maintenance/
troubleshooting
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Synrad Firestar f-Series operator’s manual
Troubleshooting
The Troubleshooting section includes subsections:
■ Introduction
■ Operational owchart
■ Functional block diagram
■ Status LEDs
■ Laser fault indications
■ Resetting faults
■ Other laser faults
■ Beam delivery optics
Introduction
This section is designed to help isolate problems to the module level only. Problems on circuit boards or
the laser tube are outside the scope of this guide because they are not user-serviceable assemblies; do not
attempt to repair them. Contact SYNRAD or a SYNRAD Authorized Distributor for repair or replace-
ment information.
To troubleshoot Firestar f-Series lasers, it is necessary to understand the sequence of events that must hap-
pen before the laser can operate. Before attempting any service, we advise you to read the entire trouble-
shooting guide and review both the operational owchart and the functional block diagram.
Danger
serious
personal
injury
This Class 4 laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in
the 10.6 µm CO
2
wavelength band. Because exposure to direct or dif-
fuse laser radiation can inict severe corneal injuries, always wear eye
protection when in the same area as an exposed laser beam. Do not
allow the laser beam to contact a person. This product emits an invis-
ible laser beam that is capable of seriously burning human tissue.
Always be aware of the beam’s path and always use a beam block
while testing.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Attempting repair of a SYNRAD Firestar laser without the express
authorization of SYNRAD, Inc. will void the product warranty.
If troubleshooting or service assistance is required, please contact
SYNRAD Customer Service.