Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics
Building upon foundational knowledge, this course equips students with advanced skills for diagnosing complex malfunctions in clinical laboratory analyzers. It delves into the interpretation of electrical schematics and block diagrams, providing practical experience in signal tracing, power supply analysis, and the troubleshooting of control boards and various sensors. Students will learn systematic fault isolation techniques, understand the nuances of component-level repair versus module replacement, and effectively utilize service documentation. The curriculum integrates hands-on laboratory exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts, preparing technicians for challenging diagnostic scenarios and fostering independent problem-solving capabilities essential for high-level field service roles.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and Block Diagrams","Week 2: Lesson 2: Principles of Power Supply Operation and Diagnostics","Week 3: Lesson 3: Component-Level Power Supply Troubleshooting","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Disassembly, Test Points, and Diagnostics","Week 5: Lesson 4: Introduction to Signal Tracing and Circuit Analysis","Week 6: Lesson 5: Digital and Analog Control Boards: Architecture and Function","Week 7: Lesson 6: Advanced Sensor Technologies and Diagnostic Strategies","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Signal Tracing on Control Boards & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 7: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologies","Week 10: Lesson 8: Repair vs. Replace: Economic and Technical Considerations","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Complex Fault Isolation and Component Replacement","Week 12: Lesson 9: Advanced Use of Service Documentation and Diagnostic Software","Week 13: Lesson 10: Best Practices in ESD Prevention and Component Handling","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Analyzer Diagnostic and Repair"]