Oscillator Alignment Optimization; Figure 49 Cover Interlock Switches - Continuum Surelite I 10 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Table 13 Optical troubleshooting table
Problem
Low IR Energy or Poor Beam
Quality
Low Harmonics Energy or
Poor Beam Quality
Poor shot-to-shot Stability
No Lasing

Figure 49 Cover interlock switches

Oscillator alignment optimization

This section will describe procedures for optimizing oscillator performance.
N E
ECESSARY QUIPMENT
• power meter with a volume absorbing head
• 2 mm metric Allen key
• Interlock Defeat Bracket
• Phillips screwdriver
S
TEPS
1. Perform the Shutdown procedure. (See page 28.)
2. Remove oscillator housing cover secured by 4 Phillips head screws.
3. Install the Interlock Defeat Bracket.
996-0207
Proposed Action
Check oscillator alignment.
Check for damaged optics.
Replace the flashlamp.
Check for damaged harmonic
crystals or optics.
Angle tune the crystal for
maximum energy.
Check 1,064 nm energy.
Check for free-running.
Check for damaged optics.
Replace the flashlamp.
Check cooling group for
contamination.
Perform electronic
troubleshooting first if head is
flashing.
Check lasing in the free-
running mode.
Section 6: Troubleshooting
Reference
page 73
Make a list of damaged optics
& contact Continuum.
page 66
Make a list of damaged optics
& contact Continuum.
page 31
page 32
page 77
Make a list of damaged optics
& contact Continuum.
page 66
page 80
page 71
page 77
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