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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 3

1.1 TWO STATE INPUT CIRCUIT ....................................................................................................3

1.2 OUTPUT CIRCUIT ...................................................................................................................4
1.3 PULSE FLUORO AND CINE CLOCK DRIVES ..............................................................................5
1.4 ABS DRIVE ...........................................................................................................................6

2. MAKING THE CONNECTION.................................................................................. 7

2.1 IDENTIFYING CABLE ...............................................................................................................7

2.2 GIM INPUT SIGNALS ............................................................................................................10
2.3 GIM INPUT SIGNAL DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................12
2.4 GIM DRY CONTACT DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................14
2.5 PULSED FLUORO NOTES ...............................................................................................18
2.6 CONNECT TO THE GENERATOR ............................................................................................20
2.7 CONNECT TO THE GIM (GENERATOR INTERFACE MODULE) ...............................................25

3. TESTING THE CONNECTION ............................................................................... 31

3.1 GIM BOARD INPUT INDICATORS ...........................................................................................31

3.2 STATUS INDICATORS............................................................................................................32
3.3 SIGNAL PULSE VERIFICATION ..............................................................................................33

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1. Introduction

All interface signals used to connect the digital imaging system are input or output from the
remote Generator Interface Module (GIM).

1.1 Two State Input Circuit

The GIM contains the following I/O circuits:

• 32 Two State Inputs

• 12 Relay Outputs
• 1 Analog ABS Output
• 4 RS-232 Serial Ports
• 2 CAN bus ports
• 4 Open Collector drive outputs
• 8 Analog Voltage Inputs
• 2 Analog Voltage Outputs

The Two State Inputs, Relay Outputs, Open Collector Drives, and Analog ABS signals
are used in the “Standard” DIS-200 generator interface scheme.

The circuit illustrated in Figure 1 depicts an opto-isolator that senses inputs from the X-
ray Generator The Input Circuits are located on the GIM board. Signals such as Fluoro
On, Prep, and Request are input signals. Since the Opto-isolator contains bi-directional
(AC) diodes, current may flow either way through the input circuit. Voltages from 5 to 32
VDC may be applied across the Input + and Input -. The + and - designators are for
identification purposes only.

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Figure 1 – Input Circuit

1.2 Output Circuit

The circuit in Figure 2 depicts an output signal from the DIS-200 system. The relays that
are used to generate outputs from the system to the X-ray Generator are located on the
I/O Board of the Image Processor. Signals such as Photospot In / Photospot Out are
an example of the output signals.

Figure 2 – Output Circuit

WARNING: Relay contact switching capacity must not exceed 1A, 30 VDC.

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1.3 Pulse Fluoro and Cine Clock Drives

The circuit in Figure 3 depicts the circuit used to drive the clock signal generated on the
GIM board to the host X-ray system. The polarity and pulse width of the generated is
configurable in the system CONFIG screens. The output is an open collector with an
operating range between 5 and 32 VDC.

Figure 3 – GIM Board

Figure 4– Output Circuit

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1.4 ABS Drive

An optional ABS drive signal is available from the GIM module. The drive signal outputs
can be configured for a variety of output ranges to meet different x-ray system
manufacturers input requirements.
The Standard selections are:

0V - 12V 0V-6V
+/- 12V Differential +/- 6V Differential
+/- 3V Differential Custom

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2. Making the Connection

Once all components are in place and cable connections between components have been
made, the Generator Interface Module and the x-ray generator can be connected. Make sure
all components are powered down prior to beginning this step.

WARNING! At this point all digital imaging system components should be

powered off.

WARNING! Unplug the main power cords from the wall plug, PC- Isolation
Transformer, Power Conditioner (if present), and UPS (if present).

WARNING! Power down the X-ray generator.

NOTE: Refer to documentation provided by manufacturer with generator to determine

appropriate connection points.

Before you begin….

• Double check interconnection diagram for correct cable connections.

• Double check room layout for position of components for correct routing of
cabling.
• If necessary, refer to cable drawings to identify cables provided
• Refer to manual provided by the manufacturer of the generator for determine
correct connection points.
• Study GIM Signal definitions (Tables 1-10) to determine which signals will be
used.
• Study GIM internal diagram for locations of points of connection.

NOTE: Interconnection diagrams and GIM input definition tables follow the cable section

Identifying Cable
More than one cable may be provided with the system depending on the number of input
signals to be used. The cables are identical when shipped and must be marked
individually to differentiate between each port. Up to eight input ports and four output
ports are available so making this distinction before cables are routed is critical.

The ABS signal, Drive Signals, and Analog input and output signals us un-terminated
multi-conductor cables. Connection of these cables to the GIM is on terminal blocks

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Connections for ABS Drive Connections for PFluoro Drive Connections for Cine Drive
• P20-1 ABS+ • P18-1 PFluoro Drive • P18-4 Cine Drive
• P20-2 ABS Comm. • P18-2 PFluoro Power • P18-5 Cine Power
• P20-3 ABS- • P18-3 PFluoro Ref. • P18-6 Cine Ref.

To prepare Input cables:

1. Using GIM Signal Definitions, make the determination as to which signals will be
used.
2. Label both ends of the input cable with appropriate name to differentiate.
3. Individual leads are labeled to correspond with Input Signal definitions to be
used. Determine which, if any, leads will not be used and secure back using
electrical tape.

Repeat this procedure for any other optional cables to be used with the system (Camera,
etc.)

Preparing Output Cables

1. Identify ports to be used for output signal. Refer to GIM Output definitions.
2. Label both ends of each cable with proper port number
3. Determine which relay wires will be used and secure unused leads using
electrical tape. Leads are individually labeled during manufacturing.

Use the charts that follow to identify cable and lead by color.

NOTE: Not all connections listed in Table 3 are needed for any configuration

The two state input signals are divided among 8 RJ-45 input connectors. Each cable
contains connection pairs for 4 input signals per cable. The cable used is standard Category
5 (CAT5). The output relay signals are divided among 4 RJ-11 input connectors. Each
cable contains connection pairs for 3 relay signals per cable. The cable used is standard
Category 5 (CAT5).

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Figure 5 - Generator Interface Cable

Figure 6 - Relay Cable

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2.2 GIM Input Signals

The Generator Interface Module (GIM) accepts input signals from the host x-ray system that are
either +\- 32 VDC filtered or unfiltered.

• When connecting the GIM to a host x-ray system that utilizes filtered DC control signals
(Ripple < 10% of the signal voltage), the internal AC filter on the GIM should be disabled.

• When connecting the GIM to a host x-ray system that utilizes unfiltered DC control
signals (Ripple > 10% of the signal voltage), the internal AC filter on the GIM should be
enabled.

Figure 7 – DC Signals

The input signal AC filter is Enabled / Disabled by the position of jumper P12 on the GIM board

P12 1-2 removed = AC filters disabled. P12 1-2 inserted = AC filters enabled.

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P12

Figure 8 - P12 Connection

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2.3 GIM Input Signal Definitions

Connecting the AC jumper to pins #1 & 2 of P12 allows AC rectified signals to be used as inputs
to the GIM. Refer to Tables 1 - 10 and Figure 8.

Table 1 – Input Signals P1-Port1

Input Signal Color Port Pin # Line AC Filter

Fluoro On White/Orange P1-Port1 1 Input 1+ AC Jumper
Fluoro On Return Orange P1-Port1 2 Input 1- (See Figure 12)
Prep Rad Exp White/Green P1-Port1 3 Input 2+
Prep Rad Exp Return Green P1-Port1 6 Input 2-
Req Rad Exp Blue P1-Port1 4 Input 3+ AC Jumper
Req Rad Exp Return White/Blue P1-Port1 5 Input 3- (See Figure 12)
Rad Ready White/Brown P1-Port1 7 Input 4+ AC Jumper
Rad Ready Return Brown P1-Port1 8 Input 4- (See Figure 12)

Table 2 – Input Signals P1-Port2

Input Signal Color Port Pin # Line AC Filter

FOV Mag 1 White/Orange P1-Port2 1 Input 1+ AC Jumper
FOV Mag 1Return Orange P1-Port2 2 Input 1- (See Figure 12)
FOV Mag 2 White/Green P1-Port2 3 Input 2+ AC Jumper
FOV Mag 2 Return Green P1-Port2 6 Input 2- (See Figure 12)
Single Photospot Blue P1-Port2 4 Input 3+ AC Jumper
Single Photospot Return White/Blue P1-Port2 5 Input 3- (See Figure 12)
Rad Type Spot Select White/Brown P1-Port2 7 Input 4+ AC Jumper
Rad Type Spot Select Brown (See Figure 12)
P1-Port2 8 Input 4-
Return

Table3– Input Signals P1-Port3

Input Signal Color Port Pin # Line AC Filter

Reverse-H White/Orange P1-Port3 1 Input 1+ AC Jumper
Reverse-H Return Orange P1-Port3 2 Input 1- (See Figure 12)
Reverse-V White/Green P1-Port3 3 Input 2+ AC Jumper
Reverse-V Reverse Green (See Figure 12)
P1-Port3 6 Input 2-
Return
FOV Mag 3 Blue P1-Port3 4 Input 3+ AC Jumper
FOV Mag 3 Return White/Blue P1-Port3 5 Input 3- (See Figure 12)
PFluoro Select White/Brown P1-Port3 7 Input 4+ AC Jumper
PFluoro Select Return Brown P1-Port3 8 Input 4- (See Figure 12)

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Table 4– Input Signals P1-Port 4

Input Signal Color Port Pin # Line AC Filter

PFluoro On White/Orange P1-Port4 1 Input 1+ AC Jumper
PFluoro On Return Orange P1-Port4 2 Input 1- (See Figure 12)
Rad Exp On White/Green P1-Port4 3 Input 2+ AC Jumper
Rad Exp On Return Green P1-Port4 6 Input 2- (See Figure 12)
Dose Low Blue P1-Port4 4 Input 3+ AC Jumper
(See Figure 12)
Dose Low Return White/Blue P1-Port4 5 Input 3-
Store Image White/Brown P1-Port4 7 Input 4+ AC Jumper
Store Image Return Brown P1-Port4 8 Input 4- (See Figure 12)

Table 5– Input Signals P1-Port 5

Input Signal Color Port Pin # Line AC Jumper

Table Ready White/Green P1-Port5 3 Input 2+
Table Ready Return Green P1-Port5 6 Input 2- Not Available
Station Bit 0 Blue P1-Port5 4 Input 3+
Station Bit 0 Return White/Blue P1-Port5 5 Input 3-
Station Bit 1 White/Brown P1-Port5 7 Input 4+
Station Bit 1 Return Brown P1-Port5 8 Input 4-

Table 6– Input Signals P1-Port 6

Input Signal Color Port Pin # Line AC Jumper

Station Bit 2 White/Orange P1-Port6 1 Input 1+
Station Bit 2 Return Orange P1-Port6 2 Input 1- Not Available
Station Bit 3 White/Green P1-Port6 3 Input 2+
Station Bit 3 Return Green P1-Port6 6 Input 2-
Step Request Blue P1-Port6 4 Input 3+
Step Req Return White/Blue P1-Port6 5 Input 3-
High Dose White/Brown P1-Port6 7 Input 4+
High Dose Return Brown P1-Port6 8 Input 4-

Table 7– Input Signals P1-Port 8

Input Signal Color Port Pin # Line AC Jumper

Fluoro Enable Override White/Brown P1-Port8 7 Input 4+
Fluoro Enable Brown Not Available
P1-Port8 8 Input 4-
Override Return

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2.4 GIM Dry Contact Definitions

Please see GIM Board Connector Layout Diagram (726-120-G1) and Dry Contact Cable
Diagram (726-087-G1) for clarification.

Table 8 – Dry Contact Signals P2-Port 1

GIM Output (Dry Contact) Color

Port Pin # Line
Signal
PhotoSpot Normally Open White/Blue
P2-Port1 2 Normally Open 1
(NO)
PhotoSpot Common Green P2-Port1 1 Common 1
Injector Sync NO White/Green P2-Port1 4 Normally Open 2
Injector Sync Common Blue P2-Port1 3 Common 2
Exposet NO White/Orange P2-Port1 6 Normally Open 3
Exposet Common Orange P2-Port1 5 Common 3

Table 9 – Dry Contact Signals P2-Port 2

GIM Output (Dry Contact) Color

Port Pin # Line
Signal
Table Step NO White/Blue P2-Port2 2 Normally Open 1
Table Step Common Green P2-Port2 1 Common 1
Cine Enable NO White/Green P2-Port2 4 Normally Open 2
Cine Enable Common Blue P2-Port2 3 Common 2
Fluoro Enable NO White/Orange P2-Port2 6 Normally Open 3
Fluoro Enable Common Orange P2-Port2 5 Common 3

Table 10 – Dry Contact Signals P3-Port 1

GIM Output (Dry Contact) Color

Port Pin # Line
Signal
Spot Subtract NO White/Blue P3-Port1 2 Normally Open 1
Spot Subt Common Green P3-Port1 1 Common 1
Unilateral/Bilateral NO White/Green P3-Port1 4 Normally Open 2
Uni/Bi Common Blue P3-Port1 3 Common 2

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Figure 9 - Interconnection Diagram - In-Room Configuration

(Using Flat Panel Image and Reference Monitors)
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Figure 10 - Interconnection Diagram - In-Room Configuration

(Using Flat Panel Image and Reference Monitors)
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2.5 PULSED FLUORO NOTES

There are two methods of interfacing pulsed fluoro.

• The first method requires a total of three connections to the generator.

• The second method requires two connections.

The signal timing requirements are different for both pulsed and continuous fluoro operation

Method 1 – Dual line pulsed fluoro

Pulsed Fluoro Select Indicates that the x-ray generator is configured to pulse at less
than 30 Hz. This line is OFF for 30 Hz pulsed fluoro and
continuous fluoro.

Fluoro (Rad) Pulse On Output from the generator to the digital system, that carries on
it a pulse train that represents the frequency that the generator
is pulsing at (i.e. 7.5 Hz, 3.75 Hz, 15 Hz, etc.). The pulse width
must be between .5mS and 30 msec for the digital system to
guarantee that the pulse will be read correctly.

Pulsed Fluoro V Drive Sources from the GIM and sends a signal at a 30Hz rate from
the digital system to the X-ray generator.

Method 2 – Single line pulsed fluoro

Fluoro (Rad) Pulse On This is an output from the generator to the digital system, and
carries on it a pulse train representing the frequency at which the
generator is pulsing. (i.e. 3.75 Hz, 7.5 Hz, 15 Hz, etc.). The pulse
width must be between .5 mS and 16 mS long for the digital
system to guarantee that the pulse will be read correctly. This
line must be ON when continuous fluoro is ON (Not pulsing).

Pulsed Fluoro V Drive Sources from the GIM and sends a signal at a 30Hz rate
from the digital system to the X-ray generator.

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Additional Pulse Fluoro • The ‘Fluoro (Rad) Pulse On’ pulse which arises from
Notes the generator must become active at the start of the
pulse of radiation and remain active for at least .5 mS
(method 1 or method 2) but not greater than 30 msec
(method 1) or 16 msec (method 2).

• The software looks at the ‘Fluoro (Rad) Pulse On’ line,

if it is active it waits for the start of the next vertical
frame and then reads the CCD chip. If the ‘Pulsed
Fluoro On’ line is high, the software assumes that the
generator is emitting or has just emitted a pulse of
fluoro radiation. It knows it must read the information
generated by this pulse from the CCD chip on the next
vertical frame. If the ‘Pulsed Fluoro On’ line is low then
the Software assumes no radiation has taken place
and does not load the contents of the CCD chip into
the register.

Figure 11 - Pulse Fluoro Timing Diagram

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2.6 Connect to the Generator

Once cable is routed, match up individual leads to proper input signal definitions. Leads
are individually labeled to match line numbers on chart (example: Input Signal Fluoro
Rad ON – P1, port 1 – Input + find input + and minus leads – leads are the same color
and tagged with input +/-)

Make appropriate connections to generator. The signals between the x-ray generator through
the generator interface module (GIM) to the DIS-200 are defined as follows. Unless otherwise
noted, all signals are inputs to the system.

Fluoro Signals
Signal Name Definition Description
Fluoro On Fluoro Radiation On This signal is active when fluoro radiation is ON. It
(Required) causes the imaging system to display the live fluoro
image on the image monitor in "Fluoro" and "Map" modes
when fluoro radiation is ON. When inactive, the DIS-200
will maintain the last full frame of fluoro on the
image monitor. This signal is overridden when the
Prepare for Photospot signal is active.
FOV Mag 1 Image Intensifier When this signal is active, the generator is in image
Mode 1 intensifier magnification mode 1. This signal is inactive
during normal image intensifier magnification.
(Optional)
FOV Mag 2 Image Intensifier When this signal is active, the generator is in image
Mode 2 intensifier magnification mode 2. This signal is inactive
during normal image intensifier magnification.
(Optional)
FOV Mag 3 Image Intensifier When this signal is active, the generator is in image
Mode 3 intensifier magnification mode 3. This signal is inactive
during normal image intensifier magnification.
(Optional)
Store Image Fluoro Store
This signal causes the DIS-200 to store the currently
displayed fluoro image to the system hard disk. This
(Optional) signal
Pulsed Fluoro
PFluoro Select When this signal is active, the DIS-200 system will
Select acquire a pulsed fluoro sequence of images at the
selected rate
(Dual Line Pulse –
Optional)
(Required for
Pulsed Fluoro V This signal line is used as a clock signal for firing the x-
Pulsed Fluoro) ray generator during pulsed fluoro mode. This signal is
Drive (Output)
an output from the DIS-200 generator interface module
(GIM). The frequency of the signal is a constant 30 Hz
at all pulse rates.

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Radiographic Signals
Signal Name Definition Description
Prep Rad Exp Prepare for This signal is active when the operator is preparing for
Radiographic Radiographic Exposure. It signals when the generator is
Exposure (PREP) switching from “Fluoro” to “Radiographic” mode. This
signal is used for spot acquisition.
(Required for Spot
and Cine)
Req Rad Exp Request for This signal is active when the operator has requested a
Photospot Radiographic exposure and is ready to expose. This
Exposure signal is used for Spot acquisition.
(REQ)

(Required for Spot

and Cine)
Rad Ready Radiographic This optional signal indicates that the generator is ready
Exposure Ready to respond to the operator's request for a Radiographic
(RAD RDY) exposure. This signal is used for spot acquisition.

(Optional for Spot NOTE: If this signal is configured to be used in the

and Cine) System Parameters (done by Field Service
Engineer during System Installation), both
REQ and RAD RDY are required to initiate a
radiographic exposure.

Rad Exp On RAD Expose ON This signal indicates to the DIS-200 that the generator is
producing radiographic radiation for photospot imaging
(Optional for Spot only. This signal is considered optional; however, the
– See Note) signal line must be installed when the PHOTOSPOT
IN/OUT relay open condition does not terminate an
exposure. Additionally, this line must be installed for
Tomography procedures. Also see the NOTE.

NOTE: Failure to install the RAD EXP ON line will

limit the usable radiographic exposure time
to 200 milliseconds.

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Digital Spot Signals

Signal Name Definition Description
Rad Type Spot Rad Type Spot When the signal is active the DIS-200 is selected for
(Spot Select) digital spot image acquisition. When the signal is inactive
(Required for the DIS-200 is deselected and will not acquire digital
Spot) spot images. If DIGITAL SPOT SELECT is not active, the
DIS-200 will respond to the (PREP), (REQ), and (RAD
RDY) signals by displaying the flash of radiation during
the spot film camera exposure.

(Optional for This signal selects whether the radiographic spot

Single/Rapid Spot and acquisition is a single image or a rapid series of images.
Fluoro) This signal is optional.

(Optional) This signal causes the acquired image to flip horizontally.

Reverse-H This signal only affects the image during acquisition. This
signal line is only required if an external H-Reverse
button/switch is to be installed.

(Optional) This signal causes the acquired image to flip vertically.

Reverse-V This signal only affects the image during acquisition. This
signal line is only required if an external V-Reverse
button/switch is to be installed
(Optional for This signal indicates that the low dose Fluoro mode is
Dose Low Fluoro) activated.

(Optional for This signal indicates that the high dose Fluoro mode is
High Dose Fluoro) activated.

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Relay Outputs
This signal line is created from two lines, one on each side of the relay contact
Photospot In/Out in the DIS-200. A relay closure allows the generator to make an exposure.
(Required for Spot) The (PREP), (REQ), and (RAD RDY if used) signals must be present in order
for the relay to close. Also referred to as EXPOSURE CONTROL/EXPOSURE
COMMAND. Photo-spot Expose In & Out prevent photo-spot exposure until
the DIS-200 closes the relay.

The relay is closed within 60mS after the request line is ON, and will remain
closed for 200mS with the exception of the following:

15FPS 33mS
10FPS 67mS
7 FPS 100mS
6 FPS 133 mS
5 FPS 167 mS

The exposure should be completed within the time when the relay is closed
unless the RAD EXPOSE ON line is connected. The RAD EXPOSE ON line
will allow for longer exposure times and automatically reduce the frame rate as
required.

NOTE: It is preferred that the PHOTOSPOT IN/OUT relay open

condition terminates generator exposure. If however, the
PHOTOSPOT IN/OUT relay open condition does not
terminate exposure, the RAD EXPOSE ON line must be
installed to ensure that the DIS-200 captures the entire
exposure.

Injector Sync In & This relay closure is used to synchronize an Acquisition run with a contrast
Out injection

Table Step In & Out This relay closure is used to allow the x-ray table to step to the next position.

Subtraction In & Out This relay closure is used to signal the generator that a subtracted run has
been enabled.

Injector Sync In & This relay closure is used to synchronize an Acquisition run with a contrast
Out injection

Fluoro Enable This relay closure is used to enable fluoro

This signal line is used as a clock signal for firing the x-ray generator during
Pulsed Fluoro V pulsed fluoro mode. This signal is an output from the DIS-200 generator
Drive interface module (GIM). The frequency of the signal is a constant 30 Hz at all
pulse rates.

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Signals – Required and Optional

To Install A Function
→ Continuous Pulsed Radiographic Tomography DSA Cine Digital
Connect All Fluoroscopy Fluoroscopy Photospot Photospot Stepping
Required Signals
(X = Required)
Fluoro On X X
Pulsed Fluoro Select Optional
Fluoro Pulsed On X
Rad Pulse On X
Prepare for Photospot X X X X X
Request for Photospot X X X X X
Spot Select X X X X
Radiation Ready Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Single / Rapid Optional Optional Optional Optional
Photospot In/Out X X X X
Rad Expose On Optional** X Optional** Optional**
Cine Select 1 Optional *
Cine Select 2 Optional *
II Mode 1, 2, or 3 Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
H Reverse Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
V Reverse Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Fluoro Store Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Injector Sync In &Out Optional Optional
Exposet Enable In &
Out
Cine Enable In & Out Optional
Table Ready X
Request to Step Optional
Table Step In & Out X
Station Bit 1, 2, 3, Optional

** Must be installed if PHOTOSPOT IN/OUT relay open does not terminate exposure.

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2.7 Connect to the GIM (Generator Interface Module)

Once all connections are made within the generator, corresponding connections
can be made within the GIM. Refer to GIM internal diagram for locations of points of
connection. Refer to the photograph and diagram that follow.

Connect AC
jumper to pins
1&2 of P12 (in
circle) to allow
AC rectified
signals as
inputs to the
GIM

Figure 12 - Generator Interface Module (GIM) Board

Connect the signal wires and reference wires of the Generator I/O cable IPN #726-086-
G1 to the generator.

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2.7.1 Connecting the Ethernet Crossover Cable

The Ethernet Crossover Cable (735-371-G1) connects the system PC to the GIM. This
cable has an RJ45 connector on each end and the standard length is 100’.

Figure 14 - Ethernet Crossover Cable

Connect this cable to the PC using the IAPDB port on the back of the PC.

IAPDB Board

Figure 15 - PC Cabinet Rear View

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Connect the cable to the GIM board at P15.

P15
Connection

Figure 16 - GIM Box Showing P15 Connection

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3. Testing the Connection

3.1 GIM Board Input Indicators

Each of the Two State Input signals (Fluoro On, Prep, etc.) has a companion LED status
indicator on the GIM board showing the current status (ON or OFF) of each input signal
from the generator.

Figure 17 – GIM Board Indicators

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3.2 Status Indicators

The Service Screen also has real time status displays that show the current state of
each generator input signal being reported to it by the GIM. This Screen is also useful
for identifying which cables and input signals are associated with each function.

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3.3 Signal Pulse Verification

It is critical that each generator signal pulse matches the active high or active low of the
line as it is installed. Signal pulse verification will indicate if the active pulse of any signal
line is incorrect. This process is accessed through Service Applications.

Refer to Step 3 for instructions on accessing Service Applications:

Generator interface signals are depicted in the center of the GUI.

Generator interface signals

Figure 18 – Generator Interface Signals

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Figure 19 - Interface Signals

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE PRODUCES RADIATION. WEAR

PROPER LEAD SHIELDING!

To verify signals pulse:

1. Position the cursor over the generator signal portion of the screen, and click
the left button.
2. The screen will show an enlarged display of the signal lines.

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Figure 20 - Interface Signals – Input Lines

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When the x-ray system is inactive, the status

of all the boxes should be BLACK –
representing OFF.
When a specific signal is ON, the box
representing that signal will be WHITE.

The status of the x-ray generator signal lines

will go ON/OFF as the generator line toggles
active/inactive.

For some rapid pulse signals (like: Rad

Pulse On, Rad Expose On, the signal is too
fast to notice the change between ON/OFF.
When active, a white box with and up/down
arrow will be displayed. If there is no arrow
box, the signal is not active.

If the line status changes as indicated in the tables that follow, the lines are working
properly. If this is not the case, re-check the lines for correct connection and placement.
Then check any optional functions installed to see if they function correctly.

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Continuous Fluoro Active Signal lines

1. Activate the fluoro radiation. Fluoro On

NOTE: PREP signal line should be OFF

Radiographic Photospot Active Signal lines

1. Select Photospot mode on Spot Select
generator.
2. Activate the PREPARE FOR Prep Rad
PHOTOSPOT line on the Rad Ready (optional)
generator.
3. Press the Photospot exposure Req Rad
button on the tower. Rad Expose On (if installed)

I I Modes (if installed) Active Signal lines

1. If the Image Intensifier supports See Chart Below
tri-mode operation, the following
lines should also change when
active.
2. If the Image Intensifier supports quad-
mode, the II Mode 3 line on Cable B,
should also show ON.
Normal F.O.V II Mode 1= OFF
II Mode 2= OFF
II Mode 3= OFF

Mag 1 II Mode 1= ON
II Mode 2= OFF
II Mode 3= OFF

Mag 2 II Mode 1= OFF

II Mode 2= ON
II Mode 3= OFF

Mag 3 II Mode 1= OFF

II Mode 2= OFF
II Mode 3= ON

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Pulsed Fluoro (if installed) Active Signal lines
1. Select Pulsed Fluoro mode on PFluoro Sel
Generator.
2. Set the rate to 30 frames/sec.
3. Make a pulsed fluoro exposure. P Fluoro On

Tomography (if installed) Active Signal lines

1. Select Photospot mode on Spot Select
generator.
3. Activate the PREPARE FOR Prep Rad
PHOTOSPOT line on the Rad Ready (optional)
generator.
4. Press the Photospot exposure Req Rad
button on the tower, and hold for at Rad Expose ON
least two seconds, then release.

Select the Minimize button to close the enlarged view of the signal lines.

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