Innova 90C/300C Service Course

The Innova 90C/300C Service course prepares students to install, operate, maintain, and service the Innova 90C and 300C Ion lasers. Students will be instructed on the correct methodology for troubleshooting the electronics (to the board level) and isolating failures to major optical and/or electronic assemblies. Extensive hands-on laboratory time is provided to allow students to both test their knowledge and develop the skills required to support the I-90C and I-300C Ion lasers in the field. Upon successfully completing the course, students should be able to train others to control and operate the laser.

Topics: Laser, electrical, and lab safety; introduction to the I-90C and I-300C Ion lasers, head layout, and power supply layout; use of laser flowcharts and block diagrams for troubleshooting; the interlock chain; tube and magnet replacement; optical alignment and optic replacement; walking and aligning the laser resonator for best mode and power; calibrating the laser; single-frequency operation; introduction to the small frame heat exchanger.

Optional Topics: Instruction about window cleaning using Ammonium Bifluoride provided upon advance request.

Prerequisites: All Ion Service courses require that the student possess a full understanding of electronic devices and their roles in electronic circuitry. Students should be able to read schematics and block diagrams and relate them to actual printed circuit board assemblies and any other applied circuitry. A basic theoretical understanding of optics is ideal.