OPHTHALMIC ECHOGRAPH

BIOMETRY AND PACHYMETRY

SERVICE MANUAL
2003

XE AX2 MT AN Directive 93/42/EEC OCTOBER 2009

QUANTEL MEDICAL
Head Office: 21, rue Newton, Z.I. du Brezet, 63039 Clermont-Ferrand cedex 2 - FRANCE
Tel : +33 (0) 473 745 745 - Fax : +33 (0) 473 745 700
E-mail: contact@quantel-medical.fr Web site: www.quantel-medical.com
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WARNINGS

WARRANTY :

* Any adjusment and calibration procedure described in this manual shall be performed
by QUANTEL MEDICAL authorized technicians only or by personnel who has been
previously trained by QUANTEL MEDICAL.

* Any faulty part will be replaced by a strictly identical one provided by QUANTEL
MEDICAL.

* For safety reasons, QUANTEL MEDICAL considers any electronic board as a whole
partial assembly :

* Defective boards must be returned to QUANTEL MEDICAL for replacement.

* Warranty will be void if a board has been damaged during maintenance or attempt to
repair.

Warranty will be void unless these recommendations are strictly respected.

WARNING:

Special training delivered by QUANTEL MEDICAL is required for technicians prior

to performing maintenance on the equipment in order to ensure optimum
adjustment and maximum reliability of the whole instrument.

IMPORTANT: Before performing any maintenance or repair on the equipment,

ensure that all the system/user configuration and parameters are saved in
order to be restored after if needed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARNINGS ................................................................................ 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................. 4 X

1- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 5

1-1 Electrical requirements ............................................................................... 5 X
1-2 Environmental conditions ............................................................................ 5
1-3 Housing material ......................................................................................... 5
1-4 Spare parts ................................................................................................. 6

2- INSIDE ACCESS .................................................................... 7

2-1 External view ............................................................................................... 7
2-2 How to open the case ................................................................................. 8
2-3 Inside view .................................................................................................. 9
2-4 How to close the case ................................................................................ 9

3- BOARD DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 10

3-1 Block diagram ........................................................................................... 10
3-2 CPU board ................................................................................................ 11
3-3 Replacing a CPU board ............................................................................. 12
3-4 Replacing a video interface board .............................................................. 13
3-5 Replacing an LCD screen ......................................................................... 14

4- SERVICE MODE .................................................................. 15

4-1 Hidden page access ................................................................................. 15
4-2 Field description ........................................................................................ 15
4-3 Activating the Post-refractive feature ......................................................... 19
4-4 General reset ............................................................................................ 19

5- PROBE CALIBRATION ........................................................ 20

5-1 Biometry probe ......................................................................................... 20
5-2 Pachymetry probe ..................................................................................... 20

6- SOFTWARE UPGRADE ....................................................... 21

6-1 Software version compatibility ................................................................... 21
6-2 Upgrading to V5.0 ..................................................................................... 21
6-3 Upgrading to V4.04 ................................................................................... 21
6-4 Upgrading to V3.xx, 2.xx or 1.xx .............................................................. 21
6-5 How to install a new software version ........................................................ 22

7- TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 28

APPENDIX A- EVOLUTION OF THE CONFIGURATION ........ 29

VALIDATION ............................................................................. 37 X

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1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1-1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Power supply: External module with automatic voltage adaptation,

no selection is needed.

Input Voltage: 110 to 230 Vac ± 10%

single phase without earth
Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
Mains consumption: 20 VA
AXIS-II consumption: 5.4 W (450mA on 12Vdc)

Class II Power Supply: Reinforced Isolation.

- References: SSL20-7612 Trade Mark: ARTESYN

Technologies
or ESS36US12-1E Trade Mark: XP POWER
or TR30M120-01E03 Trade Mark: CINCON

- Compliance: Power supply and enclosure designed per IEC 60601-1

European directive: 93/42/CEE
Electromagnetic compatibility: IEC 60601-1-2

1-2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The temperature of the room where the device is operated must be within the
following range:
50°F < T° < 95°F (10 °C < T° < 35 °C)

The relative humidity must not exceed 95% without condensation.

The Device storage and transport temperature must be within the range:

- 4°F < T° < 158°F (-20 °C < T° < 70 °C)

1-3 HOUSING MATERIAL

Upper frame: Polystyrene PS CHOC complies with UL 94 VO standard

Lower frame: Painted steel sheet
LCD front panel: Polycarbonate

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1-4 SPARE PARTS

Important: when ordering a spare part, the device serial number and the software
version must be provided.

PARTS LIST

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

XE AX2 CABLE RS232 RS232 Cable

XE AX2 CPU Main Board for V1.xx

XE AX2 CPU V2 Main Board for V2.xx

XE AX2 CPU V3 Main Board for V3.xx

Main Board for software V4.xx and

XE AX2 CPU V5
V5.xx

XE AX2 LCD B&W LCD screen

XE AX2 LCD COLOR Color LCD screen

Video Interface Board for V1.xx &

XE AX2 PCB VIDEO
V2.xx

XE AX2 PCB VIDEO V3 Video Interface Board for V3.xx

Video Interface Board for V4.xx

XE AX2 PCB VIDEO V5
&V5.xx

XE AX2 PLEXI Plexiglas Screen

XE AX2 FAV CLV Plastic housing with Keyboard

XL VIT BOUTON Knob

ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS LIST

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Power Supply : SSL20-7612 /

XE AX2 EXT POW
Artesyn

XE AX2 PRB BIO TP-01-b probe

XE AAA PAM Hand-piece for biometry probe

XE PRB BIO L Biometry probe with laser pointer

XE AAA PRB PK Pachymetry probe

XE AX2 OPT PK Pachymetry option

XE AAA PED Pedal

XE AX2 TEST BLOC Test block (Biometry)

Pachymetry probe holder +

XE AX2 PSD PK
test block

XE CLV USB AZ External USB Keyboard (AZERTY)

XE CLV USB QW External USB Keyboard (QWERTY)

XE HUB USB USB Hub

XE CLE USB USB storage Key

XE AX2 HOUSSE Dust Cover

XE AX2 VALISE Axis-II Bag

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2 - INSIDE ACCESS

2-1 EXTERNAL VIEW

Pachymetry probe
holder and test-block

Color LCD screen

Biometry probe
test-block

Biometry probe
Handle on its holder

Screen
Function Keys

Pedal key
Function keys

Built-in
Alpha-numeric Keyboard
Knob : Digital Potentiometer

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2 - INSIDE ACCESS

2-2 HOW TO OPEN THE CASE

- From the bottom panel, unscrew the 4 screws as shown.

Axis-II Bottom view

4 screws to
be removed

- Put the device on the normal position and lift up the upper part of the
case verticaly as shown.

Hood

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2 - INSIDE ACCESS

2-3 INSIDE VIEW

Keyboard
Video interface board ribbon cable CPU board

Backlight cable

LCD screen

Ribbon cable between the Ribbon cable between the

LCD screen and the video video interface board and
interface board the CPU board

2-4 HOW TO CLOSE THE CASE

- Put the cover back from the top side (1) first then the other side (2). Put
the device up-side-down and tighten the 4 screws (3).

2 3

4 screws to be
tightened

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3 - BOARD DESCRIPTION

3-1 BLOCK-DIAGRAM

Footswitch
RS 232 Ports USB Ports
#1 #2 #1 #2

Flash
memory
Liquid Crystal Hard Disk
Display
Microcontroller
(68328)

Interface Clock : RAM

Date & Patient
Board Data
Time

Programmable
Logic Device
A. D. (PLD)
Keyboard
Converter

Knob
Pulser Pulser
Receiver
Receiver

Main Board

Mains : External Power Supply

100 to 230 V ~ Class II / 12 V
TP-01-b Probe P1 Probe

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3-2 CPU BOARD

BNC USB #2 USB #1

Probe connector :
connector
Lemo / 4 pins Power
for RS232 ports Pedal switch
Pachymetry #2 #1 connector
probe
12 VDC

RAM
Buzzer
Microprocessor

ACEX
(EPLD)

XEAX2CPUV5

Analog part
(Biometry filter)
Analog part 1
Ribbon Cable
(Pachymetry filter)

Link to the Keyboard Interface via the ribbon

cable with 20 wires.
Important : pin # 1 is red

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3 - BOARD DESCRIPTION

3-3 REPLACING A CPU BOARD

2 Unplug the
1 Remove the 4 power and
screws ground
connectors

XEAX2CPUV5

4 Pull the board 3 Disconnect the

in this direction ribbon cable

5 To replace the board, perform the

steps above in reverse order

Warning: the faulty board must be returned to QUANTEL MEDICAL as a

whole without unmounting or opening any component. Failure to comply
will void the equipment warranty.

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3-4 REPLACING A VIDEO INTERFACE BOARD

Remove the knob by

pulling it vertically then
unscrew the nut
underneath

Unplug the
connectors
2
Remove the
screw

XEAX2PCBVIDEOV5

4
Remove the board

5 To replace the board, perform the

steps above in reverse order

Warning: the faulty board must be returned to QUANTEL MEDICAL as a

whole without unmounting or opening any component. Failure to comply
will void the equipment warranty.

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3-5 REPLACING AN LCD SCREEN

Board notches

3 Unplug the
4
ribbon cable
connector Pull the board in
this direction
Note:Ribbon
blue mark is up to remove it from
the notches

Remove the 2
screws
XEAX2LCDCOLOR
Note:Ribbon
blue mark is up
2
Unplug the
cable
connectors

5 To replace the board, perform the

steps above in reverse order

Note: Before disconnecting the ribbon cable, note the polarizing position
(blue side up) for future reconnection. On the V5 board, the ribbon cable
can be disconnected from both end while on earlier version boards, the
cable can be removed only on one end.

Warning: the faulty board must be returned to QUANTEL MEDICAL as a

whole without unmounting or opening any component. Failure to comply
will void the equipment warranty.

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4-1 HIDDEN PAGE ACCESS

GENERAL SETUP Serial Number :####-#### ID:#### 03/09/07

AXIS-II PR - P version:5.00
Sept/03/2007 18:53:00 Information :
Serial Output (1) : Not Used Quantel Medical AXIS II V5.xx
User Position of marker # 1 in Contact : +0.00 mm
#1 User1 Zero:16 PR Option : YES
#2 User2 Retina Slope Test : 6
#3 User3 Language : English D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20
#4 User4 Day : Nov/19/2007 Noise : 0
#5 User5
Time : 09:53:20 Pachy Option : NO
Appearence : Model 3 KeyCode: 0
Volume adjustment (-/+): 30%
Contrast Adjustment(</>): 40%

Gral SETUP USER Setup Pachymetry Test Delete Back Space CAPS/Small

1 Press F1 2 Move cursor on 3 The hidden screen

“Language” filed is then displayed
and press

4-2 FIELD DESCRIPTION

Serial number, required for

Information field. Use F2 pachymetry activation (refer to the
(delete character), F3 activation guide XE AX2PK NI).
(backspace) and F4 (Caps/
small) to enter characters. Serial Number :####-#### ID:#### 03/09/07

Information :
Quantel Medical AXIS II V5.xx
To be adjusted for a right
Zero:16 PR Option : YES
Retina Slope Test : 6
D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20
noise level in biometry
To be adjusted according
Noise : 0
Pachy Option : NO
KeyCode: 0
mode (see section 4-2-4
to the manufacturer of “Noise level setting”) and
the probe and to be used Delete Back Space CAPS/Small to be used for general
to activate the PR option reset (see section 4-4
(see section 4-3). “General reset”).

Keycode to be entered to
activate the pachymetry option
(refer to the activation guide).

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4-2-1 Field “ZERO” and Position of Marker #1

The default value of this field is “16” and is given by the manufacturer of
the biometry probe. This value can be different with another manufacturer
and it depends on the size of the probe tip.

Adjusting “Zero” will impact the mesured values during acquisition as

follows:
- decreasing ZERO by 1 will increase the mesured value by 0.04mm (with
the “Position of marker #1 in contact” of the general setup page as
0.00mm).

The test block has been developed as a standard in contact technique to

calibrate the measurement of the eye and adjust the corresponding
parameters. Follow the steps below to enter the correct value in “Zero”.

1. Make a biometry acquisition on the test-block:

- from the Main page, press F1 to go to the General Setup page,

- move the cursor to “Position of marker #1 in contact”
- press F1 and follow the instructions on the screen as below:

Put the probe on the Test-Block

With a drop of water.
Press "F1" to Start
and then to Stop the measurements.
Note : the result is corrected by
the position of the first marker : +0.00 mm

Best = 10.04 mm

L = 10.08 mm

2. The mesured value X (displayed as “Best”) must be

10.00 < X < 10.11mm

3. If X is not within this interval, modify ZERO so that X will fit into these
limits (knowing that 1 unit of ZERO corresponds to 0.04mm of X).

Ex: X=9.96mm, ZERO can be adjusted to: 12 < ZERO =< 15

Note: Instead of modifying ZERO, this correction can also be done by

entering the value in the “Position of marker #1 in contact” field of the
general setup page.

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4-2-2 Field “RETINA SLOPE TEST”

Serial Number : xxxx-xxxx ID:xxxx 03/09/07

The default value of this field is “6”.
It defines the sharpness of the retinal
Information :
Quantel Medical AXIS II Vx.00 peaks in order to freeze the A-scan
Zero:16 PR Option : YES
when the probe direction is in the
Retina Slope Test : 6 visual axis, reaching the macula area.
D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20
Noise : 2 This value means that the slope is
Pachy Option : NO
KeyCode: 000000000000
raised up by 6 digital points.

Delete Back Space

It appears that the retina slope test of
“4” is perfect for physicians using
the Prager shell in immersion
technique. This shell holds the probe
in its axis and helps to keep it
perpendicular to the macula.

If the physician is not using the immpersion technique, but the contact one,
and has difficulties to find the visual axis, the Retina Slope Test should be
set to “6”. Increasing this value will make freezing easier.

4-2-3 Field “D2/LOW DYN”

The recommended value for this field is “20”. The entry range is 15 to
25dB. It corresponds to the dynamic scale to avoid distorsion during
acquisition. The dynamic value is inversely proportional to the Gain value
(as specified in the user setup).

The display is the same as above except that the highlighted zone is on
“D2/Low Dyn”.

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4-2-4 Field “NOISE”: Setting procedure

Serial Number : xxxx-xxxx ID:xxxx 03/09/07 In USER Setup, select Display

Information :
mode D1.
Quantel Medical AXIS II Vx.00

Zero:16 PR Option : YES

Retina Slope Test : 6
Noise level:
D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20
Noise : 2
Pachy Option : NO
KeyCode: 000000000000 In the Acquisition page, set:
G=90db TGC = -10dB
Technique: Contact
Gral RESET Delete Back Space

Unfreeze the image.

The noise level must be < 1mm.

If the noise level is not correct, set the gain to obtain the right noise level and
write down this value:
New Gain = _________ dB
Calculate the new noise value:
New Noise Value = 90dB - New Gain = _________
Set this value in the Noise field (of the hidden page).
Noise value = _______

4-2-5 Field “KEYCODE”

This field is used to activate the pachymetry option by entering the right
keycode (refer to the activation guide). Enter “0” in the field to suppress
the pachymetry option. The below screens show the option that is not
activated (Pachy Option: NO) and activated (Pachy Option: Yes).

Serial Number : xxxx-xxxx ID:xxxx 03/09/07 Serial Number : xxxx-xxxx ID:xxxx 03/09/07

Information : Information :
Quantel Medical AXIS II Vx.00 Quantel Medical AXIS II Vx.00

Zero:16 PR Option : YES Zero:16 PR Option : YES

Retina Slope Test : 6 Retina Slope Test : 6
D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20 D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20
Noise : 2 Noise : 2
Pachy Option : NO Pachy Option : YES
KeyCode: 0 KeyCode: 1444606271

Gral RESET Delete Back Space Gral RESET Delete Back Space

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4-3 ACTIVATING THE POST-REFRACTIVE FEATURE

Serial Number : xxxx-xxxx ID:xxxx 03/09/07

The post-refractive feature can be activated
(when “PR Option: Yes” is present) or
Information :
Quantel Medical AXIS II Vx.00 desactivated (no “PR option” is displayed).
Zero:16 PR Option : YES
Retina Slope Test : 6 To activate it: from the hidden screen,
D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20
Noise : 2 position the cursor on “ZERO”, press “F1”,
Pachy Option : NO
KeyCode: 000000000000
“7”, “8” and “F4” successively. “PR Option:
Yes” will then be displayed.

Pressing this key sequence again will

desactivate the PR feature.

4-4 GENERAL RESET

Serial Number : xxxx-xxxx ID:xxxx 03/09/07

To perform a general reset, position the
cursor on “Noise” in the hidden page then
Information :
Quantel Medical AXIS II Vx.00 press “F1: General Reset” and confirm by
Zero:16 PR Option : YES
“Yes”.
Retina Slope Test : 6
D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20
Noise : 2 Select “F1: Setup1” (if D1 display mode is
Pachy Option : NO
KeyCode: 000000000000
used by default for all users) or “F2: Setup2”
(if D2 is used). Wait for a few seconds then
Gral RESET Delete Back Space
the main page will be displayed.
The D1 or D2 mode can be set manually in
the “User setup” page.

Note: a general reset will erase all the setup and system parameters including
PR and pachymetry options. Make sure you have written down all parameters of
the User and General setup, and Hidden page before performing a general reset.

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5 - PROBE CALIBRATION

5-1 BIOMETRY PROBE

Calibrating the biometry probe consists in performing an acquisition on the

biometry test block (on the front panel) then enter the correct value of
“ZERO” and “Position of Marker #1 in contact” in the hidden page.

Follow carefully. the procedure as detailed in chapter 4-2-1

Note: It is recommended to check the position of Marker #1 in contact

when changing probe. If the measurement is not correct, you have to
perform a calibration of the probe (see chapter 4-2-1). If the probe is not
correctly calibrated, the measurements of the patient eye will not be
accurate and the values are incorrect.

5-2 PACHYMETRY PROBE

Serial Number :####-#### ID:#### 03/09/07 Clean and dip the probe tip into a glass of water (30 º)
(Check there are no micro bubbles on the tip).
Information : Before starting the calibration, leave the probe
Quantel Medical AXIS II V5.xx in the water for at least one minute, to make sure
its temperature stabilizes,
Zero :16 PR Option : YES then press F1 to start the calibration.
Retina Slope Test : 6
D2 / Low Dyn (dB) : 20 Calib Value: xxx y
Noise : 0
Pachy Option : YES When the Calib Value is displayed press
KeyCode:1234567890 the <ESC> key to exit the calibration screen.

Calibration Start

The pachymetry probe must be calibrated before use:

1. in the hidden page, position the cursor on “Pachy Option” field,

2. the screen will display “calibration” in front of “F4”,

3. press “F4” and follow the instructions carefully,

4. repeat the process 4 or 5 times and check that the displayed values
xxx are stable (±10).

Note: It is recommended to perform a new calibration when changing probe, in

order to improve the accuracy of acquisition.

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6 - SOFTWARE UPGRADE

6-1 S/W VERSION COMPATIBLITY

(to)
UPGRADE V1.11 V2.04 V3.05 V4.04 V5.0
(from)

V1.xx Y - - - -

V2.xx - Y - - -

V3.xx - - Y - -

V4.xx - - - Y -

V5.0 - - - - Y

Note: the software version number is displayed on the main page at the
top right corner. The next paragraphs detail the recommendations when
upgrading to a specific version.

6-2 UPGRADING TO V5.0

Version 5.0 can be installed only on specific device hardware that has been
designed for, i.e. with a pachymetry connector on the rear panel and a
handle. Refer to section 6-5 for further details.

6-3 UPGRADING TO V4.04

Version 4.04 supports the external USB keyboard or a storage USB key or
a USB hub to be connected to the USB port. Ensure the device has USB
ports on the rear panel and no pachymetry connector.
Refer to the installation guide XE AX2 NI AN-FR for further details.

6-4 UPGRADING TO V3.XX, 2.XX OR 1.XX

Refer to the above table for version compatibility before upgrading to a

specific version. Then carefully follow section 6-5 that details the
upgrading procedure.

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6-5 HOW TO INSTALL A NEW SOFTWARE VERSION

6-5-1 Requirements

The following items are required for software installation or upgrade:

- RS-232 cable with a 9-pin Sub-D connector on one end and a mini DIN-6
on the other end
- disk including:
. the installshield program (quantelprog.exe)
. the new Axis II software file to be installed in *.p format

6-5-2 Save current parameters

It is recommended to save the current configuration and system

parameters before upgrading or installing software.

Proceed as follows:

. General setup parameters: press F1 to display the general setup page

and write down all the parameter values including those from the hidden
page.

. User setup parameters: for each user from the main page, press F2 to
display the user setup parameters. Write down all the parameter values,
including all the IOL references.

. Patient data: print all the patient information from the acquisition, results
and IOL screens in the internal memory or working memory.

Note: If the current software version is 4.04 or later, the IOL can be
printed by pressing the printing key while displaying the IOL table from the
user setup page.

If the current version is 5.00 or later, it is recommended to print all the

patient information (biometry and pachymetry acquisitions) for archive. All
the patient information from the internal and working memory can be
saved into a USB key.

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6-5-3 Connection

Rear panel of the Axis-II.

Connect the RS232 cable into

this port (mini DIN-6 end)

RS232 Cable

Connect this connector

to the serial port of the unit Connect this 9 pins Sub-D connector
to the serial port COM# of the Computer

Note: make sure the Axis II is switched off before connecting or

disconnecting any cable.

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6-5-4 Run the install software (QUANTELPROG.EXE)

When running the installshield program QUANTELPROG, the following

screen will be displayed:

6-5-5 Setup the communication parameters

From the above Quantelprog screen, click on “SETUP” and select the
following parameters:

Select the correct com port on

the PC side

The “Auto Stop” field

must be selected.

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6-5-6 Load the new software file

Press this button to specify the new software file location (example :
D:\AXII500.p). The following page is displayed.

Check the “filename.p” location by browsing with the Select key.

Press OK to validate.

6-5-7 Switch on the Axis II

The following page is displayed when the configuration is correctly set (i.e.
RS-232 cable plugged in, communication parameters set and the AxisII
switched on).

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6-5-8 Download the new software

Press this button to download the new software.

The following messages will be displayed :

6-5-9 Installation completion

The following page is displayed when the download is completed and the
software is installed.

Switch off the Axis II and disconnect the cable. Switch on again. An automatic
reset will be performed. Press “Setup1” or “Setup2” to terminate (see chapter
4-4 General Reset for further details).

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6-5-10 Restore the system parameters

Restore the parameters that have been saved in chapter 6-5-2, including:

- general setup parameters

- hidden page parameters
- user setup parameters with the IOL references for each user

Note: Remember to perform a calibration. Follow the procedure as

described in chapters 4 and 5.

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7 - TROUBLESHOOTING

7-1 ERROR MESSAGE: “TRANSMISSION ERROR”

When:
During printing.

Why:
The interface with the serial printing device (Visuscan/EDR) might have trouble
or is disconnected.

How:
1. Check that the serial cable (for Visuscan and EDR transfer) is correctly
plugged into the Serial connector #1 at the rear panel.
2. Check that the parameter is correctly set: PC-Visuscan(115200 8 Even 2) in
the General setup page of Axis II and that these communication values are also
set on the Visuscan/EDR setup screen.
3. Press any key to exit then print again. If the problem persists, contact
immediately your local distributor or Quantel Medical.

7-2 ERROR MESSAGE: “NO PRINTER SELECTED”

When:
During printing.

Why:
The interface with the printing device (USB printer) might have trouble or is
disconnected. The USB printer might also be switched off.
When using the EDR software with the USB cable plugged into the USB #2 port,
this error message can also be displyed if the USB cable is disconnected or
damaged.

How:
1. Check the USB printer cable is correctly plugged into the USB connector at
the rear panel.
2. Verify that the USB printer is switched on.
3. The serial output of the General setup page must be set to “Not used”.
4. Press any key to exit then print again. If the problem persists, contact
immediately your local distributor or Quantel Medical.

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APPENDIX - A (1/8)

EVOLUTION OF THE CONFIGURATION (FROM V1.X TO V5.0)

AXIS II
Software V 1.xx V 2.x V 3.x V 4.0-4.02 V 4.04 V 5.0
version

Configuration

USB ports for Same USB ports

USB ports for
USB Keyboard + as V4,04 +
H/W config // port // port // port printers only
USB Key + Pachymetry
(no // ports)
USB Hub connector
Mini-B USB Only for QM to be used with to be used with
- - -
port internal use EDR EDR
Adaptor // USB Yes Yes Yes - - -

Printer // // // USB USB USB

LCD Screen B&W B&W Color Color Color Color

Bio probe TP-01b TP-01b TP-01b TP-01b TP-01b TP-01b

Bio probe w/
- - - - - ProBeam
laser pointer

Pachy probe - - - - - P1

Handle - - - - - Yes

Upgrade

Upgrade to
next S/W up to V1.11 up to V2.04 up to V3.05 up to V4.04 N/A N/A
version

Features

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Visuscan
via serial port via serial port via serial port via serial port via serial port via serial port
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDR via serial+USB via serial+USB
via serial port via serial port via serial port via serial port
ports ports
D1 & D2 setup - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Post-refractive - - Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pachy option
- - - - - Yes
(via keycode)

IOP correction
- - - - - Yes
tables

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APPENDIX - A (2/8)

The purpose of this section is to detail the evolution between the different software
versions of the Axis II : 1.xx, 2.xx, 3.xx and 4.xx in terms of hardware.

The screen display of versions 1.xx and 2.xx is black and white. The video board and the
LCD screen are identical for both versions of CPU board.

CPU board for software version 1.xx

XEAX2CPU Video board for software

versions 1.xx and 2.xx :

Only one potentiometer

CPU board for software version 2.xx

XEAX2PCBVIDEO

RAM circuit : 128K for 2.xx software

version Reference : CY62128BLL

XEAX2CPUV2

Two potentiometers

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LCD screens

Two generations of black and white LCD screen have been installed on the Axis II. They
are compatible with the Axis II software versions 1.xx and 2.xx.

To differentiate the two screens, you must check the small components located on the
LCD screen board as below :

LCD Screen First Generation : Capacitors LCD Screen Second generation : No Capacitor
Since the Axis II s/n 2219 and Interface Board s/n 1736

LCD Sreen First Generation is compatible LCD Sreen Second Generation is compatible
with the video Interface Board of the with the video Interface Board of the
First Generation, without wirings : Second Generation, with wirings :

Important:
The ribbon cable must be connected with the blue mark down.
When a Video Interface Board is connected to an LCD screen that is not
compatible, the display contrast will be reversed and cannot be
adjusted. In this case, the video interface board must be modified to get
the correct control of the contrast. See next page.

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Video interface board

To upgrade a Video Interface Board First Generation into Second Generation,
follow the procedure as below:

a) Cut the two tracks located between :

- pin 11 of connector J1 and pin 3 of the IC2 circuit
- pin 12 of connector J1 and pin 4 of the IC2 circuit

b) Reverse the signal of the contrast by connecting a wire between :

- pin 11 of connector J1 and pin 4 of the IC2 circuit
- pin 12 of connector J1 and pin 3 of the IC2 circuit

See details as below

Connect new wires to

Cut the tracks Here reverse the contrast signal :
The tracks are cut

New wire

New wire

To use a second generation video Interface Board with a first generation of LCD screen,
you can use the same wiring and change the way they are connected, as indicated
below :

Original connection for second Reverse the wires to use the video board
generation of LCD screen : with a first generation of LCD screen :

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CPU board for software version 3.xx

RAM circuit : 512K for 3.xx

software version
to control the Color LCD screen.
Reference : HY628400A

XEAX2CPUV3

Two potentiometers

The main differentiator of the CPU board (for software version 2.xx or 3.xx) is the confi-
guration of the jumper that is on the soldering side (see next paragraph for further
details).

Interface board for software version 3.xx

This shows the main differentiator of the video

interface board for the color screen

XEAX2PCBVIDEOV3

MAX version on the CPU boards

The Max version is «bio200.pof» for the V3 CPU board (that controls color screens) and
«bio100.pof» for the V2 CPU board (that controls B&W screens). Installation is
performed by using «quartus.exe». With new CPU boards (for S/W versions 4.xx and
5.xx, the Max version is included in the software version.

Note: No modification should be made to this Quantel Medical.

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How to differentiate CPU boards (V2.xx vs. V3.xx)

In order to differentiate the CPU boards for software versions 2.xx and 3.xx, the jumper
on the soldering side is set as follows:
V 2.xx Jumper:

V 3.xx Jumper:

CPU board (for software version V4.xx)

This board is very similar to the one for software version 5.00 except that it does not
have the pachymetry connector and the related wiring.

No pachymetry
connector

Note: the pachymetry option cannot be installed on a CPU board designed for software
version 4.xx because the pachymetry probe needs specific sensitivity that requires
some electronic modification on the CPU board.

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How to differentiate video interface boards (V3 vs. V5)

XEAX2PCBVIDEOV3 XEAX2PCBVIDEOV5

IC2 present IC2 replaced by a jumper

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Internal configuration evolution

Interface board
Interface board
AxisII S/W Interface board XEAX2PCBVIDEOV5
CPU board XEAX2PCBVIDEOV3 Characteristics µprocessor RAM size
version XEAX2PCBVIDEO (IC2 replaced by
(IC2 present)
jumper)

XEAX2CPU .1 potentiometer
V1.xx MAX version: OK - - (adjustment of
"bio100.pof" dynamic)
.2 potentiometers
XEAX2CPUV2
(adjustment of noise
V2.xx MAX version: OK - - 128K
and dynamic) MC68302
"bio100.pof"
.jumper on left
.2 potentiometers
XEAX2CPUV3
(adjustment of noise
V3.xx MAX version: - OK - 512K
and dynamic)
"bio200.pof"
.jumper on right
.No potentiometer
XEAX2CPUV5 (adjustment via
V4.xx MAX version included - - OK hidden screen)
in software version .No pachymetry
connector
MC68SZ328 8M DRAM
.No potentiometer
XEAX2CPUV5 (adjustment via
V5.00 MAX version included - - OK hidden screen)
in software version .Pachymetry
connector

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VALIDATION

Software Version 5.xx

Publishing Date October 2009

Revision Date October 21th 2009

Written by R. DION

Checked by C. CHABRIER

Validated by P. QUERO

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