Evolution HE Service Course

The Evolution HE Service course covers the correct procedures for maintaining and servicing an Evolution HE laser. Emphasis is placed on quick and efficient repairs in the field that minimize customer downtime. Students will learn the correct approach to the optical alignments and performance verification of the laser. Upon successfully completing the course, students should be able to train others to control and operate the laser.

Topics: Laser, electrical, and lab safety; theory of operation; installation procedures and facility requirements; daily operation; full optical alignment; LBO temperature optimization; Q-switch replacement; diode replacement; electronic and optical troubleshooting; external triggering and fiber delivery. Note that a fiber delivery system may not be available – confirm if this is a requirement.

Prerequisites: Complete product knowledge requires a full understanding of different electronic and optical devices. Students should be able to read schematics and block diagrams and relate them to the actual assembly of printed circuit boards and any other applied circuitry. They should be familiar with AOM Q-switches and have a basic theoretical understanding of nonlinear processes. A flow hood is required for optical repairs. If a flow hood is not going to be available (i.e., if the end customer, subsidiary, or representative does not have one), then the head may not be opened. In that case, the course would take only 1 day.