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CMG FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN
EPIC FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX - 19 JUNE 2000
NUMBER DATE TITLE

10 FEB 99 CODING INSTRUCTIONS

1 10 FEB 99 EPIC IV REMOTE CONTROL,

CONTROLLER PCB REVISION C1 AND
NEXT CALL RETROFIT (9700)

2 13 APR 99 ULTIMA/EPIC INTERFACE AND

UPGRADE RETROFIT

3 19 JUNE 2000 REV. B SOFTWARE AND NEXT CALL

RETROFIT

REV. B
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CODING INSTRUCTIONS: 79/89/9900/EPIC YAG
PRODUCT LINES 19 JUNE 2000
The following are instructions for coding service actions on the SYSTEM CERTIFICATION REPORT, including
the 79/89/9900 Product Line Detail Identifier List (begins on next page). Refer to the Service Department
Policies & Procedure Manual for additional information on the Service Reporting System and System
Certification Report.

The Maintenance Information Box on the form includes multiple fields for service action codes (SAC’s). Each
entered code specifies, for computer input, the service action completed during the call. If no service actions are
completed, no SAC’s are necessary. Note that only completed actions should be reported.

The text area of the Maintenance Information Section of the form is used to provide additional detail on the
service actions taken, as determined appropriate by the Servicing Engineer.

The first two characters of the sac form the Product Category Identifier. There are six Product Category
Identifiers (PC, VP, CO, OP, NV and YG). The product Category Identifier used for the System Certification
Report is “YG”.

The next four characters of the SAC form the Detail Identifier. Select the appropriate four character identifier
from the list beginning on the next page.

• Install, De-install and PM, use identifiers from the “0000” category.

• For coding corrective maintenance actions, select the appropriate identifier from the catego-
ries 1000 through 8000. When coding failures, identify the source of the failure, but not those
adjustments or alignments made necessary by the repair, then select the appropriate identi-
fier under the proper category. For example, if a laser tube fails and is replaced, do not code
all the additional adjustments and alignments required as a result of the new laser tube
installation, code only the laser tube failure (6010).

• For Retrofits, the identifier under “9000” category indicates a particular retrofit.

• When a specific identifier does not identify the failure, use the more general identifier, such
as “3000” for a cooling system failure that is not more specifically identified within the “3000”
series of identifiers.

The last character of the SAC indicates the method of repair, in cases of corrective maintenance. For installs, de-
installs, retrofits and preventive maintenance calls, an “N” is used to indicate “not applicable”.

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Repair Identifier - A single

character, indicating how a
corrective maintenance was
accomplished. Use for corrective
maintenance category, otherwise
code as "N" for not applicable
Product Category Identifier- Two
characters form the product category or
P - Repaired, Part(s) replaced
the reported service action
E - Electical Adjustment
R - Repaired, No Parts Required
S - Sent Parts
YG O - Optical Cleaning/Adjustment
N - Not Applicable

Detail Identifier - four characters, used for retrofits and corrective

maintenance to indicate in more detail what was done. These codes
are product specific, see the PC listing beginning on the next page.

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79/89/9900/EPIC CODING INSTRUCTIONS: CONT. 19 JUNE 2000
79XX CODES 4210 Remote Control
4220 EPIC Software
0000 - GENERAL 4230 EPIC Control/CPU PCB
0001 Install Laser 4240 EPIC Motor Control PCB
0002 De-Install Laser 4250 EPIC Trigger PCB
0003 Preventive Maintenance 4260 EPIC FTSW
0004 See Maintenance Text 4270 Rear flex Circuit
4280 EPIC/Ultima Interconnect Cable
1000 - FRAME, HARDWARE, COVERS
1100 Frame/Chassis 89/9900 CODES
1200 Hardware
1300 Chassis Covers 4300 P/S Calibration
1310 Optical Head Covers 4310 Display Calibration
1400 Wheels/Castors 4320 MSA PCB
1500 Control Panel Window/Overlay 4330 Control Box
1600 Electronics Module Door 4340 Front Control PCB
4350 Rear Control PCB
2000 - TURN ON/OFF, AC/DC POWER DIST. 4960 Shutter
2010 Power Cable/Plug 4970 Harness Wiring
2020 Line Circuit Breaker/Fuse 4980 Footswitch
2030 Voltage change Switch
5000 - YAG HEAD CONTROL & POWER SUPPLY
2100 CDRH Plug/Interlock 5010 79XX electronics Module
2110 Keyswitch 5020 7910 HVPS
2120 Emergency Off Switch 5030 7901/7970 HVPS

2200 Power Regulator PCB 5100 89/99 ALE P/S

2210 AC Xfmr, Fuse 5110 89/99 Laser Inc. P/S
2220 LVPS
2230 EPIC AC Control PCB 5200 EPIC HVPS PCB
2240 EPIC Pwr. Module
6000 - LASER & OPTICAL COMPONENTS
3000 - COOLING SYSTEM 6010 79XX Optical Head
3010 Hose/Fittings 6020 79XX YAG Head
3020 Fan 6030 89/99 YAG Head
3030 Pump 6040 Energy Attenuator
3040 DI Water 6050 HeNe items
6060 HeNe Power Supply
4000 - CONTROL ELECTRONICS 6070 HeNe Focus
4010 Control Panel 6080 YAG Alignment
4020 Display PCB 6090 YAG Focus
4030 Front Panel PCB 6100 YAG/HeNe to Slit
4040 Software
4050 CPU PCB 6200 EPIC Optical Head
4060 Analog PCB 6210 EPIC Optical Head Harness
4070 System PCB 6220 EPIC YAG Head
4080 Digital PCB 6240 EPIC YAG Alignment (Mirrors 1, 2 & 3)
4090 Autocal/Burst Cal. 6250 motor1/Attenuator (Mirrors 1, 2 & 3)
4100Energy Monitor Calibration 6255 Motor1/Attenuator Replaced
4110 fire Button 6260 EPIC YAG/Aiming Focus
4120 79XX Shutter PCB/Ass’y. 6270 Motor 5/M5 Adjustment
4130 Ribbon Cables 6275 Motor 5/M5 Replaced
4140 Footswitch 79XX 6280 Aiming Diode Mount Adjustment
6290 Aiming Diode Mask Adjustment

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6300 M4/Aiming Diode Adjustment 9140 AN - Focus flag (3Z16); 710001 thru 710400
6305 Aiming Diode Replaced FSB#1
6310 EPIC Shutter Ass’y 9150 AA - Slit Lamp Contacts (3Z17); 710001 thru
6320 Laser Delivery Mirror 710500 FSB#6
6340 YAG Filter Glass Ass’y 9160 AA - 791 Rev. H (3Z18)
6360 Ultima Telescope Ass’y 9170 AM - 167µm Offset (3Z19); 710001 thru 710500
6370 Ultima Fiber
9500 AA - 9900 Flashing Display (3Z06); S/N’s <1400
6990 Conn./Cable/Harness FSB#5
9510 AN - 9900 R39 10KΩ (3Z07); S/N’s <1400 FSB#3
7000 - NOT USED 9700 AN - EPIC IV Irratic remote Control and
Controller Rework
8000 - DELIVERY DEVICE 9701 AN - Rev. B Software and Next Call Retrofit
8100 LDS-20 Lamp
8110 LDS-20 Illumination/Fixation
8120 LDS-20 Table

8300 Rodenstock Slit Lamp XXXX-SC-TITLE

8310 Rodenstock Illumination/Fixation CLASS
M - Mandatory
COMMON Detail Identifier N - Next Call
8400 Mag Changer A - As Needed
8410 Binoculars U - Upgrade
8420 Occulars
8430 Prism Head STATUS
8440 Lamp Base A - Active
8450 Chin Rest I - Inactive
8460 Focus Flag/Post S - Superseded

9000 - RETROFITS
9010 AN - Hene Cable (3Z01); 710100 FSB#1
9020 AA - PF Software (3Z02, 3Z19); 7910’s FSB#1
9030 SM - Solder ballast Res. (3Z03); 710001 - 710214
FSB#1
9040 IM - 115µm Offset (3Z04); 7910’s FSB#1
9050 AN - R33 System PCB 270Ω (3Ζ05); 710001 thru
710214 FSB#1
9060 IN - Mylar Tape Removal (3Z08); 710001 thru
710214 FSB#1
9070 AN - HeNe Flying Lead Mod (3Z09); 710001 thru
710280 FSB#1
9080 SA - Was Snubber Retrofit superseded by 913
(3Z10)
9090 AA - Watchdog timer caps (3Z11); 710001 thru
710350 FSB#1
9100 AM - U4 protection diodes (3Z12); 710001 thru
710350 FSB#1
9110 AA - Crisp HeNe, in house only (3Z13); all 79XX
FSB#1
9120 AU - Control Box Wedge (3Z14); 710001 thru
710500 FSB#1
9130 AA - Turbo P/S (3Z15); 710001 thru 710400
FSB#1

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CMG FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN
EPIC FSB # 1: EPIC IV REMOTE CONTROL, CONTROLLER PCB
REVISION C1 AND NEXT CALL RETROFIT (9700) 10 FEB 99
INTRODUCTION

This Field Service Bulletin provides information on the EPIC IV YAG lasers when connected to an Ultima laser
and orders a next call retrofit (9700) on all EPIC IV laser Controller PCB’s revision C and prior.

REMOTE CONTROL & REVISION C1 CONTROLLER PCB P/N 0631-805-01

Some productionEPIC IV YAG remote controls have been malfunctioning whenever the Ultima laser is
connected and enabled (i.e., intermittent function of the buttons on the remote control or a delayed reaction
when the buttons are depressed to access the Ultima). Noise was found on the ULT+ and ULT- signal lines on
the Controller PCB causing the EPIC IV remote control to either respond intermittently or respond with
anexcessive delay.

To fix this problem, ECO#68012 adds two 332Ω (P/N 4709-3322) pull up resistors to the ULT+ and ULT- signal
lines on the EPIC Controller PCB (J2-23 to J2-37 and J2-29 to J2-35) to improve the quality of communication
signals between the EPIC IV remote control and the Ultima laser. All EPIC IV lasers shipping from Coherent
after December 1998 will already have the reworked Controller PCB (revision C1) incorporated. In the near
future, these two pull up resistors will be incorporated into the new Controller PCB fabrication (revision “D”).
A next call retrofit has been ordeed for the EPIC IV Controller PCB’s in the field (revision “C” or prior) to add
the two pull up resistors and change the revision level to C1.

RETROFIT INSTRUCTIONS 9700

Perform this retrofit on a next call basis on all EPIC IV Controller PCB’s with revision “C” or prior.

Part Number:

(2) 332Ω Resistors P/N 4709-3322

(1) Teflon Sleeving P/N 3102-0021

1. Turn off the system and disconnect the laser from the AC power source.

2. Remove the right side cover from the power supply module, disconnect all cables connected to the Con-
troller PCB and remove the Controller PCB.

Ω resistor (P/N 4709-3322).

3. Place teflon sleeves (P/N 3102-0021) over the bare leads of each 332Ω

Ω pull up resistors (P/N 4709-3322) to the following points on the solder side of the
4. Solder the two 332Ω
Controller PCB:

• Between J2-23 and J2-37

• Between J2-29 and J2-35

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NOTE: Verify there are no solder bridges or splash between the solder pads.

5. Reinstall the Controller PCB and reattach all cables on the Controller PCB.

6. Turn on the EPIC IV and the Ultima laser.

7. Enable the Ultima laser via the EPIC IV remote control and set it to READY. Using the power UP/
DOWN and aiming UP/DOWN, verify the operation of the Ultima laser and that there are no delays or
skipped settings.

8. Perform the Operation and Safety Check in Section 3 of the EPIC Service Manual and the Operational,
Safety & Delivery Systems Checkout in Section 3 of the Ultima Service Manual.

Report the completion of the retrofit using the Service Action Code (SAC) YG9700 on the System Certification
report (Service Report).

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CMG FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN
EPIC FSB # 2: ULTIMA/EPIC INTERFACE AND UPGRADE RETROFIT
13 APR 99
This Field Service Bulletin provides information on the interface of the EPIC IV YAG laser to the Ultima® laser
and the upgrade retrofit involved. Ultima lasers are now shipping with software and new revision Controller
PCBs that allow it to work in conjunction with the new EPIC IV YAG laser as “combination systems”. In
addition, the Ultima and EPIC IV YAG laser share the same slit lamp, Remote Control and footswitch. Down
rev. Ultimas can be retrofitted to work with the EPIC IV YAG laser by installing the upgrade (FRU) kit (P/N
0634-039-01 or 0634-039-05 for TUV/CE systems). The upgrade kit must be installed by an Ultima trained
Coherent Field Service Engineer. This Field Service Bulletin is provided for the purpose of information. Refer
to the Ultima Field Service Bulletin #20 for detail information (i.e., SAC Code).

The Ultima and EPIC IV YAG laser are interfaced together electronically via an interface cable (which is
supplied with the EPIC IV). The physician in this way can set the operating parameters of the Ultima or the
EPIC IV laser via the EPIC Remote Control and fire either laser through the EPIC IV footswitch.

The EPIC IV YAG laser interface is supported by the following revision Ultima software and Controller
boards:

Software:

Revision “J” or later P/N 0616-549-01

Revision “E” P/N 0621-426-01 (TUV/CE version)

Controller PCB:

Revision “F” or later P/N 0618-844-01

Ultima laser systems that already have the revision “J” (E) software or later and the revision “F” or later
Controller PCB will only require the installation of an internal control cable and the adaptor box. Ultima
systems with Controller PCBs revision “D” or “E” must have jumper wires soldered onto the board and
revision “J” (E) or later software installed, in addition to the installation of the internal cable and adaptor box.
Older Ultima system Controller PCBs (revision ‘C” or prior) must have the Controller PCBs and system
software replaced, which is supplied in the upgrade kit, in addition to performing the rest of the retrofit.

NOTE: If the physician desires to operate the Ultima as a standalone system, they can do so by discon-
necting the EPIC interface cable from the Ultima internal cable and footswitch, then reconnecting the
Ultima remote control (including the adaptor box P/N 0635-195-01), and Ultima footswitch.

The upgrade FRU kit part numbers are:

FRU kit 0634-039-01 TUV/CE FRU kit 0634-039-05

Controller PCB 0618-844-01 Controller PCB 0618-844-01
Rev. J software 0616-549-01 Rev. E software 0621-426-01
(2) Jumper wires 6001-1394 (2) Jumper wires 6001-1394
Internal Cable 0634-073-01 Internal Cable 0634-073-01
Adaptor box w/cable 0635-195-01 Adaptor box w/cable 0635-195-01

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Perform this upgrade if the Ultima is to operate in conjunction with the EPIC laser.

1. Turn off the Ultima, disconnect the power cord from the AC power source, remove the front bezel and
cover.

2. Controller PCB rework.

If the Controller PCB is rev. “F” or later, no rework is necessary and go on to step 3. If the Controller
PCB is prior to rev. “F”, then perform the following:

• If the Controller PCB is rev. “D” or “E”, solder the jumper wires (6001-1394) to the follow-
ing points:

•• Pin 1 to pin 3 of J13.

•• Pin 3 of U1 to pin 3 of J15.

• If the Controller PCB is rev. “C” or prior, replace the Controller PCB with the one supplied
in the upgrade kit.

3. Software check and installation.

Verify the revision level of the software, if the software is not revision “J” (revision “E” for TUV/CE
version), replace with the software supplied in the retrofit kit.

4. Install the internal cable (0634-073-01).

Cut and discard the strain relief bushing, then remove the Ultima Remote Control assembly (including
the ground wire). Set the Ultima Remote Control assembly aside. Install the new Ultima internal
cable assembly and new strain relief in its place.

5. Connect the Ultima to the EPIC IV YAG. Refer to the drawing on page 4 of 4.

Remove the Ultima footswitch and connect the EPIC interface cable to the mating end of the internal
cable, to the Ultima footswitch receptacle and to the connector on the back of the EPIC laser labelled
“PHOTOCOAGULATOR”.

6. Install the adaptor box (0635-195-01). Refer to the drawing on page 3 of 4.

The adaptor box allows the physician the option to operate the Ultima as a standalone laser.

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a. Cut the ground wire (including the lug) from the shield braid of the Ultima Remote control cable
assembly.

b. Remove the four screws from the cover plate of the adaptor box and loosen the screw securing the
empty wire clamp inside the adaptor box.

c. Plug the molex connector from the Ultima Remote Control into the mating connector inside the
adaptor box via the cutout on the box.

Fold the excess Ultima Remote Control cable in half and secure it with a tie wrap (which is
provided for inside the adaptor box). Place the Ultima Remote Control shield braid in the
wire clamp in the adaptor box and secure the clamp.

d. Install the new strain relief bushing from the upgrade kit to the Ultima Remote Control cable and
secure it in the cutout of the adaptor box, then reinstall the cover plate on the adaptor box.

NOTE: If the Ultima Remote Control is used, attach the adaptor box to the Ultima internal
cable and store the adaptor box in the area where the Remote Control is normally stored.

Ultima
Internal
Cable
(Adaptor Box)

(Ultima Remote control)

Insert the Molex connector

from the Ultima Remote Control
through this cutout.

7. Plug both lasers into the AC outlet, verify the Ultima and EPIC IV are operational and that both lasers
can be accessed via the Remote Control. Also, verify either lasers can be fired when the EPIC footswitch
is depressed.

8. Turn off both lasers and disconnect the EPIC interface cable from the Ultima. Reconnect the Ultima
Remote Control/adaptor box assembly and the Ultima footswitch.

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EPIC FSB # 2: CONT.
Verify the Ultima is operational with the Remote Control connected and the Ultima fires when the
Ultima footswitch is depressed.

9. Reinstall the side cover and front bezel on the Ultima, perform the Operational, Safety & Delivery Sys-
tems Checkout in Section 3 of the Ultima Service Manual and the Operation and Safety Checks in Sec-
tion 3 of the EPIC Service Manual.

NOTE: Refer to Ultima FSB #20 for the appropriate SAC code.

U ltima
Remote
Control

(Adaptor (Ultima
Box) Internal
Cable)

(EPIC Interface Cable supplied with the EPIC IV laser)

Remote Control Display

1 1.0

mJ

Interlock

Footsw itch
Footsw itch
Photocoagulator
Interlock
Remote

Laser
M odule

M ain Power

ULTIM A EPIC IV

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EPIC FSB # 3: REV. B SOFTWARE AND NEXT CALL RETROFIT (9701)
19 JUNE 2000
INTRODUCTION

This Field Service Bulletin announces the release of revision “B” system software, and authorizes a next call
retrofit (9701) for the EPIC™ YAG laser system under ECO# 69067. On a next call basis replace the system
EPROM U10 with 0631-960-01 revision “B” software, if not already installed. Presently, all EPIC lasers
shipping from Coherent will have the revision “B” software incorporated.

SOFTWARE FEATURES

The revision B software incorporates the following changes:

Fault Codes

Fault codes 4 (F4) and 5 (F5) have been replaced by an audible tone (beep), and if any of these
faults are encountered, it allows the user to continue the treatment.

Fault 36 (F36) has been replaced by an audible tone (beep) and will not allow the user to select
READY until the footswitch is released.

Fault code 60 (F60) - Temp Too cold (≤ 10ºC) has been added.

Fault code 61 (F61) - Shutter Test Failed has been added.

Service Mode

Two additional service channels and features have been added to the service software routine,
also entering/exiting into service mode has been made easier.

UserMode - This service channel enables the user to enter directly into User Mode by
depressing the left button under the lower display indicated by the arrows. To enter
back into the Service Mode, slide the service switch or the sequence of buttons (as
described in the service manual) on the Remote Control.

SetNVRAM - This service channel is used to clear the NVRAM.

The revision B software, provides an additional access point to go into service mode.
It is now possible to enter into service mode prior to the completion of the Self Test
routine. You can slide the service switch or the sequence of buttons on the Remote
Control.

The user can only select wavelength in STANDBY or the system will beep.

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EPIC FSB # 3: CONT.
Energy Monitor calibration can now be performed if the maximum energy is less than
10.0mJ. For example, if the maximum energy output is 6.8mJ after running the cali-
bration routine the manximum energy will be limited to 7.0mJ.

NEXT CALL RETROFIT

Parts Needed

P/N 0631-960-01 Revision B software EPROM (U10)

Perform this retrofit (9701) on a next call basis.

CAUTION: Ensure all ESD protocols are observed, otherwise damage to the discreet components may occur!

1. Verify the system alignment and function per the Service Manual Section 3 prior to installing the rev. B
software.

2. Remove the side cover from the EPIC electronics module.

3. Remove the Rev. A software (U10) from the Controller PCB and replace with the new Rev. B software.

4. Turn the system on and allow it to go through the Self Test routine.

After the Self Test routine, a F35 (not calibrated) or F46 (system not calibrated) will be displayed. Enter
into the Service Mode via the service switch or depressing the sequence of buttons on the Remote Con-
trol.

5. Select the MotorPos channel and select 1064.

6. Select the Motor1 channel and enter the default step of 700.

7. Select the Motor5 channel and enter the default step of 750.

8. Select the StoreMot channel and activate to store the positions for 1064.

9. Select the BurstCal channel and activate the calibration routine.

10.Perform Section 3.4 in the EPIC Service Manual.

11. Perform Section 3.6 (Operational and Safety Checks) in the EPIC Service Manual.

Report the completion of the Retrofit using Service Action code (SAC) YG9701N on the System Certification
(Service Report).
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