Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics

Students will delve into advanced diagnostic techniques for medical laser systems, including detailed schematic interpretation and signal tracing across various subsystems. The course covers power supply analysis, intricate control board diagnostics, and comprehensive sensor troubleshooting, preparing technicians to identify and resolve complex faults. Practical application of diagnostic tools, methodical fault isolation strategies, and understanding service documentation are central themes. Discussions on repair versus replacement decisions enhance critical thinking, ensuring students can perform efficient and cost-effective system maintenance while adhering to stringent safety protocols. This course is essential for aspiring senior medical laser service technicians.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

LSR 101 LSR 105 LSR 110 LSR 115 LSR 120

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Reading and Component Identificationlecture

02Lesson 2: Signal Tracing Methodologies and Test Point Analysislecture

03Lesson 3: High-Voltage Power Supply Diagnostics and Safety Protocolslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Fault Isolation and Measurement Techniqueslab

05Lesson 4: Control Board Architecture and Microprocessor Interactionlecture

06Lesson 5: Digital and Analog Circuit Analysis on Control Boardslecture

07Lesson 6: Sensor Technologies and Feedback Loop Diagnosticslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Control Board & Sensor Diagnostics & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 7: Advanced Cooling System and Fluidics Troubleshootinglecture

10Lesson 8: Optical Path Diagnostics and Beam Delivery System Faultslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Integrated System Diagnostics and Advanced Fault Isolationlab

12Lesson 9: Software-Hardware Interface and Firmware Diagnosticslecture

13Lesson 10: Service Documentation, Reporting, and Repair vs. Replace Decisionslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive System Fault Diagnosis and Repair Planassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Reading and Component Identification","Week 2: Lesson 2: Signal Tracing Methodologies and Test Point Analysis","Week 3: Lesson 3: High-Voltage Power Supply Diagnostics and Safety Protocols","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Fault Isolation and Measurement Techniques","Week 5: Lesson 4: Control Board Architecture and Microprocessor Interaction","Week 6: Lesson 5: Digital and Analog Circuit Analysis on Control Boards","Week 7: Lesson 6: Sensor Technologies and Feedback Loop Diagnostics","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Control Board & Sensor Diagnostics & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 7: Advanced Cooling System and Fluidics Troubleshooting","Week 10: Lesson 8: Optical Path Diagnostics and Beam Delivery System Faults","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Integrated System Diagnostics and Advanced Fault Isolation","Week 12: Lesson 9: Software-Hardware Interface and Firmware Diagnostics","Week 13: Lesson 10: Service Documentation, Reporting, and Repair vs. Replace Decisions","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive System Fault Diagnosis and Repair Plan"]