QUICK START
1.
Plug In Power Supply
During initial setup use the AC/DC power supply for at least one hour to fully charge the battery. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet and connect to the corresponding connector on the rear
of the system. (Figure 2.1)
2.
Insert AA Batteries into Activation Pedal
Install the (2) provided AA batteries into the wireless activation pedal. When replacing the AA batteries, we recommend an ALKALINE type battery. (Figure 2.2)
3.
Turn Laser Unit ON
The universal ON/OFF button is a membrane switch that requires pressure in order to be activated. (Figure 2.3)
4.
Enter Electronic Key Passcode
Enter the electronic key passcode on the keypad using the UP and DOWN arrow keys. The security code is UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN. A checkmark icon will appear when the correct key is input. (Figure 2.4)
5.
Select Your Desired Wavelength
Select the desired laser wavelength on the keypad: 810 nm, 980 nm, or Dual Wavelength. (Figure 2.5)
6.
Select Your Desired Power Setting
Select your desired power setting, then activate the laser. (Figure 2.6)
CONTROLS, OPERATION & USE
01 - ELECTRONIC KEY PASSCODE
The Gemini 810 + 980 soft tissue diode laser is equipped with an electronic key passcode. When you turn the laser unit on, the passcode key screen will be displayed at the bottom center of the
screen. The correct passcode sequence should be entered on the Keypad, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN. (Figure: 1.2, Options: 6, 13, 6, 13)
02 - SELECTING A WAVELENGTH
When the system is turned on, and the electronic passcode is properly input, you will be prompted to select the desired wavelength. A voice confirmation will say, "Please select wavelength," and
two wavelength rings will flash. The Gemini 810 + 980 diode laser can operate in three wavelength modes: 810 nm alone, 980 nm alone, or Dual Wavelength. A wavelength mode must be selected
before proceeding further, but may be changed at any time. (Figure: 1.2, Options: 3, 4, 8)
03 - ACTIVATION PEDAL CONNECTION
Connecting the activation pedal to your laser unit via Bluetooth for the first time is simple. (See Figures: 2.2 - 2.9)
Install the provided 2 AA batteries into the Activation Pedal. (Figure 2.2)
Turn the laser unit ON. (Figure 2.3)
Enter the Passcode. (Figure 2.4)
Select the wavelength of choice. (Figure 2.5)
Depress the activation pedal. Connection between the activation pedal and laser unit is done automatically. (Figure: 2.7)
A Bluetooth indicator will appear on the display and activation pedal when it is properly connected and the laser is in Active mode. (Figure: 2.8)
The activation pedal comes with a protective shroud to prevent accidental laser activation. Please do not step on the protective shroud as it could result in accidental damage to the activation
pedal. (Figure: 2.9)
04 - MANUAL POWER ADJUSTMENT
The Gemini 810 + 980 diode laser can output up to a maximum of 2.0 watts of average power. To adjust the power setting manually, touch the UP and DOWN or the LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the
keypad. Each touch of an arrow raises or lowers the power by 0.1 watts. Touching and holding an arrow will increase the speed in which the power setting is raised or lowered. Touch the ACTIVE
button to put the laser in active mode. Depress the activation pedal to activate the laser. (Figure: 1.2)
CLINICAL TIP
Maximum results will be achieved by regulating the power output of the laser and the speed at which the operator moves the fiber optic tip. Tissue charring is an undesirable aftereffect of using
too much power or of the fiber tip moving too slowly. Always use the least amount of power that is required to complete your procedure. The ideal treatment will result in little or no discoloration,
after treatment and will result in less collateral damage, and faster healing.
Avoid penetrating or damaging the periosteum, and do not attempt to use the laser on alveolar bone. Because the laser energy is attracted to melanin and hemoglobin, power must be reduced
when treating patients with dark-pigmented soft tissue.
05 - LASER STANDBY AND ACTIVE MODES
The ACTIVE/STANDBY keypad selection serves a dual purpose. It activates (ACTIVE) and deactivates the laser (STANDBY). By default, the system powers up in Standby mode. The laser cannot be activated
prior to selecting a wavelength. Each time the ACTIVE/STANDBY selection is touched, the system toggles between Active and Standby modes. There is an audio confirmation (unless voice confirmation is
muted), and an icon for either "ACTIVE" or "STANDBY" is displayed near each wavelength indicator. The red aiming beam and tip illumination are visible only when the laser is in Active mode.
When the system is in Active mode, touching any selection other than UP and DOWN or LEFT and RIGHT will return the system to the Standby mode. When the activation pedal is depressed in the Active
mode, the outer indicator ring around each wavelength icon on the display flashes to provide a visual indication that the laser is firing. There is also an audio beep when laser is being fired. For safety
purposes, a laser firing delay of 0.25 seconds was implemented in order to prevent accidental activation. (Figure: 1.2, Figures: 3.1 - 3.4)
System in standby mode. (Figure 3.1)
System in active mode. (Figure 3.2)
Wavelength - standby mode. (Figure 3.3)
Wavelength - active mode. (Figure 3.4)
NOTE: Outer rings flash when laser is firing.
06 - PRESET PROCEDURE SETTINGS
Touch the PROCEDURES (Figure 1.2) selection to bring up all the preset procedures on the display. Selecting the LEFT and RIGHT arrows (Figure 1.2. Options: 5, 7) will toggle between GENERAL
DENTISTRY, ORTHODONTICS or HYGIENE categories. Selecting the UP and DOWN arrows will toggle between procedures within each category. The corresponding power setting for each procedure
is displayed on the Power Indicator when the procedure is highlighted.
"Please select wavelength"
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