-

ily, you must connect your device to mains
current. Please contact your distributor if you have a
defective battery.

Critical errors
If the error messages about critical system
errors appear, please turn off the device and
contact your distributor.

If repair work is required, your dis-

tributor can provide you with a re-
placement device if necessary.

Critical error: Please disconnect all

laser probes and turn off the device.

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 Care and maintenance 11

Cleaning and disinfection

Unplug the power cord before beginning any cleaning or maintenance.

Note that harsh or caustic agents (e.g., acetone) must not be used for regular cleaning of
the plastic components. Prevent moisture from entering the housing. It is best to use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

For disinfection, please wipe the surface with a standard commercial disinfectant.

Always use a damp cloth for cleaning and disinfection. Never flush water over the
device. Do not use solvents!

Calibration and safety check

Your Physiolaser olympic does not contain any user-serviceable internal parts or compo-
nents. There is thus no reason to open the device's housing.

Have your device inspected and recalibrated by the manufacturer at least once annu-
ally. Observe national regulations in this regard. Please contact your distributor.

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 Technical description 12

Technical data

The device meets the requirements of Directive

0482
93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.

Class 3B laser therapy device Physiolaser olympic

Protection class IPXO

Absolute uncertainty of laser power

20 %
measurement

1 Hz to 99,999 Hz CW laser

Modulation frequency
1 Hz to 40,000 Hz pulse laser

Accuracy of the electric conductance

+/- 10 %
measurement

Power adapter FRIWO FW7362M/12

Power supply with battery charging
100-240 V~ / 50-60 Hz / 700 mA

Weight 2 kg

Dimensions (L x D x H) 25 cm x 13 cm x 11 cm

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Operating conditions

Ambient temperature + 10° C to +30° C

Relative humidity 30 % to 75 %

Air pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa

Transport and storage

Ambient temperature -20° C to +40° C

Relative humidity 30 % to 75 %

Air pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa

LEDs

1 green diode, 1 yellow diode, 1

Quantity
photodiode

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Position of labels on the device

2 4 2

6 5

1. Laser warning label on top 4. Power supply label

2. Laser warning triangle on both sides 5. Label referring to manual
3. Remote control plug label 6. Type label with power supply
specifications

Explanation of symbols and labels on the device

Type label Signs on the type label

The device complies with

0482 European directives appli-
cable to the product

IPX0 No rating against harmful

ingress of water

Type label with technical specifications, Observe

Probe type the509
accompanying
Photonic satellite
Pmax: 1 x 500 mW / 810 nm
manufacturer address, and serial number documentation
1 x 150 mW / 638 nm

SN:10509-02 12-2010 IPX0

12-201
Power supply label509 Photonic satellite
Probe type 04-2011 Type B &applied
Reimers partFabrikstraße 22 D-79183 Waldkirch
Janssen GmbH
Pmax: 1 x 500 mW / 810 nm IPX0
1 x 150 mW / 638 nm Pmax 5 x 30 W
Date
500ofmW
production
810 nm cw
SN:10509-02 12-2010 IPX0
150 mW
12-2010
Month 638 nm cw
- Year
0123
Reimers & Janssen GmbH Fabrikstraße 22 D-79183 Waldkirch
EN 60825-1:2007
Remote control plug label IPX0

Pmax 5 x 30 W
500 mW 810 nm cw Laser beam exit aperture for visible

150 mW 638 nm cw Warning LabelsAvoid

and invisible laser radiation
direct exposure to beam
EN 60825-1:2007

Label referring to manual

Laser beam exit aperture for visible
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION
and invisible laser radiation AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
Avoid direct exposure to beam LASER CATEGORY 3B

Follow the manual

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
LASER CATEGORY 3B

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 Warranty and disposal 13

Warranty
The manufacturer’s warranty is valid for 24 months. The manufacturer is only responsible for
the features of the Physiolaser olympic as warranted by the operating instructions if the
device has been operated carefully and in accordance with the operating instructions.

Readjustment, calibration, and maintenance or repairs may only be performed by the

distributor, otherwise the warranty is void. Any alterations to the device by unauthorized
third parties void the warranty. The manufacturer guarantees spare parts availability for a
period of ten years after the date of purchase.

Disposal
Due to the hazards of laser radiation, the Physiolaser olympic may not be disposed of as
normal electronic waste. The devices must be sent to the manufacturer for decommission-
ing and disposal.

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 Manufacturer/Distributor 14

REIMERS & JANSSEN GmbH

Medical Laser Technology

Fabrikstraße 22 service@rj-laser.com
79183 Waldkirch, Germany www.rj-laser.com
Tel. +49 (0) 7681 - 493 4149
Fax +49 (0) 7681 - 493 4150

Quality management
EN ISO 13485

Publisher Editor Photographs

Reimers & Janssen GmbH Ulrich Sackenreuter Volker Weinhold
Medical Laser Technology Design & Illustrations
Eike Otto Version 6.0 13-Jul-2016

Distributor

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