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EleVision™ HD 2 platform
installation guide
Clear vision is essential
in your OR.
The EleVision™ HD 2 platform
provides a customizable
solution for your visualization
needs — and it all starts with
a thorough installation.

CONTENTS
Trolley/Cart Installation
Camera Control Unit
Camera Head
TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source
Trolley/Cart
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Trolley/Cart Installation
Camera Control Unit

Installation Camera Head

TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source

1. To assemble the trolley:

∙ The isolating transformer “input” must be
switched to the suitable supply voltage.
∙ The cover plate over the input/output voltage
selector should only be removed by service
personnel. Only service personnel can change
the input voltage selector. If the input voltage
selector is switched to another voltage, the
main fuses need to be changed too. The
“output” switch must always be at 230V.
Refer to the trolley IFU for additional installation
guidance.
2. To connect the monitor:
∙ Mount the monitor to the trolley.
∙ Connect the monitor to the trolley.

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Camera Control Unit

Control Unit Camera Head

TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source

Connecting monitors Connecting the light source

1. Connect one of the DVI ports on the rear of the 1. Connect the MIS-Bus port on the controller to the
device to the DVI input on the main monitor. Use light source. Use the supplied MIS-Bus cable.
the supplied DVI cable.
2. Ensure the connections are secured on both ends.
2. If necessary, connect any additional monitors to the Configure camera head buttons
remaining video outputs.
3. If necessary, modify the button layout of the
camera head so that they can be used to switch the
Connecting a recording device light source on and off or to control its brightness.
Observe the instructions for use supplied with the
recording device. Connecting up the camera head†
Proceed as follows: Slide the connection plug fully into the connection
socket on the device until it clicks into place.
1. Depending on the type of signal supported by the
recording device, connect either the DVI, or an The name of the connected camera head model is
3G-SDI connection on the rear of the device to the displayed on the screen.
corresponding input on the recording device.
The camera head is connected.
2. To use the buttons on the camera head or a
foot switch to make recordings, connect the Selection of a Specialty
Remote-Out ports on the rear of the device to the
corresponding inputs on the recording device. Use Press the menu button on the front side of the device
the supplied 3.5 mm jack plug cable to do this. for approximately two seconds. The main menu
appears on the screen.

Remote-Out 1 for Connect the Remote-Out 1 port to

photos the photo recording connection on
the recording device.
Remote-Out 2 for Connect the Remote-Out 2 port to
video recordings the video recording connection on
the recording device.

3. If necessary, modify the button layout of the

camera head.

†All settings are reset to the default settings. If necessary, only restore the default
settings of an individual specialty.

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Camera Control Unit
Camera Head
TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source

Navigation in the menu of the controller 3. Insert the endoscope including the eyepiece cup
using the camera head buttons and release the locking mechanisms.
1. Check that the glass surfaces of the camera head 4. Secure the endoscope against inadvertent
are completely clean. opening. Use the locking device on the endocoupler
to do so.
2. Check that the adjusting ring(s) is/are operational.
5. If applicable, draw the sterile drape over the camera
3. Check that the camera cable is undamaged. head and camera cable toward the controller until
the drape is completely unfolded. The endoscope is
4. Do not use the camera head if the camera cable is
now connected.
kinked, broken, or twisted.
6. Connect light cable to the endoscope.
5. Check that the contacts on the camera cable
connection plug are free from moisture and dirt.
Connecting the device to the mains power
6. Do not use the camera head if there is any moisture
in the plug or contacts are soiled. Do not connect the device to the mains until you have
completed all the previous activities. Observe the
7. Inspect the housing for external damage. safety notices provided at the start of this chapter.

8. Do not use the device if there is any external 1. Insert the power cord into the mains connection
damage to the housing. socket on the rear of the device.

2. Connect the power cord to the power supply.

Connection of an Endoscope
All endoscopes with a standard DIN ISO 8600-3 Performing a function check
eyepiece can be connected to the camera head.
When operating the device for the first time, check
Proceed as follows: the installation to make sure the device is in full
working order.
1. Attach a sterile drape to the endoscope if
necessary. If applicable, observe the instructions 1. Switch on at the main switch on the rear of the
for use supplied with the sterile drape. device. The device switches to standby mode.

Note: The user is responsible at all times for 2. Switch on the device and all neighboring devices.
maintaining the sterile barrier.
3. Connect the camera.
2. Press together the two locking mechanisms on the
endocoupler to spread apart the retaining clips. 4. Set the white balance.

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TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source

Activate automatic light control Problems with the image

Proceed as follows: displayed on screen.
1. Using the MIS-Bus cable, connect the camera to Electromagnetism can cause interference.
a compatible light source. Doing so, observe the Do the following:
instructions for use supplied with the light source.
∙ Try rearranging the different devices to
2. Activate auto light control via the camera menu. increase the distance between them.
When auto light control is activated, this message
appears on the light source display.
∙ Check that the buttons on the camera head
can be operated properly.

Image Setting
∙ Contact our service department if you
require further assistance.
Optimized camera settings can be selected in
the configuration menu for selected endoscopic
specialties.

The image settings can be adjusted and saved

according to your requirements.

Adjustment of image settings

1. Press the menu button on the front side of the
device for approximately two seconds.
The main menu appears on the screen. Activation of automatic
Note: To reach the image setting you wish to adjust, light control
navigate to the menu item settings and select. (function permanently activated for
A list of the image settings described in the following TipVision™ videoscopes)
opens up. Compatible light sources allow for the use of
2. Find the desired image setting and select.
the auto light control feature. To this purpose,
An additional window appears on the screen next to it is necessary to activate auto light control.
the main menu.

3. Make the desired adjustments using the arrow

buttons.

4. Save your changes by pressing the enter button

each time. The image settings were changed for
the desired specialty.

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LED Light Source

The following configurable parameters are available Choose a window that is similar in size or smaller
for each specialty: than the round endoscope image.

∙ Brightness Choose an even smaller window to achieve a better

view in the distance in tubular cavities, such as the
Brightness controls the exposure control for the
camera. urethra.
Reduce brightness to decrease blooming and Note: If the window setting is too large and exceeds
increase it to make the image brighter. the round endoscope image, blooming can result.

∙ Contrast ∙ Light source +/-

Contrast changes the contrast level of the image. This menu item sets the brightness of the light
Reduce the contrast to obtain a homogeneously source, if it is compatible† and appropriately
illuminated image for endoscopes with poorly connected.
illuminated edges. 1. Select a light intensity of 70 percent to 100
Note: Dimming on the edges of the image can percent with an LED light source.
also result from the window size adjustment being 2. Reduce the light intensity to reduce blooming.
too small. Increase the light intensity to re- duce image
∙ Edge enhancement noise.
Note: With LED light sources, too low a light
Edge enhancement amplifies the contours at the
transitions of adjacent structures. intensity can change color representation.
Increase the edge enhancement during
laparoscopic and arthroscopic applications with rod
∙ Light source on/off
This menu item allows you to switch the light source
lens systems to improve the view of vessels. on and off, if it is compatible and appropriately
Reduce the edge enhancement with image bundle connected.
systems to decrease unwanted structures of the
image bundle system. ∙ Auto light control (function permanently activated
for TipVision videoscopes)
™

Note: Edge enhancement can increase image noise.

Compatible light sources allow for the use of the
∙ Color saturation auto light control feature. To this purpose, it is
necessary to activate auto light control
Saturation changes color intensity.
Change the saturation according to your personal
impression. Reduce the saturation to decrease
∙ Zoom
The digital zoom allows up to 1.7x digital
unwanted color effects, such as moiré effects. enlargement of the image displayed.

∙ Window Note: The digital zoom reduces the image

resolution and decreases the image quality. For this
Window size defines the image section used by the
camera for controlling image brightness. reason, use the optical zoom on the camera head
preferably whenever possible.

†This function is not available with the following camera heads: ELEVTV1000 TipVision™
videoscope 10 x 341 mm, 0 degree autoclavable, and ELEVTV1030 TipVision™
videoscope 10 x 341 mm, 30 degree autoclavable.

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∙ Selective color enhancement (SCE) ∙ Picture out of Picture (PoP)

With selective color enhancement, you can intensify Picture out of Picture displays the image adjusted
the predominant color in the image. by video algorithms on the right-hand side of the
Use selective color enhancement to better original image.
differentiate structures from one another in The menu item Picture out of Picture allows you
environments with little differences in color, for to choose the video algorithm to be used for the
example, which may improve a surgeons’ ability to display of both images next to one another for
identify and characterize critical structures.† comparison purposes.
Note: Selective color enhancement changes the Note: The original image is displayed on the left,
natural color representation. For this reason, the adjusted image is displayed on the right. When
the message “Attention: false color rendering“ is selecting Selective color enhancement (SCE),
displayed on the screen as long as this setting is Smoke reduction or Vessel View and Deep Tissue
activated. View, both live images show the same image
section. When selecting Zoom, the center of the
∙ Smoke reduction original image is displayed in enlarged format.
Smoke reduction allows a clearer image in a smoke-
filled environment (e.g. when there is coagulation Changing image settings for a specialty
with electrosurgical units).
1. Press the menu button on the front side of the
Use smoke reduction to compensate for a poor view device for approximately two seconds.
due to smoke formation. The main menu appears on the screen.
Note: Smoke reduction creates a very contrast-rich
image and can promote blooming. 2. To reach the specialty you wish to change, navigate
to the menu item specialty and select.
∙ Advanced views (Vessel View and Deep Tissue View)
(ELEVCCUVR only)
Then choose the desired specialty and select. The
specialty is changed.
Vessel View and Deep Tissue View changes the color
of vessels and tissue structures. 3. Navigate to settings and select. Make the desired
Use Vessel View and Deep Tissue View, to improve changes. Save your changes by pressing the enter
visualization of vessels. This may also assist in button each time.
visualizing critical structures in certain procedures.‡,§
4. Set the white balance for a realistic view of the
Note: Vessel View and Deep Tissue View changes changes you have made.
the natural color representation. For this reason,
the message “Vessel View” or “Deep Tissue View”
is displayed on the screen as long as this setting
is activated.

†As evaluated in a clinical study with the FICE platform (Fujinon Corporation) in the identification of gastroduodenal lesions.
‡Compared to white light image. 13 out of 19 surgeons surveyed agreed.
§Based on preclinical or animal studies. Results may not correlate to performance in humans.

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Reset to Default Settings — Full Reset† If you wish to cancel the process, select cancel and
confirm. The dialog window closes and the setup
1. Press the menu button on the front side of the menu is shown.
device for approximately two seconds.
The main menu appears on the screen. If you wish to reset the device to the default settings,
confirm the selection.
2. Navigate to the options menu entry.
The device is reset to the default settings and
3. Press the menu button for approximately two restarts.
seconds. The setup menu appears on the monitor.

4. Navigate to configuration and select. Selection of a Specialty

1. Press the menu button on the front side of the
5. Navigate to default settings and select. device for approximately two seconds.
The main menu appears on the screen.
6. Select perform and confirm.
2. Navigate to the specialty menu item and select.
A dialog window for confirmation is displayed on the
screen. The perform option is activated. 3. Navigate to the desired specialty and confirm.

†All settings are reset to the default settings. If necessary, only restore the default
settings of an individual specialty.

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TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source

Setting the White Balance† Creating a photo

1. Connect the endoscope that you intend on using 1. Ensure that a USB storage device is connected.
for the procedure.
2. Activate the release.
2. Connect the light guide and light source that you
intend on using for the procedure. 3. Dependent on model, configuration, and
connected accessories, activate the affected foot
3. Switch on all system components. switch, release the capture in the menu.
4. Direct the endoscope at a white object, a sterile 4. The indicator on the main screen shows the photo
wipe for example, that is approximately 5 cm away captured for approximately one half second (freeze
and focus the image. function). The photo is saved to the USB storage
device and recorded.
5. Press the white balance button on the front of
the controller for about two seconds or use the
designated button on the camera head. The
message white balance OK appears on the screen.

Does the message “White balance

failed” appear on the screen?
The white balance was not performed as
described above. Repeat the white balance.

†All settings are reset to the default settings. If necessary, only restore the default
settings of an individual specialty.

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Creation of Videos Creation of Recordings with an External Device

(ELEVCCUVR only)
Creating photo or video
1. Ensure that a USB storage device is connected.
The recording and ending of videos can only be
2. Activate the release. controlled with the camera head buttons or through
the foot switch. The camera head or foot switch must
3. Dependent on model, configuration, and be configured appropriately. For video capture, a
connected accessories, press the video capture recording device must be connected.
button on the device.
Observe the instructions for use supplied with the
4. Press the affected button on the camera head, recording device. Proceed as follows:
activate the affected foot switch.
1. Ensure that a recording device is connected and
5. Release the capture in the menu. switched on.

Note: Keep in mind that ambient light that deviates 2. Activate the release.
significantly from the color temperature of the light
source can affect the results of the white balance. 3. Depending on configuration and connected
accessories press the affected button on the
camera head, activate the affected foot switch.
The capture is saved.

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Head Camera Head

TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source

Adjustment of the Image Focus

and Zooming
To adjust the image focus and zooming. Proceed as
follows:

1. Adjust the desired image size using the rear zoom

ring.

2. Direct the endoscope at a structure with a sharp

outline at the working distance.

3. Adjust the front focusing ring on the camera head

until the image becomes sharp.
Once the image focus is sharp, the image also
remains sharp when zooming. The focus has
been set.

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Videoscope Camera Head

TipVision™ Videoscope
LED Light Source

Connection to the Controller Rotation of the 30 degree scope

TipVision™ videoscopes can only be connected to (30 degree version only)
the EleVision™ HD 2 CCU image REC (ELEVCCU) The distal end of the insertion portion can be turned
or EleVision™ HD 2 CCU image and video REC" in both directions up to ±175 degrees using the
(ELEVCCUVR) camera control unit. handpiece (light blue). Holding the horizon holder
(dark blue) will preserve the horizontal orientation.
Connecting up the videoscope The videoscope is in its home position if the tips of
To make the connection to the videoscope, slide the the triangle indicators are facing each other. The
connection plug fully into the connection socket on indicators are situated in front of the videoscope
the controller until it clicks into place. buttons on the handpiece and the horizon holder.

The videoscope is now connected.

As Tipvision has integrated LED lights, light source

connection is not needed.

Videoscope Buttons
General information and default button settings

Each button can be programmed to trigger different

functions by pressing quickly or by holding down for
approximately two seconds. The buttons can be fully
programmed in the menu, subject to the following
restrictions:
∙ It is not possible to change the way in which the
menu itself is opened.
∙ Switching on and off the light source, selective
color enhancement, smoke reduction, and white
To rotate the 30 degree scope proceed as follows:

balance can only be assigned to buttons 1 and 3. It’s 1. Hold the horizon holder (dark blue) in its horizontal
activated by holding down the button. orientation.

The default settings for 2. Turn the handpiece (light blue) to the left or right
the buttons are as follows: until you have found the desired viewing range.

3. To go back to home position again, turn the

Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 handpiece until the tips of the two triangles are
facing each other. The monitor displays a live image
of the viewing range.
Tap briefly Brightness + Take photo Brightness -
Press and Light source Open menu Start/stop
hold down on/off video

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Source Camera Head

TipVision™ Videoscope
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Display of Faults Initial Operation

No light guide or light guide attached incorrectly 1. Switch ON at the main switch on the rear of the
device.
If the light guide is not attached or is not attached The device switches to standby mode and the ON /
correctly, you will see the following message on the standby button on the front is illuminated blue.
display:
2. Switch on the device.
After approximately 10 seconds, the device is ready
for operation.

3. Connect a light guide

4. Check that you are able to adjust the light intensity

If this occurs, you should attach the light guide, attach 5. Check that the LED can go into standby mode and
it correctly, or switch the device off. be reactivated

Setting up the device Connection of a light guide

To install the device: The multi-light guide connector enables the
connection of light guides supplied by different
∙ To control the light source using the buttons on
the camera head or the camera controller. Connect manufacturers.
the camera to the light source at one of the ports Original light guides from Karl Storz, Richard Wolf, and
labeled MIS-BUS. Olympus can be attached directly without adapters.
∙ Observe
camera.
the instructions for use supplied with the Light guides of other manufacturers than that must
be used with the corresponding light guide adapters.
The device is properly installed. Proceed by sliding the light guide into the multi-light
guide adapter until it clicks into place.
Connecting the device to the mains
The light exits the distal end of the light guide.
1. Insert the power cord into the mains connection
socket on the rear of the device.

2. Connect the power cord to the power supply.

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Decoupling the light guide Automatic adjustment

Proceed as follows: Compatible cameras allow for the use of the
auto light control feature. To this purpose, it is
1. Rotate the multi-light-guide adapter clockwise as necessary to activate auto light control. This can
far as it will go. be done using the camera.
The light guide detaches.

2. The LED switches off, the device remains Activate automatic light control
switched on. Proceed as follows:
3. Pull out the light guide. 1. Using the MIS-Bus cable, connect the light
source to a compatible camera. Observe the
4. Detach the adapters used, and arrange for instructions for use supplied with the camera.
reprocessing the light guide. Observe the
instructions for use supplied with the light guide. 2. Activate auto light control via the camera
menu. When auto light control is activated, this
5. The light guide has been decoupled. message appears on the light source display.

Setting the light intensity manually Auto light control is now activated.

The light intensity can be set in 5 percent increments.

Proceed as follows:
Deactivate automatic light control
Proceed as follows:
1. Press the arrow buttons to set the light intensity.
1. Deactivate auto light control via the camera
2. Tap an arrow button briefly to set the light intensity menu or pressing one of the light source arrow
in 5 percent increments. buttons.
The regulated value of light intensity is shown on
the display with percent symbols. 2. When auto light control is deactivated, the light
intensity is shown on the display with percent
3. Press and hold down an arrow button to continually symbol.
increase or decrease the light intensity.
Auto light control is now deactivated.
The light intensity is set.

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