Zeiss Laser 532 Service Instructions

VISULAS 532s
(incl. VITE Option)
Service Instructions
Service Instructions VISULAS 532s incl. VITE Service

Service
SM-30-6021-A3-en Service
Service
Version 4: 2009-09-09
Replaces Version 3: 2005-02-23 Page 1 of 64 MAG-ST
Contents
Page
Contents ............................................................................................................................... 2
Update information .............................................................................................................. 5
Explanation of abbreviations used ..................................................................................... 6
System description .............................................................................................................. 7
"System test" mode ......................................................................................................... 7
"Eco" mode ...................................................................................................................... 7
"Info" mode ...................................................................................................................... 8
Main menu mode .............................................................................................................. 9
Slit lamp ........................................................................................................................ 10
"def" mode...................................................................................................................... 11
Therapy mode................................................................................................................. 12
STANDBY – READY ........................................................................................................ 14
STANDBY..................................................................................................................... 14
READY ......................................................................................................................... 14
Applicator ........................................................................................................................... 15
VISULINK 532/U ........................................................................................................... 15
LIO indirect ophthalmoscope ........................................................................................ 15
Endofiber ...................................................................................................................... 15
Aiming beam ...................................................................................................................... 16
Demo mode .................................................................................................................... 16
Service mode .................................................................................................................. 17
Service mode I ................................................................................................................ 17
Service mode II ............................................................................................................... 20
YAG combination mode ................................................................................................. 21
Remote YAG combination mode................................................................................... 21
Passive YAG combination mode................................................................................... 22
LPG mode ....................................................................................................................... 22
Software description ......................................................................................................... 22
Start program ................................................................................................................. 22
Boot procedure ............................................................................................................. 22
Software update using the PCMCIA card...................................................................... 23
Loading the dataset for the control panel ...................................................................... 23
System monitoring ......................................................................................................... 24
External safety logic...................................................................................................... 24
Monitoring of the "LD_ON" signal ................................................................................. 24
Monitoring of the "LD_DRIVE" signal ............................................................................ 24
Service Instructions VISULAS 532s (incl. VITE) Version 4: 2009-09-09

SM-30-6021-A3-en Replaces Version 3: 2005-02-23 Page 2 of 64
Monitoring via a watchdog circuit ..................................................................................24
Monitoring of the laser power ........................................................................................25
External power monitoring .............................................................................................25
Monitoring of the shutter ...............................................................................................25
Monitoring of the physician's safety filter (PSF) ............................................................. 26
Controller test / current test ...........................................................................................26
Monitoring of the laser stop switch ................................................................................26
Monitoring of the door interlock .....................................................................................26
Monitoring of the aiming beam unit ...............................................................................26
Monitoring of the pulse duration ....................................................................................26
Current mode – Power mode.............................................................................................27
Temperature monitoring ....................................................................................................28
Heat sink temperature ....................................................................................................28
Temperature of the laser diode .....................................................................................28
Temperature of the LBO crystal ....................................................................................28
Problem monitoring ...........................................................................................................29
Error messages ..............................................................................................................29
CPU system errors ........................................................................................................29
General errors ...............................................................................................................29
Other CPU system errors ..............................................................................................31
Errors resulting in the system being switched off - EMERGENCY SHUT OFF ............. 31
Internal software errors .................................................................................................32
Power supply unit (PSU) errors .....................................................................................32
Warning ........................................................................................................................33
Warnings for the VITE option ........................................................................................33
System warnings ...........................................................................................................34
Warnings for YAG combination mode ........................................................................... 35
Notes on errors .............................................................................................................35
Notes displayed by the system ......................................................................................36
Combination mode using VISULAS YAG II plus, YAG III .................................................... 37
Control panel ......................................................................................................................38
DCU..................................................................................................................................38
Using the control panel ..................................................................................................38
Dismantling the unit ...........................................................................................................39
Removing the housing ...................................................................................................39
Removing the switches .................................................................................................40
Removing the CPU PCB .................................................................................................40
Removing the system control PCB ...............................................................................41
Removing the power supply unit ..................................................................................42

Removing the heat sink ................................................................................................. 42
Removing the electrical fan ........................................................................................... 43
Removing the resonator ................................................................................................ 43
Adjusting the touchscreen ............................................................................................ 44
Updating the software ....................................................................................................... 45
Replacing and adjusting components ............................................................................. 46
CPU ................................................................................................................................. 46
Replacing the NOVRAM ................................................................................................. 47
Replacing a flat battery ................................................................................................. 47
Replacing the battery before it has run down ................................................................ 48
System control PCB ....................................................................................................... 48
Adjusting the offset........................................................................................................ 49
Installing and aligning the P-detector PCB .................................................................. 49
Adjusting Pmon and Preal ................................................................................................. 50
Replacing and aligning the aiming beam PCB .............................................................. 52
Aiming beam module – old version ............................................................................... 53
Near field adjustment .................................................................................................... 55
Far field ........................................................................................................................ 56
Aiming beam module – new version ............................................................................. 57
Exchanging the aiming beam unit ................................................................................. 57
Aligning the aiming beam unit ....................................................................................... 57
Mounting the shutter PCB ............................................................................................. 60
Replacing the shutter PCB ............................................................................................ 61
Performing the technical safety check including electrical safety inspection .............. 63
Checking the electrical safety ....................................................................................... 63

Update information
Issue Comments
2002-01-07 Issue 1
2002-06-11 Issue 2 Completely updated
2005-02-23 Version 3 Adaptation to new software version 3.00
2009-09-09 Version 4 VITE Option added

Explanation of abbreviations used
The following abbreviations are used in these instructions:
Abbreviation
ASF Physician Safety Filter Arztschutzfilter
CPU Central Processing Unit Zentrale Recheneinheit
dc duty cycle Arbeitszyklus
DCU Display Controller Unit Recheneinheit in der Bedieneinheit
DFL Double Frequency Laser Doppel- Frequenz- Laser
H High Signal Signal Eins
HW Hardware Geräteausrüstung
IR Infrared Infrarot
L Low Signal Null - Signal
LBO Lithium Triborate (LiB3O5) Lithium Triborat (LiB3O5)
LD Laser Diode Laserdiode
Link VISULINK 532/U VISULINK 532/U
LIO Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope Kopfophthalmoskop
LP Printed Circuit Board Leiterplatte
LSL 532s Laser slit lamp for VISULAS 532s Laserspaltlampe für VISULAS 532s
LSL Ar/532 Laser slit lamp for VISULAS 532 und Laserspaltlampe für VISULAS 532 und
VISULAS Ar II VISULAS Ar II
LPG Laser Position Generator Laser Positions Generator
MMI Man Machine Interface Person-Geräte-Schnittstelle (Bedienpult)
(control panel)
NAG Power Supply Unit Netzteil
NOVRAM Non-volatile RAM Nichtflüchtiger Speicher
Peltierelement Thermo Electrical Cooler (TEC) System zum Kühlen und Heizen (TEC)
PID Controlling unit (Power, Current, Regeleinrichtung (Leistung, Strom,
Differential Component) Differentialkomponente)
PSF Physician's Safety Filter Arztschutzfilter
PCB Printed Circuit Board Leiterplatte
PSU Power Supply Unit Netzanschlußgerät
PWM Pulse Width Modulation Pulsweitenmodulation
SHG Second Harmonic Generation Frequenzverdopplung
SPALA Slit Lamp Spaltlampe
Spaltlampe Ar Laser Slit Lamp for VISULAS Ar II Laserspaltlampe für VISULAS Ar II
SW Software Programm einer Geräteausrüstung
TEC Thermo Electrical Cooler System zum Heizen und Kühlen
TIntervall Time Interval Intervall (Pulspause)
Tpuls Time Pulse Duration Pulsdauer
TTL Transistor- Transistor- Logic Transistor- Transistor- Logik
VITE Option with Laser Position Generator Option mit Laser Positions Generator
(LPG )

System description
The system is controlled using menus.
The software is structured into different menus,
therapy modes and service modes.
"System test" mode

After the system has been switched on and the
booting procedure been completed, the
program control system switches to the
"System test“ mode. During the system test,
the user can directly switch to the Diagnosis
mode by pressing the ECO button.
A progress bar indicates the progress of the
system test and the setting of the operating parameters.
If an error occurs during the test, this error will be stored and displayed on the control panel.
After successful startup, it is possible to switch to the different application menus or to the
Service menu from the main menu.
"Eco" mode
The user can access this mode by pressing the
"Eco" button during the system test.
This mode allows the laser slit lamp to be used
as a diagnostic slit lamp.
In this case, the VISULAS 532s only serves as
the voltage source for the slit lamp.
The laser module and the associated
temperature control system remain
deactivated, i.e. the electrical fans are
operated at a minimum number of revolutions.
When the arrow button is pressed, the system
control switches to the system start.

"Info" mode
The user can access the Info mode from the main
menu.
The following system information is displayed:

- Instrument name
- System date, system time
- Copyright
- Laser: service hours of the laser
- System: service hours of the overall
system
- Software version used by the laser console
- Control panel (MMI)
- Information on the last 10 errors
The following settings can be adjusted:
- System date, system time

Press the date area and adjust the time and date in the
window provided:
When the figure to be adjusted is pressed, this figure is
shown with a dark background and can be changed
using the encoder wheel.
Press the checkmark button to exit this function and save this data.
- Language selection
Press the relevant language button and turn the encoder wheel.
The following languages are supported in the Therapy mode: German, English, French and
Spanish.
The Service mode is in English.
- Contrast voltage for the LCD

Set by pressing the button and turning the encoder wheel.

Main menu mode
The user can make all important system
settings in this mode.
These include:
- Selecting the applicator
Slit lamp, Link, LIO, ENDO,
YAG IIplus laser in combination system
- Setting the program required

The user can use three user-specific programs P1, P2, P3
or a permanently configured program P.
In the user-specific programs, the user can set the laser parameters: power, pulse
duration, pulse interval, aiming beam – as he would like to use them in the
Therapy mode after system startup.
After touching the P1, P2 or P3 button and the

- def button , the user can preset these values.
- Selecting hand / foot control

If a VISULAS YAG IIplus has been connected to VISULAS 532s and set as
the applicator, it is possible to select between hand and foot control.
Signal beep during treatment

ON / OFF
By pressing the appropriate buttons in the main menu you can access the
following modes:
- info information mode
- eco diagnosis mode
- def program definition
- therapy mode
- S1 - > S2 service mode

- "NEXT" button
After the buttons have been pressed, the software checks whether the application is ready for
operation.
Slit lamp - Physician's safety filter test

- Light guide connected?
- System monitoring active?
Link - Light guide connected?
- Test of LINK_CONNECTED signal
- Note: LINK has been set!
LIO - Light guide connected?
- Test of LIO_CONNECTED signal
ENDO - Physician's safety filter test
- Light guide connected?
YAG - VISULAS YAG II plus ready for operation?
S1/ S1 Service mode - Service mode possible (enable)?
- Applicator-dependent tests
If no errors occur in this check, the software will switch to the Therapy mode or to the Service
mode if the service engineer has inserted a service connector or reset the relevant DIL switch.
If the selected applicator is not ready for operation, a

message to this effect will appear on the display.

"def" mode
In this mode, three users can enter their
preferred start values in P 1, P 2 and P 3 for
the following parameters using the buttons and
the encoder wheel.
Pulse duration
Pulse interval
Power
Aiming beam brightness
These start values will be available for P 1 to P 3 at each restart of the system.
Thus, the software controls four different programs, of which three are configurable by the user
as required.
The fourth P program includes the lowest possible start values for pulse duration, pulse
intervals, power and aiming beam brightness.

Therapy mode
All laser parameters relevant for the selected
applicator are displayed on the control panel and
can be changed using the relevant button and the
encoder wheel.
Display in the Therapy mode
Display in the Therapy mode for LIO and Endo as

of software version 3.0.
Display in the Therapy mode for

VISULAS 532s VITE Option

Note
In systems featuring the VITE option, a Laser Position Generator can be selected in
addition to the normal micromanipulator in order to apply specific treatment patterns.
Pulse duration (ms)

Selectable pulse duration 10 ... 2500
As of software version 3.0, cw with a
maximum pulse duration of 3 min is
possible up to 500 mW.
Pulse interval * [ms]

Selectable interval single shot (--), 100 ... 6000
* Limitation:
The shortest selectable interval is dependent on the power set:
If the selected interval is too short, the software will correct the interval.
Power at the cornea [mW]

50 ... 1500
Pulse counter
The pulse counter counts all pulses exiting from the laser.
The pulse counter is reset to zero when the "Reset“ button is pressed.

STANDBY – READY
The Therapy mode is divided into the following functions:
STANDBY
In the "Standby“ mode, the therapy laser cannot be triggered.
In "Standby", the user can adjust the pulse duration, pulse interval, aiming beam
brightness and laser power using the encoder wheel.
The parameter to be set is selected by pressing the parameter on the touchscreen.
In addition, the "Laser power" parameter can be selected using the integrated key of the
encoder.
Pressing the RESET (<-0) button resets the pulse counter to 0.
The aiming beam laser can be switched on/off using its function button. As soon as the
aiming beam is on, the laser warning lamp on the control panel is lit.
The shutter is open.
However, the therapy laser cannot be triggered.
When the NEXT button is pressed:

the system switches to the READY mode after a transitional period of 3 seconds which
is visualized by a blinking STANDBY icon.
READY
In the "Ready" mode, the aiming beam and the laser warning lamp are always on, and
the aiming beam cannot be switched off, for safety reasons
The parameters are set in the same way as in the STANDBY mode.
When the actuator is pressed, a laser beam is emitted in accordance with the parameters set.
If a slit lamp or ENDO has been selected as the applicator, the physician's safety filter is also
activated and monitored.

Applicator
The applicator currently selected is displayed in the header line of the control panel.
LSL laser slit lamp
VISULINK 532/U
LIO indirect ophthalmoscope
Endofiber
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must be confirmed. Ar zt schut zf i l t er und pr üf en Si e,
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Passive PSF Active PSF

Aiming beam
The aiming beam is used as an orientation aid in laser therapy.
After pressure of the button and adjustment of the encoder, brightness can be varied in
5 steps, or 10 steps as of software version 3.0.
Demo mode
Pressing the blank space at the bottom for
about 5 s switches the system to the demo
mode.
This mode allows unrestricted use of the unit
for demonstrations without any activation of
laser beams.
This mode is deactivated by pressing the button

provided.

Service mode
A special Service mode has been installed for instrument startup and service calls. You can
select this mode if you insert a service connector in the serial interface (RS232) on the back of
the unit or if you activate DIL switch no.3 on the system control PCB.
The service connector bridges the pins 1 and 5.
Service mode I
In Service mode I, you can set system
parameters.
In addition, internal readings are displayed.
Caution
If you activate the Service mode after selecting the LINK or LIO applicator, the system
will no longer recognize the light guide. All persons in the room have to wear laser
safety goggles or laser adjusting goggles.
The light guide will be recognized again after you have exited the Service mode.
Power (mW): Selectable power with preselected "power“ driver mode

50...2500
real (mW): Control signal for actual power provided by a sensor on the detector PCB.
mon (mW): Monitoring signal for actual power provided by a sensor on the detector PCB.
Duration (ms): Selectable pulse duration

10...2500; 999 (cw)

Interval (ms): Selectable intervals
Single shot (--); 100...6000
* Limitation:
The shortest selectable interval is dependent on the power set:
for powers 0 mW ... 500 mW ⇒ duty cycle < 75%

for powers 500 mW ... 1,000 mW ⇒ duty cycle < 50%
for powers 1,000 mW ... 1,500 mW ⇒ duty cycle < 30%
The minimum interval obtained is dependent on the pulse duration set.
Duty cycle (dc) is the ratio:
TPulse
TPulse + TInterval
If you select too short an interval, the software will correct the interval.
Aim [V]: 5 selectable aiming beam levels 0.5, 1.7, 4, 7, 10
10 selectable aiming beam levels (as of software version 3.0):
0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.9, 2.6, 3.6, 5.1, 7.2, 10.0
real: Aiming beam value fed back by the diode,
corresponding to a specific voltage.
Current (A): 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; ... 40
Selectable current for the pumping diode when the "current" driver mode has
been preset.
Threshold (A): 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; ... 40
Pumping diode threshold depending on the diode used.
Must only be adjusted to the predetermined values when the laser module has
been changed.
Max. current (A): 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; ... 40
Admissible pumping diode current depending on the diode used.
Only needs to be adjusted to the predetermined values when the laser module
has been changed.
Caution
An unnecessary change of this current will reduce the life of the
laser system!
Temp. LD (°C): 10 ... 60

Target temperature of the pumping diode required to achieve the necessary
wavelength
Caution
An unnecessary change of this temperature will reduce the power
of the overall system!
real (°C): Actual temperature achieved using Peltier elements (TEC) and electrical fans.

Temp. SHG (°C): 10 ... 60
Target temperature of the crystal required for frequency doubling
(Second Harmonic Generation) LBO crystal (lithium triborate).
real (°C): Actual temperature achieved using Peltier elements (TEC) and electrical fans.
Temp. System
real (°C): 10 ... 60
Actual temperature of the overall system.
Driver mode: Selectable mode of action of the laser diode controller.
The laser can be operated in either the "Power" or "Current" driver mode.
Power: The pumping diode is light output-driven.
The laser diode controller uses a preset light output value.
The laser diode controller feeds the current corresponding to this light output
value to the pumping diode.
The laser power emitted at the exit of the laser system corresponds to the
laser power set at "Power“.
Transmission factors are not taken into account.
Current: The pumping diode is operated using a preset current.
It receives the current preset in "Current“ from the laser diode controller.
Use the arrow buttons to move to the position required.
Switching the aiming beam on and off

The aiming beam can always be switched on/off in the Service mode,
no matter whether the STANDBY or READY mode has been set.
Standby: The therapy laser cannot be triggered in the "Standby" mode.

When you press the button, the system switches from "Standby" to
"Ready".
Ready: The laser can only be triggered in the "Ready" mode.

When you press this button, a laser beam is emitted as preset.
The aiming beam and the laser warning lamp are on.
If "Slit lamp“ or ENDO has been selected as the applicator, the physician's
filter is also activated and monitored.
Back When you press this button, the display shows the main menu.
Troubleshooting Possibility of deactivating power monitoring by the software.

If the button is lit, the error monitor is active.
Service mode 2 When you press the "S2“ button, you access Service mode 2.
S2
I+ Integrator - internal software I-share of the PI controller.

I− Used by product development staff.

Service mode II
This mode is used to check the transmission
factors or to enter newly determined factors
during system installation, maintenance or repair.
The software needs this data to compute the
power present at the applicator.
It is possible to test the shutter and the

physician's safety filter.
In this mode, the different levels of the internal

signals are displayed.
Use the arrow buttons to move to the positions required.
Transmission SL (%) Transmission of the LSL/ Ar or 532s slit lamp applicator.

Transmission LINK (%) Transmission of the Visulink 532/U applicator.
Transmission LIO (%) Transmission of the LIO indirect ophthalmoscope applicator.
Transmission ENDO (%) Transmission of the endofiber applicator.
Shutter test Tests proper functioning of the shutter in the console.
The shutter must have reached the selected position within 50 ms.
PSF test Tests proper functioning of the physician's safety filter in the
LSL/ Ar slit lamp or surgical microscope.
The PSF must have reached the selected position within 50 ms.
V PID Used by product development staff.
Default settings provided by the CPU to the PID controller of the
system PCB.
The PID controller presets factors for different power values. The
power values are computed from power, current and differential
components using a specific formula.
Caution
This data is entered during instrument production and
must not be changed under any circumstances!
RESET
Operating time Resets the number of service hours of the laser and system in the
Info mode.
Caution
Only needs to be reset after replacement of the laser
system!
RESET
Error list Resets the error list in the Info mode.

Back to the main menu.
Back to Service mode I.
YAG combination mode

The YAG combination mode can only be
selected if the customer has a combined laser
system.
In this system, a VISULAS 532s laser and a
VISULAS YAG II (software 3.x),
VISULAS YAG II plus or YAG III laser are
operated together with the same slit lamp.
The two units are connected via an adapter

cable.
To ensure the downward compatibility of systems already installed, two different combination
versions have been implemented:
Remote YAG combination mode
Both systems are controlled using the

VISULAS 532s control panel.
The 532s user interface (operation via

touchscreen and incremental encoder) has
been adapted for YAG IIplus and YAG III.
The Remote YAG Combi mode is activated

using DIL switch S4 on the CPU PCB of
VISULAS 532s.
DIL switch S4 on the CPU PCB of VISULAS
532s must be in the ON position.

Passive YAG combination mode
VISULAS YAG II (software 3.x), YAG II plus and YAG III are operated using their own control
panels.
In this mode, only the triggering signals are controlled using VISULAS 532s.
VISULAS YAG II is controlled via its own control panel.
The Passive YAG Combi mode is activated using DIL switch S4 on the CPU PCB of
VISULAS 532s.
The DIL switch must be in the "OFF" position.
LPG mode
Note
The LPG mode can only be selected if
VISULAS 532s features the VITE option
and if software version 4.x or higher is
used.
The option permits the Laser Position
Generator to be activated as a further
application and to apply preset treatment
patterns for retinal coagulation.
The use is described in the user manual.

The function test and calibration are part
of the LSL service manual (annex).
In devices featuring the VITE option, the Service mode includes an additional button
marked LPG. This button is used to activate a further service menu for the calibration of
the spot positions.
(see Service Instructions LSL SM-30-6023-A2 section 3.8.4)
Software description
Start program
Boot procedure
As part of the boot program, various internal tests and initialization routines are performed.
The following steps are executed:
- Power-up, initialization of the control panel
- Start of system monitoring
- Test of the watchdog circuit
- Activation of the thermo-electrical coolers and thermostat and setting of the preset
temperature values.
- Test of the shutter function.
- Firing of laser test shots.
Note
If an error occurs during the tests, this error will be displayed on the control panel.

Time-out
If the time limit is exceeded during the boot process, a beep will be emitted and the system
must be restarted.
The heat-up phase may vary in the amount of time required. It typically takes 90 seconds
during which the TECs generate the preset working temperature of the pumping diode and
SHG crystal.
Software update using the PCMCIA card

If the electronic system of the CPU PCB identifies a PCMCIA card, the software will start the
boot program from the external EPROM.
This independent program includes functions which enable the contents of the PCMCIA card to
be transferred to the internal or external flash EPROM of the system control PCB.
Software versions
SW 1.x with BIOS V:01 – the update to a higher version requires the replacement of the CPU
board (with BIOS V:02).
SW 2.x can be updated to 3.01. A new user manual must be provided to the customer, and the
customer must be briefed on the new functions.
SW 3.0 must be updated to 3.01. SW 3.01 contains bug fixes and prevents the software-related
occurrence of error 23.
SW 4.x contains LPG functions which, however, are only enabled if the corresponding
hardware exists.
Loading the dataset for the control panel

Before the control panel display appears, the software queries the DCU version.
If the software detects a conflict between the CPU and DCU versions, the current DCU dataset
will be loaded from the CPU to the control panel.

System monitoring
External safety logic
All control signals relevant to safety are monitored by a safety logic which is independent of the
software.
Monitoring of the "LD_ON" signal

The system control will only activate the "LD_ON" signal if the program is in the appropriate
system mode (Service mode, Therapy mode).
If an error occurs during monitoring, an error message will be displayed.
Monitoring of the "LD_DRIVE" signal

The "LD_DRIVE" activating signal for the laser diode driver is linked to a logic circuit.
This ensures that the failure of components or a processor or software error do not result in any
situations where safety is not guaranteed.
Monitoring via a watchdog circuit

Every time the program is started, the watchdog circuit is checked using the trigger frequency.
The laser enable signal (LD_ENABLE) will only be provided if the watchdog circuit is found to
be OK.
An software control error will result in the abortion of the program.

Power monitoring
A comparator compares the
target value (P_NOM) provided by
the system control with the actual
power (P_MON).measured by the
sensor of the P detector PCB.
If the actual power measured
exceeds the target value, the
P_ERROR signal will be
generated and held by a flip-flop.
The error signal can only be reset
by switching off the system.
Monitoring of the laser power

The actual power of the laser is measured by
two independent light sensors using two
different reflections.
These laser powers are constantly monitored
by the system control.
If the difference between the target value
shown on the control panel and the actual
measured value is greater than ± 20 %, a
warning note will be displayed on the control
panel.
A difference of greater than ± 50 % will cause (Pmon)
the laser to be switched off.
An error message to this effect will be (Preal)
displayed.
External power monitoring

The light output of the laser must not exceed the target value provided by the computer. This is
monitored by external monitoring electronics and the sensors on the detector PCB.
If an error is detected, the laser diode will be switched off.
The monitoring unit reports the error to the system control by providing the P_ERROR signal.
The error message is shown on the display.
Monitoring of the shutter

The shutter is monitored using its switchover time and position.
− Switchover time: the shutter must have reached the position required within 50ms.
− Position: the shutter my only be open/closed in the appropriate system modes.

Monitoring of the physician's safety filter (PSF)
When the laser is used in the Slit Lamp or ENDO applicator setting (with active PSF) , the
physician's safety filter is also monitored.
Monitoring covers:
− The switchover time: the PSF must have adopted the position required within 50 ms.
− LD_ON must only be active if the filter is in the beam path.
− The Therapy mode or Service mode can only be accessed if the PSF has been connected
and is functioning properly.
Passive physician’s safety filter

The passive PSF is not monitored.
If the user selects the passive PSF after the prompt, although an active PSF has been
connected, the filters in the connected active PSF module are swung in as long as the
ENDO applicator is used.
Controller test / current test

Before each laser pulse, the current of the laser diode is increased up to the threshold value.
If the actual, flowing current deviates from the target value by > 20 %, an error message will be
displayed.
Monitoring of the laser stop switch

The laser stop switch is constantly monitored.
Laser emission (aiming beam and therapy laser) is only possible when the laser stop switch has
not been activated.
When the laser stop is active, a note appears on the control panel.
Monitoring of the door interlock

The door interlock is constantly monitored.
Laser emission (aiming beam and therapy laser) is only possible when the door interlock has
not been activated.
When the door interlock is active, a note appears on the control panel.
Monitoring of the aiming beam unit

The aiming beam unit is constantly monitored.
A deviation from the target value by > 30 % causes an error message to be displayed.
Monitoring of the pulse duration

The pulse duration of the emitted laser pulses is monitored by an independent function.
If the actual pulse duration differs by more than 4 ms from the pulse duration set on the control
panel, an error message will be displayed.

Current mode – Power mode
The laser diode can be operated in two different ways.
Current mode (I):

In the Current mode, the default for the laser diode current is set
by the system control
I_SET = I_NOM
Power mode (P):

I_SET is adjusted by the PID controller.
The gain of the PID controller is set by the system control via V_PID.
The two modes are distinguished using the system control’s I_P signal.

Temperature monitoring
Heat sink temperature

− If the temperature exceeds 65° C, a warning will appear on the display and the laser will be
switched off.
− If the temperature exceeds 70° C, a warning will appear on the display and the laser and
the Peltier driver will be switched off.
− If the temperature exceeds 75° C, the whole system will be switched off.
Temperature of the laser diode

The temperature of the laser diode is stabilized using digital control.
− If there is a difference of > 1° C between the target and the actual values, a warning will be
displayed and the laser will be switched off.
The warning disappears as soon as the actual temperature is within ± 0.5° C of the target
temperature.
− If the temperature of the laser diode exceeds the limit value of 45° C, an error message will
be displayed and the laser / Peltier drivers will be switched off.
− If the laser diode temperature falls below 10° C, an error message will be displayed and the
laser / Peltier drivers will be switched off.
Temperature of the LBO crystal

The temperature of the LBO crystal is stabilized using digital control.
− If there is a difference of > 2° C between the target and actual values, a warning will be
displayed and the laser will be switched off.
The warning disappears as soon as the actual temperature is within ± 1° C of the target
temperature .
− If the temperature of the LBO crystal exceeds the limit value of 60° C, an error message will
be displayed and the laser / Peltier drivers will be switched off.
− If the LBO crystal temperature falls below 10° C, an error message will be displayed and the
laser / Peltier drivers will be switched off.

Problem monitoring
The program generates error messages, warnings and notes.
Error messages
If the system detects an error, the shutter will
be closed and the laser and TEC (Peltier)
drivers deactivated.
This status can only be removed by a restart of

the system.
Exception: If the service connector has been

inserted, you can continue working in the
service mode by touching the arrow key.
Note
If an error occurs, five warning beeps
will be emitted.
CPU system errors
Error Description Error correction
0 Communication problems Check wiring between system control PCB and control panel connector
between control panel and
console
1 Error during NOVRAM test Replace NOVRAM (battery)
2
3
4 Error during memory test Replace CPU
5
6
7
8 HW error of processor
General errors
12 Check cable and plugs
14 Control panel error Replace control panel
Replace CPU
Replace system control PCB
15 Touchscreen pressed for more Remove your fingers from touchscreen
than 5 seconds Replace control panel
20 Error in analog / digital Replace CPU
21 converters of CPU
23 Physician's safety filter error: Check PSF (mechanical and electrical parts), check cable to slit lamp/
too much time required for surgical microscope for defects
swinging in/out (> 50 ms)
24 Shutter error: too much time Check shutter (binding)
required for swinging in/out Unscrew Shutter PCB
(> 50 ms) Check shutter support
25 PSF not in beam path when Replace PSF
laser pulse is triggered
32 Interrupt error Replace CPU
33

35 Actuator error Check/ replace footswitch
36 Actuator assignment error Replace system control PCB (relays are defective)
(COMBI logic)
37 Signal monitoring error (YAG) Check YAG connecting cable
38 Wrong remote YAG II+ Check YAG connecting cable
39 message Replace CPU
40 Memory error Replace CPU (defective NOVRAM)
41 Memory error
42 Replace CPU
45 Test of shutter signal
46 Aiming beam monitoring Replace aiming beam assembly
47
48 DEMO mode error
52 External power monitoring error Replace system control PCB
53 Safety logic error
55 Processor error Replace CPU
56
57 Control panel error Replace control panel
58 Processor error
59
61 Clock frequency monitoring
error
64 Replace CPU
65
66 Watchdog error
67
68
69 Software error Load software , replace CPU
72 Temperature of laser diode too
high
73 Temperature of laser diode too
low
74 Temperature of LBO (SHG) Replace laser system
crystal too high
75 Temperature of LBO (SHG)
crystal too low
76 Temperature of heat sink too
high
81 Check cables
83 Power monitoring error Replace P- detector PCB
Replace CPU
84 AIM power monitoring error Replace aiming beam assembly
85 Power at Pmon too low
86 Power at Preal too low P-detector PCB:
87 Power at Pmon too high Adjust Pmon, Preal
88 Power at Preal too high
89 Laser light detected although Replace system control PCB
the laser was not activated Replace P- detector PCB
91 Laser is active, although the Replace CPU
display is not in the
corresponding menu

93 Pulse duration monitoring error Replace system control PCB
Replace laser system
94 Pulse duration monitoring error Check threshold setting (SM 1)

96 No current Replace system control PCB
Other CPU system errors

100
101
102
103 CPU defective Replace CPU
104
105
106
107 Check PSU voltages
Power failure Replace PSU
Errors resulting in the system being switched off - EMERGENCY SHUT OFF
120 Laser diode temperature too
high: > 55 °C
Device switches off
121 Laser diode temperature too
low : < 5 °C
Device switches off
122 LBO (SHG) temperature much Replace laser system
too high
Device switches off
123 LBO (SHG) temperature much
too low
Device switches off
124 Heat sink temperature too high:
> 75°C
Device switches off
125 Laser light detected when laser Replace laser system
has not been activated
Device switches off

Internal software errors
200 ... Software errors
400
222 Adjusted power plus transmission Replace CPU
exceed the permitted range
300 ... Software errors
308
400 Checksum error of I²C bus Replace CPU, replace LPG PCB
401 LPG position test error Defective manipulator drive, cable connection, LPG calibration
402 Zoom lens evaluation error Defective zoom lens feedback
403 Interruption of I²C connection Replace CPU, check cable connections
Power supply unit (PSU) errors

Device cannot be Check fuses Replace fuses
switched on Check voltages using overview on page 5.7 Replace PSUt
Device switches off Check fuses Replace fuses
after intensive use Check voltages using overview on page 5.7 Replace PSU
Switch device back on after cooling (30 min) and check PSU for Replace fan
fan defect

Warning
If a critical condition is detected which can be

eliminated, the relevant error warning will be
shown on the control panel display for as long
as this error persists (but at least for 1.5
seconds).
The laser cannot be operated during this

period.
The control system switches to the STANDBY
status and 2 warning beeps are emitted.
If the critical error is no longer present, you can

quit this system status by pressing the READY
button.
Warnings for the VITE option
Since it is not possible to use all combinations of spot diameter – spot spacing – spot number,
appropriate warnings are displayed to the user in a yellow window. They disappear after the
uncorrected value has been corrected.

System warnings
Note displayed Description
The doorlock is activated, please close the door. Door interlock warning
Der Türinterlock ist aktiv, bitte Tür schließen.
La porte est ouverte, fermez la porte !
Puerta esta abierta, cierrela
The Laser Stop is activated, to continue, please unlock. Laser stop

Der LASER STOP ist betätigt, bitte entriegeln.
La porte est ouverte, fermez la porte !
Laser Stop activo, cambielo.
The VISULAS YAG II plus is not available. YAG laser not ready for use
Der VISULAS YAG II plus ist nicht verfügbar.
VISULAS YAG II plus non disponible.
Error del VISULAS YAG II
No physician safety filter or slit lamp connected ! Physician's safety filter not detected
Spaltlampe oder Arztschutzfilter nicht angeschlossen !
Pas de filtre de protection ou de lampe à fente installé.
Filtro protector o lámpara de hendidura no conectado.
No fiber connected! Fiber interlock

Es ist keine Faser angeschlossen!
Verifier le faisceau!
Revise el enchufe de fibra
Foot switch not connected. Actuator not connected

Es ist kein Fußschalter angeschlossen.
Pédale de commande non connectée
El panel de mando pedal no está conectado
Temperature deviation, please wait! Temperature warning

Temperaturabweichung Bitte warten!
Divergence de température - Veuillez patienter
Alta temperatura del sistema dejele refrigerar

Warnings for YAG combination mode
Temperature VISULAS YAG II+ too high, please wait YAG temperature
VISULAS YAG II plus Temperaturalarm. Bitte warten
Temp. VISULAS YAG trop élevé. Attendez s'il
vous plait
Alta temperatura del VISULAS YAG II+ dejele
refrigerar
The doorlock is activated, please close the door. YAG door lock
Der Türinterlock ist aktiv, bitte Tür schließen.
La porte est ouverte, fermez la porte
Puerta esta abierta, cierrela.
Temperature VISULAS YAG II+ too high, please wait YAG laser head temperature
VISULAS YAG II plus Temperaturalarm. Bitte warten
Temp. VISULAS YAG trop élevé. Attendez s'il vous plait
Alta temperatura del VISULAS YAG II+ dejele refrigerar
The Laser Stop is activated, to continue, please unlock. YAG laser stop
Der LASER STOP ist betätigt, bitte entriegeln.
La porte est ouverte, fermez la porte!
Laser Stop activo, cambielo.
Please remove the prism Laser emission blocked
Bitte das Lampengehäuse ausschwenken
Déplacez la lampe s'il vous plait
Quitar lampara
An Error occured on the VISULAS YAG II plus YAG error
Beim VISULAS YAG II plus ist ein Fehler aufgetreten.
Erreur VISULAS YAG II plus.
Error en el VISULAS YAG II.
Notes on errors
If an uncritical and tolerable error is detected, a note will be displayed on the control panel.
The note will be displayed for as long as the problem persists (but at least for 1.5 seconds).
This does not affect the system control, and the user can continue working without any
restrictions.
When a problem occurs, two warning beeps are emitted.
When the note is deleted, one warning beep is emitted.

Notes displayed by the system
Pulse interval matched. Pulse duration adapted to preset power

Pulsintervall wurde angepasst. See description of Service mode 1 !
Intervalle d'impulsion adapté.
El intervalo de pulso fue adaptado.
More than 20% power deviation! Power emitted differs by more than ± 20%
Mehr als 20% Leistungsabweichung! from target value.
Ecart de puissance supérieur à 20%! Check laser system or detector PCB.
Más del 20% desviación de la potencia.
The foot switch is activated. Foot switch pressed during use of the
Der Fußschalter ist betätigt. display, or foot switch does not switch.
Pédale de commande activée.
El panel de mandos pedal está activado.
Monitoring disabled, for service purpose only! System monitoring deactivated via DIL
Überwachung deaktiviert. Nur für Service-Zwecke! switch (see page 5.11) or touch panel (check
Contrôle désactivé aux seules fins d'entretien! 20%)
Vigilancia desactivada, sólo para fines de servicio!
Applicator LINK is selected, are you sure? Asks the user whether he wishes to use the
Applikator LINK selektiert, soll LINK verwendet werden? Link, as the PSF is not monitored in this
Applicateur LINK sélectionné, LINK doit-il être utilisé? case.
Aplicador LINK seleccionado, Desea utilizar LINK?
Applicator LIO is selected, are you sure? Asks the user whether he wishes to use the
Applikator LIO selektiert, soll LIO verwendet werden? indirect ophthalmoscope, as the PSF is not
Applicateur LIO sélectionné, LIO doit-il être utilisé? monitored in this case.
Aplicador LIO seleccionado, Desea utilizar LINK?

Combination mode using VISULAS YAG II plus, YAG III
In the combination mode using VISULAS YAG IIplus, YAG III, either the foot switch or the hand
switch of the slit lamp can be activated.
YAG

Control panel
DCU
The DCU controls the color display.
The DCU incorporates a Flash-Eprom in which the display data have been stored.
The laser parameters relevant to safety are refreshed on the control panel at specific intervals.
The blinking I dot indicates to the user that the control panel is functioning properly.
Buttons
The buttons are constantly monitored.
If a button is pressed for longer than 3 s, an
error message will be displayed.
Encoder
The integrated key of the encoder is constantly
monitored. If it is pressed for longer than 10
seconds, an error message will be displayed.
To prevent accidental changes from being

made to the laser parameters, a short beep will
be emitted within 3 seconds after each
parameter change.
To prevent the encoder from remaining in a prohibited intermediate position, the signals
provided by the encoder are constantly monitored.
Using the control panel

When you touch a sensitive area (button) with your finger, this area is enabled. This is indicated
by the change in the area's color (exceptions: Demo mode, date / time setting).
You can change values by turning the wheel of the encoder.
The encoder wheel can also be used as a pushbutton.

This is of importance in the Therapy mode:
When you press the encoder wheel in this mode, the power setting is always active.

Dismantling the unit
Removing the housing

• Remove all connectors from the console.
• Unscrew 8 screws from the housing, pull
off the cover backward while lifting its rear
at the same time.
• Use a key for LEMO connectors to unscrew

the retaining ring for the connector of the
display cable.
• Lift the base plate at its rear and pull it

approx. 5 cm backward.

• Unplug connector (1) for the EMERGENCY
OFF switch.
To do this, use a small screwdriver to press
the flap slightly away from the connector
3
1
Flap
• Remove the connector for key switch (2).

Note
Turn the connector through 45° while pulling it at the same time.
• Disconnect LIO voltage cable (3).

• Disconnect ground cable (4).
• Remove the complete base plate.
Removing the switches

• Perform the procedure “Dismantling the unit“.
• EMERGENCY OFF switch:
Use a slotted nut key to unscrew retaining ring
(5) by turning it counterclockwise.
• Key switch (6):
Use flat nose pliers to unscrew the retaining
ring by turning it counterclockwise. 5
Removing the CPU PCB

Note
The CPU PCB is directly plugged on to the
system PCB and secured in position with
four screws.
• Remove the 4 screws and remove the CPU

PCB upward.

Removing the system control PCB
• Perform the procedure
“Dismantling the unit“.
• Connect the two stay bolts for the voltage
1
supply of the laser diode using a wire
jumper (1) to prevent electrostatic charge
from building if you happen to touch the
two stay bolts, as this charge would
destroy the laser diode. Slightly loosen the
two nuts on the stay bolts.
• Remove the two screws from the ribbon-
type supply jumpers on the PCB and move
the jumpers outward until the system PCB
can be removed without any difficulty.
• Unplug all remaining connections from the

system PCB.
• Use the key for LEMO connectors to 4 4

remove the nuts of the 5 connector
sockets (2). (Note: colored rings).
Colors of the rings:
Red foot switch
Yellow interlock / doorlock
Blue service connector
• Loosen 5 screws (3) of the supporting bar.
Note
Loosen one screw after the other
by one turn at a time. 33
• Remove the supporting bar.
22
• Loosen the connection between system
control PCB and PSU by raising the PCB near connector (4).
• Remove the PCB.

Removing the power supply unit
• Remove the connections concerned.
• Remove the four screws from the back of the
base plate.
• Remove the small bar.

• Pull out the supply unit sideward.
Note
The Lambda power supply exists in an old
and new version. Since the connectors for
the key switch differ in the two versions,
the delivery package of the VEGA lambda
PSU spare part 000000-1356-888 includes a complete switch-in unit consisting of a
housing, laser stop switch, key switch and connecting cable. This permits the new
power supply to be also used as replacement for the old version.
Removing the heat sink

• Unscrew six screws and remove the heat sink.

Removing the electrical fan
• Remove the fan base and press out the fan
in an upward direction.
Removing the resonator

• Unscrew six screws and remove the
resonator from the main frame.
Note
The resonator, the optics module and
the heat sink form one unit and must
not be separated.

Adjusting the touchscreen
In this procedure, the resistance values of the touchscreen panel are adjusted:
• Switch off the unit.

• Set DIL switch 2 to a different position.
• Switch on the unit.
Note
A graphical display is visible against a
gray background.
• After you have touched the screen with your

finger, touch the symbols one after the other
as they become visible.
This completes the calibration and the screen
contents of the main menu appears.
• Set DIL switch 2 back to its original position.

Updating the software
A PCMCIA card is used to update the software.
• Remove the cover for the slot behind the
control panel.
• Insert the PCMCIA card.
Note
The update is performed automatically.
The progress of the update is visible on
the display.
• After completion of the update, switch off

the unit and remove the PCMCIA card.
• Switch the unit back on again.
Note
The software checks whether the
software status of the control panel
corresponds to the current release.
If not, the control panel's software
will be updated.
Then the software restarts the
system.
This MMI software upload can also
be forced using DIL switch 1.
• Check whether the unit is in the DEMO MODE. To switch off the Demo mode, press the
DEMO MODE button for a few seconds.

Replacing and adjusting components
CPU
Note
In devices featuring the VITE option, the
CPU can only be replaced together with
the LPG PCB!
The two PCBs are paired and enabled at
CZM AG.
• Set Service mode I:
Note down the readings for
− Threshold
− Max. current
− Temp. LD
− Temp. SHG.
• Set Service mode II:

Note down the readings for
− Transmission SL
− Transmission LINK
− Transmission LIO
− Transmission ENDO
− V PID (0-110 mW)

− V PID (120-320 mW)
− V PID (330-750 mW)
− V PID (760-1600 mW)
− V PID (1700-2500 mW).
• Unscrew 8 housing screws, pull off the cover

backward while lifting its rear at the same time
(Dismantling the unit).
• Insert the new PCB and secure it in position
using 4 screws.
• Load the software.
• Call Service modes I and II and enter the
readings you noted down.
• Switch off the DEMO mode.
• Re-attach the cover.
Note
In devices featuring the VITE option, the
replacement of the CPU must be followed by a calibration of the Laser Position
Generator.
(see Service Instructions LSL SM-30-6023-A2 section 3.8.4)

Replacing the NOVRAM
The NOVRAM saves the following data:
From Service mode I:

− Threshold
− Max.current
− Temp.LD
− Temp.SHG
From Service mode II:

− Transmission SL
− V PID (0-110mW)
− V PID (120-320mW)
− V PID (330-750mW)
− V PID (1700-2500mW)
− System time
−
Note
If error no.1 is displayed, the NOVRAM
contains incorrect values. In this case,
replace the NOVRAM battery.
Replacing a flat battery
If still possible, use the unit in the Service mode and note down the above readings.
• Switch off the unit and pull the battery off upward.
• Insert the new battery.
• Switch on the unit and enter the readings
for:
− Treshold
− Max.current
− Temp.LD
− Temp.SHG
− Transmission SL
− V PID (0-110mW)
− V PID (120-320mW)
− V PID (330-750mW)
− V PID (1700-2500mW).

If data has been lost:
• Take the readings for:
− Threshold
− Max. current
− Temp. LD
− Temp. SHG
from the product literature and enter them.
• Perform calibration for Preal and Pmon.
• Determine the transmission values for the application units provided.
• Leave the readings entered for the controlling unit as they are:
− V PID (0-110mW)
− V PID (120-320mW)
− V PID (330-750mW)
− V PID (1700-2500mW)
Note
In devices featuring the VITE option, the Laser Position Generator needs to be
recalibrated.
Replacing the battery before it has run down

If the NOVRAM battery can be changed before it has run down, you can replace the battery
with the unit switched on.
In this way, the saved data can be retained.
System control PCB

• Install the new system control PCB in reverse
order.
• Before you can screw on the outer nuts of the
5 connector sockets, you must slightly screw
on the counternuts on the inside.
• These nuts are used to correctly position the
vertical panel of the unit.
• Place the unit on a horizontal surface and put
an angled bracket against the vertical panel of
the housing.
• Align the panel using the counternuts and
tighten the outer nuts.
Caution
The system control PCB is extremely ESD-sensitive!
Make sure to provide adequate ESD protection.

Adjusting the offset
This adjustment is necessary to eliminate any voltages produced by residual light striking the
Preal sensor and any other voltages present at the operational amplifiers.
• Remove the CPU.

• Reposition the jumper from 1-2 to 2-3.
• Turn the potentiometer until the LED
lights yellow.
• Switch off the unit.
• Reset the jumper to the 1-2 position.
• Plug in the CPU and secure it in

position using 4 screws.
• Perform the system test.
Installing and aligning the P-detector PCB

• Secure the P-detector PCB with two
screws (1).
• Plug in the connector.

• Perform the following adjustments:
Service mode 1
Aim 10
Aim on
The values for real

and for mon
should be zero (0).
Tolerance: 4

• If the Pmon and / or Preal values are not within
tolerance, then the deviation caused by the
aiming beam must be eliminated by careful
rotation of polarization filter (1).
• Adjust Pmon and Preal.

1
Adjusting Pmon and Preal

The R6 potentiometer for Pmon and the R16
potentiometer for Preal on the detector PCB are
used to adjust the laser light control system (real)
and the independent monitoring system (mon) via
two sensors on the P-detector PCB.
To reduce the sensitivity of the potentiometers, additional resistors have been built in which can
be activated using the S2 (real) and S1 (mon) step switches.
Position 0 and prohibited intermediate positions are the most sensitive positions.
Sensitivity is reduced by turning the switches clockwise to position 4.
Caution
There are 2 different versions of the PCB!

Adjusting procedure:
• Remove the cover from the laser optics
module.
• Position the power meter sensor (LM10) in
front of the laser exit port of the console.
• Switch DIL switch 5
on the CPU to the
ON position.
• Switch on the unit
• Set Service mode I.
• Set the aiming beam to level 4 and position
the power sensor in such a way that the
beam covers 2/3 of the sensor area.
− Presetting:
• Adjust the following on the display:
− Service mode I
− Duration 999 (CW)
− Driver mode current
− Set the current to approx.
10.5 A to 12.5 A.
• Press the foot switch.
• Turn both potentiometers (R6, R16)
clockwise back to the original position.
Watch the P_mon and P_real values in the
display.
Note
The lowest possible value should
be set.
• The power meter should display 1 W.
If the reading deviates by more than 0.1 W:

• Release the foot switch and correct the “Current” setting until approx. 1 W is displayed.
− Initial adjustment:
• Slowly turn S2 step switch (real) clockwise until the "real“ display on the laser module is
between 400 mW and 1000 mW.
• Using the R16 potentiometer, adjust the reading shown on the display of the laser module
to the same value as shown on the display of the power meter.
• Slowly turn S1 step switch (mon) clockwise until the "mon“ display on the laser module is
between 400 mW and 1000 mW.
• Using the R6 potentiometer, adjust the reading shown on the display of the laser module to
the same value as shown on the power meter.

− Final adjustment:
• Make the following adjustments:
• Service mode I
- Power 1000 mW
- Duration 999 (CW)
- Driver mode power
• Using the R16 potentiometer, adjust the output power until the power meter reads exactly
1000 mW.
• Using the R6 potentiometer, adjust the P_mon value shown on the display of the laser
module to the same value as P_real.
• Set DIL switch 5 on the CPU back to the OFF position.
Replacing and aligning the aiming beam PCB

• Connect the control panel,
foot switch,
power switch,
laser stop switch,
power cord,
interlock connector,
service connector.
• Remove the cover from the optical system.
• Remove the shutter PCB and shutter shaft.
• Connect the dummy shutter PCB instead of

the shutter PCB.

• Unplug connector (1) from the aiming
beam PCB.
1
• Unscrew P-detector module (2)
and position the detector module in such a
way that it does not obstruct the aiming
beam alignment.
• Loosen screws (3) and remove the aiming

beam module. 3
Aiming beam module – old version

• Loosen positioning screws (4) of the spare
aiming beam module to ensure that they
do not obstruct the alignment of the aiming
beam.

• Screw on the spare aiming beam
module and insert the connector.
• Set DIL switch 5 on the CPU PCB
to ON.
Service mode 1
Aim 4.0
Current Use the same value as for
Threshold
Driver mode Current
Aiming beam on
Laser on
• Press the footswitch.

If no laser light is emitted, correct the setting for Current in such a way that a laser spot of
minimum brightness is generated when you press the foot switch.
• Mount a strip of black paper (1) in front of the

coupling-in optics.
The aiming beam (red) reflected from the beam splitter and the therapy beam (green) are
imaged on the black strip of paper.
Bring the aiming beam and therapy beam to coincidence.

Near field adjustment
• Loosen locking screws (1) and shift the

complete aiming beam unit in the indicated 1
direction until the aiming beam and therapy
beam are in coincidence. Then retighten two
locking screws (1).
Note
Use the aiming beam spot reflected by
the upper beam splitter surface for the
adjustment. This is the brightest
reflection.

Far field
Part of the therapy beam is coupled out from the front and rear surfaces of the beam splitter.
Both laser beams are directed to the P-detector PCB (Preal - Pmon).
As this PCB has been removed, the two coupled-out laser beams can be projected onto the
floor if the unit is positioned, for example, at the edge of a table.
• Using the two alignment

screws, bring the aiming
beam projection and the
therapy beam projection
(left spot) to coincidence.
• Slightly tighten the two set screws (1) to

ensure that the position of the aiming beam
is maintained.
For fine adjustment, proceed in the same way as for the aiming beam module (new
version) using the power meter to optimize the aiming beam output power

Aiming beam module – new version
Cat. No.: 1231 – 174

The mount of the aiming been module has been modified to improve heat dissipation. The new
module comprises the aiming beam PCB, the mount and a set of spacer plates.
Exchanging the aiming beam unit

• Remove the shutter and connect the
shutter cable to the shutter adapter.
• Remove the detector PCB and put it in a
safe place without disconnecting the cable.
• Remove the defective aiming beam unit,
loosely secure the new unit with screws
and plug in the connector.
Aligning the aiming beam unit

• Set DIL switch 5 on the CPU PCB to the
ON position.
• Switch on the unit and select ENDO.
• Stick a piece of black paper onto the inside
of the coupling-in optics.
• Enter the following on the display:
Service mode I
Duration 999 (cw)
Aiming beam 4
Current Threshold value or
slightly higher
Driver mode Current
Aiming beam on
Therapy beam on

• Position the device on a table in such a way that the aiming beam can be seen on the floor.
• Press the foot switch; watch the aiming beam and therapy beam on the floor and on the
black paper.
• Shift the aiming beam unit until the aiming

beam imaged on the black paper is
positioned next to the imaged therapy
beam or, preferably, coincides with it.
• Then tighten the two screws to lock
the aiming beam unit.
At the same time, the aiming beam imaged

on the floor should be as close as possible to the imaged therapy beam.
• If the aiming beam is located beside the

therapy beam in the near position, insert
an appropriate number of the spacer plates

supplied to correct the deviation.
• Any deviation in the far position is corrected

by shifting the PCB.

• For this, slightly loosen the 4 securing
screws of the PCB and shift the board using
a screwdriver until the imaged aiming beam
and thereapy beam (Pmon) coincide.
Fine adjustment
• Connect the laser fiber to the console and to
the power sensor (LM2).
• Set the power meter to a wavelength of
635 nm.
Service mode 1
Aim 10
Aiming beam ON
• Optimize the power displayed on the power meter by carefully shifting the aiming beam
PCB using a screwdriver.
• Tighten the securing screws.
Note
Watch the power meter during this process to prevent any deterioration of the
adjustment status.
In the old version of the aiming beam module, use the adjustment screws for
optimization instead of shifting the PCB.

• Set DIL switch 5 of the CPU to ON.
• Position the sensor (LM2) directly in front of
the laser exit.
The displayed value should

be 0.8 mW.
• If the value exceeds 0.8 mW, reduce it by

turning the potentiometer of the aiming
beam PCB counterclockwise.
•
• Set DIL switch 5 on the CPU PCB back to
the OFF position.
Note
The potentiometer is preset at the
factory and must only be used to redue
the aiming beam power. If the power is
increased, this will reduce the service
life of the laser diode. If the power
measured at the SMA coupling is lower
than 800 mW, check the optical
adjustment.
Note
If the applicator is a link, a LIO or an endofiber, proceed in the same way as for the light
guide of the laser slit lamp.
Mounting the shutter PCB

• Mount the shutter.
• Remove the dummy adapter and connect the
plug to the shutter PCB.
• Perform shutter tests (service mode II).
• Mount the P detector PCB and check the
settings of Pmon and Preal.
If necessary, re-adjust Pmon and Preal.

Replacing the shutter PCB

“Dismantling the unit“. 2
• Remove the cover from the optics module
of the laser system.
• Remove four screws (1) and unplug
connector (2).
• Remove the PCB.
Caution 4
Shutter shaft (3) is plugged in a plain
bearing on the PCB.
• Remove the shutter shaft. 3
• Insert the shutter shaft in the plain bearing

in base unit (4).
• Position the stop lever of the shutter
horizontally (5).
• Attach the PCB while at the same time
inserting the shaft of the shutter in the
bearing on the PCB. 5

• Insert the base plate in the housing and
make the electrical connections.
• Switch on the unit and select

Service mode II.
• Select Shutter Test and test the shutter
function by turning the encoder.
If no error message is displayed:

• Unplug the electrical connections.
• Slightly lift the base plate and pull it
backward.
• Re-attach the cover for the optics module.
• Assemble the unit and make the electrical
connections.

Performing the technical safety check including electrical safety
inspection
Complete the following points in line with the test procedures in

Aufstellanweisung SM-30-6021-A2:
− Check that the housing (in particular the ventilation slots) is undamaged and free from
contamination.
− Check all cables (in particular the insulation) for damage.
− Check that all notes and labels are complete and correctly positioned using the user
manual.
− Assess the general condition of the device and its accessories.
− Check the therapy beam
− Check the aiming beam
− Check the laser slit lamp.
− Check LSL 532s VITE
− Check VISULINK 532/U (if provided).
− Check the indirect ophthalmoscope.
− Check the Endo mode.
− Set the transmission factor.
Checking the electrical safety

(This test must be performed as part of the startup procedure, the annual maintenance service
and technical safety check, or after repairs affecting safety-relevant components).
During the technical safety check, the device must be tested for electrical safety.
− Perform the measurements in accordance with IEC 62353:2007 and DIN EN 62353:2008.
− The measuring results must be documented in the technical safety check report
(siehe SB 400) or in the Installationsprotokoll SM 30-6021-A1.

Procedure:
1. Measuring protective ground resistance
− A maximum test voltage of 24V and a test current of 10A AC are recommended for
measurement.
− Connect the device with its connecting cable to the power socket of the safety tester
(e.g. RIGEL 288).
− Firmly press the test probe against a screw head on the housing of the laser console.
− Start the measurement and note down the measured value.
− If VISULAS 532s is powered via the power socket of the IT table, repeat the
measurement for the table. The same applies if the system is operated via a multiple
socket. Include the multiple socket into the measurement in this case.
− Note down the highest value measured.
− The limit value that must not be exceeded is 0.3 Ohms for devices with a power cord
and 0.5 Ohms for systems with a multiple socket.
2. Measuring the leakage current

− We recommend using the differential current method. where the device is measured
during operation and both phase directions are taken into account. The laser with all
accessories is connected and operated via the safety tester.
− When using the RIGEL 288 tester, select IEC 62353 and differential measurement.
− Switch on the laser at the key switch.
− Firmly press the test probe against a screw head on the housing of the laser console
and start measurement. The tester automatically performs a reversal of polarity.
− Successively press the test probe against the headrest tube and the right-hand screw in
the cover of the LSL base, and repeat the measurement.
− Note down the highest value measured.
− The limit value of 0.5 mA must not be exceeded in any of the measurements.
3. Measuring the insulation resistance

− Perform this measurement at 500V DC.
− Connect the power cord of the laser to the power socket of the safety tester.
− All accessory units must be connected with the laser.
− Switch on the laser at the key switch.
− Start the measurement.
− Note down the measured value.
− The measured value must not be less than the limit value of 1 MOhm.
− If the laser is operated via the power socket of the instrument table and/or via a multiple
socket, repeat the measurements accordingly.


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VISULAS 532s

(incl. VITE Option)

Service Instructions VISULAS 532s incl. VITE Service

Service Instructions VISULAS 532s (incl. VITE) Version 4: 2009-09-09

Service Instructions VISULAS 532s (incl. VITE) Version 4: 2009-09-09

Service Instructions VISULAS 532s (incl. VITE) Version 4: 2009-09-09

2002-06-11 Issue 2 Completely updated

2005-02-23 Version 3 Adaptation to new software version 3.00

2009-09-09 Version 4 VITE Option added

Service Instructions VISULAS 532s (incl. VITE) Version 4: 2009-09-09

Service Instructions VISULAS 532s (incl. VITE) Version 4: 2009-09-09

"System test" mode

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The following system information is displayed:

The following settings can be adjusted:

- System date, system time

- Contrast voltage for the LCD

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- Setting the program required

or a permanently configured program P.

After touching the P1, P2 or P3 button and the

- Selecting hand / foot control

Signal beep during treatment

- info information mode

- eco diagnosis mode

- def program definition

- S1 - > S2 service mode

Service Instructions VISULAS 532s (incl. VITE) Version 4: 2009-09-09

Slit lamp - Physician's safety filter test

If the selected applicator is not ready for operation, a

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Aiming beam brightness

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Display in the Therapy mode

Display in the Therapy mode for LIO and Endo as

Display in the Therapy mode for

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Pulse duration (ms)

Pulse interval * [ms]

Power at the cornea [mW]

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When the NEXT button is pressed:

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LSL laser slit lamp

LIO indirect ophthalmoscope

Passive PSF Active PSF

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This mode is deactivated by pressing the button

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Power (mW): Selectable power with preselected "power“ driver mode

Duration (ms): Selectable pulse duration

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for powers 0 mW ... 500 mW ⇒ duty cycle < 75%

Duty cycle (dc) is the ratio:

Temp. LD (°C): 10 ... 60

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Switching the aiming beam on and off

Standby: The therapy laser cannot be triggered in the "Standby" mode.

Ready: The laser can only be triggered in the "Ready" mode.

Troubleshooting Possibility of deactivating power monitoring by the software.

I+ Integrator - internal software I-share of the PI controller.

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It is possible to test the shutter and the