Biolase Inc. EPIC-1 Manuel D’Utilisation
EPIC™10 User Manual
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5400525 Rev B
4.8 WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH
The wireless footswitch is powered by two (2) AAA batteries.
When the wireless footswitch is pressed in READY mode and the laser fires, a beeping sound
indicates that laser energy is present. A green LED will begin flashing and a blue LED will light
at the top corners of the laser console, confirming the footswitch and laser are paired.
indicates that laser energy is present. A green LED will begin flashing and a blue LED will light
at the top corners of the laser console, confirming the footswitch and laser are paired.
In the top left corner of most screens is a Signal Strength Indicator
which displays the
signal strength between the laser console and the footswitch (strongest is five (5) bars).
Pressing and releasing the footswitch while in STANDBY mode will update this indicator.
Although the unit will work with a signal level as low as one (1) bar, a weaker signal level will
make the connection between the footswitch and laser console more vulnerable to wireless (RF)
interference from other sources, such as cell phones or microwaves. To improve the signal
strength, reposition either the footswitch or the laser console until the signal indicator achieves
the strongest possible level for optimal operation.
Pressing and releasing the footswitch while in STANDBY mode will update this indicator.
Although the unit will work with a signal level as low as one (1) bar, a weaker signal level will
make the connection between the footswitch and laser console more vulnerable to wireless (RF)
interference from other sources, such as cell phones or microwaves. To improve the signal
strength, reposition either the footswitch or the laser console until the signal indicator achieves
the strongest possible level for optimal operation.
NOTE:
When the footswitch will go into SLEEP mode when not in use to conserve battery
power. It automatically reactivates when it is pressed.
power. It automatically reactivates when it is pressed.
4.9 PEAK POWER DISPLAY
This number is shown only when the system is in Pulse mode and presents the value of the
peak power based on the Power Setting and Pulse mode.
peak power based on the Power Setting and Pulse mode.
4.10 PULSE MODE SELECTION
Pulse mode selection graphically indicates whether the system is in Continuous mode or in
Pulse mode.
Pulse mode.
In Continuous mode, laser power is constantly delivered when the laser console is in READY
mode and the wireless footswitch is activated.
mode and the wireless footswitch is activated.
In Pulse mode, laser power is delivered in repetitive pulses, controlled by the Pulse Length and
Pulse Interval settings. Pressing the Pulse Mode button will allow switching between Pulsed
and Continuous Modes (Figure 4.14).
Pulse Interval settings. Pressing the Pulse Mode button will allow switching between Pulsed
and Continuous Modes (Figure 4.14).
MODE
*
PULSE DURATION (on)
PULSE INTERVAL (off)
Duty Cycle
(Time On / Time off)
CP0
10 microseconds
40 microseconds
20%
CP1
100 microseconds
200 microseconds
33%
CP2
1 millisecond
1 millisecond
50%
P3
20 milliseconds
20 milliseconds
50%
*CP = Comfort Pulse; P3 = Pulsed Mode which is the standard for most diode lasers currently available
to the marketplace
Figure 4.13