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Direction 2229351-100
Revision 19

Silhouette VR System
Service Manual

0459

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Service Documentation

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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(ZH-CN)

TENTO PROVOZN NVOD EXISTUJE POUZE V ANGLICKM


JAZYCE.

V PPAD, E EXTERN SLUBA ZKAZNKM POTEBUJE


NVOD V JINM JAZYCE, JE ZAJITN PEKLADU DO
ODPOVDAJCHO JAZYKA KOLEM ZKAZNKA.

NESNATE SE O DRBU TOHOTO ZAZEN, ANI BYSTE SI


PEETLI TENTO PROVOZN NVOD A POCHOPILI JEHO
OBSAH.

V PPAD NEDODROVN TTO VSTRAHY ME DOJT


K PORANN PRACOVNKA PRODEJNHO SERVISU,
OBSLUNHO PERSONLU NEBO PACIENT VLIVEM
ELEKTRICKHOP PROUDU, RESPEKTIVE VLIVEM
MECHANICKCH I JINCH RIZIK.

ADVARSEL

DENNE SERVICEMANUAL FINDES KUN P ENGELSK.

(DA)

HVIS EN KUNDES TEKNIKER HAR BRUG FOR ET ANDET SPROG


END ENGELSK, ER DET KUNDENS ANSVAR AT SRGE FOR
OVERSTTELSE.

FORSG IKKE AT SERVICERE UDSTYRET MEDMINDRE


DENNE SERVICEMANUAL HAR VRET KONSULTERET OG ER
FORSTET.

MANGLENDE OVERHOLDELSE AF DENNE ADVARSEL KAN


MEDFRE SKADE P GRUND AF ELEKTRISK, MEKANISK ELLER
ANDEN FARE FOR TEKNIKEREN, OPERATREN ELLER
PATIENTEN.

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VSTRAHA
(CS)

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DEZE ONDERHOUDSHANDLEIDING IS ENKEL IN HET ENGELS


VERKRIJGBAAR.

ALS HET ONDERHOUDSPERSONEEL EEN ANDERE TAAL


VEREIST, DAN IS DE KLANT VERANTWOORDELIJK VOOR DE
VERTALING ERVAN.

PROBEER DE APPARATUUR NIET TE ONDERHOUDEN


VOORDAT DEZE ONDERHOUDSHANDLEIDING WERD
GERAADPLEEGD EN BEGREPEN IS.

INDIEN DEZE WAARSCHUWING NIET WORDT OPGEVOLGD,


ZOU HET ONDERHOUDSPERSONEEL, DE OPERATOR OF EEN
PATINT GEWOND KUNNEN RAKEN ALS GEVOLG VAN EEN
ELEKTRISCHE SCHOK, MECHANISCHE OF ANDERE GEVAREN.

THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

IF A CUSTOMER'S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A


LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS


THIS SERVICE MANUAL HAS BEEN CONSULTED AND IS
UNDERSTOOD.

FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO


THE SERVICE PROVIDER, OPERATOR, OR PATIENT FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR FROM MECHANICAL OR OTHER
HAZARDS.

KESOLEV TEENINDUSJUHEND ON SAADAVAL AINULT INGLISE


KEELES.

KUI KLIENDITEENINDUSE OSUTAJA NUAB JUHENDIT INGLISE


KEELEST ERINEVAS KEELES, VASTUTAB KLIENT
TLKETEENUSE OSUTAMISE EEST.

RGE RITAGE SEADMEID TEENINDADA ENNE EELNEVALT


KESOLEVA TEENINDUSJUHENDIGA TUTVUMIST JA SELLEST
ARU SAAMIST.

KESOLEVA HOIATUSE EIRAMINE VIB PHJUSTADA


TEENUSEOSUTAJA, OPERAATORI VI PATSIENDI VIGASTAMIST
ELEKTRILGI, MEHAANILISE VI MUU OHU TAGAJRJEL.

VAROITUS

TM HUOLTO-OHJE ON SAATAVILLA VAIN ENGLANNIKSI.

(FI)

JOS ASIAKKAAN HUOLTOHENKILST VAATII MUUTA KUIN


ENGLANNINKIELIST MATERIAALIA, TARVITTAVAN
KNNKSEN HANKKIMINEN ON ASIAKKAAN VASTUULLA.

L YRIT KORJATA LAITTEISTOA ENNEN KUIN OLET


VARMASTI LUKENUT JA YMMRTNYT TMN HUOLTOOHJEEN.

MIKLI TT VAROITUSTA EI NOUDATETA, SEURAUKSENA VOI


OLLA HUOLTOHENKILSTN, LAITTEISTON KYTTJN TAI
POTILAAN VAHINGOITTUMINEN SHKISKUN, MEKAANISEN
VIAN TAI MUUN VAARATILANTEEN VUOKSI.

WAARSCHUWING
(NL)

WARNING
(EN)

HOIATUS
(ET)

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ATTENTION

CE MANUEL DE SERVICE N'EST DISPONIBLE QU'EN ANGLAIS.

(FR)

SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS


UNE AUTRE LANGUE QUE L'ANGLAIS, C'EST AU CLIENT QU'IL
INCOMBE DE LE FAIRE TRADUIRE.

NE PAS TENTER D'INTERVENIR SUR LES QUIPEMENTS


TANT QUE LE MANUEL SERVICE N'A PAS T CONSULT ET
COMPRIS

LE NON-RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRANER


CHEZ LE TECHNICIEN, L'OPRATEUR OU LE PATIENT DES
BLESSURES DUES DES DANGERS LECTRIQUES,
MCANIQUES OU AUTRES.

DIESE SERVICEANLEITUNG EXISTIERT NUR IN ENGLISCHER


SPRACHE.

FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE


BENTIGT, IST ES AUFGABE DES KUNDEN FR EINE
ENTSPRECHENDE BERSETZUNG ZU SORGEN.

VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT DIESE ANLAGE ZU WARTEN,


OHNE DIESE SERVICEANLEITUNG GELESEN UND
VERSTANDEN ZU HABEN.

WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU


VERLETZUNGEN DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES
BEDIENERS ODER DES PATIENTEN DURCH STROMSCHLGE,
MECHANISCHE ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN.

(EL)


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WARNUNG
(DE)

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EZEN KARBANTARTSI KZIKNYV KIZRLAG ANGOL


NYELVEN RHET EL.

HA A VEV SZOLGLTATJA ANGOLTL ELTR NYELVRE


TART IGNYT, AKKOR A VEV FELELSSGE A FORDTS
ELKSZTTETSE.

NE PRBLJA ELKEZDENI HASZNLNI A BERENDEZST,


AMG A KARBANTARTSI KZIKNYVBEN LERTAKAT NEM
RTELMEZTK.

EZEN FIGYELMEZTETS FIGYELMEN KVL HAGYSA A


SZOLGLTAT, MKDTET VAGY A BETEG RAMTS,
MECHANIKAI VAGY EGYB VESZLYHELYZET MIATTI
SRLST EREDMNYEZHETI.

AVRUN

ESSI JNUSTUHANDBK ER EINGNGU FANLEG ENSKU.

(IS)

EF A JNUSTUVEITANDI VISKIPTAMANNS ARFNAST


ANNAS TUNGUMLS EN ENSKU, ER A SKYLDA
VISKIPTAMANNS A SKAFFA TUNGUMLAJNUSTU.

REYNI EKKI A AFGREIA TKI NEMA A ESSI


JNUSTUHANDBK
HEFUR VERI SKOU OG SKILIN.

BROT SINNA ESSARI AVRUN GETUR LEITT TIL MEISLA


JNUSTUVEITANDA, STJRNANDA EA SJKLINGS FR
RAFLOSTI, VLRNU EA RUM HTTUM.

IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE E DISPONIBILE


SOLTANTO IN INGLESE.

SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS


RICHIEDE IL MANUALE IN UNA LINGUA DIVERSA, IL CLIENTE E
TENUTO A PROVVEDERE DIRETTAMENTE ALLA TRADUZIONE.

SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELL'APPARECCHIATURA


SOLO DOPO AVER
CONSULTATO IL PRESENTE MANUALE ED AVERNE COMPRESO
IL CONTENUTO

IL NON RISPETTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA POTREBBE


FAR COMPIERE OPERAZIONI DA CUI DERIVINO LESIONI
ALL'ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE, ALL'UTILIZZATORE ED AL
PAZIENTE PER FOLGORAZIONE ELETTRICA, PER URTI
MECCANICI OD ALTRI RISCHI.

FIGYELMEZTETS
(HU)

AVVERTENZA
(IT)

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BRDINJUMS

APKALPES ROKASGRMATA IR PIEEJAMA TIKAI ANGU


VALOD.

JA KLIENTA APKALPES SNIEDZJAM NEPIECIEAMA


INFORMCIJA CIT VALOD, NEVIS ANGU, KLIENTA
PIENKUMS IR NODROINT TULKOANU.

NEVEICIET APRKOJUMA APKALPI BEZ APKALPES


ROKASGRMATAS IZLASANAS UN SAPRAANAS.

BRDINJUMA NEIEVROANA VAR RADT ELEKTRISKS


STRVAS TRIECIENA, MEHNISKU VAI CITU RISKU IZRAISTU
TRAUMU APKALPES SNIEDZJAM, OPERATORAM VAI
PACIENTAM.

IS EKSPLOATAVIMO VADOVAS YRA PRIEINAMAS TIK ANGL


KALBA.

JEI KLIENTO PASLAUG TIEKJAS REIKALAUJA VADOVO KITA


KALBA NE ANGL, NUMATYTI VERTIMO PASLAUGAS YRA
KLIENTO ATSAKOMYB.

NEMGINKITE ATLIKTI RANGOS TECHNINS PRIEIROS,


NEBENT ATSIVELGTE EKSPLOATAVIMO VADOV IR J
SUPRATOTE.

JEI NEATKREIPSITE DMESIO PERSPJIM, GALIMI


SUALOJIMAI DL ELEKTROS OKO,

MECHANINI AR KIT PAVOJ PASLAUG TIEKJUI,


OPERATORIUI AR PACIENTUI.

ADVARSEL

DENNE SERVICEHNDBOKEN FINNES BARE P ENGELSK.

(NO)

HVIS KUNDENS SERVICELEVERANDR TRENGER ET ANNET


SPRK, ER DET KUNDENS ANSVAR SRGE FOR
OVERSETTELSE.

IKKE FORSK REPARERE UTSTYRET UTEN AT DENNE


SERVICEHNDBOKEN ER LEST OG FORSTTT.

MANGLENDE HENSYN TIL DENNE ADVARSELEN KAN FRE TIL


AT SERVICELEVERANDREN, OPERATREN ELLER
PASIENTEN SKADES P GRUNN AV ELEKTRISK STT,
MEKANISKE ELLER ANDRE FARER.

NINIEJSZY PODRCZNIK SERWISOWY DOSTPNY JEST


JEDYNIE W JZYKU ANGIELSKIM.

JELI DOSTAWCA USUG KLIENTA WYMAGA JZYKA INNEGO


NI ANGIELSKI, ZAPEWNIENIE USUGI TUMACZENIA JEST
OBOWIZKIEM KLIENTA.

NIE PRBOWA SERWISOWA WYPOSAENIA BEZ


ZAPOZNANIA SI I ZROZUMIENIA NINIEJSZEGO PODRCZNIKA
SERWISOWEGO.

NIEZASTOSOWANIE SI DO TEGO OSTRZEENIA MOE


SPOWODOWA URAZY DOSTAWCY USUG, OPERATORA LUB
PACJENTA W WYNIKU PORAENIA ELEKTRYCZNEGO,
ZAGROENIA MECHANICZNEGO BD INNEGO.

(LV)

SPJIMAS
(LT)

OSTRZEENIE
(PL)

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ATENO

ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTNCIA TCNICA S SE


ENCONTRA DISPONVEL EM INGLS.

SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIO DE ASSISTNCIA


TCNICA, QUE NO A GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES
MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, DA RESPONSABILIDADE
DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIOS DE TRADUO.

NO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER


CONSULTADO E
COMPREENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTNCIA
TCNICA

O NO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM


PERIGO A SEGURANA DO TCNICO, OPERADOR OU
PACIENTE DEVIDO A CHOQUES ELTRICOS,
MECNICOS OU OUTROS.

ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTNCIA TCNICA S SE


ENCONTRA DISPONVEL EM INGLS.

SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIO DE ASSISTNCIA


TCNICA, QUE NO A GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES
MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, DA RESPONSABILIDADE
DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIOS DE TRADUO.

NO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER


CONSULTADO E
COMPREENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTNCIA
TCNICA

O NO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE COLOCAR


EM PERIGO A SEGURANA DO TCNICO, DO
OPERADOR OU DO PACIENTE DEVIDO A CHOQUES
ELCTRICOS, MECNICOS OU OUTROS.

ACEST MANUAL DE SERVICE ESTE DISPONIBIL NUMAI


N LIMBA ENGLEZ.

DAC UN FURNIZOR DE SERVICII PENTRU CLIENI


NECESIT O ALT LIMB DECT CEA ENGLEZ, ESTE
DE DATORIA CLIENTULUI S FURNIZEZE O
TRADUCERE.

NU NCERCAI S REPARAI ECHIPAMENTUL DECT


ULTERIOR CONSULTRII I NELEGERII ACESTUI
MANUAL DE SERVICE.

IGNORAREA ACESTUI AVERTISMENT AR PUTEA DUCE


LA RNIREA DEPANATORULUI, OPERATORULUI SAU
PACIENTULUI N URMA PERICOLELOR DE
ELECTROCUTARE, MECANICE SAU DE ALT NATUR.

(PT-BR)

ATENO
(PT-PT)

ATENIE
(RO)

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OVO SERVISNO UPUTSTVO JE DOSTUPNO SAMO NA


ENGLESKOM JEZIKU.

AKO KLIJENTOV SERVISER ZAHTEVA NEKI DRUGI


JEZIK, KLIJENT JE DUAN DA OBEZBEDI
PREVODILAKE USLUGE.

NE POKUAVAJTE DA OPRAVITE UREAJ AKO NISTE


PROITALI I RAZUMELI OVO SERVISNO UPUTSTVO.

ZANEMARIVANJE OVOG UPOZORENJA MOE DOVESTI


DO POVREIVANJA SERVISERA, RUKOVAOCA ILI
PACIJENTA USLED STRUJNOG UDARA ILI MEHANIKIH
I DRUGIH OPASNOSTI.

TENTO NVOD NA OBSLUHU JE K DISPOZCII LEN V


ANGLITINE.

AK ZKAZNKOV POSKYTOVATE SLUIEB VYADUJE


IN JAZYK AKO ANGLITINU, POSKYTNUTIE
PREKLADATESKCH SLUIEB JE ZODPOVEDNOSOU
ZKAZNKA.

NEPOKAJTE SA O OBSLUHU ZARIADENIA SKR,


AKO SI NEPRETATE NVOD NA OBLUHU A
NEPOROZUMIETE MU.

ZANEDBANIE TOHTO UPOZORNENIA ME VYSTI


DO ZRANENIA POSKYTOVATEA SLUIEB,
OBSLUHUJCEJ OSOBY ALEBO PACIENTA
ELEKTRICKM PRDOM, DO MECHANICKHO ALEBO
INHO NEBEZPEENSTVA.

(RU)

UPOZORENJE
(SR)

UPOZORNENIE
(SK)

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ATENCION

ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SOLO EXISTE EN INGLES.

(ES)

SI ALGUN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS


SOLICITA UN IDIOMA QUE NO SEA EL INGLES, ES
RESPONSABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE OFRECER UN
SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION

NO SE DEBERA DAR SERVICIO TECNICO AL EQUIPO,


SIN HABER CONSULTADO Y COMPRENDIDO ESTE
MANUAL DE SERVICIO

LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE


DAR LUGAR A QUE EL PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS, EL
OPERADOR O EL PACIENTE SUFRAN LESIONES
PROVOCADAS POR CAUSAS ELCTRICAS, MECNICAS
O DE OTRA NATURALEZA.

VARNING
(SV)

DEN HR SERVICEHANDBOKEN FINNS BARA


TILLGNGLIG P ENGELSKA.
OM EN KUNDS SERVICETEKNIKER HAR BEHOV AV ETT
ANNAT SPRK N ENGELSKA ANSVARAR KUNDEN
FR ATT TILLHANDAHLLA
VERSTTNINGSTJNSTER.
FRSK INTE UTFRA SERVICE P UTRUSTNINGEN
OM DU INTE HAR LST OCH FRSTR DEN HR
SERVICEHANDBOKEN.
OM DU INTE TAR HNSYN TILL DEN HR VARNINGEN
KAN DET RESULTERA I SKADOR P
SERVICETEKNIKERN, OPERATREN ELLER PATIENTEN
TILL FLJD AV ELEKTRISKA STTAR, MEKANISKA
FAROR ELLER ANDRA FAROR.

DKKAT
(TR)

BU SERVS KILAVUZUNUN SADECE NGLZCES


MEVCUTTUR.
EER MTER TEKNSYEN BU KILAVUZU NGLZCE
DIINDA BR BAKA LSANDAN TALEP EDERSE, BUNU
TERCME ETTRMEK MTERYE DER.
SERVS KILAVUZUNU OKUYUP ANLAMADAN
EKPMANLARA MDAHALE ETMEYNZ.
BU UYARIYA UYULMAMASI, ELEKTRK, MEKANK VEYA
DER TEHLKELERDEN DOLAYI TEKNSYEN,
OPERATR VEYA HASTANIN YARALANMASINA YOL
AABLR.

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Service Manual

IMPORTANT! . . . XRAY PROTECTION


Xray equipment if not properly
used
may
cause
injury.
Accordingly, the instructions
herein contained should be
thoroughly
read
and
understood by everyone who
will use the equipment before
you attempt to place this
equipment in operation. The
General
Electric
Company,
Medical Systems Group, will be
glad to assist and cooperate in
placing this equipment in use.
Although
this
apparatus
incorporates a high degree of
protection against xradiation
other than the useful beam, no
practical design of equipment can
provide complete protection. Nor

can any practical design compel


the operator to take adequate
precautions
to
prevent
the
possibility
of
any
persons
carelessly exposing themselves or
others to radiation.
It is important that everyone
having anything to do with x
radiation be properly trained and
fully
acquainted
with
the
recommendations of the National
Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements as published
in NCRP Reports available from
NCRP
Publications,
7910
Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016,
Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of
the International Commission on
Radiation Protection, and take

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adequate steps to protect against


injury.
The equipment is sold with the
understanding that the General
Electric
Company,
Medical
Systems Group, its agents, and
representatives
have
no
responsibility for injury or damage
which may result from improper
use of the equipment.
Various protective material and
devices are available. It is urged
that such materials or devices be
used.
CAUTION: United States Federal
law restricts this device to use by
or on the order of a physician.

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If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections to the information in this document, please
write them down, include the document title and document number, and send them to:
GENERAL ELECTRIC HUALUN MEDICAL SYSTEMS Co. Ltd
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
BEIJING ECONOMIC & TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
BEIJING PRC 100176

CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT


All electrical installations that are
preliminary to positioning of the
equipment at the site prepared for
the equipment shall be performed
by licensed electrical contractors.
In addition, electrical feeds into
the Power Distribution Unit shall
be
performed
by
licensed
electrical
contractors.
Other
connections between pieces of
electrical equipment, calibrations,

and testing shall be performed by


qualified GE Medical personnel.
The products involved (and the
accompanying
electrical
installations)
are
highly
sophisticated,
and
special
engineering
competence
is
required.
In
performing
all
electrical work on these products,
GE will use its own specially
trained field engineers. All of GEs

electrical work on these products


will comply with the requirements
of the applicable electrical codes.
The purchaser of GE equipment
shall
only
utilize
qualified
personnel
(i.e.,
GEs
field
engineers, personnel of third
party service companies with
equivalent training, or licensed
electricians) to perform electrical
servicing on the equipment.

DAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION
All packages should be closely
examined at time of delivery. If
damage
is
apparent,
have
notation damage in shipment
written on all copies of the freight
or express bill before delivery is
accepted or signed for by a
General Electric representative or
a
hospital
receiving
agent.
Whether noted or concealed,
damage MUST be reported to the
carrier
immediately
upon

discovery, or in any event, within


14 days after receipt, and the
contents and containers held for
inspection by the carrier. A
transportation company will not
pay a claim for damage if an
inspection is not requested within
this 14 day period.
Call Traffic and Transportation,
Milwaukee, WI (414) 827-3449/
8*285-3449 immediately after
damage is found. At this time be

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ready to supply name of carrier,


delivery date, consignee name,
freight or express bill number,
item damaged and extent of
damage.
Complete instructions regarding
claim procedure are found in
Section S of the Policy &
Procedure Bulletins.

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
This product conforms with the requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices when it bears the following CE marking of conformity:

0459

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)


This product conforms with IEC 60601-1-2:2001+A1:2004 EMC standard for medical devices.
Note:

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. The
equipment may cause or subject to radio frequency interference with other
medical and nonmedical devices and radio communications. To provide
reasonable protection against such interference, the Silhouette VR System
complies with emissions limits for a Group 1, Class A Medical Devices and has
applicable immunity level as stated in IEC 60601-1-2:2001+A1:2004.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. Special precautions and other information regarding EMC provided in
the accompanying documents of this equipment shall be observed during
installation and operation of this equipment.

Note:

WARNING

Note:

If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by


switching the equipment on and off), the user (or qualified service personnel)
should attempt to correct the problem by one or more of the following measure(s):

Reorient or relocate the affected device(s).

Increase the separating space between the equipment and the affected
device.

Power the equipment from a source different from that of the affected
device.

Consult the point of purchase or service representative for further


suggestions.

Use of accessories, transducers, cables and other parts other than those
specified by the manufacturer of this equipment may result in increased
emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any interference caused either by the use of interconnect cables
other than those recommended, or by unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
To comply with the regulations applicable to an electromagnetic interface for a
Group 1, Class A Medical Device, and to minimize interference risks, the
following requirements shall apply:

All interconnect cables to peripheral devices must be shielded and


properly grounded. Use of cables not properly shielded and grounded
may result in the equipment causing radio frequency interference in
violation of the European Union Medical Device directive and FCC
regulations.

All of those recommended


environment shall be followed.
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guidance

regarding

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Note:

Do not use devices which intentionally transmit RF signals (Cellular Phones,


Transceivers, or Radio Controlled Products) in the vicinity of this equipment as it
may cause performance outside the published specifications. Keep the power to
these type devices turned off when near the equipment. The medical staff in
charge of this equipment is required to instruct technicians, patients, and others.

Guidance and manufacturers declaration Electromagnetic Emissions


The Silhouette VR system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment.
The purchaser or user of the Silhouette VR system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below:
Emissions Test
Compliance
Electromagnetic Environment
RF Emissions
CISPR11

Group1

RF Emissions
CISPR11

Class A

Harmonic emissions
IEC 61000-3-2
Voltage fluctuations/
flicker emissions
IEC 61000-3-3

Not
applicable
Not
applicable

The Silhouette VR system uses RF energy only for


its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are
very low and are not likely to cause any interference
in nearby electronic equipment.
The Silhouette VR system is suitable for use in all
establishments other than domestic and those
directly connected to the public low-voltage power
supply network that supplies buildings used for
domestic purposes.

Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (1)


The Silhouette VR system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The
purchaser or user of the Silhouette VR system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic
environment as described below:
Immunity Test
IEC 60601-1-2
Compliance
Electromagnetic Environment
Test Level
Level
Electrostatic
Floors are wood, concrete, or ceramic
6 kV contact
6 kV contact
discharge (ESD)
tile, or floors are covered with synthetic
8 kV air
8 kV air
IEC 61000-4-2
material and the relative humidity is at
least 30 %.
2 kV for power
2 kV for
Electrical fast
supply lines
power supply
transient/burst
Mains power quality is that of a typical
lines
IEC 61000-4-4
commercial and/or hospital environment
1 kV for
input/output
1 kV for
input/output
lines
lines
1 kV differential
1 kV
Surge
Mains power quality is that of a typical
mode
differential
IEC 61000-4-5
commercial and/or hospital environment.
mode
2 kV common
mode
2 kV common
mode
Voltage dips,
Mains power quality is that of a typical
short
< 5 % UT
0 % UT for 5
commercial and/or hospital environment.
(> 95 % dip in UT)
interruptions
sec
If the user of the Silhouette VR system
for 0.5 cycle
and voltage
requires continued operation during
power mains interruptions, it is
variations on
recommended that the Silhouette VR
40 % UT
power supply
input lines
(60 % dip in UT)
system
be
powered
from
an
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for 5 cycles

uninterruptible power supply or a battery.

70 % UT
(30 % dip in UT)
< 5 % UT
(> 95 % dip in UT)
for 5 s
Power
frequency
(50/60 Hz)
magnetic field
IEC 61000-4-8

3 A/m

Power frequency magnetic fields are at


levels characteristic of a typical location
in a typical commercial and/or hospital
environment.

3 A/m

Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (2)


The Silhouette VR system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The
purchaser or user of the Silhouette VR system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic
environment as described below:
Immunity
IEC 60601-1-2
Compliance
Electromagnetic Environment
Test
Test Level
Level
Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment are used no closer to any part of the
[EQUIPMENT and/or SYSTEM], including cables,
than the recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation appropriate for the
frequency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance
Conducted RF
IEC 61000-4-6

3V
150 kHz to
80 MHz

Radiated RF
IEC 61000-4-3

3 V/m
80 kHz to
800 MHz

[V1 =] 3 V

d= 1.2

[E1=] 3 V/m

d= 1.2

80 MHz to 800 MHz

d= 2.3

800 MHz to 2,5 GHz

Note: P is the power rating of the transmitter in


watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site survey,*
are less than the compliance level in each frequency range.**
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol:
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NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people.

*Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for cellular telephones and land mobile radios,
amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV broadcast cannot be estimated accurately. To assess the
electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be performed. If
the measured field strength exceeds the RF compliance level above, observe the Silhouette VR system to
verify normal operation in each use location. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the [EQUIPMENT and/or SYSTEM].
**Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths are less than 3 V/m.

The Recommended Separation Distances are listed in the next table.


Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment


and the Silhouette VR system
Frequency of
Transmitter
150KHz to 80 MHz
80 MHz to 800 MHz
800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
Equation
d= 1.2

Rated Power of
Transmitter
(W)
0.01
0.1
1
10
100

d= 1.2

DISTANCE
(meters)
0.12
0.38
1.2
3.8
12

DISTANCE
(meters)
0.12
0.38
1.2
3.8
12

d= 2.3

DISTANCE
(meters)
0.23
0.73
2.3
7.3
23

For transmitters rated at a power not listed above, the DISTANCE can be estimated using the
equation in the corresponding column, where P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter manufacturer.
Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

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Name
VR system

Fix exposure
Subsystem
AEC

Subsystem

Positioner
movement

Subsystem System console

Subsystem

Power
Distribution Unit

Essential Performance
Exposur; Exposure parameter
display and set; Positioner
movement.

Prob./Appl. Severity
of Failure of Failure
See below

See below

Test
Reqd

Test Methord

Yes

See subsystems below

Pass/Fail Criteria
See subsystems below

Acquire expectant dose

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

Yes

No unintended exposure;
Monitor exposure
No Incorrect exposure the
parameter that displaied
exposure results is not meet
on system console.
product registration standard

Table electromagnetic lock


(EM-lock) function.

MEDIUM

LOW

Yes

Check EM-lock after


immunity test.

The EM-lock function work as


intended after immunity test.
No exposure parameter change
during immunity test;
Exposure parameter set as
intended after immunity test.
System able to turn on and boot
up successfully after immunity
test.

Exposure parameter display


Exposure parameter set .

Provide power to sub-systems.

MEDIUM

LOW

Yes

Observance Exposure
parameter; Set exposure
parameter after Immunity
Test.

LOW

LOW

Yes

Turn on and boot up.

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CHAPTER

PAGE

BEFORE YOU START


SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
2-1
Installation Plan
2-2
Interconnection
2-3
Presentation
SECTION 3 ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS
3-1
Tools and Test Equipment
3-2
Documentation
SECTION 4 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
SECTION 1 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE GUIDE
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION JOB CARD
Installation Preparation
Table Installation
Wall stand Installation
Column Installation
X-Ray Tube Installation
Control box Installation
Collimator Installation
Cable Installation
Spanish Language Labels
AEC Board Option Installation
Table Ion Chamber Option Installation
Wall Stand Ion Chamber Installation
Grid Assembly
Warning Label

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CHAPTER

PAGE

CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION


SECTION 1 JOB CARDS
Collimator Calibration
HHS Test Calibration
Software Installation
Tube Configuration
Receptor Programming
Automated AEC Calibration
Checksum Validation
Backup and Restore Database Parameters

3-1
3-1
3-1
3-4
3-5
3-15
3-17
3-25
3-37
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FUNCTIONAL CHECK
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT
SECTION 3 OPERATIONAL CHECKS
3-1
System Power up
3-2
Silhouette VR System Mechanical Movement
SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE CHECKS
4-1
Generator Parameter Accuracy
4-2
Post Display Initialization
4-3
Accuracy Checks
4-4
Procedure
4-5
Reproducibilty and Linearity of exposures
4-6
Coefficients of Variation and Linearity
4-7
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Reproducibilty
4-8
AEC Maximum mAs
4-9
AEC Minimum Exposure Time
4-10 JEDI Performance Chacks
4-11 Final System Installation

4-1
4-1
4-3
4-4
4-4
4-4
4-6
4-6
4-6
4-7
4-7
4-7
4-9
4-10
4-10
4-11
4-17
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JEDI GENERATOR THEORY AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION


SECTION 1 THEORY
1-1
Glossary
SECTION 2 THEORY PRESENTATION
2-1
Introduction
2-2
Standard Features
2-3
Applications
2-4
Architecture
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CHAPTER
6

PAGE

EXCEPTION HANDLING AND ERROR CODES


SECTION 1 EXCEPTION HANDLING
1-1
Diagnostics
1-2
Power-On Diagnostics
1-3
Live Diagnostics
1-4
Error Code Structure
1-5
Simplified Error Code Definition
1-6
Generator Phase Definition
1-7
Error Class Definition
1-8
Error Code Definition
1-9
Data Associated With The Error Code
1-10 Number Of Occurrences
1-11 Date & Time
SECTION 2 ERROR CODES, DIAGNOSTICS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
2-1
Introduction
2-2
Power On Diagnostics
2-3
Error Code List
2-4
Error Reporting
2-5
Diagnostics
2-6
Detailed Error Description & Troubleshooting Guide
2-7
Warning Errors
2-8
Other Failures
2-9
Heating Function diagnostics
2-10 Rotation function Diagnostics
2-11 Inverter in Short Circuit Diagnostics
2-12 AEC Diagnostics
2-13 No Load HV Diagnostics
2-14 Inverter Gate Command Diagnostics

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6-3
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6-4
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6-5
6-5
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CHAPTER

PAGE

PLANNED MAINTENANCE
SECTION 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTION LIST
SECTION 2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE JOB CARDS

RENEWAL PARTS
SECTION 1 SILHOUETTE VR SYSTEM RENEWAL PARTS LIST
SECTION 2 JEDI GENERATOR RENEWAL PARTS
2-1
Introduction
2-2
JEDI Generator Renewal Parts List
2-3
FRU Information
2-4
Jedi 50 R 1T Structure
2-5
Renewal Parts
2-6
Cables
SECTION 3 JEDI GENERATOR DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
3-1
Introduction
3-2
Tools
HV Tank, 1Tube, 1-3 Phase
Inverter Mid Power Assembly
I/F Board RAD
KV Board RAD
EMC Board 3 Phases
AC/DC 3PH Mid Power Assembly
Inverter Coil Mid Power Assembly
Capacitor Inverter Assembly
LV Power Supply 3 Phase Board
Filament Board 1 INV
Rotor Board High Speed
AEC Board Options

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CHAPTER

PAGE

SERVICE TOOL JOB CARDS


Software Download/Upgrade
Tube Replacement Software Procedure

9-1
9-1
9-5

10

SCHEMATICS
SECTION 1 SILHOUETTE VR MIS MAP
1-1
Jedi 50 R 1T Cabling
SECTION 2 CENTRAL LISTINGS
2-1
kv Measure Board
2-2
Filament Board 1 Inv.
2-3
Rotation Board High Speed
2-4
LV Power Supply 3 PH Board
2-5
Gate Command Board
2-6
Dual Snub Board
2-7
kV Control Board
2-8
AC/DC 3 Phase board
2-9
I/F Board RAD V1
2-10 I/F Board RAD v2
2-11 AEC Board
2-12 AEC Board V2
2-13 Test Points
SECTION 3 SCHEMATICS
3-1
I/F Board RAD Electrical Schematics

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REV

DATE

A
B
C
0
1
2

Nov. 9, 1998
Nov. 30, 1998
Dec. 10, 1998
Dec. 20, 1998
Jan. 28, 1999
Apr. 14, 1999

3
4

June 24, 1999


Jan. 13, 2000

5
6

Feb. 3, 2000
Feb. 16, 2000

7
8
8

Aug. 25, 2000


May. 15, 2001
June. 26, 2001

Jan. 23, 2003

10

Sept. 16, 2003

11

Oct. 29, 2004

12

Feb.15, 2006

13
14
15
16
16
16
16
16

Jun.20, 2006
Jan.30, 2007

Preliminary release.
Reformat manual to follow GEMS-A document conventions.
General updates.
Initial release.
Revised chapter 6.
Revised chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10. Added Ion Chamber installation
and Invasive mA Measurement.
Revised chapters 2, 3, 4, 7, 10 based on pilot unit installation comments.
Added Console display malfunction to troubleshooting table
in Ch. 6, Sec. 2-8.
Added collimator model number 2226682-1.
Revised job cards IST002, IST004, IST007, IST008. Added pages 2-35 and
2-36. Revised sequence of Other Failures in chapter 6. Revised Renewal
Parts List in chapter 8.
Revised page 2-3, Jobcard IST003, chapter 3.
Revised Jobcard IST003, chapter 2. Add wall stand renewal part, chapter 8.
Revised PDU schematics, chapter 10,
Change Transformer part number to 050-1018, chapter 8
Add note of apply loctite to screws when mounting collimator in page 2-15.
Change renewal part Item #59 in page 8-2.
Add Job Card for Spanish Language Labels, chapter 2
Revised column installation, chapter 2
Update FRU List
Update regulatory requirements and add pictures of cassette tray in renewal
parts.
Change the requirements of warning labels.
Add AID Ion Chamber description.
Update warning label to meet HHS requirements in 2-45.
Add MMS Collimator descriptions.

Jan 16, 2008


Jul 25, 2008
Jul 25, 2008
Jul 25, 2008
Jul 25, 2008
Jul 25, 2008
Aug 19, 2011
May 25, 2012
Oct. 30, 2014

Add detailed safety door and door light connection and collimator screws PM.
Add Note in Chapter 2-17.
Remove Chinese Label Attachment Instruction in Installation in Chapter 2.
Add HHS to SM in Chapter 3.
Updated Language Statement.
Add HHS to SM in Chapter 3.
Revise EMC standard version
Add Caution in Chapter 2-27.
Add apply Loctite 242 requirements in P2-11, P2-15, P2-16, P2-17, P7-2.

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19

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Title Page
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5-1 thru 5-10
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Back Page
8-1
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8-2, 8-7, and 8-9
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8-2 and 8-9
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
The goal of this document is to guide the service representative through an entire
X-ray room installation and to provide Diagnostic and Calibration information for
troubleshooting and repair.
The following On-site Requirements must be accounted for prior to beginning
installation of the system.

SECTION 2
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This direction will lead you in a correct sequence through the manuals needed to
install the equipment. Following the suggested sequence will result in an orderly
installation. However, extenuating circumstances may dictate a deviation from
the recommended sequence. Feel free to deviate, but keep track of your
progress by checking off the tasks in the flowchart as you complete them.
Check equipment according to the packing list (Product Delivery Instructions) for
your system.
2-1

Installation Plan
The main steps in the installation plan are easily seen by looking at the Table of
Contents for Chapters 1 through 4. The plan objectives are to:
1. Give a logical installation order which recognizes mechanical and electrical
interface areas
2. Test and adjust each subsystem independently.
To obtain a good overall view of how these objectives are to be achieved review
the Table of Contents for this document before beginning the installation work.
Then, if it is necessary to deviate from the stated plan, you will be aware of the
essential interface areas. This will give you the information required to make
another effective plan which applies to your particular situation.

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Interconnection
Interconnection of products by furnished cables or contractor supplied wiring is
indicated by numbered MIS runs in the installation sections. Run interconnect
charts are available which describe the connection and function of each wire.
For Silhouette VR system, refer to the following:

2-3

Silhouette VR system Cable Maps (Chapter 8)

Presentation
The procedures in this manual are presented in job card format.

SECTION 3
ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS
3-1

Tools and Test Equipment


There are additional tools and test equipment besides the standard service
representative tool kit which must be available before installing the Silhouette VR
System. Refer to the subsystem sections of this manual for details.

3-2

Documentation
Directions are necessary for correct installation of the Silhouette VR system.
Procedures from each document will be used and reflect the latest information
available at this time.
Not all procedures in this manual apply to all sites. Before you begin installation,
cross out the procedures that do not apply to your site.

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SECTION 4
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
The Silhouette VR System is divided into seven basic subsystems:
1)
2)
3)
4)

Console
Table Assembly
Wall Stand
Collimator

5) X-ray Tube
6) Generator
7) PDU (No Compliance Plate)

See Table.
TABLE 1
SILHOUETTE VR SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE PLATES

ITEM

COMPONENT

MODEL NUMBER

PLATE TYPE

Console

2226519

Identification and Compliance

Table Assembly

2226517

Identification and Compliance

XJ-2 Wall Stand

2226683

Identification

MS-18SN Collimator

220-0115

Identification and Compliance

or

or

MMS Collimator

5129405

E7240X X-ray Tube (32KW)

2226679

Identification and Compliance

RAD-12 X-ray Tube (50KW)

2226680

Identification and Compliance

Generator

2212259-X

Identification and Compliance

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SECTION 1
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE GUIDE
Each system is installed in the sequence that will ensure the safest and most
time efficient installation. The installation sequence performed at most sites is as
follows:

DONE
STEP
1

RECEPTION
CHECK,
UNPACKING
HANDING

PERFORM IST 001 JOB CARD

INSTALLING
THE TABLE

PERFORM IST 002 JOB CARD

STEP
3

INSTALLING
THE
WALL STAND

PERFORM IST 003 JOB CARD

STEP
4

INSTALLING
THE
COLUMN

PERFORM IST 004 JOB CARD

STEP
5

INSTALLING
THE
X-RAY TUBE

PERFORM IST 005 JOB CARD

STEP
6

INSTALLING
THE
CONTROL BOX

PERFORM IST 006 JOB CARD

STEP
7

INSTALLING
THE
COLLIMATOR

PERFORM IST 007 JOB CARD

STEP
2

STEP
8

INSTALLING
THE
CABLES AND
WIRES

PERFORM IST 008 JOB CARD

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STEP
9

STEP
10

Note:

APPLY
SPANISH
LABELS

APPLY
CHINESE
SYSTEM
LABEL

PERFORM IST 009 JOB CARD

PERFORM IST 010 JOB CARD

If your country requires the product rating plate label to be in the


language of that country, follow the instructions on document
#45474336. Paste the appropriate language label over the English
rating plate. The rating plate labels are: 2379361 (Spanish),
2379361-2 (German), 2379361-3 (French), 2379361-4 (Italian).

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INSTALLATION JOB CARD

SILHOUETTE VR

1/1

IST 001

subassembly:
purpose: Prepare for installation

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98

NF No.

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:2

from

from

Time:2h

to

to

PREINSTALLATION CHECK
1. Verify all required cable duct work, conduits, and raceways are installed according to Site plans.

Ensure customer supplied cables and wires are in place for connection to the system.

Ensure that High Voltage and power cables are separated from signal cables as much as
possible.

Verify that 3 phase power and ground can be placed in the same trough or conduit.

2. Mark exact positions of components on the floor, wall and/or ceiling.


UNPACKING
The SILHOUETTE VR System is shipped in four crates to facilitate transport and installation. Crate dimensions
and weights are shown in the table below.
Crate and Dimensions and Weight

Content

Height

Width

Length

Net Weight(kg) Gross Weight(kg)

mm(inch)

mm(inch)

mm(inch)

kg (lb)

kg (lb)

Table Top and Base

930 (366)

1060(417)

2520(992)

200kg

350kg

Tube Stand

740(291)

740(291)

2250(886)

160kg

250kg

Wall Stand

700(276)

900(354)

1400(551)

120kg

170kg

Generator with PDU

550(217)

720(283)

2250(886)

80kg

130kg

Do not discard any packing material such as envelopes, boxes, bags until all parts are
accounted for, compared to the packing list.

Check the mechanical condition and external appearance of all parts for possible damage or
missing items.

The distribution center or factory must be notified immediately of any damage or shortage of
parts.

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1/2

IST 002

subassembly:
purpose: Install the table
NF No.

Production date
from /
/
to
/
/

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98
Serial No.
from
to

Personnel:4
Time: 1h

TABLE ORIENTATION AND INSTALLATION


1. Move the table to position required.

Note:

When positioning the table base, please keep the dimension shown in
following drawing.
1.

For removing the table top, ensure a is larger than 2600mm(minimum


distance).

2. If wall stand use only 180cm SID


If wall stand use both 100cm and 180cm SID
a

b<2640mm.
b<1840mm.

Note:
For more dimension, refer to Silhouette VR PIM (Dir:2229353-100)
2. Unpack table base.
3. Remove front cover (2), and the table top from table base (1).
4. Install anchors in the table-base anchor holes (3). Use anchors from anchor bolts
supplied in shipping bag. Drill holes with M8 drill bit for supplied anchor bolts.
5. Move the table base in position over its anchor holes and secure it to the floor
anchor bolts. Leave the bolts loose for leveling and shimming later.
6. Install left-side anchor bolts then install the right-side bolts (3).

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1. Unpack table base. Level the table base and shim as necessary with shims. If possible place shims

close to the anchor bolts. Check longitudinal and transversal leveling with an extended level (such
as a 3-foot or 1 meter level) placed over the table top bearing and film carriage. Do not place level
over bearings at foot end of table. For longitudinal leveling, place the level over the inside portion of
the bearings.
2. After the table base leveling is verified, tighten the anchor bolts, then re-check leveling again and

make final adjustments.


Note:

The tabletop bearings are factory adjusted. Make sure the table base is
shimmed to provide a level tabletop frame before making any
adjustments to the table bearings.

3. If the table top is not level, adjust the table top bearings position by a provided spanner.

Bearing
Provided spanner

2-5

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subassembly: Wall Stand


version no. 2
date: 04/06/01

purpose: Install wall stand


NF No.

Production date
from /
/

Serial No.
from

to

to

Personnel:2
Time: 2h

Left side wall stand modification


The wall stand factory setting is right side. If the site needs left side wall stand, please
follow this instruction.
Note: If the site doesnt have the Ion-chamber, follow the step 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,14,15,16.

1. Lay down the wall stand on a rack.


2. Remove the front panel of wall stand.

3. Demount grid.

4. Demount the Ion-chamber and pull out the Ion-chamber cable.

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5. Demount the cable-connecting box.


6. Remove the four screws retaining to the frame, and
then turn the frame 180.
Cable-connecting box

Frame

7. Mount the frame onto the column.

8. Move the chin rest from the bottom to the top.

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9. Move the 2 blocks along diagonal to the other


side.

10. Mount the cable-connecting box.


Note: Make sure the cable-connecting box is in
the correct position as shown.

11. Insert the cable, and then connect the cables in the
cable-connecting box.

12. Mount the cable-connecting box cover.

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13. Mount the Ion-chamber.


Note: Make sure the Ion-chamber and the chin rest are
kept in the same centerline.
Make sure the Ion-chamber is in the correct
position as shown.

14. Mount the grid and clamps.


Note: If the site doesnt need the Ion-chamber, turn
over the clamps first, and then mount the grid and
clamps.

Clamp

Note: If the site has the Ion-chamber, make sure the


right-hand edge of the grid is closed tightly to the
right-hand edge of the Ion-chamber.

Left

15. Mount the front panel.

Top

16. Exchange lock and plastic block.

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Wall Stand Installation Procedure


1. Erect the wall stand.
2. Open the back cover of the wall stand.
3. Remove the transport bolts of the counterweights.
4. If ion chamber is installed, connect the ground wire to the wall stand.
5. Fix the foot panel on the ground with the provided expanding bolts.

DANGER

THE WALL STAND IS HEAVY. AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED


TO MOVE AND ERECT IT TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
THE FLOOR WHERE THE WALL STAND IS INSTALLED MUST BE FLAT
AND LEVEL TO PREVENT THE WALL STAND FROM FALLING DOWN.

6. Install the cassette tray.


7. Balance the counter weight of the cabinet.
8. Assemble the back cover.

Transpor
t Bolts

Foot panel

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subassembly: Column
version no. 2
date: 11/09/03

purpose: Install the Column


NF No.

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:2

from

from

Time: 30m

to

to

Note:

In order to let the tube forks keep from damaging during transportation, the tube
forks are disconnected from the tube arm before transportation and should be
installed during the fieldwork.

Warning:

Check calibration due date of Torque wrench and shelf-life of Loctite before usage.

Warning:

In order to ensure to meet the security needs, apply the Loctite 242(or 243) to the
three screws and tighten these 3 screws to 24 N-m (17.7 lbs-ft) with the torque
wrench is the step must be performed, while installation and FRU replace.

1. Put the tube forks (19) into the tube stand arm (18)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Apply Loctite 242(or 243) to the three screws assembling the tube fork (19) with tube stand arm (18)
Tighten these 3 screws to 24 N-m (17.7 lbs-ft) with the torque wrench.
Open the column back cover.
Remove the press plate and other stuffing together from the column.
Remove the top cover (1) from vertical column (11).
Remove the upper stopper (13) of vertical column. Install the tube arm (6) out of the Vertical
Column from the top end of the column and align with outer rail (12).
8. Reassemble the upper stopper with vertical column and reinstall the pulley assembly.
9. Insert the stop bar (17).
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10. Route the steel ropes (4) and pass through the holes of pulley assembly (3) and fix the end on the
tube arm. Place the steel ropes around the pulleys securely.
Screw the bolt into tube arm.
Keep 25 -28 mm bolt outside the tube arm.
Fix the bolt with tube arm by provided nut.
The torque screw the nut should between 20.5 - 27.5 N-m.
11. Reassemble the top cover (1) with vertical column. At the same time install the HV Support (9) with
holder (8) by two screws (7).
12. Raise the top end of the vertical column (11) slightly to ensure the counter weight container (5) has
dropped down and check that the steel ropes have enough tension.
13. If you need to move the column, please put the vertical column onto the special
column dolly (See following) for easy movement.
BEFORE ERECTING THE TUBE STAND, YOU MUST INSERT
THE STOP BAR FOR SAFETY. PLACING THE TUBE STAND IN
DANGER
THE UPRIGHT POSITION CAN BE HAZARDOUS BECAUSE IT
IS VERY HEAVY AND AWKWARD TO HANDLE. AT LEAST
TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO ERECT THE TUBE STAND.
ONCE VERTICAL, DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED AS IT CAN
BE EASILY TIPPED.

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Bolt

18

Nut

19

17

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1. Remove the end stop (1) and (2) of the longitudinal side rail (3), then align and install the tube stand
(4) into the rail engaging the upper and lower bearings with the rail bearing guides.
2. Lower or raise the tube stand arm (18) as necessary.
3. Re-assemble the end stop with longitudinal support (3).
4. Fasten the steel ropes with tube arm by hexagon head screw (15) until both of the ropes
tension force is balanced.
5. Slide the tube stand along the entire longitudinal movement and ensure its movement is smooth.
Note:

After installing the column, the end stop of the rail must be screwed
down.

4
5

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IST 005

subassembly: X-ray tube


purpose: Install the X-ray tube
NF No.

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:2

from

from

Time: 15m

to

to

WARNING: CHECK CALIBRATION DUE DATE OF TORQUE WRENCH AND SHELF-LIFE OF LOCTITE
BEFORE USAGE.
WARNING: IN ORDER TO ENSURE TO MEET THE SECURITY NEEDS, THE LOCTITE 242 (OR 243) TO THE
SCREWS AND TIGHTEN SCREWS TO 9.9 N-M (7.3 LBS-FT) WITH THE TORQUE WRENCH IS
THE STEP MUST BE PERFORMED, WHILE INSTALLATION AND FRU REPLACE.

1. Loosen the lock mechanism (5) of the upper clamp (2) of the tube fork.
2. Remove the upper clamp of the tube fork.
3. Put the X-ray tube (4) on lower support (1) of the tube fork.
4. Reinstall the upper clamp (2) of the tube fork.
a. Apply Loctite 242(or 243) to the four screws assembling the upper clamp (2) with lower support (1)
before mounting.
b. Tighten these four screws (3) to 9.9 N-m (7.3 lbs-ft) with the torque wrench.
5. Puts the tube into normal position (Collimator facing downward) using level gauge. Paste the center
mark onto X-ray tube. Make the tube center marks aiming at 0 degrees of the angle indication label.
Then tighten the lock mechanism.
Note:

After installation of the tube, balance the tube arm again.

Center
mark

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IST 006

subassembly: Control box


purpose: Install Control box
NF No.

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:2

from

from

Time: 15m

to
/
/
to
WARNING: CHECK CALIBRATION DUE DATE OF TORQUE WRENCH AND SHELF-LIFE OF LOCTITE
BEFORE USAGE.
WARNING: IN ORDER TO ENSURE TO MEET THE SECURITY NEEDS, APPLY THE LOCTITE 242 (OR
243) TO THE SCREWS AND TIGHTEN SCREWS TO 9.9 N-M (7.3 LBS-FT) WITH THE
TORQUE WRENCH IS THE STEP MUST BE PERFORMED, WHILE INSTALLATION AND FRU
REPLACE.

1. Open the front cover (1) of the control box.


2. Install the control box (2) with L shape support (3).
3. Remove collimator adaptor from collimator by removing two C-clamps.
4. Install L shape support (3) with collimator adapter (4) and additional filter (5) into X-ray tubes (6)
window.
5. Apply Loctite 242 (or 243) to the four screws (7)
6. Tighten these four screws to 9.9 N-m (7.3 lbs-ft) with the torque wrench.

adapter

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subassembly: Collimator
purpose: Install Collimator
NF No.

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:2

from

from

Time: 15m

to
/
/
to
Warning: Check calibration due date of Torque wrench and shelf-life of Loctite before usage.

Warning: In order to ensure to meet the security needs, apply the Loctite 242 (or 243) to the
screws and Tighten screws to 9.9 N-m (7.3 lbs-ft) with the torque wrench is the step must
be performed, while installation and FRU replace.
1. Rotate the tube (1) so the collimator interface plate (bottom side of tube) is facing up.
2. Put the collimator (2) on the collimator adapter.
3. Apply Loctite 242 (or 243) to the four screws (4).
4. Mount collimator (3) onto the collimator adapter using the two stop plates, and tighten these four
screws (4) to 9.9 N-m (7.3 lbs-ft) with the torque wrench.

Apply loctite on the screws.

Note: Screws,spring washers


and flat washers used
here should get from the
collimator instead of the
tube.

5. Put the X-ray tube back into position.


6. Put a level gauge on the side of the collimator to check level and shim the table is needed.

SILHOUETTE VR

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subassembly: Cable
purpose: Connect wires and cables

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98

NF No.

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:1

from

from

Time: 3h

to

to

PREPARING CABLES FOR CONNECTION

1. Place the JEDI Generator on the dolly.


2. Position the dolly at the right side in front of the table at about 200mm (8 inches) distance.
Note:

Jedi generator with the dolly is very heavy, so please use the provided
tool to move it. When pushing the dolly into the table, make sure that the
dolly motion route is straight and pay attention not to scrape lacquer on
the table.
If system is equipped with AEC option, perform Job Card 41-2 before
continuing. Job Card 41-2 is located immediately following this Job Card.

3. Use a pair of tools hook the dollys holes across the side of the dolly underpan, then you can move
the Jedi generator assembly conveniently.

CAUTION

Before hooking the dollys side hole, disassemble the Jedi-PDU


upper cover, because it may pinch your hand between the cover
and the hooks handle.

Jedi
Generator

Dolly

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CONTROL BOX CABLE CONNECTION

1. Open the cover of the control box.


2. Plug cables into the corresponding ports.
3. Connect the cables to the junction board.

1. Collimator power
2. X-ray tube rotation
3. Tube arm
movement
4. Column movement
control cables

Column movement
Control cable

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CONTROL BOX CABLE CONNECTION

DANGER

PDU HAS 120V POWER EVEN WHEN THE CONSOLE


POWER IS TURNED OFF BUT CIRCUIT BREAKER IS IN
THE ON POSITION.
5. Table power
supply cable

Table power
supply cable

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ANODE ROTATION STARTUP CABLE CONNECTION


Note:

Both cables in table side and tube side must be grounded.

6. Anode rotation
startup cable

Hot
protection
cable

Ground place

Note:

According different X-ray tube, the anode rotation startup cable


connection style at the tube side is different. See following.

32KW (TOSHIBA X-RAY TUBE)


Anode rotation
Tube anode
startup cable
connector
Mark
Mark
C
1
M
2
A
3
SW
5
SW
6
E
Housing Ground
Shield
Housing Ground

50KW (VARIAN X-RAY TUBE)


Anode rotation
Tube anode
startup cable
connector
Mark
Mark
C
5
M
4
A
3
SW
1
SW
2
E
Housing Ground
Shield
Housing Ground
VARIAN
X-RAY TUBE

TOSHIBA
X-RAY TUBE

Ground place
Anode rotation
startup cable

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GENERATOR, CONSOLE COMMUNICATION CABLE CONNECTION

7. Console
communication
connector

Generator
communication
connector

Note:

Affix proper language X-ray Warning label, if required, to front of


console.

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CONSOLE POWER CABLE CONNECTION

8.

Console power
cable connector

Console
power cable
connection

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AEC1 CABLE CONNECTION

9. AEC1
10. AEC2 (optional)

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H.V. CABLE CONNECTION (GENERATOR SIDE)


Note:

Apply silicon grease on both sides of plugs before connecting the high
voltage plug!!

Use special high voltage cable spanner wrench to tighten the high
voltage connector plugs.
Make sure plugs are secure and will not loosen!

Note:

Do not use supplied O-rings (black) on the high voltage transformer end.
O-ring is integrated in the high voltage tank.

Note:

Do not use the supplied cable end gasket with the 3 holes. Only use
silicone grease for insulation.

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H.V. CABLE CONNECTION (TUBE SIDE)

1. Power up SILHOUETTE VR.


2. Press the VERT or ALL button on the Control box to lower the cross arm on the table top, then
release the button to lock the cross arm into position.
3. Plug in and tighten the H.V. cable of the X-ray tubes anode.
4. Plug in and tighten the H.V. cable of the X-ray tubes cathode.

CAUTION

1. Pay attention to the polarity of the X-ray tube. Incorrect


connection will destroy the tube.
2. The tube model shown below is Toshiba E7240X, the right side is
anode and the left side is cathode.
3. For Varian RAD-12, the right side is cathode and the left side is
anode.

Cathode cable
Anode cable

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SYSTEM POWER CABLE CONNECTION


Note:

PDU power cable is supplied by customer.

1. If incomming power cable wire is 10 mm or smaller in diameter, connect


incomming power cables to PDU TM1 DIN connector.
If incomming power cable wire is larger than 10 mm in diameter, connect the
incomming power cables to the top of the main circuit breaker.

CAUTION

Ensure power settings on PDU are set correctly to match wall


power. Incorrect settings may damage equipment. Refer to PDU
schematics (Chapter 8) for details.

2. Set the line voltage taps on T1 and T2 on the back of the PDU. Ensure to set
both T1 and T2 to the voltage that is closest to the incomming line voltage.

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WALL STAND GROUNDING CABLE CONNECTION

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INSTALL HAND SWITCH

15. Hand Switch


Connector

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CONTROL BOX CABLE CONNECTION


Note:

This cable must be bound separately from the other cables.

Table power
supply cable

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CABLE BINDING

1. Check that all cables are connected correctly, including room interfaces to room door and X-ray on
light. For safety door: connect connector J7s pin1 and pin2; for door light: connect connector J7s
pin4 and pin6; Maximum Ratings for Door Light Power: 250V/2A. See schematic on page 10-1 for
details on plug J7.
2. Bind all cables in the down position.
3. Cover the PDU.

Mounting
Plate

Roller

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CONTROL BOX CABLE CONNECTION


Note:
Collimator and rotational brake cables must be bound separately from
other cables.

1. Install cables into cable hanger.


2. Wrap H.V., rotation, and collimator cables together with cable tie.
3. Ensure the cross arm and tube rotate movement is smooth.
cable
hanger

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Note:

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The excess cable should be put out of the table and put in proper place.
If needed, coil the excess cable. For safety and maintenance, all cables
should be wrapped and fixed securely.

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IST 009

subassembly: Spanish Language Labels


purpose: Field paste Spanish label

version no. 0
date: 16/06/03

NF No.

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 15min

to
/
/
to
Note:
For Systems installed at Spain, the Spanish language labels must be applied on sites to cover
the English description area on the English labels attached at the factory.
1. Pick up the plastic package marked 2382369 from Accessories crate #4, box 4-1.
2. Attach the Spanish labels to cover the description area of the English labels on the subassemblies according
to the forms below.
Form1 Spanish Label Package (Part No. 2382369) Contents
Note:
For backup, the quantity of the labels are more than the least number needed to be
applied.
Item
Label Part
Quantity
Applied Subassembly
#
Number
1
2382338
9
Table
Wall Stand
PDU
System Console
2
2382342
2
Collimator
3
2382343
2
X-ray Tube (RAD12)
4
2382345
2
X-ray Tube (Toshiba)
5
2382344
2
System
6
5212873
2
MMS Collimator
Form2 Spanish Label Designation
DESIGNATION
SPANISH LANGUAGE
LABELS PART NO.
LOCATION OF NAME PLATE

Table
2382338

Wall Stand
2382338

LOCATION OF SPAIN
LANGUAGE LABELS

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SPANISH LANGUAGE
LABELS PART NO.
LOCATION OF NAME PLATE

2/3
System console
2382338

Collimator /
MMS Collimator
2382342 / 5212873

X-ray Tube (Toshiba)


2382345

System
2382344

LOCATION OF SPAIN
LANGUAGE LABELS

DESIGNATION
SPANISH LANGUAGE
LABELS PART NO.
LOCATION OF NAME PLATE

LOCATION OF SPAIN
LANGUAGE LABELS

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X-ray Tube (RAD12)
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JOB CARD IST JEDI 41-2 - AEC BOARD OPTION INSTALLATION


Time: 0 h 20 min - Personnel: 1 field engineer

1 of 3

SUPPLIES

The following items are supplied:

AEC board

1 flat cable

6 screws

TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN POWER IS OFF.


APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN
MANIPULATING INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.
WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139 POUNDS). TWO


PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

5-1

Remove the Auxiliary Unit

1.. Disconnect the connectors J2 and J3 and the ground cable on


the top of the generator 1 .
2.. Remove four 5.5 mm hex head securing screws 2 holding the
Auxiliary Unit 4 on the support plate 5 .
3.. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable 3 , without tearing, between the
Auxiliary Unit 4 and the Interface Unit 6 .
4.. Remove the Auxiliary Unit 4 .

5.. After removing the Auxiliary Unit, the Interface Unit appears.
Release the flat ribbon cable 7 , making it sliding along the
cover panel 8 of the Interface Unit.
6.. Unscrew twelve 5.5 mm screws that retain the cover
panel and remove this one 8 .

5-2

AEC Board Installation

1. Mount the AEC board to the plate with six screws


2. Connect the flat cable to connector J5 on the AEC board

and to J3 on the I/F RAD Board.


3. Join connector J1 on AEC board to AEC 2 on bracket
4. Join connector J2 on AEC board to AEC1 on bracket
5. Join connector 6,35 to TP1 on AEC board

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6. Join connector 6,35 to TP2 on AEC board


7. Remember to connect cable from ionization chambers to AEC1 and AEC 2.

AEC board

J5
J1
J2

Rad I/F board

TP1
TP2

REASSEMBLY

Remount the Auxiliary Unit. Reverse the disassembly procedure (refer to section 51).

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subassembly:
Ion
purpose: Ion Chamber Option Installation
NF No. Production date
Serial No.
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to
/
/
to

Chamber version no. 1


date: 20/10/98
Personnel:2
Time: 30min.

1. Unpack the table top.


2. Loosen the screw (1) and remove the pressing plate (2), the grid (3) and the cassette tray.
3. Install the Pre-amplifier and the cable.
Note:

Pay attention to the assembling direction of the ion chamber. The correct
direction is shown as below.

Pre-

Filt

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Ion
purpose: Ion Chamber Option Installation
NF No. Production date
Serial No.
from /
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to
/
/
to

Cahmber version no. 1


date: 20/10/98
Personnel:2
Time: 30min.

4. Install the ion chamber (4).


5. Reassemble the cassette tray, grid, pressing plate and tighten the screw.
6. Reassemble the tabletop.

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subassembly: Wall Stand Ion Chamber


purpose: Wall Stand Ion Chamber Installation
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/
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to

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98
Personnel: 1
Time: 1 hour

1. Open the front cover of the cassette tray.


2. Remove the cassette tray and grid.
3. Connect the ion chamber pre-amplifier according to the following picture.

Cable Entrance

4. Install the cassette tray.


5. Reassemble Ion chamber and grid.
Note:

Pay attention to the direction of the ion chamber.

6. Install as Job card IST003 steps 3 to 8.

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purpose: Assembly grid
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date: 20/10/98
Personnel: 1
Time: 20 min.

Serial No.
from
to

1. Loosen the screws fixed left and right clamps.


2. Put the grid under the clamps.
Note:

Ensure the grid direction is parallel with the patient support center line.

3. Make the grid upside clsoe up the baffle and the left side close up the bar under the left clamp, then
push the right clamp towards the grid to clamp it.
4. Fasten the screws again.
Baffle

Grid
Left clamp

Right clamp

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subassembly:
Warning
purpose: Field paste warning label
NF No. Production date
Serial No.
from /
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to
/
/
to
Note:

Label version no. 3


date: 20/6/2006
Personnel: 1
Time: 2 min.

Silhouette VR is sold to different country, so field engineer need to paste


warning label according to local regulation.
There are three type of warning labels delivered as accessories. They apply to different
countries. See following:

Paste the warning label to the right bottom of the console as shown below
Warning label example

Warning label

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CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION


SECTION 1
JOB CARD CONTENT
Job card
Number
CAL 001
CAL 002
SW JEDI 7-1
SW JEDI 5-1
SW JEDI 8-4
SW JEDI 8-2
SW JEDI 8-5

Content
Collimator Calibration
HHS Test Calibration
Service Software User Guide
Tube Configuration
Receptor Programming
Automated AEC Calibration
Checksum Validation

Version

Page

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

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3-4
3-5
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SECTION
JOB CARDS

SILHOUETTE VR
subassembly: Collimator Calibration
purpose:
NF
No.

1/3

Production date

Serial No.

version no. A
date: 15/10/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Not applicable.

PREREQUISITES

None

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CAL 001

COLLIMATOR CALIBRATION
Note:

For a newly installed Silhouette VR system, the center of Projection of


the Collimator Orientation board compared to the center of the chest
cassette may be not the same. In this case (Illustration 1), the orientation
board of the collimator should be calibrated to the right place.

Projection
Center
Windage

Cassette

Illustration 1 Projection of the Collimator Orientation board

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CAL 001

PROCEDURE
Adjustment of the Collimator Orientation Board
See Illustration 2

Illustration 2 Collimator Orientation Board Assembly

1. Rotate the Collimator to the Chest Stand.


2. Light the Collimator lamp.
3. Loosen the press plate.
4. Adjust the Collimator Orientation board to the right direction.

Adjust the projection center and the cassette center to one point
Adjust the windage angulation to 0.

5. Screw down the press plate again.

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CAL002

SILHOUETTE VR
subassembly: HHS Test Calibration
Purpose:

Version no. 1
Date: 07/25/2008

NF
No.

Production
date
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Serial No.

Personnel:1

from

Time:30m

to

to

Installers must indicate that the combination of installed HHS Certified Components is compatible on Form F3382
provided in Direction 46-013894, System Field-Test For HHS.
Silhouette VR HHS Compliance Compatibility List

PRODUCT
CATEGORY

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

MODEL NUMBER

SYSTEM CONSOLE

2226519

Generator

2212259-X

E7240X X-ray Tube (32KW)


RAD-12 X-ray Tube (50KW)

2226679
2226680

MS-18SN Collimator

2226682

Or

Or

MMS Collimator

5129405

X-RAY CONTROL

X-RAY TUBE
ASSEMBLY
HOUSING
(CASING)

BEAM LIMITING
DEVICE

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subassembly: Service Software User Guide
purpose: Software Installation
NF
No.

1/10

SW JEDI 7-1

version no. 0

Production
date
from /
/

Serial No.

date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS
-

Service Terminal with floppy drive


Service tools Part No. 2228546-X
- JEDI service software
- 9-wire service cable

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Not applicable.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of PC based computer laptop, DOS and usage of Microsoft WINDOWS.

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PROCEDURE
LOADING SERVICE SOFTWARE ON SERVICE LAPTOP

The Service software is a DOS application. It can operate under DOS or Windows; but for software
download or database backup, it is required to run ASIAN.exe under DOS to avoid
communication problem (with the mouse, click on START, SHUTDOWN, RESTART COMPUTER
UNDER DOS MODE; see Software Download / Upgrade JobCard).
To load the software on to the hard drive:

Power ON Service laptop. Under Windows, run the File Manager (Explorer))

Create a new directory (e.g.: JEDISVC) under C:\

Insert the Service Software floppy delivered with the equipment in the Service Tool set into the floppy drive.

Copy all the files from the floppy to your hard drive.

(Double click on A:\, drag and drop on C:\ JEDISVC or whatever name of your directory.)

Double click the file JEDP424B expanding the software to your hard drive.

The service software is installed and ready for use.

USING SERVICE SOFTWARE

Connect Service terminal as follows:

Use the 9 pin Service cable, part N 2207478, to connect serial line of Service terminal to connector XJ8

on the I/F board.

Switch on the Service terminal.

To run the program:

Under Windows:
-

Exit Windows. Restart computer in MS-DOS mode.

select Disk Drive from where you want to run the program: C: [enter]

change to the new directory

type: ASIAN [enter] to run the program

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The following screen appears:

Power ON the generator

Press function key F1


The following screen appears:

The software will load the help screen information contained in Asiane .msg file.

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Wait or press space bar to jump to screen.

The Application screen will appear:

Note:

If the serial line to the generator is not operating (e.g.: cable not correctly
connected, I/F or kV Control board down, Generator not ready or
powered OFF), further screens will not be displayed and no function keys
will operate. Correct this problem before continuing.

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TYPICAL SCREEN DESCRIPTION

: Area for Parameters, Error codes. Controlled by JEDI Software.

Display of exposure parameters setup in Application mode, depending on technique selection: kV,
mAs, mA, Exposure time. (max. number of exposure in sequence, not used on Rad product.)
Specific display in Maintenance Mode (Alt S or Alt D).
2 : Status area. Displayed by Service Software, Enlighten or blinking key
controlled by JEDI Software.
Display of function keys usable with menu displayed. Commands are remembered in help area 4

Right arrow: Increase kV


F1: Set 2 points mode
F2: Set 3 points mode
F3: Increase mA or mAs (3 points or 2
points)
F5: Increase Exposure Time

Left arrow: Reduce kV

F9: Darkness correction + (w/t AEC Cell)

F0 (F10): Darkness correction - (w/t


AEC Cell)
Error or impossible
selection
Lit during exposure
Lit during exposure

F4: Decrease mA or mAs (3 points or 2


points)
F6: Decrease Exposure Time

Lit when thermal


limit is reached
Lit when ready for
exposure

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: Select Technique, Screen film pairs, AEC cell, ...

Keys always displayed, but will be active depending on configuration and technique selection.
Includes help command.
1...4: Select workstation, whenever programmed in service menu TECH.
0: select Large focus

9: select Small focus

A, B, C: Select screen film pair (Whenever programmed)


A: Slow speed

B: Medium speed

C: High speed

D, E, F: Select cell in AEC (Whenever programmed)


D: Left cell

E: Central cell

F: Right cell

R: to Reset whenever error


occurs

U: Toggle fast or normal kV change.

Z: to display in area (1) the measured exposure parameters when DISP in menu 5 is set ON.
APR valid: enlighten when the display in area (1) is valid for recording in Customized protocols. (Not
used in RAD)
4

: Area for Static Help, related to screen in Service Mode.

Displayed by Service Software.


Selecting Maintenance and Application Mode; major keys

FROM

PROCEDURE

TO

APPLICATION MODE

Type <ALT> - <S > (Together)

SETUP/MAINTENANCE MODE
MENU 3

APPLICATION MODE

Type <ALT> - <D > (Together)

SETUP/MAINTENANCE MODE
LAST MENU OR SUB-MENU
selected.

SETUP/MAINTENANCE
MODE

From any menu, type <R > (several APPLICATION MODE


times if necessary) or <Q >

[Q]
[R]
[W]
[ALT] & [S] (Together)
[ALT] & [D]
[
] and [
]
[F1] to [F0]
Other keys

Return to application mode


Return to a higher level menu
Validate
Calibration mode (Menu 3)
Calibration mode (Last menu called)
In maintenance mode, to move through menus
Function keys with action based on context.
Based on context. Main function recalled in the
screen and also in JobCards wherever used.

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Service Menu Tree Breakdown

Type [ALT] & [S] (Together) to go to Maintenance Menus (MENU 3)

Type [

] and [

] keys to select a menu.

Illustration 1 shows the relationship between the Maintenance Mode menus and the function keys used to
access those menus.
To return to a higher level, key in [R]

The darkened menus are used for Generator and room setup (Configuration and Calibration): menu 3,
4, 5.
Menu 3 is used to Configure the system
Menu 4 is used to calibrate AEC mode (Automatic Exposure Control)
Menu 5 is used to perform Checksum

Menu 1 is used to perform generator test and diagnostics.


Menu 2 is used to enter Date and Time, view/clear error log, and view/clear tube and generator
recorded tracking Data.

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Service Menu Tree Breakdown


MENU 1

[F1]

[F3]

[F5]

ANOD

HEAT
AUTO,
3,4,5

[F7]

HIGH

AEC

AUTO,
3k, 9k
GATE
CD
Tst

NoLD

ShC
INV
Tst

MENU 2

[F3]

[F5]

LIST

[F7]

NEXP

DATE

MENU 3

[F1]

[F5]

TECH

MODE

MENU 4

[F7]

[F5]
AEC

[F1]

[F3]
KG

KVEF

CAL

[F5]
KTIME

[F9]
KF

MENU 5

[F1]

[F7]

RAMS

[F1]
CKS

Vx Px.x

[F3]
MCL

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Sub-Menu Summary Description


1.. Configuration - MENU3

TECH: programming workstation, technique parameters.


MODE: Select Renard or Normal scale for kV selection.
(See Workstation Parameter JobCard).
2.. Calibration - MENU4

AEC: To set parameters if known, or modify them manually.


CAL: To calibrate Automatic Exposure Control, for each AEC chamber and Screen-film
combination.
(See JobCard Automated AEC calibration)
3.. Ram - MENU5

RAMS: NVRAm operation & display:


- CKSM: To update Checksum after configuration, calibration, parameter change. (See Job
Card Checksum Validation)
- MCLR: Clear NVRam memory. Normally not to be used, unless specifically instructed.
Note:

Do not use if Data Base backup has not been performed previously.

Vx Px.x: Display generator software version (e.g. P3.3)


DSPL: In Maintenance Mode, to display parameter after exposure using key [Z]
4.. Utilities - MENU2

LIST: To display last recorded error codes (up to 64)


-

Last error is viewed with Date and Time

Function keys allow to scroll down and up

[Z] to get back to the last recorded error

Same consecutive error are counted Up in the same line

[^H ], and [W] to clear error log

NEXP: To view/clear tube and generator recorded tracking Data. Clear must be performed only
when replacing X-Ray tube. Meaning of each parameter is found in Tube Replacement
JobCard.
DATE: To enter / modify the date and time.

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5.. Diagnostics - MENU1

HEAT: To exercise Heater/filament function.


- Auto: run fixed current on both filament (if 2 filaments) in sequence on selected tube (If
more than 1).
- L or S: run 3, 4, or 5 Amps on Large or Small Focus.
ANOD: To exercise Rotor function.
- Auto: run rotation cycle in Low Speed then High Speed (If allowed by configuration) on
selected tube. (If more than 1)
- 3k: run one cycle acceleration, hold, break in Low Speed on selected tube (If more than 1)
- 9k: run one cycle acceleration, hold, break in High Speed (If allowed by configuration) on
selected tube (If more than 1)
HIGH: To exercise High Voltage function.
- NoLD: To troubleshoot HV problem, without mA nor rotation with or without X-Ray tube.
Test is run from 80 to max. kV, adjustable from 1 to 60 sec.
- Gate CD Test: to verify operation of the gate command board on the Inverter. Test is run
during 10 sec. At 0 kV.
Note:

Requires manual set up. Read related information in diagnostics section.

- ShC INV Tst: To verify operation of inverter with inverter in short circuit. Test is run during
100 msec. At 0 kV.
Note:

Requires manual set up. Read related information in diagnostics section.

AEC: To verify operation of AEC board. Refer to diagnostics section.

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NF
No.

1/2

IST JEDI 5-1

version no. 0

Production
date
from /
/

Serial No.

date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS
-

Service Terminal with floppy drive.

Service tools Part No. 2228546-X


-

JEDI Service Software

9-wire Service cable

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Not applicable.

PREREQUISITES

The service terminal must be configured and software installed (refer to Service Software User Guide
Job Card).

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IST JEDI 5-1

PROCEDURE
Load Software according to tube present in the installation

Two database are available on the JEDI Service Software supplied in Service Tools:
-

one for 32 kW tube: type DRX 1724, File = E32_1724.mx


one for 50 kW tube: type RAD 12,
File = E50RAD12.mx

Load the file corresponding to the tube present in the installation from Service Terminal. Refer to Job
Card Back-up and Restore Database Setup Parameters.
Verify

According to the tube used in the installation, verify:


1.. If 32 kW database loaded for tube DRX 1724

The maximum mA displayed on the console must be 400 mA for 80 kV.


2.. If 50 kW database loaded for tube RAD 12
- The maximum mA displayed on the console must be 630 mA for 80 kV.
-

WARNING

DO NOT USE 32 KW DATABASE FOR 50 KW TUBE OR 50 KW


FOR 32 KW TUBE.

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purpose: Receptor Parameters
NF
No.

1/8

CAL JEDI 8-4

version no. 0

Production
date
from /
/

Serial No.

date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

Time:15m

to

to

Note:

The word Workstation is incorrectly used and displayed in the JEDI


software screens. Workstation actually refers to the word Receptor.

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS
-

Service Terminal with floppy drive

JEDI service software

9-wire service cable

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The JEDI is factory preprogrammed. Therefore, even if the data appears to correspond to the preprogramming, it must be confirmed. For example, AEC enable, wall bucky enable must be confirmed.

PREREQUISITES

Service terminal must be configured and software installed. Refer to Software Job Card Service
Software User Guide.

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PROCEDURE
Introduction

Receptor programming uses function keys indicated on screen for the following :
receptor select,

tube select,

define nominal number of exposures for 2-point mode operation,

AEC : types of chamber and number of pickup fields in each,

screen-film combination select, (if only one Select A).

Calling the Subroutine

Call TECH (setup mode, menu 3, function key [F1]).

MENU3 TECH
->

MODE
F5

F1

<-

R : Return

Q : Exit

**************
TECH :
MODE :

MENU3

**************

Select Workstation
Renard

Illustration 1 -

Setup Mode, Menu 3

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Parameter Selection

Note:

Any new parameters created must be stored in the installation report (same as Illustration 3).

1.. Receptor Selection

OFF
No selection
SPE * Anatomic (for RF room)
DIR* Anatomic (for RAD room)
POMU Wall-mounted Bucky (i.e. SG50 or SG70)
SETE Spot-film device technique on remote-controlled table (i.e. Prestilix 1600)
TOPO Tomography Bucky
TOSE Tomography spot-film device technique
POTA Table-mounted Bucky
PULM Pulmorapid
CHAN Film changer
TOCO Special tomographic applications
SECO Spot-film device technique on conventional table
NUME Digital mode
TONU Digital tomography

Use the [

] and [

] keys to select.

* For RAD
TECH 1 = DIR
TECH 2 = POTA (TABLE BUCKY with moving grid) or DIR (if fixed grid).
TECH 3 = POMU (with moving grid) or DIR (if fixed grid) or OFF (if no Wall Bucky)

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Illustration 2 -

CAL JEDI 8-4

receptor Menu

2.. Tube Selection

T1 Tube 1 only
3.. Select the number of nominal exposures for 2-point mode operation.

Suggested values are given below:


DIR N = 2
POMU N = 2

POTA N = 2

Use function keys [F5] and [F6] to select.


4.. Selection of Exposure Chamber

IN1
IN2

Ionization chamber 1 (for Table Bucky Receptor POTA).


Ionization chamber 2 (for Wall Bucky Receptor on - POMU).

Select AEC in or out using function keys [F7] et [F8]. Each chamber corresponds to a specific
technique, i.e. POMU and POTA.
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5.. Control Console Function Key assignment

Function keys are assigned using the alphanumeric keyboard ([1] corresponds to function key 1,
etc., up to 8). Use the shift key for numbers 0 to 9.
With the RAD Console only four techniques are available.
The technique selected is shown in reverse video in zone 3.
6.. Selection of screen-film combination used

Keys [A], [B] and [C] are used to select the first, second and third screen-film combinations,
respectively.
The combination selected is displayed in reverse video in zone 2.
Press the key again to cancel a selection.
One combination is always selected. Select Key A for the RAD used screen film combination.
7.. Selection of Number of Pickup Fields

The number of pickup fields of the exposure chamber selected for AEC Mode with ionizing chamber
or II must be keyed in:
[D] middle pick-up field (one),
[F] three pick-up fields.
The number of pick-up fields is displayed in reverse video in zone 3.
8.. Validation

Use [W] to validate all values for a given function appearing on the screen.
Renard or Normal Scale for kV Selection
1.. Go to Service Mode, and call Menu 3 using the arrows on the keyboard.
2.. Call MODE by pressing F5.
3.. Select NORMAL or RENARD Scale by pressing F5.
4.. Hit W to confirm.

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Date & Time


To enter the Date and Time:
1.. Go to Service Mode, and call Menu 2 using the arrows on the keyboard.
2.. Call DATE by pressing F7.
3.. Enter date (MM DD YYYY) via numeric keypad.
4.. Hit W to confirm.
5.. Hit F1.
6.. Enter time (HH MM) via numeric keypad.
7.. Hit W to confirm.

When replacing the battery in the CPU Board, clear the yearcounter display on the righthand side via
F7 and F9 to confirm.

NOTICE

Anytime programming is modified, checksum must be


validated (refer to Calibration Job Card Checksum
Validation).

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RECEPTOR SELECT
FUNCTION

RECEPTOR

DIR

POTA

POMU

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

TUBE

T1

T1

T1

OUT

IN1

IN2

NO

NO

NO

NUMBER OF
EXPOSURES IN
2-POINT MODE
TOMOGRAPHIC
UNIT USED:
Y1
T1
Y2
T2
Y3
T3
Y4
T4
Y5
T5
TYPE
OF
CHAMBER
mA PLATEAU
TIME FOR
1-POINT MODE
EXTERNAL
RECEPTOR
COMMAND*
SCREEN-FILM
COMBINATIONS
1
2
3
NUMBER OF
PICK-UP
FIELDS
MODE

Illustration 3 -

Number of cells used


in AEC

RENARD OR NORMAL kV SELECTION

Receptor Parameters (Example for RAD with Wall Bucky and two ionisation chambers)

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purpose:
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No.

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date
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version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

Serial No.
from
to

Time:1h

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS
-

sensitometer

densitometer
set of five plexiglass plates (5 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm)
For 5 cm, it is 2 inches

OR
-

a plastic bucket with a minimum height of 25 cm (for water)

Service Terminal with Floppy Drive


-

JEDI service software Part No. 2216253.

9-wire service cable Part No. 2207478.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Standard precautions for work with ionizing radiation.

PREREQUISITES
-

Working knowledge of service terminal and installed software (see Calibration Job Card Setup
for Generator Calibration),

Service terminal must be configured and software installed,

Workstation configuration done (see Calibration Job Card Workstation Parameter),

AEC option must be installed (refer to AEC board installation Job Card).

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PROCEDURE

Development Equipment
Check development Equipment
-

Check that the automatic processor is available

Check that solution concentrations and temperatures comply with the manufacturers
specifications.

Plot a sensitometrics curve to determine the gamma value of the film and to assess solution
quality

All the gray scale levels should be visible, and the base fog should not exceed 0.2 for the
development equipment to be correct.

Note:

This procedure normally requires a sensitometer. If this is not available, proceed as follows :

run 2 exposures, using the same screen-film combination but with different mAs settings, mAs(f1)
and mAs(f2).

develop and measure the density d of each, d(f1) and d(f2). (Measured optical densities must be
between 1.0 and 2.0)

use the formula below to determine gamma :

gamma = ( d(f2) - d(f1) ) / log10 (mAs(f2)/mAs (f1))

if gamma is not between 2 and 3 change or renew the solution

Preliminary Remarks
1.. All calibrations must be performed with a source to image receptor distance between 0.8m and

1.2m.
2.. Center the phantom over the middle pickup tube field.
3.. A calibration procedure has to be performed for each combination of ionization chamber and

screen-film.
4.. If the same screen-film combinations are used for several ionization chambers (e.g. positionner and

bucky), adjust the positionner chamber first, and adust KG only for the other chambers.
For known screen-film combination or ionization chamber, KVEF, KT and KG could be entered with
MENU4 AEC (F5 key). REFER to Calibration JOB card "SERVICE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE .

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Principle

The automation of this calibration is to use the optical density entered after one exposure or four
exposures to predict and propose the parameter for the next exposures. This leads to a reduction in the
number of exposures to run to find mAs, kV and reference AEC for a given optical density.
INIT
KVEF acquisition screen

Select ionization chamber


Select screen-film combination

Run kvef calibration


Select screen-film combination
If needed run
Ktime calibration

Run kvef calibration

If needed run
Ktime calibration

If needed run
Format calibration

other screen-film ?
(2more possible)

other screen-film ?

Yes

No
Other ionization chamber ?
(3 more possible)

Yes

No
Yes
Select ionization chamber

No
Run grid calibration

Other ionization chamber ? Yes


No
END

Note:

If an error occurs during exposure, reset by pressing key Z - redo the exposure.
- To redo an exposure after entering the optical density, enter o for optical density and
redo the exposure.
- To clear optical density, press and hold down the CTRL key, press the H key and enter
the new optical density.

Note:

You should back-up the database after all calibration have been done. Refer to Jobcard "Back
up and Restore ".
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KVEF Adjustment
Initialisation

KVEF is the main compensation coefficient for film darkening : its value varies significantly with kV
The MENU4 F7 key of the laptop service enters the calibration menu.

AEC1 1 0,00V L 80kV 10mAs 15cm OD= 0,00


Ionization
Chamber

Focus Kilovolt mAs Plexi or Water Optical


Exposure AEC
Thickness Density
Number Reference

In this step, the available keys have the following function :


- <- or -> keys to select the ionization chamber to be calibrated
-

F1/F2 keys to select the exposure number

F3/F4 keys to select the focus (generally Large Focus)

F5/F6 keys to select the kV

F7/F8 keys to select the mAs in Renard scale

F9/F10 keys to select plexi or water thickness

0 to 9 keys to enter the optical density (target or measured)

A, B or C key to select screen film type(slow, medium, fast) (if only one screen-film, select A key)

T key to select and modify target density


The first proposed exposure is 80kV, 10mAs, 15cm of plexi or water thickness. Exposure time is
calculated to be closest as possible from 100ms, according to the thermal status.
The selected screen/film key flicker.

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KVEF Parameter Acquisition

Refer to the flow diagrams in Illustration 1, Illustration 2 and Illustration 3.


Press Key F7 in Menu 4
Choose screen film to be calibrated with Key A, B or C
Key A, B or C flickers

Operator : Enter a targeted optical


density (generally 1), with key T
and validate with W key

A
Illustration 1 -

KVEF Parameter Acquisition flow diagram

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A
Software : first kV step 80kV or next kV step (selected by Key F5-F6
(steps are 80kV, 100kV, max kV, 40kV and 60kV)
Operator : Start a serie of exposures for this kV step
Keys a & B are flickering
Software : thickness proposal for the serie
Operator : Insert plexi thickness in the XRAY beam

Software : mAs proposal


(Operator : Can modify mAs according
to the sensitivity/mAs chart)
Operator : Insert casset (24x30) in spot film

Operator : Perform exposure


Operator : After having performed the
exposure, process the film and
measure the resultant optical density

Operator : Enter the resultant optical density


for each exposure and validate with W key

Software :Try to calculate mAs0 for targeted optical


density. When found, with previous exposure
recorded, V key flickers and screen film keylights ON
NO

Is V flickering ?

YES
Operator : Valid the kV step with V key when flickered

Operator : Display final values kvref, kV,


mAS, thickness, target optical density
NO

Illustration 2 -

Screen key light on?

YES

KVEF Parameter Acquisition flow diagram (continued)

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B
End of kvef calibration. If first screen-film
calibration , select, if needed, time

See descriptions of time and grid


calibrations below

next screen-filmcalibration

Illustration 3 -

KVEF Parameter Acquisition flow diagram (continued)

1. Press T key and input Destination Density, then validates it with W key. Pressing T key deselect

Destination Density. Run the first exposures proposed by the software, develop the films and
measure the optical density. For each exposure, the software records the AEC signal from the
ionization chamber. The operator then selects the exposure number with F1/F2 keys, enters the
associated read optical density with key pad, and validates it with W key.
Note: There is no Beep during the exposure! The laptop Icon will light during X-ray.
2. When the optical densities have been entered, the software calculate the parameters for the next
exposure regarding the result of the previous ones (AEC signal from ionization chamber and optical
density).
3. The operator should run the next exposure proposed by the software, develop the film and measure
the optical density. The operator then selects the exposure number with F1/F2 keys and enters the
associated read optical density with the keypad, and validates it with the W key. The software
records the AEC signal from the ionization chamber. At each optical density entered, the software
evaluates if those values permit it to find the mAs0, which provides the target density for this
screen-film combination and the kV. When the mAs0 is found, the software calculates the KVEF
associated, then the V key starts to flicker to ask the operator to validate the calibration by pressing
the V keystroke.
4. Select another kV and repeat the previous operation for all kV steps
Note: Dont forget to change the phantom thickness when changing kV settings!
When all kV values are calibrated, the software extend the result and calculates the equivalent mAs (for
an optical density equal to the target value) to the kV,mA plan.
At the end of the first screen-film KVEF calibration , the operator selects the KT time calibration with the
V key after the V key has been illuminated.

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K Time Parameter Acquisition (Exposure Time Correction)

AEC1 1 0,00V L 80kV 10mAs 15cm OD= 0,00


Ionization
Chamber

Exposure AEC
Focus Kilovolt mAs Plexi or Water Optical
Number Reference
Thickness Density

In this step, the available keys have the following function :


- F1/F2 keys to select the exposure number
-

0 to 9 keys to enter the optical density (target or measured)

The operator could by-pass this calibration in depressing V key again.


The software uses the KVEF calibration to find the thickness for the first KTIME exposures : if the mAs
for 80kV, 15cm of plexi or water thickness are lower than 32mAs, the software calculates the necessary
plexi or water thickness to obtain more than 32 mAs. The calculated plexi or water thickness is
displayed.
1. Set the plexi or water thickness indicated on the Service Terminal display
2. Run the proposed exposures (0.5s) develop the film and measure the optical density for each image.
The operator then selects the exposure number with F1/F2/ keys, and enters the associated read
optical density with key pad, and validates it with W key. Repeat the operation for the other proposed
exposures (1s, 2s, 3.2s)
3. If the mAs for 80kV, 15cm of plexi or water thickness is greater than 2.5mAs, the software calculates
the necessary plexi or water thickness to obtain less than 2.5 mAs. The calculated plexi or water
thickness is displayed..
4. Set the the plexi or water thickness indicated on the Service Terminal display
5. Run the proposed exposure (10ms), develop the film, measure the optical density, enter and validate
the value with W key.
The software calculate Ktime parameters.
5. The operator validates the Ktime calibration with V key. For the first screen-film calibration, the
software then proposes the KF calibration. By_pass it with V key again.

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KG Parameter Acquisition (Grid Correction)

This KG procedure has to be followed if the same film/screen combination is used on the second
ionisation chamber.
If no second ionization chamber is present, press key R (end of calibration).
For a multiple ionization chamber, the operator runs the previous calibration (KVEF, KTIME for each
film screen combination for one ionization chamber) and runs the KG calibration for the other ionization.

AEC2

0.00V L 80kV xx mAs 15cm OD = 0,00

Ionization AEC Focus Kilovolt mAs


Chamber Reference

Plexi or Water

Optical density

Thickness

In this step, the available keys have the following function :


- 0 to 9 keys to enter the optical density.
STEP 1
Select the ionization chamber with the arrow keys (AEC2).

Set the SID at the same distance used for KVEF on AEC1. If not possible, go to STEP 3.

STEP 2
Run the proposed exposure, develop the film, measure the optical density and enter the value with
keys 0 to 9.

Repeat the same operations for the next proposed exposures until the V key flickers.

When the V key flickers, press the V key (end of calibration).

Press the R key.

STEP 3
Hit key R and return to Application Mode.

Put 15 cm plexiglass in front of Wall Stand (AEC2)

Set 2 Point Mode

Set KV to 80

For mAs :

Calculate the mAs according to :


mAs = mAs0 * (SID)2
mAs0 => mAs at 80 kV for AEC1 found during Autocalibration
SID = new SID
Example :
mAs0 = 5mAs
SID = 1.4
mAs = 5 * (!.4)2 = 10 mAs

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Set mAs to 16 for backup.


Run exposure in AEC

Develop the film and measure the density

If the density is not equal to 1, go to MENU 4 AEC (F5)

Select KG (Key F3)

Select Grille 2 (Key F5/F6)

Enter a KG parameter :

CAL JEDI 8-2

If density is greater than 1, decrease KG value

If density is smaller than 1, increase KG value

Redo the same exposure and correct KG if density is not equal to 1.

Checksum Validation

The checksum must be validated at the end of the calibration. See Calibration Job Card Checksum
Validation.
AEC Repetition Test

Make a series of 10 exposures in 2-point AEC (exposure time : aproximatively 10ms) and check mAs
accuracy (+-10%) for each exposure.

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Set KVEF, KT, KG

Call the AEC menu (setup mode, menu4, function key [F5])

AEC

KVEF KG KTIME

KF

Set KVEF
-

use the function key F1 to select sub-routine KVEF

AECV 40KV 1
KV step

a.bc

screen-film
combination
1,2 or 3

KVEF

select screen-film combination with A, B or C keys

select kV step 40, 60, 80, 100, or kVmax with F3/F4 keys

set KVEF to known value with key pad

validate each new setting with W key

press the R key when settings have been completed.

Set KT
-

use function key F5 to select sub-routine KG

AEC T N = 0 T = 0.5 1 a.bc


Time step #

Time

screen-film
combination
1,2 or 3

KTIME

use the following keys to select the screen-film combination : A for combination 1, B for
combination 2, C for combination3. The screen-film combination selected is displayed in reverse
video

select time step number with F1/F2 keys. (N = 0 T = 10ms, N = 1 T = 100ms, N = 2 T = 500, N
= 3 T = 1s, N = 4 T = 2s, N = 5 T = 3.2s)

f necessary, select time with F3/F4 keys

set KTIME to the known value with F9/F10 keys

validate each new setting with the W key

press the R key when the settings have been completed.

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Set KG
-

use the function key F3 to select sub-routine KG

AEC G GRILLE 1 KG = a.b


grid no (from 1 to 4)

KG 0.8 to 2

use the function keys F5/F6 to scroll grid (grid number corresponds to the ionization chamber
number). Set KG to the known value using F9/F10 keys

validate each new setting with the W key

press the R key when settings have been completed.

Checksum Validation

The checksum must be validated after settings have been completed; refer to Calibration Job Card
Checksum Validation.

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subassembly: Checksum Validation
purpose:
NF
No.

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version no. 0

Production
date
from /
/

Serial No.

date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

Time:5m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS
-

Service Terminal with Floppy Drive


-

JEDI service software

9-wire service cable

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Not applicable.

PREREQUISITES

Service terminal must be configured and software installed (refer to Service Software User Guide Job
Card).

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PROCEDURE
Preliminary Remarks

NOTICE

Checksums must be validated at end of generator setup or


whenever a parameter is changed.

In the checksum validation process, the processor computes a number which is a function of all the
setup parameters. When the generator is powered up, this number is computed, i.e. the sum
is checked.
If the two numbers differ, the generator displays an error code, indicating that one or more parameters
have been changed since the last time the sums were checked, or that a RAM-related fault has
occurred.
Note:

X-ray generation is inhibited if there is a checksum error.

Note:

The display Va .
board EPROMS.

b on menu 5 is for the software version in the CPU

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Checksum Validation

Call RAMS (setup mode, menu 5, function key [F1]

Resulting display :

RAMS

CKSM

MCLR

Enter function key [F1] and [V] simultaneously.


A buzzer will sound, indicating that the sums have been checked
and OK on display screen.

NOTICE

MCLR is used to erase all setup parameters. Function key


[F3] corresponding to this function should not be used.

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subassembly: Backup and Restore Database Parameters
purpose:
NF
No.

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/
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Serial No.
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version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1
Time:15m

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
-

Service Terminal
-

JEDI service software

9-wire service cable

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Not applicable.

PREREQUISITES

1. The service terminal must be configured and the software installed (refer to Service Software
User Guide Job Card)
2. All calibrations must have been completed.

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APPLICABILITY

Setup parameters must be logged after the setup procedure has been completed, or whenever these
parameters are changed. This enables service engineers to key in parameters rapidly, i.e. when
changing the KV Control Board in the event of a battery outage.

PROCEDURE
CPU MEMORY BACKUP

The generator must be in application mode. The control console push buttons will be inactive during
the transfer.
-

Connect service terminal to XJ8 on the I/F Board.

Power up.

Insert the calibration floppy disk with write protection off.

From Laptop Dos, A: (It can also be run from Service Laptop Hard Disk Drive but in DOS mode).

Type JEDI on the terminal.

Hit [F6] to save memory.

The system asks for a file name. Default file name is A:\sv_var.mx.
-

Type a file name or hit [ENTER].

During transfer, the number of frames sent is displayed.


When transfer ends, the message Transfer successful is displayed.
If any error is detected, the transfer stops and an error message is displayed.
See list of error messages in this Job Card.
Note:

It is recommended that the floppy disk be protected by setting


write protection to on, once successful transfer is completed.

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CPU Memory Restore

All parameters stored in CPU NVRAM memory must have been saved previously on calibration floppy
disk.
The procedure is the same as Memory backup except: Hit [F7] to restore memory.
This procedure is also used to down load new software (File type for Database or Software is
automaticaly recognised).
Note:

Calibration floppy disk may be write protected to prevent erasure of data.

Note:

Errors during memory restore may cause unpredictable results. A new


transfer is required.
If generator is locked, cycle power and repeat the entire memory restore
procedure.

Error Messages

MESSAGE

ERROR

Cannot open file

- No floppy disk.
- Floppy write protected during attempt to backup.

File contains data.


Delete old (y,n):

The file already exists (backup).


If you answer y, the existing file will be erased.

Error time out

- Generator OFF.
- Terminal not connected to generator..

Error communication

Error during transfer. Try a new transfer from the beginning.


Note:

Ensure ASIAN.exe software running under DOS and


not under WINDOWS.

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CHAPTER 4 - FUNCTIONAL CHECK


SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
Functional Checks describes the procedures necessary to determine whether the
Silhouette VR system (Refer to Illustration 1) is operating correctly and
performing within specifications.
All the Silhouette VR system functions should conform to safety regulations, local
codes or other applicable standards.

Operational Checks
Performance Checks

Operational Checks may be performed by the customer or trained personnel.


These checks only indicate that the unit is functioning correctly at an operational
level. They do not indicate that the unit is performing within specifications.
Performance Checks must be performed by trained personnel only. These
checks verify that the unit is performing to specification. It is recommended to
complete these checks during and after installation, during periodic maintenance,
and when the equipment is replaced or modified.
Before performing Functional Checks all System Configuration and Calibrations
must be completed. (Refer to Chapter 3).

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ILLUSTRATION1

SILHOUETTE VR System
1. COLUMN
2. TUBE ARM
3. X-RAY TUBE
4. TABLE TOP
5. LONGITUDINAL SUPPORT

6. TABLE BASE
7. FOOT PEDAL
8. CASSETTE TRAY
9. COLLIMATOR
10.CONTROL BOX

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SECTION 2
TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT
In addition to the standard service tool kit the following tools and test equipment
will be necessary to perform the functional checks described in this chapter:

DVM

Metric Tape Measure

KEITHLEY 35080A kV peak meter (or equivalent)

RADCAL MDH2025 dosimeter (or equivalent) with 20x5-60 probe

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SECTION 3
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
Operational Checks are used to verify that the Silhouette VR system is operating
correctly. These simple checks are generally performed using the control pedals,
press-button on the Cassette Tray and the Cassette Tray handle.
3-1

System Power up
Note:

Before this step, all electrical cables must be connected and


examined.
Power up the Silhouette VR system, verify that all corresponding LEDs displayed
are correct (see pg 6-5).

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All mechanical operations of the Table Assembly are controlled by the Control
Box located at the front end of cross arm. Vertical, longitudinal, angulation
movements of the table assembly are performed by pressing the corresponding
buttons on the control panel.(Refer to Illustration 2).

ILLUSTRATION 2
CONTROL BOX PANEL

1. Vertical Travel Control Switch.


2. Longitudinal Travel Control Switch.
3. Angular Indicator.
4. All Moving Function Control Switch.
5. Angulation rotating Control Switch.
6. Handle.
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Tube Stand Longitudinal Movement
1. Pressing the corresponding switch on the control box and moving the Tube
Stand via the handle verifies that the Tube Stand movement is operating
smoothly and uniformly.
2. Verify that the operation of the Tube Stand along with the Cassette Tray
moves smoothly all the way to the end of the table.

3-2-2

Tube Stand Rotation


Push the control boxs handle to drive the tube arm to the left or to the right for
rotation and verify that the Tube Stand can be rotated.

3-2-3

Tube Arm Vertical Movement


Press down the vertical button on the control box and verify the tube arm can
move smoothly up and down.

3-2-4

X-Ray Tube Angulation


Press down the angulation switch and verify that the X-ray tube can be angulated
to the 90 and 180 degree detent position about the Tube Arms horizontal axis.

3-2-5

Table Top Movement Checks


1. With the Silhouette VR system switched off, verify that the table top can be
moved in longitudinal direction freely.
2. Power the Silhouette VR system on and verify that the table top is locked in
position.
3. Check the horizontal movements of the table top by pressing the control
pedals:

3-2-6

a. Press the control pedals to the downward position, the table top is free
for both longitudinal and transverse movement.
b. Verify that all movements are smooth.
c. Release the control pedal, the table top will automatically lock into place.
Cassette Tray Movement Check
The Cassette Tray is normally coupled with the tube stand. A handle on the
Bucky carriage can lock or unlock them.
1. In coupled state:
The Cassette Tray should move together with the Tube Stand.
2. Uncoupled state:
a. Press the push button on the Bucky carriage. Verify that the Cassette
Tray can be moved longitudinally without the Tube Stand.
b. Release the push button, the Cassette Tray is locked into position.

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Collimator Rotation
1. Loosen set screw.
2. Rotate the collimator.
3. Verify the collimator can be rotated.
4. Secure set screw

SECTION 4
PERFORMANCE CHECKS
4-1

Generator Parameter Accuracy


For these performance checks, standard precautions for work with ionizing
radiation must be followed and all calibrations must be completed. Tools needed
are: Service tool Part No. 2228546, KEITHLEY 35080A kV peak meter, RADCAL
MDH 2025 dosimeter with 20x5-60 probe.
The precision of all parameters (kVp, mA, exposure times, mAs) is checked at
variable settings of kVp, first in Three Point mode and then in Two Point mode.
Note:

4-2

kVp values are measured using kV peak meter Keithley 35080A.

Post Display Initialization


Values for mA, exposure times and mAs are displayed on the Service Terminal
after each exposure.
To enable this display, the Post Display must first be initialized, using the
following procedure:
1. Connect Service Laptop.
2. Go to Calibration Mode.
3. Select Menu 5 via the control keys.
4. Press [F7] to select DSPL.
5. Press [F1] to select DISPLAY ON.
6. Press Q to quit the program and return to Application Mode.
7. The POST DISPLAY now remains operational until the generator is
powered down.
After each exposure, the parameters used may be displayed on the Service
Terminal, by pressing the Z key.

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4-3

Accuracy Checks

4-3-1

Summary
Test exposures are made at specified settings, first in Three Point mode, then in
Two Point mode, (without the use of AEC, Automatic exposure Control). The
values of parameters read during the exposure are noted and compared with
specified limits.
In each mode, exposures are made first with the small focal spot, then with the
large focal spot, at kVp values of 60, 80, and 130 kVp.
In Three Point mode, each exposure is made at 20 mAs, and exposures are
made with different values of mA and exposure time at each kVp value.
In Two Point mode, exposures are made with different values of mAs at each
kVp value.
The parameters to be set for each exposure are specified in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4
of this document.

4-4

Procedure
Refer to Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4. Make a series of exposures corresponding to the
values specified in the tables, and note the actual parameters displayed for each
exposure in the spaces provided.
For each parameter and each exposure, the tables specify acceptable high and
low values.

CAUTION

The measurements of mA, mAs and ms must be made using


the post display of the Service Terminal. For kVp values, use
the Keithley 35080A.

4-5

Reproducibilty and Linearity of exposures

4-5-1

Summary
Reproducibility and linearity are checked by making a series of exposures,
measuring the actual dose produced in each case. The results are used to
calculate
coefficients
of
variation
(C)
and
linearity
(L).
Record values in Table 5.
Measurements are made using a RADCAL MDH 2025 dosimeter with the probe
(20x5-60) positioned at 100 cm (39 inches) from the focal spot.

CAUTION

The measurements of mAs must be made using the post


display of the Service Terminal.

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Reproducibility checks - Procedure


1. Position the probe as specified above.
2. Make ten exposures with the following conditions:

Note:

Three Point mode,

no AEC

Large focal spot

70 kVp

200 mS

100 mA

Take care not to saturate the ionization cell. The maximum output dose
permitted with the 20x5-60 probe is 3.3 mR/ms.
3. For each exposure, note the measured dose (mR), and the mAs value
shown on the POST DISPLAY in the space provided in Table 5.

4-5-3

Linearity checks - Procedure


1. Position the probe as specified above.
2. Make ten exposures with the following conditions:

Note:

Three Point mode,

no AEC

Large focal spot

70 kVp

200 mS

125 mA

Take care not to saturate the ionization cell. The maximum output dose
permitted with the 20x5-60 probe is 3.3 mR/ms.
3. For each exposure, note the measured dose (mR), and the mAs value
shown on the POST DISPLAY in the space provided in Table 5.

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4-6

Coefficients of Variation and Linearity

4-6-1

Reproducibility - Coefficient of Variation C


The coefficient of Variation, C, is defined as:

C=

1
Rm

( Ri Rm)

n 1
i =1
n

where:
Ri = dose measured during exposure i
Rm = average dose measured over ten successive exposures taken
under the same conditions in less than an hour
n = number of exposures (ten)
Make the calculation and enter it into Table 5.
4-6-2

Coefficient of linearity L
The coefficient of Variation, L, is defined as:

L=

Rm1
Xm1 Xm2
Rm2
; Xm1 =
and Xm2 =
A1
A2
Xm1 + Xm2

where:
Rm1 = average dose measured over ten successive exposures taken
under the same conditions (in particular with the same value of mA,
here 100 mA), in less than an hour
Rm2 = average dose measured over ten successive exposures taken
under the same conditions (in particular with the same value of mA,
here 125 mA), in less than an hour
A1 = the mAs value used during the exposures used to measure Rm1
(here 20 mAs)
A2 = the mAs value used during the exposures used to measure Rm2
(here 25 mAs)
Make the calculation and enter it into Table 5.
4-6-3

Acceptance Criteria
The results should give:
-

Reproducibility C < 0.05

Linearity L < 0.1

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Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)
Reproducibilty
Reproducibilty is checked in Two Point and Three Point modes of operation. In
each case, ten exposures are made and the doses are recorded. A coefficient of
variation is calculated, as defined in section 4-6.

4-7-1

Two Point Mode


1. Select a receptor which uses AEC.
2. Select the large focal spot

3. Using two point mode, set the kVp to 120 kVp, mAs to 20 mAs.
4. Select the central measurement cell.
5. Center a phantom under the X-ray tube (10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 inches) of
Plexiglass or water).
6. Center the probe (20x5-60) of a RADCAL MDH 2025 dosimeter 100 cm (39
inches) from the focal spot.
7. Make ten exposures. After each exposure note the dose (mR) in the space
provided in Table 6.
Note:
4-7-2

Take care not to saturate the ionization cell. The maximum output dose
permitted with the 20x5-60 probe is 3.3 mR/ms.

Three Point Mode


Repeat the complete procedure specified above for Two Point mode, but use
Three Point mode at 70 kVp, 100 mA, and 100 ms.

4-8

AEC Maximum mAs


This procedure checks the limitation on maximum mAs. When kVp is equal to or
greater than 50 kVp, the mAs value should not exceed 600 mAs.
1. Select a receptor which uses AEC.
2. Select the large focal spot

3. Use Three Point mode, using values of 80 kVp, 160 mA, and 4000 ms (640
mAs).
4. Close the collimator.
5. Make an exposure.
6. Check that the exposure is interrupted after about four seconds; the buzzer
should sound and the Inhibit indicator

should light.

7. Press the z key on Service Terminal to display the exposure parameters;


check that the value for mAs is 600 mAs or less.

Pass
Note:

Fail
If the test fails, run diagnostics to troubleshoot.

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AEC Minimum Exposure Time
This procedure checks that the minimum exposure time is less than 16 ms.
1. Select a workstation which uses AEC.
2. Select the large focal spot

3. Use Three Point mode, using values of 150 kVp, maximum mA, and 0.1 s.
4. Set the SID to approximately 1 m (39 inches).
5. Open the collimator.
6. Select each of the three measurement cell in turn. For each one:
-

Center the X-ray tube on the chosen measurement cell.

Make an exposure.

Press the
key on Service Terminal to display the exposure
parameters; check that the value for exposure time is less than 16
ms.

Pass
Note:

Fail
If the test fails, run diagnostics to troubleshoot.

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TABLE 1
JEDI 50 R 1T ACCURACY - SMALL FOCAL SPOT - RADIOGRAPHY - 3 POINTS - TUBE:

60 kVp
mA

54.55
65.45

80 kVp

Data
mA
limits

Data
ms
limits

Data
mAs
limits

20

1000

15.87

73.65

130 kVp

Data
mA
limits

Data
ms
limits

Data
mAs
limits

Data
mA
limits

Data
ms
limits

Data
mAs
limits

20

20

1000

20

20

1000

20

945

17.28

15.87

945

17.28

15.87

945

17.28

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

24.12

1055

22.72

24.12

1055

22.72

24.12

1055

22.72

50

400

20

50

400

20

50

400

20

43.56

377

18.24

43.56

377

18.24

43.56

377

18.24

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

56.44

423

21.76

56.44

423

21.76

56.44

423

21.76

100

200

20

100

200

20

100

200

20

88.14

188.18

18.26

88.14

188.18

18.26

88.14

188.18

18.26

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

111.86

211.82

21.74

111.86

211.82

21.74

111.86

211.82

21.74

160

125

20

160

125

20

160

125

20

140.64

117.31

18.16

140.64

117.31

18.16

140.64

117.31

18.16

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

179.36

132.69

21.84

179.36

132.69

21.84

179.36

132.69

21.84

86.35

121.4
138.6

20
---

---

---

50
---

---

---

100
---

---

---

*160
---

CAUTION

---

---

for tube RAD 12 only

1- kVp values are measured using kV peakmeter Keithkey


35080A.
2- mA, time and mAs measurements must be made using the
post display of the Service Terminal.

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TABLE 2
JEDI 50 R 1T ACCURACY - LARGE FOCAL SPOT - RADIOGRAPHY - 3 POINTS - TUBE:

60 kVp
mA

54.55
65.45

80 kVp

Data
mA
limits

Data
ms
limits

Data
mAs
limits

20

1000

15.87

73.65

130 kVp

Data
mA
limits

Data
ms
limits

Data
mAs
limits

Data
mA
limits

Data
ms
limits

Data
mAs
limits

20

20

1000

20

20

1000

20

945

17.28

15.87

945

17.28

15.87

945

17.28

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

24.12

1055

22.72

24.12

1055

22.72

24.12

1055

22.72

50

400

20

50

400

20

50

400

20

43.56

377

18.24

43.56

377

18.24

43.56

377

18.24

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

56.44

423

21.76

56.44

423

21.76

56.44

423

21.76

100

200

20

100

200

20

100

200

20

88.14

188.18

18.26

88.14

188.18

18.26

88.14

188.18

18.26

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

111.86

211.82

21.74

111.86

211.82

21.74

111.86

211.82

21.74

200

100

20

200

100

20

200

100

20

177.07

93.68

18.27

177.07

93.68

18.27

177.07

93.68

18.27

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

222.93

106.31

21.73

222.93

106.31

21.73

222.93

106.31

21.73

320

64

20.48

320

64

20.48

320

64

20.48

283.44

59.66

18.72

283.44

59.66

18.72

283.44

59.66

18.72

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

356.56

68.34

22.24

356.56

68.34

22.24

356.56

68.34

22.24

86.35

121.4
138.6

20
---

---

---

50
---

---

---

100
---

---

---

200
---

---

---

* 320
---

---

for tube RAD 12 only

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TABLE 3
JEDI 50 R 1T ACCURACY SMALL FOCAL SPOT - RADIOGRAPHY 2 POINTS - TUBE:

mAs

60 kVp

80 kVp

130 kVp

Displays

mAs

mAs

mAs

0.26

0.26

0.26

0.74

0.74

0.74

18.28

18.28

18.28

21.72

21.72

21.72

46

46

46

54

54

54

0.5

20

50

TABLE 4
JEDI 50 R 1T ACCURACY LARGE FOCAL SPOT - RADIOGRAPHY 2 POINTS - TUBE:

mAs

60 kVp

80 kVp

130 kVp

Displayed

mAs

mAs

mAs

0.26

0.26

0.26

0.74

0.74

0.74

18.28

18.28

18.28

21.72

21.72

21.72

73.72

73.72

73.72

86.28

86.28

86.28

0.5

20

80

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TABLE 5
REPRODUCIBILITY AND LINEARITY OF EXPOSURES IN 3 POINT MODE - TUBE:

70 kVp - 200 ms
20 mAs (100 mA)
mR (R1)

mAs (A1)

25 mAs (125 mA)


mR (R2)

mAs (A2)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Rm
Xm
C
(< 0.05)

L
(< 0.1)
Refer to section 4-6 for C and L calculation formula.

CAUTION

Measurement of mAs must be made using the post display of


the Control Console.

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TABLE 6
AEC: REPRODUCIBILITY OF EXPOSURES

MODE

2POINT

3POINT

kVp =120

kVp = 70

mAs = 20

mA = 250
ms = 1000

DOSE

cGy (mR)

cGy (mR)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Rm
C
(< 0.05)
Refer to section 4-6 for C calculation formula.

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JEDI Performance Checks

JOB CARD JEDI 382 - Performance checks


Time: 0 h 15 min (Mechanical handling only) - Personnel: 1 field engineer

1 of 2

SUPPLIES

Not applicable.

TOOLS

A multimeter and an oscilloscope with a filtering capability. There is a red 8 inch multimeter probe
supplied.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN POWER IS OFF.


APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN
MANIPULATING INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

Disassembly

1.. Remove the twelve 5.5mm hex head screws which secure the right cover of the Power Unit.
Remove the cover (refer to Job Card D/R JEDI17-24).

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2 of 2

1
1

HV Tank

KV Measure Board
J6
HV+

J2

KV+ measure

sh4
5ohms
1%

sh3
5 ohms
1%
3

To KV Control Board
45

2
HV-

46

KV- measure
Measurement tool
(multimeter or oscilloscope)
mA= V/(sh3//sh4)= V/5ohms

2.. Put a probe inside the generator on the shunt SH3 (right side of the resistor) of KV Measure board
on HV Tank 1 .
3.. Connect a second probe on the mechanical ground 2 .
4.. Check the resistor value with a multimeter: it should be 5 Ohms (+/- 0.05).

mA measurement

1.. Power on the generator


2.. Use a multimeter for mA 50mA with a exposure time set to 1s minimum.
3.. Use an oscilloscope for other mA, the signal must be filtered at f 10kHz.

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SILHOUETTE VR

1/2

IST 009

subassembly: Final System Installation


purpose:
NF No.

version no. 1
date: 20/10/98
Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:2

from

from

Time: 15m

to

to

Final System Installation

Note:

If this is the initial installation of the system, then perform all steps in this
Job Card.
If system was previously installed, then only perform the steps necessary
to return the system to operating condition.

1. Remove Service Laptop connection.


2. Cover JEDIs assembly coping.
3. Roll generator into position under table.
4. Secure generator with two bolts.
5. Install front cover.

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SILHOUETTE VR

2/2

IST 009

1. Unpack the table top (1) then remove end-of-travel stops (2) from one end.

DANGER

THE TABLE TOP IS LARGE AND HEAVY (APPROX. 50KG). TWO


PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO MOVE AND INSTALL IT TO PREVENT
PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

2. Align the end of the table top (end with stops removed) with the end of the table base, then slide the
table top into position.
3. Re-install the end stop screw (3) & (4).

CAUTION

Ensure that the table top clears the longitudinal locks when
sliding it over the bearings.

4. To ensure the table tops 4-way moving (longitudinal & lateral) capabilities operate smoothly, place
the longitudinal (5) and transversal (6) levels on table top to verify and ensure table top is level.

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CHAPTER 5 - JEDI GENERATOR THEORY


AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SECTION 1
THEORY
1-1

Glossary

Glossary of terms used in this document:


Term

Definition

ABC

Automatic Brightness Control. Regulation loop which makes the measured


brightness equal to brightness demand

AEC

Automatic Exposure Control. Exposure cut off technique which uses the
brightness signal to cut the exposure

CAN

Controller Area Network. A network used for localized control.

CPU

Control Processor Unit. Microprocessor and peripherals which run the


software/firmware

EPLD

Erasable Programmable Logic Device.

EMC

Electro Magnetic Compatibility. The EMC function prevents the generator


from polluting the power source.

FPGA

Field Programmable Gate Array. It is programmed by the CPU core after the
reset and handles all the exposure control logic including the system interface
realtime lines.

HV Ripple

High voltage variations due to inverter current pulses. Typically a few percent.

State Machine

Software or hardware function which handles the state of a system and


authorize to go to the next state upon reception of specific events.

IGBT

Insulated gate bipolar transistor. A type of power switch

Ilp

HV power inverter parallel resonant current; current in the parallel inductor

Ilr

HV power inverter serial resonant current; current in the serial inductor.

MOS

Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A type of power switch

OGP

On Gantry Processor. Unit which drives the generator in CT systems

PDU

Power Distribution Unit

RMS

Root Mean Square

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JEDI HIGH LEVEL BLOCK DIAGRAM


ILLUSTRATION 1
JEDI GENERATOR / FUNCTIONAL ARCHITECTURE

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SECTION 2
THEORY PRESENTATION
2-1

Introduction
Jedi is the engineering name for a family of compact high frequency X-Ray
generators. This generator family covers a wide range of applications from
mobile equipment up to vascular systems:

2-2

JEDI 12-25 kW: Mobile applications

JEDI 24-48 kW: CT applications

JEDI 32-50 kW: RAD applications

JEDI 50-65-80 kW: RF applications

JEDI 100 kW: VASCULAR applications

Standard Features
Jedi is a family of 150 kV generators operating from 12 kW up to 100 kW for all
the major radiological, fluoroscopic and CT applications. The family handles 1 ms
to continuous exposures with tube currents ranging from 0mA up to 1000 mA.
The generators feature the very latest technology available:

Constant potential independent of line voltage variations

Power generation by a high-frequency converter (High voltage ripple: 40


kHz-140 kHz)

Distributed micro-processor controlled functions (CAN bus)

Other features include:

Single phase, three phase or battery power source

Very low kV and mA ripple, excellent accuracies and dose reproducibility

Compatible with a wide range of tubes, high speed or low speed, can supply
up to 3 different tubes. Thermal load interactive integrator ensuring optimum
use of the heat protection curve of the x-ray tube

Available in various packaging configurations: gantry, under-table, cabinet

Serviceability: high reliability, fast installation (no generator calibration),


application error codes ensure fast troubleshooting

Meets CE marking (and in particular EMC), IEC, UL, CSA, MHW regulations
(if required)

Optional pulsed fluoroscopy

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Applications

RAD

Surgery

x
x
x

3 Points Mode
2 Points Mode
1 Point Mode
0 Point Mode

x
x
x

AEC
Tomography
AET
Continuous/Pulsed Fluoroscopy

x
x
x

Rad Exposures
Cinema 30 fr/s

RF
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

Vascular/
Cardiac
x
x
x
x
x

Cinema 90 fr/s

ABC

CT

x
x
x
x

Variable mA Scans
Low mA Fluoroscopy
Legend:
-

AEC - Automatic Exposure Control

AET - Automatic Tomographic Exposure

ABC - Automatic Brightness Control in fluoroscopy

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Architecture
Refer to Illustration 19: Jedi Generator / Functional Architecture
The Jedi family is composed of 3 elements:

2-4-1

A Kernel

High voltage chain composed of kV control, HV power inverter and HV tank

Anode rotation function

Tube filaments heater function

Control bus for communication between the functions

DC bus for power distribution to each function

Input voltage to DC conversion: AC/DC function

Low voltage power supply

Application software, running on the kV control board

These functions are the Jedi core. They are present in all versions of the
generator.
A function can be unique for all products, or can have several different releases
based on product specification.
Examples:
The anode rotation function is available in 2 releases:

low speed rotation for applications where the tube has a max rotation of
3000 rpm

high speed/low speed rotation for applications where at least one of the
tubes can use
8000-10000 rpm

The control bus is unique.


2-4-2

Options Depending on the Application

A System Interface which can be:


-

CT interface

RAD interface (console interface, room interface, AEC management


present or not)

ATLAS interface

EMC function

Grid function (RF, vascular)

Bias function (RF, vascular)

Tube management (2 tubes or 3 tubes option)


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ILLUSTRATION 2
JEDI GENERATOR/FUNCTIONAL ARCHITECTURE

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A Packaging Architecture
The packaging architecture consists in a set of boxes which can be put together
in several ways to make Jedi fit either in a cabinet, or a console foot, or a table
foot. The boxes can also be split in 2 units distant of several meters (example:
CT gantry). Refer to Illustration 20.
The boxes normally consist of the following:

2-5-1

Auxiliaries Box

Rotation function

Heater function

Low voltage power supply (which can also be in the AC/DC box)

This box is always present.


2-5-2

Power Box

HV tank

HV power inverter

kV control

System interface (for the less complex system interface)

This box is always present.


2-5-3

AC/DC Box

MC filter (optional)

AC/DC function

Low voltage power supply (which can also be in the auxiliaries box)

This box is always present.


2-5-4

System Interface Box

RAD interface

AEC interface

This box is present in the RAD product.


2-5-5

Optional Boxes

Tube selection

Grid/Bias control

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ILLUSTRATION 3
JEDI GENERATOR / PACKAGING ARCHITECTURE

Inverter
LVPS Board
(for TIGER)

Dual Snub
Tube
HV

Gate

Board

+-

KV Measure

CT
Inter
face

AC/DC
Board

HV Tank

Rectifier
Block

KV Control
Board

EMC Filter
(Optional)

AC/DC Box

Power Box

LVPS Board
(for NP and
Emperor)

RAD
Interface

AEC
Interface

Heater Board
System Interface
Box for the rad
product

Rotation
Board

Tube
Selection
Rotation
Capacitor

Grid/Bias
Control

Rotation
Capacitor

(optional)
Auxiliaries
Box

Optional
Boxes

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CHAPTER 6 - EXCEPTION HANDLING AND ERROR CODES


SECTION 1
EXCEPTION HANDLING
JEDI software performs auto-test at power up and continuously monitors the
correct operation of its functions during application. Any malfunction is stored in
the JEDI error log. Errors found can only be reported if the generator is powered
on and functional.
1-1

Diagnostics
There are different levels of diagnostics.

1-2

Power-On Diagnostics
At power-up the kV control performs its own initialisation, checks its memory
integrity (checksum of program and NVRAM) and starts the communication with
its peripherals as well as the system. Communication is permanently checked
afterwards. It then initialises the Rotation board and Heater board with their
respective database parameters and loads kV control FPGA.
Eight LEDs (S7..S0) on the kV control board show the software status.
During power-on, the Heater board and the Rotation board CPUs are initialised
and check their memory integrity and hardware. If a problem is encountered, a
PRD error is reported to the kV control.

1-3

Live Diagnostics
1. Under application faults will be reported through an error code on the
Service Laptop. Some are straightforward and convey the root cause. Refer
to the recommended action in the error list.
2. Diagnostics run separately:

heating function

rotation function

inverter gate command diagnostic

inverter in short circuit diagnostic

no load HV function diagnostics

3. Manual Diagnostics
Through a troubleshooting guide based on an error message or when the
generator does not reply.

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Error Code Structure
The error code structure described in this chapter applies to JEDI error detection
and logging. The JEDI error log file can be accessed from the system through the
system console or a laptop (JEDI error log upload functionality).
When an error is detected, it is logged in the JEDI error log file. The file contains
a maximum of sixty four error logs.
Each log shows the following structure:

Simplified
error code

Generator
Phase

Error Class

Error Code

Data
Number of
associated
occurrences
with the error
code

Date & time

The fields are described in the following paragraphs.


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Simplified Error Code Definition


The simplified error code is a grouping of the JEDI error codes. This field gives a
rapid understanding of which part of JEDI is faulty.

Simplified Error Code


30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
10
20
25
27

Description
Tube spits errors
Rotation errors
Heater errors
Exposure errors (HV inverter + mA measure + exposure control
Power supply errors (low voltage + DC bus)
Hardware errors (internal communications + cables)
Application errors (saved RAM + software)
External communication errors
Thermal errors
Rotation warnings (engineering use)
Heater warnings (engineering use)
LVPS warnings (engineering use)
Application warnings (mainly saved RAM battery change)

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Generator Phase Definition
The generator phase field contains the state of the generator when the error
occurred.

Generator Phase
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
1-7

Description
idle: entered in diagnostic mode
powered up; waiting for configuration
Stand by: configuration completed, waiting for a preparation command
Preparation in progress: JEDI gets ready to take X-rays
Ready for exposures (rotation at speed; filament; HV inverter drive ready;
no errors): waiting for an exposure command
High voltage on
Error detected and not yet cleared

Error Class Definition


There are five classes of errors that correspond to different levels of impact to the
system. The class of errors correspond to the seriousness of the errors.

Class
1

Description
Errors which have no impact on the system operation.
Errors detected in background diagnostics during application. They are referred
as Warning errors, to monitor drifts and used for engineering tracking.
The generator phase remains unchanged.
Errors are stored in the JEDI error log.
Errors which are detected by JEDI and that are recoverable automatically without
noticeable effect on the system, such as error related to recovered tube spits.
The generator phase remains unchanged.
Errors which usually occur during exposure.
Errors detected by JEDI during exposure. They stop the exposure and revert the
generator into a safe state.
Error will be reset on Exposure Command release. It will require another Exposure
Command to restart the sequence.
The generator phase is set to error until the error is cleared.
Errors which are related to any hardware failures, software application or
communication errors.
JEDI will revert to a safe state.
If preparation is in progress, it is stopped.
Errors are cleared either by a reset error action from the system (for system having a
reset error mechanism) or by a prep release or by a new prep command.
The generator phase is set to error until the error is cleared.
Application cannot work if errors are persistent.
These codes may appear when the generator or tube temperature limits are reached.
The application waits until the thermal information disappears. The error information is
temporary.
The generator phase is set to error until the error is cleared.
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Error Code Definition
Each error code comprises two fields (which cannot be generated and used
separately);

the first field describes the JEDI function which is faulty (referred to as
the function code)

the second field describes the error detected.

Example: error code 0306 means:

03: high voltage generation function;

06: no kV feedback on anode.

Function Codes List

Function Code
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14

Description
Rotation
heater
High voltage generation
mA control
Power supplies
System interface
Software
Application
Tube control
Tube management
Grid
Bias
AEC
Hardware

1-9

Data Associated With The Error Code


The field data associated with the error code shows detailed information over
the state of the generator when the error occurred.
Examples: rotation high speed acceleration state, small focus preheat, tube
number 1 selected.

1-10

Number Of Occurrences
The field number of occurrences is used to log the same error occurring several
times consecutively. Instead of filling the error log file with the same error which
has occurred consecutively several times, the first error is logged and successive
errors are recorded through increasing the number of occurrences field.
Date & Time

1-11

The field date & time stores the date and time when the error occurred. This is
the JEDI internal date and time which may be different from the system date and
time. In the case of logging the same error the date/time is of the most recent
entry.

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SECTION 2
ERROR CODES, DIAGNOSTICS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
2-1

Introduction
This diagnostics section is to introduce the JEDI generator with the following
information:

2-2

Power-On diagnostics LED indication.

List all the potential error codes that can be issued by JEDI Generator.

Provide error code explanation, potential cause and recommended action.

List of diagnostics aids and explanation of diagnostics.

Power On Diagnostics
Refer to theory of operation for power-on sequence. This paragraph in this
section is to provide meaning of boards LED status. The LED display status is
offering useful information at a glance to proceed to error code based
troubleshooting. Whenever in doubt, a simple step is to watch the LED status
display on the kV control board, than the Rotation and Heater.

kV control LED status:


- During Power On Diagnostics :

kV control board
S0..................S7
_

oooo

S0.........................S7

' ' ' ' ' ' o'


The 8 LEDs (S0...S7) are lit successively in both directions (Scrolling as indicated by the arrows): the power up
diagnostics are completed, kV control board is up and running.

S0.....................S7
o ' o ' o ' o '
One out of two is lit: Data base checksum problem. An error code is logged. Refer to error code description.

S0.....................S7

'

' o oo

S7, S6, S5 are lit along with either S0 or S1 or S2 (depending of the type of FPGA downOne out of two is lit: Data
base checksum problem. An error code is logged. Refer to error code description.
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'

DIRECTION 2229351-100

'

'

'

K ' K '

e.g: No communication
The simplified error code is displayed on the Leds. They blink; when the error is
cleared (by a return to the standby mode for example), the 8 LEDs are lit
successively.
Heater board LED status: (See central listing)
After the power on diagnostics, heater board LEDs DS1 and DS2 are lit
successively. Any different status correspond to an abnormal situation. An error
code is logged. Refer to error code description.
Rotation board LED status: (See central listing)
After the power on diagnostics, rotation board LED DS5 is blinking. Any different
status correspond to an abnormal situation. An error code is logged. Refer to
error code description.

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Error Code List
The error code list and associated short description is presented below.

simplified
error
code
30

Description

Error

Error
Code

Description

Class

Tube Spits

2
2
2
2
2

0301H
0302H
0303H
0304H
0305H

Tube spit (kV+ and kV- dropped)


Tube spit (kV+ has dropped)
Tube spit (kV- has dropped)
Tube spit (kV regulation error)
FPGA problem (restarting safety signal)

40

Rotation Error

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

0101H
0102H
0103H
0104H
0105H
0106H
0107H
0108H
0109H
0110H
0111H
0149H

No CAN message received within 5 secs


Database not correct
Rotation current overload
Rotation Openload
Rotation Phases unbalanced
Rotation Phases error
Rotation Inverter permanent overcurrent
Rotation command error
MAINS_DROP has failed
PRD error
F0 main frequency problem
Unknown Rotation error

50

Heater Error

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

0201H
0203H
0204H
0205H
0206H
0207H
0208H
0209H
0210H
0211H
0212H
0213H
0214H
0215H
0216H
0221H
0222H
0223H
0224H
0248H
0249H

No CAN message received within 5 secs


Heater inverter permanent overcurrent
Filament permanent open circuit
Heater Inverter permanent short circuit
Filament too high for Pre-heat
Filament too high for Boost
Filament too high for Heat
Heater command error
Current under estimated fork
Current over estimated fork
MAINS_DROP detected
PRD error
Stay too long in Boost
Filament selection error
Measured current while inverter OFF
Filament Database not correct

Unknown Heater error

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error
code
60

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Description

Error

Error

Description

0306H

No kV Feedback on anode

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

0307H
0308H
0309H
0310H
0311H
0312H
0313H
0314H
0316H
0317H
0318H
0319H
0320H
0323H
0401H
0402H
0403H
0504H
0801H
0802H
0803H
1406H
1407H
1408H
1409H
1410H

No kV Feedback on cathode
No kV Feedback on anode and cathode
kV detected during kV diag
kV max detected
ILP current not OK
ILR current not OK
ILR max current detected
ILR current timeout
Spit Max error
Spit Ratio error
kV did not reach 75% after 20ms
kV unbalanced detected
FPGA problem (safety signal)
ILP and ILR currents not OK
No mA feedback
mA scale error
mA accuracy exceeded 5%
Inverter Gate Power Supply failed
Exposure backup mAs exceeded
Exposure backup time exceeded
Exp cmd while gene not ready
time counter error
mAs counter error
AEC counter error
mAs meter saturated
FPGA Locked

0501H

DC bus out of range

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

0503H
Inverter Gate Power Supply error
0505H Mains power supply has dropped during exposure
0506H
DC bus 1 phase precharge error
0507H
DC bus 1 phase discharge error
0549H
Unknown LVPS error
0553H
Detected +160V too high
0557H
Detected +160V too low
0563H
Detected +15V too high
0567H
Detected +15V too low
0573H
Detected -15V too strong
0577H
Detected -15V too weak

Class

Exposure
errors

Power Supply
errors

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simplified
Description
Error Error
error
Class
code
4
0180H
80
Hardware error
4
0181H
4
0280H
4
0281H
4
0321H
4
0322H
4
0601H
4
0602H
4
0902H
4
1402H
4
1403H
4
1404H
4
1405H
90

100

Application
errors

Communication
errors

Description

Rotor board communication problem


Rotor board has reset
Heater board communication problem
Heater board has reset
kV conversion error
kV ref ADC / DAC failed
RTL error
External CAN bus off
tube Fan supply error
Internal CAN bus off
Connectic Fault
FPGA configuration problem
Tank sensor problem

0701H

Saved RAM checksum pb

4
4
4

0702H
0703H
0704H

Software problem
Watchdog reset has just occurred
Rotor/Heater hold too long

0603H

Debug screen com error

4
4
4
4

0604H
0605H
0606H
1301H

Database download error


TAV communication error
MPC/Madrid communication error
AEC communication error

110

Thermal error

5
5

0804H
0903H

Tank Thermal Error


Tube exceeded 70degC

10

Rotor Warning

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

0151H
0152H
0153H
0154H
0155H
0156H
0157H
0158H
0159H
0160H
0161H
0162H
0163H
0164H
0199H

CAN Domain command number error


CAN Domain request with no transfer init
CAN Domain Toggle bit error
CAN Domain : less than 2 data to download
CAN Domain Abort received & applied
Bad index in config upload
Tube switch while rotor not off
Acceleration cmd while no tube selected
Acceleration cmd while database not OK
Database download while rotor speeding
Acceleration command not OK
Rotor acceleration while in error
No CAN message received within 4 secs
Rotation Inverter overcurrent (< 3 times)
Unknown rotation warning
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simplified
Description
Error Error
error
Class
code
1
0251H
20
Heater Warning
1
0252H
1
0253H
1
0254H
1
0255H
1
0256H
1
0257H
1
0258H
1
0259H
1
0260H
1
0261H
1
0262H
1
0263H
1
0299H
25

27

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Low Voltage
Power supply
Warnings

Application
warnings

Description

Received command is not OK


Heater command not OK
No CAN message received within 4 secs
Heater inverter overcurrent (inverter1) (<3 times)
Filament open circuit (inverter1) (<3 times)
Heater Inverter short circuit (inverter1) (<3times)
Tube switch while filaments not OFF
CAN Domain command number error
CAN Domain request with no transfer init
CAN Domain Toggle bit error
CAN Domain : less than 2 data to download
CAN Domain Abort received & applied
Database download while heater not cut
Unknown Heater warning

0550H

No more warn +160V too low or too gigh

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

0551H
0555H
0560H
0561H
0565H
0570H
0571H
0575H
0599H

Detected +160V too high


Detected +160V too low
No more warn +15V too low or too high
Detected +15V too high
Detected +15V too low
No more warn -15V too low or too high
Detected -15V too strong
Detected -15V too weak
Unknown LVPS warning

1401H

Saved RAM power supply limit reached

Error Reporting
The control console only displays the simplified error code from the Jedi
generator.
Whenever a generator error is displayed on the operator console, the Jedi
errorlog upload functionality is available to get more detailed information about
the error .This function is performed from the service laptop.
The simplified error code is used to find the Jedi error code in the Jedi errorlog
file.
With this information, look at the Jedi trouble shooting table to find the FRU to
replace.
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Diagnostics
This chapter describes diagnostics tools based on error codes and specific
diagnostics.
This chapter describes diagnostics tools based on error codes and specific
diagnostics.

Before any manual intervention, ensure the main power is off.


Apply lock out-tag out procedure for your own safety when
manipulating inside the equipment is required.

WARNING
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Detailed Error Description & Troubleshooting


Guide
The table below provides guidelines to troubleshoot Generator problems based
on error code.
For each code, there is:

Associated message and additional explanation related to the error


occurrence.

List potential cause, in the order of expected probability.

Recommended action, with, in some cases, link to some more information


as indicated where cases apply, such as to run some specific diagnostics.

Codes are sorted by ascending order both for simplified code and error code.
Refer to the theory of operation for error code structure.
Information about associated data structure is located at the end of each error
code subset whenever it applies.
Whenever wiring, cabling, LED check is mentioned in the recommended actions,
refer to the central listing or to Illustration 1.

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K1

EMC Flt.

"VCC": +5V

3ph, 380 - 480 VAC

+ 15 V

- 15 V
+

AC/DC

DS 1

F1

NE 1

+ 15V

- 15V

LVPS

Rotor
Board

DS 7

DS 3, 2, 1
+5, -15, +15

DS 2

DC bus, 160V
(120 to 200V)

DS 3

Heater Board

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CB1

PDU

+ 15 V

- 15 V

kV ctrl

-15V, +15V

DS 1, 2

+ M

DC bus, 400 ... 800 V

N1 (230 V)

I/F
PUPTor
DS7-6

DS 300

Console

Gate Command Board

INVERTER. & LLC. Circuit

DC bus, 400 ... 800 V

Neon's

AEC

DS 1

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ILLUSTRATION?1
JEDI VISUAL POWER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION FOR SILHOUETTE VR

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Errors

Tube spits detection Errors (Code 30)


Class 2
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

300301H

Tube spit (kV+ and kV- dropped)


kV drop/spit detected

x-ray tube spit.

300302H

Tube spit (kV+ has dropped)


1. Anode side Tube spit.
kV drop/spit detected on Anode side 2. Anode HV cable
3. HV tank

300303H

Tube spit (kV- has dropped)


1. Cathode side Tube spit.
kV drop/spit detected on cathode side 2. Cathode HV cable
3. HV tank

300304H

kV regulation error
This is a slow speed safety circuit in
case of smooth spits.

300305H

Re-starting safety. (unknown reason) 1. External unknown cause.


Error occurring on safety line, while 2. kV control board.
No root error present at the error
inputs (Err 0301 to 0304). This is
probably due to transient interference
(Spikes).

1 smooth HV tube spits


2 kV control board (HV regulation
problem)
3 too much line impedance
4 half of AC/DC capacitors open
5 Inverter (parallel inductor or filtering
capacitors)
6 HV tank

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Anode Rotation errors (Code 40)


Class 4
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

400101H

No CAN message received within 5


secs
The rotation board has not received
any signal from the kV control main
software for the last 5 sec.,
interpreted as a loss of
communication

1. kV Control main software lost


2. kV control or Rotation board driver
failure
3. Bad contact on one of the pin on
the CAN bus line connector

400102H

Database not correct.


The firmware of the rotation board
has detected that the Database
received from the kV control board
has wrong data.

1. Wrong kV control Database. It can


only happen at power up.

400103H

Rotation current overload


1. Rotation board
Rotation board has detected Main or 2. Wrong Database (improbable)
auxiliary rotation current too high
compared to the max. Tube motor
current.

400104H

Rotation current openload


Rotation board detected that no
current is flowing to the motor.

400105H

Rotation phases unbalanced


1. One rotation wire missing
2. Rotation board
The amplitude difference of the
current bwtween main and auxiliary is 3. Wrong tube configuration database
too large.

400106H

Rotation phase error


1. Rotation board
The rotation board has detected that
the current in the anode stator does
not show the correct phase shift
between main and auxiliary.

1. Tube stator winding is open circuit:


x-ray tube
2. Incorrect wiring (Open)
3. No DC bus on Rotation board
4. Rotation board

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Message/explanation

Potential cause

400107H

Rotation Inverter permanent


1. Rotation board
overcurrent
2. Tube stator winding in short circuit > x-ray tube
An overcurrent has been detected
3. Wiring incorrect (shorted)
and 3 restart have been tried
unsuccessfully within a single rotation
state

400108H

Rotation command error.


No hardware failure
Rotation board has informed kV
control board that the command was
erroneous; this is a DEBUG error.

400109H

MAINS_DROP has failed


1. Interference (spikes)
The firmware of the rotation board 2. Mains drop
has detected the mains_drop signal 3. Cable or connector contact in DC
bus between power unit and
activation and transmitted error to kV
control
auxiliary unit
4. Rotation board

400110H

PRD error
Rotation board
Firmware checksum, RAM test and
EPLD access are performed at power
up or reset.

400111H

F0 main frequency problem.


EPLD has not applied the inverter
start command.

400149H

Unknown Rotation error.


Software problem
The main software received an error
from rotation board with no error code
assocxiated.

Rotation board

Associated data structure:


PRD error:
component failure:
0001H=RAM
0002H=RAM stack
0200H=EPLD
8000H=program checksum

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rotation database error :


2 bytes data, each value points to a specific parameter found as being erroneous
other errors:
rotation state:
0=inverter OFF
1=acceleration 0 to low speed
2=acceleration 0 to high speed
3=acceleration low speed to high
4=low speed run
5=high speed run
6=high speed to low speed brake
7=brake reverse
8=brake DC

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Filament Heater errors (Code 50)


Class 4
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

500201H

No CAN message received within 5


secs
The Heater board has not received
any command from the kV control
main software for the last 5 sec.,
interpreted as a loss of
communication

1. kV Control main software lost


2. kV control or Heater board driver
failure
3. Bad contact on one of the pin on
the CAN bus line connector

500203H

Heater inverter permanent


1. Heater board
overcurrent. (SW limit)
Issued by the heater board when an
overcurrent has been detected and 3
restarts have been tried without
success within 100 ms

500204H

Filament permanent open circuit.


Issued by the heater board when an
open has been detected and 3
restarts have been tried without
success within 100 ms

500205H

Heater Inverter permanent short


1. Heater board
circuit (HW limit)
Issued by the heater board when a
short circuit has been detected and 3
restarts have been tried without
success within 100 ms

500206H

Filament current too high on inverter


1 for Pre-Heat
This is the result of an integrated
value of the RMS current
measurement on Heater board
comparison with max. Tube value in
Database.

1.
2.
3.
4.

X-ray tube filament open


Heater to HV tank cable
Cathode HV cable or pin contacts
Open circuit in filament transformer
inside HV Tank.

1. Tube Database or calibration


2. Heater board

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Message/explanation

Potential cause

500207H

Filament current too high on inverter


1 for Boost
Same as above

1. Tube Database or calibration


2. Heater board

500208H

Filament current too high on inverter


1 for Heat
Same as above

1. Tube Database or calibration


2. Heater board

500209H

Heater command error


No hardware failure
Heater board has informed kV control
board that the command was
erroneous; this is a DEBUG error.

500210H

Current under estimated fork/range


Heater board
RMS filament current measurement
(every 0.5 msec.) on heater board is
too high

500211H

Current under estimated fork range


1. Open circuit
RMS filament current measurement 2. Heater board
(every 0.5 msec.) on heater board is
too low

500212H

MAINS_DROP detected.
1. Interference (spikes)
The firmware of the Heater board has 2. Mains drop
3. Cable or connector contact in DC
detected the mains_drop signal
bus between AC/DC and auxiliary
activation and has transmitted error to
kV control
unit
4. Heater board

500213H

PRD error
1. Heater board
Firmware checksum, RAM test and 2. No -15V on Heater board
EPLD access are performed at power
up or reset.

500214H

Boost too long on inverter 1.


Boost command stayed longer than
400 ms

May be a loss of communication during


boost.

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REV 19

Error code

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Message/explanation

Potential cause

500215H

Filament selection error.


Heater board
The relay on the Heater board
selecting the filament is in the wrong
position with respect to the selection

500216H

Measured current while inverter OFF


Inverter current has been measured
while the inverter was not
commanded

500221H
0222H
0223H
0224H

Filament Database not correct


1. Wrong kV control Database. It can
only happen at power up.
The firmware of the heater board has
detected that the Received Database
from kV control contains erroneous
data for Tube 1, 2, 3, or 4.

500248H
0249H

Unknown heater error


Software problem.
The main software received an error
from heater board with no error code
associated.

Heater board

Associated data structure:


PRD error:
component failure:
0001H=RAM
0002H=RAM stack
0200H=EPLD
8000H=program checksum

Filament database error:


2 bytes bitmap (LSByte=small focus, MSByte=large focus)
Each bit points to an erroneous parameter
other errors:
1 byte bitmap with the following structure:
bit7 (MSB)
focus selected
0=small focus selected
1=large focus selected

bit6

bit5
bit4
tube selected
1=tube 1 selected
2=tube 2
3=tube 3
4=tube 4

bit3
bit2
small focus state
0=inverter OFF
1=preheat
2=boost
3=heat

6-19

bit1
bit0 (LSB)
large focus state
0=inverter OFF
1=preheat
2=boost
3=heat

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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REV 19

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Exposure errors (Code 60)


Class 3
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

600306H

No kV feedback on anode side


1. HV cable short circuit
2. HV tank
kV measured <12 kV 0,5 ms after
start of exposure on anode side only 3. kV control board (less probable)

600307H

No kV feedback on cathode side


1. HV cable short circuit
kV measured <12kV 0,5ms after start 2. HV tank
3. kV control board (less probable)
of exposure on cathode side only

600308H

No kV Feedback (on anode and


1. HV tank
2. kV control board
cathode)
kV measured <12 kV 0,5 ms after
start of exposure on both anode and
cathode.

600309H

kV detected during kV diagnostics.


KV measured during inverter
diagnostics while no kV must be
generated.

Improper setup before the diagnostic is


run.

600310H

kV MAX detected
kV reached 160 kV during exposure

kV control

600311H

ILP current not OK.


The current in the parallel resonant
circuit of the inverter did not rise at
the beginning of the exposure.

1. Inverter LC resonant circuit


(Inverter coil assy, capa inverter
assy.)
2. Inverter
3. kV control

600312H

ILR current not OK


The current in the serial resonant
circuit of the inverter did not rise at
the beginning of the exposure.

See above

600313H

Inverter max. ILR current detected.


This is a hardware detection of
maximum current in serial resonant
circuit.

1 HV tank
2 kV control

600314H

ILR Current time out.


The current resonant frequency is
lower than expected

1. kV control
2. Inverter
3. Current measurement circuit.

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REV 19

Class 3
Error code

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Message/explanation

Potential cause

600316H

Spit Max error.


kV control has detected the number
of tube spits during exposure has
reached the limit (see theory of
operation, software section)

reasonably x-ray tube

600318H

kV did not reach 75% after 20 ms.


Indicates that there were no HV ON
signal generated for exposure time
count-up

1. kV control

600319H

kV unbalanced detected.
HV tank
Detects that there is more than 12 kV
difference between kV+ and kV -

600320H

FPGA problem; Safety hit with


1. This may be due to transient
unknown reason
interference (Spikes).
No error at the inputs while checking 2. SW bug
for error source.

600323H

ILP and ILR current not OK


No inverter current measures at the
beginning of the exposure

600401H

No mA feedback
1. HV tank
2. kV control board
mA measurement function:
3. x-ray tube (filament open)
kV control has detected no mA
feedback 20 ms after the beginning of
the exposure.

600402H

mA scale error
1. kV control board
mA has been measured to be either 2. default filament currents not
correctly adjusted
too low or too high with respect to mA
demand 20 ms after the beginning of 3. HV Tank (improbable)
the exposure

1. Inverter LC resonant circuit.


(Inverter coil assy, capa inverter
assy, cabling)
2. Inverter
3. kV control board

601. tube spit


mA accuracy exceeded 5%
0403H
Measured mA every 50 msec
(Class 2 error)
exceeded 5% of mA demand.
This error is logged, but does not stop
the exposure.
600504H

Inverter Gate Power Supply error


gate supply voltage has dropped
below the level required to drive the
IGBTs properly

600801H

Exposure backup mAs exceeded


1. Esposure command line stuck to
the active state
The exposure command last so long
that the maximum mAs allowed has 2. kV control board
3. Heater board
been reached.

1. Inverter (gate command board)


2. kV control board
3. Generator input voltage too low or
line impedance too high

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REV 19
Class 3
Error code

DIRECTION 2229351-100
Message/explanation

Potential cause

600802H

Exposure backup time exceeded.


1. System
The exposure command last longer 2. System-Generator cable
than the duration that was loaded by 3. I/F board: exposure line stuck to the
active state
the system (Backup time + 5%.)

600803H

Exp cmd while gene not ready.


generator received an exposure
command while not in ready state

1. Software bug/problem
2. Cable / communication
problem
3. External cause (Spikes)

601406H

Time counter error.


Error found in verifying the counter
normal operation.

kV control board

601407H

mAs counter error


Error found in verifying the counter
normal operation.

kV control board

601408H

AEC counter error


If there is no AEC feedback in AEC
station exposure.

1.
2.
3.
4.

601409H

mAs meter saturated.


A check is done on mAs counter
operation at the beginning of
exposure and found the mAs meter
with unrealistic value.

1. kV control

601410H

FPGA locked.
FPGA detected an error and did not
allow start exposure after exposure
command symbol was received

1. Software problem
2 kV control

6-22

ION chamber
AEC cable, connection
AEC board
kV control

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REV 19

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Power supply (Code 70)


Class 4
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

700501H

DC bus out if range (<400 or >850)

1. mains problem (Too low or too


high)
2. One phase missing at Generator
input

700503H

Inverter Gate Power Supply error


(checked at prep)

1.
2.
3.
4.

700505H

Mains power supply has dropped


During exposure

unknown

700549H

Unknown LVPS error


Software problem
The main software received an LVPS
error with no error code associated.

700553H

Detected +160 V too high


+160 V is higher than 225 V
(measured on heater board)

1. LVPS
2. Heater board

700557H

Detected +160 V too low


+160 V is lower than 110 V
(measured on heater board)

1. LVPS
2. Heater board

700563H

Detected +15 V too high


+15 V is higher than 17.3 V
(measured on heater board)

1. LVPS open circuit


2. Heater board

700567H

Detected +15 V too low


+15 V is lower than 13 V (measured
on heater board)

1. LVPS open circuit


2. Heater board
3. rotation (short circuit)
kV control (short circuit) (improbable)

700573H

Detected -15 V too high


-15 V is lower than -17.3 V
(measured on heater board)

1. LVPS open circuit


2. Heater board

700577H

Detected -15 V too low


1. LVPS (open circuit)
-15 V is higher than -13 V (measured 2. Heater board
on heater board)
3. rotation (short circuit)
4. kV control (short circuit)
(improbable)

6-23

Mains
Cable pb
Gate command board (Inverter)
kV control

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REV 19

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Hardware errors (Code 80)


Class 4
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

800180H

Rotation board communication


problem.
kV control board communication
Watch Dog with Rotation board
popped up because it did not get
reply from Rotation board.

1. Rotation board
2. Control bus cable
3. kV control

800181H

Rotation board has reset.


1. Rotation board
kV control has detected the Rotation 2. Interference (Spikes)
board has reset. KV control will
reload Rotation Database.

800280H

Heater board communication problem 1. Heater board


2. Control bus cable
kV control board communication
Watch Dog with Heater board popped 3. kV control
up because it did not get reply from
Heater board.

800321H

KV conversion error
KV feedback measured while no KV
generated

KV control board

800322H

kV ref ADC / DAC failed


kV control DAC and ADC capability
are permanently tested for
coherency.

KV control board

800601H

RTL error (+ associated data to check 1. system communication power


which of the 4 RTL lines)
supply (for isolated
communications)
Real Time Lines show a wrong state.
RTLs are tested on a regular basis in 2. system communication cable
3. system interface board
stand by.
4. system interface to kV control flat
cable
5. kV control board

800602H

External CAN bus off

1. system communication power


supply (for isolated
communications)
2. system communication cable
3. system interface board
4. system interface to kV control flat
cable
5. kV control board

800902H

Tube Fan supply error.


Rotation board has detected that a
wrong voltage is applied to the tube
fan

1. No 115 V tube cooling supply


2. Rotation board

801402H

Internal CAN bus off


3. kV control
4. Control bus cable
Can device on kV control board
detected abnormal level on its 2 line 3. Heater or Rotation
and sent error to the CPU
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REV 19
Class 4
Error code

DIRECTION 2229351-100
Message/explanation

Potential cause

801403H

Connection Fault
Multiple, but likely improbable.
One of the flat cable connector is not
connected in Generator.

801404H

FPGA configuration problem.


kV control board.
Detected during power up. The kV
control main software cannot load the
FPGA.

801405H

Tank temperature sensor problem.


kV control
Means that t value of the HV tank is HV tank
< 10C

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REV 19

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Application errors (Code 90)


Class 4
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

900701H

NV RAM checksum pb.


Generator kV control board has
detected corruption in the NV Ram
verification (After power up)

1. Database problem
2. External cause (Spikes)
3. kV control

900702H

Software problem.

1. Software or Database problem.


2. kV control board failure.

900703H

Watchdog reset has just occurred.


1. Software or Database problem.
This error is logged when the CPU of 2. kV control board failure.
the kV control board is reset by its
Watch Dog timer.

900704H

Rotation/Heater hold too long.


Software problem.
Will pop up if preparation command
from the system is maintained longer
than 3 minutes.

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REV 19

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Communication errors (code 100)


Class 4
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

1000603H

Debug screen com. error

Engineering use

1000604H

Database download error


Generator has detected a problem
during Database download

1. Database file incorrect


2. Transmission problem

1000605H

TAV communication error.


1. Software / laptop problem
2. Cable problem
Generator has detected a
communication problem between the
I/F and the service laptop (When
generator is controlled by the laptop)

1000606H

MPC/Madrid
Communication error.
No reply from the console.
(This error message can be seen
using the service laptop)

1. Cable, connection problem between


Generator and the console.
2. Interface board
3. kV control board
4. Cabling between kV control board
and IF board
5. Console problem

1001301H

AEC communication error


KV Control has detected a
communication problem with AEC
board.

1.
2.
3.
4.

AEC board
I/F board
kV control
Wiring

Thermal errors (code 110)


Class 5
Error code

Message/explanation

Potential cause

1100804H

Tank Thermal Error


HV tank temperature measurement
has reached 60 degree C

1. HV tank too hot; normal error


2. HV tank
3. kV control

1100903H

70 degree C thermal safety error


70 loop detected open

1.
2.
3.
4.

6-27

X-ray tube too hot; normal error


Wiring problem
Sensor problem (Tube)
rotation board

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REV 19

2-7

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Warning Errors
Warning errors are the result of automated and regular background monitoring
for either software events or voltages exceeding thresholds.
Those errors are merely for engineering usage and do not indicate any hardware
error failure.
However, as they are logged into the Generator Err_log file, just as the previous
list of errors, they are listed here to help error review. If many are seen when
viewing error log, we recommend reporting this with a CQA, since the equipment
is still operating.

10

20

Rotation Warning 0151H


0152H
0153H
0154H
0155H
0156H
0157H
0158H
0159H
0160H
0161H
0162H
0163H
0164H
0199H
Heater Warning

0251H
0252H
0253H
0254H
0255H
0256H
0257H
0258H
0259H
0260H
0261H
0262H
0263H
0299H

CAN Domain command number error


CAN Domain request with no transfer init
CAN Domain Toggle bit error
CAN Domain : less than 2 data to download
CAN Domain Abort received & applied
Bad index in config upload
Tube switch while rotor not off
Acceleration cmd while no tube selected
Acceleration cmd while database not OK
Database download while rotor speeding
Acceleration command not OK
Rotor acceleration while in error
No CAN message received within 4 secs
Rotation Inverter overcurrent (< 3 times)
Unknown rotation warning
Received command is not OK
Heater command not OK
No CAN message received within 4 secs
Heater inverter overcurrent (inverter1) (<3 times)
Filament open circuit (inverter1) (<3 times)
Heater Inverter short circuit (inverter1) (<3times)
Tube switch while filaments not OFF
CAN Domain command number error
CAN Domain request with no transfer init
CAN Domain Toggle bit error
CAN Domain : less than 2 data to download
CAN Domain Abort received & applied
Database download while heater not cut
Unknown heater warning

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REV 19

25

27

2-8

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Low Voltage
Power Supply
Warnings

Application
warnings

0550H

No more warn +160V too low or too high

0555H
0560H
0561H
0565H
0570H
0571H
0575H
0599H

Detected +160V too low


No more warn +15V too low or too high
Detected +15V too high
Detected +15V too low
No more warn -15V too low or too high
Detected -15V too strong
Detected -15V too weak
Unknown LVPS warning

1401H

Saved RAM power supply limit reached


This message is the result of a computation that is
made by the software based on the Date for a
period of approximately 7 years

Other Failures

Error
Message /
code
explanation
System GENERATOR
does not reply to
the system

3 phases CB1
breaker trips in
PDU
Software or Data
base corrupt

Potential cause
1. No power on Generator
2. EMC filter
3. AC/DC- Diode bridge
4. Cable between AC/DC and LVPS
5. LVPS down
6. CAN cable problem
7. kV control
8. CT interface
9. Rotation board
10. Heater board
11. Inverter in short circuit
12. Generator to system cable
1. Short circuit on Generator :
IGBT in short circuit
ACDC or bridge rectifier in short circuit
EMC filter in short circuit
1. After software download:
-Incorrect or uncompleted download
-Checksum problem

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REV 19

DIRECTION 2229351-100

OTHER FAILURES
Error
code

Message /
explanation

Potential cause

Recommended action Troubleshooting guide

Console CONSOLE
boot up error

Console power supply is not Locate the Switch Power DSP1 on the back of
correct
PDU, then adjust VR1 to make 5V terminal out put
5.50.05V.

System GENERATOR
does not reply
to the system

1. No power on the
Generator
2. EMC filter
3. AC/DC- Diode bridge
4. Cable between AC/DC
and LVPS
5. LVPS down
6. CAN cable problem
7. kV control
8. RAD interface
9. AEC board
10. Rotation board
11. Heater board
12. Inverter in short circuit
13. Generator to system
cable

6-30

Perform the troubleshooting in the following way:


1/ kV control Leds S0-S7 are lit successively: refer
to system communication errors (code 06xx H)
2/ Leds S0-S7 show a specific pattern: refer to
PRD errors section
3/ Led RESET is lit: board is maintained in reset
either by the system or by a system I/F failure or
kV control failure
4/ Led HALT is lit: replace kV control
5/ No Led is lit: verify that +5 V on kV control
board (J6, pin 2).is present. If yes, replace kV
control. If no:
6/ Verify if +15 V/-15 V is present (Leds DS1/DS2).
If yes:
Verify that mains_drop line is not stopping the kV
control software (mains_drop active):
6_1/ Check if DS1 LED on LVPS board is lit. If yes,
replace LVPS board.
6_2/ Disconnect Heater board control bus cable.
Check if kV control software starts. If yes,
replace Heater board.
6_3/ Disconnect Rotation board control bus cable
and connect it directly to LVPS board. Check if
kV control software starts. If yes, replace
rotation board.
6_4/ If AEC existing, disconnect AEC cable (J5)
from IF board (J3) cable. Check if kV control
software starts. If yes, disconnect AEC
chambers and connect AEC board to IF board.
If kV control starts, check AEC chambers, else
replace AEC board.
6_5/ Disconnect IF board cable (J10). Check if kV
control software starts. If yes, replace IF
board, else: replace kV control board.
if no:
7/ Verify if +15 V/-15 V is present on rotation board
(DS1/DS2) and the 160 V is present on the
heater board (DS3). If yes: check the control
bus cable to the kV control board. If no error,
change the kV control board. If no:

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REV 19
Error
code

DIRECTION 2229351-100
Message /
explanation

Potential cause

Recommended action Troubleshooting guide

GENERATOR
does not reply
to the system
(Condt)

8/ Verify if the LVPS DC input is right. If no, check


AC/DC fuse and input line
If yes:
9/ disconnect all output cables from the LVPS
board. Verify the +15 V/-15 V/160 V output. If
right: reconnect each board successively to find
the one stucking the 15V to ground. If wrong,
replace LVPS board

3 phases CB1
breaker trips
in PDU

1/ Disconnect DC bus cables between AC/DC and


1. Short circuit on
inverter (on AC/DC side)
Generator:
- IGBT in short circuit
2/ Check if these cables are in short circuit. If yes,
- ACDC or bridge rectifier in
replace inverter
short circuit
if no,
- EMC filter in short circuit
3/ Remove ACDC board
4/ Check between outputs pins then between
inputs of ACDC board. If short circuit, replace
AC/DC FRU
if no:
5/ Check bridge rectifier, between outputs, if yes,
replace ACDC FRU (including rectifier bridge)
if no:
6/ Check bridge rectifier, between inputs, if yes,
replace ACDC FRU (including rectifier bridge)
if no:
7/ Disconnect AC line input from EMC board.
Check EMC for short circuit between phases. If
short circuit, replace EMC board.

Software or
Data base
corrupt

1. After software download: Retry download


- Incorrect or uncompleted
download
- Checksum problem

Console
display
malfunction

Console power does not


reach the specification

PDU DPS1:V1 output should be +5V. Adjust the


potentiometer if needed.

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REV 19

2-9

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Heating Function diagnostics

HEATING FUNCTION DIAGNOSTICS


Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to drive the heater inverter(s) on both filaments and all the tubes connected
to the Generator in order to identify a faulty heater FRU or a wrong connection between heater board,
HV Tank and tube(s).
Pre-requisites:
kV control board alive and running: S0-S7 Leds are lit successively or a combination of them blink

heater board alive and running: DS1 and DS2 Leds are lit successively

heater DC supply present: DS3 Led is lit

Test type: No manual interaction


Sequence:
Select the tube to run the test on, start the diagnostic.
The following sequence runs on the small focus and then on the large focus:
5 seconds preheat

0,4 s boost

5 s heat (focal spot max current - 1Amp)

There is 10 s stop time between each focal spot run


During the test, the heater safeties are checked the same way than in application mode.
Error codes reporting:
Refer to the troubleshooting table.

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REV 19

2-10

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Rotation Function diagnostics

ROTATION FUNCTION DIAGNOSTICS


Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to drive the rotation inverter(s) in high speed mode (for application
supporting high speed mode) and low speed mode on all the tubes connected to the Generator in order
to identify a faulty rotation FRU or a faulty dephasing capacitors FRU or a wrong connection between
rotation board and tube.
Pre-requisites:
kV control board alive and running: S0-S7 Leds are lit successively or a combination of them blink

rotation board alive and running: DS5 Led blinking

rotation DC supply present: DS7 neon is lit

cabling between rotation board and tube checked

Test type:
No manual interaction, no loop on
Sequence:
Select the tube to run the test on, start the diagnostic.
The following sequence runs in low speed mode and then in high speed mode (if high speed mode
allowed):
acceleration (time depends on tube type)

2 s run

brake (time depends on tube type)

There is 2 s stop time between each speed mode.


During the test, the rotation safeties are checked the same way than in application mode.
Error codes reporting:
Error code

Associated data

Conclusion

0103H
0104H
0105H
0106H

Associated data points only to high


speed mode

Power-off. Check if rotation board K2 relay is short


circuiting the rotor capacitors. If yes replace the rotation
board. If no replace the rotation capacitors

0103H
0104H
0105H
0106H

Associated data points to both high


speed and low speed mode

Replace the rotation board

For the other error codes, refer to the troubleshooting table.

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REV 19

2-11

DIRECTION 2229351-100

Inverter in Short Circuit Function diagnostics

INVERTER IN SHORT CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTICS


Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to verify that the HV power inverter is working properly. The inverter is
commanded at a fixed frequency and is loaded with a short circuit. Verification is made that the inverter
currents are correctly set. At the same time verification is made that no High voltage is measured. This
test is performed without connecting the HV Tank to the inverter so that no Xray is generated. Anode
rotation and filament drive are not activated during this test.
Pre-requisites:
Generator input line in an acceptable range (380 V-10% to 480 V+10% for 3-phase AC input)

kV control board alive and running: S0-S7 Leds are lit successively or a combination of them blink

inverter gate_cmd board DC supply present: DS300 neon is lit

inverter dual snubber board DC supply present: DS1 neon is lit

Inverter gate command diagnostic passed without failure

Test type: Manual operation is required.


Sequence:
1.. Disconnect the HV Tank primary cables from the inverter (see HV Tank D/R job card).
Take care not to disconnect at the same time the parallel inductor cable which is tightened with the HV
Tank primary cables
Put the short circuit cable (included in the first aid kit) between the two capacitors as shown:

Check that the parallel inductor cable do not remain unscrewed.


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REV 19

DIRECTION 2229351-100

2.. Power on the Generator


3.. Verify that the DS1 neon on inverter dual snubbers board is lit
4.. Verify that the DS300 neon on inverter gate_cmd board is lit
5.. Start the diagnostic and verify that no error is reported on the operator console
6.. Press the exposure switch (500 ms exposure is taken)
7.. Release the exposure switch
8.. Verify error reported on the console
9.. After exiting the test, power off the Generator
10..Remove the short circuit cable, reconnect the HV Tank primary cables (see HV Tank D/R job card).
11..Verify that the parallel inductor cable is connected.
Error reporting:
error

Conclusion

DS1 neon off

Check that DC bus cables between AC/DC and inverter

DS300 neon off

Check the gate_cmd supply cable between AC/DC and gate_cmd


board

0301/0302/0303/0304/0309/
0310/0319 (H)

Check that HV Tank primary cables have been removed.


If yes, replace kV control board

0311

No Ilp current detected. See note 2

0312

No Ilr current detected. See note 3

0313

replace kV control board

0314

Ilr current resonant frequency is lower than expected. See note 4

0320

if problem persists, replace kV control board

0323

Both Ilr and Ilp currents not detected. See note 1

0501

kV control or inverter can be faulty

0503

kV control or inverter can be faulty

0504

kV control or inverter can be faulty

0505

Isolation fault between inverter components and ground. Check inverter


inductors. If no faulty component, kV control or inverter can be faulty

note 1: Ilp and Ilr currents not detected


1.. Check the -15 V (Led DS1) on kV control board (see central listing).
If it is not lit, refer to other failures section. Else:
2.. Power off the Generator. Wait until all neons are off
3.. Check that the currents transformers (capacitor set) to gate_cmd board cable is correctly connected.
If yes:
4.. Check that the inverter inductors are correctly connected. If yes:
5.. Check that the gate_cmd to HV Tank cable and HV Tank to kV control cables are correctly
connected.
If yes, replace the inverter
6.. Reconnect all the cables
note 2: Ilp current not detected
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1.. Power off the Generator. Wait until all neons are off
2.. Check that the parallel inductor is correctly connected. If yes:
3.. Check that the parallel inductor impedance is 0 Ohms. If no: replace inverter. If yes:
4.. Check that inverter capacitors (capacitors set) are not broken. If yes, replace the capacitor set. Else:
5.. Disconnect the currents transformers to gate_cmd board cable. Check that the parallel current
transformer impedance is 0. If no: replace the capacitor set. Else:
6.. Check that the gate_cmd to HV Tank cable and HV Tank to kV control cables are correctly
connected. If yes:
7.. Disconnect the HV Tank to kV control cable. Check that the impedance between pin 20 and pin 21
of J2 of HV Tank is 3,3 Ohms. If no replace the inverter. If yes replace kV control board.
8.. Reconnect all the cables.
note 3: Ilr current not detected
1.. Power off the Generator. Wait until all neons are off
2.. Check that the inductors are correctly connected. If yes:
3.. Disconnect the currents transformers to gate_cmd board cable. Check that the serial current
transformer impedance is 0. If no: change capacitor set. Else:
4.. Check that inverter capacitors (capacitors set) are not broken. If yes, replace the capacitor set. Else:
5.. Check that the gate_cmd to HV Tank cable and HV Tank to kV control cables are correctly
connected. If yes:
6.. Disconnect the HV Tank to kV control cable. Check that the impedance between pin 20 and pin 21
of J2 of HV Tank is 5 Ohms. If no replace iverter. If yes replace kV control board.
7.. Reconnect all the cables
note 4: Ilr current resonant frequency is lower than expected
1.. Power off the Generator. Wait until all neons are off
2.. Check that the inductors are correctly connected. If yes:
3.. Check that the inverter capacitors (capacitors set) are not broken. If yes: replace the capacitor set.
Else:
4.. Disconnect the currents transformers to gate_cmd board cable. Check that the parallel current
transformer impedance is 0. If no: change the capacitor set. Else: replace kV control board.
5.. Reconnect all the cables

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AEC diagnostics

AEC DIAGNOSTICS
Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to drive the AEC function in order to identify a faulty AEC, IF or kV control
board FRU or the wrong connection between the AEC board and ion chambers.
Pre-requisites:

application mode without AEC mode is running properly

kV Control board alive and running: S0-S7 LEDs are lit successively or a combination of them blink

cabling between IF board, AEC board and ionization chambers checked.

Test type:
Automated, with the use of Service Laptop
Sequence:
Select AEC function in menu 1 on Service Laptop.
Press V to run the test.
AEC function is verified through a series of 7 tests as follows:

AEC return measurement test:

A voltage reference is switched to one input of the AEC select multiplex.


Nominal value of return voltage = 5.24 V
Test 1 is OK if: 4 V < measured value < 6 V
This test is also performed at lower frequency count up:
Test 2 is OK if:

4 V < measured value < 6 V.

Switching Gain test (x10):

A voltage reference is switched to one input of the AEC select multiplex and count up gain is applied.
Nominal value of return volatge = 4.76 V
Test 3 is OK if:

4 V < measured value < 6 V.

AEC ion chamber HV power supply test:

A portion of HV power supply is switched to one input of the AEC select multiplex:
-

No cell selected, Test 4 is OK if return voltage measurement is 0 V.

Select respectively one of the three cells, left, right, middle.

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Test 5, 6, 7 are OK if: 1 V < measured value < 3 V.


Error codes reporting:
Error Code
1111111

(*)

Associated Data

Conclusion

None

Test OK

Any combination

None

Test KO = test failed; replace AEC


board

0001000

None

Communication error:
- Replace AEC board
- If same problem, apart from a DOA
board, suspect IF board then KV
Control board.

(*) except for AEC board with serial number: 2184569-X: the resulting error code must be 0001111 (test
is OK on this board the HV power supply test is not performed).
For the other error codes, refer to the troubleshooting table.

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No Load HV diagnostics

NO LOAD HV DIAGNOSTICS
Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to verify that the HV power inverter and HV tank are working properly. The
exposure is taken as in application mode except that no filament drive nor anode rotation is running.
Verification is made that the inverter currents are correctly set and that kV regulation is operating
properly. As no filament drive is applied, no XRays are generated.
This test also allow to separate Generator from HV cable or x-ray tube problem by running it with or
without the HV cables plugged on the HV tank.
Pre-requisites:
Generator input line in an acceptable range (380 V -10% to 480 V +10% for 3-phase AC input)

kV control board alive and running: S0-S7 Leds are lit successively or a combination of them blink

inverter gate_cmd board DC supply present: DS300 neon is lit

inverter dual snubber board DC supply present: DS1 neon is lit

Inverter gate command diagnostic passed without failure

Inverter in short circuit diagnostic passed without failure

(*) HV Receptacles must be filled with oil if HV cables are removed.

Test type: Manual operation is required.


Sequence:
1.. Power on the Generator
2.. Start the diagnostic and verify:
-

error reported on the operator console

inverter gate_cmd board Leds DS101, DS102, DS201, DS202 are lit: IGBTs gate drive supply is
working properly

3.. Select kV (default = 80 kV) and exposure time (default = 1 sec.).


4.. Press the exposure switch
5.. During the exposure, verify:
-

error reported on the operator console

6.. Release the exposure switch


7.. Power off the Generator
Error reporting:
See Troubleshooting Table.

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Inverter Gate Command diagnostics

INVERTER GATE COMMAND DIAGNOSTICS


Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to verify that the HV power inverter drive is working properly. The IGBTs gate
drive supply and the IGBTs gate drive is verified. At the same time verification is made that no inverter
currents nor High voltage are measured. This test is performed without DC voltage applied to the
inverter so that no Xray is generated. Anode rotation and filament drive are not activated during this test.
Pre-requisites:
generator input line in an acceptable range (380V-10% to 480V+10% for 3-phase AC input)

kV control board alive and running: S0-S7 Leds are lit successively or a combination of them blink

inverter gate_cmd board DC supply present: DS300 neon is lit

Test type: Manual operation is required.


Sequence:
1/ Switch the system OFF. Ensure there is no voltage on AC/DC board
2/ FOR SILHOUETTE VR:
- Remove DC BUS cable going to Inverter (refer to Inverter Mid Power Assembly
Disassembly/Reassembly procedure, section - 1 ).
-

Remove the EMC cover (refer to Inverter Mid Power Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly
procedure, section 1 ).

Refer to Central Listing to GATE COMMAND BOARD and to DUAL SNUB BOARD for leds
location.

3/ Power on the Generator


4/ Verify that the DS1 neon on inverter dual snubbers board is not lit
5/ Start the diagnostic and verify:
error reported on the operator console

inverter gate_cmd board Leds DS101, DS102, DS201, DS202 are lit: IGBTs gate drive supply is
working properly

6/ Press the exposure switch (10 s exposure is taken after a 10 sec. delay)
7/ During the exposure, verify:
error reported on the operator console

inverter gate_cmd board Leds DS100 and DS200 are lit: IGBTs gate drive is working properly

8/ Release the exposure switch


9/ Power off the Generator
10/ Reconnect the 2 DC bus cables from the AC/DC board (see Central Listing).

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Error reporting:
Error

Conclusion

DS1 neon lit

Check that DC bus cables have been removed

DS300 neon off

Check the gate_cmd supply cable between AC/DC and gate_cmd


board

0301/0302/0303/0304/0309/
0310/0311/0312/0313/0314/
0319/0323 (H)

Check that DC bus cables have been removed.


If yes, replace kV control board

0320

if problem persists, replace Kv control board

0501

kV control or inverter fault, replace inverter first

0503

kV control or inverter fault, replace inverter first

0504

kV control or inverter fault, replace inverter first

one of
DS101/DS102/DS201/DS202
LEDs off while no error
reported

Replace inverter

DS100 and/or DS200 LEDs


off

Check cabling between kV control, HV Tank and gate_cmd board.


If cabling is right, kV control or inverter fault, replace inverter first

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CHAPTER 7 - PLANNED MAINTENANCE


SECTION 1
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTION LIST
The following table lists the required planned maintenance activities and the associated Job Card for each task.

OPERATION

FREQUENCY

JOB CARD

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL
General cleaning and
painting

As required

PM 001

Keep all surfaces clean and touch-up paint chips

Visual inspection

12 months

PM 002

Check for debris that would indicate abnormal wear

Functional checks

12 months

PM 003

Perform the tasks described in Chapter 4, Functional Checks

Control pedals and


movement inhibition
buttons

12 months

PM 004

Check condition and functioning; ensure pedals and buttons


have free play without any obstruction

SID display meter

12 months

Check that the SID display shows the real SID

Electrical cables

12 months

Check condition of cable sheathing and correct routing

Power and ground


connections

12 months

Check condition and connections

Connector panel and


cable connectors

12 months

Check condition and connections

TABLE BASE

PATIENT SUPPORT
Surface finish

12 months

PM 005

Longitudinal bearings

12 months

Check condition and lubricate with grease

Longitudinal bearing
tracks and rails

12 months

Clean and wipe with light machine oil

Transversal rods and


bearings

12 months

Check condition; clean and wipe with light machine oil and
lubricate with grease

Rubber bumper end stops 12 months


(Longitudinal &
transversal)

Check condition and clean

Check condition of stops and tightness of anchoring

CASSETTE TRAY AND CARRIAGE


Electrical connector and
cable

12 months

PM 006

Ensure connector is in good condition and making good


contact; check condition of cable sheathing

Cassette handle
assembly, push button &
hand holder

12 months

Ensure handle and push button have free play without any
obstruction

Bearings and tracks


(front and rear)

12 months

Check condition; clean and wipe with light machine oil and
lubricate with grease

Rubber bumper end stops 12 months

Check condition of stops and tightness of anchoring

Tray

12 months

Check general condition of the tray

Cassette size marker and


locking assembly

12 months

Check condition; clean and wipe with light machine oil

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FREQUENCY

JOB CARD

DESCRIPTION

TUBE STAND
Counterweight Cable

12 months

PM 007

Inspect and grease length of chains; replace if required

Carriage roller bearing


inspection

12 months

Clean roller bearings and tracks

Vertical lock

12 months

Clean and inspect

Check longitudinal
bearing and rail mounting
screws

12 months

If the longitudinal bearing and rail mounting screws are loose,


below steps must be performed while installation or
replacement:
1. Apply Loctite 242 (or 243) to the screws.
2. Tighten M8 screws to 24 N-m (17.7lbs-ft) with the torque
wrench; Tighten M10 screws to 48 N-m (35.4 lbs-ft) with the
torque wrench.

ACCESSORIES
Compression band

12 months

Patient hand grips

12 months

PM 008

Check condition
Check condition

GENERATOR
Check generator
functions

12 months

Replace NonVolatile RAM Every 8 Years


on the kV Control Board

PM 009

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

PM JEDI 15-2 1.
2.
3.

Test exposure, including AEC if present


Record last error codes
Record result on counters
Check technique factors
Tighten terminals and remove dust
Upload database
Battery replacement
Download database

MMS Collimator
Mirror

6 months

Wipe off the dust with clean cloth

Cross marked plate

3 months

Wipe off the dust with antielectro-static agent

Movable parts

Once per 18000


operation cycles

Adjustment and lubrication (grease etc ) and checking


movable mechanical parts by service engineer

Check of difference of
light field and x-ray field

12 months

Upon replacement of lamp by service engineer

Check the collimator


mounting screws

12 months

Check the flange and stop plate, if mounting screws are loose,
below steps must be performed while installation or
replacement:
1. Apply Loctite 242 (or 243) to the screws
2. Tighten screws to 9.9 N-m (7.3lbs-ft) with the torque wrench

Tube
Check the tube mounting
screw

12 months

Remove tube covers, Check tube fork and tube arm, if


mounting screws are loose, below steps must be performed
while installation or replacement:
1. Apply Loctite 242 (or 243) to the screws.
2. Tighten M6 screws to 9.9 N-m (7.3lbs-ft) with the torque
wrench; Tighten M8 screws to 24 N-m (17.7lbs-ft) with the
torque wrench;

WALL STAND (Optional component)


General cleaning and
painting

As required

PM 001

Keep all surfaces clean and touch-up paint chips

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FREQUENCY

JOB CARD

DESCRIPTION

Visual inspection

12 months

PM 002

Check for defects that would indicate abnormal wear

Functional checks

12 months

PM 003

Perform the tasks described in Chapter 4, Functional Checks

Counterweight Cable

12 months

PM 007

Carriage roller bearing


inspection

12 months

Clean roller bearings and tracks

Vertical lock

12 months

Clean and inspect

Inspect and grease length of chains; replace if required

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SECTION 2
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE JOB CARDS
The following pages list the preventive maintenance Job Card detailed activities.

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1/1

subassembly: General Cleaning and Painting


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time:15 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
Cleaning liquids and compounds.
Touch-up paint.

TOOLS
None.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remove power from the system before beginning work.
Check that the power is off.

prerequisites
None.

PROCEDURE
1) Remove power from the system.
2) Carefully clean all surfaces of the system. Note any paint damage as you clean the system.
3) Apply touch-up paint to any paint-damage areas.
4) Reapply power to the system.

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PM 002

subassembly: Visual Inspection


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time:15 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
None.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remove power from the system before beginning work.
Check that the power is off.

PREREQUISITES
None.

PROCEDURE
1) Remove power from the system.
2) Visually check around the moving parts of the system for any debris, wear or damage. This includes tabletop,
tube stand, XRT mount, collimator moving parts and the wall stand if present.
3) If any debris, wear or damage is observed, replace or repair the affected areas.
4) Reapply power to the system.

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1/1

subassembly: Functional Checks


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 45 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
None.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
No specific precautions.

PREREQUISITES
None.

PROCEDURE
Follow the functional checks specified in Chapter 4 of this Service Manual.

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1/2

subassembly: Table Base Maintenance


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 45 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
Measuring tape.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remove power from the system before beginning work as indicated in the procedure steps .
Check that the power is off.

prerequisites
None.

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PM 004

PROCEDURE

A) Control Pedals and Movement Inhibition Buttons


1) Confirm the control pedal unlocks the table top when depressed and locks the table top in place
when released. Adjust the locks as required if there is inappropriate table motion.
2) Confirm that each of the 4 movement inhibit buttons on the control panel release the appropriate lock
when depressed and locks the relevant motion when released. Adjust the locks as required if there is
inappropriate motion.

B) SID display meter


1) Position SID to lowest level
2) Note position indicated on SID display
3) Measure physical SID with measuring tape
4) Confirm SID display is correctand adjust SID display as needed
5) Repeat steps 2-4 with SID at highest level

C) Electrical cables
1) Remove power from system
2) Check condition of all cables including cable sheathing, connectors and overall condition;
if any cable damage is noted, replace or repair affected cable
3) Confirm that the cables are correctly routed

D) Power and ground cables


1) Check that power is removed from system
2) Check condition of all power and ground cables including cable sheathing, connections and
overall condition; if any cable damage is noted, replace or repair affected cable
3) Confirm that the cables are correctly routed

E) Connector panel and cable connectors


1) Check that power is removed from system
2) Check condition of all interconnection cables including cable sheathing, connections and
overall condition; if any cable damage is noted, replace or repair affected cable
3) Confirm that the cables are correctly routed
4) Reapply power when complete

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SILHOUETTE VR
subassembly: PATIENT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

1/2
version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 45 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
Grease.
Light Machine Oil.

TOOLS
None.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remove power from the system before beginning work.
Check that the power is off.

PREREQUISITES
None.

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PM 005

PROCEDURE

A) Surface finish
Remove the dust from the table top and table topside rails.

B) Longitudinal bearingsRemove the dust.

C) Longitudinal bearing tracks and rails


Remove the dust from the bearing tracks and rails. Add the light machine oil on the tracks and rails.

D) Transversal rods and bearings


Remove the dust.

E) Rubber bumper end stops (longitudinal and transversal)


Verify the bumper stops have no cracks and one fixed tightly.

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subassembly:Cassette Tray And Carriage Maintenance


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 45 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
Grease.
Light Machine Oil.

TOOLS
None.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remove power from the system before beginning work.
Check that the power is off.

PREREQUISITES
None.

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PROCEDURE

A) Electrical connector and cable


Confirm properly connected.

B) Cassette handle assembly, push button and hand holder


Check the push button function. Check the movement with the handle functions.

C) Bearings and tracks (front and rear)


Remove the dust and add grease or light machine oil.

D) Rubber bumper and stops


Confirm the bumper and stops have no cracks and are fixed tightly.

E) Tray
Confirm the pull-in and pull-out movement is smooth.

F) Cassette size marker and locking assembly


Check the cassette size marker is firmly set and the cassette locking assembly is functional.

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SILHOUETTE VR

1/2

subassembly: Tube Stand And Wall Stand Maintenance


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 45 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
Grease.
Light Machine Oil.

TOOLS
None.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remove power from the system before beginning work.
Check that the power is off.

PREREQUISITES
None.

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2/2

PROCEDURE

A) Counterweight chain (Tube stand)


Check the chain is fixed tightly.

B) Carriage roller bearing inspection


Corresponding movement operates smoothly.

C) Vertical lock
Confirm proper function.
D) Longitudinal bearing and rail mounting screws
Check longitudinal bearing and rail mounting screws. Confirm screws no loose

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subassembly: ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 15 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
None.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
No specific precautions.

PREREQUISITES
None.

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2/2

PROCEDURE

A) Compression band
Mount and remove the compression band on the table top.

B) Patient hand grips


Mount and remove the hand grips on the table top rails.

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1/6

subassembly: GENERATOR FUNCTIONAL CHECKS


purpose: Maintenance
NF No.

version no. A
date: 05-Dec-98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel: 1

from

from

Time: 60 min

to

to

SUPPLIES
Film.
Error-code recording form.
X-ray counter recording form.

TOOLS
Laptop.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
No specific precautions.

PREREQUISITES
None.

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PM 009

PROCEDURE
1.1

Test exposure
Post display initialization:
Connect the service Laptop
Run the service software
Go to calibration mode by using keys ALT and S
Go to MENU 5 with arrow keys
Press (F7) to select DSPL
Press (F1) to select Display ON
Press Q to quit the program and return to application mode

1.2
and

mA accuracy
Run the exposures in table below and check if the mA value on post display (Z key) is between the min
max value.
If not , run the same exposure 10 times with exposure time set to 12.5ms and then check again.

1.3

Focus

Parameter

mA results
(Post Display)

Small
Small
Small
Large
Large
Large

40 kV 100mA 50ms
80kV 100mA 50ms
120kV 100mA 50ms
40 kV 200mA 50ms
80kV 200mA 50ms
120kV 200mA 50ms

min and max


value
90-110
90-110
90-110
180-220
180-220
180-220

AEC functionality check (if existing)


Put 15cm of Plexiglas or a plastic bucket with 15 cm of water on the table top
Select Two point mode (mAs)
Set kV to 80 kV and mAs to 600
Run the exposure
Develop the film
Check that the density is 1 +/-10%.If not redo AEC calibration. (See Job card in chapter 3)

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2.

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PM 009

Record last error codes


Go to calibration mode by using keys ALT and S
Go to MENU 2 with arrow keys
Press (F3) to select LIST
Press (F5) to select the first error code
Fill the chart below with the error code number
Then use F5 key for following error code.
Refer to diagnostic section (Chapter 6) for fix if necessary.
Simplified Error Error
Generator
Error
Data associated with
Code
Code
Phase
Class
the Error Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
28
29
30
Refer to diagnostic section (Chapter 6) for fix error (if necessary).

Number of
occurrences

Clear the Error Log after checking. (Use CTRL and H keys, then confirm with W key).

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Record results on counters


Go to calibration mode by using keys ALT and S
Go to MENU 2 with arrow keys
Press (F5) to select NEXP(Number of EXPosures)
Press (F5) to select the first counter
Fill the chart below with the counter number
Then use F5 key for following counter.
Counter name
No WARM-UP
RX GSF
RXGLF
RXSCOP
ROTANOD
NEXPSF
NEXPLF
N100%SF

Data
Dont care

N100%LF

Dont care

NAMOR
KJSF
KJLF
TIME ON
N EXP G

H
H
Dont care
H

Dont care

E
E
H

Explanation
Number of skipped warm-up (N/A)
Cumulated exposure time on Small Focus
Cumulated exposure time on Large Focus
Cumulated exposure time in Fluoro (N/A)
Cumulated anode rotation time
Cumulated number of exposure on Small Focus
Cumulated number of exposure on Large Focus
Cumulated number of exposure on Small Focus at
100% (N/A)
Cumulated number of exposure on Large Focus at
100% (N/A)
Cumulated Number of spits
Cumulated dissipated power on Small Focus
Cumulated dissipated power on Large Focus
Total Generator Power On (not erasable)
Total generator number of exposure (not erasable)

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Check technique factors


Run the Accuracy checks in Functional Check procedure in Chapter 4.
Make a copy of illustrations 3, 4, 5, and 6 and fill it with the results you get.

5.

Tighten terminals and remove dust


-

Tighten the inputs connections on generator, located near the labels on AC/DC module
(refer to illustration in disassembly / reassembly section).
Tighten the DC bus connections on generator located on the upper side of the
generator (refer to illustration in disassembly / reassembly section).
Verify if all connectors are correctly plugged in.
Remove dust by using a vacuum cleaner.

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subassembly: Replace Generator NonVolatile Parameters RAM


purpose: Replacement
NF No.

version no. B
date: 15/10/98

Procedure

Production date

Serial No.

Personnel:1

from

from

Time:45m

to

to

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
5.5 nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remove power from the system before beginning work.
Check that the power is off.
To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES
Upload the database that is stored in the RAM before starting the replacement procedure
refer to JobCard Backup & Restore Database Setup Parameters

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PM JEDI 15-2

Remove and Replace the RAM


On the kV Control board, note the direction that the RAM faces. Insert the tip of a small screw driver underneath
left side of U32 and lever gently, then grasp it between your thumb and forefinger and pull it directly away from its
support on the board.
Insert the new Nonvolatile Parameters RAM in its place. Be careful to insert it facing in the same direction.
U32

kV control Board

Refer to Central Listing section for more details.

CAUTION

This NV RAM contains a LITHIUM CARBON MonoFlouride


(LiCFx) battery, used to provide the battery backup for the
static RAM and the time keeper device.Electrical
Characteristics: 3 V - 49 mAh type BR 1225.Resend the former
component to your local GEMS representative for recycling.

Download Database
Reapply power.
Download the database (refer to Job Card Backup & Restore Database Setup Parameters).

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CHAPTER 8 - RENEWAL PARTS


SECTION 1
SILHOUETTE VR SYSTEM RENEWAL PARTS LIST

Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48

Note:

Refer to Section 2 for information regarding JEDI Generator Renewal


Parts.

Note:

Refer to the next several pages for illustrations of the parts listed below:

GPCP Part#
2226325
050-1018
2226325-3
2226325-4
2226325-5
2226325-6
2226325-7
2226325-8
2226325-9
2226325-10
2226325-11
2226325-12
2226325-13
2226325-14
2226325-15
2226325-16
2226325-17
2226325-18
2226325-19
2226325-20
612-2202
2226325-22
2259298-111
2226325-24
2226325-25
2226325-26
2226325-27
2226325-28
2226325-29
2226325-30
2226325-31
2226325-32
2226325-33
2226325-34
2226325-35
2226325-36
2226325-37
2226679
220-0115
2275895
2226325-40
2226325-41
2212259-2
2226680
2226519
2226687
2259298-76
2252611-2

Name
Transformer
Transformer
Contactor
No Fuse Breaker
Relay
Relay
Noise filter
Spark killer
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
SW power supply
Bridge
Capacitor
Resistor
EM lock(1)
EM lock(2)
EM lock(3)
EM lock(4)
EM lock(5)
Cassette tray assembly
Steel string assembly
Lamp for power indicator
Switch
Micro switch
Micro switch
Push switch
Bearing
Bearing
Bearing
Bearing
Bearing
Bearing
Bearing
Linear bearing
Bearing
X-ray tube
Collimator
Knob of Collimator
Collimator lamp
Console CPU Board
Generator
X-ray tube
Console
Grid
Tube Forks
Ion chamber

Description
250VA, input:380V, output:100V,
300VA, input:380V, output:24V,
SK-50, 50A, 600V
NF-SF50, 50A, 480V
MY4, AC100V
LY2, DC12V
ZGB2202-01U
CR-30151
61NM, 2.5A/250V
61NM, 5A/250V
61NM, 8A/250V
RS414-033, 2A/500V
HKT-75-525
S25VB600
SME 100LGSN2200MB
RHA25-G1J
Cassette tray & Tube stand longitudinal travel
Tube rotation
Tube arm vertical travel
Table top longitudinal movement
Table top lateral movement

DGR-3
JS606
Z-15G1308
VS10N061-C2
PB-307A
GB278 80301
GB278 80017
GB278 80200
GB278 80201
GB278 60203
GB278 80101
GB278 80027
LB254058
NAKD 30
E7240X
MS-18SN
MS-18N-01-1
150W, AC24V
Modified MPC board
Jedi
RAD-12
Operator Console
For Table
For Table

8-1

Quantity/unit
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
1
2
1
4
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Item
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66

GPCP Part#
2259298-78
2259298-79
2259298-97
2259298-81
2259298-82
2259298-83
2259298-84
2226325-23
2259298-86
2259298-91
2351400
612-2510
2384229
2382369
613-1006
2377851
5167409
5167409-1

Name
Pulling rod
Joint axle
Table side cover (pair)
Spring for foot pedal
Foot pedal
Table top bumper
Table tray bumper
Column spring
Hand switch assembly
Console key switch
Table Top
Table top frame assembly
Rotating plate assembly
VR Spanish Label Kit
Hand Shank
Switch Power Supply
AID Ion Chamber
AID Ion Chamber with 4
meters cable
MMS Collimator
MMS Collimator Lamp

Description
Pulling the rod to move the cassette tray
Connected with pulling rod

67
68
Wall
Stand
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

5129405
5136302

2259298-100
2259298-101
2259298-102
2259298-103
2259298-104
2226325-42
2259298-105
2259298-106
2259298-107
2259298-108
2259298-109
2385418
2259298-75
2252611-3
615-2103
5167409
5167409-2

Bearing
Slide block
Bearing
Limiting rubber block
Steel string assembly
Cassette tray
Cassette tray
Wall stand panel
Wall stand panel
Decorative washer
Handle
Handle Seat Assembly
Grid
Ion chamber
Nut
AID Ion Chamber
AID Ion Chamber with 24
meters cable

Used for steel string assembly


Used for side rail
Used for side rail

Cable
1
2
3
4

2259298-85
2259298-87
2259298-88
2259298-89

5
6

2259298-90
2259298-98

5166493

5166654

9
10

610-2021
610-2022

HV cable
PDU-Table cable
Console Power Cable
Console Communication
Cable
Rotation Cable
Chest stand grounding
Cable
4m Interconnecting cable for For Table
AID Chamber
24m Interconnecting cable
For Wall Stand
for AID Chamber
Table cable assembly 1
Table cable assembly 2

For Table

Quantity/unit
1
1
1 pair
1
1
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Single side load


Double side load
Single side load
Double side load
Used for panel

For Wall Stand


For Wall Stand
For Wall Stand
For Wall Stand

8-2

2
4
8
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
1

2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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PDU (FRONT) ILLUSTRATED PARTS

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ILLUSTRATION 2
PDU (REAR) ILLUSTRATED PARTS

Item #52

Item #53

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ILLUSTRATION 3
SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS

Item #58
Item #57

Item# 41

Item# 24

Item# 25
Item #43

Item #42
Item #39
Item# 40

Item# 38

Item #44

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ILLUSTRATION 4
CASSETTE TRAY ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATED PARTS

Item # 63

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ILLUSTRATION 5
TABLE ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATED PARTS

Item #50
Item #54

Item #32

Item #35

Item #60

Item #49

Item #55

Item #66
Item #51

TBD
Item #21

Item
TBD #20
Item #36
Item #48

Item #46

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ILLUSTRATION 6
TUBE ARM ILLUSTRATED PARTS

Item #47

Item #18

Item #56

Item #61

Item #62
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ILLUSTRATION 7
WALL STAND PARTS

Item #3
Item #1

Item #2
Item #15

Item #10

Item #12
Item #8,9

Item #11

Item #13

Item #6,7

Item #5

Item #7

Item #6

Item #4

Item #17

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Replace Collimator Lamp


WARNING

ONLY THE LAMP OFFERED BY GEHL OR SPECIFIED IN THE MANUAL CAN BE USED
AS REPLACED PART. OTHERWISE IT MAY CAUSE ISSUE OF LIGHT ILLUMINANCE,
EDGE CONTRAST OR LIGHT/X-RAY FIELD ALIGNMENT.

1. Removing the defective lamp


Remove the collimator rear cover (refer to Figure 1)
Unplug the connector of the lamp

Tape Scale

Lamp
Angle Plate

Rear Cover
Inside

Rear Cover
Outside

Figure 1 Collimator Lamp Exchange Cover

Screw

Figure 2 Collimator Lamp Exchange

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WARNING

DIRECTION 2229351-100
IF THE LAMP OF THE LIGHT LOCALIZER REMAINS ILLUMINATED FOR A LONGER
PERIOD OF TIME, THE CLOSING MAY HEAT UP. PLEASE AVOID TOUCHING THE
LAMP HOLDER UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN. MUST WEAR CLEAN GLOVE AND AVOID
ANY STAIN ON THE LAMP BULB AND BE CAUTIOUS SO AS NOT BREAK BULB TO
HURT HAND OR EYES.

2. Mount new lamp


Insert new lamp to the position (to make the bulb conductor contact with the lamp socket.
Verify if there is misalignment . Usually, the lamp and mirror doesnt need adjusting. So if
misalignment occur, loosen the two screws (part 1 of Figure 3)to adjust lamp socket slightly
to compensate the misalignment in transverse direction, adjust the mirror(part 2 of Figure 3)
angle to compensate the misalignment in longitude direction (refer to Figure 3) by loosening
the screw(part 1 of Figure 3) after removing the center cross window.

WARNING

WHEN ADJUST THE MIRROR ANGLE, NEVER CONTACT IT DIRECTLY BY HAND TO


AVOID LEAVING ANY STAIN ON THE MIRROR. THIS SHALL BE DONE BY QUALIFIED
FIELD ENGINEER WITH CLEAN GLOVE. OTHERWISE, IT WOULD LEAD TO THE
DETERIORATING FOR PERFORMANCE OF MIRROR.

Screw

Mirror
Figure 3 Mirror Angle Adjustment

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SECTION 2
JEDI GENERATOR RENEWAL PARTS
2-1

Introduction
This Section provides information for the identification of Renewal Parts for the
JEDI 50 R 1T generator.

2-2

JEDI Generator Renewal Parts List

GPCP Part Number

Name

Description

Quantity/
Unit

2216578

PWB

Heater Board JEDI Program V2.02

2214605-3

PWB

Rotation Board JEDI Program V3.02

2212166

Transformer

LVPS 3PH V3

2215814

Inverter

Mid Power Inverter Assy

2214606-2

PWB

Programmed kV Control Board P 3.2

2214995

PS Assy

AC/DC 3PH Board Assy

2209840

Filter

EMC Filter

2217057

Spare

First Aid Spare

2214527

HV Transformer

HV Tank (ref: 2186730 FRU order is 2214527)

2184567-4

PWB

RAD I/F Board

2184569-2

PWB

AEC Board

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FRU Information
Information shown for each FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) is explained below.
Wherever possible, the FRU or its position is illustrated for easy identification.

FRU name
Part number for
Inverter PW Assembly2187001
FRU: 1
Job Card D/Rxxx

Inverter Capa Assembly


2203900
FRU: 2
Job Card D/Rxxx

FRU Codes:
1 Critical (Spare available in stock)
2 Not Critical (Not in stock, but may be
ordered)
FRU: Not Available (Not a field replaceable unit)
Repairable
Notes: The quantity is 1 if not specified. The FRU
is not repairable if not specified.
FRU:
FRU:

Notes. These may include:


Reference to an illustration with more information
Reference to a relevant Disassembly/Reassembly Job
Card Items included with the FRU etc.

Items shown in this way are included in


immediately above, but may also be

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Jedi 50 R 1T Structure

JEDI 50 R 1T
2212259-2

JEDI STD HV Tank


2214527

Power Unit HLB


2214447-2

Module Auxiliaries 50 R 1T
2215808
System cable
2214511
Module Power 50 R 1T
2229597
CAN Cable
2221983
Equipped AC/DC 50 R 1T
2221722
Service Tools
2228546
Interface Module 50 R 1T
2205629-2
First Aid Spares
2217057

AEC Board (option)


2204112-2

AEC I/F Cable


2202419

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Renewal Parts

ILLUSTRATION 7
JEDI 50 R 1T GENERATOR LOCATION OF MAIN ASSEMBLIES

Miscellaneous Items:
First aid spares:

Services tools

1 short circuit cable


1 fuse 15 A 700 VDC
2207478
1 fuse 10 A 250 V
10 M48 mm screws,
10 tiewraps
2217057
FRU: 1

Service software, No. 2227656


9-wire service cable, No.
2228546
FRU: 2

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ILLUSTRATION 8
JEDI 50 R 1T AC/DC UNIT, INTERFACE UNIT & AUXILIARY UNIT

AC/DC 3 Phase Mid Power


Assy (Board & Rectifier
+ 2 cables)
2214995
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-30

EMC Filter Board


2209840
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-29

AC/DC Unit

AEC Board V1
2184569-2
AEC Board V22222253
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-36

RAD I/F Board V1


2184567-4
RAD I/F Board V2
2226456FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-25

Interface Unit

Rotor Board High Speed


2214605-3
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-35

LV Power Supply 3 Ph Board


2212166
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-33

Filament Board 1 Inv.


2214604
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-34

Auxiliary Unit

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ILLUSTRATION 9
JEDI 50 R 1T POWER UNIT

Inverter Coils Mid Power Assy


2200700
FRU: 2
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-31

Capa Inverter Assy


2229505
FRU: 2
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-32

A
Non-Volatile parameters
RAM
2159419
FRU: 2
Job Card PM JEDI 15-2

Programmed kV Control
Board
2214606-2
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-26

Inverter Mid Power Assy


2215814FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-24

A
Jedi Standard HV Tank
2214527
FRU: 1
Job Card D/R JEDI 17-23

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2-6

Cables

DC_BUS N to INVERTER
DC_BUS P to INVERTER
DC_BUS to Auxiliary
Unit (Rotation Board)

88
J1

Not Used

9pts

AEC Board

J4
Not Used
Not Used
Room Door
Interface

9
pts

J7

9
pts

J5

9
pts

J6

9
pts

J8

25
pts

J9

DC_BUS+
DC_BUS-

PH3 PH2 PH1


16
pts J5

J3

DC_BUS to
Power Unit
(Gate Command
Board)

J1 J2 J3

DC_BUS M

PH1
PH2

W22
Service
Laptop
Console

J2&TP2 J1&TP1
PH3

9pts 9pts

EMC Board

AC/DC Board

I/F Board

64
pts

J10

J3

16
pts

1
1
2
2
AC/DC Unit

33

AEC1

9
pts

AEC2

9
pts

Interface Unit

THREE PHASES
+ Ground from PDU
From
KV Control
board

Keyed
Connections

1
1

I/F RAD - AEC cable (option)

55

2202419
FRU: 2
22

Assy AEC cable

2198185
FRU: 2
6
6

2208000
FRU: 2
33

KV control - I/F RAD cable

CAN cable

KV Measure - KV Control cable


2198191
FRU: 2

77

2202418
FRU: 2
44

KV Measure - Gate Command cable

ROT / LVPS / Heater cable


2215903
FRU: 2

8
8

System cable

2221983

2214511

FRU: 2

FRU: 2
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88
DC_BUS N

70 o C

DC_BUS P
DC_BUS to ACDC Unit J1
DC_BUS to ACDC Unit J3

to Tube

Rotor

to Tube
NP

anode

cathode
11

J2

26
pts J1

grey

HV Tank

red

J1

J3

- + L0S
F F

1 -+ ACP

J3

J1A

J2A

CF-N CF-P

KV Measure
Board
J1

34
pts

26pts

J2
J2

J3
J2

CAN

CAN

55

J1

CF1 CF2

26 pts

7
7

66
J1

KV Control
Board

LVPS
Board
CF3 CF4

50pts

to IF Board

26pts

J4
Gate
Command1
34
Board
pts

3
3

Rotation Board
High Speed

ILr ILp
blue

6 5 4 3

Power Unit

Inverter

grey

44

50pts

26pts
CF1 CF2

Filament Board 1 Inv.

J2
J3

1
26
pts

Auxiliary Unit

64
pts

Keyed
Connections

1
1

I/F RAD - AEC cable (option)

55

2202419
FRU: 2
22

Assy AEC cable

2198185
FRU: 2
6
6

2208000
FRU: 2
33

KV control - I/F RAD cable

CAN cable

KV Measure - KV Control cable


2198191
FRU: 2

77

2202418
FRU: 2
44

KV Measure - Gate Command cable

ROT / LVPS / Heater cable


2215903
FRU: 2

8
8

System cable

2221983

2214511

FRU: 2

FRU: 2
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SECTION 3
JEDI GENERATOR DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
3-1

Introduction
This section provides information to dismount and remount FRU (Field
Replaceable Unit).

3-2

Tools
Serviceability of Jedi Generator requires the following tools:

Digital Multimeter

(A)

Phillips Screwdriver

(B)

Allen Key

(C)

Screwdriver With Interchangeable Socket Head

(D)

Long Extension for Ratchet Wrench

(E)

Short Extension for Ratchet Wrench

(F)

Cutting Pliers

(G)

High Voltage Wrench

(H)

Ratchet Wrench

(I)

Socket Wrench

(J)

Hexagonal Head Socket Set

(K)

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subassembly: HV Tank, 1 Tube, 1-3 Phase
purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

1/6

D/R JEDI 17-3

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:1h 30m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None

TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.


3 mm Allen wrench.
13 mm socket with ratchet.
Cclamp for HV connections.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.
Upload the database that is stored in the RAM before starting the replacement procedure (refer to
JobCard Backup & Restore Database Setup Parameters).

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

1. To release the Power Unit, follow the instructions of Disassembly / Reassembly procedure of
Inverter Mid Power Assembly.
Observe the Caution relating to dangerous voltages, and the Warning relating to the weight of
the generator!

NOTICE

Do not remove the two EMC panels from the top of the Power
Unit.

2. Disconnect the cable 1 connected to J3 on the KV


Measure Board.
3. Disconnect the short ribbon cable 2 connecting J2 on the
Gate Command board (Inverter Assembly) to J1 on the KV
Measure Board (HV Tank).
4. Disconnect the wider short ribbon cable 3 connecting J2
on the KV Control Board to J2 on the KV Measure board
(HV Tank).

5. Using a 13 mm socket wrench, remove the three


nuts 4 attaching the primary coil flat cables to the
round capacitors located on the shelf just above
the KV Control Board.
6. Remove the two screws 5 on the HV Tank rear
side.

NOTICE

Take great care not to let screws


fall into the HV connector receptacles.
Cover them with plastic caps.

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7. Remove the 5.5 mm screws: three at the front side 6 (two at right,
one at left) and three at the right side 7 .
8. At the rear side, remove the eight 3 mm Allen screws 8 which
secure the heat sink of the Inverter Mid Power Assembly to the HV
Tank.
9. Take off the assembly constitued by five parts: EMC covers, Coils
Inverter Assy, Capa Inverter Assy, Mid Power Assy and KV
Control Board. The HV Tank is now free 9 .

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REASSEMBLY

Reverse the disassembly procedure to reassemble and replace the unit.


1. Mount the flat cable J1 on the kV Measure Board of the new HV Tank (refer to (refer to
Disassembly section 2 ).
2. Reassemble the HV Tank with the other elements of the Power Unit (refer to Disassembly section
9 ).
3. Mount the eight 3 mm Allen screws to secure the heat sink of the Inverter Mid Power Assembly to
the HV Tank. (refer to section Disassembly 8 ).
Tighten to torque 8 N.m (80 kg.cm).
4. Put back the 3 front 5.5 mm hex head screws (refer to section Disassembly 6 ), one at the left side,
two at the right side.
Tighten them between 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
5. Reconnect the short ribbon cable from J1 on the KV Measure board to J2 on the Gate Command
board (refer to section Disassembly 2 ).
6. Using the 13 mm socket wrench, connect the primary coil flat cables to the three capacitors 1 ).

CAUTION

The two flat cables with white bands on them go both


together on the middle capacitor with the parallel resonant
cable (refer to section Reassembly 2 ).

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7. Reconnect the cable to J3 on the KV Measure Board (refer to section Disassembly 1 ).


Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (80 kg.cm).
8. Reconnect the wider short ribbon cable from J2 on the kV Control board to J2 on the kV Measure
Board (refer to section Disassembly 3 ).
9. Mount the two 5.5 hex head screws securing the cover to the HV Tank on the HV outlet side (refer
to section Disassembly 5 ) and the three screws on the other side (refer to section Disassembly 7 ).

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Tighten the screws between 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).


10. Mount the Power Unit on the support plate.

THE POWER UNIT WEIGHTS 30 KG (66 POUNDS).

WARNING
11. Refer to Disassembly / Reassembly procedure of Inverter Mid Power Assembly to complete
reassembly of the Unit.
12. Put 5 cl of oil into the HV receptacles. Reconnect the HV cables.
VERIFY

Connect the service laptop (refer to Service Software User Guide JOB CARD) and proceed to HV no
load diagnostics to ensure correct operation.
Skip steps Gate Command and Inverter in Short Circuit diagnostics.

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1/10

D/R JEDI 17-24

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:2h

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.
TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.


3 mm Allen wrench.
13 mm socket wrench with ratchet.
Cclamp for HV connections.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

CAUTION

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

LOOK THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE POWER UNIT;


OBSERVE LEDS DS 1 AT THE TOP OF THE DUAL SNUB
BOARD AND DS 300 AT THE RIGHT HAND END OF THE
GATE COMMAND BOARD. IF EITHER IS LIT, WAIT UNTIL
BOTH ARE OFF BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER. THESE
LEDS INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
ON THE POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.
PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139

WARNING

POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY
JEDI 50 R 1T Generator general view

FRONT VIEW

1 AC/DC UNIT

2 POWER UNIT
3 INTERFACE UNIT

4 AUXILIARY UNIT

5 SUPPORT PLATE

REAR view

TABLE BUCKY
WALL BUCKY
DOOR
LAP TOP
CONSOLE
AEC2

AEC1

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Remove the Auxiliary Unit

1. Disconnect the connectors J2 and J3 and the ground


cable on the top of the generator 1 .
2. Remove four 5.5 mm hex head securing screws
holding the Auxiliary Unit on the support plate 2 .
3. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable 3 , without tearing,
between the Auxiliary Unit and the Interface Unit.
4. Remove the Auxiliary Unit.
Remove the Interface Unit

1. The Interface Unit appears after removing the


Auxiliary Unit. Release the flat ribbon cable 1 ,
making it sliding along the cover panel 2 of the
Interface Unit.
2. Unscrew twelve 5.5 mm screws that retain the
cover panel and remove this one 2 .
3. On the I/F Rad Board, disconnect the flat wide
ribbon cable J10 3 linked to the KV Control Board.

WARNING

THE POWER UNIT WEIGHTS


30 KILOGRAMS (66 POUNDS).
DO NOT TRY TO LIFT IT
WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.

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4. Unscrew twelve 5.5 mm screws securing the


Interface Unit box to the Power box.
5. Taking care of the flat wide ribbon cable 3 ,
remove the Interface Unit box. The components of
the Power Unit appear: coils assembly, capacitors
assembly, KV Control Board.

Remove the AC/DC Unit and the support plate

1. On the top of the generator, the two connectors 1 are fixed


mecanically on the support plate. Unscrew connectors
screws in order to release the 4 power cables 2 coming
from the Power Unit and the AC/DC Unit.
2. Remove the screw securing the ground cable 3 on the
AC/DC Unit. Disconnect the cable linking the AC/DC Unit
and the Power Unit 4 .
3. Remove the four screws 5 on the support plate in order to
release the Power Unit. This one is then free.

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Remove the Inverter Mid Power Assembly

1. Remove the 5.5 mm hex head screws which


secure the two EMC cover panels 1 at each side
of the Power Unit; remove the panels.

2. With a 10 mm socket wrench with ratchet 2 ,


remove the three hex head screws securing the
cables Q100C, Q100E and Q200C 3 on the
Inverter Mid Power Assembly.

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3. Disconnect flat ribbon cables from J1 and J3 on the Gate


Command Board 4 and disconnnect J4 at the right hand side of
the board.
4

4. With 10 mm wrench, disconnect the parallel Coil connection from


the Current Transformer pass through 5 and with 13 mm wrench
the other connection from the Capacitor Assembly 6 .

5. Remove the eight 3 mm Allen screws 7 which secure the Inverter


Mid Power Assembly to the HV Tank.
6. Remove the Inverter Mid Power Assembly 8 .

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REASSEMBLY

1. Present the new Inverter assembly. Put back the eight 3 mm Allen screws to secure the Inverter Mid
Power assembly to the HV Tank (refer to section Remove the Inverter Mid Power Assembly 7 ).
Tighten them firmly to torque 2 N.m (20 kg.cm).
2. Remount all cables that were removed:
1. Remount the three Coil cables on the Inverter IGBTs with three 5.5 mm screws.
Tighten them firmly to torque 3 N.m (30 kg.cm).

WARNING

RESPECT THE ORIENTATION OF THE CABLES TO THE


IGBTS CONNECTIONS TO AVOID CABLE CONTACT WITH
TOP COVER.

2. Reconnect the short flat cable between the HV Tank and the Gate Command board (J3), and
the inverter current feedback cable (J1) on the Gate Command board (refer to section Remove
the Inverter Mid Power Assembly 4 ).

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3. Reconnect the DC bus cable to J4 to the right hand side of the Gate Command board.

Top J4

4. With the 10 mm screw and flat and lock washer, reconnect the shorter cable of the parallel coil
on the Inverter assembly onto the right hand side current transformer (Ti1/100) pass throug A .
Tighten to 3 N.m (30 kg.cm) torque.

5. With the 13 mm screw, with flat and lock washer, reconnect the longer cable of the coil on the
central capacitor (C3UF) of the Capacitor assembly, together with the two primary HV
Transformer flat wires (the two with a white ring) B .
Tighten to 8 N.m (80 kg.cm) torque.

3. Perform an overall inspection before proceeding. Use the following illustration to check the
connections are right.

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4. Remount the two EMC panels on the top of Power Unit with the 5.5 hex head screws.
Tighten all the cover screws to torque between 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm)
5. Assemble the Power Unit with the AC/DC Unit on the support plate with 5.5 mm hex head screws.
Put back in place the disconnected cables: ground, DC bus (refer to section Remove the Inverter
Mid Power Assembly ).
6. Remount the Interface Unit on the support plate then the Auxiliary Unit. Follow the inverse
procedure indicated in the sections and .
7. Remount the generator inside the table.

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VERIFY

Run HV LOAD DIAGNOSTIC Inverter in Short Circuit Diagnostics and Inverter Gate Command
Diagnostic are not pre-requested.
Verify correct operation on the whole application range.

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1/2

subassembly: I/F Board RAD


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-25

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

The I/F Board Rad is situed in the Interface Unit. To reach this Unit, the Auxiliary Unit has to be
released from the generator. Follow the instructions of Disassembly / Reassembly procedure of
Inverter Mid Power Assembly (refer to sections and to ).
Remove the I/F Board Rad

1. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable 1 and the two cables 2 , if


existing, coming from the AEC Board (option).

2. Disconnect the flat wide ribbon cable J10 coming from the KV
Control Board 3 .
3. Remove the four screws of connectors J8 and J9 4 .

4. Remove the ten 5.5 mm screws 5 securing the Interface


Board Rad; remove the board.
3

REASSEMBLY

1. Reverse the disassembly procedure to reassemble the unit. Tighten screws to torque between 1.5
and 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
2. Power the system on and verify that the system functions properly.

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subassembly: KV Board RAD


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-26

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:45m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.
TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.


10 mm Allen wrench.
13 mm socket with ratchet.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

DANGER

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.
PREREQUISITES
Remove the generator from the table and put it on its botttom side on the floor or
on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

The KV Control board contains a saved memory Database with essentially the following parameters:

Tube configuration parameters, AEC calibration parameters, and Room configuration


(workstation, AEC, screen film pairs).

Filament aging variable


Error Log
Recorded parameter data

If it is possible, backup database first. Else, the diagram hereafter helps you to determine the action to
take for your situation.
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First
Configura*
tion

Calibration

Upload
Database

Yes

Save Non
Volatile RAM
Database

KV Control
Out of Order

DB
Upload
Possible?

Is
original DB
saved?
(*)

No

No

Yes

SW
OK?

Replace
KV Control

Replace
KV Control

Replace
KV Control

No

Download
Software

Yes

Yes

Download
Database

SW
OK?

Yes

No

No

Download
Software

Download
Software

Download
Original
Database
(*)

Configura*
tion if
applicable

Calibrate if
applicable

Reset
Database:
* Date
* Time
* Clear Error
log

Operational
Checks

Save Non
Volatile RAM
Database

(*) or most recent

END

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DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE

The KV Control board spare is pre-loaded with NP/NP+


software.
It will be required to download the software that is on site.
DATABASE RESTORE IS MANDATORY.

Remove the Auxiliary Unit

Remove the Auxiliary Unit as described in Inverter Mid Power Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly
procedure.

Remove the Interface Unit

Remove the Interface Unit as described in Inverter Mid Power Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly
procedure.

Remove the kV Control Board

1. Disconnect the cables from J1, J2 and J3 on the kV


Control Board 1 .
2. Remove the seven 5.5 mm hex head screws which
secure the kV Control Board; remove the board 2 .

REASSEMBLY

Reverse the disassembly procedure to reinstall the KV Control board and the Interface Unit.
Tighten 5.5 mm screws to torque between 1.5 and 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).

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VERIFY

1. Connect the Service Laptop (refer to Service Software User Guide JOB CARD)
2. Reapply power and verify that the 8 LEDs on KV Control board are scrolling.
3. Verify software version (service floppy, menu 5)

If it corresponds to the software version on the floppy delivered with the equipment (or upgraded
by FMI), proceed to Database Restore (refer to Backup & Restore Database Setup Parameters
Calibration JobCard).

If not, download the software and proceed to Software Download / Upgrade JobCard.

4. Restore Database (refer to Backup & Restore Database Setup Parameters Calibration JobCard)

Up-to-date database if available


Most recent or originally saved Data Base if available
Default one from the floppy delivered with the equipment in the Service Tool set.

Alternately, you may try to swap the NVRAM chip (U32) from the former to the new KV Control board
to keep all the parameters. Refer to Replace Non Volatile Parameters RAM JobCard. If this chip is not
involved in the failure or the cause for replacement, it will allow to keep up-to-date data.
5. Calibrate:

Perform several exposures on both focus in several workstation, with exposure time longer than
12.5 ms
If default database was restored, it is necessary to resume room set up (refer to Workstation
parameter Calibration JobCard) and AEC calibration (if present) (refer to Automated AEC Calibration
JobCard). Then perform the checksum (refer to Checksum Validation JobCard).
6. Save Database on the service floppy delivered with the equipment (refer to Backup & Restore
Database Setup Parameters JobCard).

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subassembly: EMC Board 3 Phases


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-29

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:45m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

Remove the AC/DC Unit

1. On the top of the generator, disconnect the


connectors J1 and J2 1 .
2. On the support plate, unscrew connectors screws
in order to release the 2 power cables coming
from the AC/DC Unit 2 .
3. Disconnect the ground cable 3 .
4. Remove the four 5.5 mm screws securing the
AC/DC Unit to the support plate 4 . The AC/DC
Unit is now free 5 .

Remove the EMC Board

1. Remove ten 5.5 mm hex head screws which


retain the cover. Remove that one.
2. Remove the three nuts 1 securing the phase
cables and three screws 2 retaining the EMC
board to the rectifier block.
3. Unscrew nine 5.5 mm hex head screws 3 and
remove the EMC Board 4 .

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REASSEMBLY

Reverse the disassembly procedure to reinstall the EMC board.


Tighten 5.5 mm screws to torque between 1.5 and 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).

CAUTION

Ensure that U1 screw is tighten to the torque between 1.5 and


2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm). Refer to section d
Disassembly 5 .

Remount the generator inside the table.

VERIFY

Reapply power and verify the presence of 3 phases.


Verify that the system functions correctly.

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subassembly: AC/DC 3 PH Mid Power Assembly


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-230

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:45m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm socket, with ratchet if possible (to remove cover and board)
10 mm socket with ratchet (to remove DC and rectifier cables)
Large Philips screw driver (to remove cables from the rectifier block).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

1. Insure that the neon (orange) indicator light on the board has gone out.
2. Be careful touching components on this board; some become very hot.
3. To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.
PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

Note:

The AC/DC 3 Phases Mid Power Assembly is made up of two main elements: AC/DC Board 3
Phases and Rectifier Block 3 Phases.

Remove the AC/DC Unit

1. On the top of the generator, disconnect the


connectors J1 and J2 1 .
2. On the support plate, unscrew connectors screws
in order to release the 2 power cables coming
from the AC/DC Unit 2 .
3. Disconnect the ground cable 3 .
4. Remove the four 5.5 mm screws securing the
AC/DC Unit to the support plate 4 . The AC/DC
Unit is now free 5 .
Remove the AC/DC Board

1. Remove fourteen 5.5 mm hex head screws which


retain the cover. Remove that one.
2. Remove the two DC cables fastened with 10 mm
nuts on the board

3. Remove two screws retaining the AC/DC


board to the rectifier block

4. Remove seven 5.5 mm hex head screws 3 and


lift out the AC/DC Board 4 .

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Remove the Rectifier Block

1. The Rectifier Block 1 appears after removing the EMC


Board (refer to EMC Board 3 Phases
Disassembly/Reassembly Job Card ) and the AC/DC
Board
2. With the Allen key 3 mm, unscrew the 2 screws 2 holding
the rectifier to the chassis and remove the block.

REASSEMBLY

1. Reverse the disassembly procedure to reinstall the AC/DC 3 PH Mid Power Assembly and the EMC
Board.
2. Tighten the 10 mm cable retaining nuts to 3 N.m (30 kg.cm), and the 5.5 mm hex head screws to
1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
Ensure cable terminals are repositioned as noticed before

CAUTION

CAUTION

Verify that the + and - DC Bus cables are not reversed to prevent
1
damage to the Inverter (Refer to section Disassembly ).

CAUTION

The Rectifier Block has to be placed with the two poles in regard of
1
the AC/DC Board (Refer to section Disassembly ).

CAUTION

Be careful to preserve the special grease that is spread between the


Rectifier Block and the chassis. This grease, called: Conductive
Surface Compound, provides both thermal and electrical
conductivity that is important in reducing failure of the rectifier.

3. Remount the generator inside the table.


VERIFY

Reapply power and verify that the system functions correctly.

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subassembly: Inverter Coil Mid Power Assembly


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-31

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:2h

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.


3 mm Allen wrench.
13 mm socket with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

DANGER

RESPECT THE CAUTION RELATING TO DANGEROUS


VOLTAGE.

Remove the Auxiliary Unit and the Interface Unit

Remove these Units as described in Disassembly / Reassembly procedure for Inverter Mid Power
Assembly.
Remove the AC/DC Unit and the support plate

Remove the AC/DC Unit and the support plate as described in Disassembly / Reassembly procedure
for Inverter Mid Power Assembly.

WARNING

THE POWER UNIT IS NOW FREE BUT IT WEIGHTS 30


KILOGRAMS (66 POUNDS). DO NOT TRY TO LIFT IT
WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.

Remove the Inverter Coil Mid Power Assembly

1. On the Power Unit, remove the 5.5 mm hex head


screws 1 which secure the L-shaped EMC cover
panel 2 ; remove this one.
2. With a 10 mm socket wrench with ratchet 3 ,
remove the three hex head screws 4 securing
the cables Q100C, Q100E and Q200C on the
Inverter Mid Power Assembly.

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3. Remove the 10 mm screw 5 on the left current transformer Ti1/40 pass through, top of the
Capacitor assembly. Retain the washers and release the cable.
4. Disconnect the two cables linking coils to capacitors at right and left 6 . Use a socket wrench to
remove screws.
5. On each side 7 , remove one 5.5 mm screw holding the coils support.
6. Remove the Inverter Coil assembly 8 .

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REASSEMBLY

1. Present the new Inverter Coil assembly and mount one 5.5 mm hex head screw on each side of the
frame to hold the Coil assembly (refer to section Remove the Inverter Coil Mid Power Assembly 7 ).
Tighten to torque between 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm)
2. Remount all cables that were removed:
1. Remount the three Coil cables on the Inverter Mid Power Assembly (IGBTS) with three screws
1 . There is a locking washer between the screws and the cable.
Tighten firmly to torque 3 N.m (30 kg.cm).

WARNING

RESPECT THE ORIENTATION OF THE CABLES TO THE


IGBTS CONNECTIONS TO AVOID CABLE CONTACT WITH
TOP COVER.

2. With the 10 mm screw, with flat and lock


washer, remount the remaining cable from the
right coil (of the Coil assembly) onto the upper
left current transformer Ti1/40 pass through 2
(refer to section Disassembly 5 ).

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Tighten firmly to torque 3 N.m (30 kg.cm).


3. Using a socket wrench, connect the two
cables linking coils to capacitors at right and
left (refer to section Disassembly 6 ).
Tighten to torque between 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
3. Refer to Disassembly / Reassembly procedure for Inverter Mid Power Assembly.

VERIFY

It is recommended to perform the No load HV diagnostics test. INVERTER GATE and INVERTER
in Short Circuit diagnostics are not pre-requested.
Verify correct operation on the whole application range.

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subassembly: Capacitor Inverter Assembly


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-32

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:3h

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.


10 mm allen wrench.
13 mm socket with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.
ENSURE THERE IS NO VOLTAGE ON THE DC BUS CABLE

WARNING
PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

DANGER

RESPECT THE CAUTION RELATING TO DANGEROUS


VOLTAGE.

Remove the Auxiliary Unit and the Interface Unit

Remove these Units as described in Disassembly / Reassembly procedure for Inverter Mid Power
Assembly .
Remove the AC/DC Unit and the support plate

Remove the AC/DC Unit and the support plate together as described in Disassembly / Reassembly
procedure for Inverter Mid Power Assembly.

WARNING

THE POWER UNIT IS NOW FREE BUT IT WEIGHTS 30 KILOGRAMS


(66 POUNDS). DO NOT TRY TO LIFT IT WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.

Remove the Capacitor Inverter Assembly

1. On the Power Unit, remove the 5.5 mm hex head


screws 1 which secure the L-shaped EMC cover
panel 2 ; remove this one.
2. Remove the cable from connector J1 3 on the
Gate Command Board.

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3. Disconnect the Filament cable J3 4 from the HV Tank.

4. Remove the 10 mm 5 and 13 mm screws 6 on the top side , and the 13 mm screws 7 on the
lower side of the Capacitor assembly. Release the cables.
5. Remove the four left and right 5.5 mm screws 8 holding the Capacitor assembly.
6. Remove the Capacitor Inverter Assembly 9 .

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REASSEMBLY

1. Present the new capacitor assembly.


2. Mount two 5.5 mm hex head screws to hold the Capacitor assembly (refer to section Disassembly
8 ).
3. Reconnect the cable J1 on the Gate Command Board (refer to section Disassembly 3 )

4. Attach the shorter cable (parallel coil) on the upper right current transformer (Ti1/100) pass
through with a 10 mm screw 1 and its washers (refer to section Disassembly 5 ). Tighten to torque
3 N.m (30 kg.cm).
5. Remount the DC+ cable and the corresponding serial coil cable together on the upper left side
of the capacitor assembly with a 13 mm screw and its washers (refer to section Disassembly 6 ).
Tighten to torque 8 N.m (80 kg.cm).
6. Remount the DC- cable and the corresponding serial coil cable together on the upper right
side of the capacitor assembly with a 13 mm screw and its washers (refer to section Disassembly
6 ). Tighten to torque 8 N.m (80 kg.cm).
7. Remount the remaining serial coil cable to the upper left current transformer (Ti1/40) pass
through with a 10 mm screw 1 and its washers (refer to section Disassembly 5 ). Tighten to torque
3 N.m (30 kg.cm).

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8. Run the INVERTER IN SHORT CIRCUIT diagnostic:

WARNING
Note:

HV TANK PRIMARY CABLES ARE DISCONNECTED AND


ISOLATED.

Connect the short circuit cable (included in the first aid kit) between the left capacitor
and the central capacitor (see picture in Inverter In Short Circuit diagnostics).

1. Tighten one extremity of the short circuit on the left capacitor with a 13 mm screw and its
washers. Tighten to torque 8 N.m (80 kg.cm),
2. Mount the longer wire (Parallel Coil) and the other extremity of the short circuit on the central
capacitor (C3UF) with a 13 mm screw and its washers. Tighten to torque 8 N.m (80 kg.cm),
Use the illustration below to check the connections are right:

3. Reassemble the Power Unit with AC/DC Unit, Interface Unit and Auxiliary Unit (refer to Inverter
Mid Power Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly Job Card).
4. RUN INVERTER SHORT CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTICS.
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9. After INVERTER SHORT CIRCUIT diagnostics, disassemble the Auxiliary Unit and the Interface
Unit (see section Disassembly). Remove the short circuit cable.
10. On the central capacitor (C3UF), attach together the two flat wires of the primary coils of the HV
transformer that have a white ring 2 and the longer wire of Parallel Coil with a 13 mm screw and
its washers. Tighten to torque 8 N.m (80 kg.cm)

11. Mount the two remaining flat cables 3 from the HV Tank with 13 mm screws and their washers
underneath the capacitor assembly, one on the left side, one on the right side.
12. Reconnect the Filament cable J3 on the HV Tank (refer to section Disassembly 4 ).
13. Mount the two last remaining 5.5 mm hex head screws on the left and right side of the frame (refer
to section Disassembly 4 ).
Tighten to torque 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm)

14. Reassemble the Power Unit. Mount it with the AC/DC Unit, the Interface Unit and the Auxiliary Unit
on the support plate (Refer to Disassembly / Reassembly procedure for Inverter Mid Power
Assembly).

VERIFY

It is recommended to perform the No load HV diagnostics test. Verify correct operation on the whole
application range.

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subassembly: LV Power Supply 3 Phase Board


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

DR JEDI 17-33

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm hex nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

1. Insure that the Neon N1 (orange) indicator light on the LVPS Board has gone out.
2. Be careful touching components on the LVPS Board. Some become very hot.
To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY
Remove the Auxiliary Unit

1. Disconnect the connectors J2 and J3 and the ground cable on the


top of the generator 1 .
2. Remove four 5.5 mm hex head securing screws 2 holding the
Auxiliary Unit 4 on the support plate 5 .
3. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable 3 , without tearing, between the
Auxiliary Unit 4 and the Interface Unit 6 .
4. Remove the Auxiliary Unit.

Remove the LV Power Supply Board

1. The Auxiliary Unit being free, unscrew ten 5.5 hex


head screws and remove its cover.

2. Disconnect the 3 cables

Power Supply 3 Phases board

3
4

from the LV
.

3. Unscrew the six 5.5 mm hex head screws and


remove the LV Power Supply 3 Phase Board

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REASSEMBLY

Reverse the disassembly procedures to reinstall the LV Power Supply 3 Phases Board.

CAUTION

Verify that the following cables are not reversed before power
ON (refer to section Remove the LV Power Supply Board:

1. Cables CF2 (+DC BUS) and CF1 (- DC BUS)


2. Cables CF4 (160 V) and CF3 (0 V)

Tighten the 5.5 mm hex head screws to 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
Remount the cover. Tighten the 5.5 mm hex head screws to 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
Remount the auxiliary unit on the generator support plate.
Remount the generator inside the table.

VERIFY

Verify that the system functions correctly.

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subassembly: Filament Board 1 INV


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-34

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm hex nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

1. Insure that the Neon DS3 (green) indicator light on the Filament Board has gone out.
2. Be careful touching components on the Filament Board . Some become very hot.
To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY
Remove the Auxiliary Unit

1. Disconnect the connectors J2 and J3 and the ground cable on the


top of the generator 1 .
2. Remove four 5.5 mm hex head securing screws 2 holding the
Auxiliary Unit 4 on the support plate 5 .
3. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable 3 , without tearing, between the
Auxiliary Unit 4 and the Interface Unit 6 .
4. Remove the Auxiliary Unit.

Remove the Filament Board

1. The Auxiliary Unit being free, unscrew ten 5.5 hex


head screws and remove its cover.

2. Disconnect the ribbon cable


Filament Board
Disconnect

between the

and the LVPS Board


3

and the connector J2

3. Unscrew the six 5.5 mm hex head screws and


remove the Filament Board 1 INV

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REASSEMBLY

Reverse the disassembly procedures to reinstall the Filament Board 1 INV.


2

CAUTION

Verify that cables CF4 (160 V) and CF3 (0 V)


are not
reversed before power ON (refer to section Remove the
Filament Board).

Tighten the 5.5 mm hex head screws to 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
Remount the cover. Tighten the 5.5 mm hex head screws to 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
Remount the auxiliary unit on the generator support plate.
Remount the generator inside the table.

VERIFY

Verify that the system functions correctly.


Run Heater Function Diagnostics.

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subassembly: Rotor Board High Speed


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-35

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm hex nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

1. Insure that the Neon DS7 (orange) indicator light on the Rotor Board has gone out.
2. Be careful touching components on the Rotor Board. Some become very hot.
To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY
Remove the Auxiliary Unit

1. Disconnect the connectors J2 and J3 and the


ground cable on the top of the generator 1 .
2. Remove four 5.5 mm hex head securing screws
2 holding the Auxiliary Unit 4 on the support
plate 5 .
3. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable 3 , without tearing,
between the Auxiliary Unit 4 and the Interface
Unit 6 .
4. Remove the Auxiliary Unit.
Remove the Rotor Board

1. The Auxiliary Unit being free, unscrew ten 5.5 hex


head screws and remove its cover.
2. Disconnect the ribbon cable
Board High Speed

between the Rotor

and the LVPS Board

Disconnect cables CF1 and CF2

3. Unscrew two 5.5 mm hex head screws that are in


3

holes
below the surface of the board and that
secure an IGBT.
4. Unscrew the eight 5.5 mm hex head screws and
remove the Rotor Board High Speed

CAUTION

Be careful to preserve the special grease that is spread


between the IGBT and a heat sink under the Rotation Board.
This grease, called Conductive Surface Compound,
provides both thermal and electrical conductivity that are
important in reducing failure of the IGBT.

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REASSEMBLY

Reverse the disassembly procedure to reinstall the Rotor Board High Speed.
Tighten the 5.5 mm hex head screws to 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).

CAUTION

Ensure that cables are correctly connected. Ensure that


marks on the cables match the marks on the board.

Remount the cover. Tighten the 5.5 mm hex head screws to 1.5 to 2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).
Remount the auxiliary unit on the generator support plate.
Remount the generator inside the table.

VERIFY

Verify that the system functions correctly.


Run Heater Function Diagnostics.

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subassembly: AEC Board (Option)


purpose: Replacement Procedure
NF
No.

D/R JEDI 17-36

Production date

Serial No.

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

from

Time:10m

to

to

SUPPLIES

None.

TOOLS

5.5 mm nut driver or socket wrench with ratchet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN


POWER IS OFF. APPLY LOCK OUT - TAG OUT PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN MANIPULATING INSIDE THE
EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

To protect the circuit boards, do not forget to wear the antistatic bracelet.

PREREQUISITES

Remove the generator from the table and put it on its bottom side on the floor or on a work bench.

WARNING

THE WHOLE GENERATOR WEIGHTS 63 KILOGRAMS (139


POUNDS). TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY IT.

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DISASSEMBLY

Remove the Auxiliary Unit


1

1. Disconnect the connectors J2 and J3 and the ground cable on


the top of the generator 1 .
2

2. Remove four 5.5 mm hex head securing screws 2 holding the


Auxiliary Unit 4 on the support plate 5 .

3. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable 3 , without tearing, between the


Auxiliary Unit 4 and the Interface Unit 6 .

4. Remove the Auxiliary Unit 4 .


4

Remove the AEC Board

1. After removing the Auxiliary Unit, the Interface Unit


appears. Release the flat ribbon cable 1 , making it
sliding along the cover panel 2 of the Interface Unit .

2. Unscrew twelve 5.5 mm screws that retain the cover


panel and remove this one 2 .

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3. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable from J5 3 between the I/F Board RAD 7 and the AEC Board 8 .
4. Disconnect the connectors J2 4 and J1 5 , and Test Points TP1 and TP2 6 on the AEC Board.
5. Remove the six 5.5 mm screws securing the AEC Board 8 .

REASSEMBLY

Reverse the disassembly procedure to reassemble the unit. Tighten screws to torque between 1.5 and
2 N.m (15 to 20 kg.cm).

VERIFY

Reapply power.
Proceed to AEC diagnostics to ensure correct operation.
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CHAPTER 9 - SERVICE TOOL JOB CARDS


SILHOUETTE VR
subassembly: Software Download/Upgrade
purpose:
NF
No.

1/4

version no. 0

Production
date
from /
/

Serial No.

date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1

from

Time:15m

to

to

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
-

SW JEDI 7-2

Service Terminal with floppy drive.


-

JEDI Service Software

9-wire Service cable

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Not applicable.

PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of PC based computer laptop, DOS and usage of Microsoft WINDOWS.
Database backup must have been performed.

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PROCEDURE
Load Software File on Service Laptop
The service software can operate under DOS, Windows 95 or Windows 3.1.
If you do not have it on the laptop, refer to Service Software User Guide
JobCard.

Power ON service laptop


Under Windows, run the File Manager (Explore)

Create a specific directory (e.g. : JEDISVC) under C:\

Insert into the floppy drive the floppy delivered with the equipment in the service tool set (or with the
upgrade)

Copy the all files from the floppy disk to that directory
(Double click on A:\, drag and drop on C:\ JEDISVC or whatever name of your
directory)

Unzip software file


The floppy drive supplied with the equipment (or the upgrade kit) contains Autozipped files.
It is necessary to load those files on the hard disk drive and run them; they will
unzip and create other files that you will use.

Double click on the JEDP424B.exe file, and verify that the new file is created.

Software download
1.. Connect Service terminal as follows:
Use the 9-wire service cable, to connect serial line of service terminal to
connector XJ8 on the I/F board.
2.. Restart the computer in DOS mode (for software download or database backup, it is required to run

ASIAN.exe under DOS to avoid communication problem).


With the mouse, click on START, SHUTDOWN, RESTART COMPUTER UNDER
DOS MODE.
3.. Run the program:

Under DOS:

-select Disk drive from where you want to run the program:
C: enter
-key in : ASIAN enter

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The following screen appears:

4.. From the laptop software main screen, type F7: restore memory.
5.. Type appl.mx, then enter (or C:\JEDI\appl.mx)
Wait for the count to start. It may take 20 seconds before starting. The software
code transfer will take about 20 minutes. Download is complete when all the
LEDs on kV Control board are ON and laptop indicates download is complete.
Normally, the kV Control board will reset at the end of transfer and all the LEDs
will scroll.
If not, reset the kV Control board.

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6.. Verify the software version is P3.2, behind RAM text (or P3.X in case of new software)
From the main screen, type F1, then ALT S and go to menu 5.

7.. Select menu 2 with the arrows, select LIST, and clear generator error log. (^H, then W)
8.. To exit program, press Q, or R to return then ESC, or ESC twice.

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subassembly: Tube Replacement Software Procedure
purpose:
NF
No.

Production
date
from /
/
to
/
/

Serial No.
from
to

1/6

version no. 0
date: 11/23/98
Personnel:1
Time:15m

SUPPLIES
None.

TOOLS
-

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Service Terminal with floppy drive.


- JEDI Service Software
- 9-wire service cable

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Not applicable.

PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of PC based computer laptop, DOS and usage of Microsoft WINDOWS.
Knowledge of Service Software (refer to Service Software User Guide Job Card).

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PROCEDURE
Perform a Database backup
Refer to JobCard Backup & Restore Database Setup Parameters.
1.. Connect Service terminal as follows:

Use the 9 pin Service cable, to connect serial line of Service terminal to connector XJ8 on the
I/F board.

2.. Restart the computer in DOS mode (for software download or database backup, it is required to run

ASIAN.exe under DOS to avoid communication problem).

With the mouse, click on START, SHUTDOWN, RESTART COMPUTER UNDER DOS MODE.

3.. Run the program:

select Disk Drive from where you want to run the program: C: enter

key in : ASIAN enter

4.. Save memory

From the laptop software main screen, type F6: save memory.

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Reset Tube Data tracking counter and error log.


1.. Type ALT-S to jump to Service Menu.
2.. Select menu 2 with the arrows.
3.. Type F5 to select NEXP

Note:

Before resetting all the memory, it is advised to record them on table Generator Counter
Reading Record, found at the end of this Job Card.

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4.. Enter ^H, press W to confirm.


All the tube related Data will be erased; only Generator related Data will be kept.
The filament ageing parameter will be reset to default value.

5.. Type Q to go back to main screen.


Verify new tube operation, clear error log
1.. Press F1 to jump to application screen.
2.. Run a dozen of exposures from low kv, mA, to high kV, mA in direct workstation.
3.. Verify correct operation of the system.
4.. Go in menu 2, LIST (F3); Clear the Error log.
5.. Exit from laptop service software.
6.. Run exposures from the Operating console.
7.. Take necessary steps to ship the replaced tube. Include filled out table with tube information.

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Generator Counter Reading Record

Date of reading:
Address of
installation:

GENERATOR COUNTER READING RECORD


Date of putting into service:
Generator identification:
Serial number:
Software version:
Options: (AEC)

X-Ray system
description:
Counter name
NO WARMUP
RXGSF
RXGLF
RXSCOP
ROTANOD
NEXPSF
NEXPLF
N100%SF
N100%LF
NAMOR
KJSF
KJLF
TIME_ON
N_EXP_G

Tube data
H
H
H
H

.
.

E
E
H
H

Explanation
Number of skipped Warm-up (N/A on Tiger)
Cumulated exposure time on small focus
Cumulated exposure time on large focus
Cumulated exposure time in fluoro (N/A on RAD.)
Cumulated Anode rotation time
Cumulated Number of exposure on small focus
Cumulated Number of exposure on large focus
Cumulated Number of exposure on small focus at 100 % Power
(N/A on Tiger)
Cumulated Number of exposure on large focus (N/A on Tiger)
Cumulated Number of spits
Cumulated dissipated power on Small focus
Cumulated dissipated power on Large focus
Total generator Power On time (Not erasable)
Total generator number of exposure (Not erasable)

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CHAPTER 10 - SCHEMATICS
SECTION 1
SILHOUETTE VR MIS MAP

Factory
installed

220-0111

220-0110
J7

J8
Laptop
Service

1
2
4

Door
interlock
switch
220VAC
110VAC
24VAC

6
610-2024

Room Warning
Light

220-0112

Tube stand

220-0358

46-832751G7

220-0114

Table
Base

Control
box

220-0115

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Jedi 50 R 1T Cabling

ILLUSTRATION 1
JEDI 50 R 1T CABLING (1/2)

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ILLUSTRATION 2
JEDI 50 R 1T CABLING (2/2)

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SECTION 2
CENTRAL LISTINGS
2-1

kv Measure Board

CAUTION

This board forms part of the oil seal of the High Voltage Tank. It can
only be removed at the factory. The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) is
the complete HV Tank.

ILLUSTRATION 3
KV MEASURE BOARD

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Filament Board 1 Inv.
HIGH VOLTAGE: DO NOT GO INTO GENERATOR UNTIL INDICATOR
DS3 GOES OUT.

DANGER
ILLUSTRATION 4
FILAMENT BOARD 1 INV.

DC
160v

LF Common
SF

DS3 - Green - +160v


DC present
160v

DS4 - Yellow - Inverter


Output Running

DC
0

SF_LF - Yellow - Small


Focus / Large Focus
Relay Feedback

ON - Yellow - Inverter
Command ON

RST - Red - Board being


reset or powered up

DS2 - Yellow - Status


LED

DS1 - Yellow - Status


LED

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Rotation Board High Speed
HIGH VOLTAGE: DO NOT GO INTO GENERATOR UNTIL INDICATOR
DS6
AND DS7 (NEON-ORANGE) GO OUT.
DANGER

ILLUSTRATION 5
ROTATION BOARD HIGH SPEED

Auxiliary
DC bus

DS6

DC bus

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Indicators
INDICATOR

2-3-2

COLOR

INDICATES:

RESET

RED

BOARD BEING RESET OR POWERED UP

INV_ON

YELLOW

THE INVERTER IS RUNNING

DS1

GREEN

PRESENCE OF +15 V SUPPLY

DS2

GREEN

PRESENCE OF -15 V SUPPLY


PRESENCE OF +5 V SUPPLY

DS3

GREEN

DS4-DS5

YELLOW

BOARD STATUS

DS6

NEON
(ORANGE)

FAN VAC POWER SUPPLY PRESENT

DS7

NEON
(ORANGE)

DC BUS PRESENT

J2 Wiring

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

115V
sense
Fan, 115V AC
Line input
Fan*, 115V AC
Line output

X-ray tube
Thermal safety

* used in application with fan cooling

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LV Power Supply 3 PH Board

DANGER

HIGH VOLTAGE AND HOT SURFACE: DO NOT TOUCH


BOARD UNTIL INDICATOR NE1 (NEON - ORANGE)
GOES OUT.

ILLUSTRATION 6
LV POWER SUPPLY 3 PH BOARD

NE1 - Orange - indicates presence of DC Bus

+ 400

DC bus
- 400

160V
DC
0

DS2 - Green - 160 VDC

DS1 - Red - Mains


Drop

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Gate Command Board
HIGH VOLTAGE: DO NOT TOUCH BOARD UNTIL DS300 ON THIS
BOARD AND DS1 ON DUAL SNUB BOARD ARE OUT.

DANGER
CAUTION

Hot surface on transformer T300 and heat sink.

ILLUSTRATION 7
GATE COMMAND BOARD
DS300

DC bus

DS300 - Neon (Orange) Presence of voltage on DC


bus for Flyback Converter to
create power supplies for
both Gate Commands

DS200 - Yellow - High


IGBT* (Q200) Gate
Command running

DS200

DS201 - Green - Presence


of +20 V Supply on high
IGBT* Gate Command

DS201 DS202

DS202 - Green - Pres


ence of -10 V Supply on
high IGBT* Gate Command

Inverter
ILP
current
feedback
ILR

DS100 -Yellow-Low IGBT*


(Q100) Gate Command run ning
DS100

DS102

DS101 - Green - Presence of


+20 V Supply on low IGBT*
Gate Command

DS102 - Green - Presence


of -10 V Supply on low
IGBT* Gate Command

DS101

* Insulated Gate
Bipolar Transistor

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Dual Snub Board

DANGER

HIGH VOLTAGE: DO NOT GO INTO GENERATOR UNTIL INDICATOR


DS1 (NEON - ORANGE) GOES OUT.

ILLUSTRATION 8
DUAL SNUB BOARD

DS1 - Neon (Orange) - Indicates presence of voltage on DC Bus

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kV Control Board

ILLUSTRATION 9
KV CONTROL BOARD

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2-7-2

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Switches and Jumpers
SWITCH OR
JUMPER

FUNCTION

RST

RESET PUSH BUTTON

Indicators
INDICATOR

COLOR

INDICATES:

CONF

RED

FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY (FPGA)


CONFIGURATION NOT ACCOMPLISHED

OK

YELLOW

INVERTER GATE POWER SUPPLY OK

TX_TAV

YELLOW

TRANSMIT TO SERVICE LAPTOP

RX_TAV

YELLOW

RECEIVE FROM SERVICE LAPTOP

TX_CONS

YELLOW

TRANSMIT TO CONSOLE (IF EXISTING)

RX_CONS

YELLOW

RECEIVE FROM CONSOLE (IF EXISTING)

T_CAN_X

YELLOW

SYSTEM CAN BUS TRANSMIT

R_CAN_X

YELLOW

SYSTEM CAN BUS RECEIVE

HALT

RED

MICROPROCESSOR HALTED

RESET

RED

BOARD BEING RESET

S0 TO S7

YELLOW

STATUS LED
IN APPLICATION MODE THESE LEDS FLASH IN
SEQUENCE CONTINUOUSLY

DS1

GREEN

-15V SUPPLY

DS2

GREEN

+15V SUPPLY

Non Volatile RAM


REFERENCE

DESIGNATION

U32

NON VOLATILE PARAMETERS RAM (BATTERY INCLUDED)

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AC/DC 3 Phase board

DANGER

HIGH VOLTAGE: DO NOT GO INTO GENERATOR UNTIL DS1 (NEON


- ORANGE) GOES OUT.

Some components on this board can become very hot.

CAUTION
ILLUSTRATION 10
AC/DC 3 PHASE BOARD

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I/F Board RAD V1

ILLUSTRATION 11
I/F BOARD RAD V1

N1 - Orange (neon) Indicates presence of 100


VAC for the

ON & VAC

Pin 9
Table Bucky
Pin 1
Pin 9
Wall Bucky
Pin 1

Pin 9
Room Door & Light
Pin 1

Service Laptop

TUBE

Presence of strap

Console

PUPT - Yellow Data being sent to the console

Serial Link Configuration


(RS422)

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I/F Board RAD V2
ON & VAC

N1 - Orange (neon) Indicates presence of


100 VAC for the Bucky

Pin 9
Table Bucky
Pin 1
Pin 9
Wall Bucky

Pin 1

Room Door & Light I/F

To AEC board

Pin 9

Pin 1

DS4:

CAN TRANSMIT
(yellow)

DS5:

EXT.CAN
TRANSMIT (yellow)

Service Laptop
DS6: Receive Data
from console (yellow)
Console

OPTIONAL

DS7: DATA being sent to


console (TRANSMIT)
(yellow)

No strap (engineering
use)
Presence of strap TUBE 1
DS3:

Reset led (red)

DS1, DS2: Status micro


processor (yellow)

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AEC Board

ILLUSTRATION 12
AEC BOARD

2-11-1 Test Points


TESTPOINT

MEASUREMENT
SIGNAL

RANGE

TP1

230 VDC

230 VDC _5%

TP2

230 VDC

230 VDC _5%

TP3

230 VDC

230 VDC _5%

TP4

230 VDC

230 VDC _5%

R10V

10 VDC (REFERENCE)

10 VDC _1%

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AEC Board V2

ILLUSTRATION 13
AEC BOARD V2

AEC4

2-13

AEC3

AEC1

AEC2

N1 - Orange (neon) Presence of 230 VDC

Test Points
TESTPOINT

TP1
TP2
TP3
TP4
TP5
TP6
TP7
TP8
TP9
TP10
TP11

MEASUREMENT
SIGNAL

RANGE

230 VDC
230 VDC
230 VDC
230 VDC
AEC assignment reference
10 VDC (reference)
AEC return voltage
AEC1 return voltage
AEC2 return voltage
AEC3 return voltage
AEC4 return voltage

230 VDC _5%


230 VDC _5%
230 VDC _5%
230 VDC _5%
0 to 10 V
10 VDC _1%

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SECTION 3
SCHEMATICS
PDU Connection Diagram

To RAD Interface
J4-1

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Table Base and Tube Stand Power

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Total 4 sheets

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Console Control Board Circuit Diagram

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