SPECTRALIS Service Manual V.6 English PDF

SPECTRALIS
Service Manual
Version 6
Art.No. 96 049-006
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Spectralis Service M anual
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Note: This manual does not address software failures. If you can not identify a hardware
problem, you may have a software error. In this case you have report this problem to Heidelberg
Engineering, respectively you have to return the unit for further analysis.
1 Revision History
Internal
Revision
Date Index Change Description
26.10.2010 005 Revision history started
26.10.2010 005 Removal of chapter 3.3.2 “HRA scanner settings” in Spectralis Service
Manual Version 4
26.10.2010 005 Removal of chapter 3.7.1 “Manual check of OCT scanner calibration
target” in Spectralis Service Manual Version 4
26.10.2010 005 Revision of chapter 5.7.1 “Automatic calibration procedure of OCT

scanners”. In version 4 it was chapter 3.7.2
26.10.2010 005 Removal of chapter 7.1.3 “HRA2 interlock scheme” in version 4.
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 8.7.1: Addition of the Note: TSP firmware update currently not
recommended. In version 4 it was chapter 6.7.1
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 8.9.2.2: Addition of the important note: Firmware upload
procedure not completed, may get stuck. In version 4 it was chapter
6.9.2.2
26.10.2010 005 Revision of chapter 9.1.2 “HRA safety interlock list”. In version 4 it was
chapter 7.1.2
26.10.2010 005 Revision of chapter 9.1.3 “OCT Module self-test error code list”. In
version 4 it was chapter 7.1.4
26.10.2010 005 Revision of chapter 9.1.4 “OCT Module run time error codes”. In version
4 it was chapter 7.1.5
24.01.2011 006 Chapter 5.9.4.4 SNR value is now called Q value

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2 Addition History
Internal
Revision
Date Index Change Description
26.10.2010 005 Addition history started
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 3.4, new family member
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 3.5, new family member
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 3.6, model chart
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 5.1.4, blue laser source change
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 5.9.4.4, “SNR drop of OCT-signal into depth”
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 8.1.5, Sapphire power after AOM in the 1. order beam
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 8.3.1, new camera housing with new ground connector
26.10.2010 005 Chapter 9.1.6, Spectralis OCT module line connection check
24.01.2011 006 Note page 2, manual does not address software …..
24.01.2011 006 Chapter 8.2.3, how to replace carrier and sensor board
24.01.2011 006 Chapter 8.3.1, opening of HRA2 camera housing
24.1.2011 006 Chapter 8.11.3, replacement of TSP encoder
24.1.2011 006 Chapter 9.4, addition of all HRA controller board revisions
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Table of Contents
1 REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 ADDITION HISTORY ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 SPECTRALIS FAMILY.................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 SPECT RALIS HRA+OCT ................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 SPECT RALIS OCTP LUS...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 SPECT RALIS HRA............................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.4 SPECT RALIS OCT ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.5 SPECT RALIS OCTP LUS BLUEPEAK AND THE SPECT RALIS OCT BLUEPEAK ............................................................. 9
3.6 SPECT RALIS MODEL CHART .......................................................................................................................................... 10
4 GENERAL S ERVI CE CHECK ....................................................................................................................................11
5 DIAGNOSTI C PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................12

5.1 HRA LASER POWER CHECK......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 OCT LI GHT SOURCE POWER CHECK........................................................................................................................... 16
5.3 HRA SCANNER SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................. 17
5.4 HRA IMAGE QUALITY.................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.5 HRA Z-M ODULE............................................................................................................................................................ 22
5.6 CALIBRAT ION OF THE REFRACTION ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................... 23
5.7 OCT SCANNER SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 24
5.8 QUALITY OF AN OCT IMAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 32
5.9 OCT SPECT ROMETER .................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.10 INST RUMENTATION BASE / JOYSTICK UNIT........................................................................................................... 40
5.11 TILT MOVEMENT OF CAMERA HEAD....................................................................................................................... 40
5.12 FIREW IRE CONNECTION CHECK............................................................................................................................. 41
5.13 SPECT RALIS PC SOFT WARE VERSION CHECK ...................................................................................................... 42
5.14 HRA FIRMWARE VERSION CHECK......................................................................................................................... 43
5.15 OCT FIRMWARE VERSION CHECK ......................................................................................................................... 44
6 DIAGNOSTI C TOOLS ...................................................................................................................................................45

6.1 A CQUISITION M ODULE SERVICE W INDOWS .............................................................................................................. 45
6.2 A CQUISITION M ODULE ERROR LOGGING ................................................................................................................... 48
6.3 POWER SUPPLY LCD DI SPLAY .................................................................................................................................... 49
6.4 TOUCH PANEL SERVICE SCREENS ............................................................................................................................... 51
6.5 HESCRIPT SERVICE PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................... 57
7 TROUBLE S HOOTING .................................................................................................................................................61

7.1 GENERAL FAILURES ....................................................................................................................................................... 61
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7.2 HRA IMAGING................................................................................................................................................................ 70

7.3 OCT IMAGING................................................................................................................................................................. 74
8 SERVI CE PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................................82
8.1 HRA FA LASER .............................................................................................................................................................. 82
8.2 OCT SPECT ROMETER .................................................................................................................................................... 89
8.3 CAMERA AND CIRCULAR A RC MOUNT ....................................................................................................................... 95
8.4 INST RUMENTATION BASE ............................................................................................................................................ 104
8.5 POWER SUPPLY............................................................................................................................................................. 120
8.6 IEEE 1394 (FIREW IRE) CONNECT ION ...................................................................................................................... 121
8.7 TOUCH PANEL............................................................................................................................................................... 121
8.8 SPECT RALIS PC SOFT WARE UPDATE ........................................................................................................................ 122
8.9 HRA FIRMWARE UPDAT E........................................................................................................................................... 123
8.10 OCT FIRMWARE UPDATE...................................................................................................................................... 127
8.11 OT HER PROCEDURES.............................................................................................................................................. 130
9 APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................................................... 135

9.1 SAFET Y INT ERLOCKS AND ERROR CODES ................................................................................................................ 135
9.2 SPECT RALIS HRA+OCT COMPONENT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 150
9.3 HRA PROGRAMMABLE COMPONENT S...................................................................................................................... 151
9.4 HRA CONT ROLLER BOARD........................................................................................................................................ 152
9.5 OCT CONT ROLLER BOARD......................................................................................................................................... 158
SPECTRA LIS SERVICE REPORT .......................................................................................................................................... 159
10 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................... 160

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3 Spectralis Family
The Spectralis family comprises six different family members:
 the Spectralis HRA+OCT, which combines all the HRA2 features with OCT imaging
 the Spectralis OCT PLUS, which includes all the OCT features together with an IR
reflection image
 the Spectralis HRA, which is the succeeding instrument to the HRA2 without OCT
imaging
 the Spectralis OCT, you might call it the “OCT only” of the Spectralis product family
 the Spectralis OCT PLUS BluePeak and the Spectralis OCT BluePeak. Both models
have a blue laser source for blue laser autofluorescence. Both do NOT have the
angiography modality
 additional, on request are models available without ICG, or ICG only, see chapter 3.6
3.1 Spectralis HRA+OCT

The Spectralis HRA+OCT (SN xxxx-S3300) includes all components required for the
angiography features and the OCT imaging, i.e.:
 The camera head includes the SLD laser source and the OCT reference arm, as well as
the IR + ICG laser diodes and the fiber collimator for the FA laser. The cable loom
contains the FA fiber and the OCT fiber for the spectrometer.
 The power supply has three levels:
o in the bottom part, there is located the power supply, the service display, the
IModule / carrier stack for the HRA images as well as the IGate board for the fire
wire interfaces.
o the middle level consists of the FA-laser (Sapphire) unit, driver electronics for the
laser, an acousto-optical modulator as well as the fiber coupling unit.
o The OCT spectrometer is located in the upper level together with the IModule-D /
carrier stack for the OCT.
Power supply Spectralis

HRA+OCT with Sapphire laser
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 2009 we did a laser source change: the current sapphire laser light source is being
replaced with a diode laser of the same wavelength, more details in chapter 5.1.4.
If you have a for example a HRA + OCT with diode laser instead of the sapphire laser
(SN xxxx- S3600), you do not have anymore the complete sapphire laser unit (SLU).
The FA fiber is missing as well, because the blue laser diode is inside the camera.
Below an example of a power supply box without SLU.
Power supply Spectralis

HRA+OCT w/o Sapphire laser
3.2 Spectralis OCT PLUS

The Spectralis OCTPLUS includes the components required for spectral domain OCT imaging as
well as for the acquisition of a high quality IR reflection image, which serves as reference
image.
 The camera head includes the SLD laser source and the OCT reference arm, as well as
an IR laser diodes. The cable loom does not contain the FA fiber but only the OCT fiber
for the spectrometer. There is no filter wheel, as the angiography barrier filter is not
required.
 The power supply has only two levels, and therefore is equipped with a lower cover:
o the bottom part is the same as in the combined systems, also the IModule /
carrier stack for the HRA images is needed for the IR-images.
o The OCT spectrometer is located in the upper level together with the IModule-D /
carrier stack for the OCT.
Camera head Spectralis OCT Power supply Spectralis OCT

(without barrier filter handle)
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3.3 Spectralis HRA

The Spectralis HRA is basically the successional instrument of the HRA2. There are minor
mechanical and electric changes, which allow an easier upgrade to the combined version.
 The camera head includes all laser sources and other components for IR, ICG and
FA/redfree imaging.
 The power supply again has only two levels, and therefore is equipped with a lower
cover:
o the bottom part does not differ from the other Spectralis instruments.
o The upper level is identical to the middle part of the combined version (Sapphire
laser unit).
o Note: The SLU is replaced since 2009 with the blue laser diode
View on the upper level

Power supply Spectralis HRA
With Sapphire laser
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3.4 Spectralis OCT

o The Spectralis OCT is like the OCTPLUS, but without touch panel and without foot
pedal. There is a new instrumentation base (type TR) only for this type.
Peripheral images are not possible.
3.5 Spectralis OCT PLUS BluePeak and the Spectralis OCT bluepeak
BluePeak: blue laser autofluorescence is a non-invasive, diagnostic imaging modality that takes
advantage of the natural autofluorescence property of the retina. Both models contain a blue
laser source. The 488nm laser is used for FAF detection. As the laser is blue, we call the
products BluePeak. Furthermore, "peak" refers to the specific excitation of autofluorescence
with the laser and the confocal principle of scanning.
The Spectralis OCTPLUS BluePeak equipment variant includes the pivoting, type KT
instrumentation base for peripheral imaging and the touch screen panel, whereas the Spectralis
OCT BluePeak variant is shipped with the non-pivoting type TR instrumentation base and
without touch panel.
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3.6 Spectralis model chart

The below chart explains the different Spectralis models. Please note that some model
numbers appear more than once. This is the case for Spectralis types that only differ in the
provided accessories, like the Spectralis OCT and the Spectralis OCT PLUS.
For details of the different instrumentation base types, see below this table
Model Spectralis FA-laser remark Instrumentation

type base
S1100 HRA/FA BluePeak Sapphire AF; FA; w/o ICG Type KT or MNT
S1200 HRA/ICGA - ICGA only Type KT or MNT
S1300 HRA BluePeak Sapphire AF; FA, ICG Type KT or MNT
S1400 HRA/FA BluePeak Diode AF; FA; w/o ICG Type KT or MNT
S1600 HRA BluePeak Diode AF; FA, ICG Type KT or MNT
S2000 OCT - w/o touch panel Type TR
PLUS
S2000 OCT - - Type KT or MNT
S2100 OCT BluePeak Sapphire AF; w/o touch panel Type TR
S2100 OCTPLUS BluePeak Sapphire AF Type KT or MNT
S2400 OCT BluePeak Diode AF; w/o touch panel Type TR
S2400 OCTPLUS BluePeak Diode AF Type KT or MNT
HRA/FA+OCT
S3100 Sapphire AF; FA; w/o ICG Type KT or MNT
BluePeak
S3200 HRA/ICG+OCT - ICGA only Type KT or MNT
S3300 HRA+OCT BluePeak Sapphire AF; FA, ICG Type KT or MNT
HRA/FA+OCT
S3400 Diode AF; FA; w/o ICG Type KT or MNT
BluePeak
S3600 HRA+OCT BluePeak Diode AF; FA, ICG Type KT or MNT
FA-laser comments see chapter 5.1.4
Instrumentation base types:
Type Adjustment by Pivoting Trigger External

button fixation light
MNT XYZ micromanipulator yes - switchable
KT Joystick yes - switchable
TR Joystick - yes always on
Additional you have two HRA2 versions. The older type with frame grabber board, later
replaced with fire-wire connection instead of the frame grabber.
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4 General Service Check

In the appendix (page 159) the form for a general service check can be found. Heidelberg
Engineering recommends to perform this test routinely, whenever an installed unit is visited.
The following list gives an overview about where detailed explanations for this service check
can be found in this manual:
1. Check the correct Spectralis Model (see chapter 3)

2. Write down the serial number of the serviced unit (label below the camera head)
3. Check the objective carefully with respect to dust, grease etc. (see section 8.11.1)
4. Check the function of the different alignment mechanism of camera and instrumentation
base (see sections 5.10 and 5.11)
5. Check the electrical installation (e.g. leakage currents)
6. Measure laser power ICGA (see section 5.1)
7. Measure laser power IR (see section 5.1)
8. Measure laser power FA (see section 5.1)
9. Document primary FA-laser power (see section 6.3.1 and chapter 4. )
10. Measure the SLD power (see section 0)
11. Document SLD spectra e.g. with screen shot (see section 5.9)
12. Quality of IR images (see section 5.4)
13. Quality of OCT images (see section 5.7.2)
14. Check Spectralis PC Software Version (see section 5.13)
15. Check HRA firmware version (see section 5.14)
16. Check OCT firmware version (see section 5.15)
17. Fill in additional comments, complaints, results of further tests, other problems etc.
18. Date and sign
Please send this report back to the Heidelberg Engineering head quarter, it will be then stored
in the corresponding device history file.
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5 Diagnostic Procedures
5.1 HRA Laser Power Check
5.1.1 Laser powermeter

We recommend the use of the following Ophir powermeter. Only a power meter with valid
calibration may be used. The power meter can be purchased either from Heidelberg
Engineering or directly from any distributor of Ophir.
 Ophir display NOVA
 Ophir sensor head PD-300
 HE-adapter for Spectralis objective
On/off switch
(on the side)
Display
Buttons for
operation
Menu button
Detector head
with HRA2
adaptor
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5.1.2 How to measure the laser power
5.1.2.1 Camera settings

For correct measurement mount the power  Correct wavelength selected
meter onto the objective and check the  Correct mode (HR-mode / HS-
following settings: mode)
 Refraction set to 0 diopters
 Laser intensity set to 100%
 Scan angle set to 30°
5.1.2.2 Averaging Procedure
The laser power indicated on the display will fluctuate due to the modulation of the laser during
the scan procedure. In order to obtain reproducible power readings the averaging mode of the
power meter should be used in order to measure the mean laser power over 10 seconds.
 turn on the powermeter

 press the menu button until you see laser on the menu bar
 press laser until the correct wavelength is displayed
 press the menu button until you see range on the menu bar
 press range
 use up and down to choose the desired power range
 press exit
 press the menu button until you see more on the menu bar
 press select until average is highlighted
 press go
 press select and value until type: periodic and average over: 10 sec is selected
 press go
 wait for 10 sec, the result is displayed.
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5.1.3 Specified Values

The HRA includes 3 independent laser sources as listed in the following table: a 488 nm laser
for the fluorescein angiography and red-free imaging, as well as two near infrared laser diodes
for ICG angiography (785 nm) and IR reflection images (820 nm). Whereas the infrared laser
diodes are implemented inside the camera head, the blue FA laser radiation is coupled by
means of a single mode, polarisation maintaining fiber into the camera head. You may have a
unit with blue laser diode instead of the sapphire laser, in this case the fiber is missing.
The laser power values are given in the following table for the 30° scan field in HR and HS
mode. These values refer always to a power setting of 100%. Please note, that for 20° and 15°
the power values are lower due to a smaller duty cycle (lower time ratio laser on / laser off )
Wavelength Output power at objective

HRA Laser Laser Type [nm] (av. over 10 sec.)
(colour) @ 30° HR 100% @ 30° HS 100%
FA-Laser solid state laser
488 nm
Redfree Refl.- or 250 – 300 µW 230 – 280 µW
(blue)
Laser laser diode
785 nm
ICGA-Laser laser diode 2.4 – 2.8 mW 2.2 – 2.6 mW
(infrared)
820 nm
IR Refl.-Laser laser diode 40 –80 µW 35 - 75 µW
(infrared)
5.1.4 Blue laser source change:
The technical changes described are being implemented in the following SPECTRALIS models
 SPECTRALIS HRA
 SPECTRALIS OCT BluePeak
 SPECTRALIS OCT PLUS BluePeak
 SPECTRALIS HRA+OCT
The current sapphire laser light source is being replaced with a diode laser of the same
wavelength.
The new diode laser is located directly in the camera head. For this reason, the acousto-optic
modulator, fiber coupler and laser fiber connection between camera head and power supply
become obsolete. Hence, the device will be easier to install. No adjustments to the diode laser
are required during installation of a SPECTRALIS device. The requirements for laser power
measurement during device installation remain unchanged.
It is important to note that the clinical performance of the product will remain the same
independent of this change.
Spectralis models already delivered from Heidelberg Engineering can not be upgraded to the
new light source.
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Below an open camera with a blue laser diode. You can see the additional board on the top, the
so called “laser board”. The optic block has changed as well, so the parts are not compatible!
Do not mix Spectralis systems in general!

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5.2 OCT Light Source Power Check

A superluminescence diode (SLD), which emits in the spectral range from 840 nm to 920 nm
(with the maximum around 870 nm) is implemented inside the Spectralis camera head.
The SLD power can be measured as follows:
 Select OCT + IR mode, set the IR-laser to 0 %
 Select the circular scan pattern.
 In order to obtain unmodulated SLD power output disable the “live” and “automatic”
check boxes in the Ctrl Alt Shift O window.
 Set the Ophir power meter to the wavelength 880 nm and to the range 3 mW. As the
SLD is not modulated during circular scans the averaging mode is not required for this
measurement.
The specified SLD power is:
Wavelength
Output power at objective
OCT Light source [nm]
(circular scan, IR laser set to 0%)
(colour)
Superluminescence 880 nm
1.20 mW (-0.1 / +0.05 mW)
diode (infrared)
Please note :
 In order to set the laser power to 0%, the touch screen panel has to be set to the service
mode (see section 8.7). Then select 5% power setting and press 5 times on the –
button.
 Alternatively the measurement can be done also at IR laser power 25%. The IR laser
power at 25% is between 10 and 20 µW (30°, HR mode), so instead of a correct value of
1.2 mW a slightly higher value is displayed. By subtracting 15 µW = 0.015 mW from the
measured value this error can be corrected.
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5.3 HRA Scanner Settings

The HRA scanner setting can be checked in two ways, which both will be explained in the
following. The first method uses the internal field aperture and software algorithms from the
HRA service window (Ctrl & Alt & Shift & D, see section 6.1.1) to measure the values for the
scan amplitudes and offsets. The second method uses a scale target, which is brought into the
intermediate plane to measure the scan amplitude. This method allows also to check the
5.3.1 Scanner check by means of the internal field aperture

The acquisition module includes an easy way for checking the scan angles of the HRA subunit.
The software computes the scan angles from the margins of an implemented field aperture,
which is positioned in the intermediate plane of the optics.
Please follow the procedure:
 Set camera to live mode
 Select IR reflection mode
 Open the HRA service window, see section 6.1.1 for details.
 Activate large size mode
(Service Mode Live image)
 The actual scan angles are displayed in the acquisition module service window (see 6.1.1)
(in the example shown in section 6.1.1: Y-angle: 30,58° X-angle: 30,64°)
 Verify the red marker are located exactly on the edge of the field aperture
Red marks, which are used for

online calculation of the scan
angles
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5.4 HRA image quality
5.4.1 Central artefact in HRA images

Due to internal reflections on two surfaces within the Spectralis objective there is a central
artefact visible in the IR reflection image. This artefact may be also in the red free mode visible
at high detector sensitivity; however, it must not be visible in both angiography modes (FA and
ICGA) under any circumstances.
unfocused Focused
spot spot
(int. lenses) (objective)
IR-Reflection image Redfree-Reflection image

(15°,HR,-5dioptres)
Bright artifact visible at (15°,HR,-5dioptres)
100% laser power, mean Small artifact visible at
sensitivity 100% laser power, mean
Note: the focused bright sensitivity
spot is due to the objective. Note: the focused spot is
due to the objective.
ICGA- mode FA / AF mode

(15°,HR,-5 dioptres) (15°,HR,-5 dioptres)
Even at highest sensitivity Even at highest sensitivity
no artifact is visible within no artifact is visible within
the image. the image.
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5.4.2 Influence of dirty objective on image quality
The IR reflection image at the

right was acquired on a healthy
clear eye at laser intensity 100%
and detector sensitivity 84. The
machine came back to Heidelberg
with the error message strong
artefact in the IR-reflection mode.
The IR reflection image at the left was acquired

under identical conditions (same person, same
laser intensity and sensitivity) just after carefully
cleaning the lens.
This demonstrates, that a strong grease film on
the front lens reduced on one hand very
significantly the signal of the retina and
increased at the same time the signal of the
lens reflection in the upper image.
The IR reflection image at the right was

acquired, now with reduced detector
sensitivity (8451). This image still shows
the presence of the central artefact, however
at a very reduced level.
It is clear, that for patients with cataract the
artefact will appear stronger, as due to the
increased sensitivity the lens reflection will
be more prominent. This is also the case for
patients with about –5 dioptres, where the
lens reflection is in focus.
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y y
5.4.3 Shift of even versus odd lines
The HRA images in the Spectralis are all acquired in so-called double-scan mode, which
means, that data
I
is acquired when the resonant scanner I
sweeps from left to right as well as
during the back sweep from right to left. The even lines then have to be mirrored because of
their inverted scan direction.
even line scan
t
odd line scan
t
digitized data digitized data

even line scan odd line scan
mirror
shift shift
Due to a thermal dependency, the horizontal position of the digitisation range within one line is
slightly varying which leads to a shift between even and odd image lines. This line shift between
even and odd lines will be detected and compensated by the operating software of the HRA.
Nevertheless, problems could occur in two cases:
 the pixel range for the shift parameter (0 … 255) is not sufficient.
Note: this range can be enlarged (contact Heidelberg Engineering), however, if the shift
parameter changes strongly, this could be a first hint for a X-scanner problem.
 If the image content does not show enough structure, is too dark or too noisy, the shift
algorithm possibly does not work correctly.
A shift problem is manifested in leads to “step” like boundaries of blood vessels or a “shadows”
of all displayed structures. In the HRA service window (Ctrl & Alt & Shift & D, section 6.1.1), the
automatic shift correction can be either disabled, or the shift parameter can be adjusted
manually.
Detail of an IR reflection image,

where the shift parameter was
wrong by 10 pixels.
Please note the shift of every
second line.
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5.4.4 ART-Mode, Signal to noise ratio

There are several HRA imaging modes, where only very little signal is available, such as
Autofluorescence or late phase FA and ICG. As the signal light level is very low, the sensitivity
has to be increased to very high values (e.g. > 90), which results in a significant increase of the
noise level. This leads to grainy, noisy images.
However, the image quality can be dramatically increased in all these modes, just by enabling
the so-called ART-mode (automatic real-time). In this mode many single HRA frames are
integrated, considering on-line (during the acquisition) the unavoidable eye movements. To
enable the ART-mode, press the sensitivity wheel button on the touch panel.
This feature helps tremendously to increase the image quality in critical imaging modes,
therefore it is extremely important, that the user is thoroughly trained in this respect.
5.4.5 HRA Handling Errors

In many cases the lack of experience of the user results in reduced quality. Therefore a very
thoroughly training of the user is extremely important. Typical handling errors are:
a) Noisy images
ART mode not activated (see Section 5.4.4)
b) Shadowed corners
distance camera objective to the eye not correct
c) Uneven illuminated images

Lateral (X/Y) adjustment of the camera not optimum.
d) Images not in focus

refraction knob not correctly adjusted
internal myopic lens not used for myopic patient
if the lateral adjustment is not o.k., sometimes only a part of the image appears out of
focus.
e) Overexposed or underexposed images

Sensitivity not correctly adjusted
laser power not reduced (e.g. in IR images).
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5.5 HRA Z-Module

The Z-Module is an internal opto-mechanical assembly, which allows to modify the beam
divergence of the HRA laser beams. This assembly is not inside the beam path of the OCT
light, therefore it does not affect the OCT imaging subsystem. One of the lenses can be moved
along the optical axis by means of the stepper motor.
When the power is switched on, the following reset procedure starts automatically: the lens is
moved to the end of the travel range, where it hits a little micro switch, the so-called end switch.
Then the lens moves a well defined number of steps back to it‟s home position (different
position for the FA laser and for the IR laser diodes). The actual position of the stepper can be
seen in the HRA service window (Ctrl & Alt & Shift & D, see section 6.1.1). Here the motor can
be moved also to mouse clicks; in addition the reset procedure can be started manually from
this service window.
The HRA Z-module is used for the following tasks:

 Z-Scan: during the acquisition of Z-scans the Z-Module moves the focus plane between
two frames further into the eye.
 Chromatic compensation: In order to compensate for chromatic aberrations of the
internal optics there are stored two different home positions: one for the blue 488 nm
laser (FA-mode and redfree) and a second one for the IR laser diodes (IR diode at 820
nm and ICG diode at 785 nm). These two home positions differ usually by about 0 – 3
steps. Therefore, when switching e.g. from FA to ICGA, the stepper moves a few steps,
in case of simultaneous imaging FA&ICG, the stepper moves to the middle position.
 Internal myopic lens: As the refraction adjustment for myopic patients is limited down
to about -12 dioptres, an additional internal myopic lens is realized by means of the Z-
module. If this internal lens is activated (-6 or -12 dioptres), the stepper moves the lens
in order to generate additional beam divergence.
In order to check the functioning of the Z-module proceed as follows:
5.5.1 Home position of the Z-module

If the z-module is in the home position, the edges of the internal field aperture should be in
focus, when activating the Service Mode Live Imaging (large mode) in the HRA service window
(Ctrl & Alt & Shift & D, see section 6.1.1). In the upper image the Z-module is in the correct
home position (here: 249 steps), therefore the edges of the field aperture are in focus. In the
lower image the Z-module was moved 12 steps away from the home position (about two
dioptres), therefore the edges are no longer in focus.
in
focus
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Out of focus
Therefore, for a fast test, just check if the edges of the field aperture are in focus. Please note:
as the intermediate plane is fixed to the camera, this image is independent of the actual
refraction setting.
5.5.2 Reset procedure and further test of the Z-module

In addition to moving the motor by single steps, also a reset procedure can be started from the
HRA service window (Ctrl & Alt & Shift & D, see section 6.1.1), just by clicking onto the reset
button next to the step display. If the module is working correctly, the structures in the live
image (edges of the field aperture) first move slowly out of focus, then disappear completely
and finally come back to the original position.
A more sophisticated test of the Z-module can be started from the Z-module window in the
HeScript software (start button). This test accomplishes 100 moves (step width < 127, direction
arbitrary) and always computes its actual step position. At the end of this cycle, the z -module
moves back to the end–switch, and then the position, where the end-switch actually was hit is
compared with the expected end-switch position. From this comparison, the number of lost
steps can be calculated.
5.6 Calibration of the refraction adjustment

When the camera is set to acquisition mode, the actual refraction setting is displayed in the
acquisition window on the computer monitor. The position of the camera is encoded by a
longitudinal potentiometer. The calibration of the refraction adjustment can be checked as
follows:
 The refraction range in the myopic direction is usually limited somewhere between -12
and -14 dioptres.
 The internal lens reflection (artefact in IR images) is in focus at a dioptre position of -6 to
– 5 dioptres.
 A movement of 1 mm corresponds roughly to a refraction change of 1 dioptres.
 The 0 dioptres position corresponds to a potentiometer position between -13 mm and -
15 mm
This can be checked in the refraction window of the HeScript software.
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5.7 OCT Scanner Settings
5.7.1 Automatic calibration procedure of OCT scanners

A HeScript calibration function allows the automatic calibration of the two OCT-Scanner. Please
proceed as follows:
OCT test targets:
 Pls. note, there are two different targets available. Both are fine and valid
Version 1
Systematic tests have shown better and more accurate results, when this OCT test
target is tilt mounted by 30°.
Version 2
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 Mount the OCT Test target and set the focus to 0 Dioptre.
 Select the mode IR-OCT line scan.
 Set up the IR -power and HRA Sensitivity to the lowest value, or use the automatic
mode. The final illumination will be done automatically when the test is started.
The calibration procedure will be started as follows:

 Select in the HeScript the “OCT-Scanner Setup” function (see below).
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 Press“Calibrate”.
 Wait some minutes. The blue bar will show the progress.
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 At the end of the calibration an automatic test will be done. The fast toggle between the
HRA image and the both OCT images (Volume scan of horizontal and vertical OCT B-
Scans) allows a visual control of the remaining errors. A quantitative value of this
remaining error will be displayed (Mean Error H und V). If the remaining errors are
displayed in green, the values are inside the tolerance. Otherwise the calibration has to
be repeated.
 After successful calibration the OCT scanner calibration report has to be printed, in order
to document the test results obtained with the corresponding scanner parameter.
 Very important: In order to save the calibration values press the Accept button.
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An automatic set of the scanner thresholds will be done and displayed, when completed
successfully.
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 In order to document the correct storage of the new scanner parameters, the
parameters must be printed. Instead of printing on paper “pdf” the report and mail it to
us. Alternative you can do screenshots of the showed results.
This is an example of the OCT version report:

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5.7.2 Test of the safety thresholds of the OCT-Scanner
As soon as the scan angles of the OCT scanners drop below 13.5°, a safety shut down occurs
in order to limit the SLD intensity on the retina.
The procedure below allows to test the shut down for a X-scan angle (resp. Y.scan angle) of
13°, as well as the proper functioning of the scanners at angles of 14°, i.e. above the shut down
threshold.
Open the HeScript “OCT Safety Startup” function. Than check the 4 different test scans.
 13° horizontal (X) –Scan: verify turn OFF!
 14° horizontal (X) –Scan: must NOT turn off!
 13° vertical (Y) –Scan: verify turn OFF!
 14° vertical (Y) –Scan: must NOT turn off!

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Example: 14° X-scan, no interlock
Example: 13 ° Y-scan, OCT error 9

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5.8 Quality of an OCT image

In order to judge the quality of the instrument performance after installation, a test examination
(IR-reflection and OCT image) of a test eye (eye of a person with clear ocular media and
without strong astigmatism) should be accomplished. To better judge the image quality, these
images should be taken without ART-modus: Just freeze an image on the screen by leaving the
live modus. The following criteria allow the evaluation of the images:
A quality value is calculated by the software, which is a relative measure for the signal to noise
ratio of the OCT image. In the example below the quality is 34. For a healthy eye typically
quality values between 32-38 are obtained¸ when the OCT image is shifted to the upper range
of the OCT display window. Document the measured quality-values of a test examination; the
lowest accepted value (lower limit ) is 30 (without ART-Modus).
Please note: This value replaces the former SNR value. For same image quality, the former
SNR value was typically about 5 units higher than the quality value, due to a different
mathematical algorithm.
For comparison, the quality value as it is reported in the Installation and Service Report should
be assessed in the following imaging mode:
 Horizontal line scan
 High resolution mode (HR)
 Section scan, 30°
 No ART mode
The camera should be properly aligned to a healthy eye as is indicated by a sharp and evenly
illuminated IR image. The OCT image should appear in the upper third of the OCT screen.
Avoid any folding along the top of the OCT image. Freezing the image makes it easier to assess
the image quallity value especially if you exam your own eye.
As a rough estimate a quality value of > 35 is a sign of optimum OCT performance. Quality
values less than 32 should be evaluated in more detail (compare value to HE data sheet, check
spectrometer performance, section 5.9.4).
Inherent to all spectral domain OCT devices there is a drop in resolution and image quality with
depth. To access the drop in image quality, proceed as is described above but move the
camera further away from the eye in order to position the OCT image within the lower half of the
OCT screen.
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5.9 OCT Spectrometer
5.9.1 General remarks

The upper level of the power supply box of all Spectralis systems with OCT consists of the
spectrometer unit. The OCT signal from the Spectralis camera is detected by the spectrometer
and then transferred and pre-processed by the stack on the OCT base plate.
The optical fiber from the camera is inserted into the spectrometer, the collimated light beam is
then impinging on a diffraction grating. The diffracted beam is focused by a lens to generate a
line image. This line image has to match the sensor line exactly in order to be detected. Due to
the very small pixel size of the detector (14 microns in height) the adjustment of the grating and
the adjustment of the sensor itself is crucial.
fiber input collimating lens diffraction grating
sensor focusing set micrometer screw

line lens screws with piezo drive
The line which is imaged onto the line sensor will drift vertically during operation due to thermal
effects. The piezo drive of the diffraction grating mount should compensate for this drift
automatically. The actual piezo setting is displayed on the service screen.
During installation or service check the power delivered by the fiber into the spectrometer
should be measured. Moreover the correct alignment of the spectrometer should be verified or
re-established.
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5.9.2 Measuring the output of the spectrometer fiber

To measure the SLD power delivered to the spectrometer a small fiber adapter is provided
which fits the HE-adapter for the objective. It allows to exclude any stray light which would
otherwise influence the measurement due to the very low signal power.
Proceed as follows:
 If not already done open the power supply housing.
 Unscrew the fiber from the spectrometer, avoid touching the fiber tip!
 Mount the fiber into the fiber adapter and closely place it in the objective adapter.
 Set the Ophir power meter to the wavelength 880 nm and to the range 3 µW, averaging
is not required.
The measured output power should lie within 1.5 to 3 µW, the individual value is stated in
the data sheet.
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5.9.3 Attachment of the spectrometer fiber

 Insert the FCAPC fiber connector into the spectrometer fiber port.
 Make sure, that the connector key fits into the keyway of the fiber port.
 Carefully tighten the threaded nut while slightly pushing the fiber into the port.
Connector key of
Fiber port FCAPC connector
Threaded nut of
FCAPC connector
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5.9.4 How to assess spectrometer performance

To ensure optimum performance of the spectrometer the correct piezo setting, a proper
alignment of the sensor line and a proper focus setting should be checked.
Start OCT image acquisition by selecting IR + OCT on the touch panel. Open the OCT service
window by pressing Ctrl & Alt & Shift & O (see section 6.1.2) at the same time. The service
window is displaying an actual A-Scan image, i.e. one line detector output. In a proper setting,
the spectrum curve is displayed. On the basis of this curve the sensor alignment and –to some
degree- the focus adjustment can be assessed.
5.9.4.1 Piezo setting

Every time IR + OCT is pressed on the touch screen, the auto calibration will start. This
procedure can take some seconds (or only a split second) depending on the grade of
misalignment or drift. During this procedure the piezo is successively adjusted starting at 0 and
running upwards to find an optimum signal intensity on the detector (auto piezo is checked by
default and should not be unchecked).
In a proper setting the piezo will stop in the middle range, the detailed value depending on the
initial setting and the temperature of the power supply boy as well. A setting between 0.2 and
0.7 is appropriate. Then, the normalized spectrum will be displayed on the service screen.
In most Spectralis systems thermal effects during operation have to be compensated by an
increased value of the piezo setting. After some hours of operation the optimum piezo setting
will have been run from about 0.300 to a somewhat larger value (0.600 e.g.). If the Piezo has
been run to 1.0 and no spectrum is visible, the signal most probable has been run out of the
adjustable piezo range. Please proceed as is described in chapter Service Procedures.
5.9.4.2 Alignment of the sensor

To assess the spectrum shape switch to circular scan mode. In the service screen uncheck live
and normalize. This will switch off the automatic recalibration and normalization of the spectrum
data. The actual spectrum can now be compared to the spectrum data sheet delivered with
each device.
Two main features of the spectrum should be assessed: a constant spectrum shape throughout
a piezo adjustment and the total height of the curve.
Set the piezo slider to 0.0 and slowly move upwards manually. As you do so, the spectrum will
arise, maximize and then decrease again. During this procedure the shape of the curve should
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not vary substantially. Otherwise the sensor line is (even only slightly) tilted with respect to the
line image given by the focussing lens of the spectrometer.
Piezo: 0.150 Piezo: 0.230 Piezo: 0.280
5.9.4.3 Focus check

It is crucial, that the sensor line is exactly in the focus of the focussing lens in the spectrometer.
If the focus is adjusted properly, the signal of the spectrum curve is at maximum.
Assess the spectrum shape in the service screen. Uncheck live and normalize, select circular
scan mode.
Either move the slider manually to find the position of maximum signal intensity (due to
hysteresis start always at 0.0 and move upwards!) or press the Auto Calib for automatic
detection. For the latter uncheck live and normalize again. The signal intensity value at the
curve‟s maximum can now be compared to the data sheet value. A decrease in signal intensity
of up to 20% is within the normal range. If the decrease in signal intensity is substantially larger
drift of the focal plane might be the cause.
 7200
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5.9.4.4 SNR drop of OCT-signal into depth
Note: The SNR value has now changed into Q value. However, the procedure is the same.
Mount OCT test target horizontal, not tilted. Set reference arm length in IR+OCT mode to get
the OCT image not inverted and as much as possible up to the OCT-Frame. The peaks must
not touch the upper frame. Note the Q-value (upper range), in the example 60,0.
Than increase the length of the reference arm by 8 steps (click to Ref. Arm- Slider, press 8 x -
key). The OCT-image of the reference arm will be displayed in the lower part of the OCT-
Frame. Note the Q-value (  ), in this example it´s 48,6.
8 steps
A maximum Q drop of 15 is acceptable, (in the example it‟s: 11,4 ).
Upper value:
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Lower value:
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5.10 Instrumentation Base / Joystick unit
5.10.1 Left/Right detection

If the system doesn‟t detect the position of the instrumentation base or the detection is wrong
the internal microswitches have to be adjusted or replaced. See section 8.4.2 for the repair of
the left/right detection of the joystick unit.
5.10.2 Gear wheel

If the gear wheel is broken, follow the instructions in section 8.4.3 for the replacement of the
gear wheel.
5.11 Tilt movement of camera head

If the swivel arm doesn‟t run smoothly and if the arm holds the camera not in its last position,
the pneumatic spring has to be replaced. Follow the instructions in section on how to
exchange the pneumatic spring in the Spectralis circular arc guide.
If the camera sinks down after manually releasing it, the brake must be readjusted. See section
8.3.3 on how to adjust the friction of the tilt movement of the camera head.
If the friction is adjusted and there‟s still no improvement, the pneumatic spring has to be
replaced. See section 8.3.2 on how to exchange the pneumatic spring in the Spectralis circular
arc guide.
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5.12 FireWire Connection Check

As a quick check, if the Spectralis device is properly connected and recognized by the PC, open
the Windows device manager. Depending on the Spectralis family model, you should find the
following entries:
Spectralis HRA
 ”Heidelberg Retina Angiograph 2” in group “Heidelberg Engineering Imaging Devices”
 at least one ”OHCI-conforming IEEE 1394 controller” in group “IEEE 1394 bus
controllers”
Spectralis OCT and Spectralis HRA + OCT

 ”Heidelberg Retina Angiograph 2” in group “Heidelberg Engineering Imaging Devices”
 “Spectralis OCT Module” in group “Heidelberg Engineering Imaging Devices”
 at least one ”OHCI-conforming IEEE 1394 controller” in group “IEEE 1394 bus
controllers”
 one “T1394bus OHCI TI” entry in group “IEEE 1394 bus controllers”
Example: Spectralis HRA + OCT
If the device manager does not show up the entries as listed above, check the 1394
configuration according to the Spectralis Installation Guide.
Note:
The check described above is only valid till Spectralis software version 4.0b.
Since version 4.0c will be installed for every fire wire port a Thesycon driver. See below the
device manager:
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5.13 Spectralis PC Software Version Check

To find out, what version of the operating software for the Spectralis device is installed on the
computer, start the Heidelberg Eye Explorer (HEYEX) program and select “About…” from the
“Help” menu. The following dialog will be shown:
In this example, the version of the Heidelberg Eye Explorer is 1.5.12.0 (see 1), whereas the
version of the Spectralis acquisition module is 3.1.4.0 (see 2) and the version of the Spectralis
viewing module is 3.1.0.0.
Check these versions with the version of the latest Spectralis software release and update the
software if a newer software is released. Newer versions of the software are always downward
compatible to older Spectralis devices. See section 8.8 on how to update the Spectralis
operating software.
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5.14 HRA Firmware Version Check
When using an up to date Spectralis service program CD, you can check, if an HRA firmware
update is required.
5.14.1 Camera, power supply and touch panel controller firmware versions
Start the service program HeScript as described in chapter 6.5.1 and click on the “Startup”
menu. Then select procedure “HRA 2 Startup” and “Firmware-, Flash- and Board Versions”:
Old versions, that have to be updated

are shown in red colour.
Acceptable versions are shown in blue
colour, these are older versions not
providing full functionality but not
representing a safety risk. Sometimes
it is necessary to provide a device with
an older firmware because of changes
in the electronics.
Current versions (up to date according
to the service CD) are shown in green.
Note: If a version is shown in orange, it
is an indication that the service CD you
are using is not up-to-date as the
installed version is newer than the
version on the CD!
Please make sure, that you are always
using the latest HeScript Service CD
by contacting the Heidelberg
Engineering technical support
department.
Please refer to section 8.9.2 (camera
and power supply) and section 8.7.1 (touch panel) if you want to perform a firmware update.
5.14.2 IModule Firmware Versions

menu. Then select procedure “IModule Configuration” and “Startup HRA IModule”:
Check if any firmware version should be updated (version colour coding see above). See
section 8.9.1 on how to update the firmware.
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5.15 OCT Firmware Version Check

When using an up to date Spectralis service program CD, you can check, if an OCT firmware
update is required.
5.15.1 OCT controller, OCT carrier and sensor firmware versions

menu. Then select “OCT Startup” and procedure “OCT Firmware Startup”:
Old versions, that have to be updated are shown in

red colour.
Acceptable versions are shown in blue colour,
these are older versions not providing full
functionality but not representing a safety risk.
Sometimes it is necessary to provide a device with
an older firmware because of changes in the
electronics.
Current versions (up to date according to the
service CD) are shown in green.
Note: If a version is shown in orange, it is an
indication that the service CD you are using is not
up-to-date as the installed version is newer than the
version on the CD!
Please make sure, that you are always using the
latest HeScript Service CD by contacting the
Heidelberg Engineering technical support
department.
Please refer to chapter 8.10.2 if you want to perform

an OCT controller firmware update.
5.15.2 IModule-D Firmware Versions

menu. Then select procedure “IModule Configuration” and “Startup OCT IModule”:
Check if any firmware version should be updated (version colour coding see above). See
section 8.10.1 on how to update the firmware.
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6 Diagnostic Tools
6.1 Acquisition Module Service Windows
6.1.1 HRA Service Window

For remote debugging at customer side, a special tool is build into the acquisition module.
Note: None of the settings made within the “Service Panel” will neither result in
permanent changes of the system nor will affect the security of the system. A restart of
the PC Acquisition module and power OFF / ON of the Spectralis system will restore all
settings. Thus it is save and allowed for the end user to open up this window in case of a
technical problem.
To open up the service window press the following keys simultaneously: Ctrl & Alt & Shift & D.
The following dialog will appear on the screen:
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The “Service Panel” dialog includes the following parts:
1. Displays the histogram of the live image of pixels in the image, where the laser is on.
2. Displays the histogram of the live image of pixels in the image, where the laser is off
3. The shift between odd and even lines will be displayed in this control and can be
changed manually. If required, it is possible to disable the automatic shift detection and
correction of the acquisition module.
4. The sensitivity of the detector in the camera head can be changed also by using this
control. Changes on the sensitivity wheel on the touch screen panel will change this
value, too. It is also possible to switch between advanced and “classic” sensitivity
adjustment.
5. Z-Module control. If required, the position of the Z-Module can be changed manually.
Please note, that this affects the optical refraction of the system.
6. Displays the results of the measurements of the Y scanner amplitude and Y scanner
offset.
7. Displays the results of the measurements of the X scanner amplitude and X scanner
offset.
8. Enables the so called “Service Mode Live Images”. At the top, left and right side will be
shown an additional part of the live image. On the left and right side is the target which is
used to measure the scanner amplitudes.
9. The gain and offset of the build in digitizer can be changed in this control. Changes on
the sensitivity wheel on the touch screen panel will change this value, too.
10. In case of technical problems, it might be important to switch on the report of HECOM
debug messages. If debugging is switched on (see also 9. and 10.), all debug messages
will be added to this text window. If required, the content of this text window can be
saved to a report file. Click on the “Save” button to save the content to file
“C:\HRA2LOG.TXT”.
11. Allows to set the debug levels. Only messages of the specified level will be appended to
the debug message screen (8). Click on “Start” to start debugging on the specified
debug level.
12. Allows to select the HRA 2 devices which shall be debugged. Only messages from the
specified devices will be appended to the debug message screen (8). Click on “Start” to
start debugging for the specified devices.
13. The button “Reset Memory” allows to remove acquired images from memory BEFORE
saving. All images not saved to disk will be permanently lost!
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6.1.2 OCT Service Window

For remote debugging at customer side, a special tool is build into the acquisition module.
Note: None of the settings made within the “OCT Service Panel” will neither result in
permanent changes of the system nor will affect the security of the system. A restart of
the PC Acquisition module and power OFF / ON of the Spectralis system will restore all
settings. Thus it is save and allowed for the end user to open up this window in case of a
technical problem.
To open up the service window press the following keys simultaneously: Ctrl & Alt & Shift & O.
The following dialog will appear on the screen:
1. “service display” en/disables the display of OCT image parameters below the live image.
2. “Piezo”: This slider controls the position of the signal light on the line sensor CCD array.
3. “Ref. Arm”: This slider controls the length of the interferometer reference arm.
4. “Auto Calib.”: Forces a new OCT calibration including piezo optimisation.
5. “live”: Enables the periodic spectrum calibration while the OCT live image is running.
6. “Set Zero”: Stores the currently shown signal for subtraction.
7. “Subtract Zero”: En/disables the subtraction of the signal stored by “Set Zero” from the
current signal.
8. ”Set ref.”: Stores the currently shown signal as references spectrum.
9. ”Normalize”: En/disables the normalization of the current signal by the signal stored by
“Set ref.”.
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6.2 Acquisition Module Error Logging

All warning messages (shown in orange color) and error messages (shown in red color) that
might be displayed in the acquisition module status bar are logged to a Heidelberg Eye Explorer
file "plugins\SpectralisLog\AQMLOG-DAYxx.TXT", where xx is the current day of the month.
This facilitates the analysis of warning or error messages that occurred during the last month.
The following is an example for such a log file:
######################################################################
Start HRA2/Spectralis AQM Log session 2008 -03-07 11:46:08 (UTC +1)
Logging level: 0x6
Time ms Type Message

------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
12:45:08 579 ERROR SECURITY-INTERLOCK :Device must be restarted!
12:45:08 626 ERROR SECURITY-INTERLOCK (No. 4):Device must be restarted!
12:46:03 423 ERROR ERROR: No connection to OCT module!
13:03:07 827 ERROR ERROR: No connection to Laser Scanning Camera, Power Supply, Touch
Panel!
13:03:07 Session closed
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6.3 Power Supply LCD Display
6.3.1 Normal Operation
In normal operation the power supply LCD shows the following values:
1. +5 V supply voltage
2. -12 V supply voltage Blue Laser Error Bits
3. +12 V supply voltage 0 External interlock
4. Blue laser output power 1 Diode temperature 2
5. Power supply box internal temperatures (rotating): 2 BasePlate temperature 2
a. TB Blue laser base plate temperature 3 Controller temperature 2
b. TC Blue laser controller board temperature 4 Diode current
5 Analog interface
c. TD Blue Laser diode temperature 6 BasePlate temperature 1
d. TP Power supply board temperature 7 Diode temperature 1
6. Laser error state; either “No Error”, “Warmup” or an 8 Warmup
error number. The error number comprises a number of 9 Head EEPROM
10 Controller EEPROM
error bits (see table). 11 EEPOT1
7. If “L” is displayed, the blue laser is supplied with 12 EEPOT2
voltage. Otherwise a “-“ appears. Note that the laser is 13 Laser Ready
deprived of the supply voltage in the case of an safety
interlock.
8. A “C” is displayed if the power supply is connected to the Spectralis camera head via
HECOM digital network. Otherwise a “-“ appears.
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6.3.2 Safety Interlock
In the case of an safety interlock, the last interlock numbers are displayed. There are three
coarse interlock Types:
1. Scanner Interlock x- or y-scanner malfunction.
2. Laser Interlock Monitor diode in camera detects too much (blue) laser intensity.
3. MCU Interlock The firmware has detected an erroneous or inconsistent internal state.
This Interlock type is only displayed when whether 1) nor 2) applies.
Note that the blue laser supply voltage is switched off (“-” instead of “L”) while the HECOM
connection persists.
The left number is always the power supply internal interlock cause, the right number shows the
last incoming interlock cause number. A complete list of interlock numbers is found in the
appendix.
6.3.3 Service Mode
If the system is in service mode, a warning is shown in a regular time interval (see above).
Do not use the system with patients when this warning appears.
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6.4 Touch Panel Service Screens
6.4.1 Reaching the service screens
2.
press
thrice
1.
press
once
Go to freeze mode. Press the bottom left corner once and then the top right corner thrice. A
correct push is acknowledged by a “beep” sound. An incorrect sequence must be started anew.
If the sequence was right, a new screen with a warning appears, press “Continue” to reach the
service screens.
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6.4.2 Overview
The left column (1) always shows values related to the selection in column (2). The values are
updated approximately every 5 seconds; during update the touch screen does not react to input.
Column (3) provides special functions likewise dependent on the selection in column (2).
Values in colum (1) on the “Overwiew” service screen are (from top to bottom):
a. Camera head board temperature
b. Blue laser base plate temperature
c. Blue laser diode temperature
d. Blue laser controller board temperature
e. Power supply board temperature
f. Measured +5 V supply voltage (measured inside power supply unit)
g. Measured +12 V supply voltage (measured inside power supply unit)
h. Measured -12 V supply voltage (measured inside power supply unit)
i. Detected eye side: OD (right eye) or OS (left eye)
j. ID of the currently selected laser mode
k. ID of the currently selected scan angle
The buttons in column (3) provide the following functionality

a. Show software version screen (see below)
b. Set system into service mode resp. leave HRA service mode. Note: If the PC
acquisition module is running, the service mode can only be disabled.
c. Reset system into service mode Note: The button is locked while the PC acquisition
module is running.
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6.4.3 Version Screen
This screen shows the serial numbers and firmware/software versions of all connected HECOM
components. Additionally the EEPROM content versions and PLD firmware versions of camera
and power supply and the camera flash content version are displayed.
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6.4.4 Touch Panel
The left column shows the touch screen calibration values. These values should be identical to
the ones in hra2.ini once the acquisition module is started.
Buttons in the right column:

a. Start touch panel calibration. Press all appearing crosses as precisely as you can. The
calibration information is stored on the PC. It is therefore necessary to start the
acquisition module for a persistent calibration. Otherwise all calibration data are lost
when the panel is switched off or disconnected.
b. Set only the touch panel to service mode. This allows starting the camera without
acquisition module and without disabling of security features. Note: In service mode,
every laser mode can be selected even if it makes no sense at the current
angiography filter setting.
c. Unlock the panel operation (if it is locked due to an interlock of a busy acquisition
module).
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6.4.5 Camera
Values in column (1) on the “Camera” service screen are (from top to bottom):
 Camera head board temperature
 Measured +5 V supply voltage (measured inside camera head)
 Measured +12 V supply voltage (measured inside camera head)
 Measured -12 V supply voltage (measured inside camera head)
 Laser monitor (ON) voltage
 Laser monitor (ON) safety threshold
 Y scanner amplitude voltage
 Y scanner amplitude safety threshold
 X scanner amplitude voltage. NOTE: Do not use this value if touch panel firmware is
lower than 1.5.2!
 X scanner amplitude safety threshold
The buttons in column (3) provide the following functionality

a. Switch on/off the automatic blue laser power control. This control compensates changes
in fibre coupling efficiency – currently not available (camera firmware 1.2.0.0).
b. Go to the last selected live mode (default IR) resp. back to freeze mode.
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6.4.6 Power Supply
Displayed values in column (1) on the “PowSup” service screen are (from top to bottom):
a. Blue laser base plate temperature
b. Blue laser diode temperature
c. Blue laser controller board temperature
d. Power supply board temperature
e. Measured +5 V supply voltage (measured inside power supply unit)
f. Measured +12 V supply voltage (measured inside power supply unit)
g. Measured -12 V supply voltage (measured inside power supply unit)
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6.5 HeScript Service Program

For special service procedures (e.g. initial setup, configuration and testing) a software tool
called “HeScript” is used. This software is not part of the Spectralis product software (as the
Heidelberg Eye Explorer and the Spectralis acquisition and viewing modules). Typically this
tool is provided by Heidelberg Engineering on a CD-ROM to trained technical service persons
who want to perform service procedures at the customers site.
6.5.1 Starting the program
To start the service tool program insert the Service CD and wait for auto-
run or run HESCRIPT.EXE manually.
Select “hra2.dev” from the list of devices shown in the startup dialog,
check the language setting and click on “OK”.
6.5.2 Z-Module
Start the service program as described above and click on the “Startup” menu.
Double-click on the procedure “Startup”, “HAR 2

Startup” and than to “Z-Module”. The following
dialog will appear:
The z-stepper control (1) allows to move the

internal z-module step by step. The refractive
power corresponding to the current z-module
position is displayed in diopters. Note that this
module directly accesses the z-module while
bypassing upper firmware layers. Therefore it
is necessary to perform a z-module reset
before resuming to normal system operation
if the stepper position was changed
manually.
The second control (2) allows a simple stepper

random walk test. The first entry is the number
of stepper movements to be performed, the
second entry determines the maximum number
of steps of a single stepper move.
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6.5.3 Safety Configurations

Start the service program as described above and click on the “Startup” menu.
Double-click on the procedure “Adjusting scanner amplitudes”. The following dialog will appear:
Line (1) allows to set the blue laser power to 100 resp. 125%. Check the box to update the
current monitor voltages at a regular interval.
Line (2) and (3) show the current thresholds of the internal diode lasers for IR and ICGA. Check
the respective box to update the laser currents at a regular interval.
Button (4) stops the y-scanner.

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6.5.4 HRA Service Mode

For service and troubleshooting of the Spectralis system it might be required to temporarily
ignore errors or security interlocks in case of technical problems. To do this, start the HeScript
application as described above and click on the “Startup” menu:
As soon as you enable the “HRA Service mode” checkmark, the Spectralis system will enter the
service mode and will show up the following behaviour:
1. A detected “Scanner-Interlock” or “Laser-Interlock” will be ignored by the HRA firmware,
but it will not be ignored be the blue laser in the power supply. In this case, the laser light
will go off, but the system does not go to its interlock state.
2. A detected “MCU-Interlock” will be ignored by the HRA firmware. In this case, the blue
laser will not be affected and stays on.
3. Any interlock detected will be shown as warning message only (yellow colour) in the PC
acquisition module status bar.
4. Image acquisition is disabled as long as service mode is on.
5. The background of the acquisition module dialog is shown in pink
6. The LCD display on the Power Supply will periodically show the message “SERVICE
MODE, DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM!”
7. Power supply and camera are periodically sending debug messages (see “Service
Panel” in chapter “PC Acquisition module” for more information on debug messages).
VERY IMPORTANT:
NEVER EXPOSE A PATIENT TO THE LASER BEAM WHILE “SERVICE MODE” IS
ACTIVE BECAUSE OF THE REDUCED SECURITY LEVEL!
6.5.4.1 PC Acquisition Module Behaviour in Service Mode

If the Spectralis system is in “Service Mode”, the background of the acquisition module dialog
will be shown in pink colour:
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The behaviour of the acquisition module differs in the following aspects from its normal
operation:
1. Image acquisition is disabled.
2. Interlocks errors are shown in yellow colour and are shown only temporarily in the
status bar.
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7 Trouble Shooting
7.1 General failures
7.1.1 The live/freeze button is always red, but AQM is running

See also section 5.12 (FireWire Connection check)
The Live / Freeze

button is allways red
Open the
Windows device
Manager
Is "Heidelberg Engineering HRA2"

shown in group "Other devices" or Yes
Heidelberg Retina Angiograph 2
shown in group "Heidelberg
Engineering Imaging Devices ?
No
Is "Heidelberg Retina
Is the 1394a cable Yes
No Angiograph 2" shown in
connected between the
device manager group
PC and the Spectralis
Heidelberg Engineering
Power Supply ?
Imaging Devices" ?
Electrically Restart the

Yes device and try again.
Connect Cable and No Contact HE if the problem
retry persists.
Delete the entry "Heidelberg

Engineering HRA2" from the device
manager group "Other devices" and
restart the Spectralis device. Use the
Is the 1394a firewire No
device driver from the Spectralis CD to
card properly seated
install the correct driver when Windows
in the PC ?
asks for it.
Yes Reseat the card and

retry
Please contact
HE
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7.1.2 Status message “Camera busy. Please wait...” always shown

If this message is shown permanently in the status bar of the acquisition module and the SLO
image is black, then probably the Z-module has got stuck and could not reach its home position.
Please contact technical service on how to solve the problem.
7.1.3 System does not enter FREEZE mode (can’t switch off)
This can have different reasons:
 Shortly after first entering a live mode after system start a change back to FREEZE is
not possible for some seconds. This is normal behaviour.
 An interlock has occurred. An interlock number is shown in AQM status bar and an the
power supply LCD. The interlock cause must be removed (see section 9.1.1).
 The HRA stepper is stuck (see section 7.1.2).
7.1.4 The touch panel does not respond

If the touch panel does not respond properly (panel does not react to touch input or other than
the expected buttons are triggered on touch), a recalibration is recommended. See section 8.7.2
on how to do this.
If the calibration fails multiple times, Look into the file hra2.ini (Heidelberg Eye Explorer plugins
directory e.g. C:\HEYEX\plugins). The section [TouchPanel] should contain lines like
a=-24200
b=345
c=18200
d=-26
SerialNo=9999
The actual numbers may differ up to about 15%. The entry under „SerialNum‟ must match the
actual touch panel serial number. If the numbers differ much from the above example, the
calibration is probably wrong. In this case:
* Close the acquisition module, if open.
* In hra2.ini, section [TouchPanel], enter the standard calibration values from above
and make sure that the serial number is right.
* Save hra2.ini and start the acquisition module again
After this, the touch panel should work quite well, even if the calibration is not perfect. If the
problems persist, please contact Heidelberg Engineering support.
7.1.5 Touch panel screen is dark or flipped

 Loosen the screws on the touch panel housing and open it.
 Check if the module has power (green LEDs are on) and if it plays a signature sound
when switched on (to see if the MCU is working).
o If the green LED is not on, check the touch panel power cable
o If the LED is on but the sound is not audible, the controller board is defective,
contact Heidelberg Engineering technical service for a spare part.
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 If the check was OK, The ribbon cable that connects LCD screen and controller board
could be loose. Detach the ribbon cable from the connector and carefully plug it in again.
Ensure that the lock is closed properly.
Check this
cable !
7.1.6 Status message “Computer video system is currently busy...” is shown

This message may be shown sporadically. If it is shown frequently or all the time, it could
indicate a poor graphics board or a wrong graphics device driver installation.
7.1.7 System does not enter live mode, even in service mode.
Possible Cause: The camera could not finish initialisation of the power supply because the
scanner interlock line was not active on system start. This may be caused by a faulty controller
board or by a defective x- or y-scanner. Please contact Heidelberg Engineering technical
service.
7.1.8 Message “SECURITY-INTERLOCK (No. N): Device must be restarted!” is

shown on acquisition module status bar.
A security relevant event has been detected by the security units of the device and the system
has entered a safe state. Please see section 9.1.2 for a complete list of possible security
interlock codes. Restart the device electrically and contact Heidelberg Engineering technical
service if the problem persists.
7.1.9 MCU Interlock No. 31

MCU Interlock No. 31 (only) is displayed when trying to go from FREEZE to live mode after
switching on the machine.
The Sapphire interface board (“HRA2 Sapphire Controller”) might be defective. Please contact
Heidelberg Engineering technical service.
7.1.10 MCU Interlocks No. 29 and/or 30

MCU Interlocks No. 29 and/or 30 are displayed when first trying to go from FREEZE to a live
mode after switching on the machine (the power supply LCD displays only the last interlock No.
30).
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Possible Cause: The sapphire laser does not react to interlocks; this in turn may have the
following reasons.
a) The DIP-Switches on the sapphire laser board are wrongly set.
b) Jumper 2 (Interlock 29) and/or Jumper 3 (Interlock 30) are set on the Sapphire
interface board (“HRA2 Sapphire Controller”);
c) The blue laser interface board (“HRA2 Sapphire Controller”) is defective;
Further Diagnostics:
a) Check if DIP-switches 2, 3, and 5 on sapphire board are set to ON and
DIP-switches 1, 4, and 6 to OFF.
b) Check J2 and J3 on “HRA2 Sapphire Controller”
Possible Solution:
a) Set DIP-Switches on sapphire board sapphire board to this configuration:
1, 4, 6 OFF; 2, 3, 5 ON
b) Remove J2 and J3 on “HRA2 Sapphire Controller”
c) The Sapphire interface board (“HRA2 Sapphire Controller”) might be defective.
Please contact Heidelberg Engineering technical service.
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7.1.11 Blue Laser (FA/RF) does not work

No interlock is indicated, but error 257 (warmup=error 256 + error 001) resp. error 001 is shown
on the display. This means, the system itself is not in an interlock state, but the sapphire laser
only shows an interlock.
Possible Cause: The ribbon cable coming from the power supply controller (lower part of the
power supply) to the sapphire controller (board, which is mounted perpendicular to the Coherent
Controller sandwich) is squeezed when the housing was closed.
Further Diagnostics: Check the cable, it should be a one by one connection.
Possible Solution: Replace the cable, repair the cable, check the connection of the cable on
both ends.
7.1.12 HEYEX crashes without error message

When opening the Spectralis viewing window in 3D view the Heyex crashes without any
notification (error message) and the Heyex disappears completely from the screen.
Possible Cause:
a) The implementation of OpenGL in the graphics drivers might cause this behaviour.
b) The Spectralis software installation was not properly completed.
Possible Solution:
a) Update graphics drivers.
b) Reinstall Spectralis Software.
7.1.13 Viewer error 522

Viewer does not open an examination and instead shows error 522.
Cause: During acquisition with an acquisition module before version 3.1.4, some OCT scans
were erroneously not stored.
Solution: Use acquisition module 3.1.4 or higher. Viewer versions newer than 3.1.0 support the
display of such incomplete examinations.
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7.1.14 OCT button is not shown on the touch panel
OCT button is not shown

on the touch panel.
Is the logo
"OCT SPECTRALIS" or No
"HRA+OCT SPECTRALIS" shown
in the lower left area of
the acquisition module ?
Yes If the "HRA2" or "HRA-

Spectralis" logos are shown
in the lower left acquisition
module screen, but the
device is an OCT model,
please contact HE.
Open the Windows device

manager. Is either "Heidelberg
Engineering SD-OCT" in group No
"Other Devices" or "Spectralis
OCT Module" shown in the
group "Heidelberg Engineering
Imaging Devices" ?
No Is the 1394b cable

connected between PC
Yes and the Spectralis
Power Supply ?
Yes
Is the 1394b
Is "Spectralis OCT Connect 1394b cable Yes
No controller card
Module" shown in group and retry. properly seated in
"Heidelberg Engineering the PC ?
Imaging Devices" ?
No
Yes
Switch off the Spectralis device.
Open the Spectralis Power Supply
housing. Attach the 1394b cable to
Delete the entry "Heidelberg Reset the board and the copper port of the electronic
Electrically restart the device Engineering SD-OCT" in retry. board called "I-Module-D", which is
and try again. group "Other Devices" and
located on the OCT plane. Switch
Contact HE if the problem restart the Spectralis device.
on the Spectralis device.
still exists. Use the device driver from
the Spectralis CD to install
the correct driver when
Windows asks for it.
Yes Is the device

now detected
by Windows ?
No
Check proper seating of the glas optical
fibre at the I-Module-D board and the I-
Gate board. Replace I-Gate and optical
fibre if the problem still exists. Contact HE.
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7.1.15 OCT button is visible on the touch panel, but OCT mode
cannot be activated
The "OCT" button is visible on the touch panel, but it

cannot be activated. The status bar in the acquisition
module shows "OCT module busy".
Does the problem only Yes

exists 5 minutes after
electrical power on of
the Spectralis device ?
After power on, the Spectralis

device performs a self test
No procedure. Sometimes
(especially when errors occur)
this can take up to 5 minutes.
The OCT can not be used until
Are the pink and the self test is finished.
orange cable properly No
connected to the
Spectralis power
supply ?
Connect cable and retry.

Yes
Restart the acquisition

module and Heyex
program.
Does the No
problem persist
?
If this problem accumulates,

please contact HE.
Yes
Restrart the Spectralis

device and wait for 5
minutes.
Does the
problem persist
?
If this problem accumulates,

Yes please contact HE.
Open the Spectralis power supply

housing and check if the stack of the
electronic boards aside of the
spectrometer is tightly plugged
together (press the stack firmly
together). Ensure that all cables are
connected properly to these boards.
If the problem persists, please

contact HE.
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7.1.16 OCT image is always black

Pls. note, since software version 4.0c wire use for every fire wire port the Thesycon
driver! For more details see chapter 5.12.
The OCT button is available and can be

activated (i.e. shown in blue on the touch
panel) but the OCT image is black. The
acquisition module status bar shows "Use
touch panel to operate the camera".
Open the Windows device

manager. Open the group
IEEE1394 - Host controller.
Is there one
No
IEEE1394 controller
listed as "T1394 bus
OHCI TI" ?
Install the 1394 bus driver on

Yes the 1394b controller as
described in the installations
manual and retry.
Click with the right mouse button on the

entry "T1394 bus OHCI TI" controller and
select "Disable".
Does the entry The driver is installed on the

"Spectralis OCT Module" No wrong IEEE 1394 controller.
in device group Disable the driver on the right
"Heidelberg Engineering controller as described in the
Imaging Devices" installation manual and retry.
disappear ?
Yes
The driver is installed on the

controller that is connected with the
"Spectralis OCT Module".
Does this controller

No The "Spectralis OCT Module"
conform to IEEE
must be connected to an IEEE
1394b (S800)
1394b standard controller.
standard ?
Yes
Open the Spectralis power supply

housing and check if the stack of the
electronic boards aside of the
spectrometer is tightly plugged
together (press the stack firmly
together). Ensure that all cables are
connected properly to these boards.
If the problem persists, please

contact HE.
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7.1.17 Status message “OCT module self-test failed! (Error codes: NNN / MMM)”
The Spectralis OCT module is performing a self-test at power on. If any errors occur during the
self-test procedure, this error message is shown together with a list of error codes (in brackets).
See section 9.1.3 for a complete list of OCT self-test error codes.
When a self-test occurred, the OCT module cannot be used. Any trial will lead to an
“OCT Error (18): Command refused”. Restart the Spectralis device to resolve the problem. If
the self-test error persists, contact technical service.
7.1.18 Status message “OCT Error (16): Command refused” is shown

When the status bar in the acquisition module shows the message “OCT Error (18): Command
refused” the camera will be switched to freeze mode. The OCT mode cannot be enabled
because the self test failed and the OCT is not in service mode (see above).
7.1.19 Status message “OCT Error (18): ):Command refused” is shown

When the status bar in the acquisition module shows the message “OCT Error (18): Command
refused” the camera will be switched to freeze mode. The OCT mode cannot be enabled
because the self test failed and the OCT is not in service mode (see above).
7.1.20 Status message “OCT Error (N): … ” is shown

When the status bar in the acquisition module shows a message of this kind, the OCT module
has reported an error. See section 0 for a complete list of OCT run time error codes. If the
problem persists, contact technical service.
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7.2 HRA Imaging
7.2.1 Problem: FA laser power too low
Error Message:
"FA power too low at
objective"
Check primary Laser Power

of FA laser on Display and
compare to Data Sheet
Yes Within
+/- 0,5mW ?
Problem with FA
Check Camera Objective Laser - Contact HE
8.11.1
and clean it if necessary
End Power still

too low ?
Yes
8.1.4 Optimize Fiber

coupling
Power still
End too low ?
Yes
Measure 1. Order
(continuous modulation)
and compare to Data
Sheet
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Power 1.
Order OK ?
Yes
Re- Check Fiber coupling;

especially polarisation nut. Optimize AOM coupling
Re- Check Objective into 1. Order
Yes
Power 1.
Order OK ? End
Problem - Low Problem with

transmission inside AOM - Contact HE
Camera - Contact HE
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7.2.2 Problem: ICG / IR laser power too low
Problem:
ICG and / or IR laser power is
too low
8.11.1 Check the objective and clean

8.11 if necessary
.1
Power still
End
too low ?
Yes
5.1
Measure the laser power over 2
hours every 15 min to check the
temperature dependency
Power still
End
too low ?
Yes
Contact HE to discuss further

action
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7.2.3 Problem: quality of FA / AF images not o.k. (too noisy, grainy)
Quality of AF/ FA is not ok.

Images are too noisy or gainy
Check if not ok
Procedure: 7.2.1
FA laser
FA power too low
power is ok ?
ok
Objective not ok
Clean front lens 8.11.1
OK ?
ok
Check images for
handling errors:
Experienced No - focus,
- even illumination 5.4.5
user ?
(distance camera - eye)
- resonable settings
Yes of detector sensitivity
HRA Detector Check
Contact HE
Send example e2e-
files by email)
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7.2.4 Problem: central artefact in the image

This section refers to central artefact, which is focussed at  – 5 diopters and which
disappears, when objective is removed (lens reflection)
 Verify, that the artefact is due to lens reflection of objective
 Clean the camera objective lens (see section 8.11.1)
 See comments on “normal and accepted” artefacts and artefacts which are not
tolerated.
7.2.5 Problem: shift adjustment does not work

even lines shifted versus odd lines, see comments on the shift adjustment algorithm
 Check, if the image content (structures, brightness) is sufficient
 Check, if the shift parameter can be adjusted correctly manually
7.2.6 Problem: wrong focus display

The refraction display on the screen is not correct. E.g. the best images for an
evensighted (emmetropic) patient is acquired at a wrong positive or negative refraction
setting.
Procedure to locate error:
 Wrong focus for all HRA laser sources or only one laser affected
 Check the HRA-Z-modul (see 5.5)
 Check the refraction adjustment (see 5.6)
 Report to Heidelberg
7.3 OCT imaging
7.3.1 OCT-Error 914, 915

This errors refer to the Reference-Module, which allows to vary the optical path length of
the reference arm. Follow the procedure “OCT-error message 914, 915” (see chapter
8.11.2)
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7.3.2 Problem: SLD power at camera objective too low
"SLD-Power at camera objective

too low".
Check the powermeter settings. 0
Check service screen and software

settings.
Power < 0,9mW No

If power < 1,1mW, check image quality 5.7.2
?
Yes
Yes
Acceptable ? Ok End
8.11.1 Check camera objective and clean if
necessary.
No
Record E2E of OCT image and

No screenshot of spectrum curve.
Power still too
Contact HE
low ?
Yes
Please contact HE. End.

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7.3.3 Problem: Output power of spectrometer fiber too low
"Output power of spectrometer fiber

too low".
Check settings of powermeter. Check 5.9.2

service screen and software settings.
Output power is
No
less then 0,8 of
the value on HE
data sheet ?
Ok End.
Yes
Clean fiber tip and re- assess the power.
No
Power still too
low ? Ok End.
Yes
Assess SLD power at the camera

objective. 0
power > No Go to "SLD- Power at camera objective

0,9mW too low".
Yes
Assess image quality value. 5.7.2
Image quality No
Record E2E of OCT image and screenshot
acceptable ? of spectrum curve and contact HE.
Yes
Ok End.
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7.3.4 Problem: OCT image quality seems to be degraded
"Image quality seems degraded".
Assess the quality value in a healthy

eye. Compare to the value of the 5.8
installation report.
No
Substantially lower ?
(<30 or <35 depending
on the initial value)
Is the user experienced ?

Yes Did the problem persist for
many patients ?
Check IR images to exclude
Assess SLD power at the camera alignment errors
0 objective
No
Power > 0,9mW
?
Yes
5.7.2 Assess OCT spectrum in service Go to "SLD-Power at camera

screen. objective too low".
Spectrum No Check the camera objective and clean

different from HE 8.11.1
if necessary.
data sheet ?
Yes
Go to "Spectrum in OCT service No

Quality still low
7.3.6 srceen different to spectrum of HE
?
data sheet".
End
Yes
Record E2E of empty image and Yes Any artefacts in

screenshot of spectrum curve (no the empty image
normalisation). Report to HE. visible ?
No
RE- check, if problem persists

contact HE
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7.3.5 Problem: Piezo setting not within the acceptable range
"Piezo Setting not within the

5.9.4.
acceptable range"
1
6.4.4
Check Temperature BP
If T < 25°C wait until T > 25°C.
Check Piezo Setting.
Still not within No

the range ?
End.
Yes
8.5.1
Open the power supply housing.
Readjust the piezo settings 8.2.1
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7.3.6 Problem: Spectrum in OCT service screen different ot HE data sheet
"Spectrum in OCT service screen

different to spectrum of Heidelberg 5.9.4
Engineering (HE) data sheet".
Check if fiber is inserted properly 5.9.3

into spectrometer

settings. Check sensor adjustment.
No 5.9.4.
Sensor properly 2
aligned ?
Yes
Assess maximum of spectrum and

compare to HE data sheet. Report misalignment to HE.
If affirmed by HE, align the sensor.

8.2.2
Report final spectrum to HE.
Max < 0,8 Max No

Data Sheet ?
Report screenshot of the spectrum

Yes
and report to HE.
Go to "Spectrum substantially
7.3.7
lower compared to HE data sheet".
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7.3.7 Problem: Spectrum substantially lower compared to HE data sheet
Spectrum substantially lower compared

to HE data sheet

settings
Maximum of spectrum No
of less then 0,8 of the
Maximum of data
sheet spectrum ?
OK - End
Yes
5.9.3 Check if fiber is properly inserted into

spectrometer
Piezo settings No
5.9.4. within acceptable Adjust piezo settings.
1 range ?
Yes
Yes
Assess output power of spectrometer Spectrum still too
5.9.2
fiber low ?
No
Output power No
> 0,8 of HE data OK - End
sheet ?
Go to "Outputpower ofspectralis fiber

Yes 7.3.3
too low".
Check quality value in the upper

5.8 third and check quality value in the
lower half of the OCT image
No Yes
Image quality
Difference > 15 OK - End
acceptable ?
No
Yes
0 Readjust focus, then readjust piezo if Record E2E of one OCT image in the upper
necessary and one in the lower half including the
quality value and report to HE
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7.3.8 Problem: No SLD spectrum visible in the service screen
No SLD spectrum visible in the

service screen
No Yes
OCT screen
black ?
Check if SLD is on
Go to: "The OCT button is available but 5.8
(Look into the camera - a red line /
the OCT image is black"
circle should be visible)
No
SLD on ?
Restrart the system.

Yes If the problem persists please
contact HE.
5.9.3 Check if the fiber is inserted

properly into the spectrometer
No
Piezo setting
at 1.0 or 0.0 ?
Yes
Piezo setting within No
the acceptable
5.9.2 Assess output power of
range ?
spectrometer fiber
Yes
Ok / End Go to "The Piezo Setting is not

5.8
within the acceptable range"
Yes
Outputpower
at least 1 µW ?
Check Temerature BP
No
If T<25°C wait until T>25°C
7.3.3 Go to: "Output power of

spectrometer fiber too low"
Readjust Piezo 5.8
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8 Service Procedures
8.1 HRA FA Laser
8.1.1 TSE-02 power sensor for adjustment procedures
Detector head
Choice of with HRA 2
Scale
laser to be adaptor
monitored
This TSE sensor is only an adjustment tool but not a powermeter. During installation the
laser powers have to be checked with a calibrated Ophir power meter!
The adjustment is used in the adjustment process after reinsertion of the fiber into the 4 axis
manipulator during the setup of the system. In this case the use of the TSE-02 is advantageous,
as the display is slow enough to average the power fluctuations due to the laser modulation.
Procedure:
 Place detector head on the objective
 Switch the TSE-02 knob to FA.
 Operate the HRA 2 at 30°, HS in either FA or RF mode.
 Adjust the Kinematics four axis manipulator according to the short or detailed adjustment
instructions (v.i.) so that the scale reading reaches its maximum. (As a rule of thumb for
a correctly installed fiber the reading should be in between 4.5 and 6 scale units.)
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8.1.2 Beam path of blue laser, AOM
When the modulation is disabled (e.g. by disconnecting the RF-power from the AOM drive, all
laser power is transmitting the AOM crystal (acousto-optical modulator) without being deflected.
This beam is called 0. order beam.
However, when the modulation is activated, the blue laser beam is split in several beams. The
beam next to the 0. order beam (left side) is the 1. order beam and is coupled into the single
mode fiber.
AOM crystal AOM driver

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8.1.3 Laser to Fiber Coupler

The laser power is coupled by means of a four axis manipulator into the polarisation maintaining
singlemode fiber. The fiber is fixed with respect to the focussing lens. Therefore a tilt of the
coupling cylinder corresponds to a translation of the focus spot on the fiber surface.
retaining pin, will be

omitted in future units
Polarisation key way (E)

marked with black marker
fits into key nut (F)
B1 B2
A1 A2
retaining screw and pin, will
be omitted in future units
Push this spring 4 x locking nuts for

button down for
inserting fiber coupler alignment screws
or prealignment tool
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8.1.4 Realignment of Blue Laser Fiber Coupling

In case the laser output power in FA / redfree Refl. mode is too low, the alignment of the fibre
input coupler has to be readjusted and optimised (short procedure). If no blue light at all is
visible at the objective, the complete procedure starting with the prealignment tool has to be
accomplished.
Please note: for the alignment procedure the TSE power sensor is extremely helpful, as the
display is slow enough to average the laser power fluctuations due to laser modulation.
Alignment procedure in detail:
 Inserting the fiber: Push down spring button E, while inserting the fiber input coupler.
Make sure, that the polarization key E fits into the keyway F of the fiber carrier.
 During alignment procedure laser power can either be monitored using adjustment aid
TSE-02 (to be preferred) or by periodic averaging over a 10s time scale (takes much
more time). Attach the sensor to the HRA2 objective lens.
 Tilt alignment: Optimise A1 & B1 for optimum fibre output.
 Horizontal translation: (only required if previous step does not result in sufficient laser
power). Although the tilt of the input optic is optimised, the alignment still can be
improved by translating the input optic in horizontal or vertical direction. For horizontal
translation adjust the screws A1 and A2 stepwise in the same direction, i.e. adjust A1 a
quarter of a turn counter clockwise. The output power will go down completely. Then
adjust A2 in same direction also about a quarter of a turn and maximize output power. If
the power is higher than in the beginning, repeat the procedure in the same direction. If
the power decreased repeat the procedure in the other direction i.e. clockwise. If the
power does not change significantly, the optimum has been found
 Vertical Translation: (only required if previous steps do not result in sufficient laser
power). Repeat the same procedure (horizontal translation) for vertical translation by
manipulating the screws B1 and B2.
 Carefully secure all the alignment screws A1….B2 by tightening the locking nuts. The
locking nuts should not be tightened too much, it should be still possible to manipulate
the alignment screws in a small range.
 The FA power of the Spectralis is in general less sensitive to temperature changes
inside the housing. Nevertheless we recommend to close the cover and recheck the
laser power after about 30 minutes. If necessary, reopen the housing and optimise A1
and B1 again.
Please note: In case no output power at all can be measured after inserting the fiber coupler,
the optimisation procedure can not be accomplished. In this case a special prealignment tool is
required for the coarse alignment. In doubt, please contact Heidelberg engineering for technical
support.
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8.1.5 Sapphire power after AOM in the 1. order beam
This value needs not to be measured during normal installation. However, it may help to locate
the source of error, in case the specified range of FA power can not be reached.
1. General information
Sapphire laser
2. M easure 0. order power

 disconnect the RF-power from the AOM drive
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 now you get only the 0. order
 Use any kind of aperture for those measurements
 List this measured value
3. M easure 1. order power

 Reconnect RF-power
 For continuous diffraction, set a jumper to J5. There are 3 different board versions
existing. In every case, set the jumper to the almost left position as shown in the images.
This will eliminate the modulation -> no modulation
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 Verify you measure the 1. order
List this measured value as well and compare it with the value from the original installation
sheet. You can find the value under step 14 of the “Spectralis datasheet and installation
report”.
The power value should be at least 80% of the 0. order value.
VERY IMPORTANT: Remove the jumper, otherwise you will get an interlock!
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8.2 OCT Spectrometer

NOTE! Before you do a piezo, sensor or focus adjustment, verify the correct setup of the unit,
means a proper attachment of the fiber, correct SLD power, no communication error etc.
Especially the focus adjustment is typically not necessary, unless the srews of the focus lens
itself is loosen, or if you have replaced the sensor board AND the SNR drop into depth is more
than 15dB. Typically this will happen in very rare cases, because the sensor board is always
mounted to the almost closest position to the focus lens. The focus adjustment is a very delicate
procedure. Our experience showed, there is no need to do the focus adjustment.
Pre-stressed bolt from the grating unit: In the very first units
the pre-stressed bolt was not enough pre-stressed in some
cases. In such a case the spectrum dropped down right after
the auto calibration. In such cases we may gave the advise to
tighten the screw a little bit. We have recognized this very
fast and changed our installation process of the grating unit,
and tightened the bolt a bit more. So there is absolute no
need to do this. Even worse, you can damage the piezo by
doing that.
8.2.1 Piezo adjustment

If the Piezo slider in the OCT service screen is not within the acceptable range, the micrometer
screw has to be adjusted manually.
 If not already done open the power supply box carefully.
 Check the actual piezo setting by pressing Auto Calib
Micrometer
screw
If the piezo setting is at its upper limit (1.0 or near), the micrometer screw has to be turned very
slightly and very slowly clockwise.
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NOTE: One complete turn of the micrometer screw corresponds to a shift of 500 microns. What
is required is a shift of about 10 microns – corresponding to a rotation of only a few degrees!
 Check the new piezo setting by pressing Auto Calib
If the system has been run for some hours (temperature BP > 34°C) the slider should be in the
upper range (0.600), for a cold system (temperature BP < 29°C) the maximum signal should be
at a slider position of about 0.300. Don‟t adjust a system if the temperature BP is less than
25°C.
If the piezo setting is too large, turn the micrometer screw clockwise. Correspondingly, if it‟s too
low, turn the micrometer screw counterclockwise.
 Adjust and check repeatedly until the slider is within the acceptable range.
If you have lost the signal completely within the whole piezo range (Auto Calib runs to 1.0
without detection of a signal) proceed as follows:
 Adjust the piezo slider manually to 0.5
 Mark the micrometer screw at it‟s actual position or note down the actual setting (don‟t
skip this point!).
 Turn the micrometer screw very slowly clockwise while observing the service screen.
 Stop if you have reached 10 units of rotation (corresponding to 100µm or one-fifth turn)
or
 stop immediately in case you got a signal.
 Press “Auto Calib”
 If no signal can be found within the 10 units go back to the original setting (10 units ccw)
 Turn the micrometer screw 10 units counterclockwise and proceed as before
Note: It‟s barely conceivable that there is no signal within the specified range ( 10 units).
Before you expand the search range you should assess that the SLD is on (red line/circle is
visible if you look into the camera) the power of the spectrometer fiber and a proper attachment
of the fiber to the spectrometer. Moreover, make sure that there is no communication error: the
service screen has to display a live background signal, i.e. a flat noisy line. If you uncheck
subtract Zero this becomes more evident.
Noisy background signal

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8.2.2 Sensor alignment

The alignment of the sensor is a procedure which is only allowed after consultation with HE.
The misalignment must be reported with screenshots. Please send at least two screenshots of
the service screen demonstrating the spectrum curve at different piezo settings. Please select
appropriate service screen settings: uncheck live and normalize.
As an example of how to report sensor misalignment see figures below.
Piezo: 0.290 Piezo: 0.400 Piezo: 0.470
An unacceptable case of sensor tilt is shown below. Only a small portion of the sensor line is
illuminated due to a large tilt between the sensor line and the image line generated by the
focussing lens of the spectrometer.
To align the sensor proceed as follows:

 In the service screen uncheck live and normalize.
 Loose the set screw slightly, there should still remain some resistance against rotation.
 Now carefully grab the sensor board or the brass adapter and slighty turn the sensor
unit.
 While moving the sensor unit observe the spectrum curve in the service screen: it should
become as broadened as is possible.
 Move the piezo slider to identify any tilt.
 Repeatedly turn the sensor unit and check for tilt.
 At optimum position tighten the screw very carefully but solidly.
 Finally re-check the spectrum shape while moving the piezo slider.
 Repeat the whole procedure in case there still is any tilt.
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 Report the final spectrum shape to HE with at least two screenshots of different piezo
settings (s. above).
 Compare the maximum spectrum with the HE data sheet. If necessary proceed with the
adjustment of focus.
8.2.3 How to replace carrier and sensor board

If there is a problem with the carrier- and/or the sensor board, you have to replace both boards.
This is highly recommended, because the two boards are set up and adjusted to each other
here in factory. If you mix you will get a lower image quality.
The sensor of the sensor board is covered with a glass plate!

Remove it carefully by bending up the two copper strips with a very small flat screw driver.
Save the glass plate and put it later to the sensor of the defective sensor board. Remove the
brass cylinder from the defective sensor board and install it on the new sensor board. Use the
original shipping box for the return shipment.
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Finally replace and adjust the boards as described in the chapter before.
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8.2.4 Focus adjustment

The adjustment of focus is a procedure which is only allowed after consultation with HE. The
necessity to adjust the focus has to be deduced from the fault tree (LI).
To adjust the sensor proceed as follows:
 In the service screen uncheck live and normalize. Select circular scan mode.
 Loosen the two set screws of the focussing lens. The signal will decrease immediately
due to the fact, that the objective is no longer clamped down, however by adjusting the
piezo slider it can be brought back to the condition it was before.
 Carefully grab the brass objective (in order to grab it easier, we recommend to screw in
a M3 screw into the upper thread) and very carefully move the objective towards the
sensor board and / or in opposite direction.
 Optimise the piezo slider to evaluate if the maximum is higher or lower as before.
Therefore it is best to have one hand at the brass objective and the other at the mouse
to make sure, that the piezo is always at the position of maximum signal.
 Once the optimum position is found, the objective is clamped down again by means of
the two set screws. Again the signal will drop, but can be brought back to the optimum
position by readjusting the piezo slider.
NOTE: If the piezo slider runs out of range the micrometer screw has to be used to bring
the signal back to it‟s optimum (s. Piezo adjustment).
This is a cumbersome procedure, however it is very important, that the focus is really optimum
adjusted in order to provide optimum quality of the OCT images.
Set screws
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8.3 Camera and Circular Arc Mount
8.3.1 Open the camera housing

 Turn off the Spectralis system.
 Move the camera as far as possible towards positive diopters (max. distance between
objective arm and camera body) in order to have access to the hexagon socket screws!
Remove only the leftmost screw!
Two hexagon socket

screws mounting
heatsink vs. housing
 Remove the left of the three hexagon socket screws (wrench size 3.0). Remove only the
left screw!
 Remove the two hexagon socket screws (wrench size 2.0) on the left side (patients view).
These screws ensure thermal contact of the final amplifier stages of the scanner drivers to
the housing. Thermal contact is very important to remove the heat from inside the camera,
i.e. the camera housing acts as heat sink for the whole camera.
Two hexagon socket

screws (wrench size 2.0)
Only remove the left screw! (wrench size 3.0)

Do not remove the other two screws!
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 Remove the refraction knob (hexagon socket screw, wrench size 1.5). In early Spectralis
units there is an elongation of the axis of the refraction spindle. This adapter part has to
be removed also.
Refraction knob (wrench size

1.5)
 Remove three hexagon socket screws on the bottom side of the camera.
Three hexagon socket screws on the

bottom (wrench size 1.5)
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 Remove the filter wheel handle (screw is hidden behind the plastic cap).
Remove plastic cap

Loosen the hidden screw.
Pull out the filter wheel
handle!
 Then grab the handle of the housing and pull it carefully backwards. After about 3 cm, you
have access to the protective earth wire inside the housing. Remove the protective earth
wire and continue pulling the housing straight backwards.
 Don‟t remove the hexagonal socket screw on the backside of the camera.
Hexagon socket screw on

camera backside has not
be removed Ground cable
attached
to camera housing
 For remounting the camera housing extreme care has to be taken, that none of the thin
fiber cables is damaged, when the housing is mounted back on the camera.
Do not forget to connect the protective earth wire again!
 Newer units have no more a ground cable, but a direct plug and connector instead
 When closing the camera housing just proceed the opposite way. Extremely care has to
be taken when remounting the housing on the optic block, to make sure, that no cable,
especially the fibre, is squeezed. Especially the channel (see images) needs to be free of
cable.
 The channel between optic block and mounting plate needs to be free of cables, when
remounting the housing cover.
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 See below an open camera from 3 directions. Pls. note, due to the different types every
camera may look different. The example is a HRA+OCT with a blue laser diode
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Below you find the procedure for a HRA2 camera housing,

because this is a different housing
If the camera housing has to be removed for service purpose, please proceed as
follows:
 Remove the filter wheel handle. Please note: there are two versions of
filter wheel handle:
Old version: handle clamped on filter wheel axis. Just pull out the
handle!
New version: handle screwed on the filter wheel axis (M2.5). Remove
cover cap and then unscrew the handle.
old version new version with cover cap
 Move the camera as far as possible towards positive diopters (max.

distance between objective arm and camera body) in order to have
access to the 3 allen screws! Remove the three screws (wrench size
3.0)!
 Remove the refraction knob (allen set screw, wrench size 1.5)
 Remove the two allen screws (wrench size 2.0) on the left side (patients
view). These screws ensure thermal contact of the final amplifier stages
of the scanner drivers to the housing. Thermal contact is very important
to remove the heat from inside the camera, i.e. the camera housing acts
as heat sink for the whole camera.
 Remove the allen screw on the backside of the camera (wrench size
3.0)!
 Push the housing carefully backwards until you can remove it
completely. Disconnect the ground cable inside the housing.
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3 allen screws on left

2 allen screws important for
side thermal contact between
contoller board and camera
housing
allen screw on camera

backside
Ground cable attached
to camera housing
When closing the camera housing just proceed the opposite way. Extremely care
has to be taken when remounting the housing on the optic block, to make sure,
that no cable is squeezed. Especially the channel (see images) needs to be free
of cable
The channel between optic block and mounting plate needs to be free of cables,
when remounting the housing cover.
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8.3.2 Exchange of pneumatic spring in Spectralis circular arc guide

In order to exchange the pneumatic spring inside the circular arc guide, please proceed as
follows:
 Open the special screw on the bottom of the circular arc guide. Therefore a special tool
with two pins, which fit into the two holes, is required. Open the screw carefully, as the
pneumatic spring is under tension and puts pressure on the screw.
Special screw with two

holes
Special tool with two

pins
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Pneumatic spring half way

out
Pneumatic spring
Tip of pneumatic spring
 Launch in the new replacement pneumatic spring. Make sure, that the tip of the spring fits
in the corresponding deepening attached to the camera. Push the pneumatic screw in and
tighten the special screw with the tool. Check if the vertical tilt movement runs smoothly.
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8.3.3 Adjusting the friction of the tilt movement of camera head

The friction of the tilt movement can be increased (or decreased) by modifying the preload
tension of a pressure spring. The tension is increased (resp. decreased) by tightening (resp.
releasing) a hexagon socket screw as shown in the image below. In case the friction is not
sufficient although the hexagon socket screw is completely screwed in, Heidelberg Engineering
will provide a spring with higher tension.
Hexagon socket screw for

friction adjustment of
vertical tilt movement along
circular arc guide
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8.4 Instrumentation base
8.4.1 Disassembling
These tools are required:
 Hexagon socket wrench 4 mm

 Hexagon socket wrench 3 mm
 Hexagon socket wrench 2,5 mm
 Hexagon socket wrench 1,5 mm
 Screwdriver for recessed head screws
 Screwdriver for slotted screws
 Repairing-Kit L/R from Heidelberg Engineering (Art. No.: 20922)
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 Never overturn the instrumentation base as seen on picture 2, as that will cause damage
on the Left-/Right-detection unit!
 To get access to the black metal plate, you have to put the instrument basis on a flat
surface (a table is most suitable), half over the edge (as shown below).
 Attention: Keep hold of instrument basis – tilting danger!
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 The 4 hexagon socket screws of the black metal plate have to be removed.
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 Now, the instrumentation base has to be placed as shown below; the left side or the right
side respectively half over the edge.
 Afterwards the 4 hexagon socket screws of the faceplate of the gear rack have to be
removed.
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Guide plate
 The fixing brake must be opened.

 The joystick unit can be taken off carefully by lifting the unit at the joystick and pulling the
gear wheel out of the gear rack.
 The joystick unit has to be overturned carefully and placed on a soft underlay. Use books
as support, if necessary.
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8.4.2 Repairing left/right detection of the joystick unit

 Before trying to repair the joystick unit, please check that the instrumentation base
connector has tight contact with the power supply and is not the cause for the failure.
Instrumentation
base
Picture 1
 If the problem still persists, start with section 8.4.1 Disassembling

 After the instrumentation base has been disassembled, continue at this point.
 The metal cover with the 6 recessed head screws must be removed.
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 Now, the white rockers, the micro switches and the mountings are visible.
left right
 First of all, the white rocker has to be removed.

 For this you have to replace the set pin carefully. If there‟s no replacement tool available
you can use a hammer and a nail.
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Set pin
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 As soon as the set pin sticks out far enough you can pull it out with a gripper.
 Be careful not to lose the spring under the rocker.
Spring
 Replace the white rocker with the new one and be sure that the spring is in the clearance.
 Push the new set pin through the hole.
 Press it in with a gripper, if necessary.
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 While operating the white rocker, the switching noise must be controlled. You should hear
a click.
 If the click wasn‟t audible the function of the microswitch has to be controlled. For this
purpose the microswitch has to be dismounted.
 Loosen the screws of the microswitch slightly. Pull out the microswitch in cable direction.
or
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 Now the microswitch has to be checked for functionality (operate carefully).
 If the switch doesn‟t operate, i.e. there‟s still no click to hear, the switch has to be
replaced.
 In this case you have to remove the microswitch and the shrinking hose from the two
cables.
 Check if the new microswitch does operate.
 Then put new shrinking hoses over the cables and solder the new microswitch on. Notice
the right direction and the cable color.
 Shrink the shrinking hose.
Left
Right
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.3 R
i
g
h
shrinking t
hose
Free pin
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2 F
r
e Free pin
e 1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 F
r
p e
i e
n
p
Yellow White i
Brown Green n
 If the click is audible or the new micro switch is soldered on, the micro switch has to be
clamped in again (notice the direction).
 A 2/10 mm shim has to be added under the white rocker. The micro switch has to be
inserted as far as the switch is just about operating.
 Attention: While tightening the screws the micro switch might be displaced again!
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 Check the proper functionality by operating the white rocker. If the micro switch doesn‟t
operate repeat the previous steps and insert the micro switch a little deeper in the
clamping. Don‟t forget to tighten down the screws to avoid that the micro switch will be
displaced later.
 If the micro switch operates, remove the shim and repeat the procedure on the other side
if necessary.
 Refit the cover plate again.
 After that, proceed with section 8.4.4 Assembling.
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8.4.3 Remove the gear wheel

 If the gear wheel is broken and has to be replaced, start with section 8.4.1
Disassembling.
 After that, go on with this.
 Remove the cover of the guide pillar.
 Then remove the gear wheel.

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cover gear
wheel
 Please look after the right direction of the gear wheel when putting it on.
 After that put on the cover again.

 If the gear wheel is removed, continue with chapter 8.4.4 Assembling.
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8.4.4 Assembling
 Put the joystick unit back on the basic plate.
 Therefore the joystick unit must be lifted at the joystick and the gear wheels must be
placed and rolled forward on the gear rack.
 Put down the joystick unit. If it isn‟t possible, displace the guide plate.
 Move the joystick unit forward.

 Check if the gear wheels are running well on the gear rack, i.e. if the gear wheels are at
the front, the last tooth on each side has to be in contact (as shown below).
 Now, as seen above for the disassembling, the black metal plate and the faceplate of the
gear rack have to be tightened again.
 Finally test the functionality of the gear wheels and the left/right switch again.
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8.5 Power Supply
8.5.1 Remove the cover of the power supply box

 Make sure, that the power is switched off!
 After removal of the 8 allen screws ( 2mm allen wrench), the power supply cover can be
carefully removed as shown in the pictures below.
 Make sure, that the cover is tilted to the side opposite to the cable connectors, as on this
side the protective earth cable is attached. Extreme care has to be taken for not touching
and misaligning the sensor board.
Sensor board (close to

the power supply
housing)
Remove
protective earth
wire
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8.6 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Connection
To change the IEEE 1394 connection settings, please refer to the “Spectralis Installation
Guide”, where this issue is described in detail.
8.7 Touch Panel
8.7.1 Firmware update

A firmware Update of the touch panel is with the latest HE-script version not possible.
If you have still some older versions available, do NOT try it with such an older version. The
touch panel may not work anymore after a firmware update.
8.7.2 Touch Calibration

If the touch panel does not respond after the last calibration procedure or the touch feedback
does not properly match the touch location, it is possible to force a re-calibration.
To do that, open the Spectralis acquisition module and select “Calibrate Touch Panel” from the
“Setup” menu.
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8.8 Spectralis PC Software Update
8.8.1 Using the Spectralis CD

The latest released Spectralis Software CD can be used for both, first installation and update of
any older Spectralis software installed. The CD can be requested at the Heidelberg Engineering
service department. Please proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that you exit all Windows programs, including Heidelberg Eye Explorer,
before installing the software.
2. Insert the Spectralis installation CD into the computer‟s CD drive. Usually the setup
program on the CD starts automatically. If not, browse into the CD drive with the
Windows Explorer and double-click the file SETUP.EXE.
3. After the setup procedure has begun, you are asked to select the installation language.
Select the appropriate language and click on OK to continue the installation procedure.
4. The setup procedure finds the existing Spectralis software already installed on your
computer, and will prompt with the Software Update message box.
Click on Yes to update the software existing on your computer.
Note: Should none of these prompts occur, but you are certain that an installation of the
Heidelberg Eye Explorer already exists on your computer, cancel the setup procedure
and contact Heidelberg Engineering Technical Support for further instructions.
5. While the installation procedure is in progress, please do not cancel or interrupt it!
6. When the installation has been finished click on Finish in the next dialog box to close
the installation procedure.
8.8.2 Using UPDATExxx.EXE

Instead of sending the Software on CD, it might be easier to use a single installation file. The
version is coded into the name, e.g. UPDATE314.EXE will update to version 3.1.4. This update
file can be requested by the Heidelberg Engineering service department. Please proceed as
follows.
1. Make sure that you exit all Windows programs, including Heidelberg Eye Explorer,
before installing the software.
2. Run the program UPDATExxx.EXE on the Spectralis computer.
3. Select the folder of the already installed HEYEX installation (usually C:\HEYEX)
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the software update.
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8.9 HRA Firmware Update
8.9.1 IModule Firmware Update

All Spectralis devices are connected to the computer via FireWire (also called IEEE-1394 or
i.LINK) interface and are digitising the image data within the Spectralis power supply. The
electronics board responsible for the digitisation and transmission via FireWire is called
“IModule” (also integrated into the HRT 3 device). This module provides a powerful processor
and has two programmable software components that can be updated using the HESCRIPT
service program. Models with integrated OCT also provide a so called IModule-D which is
digitising the data from the OCT sensor. This must be set up separately (see 8.10.1).
The IModule includes two software components: Bootloader and Application. To check the
current version of these components, start the service program as described in section 6.5.1
and click on the “Startup” menu. Then select procedure “IModule configuration” and “Startup
HRA IModule”. The following dialog will be shown:
Check bootloader version (entry “BL Version”) and application version (entry “APP Version”)
and compare with the version provided with the latest HeScript service CD.
The example device contains an invalid bootloader as well as an invalid Application Firmware.
This is indicated by red entries in the corresponding fields.
As required, the IModule bootloader and application firmware must be updated from within the
“IModule configuration” dialog. Click on “Browse…”(1) and a file selection box will be opened:
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Change to folder “firmware-hra2” and select file “IModuleApp-x.y.hfu” for the application
firmware or “IModuleL2Bl-x.y.hfu” for the bootloader firmware (where x.y represents the
firmware file version) and click on “Open”.
Select “Write Firmware:” (2). The following dialog will be shown:
Please wait, until the upload process has been finished.

Using the button “Print!” (3) it is possible to print an IModule version report to the default printer.
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8.9.2 Camera and Power Supply Firmware Update

To update the Spectralis HRA internal firmware, you will need the following parts:
1. A Firmware update file with file extension *.HFU (typically on the HeScript service CD)
2. An up-to-date HeScript service CD
Start the service program as described in section 6.5.1 and click on the “Startup” menu. The
following dialog will appear:
Double-click on the procedure “HRA2 Startup”. The firmware upload script will be loaded
automatically.
8.9.2.1 Installing the LPT Driver

The HeScript program also supports firmware upgrade for older HRA 2 device, which are
connected to the PC via framegrabber board and serial interface instead of IEEE1394 FireWire.
The firmware update for those devices can be performed using a special programming device
called HE-ISPD-JP1 that is connected to the parallel port.
HeScript always requires the installation of the driver for HE-ISPD-JP1, even if you want to
update a Spectralis device connected with FireWire.
If the parallel port driver for the HE-ISPD-JP1 device is
not installed, the message box displayed on the left will
be shown.
If the dialog does not open up automatically,
browse to the Service CD folder “BIN\ LPTdriver”,
click with the right mouse button on file
“TVICPORT.INF” and select “Install” from the
context menu.
Please note, that you must have administrative user privileges on Windows to be able to install
the driver. After the driver installation, the computer must be rebooted.
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8.9.2.2 Upgrading the Firmware

If the LPT driver is successfully installed select the procedure “HRA2 startup” again. The
following dialog will appear:
Click on the “Browse…” button (1) in section

“Camera/Power Supply”, change to directory
“firmware-HRA2”, select the firmware file
“HRA2-Firmware-x.y.z.hfu” (where x.y.z
represents the firmware version) for upload
and click on “Open”:
The complete path and file name of the
firmware update file will be shown in the
“Firmware Upload” dialog.
NOTE: Close all other running

applications before upload. Do not stop
the program or disconnect the cable
before the “Firmware Upload” dialog
closes automatically. Any interrupt in the
programming procedure may cause
serious damage to the electronic circuits
of the HRA2 or Spectralis device!
Click on the “Start CAM/PWS firmware upload …” button (2). A new dialog will be shown in red
colour:
After the upload procedure has been finished, select procedure “Firmware-, Flash- and Board
Versions” (see section “Collecting Version Information” below) to verify the upload process.
Important note: In some rare cases the firmware

upload process may get stuck in the finishing
procedure at 20%, see example on the right side. If
the process will not continue after 30 seconds, turn
off the power supply box and turn it on again after 5
seconds. Now the process must continue and
complete. This problem may occur only in the
HRA- firmware upload.
Make sure that “Finishing” is displayed in the dialog box. Power cycling the device in any other
firmware upgrade phase may damage permanently damage the electronics.
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8.10 OCT Firmware Update
8.10.1 IModule-D Firmware Update

Spectralis models with integrated OCT provide a so called IModule-D which is digitising the data
from the OCT sensor.
The IModule-D includes two software components: Bootloader and Application. To check the
current version of these components, start the service program as described in section 6.5.1
and click on the “Startup” menu. Then select procedure “IModule configuration” and “Startup
IModule-D”. The following dialog will be shown:
Check bootloader version (entry “BL Version”) and application version (entry “APP Version”)
and compare with the version provided with the latest HeScript service CD.
The example device contains a valid bootloader as well as a valid Application Firmware. In this
case, a firmware update would not be required.
Otherwise, if required, the IModule-D bootloader and application firmware can be updated from
within the “IModule Configuration” dialog.
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Click on “Browse…”(1) and a file selection box will be opened:
Change to folder “firmware-sd-oct” and select file “IModule-D-App-x.y.hfu” for the application
firmware or “IModule-D-L2Bl-x.y.hfu” for the bootloader firmware (where x.y represents the
firmware file version) and click on “Open”.
Select “Write Firmware:” (2). The following dialog will be shown:
Please wait, until the upload process has been finished. Using the button “Print!” (3) it is
possible to print an IModule-D version report to the default printer.
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8.10.2 Controller Firmware Update

Start He Script program as described in section 6.5.1. Choose menu “Startup” then “OCT
Startup” and “OCT Firmware Setup”:
In the leftmost panel click “Fw. Upload”. A file selection dialog will be shown:
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A list of available firmware files will be displayed. Choose the most recent vme file. This
typically follows the naming convention x-x-x-x_SD-OCT.vme.
IMPORTANT: The HRA device (IEEE1394a connection) MUST be

disconnected by pulling the IEEE1394a plug before you proceed! Not
doing so may result in severe damage to the device!
Now the default Firmware upload dialogue will pop up. This may not be interrupted while
uploading the firmware file, else it might result in inoperability of the device.
If you encounter an IModule Error during the flash reboot the device close the HeScript
program and try again.
After flashing the firmware, the OCT module will perform a reset and therefore it won‟t be
responsive for a certain time. During the reset you can plug in the HRA (IEEE1394a
connector) again.
8.11 Other Procedures
8.11.1 Procedure to clean the objective

The objective should be cleaned, if dust, grease, mascara or other dirt is visible on the front
surface. In order to judge the condition of the optical surface, remove the objective from the
bayonet connector and hold it under inclined incident light.
We recommend the following procedure to clean the objective:
 first use clean air to blow away any dust or dirt particles
 then use a clean, soft (non fuzzing) tissue, which should be moisturised with some
drops of pure ethanol. Carefully wipe with the tissue over the lens. Use each tissue
only once!
 Sometimes the dirt cannot be dissolved with ethanol. In this case try pure acetone
to remove persistent spots. Again, it is recommended not to use too much liquid, and
do not drip excess acetone on the objective. Acetone could corrode the lens cement
or etch the plastic jacket of fibers.
8.11.2 Procedure “OCT-error 914 or 915”

Error 915 and 914 refers to the reference module, which determines the length of the OCT
reference arm.
 Error 915 means: Reference module does not reach home switch.
Possible error: motor defective, spindle too ruff-running, guidance jammed.
 Error 914 means: reference Module jammed at home switch.
Possible error: home switch defect.
Please note: these errors could be also consecutive errors from other faults during the OCT
start-up procedure (e.g. error 313: missing line clock).
Recommended procedure:
1. Open the camera housing as described in section 8.3.1.
2. Move the spindle manually with a small screwdriver. The Reference Module is located at
the backside of the camera covered by a metallic sheet.
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Reference
module
Spindle with slit

for screw driver!
Note: the slit is
covered by two
cables (blue
shrink tube),
which can be
bended carefully
to the side!
3. In case of error 914: rotate spindle with screw driver some turns counter clockwise in
order to move the home switch pin away from the home switch. Turn on the OCT system
and check if the reset procedure is accomplished properly (no error 914).
4. In case of error 915: rotate spindle with screw driver some turns clockwise in order to
move the home switch pin away from the limit opposite to the home switch. Turn on the
OCT system and check if the reset procedure is accomplished properly (no error 915).
5. Note: These procedures only help to reset the system, if the reference module is stuck
either at the home switch (error 914) or at the opposite end of the travel range (error
915). If the original cause of this problem is not clear, one has to be afraid, that the
problem could reoccur.
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8.11.3 HRA2 / Spectralis TSP repair

Enocoder replacement
These tools are required: Screwdriver, Hexagon socket key (size 12)
Spare part: 40945 TSP encoder
1. Remove all seven screws on the back side of the TSP

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2. Attention please if you remove the black brightness control cap with pushing a screw
driver through the two holes next to the TSP encoder .
3. Remove the hexagon screw with the key

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4. This picture shows how to remove the cable
5. Please take care of the correct position of the plug. The TSP encoder needs to be fixed
with your hand if you turn on the screw.
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9 Appendix
9.1 Safety Interlocks and Error Codes
9.1.1 HRA Safety Interlocks

General errors/warnings are reported via HECOM and shown in the PC status bar. There are 4
severity levels:
 Information
 Warning A system parameter is near its limits
 Error An irregular system state is detected
--> System may go to freeze mode
 Severe Error A safety relevant error is detected
--> Safety interlock
Safety relevant errors are additionally reported via the interlock lines. When a security interlock
is reached, the system cannot be used any more before it is switched off and on again.
A Safety Interlock has the following consequences:
Camera
 The current laser mode can‟t be changed any more. In particular it is no longer possible
to switch to freeze mode
 The internal fixation target can‟t be changed any more
 The fixation targets in all four corners are blinking
 All lasers are switched off
Note: If an Interlock occurs during a live mode, the Scanners will not be switched off (the
system state is safer with the scanners moving)!
Power supply
 The blue laser supply voltage will be switched off (The “L” on the LCD display changes
to “-”)
 One of three interlock types will be displayed:
o LASER INTERLOCK Blue laser power was too high either when the laser was
modulated or modulated off
o SCANNER INTERLOCK One of the scanners does not work properly
o MCU INTERLOCK One micro controller has detected an irregular internal
state. This type is overruled by laser or scanner interlock.
 The last internal (left side) and external interlock number will be displayed
Touch Panel
 The freeze screen is shown. A red on/off button and a textual warning indicate the
interlock state. The panel is locked.
PC Acquisition Module
 A list of interlock numbers is shown. Note that consecutive faults may be included.
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9.1.2 HRA2 Interlock codes

Code Comp. Short Description Firmware Trigger Note/possible reason Action
Version
1 CAM PLD laser mode differs from all After a laser mode Hints at a defective CAM-Controller Return to HE if not disappearing after
nominal laser mode change, other lasers are board or a defective scanner; could CAM firmware update to version ≥ 2.1
active than the selected be a consecutive fault from other and/or removal of possible concurrent
ones interlocks. interlock causes.
May occur sporadically for CAM
controller boards ≥ 3.3 and CAM
firmware version < 2.1 when
switching from FREEZE to live
2 CAM Camera could not post all Interrupt of the serial Loose contact in serial connection Return to HE
FREEZE command to power connection when between PWS and CAM
supply switched to FREEZE
3 CAM After posting FREEZE all Camera will go to Scanner safety circuit is defective or Upgrade CAM firmware if CAM
command to power supply the FREEZE and turn the the threshold is not correct adjusted; firmware version is <1.6, if then
scanner interlock line does not scanner off, but the if firmware is lower than CAM 1.6, the Interlock 8 occurs, change PWS
get active (after a time) scanner interlock line problem may be caused from the controller else return to HE
will not get active relays, which don't turn off the 12V
scanner voltage in the power supply
4 CAM Measured current of ICGA all Lasercurrent through Laser diode or laser drive or HRA- Return to HE
laser was too high ICGA-Laser above controller defective
threshold
5 CAM Measured current of IR laser all Lasercurrent through Laser diode or laser drive or HRA- Return to HE
was too high IR-Laser above controller defective
threshold
6 CAM PLD error bits were not set ≥ CAM After FREEZE mode Scanner safety circuit is defective or Return to HE
after FREEZE mode was 1.0.3.11 was entered, the PLD the threshold is not correctly adjusted
entered shows no scanner-error
flags
7 CAM Laser mode in PLD different ≥ CAM 1.1.0.0 During usage there are Hints at a defective CAM-Controller Return to HE if not disappearing after
from laser mode in MCU other lasers active than board; could be a consecutive fault CAM firmware update to version ≥ 2.1
expected from other interlocks. and/or removal of possible concurrent
May occur sporadically for CAM interlock causes.
controller boards ≥ 3.3 and CAM
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firmware version < 2.1 when
switching from FREEZE to live.
8 CAM 12V scanner supply voltage ≥ CAM 1.6.0.0 Can't turn off +12V Relay in PWS defective; to protect Replace PWS controller
cannot be switched off and/or -12V when the scanner, +/-12 V supply voltage
switched to FREEZE will be turned ON again
9 CAM Measured current of FA laser ≥ CAM 2.0.0.0 Lasercurrent through Laser diode or laser drive or HRA- Return to HE
diode was too high FA-laser diode above controller defective
threshold
10 CAM EEPROM is inconsistent ≥ CAM 2.0.0.0 Saved data of EEPROM Defective microcontroller; problem Return to HE
are inconsistent may be caused due aging process or
radiation effects
11 CAM VIS monitor diode blind ≥ CAM 2.0.2.0 Monitor diode Monitor diode for visible light Return to HE
measurement of visible defective, or the blue diode laser
light clearly lower than provides nowhere near enough power
expected (<50%)
12 CAM NIR monitor diode blind ≥ CAM 2.0.2.0 Monitor diode Monitor diode for infrared light Return to HE
measurement of defective, or the ICGA-laser diode
infrared light clearly provides nowhere near enough power
lower than expected (<50%)
13 CAM Invalid Laser Monitor ≥ CAM 2.0.2.0 Threshold values for the Threshold values have been set Return to HE
Thresholds monitor diodes too high wrong or the CAM-controller board is
(>3,7 V; 4,2 V with defective
board version < 3)
14 CAM Scanner interlock persists after ≥ CAM 2.1.0.0 The scanner interlock Scanner defective or scanner cable Return to HE;
switching on scanners line stays active when removed, or CAM-controller board In case of false alarm: no action
switching from FREEZE defective. required / firmware update to version ≥
to live mode This error may be reported falsely for 2.1.1
camera firmware versions 2.1.0.0 to
2.1.1.0 if the device is tried to be
switched to live directly after being
physically switched on. This false
alarm never occurs together with
interlock 20.
20 PWS After switching on the scanner all After LIVE mode was Scanner defective or scanner cable Update to CAM firmware version ≥ 2.1;
supply voltage the entered and scanner removed, or CAM-controller board else return to HE
scanner interlock line does not has turned on, after a defective.
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get inactive (after a time) waiting time the May occurr sporadically for CAM
interlock line is still controller boards ≥ 3.3 and CAM
active firmware version < 2.1 when
switching from FREEZE to live.
21 PWS Serial communication with all After FREEZE mode Sapphire laser defective or ribbon Replace ribbon cable or SLU or
Sapphire laser not working was entered, the cable to Sapphire laser defective or Sapphire controller board
communication with the Sapphire Interface-Board (HE
Sapphire laser do not "Sapphire Controller") defective
work anymore
22 PWS Sapphire laser reports that it is all After FREEZE mode Sapphire laser defective Replace SLU
still switched on although it was entered the
was switched off Sapphire laser does not
switch off
23 PWS +12 V supply voltage missing all Nominal +12 V voltage Power supply module defective, Check/replace 12V cables in PWS,
is below +10 V or above supply cable(s) broken, voltage replace switch-mode power supply
+14 V adaptor board defective or connector board, replace voltage adaptor board
corroded
24 PWS -12 V supply voltage missing all Nominal -12 V voltage Power supply module defective, Check/replace 12V cables in PWS,
below -10 V or above - supply cable(s) broken, voltage replace switch-mode power supply
14 V adaptor board defective or connector board, replace voltage adaptor board
corroded
25 PWS Negative edge on scanner all Detection of a trailing Consecutive error from scanner Upgrade to PWS firmware version ≥
interlock line detected edge on the scanner interlock or possible loose contact on 1.4.1; else return to HE if not
interlock line interlock line or if PWS Firmware < disappearing after removing possible
1.4.1 erroneous sporadic appearance concurrent interlock cause
26 PWS Scanner interlock line is active all Scanner interlock line is Consecutive error from scanner Return to HE or replace PWS
(low) unexpectedly active interlock or possible defective PWS- controller board if not disappearing
(if not error 25) controller board after removing possible concurrent
interlock cause
27 PWS Negative edge on laser all Detection of a trailing Consecutive error from scanner Return to HE if not disappearing after
interlock line detected edge on the scanner interlock or possible loose contact on removing possible concurrent interlock
interlock line interlock line cause
28 PWS Laser interlock line is active all Scanner interlock line is Consecutive error from scanner Return to HE or replace PWS
(low) unexpectedly active interlock or possible defective PWS- controller board if not disappearing
(if not error 27) controller board after removing possible concurrent
interlock cause
29 PWS Blue laser does not react to ≥ PWS Sapphire laser does not Sapphire laser defective or HE Replace SLU or replace HE sapphire
active scanner interlock (i.e. 1.0.3.14 respond to the scanner "Sapphire controller" defective or controller or remove service jumper
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service jumper on laser interlock service jumper on HE "Sapphire
controller is set). Controller" set. Note: This Error is
detected on startup but reported on
the first attempt to change to LIVE
mode.
30 PWS Blue laser does not react to ≥ PWS Sapphire laser does not Sapphire laser defective or HE Replace SLU or replace HE sapphire
active MCU interlock (i.e. 1.0.3.14 respond to the MCU "Sapphire controller" defective or controller or remove service jumper
service jumper on laser interlock service jumper on HE "Sapphire
controller is set). Controller" set. Note: This Error is
detected on startup but reported on
the first attempt to change to LIVE
mode.
31 PWS Blue Laser is in Error state ≥ PWS After completing the Sapphire laser defective or fan is Replace SLU or clean fan and cool
unexpectedly. Note: This Error 1.0.3.14 interlock tests the blocked and the unit was turned OFF unit down
may be detected on startup Sapphire laser is in a and than ON in warm condition
but reported on the first unexpected error
attempt to change to live. condition
62 CAM Too much NIR light on monitor ≥ CAM 2.0.2.0 To much IR light Modulation does not work properly -> Return to HE
diode when laser is modulated detected in OFF CAM controller board defective or
off condition laser controller board defective
63 CAM Too much NIR light on monitor ≥ CAM 2.0.2.0 To much IR light CAM controller board defective or Return to HE
diode when laser is modulated detected in ON laser controller board defective or
on condition ICGA laser defective
64 CAM An interlock line (Laser or all One interlock line was Reason for error gone before error If other, more specific, interlocks (62,
Scanner) was active for a active for a short time could be diagnosed or CAM controller 63, 64, 65, 66, 72, 80) also occur,
short time but the reason for that board defective. take measures as described there;
could not been detected This error may be shown instead of else Check order of laser to fiber
error 65 on systems with blue laser in coupling in PWS; else return to HE
the PWS (Sapphire laser).
65 CAM Too much VIS light on monitor all To much visible light Modulation does not work properly -> Check order of laser to fiber coupling
diode when laser is modulated detected in OFF CAM controller board defective or in PWS; else return to HE
off condition laser controller board defective;
wrong order coupling from Sapphire
laser
66 CAM Too much VIS light on monitor all To much visible light CAM controller board defective or Return to HE or replace SLU
diode when laser is modulated detected in ON laser controller board defective; FA-
on condition laser defective (Sapphire or diode)
67 CAM Error 65 + 66 (Too much light < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 65 + 66 Combined error, not supported Same actions as for respective single
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ON and OFF) anymore (see below) error numbers
68 CAM PLL is not lock ed in < CAM 2.0.2.1 PLL is not lock ed in Not supported anymore
69 CAM Error 68 + 65 (PLL not lock ed, < CAM 2.0.2.0
error 68 + 65 Combined errors are not supported
too much light OFF)
anymore from the current firmware.
70 CAM Error 68 + 66 (PLL not lock ed, < CAM 2.0.2.0
error 68 + 66 When more error causes are
too much light ON)
detected, several messages with
71 CAM Error 68 + 65 + 66 (PLL not < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 68 + 65 + 66
error number 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 72
lock ed, too much light ON and
and 80 will be sent
OFF)
72 CAM Amplitude of y-scanners ist too all Y-amplitude too low Y-scanner defective or HRA controller Return to HE
low board defective
73 CAM Error 72 + 65 (low y-ampl., too < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 72 + 65
much light OFF)
74 CAM Error 72 + 66 (low y-ampl., < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 72 + 66
too much light ON)
75 CAM Error 72 + 65 + 66, (low y- < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 72 + 65 + 66
ampl., too much light ON and
OFF) Combined errors are not supported
76 CAM Error 72 + 68 (Low y-ampl., < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 72 + 68 anymore from the current firmware.
PLL not lock ed) When more error causes are Same actions as for respective single
77 CAM Error 76 + 65 (Low y-ampl., < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 76 + 65 detected, several messages with error numbers
PLL not lock ed, too much light error number 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 72
OFF) and 80 will be sent
78 CAM Error 76 + 66 (Low y-ampl., < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 76 +66
PLL not lock ed, too much light
ON)
79 CAM Error 76 + 65 + 66 (Low y- < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 76 + 65 + 66
ampl., PLL not lock ed, too
much light ON and OFF)
80 CAM Amplitude of x-scanners ist too all X-amplitude too low X-scanner defective or HRA controller Return to HE
low board defective
81 CAM Error 80 + 65 (low x-ampl., too < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 80 + 65 Combined errors are not supported
much light OFF) anymore from the current firmware.
82 CAM Error 80 + 66 (low x-ampl., < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 80 + 66 When more error causes are Same actions as for respective single
too much light ON) detected, several messages with error numbers
83 CAM Error 80 + 65 + 66 (low x- < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 80 + 65 +66 error number 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 72
ampl., too much light ON and and 80 will be sent
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OFF)
84 CAM Error 80 + 68 (low x-ampl., < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 80 + 68
PLL not lock ed)
OFF)
ON)
87 CAM Error 84 + 65 + 66 (low x- < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 84 + 65 + 66
ampl., PLL not lock ed, too
much light ON and OFF)
88 CAM Error 80 + 72 (low x-ampl, low < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 80 + 72
y-ampl)
low y-ampl., PLL not lock ed,
too much light OFF)
90 CAM Error 88 + 66 (low x-ampl., low < CAM 2.0.2.0 error 88 + 66
y-ampl., PLL not lock ed, too
much light ON)
ampl., low y-ampl., PLL not
OFF)
ampl, low y-ampl, PLL not
lock ed)
y-ampl, PLL not lock ed, too
much light OFF)
y-ampl, PLL not lock ed, too
much light ON)
ampl, low y-ampl, PLL not
OFF)
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96 Both Connection to critical system ≥ CAM 1.0.3.0, HECOM-connection Cable harness broken or short circuit; Return to HE; replace touch panel;
component lost ≥ PWS 1.0.4.0 between power supply touch panel not programmed or replace touch panel cable; return to
and camera was crashed; short circuit in touch panel HE; replace PWS-controller; replace
interrupted for more cable or internal connection; CAM- or IModule
than 10 seconds PWS controller defective; IModule
defective
97 Both Program Flash CRC check ≥ CAM 1.3.2, Contents of program do CAM respectively PWS controller Reinstall latest firmware or return to
failed: Firmware corrupted ≥ PWS 1.3.1 not match to the original defective; possibly installation of HE
version firmware will fix the problem
PWS = Power Supply Box, CAM = Camera Head, SLU=Sapphire Laser Unit
2010-07-01; Version 6.0
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9.1.3 OCT Module Self-Test Error Codes

Bracketed error codes are the ones returned by the safety controller unit. The self-test is done
automatically after the Spectralis is switched on. If a self-test error occurs, OCT functionality is
not available until the next system start.
Summary of self test errors. The errors of the safety controller are the numbers behind the slash and will
be displayed as full 100s in the acquisition module.
Numb er Error description Possib le reason Action
Test of the micro controller memory
/ 100 CRC error in safety Prob lem with firmware update; Repeat update; return to HE
(101) controller. The firmware is defective micro controller;
damaged. Cosmic radiation / aging process
/ 100 EEPROM content in safety A repeated firmware update may
(116) controller not consistent help
101 CRC error in scanner
controller. The firmware is
damaged.
116 EEPROM content in
scanner controller not
consistent
Test of the service jumpers
/ 200 Service jumper is set Service jumper is set. Remove service jumper
(safety controller) Unit run in service mode only.
202 Service jumper is set
(scanner controller)
Horizontal (X) test scan without light (30° without / 15° with service jumper )
/ 300 X-amplitude measured Amplitude measurement in X Return to HE
(303) b elow shut-off threshold defective; X-shut-off angle much
too high adjusted
/ 300 Y-amplitude ab ove shut-off Amplitude measurement in Y Return to HE
(306) threshold detected, although defective;
there shouldn’t b e scanned Scanner interchanged
in y
/ 300 Line “EINCHECK” at safety Short circuit from “EINCHECK” to Return to HE
(308) controller active 5V
308 Line “EINCHECK” at Short circuit from “EINCHECK” to Return to HE
scanner controller active 5V
310 Monitor diode current Measurement of monitor diode Return to HE
measurement > 3 current does not work
SLD is in fact ON
313 Missing line clock Line camera controller (Carrier Check carrier b oard contacts,
Consecutive error: 512, 915, b oard) defective crimps and lines; return to HE
303, 404, 509 Line for line clock signal defective
Vertical (Y) test scan without light (30° without / 15° with service jumper )
/ 400 Y-amplitude measured Amplitude measurement in Y Return to HE
(404) b elow shut-off threshold defective
Y-shut-off angle much too high
adjusted
/ 400 X-amplitude ab ove shut-off Amplitude m easurement in X Return to HE
(405) threshold detected, although defective
there shouldn’t b e scanned
in x
/ 400 Line “EINCHECK” at safety Short circuit from “EINCHECK” to Return to HE
(408) controller active 5V
408 Line EINCHECK at scanner Short circuit from EINCHECK to Return to HE
controller active 5V
measurement > 3 current does not work
SLD is in fact ON
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Vertical (Y) test scan with light (30° without / 15° with service jumper )
/ 500 Line EINCHECK at safety Short circuit from EINCHECK to Return to HE
controller is not active ground. Short circuit from “EIN”
509 Line EINCHECK at scanner Peltier element defective
controller is not active SLD temperature measurement
unit defective
measurement < 25, current does not work;
although SLD should b e ON SLD defective;
Security circuit switched the light
OFF, b ecause the laser monitor
threshold was b eyond limit
517 SLD (Imon) shut-off limit is Shut-off threshold not yet Return to HE
around zero adjusted;
Defective micro controller
Dead man´s switch of safety controller not activated anymore
Not testet, if service jumper is set
610 Monitor diode current Dead man´s circuit defective Return to HE
measured > 3 -> Light
wouldn’t b e switched off
Horizontal (X) test scan with light at 12°
/ 700 Measurement of a x-angle X-shut-off-angle too b ig adjusted Scanner calib ration; if prob lem still
(705) ab ove the shut-off-angle Amplitude measurement defective exist, return to HE
700 Line EINCHECK is active, X-shut-off-angle too b ig adjusted;
(708) although a safety shut-off Short circuit from EINCHECK to
should have b e done 5V
Leitung DIG-AUS defekt
707 Despite too small x- X-shut-off-angle too b ig adjusted;
amplitude no shut-off has Circuit “DIG-AUS” defective
b e done (Pause-Scan)
Vertical (Y) test scan with light at 12°
/ 800 Measurement of a y-angle Y-shut-off-angle too b ig adjusted; Scanner calib ration; if prob lem still
(806) ab ove the shut-off-angle Amplitude measurement exist, return to HE
defective.
810 Although the SLD should Y-shut-off-angle too b ig adjusted;
have b een switched off with Circuit EMERGENCY OFF
EMERGENCY OFF, a defective
monitor diode current > 3
was measured
Stepper-Reset
914 Stepper jams at end switch End switch defective (e. g. short See service manual; if prob lem
circuit); still exist, return to HE
Stepper mechanically jammed;
Depending of the prob lem the
stepper move to top and won’t
stop. Due to safety reasons the
unit should b e switched OFF
immediately.
915 Stepper does not reach the Stepper defective/jammed Firmware update; see service
end switch End switch defective. manual; if prob lem still exist,
The prob lem might b e appear return to HE
sporadic if firmware < 1.3.1if the
end switch is b ouncing
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9.1.4 OCT Module Run Time Error Codes

OCT run time errors are reversible, that means that the system can be used again if the error
cause is removed, without switching it off and on again.
This table includes all OCT errors, which will be reported during the runtime (those errors will be
checked by the AQM and displayed in the status line).
Error code Mnemonic Description / Trigger Action
000 NONE No error
004 SLD_LIGHT LEVEL The light level of the SLD exceeds the safety Return to HE
threshold
007 OUT _OF_RANGE A parameter is out of range and the command Firmware and software update; return to
function has been aborted HE
009 SCANNER_AMPLITUDE The scanner amplitude fell below the safety Firmware and software update; OCT
thresholds, or the scanner velocity was too low scanner calibration; return to HE
010 INVALID_NUM_STEPS A ramp with the requested number of A-Scans Firmware and software update; return to
does not exists HE
012 NO_PARAMS A parameter structure was expected but not Firmware and software update; return to
provided HE
016 INVALID_COMMAND An invalid command has been transmitted, the Firmware and software update; return to
firmware might be outdated HE
018 ACCESS_DENIED The access to the requested command function is Consecutive error; firmware and software
prohibited in the current device mode update; return to HE
019 ST EPS_LOST Too many steps (>25) were lost during reference Return to HE
Version >= 1.3.0.0 arm stepper test
[SCN-000533]
032-063 UNEXP_RESET An unexpected Reset has occurred. The reset Check primary voltage and use if required
Version >= 1.3.0.0 cause is coded into the number. For different an universal power supply, particular in
[SCN-000522] reset causes, different numbers are added to 32: country with 110V main voltage
External Reset +2
Brown-out Reset +4
Watchdog Reset +8
JTAG Reset +16
Example for error number in the range of UNEXP_RESET:

034 External reset
036 Brown-out reset: a power sag was detected
040 Watchdog Reset
048 JTAG Reset: Reset from JTAG-programming-interface
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9.1.5 Spectralis OCT module line connection check

With the following problems you should check OCT module line connection:
Symptom Action
Error Message in Acquisition Windows: Check Line Clock (LC)
“OCT module self-test error 313”
The OCT self test will not end Check COM lines (Rx/Tx) and line “Co
Prog”
Error Message in Acquisition Windows: Check Sync line 1
“OCT module synchronisation timeout (line 1…”
Delayed reaction of the OCT-scan when a scan
position change is requested.
Error Message in Acquisition Windows: Check Sync line 2
“OCT module synchronisation timeout (line 2…”
Image artefacts visible e.g. strong horizontal lines
Error Message in Acquisition Windows: Check for short circuits between all sync
“Invalid OCT sync line combination detected!” lines (Sync line 1, Sync line 2 and the two
adjacent lines)
Firmware upload fails Check line “Co Prog”, COM lines (Rx/Tx),
Line Clock and Frame Clock
OCT can be enabled but no OCT images are shown Check Frame Clock
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Service procedure to check the OCT data connections. This includes serial communication lines
(Rx / Tx), clock lines (line clock / frame clock) and synchronization lines. The connec tion
scheme between OCT carrier board (OCTCARRI) and OCT controller board is:
Check the connection in the following order:

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1. First check continuity between the lilac circular outlet and the ribbon cable that goes to
OCTCARI.:
JR
JR
Female ODU
Connector
If the connection is broken, carefully remove the spectrometer unit and the blue laser
platform, exchange the ribbon cable and measure again, if it is still broken, exchange
the OCT adapter board.
OCT adapter board

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2. If the connection inside the PWS box seems to be unbroken, open the camera housing
and measure continuity between connector ST3 on the OCT controller PCB an the lilac
male connector.
ST3
Male ODU
Connector
If there is no connection, remove the female connector that is plugged onto the OCT
controller and check if all lines are properly attached. Attach loose lines! Measure
continuity between the unplugged connector and the lilac male ODU connector.
Move the cable harness during this measurement. If there is no connection in any
position, the cable harness must be replaced (send device to HE).
3. If the measurements above show no breakage, one of the printed circuit boards seems
to be defective. In coordination with HE support, exchange OCT carrier board and/or
IModule-D. If this doesn't help, exchange the OCT controller board (advanced technical
training required).
 Note: The line color in the diagram is NOT the same like the cable itself
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9.2 Spectralis HRA+OCT Component Overview
OCT Image Data

Power Supply Box (PWS) IGate 800 OCT Control Data PC
(IG8) (9-pin connector)
Power
Supply S800 AQM VWM
S200
HRA Control
Galvanic Isolation GOF POF HRA Image Data
(6-pin connector) HEYEX
Power
Supply
Network
Printer
IModule-D IModule
Mains
A/D Foot
Switch
OCT
Image Data
Operator
PWS
Line Scan Camera Controller Touch
Carrier Board Panel
Sensor Board HRA
Image
Blue Laser Data
Spectrometer (Sapphire)
FA
Light
Head Rest
HRA
OCT Controller APD
Controller
Patient
IR Laser Scanner
ICGA Laser Unit
IR
Light
SLD Scanner
Blue Laser
Camera Head
OCT Modules HRA Modules

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9.3 HRA Programmable Components

This diagram depicts details of all programmable components of the HRA subsystem:
PC Camera
Eye Explorer Micro controller program Gate Array (PLD)
- Firmware version
EEPROM
HRA2 -Serial / #
HECOM
Acquisition Module -PLD firmware version / #
Dinterbus
-Software version / # -Board hardware revision

-EEPROM content version
-Calibration data
License Manager Dongle Program Memory Ramp Flash

-Serial / #
(Flash)
-Software version / # -Flash version / #
-y-ramp data
HeScript HE-ISPD-JP1
program
HECOM
HECOM
Power Supply Touch Panel

program
Gate Array (PLD) Micro controller
- Firmware version
Micro controller
Program Memory
EEPROM Program Memory (Flash)
-Serial / # (Flash) -Software version / #
Blue Laser -PLD firmware vers. / # -Software version / # -Serial / #
- Firmware version PS -Board Hardware Rev. -Board version
- Firmware Version Hd -EEPROM content vers.
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9.4 HRA Controller Board

In case a readjustment or repair of the HRA controller board is required, please contact
Heidelberg Engineering. For facilitating the communication, a map of the HRA controller board
is presented. Continued you see all different versions.
Camera Controller Rev. 2.0

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9.5 OCT Controller Board

Map of the OCT controller board, revision 107.00:
Spectralis Service Report (1/2)
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SPECTRALIS Service Report

1. Spectralis Model: Result of service
HRA+OCT HRA only OCT only tests
2. SN Spectralis System (Camera Label) S-
3. Objective clean?
4. Instrumentation base and camera adjustment mechanisms

of instrumentation base and camera ok?
5. Check the electrical installation (isolation transformer etc.)
Laser Power Measurements Specification

at objective (closed cover) Range
(refraction 0 dpt, 100% power, 30 ° field, HR-mode,
average 10 s)
6. ICG (λ=785 nm) 2.4 – 2.8 mW mW
7. IR (λ=815 nm) 40 – 80 µW µW
8. FA (λ=488 nm) 250 – 300 µW µW
9. Primary Sapphire (FA) power 7 - 9 mW mW

(display reading)
10. SLD power (λ=880 nm) 1.10 - 1.25 mW mW

(IR+OCT, set IR to 0%, circular scan)
11. Copy (screen shot) of SLD spectra attached

(uncheck “live” and “normalize”; HR-Mode, circ. scan)
12. Quality of IR image o.k.

(power at 50%, medium sensitivity)
13. SNR value of OCT image o.k. (test of a normal person)

(OCT image in the upper quarter of display; HR-mode, SNR values
typically 35)
14. Spectralis PC software up-to-date?
15. HRA firmware up-to-date?
16. OCT firmware up-to-date? (if applicable)

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17. Additional comments, complaints of the user, results of further tests:
18. System o.k. Date Signature
Institution / Name Phone
Name, First Fax

name:
Street, Number: E-mail
City, Zip Remark
Fax or scan / email this document back to the support department of

Heidelberg Engineering
Fax: +49-6221-646362 / email: support@HeidelbergEngineering.com
10 Index
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AOM ...............................83 Interlocks......................135 Refraction adjustment....23

Artefact No. 29 .........................64 Sapphire Laser
HRA, central .........18, 74 No. 30 .........................64 error 001.....................65
Blue Laser ....See Sapphire No. 31 .........................63 error 257.....................65
Laser Internal myopic lens .......22 scanner amplitude .........46
can‟t switch off ...............62 Laser mode ....................52 scanner offset ................46
Circular arc...................101 Laser power check Scanner Settings
Circular Arc Mount .........95 HRA ............................12 HRA ............................17
Component Overview ..150 OCT............................16 Self-Test Error Codes ..143
Controller Board Laser power too low Sensor head...................12
HRA ..........................152 FA/RF .........................70 Service Check................11
OCT..........................158 ICG / IR ......................72 Service mode ...........50, 52
Dirty objective lens.........19 LCD Display ...................49 HRA ............................59
Fiber coupler ..................84 Left/Right detection ........40 Service Report .............159
Alignment ...................85 Joystick unit repair ...110 Service Windows .....45, 48
FireWire Live mode HRA ............................45
Connection check ......41 not available ...............63 OCT............................47
Firmware update Live Mode Shift adjustment fails......74
HRA ..........................123 cannot be selected .....63 Spectrometer ...........33, 89
HRA Camera + Power Live/freeze button red ....61 Fiber ...........................34
supply........... 125, 126 LPT Driver ....................125 Focus adjustment.......94
IModule.....................123 Models..............................6 Focus check ...............37
IModule-D.................128 Spectralis HRA.............8 Performance...............36
OCT..........................127 Spectralis HRA+OCT...6 Sensor alignment .36, 91
OCT controller ..........130 Spectralis OCT.............9 Status message
Touchpanel ..............121 Spectralis OCTPLUS.......7 Computer video system
Firmware Version Check Objective cleaning .......130 is currently busy......63
HRA ............................43 OCT button OCT Error… ...............69
OCT............................44 Cannot be activated ...67 OCT module self-test
Firmware versions .........53 Missing .......................66 failed ! .....................69
Focus display wrong ......74 OCT Error Please wait… ............62
FREEZE mode List of codes .............145 Supply voltage .........49, 52
cannot be selected .....62 No. 16 .........................69 Supply voltages .......55, 56
Gear wheel...................117 No. 18 .........................69 Temperatures... 49, 52, 55,
HECOM..........................49 No. 914 ...............74, 130 56
Debug messages .......46 No. 915 ...............74, 130 Tilt friction.....................103
HeScript .........................57 Selftest errors ...........143 Touch panel
HEYEX OCT image Calibration ................121
crashes .......................65 Black...........................68 does not react ............62
HRA2 Sapphire Controller Piezo adjustment ...........89 Screen dark ................62
..............................63, 64 Piezo setting ..................36 Screen flipped ............62
Image quality pneumatic spring .........101 Touch Panel
FA image noisy ..........73 Power limits Calibration ..................54
HRA ............................18 HRA ............................14 Service Mode .............54
OCT............................32 OCT............................16 Service Screens .........51
Instrumentation base ...104 Power supply TSE-02 power sensor....82
Assembling...............119 Opening ....................120 Viewer error 522 ............65
Disassembling ..........104 Programmable Warmup..........................49
Remove gear wheel .117 Components Z-module ........................22
Instrumentation Base.....40 HRA ..........................151 Reset ..........................57
Interlock..........................50 Protective earth wire ......97 Test ............................23

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Tel: +49 / 6221 / 6463-0

26.10.2010 005 Revision history started

26.10.2010 005 Revision of chapter 5.7.1 “Automatic calibration procedure of OCT

26.10.2010 005 Removal of chapter 7.1.3 “HRA2 interlock scheme” in version 4.

24.01.2011 006 Chapter 5.9.4.4 SNR value is now called Q value

26.10.2010 005 Addition history started

26.10.2010 005 Chapter 3.4, new family member

26.10.2010 005 Chapter 3.5, new family member

26.10.2010 005 Chapter 3.6, model chart

26.10.2010 005 Chapter 5.1.4, blue laser source change

26.10.2010 005 Chapter 5.9.4.4, “SNR drop of OCT-signal into depth”

24.01.2011 006 Chapter 8.3.1, opening of HRA2 camera housing

24.1.2011 006 Chapter 8.11.3, replacement of TSP encoder

1 REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

2 ADDITION HISTORY ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

4 GENERAL S ERVI CE CHECK ....................................................................................................................................11

5 DIAGNOSTI C PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................12

6 DIAGNOSTI C TOOLS ...................................................................................................................................................45

7 TROUBLE S HOOTING .................................................................................................................................................61

7.2 HRA IMAGING................................................................................................................................................................ 70

9 APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................................................... 135

10 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................... 160

3.1 Spectralis HRA+OCT

Power supply Spectralis

Power supply Spectralis

3.2 Spectralis OCT PLUS

Camera head Spectralis OCT Power supply Spectralis OCT

3.3 Spectralis HRA

View on the upper level

3.4 Spectralis OCT

3.6 Spectralis model chart

Model Spectralis FA-laser remark Instrumentation

FA-laser comments see chapter 5.1.4

Instrumentation base types:

Type Adjustment by Pivoting Trigger External

4 General Service Check

1. Check the correct Spectralis Model (see chapter 3)

5.1.1 Laser powermeter

5.1.2 How to measure the laser power

5.1.2.1 Camera settings

5.1.2.2 Averaging Procedure

 turn on the powermeter

5.1.3 Specified Values

Wavelength Output power at objective

5.1.4 Blue laser source change:

Do not mix Spectralis systems in general!

5.2 OCT Light Source Power Check

The specified SLD power is:

5.3 HRA Scanner Settings

5.3.1 Scanner check by means of the internal field aperture

Red marks, which are used for

5.4 HRA image quality

5.4.1 Central artefact in HRA images

IR-Reflection image Redfree-Reflection image

ICGA- mode FA / AF mode

5.4.2 Influence of dirty objective on image quality

The IR reflection image at the

The IR reflection image at the left was acquired

The IR reflection image at the right was

digitized data digitized data

Detail of an IR reflection image,