5146132-100 - Rev5 - System Planned Maintenance

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Direction 5146132-100
Revision 5
Precision RXi
System Planned Maintenance
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
DIRECTION 5146132 -100, REVISION 5
PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG
AVISO
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OTHER THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY TO
PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES.
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SERVICE MANUAL HAS BEEN CONSULTED AND UNDERSTOOD.
FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE
SERVICE PROVIDER, OPERATOR OR PATIENT FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MECHANICAL OR OTHER HAZARDS.
CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE NEST DISPONIBLE QUEN ANGLAIS.
SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS UNE

AUTRE LANGUE QUE LANGLAIS, CEST AU CLIENT QUIL INCOMBE DE
LE FAIRE TRADUIRE.
NE PAS TENTER DINTERVENTION SUR LES QUIPEMENTS TANT QUE

LE MANUEL SERVICE NA PAS T CONSULT ET COMPRIS.
LE NON RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRANER CHEZ LE

TECHNICIEN, LOPERATEUR OU LE PATIENT DES BLESSURES DUES
DES DANGERS LECTRIQUES, MCANIQUES OU AUTRES.
DIESES KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN ENGLISCHER

SPRACHE.
FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE

BENTIGT, IST ES AUFGABE DES KUNDEN FR EINE ENTSPRECHENDE
BERSETZUNG ZU SORGEN.
VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES

KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH NICHT ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND
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WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU

VERLETZUNGEN DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES BEDIENERS
ORDER
DES
PATIENTEN
DURCH
ELEKTRICHE
SCHLGE,
MECHANISCHE ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN.
ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SLO EXISTE EN INGLS.
SI ALGN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA UN

IDIOMA QUE NO SEA EL INGLS, ES RESPONSABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE
OFRECER UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCIN.
NO SE DEBER DAR SERVICIO TCNICO AL EQUIPO, SIN HABER

CONSULTADO Y COMPRENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO.
LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE DAR LUGAR A

QUE EL PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS, EL OPERADOR O EL PACIENTE
SUFRAN LESIONES PROVOCADAS POR CAUSAS ELCTRICAS,
MECNICAS O DE OTRA NATURALEZA.
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ATENO
AVVERTENZA
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ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTNCIA TCNICA S SE ENCONTRA

DISPONVEL EM INGLS.
SE QUEQUER OUTRO SERVIO DE ASSISTNCIA TCNICA, QUE NO A

GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, DA
RESPONSABILIDADE DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIOS DE
TRADUO.
NO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO E

COMPREENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTNCIA TCNICA.
NO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A

SEGURANA DO TCNICO, OPERADOR OU PACIENTE DEVIDO A
CHOQUES ELTRICOS, MECNICOS OU OUTROS.
IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE DISPONIBILE SOLO IN

INGLESE.
SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS

RICHIEDE IN MANUALE IN UNA LINGUA DIVERSA, IL CLIENTE
TENUTO A PROVVEDERE DIRETTAMENTE ALLA TRADUZIONE.
SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELLAPPARECCHIATURA SOLO

DOPO AVER CONSULTATO IL PRESENTE MANUALE ED AVERNE
COMPRESO IL CONTENUTO.
NON TENERE CONTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA POTREBBE FAR

COMPIERE OPERAZIONI DA CUI DERIVINO LESIONI ALLADDETTO
ALLA MANUTENZIONE, ALLUTILIZZATORE ED AL PAZIENTE PER
FOLGORAZIONE ELETTRICA, PER URTI MECCANICI OD ALTRI RISCHI.
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REVISION HISTORY
REV.
DATE
REASON FOR CHANGE

New Release
February 2006
Updated table maintenance schedule (action required)
July 2006
Added asymmetric tabletop codes
July 2006
New generator chapter version (Rev P: generator regular

maintenance)
January 2008
Table new part numbers/ Over head tube suspension

Maintenance new chapter
January 2012
New P/Ns (5433914-5433915-5433916-5433917-5433918)

related to the table tilting bearing modification.
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Table of Contents
1. TABLE .....................................................................................................9
1.1.
Maintenance schedule .................................................................................... 9
2. OVERHEAD TUBE SUSPENSION........................................................13

2.1.
2.2.
2.2.1.
2.3.
2.3.1.
2.3.2.
2.3.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.6.1.
2.6.2.
2.6.3.
2.7.
2.7.1.
Maintenance safety measures ...................................................................... 13

General maintenance rules ........................................................................... 14
Necessary tools. ......................................................................................... 15
Maintenance.................................................................................................. 15
General checks .......................................................................................... 15
Controls of telescope and suspension metal ropes .................................... 17
Balancing springs control ........................................................................... 19
Room disinfection and cleaning .................................................................... 21
Equipment disassembly ................................................................................ 21
Maintenance Register ................................................................................... 22
Every 6 months .......................................................................................... 22
Every 12 months......................................................................................... 23
Every 60 months (5 years) ......................................................................... 23
Lifting device (Optional) ................................................................................ 24
Safety measures for installation ................................................................. 24
3. WALLSTAND.........................................................................................25
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
Necessary tools............................................................................................. 25
General checks ............................................................................................. 25
General checks interval................................................................................. 26
Compulsory spare parts replacement after number of working years ........... 26
General maintenance.................................................................................... 26
Maintenance Register ................................................................................... 27
4. ANALOG IMAGE CHAIN 512................................................................28

4.1.
X-ray automatic dose control......................................................................... 28
5. ANALOG IMAGE CHAIN 1K .................................................................29

5.1.
5.2.
X-ray dose calibration ................................................................................... 29

X-ray automatic dose control......................................................................... 29
6. GENERATOR ........................................................................................30
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
6.5.
6.6.
6.6.1.
6.6.2.
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Introduction ................................................................................................... 30
X-ray generator update/service record.......................................................... 30
Maintenance schedule .................................................................................. 31
Oil fill/level check (ht tank) ............................................................................ 33
Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 35
Eprom replacement / software upgrade ........................................................ 35
Console Software / EPROM ....................................................................... 35
Power EPROM ........................................................................................... 36
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6.6.3.
6.6.4.
6.7.
6.8.
6.9.
6.9.1.
6.9.2.
6.10.
Dual Speed Starter EPROM (If fitted)......................................................... 36

Resetting Factory Defaults ......................................................................... 37
Software key installation / replacement......................................................... 39
Battery replacement ...................................................................................... 40
Tube conditioning / seasoning....................................................................... 40
Tube Conditioning (Overview) .................................................................... 41
Tube Conditioning (Procedure) .................................................................. 41
End of product life ......................................................................................... 43
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1. Table
In addition to the maintenance tasks listed in 5390884-1(EN) Precision RXi Operator
Manual, the following maintenance steps should be followed.
1.1. Maintenance schedule

Action Code
A
B
C
D
E
P/N
5118700
5131318
5131317
5433915
5131321
5433917
5131320
5433916
5131322
5433914
5131323
5131324
5131325
5131326
5433918
5131328
5131329
5118704
5131315
5131316
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Action
CLEANING
LUBRICATION
NOISE
WEAR
BRUSHES WEAR
Description
Elevation & tilting table
Tilting motor
Poly-v 320j10 belt
Poly-v 220j10 belt
Eccentric pin for extrusion
Eccentric pin assembly-trans. Rack
Eccentric pin assembly - trans. Rack
Fixed pin assembly - trans. Rack
Fixed pin assembly - trans. Rack
Bearing 17x40x16
Bearing 17x40x16
Tilting transmission reduction gear
Gear for frame translation
Wheel for frame translation
Gear for frame translation m3 z41
Rack for table tilting
Rack for table translation
Tilting mvt shaft
Table elevation motor
Chain - 207 pitches
Screws for elevating mvt
Action
Action
interval
required
(months)
C
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
E
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Compulsory
replacement after
N -- working
years
5
5
10
10
10
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P/N
5131554
5131438
5131439
5131442
5131443
5131444
5119059
5131446
5131447
5131448
5118710
5131507
5131444
5119059
5131510
5131511
5131513
5118696
5131512
5131514
5131515
5131516
5131519
5131520
5131521
5131522
5131523
5118666
5145873
5131524
5131525
5131526
5118711
5131527
5131504
5118698
5131529
5131530
5131531
5131532
Description
SFD
SFD motor assembly
SFD motor pinion
Chain - 247 pitches
SFD rear guide plate
SFD front guide plate
Eccentric pin ass. For SFD frame
Bearing 12x28x8
Roller bearing
Bottom pin for frame block
Rear pin for frame block
II elevation
II elevation motor + gear box
II elevation rack
Eccentric pin ass. For SFD frame
Bearing 12x28x8
II elevation sleeve bearings
Guide for II support
II elevation slide bar
Transversal cassette-holder trolley
Digital motor in/out cassette tray
Chain - 233 pitches
Chain - 77 pitch
Guide for cassette tray sliding
Bearing 7x19x6
Bearing 6x13x3,5
Longitudinal guide bearing
Guide frame bearing
Spring for cassette holders kit
Cassette holder
Longitudinal cassette-holder trolley
M1 rack for long.cass. Tray transm.
Slide bar long cassette tray
Transversal mvt sleeve bearings
Long cassette tray motor + gear box
Guide pin transv. Movement frame
Bearing 6x19x6
Parallel diaphragms
Digital motor (sanyo)
Chain - 141 pitches
Chain - 129 pitches
Eccentric pin-diaphragms/grid
Fixed pin - diaphragms/grid
Action
Compulsory
Action
interval replacement after
required
(months) N -- working years
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B D
D
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
B
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
A
A
A
C
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
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P/N
5118698
5131533
5131531
5131532
5118698
5131536
5131531
5131532
5118702
5131365
5118777
5118778
5118774
5118776
5119058
5119059
5131368
5131437
5118709
5131492
5131493
5131494
5131495
5131496
5131497
5131498
5118706
5131499
5131500
5131501
5131502
5131504
5131505
5131506
5131537
5131538
5118706
5131539
5131540
5131541
Description
Crossed diaphragms
Chain 253 pitches
Grid
Chain - 429 pitches
Column stand
Column motor
Chain - 153 pitches
Bearing in column's trolley
Idle pin
Bearing 12x28x8
Pinion for stand transmission gear
Stand transmission front guide
Variable FFD
Focal distance motor + gear box
Bearing 10x35x11
Fixed pin assembly - column
Eccentric pin assembly - column
Rack for ffd transmission
Right guide for ffd
Left guide for ffd
Tube for variable ffd bar
Compressor
Trans table/compressor motor
Clutch kit for compressor
Chain - 267 pitches
Compressor paddle carriage bearing
Compressor rotation cam
Bearing 6x19x6
Chain - 31 pitches
Chain - 39 pitches
Examination table
Tabletop rack
Tabletop guide
Trans table/compressor motor
Transmission gear
Eccentric pin for table top transm.
Fixed pin for tabletop transmission
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Action
Compulsory
Action
required
C
A B
A B
A B
12
12
12
12
C
A B
A B
A B
12
12
12
12
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
E
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
B
B
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
C
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
10
10
10
10
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P/N
5131542
5119059
5118705
5131544
5131545
5131546
5131547
45145
45144
45142
45143
Description
Eccentric pin for tabletop transm.
Bearing 12x28x8
Longitudinal table top motor
Chain 143 pitches
Chain 155 pitches
Tabletop rear extrusion assembly
Tabletop front extrusion assembly
Examination table asymmetric
Chain 187 pitches
Chain 163 pitches
Tabletop rear extrusion assembly
Tabletop front extrusion assembly
Action
Compulsory
Action
required
A B
12
A B
12
C E
12
A B
12
A B
12
A B
12
A B
12
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
12
12
12
12
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2. Overhead Tube Suspension

2.1. Maintenance safety measures
Before starting the maintenance operations it is strongly advised to
carefully read the maintenance safety dispositions contained in the
chapter 2.
9 All operations to do on the unit must be carried out when it is out of service.
The person who is responsible for the maintenance must completely disconnect
the unit from power, before the adjustment or replacement of an equipment part.
9 Keep hands, feet, dresses, jewels and hair at safe distance in order to avoid
their being caught in moving parts or part extensions.
9 Keep all parts in good condition and correctly installed. Repair damages
immediately, replacing the consumed and broken parts.
Do not change any part of the unit; changes which are not
authorized can compromise the equipment functioning and safety.
They void the manufacturers guarantee as well.
In particular, it is not possible to make inoperative or replace
devices and/or circuits which permit the radiations emission in
accordance with the safety laws.
9 After the maintenance, it is necessary to check the correct mounting and

functioning of all electrical and mechanical devices before placing the unit back
into service again.
The operators absolute attention is a safety essential element.
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2.2. General maintenance rules

9 The equipment maintenance must be done by the customer.
9 The manufacturer has no responsibility in the case of a unit faulty operation,
which can be caused by negligence or exclusion of the basic maintenance rules
listed below.
The preventive maintenance must be exclusively done by
qualified and authorized personnel.
Subject to agreement with our administration department, we are at full disposal to

supply the necessary technical support.
9 A general check of the unit and its functioning conditions must be done at
intervals no longer then 12 months. More frequent controls (al least 6 months)
must be done if the unit is subjected to heavy use or in case of restarting after a
long stop.
9 Changes, up-dates and extraordinary maintenance must be done by the
manufacturer or technical personnel authorized by them.
9 Every ordinary and extraordinary operation on the equipment must be
supported by documents; these must be findable.
IMPORTANT!
It is compulsory for the installer to act so that equipment parts
that require checks and maintenance are easily open to
inspection and readily available.
This aspect has been taken into great consideration by the
manufacturer.
Maintenance and documentation duties must be observed;

Anything contrary to the case releases the equipments
manufacturer from all responsibilities.
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Every technical intervention must be recorded in the

Maintenance Register (on the following pages) and in the
special adhesive labels placed on the equipment.
2.2.1.
Necessary tools.
No kind of specific tool is necessary for the maintenance:
9 soft clothes for the cleaning;
9 detergent, which is found on sale;
9 white petroleum grease (for ex. Vaseline);
9 paint to touch up (issued with the unit) and soft brush;
9 paint thinner (for ex. NITRO);
9 series of fixed wrenches;
9 series of box wrenches;
9 series of hexagonal wrenches;
9 series of screwdrivers.
2.3. Maintenance
2.3.1.
General checks
The equipment includes mechanical and electrical parts, which need to be subjected
regularly to checks and maintenance in order to guarantee a units efficient and
enduring working.
Here following it is shown the typology and the frequency of the main controls that
must be regularly effected (as suggested by the manufacturer).
The user, this means the person who is responsible for the equipment, must
ask for the technical support at the foreseen dates and hold all of the units
documentation for quick referencethat means this manual and the
operators manual.
The user must always address technical personnel for the equipment
maintenance and repairingthese operations must never be done by the
user.
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GENERAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
Cleaning of the ball bearings sliding guides
12 months
Cleaning and lubrication of bearings and pins
12 months
Check and regulation of the bearing functions and play

Efficiency of the centering and alignment devices
12 months
12 months
Tightening of the screwed parts
12 months
Efficacy of the braking devices
12 months
Efficiency of the control and signal devices

Condition of sheaths and electrical cables
12 months
6 months
9 First remove all covers and clean carefully the equipment, using a damp cloth
and a common detergent that can be readily found.
Pay attention not to use abrasive products or substances which contain
solvents, because they can damage the unit surface.
9 Check scrupulously if there are possible anomalies.

9 If the unit presents dents, repair them; in case of damaged painted surfaces,
touch them up using the paint issued by the manufacturer.
It is very important to repair as soon as possible the unit damages. In
particular, remember that every scratch to the protection paint must be
touched up with specific paints supplied by the producer; if this operation
is well done, it avoids a dangerous oxidative phenomenon, which could
compromise the efficiency and the resistance of the stand metal structure.
The unit painting is made using powder paint and baking in furnace. To
touch up the unit, a small bottle containing some original powder is
supplied; this must be dissolved through a drop of paint thinner (NITRO
preferred) and applied by using a soft brush.
9 Grease bearing and pins, which can be reached.
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For the greasing use common universal grease, which is on sale.

DO NOT use oils or other lubricants, that could cause draw or dirty
the unit or the working area.
9 Check the functioning backlash of bearings and of guiding and braking devices.
It is very important to check the slack of the ball bearings and,
if necessary, effect their regulation following the instructions
written in the previous chapter.
9 Check the correct functioning of the control and braking devices as well.
9 Check the correct tightening of the nuts and bolts.
9 Check the correct functioning of the electrical parts as well, that means the
functioning of push buttons and brakes and the integrity of cables and safety
devices.
If it is necessary to contact the manufacturer for technical problems
or the equipment maintenance, it should be better to take note in
advance of the unit serial number and test in order to quicken and
focus the technical support intervention. This information can be
easily obtained from the identification label, which is on the
equipment.
2.3.2.
Controls of telescope and suspension metal ropes
Hanging from the ceiling, the telescopic stand needs a scrupulous maintenance of its
hanging parts in order to avoid possible dangerous to operators and to guarantee the
correct functioning of the unit as well.
The steel ropes controls must be planned following the table

indications, that means every year.
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TELESCOPE CHECKS
INTERVAL
Condition of the steel ropes
12 months
Condition of the ropes winding drums
12 months
Condition of the ropes pulleys

Efficiency of the main rope safety device
12 months
12 months
Condition of the balancing springs
12 months
PARTS TO REPLACE
INTERVAL
Steel ropes
5 years
This control must be done along all the length of the ropes, verifying that there are no
signs of deflection or strand breakage. Moreover, verify that the ropes roll up correctly
around the pulleys and their wear condition.
It is also important to check the condition of the stainless steel safety rope and of the
intervention device efficiency. This is composed by a Teflon roller, which is mounted
on a compensator kept through a spring.
The ropes replacement must be done in accordance with the
intervals, which are indicated on the equipment labels (see
chapter 1 of this manual). The technical personnel that is
responsible of controls, must always fill the label, writing the date
and sign it.
It is very important to carry out an accurate and scrupulous control,
order to avoid dangerous situations for operators and patients. For
eventual explanations apply to the manufacturer.
The breaking of the main rope is the consequence of missed

periodical checks and maintenance; the telescopic stand, being
suspended to the ceiling, requires very careful maintenance of
the suspended parts in order to avoid potential dangers for the
operators and to assure the correct functioning of the equipment
itself.
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If any malfunctions are found during the check, it is necessary to

immediately replace both the ropes (the one of work and the safety
one) and check that also the pulleys and the winding lead nut do not
show damages or tear and wear signs. In contrary case, it will be
necessary to replace them too
It is possible to ask for spare parts or updating to the manufacturer. They are at full
disposal for maintenance or extraordinary renovation interventions as well.
Contact the manufacturer to receive the instructions about the ropes

and spare parts replacement.
If it is necessary to contact the manufacturer for technical problems

the equipment maintenance, take note in advance of the units seria
number and test in order to quicken and focus the technical support
intervention. This information can be easily obtained from the
identification label, which is placed on the equipment.
Never use the ceiling stand after the safety device intervention.
DO NOT TRY TO FORCE THE RADIOGENIC TUBE TOWARDS
THE BOTTOM WHEN THE MAIN ROPE IS BROKEN.
Immediately contact technical assistance and replace the
broken rope.
2.3.3.
Balancing springs control
Control visually the wear condition of the stands balancing springs. If one of them
shows wear signs or signs of failure, it is necessary to replace it.
Drawing near the duration limits of the balancing springs of the telescope vertical
movement, on their edges and surfaces the metal fatigue signs can be seen.
A spring breakage provokes a deficit of several kilograms of
force in the telescope balancing system; the ceiling stand use
can go on only after replacement of the broken spring.
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The braking system is able to contrast an unbalancing of

about 15 kg. This allows keeping the extension movement of
the telescope stationary even in the case of a balancing spring
breakage.
Howeverit is essential to immediately contact technical
assistance and stop the use of the equipment until the system
has been restored to its normal and optimal working
conditions. This is to avoid damage to the unit and to avoid
exposure of patients and users to needless risks.
The mounted springs are guaranteed for a minimum life. If one

of them gets to this limit, it is strongly recommended to
replace the complete set of springs because it is possible that
the others are near the end of their working life also and
possible failure.
Contact the manufacturer to receive the special instructions
about the springs replacement procedures and spare parts
replacement.
In order to help the technician in the replacement interval
arrangement, on each spring spool a label with the installation
week and year is placed.
This label must be changed when the old spring is replaced.
Check, several times, carefully and all along the telescope travel that:
9 springs wind regularly around their winding wheels;
9 the springs tension is uniform and the telescope movements are free;
9 the balancing system correctly works.
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2.4.
Room disinfection and cleaning

The power supply must be disconnected before the cleaning.
Do not use water, to avoid corrosive phenomenon on the steel
parts.
Useful information about it can be found in the Operator Manual.

Further information and advices can be read in manuals and
instructions concerning disinfections and protections against
explosions.
2.5. Equipment disassembly

The disassembly of the equipment must be done by authorized and qualified
personnel.
The unit is quite totally made of metal materials, such as aluminum, steel and copper,
and presents a minimum part of plastic material and electrical/electronic components.
The metal parts can be recycled as scrap. The equipment contains some lead, which
must not be dispersed in the environment. The electrical components and the plastic
materials must be separately considered as special rubbish.
All materials used for the unit manufacture are not toxic or
dangerous for the operators health; that means they can be used
without any particular precaution.
The dismantling and recycling of the materials that constitute this

specific equipment must be made in compliance to the local
regulations set forth at the time of the operation.
For European nations, follow the directives established for the
European Community.
The distributor of the equipment remains at disposal for furnishing
advice and recommendations to carry out this operation.
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2.6. Maintenance Register

Model
Serial number
Options
Installation date
2.6.1.
Every 6 months
GENERAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
Condition of sheaths and electrical cables
6 months
Date
Signature
Date
Signature
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2.6.2.
Every 12 months
GENERAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
12 months
Cleaning and lubrication of bearings and pins
12 months
Efficiency of the centering and alignment devices

12 months
12 months
12 months
Efficiency of the control and signal devices
12 months
TELESCOPE CHECKS
INTERVAL
Condition of the steel ropes
12 months
Condition of the ropes winding drums
12 months
Condition of the ropes pulleys

Efficiency of the main rope safety device
12 months
12 months
Condition of the balancing springs
12 months
Date
Signature
Date
Signature
2.6.3.
Every 60 months (5 years)
PARTS TO REPLACE
INTERVAL
Steel ropes
5 years
Date
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Date
Signature
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2.7. Lifting device (Optional)

Before starting the lifting and installing operations, carefully read
the indications on safety contained in chapter2 of this manual.
2.7.1.
Safety measures for installation
To use the lifting device, place the metal pallet that the telescope is mounted to under
the bridge, then continue with the following procedures:
9 Remove the carriage rear ball bearing supports (93CSC3 dis. Mi930031-b
Pos. 3);
9 Remove the front ball bearing supports from the carriage, right (93CSC1 - dis.
Mi930031-b Pos. 2) and left (93CSC2 - dis. Mi930031-b Pos. 1);
9 Place the lifting bar under the bridge and fasten it by the two screws that are
part of the supply (TCCE M8x12 - dis. MI930030-B Pos. 7) to the proper
holes made in the carriage shoulders;
9 Remove the closure head of the bridge dis. Mi930031-b Pos. 4);
9 Insert in the bridge rails the carriage supports previously disassembled, paying
attention to the right insertion direction;
9 Insert the two threaded tie rods (dis. MI930030-B Pos. 9) in the bridge rails
and lock them in position by the nuts and the screws that are part of the supply
(dis. MI930030-B Pos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5);
9 Insert the other end of the tie rods (dis. MI930030-B Pos. 9) inside the proper
holes that are on the lifting bar device (dis. MI930030-B Pos. 12);
9 Using the two knobs (that are to be screwed from the bottom on the threaded
tie rods dis. MI930030-B Pos. 14), lift the carriage up to the bridge height
by alternatively acting on the two knobs;
9 Once the right point is reached, fasten the carriage ball bearing supports to the
carriage again and then proceed with completion of the system installation.
WARNING!!!
Before removing the lifting device, check that the support bearings
are correctly inserted, in the guides fastened to the rails, and that
they are properly fastened to the carriage. This safety check is very
important to avoid potential risks to patients and technical staff that
may result from carriage support failure
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3. Wallstand
The manufacturer is not responsible for system malfunction caused by negligence or
elusion of the basic maintenance rules listed below.
The planned maintenance must be exclusively done by qualified and authorized
personnel.
1) A general check of the unit and its functioning conditions must be done at intervals
no longer then 12 months.
2) Changes, updating and extraordinary maintenance must be done by the
manufacturer or technical personnel authorized by him.
3) Every ordinary and extraordinary operation on the equipment must be supported by
documents; these must be findable.
IMPORTANT!
It is compulsory for the installer to act so that equipment parts that require checks and
maintenance are easily open to inspection and readily available. The manufacturer
has taken this aspect into great consideration.
Maintenance and documentation duties must be observed; anything contrary to the
case releases the equipments manufacturer from all responsibilities. Every technical
intervention must be recorded in the Maintenance Register (on the following pages)
3.1. Necessary tools

No kind of specific tool is necessary for the maintenance:
1) soft clothes for the cleaning
2) detergent
3) universal grease
4) chain lubricating spray
5) paint to touch up (issued with the unit) and soft brush
6) series of fixed wrenches
7) series of box wrenches
8) series of hexagonal wrenches
9) series of screwdrivers
3.2. General checks

The equipment includes mechanical and electrical parts, which need to be subjected
regularly to checks and maintenance in order to guarantee a units efficient and
enduring working. As suggested by the manufacturer, the main control typology and
frequency to do regularly are listed below. The user, this means the person who is
responsible for the equipment, must ask for the technical support at the foreseen
dates and hold all of the units documentation for quick referencethat means this
manual and the operators manual. The user must always address technical personnel
for the equipment maintenance and repairing
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3.3. General checks interval

GENERAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
12 months
12 months
12 months
Check and lubricate with oil the potter carriage chain
12 months
3.4. Compulsory spare parts replacement after number of

working years
Part Number
Description
Replace after
5119023
Potter brake assembly
5 years
5145875
Potter rotation bearing
5 years
3.5. General maintenance

1. Remove the covers and clean the equipment with a detergent and a soft damp
cloth
2. Pay attention not to use abrasive products or substances that contain solvents,
because they can damage the unit surface. Check scrupulously if there are
possible anomalies
3. If the unit presents dents, repair them; in case of damaged painted surfaces,
touch them up using the paint issued by the manufacturer.
4. Check the functioning backlash of guide and thrust bearings.
5. Check the correct functioning of the control and braking devices
6. Check the correct torque of the nuts and bolts
7. Check the correct functions safety devices.
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3.6. Maintenance Register

Model
Serial number Options Installation date
GENERAL CHECKS
Check and lubricate with oil the potter carriage chain
INTERVAL
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
Parts Replacement
Potter brake assembly
Potter rotation bearings
INTERVAL
5 years
5 years
Date
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Signature
Date
Signature
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4. Analog Image Chain 512

Every 6/12 months it is advise to control if the x-ray beams dose is in compliance with the
requirements established by the country low directive where the TV chain equipment is
installed.
4.1. X-ray automatic dose control

The sequences of actions to be executed in order to obtain the X-ray AUTO dose control
are as follows:
1. Put at the collimator X- ray output field a copper sheet 1millimeter thick
2. Insert the AUTO dose control function
3. S start FLUOROSCOPY function and check if the nominal field of the output video
signal, measured by an oscilloscope, remains at the 400 mV (10%) value.
4. Change the magnifying mode and control if the video signal will stay at 400 mV
(10%) value
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5. Analog Image Chain 1K

Every 6/12 months it is advise to control if the x-ray beams dose is in compliance with the
requirements established by the country low directive where the Tv chain equipment is
installed.
5.1. X-ray dose calibration

The GMM calibration dose is: 35 R/s (10%), and it is obtain thanks to the following
steps:
1. Set the Image Intensifier to Nominal FOV
2. Put the dosimeter probe at the top of the Image Intensifier entrance field, just
below the grid place
3. Set the TV chain system with the FLOUROSCOPY modality onto ON and set to
70kV the generator, the mA must be regulated in order to obtain in the dosimeter
the following values: 35 R/s (10%)
4. Set the focal distance to 115 centimeters
5. Put a copper sheet 1millimeter thick at the collimator entrance field
Following this previous sequence of commands it gives

the opportunity to obtain a video signal at 300 mV. The video
signal can be measured by an oscilloscope
5.2. X-ray automatic dose control

The sequences of actions to be executed in order to obtain the X-ray AUTO dose control
are as follows:
1. Put at the collimator X- ray output field a copper sheet 1millimeter thick
2. Insert the AUTO dose control function
3. Start FLUOROSCOPY function and check if the nominal field of the output video
signal, measured by an oscilloscope, remains at the 300 mV (10%) value.
4. Change the magnifying mode and control if the video signal will stay at 300 mV
(10%) value
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6. Generator
6.1. Introduction
This chapter provides a recommended schedule for periodic maintenance of the
Indico 100 family of X-ray generators.
NOTE:
REFERENCES IN THIS SECTION TO CONSOLE SERVICING (CONSOLE

EPROM REPLACEMENT, SETTING CONSOLE CPU FACTORY
DEFAULTS, CONSOLE BATTERY REPLACEMENT, ETC) DO NOT
APPLY
TO
THE
TOUCH
SCREEN
CONSOLE.
THE TOUCH SCREEN CONSOLE IS NOT FIELD SERVICEABLE.
PLEASE CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR SERVICE.
6.2. X-ray generator update/service record

The X-ray generator update / service record is stored on the inside of the upper
cabinet hood. The installation date and location should be recorded on this form at
the time of the original site installation.
Service and repairs must be recorded on the update / service record. The
record should be as thorough as possible, detailing the scope and type of work
that was performed (all service and a record of all replacement parts that were
installed). Additionally, the person performing the work should date and sign the
record.
This information will be invaluable in the future for traceability and to ensure
continued compatibility of the generator.
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6.3. Maintenance schedule

WARNING: MAINTENANCE IS TO BE PERFORMED ONLY BY COMPETENT,
TRAINED PERSONNEL WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE POTENTIAL
HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY MAY BE DETERMINED BY

CERTAIN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTRY OR
STATE IN WHICH THE INSTALLATION IS LOCATED. ALWAYS CHECK
THE LOCAL CODES AND REGULATIONS WHEN DETERMINING A
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF MAINS POWER TO THE GENERATOR AND

WAIT A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES FOR CAPACITORS TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE
BEGINNING
ANY
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE,
INCLUDING CLEANING.
WARNING: OBSERVE ESD PRECAUTIONS. KEEP ALL STATIC - SENSITIVE

COMPONENTS AND CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THEIR STATIC - SHIELDING
PACKAGING UNTIL READY TO INSTALL. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE
GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING STATIC - SENSITIVE
COMPONENTS AND CIRCUIT BOARDS.
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Maintenance
Frequency
As governed
by local
regulations:
Every 6
Months AND
whenever a
related
certifiable Xray
component is
replaced:
Every 12
months:
Description of Preventative Maintenance

Check and recalibrate the DAP meter in the generator.
1.
Clean and re-grease all HV connections using vapour proof compound.
2.
Clean the control console, remote fluoro control (if used) and main cabinet as
needed. REFER TO 6.5.0 CLEANING BEFORE PROCEEDING
3.
Perform the X-ray tube auto calibration routine, refer to chapter 2.
4.
Verify the calibration of the generator; refer to chapter 4 of this manual.
5.
Test the X-ray tube thermal switch circuits in the generator. Disconnect the
tube thermal switch(s) and verify the correct error message, and that X-ray
exposures are inhibited.
6.
For fan cooled Indico 100 generators in particular, remove accumulated dust
from the cooling vents. Vacuuming is recommended.
7.
For units with the AK (Air Kerma) option, verify the air kerma calibration per
chapter 3F.
8.
1.
Perform any additional tests required by laws governing this installation.

Examine the following for any visible damage and replace any damaged
components:
The exterior of the control console and remote fluoro control if used,
including the membrane switch assembly.
The cable between the control console and the generator main cabinet and
between the remote fluoro control (if used) and generator main cabinet.
Every 5
years:
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The hand switch and fluoro footswitch (if used) and the cables connecting
these to the console.
2.
Open the generator cabinet and examine the unit for any visible damage:
missing or loose ground connections, oil leaks, damaged cables etc.
3.
Ensure that there are no obstructions blocking any of the ventilation holes or
louvers on the generator cabinet.
Replace the lithium battery on the CPU board in the control console and on
the generator CPU board in the main cabinet. Refer to the spares list in
chapter 8 for the required part number. Refer to 6.8.0 for the battery
replacement procedure.
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6.4. Oil fill/level check (ht tank)

The insulating oil level in the HT tank does NOT require periodic checking under
normal conditions. However, if there is evidence of possible oil loss, the procedure
for checking the correct oil level follows.
1.
Loosen the oil fill plug screw on the tank lid.
2.
With the screw sufficiently loosened, remove the rubber (neoprene) plug.
3.
Use a clean ruler, strip of cardboard, or other equivalent material to

determine the oil level -- measured always from the TOP surface of the
HT tanks lid.
Normally the oil level should be between 0.88 - 1.25 inches (22 - 32 mm)
from the top of the tank lid.
If the oil level is between 1.25 - 1.6 inches (32 - 41 mm) from the top of
the tank lid, then clean oil should be added as needed.
If the oil level is greater than 1.6 inches (41 mm) below the top of the
tank lid, please consult the factory.
Figure 6-1: HT tank oil level
4.
Use only fresh oil, type Shell DIALA AX or equivalent. It is critical that air is
not added when topping up the oil. The following procedure is strongly
recommended when adding oil.
Use a new clean syringe to remove oil from the container. A 60 cc
catheter tip syringe is recommended. Approximately 60 cc of oil is
required to raise the oil level by one millimeter.
Turn the syringe upright and expel any trapped air.
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Place the tip of the syringe through the oil-fill plug and into the oil,
ensuring that it is below the surface of the oil.
Gently eject the oil from the syringe into the HT tank, while making sure
that the tip of the syringe remains below the surface of the oil until all of
the oil is emptied from the syringe.
Repeat the previous steps until the required amount of oil has been
added.
Replace the oil fill plug. Once the plug is installed and the screw is properly
seated, continue to tighten the screw until the neoprene plug is firmly
secured. Do not over tighten; the screw should mildly compress the
neoprene plug when tight. Wipe up any oil spills. Dispose of soiled absorber
in compliance with government requirements and ensure conformity to local
disposal regulations. THE OIL DOES NOT CONTAIN PCBs.
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6.5. Cleaning
Never use anything other than soap and water to clean plastic surfaces. Other
cleaners may damage the plastic.
Never use any corrosive, solvent or abrasive detergents or polishes.
Ensure that no water or other liquid can enter any equipment. This precaution
prevents short circuits and corrosion forming on components.
Methods of disinfection used must conform to legal regulations and guidelines
regarding disinfection and explosion protection.
If disinfectants are used which form explosive mixtures of gases, these gases
must have dissipated before switching on the equipment again.
Disinfection by spraying is not recommended because the disinfectant may
enter the X-ray equipment.
If room disinfection is done with an atomizer, it is recommended that the
equipment be switched OFF, allowed to cool down and covered with a plastic
sheet. When the disinfectant mist has subsided, the plastic sheet may be
removed and the equipment be disinfected by wiping.
6.6. Eprom replacement / software upgrade

WARNING: PLEASE TAKE APPROPRIATE ELECTROSTATIC PRECAUTIONS AT
ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE EPROMs.
6.6.1.
Console Software / EPROM

1.
Console software for the 23 X 56 cm console and for the Rad-only console
resides in an EPROM. When the software for these consoles needs to be
field upgraded, a replacement EPROM will be supplied.
2.
Console software for the 31 X 42 cm console initially resides in flash

memory on the console board. The console software will be field upgraded
by one of the following methods:
The flash memory may be reprogrammed in the field if the required

hardware is available (a suitable computer, a flash loader, and the
proper cables). For details, please consult the factory.
Alternatively, an EPROM may be supplied containing the updated

software. Continue with the following steps if upgrading the software
via an EPROM.
3.
With the generator mains power switched OFF, open the console to gain
access to the console EPROM. Refer to chapter 2, the section CHECKING
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THE RAM BACKUP BATTERY VOLTAGE, for the procedure to access the
console CPU board.
4.
Locate and carefully remove the existing EPROM on the console CPU
board (refer to figure 1E-4). This does not apply if the console software
currently resides in flash memory as described in step 2.
5.
Carefully insert the replacement EPROM into the socket observing the
orientation per figure 1E-4.
6.
For Indico 100 with the 31 X 42 cm console:
Ensure that JW1 on the console board is set to the EPROM BOOT
position in order to run the updated software on EPROM. Refer to
figure 1E-4. This jumper is initially set to the FLASH BOOT position in
order to boot from flash memory.
JW1 on the console board must be set to the FLASH BOOT position in
order to run existing or upgraded console software from flash memory.
7.
Re-assemble the console as per the procedure in chapter 2.
8.
Refer to 6.6.4 before re-energizing the generator.
6.6.2.
Power EPROM
1.
With the generator mains power switched OFF, locate and carefully remove
the existing power EPROM on the generator CPU board (U38 or U41, refer
to figure 1E-1).
2.
3.
Refer to 6.6.4 before re-energizing the generator.
6.6.3.
Dual Speed Starter EPROM (If fitted)

1.
Switch the generator mains power OFF, AND WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR THE
DC BUS CAPACITORS TO FULLY DISCHARGE.
2.
Locate and carefully remove the existing EPROM on the dual speed starter
board (U26, refer to figure 1E-6).
3.
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6.6.4.
Resetting Factory Defaults

If the part number (not revision) of the replacement EPROM is different from the
EPROM being replaced, then the FACTORY DEFAULT procedure(s) must be
performed as detailed below. This will initialize the CPUs NVRAM as required by
the new software and sets the data to its factory-configured state. Note the
separate procedures for the console CPU board and for the generator CPU board.
For Indico 100 with the 31 X 42 cm console, the console software is initially
programmed into flash memory on the console board. If the console software
needs to be field-upgraded, an EPROM may be supplied containing the updated
software. As noted above, if the part number (not revision) of the replacement
firmware is different from that being replaced, then the FACTORY DEFAULT
procedure(s) must be performed as detailed below.
The part number and revision of the software in flash memory is displayed at the
password screen, below the message ENTER PASSWORD: _____, when initially
entering into programming mode. This is only displayed if running the software
from flash memory. Refer to the section EPROM REPLACEMENT, Console
EPROM for details regarding the use of flash memory vs. EPROM.
CONSOLE CPU FACTORY DEFAULTS:
31 X 42 CM CONSOLE USING AN EPROM AND 23 X 56 CM CONSOLE:
1.
With the power OFF, set switch 8 of SW1 on the console CPU board to its
ON position.
2.
Power ON the generator. The console will prompt for a YES or NO to

loading defaults for two conditions (console settings and APR memory).
Select YES to both.
3.
Power OFF the console. Reset switch 8 of SW1 on the console CPU board
to its OFF position.
This will initialize both the CONSOLE settings (refer to CONSOLE settings in
chapter 3C) and the APR to the factory default settings.
31 X 42 CM CONSOLE USING FLASH MEMORY AND RAD-ONLY CONSOLE:

1.
In chapter 3C, refer to LOAD CONSOLE DEFAULTS. This is in the

UTILITY menu, under the CONSOLE submenu. Set LOAD CONSOLE
DEFAULTS to YES.
2.
Select << and EXIT to return to the UTILITY menu.
3.
Select EXIT again to return to the GENERATOR SETUP menu.
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4.
Briefly switch the generator OFF, and then ON again. The console will
prompt for a YES or NO to loading defaults when it is powered on again.
Select YES to both prompts to reset the console and APR defaults.
5.
This will initialize both the CONSOLE settings (refer to CONSOLE settings
in chapter 3C) and the APR to the factory default settings.
The LOAD CONSOLE DEFAULTS setting automatically resets to NO the next

time the generator is switched on.
GENERATOR CPU FACTORY DEFAULTS:

1.
With the power OFF, set switch 8 of SW1 on the generator CPU board to its
OFF position.
2.
Power ON the generator. After the initialization is complete, the console will
display the message FACTORY DEFAULTS.
3.
Power OFF the generator. Reset switch 8 of SW1 on the generator CPU
board to its ON position.
This will initialize all generator data to the factory defaults (tube selection,
generator limits, receptor setup, I/O configuration, AEC setup and calibration,
fluoro setup and calibration, tube calibration, time & date, error log and statistics).
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6.7. Software key installation / replacement

WARNING: PLEASE TAKE APPROPRIATE ELECTROSTATIC PRECAUTIONS AT
ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE SOFTWARE KEY I.C.
The software key activates specific options in the generator, and may need to be
installed to add certain options, or may need to be replaced if it is desired to alter
the current configuration of the generator. To install or replace the software key
follow the procedure below.
1.
With the generator mains power switched OFF, locate the socket for the
software key, U29, on the generator CPU board. Refer to figure 6-2.
2.
Remove the existing I.C. U29, if fitted. The original I.C. should be placed in
anti-static packaging, and may be set aside for future use in a generator
that requires the options that are activated by that I.C.
3.
Carefully insert the replacement software key into the U29 socket
observing the orientation per figure 6-2.
4.
Perform setup and calibration, if required, of the new features that have
been activated by the new software key. Refer to the applicable sections of
the service manual.
GENERATOR CPU BOARD
U29
EPROM U41
FILE: ML_CPU2.CDR
Figure 6-2: Software key location and orientation
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6.8. Battery replacement

To replace the battery on the console CPU board or on the generator CPU board,
follow the procedure below. Refer to the figure showing the location of these
batteries in chapter 2, in the section CHECKING THE RAM BACKUP BATTERY
VOLTAGE. Refer to that section in chapter 2 for console disassembly instructions
to gain access to the console CPU board if required.
NOTE:
THE CONSOLE BATTERY SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE

GENERATOR POWERED UP. THIS WILL PREVENT THE CONSOLE
DATA FROM BEING LOST WHEN THE BATTERIES ARE REMOVED.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXCEPTION TO THE RULE OF NOT SERVICING
THE GENERATOR WHILE THE POWER IS ON. FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE LOCATIONS AND HAZARDS
BEFORE REPLACING THIS BATTERY.
1.
Remove the battery from the holder by gently prying under the battery at the
access slot in the battery holder using a small screwdriver. Slide the battery
over the edge of the holder and remove it when it is free.
2.
Check the voltage of the new battery prior to inserting it. This should be
nominally 3.0V, do not use if it is under 2.80 V.
3.
Wipe the replacement battery with a clean cloth, and ensure that the holder
is clean and free of debris before inserting the battery.
4.
Gently lift the spring contact on the holder and insert the replacement
battery positive (+) side up
6.9. Tube conditioning / seasoning

Tube conditioning or seasoning is particularly important for new tubes or tubes
that have not been used for several days. This should also be performed on each
X-ray tube before attempting auto calibration, as an unseasoned tube may not
operate properly at higher kV values without arcing. Refer to the X-ray tube
manufacturers instructions, if available, for the tube conditioning or seasoning
procedure. If the X-ray tube manufacturers instructions are not available, the
following procedure may be used:
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6.9.1.
Tube Conditioning (Overview)

The generator does X-ray tube auto calibration at 50 kV, 60 kV, 70 kV, 80 kV, 100
kV and 120 kV. The tube normally needs to be seasoned before it can be operated
at the higher voltages encountered during auto calibration.
Tube seasoning is started by auto calibrating the kV stations up to and
including part of the 70 kV station. The tube is then seasoned at 70 kV.
Progressively higher kV stations are then auto calibrated and seasoned. Finally the
entire kV and mA range is auto calibrated, then the tube is seasoned at the
remaining high kV values.
Manually releasing the exposure button during auto calibration of a
particular kV station in the following procedure prevents the generator from
attempting operation beyond that kV/mA value.
NOTE:
THE TUBE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SEASONING

PROCEDURE, IF AVAILABLE, MUST ALWAYS BE USED IN PLACE OF
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.
NOTE:
LOW SPEED ONLY EXPOSURES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THE

SEASONING EXPOSURES, TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP
IN THE HOUSING FROM THE STATOR WINDINGS OR THE ROTOR
BEARINGS.
X-ray tubes that have not been used for more than 8 hours may suffer
thermal shock if operated at high mA and kV without a warm-up procedure.
A cold anode (Molybdenum) is very brittle and when suddenly heated over a
small area may experience thermal cracking of the anode surface, eventually
leading to permanent tube damage.
6.9.2.
Tube Conditioning (Procedure)

X-ray tube seasoning should be done on LARGE focus in order to minimize tube
wear.
The procedure below is intended for seasoning an X-ray tube prior to attempting
tube auto calibration. To season a tube that does not need to be calibrated, simply
follow steps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9.
1.
Start the tube auto calibration sequence, and manually terminate the
exposure at 70 kV and 250 mA.
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2.
Season the tube at 70 kV by taking approximately 10 exposures of 200 mA

and 100 ms. These exposures should be taken at the rate of approximately
one every 15 seconds.
3.
Restart the auto calibration sequence and manually terminate the exposure
at 100 kV and 250 mA.
4.

5.
Restart the auto calibration sequence and manually terminate the exposure
at 120 kV and 160 mA.
6.

7.
Restart the auto calibration sequence and allow the auto calibration
sequence to complete.
8.

9.
Repeat step 8 at 140 kV, and then at 145 kV.
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6.10. End of product life

If the generator has completed its useful service life, local environmental regulations must
be complied with in regard to disposal of possible hazardous materials used in the
construction of the generator.
In order to assist with this determination, the noteworthy materials used in the
construction of this generator are itemized below:
ITEM
Electrical insulating oil in HT tank. This is a mineral oil with trace additives (25 Liter,
6.5 U.S. gal).
Solder (lead/tin).
Epoxy fiberglass circuit board materials, tracks are solder on copper.
Wire, tinned copper. Insulated with PVC, tefzel, or silicone.
Steel and / or aluminum (generator cabinet and console chassis).
Plastic (console enclosure and console membrane).
Electrical and electronic components: ICs, transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors,

etc.
WARNING: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, INCINERATE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT THE

BATTERY(S) IN THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT PUT IT IN TRASH THAT IS
DISPOSED OF IN LANDFILLS; DISPOSE OF IT AS REQUIRED BY
LOCAL ORDINANCES.
THE FLUORESCENT LAMP IN THE LCD DISPLAY CONTAINS
MERCURY. DO NOT PUT IT IN TRASH THAT IS DISPOSED OF IN
LANDFILLS; DISPOSE OF IT AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL ORDINANCES.
THE LCD IS MADE OF GLASS. IF THE LCD BREAKS DUE TO ROUGH
HANDLING OR DROPPING, AND THE INTERNAL FLUID GETS IN YOUR
EYES OR ON YOUR HANDS, IMMEDIATELY WASH THE AFFECTED
AREAS WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF ANY SYMPTOMS ARE PRESENT AFTER WASHING.
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PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE NEST DISPONIBLE QUEN ANGLAIS.

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

NE PAS TENTER DINTERVENTION SUR LES QUIPEMENTS TANT QUE

LE NON RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRANER CHEZ LE

DIESES KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN ENGLISCHER

FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE

VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES

WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU

ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SLO EXISTE EN INGLS.

SI ALGN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA UN

NO SE DEBER DAR SERVICIO TCNICO AL EQUIPO, SIN HABER

LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE DAR LUGAR A

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTNCIA TCNICA S SE ENCONTRA

SE QUEQUER OUTRO SERVIO DE ASSISTNCIA TCNICA, QUE NO A

NO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO E

NO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A

IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE DISPONIBILE SOLO IN

SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS

SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELLAPPARECCHIATURA SOLO

NON TENERE CONTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA POTREBBE FAR

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR CHANGE

Updated table maintenance schedule (action required)

Added asymmetric tabletop codes

New generator chapter version (Rev P: generator regular

Table new part numbers/ Over head tube suspension

New P/Ns (5433914-5433915-5433916-5433917-5433918)

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule .................................................................................... 9

2. OVERHEAD TUBE SUSPENSION........................................................13

Maintenance safety measures ...................................................................... 13

4. ANALOG IMAGE CHAIN 512................................................................28

X-ray automatic dose control......................................................................... 28

5. ANALOG IMAGE CHAIN 1K .................................................................29

X-ray dose calibration ................................................................................... 29

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

Dual Speed Starter EPROM (If fitted)......................................................... 36

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

1.1. Maintenance schedule

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

2. Overhead Tube Suspension

9 After the maintenance, it is necessary to check the correct mounting and

The operators absolute attention is a safety essential element.

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

2.2. General maintenance rules

Subject to agreement with our administration department, we are at full disposal to

Maintenance and documentation duties must be observed;

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

Every technical intervention must be recorded in the

PRECISION RXI SYSTEM PLANNED MAINTENANCE

Cleaning of the ball bearings sliding guides

Cleaning and lubrication of bearings and pins

Check and regulation of the bearing functions and play

Tightening of the screwed parts