Nikon Instruments Eclipse E100-LED
Nikon Instruments · Model Eclipse E100-LED
The E100 incorporates a high-intensity LED eco-illumination system that is IR-free, virtually eliminating eyestrain for users. Eco-illumination boasts a long lifetime of 60,000 hours, and reduces the need for frequent lamp changes. LED illumination also offers very low power consumption and heat generation and eliminates color temperature changes that occur with halogen light sources. Siedentopf-type eyepiece tube inclined at a comfortable 30 degrees. Interpupillary distance of 47-75mm is largest in its class. 180 degree rotatable eyepoint adjustment to accommodate operators of different builds. Wide 18mm field of view with built-in diopter adjustment on both eyepieces provides easy parfocality adjustment. Eyepieces lock to prevent theft, damage, or vandalism. Allows the user to set the upper limit of the stage movement so objective does not hit the specimen slide, protecting both from damage. Turning the microscope upside-down to replace lamp is no longer necessary. Simply open the top corner on the base to replace the 6V/20W halogen lamp safely and easily. Microscope comes standard with 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x objectives. 20x and 60x Dry objectives are also available. Utilizing a lightweight design, the Eclipse E100 was created with a small footprint that is compact and easily fits into a storage cabinet. Specially designed for the E100, CFI BE Plan objectives provide a bright, high contrast and flat-field image over the entire 18mm field of view. The Eclipse E100 incorporates Nikon’s revolutionary CFI Infinity Corrected Optical System with advanced specifications for crisp, bright images at every magnification at a modest price. Anti-mold paint and an anti-mold tablet are used in the objective lenses, eyepiece lenses and eyepiece tubes to prevent mold forming in high-humidity environments. To further assure quality control of the lenses and design versatility, Nikon manufactures its own glass from raw silica to the final optical coatings.
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
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Instrument / implant breakage
HighSymptoms: Fractured tip, loose component, debris.
Root cause: Metal fatigue, improper reprocessing, or misuse.
Foot switch failure
MediumSymptoms: Unintended or no activation.
Root cause: Fluid ingress / worn switch.
Table hydraulic / actuator fault
MediumSymptoms: Slow or drifting positioning.
Root cause: Cylinder seal or actuator wear.
OR light LED failure
LowSymptoms: Dim or dead panel, color shift.
Root cause: LED module aging.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Electrosurgical pencil & electrode
Consumable per procedure.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Return electrode (patient plate)
Single-use; expiry critical.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Foot switch assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
OR light LED module
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrosurgical pencil & electrode Consumable per procedure. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Return electrode (patient plate) Single-use; expiry critical. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Foot switch assembly | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| OR light LED module | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
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 structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Electrosurgical electrode wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically poor cut/coag, sparking, low power - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: burned/eroded blade or pencil.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the electrosurgical pencil & electrode per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Return electrode / pad fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically pad alarm, no activation - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: poor contact or expired pad.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the return electrode (patient plate) per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
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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