Diamond CO2 Cx-10, Cx-10 LDE, LDE+ and LQS Service Course

The Cx-10 Service course prepares students to install, operate, optimize, troubleshoot to the board level, repair, and maintain the laser. Course content ranges from theory of operation to electronic troubleshooting. Upon successfully completing the course, students should be able to train others to control and operate the laser.

Topics: Laser, electrical, and lab safety; ESD awareness; thermal management; power supply layout; laser head overview; interfacing; RF module replacement; RFPA replacement; optical cleanliness and alignment; AOM theory of operation; principles of Q-switch laser operation; peak and average power measurements.

Prerequisites: Complete product knowledge requires a full understanding of various electronic devices and their role in the circuit. Students should be able to read schematics and block diagrams, as well as relate them to the actual assembly of printed circuit boards and any other applied circuitry. An understanding of basic laser theory is also recommended.