Berchtold Chromophare E 650
Berchtold · Model Chromophare E 650
Efficient and cost-effective BRITe halogen light source. Intensity-smoothing polygon optics, for consistent illumination across the field. Optics produce both deep penetration and superior shadow control, for use in a wide range of cases. Highly configurable, allowing you to build the light sets around your OR. Future-proof universal suspension with the strength and capacity for quick and easy adaptation to future technologies.
Key tips
- ·Never defeat or bypass a return-electrode monitoring (REM) alarm to finish a case - it's a direct burn risk.
- ·Verify OR table battery backup - a table that loses power mid-procedure is a real, documented incident type.
- ·Track surgical light lamp-hours rather than waiting for failure - a sudden failure mid-case is avoidable.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Lamp / LED failure or reduced illuminance
MediumSymptoms: One or more light sources out, dim head, uneven or discoloured light field.
Root cause: Halogen / gas-discharge lamp at end of life, or a lamp-changeover / power-supply fault.
Suspension arm / spring-arm drift
HighSymptoms: Light head drifts up or down, will not stay positioned.
Root cause: Spring-arm counterbalance out of adjustment or worn friction brakes.
Intensity / focus / colour control fault
MediumSymptoms: Brightness, spot size or colour temperature will not adjust from the wall panel or sterile handle.
Root cause: Control PCB, the wall-plate keypad, or the handle switch.
Sterilizable handle / camera fault
LowSymptoms: Handle loose or not detected, integrated camera no image.
Root cause: Worn handle mount / contacts or a camera / cable fault.
Power supply / driver fault
MediumSymptoms: Whole head dark, flicker, or will not power on.
Root cause: Failed light driver / power supply.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Light-head lamp
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
LED / lamp driver / power supply
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Spring-arm counterbalance / friction-brake kit
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Control PCB / wall-plate keypad
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Sterilizable handle
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light-head lamp | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
| LED / lamp driver / power supply | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Spring-arm counterbalance / friction-brake kit | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Control PCB / wall-plate keypad | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Sterilizable handle | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Pre-case functional check
- ·Electrosurgical return-electrode cable inspection
- ·Table hydraulic / mechanical inspection
- ·Annual electrical safety test and full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Light out or dim / uneven
- Confirm mains power to the light and the wall-plate control.
- Replace the lamp (let it cool) and check the changeover mechanism.
- Replace the driver / power supply if the source is unpowered.
- Verify even, full-illuminance output and correct colour temperature.
Symptom: Head will not hold position
- Adjust the spring-arm counterbalance for the head weight per the manual.
- Check the friction brakes at each joint.
- Replace the counterbalance / friction-brake kit if adjustment does not hold.
- Cycle the arm through its range.
- Confirm the head stays put at several positions.
Technical Specs
- Bulb Life
- 1000 hr
- Depth of Field
- 48 in
- Color Temperature
- 4500 K
- Lighthead Diameter
- 26 in
- Field Diameter
- 6.7 in -11"
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating rooms
- Procedure rooms
- Interventional suites
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