Need help with power supply Spectra Physics 215 for HeNe laser

[Jimmymcjimthejim]

Problem solved, thanks!

[300EVIL]

Hard to tell form those pics. Can you give us the make and model number from the He-Ne power supply? (big black epoxy brick.)

[Jimmymcjimthejim]

The model number for the power supply is 215-1. There is nothing on the black epoxy box under the board, other than the high voltage warning, but it looks like a sticker was removed (there appears to be some sticky residue.)

[300EVIL]

The model number for the power supply is 215-1. There is nothing on the black epoxy box under the board, other than the high voltage warning, but it looks like a sticker was removed (there appears to be some sticky residue.)

Hmmm, How many wires going in minus the HV out to the laser? What are the colors?

[Jimmymcjimthejim]

Ok, there are 4 wires going into the box:
White, white, yellow and green. (as seen at the top in the first picture)
The two-way jumper next to the big resistor is hooked up to the second white wire, also in the picture.

[mixedgas]

Ok, there are 4 wires going into the box:
White, white, yellow and green. (as seen at the top in the first picture)
The two-way jumper next to the big resistor is hooked up to the second white wire, also in the picture.

for 110V, pick either one of the two whites, and 110 goes from white to yellow, and green is safety ground. The not connected white is insulated and left floating open circuit.

for 220:

usually: white to white = 220 Green = safety ground and the Yellow is insulated and floated open circuit.

Connect the green safety ground no matter what, as it prevents the head from shocking you on some lasers.

Steve

[Jimmymcjimthejim]

Great, thanks!
Also, do I need to touch the closed jumper parallel to the resistor?

[mixedgas]

Great, thanks!
Also, do I need to touch the closed jumper parallel to the resistor?

The closed jumper is usually a 30 second delay. open = no delay. Usually.
If the jumper is violet it is the cdrh delay in most cases.

There is no 100% standard for hene supplies, so this is a general guideline.

Steve

[Jimmymcjimthejim]

Thanks for your help guys. I really appreciate it!

[buffo]

Instead of deleting the original question, it might be good to leave it there in the future. That way people searching for answers to their problem will be able to learn from your thread... Just a thought!

BTW - Welcome to Photonlexicon!

Adam