Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics

Building upon foundational knowledge, this course delves into advanced diagnostic techniques essential for resolving intricate failures in diagnostic X-ray systems. Technicians will learn to meticulously interpret complex schematics, trace signals through integrated circuits, diagnose power supply issues, and analyze control board logic. Emphasis is placed on systematic fault isolation methodologies, enabling efficient identification of root causes at the component level. Students will develop critical thinking skills to make informed repair versus replacement decisions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal system performance. The course also reinforces the importance of thorough service documentation, preparing students for real-world field challenges and adherence to industry best practices.

InstructorTerrell English

Prerequisites

XRY 101 XRY 105 XRY 110 XRY 115 XRY 120 XRY 125

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and System Architecture Analysislecture

02Lesson 2: Power Supply Topologies, Regulation, and Advanced Fault Diagnosislecture

03Lesson 3: High Voltage Generator Control and Feedback Systemslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Power Supply and HV Generator Control Diagnosticslab

05Lesson 4: Digital Control Boards: Microcontrollers, Memory, and Bus Architectureslecture

06Lesson 5: Signal Tracing and Data Flow Analysis on Control Boardslecture

07Lesson 6: Advanced Sensor Diagnostics and Calibration Techniqueslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Control Board Signal Tracing & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 7: Advanced Imaging Chain Components and Interfacinglecture

10Lesson 8: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologies and Decision Treeslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Comprehensive System Fault Isolation Challengelab

12Lesson 9: Repair vs. Replace Decisions: Cost, Time, and Reliability Factorslecture

13Lesson 10: Service Documentation, Reporting, and Regulatory Compliancelecture

14Capstone Service Project: Full System Diagnostic and Repair Simulationassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and System Architecture Analysis","Week 2: Lesson 2: Power Supply Topologies, Regulation, and Advanced Fault Diagnosis","Week 3: Lesson 3: High Voltage Generator Control and Feedback Systems","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply and HV Generator Control Diagnostics","Week 5: Lesson 4: Digital Control Boards: Microcontrollers, Memory, and Bus Architectures","Week 6: Lesson 5: Signal Tracing and Data Flow Analysis on Control Boards","Week 7: Lesson 6: Advanced Sensor Diagnostics and Calibration Techniques","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Control Board Signal Tracing & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 7: Advanced Imaging Chain Components and Interfacing","Week 10: Lesson 8: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologies and Decision Trees","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Comprehensive System Fault Isolation Challenge","Week 12: Lesson 9: Repair vs. Replace Decisions: Cost, Time, and Reliability Factors","Week 13: Lesson 10: Service Documentation, Reporting, and Regulatory Compliance","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Full System Diagnostic and Repair Simulation"]