dymax PC-3 - Low Light Output Diagnosis

TM-021 PN 35933
Rev 05/06/97
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: Low Output Intensity
Other Symptoms: Fails To Cure Adhesive In Allotted Time
Possible Cause
Testing
Corrective Action
Lamp Beyond Useful Life
Use a radiometer (model Dymax
Accu-Cal 20) to measure actual
output intensity. Consult manual
for proper output.
Replace lamp/reflector
assembly if beyond useful
life (typical = 1000 hours).
Transmission loss In Light
Guide Too Great
Compare light guide output against
new light guide (or use the Dymax
Light Guide Simulator - P/N
36987) to determine transmission
loss.
Replace light guide.
Transmission loss In Filter
(Blue Filter At End Of Light
Guide) Too Great
Compare filter output against new
filter to determine transmission
loss.
Replace filter.
Contaminants On Light
Guide Or Light Guide Filter
Visually examine ends of light
guide and filter for contaminants.
Clean with isopropyl alcohol
(or equivalent) or replace
light guide filter if it can not
be cleaned.
Lamp/Reflector Assembly
Not Installed Properly
Visually check to make sure the
lamp/reflector assembly is seated
flush in the lamp mount assembly
(any error in installation could
cause a low output).
Properly install
lamp/reflector assembly.