Maintenance

These operations are more advanced than is typical for the average user, and generally should be performed with caution.

Laser Optics

Focusing the beam

Aligning the beam

Translators

Aligning the adapter pieces

Aligning the sealing surface

Issues with translation speed

Chamber

Installing new windows

Melting of O-rings

Preparing a new chamber

Deep cleaning the chamber

Leak checking the chamber

Chiller

Antibioloical treatment

Replacing the cooling water

Cooling lines

Repairing the cooling lines

Gas manifold

Replacing the gas bottle

Swagelok tubing (low-pressure)

Maxpro tubing (high-pressure)

Leak checking

Compressor

Repairing the pressure seals

Structural frame

Positioning / aligning the chamber

Counter weights and pulleys

Updating this website

Mkdocs

GitHub

Hardware Communications

Connecting the Laser Units to the Laser Controller Computer

Cable diagram

LAN / IP Configuration

Connecting the thermocouple reader

Connecting the pyrometer

Connecting the camera

Connecting to the MFC