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Revlite Service Manual
Revlite Service Manual
Cynosure Inc.
5 Carlisle Road
Westford, MA 01886
United States
Tel: 978-256-4200
Toll-Free: 800-886-2966
Symbols
Abbreviations
°C Degrees Celsius V Volts
A Amperes DVM Digital Voltmeter
mA Milliamp Hz Hertz
µA Microamp J Joule
AC Alternating Current J/cm² Joule per square
Definitions
Back Burn: Using Kodak paper, firing the laser on the white side.
Buffer: Voltage setting that causes the lasing when the Q-switch is optimized and the Q-switch
is inactive.
Front Burn: Using Kodak paper, firing the laser on the dark side
HP: Handpiece
Jig Alignment Aiming Beam (JAAB): centering tool for aligning aiming beam. P/N 998-9140
Pump Voltage: The operating voltage that is needed to meet specified energy requirements.
(Run Voltage)
Ready Mode: In Ready Mode, the laser is flashing and is ready to emit laser radiation when the
footswitch is pressed or return to Standby Mode when the Ready keypad is pressed.
Run Voltage: The operating voltage that is needed to meet specified energy requirements.
(Pump Voltage)
SmartBus: The Half-Duplex RS-485 serial communications link and the protocol associated
with its connected devices. Connected devices are currently the laser control computer (host),
the display panel (remote) and the laser head (remote).
SmartBoard: The laser head interface board which is connected to the laser control computer
via the SmartBus.
Standby Mode: In Standby mode, the coolant system is operating and the laser is prepared to be
set into Ready (flashing) mode when the Ready keypad is pressed.
Single Shot: Only one shot will emit when stepping on the footswitch
Tech Mode: The laser is communicating with Hyperterminal and the technician has typed PWD
TEC
User Mode: The laser is operating like the doctor and no commands are typed in via computer
Potential Hazards
Optical Hazards
The Revlite laser generates laser light at a wavelength of 532 and 1064 nm.
Greater energies can be generated from the laser head especially during service operations. At
these wavelengths and energy levels, serious and permanent damage to the eyes can occur when
there is direct or even indirect optical exposure.
WARNING: Do not look directly at laser resonator as the flashlamps fire or severe and
permanent eye damage may occur. These lasers produce laser light each time
the flashlamps fire. Make certain to wear the correct laser eyewear for the
wavelength you are servicing.
Please adhere to the following precautions to avoid optical damage during the operation or
servicing of the laser:
• Ensure that everyone present during service procedures wears the appropriate protective
eyewear recommended by Cynosure.
• Never look directly into the laser light, even while wearing protective eyewear.
• Mark treatment rooms clearly to avoid unexpected entry during treatment or servicing.
• Limit entry to the treatment or servicing room to trained, necessary personnel only.
• Cover windows and other openings in the treatment room to avoid the inadvertent escape
of laser light.
• Cover reflective objects, such as jewelry or mirrors, which could reflect the laser beam to
an area other than the intended treatment area.
• Put the laser into the standby mode when the laser is not in use.
• Ensure that everyone present during service procedures can shut down the laser in an
emergency.
WARNING: Even when the laser is off and the AC line cord is disconnected, DC voltages
on various laser components, such as capacitors may exist. This can present a
potentially fatal electrical hazard during service procedures.
Take the following precautions to avoid electrical shock during servicing:
• Always turn the laser off and disconnect the AC line cord from the receptacle before
removing the protective housing of the laser system.
• With the laser off, allow the dump resistors to dissipate the energy in the pulse forming
network capacitors to a safe level, approximately 45 seconds. Monitor the voltage on the
capacitors with a DVM probe to ensure it is at a safe level.
• If it is necessary to test or adjust any electrical component while the system power is on,
be careful not to touch any electrical components with bare fingers; use appropriate
probes or insulated tools only.
• Become familiar with the electrical schematics and layout of the system before
attempting to service the laser.
If the AC must be connected during service routines, exercise caution around mains connected
components, such as power supply feeds, circuit breakers, key switches, etc. A remote interlock
fault condition will reduce high voltage electrical hazards to service personal. This fault
condition disables the high voltage power supply control and simmer circuits, as well as ensuring
that the cap bank is discharged, grounding the potential of the pulse forming network. When
possible, remove the remote interlock plug during “live” service routines.
Grounding
Even when the laser is turned off and the AC line cord disconnected, high DC voltage levels may
remain. To discharge High Voltage from the laser, use a discharge stick.
DO NOT use a discharge stick that has an uninsulated or an “alligator” clip on one end.
The main capacitor bank stores large amounts of electrical energy. Measure the voltage on the
capacitor bank before attempting any service.
Hot-Water Hazards
The laser system uses a hot water system to maintain the laser medium at a certain temperature.
This water is very hot and could scald. Do not perform any maintenance on the water system
while hot. Always let the system cool down before changing the deionizing filter or adding
deionized or distilled water.
Safety Considerations
CAUTION: Always follow established laser safety procedures while performing service
procedures on the RevLite Laser. Wear laser safety eyewear at all times. Use
caution when working in the high voltage section of the laser. Failure to abide
by safety procedures can result in injury.
Post the laser warning sign at the entrance to your work space to alert others to the hazard when
working on the system.
Required Tools
• Allen wrench set (standard and metric)
• Screw drivers (blade and Phillips)
• Pliers and cutters
• Assorted wrenches
• Hemostat
• Laser safety glasses (1064nm and 532nm, OD>5)
• IR Card
• Center fixture pinhole jigs
• Jig Alignment Aiming Beam (JAAB) P/N 998-9140
Required Equipment
• Digital Volt Meter (DVM)
• Power meter and head to measure laser output at 1064nm and 532nm, up to 20 watts
• Oscilloscope and HV Probe
• Laptop computer or handheld with communication software and 9-pin serial-to-serial
modem cable.
• Burn paper (Kodak Linagraph Direct Print Paper
• Solvent (reagent grade or better methanol)
• Lens tissue
• Cotton swabs
• Software programming cable
The RevLite is a flash lamp pumped, Q-switched, Nd: YAG laser system that develops up to 16
Watts of 1064 nm wavelength laser light. It produces up to 4 wavelengths of laser light for
treating a variety of skin conditions. It also has a frequency doubler (SHG) that produces up to 5
Watts of 532 nm wavelength laser light. This power is delivered through an articulated arm with
an attached hand piece that can vary the spot size of laser beam delivered to the treatment site.
In addition, the MultiLite Dye hand pieces can be attached to the articulated arm to develop
either 585 nm or 650 nm wavelength laser light. These hand pieces incorporate a polymer dye
cell that converts the 532 nm wavelength light from the laser. These dye cells are stable and
non-hazardous. The liquid dyes that are used in dye laser systems are very hazardous and
require great care in handling and in disposal.
The RevLite introduces a touch screen controlled user interface with an LCD display. It has
preset treatment parameters for the various treatment procedures that can be customized by the
user. This simplifies the setup for a treatment type and minimizes the possibility of errors in
starting conditions. In addition to the preset treatment parameters, the user has 6 available user
defined treatment buttons to use as they see fit. The user interface has 5 languages available;
English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Each photon, depending upon the wavelength of the light, has a specific energy. Photons with
short wavelengths have more energy than photons with a longer wavelength.
Figure 2 is a graph that shows the relative wavelengths for various colors of light. Compared to
visible light, ultraviolet wavelengths are shorter and infrared wavelengths are longer.
The frequency of light multiplied by its wavelength always equals the speed of light, a constant
number (3 x 108 meters per second). Therefore, doubling the light frequency reduces the
wavelength by half. The ConBio RevLite® Medical Laser System is a Q-switched Nd:YAG
laser that uses a frequency doubling device to reduce the 1064 nm light wavelength by half, to
532 nm. This alone enables the laser to produce two wavelengths of light. To the human eye,
1064 nm is invisible and 532 nm appears as green light.
The units of measurement for CW lasers are watts of output power. A watt is a measure of the
"flow of energy" or power. The sum of this energy over one second is expressed in Joules. One
Joule is one watt of energy for one second. To clarify, a watt is a measure of the number of
photons multiplied by their energy striking a target in one second. A Joule is a measure of the
total energy of photons striking a target over a period of time.
Error! Reference source not found. is an illustration of a laser pulse. The shaded area
represents all of the energy (Joules) contained in the pulse. At any point in time, the height of
the pulse represents the instantaneous power and is measured in watts. For a pulsed Nd:YAG
laser, the total energy inside the shaded area is .01 to 1.0 Joules. The instantaneous power at the
pulse peak may be in excess of 200 Megawatts (MW).
The pulsed Nd:YAG laser has a much lower repetition rate when compared to KTP and copper
vapor lasers, 1-10 Hz vs. 8-25 kilohertz (kHz). Slower pulsing enables more energy to be
compressed into a single pulse and longer interpulse time. The pulsed Nd:YAG laser produces
up to 1.6 Joule in a single pulse, while KTP or copper vapor, have much lower pulse energies
(approximately 0.002 Joules). Their repetition rates may be 25 kilohertz for an average power of
10 watts. Short pulses with high peak powers and longer interpulse times have unique tissue
effects that are needed to perform the applications outlined in RevLite Operation Manual.
Power from the AC mains enters the RevLite™ through an IEC 320 C13 receptacle located on
the rear of the RevLite™ unit. Both legs (hot and neutral) of the AC mains are routed to the AC
module, and are switched through a (15 amp for 100~115 V operation and 8 amp for 220~240 V
operation) circuit breaker, which supplies power to the RevLite™ power supply. The AC mains
then go thought the medical grade AC line filter selection of the power supply this provides
suppression of high frequency noise in both directions. The key switch and emergency stop
switch do not switch the ac mains. They are low voltage logic level switches that are monitored
by the microprocessor. When the key switch is turned on the microprocessor then starts the
POST test sequence.
WARNING: Power is ON in the unit when the circuit breaker is ON. Turn the circuit
breaker OFF to remove internal voltages.
Pulse-Forming Network
The pulse-forming network (PFN) delivers energy to the flash lamp and contains the elements,
which determine the flash lamp pulse width. The PFN consists of the energy capacitor, the
trigger transformer (‘brick’), the simmer module provide output current of 300mA and the SCR
circuitry, which are selections of the power supply.
The energy capacitor is charged by the HVPS and contains the energy that is delivered to the
flash lamp. The trigger transformer (brick) is a saturable power inductor and is connected in
series with the flash lamp.
The brick in conjunction with the flash lamp and energy capacitor forms the pulse width and
pulse shape of the flash lamp current pulse. Additionally, the brick contains an extra winding for
use in triggering the flash lamp (hence the name ‘trigger’ transformer). The brick provides a 30:1
turns ratio between the trigger and power inductor windings.
The simmer module is a self-contained power supply, which provides trigger pulses and simmers
current to the flash lamp.
The SCR circuitry selection of the power supply switches the energy from the capacitor to the
flash lamp when the laser is fired. Additionally, the SCR circuitry selection of the power supply
provides a 33KΩ shunt across the energy capacitor, which removes the charge whenever the
laser is not in Ready mode.
When the RevLite™ high voltage section is enabled by the system logic (Ready mode), the PFN
generates trigger pulses to the flash lamp until the gas inside the flash lamp ionizes (breaks
down) and forms an electrically conductive path. Once the flash lamp breaks down the PFN
RevLite Bench
The RevLite Bench is composed of an optical deck and electronics. The optical deck is a folded
oscillator cavity. For optical layout diagram see chapter Appendix E Diagrams.
For further information on troubleshooting and routine maintenance of the optical deck see
Appendix C: Error Code Troubleshooting.
SmartBoard
The RevLite™ Laser system micro-controller based Smart circuit board is located on the bottom
side of the laser bench. Located on the Smartboard is a dip-switch (S 1). The switch must be
set to the DP mode for the RevLite. The SmartBoard provides the interface between the main
system CPU and the laser bench. The laser bench items monitored and/or controlled by the
SmartBoard are the laser head temperature interlock, the articulated arm installed interlock,
position of the intra-cavity shutter, position of the output shutter, position of the sliding stage
(wavelength selection), SHG crystal temperature, calibration port, optical attenuator, Pockells
cell drive, laser oscillator energy sensor and laser output energy sensor. The SmartBoard
receives commands from and reports laser bench status to the main system CPU.
The SmartBoard is based on the Microchip PIC16C74A micro-controller which
provides 5MIPs (mega-instructions per second) performance, 4K bytes program
EPROM, 192 bytes RAM, an 8 channel A/D converter, 33 digital I/O’s and a
USART for serial data. In addition to the micro-controller, the SmartBoard
provides 128bytes of non-volatile EEPROM memory for storage of the calibration
table(s) and energy monitor amplifier gain settings, an RS-485 serial
communications port for communications with the main system CPU, and interface
circuitry for the controlled laser bench components.
System Interface.
The SmartBoard is connected to the laser power supply electronics through a 9 conductor cable
terminated on each end in a Molex 0.1” pitch connector. One end of the cable connects to J12
of the SmartBoard and the other end connects to J4 of the system backplane PCB. The cable
provides +28VDC, +5VDC, RS-485 serial data communications, and synchronization pulses to
the SmartBoard.
The +28VDC provides power for the analog circuitry and the output driver functions of the
SmartBoard. +28VDC is used to drive the shutters, the SHG heater and the sliding stage motor.
The +5VDC provides power to the SmartBoard digital logic.
The RS-485 communications provides the bi-directional exchange of status and control
information between the SmartBoard and power supply. RS-485 is a differential, half duplex,
serial communications interface. The RS-485 is connected to the SmartBoard microprocessor
through an interface IC (U5). U5 provides an RS-485 differential interface on the line side and a
TTL level microprocessor interface consisting of single ended transmit and receive data lines
with directional control on the microprocessor side. Resistors R73, R74, and R75 provide RS-
485 line balancing and termination.
System Interlocks
The RevLite® Laser System contains a system of interlock switches and sensors which
provide the status of critical laser components and safety equipment to the control logic.
When an interlock is violated, the system logic responds by interrupting laser operation,
making all systems safe, and displaying an error message for the given condition on the
system control console. During this condition all high voltage is turned off, the energy
capacitor is discharged, and the laser shutters are closed. Each interlock type is
independent and thus a specific error message is displayed for each interlock condition.
The interlock switches and sensors are located in two primary areas: the main system chassis and
the laser optical bench assembly.
Arm Interlock.
The articulated arm interlock switches are connected to the SmartBoard on pins 1 and 2 of
connector J9. Pin 1 is +5VDC. Pin 2 is the signal input to the board and is connected to input
RD3 of the micro-controller (U3) through resistor R60. When the articulated arm is not
installed, the switches are open and RD3 is pulled low by R61. When the articulated arm is
installed, the switches connect pins 1 and 2 of J9 pulling RD3 high. Pins 3 and 4 of J9 are a
spare interlock input and not used at this time.
Shutter Control.
The shutter assembly plugs into the SmartBoard on connector J2.
J2 is a 10 pin connector for the output shutter assembly. The Shutter is switched with a
MOSFET which is driven by the SmartBoard processor. The shutter solenoid winding is
connected between pins 8 and 9 of the respective connector J2. Pin 8 provides +28VDC to one
end of the winding and pin 9 provides ground to the other end of the winding when the MOSFET
is turned on thus completing the circuit. In order to open the shutter the SmartBoard processor
sets port RE0 high for the cavity shutter and RE1 high for the output shutter. This turns on the
MOSFET switch (Q4 for cavity shutter, Q2 for the output shutter) which energizes the solenoid
causing the shutter to open. Once the SmartBoard processor detects that the shutter is opened, it
drives the MOSFET with a 100Hz, 50% duty cycle, square wave. This keeps the shutter open
but reduces the current through the solenoid to 50% allowing cooler operation.
The laser shutter assembly is equipped with photo-interrupt type position sensor. This sensor
provides a high logic level output when the shutter is closed and a low logic level output when
the shutter is open. The shutter sensor requires current for the LED emitter and power for the
detector logic. Pin 3 of J2 is the sensor LED drive, pin 4 is the LED ground, pin 5 is the power
for the detector logic, pin 6 is the shutter position sense, and pin 7 is ground.
In the case of the cavity shutter, Pin 6 of J3 is connected to input RD0 of the micro-controller
(U3) through resistor R37. When the cavity shutter is closed RD0 is pulled high by R36. When
the cavity shutter is open, the shutter sensor pulls RD0 low. VR1 and R37 protect the micro-
controller input from transients.
The sliding stage assembly contains movement limit switches providing a contact closure at the
limit of travel in each direction. The SmartBoard processor monitors each switch contact to
determine the position of the sliding stage. The SmartBoard turns off the motor drive by setting
both ends of the motor winding to ground when the desired limit switch closure is detected.
The 1064nm position limit switch is connected to the SmartBoard between pins 1 and 2 of
connector J8. Pin 1 is +5VDC. Pin 2 is the signal input to the board and is connected to input
RB4 of the micro-controller (U3) through resistor R48. When the sliding stage is not in the
1064nm position, the 1064nm limit switch is open and RB4 is pulled low by R50. When the
sliding stage is in the 1064nm position the1064nm limit switch connects pins 1 and 2 of J8
pulling RB4 high.
The 532nm position limit switch is connected to the SmartBoard between pins 1 and 3 of
connector J8. Pin 1 is +5VDC. Pin 3 is the signal input to the board and is connected to input
RB5 of the micro-controller (U3) through resistor R49. When the sliding stage is not in the
532nm position, the 532nm limit switch is open and RB5 is pulled low by R51. When the
sliding stage is in the 532nm position the 532nm limit switch connects pins 1 and 3 of J8 pulling
RB5 high.
Monitoring Pyro
The RevLite uses an energy monitoring Pyro. Emission in the laser cavity is picked off by a
Brewster window into the Monitoring Pyro This Pyro is used by the Rabbit to determine the
value to servo and is also used by the oscillator calibration process (MIN and MAX commands).
While the footswitch is pressed, if the emission drops below 20% of the requested setting then
the display will show error 98 (energy low by 20%). If the emission rises above 20% of the
requested setting then the display will show error 99 (energy high by 20%).
The SmartBoard reads the Pyro signal, converts it to an 8-bit digital value and transmits this
value to the laser control computer when the laser control computer requests the status of the
laser head. The laser control computer requests the status of the laser head every cycle of the
SmartBus which is approximately 100 ms.
Although the laser control computer requests the laser head status continuously, every 100ms,
the Pyro value is not acted upon unless the laser is firing and the internal shutter is open (the
laser is lasing). During laser system adjustment, energy or HZ, the first 2 seconds of Pyro
readings are read, but are not acted upon. These first Pyro values are discarded because the
optics may need to thermally settle during energy, wavelength and Hz changes before depending
upon the Pyro readings for servo'ing volts.
Active Q-switch
The Q-switch consists of the following:
Optical
• Pockells cell
• Plate polarizing element
• Quarter-wave plate
Electrical
• Timed pulse generated by micro board
• Dual Marx bank / 750 volt power supply
Pockells cell.
The Pockells cell has a longitudinal field KD*P crystal with a 12mm clear aperture mounted at
43mm beam height. A voltage of ~3600 results in a quarter wave of rotation for photons at 1064
nm passing in either direction. A voltage of 0 results in no rotation, and no lasing occurs.
Rods
The head is designed to pump Nd+3 doped YAG. The doping levels vary from 0.9 to 1.1%. The
YAG rod ends have hard dielectric anti reflective coating (AR). The 712-09 rod length is
115mm as measured along the optical axis. The diameter of the rod is 9.5mm.
Flashlamps
The head is pumped by 2 linear flashlamps. The lamp has a voltage polarity that must be
observed. A red marking on the electrode can identify the flashlamp anode, whereas the cathode
has no marking. The discharge system of the flashlamp uses a negative critically damped pulse
(-1.5Kv max.) with a duration of 250 microseconds full width half max (FWHM). The gas in the
flashlamp is xenon with a pressure of 1-3 atmospheres.
Plate polarizer
Quarter-wave plate
The ¼ wave plate used introduces a quarter wave rotation to photons at 1064nm as they pass in
either direction through the plate. The plate has a clear aperture of 15mm and is mounted at a
beam height of 43mm.
Harmonic Generators
The RevLite™ Laser can generate laser light at the Nd:YAG fundamental wavelength (1,064nm)
or its second harmonic (532nm). This is achieved by passing the fundamental beam through a
Second Harmonic Generator (SHG) crystal. The crystal used is KD*P. The beam is delivered
by two 45o turning mirrors. The SHG assembly is heated even when the laser is off to maintain
temperature stability and maximum performance of the SHG crystal. The Crystal Heater PCB
controls the heating of the SHG.
Wavelength Separation
A set of dicroic mirrors isolates the 532nm beam and steers it to the articulated arm while the
remaining 1064nm light passes through and is safely sent to a beam dump.
Sliding Stage
The sliding stage contains a prism turning mirror and is electrically operated by pressing the
wavelength select button on the control panel. Selecting IR on the control panel will remove the
prism from the path of the beam allowing it to go directly into the stack mirror and into the
articulated arm. Selecting Green causes the stage to slide back allowing the beam to be steered
into the SHG producing 532nm light. Subsequently, the 532 light is reflected by two dicroic
mirrors into the stack mirror and be collinear with the IR light path.
Cooling System
The laser head, (flashlamp and laser rod) must be cooled by distilled, deionized water. It has a
dual heat exchanger for faster cooling. A DI Filter to trap any contamination. The resistivity of
the cooling water should not fall below 500 Kohms/cm. Do not mix any chemical products with
the distilled water.
Articulated Arm
Because of the pulse and energy characteristics of the RevLite® Laser, an articulated arm is used
to deliver the laser light to the patient. From time to time, contamination or misalignment may
cause the high peak power and short pulse duration to damage the mirrors. Mirror replacement
or cleaning may be necessary to achieve good beam quality as well as sufficient treatment power.
Since the arm is factory aligned, no field alignment is needed. However, improper installation of
the mirrors or damage to the arm (i.e. hitting a wall) will affect the alignment. The arm uses
seven 1-inch diameter mirrors which are coated to reflect both wavelengths at 45 degrees.
CALIBRATION MODE1
EMISSION MODE1
READY MODE1
STANDBY MODE
ERROR MODE
POST MODE
OFF MODE
Subsystem
1
Switched AC is ON, the laser is flashing, laser emission can/will occur in these operation
modes.
2
In Error mode, if the error is a Cooling Group error then the Cooling Group is turned OFF; else
the Cooling Group is Active.
Rabbit Controller
In the Rabbit RCM 3400, there is no EEPROM. 4 Kbytes of the upper section of the FLASH
memory has been allocated for use as the storage area for holding and saving the calibration data,
shot counts, error log file, transmission factor, max limits, etc… same data that was previously
saved in the EEPROM.
This data handled in the same manner as before, data is restored upon powered up, data is saved
when powered down.
3
5
2
1
Control Panel
The Control Panel (Figure 5- #4) is the touch screen display that allows the user to operate the
laser and control the treatment settings.
Articulated Arm
The articulated arm (Figure 5-#5) is fully adjustable to allow the user to guide the laser.
3
2
7
4
5
6
Circuit Breaker
The Circuit Breaker (Figure 6 -#3) is the switch used to power the system On and Off.
Serial Port
The Serial Port (Figure 6 -#6) is where a printer can be connected to the system.
Footswitch Connector
The Footswitch Connector (Figure 6 -#7) is where the footswitch is connected to the laser
system.
Mode Window
Message Window
This window also displays errors that occur during the “Key On” sequence or in any other
normal operation. The Clear Error Button (Figure 8) will be displayed and the message window
will indicate error code number and fault. If the error is recoverable, the user can continue by
pressing the Clear Error Button.
Selecting the Main button, any User Preset button, or any Indication Treatment button (except
for the Tattoo Removal Button) will take you to the Main Screen (Figure 11).
To access the factory saved default settings for a certain treatment, press the “Show
Default” button and then press the appropriate Preset Button on Preset Screen I. The
Main Screen appear with the default parameters for the button.
If the Tattoo Removal button is selected in Preset Screen I, then Preset Screen II (Figure
10) will be displayed. This screen provides various settings for different tattoo removal
applications.
Note: A beeping sound will be heard any time a button is selected on the display screen.
The user must wait for the beep before proceeding to another button selection.
Treatment Session
Buttons
Tattoo
Color Spot size/
Buttons Fluence
Treatment #
Show Procedure
When the Show Procedure button is pressed before All colors (ST I-IV)*, All colors (ST V-VI)*,
or the Red is selected, the Treatment buttons shall be displayed for the user to select which
session of treatment they are treating. Otherwise without pressing the Show procedure button,
the colors buttons (All colors, Red, Green, Sky Blue) when selected shall display the Main
screen.
*NOTE: ST is an abbreviation for Skin Type.
Main button when pressed without pressing any button in the Option screen shall return to the
Main Screen without any changes (previous setting).
Treatment buttons
The Treatment buttons are designed to aid the clinicians for the scheduled treatment for Tattoo
removal. The default settings for the Treatment buttons were selected from the most common
settings on the average treatment. Actual default settings for the Treatment buttons are subject to
changes.
For All colors (ST I-II): Treatment 1 settings shall be used on the first visit, Treatment 2 for
second visit and so on until Treatment 8.
For All colors (ST V-VI): Treatment 1 settings shall be used on the first visit, Treatment 2 for
second visit and so on until Treatment 6.
When Show Procedure for Red is selected, the Treatment shall show only three treatment
sessions. Treatment 1 settings shall be used on the first visit, Treatment 2 for second visit, and
Treatment 3 for the third treatment session.
Treatment buttons can also be saved with a different operating parameter. When the “Save”
button is pressed, the Treatment button shall display the saved parameter.
1. Treatment
window
2. Ready Standby
3. Ready/Standby
Button
14. PTP Button
Emission 4. Up/Down
Buttons
5. Hz Window
7. Wavelength
6. J/cm2 Window
window 9. Battery
8. Spotsize Indicator
Buttons
12. Preset View
10. Aim Button
Beam Button
11. Preset Save
13. Options Screen Button Button
1- Treatment Window – This displays the current indication for use selected by the user. It can
also show, status conditions, and other information.
2- Ready/Standby/Emission Window – This informs the user if the system is in either Ready,
Standby, or Emission mode. During Emission mode the window will flash with “EMISSION” as
laser light is emitted through the articulated arm when the footswitch is depressed. The
Ready/Standby Mode Window flashes when the system is responding to a requested change and
is temporarily not ready. When the window displays “Standby” the laser is in the Standby mode.
During Standby mode, laser light will not exit the console; even if the footswitch is depressed
5- Hz Window – This displays the current repetition rate measured in pulses per second (Hz). To
modify the repetition rate, touch the Hz Window display directly. The display will become
highlighted (Fig 11). Next, press either the Up or Down Arrow button to reach the desired
repetition rate. The available repetition rates are as follows:
SS (single shot), 1, 2, 5, and 10 Hz for 1064 nm and 532 nm.
1 Hz for 650 nm.
2 Hz for 585nm
6- J/cm2 Window – This displays the current energy density (fluence) value in J/cm2. To modify
the fluence value, touch J/cm2 Window display directly. The display will become highlighted
(Fig 12). Next, press either the Up or Down Arrow button to increase or decrease the fluence to
reach the desired setting. If the laser is set to PTP when the user presses and holds the Down
fluece button the laser will adjust to single pulse.
7- Wavelength Window - This displays the current wavelength value in nm. To modify the
wavelength, touch the Wavelength Window display directly. The display will become
highlighted (Fig 12). Next, press either the Up or Down Arrow button to reach the desired
wavelength. When the wavelength window is selected, pressing the up and down arrow keys
will allow the user to cycle through all the available wavelength settings.
8- Spotsize Buttons – These buttons allow the user to select the appropriate spot size. The button
will become highlighted when selected.
Available spot sizes for the 1064 nm wavelength, via the MultiSpot™ Handpiece, are 3 mm, 4
mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm.
Available spot sizes for the 532 nm wavelength, via the MultiSpot™ Handpiece, are 2 mm, 3
mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm.
WARNING: Mismatching the parameters in the display and handpiece will result in
incorrect fluence delivery to the patient. Always verify that the handpiece,
wavelength, and spot size selected in this display match the handpiece, desired
wavelength, and desired spot size for the laser treatment
Flashlamp
Count
Aim Beam
Intensity Shotcount
Display
LCD Shotcount
Brightness Reset
Calibration
Button
Volume
Control Language
Button
MultiLite Enable/Disable
Button
Aiming Beam intensity, LCD brightness, and Volume Control can all be increased or decreased
by pressing their respective Up and Down Arrow buttons. The display bar for each will provide
visible feedback for the settings.
Shotcount Display – Provides updated shot counts for the following:
• Cumulative shots (can only be reset by technician)
Main Button – Selecting this button takes the user back to the Main Screen.
MultiLite Enable/Disable Button – This is an on/off button to enable/disable the 585 nm /650 nm
wavelength selection in the Main Display Screen.
When the button is enabled the Main Display Screen will allow the user to select 532 nm, 585
nm, 650 nm, and 1064 nm wavelength options. Whenever 585 nm or 650 nm is selected a pop-
up window will appear telling the user “Press to confirm handpiece and eyewear” (See Figure
15). The user should then verify that the handpiece (wavelength and spot size settings) and
eyewear protection match the current settings selected on the laser display. This confirmation
pop-up window also appears any time one of the preset buttons is pressed. After the settings have
been confirmed, press this pop-up window to proceed. The Ready/Standby button will not be
active until the pop-up window has been pressed.
CAUTION: If a button is selected and the system or touch screen display repeatedly does
not respond as expected (or if the system locks up) turn the power off and
restart the system. Retry the previous button selections. If the system
continues to respond incorrectly contact the Cynosure Service Department at
888-523-2233 or any authorized service representative.
This section describes how the RevLite® error detection system works. It also describes how the
cooling system affects the error processing system.
Errors are detected four different ways:
Power On Self-Test
Mode
State
During background processing.
(See Appendix B: Error Code Table on page 106 for a list of all error codes along with
descriptions, and remedial actions.)
IMPORTANT!
Always take Preliminary measurement and initial parameters before beginning any
repairs.
Latest software should always be installed. Not having the latest software could result in
erroneous errors.
Place photo paper in plastic bags before taking burns on the deck or near any optics.
Lock down all mounts as each stage is completed.
The operating Voltage must be at least 50 volts less than the Voltage at which free-running
occurs. This is known as the “Free-run buffer.”
Make your best effort to eliminate free-running and close the cavity at the highest voltage
possible.
Never Q-switch while free running because the Pockell’s Cell could be damaged.
Run Voltage is ~1150V.
“Hot Spots” in the beam mode are unacceptable. Sometimes it is necessary to change the
High Reflector to eliminate a “Hot Spot”.
RFU Program
The RFU program is designed for the I/O board Rabbit RCM 3400 Microcontroller to enable the
latest software to be upgraded without changing boards or e-proms.
It is EXTREMELY important to always have the latest software revision downloaded to the laser
as service support is based on the most current software revision. The latest software is always
sent via e-mail.
Required components
Computer
RFU Program (Installation CD provided at training)
RFU Programming Cable (501-5926)
For further instructions for RFU program set-up see Doc. 994-0348.
CAUTION: Use solvent sparingly when cleaning glued or mounted optics. Excessive
solvent may dissolve the glue and your cleaning action may drag residue over
the optical surface.
Use established methods for cleaning all optics. Contamination, streaks, or
improper cleaning may result in damaged to the optics when the laser is used.
Multispot Handpiece
To inspect and clean the multisport handpiece, unscrew the handpiece from the articulated arm.
Unscrew the protective window and the coupler from the barrel. Carefully inspect all optics in
the barrel, coupler and protective window and clean only if dirty. Apply one or two drops of
Methanol to lens tissue or cotton swab applicator being careful not to touch the optic with the
hemostats, gently wipe the dirt from the optics. Remember to only use the lens paper or cotton
swab for one swipe only, then discard and use another.
1. Install High Voltage leads on Deck (Long lead towards outside of deck and short lead
towards inside of deck)
2. Connect smartboard cable to pin J-12 of smartboard.
3. Connect water fittings to bottom of deck
4. Mount deck on HeNe alignment fixture
5. Connect High Voltage leads from test power supply to deck with black lead towards outside
of wall of bench
6. Make sure all installed components are locked down
7. Tighten set screws on sole plate and remove any excess teflon tape from sole plate (excess
tape could limit water flow)
8. Clean and mount all optics in optical mounts
9. Install head
10. Install polarizer
11. Align HeNe through center of rod
12. Mount cavity folding mirror on deck
13. Align HeNe beam to pinhole jig position 3 adjusting cavity folding mirror. (Important! Do
not adjust cavity folding mirror again)
14. Mount Gaussian Output Coupler in center holes of the 3 possible locations on deck
1. Inspect crate for shipping damage before uncrating laser. If any damage is seen, take
pictures and report immediately.
2. Uncrate laser and inspect for any damage. If any damage is seen, take pictures and report
immediately.
3. Check to insure all accessories were shipped. Report any shortages immediately.
4. Use the water bottle with hose and adapter to completely fill the internal water reservoir with
deionized or distilled water.
5. Connect power cord, footswitch, and external interlock.
6. Connect the PC or terminal to the RS232 communications port on the back of the laser.
7. Turn on circuit breaker and release emergency stop button.
8. Do not bypass the warming process, or the doubler crystal (SHG) will not heat properly and
the 532nm emission may be far below specifications.
9. Insert key and turn on laser to allow water pump to begin circulation. Refill internal water
reservoir to above the top line.
10. Remove top cover and dust cover.
11. Inspect all optics.
12. Place power meter head on stack.
13. Clear all errors.
14. Allow laser to go through 2 minute flashing warm-up
15. At the RevLite>prompt enter PWD LASER↵
16. At the RevLite>prompt, enter EE DUMP↵ to record the initial parameters on the Service
Report.
17. At the RevLite>prompt PWD TECH↵
18. At the RevLite>prompt, QDLY MAX↵ measure the energy out of the stack for each
wavelength in Single Pulse and Double Pulse.
Perform any additional procedures that may be necessary. Record the information for future
reference.
¾ Note: If you get a coolant/flow error, check water level and add water if necessary reset
the laser by pressing the clear error on the LCD display.
¾ Note: If error 32 appears more than once, check the cooling system for water flow
restrictions (see error codes). Situations that cause repeated error 32 codes may damage
the Rabbit board or back-plane board!
Perform any additional procedures that may be necessary. Record the information for future
reference.
Adjusting the dielectric polarizer to Brewster’s angle is critical for a good beam profile and
optimum energy.
IMPORTANT! If the dielectric polarizer is not adjusted properly when the voltage is increased
and the laser to qswitches
1. Set laser to 1064nm and 10Hz
2. At the RevLite>prompt, enter VOLTS 900↵
3. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY MAX↵
4. Measure energy at stack and record for reference
5. Loosen the (2) 2mm set screws on both sides of polarizer mount
6. While stepping on footswitch rotate polarizer mount to maximize energy.
7. When maximum energy is achieved lock down the (2) 2mm set screw on both sides of
polarizer mount. At the 900V recheck energy to ensure when mount was locked down that it
did not move.
8. Step on footswitch and measuring energy
9. At the RevLite>prompt, enter VOLTS ####↵ increasing voltage in 50V increments until
pump voltage
Eliminating Free-Run
A simple laser can be constructed using an active medium (ND:YAG in our case), an excitation
system (flash lamps), an Output Coupler or low reflective mirror, and a high reflector often
called H.R. or back mirror. Every time the lamps flash a laser beam would be emitted from the
O.C. This is called a free running laser.
Q-switching lasers give the user control of shots fired and mainly improve beam quality and
power. Our Q-switches consist of a Pockell’s cell, a dielectric polarizer set at Brewster’s angle,
and a ¼ wave plate. This Q-switch is inserted into a basic free running laser.
It is very important that the laser is not allowed to free run while the system is Q-switching. This
could cause damage to optics in the system. The buffer is defined as the voltage setting that
causes the lasing when the Q-switch is optimized and the Q-switch is inactive. Pump or Run
voltage is the normal operating voltage of the laser. The difference between the pump voltage
and the free run buffer should be no less than:
50V 75V
When adjusting the pockell cell mount to eliminate free-running it is important not to adjust the
mount at a severe angle (see pictures below). If the mount is set at a severe angle then it will
appear that the freerunning was eliminated but in reality the laser is actually not allowing
emission from the O.C.
There are several methods that can be used to eliminate free-running. It is recommended to use
one or both of the two methods listed below to ensure no free-running is present during
Qswtiching:
• SHT NO QSWITCH
• Oscilloscope and fast photo diode
Required Tools:
o Power Meter
o Power Head
o Oscilloscope
o Fast Photo Diode
SHT NO QSWITCH
1. The articulated arm should be removed and the power head placed on the stack.
2. At the RevLite>prompt, enter PWD TECH↵ to turn off Pyro, Servo, and Monitor
3. Set laser to 1064nm at 10Hz.in single pulse.
4. Go to “Ready” mode
5. At the RevLite>prompt, enter SHT NO QSWITCH↵ (DO NOT STEP ON
FOOTSWITCH)
6. At the RevLite>prompt, enter VOLTS ####↵ Increasing voltage in 50V increments
eliminating free-run at each voltage increase until reaching 1350V or highest possible
voltage. If buffer voltage is not satisfied check pockell cell and/or ¼ waveplate and/or
polarizer
7. If maximum voltage has been reached and no energy is seen on the power meter, stop there is
no free-running. If energy is being measured follow remaining steps
8. Using a 2.5mm Allen wrench, unlock the 4 lockdown screws on the Pockell’s Cell mount.
(See photos below.).
9. Using a 2.5mm Allen Key adjust the vertical and or horizontal adjustment screw to minimize
the energy.
10. If maximum voltage has been reached and no energy is seen on the power meter, stop, there
is no free-running. Lock down the 4 lockdown screws on the Pockell’s cells (during lock
down ensure free-running does not recur). If energy is being measured see note 2 below.
11. Return the laser to pump voltage; see chart above for required buffer range.
Note 1: Make sure that the Pockell’s cell is not set at an extreme angle. It may stop the free
running but the oscillator will no longer be aligned and the laser will not Q-switch.
Note 2: If unable to achieve the required Buffer adjust the 1/4waveplate to eliminate Free-
running.
Note 3: The polarizer can also be adjusted, but can cause serious damage to the head if not done
correctly. Make very fine adjustments and then repeat the steps above to close free-running.
Eventually the efficiency of the lamps will decline and it may be possible to compensate for the
decline by increasing the pump voltage. Pump voltage should never be increased by more than
50V above the original run voltage found in the QA report. Common errors or problems
associated with worn flashlamps are error 22, unstable energy, unable to eliminate free-running
or low energy in 1064nm and/or 532nm. If intermittent error 22 occurs at initial run voltage
Required Equipment
Power meter and head
Orange card
Burn paper
Laptop computer
Laser safety glasses
1. Before increasing the pump voltage to bring the laser output power back to factory
specifications make sure that the low power is not due to cavity misalignment, optical
damage, contamination or electrical. See flowchart for Low Energy 1064nm and 532nm
2. Position the power meter on the stack to measure power.
3. Increase the pump voltage by 5 or 20 volts at a time
4. Measure output power.
5. If power is still below specification repeat steps 2 through 4.
6. Note: If the total voltage increase exceeds 50 volts above the original run voltage found in
the QA report, then the flashlamps should be changed or their may be another undetected
problem.
Note: Error 22 and unstable energies is also a common indicator of flashlamp failure
7. Check the free-running buffer. It needs to be at least 50 volts above the run voltage. See the
procedure on Eliminating Free-run.
8. If the power is back to factory specification, record the new values for future reference.
Required Equipment
New flashlamps
O’ring kit
2.5mm Allen wrench
Lens tissue
Cotton swabs
Small amount of distilled water
Glasses
Methanol
1. Turn off the main breaker and unplug the power cord from the wall.
2. Remove the articulated arm.
3. Remove the top cover and inner dust cover.
Required: If lamp voltage on the laser was previously raised to compensate for aging, the
voltage should now be lowered to its original value. Laser should flash for at least 30 to 60
minutes before setting run voltage due to burn in of flashlamps. Check output power from the
laser and adjust voltage as necessary. The lowest voltage possible to meet specification power
should be used to get maximum life from the flashlamps.
WARNING: All alignment through the SHG crystal should be done at low voltage to
prevent damage to the SHG crystal.
32. 1064nm and 532nm deck alignment must be complete before beginning arm alignment.
33. Install Stack Prism mount and stack assembly.
34. Set wavelength to 1064nm and 10Hz
35. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY MIN↵
36. Place centering fixture on tower and alignment jig in pinhole position 7.
37. Place Kodak paper on centering fixture (beige side up).
38. Adjust stack prism while footswitching until burn is centered on the centering fixture
39. Change wavelength to 532nm.
40. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY MIN↵
41. Place Kodak paper on centering fixture (beige side up)
42. Adjust the 2nd dicroic while footswitching until burns are centered on the centering fixture.
43. Remove centering fixture. (leave jig in position 7).
44. Install arm.
Ignore
Required Equipment
Upgrade kit or replaceable 2 filter pack
1 gallon of distilled water
Drain pan
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
Towel or other water clean-up method
Pre-Calibration Procedure
Before beginning calibration all covers need to be on and secure!
1. Connect the PC or terminal to the RS232 communications port on the back of the laser.
2. Connect the power meter to the end of the arm.
3. Turn on breaker. Do not bypass any warming steps.
4. Allow ~ 3 minute warm-up (count-up) and ~ 3 minute warm-up (countdown). Wait for
display to read “OFF”
5. Turn key on
6. At the RevLite> prompt, enter PWD LASER↵ to enter the password. (Note: when first
typing PWD LASER it will not display on your terminal but after pressing enter a
“Welcome!!!” will appear, when that occurs communications has been established). All
typing will be seen thereafter.
7. At the RevLite> prompt, enter PWD TECH↵ to turn Off Pyro Detection, Servo and
Monitor.
8. The Preset Menu will display, select “Main” and allow laser to go through 2 minute warm-
up.
9. Press Ready/Standby (orange) button to begin lasing.
10. Set laser to 10Hz and 1064nm.
11. Step on footswitch to measure energy.
12. Adjust QDLY to find maximum and stable energy. Record energy's for later use.
13. Set QMAX ###↵ to the QDLY found.
14. Adjust QDLY to find ~200mJ. Record energy for later use.
15. Set QMIN ###↵ to the QDLY found.
16. Set laser to 10Hz and 532nm.
17. Step on footswitch to measure energy.
18. Adjust QDLY to find maximum and stable energy. Record energy's for later use.
19. Set QMAX ###↵ to the QDLY found
20. Adjust QDLY to find ~50mJ. Record energy's for later use.
21. Set QMIN ###↵. to the QDLY found.
22. Set laser to 10Hz and 1064nm
23. Set the laser to PTP On.
24. At the RevLite> prompt, enter PWD TECH↵ to turn Off Pyro Detection, Servo and
Monitor.
25. Adjust QDLY to find maximum and stable energy.
26. Set QMAX ###↵ to the QDLY found.
Laser should be powered off for at least 20 seconds before powering back
on.
Final checking
1. Insure the laser goes through all warm-ups.
1.1. 3 minute count up
1.2. 3 minute count down
1.3. 2 minute flashing count down.
2. Attach power meter to the end of arm.
3. Set laser to 1064nm and 10Hz in single pulse.
4. Record maximum J/cm² for each spot size
5. Measure and calculate J/cm² for linearity at minimum, 33%, 66% and 100% for each spot
size.
6. Set laser to 532nm and 10Hz in single pulse.
7. Record maximum J/cm² for each spot size
8. Measure and calculate J/cm² for linearity at minimum, 33%, 66% and 100% for each spot
size.
9. Set laser to 1064nm and 10Hz in double pulse.
10. Record maximum J/cm² for each spot size
11. Measure and calculate J/cm² at 100% at each spot size.
12. Set laser to 532nm and 10Hz in double pulse.
13. Record maximum J/cm² for each spot size
14. Measure and calculate J/cm² at 100% at each spot size.
15. Check Aiming Beam Alignment
16. Check Handpiece Spot Sizes.
This addendum is for lasers with a Serial Number of RL2000 and greater or a RevLite that has
been upgraded. It will describe the new features and service/maintenance procedures for the new
features.
Key Points
Aiming beam can only be turned on in “Ready” mode.
Never adjust the gear on the SHG unless it is in “Service Mode
New Messages
The RevLite SI has several new messages that are displayed for the customer.
Peak 532 – System in peaking mode
Order 585 HP – 585nm shots exceeded
Order 650 HP – 650nm shot exceeded
Low 532 energy – energy low by more than 90%. Also displayed on power up if
peaking previously failed.
OK 532 – Auto peak success (Energy was greater than 90%)
Invalid-Release Footsw – remove foot from footswitch
Fast/Active Servo:
This feature requires no action.
This feature improves the response time of the energy control system to reduce the wait time
when changes are made to the operating parameters of the system. But the most significant
enhancement of this feature is the servo is now being done by the smartboard and is active
during treatment. What this means is when the servo is active it is continuously tracking the
target AD value and making adjustments to the Q-delay to maintain the energy level that was
requested. This will provide for a more consistent energy delivery thus reducing incidents of +/-
20% errors.
When the laser is in user mode and monitoring “TEST 1” the first column is not displaying the
correct Q-Delay. To obtain the correct Q-delay you must enter QDLY↵ and it will update the
Q-delay in column 1, but understand that the Q-delay is constantly changing to maintain the
requested energy level when firing the laser, so to see the current Q-delay you must always enter
QDLY↵.
If the peaking process is successful, but the conversion efficiency is lower than what the system
expects, it will post a message advising service is needed. The user will be able to continue to
use the 532 nm but may not be able to achieve the high fluence levels.
If the peaking process is not successful, the system will post an Error 16, indicating service is
needed, which means that there is something wrong with the 532nm conversion system. At this
point the 532 nm functions cannot be used because the crystal is significantly out of alignment
and will not work correctly.
WARNING: If switch is not set to “service mode” and gear is manually adjusted damaged
to the gear and/or smartboard is HIGHLY possible
Important: Oscillator and Deck Alignment must be completed before beginning 532nm
optimization.
WARNING: If switch is not set to “service mode” and gear is manually adjusted damaged
to the gear and/or smartboard is HIGHLY possible
WARNING: All alignment through the SHG crystal should be done at low voltage to
prevent damage to the SHG crystal.
WARNING: If switch is not set to “service mode” and gear is manually adjusted damaged
to the gear and/or smartboard is HIGHLY possible!
Single Pulse
QMAX mJ
1064nm QMIN mJ
QMAX mJ
532nm QMIN mJ
Double Pulse
QMAX mJ
1064nm DPQDLY
QMAX mJ
532nm DPQDLY
Calibration Procedure
1. Set laser to Single Pulse
2. Set laser to 10Hz and 1064nm
3. At the RevLite> prompt, enter PWD TECH↵ to turn Off Pyro Detection, Servo and
Monitor.
4. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY MAX↵ to set QDLY to Maximum energy.
5. At the RevLite>prompt, enter POT 1↵ to calibrate (wait for Calibration to finish should be
~212AD).
6. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY MAX↵ to set QDLY to Maximum energy
7. At the RevLite>prompt, enter SHT I Y↵ to begin Q-switching.
8. At the RevLite>prompt, enter MAX ####↵ (maximum mJ)
9. At the RevLite>prompt, QDLY MIN↵ to set QDLY to minimum energy. Wait 20 seconds
10. At the RevLite>prompt, enter MIN ###↵ (minimum mJ).
11. Change wavelength to 532nm and 10Hz.
12. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY MAX↵ to set QDLY to Maximum energy.
13. At the RevLite>prompt, enter POT 1↵ to calibrate (wait for Calibration to finish should be
~212AD).
14. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY MAX↵ to set QDLY to Maximum energy
Key Points
Aiming beam can only be turned on in “Ready” mode
Never disconnect VariSpot cable with the laser turned ON. The laser must be powered
OFF before disconnecting.
Never adjust the gear on the SHG unless it is in “Service Mode”
New Messages
The RevLite SI has several new messages that are displayed for the customer.
Initialize HP – Rotate HP to home (smallest spot size position)
Peak 532 – System in peaking mode
Insert HP – No HP attached
Set Spotsize – Rotate HP to valid spot size
Order 585 HP – 585nm shots exceeded
Order 650 HP – 650nm shot exceeded
Low 532 energy – energy low by more than 90%. Also displayed on power up if
peaking previously failed.
OK 532 – Auto peak success (Energy was greater than 90%)
NO HPA – required HPA attachment
Spotsize Too Small – Spot size setting is to small
Invalid-Release Footsw – remove foot from footswitch
SHG Peak – 532nm peak not found in time
SHG Peak Low – Peak found is less than 90% of max
SHG Peak OK – 532nm maximum energy was found
CAUTION! Do not soak or steam sterilize the VariSpot Handpiece Barrel. Doing so will
damage the internal optics!
CAUTION! Do not expose the VariSpot Handpiece Barrel to strong magnetic fields as this
can disrupt its ability to accurately report spot sizes.
Parameters
Wavelength Method
Paper Type Kodak
1064nm Paper Face Back burn
Correct Factor .82
Paper Type Kodak
532nm Paper Face Front Burn
Correct Factor .82
Spot Size Formula: (Diameter (vertical) + Diameter (horizontal))/2 x 0.82 = actual spot size
1. The system should be running for at least 30 minutes before beginning.
2. At the RevLite>prompt, enter PWD TECH↵
3. VariSpot Handpiece should be removed from end of articulated arm but the cable must stay
attached to the VariSpot handpiece.
4. Attached articulated arm to power meter head to measure energies.
5. Set laser to Single Pulse mode
6. Set laser to 10Hz and 1064nm
7. Find Qdelays to achieve 125mJ and 1100mJ and record for future use. Note: to find 125mJ
the QMIN will need to be adjusted to achieve a lower mJ.
1064nm
125mJ 1100mJ
_______μ _______μ
8. Set laser to 10Hz and 532nm
9. Find Qdelays to achieve 30mJ and 280mJ and record for future use. Note: to find 30mJ the
QMIN will need to be adjusted to achieve a lower mJ.
532nm
30mJ 280mJ
_______μ _______μ
10. Attach Handpiece to end of articulated arm
11. Set laser to Single Shot and 1064nm
12. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY ###↵ (q-delay for 125mJ 1064nm)
13. Take back burns and adjust VariSpot Handpiece to achieve 2mm spot size with correction
factor. (without correction factor the spot size will measure ~2.4mm)
14. When spot size is achieved be careful not to adjust Handpiece before typing command.
15. At the RevLite>prompt, enter SET 2MM↵
16. Record Spot Size Position for later verification.
17. At the RevLite>prompt, enter QDLY ###↵ (q-delay for 1100mJ, 1064nm)
18. Adjust VariSpot Handpiece to achieve 6mm spot size with correction factor (without
Preparation
1. Remove adjusting screw from Iris (P/N 659-0778).
2. Place 10mm long 1/16th inch diameter heat shrink tubing on the adjustment screw.
3. Install the adjustment screw with Loctite MS222. Make sure the adjustment screw is movable
but not sloppy.
4. Attach filter (P/N 117-0096) to the back of the Iris (659-0778) with hypo tube cement.
5. Install collimated fiber assembly in diode mount (P/N 659-0757)
6. Install the band pass filter assembly (P/N 659-0760) on the diode mount at right angle to
input.
7. Install second mirror mount assembly MM12 (P/N 105-9056 and 659-0766)
8. Install collimator lens assembly (P/N 101-9027 and 659-0764)
Deck Alignment
1. Adjust output power on aiming beam diode to maximum. (Go option screen and adjust
aiming beam power)
2. Align aiming beam with near Diode mount and Far MM12 to the near and far pinhole jigs
on deck.
3. Install Assy Mirror Mount 45 (P/N 659-0783). Tighten the two mounting screws, loosen the
screws enough so tat the Mirror Mount will rotate during adjustment.
4. Install the Jig Alignment Aiming Beam (JAAB) (P/N 998-9140) on top of the tower. Make
sure JAAB is installed so the orientation matches that of the Stack Mirror (P/N 659-0765).
5. Align Mirror Mount 45 to the center of JAAB by rotating left/right.
6. Place shipping articulated arm on top of JAAB. If you see the aiming beam out of the arm,
go to step 10. If not, remove first arm knuckle. Place masking tape at first knuckle location.
7. Align Mirror Mount 45 to the center of the first knuckle in the arm by rotating left/right.
8. If aiming beam can not be centered because it is too high or low, go back to step 2. If aiming
beam still can not be centered, replace Assy Mirror Mount 45.
9. Re-attach the first arm mirror. Place tape over the output end of the arm to see aiming beam.
10. Make fine adjustment to Assy Mirror Mount 45 to center the aiming beam out of the arm.
11. Remove the arm and JAAB.
12. Tighten the two mounting screws evenly to lock down Mirror Mount 45.
13. Install JAAB and the arm again. Make sure aiming beam is still reasonably center of the
arm. If alignment moved, go back to step 10 and carefully tighten the two mounting screws.
14. Remove the arm and JAAB.
15. Install Stack Mirror Mount. Tighten tower mount screws and arm mount screw.
Final Alignment after Deck Alignment is completed. This is to collimate the aiming beam
and 532nm laser beam
1. Tape Kodak Burn Paper front surface towards outside at the out end of the arm.
2. Lift roasting pan to gain access to second mirror mount.
3. Set the arm safe and comfortable to see the taped Kodak paper. The arm can not be moved
until complete the following steps.
4. Single shot 532nm maximum power and shoot the beam. (Do not move the arm)
5. Make fine adjustment to Assy Mirror Mount 45 to collimate the aiming beam and the 532nm
burn pattern out of the arm. Make sure the arm did not move during this alignment.) If the
arm is moved, go back to step 3.
6. Install Assy Iris and close it to about 1mm aperture size. Loosen the screws enough so that
the Iris will move during adjustment.
7. If the arm is moved during installation of the Iris, remove old burn paper and tape new
Kodak Burn Paper front surface towards outside at the out end of the arm again.
8. Single shot 532nm maximum power and shoot the beam. (Do not move the arm)
9. Align Iris to the center of the burn pattern out end of the arm by moving Iris mount left/right
and up/down. (Do not move the arm)
10. Tighten the two mounting screws for the Iris and make sure the aiming beam is still center of
the burn pattern. (Do not move the arm)
11. Open the Iris until the aiming beam size match to the 532nm burn pattern. The opening of
the Iris should be about 6mm. (Do not move the arm).
Set 532nm Single shot at 2mm spot with minimum fluence. Shoot the beam with aiming beam to
burn paper and make sure the both beams are collimated at every quadrant.
105-9050
Fiber FC Connector
418-9009
Aspheric lens 101-9025
Ag mirror and Filter 107-0099
105-9056
Coolant flow interrupted Coolant switch failure. Check coolant switch output with
ER 32
After the coolant flow has an oscilloscope. Replace
started, coolant flow was not defective coolant switch.
detected.
Coolant flow system Check that coolant is recirculating
obstructed. into the reservoir. Inspect tubing
for bends, kinks, and
obstructions. Examine the tubing
that is in the coolant reservoir to
make sure the tubing is not too
long, is kinked, or is flat against
Calibration port probe During the Power ON Self Remove the probe and close the
ER 89
switch stuck ON Test the calibration port is calibration port.
During the Power ON Self open and the probe is inserted
Test the Calibration port into the calibration port.
probe docking switch was
indicates that it is ON.
The calibration port probe Inspect/repair the docking switch
docking switch is defective. contacts (“pogo pins”).
Footswitch stuck ON The user, or some object, is Remove foot or object from the
ER 90
The footswitch was pressed physically pressing on the footswitch.
continually during a time footswitch. Disconnect footswitch and re-test.
when the footswitch should Footswitch is released and If error persists, replace
be released. depressed too quickly. footswitch.
The footswitch is defective. Replace the footswitch.
ER 91 Divide by zero error Corrupt calibration data. Check/correct all calibration data
During one of the lookup using the OST and INT
processes (e.g. lookup voltage commands.
corresponding to display
mJ’s), a division process was
about to divide by zero but
was stopped by the software
before the divide by zero.
Energy low by 20% For diagnostic help see Error 98
ER 98
During Emission, the pyro Flowchart
reading has fallen to 20%
lower than the pyro value
corresponding to the laser
system energy required to
meet the energy displayed on
the display panel.
The pyro sensor has cracked. Inspect/replace pyro.
The technician’s interface to the laser is via the RS232 service port located on the back
of the laser. The communications parameters are:
19,200 baud
8 data bits
1 stop
parity none
The following guidelines apply to entering RS232 commands. Commands and
parameters may be entered in either upper or lower case. The software will convert all
typing to upper case automatically. The “backspace” key works as expected in normal
typing. Command and parameters can be separated by a comma or space.
Command Format: COMMAND,parameter1,parameter2…,parametern↵
Table 3 lists the formats and usage for all commands in the RS232 command set.
Remember that no commands will work until the PWD (password) command has been
entered (not even the HELP command).
Prompt: RevLite> Enter: PWD,LASER,↵
Table 3 RevLite RS232 Commands and Parameters
(↵ mea“s "press En”er")
DLCAL DLCAL↵ Will download the data form the SmartBoard to the
rabbit when realizing the EPO.
OPD,Y↵
Turn Off pyro error checking
OPD,N↵
Turn On pyro error checking
OPD SP Y↵
Turns Off single pulse pryo error checking
OPD SP N↵
Turn On single pulse pyro error checking
OPD DP Y↵
Turns Off double pulse pryo error checking
OPD DP N ↵
Turns On single pulse pryo error checking
11
10
7
12
3
13
2
13a
6
14
5
15
16
17
5
18
4
19
6
20
7
21
3
22
2
8
1
25
26
23
24
6 203-0032 Flashlamps
st
11 105-0002 1 Turning Mirror 656-0070
nd
12 105-0002 2 Turning Mirror 656-0060
15 659-0600 SHG
102-0060 or
16 Spherical Lens 656-0511 & 644-9102 (ring)
102-0061
st
18 105-0123 1 Dicroic Mirror 659-0080
Flash lamp
waveform
Two Q-switch
pulses
no
reservoir filled? water
Replace any faulty
no
good? leaks
yes
Is water
yes
leaking?
yes
Check cable from temp.
sensor to smartboard for
Did error Check head for continuity
no
yes
recur? water flow
yes
996-9098, Rev. D
Did error
no
recur?
no
through head? any obstructions
no
yes
Check or replace
Call the Service Did error Did error
temp. sensor or Done
no
yes
yes
no
Done
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ER-13
Remote Interlock Error
Is the remote
no
yes
for continuity interlock jack
plugged in?
yes
good? recur?
996-9098, Rev. D
no
yes
Replace or Repair Did the error
Replace interlock swtich
no
recur?
Done
no
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Er-20
Energy Error
Go to Tech Mode
Measure energy
Check Laser
yes no
Check HVPS
voltage control
Replace
Is the HVPS
Replace HVPS no measuring Check HVPS
correctly?
yes
yes
worn or broken? supply for burns or
broken cables
Replace
flashlamps
no
yes
burned or broken?
no
broken cables
yes
recur? Did the error
Done
no
yes
recur?
no
no
996-9098, Rev. D
Check the simmer enable signal Is the signal enable
with the laser on (backplane ~.6VDC with laser on Change I/O board/ Did the error
no
done yes
no
Did the error
Replace HVPS
yes
recur?
yes
Turning Voltage up more
Refer to Back Plane
Call Hoya ConBio than in 50V’s increments
Service Dept. Board Connector page
for measurement points can cause an erroneous
ER-22
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Er-24
Monitoring Pyro detector
open or shorted
Er-24
Page 1 of 3
Go to Er-24
Page 2
Go to tech mode
no
Done
Does the
Go to Er-24 Does the laser
no
yes
Page 3 flash?
no
spec.?
yes
Does Er-24
Recalibrate laser
recur?
Recalibrate laser
yes
Recalibrate laser and
Is the AD value Is the AD value
yes
monitor TEST 1 Will the laser Test as doctor
within range of within range of
no
yes
yes
996-9098, Rev. D
~212 for 532nm? ~212 for 1064nm?
wavelengths
no
no
Department
Check and/or Does Er-24
yes
yes
no
Does error 24
Recalibrate laser Done
no
recur?
Recalibrate laser
no
Does error 24
yes
recur?
Change
yes
Does error 24
Smartboard and
Is the AD value recur?
recalibrate laser
no
within range of ~212
for 532nm?
Done
Call the Service
no
yes
Department
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Er-24
Page 2 of 3
ER-24
Continued from
page 1
yes
Check and clean /replace
optics for burns
Does the energy Does the energy
Check Q-Delays
no
cleanliness and Go to page 1
meet specifications? meet specifications?
alighnment. Check head
and flashlamps
no
yes
meet specifications?
supply
Go to page 1
Replace Marx
Do they Check voltage
bank and
measure
no
backplane J14 @
yes
750Vpower
correctly pin 5
supply
996-9098, Rev. D
Is the voltage Does the energy
yes
no reading correctly meet specifications?
Does the energy
no
meet specifications?
yes
Measure HVPS
Replace HVPS
no
Replace I/O
no
Is the signal
Does the energy microprocessor/
reading
yes
meet specifications? Rabbit and or Does the
correctly?
cable HVPS
measure
correctly
Contact Hoya
ConBio Service
Is the signal Dept.
reading
yes
Replace correctly
smartboard
no
yes
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Er- 24 Er-24
Continued Page 3 of 3
from page 2
Replace
Replace burned Are the cable flashlamps
yes
or broken cables burned or broken
yes
no
yes
Measure
backplane J14 @ Is the signal Change I/O
yes no
pin 7 and 9 using enable ~.6V board/ Rabbit
an o’scope
Measure
Does the laser backplane J14 @ Is there a Replace
no no
flash pin 7 and 9 using signal Capacitor
an o’scope
yes
the stack?
yes
and/or cable defective? switch and wiring
yes
yes
no
Is the microswitch
Did the error
making contact with the
yes
recur?
plunger?
Did the error Replace
yes
recur? smartboard
996-9098, Rev. D
no
no
no
Done
no
recur?
yes
no
yes
Did the error Replace microswitch Did the error
no
yes
Call Hoya Conbio
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ER-74
Crystal Heater Failure
Measure Ohms
Measure ohms
Turn off laser Does lser come out of In Tech Mode Turn off laser across the black
across the
and unplug warm-up or counting down bypass the and unplug and red wires on
no
yes
black and red
SHG on deck an longer than normal? warm-up SHG on deck the SHG (heater
wires
cartridge
no
no
between 48 between 48
and 50? and 50?
996-9098, Rev. D
yes
Measure Ohms
across the green
no
no
yes
smartboard thermister test
good?
smartboard and
thermister test good? ~900 ohms,
plug into SHG
cooling 2000
ohms
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ER-82
HVPS over
Temperature
Clean debris on
Is there any
Vents, heat Remove any
no obstruction at the fans yes
exchanger and obstructions
beneath the laser?
fans
no
laser. Test like Done
yes
no
oscillator Recur?
and stable? doctor would use.
Q-delays
Free running
yes
no
flashlamps
996-9098, Rev. D
Polarizer
Go to ER-24
Flow Chart
yes
yes
Is the AD value
yes
no
Done
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Tune SHG
ER-99
532nm
See ER-74 20% High Energy
Adjust
¼ waveplate Is the energy at the Recalibrate the Up grade
Optimize Does ER-99
stack within spec. laser. Test like software to the
no
yes
yes
HR
no
Deck alignment
Recalibrate the
Done
laser. Test like
Oscillator
doctor would use.
alignment
Q-delays
yes
Free running
996-9098, Rev. D
Does ER-99
no
flashlamps Recur?
no
Polarizer
yes
no
Is the energy at the Monitor the
Replace PYRO or Is the AD Monitor the AD
stack within spec. energy for 30
no
yes
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Inspect oscillator
and deck optics 1064nm
Low Energy from Arm
Check and/or align
HR
Align Deck
Align Polarizer
(@ low voltage
only)
no
oscillator within spec. and stable?
Check and adjust
QDLY’s-
Eliminate
Free Running
yes
Check and/or
replace Is the energy out the Clean or replace
Align arm
no
996-9098, Rev. D
Measure 750V
Board
Measure
yes
Q-Switching Signal
on Marxbank
Board
Done
Is the energy out the
Continue with
yes
arm good?
service call
no
Contact Hoya ConBio
Service Dept.
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Laser will not Replace power
turn on cord
no
no
Measure across
Plug in to another Check and/or replace brown and blue
outlet or reset room wiring from cord wires on bottom
breaker receptacle or circuit of circuit breaker
breaker (~110V or
~220V)
no
Measure across
brown and blue
wires on top of Is the voltage
Turn breaker on yes
circuit breaker correct?
(~110V or
~220V)
yes
Measure across
brown and blue
Is the voltage Replace HVPS
on HVPS no
correct? cable
(~110V or
~220V)
yes
no
yes
Replace HVPS