[RESOLVED] Donner laser power dropped off

Donner was chugging away just fine at 15% but between jobs dropped to almost no output
Light is green on chiller and reading 23.6c

Sorry, first time doing this @Team_Laser

Given the chiller issues lately it could be a cracked or damaged tube.

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What’s the chiller’s water level?
Take Donner out of service. We have two more Thunders as back up.

I put up a sign on Donner

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Only had a few minutes to check on Donner. No visible tube issues. Water level same as when we refilled it.

Last job on Donner was a raster that ran 34 times. I ran it without any issues.

Made a simple cut test and ran test job on Donner and Blitzen with same results. Not seeing any issues.

Left it out of service for now because I had to run home. Also just realized I have the keys for the cabinet and laser in my pocket. I’ll be back in a while with the keys.

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I have brought in 5 gallons of distilled water for the chillers to be used as needed. Stephanie and I talked abou this at the committee meeting. The jags are by the Thunder’s computer desk. Troy

I cleaned the mirrors and lenses, then verified the water level is fine.

I’ve done several tests and can’t find and issues. I’m putting Donner back in service.

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There’s a power meter to check the actual power output if the issue comes back.

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Donner’s power level was tested at the last meeting, so we do have a great reference point.
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