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PICKER VECTOR 80/100 X-RAY GENERATOR
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL
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Picker Vector 80/100 X-ray Generator
Troubleshooting Manual
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operation. The General Electric having anything to do with x- that the General Electric
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................i

LANGUAGE WARNING......................................................................................................................................................... iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................................v
REVISION HISTORY ...............................................................................................................................................................vi
ESD WARNING .......................................................................................................................................................................vii
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................................vii
System Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................1
Main Power Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................2
Console Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................3
Error Code Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................4
Generator CPU Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................5
kV Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................6
Interlock Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................9
Filament Drive Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................11
mA and mAs Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................13
Tube Selection Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................15
AEC Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................16
Rotor Drive Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................17
ANATOMICAL PROGRAMMING AND TECHNIQUE DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................................................18
Initial Console Setup..........................................................................................................................................................18
Setting up an APR button to adjust kV, mA, and time ......................................................................................................18
Programming an APR button with AEC............................................................................................................................19
Programming an APR button without AEC.......................................................................................................................19
Programming a fluoro APR button for spot film AEC ......................................................................................................19
NEW TUBE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................20
Tube Seasoning..................................................................................................................................................................20
Filament Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................................21
RAD kV Calibration ..............................................................................................................................................................23
No Load kV setting............................................................................................................................................................23
Load on kV setting.............................................................................................................................................................23
FLUORO kV Calibration.......................................................................................................................................................24
Setting the kV limit............................................................................................................................................................24
Fluoro MAX R Calibration................................................................................................................................................25
ROUTINE CALIBRATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.........................................................................................................26
AEC Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................26
3 Field Balancing ...............................................................................................................................................................28
4008 ROTOR DRIVE CALIBRATION................................................................................................................................29
FINAL CHECKS.......................................................................................................................................................................31
DESCRIPTION OF ERRORS...................................................................................................................................................32
VECTOR 80/100 COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST ...............................................................................................................38
PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................................................40
PM SCHEDULE........................................................................................................................................................................42
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REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Approved: Date:
0 September 25, 2001 First Release

1 October 28, 2002 Section added
Common Problem Hit List Pg. 37
Corrections made to Filament Cal.
Procedure Pg. 21
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
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ESD WARNING
CAUTION!
Components are static sensitive so be sure to use Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) handling
procedures when troubleshooting. Always use Lockout Tagout procedures. Power down the
system when removing connectors, circuit boards, and fuses.
INTRODUCTION
This document is laid out on several pages covering the sublevel of the system where the trouble exists. Due to lack of
documentation in the field, this can only be used to help pinpoint most problems in a general area. If further information is
needed, contact the On Line Center at 1-800-321-7937
In most cases troubleshooting is displayed as a Flowchart. I have chosen this method of troubleshooting to further explain
some steps and provide more detail.
When measuring TEST POINTS in the system the 0V test point on the circuit board
should be used as the REFERENCE unless stated otherwise.
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System Troubleshooting
1. Apply power to the system. Is the Fuse Test Light on in the Electronics Cabinet?
NO—See Main Power Troubleshooting

YES—Power up the Generator at the Console. Is there a display on the console?
NO—See Console Troubleshooting
YES—Does the display look normal (valid techniques are displayed)?
YES—Attempt an exposure. Is an error code displayed?
YES—See Error Code Troubleshooting
NO—Proceed to step 2 below
NO—If there is an error code displayed then See Error Code Troubleshooting
Otherwise, see CPU Troubleshooting
2. Verify all Console buttons are working properly. Are they functioning normally?
NO—Are there any inhibits that are displayed (i.e., Spot Film not ready or CTM not ready)?
NO—see Console Troubleshooting
YES—Correct the condition causing the inhibit. [END]
YES—Make sure AEC is not selected and press the PREP button. Do you hear the ROTOR?
NO—See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting
YES—Does the system indicate a READY to make an exposure?
NO—See Error Code Troubleshooting
YES—Make a Non-AEC exposure. Proceed to step 3.
3. Did the exposure start and stop properly?

YES—Make another exposure using AEC mode. Is AEC okay?
NO—See AEC Troubleshooting
YES—Try FLUORO if you have it. Do you hear the ROTOR?
NO—See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting
YES—Is there a FLUORO Image?
NO—Is there any indication of kV or mA on the external meter?
NO—Check the kV and mA waveforms. If the kV is not okay then see
High Voltage Troubleshooting. Otherwise, Check all other system peripherals
YES—Check all other system peripherals. [END]
YES—If using ABC, is it working properly?
NO—Check the brightness feedback from the I.I. at the KV Regulator PCB (pin m) on top of the
Variac. This signal will drive the KV Servo motor.
YES—Check all other system peripherals. [END]
NO—Is the correct mAs displayed?
NO—See mA and mAs Troubleshooting
YES—Measure the kVp at TP11 on the KV Regulator PCB on top of the Variac. If the kV is not okay
then see kV Troubleshooting. Otherwise, Check all other system peripherals. [END]
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Main Power Troubleshooting

1. Check fuse F06. Is it good?
NO—Replace Fuse F06. If F06 blows again check the Bridge CR1 and capacitor C1. Are they good?
NO—Replace the Bridge CR1 or capacitor C1. [END]
YES—Try to isolate the cause of the short circuit by opening 30a14 on PCB 30 if the fuse blows when the ON
pushbutton is pressed. Did the fuse blow?
NO—Check the +24 Volt Power Supply. [END]
YES—Check the Relays on PCB 30 and the diodes associated with them. [END]
YES— Measure the 3-phase input ( CAUTION! LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT) at the line-matching
transformer. Is it okay?
TB02-2 to TB02-6
This will be the incoming line from the Load Center through F01,
F02, F09, and F10.
NO—Check transformer and connections, F09, F10, F01, F02, F03. Also verify the incoming power at the
Load Center [END]
YES—Check DC power supplies (+/-15V and +5V) in the Card Rack and proceed to step 2.
2. Are the (+/-15V and +5V) DC Power supplies okay?
NO—Check the fuses associated with the bad power supply.

Are the fuses okay?
NO—Replace the fuse and power up again. If the problem persists F1 = +5V Supply
then isolate the short circuit or replace the power supply. [END] F3 = +15V Supply
YES— Check Fuse F05, Filter, and Transformer T2. F2 = -15V Supply
Repair or replace the DC Power Supply [END]
YES—Measure the +24 V DC Power Supply. Is it okay?
YES—Measure for 110 VAC at TB3-6 (REF. TB3-16) and 136 VAC at TB3-8 (REF. TB3-16). Are they okay?
YES—Reset the system and try again. [END]
NO—Check K08 and fuses F07 and F08. [END]
NO—Measure the 33 VAC input to the 24 VDC Supply (Bridge CR1). Is it okay?
YES—Measure for +25V dc at pin a7 on PCB 32 (24 Volt Supply). Is it okay?
YES—Repair or replace the 24 Volt Power Supply. [END]
NO—PCB 30 K1B contacts provides the +25V supply via 30a14 and TB2-8,9.
Is K1 on PCB 30 pulling in?
YES—Check the K1B contacts. [END]
NO—With power up K1 on PCB 30 will pull in when it receives a low signal from I/O
PCB 5 wire wrap pin 34. This signal comes from the CPU when the boot-up is
successful. This LOW can be measured on PCB 30 CR7 CATHODE or 30a16.
Is the LOW (0V) present?
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YES—If the LOW is present on the ANODE of CR7 then K1 may not be
pulling in. Repair or replace PCB 30. [END]
NO—Reseat I/O PCB 5 and the CPU board and try powering up again. If
problem continues then see CPU Troubleshooting.
NO—Check transformer T1 and fuse F6. [END]
Console Troubleshooting
1. Are there any indicators lit on the Console?
YES—Are the indicators or displays scrambled?
NO—Recycle the power and try again. [END]
YES—Check to make sure the green LEDs on PCB 11 in the Electronics Cabined are flickering.
Do they flicker?
NO—See CPU Troubleshooting
YES—Scope TP18 on PCB 65 and check for serial data activity.
Is there activity?
YES—Replace PCB 65 in the Console. [END]
NO—Replace I/O PCB 5 in the Electronics Cabinet. [END]
NO—Is the Fan working in the Console?
NO—Check fuse F10 in the Generator Electronic Cabinet and F2 in the Console. Are the fuses okay?
NO—Replace the blown fuse and try again. If the fuse blows again there is a possible problem with the Fan,
CR2 Bridge, Capacitor C3, or the Lamps Driver PCB 65. Try to isolate the problem by disconnecting
the Fan, replacing the Bridge and Capacitor C3, or disconnecting 63a 5/6. [END]
YES—Verify the fan is good. Check the +25V dc across C3 on PCB 63.
Is it okay?
YES—Replace the Lamps Driver PCB 65. [END]
NO—Measure between 64k9 and 64k11.
Is 18Vac there?
YES—Measure between 63a3 and 63a4.
Is 18Vac there?
YES—Replace Bridge CR2 on PCB 63. [END]
NO—Check R5 and R2 on PCB 64. Replace if necessary. [END]
NO—Measure between 64k1 and 64k2.
is there 55Vac there ?
YES—Check the connections at transformer T5 and replace it if necessary. [END]
NO—Check the cables and connectors between the Console and Electronics Cabinet.
[END]
YES—Measure the +5V supply at TP-10. Is it okay?

NO—Check the regulator U1 and Rectifier CR3 on PCB 63. [END]
YES—Repair or replace the Console PCB 60. [END]
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Error Code Troubleshooting

Also see COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST
Or DESCRIPTION OF ERRORS
ERRORS WHAT TO DO OR WHERE TO GO
314, 317, 403, 404, 405, and 406 See kV Troubleshooting
311 and 315 See Filament Drive Troubleshooting

Make sure the start to run delay is set to 1 second for Q
Stator tubes. Another major cause of this error is a broken
710 wire in the Rotor Cable. This will cause Relay K15 (current
sense relay) in the High Speed Starter not to pull in. See
Rotor Drive Troubleshooting and Rotor Calibration.
Verify the +24Vdc is okay (not too low).
711
See AEC Troubleshooting
700 and 704 Check the programming on PCB 20 (jumpers)
308, 309, and 310 See mA and mAS Troubleshooting
138 See Interlock Troubleshooting
316 See mA and mAs Troubleshooting
128 and 129 See Tube Selection Troubleshooting
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Generator CPU Troubleshooting
1. Measure the +5V dc and check it’s LED status (on or off). Is it okay?
NO—Check fuse F1 and the +5V DC Supply PCB (PCB 8) [END]
YES—Are the Bus LEDs flickering on PCB 11 (Timer Converter)?
NO—Is there an Error code on the Console?
YES—See Error Code Troubleshooting

NO—Possible problem with the Data Bus being locked up. Try pulling I/O PCB 4 and power up the
system again. Did this correct the problem?
YES—Replace I/O PCB 4. [END]

NO—Scope TP2 on the CPU PCB for a Clock signal. Is it okay?
NO—Check J1 and J2 on the CPU PCB for good connections from C to B on both
jumpers. Are they okay?
YES—Try replacing the 8085A Microprocessor or the CPU PCB. [END]

NO—Reseat the jumpers and try again. [END]
YES—Possible EPROM problem on the Memory PCB. Try reseating the EPROMS
(not the RAM) and try again. If problem continues then replace the Memory
PCB. [END]
YES—CPU is functioning normally. If there is an error displayed at the Console then see
Error Code Troubleshooting.
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kV Troubleshooting
The Autotransformer in this system is a motor controlled Variac (3 phase) in which the taps are rollers driven side to side by
the motor. The controller card for the motor is mounted on the top of the Variac Chassis, which can be tilted forward for
troubleshooting purposes. Sometimes an improper KV reading could indicate that the current mA setting has not calibrated
with use. The system will continually calibrate the mA as long as the time setting is equal to or greater than 20mS. Try
making 5 exposures at that mA setting with a time of 50mS. If calibration of the particular mA station brings the kV in then
one must go through every possible mA/KV combination to accurately calibrate the system.
CAUTION! Lethal voltages are present on the Variac that can cause serious injury or death. Exercise caution
when working around this area.
Improper kV. Proceed to step 1.

Error 405. Proceed to step 2.
Error 314. Proceed to step 5
1. When a KV selection is made at the Console and the PREP button is pressed, the Variac should
move. Does the Variac move?
YES—Does the motor drive in both directions?
YES—Calibrate the kV and mA. [END]
NO—Proceed to step 2.
2. An ERROR 405 at the Console should indicate the kV motor is out of position. Check fuses F1 (on the kV Regulator
PCB CR5C will be on if the fuse is bad), F44, and F45. Are the fuses good?
NO—Replace bad fuse. If fuse blows again then replace Q21, Q22, and Q23. Does the fuse still blow?
NO--[END]
YES—Check out Bridge Rectifiers CR73, CR74 and Capacitors C17, and C18 if replacing either F43 or
F44. If they check out okay then replace Motor M41. [END]
YES—Measure the voltage at TP4 on the kV Regulator Board. Does the voltage change when kV is changed and
the PREP button is pressed?
YES—Replace Q21, Q22, and Q23. Did this resolve the problem?
YES--[END]
NO—CR4a, CR4b, CR5a, and CR5b will indicate the status of the drive signal to the motor. If
these are active when trying to drive the motor then the motor should be replaced. Otherwise,
Replace the kV Regulation PCB. [END]
NO—Measure the kV Nominal signal from the Timer Converter PCB at a25 on the kV Regulation PCB.
Does this signal change when the kV is changed and the PREP button is pressed?
YES—Is K1 Relay pulled in when fluoro is not active?
YES—Replace I/O PCB 5. [END]
NO—Replace U11 or the kV Regulation PCB. [END]
NO—Replace the Timer Converter PCB (PCB 11). [END]
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3. Measure the kVp at TP 11 on the kV Regulation PCB. Is the kV correct? 100 kV = 3.92 V dc
NO—Using an invasive or non-invasive kV divider, adjust R67 on the

kV Regulation PCB for 3.92Vdc when the divider reads 100kV.
Is the problem resolved?
YES--[END]
NO—Is CR14a (Over kV) on the Exposure Control Board lit before or after the exposure?
YES—Replace the Exposure Control PCB (PCB 10). [END]
NO—Measure Wire Wrap pin 19 on I/O PCB 7. Is the signal LOW?
YES—Isolate the signal to PCB 7 by placing a piece of Scotch Tape over 7c6.
Is the problem resolved.
YES—Replace the Exposure Control PCB (PCB 10) and remove the
tape on 7c6. [END]
NO—Replace I/O PCB 7 and remove the tape on 7c6. [END]
NO—Replace I/O PCB 7. [END]
YES— Is CR14a (Over kV) on the Exposure Control Board lit before or after the exposure?
YES—Replace the Exposure Control PCB (PCB 10). [END]
NO—Measure Wire Wrap pin 19 on I/O PCB 7. Is the signal LOW?
YES—Isolate the signal to PCB 7 by placing a piece of Scotch Tape over 7c6. Is
the problem resolved?
YES—Replace the Exposure Control PCB (PCB 10) and remove the tape on
7c6. [END]
NO—Replace I/O PCB 7 and remove the tape on 7c6. [END]
4. Scope pin a11 (exposure start pulse) on PCB 10 (Exposure Control) while attempting an exposure. Is there
a start pulse?
NO—Scope TP20 on PCB 10. Is there a start pulse at TP20?
YES—Replace IC40 or Q8 on PCB 10. [END]
NO—Replace PCB 10. [END]
YES—Scope a3 on PCB 25 (Swing out Panel in the Power Module) for the stop pulse.
Is it there?
YES—Scope a10 on PCB 25 using a9 for the Scope reference. SCOPE
MUST BE ISOLATED! Is there a positive pulse present with
exposure?
NO—Repair or replace PCB 25. [END]
YES—Replace Q01 SCR. [END]
NO—Check the wiring from PCB 10 a11 to PCB 25 a3. [END]
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5. Error 314 is an indication that the exposure did not terminate properly and Anode current was sensed after the system
attempted to terminate the exposure. During standby, is K101 pulled in at the Power Module?
YES—Measure the voltage across C08A-D with a Meter. Is there a charged voltage of +400Vdc?
NO—Check the contacts on K107 and K101. [END]
YES—Scope PCB 25 a4 for a stop pulse at the end of exposure. Is there a stop pulse?
YES-- Scope a7 on PCB 25 using a8 for the Scope reference. SCOPE MUST BE ISOLATED! Is
there a positive pulse present at the end of exposure?
YES-- Replace Q02 SCR. [END]
NO-- Repair or replace PCB 25. [END]
NO—Scope a13 on PCB 10 for a stop pulse. Is there a stop pulse at the end of exposure?
YES—Repair or replace PCB 10. [END]
NO-- Check the wiring from PCB 10 a13 to PCB 25 a4. [END]
NO—Is F07 blown?
YES—Disconnect the output of T101 in the Power Module. Does F07 still blow?
YES—Replace T101. [END]
NO—Possible shorted Diode (CR2, CR3, CR4, CR5). Call Support for assistance. [END]
NO—Measure the voltage (AC) on the output of T101. Is it good?
NO—Replace T101. [END]
YES—Measure the voltage across K101. Is it good?
YES—Replace K101. [END]
NO—Check connections at PCB 28a12 and a1. Also check R2 and R3. [END]
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Interlock Troubleshooting
Almost all interlock problems with Picker equipment deals with operator setup. The Vector Generator will indicate an
interlock problem (in general) by displaying “TABLE SAFETY” or “CTM SAFETY”. The following list is a good place to
start.
1. If the Collimator “EXP” light is flashing on the Collimatic 4 this will prevent any exposure and the following must
be examined to find the problem. This will also be indicated at the Console as “CTM SAFETY”.
a. Make sure the tube is not over 48 inches above the Table Bucky when making exposures to the table.
b. Make sure the Filter on the right side of the Collimator is pushed in all the way. Confirm switch is good.
To determine if it’s the Filter Switch, decrease the kV selection below 50kV and the fault condition will
change.
c. If making an exposure to the table be certain there isn’t a Cassette in the Wall Unit and the arm is UP on
the Pausch KS80.
d. If making an exposure to the Wall Unit be certain there isn’t a Cassette in the Table. If the Cassette Tray
has to be pulled out and there is NOT a Cassette in the Tray then the Sense Switch in the Tray needs to be
adjusted.
e. Be sure the Tube Hanger is on the SID switch when making an exposure to the Wall Unit.
2. Fluoro interlocks usually deal with the Fluoro Peripherals. These will be indicated at the Console as “TABLE
SAFETY”.
a. Spot Film Device must be pulled forward and locked in place. Park Switch can cause problems too.
b. 100mm Spot Camera must be loaded with film.
c. A Cassette must be loaded and ready in the Spot Film Device OR the Carriage must be in the back
parked position.
3. Always check for Room Door Switches when in doubt.
Follow the sequence below to locate an interlock problem if all the above checks out. Control should indicate “READY”.
1. Press the PREP Button. Do you get “ROTOR READY”?

NO—Indicated by Error 710. See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting.
YES—Press the EXPOSE button with a Bucky Technique selected. Did you make an exposure?
YES--[END]
NO—Did you get an Error 138?
YES—Verify the Grid is moving off of the exposure release switch in the Bucky. Did the Grid
move when the EXPOSE button was pressed?
YES—Check the Exposure Release Switch and a possible broken wire on the
articulating arm to the Table Bucky (common problem). [END]
NO—Is Relay K323 pulling in?
NO—Measure the Wire Wrap Pin 33 on I/O PCB 6. Is it LOW?
YES—Check K12A contacts. [END]
NO—Measure the Wire Wrap Pin 4 on I/O PCB 5. Is it LOW?
YES—Measure TP17 on the Exposure Control PCB. Is it HIGH?
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YES—Using the TABLE below, verify all conditions are met

for exposure. [END]
NO—a23 on the Exposure Control PCB (PCB 10) is wired
the same as I/O PCB 5-4 and should be LOW. If it’s
LOW then repair or replace the Exposure Control PCB.
[END]
NO—Attempt an exposure using the EXPOSURE TEST BUTTON
in the Power Module (PREP button must be held in first).
Was an exposure possible?
YES—Possible problem with the Console EXPOSE button or
wiring from the Console to the Electronics Cabinet.
[END]
NO—This is not a likely case if all the above checked out.
[END].
YES—Measure at the Grid Motor for 110Vac when the EXPOSE button is
pressed. Is the Voltage there?
YES—Replace the Motor. [END]
NO—There is possibly a broken wire on the articulating arm to the
Table Bucky (common problem). If this is the Wall Bucky then
check for a broken wire in the cabling. [END]
NO—Is there an Error displayed on the Console?
YES—See Description of Errors and Error Code Troubleshooting.
NO-- Using the TABLE below, verify all conditions are met for exposure. [END]
EXPOSURE CONTROL BOARD (PCB 10) EXPOSURE LOGIC TABLE
TP TP TP TP TP TP TP TP
TP 3 TP 5 TP 8 17 11 TP 7 TP 9 10 12 13 15 16 18
RAD START H P H L L H H H L H H H H
RAD H P H H L H H H L H H H H
RAD STOP L P H H/L L H L H H L H/L H/L H/L
FLUORO H H H H L H H H L H H/L H H
FAULT -- -- -- -- -- -- L L H -- L -- --
from uProcessor
H = Exposure start
Pulses from
motion
H = Bucky in
Switch pressed
H= Exposure
Enable
L = Exposure
H = Filament OK
L = Exposure Stop
L = Radiation
H = Fault or Stop
H = Exposure
Condition
L = Fault
L = mAS STOP
uProcessor STOP
L = AEC and
Core Memory
H/L = any of these can terminate the exposure -- = doesn’t matter P = Pulse train
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Filament Drive Troubleshooting

This is the most common problem with the Vector Generator. A calibration baseline problem or just a shorted transistor in the
Filament Chassis can cause intermittent or hard Error 315. At times, but rarely, there will be an open transistor causing an
Error 311. The Filament Chassis is located in the top of the Power Module identified by a large heat sink on the right and a
circuit board laying flat on the left. Six Green LEDs should be lit on the mA Stabilizer PCB and no Red LEDs should be
lit. Any other indication on this board is a problem with the filament circuit.
Error 315, proceed to step 1

Error 311, proceed to step 2
No Filament Boost when the PREP/EXPOSE button is pressed, proceed to step 3
1. Does error 315 come up when the Generator is first powered up?
NO—Does error 315 occur with PREP?
YES—Try to calibrate the Generator. Was the calibration successful?
YES—Attempt exposures at different techniques and if the error 315 continues replace Q31, Q32, Q36,
and Q37 on the heat sink. [END]
NO-- Replace Q31, Q32, Q36, and Q37 on the heat sink. [END]
NO— Is K5 pulling in (mA Stabilizer PCB)?
YES—Problem is in the Transformer Filament Primary or the Tube. POWER DOWN then remove the
Primary High Tension (P1, P2, and P3) at the Transformer. Remove the Federal Connector
(Cathode) from the Tube. Clip a Collimator Lamp on the end of the Federal Connector to simulate a
filament (DO NOT ATTEMPT AN EXPOSURE AT THIS TIME). Power up the system. If the
problem is still there then swap the High Tension cables to the tube to rule them out. Check the
wiring to the Filament Primary from the mA Stabilizer PCB. Replace the mA Stabilizer PCB if all
else checks out. [END]
NO-- Replace Q31, Q32, Q36, and Q37 on the heat sink. [END]
YES— Replace Q31, Q32, Q36, and Q37 on the heat sink. Did the error go away?
YES—[END]
NO—Replace Q34 and Q35. Did the error go away?
YES—[END]
NO— Is K5 pulling in (mA Stabilizer PCB)?
YES— Problem is in the Transformer Filament Primary or the Tube. POWER DOWN then remove
the Primary High Tension (P1, P2, and P3) at the Transformer. Remove the Federal
Connector (Cathode) from the Tube. Clip a Collimator Lamp on the end of the Federal
Connector to simulate a filament (DO NOT ATTEMPT AN EXPOSURE AT THIS
TIME). Power up the system. If the problem is still there then swap the High Tension cables
to the tube to rule them out. Check the wiring to the Filament Primary from the mA Stabilizer
PCB. Replace the mA Stabilizer PCB if all else checks out. [END]
NO—Repair or replace the mA Stabilizer PCB or I/O PCB 7 if CR60B is OFF. [END]
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2. Does error 311 occur at power up?

YES—Verify that all six GREEN LEDs are on (PCB 27, mA Stabilizer board). Are they all on?
YES—Measure the wire wrap pin 1 on I/O PCB 7 for a LOW signal. If it’s LOW then repair or replace PCB 7.
[END]
NO—Verify which LED is not lit by the chart.
CR61A = Q34 good in the filament chopper circuit

CR61B = Q35 good in the filament chopper circuit
CR61C = Filament Power Supply okay
CR62A = Q31 and Q32 conducting
CR62B = Output voltage to primary filament transformer
CR62C = Filament Current OK (off if open filament)
If CR61C is OFF then check or replace F31 Fuse. [END]
If CR62A is OFF and CR61C is ON then replace Q31 and Q32. [END]
If CR61A, B, or both are OFF then replace Q34, Q35, or IC1 and IC3. Also verify there is +/-15V dc to the
circuit board. [END]
If CR62B is ON and CR62C is OFF switch to another focal spot and see if the error is gone. Suspect a blown
filament if so. Otherwise check the wiring to the H.T. Transformer and the H. T. Cable (Cathode). [END]
NO—If error 311 does not occur at power up then a cabling problem is suspect. [END]
3. Measure the NOMINAL Filament Current at TP16 on the mA Stabilizer PCB during prep. This voltage
should change when the mA value is changed at the console. Is the nominal voltage okay?
NO—Run the filament calibration procedure. If the calibration procedure does not correct the problem
then replace PCB 11 (Timer Converter) [END]
YES—Does K1 pull in with PREP on PCB 27?
YES-- Repair or replace PCB 27 (mA Stabilizer). [END]
NO—Measure for a LOW signal on the wire wrap pin 35 on I/O PCB 6. Is the signal LOW?
YES—If the signal is low at PCB 27 CR31 Anode then check for +24V dc at 27a33. If the
+24Vdc is okay then replace K1 Relay. [END]
NO—Problem with the PREP circuit. See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting.
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mA and mAs Troubleshooting

This system is designed to produce the proper mAs even if the mA is not accurate. With this in mind, if the mA is very low
then an Error 316 will occur because the safety timer will terminate the exposure. This usually indicates a loss of filament
values in the RAM and one will have to re-calibrate the mA to correct the problem. Most other mA issues will deal with the
Filament Drive Regulator PCB or the Drive Transistors. Sometimes (not very often) there can be a problem with the
connectors behind the Filament Regulator Chassis. Errors 308, 309, and 310 indicate an mA Over Current situation.
Error 308, 309, and 310. Proceed to step 1

Error 316. Proceed to step 2
Improper mAs. Proceed to step 3
1. Look at CR14b and CR14c on the Exposure Control Board (PCB 10). Is either of them lit?
YES— CR14b indicates an Error u309 at the Console. K52 has pulled in momentarily because of a High Voltage
Arc in the system on the Cathode side.
CR14c indicates an Error u308 at the Console. K51 has pulled in momentarily because of a High Voltage
Arc in the system on the Anode side.
CR14c and CR14b on at the same time indicates an Error u310 at the Console. K51 and K52 have pulled in
momentarily because of a High Voltage Arc in the system on the Anode and Cathode side simultaneously.
An Anode to Cathode Tube Arc usually causes this.
Using the Test Jack in the Electronics Cabinet, scope the mA waveform to verify the arcing and the proper
mA.
Is there an mA spike when the Generator errors?
YES— Check the Tube and H.T. Cables for arcing. Replace if necessary. [END]
NO—Recycle the power on the Generator to reset the error. If the error occurs on power up then measure TP4
and TP6 on the Exposure Control Board (PCB 10). Is either of them HIGH?
NO—Repair or replace the Exposure Control Board (PCB 10). [END]
YES—Measure a6 and a7 on the Exposure Control Board (PCB 10). Is either of them LOW?
NO—Repair or replace the Exposure Control Board (PCB 10). [END]
NO—Measure Wire Wrap pins 4 and 5 on I/O PCB 7. Is either of them LOW?
YES— Repair or replace the Exposure Control Board (PCB 10). [END]
2. Does Error 316 occur with an exposure?

YES— Calibrate all mA stations. Do you still get Error 316?
NO—[END]
YES—Measure Wire Wrap pin 18 on I/O PCB 7. Is it LOW at the end of exposure?
YES—K1 on PCB 13 (Safety Timer) is dropping out due to an abnormally long exposure.
Proceed to step 3.
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NO—Measure Wire Wrap pin 18 on I/O PCB 7. Is it LOW at power up?

YES— Measure Wire Wrap pins 44 and 45 on I/O PCB 7. Is either of them LOW at power up?
NO—Replace PCB 13 (Safety Timer). [END]
YES— Replace I/O PCB 7. [END]
3. The Timer Converter Board (PCB 11) plays a very important roll in this system. This board receives feedback signals
from the mA Circuit (real mA feedback), kV Regulator PCB (kV feedback for fluoro regulation), I/O PCB 7 (mAs
timer enable), and CPU (System Clock). Outputs from this board include mAs Stop (to Exposure Control PCB),
Filament Heat Value (to mA Stabilizer PCB), kV Drive (to kV Regulator PCB), and kV Nominal (to AEC PCB 71).
Using the Test Jack in the Electronics Cabinet, scope the mA waveform. Do you get the proper mA?
NO—This system is self-calibrating when an exposure is made with a duration of 20mS or greater. Make an exposure
at the selected mA, 80kV, and a time >20mS.
Did the system calibrate the selected mA station?
YES—Is the proper mAs displayed?
YES—Continue calibrating any mA stations out of tolerance. SEE NOTE IN MA CALIBRATION
SECTION TO DISPLAY THE REAL MA AT THE CONSOLE WITHOUT USING THE
SCOPE. [END]
NO—Measure the Wire Wrap pin 7-48 on I/O PCB 7. Is it LOW when the exposure starts?
YES—Repair or replace the Timer Converter PCB 11. [END]
NO—Repair or replace I/O PCB 7. [END]
NO—Measure the Real mA at PCB 11 (Timer Converter) b8. Is the real mA present?
NO—Check the wiring from the Measure PCB 29 J67-8 to the Timer Converter PCB. [END]
YES—Is the proper mAs displayed?
YES—Continue calibrating any mA stations out of tolerance. SEE NOTE IN MA CALIBRATION SECTION
TO DISPLAY THE REAL MA AT THE CONSOLE WITHOUT USING THE SCOPE. [END]
NO—Measure the Wire Wrap pin 7-48 on I/O PCB 7. Is it LOW when the exposure starts?
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Tube Selection Troubleshooting

Tube selection on this system is accomplished by programming PCB 20. When a Technique is selected at the console a LOW
signal from I/O PCB 6 is supplied through PCB 20 to the proper Tube Select Relay (K301 through K304). The contacts on
these relays will set up the Generator for the selected tube to operate. When the High Tension Transformer Motor has moved
into position for the tube selected the Generator is ready. Any problem in this circuit will be indicated with an Error 128 or
Error 129.
Make sure the Technique Configuration is set correctly on PCB 20. Is it correct?
NO—Correct the jumper settings on PCB 20. [END]
YES—Is the tube select relay (for the proper tube) energizing? K301=Tube 1 Relays are
K302=Tube 2 located on the
YES—Has the H.T. Transformer Motor stopped in a valid
K303=Tube 3 Swing-out
tube position?
Panel
YES—Is the In Position Relay (for the proper tube)
energizing?
K305=Tube 1 Relays are
YES—Measure the feedback from the Position K306=Tube 2 located on the
Relays on I/O PCB 6 Wire Wrap pins. K307=Tube 3 Swing-out
Is there a LOW indicating a good Panel
feedback?
I/O PCB 6 Wire Wrap Pins
YES—Repair or replace I/O PCB 6.
[END] Pin 4 = Tube 1
NO—Clean the contacts on the In Pin 3 = Tube 2
Position Relay. [END] Pin 4 = Tube 3
NO—Check the Position Switch on the H.T. Transformer.
[END]
NO—Measure across the Motor. Do you measure 110Vac?
YES—Replace the Motor. [END]
NO—Is K28 Energized?
NO—Check for a bad switch on the H.T. Transformer and bad contacts on K301,
K302, and K303. [END]
YES—Is K318 Energized (Fluoro Relay)?
YES—If fluoro is not commanded then replace I/O PCB 6. Otherwise, check
the footswitch. [END]
NO—Check for stuck contacts on K318. [END]
NO—Make sure all programming jumpers are good. Repair or replace I/O PCB 6 if jumper programming is
correct and the jumpers check out okay. [END]
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AEC Troubleshooting
The Automatic Exposure Control in this system used Photomultiplier Tubes (PMT) and not Ion Chambers. When the kV
curve is adjusted the system changes the PMT High Voltage to change the gain of the PMT therefore increasing or decreasing
it’s sensitivity to light input from the AEC Paddle. As you can see, the AEC High Voltage plays the most important roll in
this circuit. The Bucky contains the AEC Paddle, Pickup PCB (with adjustments), Photomultiplier Tube, Field Select Relays,
and Field Select Solenoids. PCB 71 is for kV compensation and H.V. adjustments. PCB 72 receives the start pulse, PMT
signal, and produces the Exposure Stop Pulse to terminate the exposure.
Make an AEC exposure. Does the exposure terminate without Backup Time indicated?
YES—Calibrate the AEC. See AEC Calibration

NO—Scope the signal at the SIGNAL TEST JACK located on the AEC Box (AEC Power Supply). This is the
negative ramp signal from the Pickup PCB in the Bucky or from the Ion Chamber. The H.V. of the PMT will
determine how fast the ramp will climb. The darker the exposure, the faster the ramp will be. Is the negative
ramp present?
NO—Measure the High Voltage at the HV TEST JACK on the AEC Box (AEC Power Supply). This
voltage should be between –500 and – 1000 Volts. Is the supply okay?
YES—Measure the inputs at the Centroid for the negative ramp signal
coming from the pickup. Is the signal present?
Table Bucky = J003-45
YES—Check the relays on the AEC PCB 71. [END] Wall Bucky = J003-57
NO—Possible problem with the PMT, Ion Chamber Spot Film Device = J003-33
or the Pickup PCB. Make sure that the fields
are selected properly. [END]
NO—Measure the voltage on PCB 71 Q26 collector
using 0V for a reference (35 Vdc). Is the voltage
present?
NO-- Measure the 25 Vac on the input of PCB
71 (AEC HV) between pins 71b17 and
71b20 or at the bridge rectifier CR43. Is
the 25 Vac present?
NO—Check fuse F3 or Transformer T1. [END]
YES—Monitor the junction of CR6 and R10 and the SIGNAL TEST JACK with a dual channel scope using
0V for a reference and verify that the junction of CR6 and R10 shows a positive stop pulse when
(negative ramp) peaks out at 2.5 Vdc (this is the Screen 2 setting with Normal Density. Screen 1 setting
will be 5.0 Vdc).
Is this functioning properly?
NO—Repair or replace the PCB 72. [END]
YES—Verify a negative pulse on the collector of Q3. Is the pulse present?
NO—Replace Q3. [END]
YES—Is the pulse at the input of PCB 10 a14 (Exposure Control PCB)?
YES—Replace the Exposure Control PCB. [END]
NO—Reseat the Exposure Control PCB and the PCB 72 and check continuity. [END]
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Rotor Drive Troubleshooting

1. Is the Rotor Start Relay (K312) energized when the PREP button is pressed?
YES—Is High Speed Selected?
YES—Is Relay K324 and/or K325 energized?
YES—Is Relay K25 pulled in?
NO—Measure across the coil of K25 for 132 Vac. Is it there?
YES—Replace Relay K25. [END]
NO—Measure the voltage between TB3-8,9 (132Vac) and TB3-16 (0Vac). Is it okay?
YES—Check the contacts on K324 and K325. [END]
NO—Check the contacts on Relay K08A. [END]
YES—Proceed to step 2
NO—Verify that a jumper is installed on PCB 20 for US-HS Drive. This will tell the Generator to
pull in K325 for an External Starter. Is it programmed?
NO—Correct the problem and try again. [END]
YES— Measure the signals from the I/O PCB 7 Wire Wrap Pin 43. Is it LOW?
YES—Check K325 and Diode CR7. [END]
2. Measure P87-65 for a Rotor Start signal (REF. Chassis 0V TP). Is it low (0Vdc)?
NO—Check the contacts on Relays K312 (D). [END]
YES—Is K26 energized?
YES—High Speed Starter indicating Stator current. Troubleshoot the High Speed Starter. [END]
NO—No Stator Current Sensed by K14 or K15 in the High Speed Starter. Troubleshoot the High Speed
Starter and check the wiring between it and the Tube Rotor. [END]
3. Is I/O PCB 6 pin Wire Wrap Pin 35 low (Rotor start command to K312)?
YES—Is Relay K12 pulling in?
YES—Check the +24Vdc Supply, K12A contacts, and K53B contacts. [END]
NO—Try prepping using the Test Button (prep) in the Power Module. Does the Rotor spin up?
YES—Check K314B contacts and the wiring to the Console. [END]
NO—Measure across K12 for +24Vdc and check Diode CR3. Replace Relay or Diode if necessary.
[END]
NO— Is I/O PCB 5 pin Wire Wrap Pin 5 low?

YES—Measure I/O PCB 5 IC20 pin 15 during PREP. Is it LOW?
YES—Possible problem with IC20 but not likely. Try repairing or replacing I/O PCB 6. [END]
NO—Replace IC32 on I/O PCB 5. [END]
NO—Check Pugs and wiring between Console and I/O PCB 5. [END]
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ANATOMICAL PROGRAMMING AND TECHNIQUE DEFAULT SETTINGS

(APR Programming)
All anatomical programming and technique default settings are very straightforward. It may seem difficult at first but once it’s
understood it’s hard to forget. System programming, not to be mixed up with anatomical programming, is done when the
room is first installed. System programming is a combination of programming PCB 20 and loading the initial Console setup.
The only time the jumpers on PCB 20 need to be changed or moved is when a new option is added to the room or calibrating
the under table tube using the console to make the exposures.
Initial Console Setup
This is done when the room is first installed or the Memory is corrupt.
1. Power down the Generator and attach a jumper to PCB 7 Wire Wrap Pin 3. Do not connect the other end of the
jumper at this time.
2. Power up the Generator
3. Using the chart below, set the mAs on the Console that matches the room configuration needed. The top two are the
most common.
SET THE MAS DISPLAY TO: TO LOAD THIS CONFIGURATION
1 mAs R/F System with an Upright Bucky or Cassette Holder

10 mAs RAD System with an Upright Bucky or Cassette Holder
20 mAs RAD System with CHEST
4. Now connect the other end of the jumper to the 0V Test Jack.
5. Press the black RESET BUTTON on the CPU PCB.
6. Wait 5 seconds.
7. Remove the jumper.
Setting up an APR button to adjust kV, mA, and time
1. Place the Toggle Switch on the Program PCB (located on I/O PCB 5) in the UP position.
2. Select the APR to program
3. Press the “Thin Man” button on the Console
4. Set the default mAs and kV to be automatically selected when pressing the APR button later.
5. Set the Focal Spot and if you need High Speed Rotor for this station to be automatically selected when pressing the
APR button later.
6. Press the WRITE BUTTON located on the underside of the Console (not inside).
7. Place the Toggle Switch on the Program PCB (located on I/O PCB 5) in the DOWN position.
If the programming was successful there will be a decimal point in the mAs display window.
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Programming an APR button with AEC
3. Press the B.U.T. Button
4. Select Normal Density
5. Select Screen 2
6. Select the default Photo Cells to be automatically selected when pressing the APR button later.
APR button later.
10. Place the Toggle Switch on the Program PCB (located on I/O PCB 5) in the DOWN position.
11. Select the APR that was just programmed to confirm the programming was successful.
If it’s necessary to program more than one APR station then they all can be programmed at the same time without
changing the position of the Toggle Switch on I/O PCB 5.
Programming an APR button without AEC
APR button later.
Programming a fluoro APR button for spot film AEC
APR button later.
5. Press the “Fat Man” Button.
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NEW TUBE INSTALLATION
Installing a new tube is very simple on this system. Other than the usual mechanical alignments associated with any tube
install a Tube Seasoning should be performed and of course the Calibration.
Tube Seasoning
Tube Seasoning on an MTX Generator is somewhat accomplished during the Filament Calibration. I recommend doing the
Filament Calibration first and then performing the seasoning process below.
Set the Generator time to 6.4 Seconds (approx.) and the mA to 10 then follow the settings below.
KVp SETTING NUMBER OF EXPOSURES

60 5 Exposures (no wait time)
Wait 5 Minutes
Wait 5 Minutes
Wait 10 Minutes before taking any more exposures
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Filament Calibration
This is a brief format for calibrating the tube filaments. If any further information is necessary then contact the On-Line
Center at 1-800-321-7937. In order to calibrate the Vector Generator, a Calibration Board is necessary and is attached to I/O
PCB 5. This board allows one to calibrate the Filament baselines, set Max Fluoro Dose, and program the Console
Techniques. In a case where the board is not with the system, temporary jumpers can be used for the Dose Rate Calibration
and Console technique programming but difficult (not impossible) to use for Filament Calibration. The Calibration Board
only calibrates the Filament baseline for the indicated mA setting (including kV compensation) and DOES NOT leave the
system with a perfect calibration. Other steps are needed for a “perfect” calibration but are not entirely necessary. It is
however, recommended when calibrating the system during a Planned Maintenance.
PROCEDURE
Please follow the steps in order to eliminate complications and errors on the system. Proceed to step 9 if calibrating
ONLY the Over-Table Tube.
NOTE: When calibrating, a jumper can be placed between I/O PCB 4 Wire Wrap Pin 23 and 0V to display the actual
mA at the Console after each exposure. The mA will display briefly in the mAs window. Some lower mA’s will be
displayed without a decimal point. i.e., 10.0 mA will be displayed as 100 mA.
Start of Under-Table Tube Calibration (Reprogramming to calibrate from the Console)
1. In the Generator Electronics Cabinet (about eye level) there is a circuit board with many red jumper wires
labeled PCB 20 (see Figure 1). The upper left-hand corner of the PCB is where the temporary changes will be
made.
2. In Figure 1 there are two arrows indicating the columns for TUBE (Röhre) and TECHN.
3. Technique 1 is set up for Tube 2 which is the Fluoro tube (typically) and the other techniques are set up for Tube
1 (typically)
4. Before powering off the Generator, select Technique 2 at the console (second row from the top) then shut down
the Generator at the console. Be sure to note the configuration of the jumpers before changing them.
5. At PCB 20 remove the jumper wire between TUBE 1 and TECHN. 2 (only one end is necessary since it will be
configured back to it’s original setup).
6. Move the jumper wire between (TECHN. 1 and TUBE 2) to TECHN. 2 leaving the other end attached to
TUBE 2.
7. Power up the Generator at the console. If all is well it should come up normally and you can proceed to step
8. If you get Error 122 recheck the jumper settings and start back at step 5.
8. Press the ROTOR (prep) button and verify that the fluoro tube rotor is functioning and not the over table tube.
Start of Over-Table Tube Calibration
9. Press the FREE SELECT button on the upper left of the console and then the SMALL FOCUS button.
10. Now slide the Calibration Switch (slider switch) up to 20mA.
11. While holding down the ROTOR button press the EXPOSE button several times until the GREEN LED lights
on the calibration PCB (the one with the slider switch) then let up on both buttons. This station is now
calibrated.
NOTE: If a tube limit is displayed on the console then move the slider switch down to the next position.
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12. Slide the Calibration Switch down to the next position and repeat steps 11 and 12 until 120 kV is complete.
13. Now slide the Calibration Switch down to position 7 (blank position after 120kV), count to 3 then slide the
Calibration Switch back up to 20mA. The Generator will automatically switch over to LARGE FOCUS at this
time.
14. Repeat steps 11 and 12 for Large Focus. When 120kV is complete, slide the Calibration Switch down to
position 7 and leave it there.
15. Power down the Generator at the Console and set the jumper wires on PCB 20 back to their original
positions.
16. CALIBRATION IS NOW COMPLETE FOR THE 5 POSITIONS INDICATED ON THE SLIDER
SWITCH. All other stations between these settings have been interpolated to a base setting by the processor and
stored in RAM. In order to fine tune the calibration, each mA station must be selected at the console at various
kV settings and exposures made (approximately 3 per station) with a time setting of 20mS or greater. This is
only necessary at Federal Installations to meet compliance for acceptance purposes. The majority of the times
the stations will self calibrate when the Generator is in use throughout the day.
TECHN.
TUBE
FIGURE 1
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RAD kV Calibration
No Load kV setting
1. It’s best to use a non-invasive Kiethley Divider to measure kV.

2. Select an over table technique, FREE mS SELECT (NOT FREE SELECT BY THE FOCUS SELECT
BUTTONS), Large Focus, 100 kVp, 10mA, 50mS exposure time.
3. Make an exposure. It is recommended that at least three exposures are made at this setting before taking a reading
just in case the mA is out of tolerance.
4. Verify the kV on the Kiethley Divider indicates 100 kV ±3 kV (do not use the overshoot at the beginning of the
waveform).
5. Adjust R97 (R22A on older systems) on the kV Regulator PCB (PCB 23) on the Variac if the above parameters are
not correct.
6. Verify other kV settings.
7. Measure between TP11 (top of R132 on older systems) and 0V and make an exposure at 100kV and a mAs to provide
an exposure time so the meter has time to respond.
8. Adjust R67 (R21A on older systems) on the kV Regulator PCB (PCB 23) on the Variac for a DVM reading of 3.92
±0.05 Vdc.
Load on kV setting.
1. It’s best to use a non-invasive Kiethley Divider to measure kV.
2. Select an over table technique, FREE mS SELECT (NOT FREE SELECT BY THE FOCUS SELECT
BUTTONS), Large Focus, 100 kVp, 800mA, 50mS exposure time.
3. Make an exposure. It is recommended that at least three exposures are made at this setting before taking a reading
just in case the mA is out of tolerance.
4. Verify the kV on the Kiethley Divider indicates 100 kV ±3 kV (do not use the overshoot at the beginning of the
waveform).
WARNING!
ALL POWER MUST BE SHUT DOWN AT THE THREE PHASE CIRCUIT BREAKER
BEFORE ADJUSTING R011, R012, AND R013. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT ON
THESE RESISTORS AND WILL CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY IF POWER IS NOT
REMOVED.
5. Adjust R011, R012 and R013 (behind the WARNING cover on the front of the Variac) if the kV measured out of
tolerance. The position of the straps should be the same on all three resistors unless there is an imbalance in the line
voltage.
6. Repeat step 5 if necessary.
7. Verify the No Load kV has not changed.
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FLUORO kV Calibration
The Fluoro kV is pretty much set when the kV calibration is performed for RAD. This procedure describes how to set the
upper kV limit for fluoro in manual mode and ABC mode. It will be necessary to re-program the MAX R at the Table Top
when this procedure is complete. This procedure is not necessary unless a component has been replaced that will affect the kV
drive system. If there is any doubt that the kV limit is not correct then this procedure must be completed.
Setting the kV limit
1. Place the toggle switch (located on the CAL PCB on I/O PCB 5) in the up position.
2. At the Console, select Fluoro, Free Select, and Small Focus.
3. Set the fluoro mA to 6.0mA.
4. Locate the switch at the top of I/O PCB 7 and press it one time only.
5. Select Large Focus on the Console.
6. Locate the switch at the top of I/O PCB 7 and press it one time only.
7. Place the toggle switch (located on the CAL PCB on I/O PCB 5) in the down position.
8. Jumper R109 (R122 on Piggyback for older systems) on PCB 23.
9. Measure the junction of R74 and C14 (R15 and C2 on older systems) with a DVM set on the 20V scale using 0V as a
reference.
10. Block the input of the I.I. with a lead sheet or Apron.
11. Jumper R601 and R602 by placing a clip lead between pins 4 and 5 on PCB 1136-38 on top of the PCB Chassis.
12. Be sure the Manual Brightness Knob is fully CCW without switching into auto-brightness mode.
13. Place an Invasive or Non-Invasive kV divider in the system to monitor the kVp.
14. Step on the fluoro footswitch and increase the Manual Brightness until 125kV is indicated on the test equipment used.
15. Record the DVM reading at 125kVp.
16. Remove the jumper on pins 4 and 5 on PCB 1136-38 on top of the PCB Chassis and turn the Manual Brightness
Control fully CW.
17. Step on the footswitch and verify that the DVM is reading the same as recorded in step 15 (or the divider reads
125kVp). Adjust R601 to obtain this value.
18. Remove the jumper installed in step 8.
19. Block the input of the I.I. with a lead sheet or Apron and close the Collimator Shutters.
20. Switch the system into the Auto-brightness Mode.
21. Step on the fluoro footswitch and adjust R98 (R23A on older systems) on PCB 23 to obtain a DVM reading of
0.5Vdc.
22. Step on the fluoro footswitch and adjust R110 (R133 on piggyback for older systems) on PCB 23 for a maximum
reading of 125kV indicated on the test equipment used.
23. While stepping on the Fluoro Footswitch, shut down the system using the Door Interlock Switch located on the
Power Module so the system will shut down and not allow the kV Servo Motor to move out of position.
24. Remove power from the system using the MAIN DISCONNECT Circuit Breaker.
25. Adjust S43 on the Variac (located behind the swing-down chassis) so the switch actuator just touches the ramp
without activating the switch. This sets the mechanical upper kV limit at 125kVp.
26. To adjust the Remote kV Meter, adjust R603 on PCB 1136-38 on top of the PCB Chassis so the Remote kV Meter
indicates the same kV on the test equipment used.
27. Remove all test equipment and jumpers.
28. Restore the system back to it’s normal operating state.
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Fluoro MAX R Calibration
This procedure will place the Generator in a Manual Mode of operation so that Fluoro kVp and mA can be controlled at
the Console.
1. Place the toggle switch (located on the CAL PCB on I/O PCB 5) in the up position.
2. At the Console, select Fluoro, Free Select, and Small Focus.
3. Place the R Probe centered in the x-ray field on the tabletop and then block the input of the I.I. with Lead.
4. At the Console, set the Fluoro kVp to 125kV and the mA to 3.0mA.
5. Step on the Fluoro Footswitch (second position or High Level if the system is set up for it) and at the same time,
adjust the Fluoro mA at the Console to obtain a level of 9.5 R/min. indicated on the R Meter in use.
6. Note the mA reading on the Console.
7. If using a Single Position Footswitch (High Level not set up in the system), adjust the Fluoro mA at the console so
it’s double the mA noted in step 6. Proceed to step 9.
8. If using a Two Position Footswitch for low and high level radiation control the mA should remain the same as
noted in step 6.
9. Press the button located on the edge of I/O PCB 7 to load the mA value into memory.
10. Switch over to Large Focus and press the button located on the edge of I/O PCB 7 again.
11. Place the toggle switch (located on the CAL PCB on I/O PCB 5) in the down position
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ROUTINE CALIBRATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
AEC Calibration
This procedure will minimize the use of radiation and x-ray film normally required to calibrate the AEC in this system. It is
NOT recommended that a LEAD APRON be used in place of water. Plexiglas is a normal substitute for water in this case.
Adjusting the AEC in this system involves changing the AEC High Voltage to the Photomultiplier Tube in the Bucky, Spot
Film Device, or Optics Cube on the I.I. The chart below indicated the potentiometers needed to adjust each device or Bucky.
Some systems have been set up with a pre-programmed density over time and it must be cleared before proceeding. Some of
the newer systems will indicate this by selecting the AEC Technique and placing the toggle switch on the CAL. PCB in the up
position. If a programmed density is programmed it will light the +1, +2, -1, or –2 density button. To clear this density it will
be necessary to follow the steps in the APR PROGRAMMING section selecting NORMAL DENSITY and programming it in
the system.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STEPS 1 THROUGH 12 BE PERFORMED IN THE NEXT SECTION (3 FIELD

BALANCING) BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS PROCEDURE.
1. Place 6 inches of WATER or PLEXIGLAS in the x-ray field covering the CENTER CELL of the Bucky or
between the Under Table Tube and the Spot Film Device.
2. Place a DVM in the system between H.V. (+) on the AEC High Voltage Box and 0V (-) test jack on the Electronics
Cabinet Chassis. This will allow monitoring of the PMT High Voltage during calibration.
3. Select an AEC technique for the Bucky or Device to be calibrated.
4. Select AEC, SCREEN 2, NORMAL DENSITY, and ONLY CENTER CELL (Bucky).
5. Place a Cassette with film in the Bucky or Spot Film Device or select SFC (Spot Film Camera) on the I.I. Tower.
6. Set up the Console for 60kVp and make an exposure.
7. Develop the film and measure the density using the Customers Densitometer (for tracking purposes).
8. Using the chart below, adjust the H.V. potentiometer on PCB 71 for the Device or Bucky used until the density is
set to the Customers satisfaction.
9. Note the AEC High Voltage (write it down) setting when the proper density has been obtained.
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 using 90kVp.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 9 using 120kVp.
12. Now that the H.V. readings have been recorded for 60kV, 90kV, and 120kV, it will not be necessary to make
exposures until requested in this procedure.
13. Place the TOGGLE SWITCH in the UP position on the CAL. PCB (located on I/O PCB 5). This will display the
H.V. on the DVM as when the prep switch (rotor) is being pressed on the Console.
14. Using the chart below, adjust the H.V., Breakpoint, and Slope potentiometers until the proper High Voltage
(recorded earlier) is indicated on the DVM at 60kV, 90kV, and 120kV. All adjustments interact so it will be
necessary to verify each setting several times until no adjustment is necessary.
15. When all the H.V. settings are set, place the TOGGLE SWITCH in the DOWN position on the CAL. PCB (located
on I/O PCB 5). Make an exposure on each setting and verify the proper densities are obtained.
16. The density and kVp slope adjustment is now complete for this Device.
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AEC CALIBRATION
SPOT
PCB 71 SPOT FILM AUX.
TABLE WALL FILM CINE FLUORO
ADJUSTMENTS DEVICE CHEST
CAMERA
H.V. P1A P2A P3A P4A P5A P6A P7A
BREAKPOINT P1C P2C P3C P4C N/A N/A N/A
SLOPE P1B P2B P3B P4B N/A N/A N/A
DENSITY CORRECTION
PCB 75
-2 -1 +1 +2
ADJUSTMENTS
POTENTIOMETER P4 P3 P2 P1
PROGRAMMED DENSITY CORRECTION

PCB 74
-2 -1 +1 +2
ADJUSTMENTS
POTENTIOMETER P4 P3 P2 P1
SCREENS
PCB 73
SCREEN 1 SCREEN 3
ADJUSTMENTS
POTENTIOMETER P2 P4
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3 Field Balancing
Use this procedure to balance the 3 fields on the Universal Bucky with a PMT. This procedure must be performed before
calibrating the AEC.
1. Locate the Pickup PCB in the Bucky.

2. The Pickup PCB has three potentiometers. R5 (far left pot.) is used for adjusting the Minimum Response Time for
the pickup. The other two potentiometers are used for adjusting the LEFT and RIGHT Cells to match the CENTER
cell after completing the AEC Calibration on the previous page. The center cell can only be adjusted using the High
Voltage adjustment on the AEC Power Supply PCB.
3. Place six inches of water (or the equivalent) in the field.
4. Place a loaded cassette into the Bucky.
5. Make an exposure using 100 kVp (CENTER CELL) then develop the film.
6. Measure the density of the film (value is not important at this time).
7. Place four inches of water (or the equivalent) in the field.
8. Place a loaded cassette into the Bucky.
9. Make an exposure using 100 kVp (CENTER CELL) then develop the film.
10. Measure the density of the film (value is not important at this time).
11. The value of the second film must match the density of the first film. If it does not then adjust R5 (CCW makes
the second film darker) and repeat steps 3 through 10 until both films have the same density.
12. This completes the calibration for Minimum Response Time.
13. Place six inches of water (or the equivalent) in the field making sure all fields are covered.
14. Make an exposure using CENTER CELL at 80 kVp and note the mAs displayed on the Console after the
exposure.
15. Make an exposure using LEFT CELL at 80 kVp and note the mAs displayed on the Console after the exposure.
16. Adjust R15 on the Pickup PCB in the Bucky until the CENTER CELL and LEFT CELL produce the same
mAs.
17. Repeat steps 13 through 15 using CENTER CELL and RIGHT CELL and adjust R12 on the Pickup PCB in
the Bucky until the CENTER CELL and LEFT CELL produce the same mAs.
18. This completes the Pickup Balance calibration.
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4008 ROTOR DRIVE CALIBRATION

For accurate measurements, a true RMS meter must be used for Calibration or Troubleshooting of these units.
CIRCUIT BOAD EXPLANATIONS:
PHASE SHIFT PCB
The Phase Shift PCB is use for adjusting the START and RUN voltages to the Tube Stator.
K1 is used to select the potentiometers for a normal tube stator or a rapid acceleration tube stator. The Dunlee
part number identifies a rapid acceleration tube stator (i.e., PX1431CQ). The ‘Q’ is what identifies “Rapid
Acceleration”. The ‘C’ before the ‘Q’ identifies the horn angle of the tube wells. Some tubes will have a RED
STICKER on the anode end plate specifying a ‘Q’ STATOR if reloaded by another vendor.
K2 selects the High Speed Mode of operation.
K3 and K4 switches over after the START delay to switch from the start voltage to the run voltage.
180 CYCLE INVERTER DRIVE PCB
The 180 Cycle Inverter Drive PCB is used to program each tube for it’s proper mode of operation, pulse the drive
inverter, adjust the 180 Hz frequency, and set the start-to-run delay for ‘Q’ stators only.
JUMPERS:
JUMPER SETS UP FOR

1 TO 4 ‘Q’ STATOR (4” ANODE) AUXILARY TUBE
2 TO 5 ‘Q’ STATOR (4” ANODE) OVER-TABLE TUBE
3 TO 6 ‘Q’ STATOR (4” ANODE) UNDER-TABLE TUBE
7 TO 10 NORMAL STATOR (3” ANODE) AUXILARY TUBE
8 TO 11 NORMAL STATOR (3” ANODE) OVER-TABLE TUBE
9 TO 12 NORMAL STATOR (3” ANODE) UNDER-TABLE TUBE
Remove all jumpers for NORMAL STATOR (4” ANODE)
POTENTIOMETERS:
POTENTIOMER WHAT IT DOES

R2 180 Hz ADJUST
ROTOR LOGIC PCB
The Rotor Logic PCB selects the relays for 60 Hz or 180 Hz operation, controls the start-to-run delay for NON ‘Q’
STATOR Tubes, and controls the Hangover Delay for fluoro.
K1 pulls in when a 3 inch anode is programmed on the 180 Cycle Inverter Drive PCB.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
This procedure is intended for systems that have been installed and should not be used for installation purposes.
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START AND RUN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
A TRUE RMS METER is required for these adjustments.
1. Connect a TRUE RMS METER to TB1-7 (common) and TB1-9 (rotor phase in).
2. Using the table below, adjust the appropriate potentiometer on the Phase Shift PCB to set the Start and Run voltages
as specified on the TUBE DATA SHEET.
ADJUSTMENTS:
MODE OF
POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENT TYPICAL SETTINGS
OPERATION
NORMAL TUBE STATOR
START 3” ANODE = 220 VAC
R5 NORMAL
VOLTAGE 4” ANODE = 240 VAC
3” ANODE = 70 VAC
R6 NORMAL RUN VOLTAGE
4” ANODE = 70 VAC
START 3” ANODE = 240 VAC
R7 HIGH SPEED
VOLTAGE 4” ANODE = 260 VAC
3” ANODE = 120 VAC
R8 HIGH SPEED RUN VOLTAGE
4” ANODE = 120 VAC
‘Q’ STATOR (RAPID ACCELERATION)
START
R1 NORMAL 220 VAC
VOLTAGE
R2 NORMAL RUN VOLTAGE 60 VAC
START
R3 HIGH SPEED 360 VAC
VOLTAGE
R4 HIGH SPEED RUN VOLTAGE 65 VAC
START TO RUN DELAY
Using the chart below, adjust the appropriate potentiometer on the

ROTOR LOGIC PCB for non ‘Q’ stator tubes and
180 CYCLE INVERTER DRIVE PCB for ‘Q’ stator tubes
ADJUSTMENTS:
POTENTIOMER WHAT IT DOES SETTING

START-TO-RUN DELAY FOR 4
R21 ADJUST FOR 5 SECONDS
INCH ANODE 180 Hz
START-TO-RUN DELAY FOR 4 2 SECONDS FOR 200,000 H.U. TUBE
R46
INCH ANODE 60 Hz 3 SECONDS FOR 300,000 H.U. TUBE
R72 ADJUST FOR 2 SECONDS
INCH ANODE 180 Hz
R74 ADJUST FOR ½ (.5) SECOND
INCH ANODE 60 Hz
R55 ROTOR HANGOVER DELAY ADJUST FOR 30 SECONDS
R47
180 CYCLE START-TO-RUN DELAY
ADJUST FOR 1.0 SECOND
INVERTER DRIVE ‘Q’ STATOR ANODE ONLY
PCB
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FINAL CHECKS
These are reminders and cautions before powering up or returning the system to normal operation status.
1. Verify all Ribbon Cables are connected in their proper slots.
2. Make sure the filament test switch on the mA Stabilizer PCB is in the normal position.
3. Check all High Tension Cables and connectors.
4. Verify all Circuit Boards are seated properly.
5. Remove all test jumpers from the system.
6. Verify system performance before returning it to the Customer.
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DESCRIPTION OF ERRORS
Also see COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST
Or ERROR CODE TROUBLESHOOTING
TYPE
ERROR DESCRIPTION OF
OF HINTS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
NO ERROR
CODE
Microprocessor Register
100 Soft Replace the Microprocessor PCB
Test error
101 RAM error Soft Replace the 4118 RAM chip on the Memory Board (PCB 2)
102 RAM error Soft
105 PROM error (PROM 0) Hard Replace PROM
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TYPE
NO ERROR
CODE
No Technique Selected or
121 multiple Techniques Soft Verify the programming on PCB 20
Selected
No Tube Selected or Verify the programming on PCB 20. Possible problem with
122 Soft
multiple Tubes Selected I/O PCB 6
A/D Converter failure (IC 22

123 Soft IC 22 not used. Replace IC 22
on PCB 11)
A/D Converter failure (IC 27

124 Soft Replace IC 27
on PCB 11)
mA/mAs counter fault (10

125 Soft Replace IC 29 on PCB 11 (Timer Converter)
mS)
126 mA/mAs counter fault (mA) Soft Replace IC 29 on PCB 11 (Timer Converter)
mA/mAs counter fault

127 Soft Replace IC 29 on PCB 11 (Timer Converter)
(mAs)
No Feedback from the High
128 Tension Tube Select Soft See Tube Select Troubleshooting
Switches
129 Same as 128 Soft
130 CMOS RAM Problem Soft
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TYPE
NO ERROR
CODE
All the CMOS RAM’s are Reload the Standard Program again. See APR
133 Hard
differently loaded Programming.
Tube 1-4 not recognized
134 when selecting the Tube Soft
PROM
Focal Spot not recognized
135 when selecting the Soft
Filament Data
136 Same as 135 Soft
137 Bad Tube PROM Soft Replace PROM
No feedback from the

Check the Grid exposure release switch, cabling to the
138 Bucky Grid when Soft
Bucky, K323 and input to I/O PCB 5 Wire Wrap Pin 1
attempting an exposure
The Program Switch on I/O

200 Soft Turn switch off
PCB 5 is on.
System sensing Anode

Current while idle
306 Hard Possible shorted MAKE SCR
(exposure command not
given)
The mA calibration was not
completed because the
307 Soft See Filament Calibration
procedure was aborted by
the operator
K51 activated indicating Check the Tube, H.T. Cables, H.T. Transformer, and
308 Hard
Anode Overcurrent Calibration. See mA and mAs Troubleshooting
K52 activated indicating Check the Tube, H.T. Cables, H.T. Transformer, and
309 Hard
Cathode Overcurrent Calibration. See mA and mAs Troubleshooting
K51 and K52 activated

Check the Tube, H.T. Cables, H.T. Transformer, and
310 indicating Anode and Hard
Calibration. See mA and mAs Troubleshooting
Cathode Overcurrent
311 Loss of Filament Current Soft Possible open Filament. See Filament Troubleshooting
Filament Current Data

312 Soft Perform the Filament Calibration again.
succession not increasing
Exposure time is too short

313 Soft
to do the first mA
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TYPE
NO ERROR
CODE
measurement during
filament calibration
System sensing Anode
314 Current after exposure is Hard Check fuse F07 and SCR Q02 (Forced Commutation)
terminated
Common problem is a shorted Filament Drive Transistor on
the Filament Chassis Heat Sink (Q31, Q32, Q36, and Q37).
315 Filament Overcurrent Hard
Replace with 2N6059 / MJ3001 / SK9438. See Filament
Drive Troubleshooting
The exposure is too long
316 and the Safety Timer Hard Usually caused by low mA. Do Filament Calibration
terminated the exposure
No Radiation and no 50%
317 Soft MAKE SCR Q01 did not fire. See KV Troubleshooting
kV information
KV value cannot be
400 Soft
increased
KV value cannot be
401 Soft
decreased
KV value cannot be
402 Soft
increased or decreased
KV UP Limit Switch
403 Soft See KV Troubleshooting
activated
KV DOWN Limit Switch

404 Soft See KV Troubleshooting
activated
405 KV Motor is not in position Soft See KV Troubleshooting
406 Over KV (KV too high) Soft See KV Troubleshooting
600 NOT USED
602 NOT USED
603 Serial Transmission Error Soft See Console Troubleshooting
604 Not Used
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TYPE
NO ERROR
CODE
605 Not Used
AEC set and no pickup is Verify PCB 20 programming and check I/O PCB 6 Wire
700 Soft
selected Wrap Pin 16
Density Correction Switch

701 not recognized or more Soft
than one recognized
Screen not recognized or

702 Soft
more than one recognized
Density Correction Switch

703 not recognized or more Soft
than one recognized
Pickup Fields not
704 recognized or more than Soft Check programming on PCB 20
one recognized
705 Not Used
706 Not Used
707 Not Used
708 K21 not energized Soft Internal Starter. Not used in the USA
709 K22 not energized Soft Internal Starter. Not used in the USA
710 No Rotor Ready signal Soft See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting
Loss of High Voltage to the

711 Photomultiplier Tubes Soft See AEC Troubleshooting
(AEC)
712 Rotor Brake Fault Soft K26 did not drop out 30 seconds after technique selection
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TYPE
NO ERROR
CODE
Large focus is selected but
716 the Small focus relay is Soft
activated
Go To Error Log Troubleshooting
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VECTOR 80/100 COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST
Description of
Error Typical problem
where problem Description of resolution
code scenario
is located
Bad 24V DC Troubleshoot the 24V DC Supply. Repair or replace.

Vector Generator,
Supply or 24V Signal from the CPU is bad.
Electronics
122 DC Supply not
Cabinet, 24V K1 is not pulling in.
enabled by the
Supply.
CPU Open wire to the 24V DC Supply.
High Tension Broken switch
128 Transformer actuator or switch Replace switch deck (2194575 GE) and/or adjust the actuator.
switches adjustment
Broken wire from
the Bucky for
138 Table Bucky Repair or replace the Wiring Harness to the Table Bucky.
exposure
release.
Vector Generator,
Bad RAM or
Electronics Set up the baseline mA using the Calibration board or perform a
307 Calibration done
Cabinet, filament calibration.
improperly.
Calibration Board
Vector Generator, Open Filament or
311 Replace Tube or blown fuse.
Power Module. blown F31 Fuse.
Vector Generator, Shorted
Power Module. Transistor on the
315 Replace Transistors Q31, Q32, Q36, Q37 (All four of them)
Filament Chassis Filament Chassis
(top of cabinet). Heat Sink.
This error us usually displayed when there is a problem when the
Safety Timer mA is very low. Common problem is that the Data in the Ram is
316 Vector Generator
problem corrupt. Try performing a filament calibration first. Manually
verify kV and mA.
Vector Generator, Blown Fuse, Bad
403 Motor, Faulty kV Replace the blown Fuse, Motor or kV Regulator PCB
Power Module Regulator PCB
Blown Fuse (F5
or F6), Bad
Contacts on K14, Shut down incoming power to the High Speed Starter and
High speed starter
710 K15, K9, or K16. replace the blown fuse. Burnish the Contacts on K14, K15, K9,
or X-Ray Tube
Loose or open K16. Check for a loose or broken wire to the Tube Rotor.
connection to the
X-ray tube.
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Description of
Error Typical problem
where problem Description of resolution
code scenario
is located
Contactor K25 in
K25 is located next to K1, K2, and K3. K3 is only used if there
the lower section
710 Vector Generator are 3 Tubes on the system. Either swap contactors K3 and K25
of the Electronics
or swap out the contacts.
Cabinet
Vector Generator,
Electronics Bad AEC High
711 Cabinet, Replace the AEC H.V. PCB 72
Voltage
AEC High Voltage
Console not Stuck Pushbutton
Repair or replace the Pushbutton.
responding on the Console
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PARTS LIST
CONSOLE
NAME OF PART DESCRIPTION GE NUMBER PICKER NUMBER
This is the main control PCB
for the console and is used
PCB 60 (for K2470A)
on the console model 2270302 FGM 1137-29
K2470A.
This is the main control PCB
for the console and is used
PCB 60 (for K2470B)
on the console model 2284106 FGM 1137-30
K2470B.
This is the switch panel
PCB 65 (for K2470A) located behind PCB 60 used 2252675 FGM 1137-21
on console model K2470A.
This is the switch panel
PCB 65 (for K2470B) located behind PCB 60 used Not in system FGM 1137-27
on console model K2470B.
This is the upper display
PCB 62
panel. 2204185 FGM 1137-31
PCB 63 Console Power Supply 2189463 FGM 1137-23
Located between the Power
Fan
Supply and the Plug PCB 2277277 FGM 9.05.02
Lamp Used in all the Pushbuttons 2158368 FGM 36.30.06
Lamp Used in the Upper Display 2182977 FGM 38.07.03
Used for AEC density
Pushbutton Switch (small)
selection and timer reset. 2220906 FGM 36.23.22
Used for the square buttons.
Pushbutton Switch (large)
Not the rectangular one. 2235661 FGM 36.30.04
Used for the square buttons.
Pushbutton Switch Cover
Not the rectangular one. 2179276 FGM 36.30.07
POWER MODULE
mA Stabilizer board. Top of
PCB 27 Power Module on Filament 2207638 FGM 1138-23
Drive Chassis.
Q31, 32, 36, and 37. Must
Transistors be replaced as a set with 2187955 N/A
2N6059 Transistors
Transistors Q34 and Q35. Not on system FGM 47.05.40
Q01 and Q02. Located
SCR
behind swing-out panel 2236282 FGM 47.01.10
Resistor 1 Ohm 150 Watts. R017 2222467 FGM 48.07.04
kV Regulation board.
PCB 23 Located on top of 2198900 FGM 1136-57
Autotransformer.
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ELECTRONICS MODULE
24 Volt Power Supply.
PCB 32 Located next to the fuse 2192470-2 FGM 1136-49
panel with a heat sink.
+/- 15 Volt Power Supply.
PCB 33 Located under the 24 Volt Not on system FGM 1136-48
Power Supply.
CPU PCB 1 CPU Board 2239909 FGM 1136-51
This part number is for
Generator model K2471C
Memory PCB 2
and uses Program Set 2239903 FGM 1136-82-1
FGM11365184
This part number is for
Generator model K2471,
K2471A and K2471B.
Memory PCB 2 K2471 uses Program Set Not on system FGM 1136-59-1
FGM1136A2884. K2471A
& B uses Program Set
FGM11362884
Tube PROM for Dunlee
PROM
PX1431 tube. 2239907 FGM 25142884
Tube PROM for Dunlee
PROM
PX1482 tube. 2239908 FGM 25122884
Timer Converter board for
PCB 11
Generator model K2471C 2319049 FGM 1136-84
Timer Converter board for
PCB 11 Generator models other Not on system FGM 1136-26
than K2471C
PCB 4 Input/Output Board Not on system FGM 1136-24
PCB 5 Input/Output Board 2185276 FGM 1136-20
PCB 10 Exposure Control board 2203473 FGM 1136-53
PCB 8 Power Supply Not on system FGM 1136-23
PCB 106 Core Memory board Not on system FGM 1136-42
Plugs into PCB 5 and is used
Calibration board
for calibration. 2191040 FGM 1136-55
Backup Battery Used on the Memory PCBs 2211777-2 FGM 80.02.33
Density board for AEC.
PCB 71 Adjustments for PMT high 2212330 FGM 15400-26
voltage and kV curves
High Voltage board located
PCB 72
in Tin Can. Not on system FGM 15400-25
AEC Relay PCB Located under PCB 72 Not on system FGM 15400-20
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PM SCHEDULE
MECHANICAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
PROCEDURE EVERY 6 EVERY 12
MONTHS MONTHS
Check hand switch mountings X
Check knobs and detents X
Check switch operations X
Check meter operations X
Check switch legends X
Check for missing hardware X
Clean and paint exterior X
ELECTRICAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
MONTHS MONTHS
Check panel lights X
Check prep switch X
Check exposure switch X
Check meter operation X
Check rotor safety circuits X
Check cooling fan operation X
CALIBRATION CHECKS
INTERVAL
MONTHS MONTHS
Check tube limits X
Check KV X
Check Ma X
Check Time X
Check Fluoro timer X
Check Max R at table top X
Check Stab. R at II X
Check half value layer X
Check fluoro KV X
Check fluoro mA X
Check digital spot dose X
Check APR programming X
Check pulse fluoro KV X
Check pulse fluoro mA X
Check pulse fluoro Stabilized R X
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PHOTOTIMING
INTERVAL
MONTHS MONTHS
Check Bucky PT HV X
Check Bucky PT tracking 70KV to 120KV X
Check wall stand PT HV X
Check wall stand tracking 70KV to 120KV X
Check Spot Filmer HV X
Check Spot Filmer tracking 70KV to 120KV X
Check digital spot HV X
Check digital PT tracking 70KV to 120KV X
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Copyright © 2001 By General Electric Co.

Advanced Service Documentation

IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION

the operator to take adequate adequate steps to insure

THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

• THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THIS

• FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO

AVERTISSEMENT • CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE N’EST DISPONIBLE QU’EN

• SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS

• NE PAS TENTER D’INTERVENTION SUR LES EQUIPEMENTS TANT

• LE NON–RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRAINER

• DIESES KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN

• FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE

• WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU

• ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SÓLO EXISTE EN INGLÉS.

• ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA

• SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE

• O NÃO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A

• IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE È DISPONIBILE

• SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS

IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................i

REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Approved: Date:

0 September 25, 2001 First Release

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NO—See Main Power Troubleshooting

3. Did the exposure start and stop properly?

Main Power Troubleshooting

2. Are the (+/-15V and +5V) DC Power supplies okay?

NO—Check the fuses associated with the bad power supply.

YES—Measure the +5V supply at TP-10. Is it okay?

Error Code Troubleshooting

ERRORS WHAT TO DO OR WHERE TO GO

314, 317, 403, 404, 405, and 406 See kV Troubleshooting

311 and 315 See Filament Drive Troubleshooting

308, 309, and 310 See mA and mAS Troubleshooting

138 See Interlock Troubleshooting

316 See mA and mAs Troubleshooting

128 and 129 See Tube Selection Troubleshooting

Generator CPU Troubleshooting

YES—See Error Code Troubleshooting

YES—Replace I/O PCB 4. [END]

YES—Try replacing the 8085A Microprocessor or the CPU PCB. [END]

Improper kV. Proceed to step 1.

NO—Using an invasive or non-invasive kV divider, adjust R67 on the

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1. Press the PREP Button. Do you get “ROTOR READY”?

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YES—Using the TABLE below, verify all conditions are met

EXPOSURE CONTROL BOARD (PCB 10) EXPOSURE LOGIC TABLE

Filament Drive Troubleshooting

Error 315, proceed to step 1

2. Does error 311 occur at power up?

CR61A = Q34 good in the filament chopper circuit

If CR61C is OFF then check or replace F31 Fuse. [END]