Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics

SUT 190 delves into the intricate electrical and electronic systems of contemporary surgical tables, equipping students with the advanced skills necessary for precise fault diagnosis. The curriculum emphasizes a systematic approach to troubleshooting, starting with comprehensive schematic analysis and progressing through detailed signal tracing, power supply diagnostics, and control board evaluations. Students will learn to identify and test various sensor technologies, understand the interdependencies of system components, and effectively utilize service documentation for efficient repair. Hands-on labs reinforce theoretical concepts, preparing technicians to confidently isolate and resolve complex issues while adhering to safety protocols and making sound repair-vs-replace judgments in a vendor-neutral context.

InstructorPatrick Powers

Prerequisites

SUT 101 SUT 105 SUT 110

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Reading and Interpretation for Surgical Tableslecture

02Lesson 2: Principles of Signal Tracing and Diagnostic Tool Utilizationlecture

03Lesson 3: In-Depth Power Supply Diagnostics and Repair Techniqueslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Fault Isolation and Component Testinglab

05Lesson 5: Understanding Control Board Architecture and Logic Flowslecture

06Lesson 6: Advanced Sensor Technologies and Calibration Procedureslecture

07Lesson 7: Actuator and Motor Control Circuit Troubleshootinglecture

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

09Lesson 9: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologieslecture

10Lesson 10: Data Bus Communication Protocols and Diagnosticslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Integrated System Fault Finding and Repairlab

12Lesson 12: Advanced Soldering and Desoldering for Board Repairlecture

13Lesson 13: Service Documentation: Advanced Interpretation and Applicationlecture

14Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Surgical Table Diagnostics and Repairassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Reading and Interpretation for Surgical Tables","Week 2: Lesson 2: Principles of Signal Tracing and Diagnostic Tool Utilization","Week 3: Lesson 3: In-Depth Power Supply Diagnostics and Repair Techniques","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Fault Isolation and Component Testing","Week 5: Lesson 5: Understanding Control Board Architecture and Logic Flows","Week 6: Lesson 6: Advanced Sensor Technologies and Calibration Procedures","Week 7: Lesson 7: Actuator and Motor Control Circuit Troubleshooting","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Control Board & Sensor Diagnostics & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologies","Week 10: Lesson 10: Data Bus Communication Protocols and Diagnostics","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Integrated System Fault Finding and Repair","Week 12: Lesson 12: Advanced Soldering and Desoldering for Board Repair","Week 13: Lesson 13: Service Documentation: Advanced Interpretation and Application","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Surgical Table Diagnostics and Repair"]