Midmark® 1000 LED Scaler Test and Repair
Model |
8000-007 and -008 |
Serial Number | All |

To check polarity, verify + on the LED ring and the handpiece are the same side.

To test continuity set meter to Ω and check connections.
•PIN 1 is wired to Black wire of Molex Plug. (Ultrasound Signal)
•PIN 2 is wired to White wire of Molex Plug. (LED Power)
•PIN 3 is wired to Blue wire of Molex Plug. (LED Power)
•PIN 4 is wired to Orange wire of Molex Plug. (Ultrasound Signal)
Meter Reading |
Status |
Required Action |
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“O” or “Open” Reading |
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Replace Scaler Cord |
0.1 - 1.0 Ohms |
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Scaler Cord ok |

This requires thin probes to make contact.
To test in the tubing connection, set meter to V. With no LED in socket, voltage reading will be approximately 21 VDC. With LED inserted, voltage reading will be approximately 12 or 14 VDC measured at pins on the blue and white wire on Molex plug.
Meter Reading |
Status |
Required Action |
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Voltage within specs when measured at LED Ring |
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Handpiece, tubing, and module ok |
Voltage out of specs at LED Ring Pins |
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Tubing pin voltage ok, Replace Handpiece. Molex Plug Voltage ok and not at Tubing Pins, Replace Tubing. |