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Revision history
From time to time, update sheets will be issued to bring your service manual
up-to-date. For ease of updating, the new information will be page for page,
or section for section, replaceable. You will also get a new update table so
you can check the contents of your manual to verify you have the latest
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revision.
Revision history table

Revision level Date of amendment Notes
A April 2003 AEC Paramdump
instructions,
menu description
updates (sw 1.02.5),
details
- June 11, 2001 New manual
Conventions used in this document

This manual has following conventions:
NOTE
Contains useful information for the reader about the unit and its use.
CAUTION
Contains important instructions. If these instructions are not observed,
malfunction of the unit or damage to the unit or other property may occur.
WARNING
Contains warnings and instructions about the safety of the unit. If these
warnings are not respected, serious risks and injury may be caused to the
patient and operator.
Notes, Cautions and Warnings
NOTE
Only engineers trained by Instrumentarium are allowed to install the unit or
stand by it during the installation or service work. Parts installed by
nontrained personnel carry no warranty!
86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging

CAUTION
Always check for proper seating on all the connectors or external components
located in the areas you have worked. Equipment damage can result if power
is applied or exposures made with improperly seated connectors or external
components!
WARNING
Always install the proper fuses into the unit. Failure to do so jeopardizes
patient, operator and equipment safety.
WARNING
This unit has floating grounds. Always make all scope measurements
differentially and always be careful when servicing the unit!
CAUTION
When handling circuit boards, always utilize ground wrist straps or
grounding kits to prevent damage to the “mos” type chips. Always keep
circuit boards in a static proof bag.
WARNING
Always disconnect the unit from line supply by removing the plug from wall
outlet before opening the covers.
WARNING
The X-ray tube utilizes a Beryllium window. Do not perform any operations
on Beryllium which produce dust or fumes, such as grinding, grit blasting or
acid cleaning. Beryllium dust or fumes are highly toxic and breathing them
can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
This X-ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe
exposure factors and instructions are observed!
WARNING
Pay attention during the installation not damage optoswitches, c-arm

mounting and other parts. Check the unit thoroughly before handing it to the
client.
Instrumentarium Imaging 86502-4AA

Table of Contents
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4.2.5 E: C-Arm Rotation
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4.2.9 I: Generator ..................................................................
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4.2.10 J: ParkBack ..................................................................
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4.2.11 K: Stereo Movement ........................................................................
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4.2.12 L: Physicist mode..................................................................
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4.2.13 General software update information...................................................................
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4.2.13.1Upgrade from 1.02.2 - 1.02.4 to 1.02.5............................................................................4-34
4.3 Hypertermi
Hyperterminal
nal interface
interface for Diamond
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4.3.1 Configuration
Configuration of the HyperTerminal
HyperTerminal:: ...........
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4.3.3 Save setup data.....................................................................................................
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4.4 Diamond
Diamond test displays....
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Software versions
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Specimen mode......
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5 Elect
Electric
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5.2.1 Supply Voltage Regulation
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5.3 Printed
Printed circuit
circuit board
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External Serial Bus ..........
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5.4 Printed
Printed
5.4.1 circuit
circuitorboards
Supervisor
Supervis board
Boards (PCB)......
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5.4.4 C-Arm rotation
rotation motor control...........
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Vertical movement or Z-motor control...............
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5.5 Generator
Generator Board ..........
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5.5.1.1High voltage section ............................................................................................................5-8
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5.5.1.2Timing..................................................................................................................................5-9
5.5.1.3Low
5.5.1.3L ow voltage ssection
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5.5.3 Protection
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5.5.4 Back Up Timer.....................................................................................................
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5.5.5 Monitoring
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Anode Motor
Motor Drive Board - AMD Board Board ..........
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5.7.1 Voltage regulators
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5.7.2 Stereo
Stereo and ECS motor drive ...........
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5.7.3 Compression
Compression motor drive..........
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5.7.5 Sensors and Keyboard...........................................................
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5.8.4 Cassette Sensors ...........................................................................
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5.9 Collimator
Collimator Board ..........
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5.9.1 Collimator
Collimator plate and filter drive..........
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5.9.2 Collimator
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5.9.3 Tube Park drive.......................................
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5.9.5 Filter sensor.................................................................
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5.10 Compression Board ........................................
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5.10.1 Compression thickness measurement ...........................................
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5.10.2 Compression force measurement .........................................................................
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5.10.3 Displays.........................................................................................
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5.10.4 Keyboard .....................................................................
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5.10.5 Compression Sensors .............................................................................
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5.11.1 Automatic Exposure Control ............................................................................
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5.12 Fuses, voltages and led indications.......................................
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5.12.1 Fuses ..................................................................
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5.12.2 Voltages ......................................................................
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5.12.3 LED indications ............................................................................
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6 System
System che
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6.1.1 Half-value
Half-value layer (HVL) measurement
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6.1.2 Tube efficiency
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quality evaluation
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6.1.4 Measurement
Measurement of the feedback
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6.1.5 kV, mAs and exposure time test ..........

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6.2 Automatic
Automatic exposure
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Exporting and storing the system settings data...............
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Automatic AEC detect
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6.2.4 Adjustment
Adjustment of an individual
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6.4 Regular
Regular main
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7 Repair
Repair ins
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7.1.1 C-Arm movement friction
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12 Instrumentarium Imaging 86502-4AA

7.1.2 Preparing
Preparing the carriage
carriage and counterweight..
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7.1.3 Replacement
Replacement of the Z-motor ..........
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7.1.4 Replacement
Replacement of the column cap......
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7.1.5 Replacement
Replacement of the counterweight
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7.2 Electrical
Electrical board and mains
mains transformer
transformer locations
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7.2.1 Replacement
Replacement of Power, Supervisor
Supervisor and Generator
Generator Boards...........
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7.2.2 Replacement
Replacement of the AMD Board ...........
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7.2.3 Replacement
Replacement of Control Panel Board ...........
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... 7-7
7.2.4 Replacement
7.2.5 Replacement
Replace
Replac ment of
ement of the
the mains
Compression
Comprtransformer
essionormer
transf Board
Board or...........
Compressio
Compression
...........
..... ........... n...........
........... Display
Displa
.......... y Board.............
...........Board.........
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.......... ..... 7-8
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....... 7-8
7.3 C-Arm repair......
repair...........
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......7-9
.7-9
7.3.1 Removal and assembly of the Diamond covers..........
covers................
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..... 7-9
7.3.2 Installation
Installation of the tube head covers ..........
................
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........ 7-9
7.3.2.1Optoswitch check.................................................................................................................7-9
7.3.2.2Finger
7.3.2.2Fi nger protection sheets
sheets .....................................................................................................7-10
.....................................................................................................7-10
7.3.2.3Installation of the finger protection sheets.........................................................................7-10
7.3.2.4Installation of the lower front end of the tube head cover.................................................7-11
7.3.2.5Installation of the rear end of the tube head cover.............................................................7-12
7.3.2.6Attaching
7.3.2.6Att aching top tube head cover ...........................................................................................7-13
7.3.3 Left side cover...........................................
cover.................................................................................
...........................................................
..................... 7-14
7.3.4 Right clam shell cover .... ..........
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....... 7-15
7.3.5 Replacement
Replacement of handles ..........
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... 7-16
7.3.6 Replacement
Replacement of the vertical
vertical drive controlcontrol switch
switch .............
..................
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.. 7-17
7.3.7 Replacement
Replacement of the x-ray tube ...........
................
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....... 7-18
7.3.8 High voltage unit replacement
replacement......
...........
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....... 7-19
7.3.9 Compression
Compression system replacement........
replacement.............
...........
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..... 7-19
7.3.10 Replacement of the compression motor...............................................................
motor............................................................... 7-21
7.3.11Replacement of the compression thickness measurement system ............ ..................
...........
..... 7-24
7.3.12 Adjustment of the compression mechanism belt ................................................. 7-26
7.3.13 Adjustment of the mechanical compression limit................................................ 7-27
7.3.14 Replacement of the C-Arm motor........................................................................ 7-28
7.3.15 Replacement of ECS mechanism/ECS motor...................................................... 7-29
7.4 Other adjustments
adjustments or replacemen
replacements....
ts........
.........
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........7-31
...7-31
7.4.1 X-ray field adjustment
adjustment ..........
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... 7-31
7.4.2 X-ray field light alignment......
alignment............
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....... 7-33
7.4.3 Replacement
Replacement of the light field bulb..............
bulb....................
............
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..........
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.......
.. 7-34
7.4.4 Tube head movement
movement and torque adjustmentadjustment ...........
................
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...........
..........
..........
..... 7-34
7.4.5
7.4.6 Tubealignment
Grid head belt
alignment check ...........
.....
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................. ..........
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.......... ..........
........... ...........
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............... 7-36
..........
..... 7-35
7.4.7 Grid movement mechanism check............
check..................
...........
...........
...........
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...........
...........
...........
..... 7-37
7.4.8 Replacement
Replacement of Bucky carbon fiber ........... ................
..........
...........
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...........
..........
...........
...........
........
... 7-39
7.4.9 Replacement
Replacement of c-arm membrane buttons ...... ...........
...........
...........
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...........
..........
..........
..... 7-39
7.5 Compress
Compression
ion adjustment.
adjustment......
..........
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..........7-40
.....7-40
7.6 Negative
Negative compres
compression
sion force
force calibration
calibration ...............
..........
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......7-41
.7-41
8 Error
Error tra
tracin
cing
g ....
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...... 8-1
8.1 Information
Information for the servic
servicee error tracin
tracing g .....
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.........8-1
.....8-1
8.2 Diamond
Diamond error codes ..........
...............
.........
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.........8-1
....8-1
8.2.1 0002 Program check sum error................
error.....................
..........
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...........
...........
........
... 8-2
8.2.2 0003 Program check sum error................
error.....................
..........
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...........
...........
........
... 8-2
8.2.3 0011.........................................................................................
0011........................................................................................................................
............................... 8-2
8.2.4 0012 Tube Park safety clutch active ........... .................
...........
..........
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...........
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...........
..........
..... 8-3
8.2.5 0013 Tube movement ........... ...............
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... 8-3
8.2.6 0014.........................................................................................
0014........................................................................................................................
............................... 8-4
8.2.7 0015 Collimator
Collimator plate movement........
movement............. ..........
..........
...........
...........
...........
...........
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...........
...........
...........
...........
........
... 8-4
8.2.8 0022.........................................................................................
0022........................................................................................................................
............................... 8-5
86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 1-3

8.2.9 0023.........................................................................................
0023........................................................................................................................
............................... 8-5
8.2.10 0024 Compression force measurement ..................................................................
.................................................................. 8-5
8.2.11 0027...............................................................................................
0027........................................................................................................................
......................... 8-6
8.2.12 0029 Underflow in Auto Time or Auto kV-mode ................................................. 8-6
8.2.13 0033 Cassette tray movement .........................................................................
................................................................................
....... 8-6
8.2.14 0034 Cassette ................................................................................
.........................................................................................................
......................... 8-7
8.2.15 0035 Cassette opto .................................................................................
.................................................................................................
................ 8-8
8.2.16 0037...............................................................................................
0037........................................................................................................................
......................... 8-8
8.2.17 0038 Cassette holder ..............................................................................
..............................................................................................
................ 8-9
8.2.18 0041 Stereo not in center position .......................................................................
....................................................................... 8-10
8.2.19 0043 Vertical movement motor back up time reached reached ........................................ 8-10
8.2.20 0045 ECS motor back up time reached................................................................
reached................................................................ 8-11
8.2.21 0048...............................................................................................
0048......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-11
8.2.22 0051...............................................................................................
0051......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-11
8.2.23 0053...............................................................................................
0053......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-11
8.2.24 0054...............................................................................................
0054......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-12
8.2.25 0055...............................................................................................
0055......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-12
8.2.26 0057 Missing mA..............................................................
mA.................................................................................................
................................... 8-13
8.2.27 0058...............................................................................................
0058......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-14
8.2.28 0059...............................................................................................
0059......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-14
8.2.29 0060...............................................................................................
0060......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-15
8.2.30 0062 Missing kV................................
kV ...........................................................................
..................................................................
....................... 8-16
8.2.31 0063...............................................................................................
0063......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-17
8.2.32 0064 Missing cassette ...................................................................................
..........................................................................................
....... 8-17
8.2.33 0065 Excessive exposure time .............................................................................
............................................................................. 8-18
8.2.34 0066 Movement not allowed ............................................................................
...............................................................................
... 8-18
8.2.35 0067 Diamond not ready ffor or exposure..........................................
exposure.................................................................
....................... 8-19
8.2.36 0068...............................................................................................
0068......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-19
8.2.37 0069...............................................................................................
0069......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-20
8.2.38 0070...............................................................................................
0070......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-20
8.2.39 0071...............................................................................................
0071......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-20
8.2.40 0072 Side collimator ..............................................................................
............................................................................................
.............. 8-21
8.2.41 0074 AEC bus error .........................................................................
.............................................................................................
.................... 8-21
8.2.42 0075 Communication problem ............................................................................
............................................................................ 8-22
8.2.43 0076...............................................................................................
0076......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-22
8.2.44 0077...............................................................................................
0077......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-23
8.2.45 0078...............................................................................................
0078......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-23
8.2.46 0080...............................................................................................
0080......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-24
8.2.47 0081...............................................................................................
0081......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-24
8.2.48 0082...............................................................................................
0082......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-24
8.2.49 0084...............................................................................................
0084......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-24
8.2.50 0087...............................................................................................
0087......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-25
8.2.51 0089 C-Arm center limit not found .....................................................................
..................................................................... 8-25
8.2.52 0090...............................................................................................
0090......................................................................................................................
....................... 8-26
8.2.53 0091 Z-movement disabled in Specimen mode................................................... 8-26
8.3 No power indication
indications/Bo
s/Boardard LEDs.........
LEDs.............. ..........
..........
..........
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..........
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..........
..........8-26
.....8-26
8.4 AEC inoperativ
inoperativee ..........
...............
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.........
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........8-26
...8-26
8.5 Supply
Supply voltages..
voltages.......
..........
..........
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.........
.........
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.........
.........
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.........8-26
....8-26
8.6 Grid line check
check items............
items.................
..........
..........
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.........
.........
..........
..........
..........
..........
.........8-27
....8-27
8.7 ECS trouble
trouble shooting.......
shooting......................
..........
..........
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..........
..........
..........
..........
........8-28
...8-28
8.8 Serial
Serial bus communication
communicationss check.....
check....................
..........
..........
..........
..........
.........
.........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
.......8-28
..8-28
8.9 Notes on software
software upgrading
upgrading...............
..........
.........
.........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
.........8-29
....8-29
8.10 Questions & Answers .......................................
.............................................................
............................................
............................8-29
......8-29
8.11 FAQ - Frequently asked questions ..........................................
................................................................
...........................8-30
.....8-30
8.11.1 Common questions...............................................................
questions...............................................................................................
................................ 8-30

8.11.2 Customer questions .......................................................................
..............................................................................................
....................... 8-32
8.11.3 Installation/service questions ...............................................................................
............................................................................... 8-33
8.11.4 Installation/service questions/error messages ...................................................... 8-35
9 Specif
Specifica
ication
tions......
s...........
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.......
.. 9-1
10 Sch
Schema
ematic
tics/La
s/Layou
youts
ts ....
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.........
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.... 10-
10-1
1
11 Cab
Cable
le dra
drawin
wings
gs ....
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.......
... 11-1
12 App
Append
endice
12.1ices
s ....
........
........
Parameter ........
.........
.........
programming........
.........
.........
with........
.........
.........
Control ........
.........
Panel .........
.........
.........
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.........
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.........
........
........................................
................... .........
....... 12-
12-11
...................................12-1
..............12-1
12.2 Loading software with old Flash Loader......................
Loader ...........................................
......................................12-2
.................12-2
12.3 Diamond test displays...............................................
displays......................................................................
..........................................12-5
...................12-5

4 Parameter programming and software load
4 Pa
Para
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nd so
soft
ftwa
ware
re lo
load
ad
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erv
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w/f
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unc
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onal
al de
desc
scri
ript
ptio
ion
n
Main Diamond operation modes are Auto kV, Auto Time and Manual mode.
In Auto-kV mode, Diamond determines the required amount of kV. In Auto
Time mode, Diamond determines the required exposure time. In Manual
mode, the user sets up all the required values for the examination.
Many programmable parameters that affect these modes can be set and
adjusted in Diamond service mode. Generation of radiation may be switched
off during the service work. This enables the service technician to make test
exposures to verify the correct voltages on various boards. Refer to Diamond
Installation Instructions (86501) for instructions to disable the emission of X-
rays (for example at exhibition).
NOTE
Diamond tube head assembly incorporates a heat integrator that cooling time
of 5 to 55 sec. between exposure is implemented also in the service mode as
in the normal mode. This will protect the unit from being overloaded during
testing.
This manual has been divided into separate software, mechanical, service,
maintenance and troubleshooting sections. Schematics, layouts and cables
have been placed at the end of this manual.
Software section helps to calibrate and to set up correct parameters for the
user or change the existing ones. The mechanical section explains about tests
and other mechanical issues not covered in software and electronics section.
The electronics section explains about the operation of the Printed Circuit
Boards (PCB), various connections and measurements. The maintenance
section covers the regular maintenance procedures. The troubleshooting
sections include error codes and solutions to some problems that might come
about.
Diamond buttons are described in Diamond Operation Instructions (86500).

4. 2 Service mode overview

Service programs contain special programs for system setups, calibration and
diagnostics. These are accessed and adjusted best with optional Diamond
Service Software (87502). Especially AEC setup is smooth as the Diamond
Service Software displays the AEC curves and effects of the changes on the
curves. The use of this smooth software is highly recommended. In case a
conventional method must be used for some reason, the appendices contain
instructions on parameter setup with the Control Panel and software upload.
Diamond service mode interface has been divided into several topic groups in
which the system setting and parameters can be changed:
A: System setup B: Defaults C: Diagnostics

D: AEC E: C-Arm Rotation F: Collimator
G: Compression H: Filter I: Generator
J: Tube Park K: Stereo Movement L: Physicist mode
For graphic description of the Diamond software functions, software default

settings and ranges, refer to Diamond Installation Instructions (86501),
Appendix section, Software block diagrams and Factory default settings.
Some features listed and with dark shade in the tables are not used at the
moment.
Sample
Parameter Range (Default) Notes
Sample parameter 12345 This parameter is in use.
Sample parameter 2 12345 Not in use at the

moment.
4.2.1 A: Sy
System se
setup
This service program is used to set and adjust system and communication
parameters. Perform required changes in both groups:
System Parameters - PrA01

Serial no. 12345 Serial number of the unit
Country code 123 NOT USED at the

moment.
Efficiency Mo 0 - 200 (16) at 28 kV R/100mAs
Efficiency Rh 0 - 200 (12) at 28 kV R/100mAs
Efficiency Al 0 - 1000 (35) at 39 kV R/100mAs
HVL Mo 0 - 60 (0.33) at 28 kV mmAl value
HVL Rh 0 - 60 (0.38) at 28 kV mmAl value
HVL Al 0 - 60 (0.47) at 39 kV mmAl value

Communication Setup - PrA02, NOT USED at the moment.

Serial no. 12345 Serial number of the unit
Label out None/Com1/Com2/LPT Prints out the patient

(None) data labels for films (ID
camera). Not in use at
the moment.
Label type 1 to 3 (2) The number of rows.
Not in use at the
moment.
Data out None/Com1/Com2/LPT The port that sends out
(None) the exposure data.
Com1 19200 (permanent The speed for Com1
setting) port. Used in software
updates and diagnostics.
Com2 1200 (permanent The speed for Com2
setting) port. Used by ID II film
flasher.
4.2.2 B: Defaults
This service program is used to set and adjust default parameters. Perform
required changes in all groups:
Start Up mode settings - PrB01

PreProg1-4 1/
1/2/
2/3/
3/4
4 (1)
(1) The
The de
defa
faul
ultt mo
mode
de Diam
Diamon
ondd uses
uses af
afte
terr
it has been the switched on.
AutoRelease On/Off (On) If ON, Diamond releases the
compression after an exposure. If
OFF, the compression remains after
the exposure.
Auto Tube Park On/Of
On/Offf (O
(Offf) If ON
ON,, the
the tub
tubee hea
head
d slid
slides
es bac
back
k aft
after
er
an exposure. If OFF, the tube head
remains in the front after the
exposure. NOT USED!

Bucky settings - PrB02 - NOT USED at the moment.

Mode Auto kV/ Auto kV: Diamond determines the
Auto Time/ required kV and exposure time for
Manual the exposure.
(Auto kV) Auto Time: Diamond determines the
required exposure time.

Manual: All values are manually set.
Default filter Mo/Rh/Al
Mo/Rh/Al (Mo)
(Mo) Default
Default filte
filterr that
that Diamond
Diamond will
will use
unless otherwise instructed in other
settings.
Auto Dose On/Of
On/Offf (O
(Off
ff)) If ON,
ON, Diamon
Diamond d deter
determin
mines
es the
NOT USED at Patient Dose. If OFF, the amount of
the moment. patient dose depends on other setting
factors. NOT USED!
AutoPoint On/O
On/Off
ff (O
(On)
n) If ON
ON,, D
Dia
iamo
mondnd det
deter
ermi
mine
ness tthe
he
correct detector to be used. If OFF,
the user has to choose the correct
detector (under the densest part of the
breast).
Default detector 0 to
to 8 (1)
(1) Defa
Defaulultt dete
detect
ctor
or th
thaat Dia
Diamo
mond
nd us
usees
settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (28
(28)) Defa
Defaul
ultt kV in Aut
Auto
o Tim
Time-
e-mo
mode
de for
for
Auto Time Molybdenum filter that Diamond
Mo uses unless otherwise instructed in
other settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (28
(28)) Defa
Defaulultt kV in Aut
Auto
o Tim
Time-
e-mo
mode
de for
for
Auto Time Rhodium filter that Diamond uses
Rh unless otherwise instructed in other
settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (2
(28)
8) Defa
Defaul
ultt kV in Man
Manua
uall mod
modee w
wit
ith
h
Manual Molybdenum filter that Diamond
other settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (2
(28)
8) Defa
Defaulultt kV in Man
Manua
uall mod
modee w
wit
ith
h
Manual Rhodium filter that Diamond uses
settings.
Default mAs 0 - 33 ((5
5) Def
Defaul
ultt mA
mAs va
value in Ma
Manua
nual mo
mode
that Diamond uses unless otherwise
instructed in other settings.

Magnification settings - PrB03 - NOT USED at the moment.


Default filter Mo/Rh/A
Mo/Rh/All (Mo)
(Mo) Default
Default filter
filter tthat
hat Di
Diamon
amond
d will use
use
settings.
Auto Dose On/Of
On/Offf (O
(Offf) If ON
ON,, Diamon
Diamond d det
deter
ermin
mines
es the
the
factors. NOT USED!
AutoPoint On/O
On/Offf (On
(On)) If ON
ON,, Di
Diam
amon
ondd dete
determ
rmin
ines
es tthe
he
breast).
to 8 (1)
(1) De
Defa
faul
ultt dete
detect
ctor
or that
that Di
Diam
amon
ond
d us
uses
es
settings.
Default kV 23 to 35 (28)
(28) De
Defa
fault
ult kV in Aut
Auto
oTTim
ime-
e-mod
modee for
for
other settings.
Default kV 23 to 35 (28)
(28) De
Defa
fault
ult kV in Aut
Auto
oTTim
ime-
e-mod
modee for
for
settings.
Default kV 23 to 35
35 (28
(28)) De
Defa
faul
ultt kV
kV iin
n Manu
Manual
al mo
mode
de wit
with
h
other settings.
Default kV 23 to 35
35 (28
(28)) De
Defa
faul
ultt kV
kV iin
n Manu
Manual
al mo
mode
de wit
with
h
settings.
Default mAs 0 - 33 ((5)
5) De
Deffault
ult mAs
mAs value
lue in
in Ma
Manua
nual mod
modee

Contact settings - PrB04 - NOT USED at the moment.


Default filter Mo/Rh/Al
Mo/Rh/Al (Mo)
(Mo) Default
Default filte
filterr that
that Diamond
Diamond will
will use
settings.
Auto Dose On/Of
On/Offf (O
(Off
ff)) If ON,
ON, Diamon
Diamond d deter
determin
mines
es the
factors. NOT USED!
AutoPoint On/O
On/Off
ff (O
(On)
n) If ON
ON,, D
Dia
iamo
mondnd det
deter
ermi
mine
ness tthe
he
breast).
to 8 (1)
(1) Defa
Defaulultt dete
detect
ctor
or th
thaat Dia
Diamo
mond
nd us
usees
settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (28
(28)) Defa
Defaul
ultt kV in Aut
Auto
o Tim
Time-
e-mo
mode
de for
for
other settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (28
(28)) Defa
Defaulultt kV in Aut
Auto
o Tim
Time-
e-mo
mode
de for
for
settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (2
(28)
8) Defa
Defaul
ultt kV in Man
Manua
uall mod
modee w
wit
ith
h
other settings.
Default kV 23 to
to 35 (2
(28)
8) Defa
Defaulultt kV in Man
Manua
uall mod
modee w
wit
ith
h
settings.
Default mAs 0 - 33 Default mAs value in Manual mode

QA Mode settings - PrB05

QA-mode None/ None = IQC (Integrated Quality
Exp (Exp) Control) OFF
Exp = IQC ON
Default kV 23 to 35 (28) The kV used in IQC/Exposure mode.
Defa
Defaul
ultt Filt
Filter
er Mo/R
Mo/Rh/
h/QA
QA (Mo
(Mo)) The
The ffil
ilte
terr us
used
ed iin
n IQC/
IQC/Ex
Expo
posu
sure
re
mode.
Preprog1-4 settings - PrB06-9

Density -7 to +7 (0)
(0) Dens
Densit
ity
y ccor
orre
rect
ctio
ion
n for
for ea
each
ch pre-
pre-
programmable cassette holder/ filter
combination. One step corresponds to
10% change in exposure time.
Target Time 1/
1/2
2 (1)
(1) The se
sele
lecction
ion of
of the target
get tim
timee curv
curvee
that Diamond interpolates to attain
the required target time.
Auto kV -3 to +3 (0)
(0) The
The eext
xteent the
the kV
kV is
is aall
llow
owed
ed to
Initial kV change during exposure from the
initial kV setting (which is
determined by the compression
thickness). Applied change affects
the whole initial kV table.
Menu Text PROGR
PROGR 1/2/3/
1/2/3/4
4 A Pre
PreProg
Prog mode can bebe custom
customize
ized
d
PreProg1 with 8 characters available at
maximum.
kV Change 0 to
to 5 (3) The limi
imit how
how muchuch Di
Diaamon
mond ca
can
n
Limit automatically change kV from the
initial kV after the exposure has
started. Often set at 3.
AutoPnt 0.50 - 1.00 (1.00)
(1.00) PreProg specifi
specificc AutoPoint
AutoPoint
Coefficient coefficient. Refer to chapter 4.2.4, D:
AEC for more coefficient
information.
4.2.
4.2.3
3 C: Di
Diag
agno
nost
stic
icss - NOT
NOT USED
USED
The service program C: Diagnostics is not used at the moment.

4.2.4 D: AEC
This service program is used to set and adjust AEC default parameters.
NOTE
Prior to any AEC work and testing, set target times and make sure that kVs
are OK.
In service program D:AEC/Target times (PrD05) the min/max values for

target time and target time limits can be set. The target time is set up by
giving two thicknesses (2cm and 6cm) and the respective desired exposure
times. The target times for other thicknesses are calculated with linear
estimation or are based on the limits set above. The system selects the kV so
that the desired target time can be reached. The maximum allowable kV-
change is more limiting, however, and thus a different exposure time than the
target time may result.
Functional description of AEC full automatic mode
The initial kV is automatically selected based on the compressed breast

thickness . In the beginning of the exposure the first estimation of the
exposure time at initial kV is made by measuring the radiation coming
through the breast. Based on this, the kV is automatically changed up or
down,, if necessary, to meet the target time. If the kV is changed, a second
down
estimation of the exposure time at this kV is made by measuring the radiation
and the kV is automatically changed again,
again, if necessary, to meet the target
time.. After the exposure the final kV is displayed.
time
The Auto kV performance can be optimized and configured according to the

user preferences. The configurable items are the initial kV (initial kV versus
breast thickness table), amount of allowable kV change (Max kV change in
service program D:AEC/Optical Densities (PrD03)) and desired exposure
(target time and target time limits).
time range (target limits).
Thickness compensation adjustment
Diamond uses a thickness compensation method, which compensates for

variations in optical density (O.D) of the film. The rotation point can be
programmed. The amount of rotation and compensation curve slopes below
and above the rotation point can be programmed separately.
Rotation point P
Rotation point is the exposure time where the O.D is adjusted correctly.
Thickness compensation is achieved by altering the exposure time around
this point. Default value is 1.00.
Amount of rotation r1 and r2
Parameters r1 and r2 determine the amount of compensation with exposure

times shorter or longer than the rotation point respectively. r1 determines the
amount of compensation at the point where exposure time is half the rotation
point. r2 determines the amount of compensation at exposure time twice the
rotation point.

The values of r1 and r2 can vary from 0.50 to 2.00. If the parameter is 1.30 it
means that exposure times are increased by 30%. If the parameter is 0.80 it
means that the exposure times are decreased by 20% etc. Default values are
1.0 for both.
Compensation curve slope parameters S1 and S2
Parameters S1 and S2 determine the curve slope for exposure times shorter or
longer than the rotation point respectively. S1 determines the slope at the
point where exposure time is lower than the rotation point. S2 determines the
amount of compensation at exposure time higher than the rotation point.
Refer to the curves below for effects of the S parameters. The rotation point is
1.0 seconds and the amount of rotation (r1 and r2) is 0.8, 0.9, 1.1 or 1.2 (=
80%, 90%, 110%, 120%). Default values are 2500 for both.
S=0
1.4 1.4
S=0
S = 7000
1.3 1.3
r1 = 1.2
1.2 1.2
S = 7000 r1 = 1.1
1.1 1.1
P = 1.0sec P = 1.0sec
1 1
0.9 0.9
S = 7000
r1 = 0.9
0.8 0.8
r1 = 0.8
0.7 0.7
S=0 S = 7000 S=0
0.6 0.6
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Exposure time / sec. Exposure time / sec.
Fig 4.1.
4.1. Effect
Effect of par
paramet
ameter
er S1
1.4 1.4
S = 7000
S = 7000
S = 6000
1.3 S = 5000 1.3 S=0
S = 3500 r2 = 1.2
S = 2000
1.2 S = 1000 1.2
r2 = 1.1 S = 500
1.1
S=0
1.1
P = 1.0sec P = 1.0sec
1 1
0.9 0.9
S=0
r2 = 0.9 S = 500
0.8 S = 1000 0.8
S = 2000
S = 3500 r2 = 0.8 S=0
0.7 S = 5000 0.7
S = 6000
S = 7000 S = 7000
0.6 0.6
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
Exposure time / sec. Exposure time / sec.

Fig 4.2.
4.2. Effect
Effect of par
paramet
ameter
er S2

AutoPoint
AutoPoint feature to select the most appropriate detector(s) and calculate

exposure time is useful in following cases:
– consisten
consistentt select
selection
ion of the detector
detector based on actual
actual breast
breast density,
density, not
on visual appearance
– more homoge
homogeneous
neous optical
optical densities
densities all
all over breast image are are
generated
– when ssmall
mall breasts
breasts are examine
examinedd
– to compensat
compensatee for very dense
dense (e.g. muscle)
muscle) area,
area, if it happens
happens to lay
under the detector selected by Auto Point mode
With software 1.02.1 and up, the AutoPoint-feature uses two detectors (if so
desired). The selection of the detector is adjusted through the Auto Point
Coefficient. Software versions 1.01.3 and older have always used one
detector for this measurement.
NOTE
If detector selection (AutoPoint coefficient < 1.0) is used to increase density
of less dense sections of the image, it will also increase the density of the
most dense areas of the breast.
Parameter settings
A Auto
utoPoi
Point limit
mit va
vallue
The Auto Point limit value can be set in service program PrD01 within range
of 50–2500. As a hardware default, the AutoPoint feature is enabled. It can be
disabled with AutoPoint-button in the Position Control Center. The indicator
light switches off when AutoPoint is disabled.
The limit adjusts the behavior of the unit on selection of the detector. High
values will make the unit less likely to select a detector under pectoral muscle
(near the chest wall edge), but
bu t may select a detector too far if the dense area is
located under C1. Low values may cause the unit to select the detector
covered by pectoral muscle. Value of 700 has proved to be a good
compromise, but this may depend on the local practices (exposure values,
positioning, population).
With software 1.02.1, the default Auto Point limit value stands at 700. In
earlier software versions the range for this value was 700-1500. For small
breasts 700 (default) is recommended. If images are too dark when exposing
at medio-lateral projection, a detector under muscle might be in use (solid
ellipses in the image). Increase the AutoPoint limit value.
B Auto
utoPoi
Point Coefficie
icien
nt
The AutoPoint Coefficient for each pre-programmed mode can be set in

service programs PrB06-09 within range of 0.5–1.0.
After Diamond has selected the primary detector, it can be used alone to
determine the required exposure or together with a secondary detector. The
coefficient is athefigure
achieved with thatdetector.
primary defines Value
what 1.0
percentage of the
corresponds measurement
to 100% is
use of the
primary detector.
4 10 Instrumentarium Imaging 86502-4AA

Generally a value other than 1.0 (most often 0.7) is recommended only if
users would object to exposing a small dense area of the breast to target O.D.
From software 1.02.1 on, the default AutoPoint Coefficient is 1.0.
Coefficient ra
range Amount me
measured Amount measured
with the primary with the secondary
detector detector
1.0 100% 0%
0.9 90% 10%
0.8 80% 20%
0.7 70% 30%
0.6 60% 40%
0.5 50% 50%
PaddleLogic
Diamond PaddleLogic feature enables adjustment of the collimation and the

available AutoPoint detectors separately for each paddle (image below for
reference). For a small biopsy paddle the collimation (gray rectangle) can be
adjusted to allow the exposure only to the region of interest: the coordinate
system and the volume available for biopsy. Also the AEC detectors allowed
for AutoPoint
completely can be
outside limitedframe
of metal in order
of atopaddle
block ofoutsmall
detector(s) that is/are
size. PaddleLogic
detector defaults by paddles are listed at the end of BatteryRAM parameter
defaults in the Diamond Installation Instructions (86501), Appendix section.
Ask whether the customer wants to collimate according to the paddle or to

cassette/paddle types and set the collimation up as wished.
NOTE
Diamond software does not allow the use of the detectors that are not
completely within the collimated X-ray field.

Exact collimation
Diamond detects the paddle and the cassette holder in use. The field size with
different paddle/cassette holder combinations can be checked with the field
light.
Paddle related collimation can be adjusted in service programs PrF01 for rear
plates and in service program PrF02 for side plates. Adjust step values
according to paddle size.
NOTE
If the paddle and the cassette holder suggest different X-ray field sizes,
Diamond will always select the smaller field size.
Detector selection by paddle type
Diamond can select most usable detectors according to the paddle type.
Detectors used with the paddle can be adjusted in service program PrD09,
Paddle Logic. For example certain detectors that are not completely under
spot paddles can be eliminated from use.
Perform required changes in all groups:
AEC Setup - PrD01

Target O.D. 1.
1.00
00 to 2.
2.00
00 Adju
Adjust
stab
able
le O.
O.D.
D. ran
ange
ge..
Target time limit 0.

0.20
20 to 1.
1.00
00 Lo
Lowes
westt ta
targ
rget
et time,
time, affec
affects
ts se
servi
rvice
ce
low program D05.
Target time limit 1.

1.00
00 to 3.
3.00
00 Highe
Highest
st ta
targ
rget
et ti
time
me,, aff
affect
ectss ser
servic
vicee
high program D05.
AutoPoint limit 50 to
to 2500
2500 (700)
(700) Refer
Refer to chap
chapter
ter 4.2.4, D: AEC.
AEC.
Low mA limit 0-4 Thickness threshold below which the

cm low mA table is used. Small breasts
might
and to cause too short
overcome lowerexposure times
mA values
can be used below certain thickness.

AEC gains - PrD02

AEC gain -’g’ 0.
0.5
5 to
to 2.0
2.0 Ba
Basi
sicc soft
softwa
ware
re gain
gain to obta
obtain
in the
the
required optical density. This gain
affects all detectors.
Detector L1 0.
0.7
7 tto
o 1.3
1.30
0 De
Dete
tect
ctor
or sp
spec
ecif
ific
ic gain
gain fa
fact
ctor
or that
that
(Det. # 0) Diamond adjusts in relation to
detector C1 performance. Values less
Detector L2 0.7 to 1.30
than 1.0 increase gain and produce
(Det. #3) darker images. Values over 1.0
Detector R1 0.7 to 1.30 decrease gain and produce lighter
(Det. #2) images.
Detector R2 0.7 to 1.30

(Det. #7)
Detector C1 0.7 to 1.30 BENCHMARK DETECTOR. DO
(Det. #1) NOT CHANGE THIS VALUE.
VALUE.
Detector C2 0.
0.7
7 tto
o 1.3
1.30
0 De
Dete
tect
ctor
or sp
spec
ecif
ific
ic gain
gain fa
fact
ctor
or that
that
(Det. #6) Diamond adjusts in relation to
detector C1 performance. Values less
Detector C3 0.7 to 1.30
(Det. #5) than 1.0 increase gain and produce
darker images. Values over 1.0
Detector C4 0.7 to 1.30 decrease gain and produce lighter
(Det. #4) images.
4=C4 80%
5=C3 7=
90% 98
L 2 R % %
3= 98
2
6=C2 102%
0=L1 1=C1 2=R1 97% 100% 97%
The graph above describes how various detectors receive radiation. In order
to equalize them, detector specific factors are used for adjustment. Detector
C1 is used as a benchmark.
Optical Densities - PrD03

Parameter sub-screens Notes
Auto kV Optical density settings for Auto kV.
Auto Time Optical density settings for Auto Time.
Thickness Optical density settings for Thickness

Compensation compensation.
kV Compensation Optical density settings for kV compensation.

Density step Adjustment of density steps.

Optical Densities/Auto kV sub-screen - PrD03

Auto kV Bucky Adjustment when using the Bucky.
Mo -7.0 to +7
+7.0
.0 (0)
(0) Increas
Increases
es or decreas
decreases
es the
the opt
optica
icall
density of the image at all kV values.
Rh -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
A density step here is 50% (10%
Al -7.0 to +7.0 (0) from sw. 1.02.6 and up) of the regular
step available to the user.
Auto kV Adjustment for the use of Magnification tunnel.
Magnification
Mo -7.0 to +7
+7.0
.0 (0)
(0) Increas
Increases
es or decreas
decreases
es the
the opt
optica
icall
density of the image at all kV values.
Rh -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
A density step here is 50% (10%
Al -7.0 to +7.0 (0) from sw. 1.02.6 and up) of the regular
step available to the user.
Auto kV Contact Adjustment using the Contact tunnel. NOT USED!
Mo -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
Rh -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
Al -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
Optical Densities/Auto Time sub-screen - PrD03

Auto Time Adjustment when using the Bucky.
Bucky
Mo -7.0 to +7
+7.0
.0 (0)
(0) Increas
Increases
es or decrea
decreases
ses the
the overa
overall
ll
optical density of the image. A
Rh -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
density step here is 50% (10% from
Al -7.0 to +7.0 (0) sw. 1.02.6 and up) of the regular step
available to the user.
Auto Time Adjustment when using the Magnification tunnel.

Magnification
Mo -7.0 to +7
+7.0
.0 (0)
(0) Increas
Increases
es or decrea
decreases
ses the
the overa
overall
ll
optical density of the image. A
Rh -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
density step here is 50% (10% from
Al -7.0 to +7.0 (0) sw. 1.02.6 and up) of the regular step
available to the user.
Auto Time Adjustment when using the Contact. NOT USED!
Contact
Mo -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
Rh -7.0 to +7.0 (0)
Al -7.0 to +7.0 (0)

Optical Densities/Thickness Compensation sub-screen - PrD03

These parameters have separate settings for
both Molybdenum and Rhodium filters.
Bucky Adjustment when using the Bucky.
‘ P’ 0.30 - 2.00 (1) Rotation point of compensation curve
(Exposure time in seconds where
required optical density was
received).
‘r1’ 0.50 - 2.00 (1) Compensation factor for exposure
times shorter than P.
P.
times longer than P.
‘ S1 ’ 0 - 7000 (2500) Compensation parameter for very
short exposure times (fine-tuning).
long exposure times (fine-tuning).
Magnification Adjustment when using the
Magnification tunnel.
‘ P’ 0.30 - 2.00 (1) Rotation point of compensation curve

received).
P.
times longer than P.
P.
Contact Adjustment when using the Contact.
NOT USED!
‘ P’ 0.30 - 2.00 Rotation point of compensation curve
received). NOT USED!
‘r1’ 0.50 - 2.00 Compensation factor for exposure
P. NOT USED!
‘r2’ 0.50 - 2.00 Compensation factor for exposure
long er than P. NOT USED!
times longer
‘ S1 ’ 0 - 7000 Compensation parameter for very
NOT USED!
‘ S2 ’ 0 - 7000 Compensation parameter for very
NOT USED!

Optical Densities/kV Compensation sub-screen - PrD03

kV Adjustment for each kV with Bucky.
Compensation kV range for Mo and Rh: 20-35.
Bucky kV range for Al: 36-39.
36-39 .
Mo 0.70 - 1.30 (1.00) If image at certain

certain kV is
is too light or
dark, adjust this kV-specific value.
Rh 0.70 - 1.30 (1.00)
Al 0.70 - 1.30 (1.00)
kV Adjustment for each kV with Magnification. kV range

Compensation 20-35.
Magnification
Mo 0.70 - 1.30 (1.00) If image at certain
certain kV is
is too light or
dark, adjust this kV-specific value.
Rh 0.70 - 1.30 (1.00)
Al 0.70 - 1.30 (1.00)
kV Adjustment for each kV with Contact. kV range 20-35.

Compensation NOT USED!
Contact
Mo 0.70 - 1.30
Rh 0.70 - 1.30
Al 0.70 - 1.30
Optical Densities/Density step - PrD03

Den
enssity st
step % 5 - 20% (10
10)) Adju
Adjust
stss th
thee exte
ten
nt of chan
hange for De
Den-
n-
or Den + buttons.
Optical Densities/Detector Compensation sub-screen - PrD04 - NOT

USED at the moment
Detectors 1-
1-8 0.5 - 2.0 ((1
1) Adjustment of the individual detector
signal output level. Values below 1
amplify the signal and value over 1
diminish it

Target Times programming/T

programm ing/Target
arget Time 1 sub-screen - PrD05
Target Time T1 Settings for Target Time 1 curve
Bucky Bucky settings specified
Mo Molybdenum filter settings specified
Thickness 1 2.0 cm Thickness at curve point 1

Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 2
Rh Rhodium filter settings specified
Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 2
Magnification Magnification settings specified

Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 2
Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 2
Contact Contact settings specified NOT USED!

Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 2
Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
sec Target ti
time at
at ccu
urve point 2

Target Times programming/T

programm ing/Target
arget Time 2 sub-screen - PrD05
Target Time T2 Settings for Target Time 2 curve
Bucky Bucky settings specified

Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target time aatt ccu
urve po
point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
urve po
point 2
Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
urve po
point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
urve po
point 2
Magnification Magnification settings specified

Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
urve po
point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
urve po
point 2
Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
sec Target time at
at ccu
urve po
point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
sec Target time at
at ccu
urve po
point 2
Contact Contact settings specified NOT USED!

Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
urve po
point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
urve po
point 2
Target 1 0.2 - 1.0 se
urve po
point 1
Target 2 1.0 - 3.0 se
urve po
point 2

Initial kV tables - PrD06

Parameter Range Notes
(Default)
kV values for
Bucky Mo
Thickness range 0 .5 - 1 0 cm Scroll through thicknesses and
(at 0.5 cm intervals) change initial kV values for each
thickness.
Adjustment range 23-35 kV
(25 -30)
kV values for
Bucky Rh
thickness.
(25 -30)
kV values for
Magnification Mo

thickness.
(25 -30)
kV values for
Magnification Rh
thickness.
(25 -30)
QA Coefficient history - PrD07

Parameter Value Notes
QA coeff# Value of the past QA coefficient.
c oefficient.
Detector Adjustment - PrD08

Parameter Range Notes
New gains based No/Y
No/Yees Adju
Adjust
stss the
the gain
gainss for
for indi
indivi
vidu
dual
al
on recent detectors in relation to the C1
exposure. detector being 1.0.

PaddleLogic - subscreen PrD09

Parameter R a ng e Notes
Select paddle, press Accept, then detector parameters are listed.
DetectorL1 On/O
On/Offf Enab
Enable
led
d (On
(On)/
)/Di
Disa
sabl
bled
ed (Of
Off)
f) wi
with
th the
the
selected paddle.
DetectorC1 On/Off
DetectorR1 On/Off
DetectorL2 On/Off
DetectorC4 On/Off
DetectorC3 On/Off
DetectorC2 On/Off
DetectorR2 On/Off
4.2.5 E: C-Arm Rotat

tation
ion
This service program is used to set and adjust C-Arm rotation default
parameters. Perform required calibration and changes in all groups:
Angle Calibration - PrE01

Parameter Notes
180°-calibration Calibration of the c-arm angle.
1 Drive
Drive the C-Ar
C-Armm manua
manuall
lly
y to 180°-
180°-an
angle
gle (ups
(upside
ide down,
down, real
real angl
angles
es))
with manual rotation keys.
2 Press Accept
Accept-key.
-key.
3 The
The C-
C-Ar
Arm
m driv
drives
es to 0°-c
0°-cal
alib
ibra
rati
tion
on..
If the calibration is successfully performed, the LCD screen then indicates

‘Pass’. In case the calibration was not successful, the LCD screen then
indicates ‘Fail’.
1 Re
Repe
peat
at the
the ca
calibr
libraati
tion
on pro
proce
cedu
dure
re..
2 If the
the ccalib
alibrat
ration
ion sstill
till was not succe
successfu
ssful,
l, driv
drivee the c-arm
c-arm to from
from 180° to
0° and then to 180° on the other side. When c-arm passes the 0° it helps
to calibrate.
Rotation speed - PrE02

Offset 0 - 3 ((0
0) C-Arm rorotation sp
speed ca
can in
increased
(affects all values in C-Arm speed
table). Use value 3 for units with S/N
20116 and up. Note that the rotation
speed slows down during approach to
target angle.
Value 0 is recommended for
Diamond units S/N 20000 - 20115
with faster C-Arm transmission (if
still the original factory installation).

Projections - PrE03
Oblique 0- 359° Angle setting for the left OBL button.
( 225 software If set at 135°, it operates as in image
degrees, at 0° the A. If set at 225°, it operates as in
tube is upside image B. The right OBL drives to
down) mirror angle.
Lateral 0 - 359° (270 Angle setting for the left LA
LAT
T button.
software degrees) The right LAT drives to mirror angle.
Mirror angle On/O
On/Offf (On
(On)) When
When aann expo
exposu
sure
re is m
mad
adee aatt 15-7
15-75°
5°
C-Arm protection angle, Diamond
software stores the angle for a certain
period of time. If the opposite OBL-
button is pressed during this period,
Diamond drives the C-Arm past the
CC-position to an equivalent to an
equivalent angle on the opposite side
of the unit.
If the OBL-button is pressed second

time, the C-Arm runs to the
programmed angle (default 45°).
The mirror angle will remain in

memory until predetermined time has
elapsed (default 60 seconds) or an
new exposure is made (at 15-75°).
Mirror angle timeout adjustment
If the timeout should be changed from 60 (default) to 90 seconds, type in at

HyperTerminal command prompt: bram 0x40832 90
Check the current timeout value with bram 0x40832
NOTE
The mirror angle feature works only when the obliques are done one after the
other. If any views are done between the two obliques the system reverts to its
default value.
NOTE
This automatic drive to pre-defined angle is not allowed if the compression
arm is not at the upper microswitch.

Auto Drive - PrE04

Automatic drive On/Off/Pdl_up If On is selected, CC, OBL or LAT-
(On) keys and the c-arm will move to the
required angle. If Off is selected, the
key must be pressed on until the
required angle is reached. If Pdl_up
is selected, then the AutoDrive
operates only after the the
compression arm has been driven to
home position (upper microswitch).
After insertion of a paddle, Diamond checks the encoding for the paddle and
the C-Arm autodrive setting in bram. The Autodrive is enabled or disabled
according to the inserted paddle.
NOTE
C-Arm AutoDrive-feature is disabled if no paddle has been attached to
Diamond. Connect paddle before driving the C-Arm. Remind also the
customer about this feature.

4.2.6 F: Collimator
This service program is used to set and adjust collimator default parameters.
Perform required calibration and changes in all groups:
Rear Plates - PrF01

0 - 50000 (39002)
(39002) The number of steps that the motor
Front plate moves the plate. A 200-step change
equals to about 1mm change on the
film. Adjust using 1-step interval.
Bucky 18x24 0 - 50000 (9500)
Bucky 24x30 0 - 50000 (1000)
Magnification 0 - 50000 (9500)

1.6
Unknown 0 - 50000 (10000) NOT USED!
Contact 18x24 0 - 50000 (9500) NOT USED!

1.8
Spot 0 - 50000 (9500)
Magnification
1.6
Stereo
Stereo digi
digital
tal 0 - 50000 (27000)
Stereo film 0 - 50000 (10000)

2.0
reserved 0 - 50000 (10000) Additiona
Additionall plat
platee may be added.

Additionall plat

Additionall plat

Additionall plat
Rear Plates - PrF01

No paddle 0 - 50000 (500)
Stand small 0 - 50000 (1000)
Stand large 0 - 50000 (1000)
Mag spot 0 - 50000 (10550)
Stand Mag 0 - 50000 (9500)
Implant 0 - 50000 (19600)

Mag Implant 0 - 50000 (8700)
Delta32 0 - 50000 (25000)

Rear Plates - PrF01

Spot 0 - 50000 (23750)
Mag spt enh 0 - 50000 (7450)
Biopsy D 0 - 50000 (9500)
Biopsy SQ 0 - 50000 (5750)
Spot enhanc 0 - 50000 (16850)
Biopsy spot 0 - 50000 (10550)
Reserved14 0 - 50000 (500)
Reserved15 0 - 50000 (500)
Side Plates - PrF02

Front plate 0 - 50000 (0) NOT USED.
Bucky 18x24 0 - 50000

50000 (4800)
(4800) The number
number of
of steps
steps that
that the motor
motor
moves theabout
equals to plate.1mm
A 200-step
change change
on the
film. Adjust using 1-step interval. If
the value is too big, motor back up
time is exceeded and an error
message is displayed.
Bucky 24x30 0 - 50000 (300)
Magnification 0 - 50000
50000 (4800)
(4800) These
These values
values should
should be the
the same in
in
1.6 order for collimator not to start
driving to home position.
Unknown 0 - 50000 (4100)

50000 (4800)
(4800) These
These values
values should
should be the
the same in
in
Spot 0 - 50000 (4800)
Magnification
1.6
Stereo digital 0 - 50000 (17500)
Stereo film 0 - 50000 (4100)
50000 (4800)
(4800) These
These values
values should
should be the
the same in
in
reserved 0 - 50000
50000 (4100)
(4100) Addition
Additional
al plate
plate may
may be added
added..
reserved 0 - 50000
50000 (4100)
(4100) Addition
Additional
al plate
plate may
may be added
added..
reserved 0 - 50000
50000 (4100)
(4100) Addition
Additional
al plate
plate may
may be added
added..

Side Plates - PrF02

reserved 0 - 50000
50000 (4100)
(4100) Addi
Additio
tional
nal pl
plate
ate m
may
ay be added
added..
Side Plates - PrF02

No paddle 0 - 50000 (100)
Stand small 0 - 50000 (300)
Stand large 0 - 50000 (300)
Mag spot 0 - 50000 (5950)
Stand Mag 0 - 50000 (4800)
Implant 0 - 50000 (3450)
Mag Implant 0 - 50000 (1500)
Delta32 0 - 50000 (15000)
Spot 0 - 50000 (13450)
Mag spt enh 0 - 50000 (5300)

Biopsy D 0 - 50000 (4800)
Biopsy SQ 0 - 50000 (10600) Additiona

Additionall plat
Spot enhanc 0 - 50000 (12000) Additiona

Additionall plat
Biopsy spot 0 - 50000

50000 (5950)
(5950) Addi
Additio
tional
nal pl
plate
ate m
may
ay be added
added..
Reserved14 0 - 50000 (500)

(500) Addi
Additio
tional
nal plate
plate may
may be added.
added.
Reserved15 0 - 50000 (500)

(500) Addi
Additio
tional
nal plate
plate may
may be added.
added.
Collimator Light - PrF03

Intensity 0 - 10 (7)
(7) Ad
Adju
just
stme
ment
nt of the
the light
ight inte
intens
nsit
ity
y
Time normal 20 - 60
60 sec (40) Ti
Time
me that
that tthe
he lamp
lamp is lighted
lighted up
up
during a normal procedure.
Time 20 - 90
90 sec (80) Ti
Time
me that
that tthe
he lamp
lamp is lighted
lighted up
up
Stereo/Biopsy during a Stereo/Biopsy procedure.

4.2.7 G: Compression
This service program is used to set and adjust compression default

Compression Setup - PrG01

Slow speed 2 - 7 ((4
4) Slo
low
w com
ompr
pres
essi
sion
on arm spe
speeed. Do no
not
use higher values than 5. If the speed
exceeds 5, the synchronization with
ECS movement may be disturbed.
High speed 2 - 7 (6) High compression arm speed.
Release speed 1 - 7 ((5

5) The spe
peeed at
at whi
whicch Di
Diamond
mond rele
leaase
the compression arm in the event of
an emergency or a power loss.
AutoRelease 0 - 20 cm
cm (15)
(15) Th
Thee dista
distance
nce the Auto
Auto Rel
Releas
easee
travel function moves the compression
moves after an exposure.
Speed Threshold 0 - 150
150N
N (50)
(50) Th
Thee comp
compre
ressi
ssion
on for
force
ce at which
which tthe
he
compression arm starts to run at slow
speed.
Paddle Calibration - PrG02

Base point -9.5 ...
... +9.5 (0.0) Base point
point adjustment
adjustment that
that affects
affects all
paddles.

Paddle Calibration - PrG02

Standard small -9.5 ... +9.5
+9.5 (-0.5) Compensati
Compensation
on for paddle
paddle flexibil
flexibility
ity..
Check for country-specific
Standard large -9.5 ... +9.5 (-0.5)
requirements.
Magnification -9.5 ... +9.5 (-4.0)
spot
Standard -9.5 ... +9.5 (-4.0)
magnification
Implant -9.5 ... +9.5 (-7.0)
Magnification -9.5 ... +9.5 (-9.0)

implant
Delta 32 -9.5 ... +9.5 (-3.5)
Spot -9.5 ... +9.5 (-0.5)
Mag spot -9.5 ... +9.5 (-9.0)

enhanced
Biopsy D -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Biopsy SQ -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Spot enhanced -9.5 ... +9.5 (-5.0)
Biopsy Spot -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Reserved14 -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Reserved15 -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Cassette Holder Calibration - PrG03

No holder -9.5 ...
... +9.5 (0.0) Base poi
point
nt adjustment
adjustment that
that affects
affects all
holders.
Bucky 18x24 -9.5 ...
... +9.5 (0.0) Adjustmen
Adjustmentt for an indi
individual
vidual cassette
cassette
Bucky 24x30 -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0) holder.
Magnification -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)

1.6
Unknown -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Contact 18x24 -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0) NOT USED!
Contact 24x30 -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0) NOT USED!

86502 4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 4 27
Cassette Holder Calibration - PrG03

Mag 1.8 -9.5 ... +9.5
+9.5 (-4.5) Adjustment
Adjustment for an
an individual
individual cassette
cassette
holder.
Spot -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Magnification
1.6
Stereo digital -9.5 ... +9.5 (-6.0)

Stereo film -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Magnification -9.5 ... +9.5 (-8.0)

2.0
reserved -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
reserved -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
reserved -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
reserved -9.5 ... +9.5 (0.0)
Compression Force Calibration - PrG04

Force to 0 N 0N Apply 0N force and accept.
Force to 200 N 200 N Apply 200 N with a calibrated device

and accept if the screen displays
correct figure.
Compression Force Limits - PrG05

Mode 0/1 ((0
0) 0=Compression ca cannot be
be iin
ncreased
with the foot pedal.
1=Compression can be increased
with the foot pedal until the
maximum limit.
Position 1 0 - 255
255 N (70)
(70) Compre
Compressission
on for
force
ce stop
stopss when
when tthis
his
limit is reached.
Position 2 0 - 255 N (90)
Position 3 0 - 255 N (110)
Position 4 0 - 255 N (130)
Position 5 0 - 255 N (150)
Position 6 0 - 255 N (170)
Negative Compression Force Calibration/Up force limit - PrG06

Apply weight Apply force and accept.
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Negative Compression Force Calibration/Up force limit - PrG06

Adjust force 0 - 10 Adjust for negative compression
force required for the stop reaction.
In case the compression paddle is

driven upwards and something above or
on compression
movement, negativepaddle hindersforce
compression its
affects the paddle and it bends down.
Chapter 7.6, Negative compression

force calibration,
calibration, contains instructions
for negative compression force
calibration.
4.2.8 H: Filter
This service program is used to set and adjust filter default parameters.
Auto Filter Setup - PrH01

Change thick- 1 - 15
15 cm (5)
(5) Ab
Abov
ovee tthe
he rang
range,
e, the
the R
Rho
hodi
dium
um iiss
ness used. Below the range, the
Molybdenum filter is used.
AutoFilter On/Of
On/Offf (Off)
(Off) Aut
Automa
omatic
tic Filter
Filter se
sele
lect
ction
ion.. AutoFi
AutoFilt
lter
er
is always disabled when Delta 32 is
attached.
Filter calibration - PrH02

Molybdenum 0 - 20000
20000 (1950)
(1950) The nnumber
umber of st
steps
eps (fro
(from
m home
position) applied for this filter
Rhodium 0 - 20000 (150) selection. A four-step change moves
Aluminum 0 - 20000 (3150) the filter about 1,3 mm. Adjust using
4-step intervals (4,8,12...). Calibrate
the filter from the front edge of the
collimator using small focus
(magnification tunnel).
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4.2.9 I: Ge
Generator
This service program is used to set and adjust generator default parameters.
Generator Setup - PrI01, NOT USED at the moment

On/
n/O
Off Ano
Anode bra
rake
ke op
opeerat
atio
ion
n regul
gulation.
on.
Anode Brake
PreHeat adjustment - large focus (LF) -- PrI02,

NOT USED at the moment.
1 Press
Press Expos
Exposure
ure button
button to
to start
start automati
automaticc PreH
PreHeat
eat calibra
calibratio
tion
n fo
forr llar
arge
ge
focus.
2 If the
the new
new PreHe
PreHeat
at val
value
ue is
is valid
valid and
and the LCD
LCD scre
screen
en displ
displays
ays ‘‘Pas
Pass’
s’,,
Diamond returns to the Generator screen.
3 If the
the ccalib
alibrat
ration
ion was not succe
successfu
ssful,
l, Diamo
Diamond
nd retur
returns
ns to
to the
the calibr
calibrati
ation
on
screen.
PreHeat adjustment - small focus (SF) - PrI03,

NOT USED at the moment.
1 Press
Press Expos
Exposure
ure button
button to
to start
start automati
automaticc PreH
PreHeat
eat calibra
calibratio
tion
n fo
forr llar
arge
ge
focus.
2 If the
the new
new PreHe
PreHeat
at val
value
ue is
is valid
valid and
and the LCD
LCD scre
screen
en displ
displays
ays ‘‘Pas
Pass’
s’,,
Diamond returns to the Generator screen.
3 If the
the ccalib
alibrat
ration
ion was not succe
successfu
ssful,
l, Diamo
Diamond
nd retur
returns
ns to
to the
the calibr
calibrati
ation
on
screen.
PreHeat Compensation - large focus (LF) - PrI04

PreHeat LF -5
-5..
...5
.5 (2) Lar
Large fo
foccus pr
preh
ehea
eatt adj
adjus
ustm
tmeent that
that
affects all kVs.
LF 15 - 39 20 - 235 (48-57)
(48-57) Large
Large focus
focus preheat
preheat adjustme
adjustment nt for
each kV.
kV. Typical voltage steps
st eps are 54
54--
56.
PreHeat Compensation - large focus (LF) - PrI04 WITH LOW MA!

PreHeat LF -5
-5..
...5
.5 (0) Lar
Large fo
foccus pr
preh
ehea
eatt adj
adjus
ustm
tmeent that
that
affects all kVs.
LF 15 - 39 20 - 235 (47-52)
(47-52) Large
Large focus
focus preheat
preheat adjustme
adjustment
nt for
each kV when low mA values are
used. Adjust these if low mA values
are used.
PreHeat Compensation - small focus (LF) - PrI05

PreHeat SF -5
-5..
...5
.5 (1) Sma
Small focus
ocus preh
preheeat ad
adju
just
stme
ment
nt that
that
affects all kVs.
SF 15 - 39 20- 235 (48-50)
(48-50) Small
Small focus preheat
preheat adjustment
adjustment for
each kV.
4.2.
4.2.10
10 J: Park
ParkBa
Back
ck
This service program is used to set and adjust tube park default parameters.
Tube speeds tube movement - PrJ01 NOT USED!

Slow speed 1 - 5 ( 2) Slow speed adjustment for the
moving tube head.
Fast speed 1 - 5 (2)
(2) Fast spee
peed adj
adju
ust
stme
ment
nt for the
the m
mov
ovin
ing
g
tube head.
Auto Drive - PrJ02

Parameter Range (Default) No t e s
Exp drive On/O
On/Offf (On)
(On) Wh
Whenen eena
nabl
bled
ed,, the
the tube
tube hea
head
d move
movess
forwards and the collimation field
light activates after the exposure is
initiated. If the exposure button is
released prematurely, the exposure is
discontinued. Automatic drive is
disabled when Delta 32 or biopsy
paddles are attached to Diamond.
AutoPark On/Of
On/Offf (O
(Off
ff)) When
When enabl
enabled
ed,, the
the ttube
ube hea
head
d moves
moves
backward after the exposure if the
projection angle is more than 15°.
The automatic drive is disabled if the
projection angle is less than 15°, or if
a biopsy paddle is attached, or if no
paddle is attached.
In order to tighten the drive belt, the tube head motor drives a bit further after
reaching the front position.
4.2.
4.2.1
11 K: Ste
Stere
reo
o Move
Moveme
ment
nt
This service program is used to set and adjust stereo movement default
Stereo Movement Setup - PrK01

1 - 4 (2) Low speed adjustment.
Low speed limit
High speed 4 - 7 (5) High speed adjustment.
Speed offset -2 ... +2 (0

(0)) Powe
Powerr boos
boostt fo
forr c-
c-ar
arm.
m. Do not
not
change before consulting with the
manufacturer.
Braking speed 2 - 4 (3) Slow dow
down spe
speed whe
when req
required is
being approached. Do not change
before consulting with the
manufacturer.
Ramp in 10ms 5 - 50 (2
(25)
5) Acce
Accele
lera
rati
tion
on of
of ramp
ramp spe
speed
ed.. Do not
not
change before consulting with the
manufacturer.
Stereo Movement Setup - PrK02

Auto drive On / Off If tth
he ffu
unc
ncttio
ion
n is
is se
selected (O
(On),
n), on
onee
press is enough to drive to the stereo
angle. If it is not selected (Off), the
stereo drive buttons have to be
pressed down all the time until the
stereo angle is reached.
Calibration of the stereo movement

1800-angle
1 Enter
Enter Servic
Servicee Mode
Mode to drive
drive th
thee ste
stere
reo
o move
movemen
ment.
t. n
m
2 Type
ype in
in ccom
omma
mand
nd CAL
CAL 1650
1650 iinn Hype
HyperTrTer
erminall® program. Diamond
mina 1800-150 lu 1800+150
=1650 o =1950
replies XOK. Stereo angle is reported as absolute 1/10 degrees. 0-point C
lies in the base plate being 90° in the left (front view). Left stereo angle
is calculated as follows: 1800-150=1650.
3 Dr
Driv
ivee the
the ster
stereo
eo aall
ll th
thee way
way to th
thee othe
otherr llimit without interruptions in
imit α15° α15°
movement and type in command CAL 1950 (1800+150=1950).
4 Diamon
Diamondd repli
replies
es X
XOK
OK and
and beeps
beeps thr
three
ee time
times.
s. The
The cal
calibr
ibrat
atio
ion
n is
complete. 90°
Stereo movement angles
5 If Diamo
Diamond
nd repli
replies
es XNO
XNO w when
hen you typetype the
the va
value
lue in the
the
(front view)
HyperTerminal®, it likely does not recognize the opto.
4.
4.2.
2.12
12 L: Phys
Physic
icis
istt mode
mode
The Physicist mode allows the testing of various settings and collimation
combinations. The Physicist mode collimation does not override the actual
holder. For example, if you have connected a small Bucky and selected large
Bucky and paddle in the Physicist-service program, the collimation is the one
defined for small Bucky.
Collimation works the same way as in PaddleLogic, a smaller field overrides

a larger one. Please note that the collimation settings in Physicist mode are
very useful to check adjustment of X-ray and light fields.
NOTE
All Physicist mode settings are restored to default when you exit the service
mode.
Physicist mode - PrL01

System is default for all.

Grid Off/
Off/Sy
Syst
stem
em Disa
Disabl
ble/
e/En
Enab
able
le grid
grid mo
move
veme
ment
nt for
for
mAs testing. Grid disable also with
Magnification.
Focus Large/Small/ Focus size selection. When small
System focus size is used, collimator drives
the front plate to front position and
with large to back position.
Paddle Any paddle/ Paddle selection. When System is
System enabled, Diamond collimates
according to a selected paddle. The
collimation can be checked with the
field light or with a film exposure.
PaddleLogic detectors are selected
based on physicist’s paddle choice.
Holder Any holder/ Cassette holder selection. When
System System is enabled, Diamond
collimates according to a selected
cassette holder. The collimation can
be checked with the field light or with
a film exposure. If no cassette holder
has been attached to Diamond, the
collimator plates are driven totally
open.
kV limit Off/
Off/Sy
Syst
stem
em Disa
Disabl
ble/
e/en
enab
able
le kV
kV limi
limit.
t. If
If th
thee li
limi
mitt is
disabled and manual mode selected,
any kV in the range 15 to 39 can be
used.
4.2.13
4.2.13 Gener
General
al softwa
software
re upda
update
te informa
informatio
tion
n
4.2.13.1 Upgrade from

from 1.02.2
1.02.2 - 1.02.4
1.02.4 to 1.02.5
1.02.5
1 Pr
Prior
ior to so
soft
ftwar
waree upgra
upgrade
de fro
from
m 1.02.2
1.02.2 - 1.0
1.02.4
2.4 to
to 1.02.5
1.02.5,, chec
check
k in the
the
service program PrB06-09, B: Defaults/PreProg Mode Settings for the
AutoPoint coefficient and record the values. Then upgrade the software
and replace the AutoPoint coefficient values with the old ones.
2 If QA-m
QA-modeode isis used,
used, check
check ser
servi
vice
ce progr
program
am PrD07
PrD07,, QA-coe
QA-coeffffic
icie
ient
nt
history that all coefficients are zero. If they are not, press Set and Cancel
simultaneously to reset them zero. Then exit service menu and restart
Diamond.
3 Chec
Check
k an
and
d reli
relica
cali
libr
brat
atee AEC.
AEC.
4 Adju
Adjust
st init
initia
iall k
kVs
Vs fo
forr Rh
Rh ffil
ilte
terr.
5 If possible,
possible, chec
check
k prehe
preheat
at wave
wavefor
form
m kV by kV
kV in range
range of
of 15-19
15-19 kV
kV..
This range is new for Specimen mode. Refer to Diamond Installation
Instructions (86501) for preheat and mA-regulation check.
4.3
4.3 Hy
Hype
pert
rter
ermi
mina
nall iint
nter
erfface
ace ffor
or Diam
Diamon
ond
d
The system settings can be exported in hexadecimal format and can be
viewed in Windows HyperTerminal®.
For this you need a PC, hyperterminal software such Windows

HyperTerminal® by Hilgraeve Inc., serial cable (9 pin male and female; lines
2,3 and 7 directly connected, cable code 85102).
NOTE
This can also be done with the optional Diamond Service Software (87502).
4.3.
4.3.1
1 Conf
Config
igur
urat
atio
ion
n of the
the Hype
HyperT
rTer
ermi
mina
nal:
l:
The HyperTerminal interface varies a little bit in various Windows versions.
1 Select
Select COM-p
COM-port
ort that
that you want
want to use
use at FI
FILE\
LE\PRO
PROPE
PER
RTI
TIES\
ES\CO
CON-
N-
NECT TO-tab sheet:
2 Then proceed to Configure

Configure-tab
-tab sheet. Change the parameters to:
3 Accept ch
changes with OK
OK.
4.3.2 Data capture

1 Connec
Connectt the
the cable
cable be
betwe
tween
en Dia
Diamon
mond
d COM-
COM-por
portt an
and
d PC sser
eria
iall port
port..
Switch off Diamond before this.
2 Creat
Createe (wit
(withh a Note
Notepad
pad or ssimi
imila
lar)
r) a te
text
xt fil
filee (f
(for
or exam
exampl
plee
C:\Service\log.txt) to save the capture data.
3 Open
Open up Win
indo
dows
ws Hype
HyperT
rTer
ermi
mina
nal.
l.
4 Sel
Selec
ectt FI
FILE\NEW CON
CONNECTION
5 Swi
Switch on
on th
the Di
Diam
amon
ond
d uni
unit.
6 When
When the conn
connec
ectio
tion
n is esta
establ
blish
ished,
ed, ssel
elec
ectt TRANSF
TRANSFER\
ER\CAP
CAPTU
TURERE
TEXT... in Windows HyperTerminal. The following screen appears:
7 If the
the file
file in which
which you
you want
want to stor
storee data
data is
is correc
correct,
t, click
click on
on ST
STAR
ART
T. If
not, look for the file with Browse-function.
8 The connec
connecti
tion
on betwe
between
en Di
Diamo
amond
nd an
and
d the
the PC is aalr
lrigh
ight,
t, if the co
comma
mmand
nd
prompt looks as Dx> (x=software release version, for example, version
9 prompt looks like D9>). Perform service session.
Commands to retrieve system data:
bram - Diamond settings data (for default settings list, refer to

Diamond Installation Instructions (86501))
param aecdump 1, - AEC detector signal values (e.g. to adjust
AutoPointCoefficient or for other AutoPoint tuning work)
param aecdump 1
List item Meaning
*** Exp Nr:649 *** Exposure number
14:19 time
Preprog:1 Used preprog-mode
Detector(hex):0001 AEC-detector used
KvDspl(dec):28 kV of the exposure (in display)
IntTime(dec):118 Integration time
ActExpTime(dec):445 Real exposure time [ms]
Thickness(dec):40 Compression th
thickness [mm]
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[0]
0]((de
decc):19
191
18 detector 0 signa
gnal
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[1]
1]((de
decc):20
200
02 detector 1 signa
gnal
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[2]
2]((de
decc):18
189
95 detector 2 signa
gnal
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[3]
3]((de
decc):18
189
93 detector 3 signa
gnal
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[4]
4]((de
decc):16
165
58 detector 4 signa
gnal
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[5]
5]((de
decc):17
177
72 detector 5 signa
gnal
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[6]
6]((de
decc):20
202
26 detector 6 signa
gnal
Fil
Filtere
tered
d xra
xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)[7]
7]((de
decc):18
185
53 detector 7 signa
gnal
*** End Nr:649 *** End of data related to this
exposure number.
param aecdump 2 - displays Auto kV exposure times and kV

values to help problem tracing and to clarify the function of the
Auto kV, includes also param aecdump1 information, kV
compensation values, internal density, primary and secondary
detectors used by e.g. AutoPoint:
param aecdump 2
List item Meaning
*** Exp Nr:48 *** Exposure number
15:49 time
Detector(hex):0001 AEC-detector used

RotPoint(dec):30 P-point [ms]/10
RotL(dec):115 r1*100
RotR(dec):100 r2*100
SlopeL(dec):250 s1/10
SlopeR(dec):250 s2/10
ThComp(dec):100 Amount of thickness
compensation in this exposure
KvDspl(dec):28 kV of the exposure (in display)
KvComp(dec):100 Amount of kV compensation in
this exposure
IntTime(dec):126 Integration time
ActExpTime(dec):415 Real exposure time [ms]
Thickness(dec):40 compression thickness [mm]
Fil
Filter
tered xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xra
ray
y)[0]
0]((de
decc):18
183
38 detect
ctor
or 0 si
sign
gnaal
Fil
Filter
tered xrayle
yleve
vel(
l(dt
dtrr_x
_xra
ray
y)[1]
1]((de
decc):18
186
66 detect
ctor
or 1 si
sign
gnaal
param aecdump 2
List item Meaning
Fil
ilttered xr
xraayl
yleeve
vell(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)
y)[[2](dec
dec):1804
1804 dete
tect
ctor
or 2 si
sign
gnaal
Fil
ilttered xr
xraayl
yleeve
vell(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)
y)[[3](dec
dec):1905
1905 dete
tect
ctor
or 3 si
sign
gnaal
Fil
ilttered xr
xraayl
yleeve
vell(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)
y)[[4](dec
dec):1545
1545 dete
tect
ctor
or 4 si
sign
gnaal
Fil
ilttered xr
xraayl
yleeve
vell(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)
y)[[5](dec
dec):1756
1756 dete
tect
ctor
or 5 si
sign
gnaal
Fil
ilttered xr
xraayl
yleeve
vell(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)
y)[[6](dec
dec):1928
1928 dete
tect
ctor
or 6 si
sign
gnaal
Fil
ilttered xr
xraayl
yleeve
vell(dt
dtrr_x
_xrray)
y)[[7](dec
dec):1825
1825 dete
tect
ctor
or 7 si
sign
gnaal
MAs(dec):35 mAs-value
User density=7 density-adjustment set by the user
(7 = 0, e.g. 5= -2)
Filter=0 Filter: 0=Molybdenum,
1=Rhodium, 2=Aluminum
Casholder=1 Cassette holder: 1= Small Bucky,
2= Large Bucky, 3-5
Magnification 1.6-2.0
Time be
before th
th.comp:415 Calculated ex
exposure time before
thickness compensation [ms]
Det. offset(dtr_gndl)[0](dec):27 detector 0 offset
tecexptime[0]=0 Practically not relevant, this
exposure step does not exist, even
if some value other than 0 would
be displayed.
tecexptime[1]=415 Exposure times at different kV
values when Auto kV is used.
tecexptime[2]=0 With Auto Time only one step
used.
tecexptime[3]=0 If changes occur, the respective
kVs are listed.
Targettime=(dec):750 Target time at this thickness [ms].
Int
Int.. density(
density(Get
GetInt
Intern
ernalDe
alDensit
nsity)(
y)(dec)
dec):100
:100 Interna
Internall density
density e.g.
e.g. Au
Auto
to kV
adjustment in percentages.
Full density(dec):100 Density setting by the user in
percentages.
Autokvlimit=3 Maximum allowed kV-change in
Auto kV
k V-mode.
Iqc coefficient=100 Correction initiated by IQC.
Dtr[0] values in offset cnt detector 0 offset monitoring
:28:28:28:28:27:28:28:28:28:28
:73:73:73:73:73:73:73:73:73:73
param aecdump 2
List item Meaning
:47:47:46:46:46:47:47:47:47:47
:29:29:29:29:29:29:29:29:29:29
:31:31:31:31:31:31:31:31:31:31
:57:57:57:57:57:57:57:57:57:57
:68:68:68:68:68:68:68:68:68:68
:74:74:73:73:74:74:74:74:74:74
*** End Nr:48 *** End of data related to this
exposure number.
aec paramdump 0 = ends listing of the param aecdump

bram = printing parameters, recommended after installation
9 When
When the servi
service
ce ses
sessio
sion
n is over
over,, stop
stop th
thee captu
capture
re by
by sele
select
cting
ing
TRANSFER\CAPTURE\STOP.
10 Swit
Switch
ch off
off Di
Diam
amon
ond.
d.
11 Terminat
erminatee the HyperT
HyperTerm
erminal
inal sessio
session
n and disconne
disconnect
ct the PC cable
cable from
from
Diamond.
12 Swi
wittch on
on Di
Diamon
amond.
d.
NOTE
If the connection to HyperTerminal has not been terminated when Diamond is
restarted, Diamond will then establish the connection.
4.3.3 Save se
setup da
data
NOTE
If setup data is saved with HyperTerminal, the target time values are not
included in the listing. The Diamond Service Software (87502) is
recommended for saving the setup data.
Saving data setup with HyperTerminal

1 Start capture.
2 Afte
Afterr you have
have fi
finis
nished
hed w
with
ith D
Dia
iamon
mond
d proce
procedur
dures
es,, stop
stop captu
capture
re..
3 Open
Open up th
thee ttex
extt wit
with
h a wo
word
rd proc
proces
esso
sorr.
4 Save
Save the
the tex
textt into
into som
somee word
word-p
-pro
roce
cess
ssin
ing
g fi
file
le..
5 Save
Save tthe
he fi
file
le in a ssecu
ecure
re place
place for futur
futuree ref
refer
erenc
ence.
e.
In case restoration of some old system parameters is necessary, send the

printout or a text file to the manufacturer. The data is examined and the
instructions will be sent to you.
4.4 Diamond test displays

In service mode, Diamond Control Panel displays various figures that convey
information about the system condition. The printout of the screen items is
included in appendices.
1 Enter service mode

2 Press
Press button
button 3 ((the
the right-m
right-most
ost button
button b
below
elow Control
Control Pane
Panell LCD-s
LCD-scre
creen.
en.
3 Press
Press butt
button
on 2 (in
(in the midd
middle
le,, bel
below
ow LC
LCD-s
D-scr
cree
een)
n).. Scree
Screen
n displ
displays
ays
various test figures.
4 Check
Check out
out lis
listin
ting
g of the
the page
page numbe
numberr in uppe
upperr le
left
ft cor
corner
ner of tthe
he L
LCD-
CD-
screen.
5 Pres
Presss but
butto
ton
n 3 to
to sscr
crol
olll thr
throu
ough
gh pa
page
gess 1-4
1-4..
6 After
After you have
have finished
finished with test display
displays,
s, eexit
xit the screen
screen with
with -key
-key aand
nd
exit the service mode.
4. 5 Software versions
Refer to Diamond Spare Part Catalog (86504), Software section, for order
codes of Board and EPROM software.
4. 6 Specimen mode
When Specimen mode is selected, the following apply:
– kV v
value
alue ranges
ranges from
from 15
15 to 39
39 kV
– LC
LCD
D scr
scree
een
n bli
blinks
nks
– compress
compression,
ion, C-Arm
C-Arm rotation
rotation and AutoPoint
AutoPoint disabled

5 Electrical system architecture - theory of operation
The generator of the unit is a modern, constant power, high frequency,

feedback-controlled DC x-ray generator consisting of the following parts:
1 Generator Bo
Board
2 High voltage unit
3 Anod
Anodee mo
moto
torr driv
drivee (AMD)
AMD) boar
board
d
4 Mains transformer
5 Ene
nerrgy stor
torage ca
capa
paccitor
6 Tube housing
Technical specifications
Input power: 4.6 kVA
Output power: Max. 2.6 kW
Output voltage: 15 - 39 kV
Output current: 20 - 100 mA
Frequency: 40 - 100 kH z
Line voltage: 230Vac ±10%, single phase, 50/60Hz
Irms (rest): 300 mA
Irms (exposure): 20 A
I peak: 55 A
5. 2 Input power
The mains line is applied to the Power Board via mains fuses, line filter and
mains switch. The AC mains voltages are further applied to Generator Board,
Stereo Board, AMD Board and to Main transformer that provides all the low
voltage (ground referenced) power.
Power Board
Main transformer
5.2.
5.2.1
1 Supp
Supply
ly Vol
Volta
tage
ge Re
Regu
gula
lati
tion
on
Supply voltages from the main transformer are rectified at Power Board. The
output voltages are 24Vac and +34Vac. The voltage rectifiers are located as
follows:
Input Regulator Location Us e d B y
+24V + 1 5 Vd c Power Board Power and Generator Board

-24V -15Vdc Power Board Generator Board
+24V +5Vdc Supervisor Supervisor and Power Board

Board
+24V + 5 Vd c Stereo Board The internal serial bus, Stereo/

Drive/Collimator/Compression/
AEC/Compression Display
Boards
+24V +15V Stereo B

Bo
oard Stereo/Collimator/AEC Bo
Board
-24V -15Vdc Stereo Board AEC Board
±15Vdc ±12Vdc AEC Board AEC Board
+24V + 5 Vd c Control Control Panel Board

Panel Board
Fig 5.2. Suppl

Supplyy vvoltage
oltage reg
regulation
ulation
5.2.2 Sensor ty
types
A
Photointerrupters (A)
– Mec
Mechani
hanical
cal “fla
“flag”
g” enters
enters tthe
he slot
Hall Effect Sensors (B)

– A magn
magnet
et placed
placed in front
front of
of the senso
sensorr
– PO
POLA
LARI
RITY
TY!!
B
Motor Speed Sensors (C)

– Ro
Rotatary
ry Enc
Encod
oder
er
– Int
Integr
egrate
ated
d ins
inside
ide the Motor
Motor
Microswitches
C
5.
5.3
3 Pr
Prin
inte
ted
d ci
circ
rcui
uitt bo
boar
ard
d (PCB
(PCB)) co
comm
mmun
unic
icat
atio
ion
n
The center of the system is the Supervisor Board that controls all the system
operations. All PCBs are connected to the Supervisor Boards either directly
or via another board.
The communication takes place with two serial (RS-485) links and parallel
signals that provide link between the Supervisor Board and other PCBs. The
first serial
Control bus isand
Panel(s) an other
external bus and
external it connects
control devices. the
TheSupervisor Board
second serial bus to
is
internal and it connects the Supervisor to all PCBs inside the C-Arm of the
system. The parallel ports connect to the Generator Board and Power Board
that are located in the carriage.
5.3.
5.3.1
1 Inte
Interrnal
nal Ser
eria
iall Bus
Bus
The internal serial bus connects the Supervisor board to PCBs located in the
C-Arm. The bus is separated into two segments: the first one connects the
AEC Board and Stereo Board. The other segment connects through Stereo
Board and it connects Compression Board and Collimator Board.
Each of these above-mentioned boards has its own microcontroller that

controls the input/output on that particular board and boards that connect to
them (AMD Board, Drive Board). Each board has its own address and the
Supervisor Board reads and writes alternately to each board every 20ms. If a
board does not receive data for a certain period of time it will reset all its
outputs to a non-active state.
The serial bus has two lines: receiving (RXD) and sending line (TXD-from
Supervisors viewpoint). The Supervisor controls the sending line and all
other boards observe that line all the time. The receiving line is occupied for a
certain time by each board alternately after the Supervisor has addressed the
board.
The serial cable is a shielded cable and the shield should always be grounded
at both ends of the cable.
5.3.
5.3.2
2 Exte
Extern
rna
al Seri
Seria
al Bus
The external
for one or twoserial bus is
control similar
panels andtoother
the internal
controlbus except
devices that
that areit located
is intended
out
side the unit.
5.4 Prin
intted circuit boards (PCB)
5.4.1 Supervisor B
Bo
oard
The Supervisor Board is the center of the system. It is built around Intel’s
386EX microprocessor. The Supervisor Board controls all the other boards as
discussed in chapter 5, Electrical system architecture - theory of operation
operation..
The software can be programmed into the memory via JTAG link or COM
port.
load.. For details, refer to chapter 4, Parameter programming and software
load
Supervisor Board
Schematics, Layouts
Refer to the documents in chapter 12, Appendices.

Appendices.
5.4.2 Power Board

The Power Board provides supply voltages and main generator power as well
as controls C-Arm rotation and Vertical drive motors.
5.
5.4
4.3 Powe
Powerr suppl
pply sec
secti
tio
on
Power supply section of the Power Board produces supply voltages +5 V, ±15
V, ±24 V, +34 V and +310 V. Voltages are rectified from output of main
transformer TF1 and direct from line voltage.
Voltage level of the main supply can be read by the supervisor from signal
CFORCE provided by the power board. Voltage level is measured and
calculated based on a low-level voltage +24Vdc. CFORCE is a dual-purpose
signal and is enabled for measuring the voltage level from +24Vdc while the
C-Arm is not run.
If the main supply have been interrupted for about 10 to 15 milliseconds,

signal POWERFAIL is passed on to the supervisor. POWER-ON LAMP is
switched on by relay K6 when 34 Vdc is available.
The full wave rectified 310 Vdc is applied to the Generator through relays K6
and K7. The Supervisor board controls relays with signals RG1 and RG2.
When an exposure is initiated, K7 applies voltage through current limiting
resistors R153 and R154 that allow controlled charging of the energy storage
capacitor. K6 is activated by RG2 about one second later and provides full
power to the generator board.
External indicators:
Connector X16 provides relay contacts for X-ray system status indication.
X16 pins 1 and 2 are short-circuited when the unit is on. X12 pins 1 and 2 are
short-circuited when X-rays are being generated. The contacts are rated for
5A, 24VDC
24VD C /240VAC.
/240VAC.
5.4.
5.4.4
4 C-Ar
C-Arm
m rota
rotati
tion
on mot
motor
or con
contr
trol
ol
The C-Arm motor control is an 8-speed supervisor programmed driver for 24

Vdc motor that rotates the C-Arm. Speed of the movement is stabilized with
speed feedback produced by a tachometer on the C-Arm motor. The
tachometer provides a pulsed signal C-PULSE that is transformed to voltage
speed feedback by frequency to voltage converter ICA7.
Direction is controlled with signal C-DIR-LEFT and speed with signals C-

MUX1, C-MUX2 and C-MUX3. Four C-position optoswitches provide
signals C-RIGHT-POS, C-RMIDDLE-POS, C-LMIDDLE-POS and C-
LEFT-POS. If signal C-RIGHT-POS or C-LEFT-POS is active, then C-Arm
movement to the right or left is restricted respectively. Signal C-RUN is
required to run C-motor. C-motor current is monitored and restricted to app.
15.7 Amperes.
5.4.
5.4.5
5 C-Ar
C-Arm
m Rot
Rota
atio
tion Sen
Senssors
ors
Rotation Limits
There are three limit sensors for the C-Arm rotation. The center limit consists
of two slotted photointerrupters, which detects the flag in the C-Arm
mechanism. The C-Arm movement slows down when the flag passes the
double opto sensor.
The two other photointerrupter limits prevent the mechanism from collision
with the mechanical limit at maximum C-Arm angles. The signals from the
limits are taken via the Power Board to the Supervisor Board.
Rotation Angle
The Rotation angle is calculated from the pulses of the Tacho Board, which is
attached to the C-Arm motor. The software calibration is based on fixed
rotation limits that is the center position, where the zero reading is updated
each time the C-Arm is at CC-position.
The tacho pulses are taken to the Supervisor Board via the Power Board.
When the power is turned on the current angle value is stored in Supervisor
Board memory where it is fetched from next time the unit is powered up.
Rotation Speed
The Rotation Speed is measured from the pulses of the Tacho Board, which is
attached to the C-Arm motor. The pulses are sent direct to the Power Board,
which uses a circuit that controls the speed according to a speed reference
from Supervisor Board.
5.
5.4.
4.6
6 Vertic
ertical
al mov
movem
emen
entt or Z-mo
Z-moto
torr cont
contro
roll
Z-motor drives vertical movement of the device. Signal Z-DIR-UP defines

direction of the movement. If signal Z-UPPER-LIMIT or Z-LOWER-LIMIT
is active, then movements up or down are not allowed, respectively. Two
microswitches provide Z-limit signals. Signal Z-RUN is required to run Z-
motor. Z-motor current is monitored and limited to app. 4 Amperes. Z-motor
is driven with two speeds. Once the drive is enabled it is started at a low
speed and after a little delay the speed is increased.
The drive of the motor is possible only if motor-stop buttons are installed and
no button is activated (pressed down).
Fuses
Refer to chapter 5.12, Fuses, voltages and led indications.
Schematics, Layouts

Appendices.
5. 5 Generator B
Bo
oard
Generator Board regulates the kV and mA of the X-ray tube. The Generator
Board contains a high voltage and a low voltage section. The high voltage
section is isolated from the low voltage section with optocouplers ICD14-
ICD17 and current transformer TF2.
WARNING
Voltages in the high voltage part of the Generator Board are hazardous. The
peak to peak voltage exceeds 700V in normal operation.
Generator Board
5.5.1 kV Co
Control
5.5.1
5.5.1.1
.1 High
High volta
voltage
ge sect
section
ion
The high voltage section consists of a MOSFET transistor H-bridge, which

converts the rectified line voltage (+310 VDC) into high frequency current.
This current is taken to the HIGH VOLTAGE UNIT where it is transformed
into high voltage. The inductors L3, L4 and H-bridge’s operating frequency
determine the RMS value of the current and thus the output power to the X-
ray tube.
The MOSFET driving pulses are generated at the low voltage section of the
board and are provided by optocouplers ICD14 - ICD17. TF2 is a current
transformer, which monitors the bridge current. If the bridge current exceeds
the preadjusted current limit the control circuit in the low voltage section
turns the MOSFETs off.
5.
5.5.
5.1
1.2 Timing
The input voltage is applied through the connector X6. When an exposure is
initiated, relays K1 and K2 on the Power Board provide the line voltage. The
activation of the EXPENA signal (H8) enables the H-bridge drive circuitry.
RG1
310V ON
1.15s
RG2
PREHEAT ON
112ms
GENENA MACTRL ON
710ms
210ms 100ms
PREMACTRL
XRAYS ON
180ms 70ms
EXPENA
65ms GRID ON
GRIDSTART
165ms 60ms
XRAY
60ms
ANRUN
50ms 1.2s
ANSTART 100ms
5ms n ff n ff
o o o o
s s s s
y y y y
ANENA ra
-
a
r- ra
-
a
r-
X X X X
5.5.1
5.5.1.3
.3 Low volta
voltage
ge sect
sectio
ion
n
The high voltage is regulated by adjusting the H-bridge’s operating

frequency. This is done by comparing the feedback signal (KVFB) from the
high voltage unit with the reference voltage from the Supervisor Board and
taking the error signal to the frequency modulator circuit (ICA10, ICD7,
ICD12). The output is taken to ICD10A and ICD10B, which drive the
MOSFET driving optocouplers.
EXPENA signal
An exposure is initiated by the Supervisor Board by activation of the

EXPENA signal. This enables pulsing of the MOSFET drive optocouplers
and allows the kV reference signal to rise providing “soft start”.
kV reference
The level of the used kV is set by the SUPERVISOR BOARD with signals
KVMAREF0 -KVMAREF7. This 8-bit digital word contains the kV
reference. The kV reference is converted into an analog signal in D/A
converter ICA6 (TP26).
The analog kV reference (TP26) and the kV feedback (TP20) signals

correspond to actual kV as follows:
kV = DVM read-out * 10 kV
For example, if the digital multimeter (DVM) read-out is 2.5 V, the actual
high voltage
vo ltage is 25kV
25 kV..
kV adjustment
The calibration of the kV is done by adjusting the D/A converter’s (ICA6)

reference voltage with trimmer potentiometer R67.
NOTE
The kV calibration is performed at the factory. The trimmer potentiometer
R67 is sealed. Manipulation of the potentiometer can be carried out only by
Instrumentarium authorized service technician.
CAUTION
Improper settings of the potentiometer can damage the Generator Board,
High Voltage unit and the X-ray tube.
5.5.2 mA Co
Control
The mA control adjusts the X-ray tube’s filament heating level to provide the
desired tube current (mA). This is done by regulating the filament voltage
with “FLYBACK”
(T1, T2, type pulse
TF1, D14, C85, width The
and ICA5). modulated
control switch mode
circuitry uses power
currentsupply
mode
control, which provides better stabilization and protects the semiconductor
switches against over-current. The operation consists of two consecutive
sequences: 1) the preheat sequence, and 2) normal mA control sequence. The
preheat sequence is used for heating of the filament to the desired level prior
to the exposure, in order to achieve optimum mA rise at the start up.
During the preheat sequence the control feedback comes from the filament
voltage, and during an exposure the mAFB signal is used, providing the
actual tube current monitoring.
mA generation timing
mA generation timing is controlled with four signals: SMALL/

LARGEFOCUS , GENENA
LARGEFOCUS, GENENA,, PRE/MA-CTRL and EXPENA
EXPENA..
SMALL/LARGEFOCUS is a latch output, which changes state depending

on whether the Mag-box (small focal spot) or either a Bucky or a Cassette
tunnel (large focal spot) is attached to the unit. Diamond selects which mA
feedback resistor will be used on the mA feedback and which filament will be
energized.
GENENA becomes active 20-40 ms after the hand switch is depressed. The
relay K1 is powered up by GENENA and applies power to the filament
transformer TR1. During the time between PREHEAT and EXPENA, the
pulse width modulator (ICA5) uses filament voltage as its feedback voltage.
The reference is software controlled to achieve proper tube current rise at the
beginning of an exposure.
When EXPENA goes active, actual exposure begins and regulation of the
tube current
performed bybecomes a more
connecting important
the common of issue than filament
the filaments voltage.
to ground Thisone
through is
of the mA feedback resistors (R7 or R8+R9). This signal, called mA
FEEDBACK (MAFB) is now fed to the pulse width modulator by an analog
switch (ICA10). Its output was transferred from filament voltage to MAFB
with the signal PRE/MACTRL

PRE/MACTRL.. The PRE/MACTRL signal is activated
approximately 7 ms after the EXPENA signal. The duty cycle of the pulse
width will vary depending on what is required to maintain proper mA.
Preh reference
The preheat reference is the reference for filament voltage. It is converted

from 8 (KVMAREF0-7) parallel databits into preheat reference information
in two-channel D/A converter (ICA4).
mA reference
The mA reference is the reference for the actual tube current. It is converted
from 8 (KVMAREF0-7) parallel databits into mA reference information in
two-channel D/A converter (ICA4). The selection between preheat and mA
channel is made with signal PRE/MASEL (0 - PREHEAT; 1 - mA).
Preheat adjustment
The preheat adjustment is performed separately for large and small focus by
varying the preheat reference with software.
5.
5.5.
5.3
3 Pro
Protect
tectio
ion
n cir
circuits
uits
The generator board features several circuits to protect the generator or the X-
ray tube.
KVOK and TUBEFAIL signals
KVOK and TUBEFAIL signals are activated if the KVFB signal does not
reach the kV reference. This typically occurs during a high voltage
breakdown or arching.
TUBEFAIL signal provides a SHUTDOWN kV for the control circuit on

board. KVOK signal provides Supervisor Board with information that kV is
reached.
As the arching is characteristic to x-ray tubes, and hence may occur during
normal operation, the exposure is continued with a new activation of the
EXPENA signal. The Supervisor Board allows three (3) tube failures per
exposure before an error message is displayed.
MAOK and FILA_ERROR signals
MAOK signal is zeroed if the mA feedback does not reach the mA reference.
This information goes to Supervisor Board and enables software controlled
protection.
FILA_ERROR signal is activated approximately 600ms after the MAOK

signal goes zero. It reduces the current limit for filament power supply, thus
protecting the filament from excessive heating.
FBMISS signal
The FBMISS signal is activated if the feedback cable is not connected or the
connector is not properly seated. It disables the +34V power to the filament as
well as shuts down the filament PWM regulator (ICA5).
5.5.4 Back Up Timer
The generator has a Back Up Timer (ICA10c) that disables both the +34V for
the filament and the EXPENA signal providing SHUTDOWN approximately
fifteen (15) seconds after the activation of the EXPENA signal. This is only a
safety feature and does not affect normal operation.
J um p e r Normal position Test position

po sition Test pos
position
ition
(edges painted (edges not description
white) painted white)
J1 open closed Disable FBMISS

signal
J2 1-2 2-3 Forced preheat

control of the
filament
J3 1-2 2-3 Disable kVOK

signal
J4 1-2 2-3 Disable mAOK

signal
J5 1-2 2-3 Disable

TUBEFAIL signal
and generator
shutdown
Fig 5.3.
5.3. Gen
Genera
erator
tor bo
boar
ard
d jumpe
jumpers
rs
CAUTION
The Test Jumper J5 should always be at “NORMAL” position whenever the
high voltage part of the Generator Board is energized. Failing to do this may
damage the Generator Board, High Voltage unit and the X-ray tube.
5.5.5 Monitoring
The Supervisor Board monitors the generator performance and measures

certain signals in order to perform calibrations and adjustments.
The information to Supervisor Board from different generator signals is

multiplexed through GENMON signal. The different measured values are
multiplexed to FBFRQ
FBFRQ.. The multiplexing is performed according to
following table:
EXPENA MUXSEL PRE/MASEL GENMON FBFRQ
0 0 0 TUBEFAIL +34V
0 0 1 TUBEFAIL KVR E F
0 1 0 FBMISS MAREF
0 1 1 FBMISS PREHREF
1 0 X TUBEFAIL K V FB
1 1 X FILA_ERROR MASFB
Table 5.1 Sig
Signal
nalss to S
Super
upervis
visor
or B
Boar
oard
d
An exposure without X-rays
It is possible to check the operation of kV and mA control circuitry without

X-rays.
1 Turn OFF the unit

2 Unplug connectors X6 and X4 from the GENERATOR Board (a four-
J3 pin connector).
3 Unplug X5 of the Power Board
J4 4 Set the jumpers J3
J3,, J4 on the
th e GENERATOR Board to 2-3 position [non-
GENERATOR
default position].
The kV control circuitry is driving the MOSFETS with the minimum

frequency (app. 20kHz) and the filament voltage is regulated to preheat level.
Schematics, Layouts

Appendices.
5.6
5.6 An
Anod
odee Mot
Motor Driv
rive Bo
Boar
ard
d - AMD
AMD Bo
Boar
ard
d
The unit features a rotating anode tube. The anode plate is accelerated with
230 VAC before the emission of electrons from cathode. During exposure,
AMD Board stator needs a certain running voltage (40-100 VAC), and after exposure the
anode plate can be held steady with a brake stop.
All this is performed with the phase control of a triac (V1). The control
element is Telefunken TEA1007 (A7). Acceleration is achieved directly with
mains voltage. During exposure, the firing angle of the triac is set to a level
that corresponds to the required RMS voltage. Both acceleration and brake
procedures take approximately 1 second. Safety issues are also taken into
account by monitoring the current of the triac. Should errors be detected, the
microprocessor will not allow exposures. The exchange of information
between the microprocessor and this board is optoisolated because the anode
motor drive board is floating on mains voltage.
Schematics, Layouts

Appendices.
5.7 Stereo Board

Stereo Board is the central board in the C-Arm. Its main tasks are the
electronics bus segment handling, sensor and keyboard signal monitoring,
power supply regulation and motor control.
Stereo Board
The Stereo Board handles the internal electronics serial bus communication
so that the two bus segments can communicate. Each time a board is sending
data to Supervisor Board (that is, writing to the bus) it must take over the
TXD line. The segment that contains Collimator and Compression boards
connects to the main segment via Stereo board and therefore Stereo board
must take over the TXD line of the main segment each time someone from
the other segment sends data to Supervisor.
Sensor and keyboard signals on the C-Arm (except tube head) are collected in
the
the Stereo
C-ArmBoard. The (15Vdc
are regulated and
on the +5Vdc
Stereo supply
board. voltages
Refer for all5.2.1,
to chapter the boards in
Supply
Voltage Regulation.
Regulation. Stereo board also drives the compression motor, ECS
motor and Stereo motor and controls cassette and grid motors on the Drive
board.
5.7.
5.7.1
1 Vol
olta
tag
ge re
regula
gulato
torrs
The Stereo Board contains +5V switch mode power supply (SMPS) that
supplies +5Vdc voltage to the Stereo, Drive, AEC, Collimator and
Compression Boards.
The +15V linear regulator supplies +15Vdc to the Stereo, Drive, AEC,
Collimator and Compression Boards.
The -15V linear regulator is used as preregulator by AEC Boards -12V

regulator.
5.7.
5.7.2
2 Ster
tereo and
and E
ECS
CS moto
motorr d
dri
riv
ve
Both motors are +24VDC-motors, which are driven with pulse width
modulated (PWM) power supplies that can provide variable voltage control,
thus enabling speed control. Each drive circuit consists of control circuit and
two power transistors. The output voltage consists of +34 Volt pulses whose
width determines the RMS voltage of the motor. This voltage is proportional
to the reference voltage applied to the control circuitry.
The operating frequency for both drives is approximately 30kHz.
Stereo and ECS motors are driven by the same control and drive circuit
(ICA1, T1, T2). Both drives are speed controlled. The speed feedback for
stereo drive comes from stereo motor tachometer and the speed reference for
ECS drive comes from compression motor tachometer. The active motor is
selected with relay K3 and the direction is selected with K4.
The operating speed is software controlled and multiplexed from 7 resistors

with ICD18. ECS speed is either determined by the compression motor (ECS
mode) or fixed speed (C-Arm mode).
Both drives also utilize a current limiting circuit that limits the motor current
to approximately 5A.
5.
5.7.
7.2.
2.1
1 Ste
terreo Sen
Senso
sors
rs
Stereo Angle
The angles for stereotactic operations are accomplished with four slotted
photointerrupters located underneath the Stereo Board. The ±15 degree
angles are determined by two opto boards on the sides. The center position of
the stereo arm is detected with the Stereo Sensor Board, which contains two
opto switches. The exact positioning of the stereo arm is adjusted by moving
the corresponding opto boards.
85030
85028
Stereo Speed
The Stereo Speed is measured from the pulses of the Tacho Board, which is
attached to the Stereo motor. The pulses are taken to the Stereo Board, which
uses a circuit that controls the speed according to a speed reference.
5.7.
5.7.3
3 Comp
Comprres
essi
sion
on moto
motorr dr
driv
ivee
The
The compression motorbydrive
speed is selected is a software
choosing controlled
one reference 8 speed
voltage fromPWM drive.
multiplexer
ICD9. The compression motor tachometer measures the compression speed,
which is used as reference speed to ECS motor control.
5.7.4 Back up
up re
release
The unit is equipped with a compression release back up feature. If the line
voltage suddenly disappears, then the compression is released. This is
implemented with relay K2. When this relay is powered up, the compression
motor is operated normally. When the relay is not activated, the motor is
driven upwards with capacitor charge in the +34Vdc power supply line.
5.7.
5.7.5
5 Sen
Senso
sors
rs and Key
Keyb
board
ard
Stereo board receives the signals from stereo angulation sensors, ECS limit
sensors (which connect directly to the board) and cassette holder sensors,
cassette movement and grid position sensors (which connect via Drive
Board).
The signals from C-Arm operating panel connect to X24.
Schematics, Layouts
Refer to the documents in chapter 12, Appendices

Appendices..
5.8 Drive Board

The Drive Board contains drive and control circuits for grid and cassette
movement stepper motors.
Schematics, Layouts

Appendices.
5.8.1 Grid movement
The grid is moved with a stepper motor that is controlled by ICD3. This
microcontroller contains software that controls the grid speed, which is a
function of the grid position.
Prior to an exposure, the Stereo Board activates the grid movement with
signal GRID_START. When the grid has reached the maximum speed the
microcontroller on Drive Board sends the XRAY signal that allows the
Supervisor Board to start the exposure.
Grid Sensor
The actual location of the grid is calculated from stepper pulses by the grid
microcontroller on the Drive Board. Cable CS25 connects the grid sensor to
the Drive Board.
Home position
The home position of the grid is sensed with a slotted photointerrupter that is
activated by a flag in the grid mechanism. The grid home signal is taken to
both Drive Board grid controller and the microcontroller on the Stereo Board,
which further sends the data to Supervisor Board via RS-485 serial link.
sensor
sensor
5.8.
5.8.2
2 Cass
Casseett
ttee tray
tray mov
movem
emeent
Cassette Tray is moved with a stepper motor that is controlled by ICA4. This
stepper motor controller requires enabling, direction and clock signals from
Stereo Board (CAS_ENA, CAS_DIR, CAS_CLOCK).
Each clock pulse corresponds to a certain movement in distance and the pulse
frequency determines the travel speed. The Stereo Board microcontroller
provides the necessary amount of clock pulses to drive the cassette tray.
tray. The
actual cassette tray position is sensed with cassette tray movement sensors.
5.8.3 Sensors
Cassette holder sensors, cassette tray movement and grid position sensors all
connect to the Drive Board. The signals are further taken to the Stereo Board,
which sends them to the Supervisor Board via the RS-485 serial link.
Cassette holder sensors
Cassette Holder
magnets Sensorcassette
that encode Board houses
holders4 (Bucky,
Hall effect sensors
Mag, that detect
D32…). the 1-4
The Cassette
Holder Sensor on CSense Board (Sensor Board locations: image A, front,
image B, rear) connects to the Drive Board and then to Stereo Board. The
information from this sensor affects compression thickness measurement and
collimation.
Fig 5.4.
5.4. Sensor Boar
Board
d locat
location,
ion, ffro
ront
nt
The Sensor Board Hall-sensors (image A) decode the holders according to
the table below. Each cassette holder houses one to four magnets (image B) to
encode the holder.
A B
S2 S3 M3 M2
S1 S4 M4 M1
Fig 5.5.
5.5. Sensor Boar
Board
d loca
location,
tion, rear
rear
The signals from the Sensor Board are transferred to Drive board and further
to Stereo Board, which sends the data to the Supervisor Board via RS-485
serial link.
Diamond sensors Corresponding cassette

holder
S4 S3 S2 S1
0 0 0 1 Bucky 18x24
0 0 1 0 Bucky 24x30
0 0 1 1 Mag 1.6
0 1 1 1 Mag 1.8
1 0 1 1 Mag 2.0
1 0 0 1 Digital Stereo - Delta 32
0 1 0 1 Contact 18x24
NOT USED!
0 1 1 0 Contact 24x30
NOT USED!
1 0 0 0 Spot Mag 1.6

NOT USED!
Tabl
ablee 5.2 Enc
Encodi
oding
ng of the ccass
assett
ettee hol
holder
der
In schematics, C1 equals to S1, C2 to S2, C4 to S3 and C8 to S4.

5.8.4 Cassette
tte Se
Sensors
Cassette detection
The presence of a cassette is

detected with a reflective photo
sensor that is activated when the
cassette tray is in back position and
a cassette is inserted. The LED part
of the sensor emits infra-red light
that is reflected to the
phototransistor part of the sensor
whenever a reflective surface is
placed near the sensor. The
sensitivity of the detector can be
adjusted with a trimmer sensor
potentiometer on the Cassette Opto
Board.
The photo sensor connects to the

AEC Board and is then taken to the
Supervisor Board via RS 485 serial
link by AEC board microcontroller.
Cassette locks
Cassette tray movement depends on
the front and back position of the
cassette lock. The cassette holder
has a Cassette Lock Sensor Board
on both sides, which houses two
Hall sensors to detect the small
magnet in the cassette lock lever.
The Cassette Lock Sensor Board

connects to the AEC board X1 and back position
is then taken to the Supervisor
Board via RS 485 serial link by
AEC board microcontroller.
front position
Cassette tray movement
Three slotted photosensors detect the cassette tray movement so that two of
them are connected in parallel providing one signal at both ends of the
movement area.
The position of the cassette tray is coded as in the table below.
Sensors Corresponding position home

position
S1 S2 S3 24x30
1 0 0 Home position
18x24
0 0 0 In between
0 0 1 24x30 cassette
0 1 0 18x24 cassette
Fig 5.6.
5.6. Encodi
Encoding
ng of the cas
cassette
sette tray m
movement
ovement
5.9 Collimator Board
The Collimator Board controls the integrated collimator plates, filter

movement, tube park movement and field light. Collimator Board receives
the signals from tube park movement sensors, tube movement safety clutch
sensor, collimator plate and filter home sensors and external collimation plate
sensor board.
Collimator Board
The signals from tube head operating panel connect to X24.
Schematics, Layouts

Appendices.
5.
5.9.
9.1
1 Colli
Collima
mato
torr plat
platee and
and fil
filter
ter driv
drivee
The two integrated collimator plates and the filter mechanism are each driven
by a stepper motor. Each motor uses the same control and drive circuit.
5.
5.9
9.2 Coll
Collim
ima
ato
torr Sens
Sensor
orss
Integrated collimation plates
The actual location of the collimator plates is calculated from stepper pulses
by the microcontroller on the Collimator Board. The position of the front lid
is derived from the drive order of the back and side plates.
Home position
The actual location of the collimator plate is sensed with a slotted

photointerrupter that is activated with a flag in the collimator plate. The home
signal is taken to the microcontroller on the Collimator Board, which further
sends the data to Supervisor Board via RS-485 serial link.
External collimation plate detection
External collimation plates are detected by Collimator Sense Board, which

has 3 optos for that purpose. Every diaphragm has 1-3 flags that activate
respective optos. The signals are taken to the Collimator Board to be further
utilized in Collimation interlock or other (later) features. Table of diaphragm
codes will be determined in later versions of this manual.
side plate sensor rear plate sensor
5.9.3 Tube Park drive
The tube drive circuit consists of pulse width modulated (PWM) IC ICA5,
which run at approximately 30kHz. The drive has 8 different software
controlled reference voltages that correspond to 8 different tube park speeds
respectively.
5.9.
5.9.4
4 Tube
ube Park
Park mov
movem
emen
entt sens
sensor
orss
Tube Park movement

m ovement limits
The Tube Park movement limits are accomplished with a flag that enters four
slotted photointerrupters. Two of the switches are located at end points of the
movement. Their purpose is to prevent the mechanical collision at both ends
of the tube movement. The purpose of the two other (middle) switches is to
determine the position where the tube speed will be reduced prior to reaching
the ends. The signals from the four switches are taken to the Collimator
Board, which further sends the data to the Supervisor Board via the RS-485
serial link.
Location Function
Left front (A) Slowdown
Left rear (B) Slowdown
Right front (C) Stop
Right rear (D) Stop
A B
C D
Safety clutch
The Tube Park

mechanism features a
safety clutch in case the
tube movement is
hindered. The status of the
safety clutch is monitored
with a microswitch that
closes when the clutch has
been activated. The
microswitch connects to
the Collimator Board,
which further sends the
data to the Supervisor
Board via the RS-485
serial link.
5.9.5 Filter sensor
The actual location of the filter mechanism is calculated from stepper pulses
by the grid microcontroller on the Collimator Board.
Home position
The home position of the filter is sensed with a slotted photointerrupter that is
activated by a flag in
the microcontroller onthe
thefilter mechanism.
Collimator The
Board, filterfurther
which home sends
signal the
is taken to
data to
Supervisor Board via RS-485 serial link.
5.1
5.10 Com
omp
pressi
sio
on B oar d
The Compression board controls the compression thickness and force
measurement and display. It also controls the displays and keyboard on
compression arm control panel. The microcontroller ICD7 controls the board
operations and sends the data to the Supervisor Board for further processing.
5.10.1
5.10.1 Compr
Compress
ession
ion thickne
thickness
ss measur
measureme
ement
nt
Compression thickness is measured with optocouplers that read the dotted

tape. The dotted tape provides information about distance, direction of
movement
transferred and compression
to processor and home
87C51. position. This
The calibration informationwith
is performed is then
the
software.
5.10.2
5.10.2 Compr
Compres
essio
sion
n force
force measur
measureme
ement
nt
Compression force with units S/N 20000 - 20135 is measured with strain
gauges in the compression mechanism. The signal is brought to the amplifier
ICA1. The offset voltage of the amplifier must be set to 450mV/5mV when
there is no strain on the compression paddle. The voltage is measured
between test points TP2 and TP3. For Compression measurement with units
S/N 20136 and up, refer to Diamond Technical Bulletin 07/2002,
Compression_Information.
5.
5.1
10.
0.3
3 Disp
isplay
lays
Compression force, compression thickness and the C-Arm angle are

displayed by Compression Display Board that contains a driver ICD8
(ICM7218BIQI) to control the 7-segment display. The Display Board also
contains 5 (4 in older units) Hall-type sensors to recognize 32 (16 with older
older units) various compression paddles. Refer to chapter. 5.10.5,
Compression Sensors,
Sensors, Compression Paddle Detections-section.
5.10
5.10.4
.4 Keyb
Keyboa
oard
rd
Buttons for AEC screen, C-Arm and Z-movement are connected to 3x8
matrix. The matrix number is regulated with a micro-controller ICD7 of the
Compression Board.
3X8 MATRIX
SW-A SW-B SW-C
DE T E C 0 AUTOPOINT PADDLE 1
DE T E C 1 FILTER PADDLE 2
DE T E C 2 COMPRESSION + PADDLE 4
DE T E C 3 COMPRESSION - PADDLE 8
DE T E C 4 FIELD LIGHT VERT-UP
DE T E C 5 C-ARM-LEFT VERT-DOWN
DETEC 6 C-ARM-RIGHT N. C .
DETEC 7 N.C. N. C .
5.10
5.10.5
.5 Comp
Comprressi
ession
on Sens
Sensor
orss
Compression travel limits
The compression travel limits are measured with the two slotted
photointerrupters (A) from the striped film strip located in the compression
mechanism.
The compression features two limits. The upper (microswitch, B) is actual

travel limit that prevents collision. The other one is used for compression
thickness calibration (C).
Compression thickness
The compression thickness is measured with the Thickness Sensor Board

and the striped film strip located in the compression mechanism.
The Thickness Sensor Board consists of two accurately positioned slotted

photointerrupters. The microcontroller on the Compression Board counts
pulses
relativeand the phase travel
compression shift between the two
and direction. sensors
The in compression
relative order to determine the
thickness
is then sent to the Supervisor Board via the RS-485 serial link.
The calibration is carried out at the two fixed positions that act as
compression travel limits. Each time the power is turned on, the system
locates one of the fixed positions and determines the actual compression arm
location.
B
Compression force measurement (Diamond units with S/N 20000 -

20135)
The compression force is measured with two strain gages located in the
special bending force measuring block of the compression arm that measure
the relative movements. The strain gages connect to the Compression Board,
which features a voltage to frequency converter that is controlled by the on
board microcontroller, which further sends the data to the Supervisor Board
via the RS-485 serial link.

Compression force measurement requires electric offset adjustment (trimmer
potentiometer). Software re-calibrates the offset point after each
compression.
Compression force measurement (Diamond units with S/N 20136 and up)
The new compression force mechanism measures critical shear stress. This
mechanism does not need pre-tension adjustment.
Compression speed
The compression speed is measured from tachometer inside the compression

motor. The tacho pulses are taken to the Stereo Board that converts the pulses
into a speed reference voltage for the ECS drive to be used in the ECS mode.
Compression paddle detection
Different compression paddles are detected by five (four currently in use)

Hall-sensors on the Compression Display Board that detect the small magnets
inserted in the compression paddle and connect to Compression Board.
sensors
Fig 5.7. Old Compr

Compression
ession Display Boar
Board
d with four Hall sensors S
S/N
/N 20000 - 20135
sensors
Fig 5.8. Current Compression Display Board with five Hall sensors S/N 20136 and up
The image below describes the order of the sensors in the Compression
Display Board (series A) and the magnets on the compression paddle (series
B). Compression Paddle Detection affects compression thickness
measurement, Autorelease functions and PaddleLogic.
Sensors Corresponding compression paddle

S5 S4 S3 S2 S1
0 1 0 1 0 Biopsy paddle 9 and 18mm holes
0 1 0 1 1 Biopsy paddle 50x90mm square
0 1 1 0 0 Magnification paddle
0 0 1 1 0 Magnification paddle implant
0 0 1 0 1 Paddle implant
0 0 0 1 0 Paddle standard 18x24
0 0 0 0 1 Paddle standard 24x30
0 0 0 1 1 Spot magnification paddle
0 1 0 0 1 Spot magnification paddle enhanced circle
and square 12x12cm
0 1 0 0 0 Spot Paddle
0 1 1 0 0 Spot magnification paddle enhanced circle
and square
0 0 1 1 1 Delta 32 paddle
In schematics, C1 equals to S1, C2 to S2, C4 to S3, C8 to S4 and C16 to S5.
ECS Limits
The ECS movement limits are accomplished with a flag that enters the two
slotted photointerrupters. Their purpose is to prevent the mechanical collision
at both ends of the ECS movement.
The signals connect to the Stereo Board, which prevents the ECS from
driving to the corresponding direction. The data from the switches are also
taken to the Supervisor Board via the RS-485 serial link.
upper limit
sensor
lower limit
sensor
Schematics, Layouts
Refer for documents to chapter 12, Appendices.

Appendices.
5.11 AEC Board

The AEC Board measures the radiation that goes through the breast from
eight different ellipsoidal-shaped detectors. It also collects sensor data to
Supervisor Board.
AEC Board
5.11.1
5.11.1 Automa
Automatic
tic Expo
Exposur
suree Cont
Contro
roll
Each detector consists of several photodiodes that provide current that is

proportional to the radiation. This current is converted into voltage for each
separate detector.
detector. The signals from eight detectors are then multiplexed in
ICA5 to one variable gain and variable offset amplifier and taken further to
12-bit analog to digital converter ICD5. The data from the detectors is then
taken to the microcontroller, which sends the it to the Supervisor Board for
further processing.
The second amplifier stage, which is common to all eight detectors, features
software controlled offset circuit, which provides correct offsets for each
detector. Also the gain can be selected to provide optimum point of operation
for each exposure. The principal AEC gain is accomplished with software.
5.11.2 Sensors
The AEC Board receives signals from cassette sensor and cassette lock
sensors. Refer to chapter 5.8.4, Cassette Sensors
Sensors..
Schematics, Layouts
Refer to the documents in chapter 12, Appendices

Appendices..
5.12
5.12 Fu
Fuse
ses,
s, v
vol
olta
tage
gess an
and
d led
led indi
indica
cati
tion
onss
NOTE
Following voltage measurements, and the soft start procedure instructions are
for troubleshooting purpose.
Verify that the typical voltages listed are present. Refer to repair instructions
in service manual for the location of the test points. Voltages marked with *
are unregulated.
5.12.1 Fuses
Fuses/Power Board 85020.

F1,2 Fuse 5x20mm
5x20m m 4AT
4AT, IEC 127-2/3.
127-2/3 .
F3 Fuse 6.3x32mm, 15 ASB 250V.
F4 Fuse 5x20mm
5x20 mm 0.8AT,
0.8AT, IEC127-2/3.
F5 Fuse 13/32” 20AF 600VAC (Bussmann KTK-20).
Fuses/AMD 32305.
F1 Fuse 6.3x32mm 10AT 250V.
Diamond fuses used by Delta 32:
Fuse Board 33615

(on PCB located in the bottom part plate of the C-Arm).
F5 Fuse 1 pc, 6x32mm 1,25AT 250V UL
F3 Fuse 1 pc, 6x32mm 0,8AT 250V UL
F1,2,4 Fuse 3 pcs, 6x32mm 0,5AT 250V UL
D32 Fuse Plate 82685 (in the carriage next to the transformers)
F1,2 Fuse 2 pcs, 6X32mm 0,3AD 250 UL 248-14
5.12
5.12.2
.2 Vol
olta
tag
ges
Voltages/Power Board 85020.

TP1 to TP2 GND Unreg. +34 Vdc*
TP6 GND to TP3 Un r e g . +24Vdc*
TP6 GND to TP5 Un r e g . -24 Vdc*
TP6 GND to TP7 Reg. + 1 5 Vd c
TP6 GND to TP15 Reg. -15 Vdc
TP6 GND to TP20 Reg. +5 Vdc
Network voltage for Generator Board during exposure

TP26 GND to TP27 Unreg. +34 Vdc*
Stereo Board Code 85013

TP15 GND to TP14 Reg. +5 Vdc
AEC Board Code 85001

Control Panel Board Code 85069

TP6 GND to TP7 Reg. +5Vdc
Supervisor Board Code 85078

WARNING
Before connecting test equipment to Generator Board TP43 GND, make sure
that there is no connection to other, previously tested test points. If TP43
GND is connected to some other test point than TP42 or TP44 on Generator
Board, short circuit and damage to electronic boards are likely. After
checking Generator Board, make sure that there is no connection TP43 GND
and the test equipment.
Generator Board Code 85003

TP43 GND to TP44 Reg. +310Vdc, during

exposure
5.12
5.12.3
.3 LED
LED indic
indicat
atio
ions
ns
When Diamond is switched on, the following LEDs should light up:
Power Board 85020

Code Color displayed
H2, H10, H13, H15, H16, H22 Green
H9 Red
L A2 Or a n g e
Supervisor Board 85078

H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, RST Green
Generator Board 85003

H1, H2, H3, H14 Green
Stereo Board 85013

H1, H2, H6, H7, H8, H9 Green
Drive Board 85011

H1, H2 Green
H3 Red
Collimator Board 85009

H18, H19, H20 Green

H16 Red (during collimator movement)

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Notes, Cautions and Warnings

86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging

Pay attention during the installation not damage optoswitches, c-arm

Instrumentarium Imaging 86502-4AA

86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 1

6.1.5 kV, mAs and exposure time test ..........

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86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 1-3

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86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 1-5

Diamond buttons are described in Diamond Operation Instructions (86500).

86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 4-1

4. 2 Service mode overview

A: System setup B: Defaults C: Diagnostics

For graphic description of the Diamond software functions, software default

Sample parameter 2 12345 Not in use at the

System Parameters - PrA01

Country code 123 NOT USED at the

Efficiency Rh 0 - 200 (12) at 28 kV R/100mAs

Efficiency Al 0 - 1000 (35) at 39 kV R/100mAs

HVL Mo 0 - 60 (0.33) at 28 kV mmAl value

HVL Rh 0 - 60 (0.38) at 28 kV mmAl value

HVL Al 0 - 60 (0.47) at 39 kV mmAl value

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Communication Setup - PrA02, NOT USED at the moment.

Label out None/Com1/Com2/LPT Prints out the patient

Start Up mode settings - PrB01

86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 4-3

Bucky settings - PrB02 - NOT USED at the moment.

required exposure time.

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Magnification settings - PrB03 - NOT USED at the moment.

required exposure time.

86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 4-5

Contact settings - PrB04 - NOT USED at the moment.

required exposure time.

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QA Mode settings - PrB05

Preprog1-4 settings - PrB06-9

The service program C: Diagnostics is not used at the moment.

86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 4-7

In service program D:AEC/Target times (PrD05) the min/max values for

Functional description of AEC full automatic mode

The initial kV is automatically selected based on the compressed breast

The Auto kV performance can be optimized and configured according to the

Thickness compensation adjustment

Diamond uses a thickness compensation method, which compensates for

Amount of rotation r1 and r2

Parameters r1 and r2 determine the amount of compensation with exposure

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Compensation curve slope parameters S1 and S2

Exposure time / sec. Exposure time / sec.

86502-4AA Instrumentarium Imaging 4-9

AutoPoint feature to select the most appropriate detector(s) and calculate

The AutoPoint Coefficient for each pre-programmed mode can be set in

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From software 1.02.1 on, the default AutoPoint Coefficient is 1.0.