Troubleshooting the Tri-Lamp Fiber Optic Electrical System StarBright & COLORight Problem StarBright

Unable to Calibrate

No Light or Intermittent Light

Yellowish Light

COLORight

Reduced Light

No Water Flow

Unable to Calibrate Cause(s) Failure to disconnect power after calibration

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Unable to Calibrate Correction Failure to disconnect power after calibration

Non-Star Tubing Installation

Non-Star Tubing Installation and Calibration Note: -Improper calibration may shorten life expectancy of lamp. -Other brand handpiece tubings may be installed on the Tri-Lamp Control, but not on the Quad Lamp Control. WARNING: Only qualified service technicians are to calibrate the lamp control. Tools Required: Utility Knife Phillips Head Screwdriver Voltmeter Follow tubing manufacturers instructions for accessing signal air and connect to a barb of the Tri-Lamp Control. 1. After connecting signal air, verify power is disconnected by either unplugging the power pack or releasing the quick disconnect latch provided on the 12-foot cord. 2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove four screws and cover of the Tri-Lamp Control. 3. In the corner of the PC board, left of the lamp intensity level switch, find the jumper mounted on one of two posts labeled JP6. (This is the normal operational position.) See the next illustration. Jumper hung on 1 of 2 posts

JP6

JP5

JP6

JP5

JP6

JP5

JP6

JP5

Normal Operational

Calibration Position - jumper on both posts

Lamp Intensity Level

4. Remove the jumper and install onto both pins at JP6. This is the calibration position.

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5. Locate the supplied electrical jack and remove the black plastic sheath by turning counterclockwise. Slide the sheath onto wires provided with tubing. Attach wires to the screw connectors of jack. Voltmeter Clip

6. 7. 8. 9.

Connect the clips of the voltmeter (as shown on the previous page) to the electrical jack. Plug jack into selected port in the Tri-Lamp Control and reconnect power to the control. Remove the fiber optic lamp from the tubing coupler or swivel connector. Remove handpiece from holder. Press and hold down the delivery unit foot pedal to send signal air to the Tri-Lamp Control. 10. The reading on the voltmeter shows the maximum voltage setting of the channel that is currently connected to signal air. Use the lamp intensity level to set the voltage to the recommended level of the fiber optic lamp. See calibration card or contact the manufacturer. 11. To calibrate the remaining channels, simply move the electrical jack and signal air line to the desired channel and repeat Steps 8-10. 12. Install the fiber optic lamp. 13. Repeat Steps 9-11 for final calibration adjustment. If possible, take voltage reading across the lamp terminals. 14. After calibration, DISCONNECT POWER to the Tri-Lamp Control.
IMPORTANT: Power must be disconnected for calibration to achieve correct settings.

15. After disconnecting power, move jumper from the calibration position (two posts) to operational position (one post). See first illustration. 16. Reconnect power to the Tri-Lamp Control. 17. Remove handpiece from holder and press and hold down the foot pedal. Press lamp intensity level to verify the correct calibration. The minimum setting should always be 2.5 VDC. The fiber optic lamp blinks when maximum voltage is reached. 18. If the maximum voltage is not correct, disconnect power to the Tri-Lamp Control and recalibrate by repeating Steps 4-15.
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Electrical connections Crimped signal air line to lamp control COLORight Tubing: Oil on lamp contact joints COLORight Tubing: Lamp burned out Wire broken at tubing coupler Lamp installation StarBright Tubing: Corrosion on lamp contact pins StarBright Tubing: Lamp burned out Faulty connector sockets
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Correction Electrical connections

Verify three connections: 1) wall outlet-power pack, 2) power pack-lamp control, and 3) lamp control-tubing electrical jack.

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Correction Crimped signal air line to lamp control

Straighten signal air line to allow air flow.

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Correction COLORight Tubing: Oil on lamp contact joints

Remove lamp and use isopropyl alcohol to clean spring, front and rear sockets in tubing contact of spring to lamp.

Optical Surfaces COLORight Tubing To maintain maximum intensity, clean each exposed optical surface with a cotton swab and alcohol. Use firm rubbing motion to remove oil and mineral deposits. CAUTION: Allow lamp to cool for several minutes before removing. After cleaning lamp, allow it to dry completely before reinstalling.

Optical Surfaces

Optical Surface Lamp

(COLORight Fiber Optic Tubing Shown)

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Correction COLORight Tubing: Lamp burned out

Detach rear seal and threaded coupler on StarBright Fiber Optic 6-Line Swivel. Lift lamp UP; replace with new XenonHalogen lamp, Star Part #62522. Reassemble threaded coupler and rear seal.

StarBright Xenon-Halogen Lamp

Rear Seal O-Ring

Threaded Coupler

Black Rubber Duckbill

Duckbill Valve Assembly

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Correction Wire broken at tubing coupler Restrip wire 1/8", flow solder into strands, and lock set screw with .035 Allen wrench.

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Correction Lamp installation Verify lamp is properly seated into tubing connector.

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Correction StarBright Tubing: Corrosion on lamp contact pins Detach rear seal and threaded coupler on StarBright Fiber Optic 6-Line Swivel. Lift lamp up and clean contact pins with isopropyl alcohol. Reassemble threaded coupler and rear seal.
StarBright Xenon-Halogen Lamp

Contact Pins

Rear Seal

Threaded Coupler

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Correction StarBright Tubing: Lamp burned out

Detach rear seal and threaded coupler on StarBright Fiber Optic 6-Line Swivel. Lift lamp UP; replace with new, Star Part #62522. Make sure flat side of duckbill assembly aligns with orifice. Reassemble threaded coupler and rear seal. Note: An extra duckbill valve O-ring was provided with the original swivel and can be used in the event of a water leak.

StarBright Xenon-Halogen Lamp

Rear Seal

Threaded Coupler

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Correction Faulty connector sockets Detach rear seal and threaded coupler on StarBright Fiber Optic 6-Line Swivel. Verify lamp contact pins are properly seated into connector sockets. Lift lamp up and clean contact pins and connector sockets with isopropyl alcohol. Reassemble threaded coupler and rear seal.

StarBright Xenon-Halogen Lamp

Contact Pins

Rear Seal

Threaded Coupler

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Yellowish Light Cause(s)

COLORight Tubing: Debris on optical surfaces StarBright Tubing: Debris on optical surfaces

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Tubing Clean outside surface of tubing with a soft cloth or brush dipped in isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent. Note: To avoid chemical reactions and possible damage to tubing, never clean with chemical disinfectants or sterilization solutions. Optical Surfaces COLORight Tubing To maintain maximum intensity, clean each exposed optical surface with a cotton swab and alcohol. Use firm rubbing motion to remove oil and mineral deposits. CAUTION: Allow lamp to cool for several minutes before removing. After cleaning lamp, allow it to dry completely before reinstalling.

Optical Surfaces

Optical Surface Lamp

(COLORight Fiber Optic Tubing Shown)

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Yellowish Light Correction StarBright Tubing: Debris on optical surfaces

Detach rear seal and threaded coupler on StarBright Fiber Optic 6-Line Swivel. CLEANING Mating Parts of Swivel To optimize operation of the swivel connector, swab all internal
Bearing/Spring Assembly Threaded Coupler

Clean

Bearing/Spring Assy.

Internal Surface

Internal Surface of Handpiece

Clean

CLEAN the Optical Surfaces on the Swivel CAUTION: Prior to cleaning, let lamp cool a few minutes, then remove. After cleaning, let lamp dry completely before reinstalling. Every exposed optical surface of the swivel accumulates debris ultimately decreasing the light output.To maintain maximum intensity, clean each surface weekly with an isopropyl alcohol soaked cotton swab. Use firm rubbing motion to remove debris and mineral deposits. See the illustration on the next page denoting the different surfaces to clean. Remove the threaded coupler and rear seal to access the lamp on the StarBright Fiber Optic 6-Line ISO C swivel. Note: All swivels may be sterilized with autoclave or chemiclave process.

(1) StarBright Fiber Optic Lamp

(2)

Contact Pins

(1) (2) (3)

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Cause(s) Low voltage

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Correction Low voltage

Non-Star Tubing Installation

Non-Star Tubing Installation and Calibration Note: -Improper calibration may shorten life expectancy of lamp. -Other brand handpiece tubings may be installed on the Tri-Lamp Control, but not on the Quad Lamp Control. WARNING: Only qualified service technicians are to calibrate the lamp control. Tools Required: Utility Knife Phillips Head Screwdriver Voltmeter Follow tubing manufacturers instructions for accessing signal air and connect to a barb of the Tri-Lamp Control. 1. After connecting signal air, verify power is disconnected by either unplugging the power pack or releasing the quick disconnect latch provided on the 12-foot cord. 2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove four screws and cover of the Tri-Lamp Control. 3. In the corner of the PC board, left of the lamp intensity level switch, find the jumper mounted on one of two posts labeled JP6. (This is the normal operational position.) See the next illustration. Jumper hung on 1 of 2 posts

JP6

JP5

JP6

JP5

JP6

JP5

JP6

JP5

Normal Operational

Calibration Position - jumper on both posts

Lamp Intensity Level

4. Remove the jumper and install onto both pins at JP6. This is the calibration position.

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5. Locate the supplied electrical jack and remove the black plastic sheath by turning counterclockwise. Slide the sheath onto wires provided with tubing. Attach wires to the screw connectors of jack. Voltmeter Clip

6. 7. 8. 9.

Connect the clips of the voltmeter (as shown on the previous page) to the electrical jack. Plug jack into selected port in the Tri-Lamp Control and reconnect power to the control. Remove the fiber optic lamp from the tubing coupler or swivel connector. Remove handpiece from holder. Press and hold down the delivery unit foot pedal to send signal air to the Tri-Lamp Control. 10. The reading on the voltmeter shows the maximum voltage setting of the channel that is currently connected to signal air. Use the lamp intensity level to set the voltage to the recommended level of the fiber optic lamp. See calibration card or contact the manufacturer. 11. To calibrate the remaining channels, simply move the electrical jack and signal air line to the desired channel and repeat Steps 8-10. 12. Install the fiber optic lamp. 13. Repeat Steps 9-11 for final calibration adjustment. If possible, take voltage reading across the lamp terminals. 14. After calibration, DISCONNECT POWER to the Tri-Lamp Control.
IMPORTANT: Power must be disconnected for calibration to achieve correct settings.

15. After disconnecting power, move jumper from the calibration position (two posts) to operational position (one post). See first illustration. 16. Reconnect power to the Tri-Lamp Control. 17. Remove handpiece from holder and press and hold down the foot pedal. Press lamp intensity level to verify the correct calibration. The minimum setting should always be 2.5 VDC. The fiber optic lamp blinks when maximum voltage is reached. 18. If the maximum voltage is not correct, disconnect power to the Tri-Lamp Control and recalibrate by repeating Steps 4-15.
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No Water Flow
Cause(s) Faulty delivery head

Clogged tubing

COLORight Tubing: Clogged duckbill valve

StarBright Swivel: Clogged duckbill valve

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Correction Faulty delivery head Disconnect tubing at delivery head; check water flow.

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Correction Clogged tubing Remove handpiece and connector from tubing. Verify water flow through tubing.
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Correction COLORight Tubing: Clogged duckbill valve Duckbill Valve Replacement
COLORight Fiber Optic Tubing - ONLY
WARNING: When replacing Star Dental tubing, the duckbill valve must be installed. Star COLORight Fiber Optic Tubing is assembled with Star Part #60524, Anti-retraction Duckbill Valve, found immediately behind the handpiece coupler in the water spray tube. . If water does not flow from the handpiece coupling end of the tubing, do the following:

1. Check water flow at delivery head. 2. If water is present at delivery head, but not at coupler end of tubing, install a new duckbill valve. 3. Find the duckbill valve in the tubing approximately 2-1/2" behind the handpiece coupler. 4. Grasp tubing on each side of the valve and stretch until the valve is loose.
CAUTION: Use care in stretching tubing to prevent it from tearing.

5. Insert the brass barb of the new duckbill valve in the exposed tube opening toward the lamp assembly. While holding the duckbill valve, stretch the tubing until the silver barb can be inserted into the other exposed tube opening. Push the tubing from both sides of the valve to force the tubing over the full length of each barb.
2-1/2"

Coupler

Duckbill Valve

Brass Barb

Silver Barb

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Correction StarBright Tubing: Clogged duckbill valve Duckbill Valve Replacement
StarBright Fiber Optic Swivel - ONLY

Detach rear seal and threaded coupler on StarBright Fiber Optic 6-line Swivel. Remove duckbill valve using needle nose pliers. Replace with Star Kit #262529: a complete assembly with housing, O-ring and duckbill valve. Reassemble threaded coupler and rear seal. Note: An extra duckbill valve O-ring was provided with the original swivel and can be used in the event of a water leak.

Rear Seal Threaded Copler Duckbill Valve

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