ri-former® Modular Diagnostic Station
A modular diagnostic system offering the optional modules which can measure blood pressure (NIBP), temperature, and with centralised electricity power supply it can support up to 5 instrument-handles with choice of heads; ophthalmoscope, otoscope, dermatoscope, retinoscope, tongue blade holder or nasal speculum.
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Diagnostic station with flexible, modular design
The flexible, modular design is available as a mobile base, wall design or rail design, offering many configurations to suit the needs of hospitals, medical practices and clinics.
ri-former® diagnostic station provides the healthcare professional (HCP) with the ability to assess their patient’s eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin making it suitable for use across ENT and Dermatology.
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Features and benefits
Design options
ri-former is available in the following design options:
- Rail design is designed to attach to a rail, either horizontally or vertically. It comes with 2 handles and ri-spec® ear specula dispenser.
- Mobile base is made of higher-quality stainless steel pole, which is height adjustable (105 – 130 cm / 41.3 – 51.2 in), is easy to move due to low friction, anti-static, lockable castors. Diameter (54 cm / 21.3 in). It comes with 2 handles and ri-spec ear specula dispenser.
- Wall design is designed to be attached to the wall. It comes with a choice of 1 or 2 handles and includes a wall mounting plate, plugs and screws.
Optional thermometry modules:
- RPT-100 (Filac 3000) predictive probe thermometer
- ri-thermo® N infrared tympanic thermometer
Optional blood pressure modules:
- Big ben® aneroid sphygmomanometer (sphyg)
- ri-medic automated and manual clinical-grade blood pressure monitor
Diagnostic handels
Centralised power supply supports up to 3 diagnostic handles which are ergonomically designed with rheotronic® which provide continuously adjustable brightness as well as manual switching on and off.
The diagnostic handles are available with a choice of Riester ri-scope® L and EliteVue instrument heads with a choice of LED or Xenon bulbs:
- Otoscopes
- Ophthalmoscopes
- Retinoscopes
- Dermatoscopes
- Tongue Blade Holders
- Nasal Speculums
- Bent Arm Illuminators
Accessories
- ri-spec integrated ear specula dispenser for the otoscope and nasal specula has 5 tubes for 5 different sizes of specula, dispenses a new specula for each examination and is easy to re-fill and disinfect.
Product details
ri-former
Dimensions | Diagnostic Station: 200 x 180.5 x 75 mm (800 g) Extension Module: 200 x 100 x 75 mm (500 g) |
Power Supply | Input: 100 V-240 V AC / 50-60 Hz / 0,6 A Output: 5 V DC / 3 A / 15 W |
Diagnostic station | Input: 5 V DC / 3 A / 15 W Output 1: 1 x 3.5 V dc / 700 mA Output 2: 2 x 5 V dc / 2 x 1,15 A |
Extension Module | Input: 5 V DC / 3 A / 15 W Output 1: 1 x 3,5 V dc / 700 mA Output 2: 1 x 5 V dc / 1 x 1,15 A |
Classification | Application part type B |
Swith-on time | ON: 1 Min OFF: 5 Min |
Operating conditions | 0° C to + 40° C,10% up to 85 %relative humidity |
Storage and transport conditions | -5° C to + 50° C, 10% up to 85 % relative humidity |
Airpressure | 700 bis 1050 hPa |
RPT-100 (Filac 3000) predictive thermometer
Oral (Quick Mode) | non-fever temps: 3 - 5 seconds, fever temps: 8 - 10 seconds |
Oral (Standard Mode) | 6 - 10 seconds |
Axillary Mode | 8 – 12 seconds |
Rectal Mode | 10 – 14 seconds |
Direct Mode (all sites) | 60 – 120 seconds |
Measurement accuracy | 35.5°C - 42°C Direct Mode (all sites): ±0.1°C (±0.2°F) Standard Mode (all sites): ±0.1°C (±0.2°F) Quick Mode (oral only): ± 0.3°C (±0.5°) |
ri-thermo N clinical thermometer
Measuring time | Approx. 1 – 2 seconds |
Measurement range | 0°C to 100.0°C (32.0°F to 212.0°F) |
Measurement accuracy | ± 0.2°C, 32.0~42.2°C (± 0.4°F, 89.6~108.0°F) |
Display | Liquid crystal display with0.1°C (0.1°F) display units |
Alarm | a: The device is switched on (ON) and ready to measure: 1 short beep. b: The measuring process has finished: 1 long beep. c: System error or fault: 3 short beeps |
Memory | a: The last measured value appears when the device is switched on.b: 12 measurements can be retrieved in memory mode. |
Operating temperature | 5°C - 40°C (41.0°F - 104°F) |
Storage/transport temperature: | -25°C - +55°C (-13°F - 131°F) |
Automatic switch-off | About 1 minute after the last measurement. To prevent misuse, the device switches itself off automatically when the START button is pressed and held down for more than 15 seconds. |
Battery | CR2032 Battery |
Battery life | At least 1,000 measurements |
Size | 153 mm x 31 mm x 40mm |
Weight | 53 g (with battery), 50 g (without battery) |
Standards | Meets ASTM E-1965 requirements |
Ordering information
ri-former Modular Diagnostic Station – Mobile Base
Mobile base with 2 handles, ri-spec® specula dispenser and optional big ben® blood pressure monitor. Instrument heads must be ordered separately. Further handles may be added using extension modules.
ART. NO. | REGION | DESCRIPTION |
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3652-600 | EU | ri-former® mobile base with big ben®, 3.5V/230V (includes latex-free adult velcro cuff and basket) |
3653-600 | EU | ri-former® mobile base with big ben®, 3.5V/120V (includes latex-free adult velcro cuff and basket) |
3652-500 | EU | ri-former® mobile base, 3.5V/230V |
3653-500 | EU | ri-former® mobile base, 3.5V/120V |
ri-former Modular Diagnostic Station – Rail Design
Mobile base with 2 handles, ri-spec® specula dispenser and optional big ben®. Instrument heads must be ordered separately. Further handles may be added using extension modules.
ART. NO. | REGION | DESCRIPTION |
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3652-400 | EU | ri-former® rail design, 3.5V/230V (w/o universal clamp) |
3653-400 | EU | ri-former® rail design, 3.5V/120V (w/o universal clamp) |
10384 | EU | Universal clamp |
ri-former Modular Diagnostic Station – Wall Design
Wall station with 1 or 2 handles and optional clock. Instrument heads must be ordered separately. Further handles may be added using extension modules. Includes: wall mounting plate, plugs, screws and assembly plan.
ART. NO. | REGION | DESCRIPTION |
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3650 | EU | ri-former® wall design with 1 handle and clock, 3.5V/230V |
3651 | EU | ri-former® wall design with 1 handle and clock, 3.5V/120V |
3652 | EU | ri-former® wall design with 1 handle, 3.5V/230V |
3653 | All | ri-former® wall design with 1 handle, 3.5V/120V |
3650-300 | EU | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles and clock, 3.5V/230V |
3651-300 | EU | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles and clock, 3.5V/120V |
3652-300 | EU | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles, 3.5V/230V |
3653-300 | All | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles, 3.5V/120V |
These configurations are standard. Further configurations are available for country/regional specifications, please contact your Riester distributor for further information.
ri-former Modular Diagnostic Station – Wall Design configurations available in the US
ART. NO. | REGION | DESCRIPTION |
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3653-L2L2-XXXXU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, L2 LED otoscope, L2 LED ophthalmoscope |
3653-L3L3-XXXXU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, L3 LED otoscope, L3 LED ophthalmoscope |
3653-L2X2-SAXWU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, L2 LED otoscope, L2 xenon ophthalmoscope, specula dispenser, large scale aneroid with latex-free velcro adult cuff, and pre-drilled wallboard |
3653-L3L2-SAXWU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, L3 LED otoscope, L2 LED ophthalmoscope, specula dispenser, large scale aneroid with latex-free velcro adult cuff, and pre-drilled wallboard |
3653-L3L2-SABWU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, L3 LED otoscope, L2 LED ophthalmoscope, specula dispenser, large scale aneroid with latex-free velcro adult cuff, predictive oral/axillary thermometer, and pre-drilled wallboard |
3653-LEL2-SAXWU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, LED EliteVue macro otoscope, L2 LED ophthalmoscope, specula dispenser, large scale aneroid with latex-free velcro adult cuff, and pre-drilled wallboard |
3653-LEL2-SABWU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, LED EliteVue macro otoscope, L2 LED ophthalmoscope, specula dispenser, large scale aneroid with latex-free velcro adult cuff, predictive thermometer, and pre-drilled wallboard |
3653-LEL2-SDBWU | US | ri-former® wall design with 2 handles 3.5 V / 120 V without clock, anti-theft heads, LED EliteVue macro otoscope, L3 LED ophthalmoscope, specula dispenser, RBP-100® clinical grade automatic blood pressure device with latex-free velcro adult cuff, predictive thermometer, and pre-drilled wallboard |
Accessories
ART. NO. | REGION | DESCRIPTION |
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300 | All | ri-former® extension module, 1 handle |
3656 | EU | ri-thermo® N with wall support |
3656-301 | EU | ri-thermo® N with wall support, anti-theft security |
3657 | EU | Wall support for ri-thermo® N |
3658 | All | RPT-100 with probe oral/axillar |
3658-01 | EU | RPT-100 red rectal probe |
3654 | All | ri-spec ear specula dispenser |
3655-100 | EU | big ben® square, w/o accessories |
3655-106 | EU | big ben® square, hook cuff (adult) |
3655-103 | EU | big ben® square, bandage cuff (adult) |
3655-109 | All | big ben® square, velcro cuff (adult) |
3655-123 | EU | big ben® square, velcro cuff (large adult) |
3655-130 | EU | big ben® square, velcro cuff (children) |
10642 | EU | AA type battery handle with rheotronic® for 2 batteries AA or ri-accu® L |
10659 | EU | AA type battery handle black, with coiled cable tubing |
Instruments Heads
ART. NO. | REGION | DESCRIPTION |
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10512-301 | All | EliteVue head only, LED 3.5V with anti-theft security |
10565-301 | All | ri-scope® L2 otoscope head, LED 3.5 V with anti-theft security |
10567-301 | All | ri-scope® L3 otoscope head, LED 3.5 V with anti-theft security |
10594-301 | EU | ri-scope® L1 ophthalmoscope head, LED 3.5 V with anti-theft security |
10595-301 | All | ri-scope® L2 ophthalmoscope head, LED 3.5 V with anti-theft security |
10596-301 | All | ri-scope® L3 ophthalmoscope head, LED 3.5 V with anti-theft security |
Additional instrument heads are available. All ri-scope® L 3.5 V instrument heads are compatible with the ri-former®.
ri-former® specula dispenser
ART. NO. | REGION | DESCRIPTION |
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14065-531 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2,5mm, black for ri-scope® L1/L2, pack of 1000 pcs. (40x25 pcs.) in plastic sleeves |
14065-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4,0mm, black for ri-scope® L1/L2, pack of 1000 pcs. (40x25 pcs.) in plastic sleeves |
14066-532 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2,0mm, black for ri-scope® L3, pack of 1000 pcs. (40x25 pcs.) in polybag |
14066-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4,0mm, black for ri-scope® L3, pack of 1000 pcs. (40x25 pcs.) in polybag |
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