VLS30 loss of power

[Bev Wales]

Hi,
Happy New Year to you.

I hope someone is able to help and give advice.

We have a VLS30 which has not had much use at all since we had it 7 years ago.

The problem is that it is losing power to the extent that it now doesn't even cut paper.

We have been advise to check optics, alignment etc which we have done and all seems OK.

I just wanted to ask whether it is most likely something that could be sorted with a proper service or whether it is more likely that we need a new laser tube?

As it gets so little use, if we need a new laser then we would probably try to sell the machine, but I don't want to do that if there is an easier fix.

Thanks

Bev

[Mike Null]

Bev

It's a pretty good bet that the tube is the issue. You can call ULS tech support and get a power meter to verify the output of the tube.

[Scott Shepherd]

Like Mike, my guess would be the tube. I saw a chart years ago (and still have it somewhere on a computer around here) that showed the average life span of a tube. After 6 years, the curve turned south really quickly. If you're at 7 years, it's probably gone, but it's worth calling ULS to double check.