Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics
END 190 delves into the intricate electronics and electromechanical systems of endoscopes and reprocessing units. Students will learn to interpret complex schematics, perform signal tracing, and diagnose issues within power supplies, control boards, and various sensor systems. The curriculum emphasizes a systematic approach to fault isolation, differentiating between repair and replacement, and the importance of meticulous service documentation. Practical hands-on labs reinforce theoretical knowledge, building proficiency in using specialized diagnostic tools. This course prepares technicians for high-level troubleshooting challenges, ensuring reliable operation and extended service life of critical medical equipment.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Advanced Diagnostics & Safety Protocols","Week 2: Lesson 2: Interpreting Electrical and Electronic Schematics","Week 3: Lesson 3: Power Supplies: Theory, Diagnosis, and Repair","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Fault Isolation and Component Testing","Week 5: Lesson 5: Control Boards: Architecture, Inputs, and Outputs","Week 6: Lesson 6: Signal Tracing and Data Flow Analysis","Week 7: Lesson 7: Sensor Technologies: Principles, Calibration, and Troubleshooting","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Control Board & Sensor Diagnostics & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Electromechanical Systems: Motors, Valves, and Pumps","Week 10: Lesson 10: Advanced Fault Isolation Methodologies","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Systematic Fault Isolation on Complex Systems","Week 12: Lesson 12: Repair vs. Replace: Decision-Making and Cost Analysis","Week 13: Lesson 13: Service Documentation and Regulatory Compliance","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive System Troubleshooting & Repair"]