User's Manual

5 • Anterior Segment Surgery Operating Modes
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 5-37
Anterior Segment –
Recommended
Settings
Phaco Power
You can adjust power from 0% to 100% in 5% increments for both Occluded and
Unoccluded phaco tips. The large number in the power panel indicates the selected
maximum Phaco Power. The phaco power can be either Linear or Panel.
1. Linear – Power is controlled with the footpedal, the power increases from 0%–
100% to the maximum preset level. When the footpedal is fully pressed, the
power level is at the maximum preset level. The power increase is indicated by
the power display bar.
2. Panel – Power is delivered consistently at the power level (%) indicated on the
screen. The power level does not change when you press the footpedal.
There are eight choices for delivery of phaco power:
• Continuous
• Short Pulse
• Long Pulse
• Low Power Pulse
• High Power Pulse
• Single Burst (Panel only)
• Multiple Burst (Panel only)
• Continuous Burst (Panel only)
From the PHACO operating screen, press Settings and the Phaco Power selection
screen appears.
Figure 5.29 – Phaco Power Settings
In addition to the eight Phaco Power modes, you can also select the WHITESTAR
Mode. The WHITESTAR® Technology and Ellips™ Technology are discussed
later in this section.