Manual Servicio Arco en C
Manual Servicio Arco en C
Manual Servicio Arco en C
code 49 80 012/B
OMNISCOP C
mobile C arm unit for fluoroscopy and radiography
series 03
TECHNICAL MANUAL
issued on 30/08/05
revised on 25/04/08
TECHNICAL MANUAL
CONTENTS
Note 1: The DRAWINGS (operating and layout diagrams) are in a separate bundle, preceded by a
special list of contents (DRAWING LIST).
Note 2: The MONITOR MANUAL and DICOM INTERFACE MANUAL (if present) are in separate
bundles.
Each part is preceded by its own list of contents, with an indication of the date on which each
paragraph was last revised.
CONTENTS
2 TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 Classification of the equipment 2.1-1 0 30/08/05
2.2 Technical characteristics 2.2-1 to 2.2-6 B 25/04/08
2.2.1 Mechanical / electrical data
2.2.2 Exposure modes
2.2.3 Image system
2.2.4 kV/mA correlation
2.2.4.1 Fixed anode version
2.2.4.2 Rotating anode version
3 IDENTIFICATION
3.1 Serial numbers 3.1-1 to 3.1-2 B 25/04/08
3.1.1 Fixed anode version
3.1.2 Rotating anode version
1.1 INTRODUCTION
OMNISCOP C is a family of mobile X-ray units with incorporated image intensifier for use in
Orthopaedic Surgery (X-ray control of the positioning of protheses, of the installation of plates and of
intra-operating aspects in general), General Surgery (control of intra-operating aspects), Cardio
Surgery (for pace-maker implants and electrophysiology), Pain Therapy, Endoscopy and in
interventions.
1.2 COMPOSITION
1.2.1 GENERAL
1 Stand
2 Footswitch for X-ray command
3 Monitor unit
Monitor unit
Stand
Footswitch
Fig. 1
Note: The figure shows the monitor unit configuration for SBFM76 version.
1.2.2 STAND
1 Control panel
2 Connector for stand/monitor unit connection cable
3 Equipotential earth connector
4 Connector for footswitch cable
5 X-ray command button
6 Stand handles
7 Arc rotation brake
8 Arc “wig-wag” angle brake
9 Steering handle (±90°) for rear wheels and stand parking brake control
10 Horizontal arc positioning brake
11 Horizontal arc sliding brake
12 Emergency button
13 Grip for arc sliding
14 Image Intensifier
15 Arc sliding brake
16 Collimator ; Dose Area Meter (optional) ; Laser localizer (optional)
17 Monobloc
13
14
12 11 A 10 9 8 7
15
16
17 6
view from A
Fig. 2
1 Reference monitor (RM)*, displays saved images (supplied as standard with the DIP240 and the
SBFM76/110 version)
2 Working monitor (WM)*, displays direct images and last image hold (LIH)
3 Control panel (version with DIP240 only)
4 DIP140 processor (version with DIP240 only)
5 TV Camera and SBFM processor (for relevant version only) rack
6 DICOM Interface (version with DIP240 only, optional)
7 Space for Printer (optional)
8 Supply box
9 On/Off key
10 Emergency button
11 Magnetothermal switch
12 X-Ray emission warning light
13 Power supply cable
14 Stand connection cable
15 RJ 45 connector for Ethernet cable (for versions with DICOM interface)
16 CD Writer (for versions with DICOM interface)
17 Trackball (for versions with DICOM interface).
18 Steering handles
19 Monitor rotation handles
20 Cable Support
Nota: The fig.3 shows the monitor unit configuration for DIP version with DICOM interface.
1 2 19 12 19
10 9
16 15
4 3
6 17 18
18 20
7
5
11
8
13 14
Fig. 3
* Note: - Alternatively, 2 different LCD monitors can be used:
- 18” LCD monitor, model INVICTA IVL-I855IM B&W.
- 19” LCD monitor model INVICTA PI950LMI color.
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
- CONTINUOUS FLUOROSCOPY
- PULSED FLUOROSCOPY
- ONE SHOT FLUOROSCOPY
- FLUOROSCOPY WITH AUTOMATIC SAVING TO HD (DIP240A or DIP240HD processor
only)
- SUBTRACTIVE ANGIOGRAPHY FLUOROSCOPY (DIP240A processor only)
- ROAD MAPPING (DIP240A processor only)
- CASSETTE RADIOGRAPHY
The image processing functions available depend on the type of image processor fitted; see the User
Manual for details of these.
See the “Technical Data” chapter further on in this manual for a full description of the technical data
and characteristics.
a) Acquisition
b) Post-processing
a) Acquisition
b) Post-processing
a) Acquisition
b) Post-processing
a) Acquisition
a) Acquisition
b) Post-processing
1.4 SAFETY
The equipment must be used solely in accordance with the safety instructions contained in this
manual and must not be used for purposes different from those for which it is intended.
The radiological equipment must be used solely by personnel with the necessary experience in
radiation protection and with the necessary training for X-ray equipment operation.
- This equipment must not be used if there are any electrical, mechanical or radiological faults.
Likewise, it must not be used in the event of a faulty alarm or warning device.
- Prior authorisation must be obtained from ATS before making any modifications to the
equipment or its safety devices.
- If the equipment is to be used in combination with other apparatus, components or modules
whose compatibility is not certain, full checks must be made to assure that the patients or
equipment operator are not exposed to risk. Consult the manufacturer of the apparatus or an
expert.
- As with any technical apparatus, this X-ray equipment must be used in a proper manner and
receive regular checks and maintenance as specified in Part 5 ("Maintenance") of this
manual.
- ATS can only be held liable for the safety of its products if the product maintenance, repair or
modification is carried out by ATS or by qualified and suitably trained personnel.
- ATS cannot be held liable of any malfunction, damage or danger resulting from improper use
or from non-observance of the maintenance regulations.
- The owner of the equipment is responsible for checking that the equipment is used solely by
duly trained and qualified personnel.
The equipment conforms to European standards (EEC Directive 93/42) . The harmonised norms
applicable are:
- Make sure that the mains supply has the same current and voltage as that required by the
equipment.
- Unplug the equipment before cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing it.
- Cleaning products and disinfectants, including those used for patients, can form explosive
gas mixtures. Therefore, only use products that comply with the relevant safety regulations.
- Take care not to spill conducting liquids on the equipment as these could infiltrate and so
damage the equipment and render it unsafe to use.
- If the equipment suddenly malfunctions, use the emergency button (on the monitor unit or the
stand, as shown in the figure) to stop it and prevent the emission of X-rays.
- Always switch the equipment off after use.
DIP/DICOM Version
Fig. 4
SBFM Version
In order to centre the X-ray beam, the equipment uses 2 laser beam centring devices (optional) with
class 2M laser diodes under IEC standards 60825-1, Am. 2 (2001).
Never look directly at the laser beam with the naked eye or through a lens.
A special warning plate (see figure) is fixed to the unit cover, in the position shown in the figure here.
Before carrying out any exposure, make sure that all the necessary radiation protections have
been activated.
During X-ray use, the personnel present in the X-ray room must observe the radiation protection
regulations in force. The following rules apply here:
During every exposure, always make sure that the edge of the iris collimator is visible on the
image: if it is not possible to collimate correctly, call the ATS technical service as there is the
risk that the collimator is not working and remains open at an excessive value.
The equipment has been designed and built in full respect of the safety regulations.
Nevertheless, there are still some risks involved in the use of this system if it is used incorrectly or the
prescribed safety measures are faulty.
With regard to risks due to improper use of the equipment, see the instructions and recommendations
above.
- The monitor unit has been tested for stability on inclined surfaces (up to 10°).
* Never use the monitor unit on surfaces with an incline of more than 10°.
* Never try to move the monitor unit when its brakes are engaged.
* When moving the monitor unit, avoid all obstacles on the ground (e.g. cables and steps).
- Uncontrolled movement of the monitor unit, as the result of rapid movements or very steep surfaces,
may injure the patient or operators.
* Do not allow the monitor unit to pick up too much speed.
* Never move the monitor unit downstairs or on surfaces with an incline of more than 10°.
- The stand has been tested for stability during movement on inclined surfaces of up to 10° and on
inclined surfaces of up to 5° in all other positions.
* Never use the stand on surfaces with an incline of more than 5° (or 10° during movement).
* Never try to move the stand when its parking brakes are engaged.
* When moving the stand, avoid all obstacles on the ground (e.g. cables and steps).
- Uncontrolled movement of the stand, as the result of rapid movements or very steep surfaces, may
injure the patient or operators.
* Do not allow the stand to pick up too much speed.
* Never move the stand downstairs or on surfaces with an incline of more than 10°.
- In the case of uncontrolled movement of the arc, the mechanical structure may hit the patient or
operators.
* Keep the movement of the arc under control at all times.
- The monobloc may overheat after continuous and prolonged use of the equipment.
* Never cover the surfaces of the monobloc with material that prevents heat dispersion.
- Inflammable gases may be ignited by electric arcs due to the operation of electrical components.
* Never use the equipment in the presence of anaesthetics or other inflammable products.
* Check that there is a fire extinguisher in the room where the equipment is to be used and
that this is efficient.
With regard to residual risks due to faults in the prescribed safety measures, note that:
- Protection against electric shocks is provided by means of an efficient earth system for all metal
parts covering the equipment.
* The full earth circuit (for both internal and external parts) should therefore be checked for
efficiency on a regular basis (see the "routine maintenance" schedule described in part 5 of
this manual.
- The CRT monitor's TV screen has been checked against the risk of implosion in line with current UL
norms.
* Even so, if the TV screen is hit hard enough, it could break and scatter shards of glass,
dust and possibly toxic gases.
Avoid hitting the monitor with any objects.
- If the LCD monitor's TV screen is hit hard enough, it could break and scatter liquid crystal, that is
toxic.
- Avoid hitting the monitor with any objects.
To control the residual risk of X-ray emission in the event of a system fault or incorrect
adjustment, we recommend checking the dose level every day, immediately after switching on
the equipment and before using it with patients (details of this test are given in the User’s
Manual).
In accordance with EN 60601-1-2 standard, the system is intended for use in the electromagnetic
environment specified below.
The customer or the user of system should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Tab. 201
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance
RF emissions Group 1 The system uses RF energy only for us internal function.
CISPR 11 Therefore, its RF emission are very low and are not likely to
cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
Class A The 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.
Harmonic emissions Not Applicable The system is suitable for use in establishments not directly
EN 61000-3-2 connected to the public low-voltage power supply network.
Voltage fluctuation / flicker Not Applicable
emissions
EN 61000-3-3
In accordance with EN 60601-1-2 standard, the system is intended for use in the electromagnetic
environment specified below.
The customer or the user of system should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Tab. 202
EN 61000-4-11 0% UT for 5 s
Power frequency 10 A/m EN 60601-1-2 Power frequency magnetic field
(50/60Hz) magnetic Test level should be at levels
field characteristic of a typical
hospital environment.
EN 61000-4-8
Note: UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level
Tab. 204
Immunity test EN 60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment -
d = 2.3 √P
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Note 1: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people..
Note 2: Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular / cordless) telephones
and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast can not be predicted theoretically
with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an
electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in witch
the system is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the system should be observed
to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the system or the use of a shielded area with greater RF
shielding capacity.
The system is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances
are controlled.
The customer or the user of the system can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a
minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the
system as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications
equipment.
Tab. 206
Rated maximum Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
output power of m
transmitter
W 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
d = 1.2 √P d = 1.2 √P d = 2.3 √P
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
100 12 12 23
Note 1: For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation
distance in metres (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to
the transmitter manufacturer.
Note 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people..
2 TECHNICAL DATA
C ARC:
- Motorised vertical stroke: - stroke 450 mm (400 mm for 12” version)
- speed 1 cm/s
- Horizontal stroke 200 mm
- Wig-wag for 7” and 9” ± 12°
for 12” ± 10°
- Arc rotation around horizontal axis ± 200°
- Arc movement 115°
- S.I.D. for 7” version 940 mm
for 9” fixed anode version 920 mm
for 9” rotating anode version 987 mm
for 12” version 928 mm
- Arc depth for 7” and 9” 660 mm
for 12” 640 mm
POWER SUPPLY:
- Single-phase voltage 230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, 16 A
- Line resistance 0.4 Ohms
- Connector (conforms to IEC 309) 16 A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Storage temperature 0-55 °C / relative humidity 10-80%
- Working temperature 10-40 °C / relative humidity 30-75%
X-RAY GENERATOR: Fixed anode version Rotating anode version
- Inverter mod. HF1 mod. HF1
- High frequency 40 kHz 40 kHz
- Max voltage 110 kVp 120 kVp
- Max current in digital radiography 65 mA 65 mA
- Max current in fluoroscopy 4 mA (continuous) 4 mA (continuous)
7 mA (one shot) 8 mA (boosted)
- Total filtration >2.8 mm Al >2.8 mm Al
- Conformity IEC 601-2-7 IEC 601-2-7
MONOBLOC: model mod. HF1 F/2 mod. HF1 R/2
- Max power 3.5 kW 5 kW
- Thermal capacity 785 kJ (1100 KHU) 900 kJ (1260 KHU)
- Continuous dissipation 170 W (0.23 KHU/s) 170 W (0.23 KHU/s)
X-RAY TUBE: type Fixed anode Rotating anode (3000 rpm)
- Model mod. OX/110-5 mod. X20P 0.3/0.6
- Anode material tungsten RTM
- Focus 0.6 mm, 1.5 mm 0.3 mm, 0.6 mm
- Max anode charge, small focus 0.77 kW 5 kW
- Max anode charge, wide focus 4 kW 17 kW
- Anode thermal capacity 30 kJ 150 kJ
- Anode target angle 12° 10°
- Max continuous dissipation 230 W 300 W
COLLIMATOR:
- Iris: - aperture - continuously adjustable
- automatic adjustment to suit I.I. field
- control - from stand control panel
- Thin-plate: - movement - open / close continuously adjustable
- clockwise / anti-clockwise rotation continuously adjustable
- control - from stand control panel
LASER LOCALIZER:
- Diode laser: - class 2M
- power 3.8 mW
- wavelength 635 nm
- Laser localizer warning
CASSETTE RECORDER:
- Plate dimension 24 x 30 cm
STAND /MONITOR UNIT CONNECTION:
- Max cable length 6m
FLUOROSCOPY:
- Automatic dose control (kV-mA) yes yes
- Focus 0.6 mm 0.3 mm
- kVp variation range 40 - 110 kV 40 - 120 kV
- mA variation range 0.2 - 4 mA 0.2 - 4 mA (0.4 –8 mA for boosted)
- kV/mA correlation 40kV/0.2mA, 40kV/0.2mA (0.4 mA for boosted),
70kV/3.5mA, 70kV/3.5mA (7 mA for boosted),
110kV/4mA 120kV/4mA (8 mA for boosted)
- Max. load X-Ray monoblock 30 sec ON – 90 sec OFF, 30 sec ON – 90 sec OFF,
lasting 130 minutes at 100 kV lasting 140 minutes at 100 kV
and 3.8 mA and 3.8 mA
- Timer for 5' alarm yes yes
and max 10’ exposure safety yes yes
- Working dose: with nominal field 35 µR/s 35 µR/s
st
with 1 zoom 70 µR/s 70 µR/s
with 2nd zoom 140 µR/s 140 µR/s
PULSED FLUOROSCOPY:
- Automatic dose control (kV-mA) yes Yes
- Focus 0.6 mm 0.3 mm
- kVp variation range 40 - 110 kV 40 - 120 kV
- mA variation range 0.2 - 4 mA 0.2 - 4 mA
- kV/mA correlation 40kV/0.2mA, 40kV/0.2mA,
70kV/3.5mA, 70kV/3.5mA,
110kV/4mA 120kV/4mA
- Timer for 5' alarm yes yes
and max 10’ exposure safety yes yes
- Typ. acquisition rate: 1 image every 1.5 seconds, 1 image every 1.5 seconds,
- X-ray flash time - with DIP: 360/300 ms (50/60 - with DIP: 360/300 ms (50/60
Hz mains) Hz mains)
- with SBFM: 200 ms - with SBFM: 200 ms
GRID
- Diameter 180 mm 235 mm 335 mm
- Interspace Al Al Al
- Ratio 8:1 8:1 8:1
- Line rate 103 lines/inch 103 lines/inch 103 lines/inch
TV CAMERA: CCD100/CA
- C.C.D. sensor, 1/2", low persistence
- Resolution (pixels) 752 (H) x 582 (V) at 50 Hz 768 (H) x 494 (V) at 60 Hz
- Video standard CCIR (625 lines, 50 Hz interlaced) EIA (525 lines, 60 Hz interlaced)
- Bandwidth 14 MHz
- Scanning 4:3
- Signal/noise ratio 40 dB at 0.12 lux
- Video signal amplitude max 1 Vpp
TV MONITOR:
- Model IVL-I855IM (cod. ATS: M18LCD004) PI950LMI (code ATS: MO19001)
- Type LCD, 18" monochromatic LCD, 19" color
- Vertical scanning Interlaced, 50 Hz Interlaced, 50 Hz
- Bandwidth 160 MHz 160 MHz
- Number of lines 1024 1024
- Resolution 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024
- Contrast ratio 550:1 (tip.) 500:1 (typ.)
2 2
- Brightness 700 Cd/m 250 Cd/m
DIGITAL VIDEO PROCESSOR
- Model DIP240A DIP240HD DIP240S SBFM
- Acquisition 576x576x10 bits 576x576x10 bits 576x576x10 576x576x10 bits
- Output D/A converter 576x576x8 bits 576x576x8 bits bits 576x576x8 bits
- Memory: Hard Disk up to 18 GB (48600 i.) up to 18 GB (48600 i.) 576x576x8 bits
RAM 64 MB (192 i.) 64 MB (192 i.) 64 MB (192 i.) LIH +4 i. (with SBFM76/0)
LIH +110 i. (with SBFM76/110)
- in Real Time Processing:
Max opacification X
Road mapping X
Subtraction (D.S.A.) X
Edge enhancement /contrast X X X X
Noise reduction with recur. filter X X X X
- sensitive to movement X X X
- in Post Processing:
Digital subtraction X
Cine-loop X X
Contrast / brightness control X X X
Edge enhancement X X X
Polarity reversal X X X
Notes in patient data frame X X X
- Printer output:
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 Hz,
interlocked scanning X X X X
EIA: 525 lines, 60 Hz,
interlocked scanning X X X X
kV mA mAs max
fluoroscopy* radiography
40 0.20 65.00 250
41 0.23 65.00 250
42 0.26 65.00 250
43 0.29 65.00 250
44 0.32 63.63 250
45 0.35 62.22 250
46 0.38 60.86 250
47 0.41 59.57 250
48 0.44 58.33 250
49 0.47 57.14 250
50 0.50 56.00 250
51 0.65 54.90 200
52 0.80 53.84 200
53 0.95 52.83 200
54 1.10 51.85 200
55 1.25 50.90 200
56 1.40 50.00 200
57 1.55 49.12 200
58 1.70 48.27 200
59 1.85 47.45 200
60 2.00 46.66 200
61 2.15 45.90 200
62 2.30 45.16 200
63 2.45 44.44 200
64 2.60 43.75 200
65 2.75 43.07 200
66 2.90 42.42 160
67 3.05 41.79 160
68 3.20 41.17 160
69 3.35 40.57 160
70 3.50 40.00 160
71 3.51 39.43 160
72 3.52 38.88 160
73 3.53 38.35 160
74 3.55 37.83 160
75 3.56 37.33 160
76 3.57 36.84 160
77 3.58 36.36 160
78 3.60 35.89 160
79 3.61 35.44 160
80 3.62 35.00 160
81 3.63 34.56 130
82 3.65 34.14 130
83 3.66 33.73 130
84 3.67 33.33 130
85 3.68 32.94 130
86 3.70 32.55 130
87 3.71 32.18 130
88 3.72 31.81 130
89 3.73 31.46 130
90 3.75 31.11 130 * Note: The fluoroscopy data shown here are valid for continuous
91 3.76 30.76 130
92 3.77 30.43 130 and pulsed fluoroscopy.
93 3.78 30.10 130 The mA are double this figure for “one shot” fluoroscopy
94 3.80 29.78 130
(max 7 mA in any case).
95 3.81 29.47 130
96 3.82 29.16 130
97 3.83 28.86 130
98 3.85 28.57 130
99 3.86 28.28 130
100 3.87 28.00 130 mAs values
101 3.88 27.72 100
102 3.90 27.45 100
1.00 10.0 100
103 3.91 27.18 100
104 3.92 26.92 100 1.30 13.0 130
105 3.93 26.66 100 1.60 16.0 160
106 3.95 26.41 100 2.00 20.0 200
107 3.96 26.16 100
100
2.50 25.0 250
108 3.97 25.92
109 3.98 25.68 100 3.20 32.9
110 4.00 25.45 100 4.00 40.0
5.00 50.0
6.30 63.0
8.00 80.0
kV mA mAs max
fluoroscopy* radiography
40 0.20 65.00 250
41 0.23 65.00 250
42 0.26 65.00 250
43 0.29 65.00 250
44 0.32 63.63 250
45 0.35 62.22 250
46 0.38 60.86 250
47 0.41 59.57 250
48 0.44 58.33 250
49 0.47 57.14 250
50 0.50 56.00 250
51 0.65 54.90 200
52 0.80 53.84 200
53 0.95 52.83 200
54 1.10 51.85 200
55 1.25 50.90 200
56 1.40 50.00 200
57 1.55 49.12 200
58 1.70 48.27 200
59 1.85 47.45 200
60 2.00 46.66 200
61 2.15 45.90 200
62 2.30 45.16 200
63 2.45 44.44 200
64 2.60 43.75 200
65 2.75 43.07 200
66 2.90 42.42 160
67 3.05 41.79 160
68 3.20 41.17 160
69 3.35 40.57 160
70 3.50 40.00 160
71 3.51 39.43 160
72 3.52 38.88 160
73 3.53 38.35 160
74 3.54 37.83 160
75 3.55 37.33 160
76 3.56 36.84 160
77 3.57 36.36 160
78 3.58 35.89 160
79 3.59 35.44 160
80 3.60 35.00 160
81 3.61 34.56 130
82 3.62 34.14 130
83 3.63 33.73 130
84 3.64 33.33 130
85 3.65 32.94 130
86 3.66 32.55 130
87 3.67 32.18 130
88 3.68 31.81 130
89 3.69 31.46 130
90 3.70 31.11 130
91 3.71 30.76 130 * Note: The fluoroscopy data shown here are valid for continuous
92 3.72 30.43 130 and pulsed fluoroscopy.
93 3.73 30.10 130
The mA are double this figure for “one shot” and “boosted”
94 3.74 29.78 130
95 3.75 29.47 130 fluoroscopy.
96 3.76 29.16 130
97 3.77 28.86 130
98 3.78 28.57 130
99 3.79 28.28 130
100 3.80 28.00 130 mAs values
101 3.81 27.72 100
102 3.82 27.45 100
100
1.00 10.0 100
103 3.83 27.18
104 3.84 26.92 100 1.30 13.0 130
105 3.85 26.66 100 1.60 16.0 160
106 3.86 26.41 100 2.00 20.0 200
107 3.87 26.16 100
100
2.50 25.0 250
108 3.88 25.92
109 3.89 25.68 100 3.20 32.9
110 3.90 25.45 100 4.00 40.0
111 3.91 25.22 100 5.00 50.0
112 3.92 25.00 100
100
6.30 63.0
113 3.93 24.78
114 3.94 24.56 100 8.00 80.0
115 3.95 24.35 100
116 3.96 24.14 100
117 3.97 23.93 100
118 3.98 23.73 100
119 3.99 23.53 100
120 4.00 23.33 100
2.3 FUSES
The equipment is protected by a magneto-thermal switch in the power circuit on the monitor unit.
If the switch trips, simply reset it.
If the switch trips again immediately after being reset, the system may be faulty: call the technical
service
Fig. 7
Weight: 91 kg
Weight: 98 kg
Weight: 130 kg
Weight: 130 kg
3 IDENTIFICATION
ATS
ATS CAMERA CCD100/CA
SERIAL 01 001 57 00
SUPPLY 230V~ 50/60Hz 30VA
B: system MADE IN ITALY
F: TV camera
ATS
A: system
F: camera TV H: Interfaccia DICOM G: Video processore E: Monitor
(ESIDIC 2) (DIP240)
B
A
ATS
CAMERA CCD100/CA
ATS SERIAL 01 001 57 00
SUPPLY 230V~ 50/60Hz 30VA
MADE IN ITALY
B: system
F: TV camera
ATS
A: system
B
A
4.1 PACKAGIN
The system is first packed on the pallet and then covered with a cardboard box, anchored to the
pallet by screws and straps.
The ramp to be used to remove the stand and the trolley is also found inside the box.
If you need to repack the system, follow - in the reverse order - the instructions provided in the
unpacking procedure (paragraph 1.2 in Part 2 of this manual).
4.2 STORAGE
The following temperatures and relative humidity levels are recommended when storing the
equipment, as when moving it.
Part 2 : INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Installation procedure 1.1-1 0 30/08/05
1.2 Unpacking 1.2-1 to 1.2-2 A 25/04/08
2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
2.1 Monitor unit assembly 2.1-1 to 2.1-2 B 25/04/08
2.2 Installing Monitors 2.2-1 to 2.2-2 B 25/04/08
2.3 Installing Printer (optional) 2.3-1 A 25/04/08
3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
3.1 Connectors 3.1-1 to 3.1-3 B 25/04/08
3.2 Connections 3.2-1 to 3.2-4 A 25/04/08
3.2.1 Internal connections
3.2.2 Power supply
4 CONFIGURATION
4.1 Stand configuration 4.1-1 0 30/08/05
4.2 System configuration with DIP240 4.2-1 to 4.2-5 A 23/10/08
4.2.1 Set-up frame
4.2.2 LUT gamma type
4.2.3 SMART Filter
4.2.4 Configuration examples
4.3 System configuration with SBFM76 4.3-1 to 4.3-2 0 25/09/06
4.4 System configuration with SBFM78 4.4-1 a 4.4-2 0 25/04/08
5 APPENDICES
5.1 How to change the language of messages on the 5.1-1 0 30/08/05
stand console
5.2 Configuration sheet 5.2-1 A 23/10/08
5.3 Equipotential earth connector 5.3-1 0 30/08/05
5.4 Printer connections (optional) 5.4-1 0 30/08/05
5.5 Interface connections for network with DICOM 5.5-1 A 25/04/08
protocol (optional)
5.6 Hard disk management 5.6-1 to 5.6-3 0 30/08/05
5.6.1 Disk administrator
5.7 Monitor adjustment 5.7-1 to 5.7-3 A 25/04/08
1 INTRODUCTION
The flow chart below shows the installation procedure (see notes at bottom of page):
START
Unpacking
Mechanical installation
Electrical connections
System configuration
Acceptance test
The last step in the installation procedure is the filling-in of the "test sheet" for the acceptance tests.
Only qualified and suitably trained personnel should be allowed to install the equipment and
any accessories.
Note: The system is fully adjusted in the factory to suit the user’s specific requirements. Adjustments
may only prove necessary if components need to be replaced.
The entire adjustment procedure is described in Part 4 of this manual.
1.2 UNPACKING
Follow the steps shown in figure 1 (packing) and 2 (unpacking) to unpack and then follow these steps:
- Cut the 4 straps around the crate and remove the lid.
- Remove the screws fixing the packing box to the base and then remove this box.
- Remove the stretch film covering the packed items.
- Remove the wooden ramp and place as shown in figure 2, step 2.
- Cut the straps fixing the stand, the trolley and the monitor and accessory packing boxes.
- Remove the anchor supports securing the trolley.
- Turn the arc as shown in figure 2, step 2, and then slide the monitor trolley off the base.
- Remove the anchor supports on the stand.
- Move the ramp forwards towards to the stand (figure 2, step 3) and then slide this off the base.
Cover Remove
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
The trolley is provided without the cylindrical support for the X-ray passage warning light and the
monitor support, which is packed in the “Monitor and accessories” boxes.
To assemble these:
Fig. 3a
E A
Fig. 3c
Fig. 3b
LCD monitors are installed by fixing them to the support on the X-ray warning light support column
using 4 x M4 screws.
The drawings in figures 5a, 5b and 5c show the procedure.
A E
The printer (A) is simply inserted in the compartment at the bottom of the monitor trolley; it does not
need to be fixed.
Fig. 7
3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
3.1 CONNECTORS
- Monitor unit (fig. 10): - MAINS: working and reference monitors power supply (230 VAC).
- EARTH: earth connector for the working and reference monitors.
- CV10: working monitor video connection.
- CV11: reference monitor video connection
Note: See appendices 5.4 and 5.5 for details of the printer and DICOM interface connections.
CP10 CM5
EQUIPOTENTIAL POINT
Fig. 9 (stand)
EARTH EARTH
BNC VGA
MAINS MAINS
Fig. 11
VIDEO IN EARTH MAINS LCD Monitor
VIDEO IN
ANALOG OUT
CM2
MAIN
EARTH
Fig. 12a (CCD100/CA rack, with DIP240)
CM2
DIGIT OUT3
CM1
DIGIT OUT2
MAIN
EARTH
Fig. 12b (CCD100/CA rack, with SBFM)
VIDEO IN MAINS
VIDEO OUT1 EARTH
VIDEO OUT2 REMOTE
VIDEO OUT3
Fig. 13a
(DIP240: rear panel)
Fig. 13b
(DIP240: front panel)
3.2 CONNECTIONS
The connections required during installation are the same for all versions of the Arco-140 (apart from
the absence of the 2nd monitor in the version with SBFM76/0 memory) and are described in points
3.2.1 and 3.2.2 below.
Note 1: See the flow charts in fig. 15a, 15b and 15c for details of the connections made in the factory
for (respectively):
- version with SBFM76/0 memory
- version with SBFM76/110 memory and SBFM78 memory
- version with DIP240 processor.
Note 2: See also the specific appendices in this part of the manual for details of the connections for the
video recorder, printer and DICOM interface (optional).
X-ray light
3.2.1 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
X-ray light support
X-ray light connection
Connections required:
Fig. 14
STAND
MONITOR TROLLEY
STAND
MONITOR TROLLEY
STAND
MONITOR TROLLEY
4 CONFIGURATION
The system is fully adjusted and configured in the factory to customer requirements; on receipt, the
system only needs to be installed and checked.
The information contained in the following paragraphs are only needed in the following cases:
- If board B4 or SBFM76 (for relative version) needs to be replaced, the correct position of the stand
configuration Dip-Switch must be checked,
- Versions with DIP240, to check or change the system configuration.
Board B4, fitted in the stand rack, has a series of Dip-Switches for the configuration of the stand.
The figure below shows the position of the Dip-Switches, while the table describes their functions.
SW1
The configuration of the ARCO-140 system with DIP240A, DIP240HD, DIP240S lets you chose
several operating options and define the characteristics of the installed components. To do this, a
special set-up frame can be accessed on the working monitor.
Press keys Shift and F2 at the same time and insert the technical password to enter the set-up frame.
The field in the top left-hand corner indicates the installed software release.
DISKLESS 0 The processor will use the disk to save the images.
1 The processor will use just the RAM.
Note: - with DIP240A / DIP240HD, set “0”.
- with DIP240S, set “1”.
AUTO HD FREE: 0 .. 500 Define the minimum HD free space dimension in images. Under this value
(upon new startup of the system) the system delete the older exam up to
reaching the threshold value (only with DIP240A and DIP240HD)
Default value 500, 0 disable this function
SPIN UP TIME 10, .. 30 Disk spin-up time.
Note: - with DIP240A / DIP240HD, set 25 seconds.
- with DIP240S, set 10 seconds.
RAM SIZE 48, .. 192 Number of images that can be saved in DISKLESS mode.
Note: Always set 192 images
TIME RX ON 6, .. 19 X-ray flash time in pulsed fluoroscopy, in steps of 40 ms (for 50 Hz mains)
or 33 ms (for 60 Hz mains)
Note: Set value at 9.
RATE PROG 0, ... 15 Acquisition rate in pulsed fluoroscopy (see table 1 below).
Note: recommended value: 1
LUT GAMMA TYPE 0, … 6 To select exam type.
(see point 4.4.2 below).
SMART FILTER 0 Recursive filter without SMART FILTER function
1 Recursive filter with SMART FILTER function
Note: Set value at 1.
SMART CODE 1, ... 6 Set SMART function threshold.
Note: We recommend setting “3” (see point 4.2.3. below).
ENABLE BOOST 0 Boosted fluoroscopy function disabled.
1 Boosted fluoroscopy function enabled.
SINGLE RUN 0 Standard mode: every time you press the footswitch for a new fluoroscopy
image, the system automatically goes to a new RUN.
1 Single run mode: all fluoroscopy images are contained in a RUN.
AUTO STORE LIH 0 LIH not saved automatically
1 LIH saved automatically at the end of exposure
2 LIH will be saved automatically at the begin of next exposure
ANGIO ENABLE 0 Angiography functions disabled (DIP240S).
1 Angiography functions disabled (DIP240HD).
2 N.U. (Angiography functions enabled for DIP240A).
3 Angiography functions enabled (DIP240A).
LAND MARK MODE 0 LAND MARK function disabled
1 LAND MARK function enabled on reference monitor (for DIP240A only)
2 LAND MARK function enabled on working monitor (for DIP240A only)
3 LAND MARK function enabled on both monitors (for DIP240A only)
ROTATION MODE 0 IMAGE ROTATION function disabled
1 IMAGE ROTATION function enabled
OUT 625 0 Working monitor video signal at output VIDEO OUT1.
1 Reference monitor video signal at output VIDEO OUT1.
VCR ENABLE 0, ... 7 N.U.
DOSE ENABLE 0 Patient dose control disabled.
1 Patient dose control enabled.
LUT GAMMA TYPE lets you select the family of curves with logarithmic / exponential correction, as
shown in the figures below.
Ctrl + L Ctrl + L
Ctrl + Ctrl +
Ctrl + L Ctrl + L
Ctrl +
Ctrl + E
Ctrl + L Ctrl + L
Ctrl + Ctrl +
The SMART FILTER function is very useful when you select the recursive filter with a high weight, as
it lets you keep a reduction in photon noise and thus eliminate the effect of persistence that always
accompanies timed filtering.
This function is obtained via a sophisticated algorithm capable of identifying moving parts in the image
(e.g. a catheter) and reduce the time constant of the filter for those parts, thus letting you get an image
without the persistence effect.
You can adjust the sensitivity of this processing using the SMART CODE parameter. The time
constant chosen for the filter is reduced when the local variation in the signal exceeds the set value (in
levels) defined by the SMART CODE.
Max sensitivity is obtained with code 1 (see table below).
In addition to this "local" processing (especially effective when there are small variations, such as
catheters), you can also control the total area affected by variation.
If there are movements that affect a large area (e.g. movement of the patient bed) or quick changes in
the image (e.g. zoom change), the timed filter is abandoned temporarily to allow for the image to
settle quickly.
The sensitivity of this function is adjusted using dip switch SW1 on the front of board STF-04 (turn
clock-wise to increase sensitivity; 0 = minimum sensitivity, F = maximum sensitivity; the typical default
setting is 1).
1 8 enabled
2 12 enabled
3 16 enabled
4 20 enabled
5 20 enabled (progressive) *
6 20 not enabled**
Note: * Code 5 allows for a progressive reduction in the time constant of the filter, from the set value
to the minimum value, depending on the levels of variation detected.
** Code 6, as well as not allowing for control of the variations in the area, sets the time constant
for a recursive filter of weight K=2 as the minimum time constant value.
DIP240HD
DIP240S
Position the jumpers on boards SBFM-07 and SBFM-06.to configure the ARCO 140 system with
SBFM76/0 or SBFM76/110 processor.
The tables below show how these jumpers are used; the figures show their position on the boards.
● SBFM-07 board
Jumper position
JP5 OFF
JP8 OFF
JP11 OFF
JP12 OFF
JP13 OFF
JP14 OFF
● SBFM-06 board
Jumper position
JP1 2-3
JP6 OFF
JP7 OFF
JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7, JP8, JP9, JP10, JP11 JP12, JP13, JP14
SBFM-07 board
SBFM-06 board
Position the jumpers on boards SBFM-07 and SBFM-08.to configure the ARCO 140 system with
SBFM78/330 or SBFM78/2700 processor.
The tables below show how these jumpers are used; the figures show their position on the boards.
● SBFM-07 board
Jumper position
JP5 OFF
JP8 OFF
JP11 OFF
JP12 OFF
JP13 OFF
JP14 OFF
● SBFM-08 board
Jumper posizione
JP1 OFF
JP2 ON
JP3 OFF
JP4 OFF
JP5 OFF
JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7, JP8, JP9, JP10, JP11 JP12, JP13, JP14
SBFM-07 board
SBFM-08 board
5 APPENDICES
The messages appearing in the status display on the stand console can be in Italian, English or
French.
The language can be selected when the machine is switched on:
English
French
This page is the CONFIGURATION SHEET for the system fitted with DIP240.
The configuration sheet here must be filled in during installation of the equipment and then kept
together with this manual.
For maximum patient and medical staff safety, the scanning table must be connected to the
equipotential earth on the stand.
See figure below for the position of the connector.
To connect, use a cable with Multi-Contact POAG-K4 or POAG-K6 type connector (see detail in figure
17).
Fig. 17
In each case, the power cable (MAINS) obtains voltage from connector CP11-1,3 of B20 (ASPS)
board.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Versions with DIP240 require the use of an interface module for connection to the DICOM network.
This module (ESI-DIC2) is installed inside the monitor trolley and communicates with the operator via
a trackball and CD-writer on the front of the trolley; it is connected to the network via the connector
found at the rear of the trolley (see figure).
Trackball
CD-writer
This module is already fitted in the factory; all connections have already been made. To make
maintenance easier, all the connections are shown in the figure below.
Trackball
The DIP240A and DIP240HD processors can split their hard disks into several logical units
representing as many archive folders that can be associated, for example, to different departments or
different operators.
The processor is normally supplied with the HD already formatted and split into 6 logical units (each
capable of storing 8100 images), called “UNITS”.
Press key F7 in the patient list frame and enter the service password (“techservice”) to open the
DISK ADMINISTRATOR frame that lets you access the HD formatting and division functions. These
functions should be used when the HD needs to be replaced.
The procedure involves:
1) Full HD formatting
2) HD division (Creation of the logical units)
3) Selection of the working logic unit.
● HD formatting
Open the DISK ADMINISTRATOR frame (press F7 in the patient list frame).
● HD division
To split the HD into logical units, press Enter in the DISK ADMINISTRATOR frame to open the
MEDIA MANAGER frame:
- Enter value 99999999 to create divisions of the max possible size (in fact, the system replaces the
entered value with the max value compatible with the current HD).
For example, if an 18GB HD: when you set the max size you can create 6 divisions each capable
of holding 8100 images (default setting).
- Use the New unit command (key N) to create a new logical unit in the HD.
Enter the name of the logical unit and confirm with Enter.
- Repeat the New unit command until you reach the max disk capacity, indicated by the alarm
message:
NO SPACE ON MEDIA FOR A NEW UNIT
Note: - You can delete a unit: select the unit you want to delete from the MEDIA MANAGER frame
and then press key D (Delete Unit).
- In any case, any change to the size of the logical units automatically involves the
deletion of all units in the HD.
You can select the working logical unit from the SELECT LOGICAL UNIT frame (accessed by
pressing key F6 from the patient list frame).
- Select the logical unit you want by using the cursor arrows and then press key W.
The tag "WKU" appears next to the selected unit after 1 second.
- The name of the active logical unit is indicated in the patient list frame (top centre).
UNIT0
Monitor control involves checking the geometry of the monitor and adjusting its brightness and
contrast.
We recommend using a phantom for this to check the brightness and control settings.
The 19” LCD monitor (model PI950LMI) and 18” (model IVL-I855IM) lets you make several
adjustments using the OSD (“On Screen Display”) commands via a dual function knob:
- rotate to chose the menus and parameters
- press to enable the functions and accept the set parameters.
The monitor has already been adjusted in the ATS factory: we therefore recommend that you only
adjust the brightness and contrast, if necessary.
Part 3 : ACCEPTANCE
CONTENTS
1 ACCEPTANCE TEST
1.1 Cables and connectors check 1.1-1 0 30/08/05
1.2 Mechanical checks 1.2-1 0 30/08/05
1.3 Electrical checks 1.3-1 to 1.3-3 0 30/08/05
1.4 Test sheet 1.4-1 to 1.4-2 0 30/08/05
1 ACCEPTANCE TEST
The acceptance test covers all the checks and tests listed in the TEST SHEET.
Each check/test is described below, under the following headings:
- Cable and connectors check.
- Mechanical checks.
- Electrical checks.
Each operation is identified by a code, also used in the TEST SHEET.
Visually check each cable and connector for signs of damage or crushing:
Check the:
- Safety devices
- Lights
- Exposure functions
- Radiology parameters.
The table below shows the entire check procedure, underlining those operations that are then included
in the Test Sheet.
- With the equipment off, remove the covers on the stand and on the X X X X
monitor unit and then open the door of the monitor unit console
Check that the monitor unit console circuit board is not dirty or C.1 X X X
corroded.
Check that the monitor unit power box components are not dirty or C.2 X X X X
corroded.
Check that the stand circuit boards and components of the basket are C.3 X X X X
not dirty or corroded.
- Connect the stand to the monitor unit, connect the footswitch and X X X X
connect the monitor unit to the power supply.
- Switch the monitor unit on. X X X X
Check that the 2 fans at the rear of the monitor unit start up. C.4 X X X
Check that the led belonging to the on/off switch on the stand console C.5 X X X X
comes on.
Check that the UNNAMED image frame appears on the monitors (after C.6 X X X
a pause).
Use keys Shift + M and check that the patient data frame opens. C.7 X X X
- Exit the patient data frame (press Enter several times). X X X
- Switch the stand on. X X X X
Check that (after a pause) the square marker (top left-hand corner) C.8 X
appears on both the monitors and the number 1 appears on the
reference monitor.
Check the automatic initial test: all leds on the console should come on C.9 X X X X
in turn, then the READY message and the radiology parameters will
appear on the display.
Check (through the air vents) that the fans on the monobloc support C.10 X X X X
base actually start working .
Use the emergency button on the monitor unit and check that C.11 X X X X
everything switches off..
- Reset the emergency button and then switch the equipment back on X X X X
again.
Use the emergency button on the stand and check that everything C.12 X X X X
switches off.
- Reset the emergency button and then switch the equipment back on X X X X
again.
- Use all 4 column movement keys on the stand and check that: X X X X
The column moves up and down freely and smoothly. C.13 X X X X
- Select continuous fluoroscopy, collimator fully open, I.I. on normal field. X X X X
The test sheet is to be completed by the user during the acceptance stage and also:
- during routine maintenance;
- after all extraordinary maintenance.
A "blank" copy of this test is attached for this purpose, see the loose pages.
Each test or check is identified by an alphanumeric code that refers to the above paragraphs where
the operations have been listed and described in detail.
C.20 Indications on monitor for saving to hard disk only for DIP240A/HD
C.21 "Pulsed" on monitor only for DIP240
C.22 "Pulsed" on stand
C.23 “One shot” on monitor only for DIP240
C.24 “One shot” on stand
C.25 “Max Op” and “Road Mapping” on monitor only for DIP240A
C.26 “Max Op” and “Road Mapping” on stand only for DIP240A
C.27 Radiography time for 40 kV, 200 mAs limits: 2.6 – 3.6 s
C.28 Radiography time for 80 kV, 130 mAs limits: 3.1 – 4.3 s
C.29 Radiography time for 100/120 kV, 100 mAs limits: 3.0 – 4.1 s
C.30 Indication of collimators on monitor (optional) only for DIP240
C.31 Dose-Area device (optional)
C.32 Centring of laser localizer (optional)
C.33 Video printer (optional)
C.34 DICOM interface (optional) only for DIP240
Part 4 : ADJUSTMENTS
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction 1.1-1 0 30/08/05
2 X-RAY ADJUSTMENTS
2.1 Adjusting the kV and mA 2.1-1 to 2.1-10 0 30/08/05
2.1.1 Fixed anode version
2.1.1.1 Adjusting the “set kV”
2.1.1.2 Adjusting the filament current
2.1.1.3 Checking the kV and mA
2.1.2 Rotating anode version
2.1.2.1 Adjusting the “set kV”
2.1.2.2 Adjusting the filament current
2.1.2.3 Checking the kV and mA
3 VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS
3.1 Introduction 3.1-1 A 25/04/08
3.2 Adjusting the size of the image 3.2-1 to 3.2-2 A 25/09/06
3.3 Focussing 3.3-1 to 3.3-2 A 25/09/06
3.4 Adjusting the video output signal in fluoroscopy 3.4-1 to 3.4-12 B 25/04/08
3.4.1 Adjusting the TV camera
3.4.2 Adjusting the video output digital processor
3.4.2.1 Adjustments for DIP240 processor,
3.4.2.2 Adjustments for SBFM76 memory
3.4.2.3 Adjustments for SBFM78 memory
3.5 Centering the TV camera 3.5-1 to 3.5-4 A 25/09/06
3.5.1 Centring the lens
3.5.2 Electronic centring for DIP240
3.5.3 Electronic centring for SBFM
3.6 Automatic X-ray control in fluoroscopy 3.6-1 to 3.6-2 0 30/08/05
3.6.1 Adjusting the dose in continuous fluoroscopy
3.7 Centering the collimator 3.7-1 to 3.7-2 0 30/08/05
3.7.1 Centering the thin-plate collimator
3.7.2 Centering the diaphragm of the iris collimator
3.8 Adjusting the aperture of the X-ray collimator 3.8-1 0 30/08/05
3.9 Final check 3.9-1 to 3.9-2 0 30/08/05
3.9.1 Spatial resolution
3.9.2 Contrast measurement
4 APPENDICES
4.1 Set-up procedure 4.1-1 0 30/08/05
4.2 Adjusting the arc column movement 4.2-1 0 30/08/05
4.3 Potentiometer list 4.3-1 to 4.3-2 A 25/04/08
4.4 Led list 4.4-1 to 4.4-3 0 30/08/05
4.5 Fuse list 4.5-1 0 30/08/05
1 GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This equipment is fully adjusted in the factory and so only needs to be installed and checked.
The information given in this chapter (and the following two) is needed to adjust the equipment during
maintenance.
Note 1: If maintenance is necessary, it is essential that all operations are carried out in the exact
order described below.
Note 2: The calibration procedure described here assumes that the monitors have been adjusted
correctly. If not, please refer to Part 2, para. 5.7 or to the specific monitor manual.
2 X-RAY ADJUSTMENTS
The SET kV is supplied by the microcomputer and must be calibrated to kV/20 via the Set-Up
procedure (see "Appendix 4.1").
- With the equipment switched off, put board B3 on the extension board.
- Connect a digital DC voltmeter on board B3 between: TP19(+) and Tp17(-).
- Switch on and adjust potentiometer P7 to get: 5.75 V (±0.1 V).
- Remove jumpers J2A and J2B on board PSM05 in order to set 110 kV as the maximum kV setting
for the inverter.
b) Adjustment of the filament current in the working modes needed to get the required anode mA.
The table below shows the values for the anode mA associated to the typical kV and the filament
currents (on a standard monobloc).
Note: By filament current, we mean the current within the primary circuit of the filament
transformer.
a) PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENTS
Connect an ammeter (with “TRUE RMS” reading) in the place of jumper B2-CS1.
Position jumper B2-JP2 on 2-3.
2. Adjusting the maximum safety current for the small filament (fluoroscopy)
- Select manual fluoroscopy.
- Check that the maximum current device trips by adjusting potentiometer B2-P4 to increase the
filament current (typically Ifilament ≅ 710 mA). Led B2-Ld2 goes on, indicating that the safety
device has tripped.
Warning: When the maximum current device trips, it completely blocks the equipment: to
release this, you need to switch the equipment off and then back on.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again (this time lowering the filament current) to get 6.90 V at Tp5.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P3 so that the maximum current safety device trips at a filament
current of 680 mA.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again to get 4.00 V DC at Tp5.
3. Adjusting the maximum safety current for the large filament (radiography)
- Select radiography.
- Check that the maximum current device trips by adjusting potentiometer B2-P4 to increase the
filament current (typically Ifilament ≅ 1000 mA). Led B2-Ld2 goes on, indicating that the safety
device has tripped.
Warning: When the maximum current device trips, it completely blocks the equipment: to
release this, you need to switch the equipment off and then back on.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again (this time lowering the filament current) to get 8.5 V at Tp5.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P2 so that the maximum current safety device trips at a filament
current of 800 mA.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again to get 4.00 V DC at Tp5.
- Return jumper B2-JP2 to 1-2.
To measure the Filament Current: connect an ammeter with a “TRUE RMS” reading in the place
of jumper B2-CS1.
The base scale must be 1A AC.
To measure the SET filament voltage: connect an oscilloscope or a DC digital voltmeter to board
B2 between Tp6 (+) and 1ac32 (-).
The format is 1V ≅ 100 mA filament.
After adjusting the mA, the kV must also be checked (by measuring the actual kV) and the mA on the
inverter using an oscilloscope. The acceptance levels allowed under standard EN 60601-2-7 are ±5%
for the kV and ±10% for the mA.
If the kV reading is not correct, the SET kV need to be re-adjusted.
kV mA (fluoroscopy)
set acceptance range theoretical acceptance range
at PSM05-Tp3,Tp5 at PSM05-Tp2,Tp5
[1 V = 20 kV] [1 V = 1 mA]
40 38 - 42 0.2 0.18 - 0.22
80 76 - 84 3.6 3.24 - 3.96
110 105 - 115 4 3.6 - 4.4
kV mA (radiography)
set acceptance range theoretical acceptance range
at PSM05-Tp3,Tp5 at PSM05A-Tp4,T5
[1 V = 20 kV] [1 V = 1 mA]
40 38 - 42 65 58.5 - 71.5
80 76 - 84 35 31.5 - 38.5
110 105 - 115 25.4 22.9 - 27.9
mA mA
mA
kV kV kV
Fig. 01a: kV & mA in scopy Fig. 01b: kV & mA in one shot scopy Fig. 01c: kV & mA in graphy
N.B.: The curves in fig. 01a, 01b and 01c above refer to 80 kV.
The SET kV is supplied by the microcomputer and must be calibrated to kV/20 via the Set-Up
procedure (see "Appendix 4.1").
- With the equipment switched off, put board B3 on the extension board.
- Connect a digital DC voltmeter on board B3 between: TP19(+) and Tp17(-).
- Switch on and adjust potentiometer P7 to get: 6.2 V (±0.1 V).
- Remove jumpers J2A and J2B on board PSM05 in order to set 120 kV as the maximum kV setting
for the inverter.
b) Adjustment of the filament current in the working modes needed to get the required anode mA.
The table below shows the values for the anode mA associated to the typical kV and the filament
currents (on a standard monobloc).
Note: By filament current, we mean the current within the primary circuit of the filament transformer.
a) PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENTS.
Connect an ammeter (with “TRUE RMS” reading) in the place of jumper B2-CS1.
Position jumper B2-JP2 on 2-3.
2. Adjusting the maximum safety current for the small filament (fluoroscopy)
- Select manual fluoroscopy.
- Check that the maximum current device trips by adjusting potentiometer B2-P4 to increase the
filament current (typically Ifilament ≅ 710 mA). Led B2-Ld2 goes off, indicating that the safety
device has tripped.
Warning: When the maximum current device trips, it completely blocks the equipment: to
release this, you need to switch the equipment off and then back on.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again (this time lowering the filament current) to get 6.90 V at Tp5.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P3 so that the maximum current safety device trips at a filament
current of 680 mA.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again to get 4.00 V DC at Tp5.
3. Adjusting the maximum safety current for the large filament (radiography)
- Select radiography.
- Check that the maximum current device trips by adjusting potentiometer B2-P4 to increase the
filament current (typically Ifilament ≅ 1000 mA). Led B2-Ld2 goes off, indicating that the safety
device has tripped.
Warning: When the maximum current device trips, it completely blocks the equipment: to
release this, you need to switch the equipment off and then back on.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again (this time lowering the filament current) to get 8.5 V at Tp5.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P2 so that the maximum current safety device trips at a filament
current of 800 mA.
- Adjust potentiometer B2-P4 again to get 4.00 V DC at Tp5.
- Return jumper B2-JP2 to 1-2.
To measure the Filament Current: connect an ammeter with a “TRUE RMS” reading in the place
of jumper B2-CS1.
The base scale must be 1A AC.
To measure the SET filament voltage: connect an oscilloscope or a DC digital voltmeter to board
B2 between Tp6 (+) and 1ac32 (-).
The format is 1V ≅ 100 mA filament.
After adjusting the mA, the kV must also be checked (by measuring the actual kV) and the mA on the
inverter using an oscilloscope. The acceptance levels allowed under standard EN 60601-2-7 are ±5%
for the kV and ±10% for the mA.
If the kV reading is not correct, the SET kV need to be re-adjusted.
kV mA (fluoroscopy)
set acceptance range theoretical acceptance range
at PSM05-Tp3,Tp5 at PSM05-Tp2,Tp5
[1 V = 20 kV] [1 V = 1 mA]
40 38 - 42 0.2 0.18 - 0.22
80 76 - 84 3.6 3.24 - 3.96
120 114 - 126 4 3.6 - 4.4
kV mA (radiography)
set acceptance range theoretical acceptance range
at PSM05-Tp3,Tp5 at S19/A-Tp4,Tp5
[1 V = 20 kV] [1 V = 10 mA]
40 38 - 42 65 58.5 - 71.5
80 76 - 84 35 31.5 - 38.5
120 114 - 126 23.3 21 - 25.6
3 VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Definitions:
Average grey level: the output signal level at the CCD sensor obtained with the correct X-ray
dose at the input face of the I.I. tube using a homogeneous filter.
Dynamic range: the ratio between the average grey level and the maximum level read at
the CCD sensor.
The following abbreviations are used in this section for the circuit boards:
The size of the image shown on the monitor depends on the distance between the optical unit and the
I.I. tube.
This distance is obtained by placing suitable rings between the optical unit and the I.I. tube until the
right thickness is reached.
Follow these steps to adjust the size of the image on the monitor properly:
version Fully open the electronic circle using potentiometer P12 on board CCD-B2.
- DIP240 version:
- SBFM version: Set the max size of the electronic circle by removing both jumpers JP6 and JP7
from board SBFM07 (see below, figure 15a).
- Select the normal I.I. field.
- Give the fluoroscopy command at 40 kV without placing any phantom on the I.I. tube.
- Check that the size of the output window of the I.I. is shown on the monitor as an image of roughly
255-260 mm
- If necessary, correct the size of the the output window of the I.I. on the monitor by adding extra
spacer rings (supplied with the equipment) if the size of the output window is more than 260 mm or
by removing one or more spacer rings if the size of the output window is less than 255 mm.
To do this, you need to remove the camera cover on the I.I. tube (see paragraph 3.3 below) and
extract the optical unit:
• optical unit code OBX7/1.8 using the 4 screws A that fix it to the tube (see figure 3a),
• optical unit code 4240000 using the 3 screws B that fix it to the tube (see figure 3b).
Note: The figure shows a 9” I.I. tube. These instructions are still valid for the other tubes, in any case.
Optical unit
Spacer rings
Spacer flange
I.I. tube
Fig. 3a
Optical unit
Spacer rings
I.I. tube
counterweights
Fig. 3b
(optical unit code 4240000)
Caution: To access screws B, the counterweights on the I.I. tube plate may need to be removed.
Undo screws C.
3.3 FOCUSSING
Referring to figures 4a and 4b (showing just the optical unit fixed to the spacer flange):
- Remove cover “A” protecting the camera and fixed with screws “B”.
- Loosen focus grub screw "C" (marked with a white spot) to rotate the focussing ring nut (bottom).
- Give the X-ray command (min dose).
- Use a pin or small screwdriver in one of the holes "D" to turn the focussing ring nut until you get max
resolution of the system in the smallest field on the monitor.
- Tighten focus grub screw "C" to secure the focussing ring nut in the new position.
Caution: Diametrically opposite the grub screw marked with the white spot is a grub screw marked
with e red spot: this grub screw MUST NOT be adjusted for whatever reason!
A (cover) B
B B
Fig. 4a
C
(white spot)
Optical unit
Spacer rings
Spacer flange
D Fig. 4b
Referring to figures 5a and 5b (showing just the optical unit, without the head camera board):
- Remove cover “A” protecting the camera and fixed with screws “B”.
- Loosen focusing grub screw "C" (labelled FOCUS) to rotate focusing control shaft “D”.
- Give the X-ray command (min dose).
- Use a pin or small screwdriver to turn focusing shaft “D” until you get max resolution of the system in
the smallest field on the monitor.
- Tighten focusing grub screw "C" to fix the focal position.
Caution: To access grub screw C, the counterweights on the I.I. tube plate may need to be removed.
Undo screws E.
counterweights
B B
Fig. 5a
C E D (focus adjustment)
Fig. 5b
b) IRIS Probe
Grub screw A
(yellow spot)
Fig. 6a
Caution: To access grub screw F and shaft G, the counterweights on the I.I. tube plate may need to
be removed. Undo screws E.
F G (iris adjustment) E
Fig. 6b
c) GAIN
Measuring conditions: - See previous point, with oscilloscope on TP5 (board CCD-B1).
- Give the manual fluoroscopy command.
- DIP240 version:
- Adjust potentiometer P3 (VIDEO GAIN) on CCD-B1 until you get a 350 mV video signal on the
oscilloscope (see fig. 7).
- Move the oscilloscope to TP6 on board CCD-B2 (see 9b and 10b) (0 V at TP21 on the same
board).
- Adjust potentiometer P2 (MANUALGAIN) on CCD-B2 until you get a 350 mV video signal on the
oscilloscope.
- SBFM version:
- Adjust potentiometer P3 (VIDEO GAIN) on CCD-B1 to get a 230 mV video signal on the
oscilloscope.
d) BLACK LEVEL
- DIP240 version:
- In the absence of X-rays, adjust potentiometer P10 (BLACK LEVEL) on camera board CCD-B2 to
get a black level of 50 mV (see fig. 8).
- SBFM version:
- Adjustment of the black level is not possible. You can, however, activate a black level
compensating function by inserting jumper JP8 on board SBFM07 (see figure 15b below).
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
e) ELECTRONIC CIRCLE
- SBFM version:
- Set the size of the electronic circle you require by JP6 JP7 Circle size
using jumpers JP6 and JP7 on board SBFM07, as (on 17S100 monitor)
indicated in the table here: OFF OFF 263 mm (approx.)
ON OFF 256 mm (approx.)
OFF ON 249 mm (approx.)
ON ON 246 mm (approx.)
f) READING WINDOW
Adjustment of the video signal reading window (dominant area) for automatic correction of the
fluoroscopy dose.
Measuring conditions: - See b) above.
- DIP240 version:
- Take jumper JP3 to position 1-2 on TV camera board CCD-B2 (see figures 9b and 10b) in order
to view the reading window.
- Give the X-ray command and adjust potentiometer P14 (WINDOW SIZE) on board CCD-B2 to get
a window with a diameter of 8 cm on the monitor.
- Turn jumper JP3 back to position 2-3.
- SBFM version:
- Set the size of the electronic circle you require by JP9 JP10 Circle size
using jumpers JP6 and JP7 on board SBFM07, as (on 17S100 monitor)
indicated in the table here: OFF OFF 117 mm (approx.)
OFF ON 102 mm (approx.)
Note: Press the 2 rotation commands on the console
ON OFF 93 mm (approx.)
stand for at least 3 seconds to view the reading
ON ON 84 mm (approx.)
window.
TP7
P3 (Video Gain)
TP10
TP5
TP6 JP3 (Window On/Off) P13 (H/V Circle) TP21 P2 (Manual Gain)
P14 (Window Size) P12 (Circle Size)
R34
10k
CM1
3 1 3
OC1 Elect. Shutter
P2
Reset gate SFH6106
JP1 1
Elect. TP6 +15V +24VDC
XTAL 1
TP8 +5V LD1
Power
4 2 LED Green
TP9 -8,5V Supply 2
Timing 0V 0VDC
Generator TP7
JP2
50/60H
TP5
Light
J1
Double Video Signal 1
Correlated Video Trap Filter
Amplifier 14MHz Clamping Driver
Sampling
CCD Sensor
P3
Video
Video
TP10
Amplifier
Adj. by iris lens
at 250mV=35uR/s
B1 Board
CCDH 01
JP1 ON
OR Shutter 1/120s Shutter 1/100s
CM1-3=+24VDC
JP1 OFF
AND Shutter OFF Shutter OFF
CM1-3=OPEN
Fig. 10a: Adjusting board CCD-B1
P3 P7
Preset Gain P9 Gamma 1
Offset
P2
Manual Gain 1-2
+24VDC
3-4
1 +0VDC
JP3=1-2 Window display on 2
JP3=2-3 Window display off CM2
3
1 JP6 1
2 JP3 JP6=1-2 An.D.C.= 0÷ -5V 2
3 JP6=2-3 An.D.C.= 0÷ +5V
Circle Blanking
and window
+12V
TP22
-12V
TP24 Power
TP25 +5V Supply
0V
TP23
P11 Circle H.
P15 Circle V.
Window size
P13 H/V Circle
Circle Size
Position
Position
P14
P12
B2 Board
CCDVP 01
The video output signal range from the TV camera must be adjusted to suit the input range of the
digital processor A/D converter.
The DIP240 processor input dynamics for the A/D converter is 3 V (0 V - 3 V).
This becomes 700 mV signal + 300 mV negative synchronism on the D/A output converter.
Measuring conditions: - I.I. tube on normal field.
- 2 mm copper filter on collimator, fully open.
- Oscilloscope on AD-JP3(+) and AD-JP4(-).
- Select manual fluoroscopy.
- Adjust potentiometer PT2 on board AD (fig. 13a) to get an offset signal of 0 V (see fig. 12a).
- Give the fluoroscopy command and adjust the kV to get a saturated image.
- Adjust potentiometer AD-PT1 (GAIN) to get a video level of 3 V (see fig. 12b).
3V
0V
Fig. 12c
Fig. 12d
N.B.: - Check the SW1 set-up on board SCAN-04 (see table on right). SW1-1 OFF
- Also check that jumpers JP1 and JP2 are in place. SW1-2 ON
SW1-3 ON
SW1-4 ON
- Measuring conditions: oscilloscope with probe (A) on CCD-B1-TP5 and probe (B) on M7-J3-3 (0 V at
M7-J3-1) (see corresponding figures).
- Without giving the X-ray command, adjust M7-PT2 (fig. 15b) to get a video signal with a blanking
level of 0 mV at M7-J3-3.
- Give the X-ray command to get a video signal with level of 700 mV at CCD-B1-TP5 and then adjust
M7-PT1 to get a video signal of 2.8 V (max peak) at M7-J3-3.
- Save an image; then continue to give the X-ray command and:
- Move the oscilloscope to M6-TP1-1 (0 V at M6-TP1-3).
- Adjust potentiometer M6-PT1 (GAIN) to get a 700 mV output signal from the D/A converter
(see figures 15a and 15c).
- Move the oscilloscope to M6-TP2-1 (0 V at M6-TP2-3).
- Adjust potentiometer M6-PT2 (GAIN) to get a 700 mV output signal from the D/A converter
(see figures 15a and 15c).
- Move the oscilloscope to M6-TP3-1 (0 V at M6-TP3-3).
- Adjust potentiometer M6-PT3 (GAIN) to get a 700 mV output signal from the D/A converter
(see figures 15a and 15c).
700 mV
Fig. 15a
- Measuring conditions: oscilloscope with probe (A) on CCD-B1-TP5 and probe (B) on M7-J3-3 (0 V at
M7-J3-1) (see corresponding figures).
- Without giving the X-ray command, adjust M7-PT2 (fig. 15b) to get a video signal with a blanking
level of 0 mV at M7-J3-3.
- Give the X-ray command to get a video signal with level of 700 mV at CCD-B1-TP5 and then adjust
M7-PT1 to get a video signal of 2.8 V (max peak) at M7-J3-3.
- Save an image; then continue to give the X-ray command and:
- Move the oscilloscope to M8-TP1-1 (0 V at M6-TP1-3).
- Adjust potentiometer M8-PT1 (GAIN) to get a 700 mV output signal from the D/A converter
(see figures 15a and 15d).
- Move the oscilloscope to M8-TP2-1 (0 V at M8-TP2-3).
- Adjust potentiometer M8-PT2 (GAIN) to get a 700 mV output signal from the D/A converter
(see figures 15a and 15d).
- Move the oscilloscope to M8-TP3-1 (0 V at M8-TP3-3).
- Adjust potentiometer M8-PT3 (GAIN) to get a 700 mV output signal from the D/A converter
(see figures 15a and 15d).
To centre the TV camera you need to position the centre of the I.I. tube output field on the centre of
the acquisition matrix.
To do this:
- Place a suitable reference object (e.g. a washer or disk) on the front surface of the I.I.
tube, at its centre,
- Enable the display of the centring cross on the working monitor:
version press CTRL+C
o DIP240 version:
o SBFM version: press both image rotation commands for at least 3 seconds.
The TV camera is correctly adjusted when:
- the image on the monitor is always centred on the axis of rotation throughout the entire 360°
rotation,
- the image is still centred after giving the reverse command on the vertical axis.
The area of the memory matrix is shown on the monitor by a square image corresponding to 576 x
576 pixels.
The drawings in figure 16a show correct and incorrect centring.
Monitor
Acquisition matrix
Monitor screen
Image
Fig. 16
- Loosen the 4 screws "A" (see fig. 17a).fixing the CCD camera to the spacer flange and then to the I.I.
tube plate.
- Give the X-ray emission command and mechanically centre the lens by gradually moving the camera
in small steps until the image of the reference object sits on the centre of the centring cross.
- Carefully fix the position of the optical unit using the 4 screws A.
A A A A
Fig. 17a
- Loosen the 3 screws "A" (see fig. 17b).fixing the optical unit to the I.I. tube plate.
- Give the X-ray emission command and mechanically centre the lens by gradually moving the camera
in small steps until the image of the reference object sits on the centre of the centring cross.
- Carefully fix the position of the optical unit using the 3 screws A.
A E
counterweights
A A A
Fig. 17b
Caution: To access screws A, the counterweights on the I.I. tube plate may need to be removed. Undo
screws E.
This procedure is required, if the mechanical centring procedure is not sufficient, to centre the TV
camera when the horizontal image reverse function is enabled.
Use selectors SW1 (rough adjustment) and SW2 (fine adjustment) on board FRM-02 of the DIP240
(see fig. 19a) to move the image on the monitor horizontally:
- adjust until the image with horizontal reverse sits perfectly on top of the image without reverse.
Fig. 19a
If the mechanical centering procedure is not sufficient, fine electronic correction is possible using
rotative switch SW1 on board SBFM07 (see fig. 19b), which produces a little horizontal shift of the
image.
SW1
Fig. 19b
Note: Measurement of the dose must be effected on the I.I. tube face. Since this has a grid, you need
Note
to remove it in order to position the dosimeter probe under the grid (see diagram in fig. 20).
After measurement, replace the grid in its original position.
X-Ray
TUBE ASSEMBLY
Filter (2 mm copper)
Grid
Probe
IMAGE INTENSIFIER
Fig. 20
- Activate the Set-Up procedure and select: AUTO KV ADJ with REF. DOSE
- Adjust the Set-Up to get a display reading of: 77.
- Continue in Set-Up mode and select: AUTO KV ADJ with HYSTERESIS
- Adjust the Set-Up to get a display reading of: 13.
- Give the X-ray command in automatic fluoroscopy and check that:
- the kV correction is stable,
- the balanced kV is constant (max. error = 1 kV),
regardless of the initial kV.
- Exit the Set-Up procedure.
To centre the collimator, you need to position both these units on the X-ray beam so that the centre of
the shuttered area is in line with the centre of the leading edge of the I.I. tube.
Positioning the thin-plate unit within the collimator frame, in order to align the shuttered area with the
leading edge of the I.I. tube.
Keep at a safe distance from the equipment when checking the adjustment with X-ray
emission.
Note: - Figure 21b shows the “virtual” shutter, without the supports for the laser localizer and the
dosimeter and without cover.
- The instructions above are still valid for the other collimator models, even if the laser localizer
and the dosimeter are fitted on their supports.
- If using a not-virtual collimator, the thin-plate unit is centred by loosening the 2 nuts instead of
the three bolts "A".
Positioning the iris unit within the collimator frame, in order to align the shuttered area with the centre
of the leading edge of the I.I. tube.
Fig. 22b
Keep at a safe distance from the equipment when checking the adjustment with X-ray
emission.
Note: - Figure 22b shows the “virtual” shutter, without the supports for the laser localizer and the
dosimeter and without cover.
- The instructions above are still valid for the other collimator models, even if the laser localizer
and the dosimeter are fitted on their supports.
It is important that the max aperture is adjusted with different I.I. tube zoom values so that
the edge of the collimator is always visible: this gives the operator a guarantee that the X-ray
beam has been correctly shuttered.
Spatial resolution is measured in the factory by giving the automatic continuous fluoroscopy command
with:
- Resolution test FUNK type 18 , at 45° on the I.I. tube in 3 different positions (at the centre and the
edges as shown in figure 23).
- Edge enhancement: SHARP.
The table below shows the typical values with line pairs per mm (LP/mm).
Check that the values are close to the ones given in the TEST REPORT attached to the system. If the
value is lower, check the optical focussing.
Fig. 23
The contract is measured in the factory using the Nuclear Associates test, model 07-645.
This test involves the use of 2 aluminium phantoms (“A” and “B”), with 9 round targets of
differing contrast levels on each of these; the contrast levels of the targets on the second
phantom are in-between those of the first phantom.
Note 1: The phantoms are marked with the letters A and B; marks 1 and 3 are for the positioning of
the phantom in order to number the targets (the numbering system is indicated in figures 24a
and 24b).
1 3 1 3
2 1.5
7 9 6.5 8.5
5 4.5
4 6 3.5 5.5
8 7.5
1 3 0.5 2.5
A B
Note 2: - Under test conditions, the system normally selects 66 kV; we have, therefore, only provided
the portion of the table for 60 kV and 70 kV. Interpolate the figures to get the intermediate
values.
- ATS considers low contrast sensitivity values of not more than 3.5% to be acceptable.
4 APPENDICES
FUNCTION value
You can control the speed of the arc column as it moves up and down.
It is also necessary to guarantee the safety of the up/down movement of the arc in order to avoid
sudden movements that could put the machine under dangerous levels of stress, or create potential
risks for patients and operators.
The speed and safety adjustments are made using the 3 potentiometers on board B7 (ASAC).
If this board needs to be replaced, you will need to check the settings as shown in the table below.
P1 UP SPEED Adjust so that the column does not rise at more than 1 cm/s
(i.e., column moves all the way up in not less than 40 seconds)
P2 CURRENT LIMITATION Under worst conditions (longitudinal trolley of the arc fully
extended), adjust P2 to the minimum to allow the system to
complete the upward movement smoothly, without interruptions.
N.B.: The motor electrical input of the motor will gradually
increase as the trolley reaches the upper limit switch.
P3 DOWN SPEED Adjust so that the column does not lower at more than 1 cm/s
(i.e., column moves all the way down in not less than 40
seconds)
P1 P3 P2
* Note: Start making the adjustments with the potentiometer turned completely clockwise (min
current); then continue, gradually turning the potentiometer in the opposite direction until you
get the conditions described in the table.
RX Collimator P1 5K
B1 P1 100K 5.1 sec RAD timeout
(ASAS) P2 500K 800 ms HS STARTER only for rotating anode
P3 1K 60V NS STARTER VOLTAGE only for rotating anode
B2 P1 20K I. FIL. FOR TEST
(ASFS) P2 20K MAX I. FIL. LARGE FILAMENT
P3 20K MAX I. FIL. SMALL FILAMENT
P4 10K SET I FOR FIL. TEST
P5 20K V = I FIL. ADJ.
B3 P1 100E IRIS RX OPENING I max
(ASCR) P2 100E IRIS RX CLOSING I max
P3 200E IRIS ROTATION I max
P4 50K N.U.
P5 10K N.U.
P6 50K GAIN FLUORO ADE
P7 2K MAX SET kV
P8 10K OFFSET FLUORO ADE
P9 1K +12V LASER ADJ.
B6 P1 10K Brightness display 1 (RH)
(ASKA) P1 10K Brightness display 2 (LH)
B7 P1 10K UP SPEED
(ASAC) P2 20K CURRENT LIMITATION
P3 10K DOWN SPEED
PSM05 P1 2K I MAX Default setting: do not touch
(Inverter Control) P2 2K mA FLUO OFFSET ADJ Default setting: do not touch
P3 2K FEQ. ADJ Default setting: do not touch
PSM06 P1 20K Default setting: do not touch
(X-Ray tube) P2 20K Default setting: do not touch
P3 20K Default setting: do not touch
P4 20K Default setting: do not touch
DIP240: PT1 1K GAIN White level adjustment
ADA-09 PT2 10K OFFSET Black level adjustment
PT3 1K H. PHASE Horizontal phase adjustment
PT4 1K OUTPUT LEVEL Output level adjustment
DIP240: PT3 1K H. PHASE Horizontal shift
ADA-08 PT4 1K OUTPUT LEVEL Output level adjustment
DIP240: SW1 Rough horizontal shift
FRM-02 SW2 Fine horizontal shift
SW3 Vertical shift
SBFM-M7 PT1 VIDEO IN GAIN
(SBFM07) PT2 VIDEO IN OFFSET
SW1 H. PHASE Horizontal shift
SBFM-M6 PT1 DIGIT OUT1 GAIN
(SBFM06) PT2 DIGIT OUT2 GAIN
PT3 DIGIT OUT3 GAIN
SBFM-M8 PT1 DIGIT OUT1 GAIN
(SBFM08) PT2 DIGIT OUT2 GAIN
PT3 DIGIT OUT3 GAIN
CCD-B1 P1 20K SUBSTRATE VOLTAGE Default setting: do not touch
(CCDH) P2 20K RESET GATE VOLTAGE Default setting: do not touch
P3 10K VIDEO GAIN
CART F1 20 A T
F2 20 A T
TR1-F6 0.5 A T 230 V
TR1-F9 1AT 5V N.U.
TR1-F11 1AT 26 V
TR1-F13 1AT 19 V N.U.
TR1-F15 0.315 A T 19 V
TR1-F17 1AT 26 V
TR1-F19 0.8 A T 19 V
TR1-F21 1AT 19 V
TR1-F23 0.315 A T 13 V
TR2-F6 0.8 A T 230 V
TR2-F9 0.8 A T 95 V
TR2-F10 1AT 130 V
B4 F1 1AT +15V ac
(ASuP32)
B7 F1 10 A T +24 Vac
(ASAC)
B9 F1 10 A T MAIN Starter supply
(ASSR) F2 10 A T MAIN Starter supply
F3 500 mA T MAIN Control supply
B20 F1 315 mA T MAIN Supply
(ASPS) F2 1AT 21 Vac
PSM03 F1 63 A Main Inverter
(Power Board)
PSM04 F1 200 mA T MAIN Power supply PSM04 board
(Driver Board)
Part 5 : MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
1.1 General recommendations 1.1-1 0 30/08/05
1.2 Frequent checks and inspections 1.2-1 0 30/08/05
1.2.1 Checking the dose level
1.3 General checks and inspections 1.3-1 to 1.3-2 0 30/08/05
1.4 Cleaning and disinfecting 1.4-1
1.4.1 Microbe contamination
2 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
2.1 Troubleshooting 2.1-1 to 2.1-2 0 30/08/05
2.1.1 Problems common to all versions
2.1.2 Specific problems with DIP240
2.1.3 Specific problems with SBFM
2.2 Replacing components 2.2-1 A 25/04/08
2.3 Video processor adjustments 2.3-1 0 30/08/05
2.3.1 List of adjustments for DIP240 video processor
2.3.2 List of adjustments for SBFM memory board
2.4 Fixing and removing of covers 2.4-1 to 2.4-3 0 30/08/05
2.4.1 Monobloc cover
2.4.2 I.I. tube cover
2.4.3 Stand cover
2.5 Assembly and disassembly of the monobloc unit 2.5-1 to 2.5-7 0 30/08/05
2.5.1 Monobloc
2.5.2 Collimator unit for version with DIP240
2.5.2.1 Collimator
2.5.2.2 Laser localizers
2.5.2.3 Dosimeter
2.5.3 Collimator unit for version with SBFM
2.5.3.1 Collimator
2.5.3.2 Laser localizers
2.5.3.3 Dosimeter
2.6 Assembly and disassembly of the Image System 2.6-1 to 2.6-4 0 30/08/05
2.6.1 CCD TV camera
2.6.2 Image Intensifier
2.7 Assembly and disassembly of the stand 2.7-1 to 2.7-5 0 30/08/05
2.7.1 Parking brakes
2.7.2 Stand wheel rotation chains
3 SPARE-PARTS
3.1 Spare parts list 3.1-1 to 3.1-3 B 25/04/08
4 SCRAPPING
4.1 Procedures and precautions 4.1-1 A 25/09/06
5 APPENDICES
5.1 Checking the efficiency of the Dose Area meter 5.1-1 0 30/08/05
1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The equipment requires regular checks and maintenance. The following recommendations are aimed
at maintaining good operating and safety conditions.
The equipment contains mechanical parts subject to wear and tear as a result of their use. After a
prolonged period of use, it is possible that safety will be reduced due to wear and tear of the
components.
Regular inspections and maintenance are also needed to protect patients and operators from injury
arising from broken mechanical parts.
Correct adjustment of the electromechanical and electronic modules directly affects the working,
image quality, electrical safety and the radiation exposure level to which both hospital personnel and
patients are subject.
The maintenance program, described in paragraphs 2 and 3 below, consists of checks and preventive
measures which are the responsibility of the owner and which should be carried out by expressly
authorised personnel.
Always use original spare parts only if you need to substitute parts that may affect machine
safety.
The operators must receive special training to carry out the daily and weekly checks detailed in the
table below.
The other checks (see paragraph below) should be carried out by qualified and authorised technical
department personnel.
Daily: Check that the signals, displays and leds are working.
Check that the warning and danger signs are not damaged.
Check the efficiency of the fans on the back of the monitor unit.
Check the dose level (see paragraph 1.2.1 below).
Weekly: Check for oil leaks coming from the monobloc.
Check for unusual noises coming from the monobloc during X-ray emission.
Check the state of the cable sheaths.
Check the state of the power connectors, the X-ray command footswitch and
the connections between the stand and the monitor unit
In order to prevent residual risks linked to X-ray emission should the system malfunction, or is not
correctly adjusted, we recommend carrying out the following check on the dose level on a daily basis,
immediately after switching on the equipment and before starting to scan patients.
To do this:
Filter kV
thickness (tolerance ±1 kV)
7” version 9” version 12” version
with fixed anode with rotating anode
2 mm Cu 65 65 66 66
4 mm Cu 81 81 82 82
The entire Acceptance Tests procedure must be carried out once every 6 months, and always in
accordance with local laws.
The results must be noted on the TEST SHEET (see paragraph 1.4 in Part 3 “ACCEPTANCE”)
together with details of any action taken.
Full routine maintenance consists of the operations listed in the TEST SHEET, repeated here with
their relevant codes in Table 2; the checks listed in Table 1 must always be done before those in
Table 2:
Table 1
operation description notes
1 Ratings check
2 Earth system check
3 Internal earthing check
Table 2
operation description notes
Do not use cleaning products that have a high alcohol content to clean the surfaces of the equipment.
Do not use corrosive detergents, abrasive products or solvents.
Use only disinfectants that fully comply with existing disinfecting and explosion prevention procedures
to disinfect the equipment.
If using disinfectants that form explosive gases, make sure that the gases have had time to
disperse before using the equipment again to generate X-rays.
To avoid problems with microbe contamination for patients and operators, the user must ensure that
the equipment is protected using disposable sterile sheets, or sheets that can be sterilised.
2 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
2.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
The troubleshooting tables below give indications of the most common malfunctions plus their most
probable causes.
1 No stand commands work. No power supply at stand input. Check to see if the magnetothermal
switch has tripped: reset if necessary.
Check to see if the emergency
buttons on the monitor unit and stand
have been used: reset if necessary.
Check for voltage at connector TB1-
3.5.
Check for voltage on the secondary of
transformer TR1 on board B1.
2 Stand comes on but the B4 board faulty. Replace.
display is blank.
3 Equipment works, but no X- Footswitch /radiography button Check footswitch cable and
rays. faulty. connector.
No alarm on the stand display. Check radiography button cable and
connector.
4 Monitor unit console doesn't Keyboard/DIP240 flat connection Replace flat.
work broken.
5 Blank screen. Monitor faulty. Check / Replace.
Brightness and contrast not adjusted
properly.
Video cable faulty. Check / Replace.
6 No X-ray images on monitors. TV camera faulty. Check for video signal at output /
Replace.
I.I. tube faulty. Check I.I. tube power supply and/or
replace feeder.
7 Stand indicates: +24VDC feeder on board B1 Check fuse TR1-F17
"SUPPLY FAULT” (ASAS) faulty.
8 Stand indicates: No 400 Hz converter supply. Check fuses TR2-F6, F9 and F10.
"FILAMENT FAULT". X-ray tube filament broken. Replace monobloc.
Board B2 (ASFS) faulty. Replace board.
No jumper CS1/1-2 on board B2 Insert jumper.
(ASFS).
9 Stand indicates: If appears during stand-by: incorrect Calibrate as explained in paragraph
"KV MAX". setting of P7 on board B3 (ASCR). 2.1.1.1 of Part 4.
If appears during X-ray emission: Switch off and on again. If message
inverter / monobloc faulty. persists, check inverter / monobloc.
10 Stand indicates: During a radiography the effective Check the mains voltage.
"kV FAULT". kV are 85% less than the set kV. Check the apparent resistance of the
mains circuit.
11 Stand indicates: Fluoroscopy has exceeded 5'. Reset time with reset key on stand
"MAX FLUORO TIME" console.
Every time a component is replaced, a series of checks and adjustments are required.
Consult the table below which covers the most common situations.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all chapter/paragraph references are to Part 4 of this manual
(Adjustments).
If the DIP240 video processor needs to be replaced, a few functions need to be adjusted using the
potentiometers on the processor boards.
These adjustments have already been described in Part 4 of this manual. The table below
summarises these (see Part 4 for full details):
* Note 1: Potentiometer ADA09-PT3 lets you adjust the horizontal phase with respect to the direct
phase.
Caution: As shown in Part 4, point 3.4.2.2, boards ADR (ADA-08/R) are only found in the CRT
monitor configuration; board SCAN-04 is only found in the LCD monitor configuration.
If you need to replace the SBFM memory board, you will need to adjust a few functions using the
potentiometers on the 2 boards making up this memory.
The table below gives brief details of the adjustment operations needed, already described in full in
Part 4 of this manual.
If you need to replace the SBFM memory board, you will need to adjust a few functions using the
potentiometers on the 2 boards making up this memory.
The table below gives brief details of the adjustment operations needed, already described in full in
Part 4 of this manual.
A
C
A
Fig. 3
B D
Fig. 4
To remount the cover on the monobloc, repeat the above operations in the reverse order.
A B
Fig. 5
To remount the cover on the I.I. tube, repeat the above operations in the reverse order
Note: Figure 5 refers to the 9” I.I. tube, but the instructions are also valid for the 7” and 12” I.I tube
versions, bearing in mind that the number and position of the lateral screws “B” change as
follows:
- with the 7” I.I. no screw “B” (just centre screw “A”)
- with the 9” I.I. 2 lateral screws “B” (see figure above)
- with the 12” I.I. 3 lateral screws “B”.
C A C D
B
A
Fig. 6
To remount the cover on the stand, repeat the above operations in the reverse order.
2.5 1 MONOBLOC
Warning: - Before dismantling the monobloc, you must rotate the arc as shown in figure 7(with
the I.I. tube fully extended: see arrow in figure) and engage brake “F” on the arc
support, making sure that this stops the arc correctly.
F Fig. 7
A B
Fig. 8
2.5.2.1 COLLIMATOR
The system uses collimators R601ASM (for 7” and 9”) and R605ASM-12 (for 12“). The following
instructions are valid for both models.
Note: The dosimeter and laser localizers (if present)are fixed on the collimator: follow the instructions
in paragraphs 2.5.2.2. and 2.5.2.3 below to remove these.
B A A
C A
Fig. 9a
Repeat the above steps in the reverse order to remount the collimator.
Laser diodes “L1” and “L2” are fitted on a double cylindrical support (“A” + “B”) that lets you move the
laser beam along the 2 axes at right-angles (the direction of the beam is adjusted by rotating the diode
inside small cylinder “A”).
The diodes have a cover on top with a diaphragm shutter (fixed by 2 grub screws) used ed to limit the
aperture of the laser.
One of the two diode supports is fixed (with grub screw “E”) to a support “G” (in turn fixed to the
collimator cover by the 2 screws “C”), while the other, if the dosimeter is present. is fixed to the
dosimeter support (grub screw “E”).
To direct the laser beam and centre this on the face of the I.I. tube:
- Loosen grub screw “D“ and then direct the beam as required.
- Loosen grub screw “F“ (to rotate cylindrical support “A”) and grub screw “E“ (to rotate cylindrical
support “B”).
- Rotate laser supports ”A” and “B” to move the beam until you get a cross with perpendicular arms
in the centre of the I.I. tube input face.
- Tighten all grub screws: “D”, “E” and “F”.
Note: Grub screw “F” can be placed on both the front and the side of small cylinder “A” (“F1” in the
Note
figure = front).
Warning: Never look directly at the laser beam as this can damage your eyes!
B A E F D C
C
L1
G E
F
B
F1
L2 D
Dosimeter support
Fig. 10a
2.5.2.3 DOSIMETER
Dosimeter “A” is fitted on bracket “B” fixed to the support plate on the unit “C” (by 2 fixing screws “E”)
and to collimator cover “D” (by 2 spacer screws “F”).
If supplied at a later date, follow these steps to mount the dosimeter:
- Remove the cover from the unit (see paragraph 2.4.1 above).
- Fix the 2 pins “N”.
- Fix the support “B”.
- Insert the dosimeter in its support “B”.
- Fix using grub screws “G”.
- Fix dosimeter interface “H” to the support plate on unit “C” using the 2 spacer screws “L”.
- Connect interface cable “M”.
Repeat the above steps in the reverse order to remount the dosimeter.
C D
N
F B
G
E
N
E
G F H
Fig. 11a
Note: In the figure above, the dosimeter (visible in the right-hand view) has not been shown in the left-
hand view.
2.5.3.1 COLLIMATOR
The system uses various collimator models. The instructions below are valid for all models (figure 9b
refers to models for 7” and 9”).
Note: The dosimeter and laser localizers, if present, are fixed on the collimator: follow the instructions
in paragraphs 2.5.3.2. and 2.5.3.3 below to remove these.
A A
C
Fig. 9b
Repeat the above steps in the reverse order to remount the collimator.
Laser diodes “L1” and “L2” are fitted on a double cylindrical support (“A” + “B”) that lets you move the
laser beam along the 2 axes at right-angles (the direction of the beam is adjusted by rotating the diode
inside small cylinder “A”).
The diodes have a cover on top with a diaphragm shutter (fixed by 2 grub screws) used to limit the
aperture of the laser.
One of the two diode supports is fixed to the collimator cover (with 2 screws “C”), while the other (in
versions with dose meter) is fixed to the dose meter support (by grub screw “E2”) - if there is no dose
meter, you'll find that it's fixed in the same way as the other diode.
- Use grub screws “E1” and “E2” to remove the entire unit (laser + double cylindrical support).
- Use grub screw “D” to extract just the laser.
To direct the laser beam and centre this on the face of the I.I. tube:
- Loosen grub screw “D“ and then direct the beam as required.
- Loosen grub screw “F“ (to rotate cylindrical support “A”) and grub screw “E1/E2“ (to rotate
cylindrical support “B”).
- Rotate laser supports ”A” and “B” to move the beam until you get a cross with perpendicular arms
in the centre of the I.I. tube input face.
- Tighten all grub screws: “D”, “E1/E2” and “F”.
Warning: Never look directly at the laser beam as this can damage your eyes!
L1 C L2 F D
B B
F E1
E2
Dosimeter support
Fig. 10b
2.5.3.3 DOSIMETER
The dosimeter (“A”) is fitted on a support (“B”) fixed to the monobloc support plate (“C”) by 4 pins (“D”).
If supplied at a later date, the dosimeter can be fitted as follows:
Repeat the above steps in the reverse order to remount the dosimeter
To access the collimator, you also need to remove the dosimeter support. After doing this:
Repeat the above steps in the reverse order to remount the dosimeter support.
D C
E B
L2 L1
L2
L1
D G
Fig. 11b
Note: In the figure above, the dosimeter (visible in the right-hand view) has not been shown in the left-
hand view.
B A C
D
Fig.12
Repeat the above steps in the reverse order to remount the CCD TV camera.
Note: Figure 12 refers to the 9” I.I. tube, but the instructions are the same for the 7” and the 12” I.I.
tubes.
Warning: Before removing the image intensifier, you must turn the arc as shown in Fig 13, resting
the monobloc on a suitable flat surface similarly you must rest the rear section of the
stand on a block of suitable thickness.
Fig. 13
To remove the I.I. tube (follow the same instructions in the reverse order to remount this, taking
special care that the cables are positioned correctly without damaging them):
7” I.I. tube
- Remove the I.I. tube cover by extracting screw “A” (see paragraph 2.4.2 above).
- Disconnect all the cables running from the supply box to the I.I. tube and to the CCD TV camera
and the earth connections.
- Remove the entire I.I. tube + supply box assembly from the
arc (extract the 6 screws “B”).
- Remove counterweight “C” from the unit (extract the 4
screws “D”).
- Remove the TV camera (extract the 3 screws “E”).
- Remove flange “F” (extract the 6 screws “G”).
- Remove the I.I. tube taking care not to damage the
cables.
G G E
D
B
D B
G B
D
G D G E
C F Fig.14a
9” I.I. tube
D D
F F F
BB G
A E
A
Fig.14b
- Remove the I.I. tube cover by extracting screw “A” (see paragraph 2.4.2 above).
- Disconnect all the cables from terminal board "B".
- Remove the TV camera (extract the three screws “C”).
- Remove plate “D” (extract the six screws “E”).
- Remove the I.I. tube (extract the four screws “F”), taking care not to damage the cables.
E E E
A
B
A A C E D E
Fig.14c
If the braking system should fail, check the state of the brake pads “A” on the 2 side wheels. If you find
that the problem is due to these being worn, follow the steps below to replace the worn pads:
- Remove the cover on the leg of the stand (see paragraph 2.7.2 below).
- Raise the leg slightly so you can place a plank of wood under this, lifting the wheel from the
ground.
- Remove the 2 screws ”B” fixing hub covers “C” and then remove these.
- Remove nut “D” and extract pin “E” from the wheel.
- Extract wheel “F”.
- Extract pin “G” fixing pad “A” and then remove the pad itself.
- Replace the pad with a new one and then remount everything repeating the above steps in the
reverse order.
B E F B A G C
a) To tighten the tension of the chain that controls the rotation movement of the rear wheels:
- Remove the rear covers of stand “A” (see paragraph 2.4.3 above).
- Remove the cover on leg “B” by removing the 2 screws “C” under this leg.
-
C
Fig.16
Fig.17a
b) To remove and replace the upper chain that controls the wheels:
- Remove the rear right-hand cover on the stand (see paragraph 2.4.3 above).
- Unscrew tie-rod “F” and extract the chain you want to replace.
- Fit the new chain, connect to the tie-rod and tighten this until you get the right chain tension.
- Check the system works correctly using handle “G”.
- Return the cover.
F G
Fig.17b
a) Adjusting bearings "D", using the eccentric mounted on one of the two bearings:
- Position the arc as indicated in Fig. 18 (1st position; I.I. tube and monobloc on horizontal plane),
so that one of the holes "F" is in line with the eccentric pins of bearings "D" and holes "H" are in
line with the grub screws blocking the pins.
- Using an Allen wrench (2.5 mm) at hole "H", loosen the grub screw of the eccentric pin and then
adjust the play of the bearing with a wrench (5 mm) on the eccentric pin (through hole "F").
- Use the grub screw to fix the bearing.
c) Adjusting bearings "C", using the eccentric on the bearings pair on the lower radius:
- Return the arc to the first position, to have hole "E" over the grub screw blocking the eccentric
pins on the bearings pair on the internal radius. Then, for each of the 2 pairs of bearings on the
internal radius:
- Loosen the blocking grub screws (using the hole "E"), with a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.
- Remove the wrench and move the arc (about 10 cm) until hole "H" is positioned at the eccentric
pin on the bearings pair.
- With a 5 mm wrench, through "H", adjust the play of the bearings using the eccentric pin.
- Return holes "E" in front of the grub screws of the eccentric pins and tighten the grub screws to fix
the position of the bearings.
A C
B
D
E H
E E F F
Fig.18
- Cut the power supply to the equipment and wait at least 5 minutes before replacing the fuse
(possibility of live parts).
- Remove the rear right-hand cover on the stand (see paragraph 2.3.3 above).
- Remove the inverter from the rack (unscrew the 2 nuts “A” and bolt “B”).
- Remove the inverter cover (undo the 4 screws “C”).
- Remove the top board “D” to access the one with fuse F1.
Note: Disconnect the inverter connections to carry out the above steps more easily. Remember to
make all the necessary connections again after replacing the fuse.
-
C C
C C
A B A
Fig. 19
- Open the front panel “A” on the monitor unit by undoing the 2 screws "V1" (these can only be
accessed by first removing the plugs covering them) and then slide the panel down (figure 20a).
- Undo the stud nuts "D" (figure 20b) to remove the keyboard board.
V1
Fig. 20a
D D
Fig. 20b
Note: If the system processor is the SBFM memory board, this will be fitted inside the rack.
A
V2
V5
D
C
B
V4
V3
V1
Fig. 21
B
a) Accessing the connectors (rear panel):
- Remove the cable support “A” by undoing the 2
screws “V1”.
- Remove the fan cover “B” on the monitor unit by
undoing the 4 screws "V2" (the screws are only
accessed after removing their plugs) (figure 22a).
Caution: you need to disconnect the 2 fan power V2 V2
cables.
V3 C
DIP240
V4
DICOM
V5
Fig. 22b
2.8.4 CD BURNER
V1
V2 C D B
Fig. 23
- Remove the front panel “A” on the monitor unit by undoing the 2 screws "V1" and the 2 screws
"V2" (the holes needed to access these are protected by rubber plugs).
For more room for access to power unit “E”, you can also the remove the rear “B” (after removing
front panel “A”). To do this, undo the 2 screws "V3" and the 2 nuts “D”. NB Take care when
handling the cables connecting the power unit to the panel (with the connectors fitted to it).
2.8.6 MONITOR
To remove the monitors from the trolley, follow the instructions (given in paragraph 2.2 of Part 2 of this
manual, Installation).
If board B1 (in the stand rack) or board B9 (in the stand rack) need to be replaced, you must check:
TB3
Note: The rating only needs to be adjusted once the I.I. tube has been replaced.
Calibration involved adjusting the I.I. tube grid rating to match those defined by the manufacturer
(Thales).
Test Report:
Find the Test Report for the equipment. This also
includes the I.I. tube Test Report compiled by Thales
(see Figure 27).
EXAMPLE
(Fig. 27)
Test Point and Potentiometers:
The power unit has Test Points (see Fig. 28) with DC voltage proportional to the actual grid value.
The table below indicates the voltage rates that need to be adjusted using the corresponding test
points:
Voltage U3: adjusted using trimmer G3 to define the size of the input image that suits the selected
zoom factor
Voltage U2: adjusted using trimmer G2 to get the best resolution at the centre of the image
Voltage U1: adjusted using trimmer G1 to get the best resolution at the edge/centre of the image
Setup procedure:
After replacing the power unit and connecting all the I.I. tube connectors correctly, switch the system
on again and then:
Select the normal field and adjust the voltage as indicated in field “Normal Mode” on the Test
Report:
- measure voltage U2 at TP2 and adjust with trimmer G2 = typ. 600 mV.
Select zoom 1 and adjust the voltage as indicated in field “Magn. 1” field on the Test Report:
- measure voltage U3 at TP3 and adjust with trimmer G3 = typ. 650 mV.
- measure voltage U2 at TP2 and adjust with trimmer G2 = typ. 500 mV.
Select zoom 2 and adjust the voltage as indicated in field “Magn. 2” field on the Test Report:
- measure voltage U2 at TP2 and adjust with trimmer G2E = typ. 700 mV.
U1
U2
G3
U3
G2
G1
φV
Note: If you cannot find the Test Report, adjust the various voltage rates to the values shown above
in brackets and then correct them manually until you get the best possible image for each zoom
factor. We recommend adjusting voltage U2 last, as the central resolution of the image will be
influenced by the other adjustments.
3 SPARE-PARTS
6a 7 7
18 10
11 14
8
17
4 16
12
3
6b
2
9
1
13
15
Fig. 27
4 SCRAPPING
When scrapping the device, special care must be taken when handling the following components as
these can be hazardous:
- The I.I. tube contains a vacuum tube which, should it break, can send shards of glass flying
and disperse powder and gas that may be toxic; it also contains lead that must be considered
a toxic material.
- The CRT monitor contains a vacuum TV tube which, should it break, can send shards of
glass flying and disperse powder and gas that may be toxic.
- The LCD monitor contains a input screen which, should it break, can send shards of glass
flying and disperse powder and gas that may be toxic.
- The monobloc contains a vacuum tube which, should it break, can send shards of glass
flying; it also contains lead that must be considered a toxic material; it also contains exhaust
oil which must be disposed of in accordance with the current local regulations.
- The X-ray collimator contains lead: this is a toxic material and must be treated as such.
- The equipment contains printed circuit boards which contain a certain amount of lead: this
is a toxic material and must be treated as such.
All parts should be disposed of in accordance with the prevailing regulations in each country
at the moment of scrapping.
This symbol is placed on the equipment to remind you that the equipment meets
the European Environmental Directives (2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC)
and so must be scrapped in accordance with the relevant laws for separated waste
disposal.
This equipment must not be disposed of as normal urban solid waste: it must
be taken to an expert waste disposal centre or returned to the dealer, should
you wish to replace it with a new model.
5 APPENDICES
The performance test for the Dose Area meter (DAM) involves comparing the value of the “patient
2
dose” shown on the console display (in mGy*cm ) with that calculated by reading a dosimeter:
- Place a dosimeter on the cover of the monobloc, with the collimators fully open, having a
sensitive area wider than the complete X-ray beam at that point.
The diameter of the X-ray beam at the monobloc cover should be:
- about 6 cm for a 7” I.I. tube,
- about 7 cm for a 9” I.I. tube,
- about 8 cm for a 12” I.I. tube.
- Set the reference dosimeter for mGy.
- Select manual continuous fluoroscopy at 60 kV.
- Clear the dosimeter and reset the DAM indication.
- Give the fluoroscopy command for about 10 seconds and then note the reading on the dosimeter.
- Multiply the dosimeter reading (mGy) by the value of the nominal sensitive area of the dosimeter
2
(in cm ).
- Check that the difference between the calculated “dose*area” value and that shown on the
console display is not greater than 20%.
If the error is greater than the limit of 20%, you need to calibrate the DAM.
ACCEPTANCE TEST
The acceptance test covers all control/check operations listed in the TEST SHEET (see below).
The test sheet is to be completed by the user:
- after installation of the equipment;
- during routine maintenance;
- after all extraordinary maintenance.
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