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930 ARGON LASER

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SERVICE MANUAL
This service manual is to be used in conjunction with the operator manual for the product. The
operator manual contains important information regarding instrument description, location of
controls, specifications, and normal operating procedures.
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REVISION INFORMATION
This is the FEB. '91 release of the 930 Service Manual. Contact Coherent Medical Group Technical Support to
determine if this is the most current release of this service manual.
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Table Of Contents
DISCLAIMER .................................................................................................................................................. 3
REVISION INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 USE OF THIS MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................. 1
1.3 DELIVERY SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 SITE PREPARATION ............................................................................................................................ 1
2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 1
3.0 CALIBRATIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, & ALIGNMENTS ................................................................ 1
3.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1
3.2 ELECTRONICS SUBCHASSIS CHECK OUT/ADJUSTMENTS ................................................... 2
3.3 LASER POWER SUPPLY CHECKOUT/ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................. 3
3.4 OPTICAL ALIGNMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 LASER POWER LOGIC PCB .............................................................................................................. 7
3.6 EXPOSURE PCB .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.7 SHUTTER PCB ADJUSTMENTS: ..................................................................................................... 11
3.8 SAFETY CHECKOUT ......................................................................................................................... 13
3.9 POWER AND EXPOSURE TIME CHECKS .................................................................................... 16
3.10 CURRENT CONTROL BOX AND AIMING BEAM POWER METER ........................................ 17
4.0 THEORY OF OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 1
4.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1
4.1.1 CONTROL PCB/FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY (0607-573-01) ....................................................... 1
4.1.2 DISPLAYS ............................................................................................................................................... 1
4.1.3 SWITCHES 1, 2, 3 and 4 ....................................................................................................................... 2
4.1.4 SWITCHES 5, 6, 7, and 9 ...................................................................................................................... 2
4.1.5 POTENTIOMETERS ............................................................................................................................ 2
4.2 EXPOSURE PCB (0611-633-01) ........................................................................................................... 2
4.2.1 FAULT LED’s .......................................................................................................................................... 3
4.2.2 EXPOSURE TIMING ............................................................................................................................ 3
4.2.3 OVERTIME FAULT (DS3) ................................................................................................................... 3
4.2.4 MAIN SHUTTER FAILURE (DS2) ...................................................................................................... 3
4.2.5 LIGHT SURGE (DS1) ............................................................................................................................ 4
4.2.6 OVER/UNDER POWER (DS5) ............................................................................................................ 4
4.2.7 GREEN OPTION/SAFETY FILTER FAULT (DS6) .......................................................................... 4
4.2.8 ATTENUATOR LIMIT SWITCHES (DS4)......................................................................................... 4
4.2.9 SMART FIBER ERROR (DS7) ............................................................................................................ 5
4.3 LASER POWER LOGIC PCB (0611-631-01) .................................................................................... 5
4.3.1 MINIMUM POWER LEVEL ............................................................................................................... 5
4.3.2 POWER DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................. 5
4.3.3 AIMING BEAM CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 5
4.3.4 EXPOSURE COUNTER ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.3.5 REP ON/OFF ......................................................................................................................................... 6
4.3.6 GREEN ONLY OPTION ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.3.7 SAFETY FILTER .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.3.8 MAIN TRIGGER .................................................................................................................................. 7
4.3.9 READY/STANDBY SWITCHES ......................................................................................................... 7

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4.4 SHUTTER PCB (0611-629-01) ........................................................................................................... 7

4.4.1 SAFETY PHOTOCELL SIGNAL ...................................................................................................... 7
4.4.2 ATTENUATOR DRIVE ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.4.3 ATTENUATOR LIMIT SWITCHES .................................................................................................. 8
4.4.4 VOLTAGE SOURCES .......................................................................................................................... 8
4.4.5 SOLENOID DRIVES ............................................................................................................................ 9
4.5 DC POWER PCB .................................................................................................................................. 9
4.5.1 DC SUPPLY VOLTAGES ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.5.2 TURN ON/OFF .................................................................................................................................. 10
4.5.2 WATER SOLENOID ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.5.3 BEAM STOP FAILURE ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.5.4 SMART FIBER CIRCUIT ................................................................................................................. 10
4.6 LASER POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................................. 11
4.6.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 11
4.6.2 A100 PCB ............................................................................................................................................ 12
4.6.2.1 DC CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ................................................................................................................. 12
4.6.2.2 PHASE LOSS ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.6.2.3 FIRING CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.6.2.4 MAXIMUM CURRENT LIMIT ...................................................................................................... 12
4.6.2.5 PASSBANK VOLTAGE ................................................................................................................... 13
4.6.2.6 TUBE VOLTAGE (25:1) .................................................................................................................. 13
4.6.2.7 TUBE FILAMENT CURRENT TO THE SERVICE INTERFACE ............................................ 13
4.6.3 A200 MOTHER PCB ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.6.4 A300 LINE FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.6.5 PASSBANK AND DRIVER PCB ..................................................................................................... 13
4.6.6 A500 POWER SUPPLY UTILITY PCB ........................................................................................... 14
4.6.7 A600 LIGHT REGULATOR PCB .................................................................................................... 15
4.6.8 A900 TUBE UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION .......................................................................... 15
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 1
5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING THE PASSBANK ...................................................................................... 1
5.1.1 Catastrophic Failure Of The Passbank .............................................................................................. 1
5.1.2 Repairing The Passbank ...................................................................................................................... 2
5.2 LOW TUBE VOLTAGE ...................................................................................................................... 3
6.0 SELECTED PART NUMBERS .......................................................................................................... 1
ICs ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
8.0 SCHEMATICS ........................................................................................................................................... 1
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 USE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual contains service instructions for the Coherent model 930 Argon Photocoagulator. The content of
this manual is intended for use by Coherent Service Engineers, or by customer technicians who have
succesfully completed a Coherent service course on the system. Coherent can not be responsible for service or
repairs attempted by unauthorized persons, and the use or copying of this manual by same is prohibited.
These service instructions are to be used in conjunction with the applicable Coherent Operator Manual. The
Operator Manual contains important information regarding equipment description, location of controls,
specifications, and normal operating procedures.
1.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
The 930 was manufactured in single phase and three phase versions. The two are operationally identical, and
differences are limited to the AC line circuits and laser power supply area. This manual includes schematics
for both versions.
There have been a number of different versions of the PCB's used in the 930. Significant differences exist
between different versions of the same PCB, and not all PCB's are up/down compatible. Use the PCB P/N to
reference the appropriate print in this manual.
1.3 DELIVERY SYSTEMS
The 930 has been sold with a number of different delivery systems, including slit lamps (LDS-20, 30SL), ECP,
Derm, and microsurgical.
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2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 SITE PREPARATION
Two different power supply configurations are available:
SINGLE PHASE 220V (±10%) 50A service (50/60 hz). A dedicated electrical service line with a 60
amp breaker is required.
THREE PHASE 208V (±10%) 35A service (50/60hz). The 208 Volt supply will operate over the range
of 195 to 260 VAC, but transformer tap changes may be required at the extreme vooltae limits.
Both supplies can be made to operate at 50 or 60 hz, by retapping the water solenoid and filament trans-
former.
A minimum of 2.0 gallons (7.6 litres) per minute of tap water at 30 to 50 PSI (1.75 to 3.5 Kg/cm) pressure
differential is required for laser and power supply cooling.The incoming water temperature should be below
35˚C and the water hardness less than 8.8 grains per cubic foot. A water line filter is needed. The cartridges
should be changed periodically. Replacement 10" water filters can be purchased from Coherent or from most
hardware stores.
The console weighs approximately 150 pounds. Its dimensions are 20" x 26" x 41".
2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Perform the following steps to install the 930:
1. Check the installation site for proper electrical and cooling hook ups.
2. Check crate and boxes for shipping damage.
3. Ensure that all peices are present.
4. Uncrate the console and check for shipping camage.
5. Unpack and assembly the slit lamp and base.
6. Complete electrical and water connections to the console.
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7. Open the rear panel and remove the three shipping bolts from the laser head assembly.
8. Open the top and front panels, then check all PCBs And connectors for proper seating or signs of
damage.
9. Confirm 50/60 hz tapping to water solenoid and filament transformer.
10. Connect footswitch to console and delivery system.
11. Apply power to the system.
12. Turn keyswitch to accessory, then turn on the water source and check for any leaks in the cooling
system.
13. Turn the keyswitch to LASER and complete system alignment and calibration.
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3.0 CALIBRATIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, &

ALIGNMENTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This section provides a set of procedures for calibration, adjustment, alignment, and check out of the 930. The
procedures should be done in the order they are presented.
Before beginning, check the P/N's of the Exposure, Laser Power Logic, and Shutter PCB's. There are several
versions of these PCB's, and the procedures will provide different instructions for different PCB's, where
necessary.
There will also be minor differences between the three phase and single phase adjustments in the laser
power supply.
Finally, there have been two versions of the single phase A100 PCB, and although the PCB's are nearly
identical, the component number designations were redone for the newer PCB, so component designations
are given for both the old and new versions of the PCB's.
Overview:
3.2 Electronics Subchassis power supply check out/adjustments:
Checks the electronics subchassis tapping.

Checks/adjusts the DC power supply voltages in the electronics subchassis.
3.3 Laser Power Supply checkout/adjustments:
Checks filament transformer tapping.

Sets B+ to 175VDC before tube start (A100 PCB).
Sets current limits for current limit circuit (A100 PCB) and current control (A600 PCB).
Sets power photocell amplifier circuit gain (A600).
Calibrates tube current and tube voltage monitor circuits (A100/A600).
Sets the light regulator offset (A600).
Checks the tube pressure (current/voltage) monitor (A900).
3.4 Optical alignments:
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Tube alignment/cleaning.
Optics assembly alignment/cleaning.
Fiber alignment.
Checks overall % of transmission.
3.5 LPL PCB adjustments:
Calibrates minimum power.

Calibrates power display.
Adjusts Rep mode timer.
Adjusts maximum Rep rate.
Adjusts safety timer delay.
3.6 Exposure PCB adjustments:
Adjusts main and safety timer.

Adjusts underpower circuit.
Adjusts overpower circuit.
3.7 Shutter PCB adjustments
Adjusts safety cell offset.

Calibrates the attenuator window.
Calibrates aiming beam intensity.
3.8 Safety checks
3.9 Power and Exposure time checks.
3.10 Current Control Box and the Aiming Beam Power Meter
Tools Req'd: DVM, AC clamp on ammeter, oscilloscope, current control box, aiming beam power meter,
potentiometer adjustment tool.
Section 3.10 discusses the aiming beam power meter and current control box.
3.2 ELECTRONICS SUBCHASSIS CHECK OUT/ADJUSTMENTS
1. Check the electronics assembly tapping .
a. Measure and take note of line voltage.
b. With the main circuit breaker off, open the top deck cover to expose the electronics assembly.
There are two different versions of the electronics assembly; the older (and rarer) version has only
two fuses (which fuse the AC line), the newer (and more common) version has eight fuses (6
additional fuses for the transformer secondary outputs as indicated in the electronics assembly
schematic). Check for proper tapping at TB's 2 ,3, and 4 . TB3 is tapped to #1 for connection to 60hz
supply, or #2 for 50hz supply. TB's 2 and 4 are tapped as follows:
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INPUT VOLTAGE TB2 TAP # TB4 TAP#
190-213 VAC 6 6
214-235 VAC 5 5
236- 260VAC 4 4
2. Check/adjust the DC power supply voltages in the electronics assembly.
a. Place the extender board in the open bus slot in the DC Power PCB, pull the Exposure PCB and re-
insert it in the extender board, turn on water supply, turn on circuit breaker, and then turn the
keyswitch to the ACCESSORY position.
b. Verify the following DC voltages with a DVM:
NOTE: J41/42/43 are connected to the same bus, and any one of the three can be used,
although J41 is specified in the table below. All are numbered even on one side, and odd on
the other side. The extender makes it easier to reach the pins, and the exposure PCB is placed
on the extender to prevent shorting across adjacent pins with a DVM lead.
J41-81 (+) to J41-85 (-) +15VDC (+/-.75)
J41-80 (+) to J41-85 (-) -15VDC (+/-.75)
J41-9 (+) to J41-8 (-) +24VDC (+/-1.2)
J41-14 (+) to J41-3 (-) +5VDC (+/-.25) (adjust using R16 on DC power assembly PCB.)
c. If the 930 is connected to a slit lamp which requires illumination voltage from the 930 (a 30SL), turn
the illumination knob on the lamp fully clockwise (maximum illumination), then adjust R10 on the
DC Power PCB for 9.6VDC +/-.1 across TP1 and TP2.
3.3 LASER POWER SUPPLY CHECKOUT/ADJUSTMENTS
1. Check the filament current.
a. Turn off the system, and turn off the circuit breaker.
CAUTION:
THE LASER POWER SUPPLY IS HEAVY. There are two versions of mounting for the laser
power supply; the newer method uses mounting rails, while older units simply rest on
extensions near the bottom deck of the cabinet. In both cases, do not extend the supply out
too far, as there is nothing to prevent it from sliding all the way out, and subsequently falling
to the floor. On the rail mounted units, extending the supply without providing support
under the front of the supply can cause the unit to tip forward. On older units, extending the
supply without providing support under the front of the supply will result in the supply
falling to the floor, possibly damaging the water and electrical connections on the rear of the
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A support for the supply is mounted inside the door. It can be removed and remounted to provide a
front support for the extended supply.
b. Extend the laser power supply, remove its top cover, then place the A600 PCB on its extender.
c. Place the TEST switch on the A600 PCB to its "ON" position (in the "ON" position, the starter is
disabled, and the tube will not start), defeat the cover interlock, turn on the circuit breaker, then turn
on the system.
d. Use a current clamp to measure the AC filament current. It should be in the range indicated on the
tube data sheet (typical is 22 to 25 amps AC). If not, the filament transformer should be re-tapped to
bring the filament current into the range indicated on the tube data sheet.
2. Set B+ to 175VDC.
With the tube off, B+ to B- should be 175VDC, (+5/ -0). There are three different adjustment procedures
provided below, one for three phase systems, and two different procedures for single phase systems.
For three phase systems, measure between A100 PCB TP110 (B+) and TP109 (B-). If the value is out
of the acceptable range, adjust as follows:
a. Place a jumper between TP107 and TP109. Don't leave the jumper in place too long, as it
causes the supply to operate at its maximum obtainable B+ to B- range.
b. Adjust R178 for 260VDC +/- 5VDC between TP110 and TP109 (for international systems,
the voltage may not come all the way down to 260VDC. If not, adjust it as close to 260VDC as
possible).
c. Remove jumper.
d. Adjust R185 for 175VDC (+5, -0) between TP110 and TP109.
For single phase systems, determine if the A100 PCB is the older or newer version. The older
version of the PCB has a small PCB mounted on it, near the center. The newer PCB does not have
the smaller PCB, as the components have been moved onto the main PCB. Once the version of
PCB is determined, continue with the appropriate procedure below.
For old style A100 PCB single phase systems:
Measure A100 PCB TP110 (B+) and TP109 (B-). If the value is out of the acceptable range,
adjust as follows:
a. Turn R178 fully clockwise.
b. Adjust R185 for 175VDC (+5, -0) between TP110 (B+) and TP109 (B-).
For new style A100 PCB single phase systems:

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Measure A100 PCB TP103 (B+) and TP108 (B-). If the value is out of the acceptable range,
adjust as follows:
a. Turn R126 fully clockwise.
b. Adjust R125 for 175VDC (+5, -0) between TP110 (B+) and TP109 (B-).
3. Set current limit for B+ current limit circuit and current control circuit.
a. Turn the front panel power control knob fully clockwise (maximum power), then set the A600 PCB
TEST switch to the "OFF" position. After approximately 40 seconds, the tube should start.
b. Monitor actual tube current with a DC amp meter or shunt. If neither is available, monitor A600
TP18 to TP13 (B-). This voltage will range from 0 to 3.5 VDC (referenced to B-) for 0 to 35 amps of
tube current.
c. Turn A600 R15 fully clockwise (This minimizes the output of A600 U1A, forcing the light control
signal to its maximum request limit).
d. Adjust A600 R48 for 37 amps of tube current.
e. Adjust A100 R158 (for new version single phase A100 PCB's, adjust R153) for 36.5 amps of tube
current.
f. Adjust A600 R48 for 35 amps of tube current.
4. Set the power photocell amplifier circuit gain.
Adjust A600 R15 CCW until tube current (NOT THE FRONT PANEL POWER INDICATION) just
begins to decrease, then turn it back CW so that tube current starts decreasing when the power
control knob is turned down (CCW) approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn.
5. Calibrate the tube current monitor circuit.
a. Monitor A600 TP6 (TP11 reference).
b. Set laser power control knob to maximum.
c. Adjust A600 R26 for 3.5VDC (+/-.15) at TP6.
6. Calibrate the tube voltage monitor circuit.
a. Monitor tube voltage with DVM.
b. Adjust power control knob to obtain 150VDC tube voltage. Leave the power control knob in this
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c. Monitor: (Older version A100) TP112 (Referenced to TP109) with DVM.

(Newer version of A100) TP101 (referenced to TP108) with DVM.
d. Adjust: (Older version A100) R187 for 6.0VDC (+/-.3) at TP112.

(Newer version of A100) R124 for 6.0VDC (+/- .3) at TP101.
e. Monitor A500 TP6 (Referenced to TP2) with DVM.
f. Adjust A500 R35 for 6.0VDC (+/-.3) at TP6.
7. Calibrate the A600 light regulator DC offset.
a. Adjust the power control knob to its minimum power position (fully CCW).
b. Measure and note the DC voltage at A600 TP2 (referenced to TP11).
c. Monitor TP14 (referenced to TP13).
d. Adjust A600 R34 so that TP14 is .9VDC (+/-.01) more than the value measured and noted at TP2.
e. Re-measure A600 TP2 (referenced to TP11) to confirm that TP2 is .9VDC (+/-.01) less than TP14
(referenced to TP13). Re-adjust as necessary, until the two test points are .9VDC apart.
8. Verify the A900 tube voltage sensor test.
a. Let the system run at maximum power for at least 5 minutes before attempting the test.
b. On the A100 PCB, jumper a 10K resistor across R171 (R108 on the new version of the single phase
A100 PCB) and verify that the LASER light on the front panel begins flashing.
c. Confirm that within 4 minutes (+/- 30 seconds) of connecting the jumper, the system shuts down
(main contactor opens) and does not come back on.
d. Disconnect the jumper, then turn the system back on.
3.4 OPTICAL ALIGNMENTS
To perform the optical alignments and cleaning, the system must be placed in the "current control" mode. To
do this, a CURRENT CONTROL box must be attached to the laser power supply. See section 3.10 for a
description of the current control box and its operation.
NOTE: Only persons having successfully completed a Coherent certification training class on the 930 should
attempt these optical alignments. Specific instructions are not given, only an order in which to accomplish the
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1. Clean and align the tube.
Power out of a new properly aligned tube (before the folding mirror) @ 35amps is between 3.5 and
4+ watts (typically 3.8watts).
2. Clean and align the optical assembly (10% maximum loss).
3. Align the fiber optic and delivery system telescope (Maximum fiber loss 12%. Maximum delivery
system loss 20%).
4. Confirm that power at delivery system output is 65% or more of the power out of the tube.
Using a calibrated power meter at the delivery system, insure that power at the delivery system
divided by power out of the tube is greater than .65.
3.5 LASER POWER LOGIC PCB
1. Calibrate minimum power.
a. At the delivery system, set telescope spot size to 100µ.
b. Place power meter head in front of telescope.
c. Select continuous, and rotate the power control knob to its minimum power limit (fully CCW).
d. Depress the footswitch.
e. Adjust R8 on the Laser Power Logic PCB for:
(For LPL PCB's 0607-112-01 or 0610-063-01) 100mwatts (+/- 20 mw) indicated on power meter.
(For LPL PCB 0611-631-01) 50mwatts (+/- 10mw) indicated on power meter.
2. Calibrate the power display.
a. Verify that the power control knob is still at minimum power.
b. On the Laser Power Logic PCB, adjust R6 to obtain:
(For LPL PCB's 0607-112-01 or 0610-063-01) 100mwatts at front panel power display.
(For LPL PCB 0611-631-01) 50mwatts at front panel power display.
3. Adjust the REP mode timer.
a. Set LPL PCB SW1 to the SERVICE position.

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b. Connect oscilloscope to TP1.
c. Adjust R1 to obtain a 10 millisecond interval between the 5 volt negative going pulses.
d. Return the switch to the RUN position.
4. FOR 0610-063-01, 0611-639-01 LPL PCB's ONLY, adjust maximum REP rate.
NOTE: There is no adjustment for the 0607-112-01 PCB
a. On the shutter PCB, connect an oscilloscope to TP13 (use TP9 as ground).
b. Set exposure time to .02 seconds, REP rate knob fully clockwise, power knob to minimum, and
select REP mode.
c. Depress the footswitch.
d. Adjust R72 to obtain a period of 300 milliseconds (+/- 10 millieseconds) on the scope.
e. Release the footswitch.
5. Set the safety timer delay.
a. Set exposure time to 30 milliseconds, REP rate knob fully clockwise, and select REP mode.
b. Connect an oscilloscope to LPL PCB TP2.
d. Adjust R3 to obtain 35 millisecond (+/- 1 millisecond) negative going pulses.
3.6 EXPOSURE PCB
There have been 5 different versions of the Exposure PCB. The oldest Exposure PCB, 0607-110-01 should no
longer be in use, and it is not included in this procedure. The adjustments for the 0609-440-01 and 0610-092-02
Exposure PCB's are identical, and are presented together below. The 0610-886-01 Exposure PCB adjustments
are essentially the same as those for the two previously mentioned PCB's, but component numbering is
different, so its adjustments are presented separately. Finally, Exposure PCB 0611-633-01 (the newest version)
is significantly different from all previous versions, and has its own set of adjustments.
0609-440-01 & 0610-092-01 EXPOSURE PCB'S:
1. Adjust the main and safety timers.
a. On the Exposure PCB, place SW1 in the service position.

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b. Connect oscilloscope to TP1, then adjust R5 to obtain 10 millisecond intervals between the negative
going pulses.
c. Connect oscilloscope to TP2, adjust R1 to obtain 10 millisecond intervals between the negative
going pulses.
d. Return SW1 to its normal position.
2. Adjust the underpower detection safety circuit.
a. With the power control knob rotated fully clockwise (maximum power), adjust R70 to obtain
.5VDC at TP5.
3. Set the overpower detection safety circuit.
a. Set laser power to minimum (100mwatts).
b. Using a DVM, measure and note the voltage at TP4.
c. Monitor the voltage at TP3, and adjust R3 to obtain voltage at TP3= VTP4/1.18
d. Turn the power control knob fully clockwise (maximum power), then turn it back until laser
power just begins to decrease.
e. Read the voltage at TP4 and TP3, and verify that (VTP4- VTP3)/ VTP3<.25.
0610-886-01 EXPOSURE PCB'S:
a. On the Exposure PCB, place SW1 in the service position.
b. Preset oscilloscope for channel 1 & 2 at 2V/div, chopper mode, 1ms/div, triggered on channel 1 for
negative going pulses.
c. Connect channel 1 to TP1 and channel 2 to TP2.
d. Adjust R1 (main timer) to obtain 10 milliseconds between negative going pulses (+/- .1ms).
e. Adjust R2 (safety timer) to "freeze" pulses on channel 2 (it does not matter if the pulses are frozen
in a different position with respect to channel 1 pulses). Since the two timers are not synchronized,
there might be a slight drift between them. This results in a slight movement of pulses on channel 2
with respect to channel 1. This drift should be considered normal, and does not effect system
performance unless it exceeds the overtime circuit threshold. Thus, R2 should be adjusted very
carefully in order to minimize the drift as much as possible, and avoid the pulses moving to the left
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f. Switch the oscilloscope to channel 2 and verify the pulses are 10 milliseconds (+/-.1) apart.
g. Verify that pulses on both channels are 5VDC (+/- .25) amplitude.
h. Switch SW1 back to the normal position.
a. With the laser power control knob fully clockwise (maximum power), adjust R12 in order to obtain
+.5VDC at TP4.
3. Adjust the overpower detection safety circuit.
a. Set laser power to minimum.
b. Using a DVM, read the DC voltage at TP5 (use TP6 as ground reference).
c. Monitor TP3 (TP6 ground ref) and adjust R11 to obtain voltage at TP3=VTP5/1.18.
d. With laser power set to maximum, verify that (VTP5-VTP3)/VTP3<.25.
0611-633-01 EXPOSURE PCB'S:
a. On the exposure PCB, place SW1 in the service position.
b. Preset oscilloscope for channel 1 & 2 at 2V/div, chopper mode, 1ms/div, triggered on channel 1 for
negative going pulses.
c. Connect channel 1 to TP1 and channel 2 to TP2.
d. Adjust R1 ·main timer) to obtain 10 milliseconds between negative going pulses (+/- .1ms).
e. Adjust R2 (safety timer) to "freeze" pulses on channel 2 (it does not matter if the pulses are frozen
in a different position with respect to channel 1 pulses). Since the two timers are not synchronized,
there might be a slight drift between them. This results in a slight movement of pulses on channel 2
with respect to channel 1. This drift should be considered normal, and does not effect system
performance unless it exceeds the overtime circuit threshold. Thus, R2 should be adjusted very
carefully in order to minimize the drift as much as possible, and avoid the pulses moving to the left
(safety timer higher frequency).
f. Switch the oscilloscope to channel 2 and verify the pulses are 10 milliseconds (+/-.1) apart.
g. Verify that pulses on both channels are 5VDC (+/- .25) amplitude.
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2. Adjust the overpower detection safety circuit.
a. Set laser power to minimum.
b. Connect (jumper) TP8 to TP6.
c. Adjust R80 for 0.0mVDC at TP7 (+/-.1m). Use TP6 as reference.
d. Disconnect TP8 from TP6.
e. Connect (jumper) TP9 to TP6.
f. Adjust R81 for 0.0mVDC (+/-.1) at TP5.
g. Disconnect TP9 from TP6.
h. Set laser power to maximum and take note of voltage at TP5.
i. Adjust R11 for VTP5/1.18 at TP3.
j. Set laser power to minimum and verify that (VTP5 - VTP3) /VTP3 <.2
a. With the laser power control knob fully clockwise (maximum power), adjust R12 in order to obtain
+.5VDC at TP4.
3.7 SHUTTER PCB ADJUSTMENTS:
There are two different Shutter PCB's in use: the 0607-435-01 (older version) and 0611-629-01 (newer version).
Separate adjustment instructions are provided:
0607-435-01 SHUTTER PCB:
1. Calibrate the attenuator window as follows:
a. Select aiming beam position 9.
b. Adjust R22 to obtain 120mv (+/- 5mv) between TP18 (+) and TP9 (-).
c. Adjust R31 to obtain 420mv (+/-5mv) between TP10 (+) and TP9 (-).
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2. Adjust the safety cell offset as follows:
a. Select aiming beam position 1.
b. Adjust R4 to obtain 0V (+/- .1mv) between TP11 (+) and TP9 (-).
0611-629-01 SHUTTER PCB:
(must be used with the 0611-631-01 Laser Power Logic PCB):
1. Adjust the safety cell offset as follows:
a. Set aiming beam attenuator to position 1.
b. Adjust Shutter PCB R84 to obtain 3mV (+/-.5) between TP11 (+) and TP9 (-).
2. Calibrate the aiming beam attenuator window as follows:
a. Set aiming beam to position 9.
b. On the Shutter PCB, jumper TP18 to ground (TP9).
c. Adjust R83 for +5mV (+/-.2) between TP10 (+) and TP9 (-).
d. Remove the jumper from TP18 and TP9.
e. Adjust R82 for +1.2V (+/-.05) between TP10 and TP9.
3. Calibrate the aiming beam intensity:
a. Set aiming beam intensity knob to position 9, select GREEN ONLY, and set power control knob to
its fully clockwise (maximum power) position.
b. Monitor aiming beam power at the delivery system, using the aiming beam power meter (P/N
0612-763-01).
c. Adjust Shutter PCB R86 for .95mwatts (+.00/-.05mwatts).
d. Slowly rotate the power control knob through its entire range while monitoring the aiming beam
power. The aiming beam power must never exceed .95mwatts (re-adjust R86 if necessary).
e. Set aiming beam control to position 2.
f. Slowly rotate the power control knob through its entire range while monitoring the aiming beam
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g. Disconnect the footswitch cable from the slit lamp base, and disconnect wire from PIN 19 of the
shutter PCB. (These two steps simulate the 930 attached to a derm delivery system.)
h. Select STANDBY, set laser power to maximum, de-activate GREEN ONLY, and set the aiming
beam to position 9.
i. Adjust Shutter PCB R85 for 4.75mwatts (+0/-.02) of aiming beam power at the delivery system.
j. Turn aiming beam power knob down through its settings to position 2, verifying that the aiming
beam power decreases at each step.
k. At position 2, turn power control knob through its range, verifying that aiming beam power is in
the range of 40 to 130µwatts.
3.8 SAFETY CHECKOUT
1. Overpower check.
a. Laser power to maximum, READY, exposure time to continuous.
b. Depress the footswitch.
c. Rapidly turn the power control knob towards minimum power.
d. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam, and DS5 on the Exposure PCB lights.
e. Press the standby button to clear the fault.
2. Light surge check.
a. Laser power to maximum, READY, exposure time to continuous, activate GREEN ONLY.
c. De-activate GREEN ONLY.
d. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam, and DS1 on the Exposure PCB lights.
3. Overtime check.
a. Set exposure time to .02 seconds.
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d. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam, and that DS3 on the Exposure PCB lights.
(If system shuts down, see FSB #006).
f. Repeat the test with an exposure time of 5 seconds.
4. Underpower check.
a. On the shutter PCB, short across the clip on connectors #21 and #22 (the power photocell).
b. Place system in READY.
c. Depress footswitch.
d. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam, and DS5 on the Exposure PCB is on.
e. Remove the short across the power photocell.
f. Press the standby button to clear the fault.
5. Early shutter test.
a. On the shutter PCB, connect a 30Ω, 10watt resistor between slip on connector #9 and the 24VDC
return (J31-20).
c. Verify that the shutter moves in to block the beam, and DS2 on the Exposure PCB is on.
d. Remove the 30Ω resistor.
6. Attenuator limit switch.
a. Set the aiming beam switch to position 1.
b. Verify that after a few seconds, DS4 lights on the Exposure PCB.
c. Set aiming beam switch to position 2.
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7. Green only check.
a. On the shutter PCB, disconnect slip on connector #18.
b. On the front panel, depress the GREEN ONLY button.
c. Go to ready, then depress the footswitch.
d. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam, and DS6 on the Exposure PCB turns on.
e. Re-connect the slip on connector.
f. Press the standby button to clear the fault.
8. Main shutter fault check.
a. Set exposure time to continuous and go to ready.
c. Hold the main shutter open manually, then release the footswitch.
d. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam, and that DS2 on the Exposure PCB turns
on.
e. Turn the system off, then back on.
f. After the laser powers up, and the standby indicator is blinking, manually hold open the shutter,
and then press the standby button.
g. Verify that the system shuts down as soon as the safety shutter pulse out of the beam path.
9. Safety filter fault check.
a. Remove binoculars from the slit lamp, set exposure time to continuous, then go to ready.
b. During the exposure, manually force the safety filter out of position.
c. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam and DS6 on the Exposure PCB turns on.
10. Undesired resumed exposure/standby interlock check.
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c. During the exposure, create a fault, such as activating/de-activating the GREEN ONLY button.
d. A fault will occur.
e. With the footswitch still depressed, depress the standby button.
f. Verify that the main shutter remains closed (no further exposure), the fault condition does not clear,
and the safety shutter does not move out of the beam path.
11. Ready interlock check.
a. With the system in standby, depress and hold the footswitch.
b. Depress the ready button.
c. Verify that the ready button does not come on, and that the main shutter does not open.
d. Release the footswitch.
12. External interlock check.
a. At the bottom of the 930, disconnect the external interlock plug, P27.
b. Verify the safety shutter moves in to block the beam and DS7 on the exposure PCB turns on.
c. Replace the external interlock plug.
d. Press the standby button to clear the fault.
13. Smart fiber fault check.
a. With the system in ready, disconnect the smart fiber at the delivery system.
b. Verify that the safety shutter moves in to block the beam and DS7 on the exposure PCB comes on.
3.9 POWER AND EXPOSURE TIME CHECKS
1. Check the power calibration.
Use a calibrated power meter to confirm that power delivered (50 micron spot size at the slit lamp) is
within +/-20% of indicated (front panel) power across the power range, in all lines and green only.
Check at minimum power, maximum power, and at least three points in between.
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Using an oscilloscope, verify shutter timing at TP13 of the shutter PCB using the table below:
EXPOSURE SETTING (SECS) ACCEPTABLE RANGE (SECS)
.02 .016 - .024
. .1 .08 - .12
.5 .4 - .6
1 .8 - 1.2
3.10 CURRENT CONTROL BOX AND AIMING BEAM POWER METER
Servicing the 930 requires a current control box and aiming beam power meter.
The current control box is useful for troubleshooting, and is essential for proper optical alignment. It connects
to P1 on the back of the 930 Laser Power Supply in place of the J1 connector (part of main harness) which is
normally plugged in there. It provides for operation of the Laser Power Supply in either light or current
control. The LIGHT POT provides a 0 to 5VDC signal to the A600 PCB, replacing the front panel power
control knob. The CURRENT POT provides a 0 to 3.5 volt signal to the A600 PCB current control circuit. Note
that the POT requesting the lower current will have control, e.g., to go to current control, turn the LIGHT
POT all the way up, and the current control knob will have control. To turn on the system with the current
control box, turn on the keyswitch, then turn the current control box switch to its on position; the laser power
supply will come up. Note that the front panel power display will not work, and the front panel controls are
not used, when the current control box is attached.
The aiming beam power meter is used to measure the aiming beam power. The aiming beam is directed into
an opening on the meter. The meter output is a DC voltage (typically connected to a DVM via two banana
plugs) which is proportional to the aiming beam power. A sticker on the underside of the meter gives mw/
volt factors for green and all lines power. The meter requires a 9V battery. It includes an ON/OFF switch and
a battery test pushbutton. When the pushbutton is pressed, the battery voltage can be read from the attached
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ENCLOSURE
5VDC
(plastic box)
PARTS: J1
(2) 10KΩ POT's ON CABLE
R2, R3, mounted orange
to box. 15
(1) 10KΩ POT SW1 (DPDT)

R1, internal white
40
adjustment.
(1) DPDT switch OFF

SW1, mounted to 5VDC
box.
yellow
(1) Eight conductor 43
cable (approx. 6 foot R2 (10K)
length).
R1
(1) connector J1,
amphenol (10K)
#57-20500-7 8444
brown
18
(1) assembly box
R3 (10K)
CALIBRATION:
Set R1 so that range
of R3 is from ground red
5VDC 16
to 3.5 VDC at J1-18
41
green
19
44
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R2 OFF
R4 SW1
ON +
2 4 R3 9V
-
1 -
3 U1
+
Aiming 11
beam in R1 NO
SW2
CR1
NC
3 foot cable
to dual male
banana plug.
U1 LM324 R3 10K, 1% U1 pins 5, 10, 12 tied to ground.

R1 3KΩ, 5% R4, 2K U1 pin 7 tied to pin 6.
R2 2KΩ, 1% U1 pin 8 tied to 9.
U1 pin 14 tied to 13.
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4.0 THEORY OF OPERATION
4.1 INTRODUCTION
Refer to the 930 Operator Manual for a detailed description of the operating controls for the 930. The follow-
ing descriptions assume the latest LPL, Exposure, and Shutter PCB's are installed (0611-629-01 Shutter PCB,
0611-631-01 LPL PCB, and 0611-633-01 Exposure PCB). Older versions of these PCB's are similar in function,
and schematics for these are included in section 8.
4.1.1 CONTROL PCB/FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY (0607-573-01)
Refer to schematic 8-2. The Control PCB is mounted directly behind the front panel assembly. It contains the digital displays
for the power, exposure time setting, attenuator setting, and exposure counter. All the system control signals originate on these
assemblies. These include:
SW1-READY (Front Panel)

SW2-STANDBY (Front Panel)
SW3-AIMING BEAM (Control PCB)
SW4-GREEN OPTION (Front Panel)
SW5-REP MODE (Front Panel)
SW6-EXPOSURE SET (Control PCB)
SW7-EMERGENCY OFF (Front Panel)
SW9-COUNTER RESET (Front Panel)
R1-(100K) REP RATE (Front Panel)
R2-(100K) LASER POWER (Front Panel)
4.1.2 DISPLAYS
U1, U2, and U3 display the laser power in watts. The drive signals for the power display are received from
the LPL PCB. U4, U5 and U6 display the selected exposure time. They receive their drive signals from U6, U5
and U4 on the Exposure Board. U7 displays the selected aiming beam setting and is driven by U8 which
receives the information from the AIMING BEAM switch (SW3). U10, U11, U12 and U13 display the number
of exposures made. They are driven by the combined circuit of U3, U9 and U10 on the LPL PCB.
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4.1.3 SWITCHES 1, 2, 3 and 4
SW1 is the READY switch with normally closed contacts connected to ground. The Ready Switch signal is
applied to U16D-12 on the LPL PCB. The READY switch signal is applied to the Exposure PCB as the /Timer
Test/ signal. SW2 is the STANDBY switch with normally open contacts. When depressed, it applies a ground
to the LPL PCB P10-41 to bring the system into a Standby state. SW4 on the front panel is the GREEN OP-
TION switch, a two position switch. In the OFF position (N.C. Contacts) a ground signal is applied to P10-7
on the LPL PCB. In the ON position (N.O. Contacts) a ground signal is applied to P10-44 on the LPL PCB.
SW3 on the Control PCB is the AIMING BEAM control switch. It is a nine-position switch that puts out a 4-bit
binary signal used for the digital display of the position selected and for the attenuator drive circuit. The
input to the attenuator drive circuit is at P10 of the LPL PCB.
4.1.4 SWITCHES 5, 6, 7, and 9
SW5 is the REP MODE ON/OFF switch. In the OFF position a ground signal is applied to U20-1 on the LPL
PCB. In the ON position a ground signal is applied to U20-4 on the LPL PCB. SW6 is the EXPOSURE setting
switch. It is a 23-position switch which applies a ground signal to the selected exposure time line. The 23 lines
are sent to the Exposure PCB and applied to the decoding and timing circuits. SW7 is the EMERGENCY OFF
switch. When this switch is depressed, it will immediately shut the system off. This is done through two
circuits.
1. The EMERGENCY switch is part of the Power On circuitry and depressing the switch will apply an “off”
signal to the power supply.
2. A signal will also be sent to the DC Power PCB, resetting the turn-on circuit and starting the twenty-second
time-out for the water solenoid. SW9 is the COUNTER RESET switch. When depressed, it applies a ground
signal to the Exposure Counter circuit on the LPL PCB and resets the counter to zero.
4.1.5 POTENTIOMETERS
R1 is a single-turn 100K potentiometer. It is used to set the repetition rate. It’s signal is applied to R72 on the
LPL PCB. R2 is a 10-turn 100K potentiometer. It is used to set the output power. It’s signal is applied through
R62 to U39B on the LPL PCB.
4.2 EXPOSURE PCB (0611-633-01)
The Exposure PCB controls the main exposure timing, safety timing circuits, and system failure detection
circuits.
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4.2.1 FAULT LED’s
DS1-Light surge
DS2-Main Shutter Failure
DS3-Overtime
DS4-Attenuator Limit Switch
DS5-Over/Under Power
DS6-Green Option/Safety Filter
DS7-Smart Fiber
DS8-Timer Test On Indicator
4.2.2 EXPOSURE TIMING
The input from the EXPOSURE time selection switch comes in on P9, pins 23 through 45, and is sent to U1,
U2, and U3 which are ten-to one encoders. U1, U2, and U3 output a twelve-bit word which is coupled to U13,
U14 and U15 which are multiplexers. They could also receive inputs from P42, pins 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30,
32, 34, 36, 38, and 40, which would have inputs if a remote control module was used. U13, U14, and U15
output a twelve-bit word used for the main timing circuit, safety timing circuits, repetition timer, and expo-
sure setting display. The twelve-bit word is coupled to U4, U5, and U6 which drive the three-digit exposure
setting display on the front panel. For the main timing circuit, the twelve-bit word is sent to U26, U27 and
U28 which are quad bilateral switch IC’s. The 12-bit information is latched through to U29 and U30, program-
mable timers, enabling the selected exposure time. R1 is used for calibrating the main timing. The safety
timing circuit uses the same 12-bit word and is designed the same as the main timing circuit using U19, U31,
U16, U17, and U18, and is calibrated using R2. The Safety Timing Circuit Trigger signal is delayed to allow
for the mechanical delay of the shutter opening. This enables the safety timing to be consistent on all expo-
sure times. The delayed signal arrives on P42-79 and comes from the LPL PCB.
4.2.3 OVERTIME FAULT (DS3)
The /Main Trigger Drive/ signal arrives from the LPL PCB after the Safety Filter is in position. The Safety
Timer test is done by holding down the READY switch which will cause the Safety Timer to trigger on the /
Main Timing Trigger/ signal. The Safety Timer will time out at the same time as the Main Timer. This allows
the Safety Timer output to clock U22 via U9-6 which will gate the high on U22-2 through. U22-5 goes low,
turning on DS3, the Overtime Fault LED, and U22-6 goes high, sending a signal to the beam-stop circuit. In
normal operation, the Safety Photocell will no longer have a signal when the Safety Timer has an output. The
Main Timer will reset itself when the exposure time is complete, or will be reset any time the footswitch is
released. The Safety Timing circuit is reset by the /Safety Photocell/ signal changing state.
4.2.4 MAIN SHUTTER FAILURE (DS2)
The Main Shutter Failure Circuit detects whether the shutter has failed to open. The main shutter voltage of
24 volts is present at P42-13, keeping Q1 turned on, which keeps U11-2 low until the shutter solenoid draws
the 24 volts down when it opens, turning off Q1, and U11-2 is pulled high. The /Footswitch/ signal is de-
layed 1ms by U33 on the LPL PCB. Then a positive pulse is applied to P42-11. If the main shutter voltage is
not sufficient, U11-2 and U11-1 will be high during the footswitch pulse, producing a high on pin 3. The
signal is inverted to a low and coupled to U22-13, producing a high on pin 8 which will enable the beam stop
circuit. U22-9 will go low, turning on DS2, the Shutter Failure Fault LED.

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4.2.5 LIGHT SURGE (DS1)
The Surge Error Safety circuit’s purpose is to monitor the Meter Photocell and to enable the beam stop if the
laser power suddenly increases during an exposure. If the laser power suddenly increases during an expo-
sure U33-1 will go low, giving U21 a low on the CLR input causing a fault condition. This circuit also uses
inputs from the footswitch and the Safety Photocell. If the Safety Photocell has an input without an input
from the footswitch, U21-8 will go high, enabling the Beam Stop circuit. U21-9 will go low, turning on DS1,
the Surge Error Fault LED. If power suddenly increases during an exposure, U33-1 will go low forcing U21-8
to go high and U21B-9 to go low as before.
4.2.6 OVER/UNDER POWER (DS5)
The Laser Power Request Signal arrives on the PCB on P42-68 from the LPL board. It is applied to U38-2 and
U39-6. The signal on U38-2 will set the gain for U37 and U39 through U36. U36 will close it’s contacts if the /
Laser Power Request/ signal is greater than .5V setting U37’s and U39’s gain to a factor of 2. If the Laser
Power Request signal is less than .5V, U36 will open it’s contacts setting the gain of U37 and U39 to 20. U39
will amplify the Laser Power Request accordingly and apply it to U33-2 and U33-9. The Actual Laser Power
signal arrives on the PCB on P42-69. It is applied to U37-3 via U32 where it is amplified accordingly, and
applied to U33-5 and U33-8. If the Actual Laser Power signal is greater than the Laser Power Request signal,
U33-2 will output a high into U8-4. The resultant high out of U8-6 will in turn be applied to U11-4. If the
footswitch is engaged a high will also be applied to U11-5. This will result in a high out of the AND gate
which is applied to U25-3 causing it to change states. U25’s Q output will go low lighting DS5, and it’s /Q/
output will go high enabling the beamstop circuitry. The reverse is also true. If the Actual Laser Power signal
is less than the Laser Power Request signal U33-14 will output a high causing U25 to change states as before.
4.2.7 GREEN OPTION/SAFETY FILTER FAULT (DS6)
To ensure that the filter is in the proper position when Green Option is selected, or when the Option is de-
selected, the circuit including U9 and U24 is used. The Green Option Drive signal is applied to U9-2 and the
Green Option Switch signal is applied to U9-1. In normal operation, only one of the inputs to U9 will be high
at one time, and U9-3, which is applied to U24-2 will be low. If there is a failure, and U9-3 goes high, U24-6
will go high when the Main Trigger Drive signal is sensed on U24-3. This will cause U24-5 to go high, en-
abling the Beam Stop circuit. U24-6 will go low turning on DS6, Green Option Fault LED. DS6 is also used to
indicate a Safety Filter Fault. If the Safety Filter bounces or fails when the Safety Photocell signal indicates
that the Main Shutter is open, U11-8 will go high, and is gated through U24-4 to enable the beam stop and
turn on DS6, Green Option/Safety Filter Fault LED.
4.2.8 ATTENUATOR LIMIT SWITCHES (DS4)
U25 receives inputs from the limit switches on the Attenuator assembly. If the variable attenuator is driven to
either limit, U25-8 will go high enabling the Beam Stop circuit. U25-9 will go low when a limit switch is
contacted and turn on DS4, the Limit Switch Error LED. Anytime the beam stop is enabled, the attenuator is
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4.2.9 SMART FIBER ERROR (DS7)
The Smart Fiber signal is applied to U24-13. If the smart fiber or external interlock connections are not com-
pleted, pin 8 will go high and the beam stop will be enabled and U24-9 will be low, turning on DS7, the Smart
Fiber Error LED. The fault can not be cleared until the connections are completed.
4.3 LASER POWER LOGIC PCB (0611-631-01)
4.3.1 MINIMUM POWER LEVEL
R8 is used to set the minimum power level. The Power Control Knob signal comes in on P10-12 to U39B-5
which is used as a buffer. The signal is summed with R8 (10K pot) and applied to U39B-5. The output at
U39B-7 is the Laser Power Request signal, which is used in the Light Regulation and the Over/Under Fault
circuits.
4.3.2 POWER DISPLAY
The signal from the Meter Photocell (called Actual Laser Power or Light Reg Out) comes in on P41-69 to pin
10 of U7, a 4 1/2 digit voltmeter IC. A four-bit signal comes out on pins 13, 14, 15, and 16 and is sent to the
Power Display. U14 is a 700 KHZ oscillator that allows the Power Display to be updated 40 times a second.
The display data is applied to U4, a decoder/driver, which drives the Power Display on the front panel. U1
receives a 2-bit signal from U7, pins 17 and 18, decodes the information, and enables whichever display is
being updated. The circuit including U6, U12 and U13 is used to blank out the least significant digit of the
display when the output power is more than one watt. The power display is calibrated using R6.
4.3.3 AIMING BEAM CONTROL
The Aiming Beam Control signal from the front panel comes in on P10 pins 36, 37, 38, and 39 to U2 which
converts the four bit information to an analog signal and outputs it as a current signal to U39. U39 is used as a
current to voltage converter. Its output on pin 1 ranges from a few millivolts to approximately 12 volts in
steps that basically double with each increase in the position of the Aiming Beam switch. This signal goes out
on P41-52 to the Shutter PCB and is applied to on input of the Attenuator Drive circuit. When the AIMING
BEAM control is in position 1, the circuit using U31 and U6 produces a signal to pull in the beam stop. P41-15
is tied to 5 volts DC and is sent to the DC Power Supply Board where it is anded with the Derm signal when
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4.3.4 EXPOSURE COUNTER
The exposure counter circuit consists of U3, U9, U10 and U32. The footswitch signal is applied to U32C-9 and
the Shutter Drive signal to U32C-10. When both pins 9 and 10 are high the output (U32C-8) will go high,
causing U32D-11 to go high, clocking U10-11. U10 is a counter/decoder. The count information is output to
U3 which drives the exposure counter displays. A four-bit signal is also sent to U9 which it decodes enabling
the display digit to be updated. The Counter Clear signal comes in on P10-16 from the Reset button on the
front panel. It applies a ground to the base of Q1, turning it off, Which allows 5 volts to U10-12, resetting the
counter to zero.
4.3.5 REP ON/OFF
The Rep On/Off signals come in on P10 pins 13 and 14. In the OFF or single shot mode, a ground signal is
applied to U20-1. When the REP MODE switch is depressed, a ground signal is applied to U20-4 causing pin
5 to go high. This high is coupled through a section of U35 to U21-4 triggering a 2 1/2 minute timer. If the
footswitch is not depressed for 2 1/2 minutes, U21-9 will output a 1 millisecond pulse to U20-13. This will
cause U20-9 to go low and turn off the Rep Mode. The Safety Photocell signal is applied to U35-12 each time
an exposure is made to reset the timer. The Rep Rate signal comes in on P10-15 to U27-14 through R35 and
R72. The repetition rate selector pot will set the time between exposures which can be varied from 0.2 to 0.8
seconds, using the RC network which includes the rate selector pot R72, R35 and C42. U27-9 will be low
during the time of an exposure causing the rep mode light to illuminate, and will be high between exposures,
turning the rep mode light off. U27-10 will be the opposite of U27-9, and, when low, enable the footswitch
through U35-10 and one section of U19 to U32-5. The timing circuit U36, U37, U38, U29, and U30, controls the
flashing of the Rep Mode light while the footswitch is not depressed. It is calibrated using R1, a 10K pot. With
SW1 in the TEST position, the timer is enabled for easy calibration. DS7 will always be ON when in the TEST
position.
4.3.6 GREEN ONLY OPTION
The control signals for the Green Only Option come in on P10 pins 17 and 44. When the Green Only switch is
in the OFF position, U26-1 is grounded, which keeps pin 6 at a low state. This low is coupled to U22-3 which
keeps the output (U22-6) low, keeping the Green Option solenoid de-energized. When the Green Option
button is depressed, ground is applied to U26-4, forcing pin 6 to a high. This high is coupled to U22-3 causing
pin 6 to go high, which is sent to the Shutter PCB, energizing the green option solenoid, and to the front
panel, illuminating the Green Only lamp.
4.3.7 SAFETY FILTER
The footswitch signal is applied to P41-60 and P41-62. With the footswitch not depressed, P41-60 will be low.
The low is inverted by one section of U40. When the footswitch is depressed, U40-8 will go high and trigger
U33. When U33-4 is triggered, pin 7 will go low for 0.4 milliseconds. The high is anded on U32-2 with the
footswitch signal on U32-1. This signal is fed to U34 and U41. U34 is a high voltage, high current darlington
array. When U34 turns on and energizes the safety filter solenoid, 24 volts is applied to the solenoid to pull
the filter in place quickly. After approximately 50 milliseconds, the 24 volts will be reduced to a holding
voltage when C53 charges and turns on U41. U41 is a high voltage, high current driver source.

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4.3.8 MAIN TRIGGER
When the safety filter is in place, a photo detector is blocked and U31-1 is pulled to a low. The signal is
inverted and applied to U15-5. When the other input, U15-4, is high, indicating that the READY condition is
selected, U15-6 will be high giving the Main Trigger Drive signal. This signal is also applied to U33-12. U33
and associated circuitry produces a 35ms delay (set by R3) and gives an output on pin 9 used for the Safety
Trigger Drive signal.
4.3.9 READY/STANDBY SWITCHES
Signals from the READY and STANDBY switches are applied to the LPL PCB. The signals come in on P10-40
and P10-41 respectively. The signals are used to enable or disable the Footswitch circuitry, Fault Clear cir-
cuitry, and Timer Test signal.
4.4 SHUTTER PCB (0611-629-01)
The Shutter PCB contains the drive circuits for the Attenuator, Main Shutter, Beam Stop and Green Option
functions. The Smart Fiber and Meter Photocell signals are transferred across from the Optics Assembly to
J31.
4.4.1 SAFETY PHOTOCELL SIGNAL
The Safety Photocell is applied to U10. R84 is a 10K pot used to adjust the offset. This adjustment eliminates
any noise in the circuit. With no beam into the Safety Photocell, R84 is adjusted for 3mv on TP11. The signal is
then fed to U8-2, a differential op amp. It is then fed to U2-3 and on to U6-10 part of the Down Limit switch
circuitry. The Safety Photocell signal is also fed to U11-2, one input to the Attenuator Drive Circuit. The other
place the Safety Cell signal goes is to U11-6, where it can be seen on TP16. It is then fed to U16-3, and goes out
on J31-12 as the Safety Cell Logic signal. The Safety Cell Logic signal is used for resetting the Safety Timer
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4.4.2 ATTENUATOR DRIVE
The second input to the Attenuator Drive Circuit is the Derm signal which comes from the DC Power PCB.
The Derm signal will be high when the Derm Probe and Plug are attached, or low in normal operation. It is
applied to U17 which will change the feedback to U11-2. R85 is a 100K pot that is used to adjust the aiming
beam intensity during normal operation. R86 is a 1 Meg pot that performs the same function as R85 except in
DERM. The resultant DC level can be seen at TP12 and is then applied to U15-2. The third input to the
Attenuator Drive circuit is the Attenuator switch signal which comes in on J31-11 and can be viewed on TP14.
It will be a DC level from the LPL board P41-52 which will increase logarithmically with the setting of the
Aiming Beam Attenuator switch setting. Position 2 will yield a few millivolts and Position 9 will yield ap-
proximately 12.5 VDC. This signal is applied to U15-3. When U15-2 = U15-3 the signal will be approximately
0 on U15-1, nulled in other words. The Attenuator switch signal is also applied to U14-3 through R82 a 10K
pot. R82 is set for 1.2 volts at TP10 when in Aiming Beam position 9. With TP18 jumpered to ground, R83 is
adjusted for 5mv at TP10 when in Aiming Beam position 9. The range for the dimmest and brightest Aiming
Beam is set up by this circuitry. The resultant signal at U14-6 is applied to two places, U9-2 and U15-6. Out of
U15-7 it is applied to U13-3. U9 is used to drive the Attenuator up, maximum attenuation, and U13 is used to
drive the attenuator down, minimum attenuation. The way that the attenuator is driven depends on whether
the voltage on TP15 is negative or positive respectively. Example: If the aiming beam is to dim for the selected
position of the AIMING BEAM control, the Attenuator needs to be driven down. The output on U9 (TP8) will
be low. This will make U4-3 and 6 low causing U12-6 to be low. U5-2 will be high. The high on U12-2 will
allow the pulses of the 20HZ square wave generator, set up with C31, R40, R41 and Q3, to pass through to the
stepper drive U3. If the Aiming Beam Signal is too high, U13 (TP7) will have a low output. The low will pass
through the associated circuitry to pin 2 of U12 where it will be a high. The same stepper driver is used for
both up and down drive. The direction the motor is driven is set by the ROT (rotation) signal on pin 3 of U3.
A low on the ROT line will enable the motor to drive the Attenuator down, and a high on the ROT line will
enable the motor to drive the Attenuator up.
4.4.3 ATTENUATOR LIMIT SWITCHES
If the Attenuator is driven to either limit switch (due to circuit failure, system fault, or Derm Accessory use) a
high is sent to the drive circuit that disables the motor drive. When the Main Shutter Drive signal is present,
that is, the main shutter is open, Q2 is turned on, which disables U12 and prevents the clock (Q3) signal from
driving the motor. With the new (0611-629-01) Shutter Board the Derm Position 9 signal is now called the
DERM signal and the Attenuator is no longer driven down to the least amount of attenuation (brightest
beam) in any of the Aiming Beam settings. In other words, the Attenuator should not hit the down limit
switch in normal Derm operation. The feedback through this “loop” should null the signal at TP15 and stop
the Stepper Drive before this happens. The Limit Switch signal is also sent to the Limit Switch Error circuit on
the Exposure Board. If the Attenuator is driven to either limit, a shutter fault will occur. When a fault occurs,
the Beam Stop Drive signal comes in on J31-15 that will enable the beam stop. The Beam Stop Drive signal
will also turn off Q1, causing the attenuator to be driven up to the darkest position.
4.4.4 VOLTAGE SOURCES
U7 is a 10 volt regulator used to drive the digital logic. U1 is a 12 volt regulator which regulates the 24 volts to
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4.4.5 SOLENOID DRIVES
Q4 and Q7 are used to drive the main shutter solenoid. 24 volts are present at one side of the shutter solenoid
at all times. A ground is supplied through Q4 when the footswitch is depressed. The Main Shutter Drive
signal comes in on pin 13 and is applied to the base of Q4 turning it on, and energizing the Main Shutter
Solenoid. Q7 turns off, reducing the holding voltage to the solenoid through the dropping resistor R65. When
the exposure times out, or the footswitch is released, Q4 is turned off and the solenoid de-energizes. Q5 and
Q8 control the Beam Stop Solenoid. When a fault occurs, the Beam Stop Drive signal goes low, turning off Q5,
removing the holding voltage to the solenoid, allowing it to go to the Beam Stop position. CR5 is a 40 volt
zener diode and is included to provide a negative voltage feedback spike of approximately 40 volts to bring
the solenoid to its fully relaxed (closed) position quickly.
Q6 and Q9 are used to drive the Green Option solenoid. When the Green Option is selected, a high comes in
on pin 16 (TP4) to the base of Q6, turning it on. This provides a ground to complete the solenoid circuit and
the solenoid energizes pulling the green option in place. Q9 then turns off reducing the 24 volts to a holding
voltage through R69. When the green option is turned off, pin 16 goes low again turning off Q6 de-energizing
the green option solenoid.
4.5 DC POWER PCB
The DC Power PCB supplies the low voltages for the electronics, and provides control electronics for the
keyswitch turn on circuit, water solenoid, beam stop failure detect, and the "smart fiber" function. THe PCB
also serves as the mother board for the LPL and Exposure PCB's. Note that the two PCB's can be plugged into
the DC Power PCB in any of the three edge connectors, in any order.
4.5.1 DC SUPPLY VOLTAGES
There are two transformers mounted on this assembly; T1, the main transformer, and T2, the "keep alive"
transformer. Solid state relay Y1 is driven by the power turn on circuit and is used to power up T1 and the
low voltage supplies. Solid state relay Y2 is used to drive the water solenoid. There is a five volt "keep alive"
supply used to keep the counter circuit alive after the keyswitch is turned off, and to provide 5 volts for the
power-up circuitry and the water solenoid delay circuit. The 5 volt "keep alive" circuit is made up of U1 and
BR4.
There are two adjustments in the DC assembly: R16 sets the 5 volt supply, and R10 set the illumination bulb
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4.5.2 TURN ON/OFF
The key switch has two "ON" positions. The ACCESSORY position energizes everything but the laser power
supply (to allow the slit lamp to be used for examination without turning on the laser). The LASER position
turns on the whole unit. The /KEY ON/ signal comes in on J4-5 as a ground or low signal and is applied to
U10-1. The high output is applied to U10-3 whose output will be low. The circuit of CR2, R20, and C25 will
produce a negative going pulse applied to U8-1 and U9-1. The pulse on U9-1 will set U9 with a high on pin 5.
This high is applied to U10-9 and inverted to a low which is coupled to pin 2 U7. A low on pin 2 of U7 will
force pin 3 high, turning on Q2. With Q2 turned on, Y2 will energize the water solenoid, turning on the water
flow. The high pulse applied to U8-1 will cause U8-6 to toggle from a high to a low. This low is applied to U8-
9/10 which will output a high on pin 8. The high output will turn on Q1, allowing Y1 to energize. When Y1 is
energized a ground is applied to T1, the main transformer, completing the T1 circuit to enable the low voltage
supplies: ±15, +5, and +24 VDC. A jumper to ground keeps U11-5 high. U11-4 is normally high through the
Emergency Off switch. If the switch is depressed, pin 4 goes low, allowing Y1 to de-energize. If the key switch
is turned off U8-8 will go low turning off Q1 and de-energizing Y1.
4.5.2 WATER SOLENOID
The water solenoid remains open for approximately 20 seconds after the key switch is turned off. This delay
is controlled by U7 and associated circuitry. After the key switch is turned off, pin 6 will be low until C10
charges through R17. After approximately 20 seconds pin 6 will go high, and pin 3 will go low, turning off
Q2 and de-energizing Y2 and the water solenoid. TB3 must be wired for the appropriate input voltage
frequency (50 or 60 Hz) for the water solenoid to operate properly.
4.5.3 BEAM STOP FAILURE
The circuit consisting of U12 and U9 is a Beam Stop Failure circuit. The /BEAM STOP/ signal is applied on
J41-56. The /SAFETY PHOTOCELL/ signal is on J41-70. THe /SAFETY PHOTOCELL/ signal is applied to
U9-12, a latch. The /BEAM STOP/ signal is applied to U12, which provides a short delay before applying a
clock pulse to U9-11. If the beam stop is not in place when the clock pulse occurs, the /PHOTOCELL/ signal
will still be low, and will be latched through U9-12 to pin 9, causing U11-11 to go low, turning off the system.
4.5.4 SMART FIBER CIRCUIT
The 930 uses a "smart" fiber. Each accessory has a specific dropping resistor in the delivery system and the
footswitch cable connection. The resistance values between the two must match or the smart fiber circuit will
cause a shutter fault. U13 will compare the two signals and output a low if the two signals match. Highs will
be output from the two comparators of U12 to U11, which will also have a high output. This signal is sent to
the smart fiber fault circuit on the LPL PCB.
If the Derm delivery system is connected, the smart fiber connection will cause U12-2 to go high. This high is
fed to U11-9. The other input to the AND gate U11-10 will be high if the AIMING BEAM control is in position
9, With both inputs high, U11-8 will go high indicating to the shutter PCB aiming beam control circuit that the
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4.6 LASER POWER SUPPLY
4.6.1 GENERAL
The laser power supply is located in the lower section of the console, behind the front access door. The
supply can be extended out to allow access to its interior. There is a cover interlock which must be defeated
when the cover is removed.
Two different power supply configurations are available. The single phase model operates at a nominal
220VAC (±10%) and draws up to 50 amps. A dedicated line with 60 amp service is required.
The 208VAC three phase model requires 40 amps per phase, WYE connection. The supply will operate over a
range of 195 to 260 volts, but transformer tap changes may be required for proper filament current at the
extreme voltage limits. A dedicated line with 40 amp service is required.
Both supplies can be made to operate off 50 or 60 Hz.
The 930 Power Supply is a phase angle fired SCR supply. The supply has five functional sections:
1. The passbank consists of a driver transistor and 4 current source transistors connected in parallel for the
tube current. Each parallel transistor is fused with #28 buss wire. The passbank assembly is cooled.
2. The Rectifier/Filter circuit includes the SCR's for rectifying, and an LC filter network. The rectified voltage
is used by the magnet and tube.
3. The SCR control circuit is on the A100 assembly. The firing angle of the SCR's is controlled to maintain
proper passbank voltage.
4. Light and current regulation is controlled on the A600 PCB. In current regulation mode, the power control
voltage is summed with a sample of the sum buss voltage. This keeps the current at the level set by the
control knob. In light regulation mode, the signal from the photocell controls the circuitry, which in turn
controls the PASSBANK DRIVE signal. Normal operation is in light regulation mode. Current regulation
mode is used during optical alignment.
5. The A500 and A600 PCB's plug into the A200 PCB. Control signals from the control panel come in through
J1.
The power supply consists of six control assemblies:
1. A100 PCB.
2. A200 Mother PCB.
3. A300 Line Filter Assembly.
4. A400 Passbank and Driver PCB.
5. A500 Power Supply Utility PCB.
6. A600 Light Regulation PCB.

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4.6.2 A100 PCB
All the controlling circuitry for regulation of B+ is located on the A100 PCB. This PCB contains the circuitry
for phase angle firing of the SCR's, maximum tube current limiting, and overvoltage sensing.
On the three phase model, the 18 - 20 volts AC from the bias transformers T4, T5, and T6 provide a three
phase input to the bias section of the A100 PCB. These inputs are used for the three facets of the controlling
process of the power supply.
In the single phase system the A100 PCB has two less firing circuits than the three phase system. There is also
an added circuit called the "picket fence" circuit. This circuit puts out pulses at a 10K Hz rate to the SCR firing
circuits. Its purpose is to ensure that the SCR fires on every half pulse.
4.6.2.1 DC CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
Most of the circuitry uses ±15VDC regulated by IC101 and IC102. IC101 produces +15VDC at 150ma, and
IC102 produces -15VDC at 150ma.
4.6.2.2 PHASE LOSS
When one of the input phases drops out, the conduction cycle of G107 is reduced, allowing C139 to start
charging. After three cycles of line frequency, C139 charges sufficiently to cause G108 to conduct, which turns
on the phase loss LED on the PCB. This effectively grounds the drive line, preventing the generation of
further SCR gate pulses, which shuts down the output of the power supply.
4.6.2.3 FIRING CIRCUIT
The SCR firing pulses are developed by properly timed conduction of G101 through G106. This is accom-
plished by combining the related AC signals from terminals 4, 5, and 6 of T4, T5, and T6, and the variable
drive level (from TP106).
4.6.2.4 MAXIMUM CURRENT LIMIT
IC103 controls the maximum current output from the supply. The maximum current is set by the voltage at
TP101 controlled by R158. This voltage is compared by IC103B to the voltage at TP103. The voltage, the sum
bus, at TP103 is proportional to the output current. When the voltage at TP103 is greater than the voltage at
TP101 the output of IC103 goes low, pulling the drive line down, decreasing the SCR's firing angle. This
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4.6.2.5 PASSBANK VOLTAGE
After the tube is ionized, the SCR's are controlled by the firing circuit to keep the voltage across the passbank
at about 8 volts. The passbank collector voltage is fed to R161 and R160. U1A regulates the firing control line
to maintain about 8V at the collectors.
4.6.2.6 TUBE VOLTAGE (25:1)
The tube voltage can be measured on the rear panel terminal strip, terminals 7(+) and 8(-). The voltage on
these points has gone through a 25 to 1 voltage divider circuit. B+ and the passbank voltage are compared in
U1D and divided by 25. The circuit is calibrated by adjusting R187 while monitoring TP112.
4.6.2.7 TUBE FILAMENT CURRENT TO THE SERVICE INTERFACE
The tube cathode leads go through a current sensing coil. The output of this coil is rectified by CR145. R173 is
adjusted to give an output to the service interface such that 1 volt is equal to 10 amps of filament current. This
voltage is presented at TB1 pins 3 and 4.
4.6.3 A200 MOTHER PCB
This PCB is used to provide a means to have external control for the system. The connector J1, on the rear of
the power supply connects to this PCB. The A500, A900, and A600 PCB's plug into the A200 PCB. The PCB is
located in the rear, bottom portion of the power supply.
4.6.4 A300 LINE FILTER
The purpose of this assembly is to filter out any noise or ripple on the AC line. Each phase goes through
capacitors, an inductor, and then another LC network before the voltage is applied to the SCR's.
4.6.5 PASSBANK AND DRIVER PCB
The passbank uses 4 parallel transistors to provide drive current to the tube. Transistors Q2 through Q5 plus
the driver transistor Q1 are 2N6259. These are 16 amp, 150 watt devices. Each transistor is fused in the emitter
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The passbank is water cooled. The three SCR packs are attached to the passbank assembly for cooling. The
drive signal for the passbank comes from the A600 PCB. The signal level is from 0 to -7 volts, with -7 volts
equal to 35 amp drive. Transistor Q6 provides the signal to the base of Q1, the driver transistor. If Q1 is
turned on harder, the four parallel transistor, Q2 through Q5, are driven harder, providing more current to
the tube. A voltage related to the tube current is called the sum bus voltage. This voltage is picked off of the
47Ω resistors and goes to the A100 PCB for over-current sense, and to the A600 PCB to be used for disabling
the starter network. The collector voltage is used in the current limit circuit and the over-current detection
circuit.
4.6.6 A500 POWER SUPPLY UTILITY PCB
This PCB holds the interlock relays and develops the low voltage supplies referenced to the chassis ground.
K2 energizes when the main circuit breaker is in the "ON" position.
If the water flow is sufficient when the keyswitch is turned on, K4 will energize. If the water flow is not
sufficient, the power supply will not turn on. If the water flow is stopped or reduced below 2gpm, K4 will de-
energize.
When K2 energizes, AC is applied to the bridge rectifier, producing 24VDC. The 24VDC is converted to
±15VDC by Q2 and Q5, referenced to chassis ground. The +15VDC is picked off by Q1, a 5 volt regulator.
Relays K1 and K3 will energize when the key switch is turned on. This will energize K6, which will cause K5,
the main contactor, to energize. After 1 second, K1 will open, but the system will remain on through the K3
contacts.
The following faults will shut down the power supply; water flow, passbank overtemp, power supply cover
interlock, door interlock, over-current, and the +15VDC reference failure.
K1 is the ON relay
K2 is the OFF and 15VDC relay.
K3 is the 15VDC sensor, over-current and undercurrent for filament relay.
K4 is the water flow relay.
K5 is the main contactor.
K6 is the part of the drive to energize K5.
The starter circuit is controlled by a signal into U3 from the A600 PCB. After a turn on delay (to allow the
filament current to run for a while) U3 is turned on, applying operating voltage to the starter circuit. As soon
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4.6.7 A600 LIGHT REGULATOR PCB
This PCB takes the signals from the control panel to turn on the system and control laser power. THe circuitry
on this PCB consists of the current and light regulation circuits, on/off signals, start delay, passbank drive,
filament undercurrent fault, overcurrent fault, and starter delay circuit.
When the keyswitch is on, a five volt signal is sent through the LPL PCB to TP20. This turns on Q9, causing
U18 to put out a high pulse on pin 3 (TP25) for one second which energizes K1 on the A500 PCB. When the
keyswitch is turned off, Q8 is turned off. This action causes Q7 to put out a negative going pulse at TP28 to
pin 2 of U21. U21 puts out a high pulse on pin 3 for two seconds to K2 on the A500 PCB. K2 is de-energized
for the two seconds, opening the holding circuitry for K5, causing it to de-energize and turning off the power
supply. Q10 is installed to keep crosstalk out of the circuit.
The start delay circuit provides a 30 second delay between turn on and tube start. U16 provides the delay. Pin
3 remains high for 30 seconds after turn on, then drops low, enabling the starter (via the A500 PCB). After the
tube starts sum bus voltage is detected by U13B, turning off the starter circuit.
4.6.8 A900 TUBE UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
The tube voltage sensor is intended to monitor the tube voltage and tube current, to indicate the point at
which the tube requires a fill.
U5A amplifies the voltage on the sum bus about 3.9 times. The output of this amplifier is 3.6 volts at 35 amps.
This signal is converted to an 8 bit digital signal by the ADC, U3. This digital signal addresses look up PROM
U4. U4 outputs a digital value which is then converted to a DC voltage by U2. TP5 will be at approximately -
1.5VDC at all current levels when tube pressure is correct. The data from U1A is summed with the 25:1 tube
voltage and some additional bias at the inverting input of U1B. R3 allows TP5 to be set to -5 volts, when the
tube is drawing 35 amps and the tube voltage is 160 volts. There will be some interaction between R9 and R3.
As the tube uses gas, the tube voltage falls toward 155 volts at 35 amps. The signal at TP5 reflects this change
by going less negative. As the voltage at TP5 reaches a point just below 0 volts, U7B switches. After a small
delay (determined by R41 and C22), Q5 turns on and allows U8, U19, and U9 to flash the low pressure fault
light on the front panel.

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FIG 4-1: 930 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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FIG 4-2: 930 START-UP SEQUENCE

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FIG 4-3: LPS 24 & 12 VAC DISTRIBUTION AND MAIN CONTACTOR CONTROL
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FIG 4-4: 930 EXPOSURE FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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FIG 4-5: 930 ATTENUATOR CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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FIG 4-6: LASER POWER SUPPLY, B+

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FIG 4-7: LASER POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
It is always profitable to check the power and power supply voltages first. Much unnecessary work can be
avoided this way. Many puzzling symptoms are eventually traced to power problems.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The main breaker trips. Check the SCR pack. Reset the circuit breaker and turn the
system on again. A transient voltage may have tripped the
breaker. If the circuit breaker trips again, check the SCR
problems.
Water flow LED does not go off when The only external fuse is a 2A fuse in the interlock circuit.
the water solenoid is opened. Check this fuse. This fuse controls the input to the T1
transformer. Turn the keyswitch off. The fuse is located on the
rear of the power supply. Take the fuse cover off. Measure the
fuse with an ohmmeter. You should read 0.00 ohms. If the meter
reads overload or OL, then the fuse is bad and needs to be
replaced with the same type.
5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING THE PASSBANK
5.1.1 Catastrophic Failure Of The Passbank
The most frequent cause is a momentary short while making measurements inside the power supply. If you
suspect a shorted pass or driver transistor you will be ahead if you simply pull it out and check the junctions.
Use the diode test function of the digital multimeter. A good 2N6259 will read about .565V across the junc-
tions when forward biased and OL the other way. You should get OL, both ways from the collector to the
emitter. This is not a surefire test for a bad transistor, but if the readings are below .535V or above .600, then
something is wrong with the transistor. Check CR401, CR402, the PC traces, and CR403 for shorts and open.
With good transistors installed, and the TEST/RUN switch in TEST, see that voltage at TP402 falls between -
1.6V and -7V. You must have this voltage to proceed further. Check the +15V on the PCB, not just at the
regulator. check TP403 for +1.7V. Without this base drive, the tube cannot start. the cathodes of CR407-410
should be about .6V. given that the Sum Buss is not shorted or open, and that the above voltages are OK, the
tube should start and run.
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Check the votlage across the main filter, it should be 190V. If not, adjust R185 as necessary. Throw the TEST/
RUN switch to RUN. The tube should start in about 30 seconds. Set power to maximum. Drive voltage
(TP42-402 to TP406) should be -7V. Measure the voltage across the passbank. This should be about 8 to 9
volts. If it is 18V, then there is something wrong with the SCR drive, CR403 is performing its function,
holding passbank collector voltage to 18V. If it is less than 8V, then the passbank is saturated and something
is wrong with the B+. Alternately, the tube voltage is high because of overpressure, and the tube may have to
be replaced. Check the incoming line voltage and the tube voltage.
TP NUMBER OA 7A 35A SIGNAL

(tube not started) (min) (max)
401 1.1 8.0 8.0 passbank drop

402 -7.0 -1.6 -7.0 drive from A600
403 1.7 2.3 3.5 base drive
404 12.0 3.0 5.0 U401 out
405 0 0.192 0.875 sum bus
406 reference for the above B-
5.1.2 Repairing The Passbank
PCB
Most repairs to the PCB can be made without removing the passbank from the power supply. The compo-
nents likely to fail are mounted on the top and front edge of the PCB.
Passbank Fuse Shorts

Passbank fuses are 28 gauge wires. If a transistor shorts, the fuse will disappear. These fuses are located on
the passbank PCB near the top. (The driver is not fused.) After replacing a fuse, change the transistor behind
the fuse. (See transistor replacement section.)
SCR Problems
SCRs usually fail by shorting. EMI, the manufacturer of the supply, has several sources of these SCRs. They
recommend not mising brands or lots. Replace all at once. The leads to the LC filter are not marked and
neither are the bus bars on the SCRs. Reversing these leads will very likely destroy the filter capacitors, or
worse. Mark the leads and the bars before removing the leads. It is important that the phase wires (the ones
that go to the line filter) be put back on the correct SCR in order to keep the gate drive timing correct. The
same goes for the gate leads. Everything is color coded, but it’s easy to mix up the wires.
Removal of the Passbank

Passbank removal is easy; replacement requires some care.
Initial removal: Get the A100 assembly out of the way by loosening the four captive screws and swinging it
over the small PC boards. Remove the screw on the rear of the supply that holds the rear plate of the
passbank. Loosen the two captive screws in the foot of the heat sink. At this point, the passbank can be lifted
up to test or change the SCRs. The laser can be run in this condition if something nonconductive is used to
support the passbank.
To complete the removal, disconnect the three phase wires at the SCRs. These are the wires that go to the line
filter. Disconnect the large black lead that goes to the collector bus bar. Put the screw back in the bus bar to
hold the small blue wire in place. This is the feedback to the SCR control, and if it is forgotten, the passbank
will fail soon after the laser tube is started.
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Cut the tie-wraps that hold the large black wire going from the emitter resistor junction the B-side of the main
filter capacitors. Disconnect this lead at the capacitor. Mark and disconnect the two large leads from bus bars
on the SCRs. Make a sketch of the gate lead connections before removing them. Unsolder the wires to the
heat sink thermostat. Disconnect the plug from the end of the PCB.
Turn off the water and disconnect the cooling hoses from the rear of the passbank.
Transistor Shorts
Meter Lead Nominal DVM Range

OHM Reading
E(+) C(-) 1.47 2M
C(+) E(-) 1.46 2M
B(+) E(-) 0.462 2K
E(+) B(-) 0.462 2K
To replace the transistor:
1. Undo the screws from the transistor side of the passbank.

2. Pull the transistor out of the socket.
3. Ensure that the socket insulator is in good condition.
4. Remove each transistor and check for a short.
5. Put the new transistor in the socket. It will go in only one direction. Tighten the screws evenly but do not
overtighten. Overtightening will pull the A400 PCB toward the heatsink and possibly short the system out. If
the thermal compound has been wiped off, new compond must be applied before putting the transistor back
on.
5.2 LOW TUBE VOLTAGE
Adding Gas
When tube voltage is 155 Volts or less at 35 amps, gas must be added.
To add gas to the tube, first turn the system off. Then, using pliers, carefully crush one of the four small tubes
extending from the anode end of the tube. Crushing the tube breaks a glass ampule inside containing the
reserve gas.
Restart the system and allow the tube to run for ten minutes and recheck the tube voltage.
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6.0 SELECTED PART NUMBERS
ICs
4803-0323 7447
4803-0117 74C147
4801-0010 ULN2003
4803-0393 74C147
4803-0137 RC4558
4803-0354 74C32N
4803-0119 74C74N
4803-0322 74C08N
4803-0140 LM339T
4803-0145 74C157N
4803-0319 UDN2981A
4803-0136 AD7520JN
4803-0357 ULN2803A
4803-0289 CD4050BCN
4803-0317 ICL7135CPI
4873-0348 74C925N
4803-0118 74C00N
4803-0321 74C107N
4803-0117 74C04N
4803-0351 74C14N
4803-0259 CP4098BCN
4803-0394 ICM7250IJE
4803-0305 CD4066BCN
4803-0254 LF353N
2205-0018 LM337T
4803-0407 LF351
4803-0124 LM311
4801-0255 SAA1027
2205-0019 LM317T
4803-0092 LM555CN
2205-0020 LM338
4803-0350 LM334
4803-0358 LM331
4803-0387 HCPL2530
4803-0400 HCPL2200
4803-0153 LM319
4803-0201 MC1455
4803-0313 CD4028BC
4803-0325 D0308CJ
4803-0274 OP07
4803-0431 ADC0804LCN
0158-394-00 EPROM (A900)
4803-0430 AD7523JN
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4803-0429 7240IJE
4803-0029 LM741
4803-0273 4N37
DIODES AND TRANSISTORS

4802-0379 IN4754 39V
4802-0070 IN4148
4802-0010 IN457A
4802-0100 IN4742
4802-0310 52F
4802-0064 IN4004
4802-0070 IN4148
4801-0083 NPN3904
4801-0176 MP56531
4801-0231 MJE802
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS
4802-0205 18DB2A Bridge Rect.
4802-0339 MDA2506 Bridge Rect.
4802-0319 MAN72A
4802-0397 MAN4710A
4803-0310 MC7812
4804-0069 LM340LAH
4802-0289 V130LA20AVR1
4802-0315 TIE261 L.E.D.
3903-0093 28V Backlight
4501-0336 Solid State Relay Y1
S110-0088 SLO-BLO YA, 250V
COMMON ASSEMBLIES
0608-836-01 Starter
0606-503-01 Observeter Adpt.
0608-748-01 3 phase power supply
0608-748-02 1 phase power supply
0607-924-01 YAG Kit
0608-869-01 Derm Kit
0608-870-01 Microsurgical Kit
0608-273-01 EPCP
0606-943-01 Fiber
0606-945-01 Electronics Assembly
0606-954-01 Telescope
0609-205-01 Optics Assembly
PCBs
0609-440-01 Exposure PCB
0607-112-01 Laser Power Logic PCB
0607-573-01 Control Panel PCB
0607-423-01 DC Power PCB
0607-425-01 Shutter PCB
0608-423-01 Safety Filter PCB
0609-377-01 Light Regulator PCB (A100)
0609-375-01 Voltage Sense PCB (A900)
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8.0 SCHEMATICS
TITLE NUMBER PAGE
CONTROL PCB 0607-573-01 8-2

EXPOSURE PCB 0609-440-01 8-3.4
0610-092-01 8-5,6
0610-886-01 8-7,8,9
LASER POWER LOGIC 0607-112-01 8-10,11,12
0610-063-01 8-13,14,15
SHUTTER PCB 0607-425-01 8-16
DC POWER PCB 0607-423-01 8-17,18,19
ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY 0606-945-01 8-20,21,22
MAIN HARNESS 0607-784-01 8-23
FOOTSWITCH INTERCONNECT
CABLE ASSEMBLY 0607-583-01 8-24
PEDESTAL HARNESS ASSEMBLY 0607-427-01 8-25,26
FILTER HARNESS ASSEMBLY 0606-594-01 8-27,28
HEAD HARNESS 0606-941-01 8-29,30
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY 0606-954-01 8-31
OPTICS ASSEMBLY 0609-205-01 8-32
A200 MOTHER PCB 0157-658-01 8-33

STARTER PCB 0157-394-01 8-34
INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM 0157-660-00 8-35
A400 PASSBANK PCB 0157-660-00 8-36
A500 PCB 0157-657-01 8-37
A100 0157-529-00
0158-119-00 8-38,39
A600 OEM PCB 0609-377-01 8-40
A900 TUBE VOLTAGE SENSE PCB 0609-375-01 8-41
POWER SUPPLY 3Ø 0609-729-01 8-42
POWER SUPPLY 1Ø 0609-090-01 8-43
SHUTTER PCB 0611-629-01 8-44,45

LASER POWER LOGIC 0611-631-01 8-46,47,48
EXPOSURE PCB 0611-633-01 8-49,50,51
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930 ARGON LASER

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*P RA CTIC AL LIMIT CLASS IV LASER PR OD UC T

2400 Condensa Street

Please direct all inquiries about this manual to:

© Coherent Inc 02/91

930 Argon Laser Photocoagulator Service Manual 0606-045-01 02/91

SECTION 1 All pages, 06/91

SECTION 2 All pages, 06/91

SECTION 3 All pages, 04/98

SECTION 4 All pages, 06/97

SECTION 5 All pages, 06/97

SECTION 6 All pages, 06/97

SECTION 8 All pages, 09/95

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4.4 SHUTTER PCB (0611-629-01) ........................................................................................................... 7

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 USE OF THIS MANUAL

1.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

1.3 DELIVERY SYSTEMS

930 ARGON SERVICE MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 SITE PREPARATION

Two different power supply configurations are available:

2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Perform the following steps to install the 930:

2. Check crate and boxes for shipping damage.

3. Ensure that all peices are present.

4. Uncrate the console and check for shipping camage.

5. Unpack and assembly the slit lamp and base.

6. Complete electrical and water connections to the console.

930 ARGON SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION

9. Confirm 50/60 hz tapping to water solenoid and filament transformer.

10. Connect footswitch to console and delivery system.

11. Apply power to the system.

INSTALLATION 930 ARGON SERVICE MANUAL

3.0 CALIBRATIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, &

3.2 Electronics Subchassis power supply check out/adjustments:

Checks the electronics subchassis tapping.

3.3 Laser Power Supply checkout/adjustments:

Checks filament transformer tapping.

3.4 Optical alignments:

930 ARGON SERVICE MANUAL CALIBRATIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, ALIGNMENTS

3.5 LPL PCB adjustments:

Calibrates minimum power.

3.6 Exposure PCB adjustments:

Adjusts main and safety timer.

3.7 Shutter PCB adjustments

Adjusts safety cell offset.

3.8 Safety checks

3.9 Power and Exposure time checks.

3.2 ELECTRONICS SUBCHASSIS CHECK OUT/ADJUSTMENTS

1. Check the electronics assembly tapping .

a. Measure and take note of line voltage.

INPUT VOLTAGE TB2 TAP # TB4 TAP#

2. Check/adjust the DC power supply voltages in the electronics assembly.

b. Verify the following DC voltages with a DVM:

J41-81 (+) to J41-85 (-) +15VDC (+/-.75)

J41-80 (+) to J41-85 (-) -15VDC (+/-.75)

J41-9 (+) to J41-8 (-) +24VDC (+/-1.2)

3.3 LASER POWER SUPPLY CHECKOUT/ADJUSTMENTS

1. Check the filament current.