HexaLux™

EXAMINATION LIGHT

APPLICATION
The HexaLux Examination Light, available in three
configurations, is suitable for a broad range of applications
including:
• Examination rooms
• Emergency rooms
• Plaster rooms
• Intensive Care Units
• Resuscitation units
• Suture rooms
• Induction and recovery rooms
• Neonatal units
• Pediatric department
• Maternity ward
• Morgue
The HexaLux Examination Light is intended for diagnostics
(Typical only - some details may vary.)
offering variable field diameter and intensity, providing
healthcare facilities staff with effective lighting for examination, STANDARDS
treatment and emergency areas. The HexaLux Examination
Light should only be used by qualified staff authorized to work The range of the HexaLux Examination Light has been
in the healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics). designed in compliance with international medical electrical
equipment regulations:
This examination light shall be operated in a controlled
environment by a professional familiar with appropriate • CE marking according to EEC Directive 93/42
techniques for such equipment. The HexaLux Examination • UL marking medical equipment, with respect to electrical
Light is designed for examination rooms, emergency rooms, shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance
maternity wards, intensive care units, recovery rooms and all with:
other diagnostic applications. The HexaLux Examination Light » ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 (2005) + AMD1 (2012)
is a Class I medical device and is registered with French
» CAN/CSA-C22-2 NO. 60601-1 (2014)
National Agency for Medicines and Health Product Safety
(ANSM). » IEC 60601-1 (EN 60601-1)
» IEC 60601-2-41 (EN 60601-2-41)
DESCRIPTION » IEC 60601-1-2 (EN 60601-1-2)
» IEC 60601-1-6 (EN 60601-1-6)
The HexaLux Examination Light has an examination light range
of approximately 10,000-65,000 Lux providing illumination
suitable for examination, treatment and emergency
FEATURES
procedures. The lighthead provides pure white and cool light.
The complete range of the examination light provides color-
The HexaLux Examination Light is available in three corrected, natural appearing white light with a color rendering
configurations to meet the needs of a wide variety of index (CRI) of 95 (±6%), a rendering index of red tones (R9)
applications ranging from simple examinations to emergency of 97 (±6%), a rendering index of white tones (R13) of 97 (±6%)
procedures such as suturing, etc. Available configurations and a color temperature of 4,400 (±6%) Kelvin. The features
include ceiling mounted system, wall mounted system and of the HexaLux Examination Light are controlled directly at the
mobile stand. sterilizable central handle: turning the light on or off, adjusting
The lighthead features can be directly controlled by rotating the illumination intensity and pattern size are managed by
the sterilizable handle, turning the light on and off, adjusting rotating the central handle. All lightheads dissipate heat away
the light intensity and the illumination pattern size. from the examination field for patient safety and healthcare
team comfort.

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The single cardanic allows an adjustable pattern of light. The Wall-mounted configuration is furnished with the same
operator adjusts the pattern size by rotating the sterilizable horizontal extension arm and spring arm used on the ceiling-
lighthandle. The pattern sizes for the HexaLux Examination Light mounted configuration. When not in use, the lighthead can be
are adjustable from a diameter of 6.3" (16 cm)/5.5" (14 cm) to folded close to the wall to optimize space in the examination
a diameter of 8" (20.5 cm)/7" (18 cm), measurements area. The total weight of the wall-mounted configuration is
respectively realized at 1.0 and 0.85 meter. Illumination intensity 19.4 lb (8.8 kg).Torque is 59.9 ft•lb/81.2 N•m.
can be adjusted from 10,000 (±10%) Lux/12,500 (±10%) Lux
up to 50,000 (±10%) Lux/65,000 (±10%) Lux, measurements
respectively realized at 1.0 and 0.85 meter. The lighthead has
a span of 11.8" (30.5 cm) and contains 16 LEDs. The power
consumption is 24 Watts and the life of the light diodes (at least
50,000 hours) ensure low operating costs by daily use of the
light. In addition to the central handle to control and manipulate
the lighthead, the lighthead includes two side handles providing
a secure and comfortable grip. The lighthead yoke allows a
360° rotation.
HexaLux Examination Light is available in three configurations,
ceiling mounted, wall mounted and mobile stand:
Ceiling-mounted configuration is suspended on a vertical
tube. The horizontal extension arm slips onto the lower end of Mobile stand enables ambulatory use and is suitable for various
the vertical tube and is secured by an external retaining ring. applications. The mobile stand is available with an optional built-
The upper end of the vertical tube is secured by set of heavy- in battery. Both bases, with or without battery, have the same
duty setscrews to a ceiling plate. A canopy is furnished to size – diameter of 24" (610 mm) and includes the base, vertical
conceal the mounting plate and power supply. The vertical tube support tube, spring arm and lighthead. The system is
may be cut to length to suit various ceiling heights. STERIS supported by a small footprint and stable base with five lockable
recommends a minimum ceiling height of 93.8" (2,382 mm) to castors. The mobile stand height is 69" (1,753 mm). Both mobile
maximum ceiling height of 122.6" (3,114 mm). The ceiling- stands, with or without battery option, include a power cord
mounted unit is equipped with a single 31.5" (800 mm) horizontal compliant to the selected country requirement. The mast has a
extension arm supporting a spring arm of 28.3" (720 mm) support to store the power cord. The total weight of the mobile
attaching the examination lighthead. This allows for an stand without batteries is 52.3 lb (23.7 kg) and is 56.3 lb (25.6
approximate 69" (1,752 mm) radial coverage area. The total kg) for the mobile stand with batteries. Torque is 59•9 ft.lb/81.2
weight of the ceiling-mounted configuration is 26.5 lb (12 kg). N•m.
Torque 54.9 ft•lb/74.5 N•m.

All configurations are delivered in a 41 x 31 x 9" (1040 x 800 x

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CONSTRUCTION STANDARD ACCESSORIES
The lighthead is constructed of lightweight and durable The sterilizable handle is made of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
materials. The aluminum foundry cover offers excellent and can be sterilized (refer to the user manual for sterilization
maneuverability and heat conduction. The lighthead optical instruction and compliance with national regulations for
system consists of multiple Light Emitting Diode (LED) light different countries).
sources and optics.
UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
OPTIONS
Electricity – The system is compatible with the following
Mobile stand: ratings:
• Retractable power cord reel • 100-240 Vac 50/60Hz (except for mobile stand with
• Batteries provide up to 6.5 hours of use during power batteries: 50-60 Hz)
outages • 1-phase max. 104 VA (for mobile stand standard version)
• Shelf • 1-phase max. 90 VA (for mobile stand with batteries)
• Basket Fuse accessible to operator:
• Mobile standard version: 2xT2.5A 250V PC1500A
SUPPORT STRUCTURE • Mobile version with batteries: 2xT2.5A 250V PC1500A
(mains)1x2.5A 250V PC1500A (batteries)
The ceiling and wall structure, installed by a third party prior to
installing the examination light, must be level and must
adequately support the examination lighting system PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
configuration to be installed. Consult the equipment drawings
A global network of skilled service specialists can provide
for further details.
periodic inspections and adjustments to help ensure low-cost
peak performance. STERIS representatives can provide
INSTALLATION information regarding annual maintenance agreements.
Installation and integration operations of the ceiling-mounted CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
and wall-mounted systems should only be assigned to STERIS APPLICABLE LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES AND
technicians or qualified technicians. For further information, REGULATIONS.
refer to the equipment drawings. The base language of this document is ENGLISH. Any
Assembling the mobile stands can be done by users. Please translations must be made from the base language
refer to the mobile stand assembly instructions and equipment document.
drawings.

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For Further Information, contact:
STERIS Corporation
5960 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH 44060-1834 • USA
440-354-2600 • 800-548-4873
www.steris.com
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