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Alpha RT
Installation Instructions
0459
32551-IMG rev 6
Copyright Code: 32551-IMG rev 6 Date: 12/2010
This manual applies to Alpha RT units with software version 7.71a and up.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 General safety information .........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Language warning ..........................................................................................................................................3
2 Preinstallation instructions.................................................................................... 9
2.1 Space requirements .......................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Strength/durability requirements for the wall and floor ............................................................10
2.3 Electrical supply requirements ...............................................................................................................10
2.4 Environmental requirements...................................................................................................................11
2.5 Installations requirements & environment control.......................................................................11
2.6 Tools needed for installation ...................................................................................................................11
2.7 Test equipment needed for installation .............................................................................................12
2.8 Transportation of an assembled unit..................................................................................................12
2.9 Unpacking the unit.......................................................................................................................................12
2.10 Unpacking the column with the carriage..........................................................................................13
2.11 Unpacking the C-arm..................................................................................................................................15
2.12 Unpacking the counterweight ................................................................................................................15
2.13 Unpacking the accessories ......................................................................................................................16
2.14 Unpacking the base plate.........................................................................................................................16
3 Installation ..............................................................................................................17
3.1 Installation of the counterweight..........................................................................................................17
3.2 Installation of the column to the wall..................................................................................................19
3.2.1 Attachment holes .........................................................................................................................................19
3.2.2 Attachment of the column brackets....................................................................................................20
3.2.3 Lifting the column - minimum 2 people.............................................................................................21
3.3 Installation of the column to the base plate ....................................................................................21
3.4 Localized unit label attachment ............................................................................................................23
3.5 Installation of the c-arm............................................................................................................................24
3.5.1 Preparing the carriage ...............................................................................................................................24
3.5.2 Preparing the C-arm....................................................................................................................................24
3.5.3 Attaching the C-arm....................................................................................................................................24
3.6 Attachment of the control panel ...........................................................................................................26
3.7 Attachment of the pedals .........................................................................................................................28
3.8 Radiation shield assembly and installation......................................................................................28
3.9 Mains plug installation ...............................................................................................................................29
3.10 Testing the control functions...................................................................................................................30
4 Alpha RT softstart procedure ..............................................................................37
4.1 Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................37
4.2 Removal of the side covers ......................................................................................................................37
4.3 Removal of the top cover..........................................................................................................................38
4.4 Removal of the bottom cover .................................................................................................................38
4.5 Removal of the back cover.......................................................................................................................39
4.6 Preventing X-rays (for example in exhibition)..................................................................................39
4.7 Transformer voltage tapping ..................................................................................................................40
4.8 Powering up.....................................................................................................................................................40
4.9 Anode run voltage check (Pr#57 Ano) or adjustment to 50 Hz mains network ..............40
4.10 Preheat and mA-regulation check........................................................................................................42
1 Introduction
Term “Alpha RT” in this manual refers to Alpha RT MGF-101 unit.
NOTE!
Only engineers trained by GE Healthcare are allowed to install the unit.
parts installed by nontrained personnel carry no warranty!
CAUTION!
Always check for proper seating on all the connectors located in the areas
you have worked. equipment damage can result if power is applied or
exposures made with improperly seated connectors!
WARNING!
Always install the proper fuses into the unit. failure to do so jeopardizes
patient, operator and equipment safety.
WARNING!
This unit has floating grounds. always make all scope measurements
differentially and always be careful when servicing the unit!
CAUTION!
When handling circuit boards, always utilize ground wrist straps or
grounding kits to prevent damage to the “mos” type chips. always keep
circuit boards in a static proof bag.
WARNING!
Always disconnect the unit from line supply by removing the plug from
wall outlet before opening the covers.
WARNING!
The X-ray tube utilizes a beryllium window. do not perform any operations
on beryllium which produce dust or fumes, such as grinding, grit blasting
or acid cleaning. beryllium dust or fumes are highly toxic and breathing
them can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
This X-ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe
exposure factors and instructions are observed!
WARNING!
Electric safety: Use fault current protection connector box between unit
power plug and mains. High voltage tank and high voltage connectors are
dangerous areas in the that require special attention as well as 220 VAC
present on Inverter Board, AMD Board and fan connectors.
NOTE!
This unit has been tested at 60 Hz. If the unit will be installed to 50 Hz
mains network, refer to Chapter 5.2.10, Light field intensity adjustment for
collimator light field intensity adjustment and Chapter 4.9, Anode run
voltage check (Pr#57 Ano) or adjustment to 50 Hz mains network for
anode run voltage adjustment.
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械或其他危險而受傷。
UPOZORENJE Ovaj servisni priručnik dostupan je na engleskom jeziku.
• Ako davatelj usluge klijenta treba neki drugi jezik, klijent je
(HR) dužan osigurati prijevod.
• Ne pokušavajte servisirati opremu ako niste u potpunosti
pročitali i razumjeli ovaj servisni priručnik.
• Zanemarite li ovo upozorenje, može doći do ozljede davatelja
usluge, operatera ili pacijenta uslijed strujnog udara, mehaničkih
ili drugih rizika.
VÝSTRAHA Tento provozní návod existuje pouze v anglickém jazyce.
• V případě, že externí služba zákazníkům potřebuje návod v
(CS) jiném jazyce, je zajištění překladu do odpovídajícího jazyka
úkolem zákazníka.
• Nesnažte se o údržbu tohoto zařízení, aniž byste si přečetli
tento provozní návod a pochopili jeho obsah.
• V případě nedodržování této výstrahy může dojít k poranění
pracovníka prodejního servisu, obslužného personálu nebo
pacientů vlivem elektrického proudu, respektive vlivem
mechanických či jiných rizik.
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• このサービスマニュアルを熟読し理解せずに、装置のサービス
を行わないでください。
• この警告に従わない場合、サービスを担当される方、操作員あ
るいは患者さんが、感電や機械的又はその他の危険により負傷
する可能性があります。
경고 본 서비스 매뉴얼은 영어로만 이용하실 수 있습니다 .
(KO) • 고객의 서비스 제공자가 영어 이외의 언어를 요구할 경우 , 번역
서비스를 제공하는 것은 고객의 책임입니다 .
• 본 서비스 매뉴얼을 참조하여 숙지하지 않은 이상 해당 장비를
수리하려고 시도하지 마십시오 .
• 본 경고 사항에 유의하지 않으면 전기 쇼크 , 기계적 위험 , 또는
기타 위험으로 인해 서비스 제공자 , 사용자 또는 환자에게 부상
을 입힐 수 있습니다 .
BRDINJUMS Šī apkopes rokasgrāmata ir pieejama tikai angļu valodā.
• Ja klienta apkopes sniedzējam nepieciešama informācija citā
(LV) valodā, klienta pienākums ir nodrošināt tulkojumu.
• Neveiciet aprīkojuma apkopi bez apkopes rokasgrāmatas
izlasīšanas un saprašanas.
• Šī brīdinājuma neievērošanas rezultātā var rasties elektriskās
strāvas trieciena, mehānisku vai citu faktoru izraisītu traumu
risks apkopes sniedzējam, operatoram vai pacientam.
ĮSPĖJIMAS Šis eksploatavimo vadovas yra tik anglų kalba.
• Jei kliento paslaugų tiekėjas reikalauja vadovo kita kalba – ne
(LT) anglų, suteikti vertimo paslaugas privalo klientas.
• Nemėginkite atlikti įrangos techninės priežiūros, jei
neperskaitėte ar nesupratote šio eksploatavimo vadovo.
• Jei nepaisysite šio įspėjimo, galimi paslaugų tiekėjo,
operatoriaus ar paciento sužalojimai dėl elektros šoko,
mechaninių ar kitų pavojų.
ADVARSEL Denne servicehåndboken finnes bare på engelsk.
• Hvis kundens serviceleverandør har bruk for et annet språk, er
(NO) det kundens ansvar å sørge for oversettelse.
• Ikke forsøk å reparere utstyret uten at denne servicehåndboken
er lest og forstått.
• Manglende hensyn til denne advarselen kan føre til at
serviceleverandøren, operatøren eller pasienten skades på
grunn av elektrisk støt, mekaniske eller andre farer.
2 Preinstallation instructions
NOTE!
Two people are required through the mechanical installation, one person
thereafter.
If the device is mounted on a wall, the pulling force exerted on each bolt is
approximately 600 N (135 lbs). The load on the floor is approximately 7350
kg/sq.m (1500 lb/sq.ft).
NOTE!
Operating Range 198 to 242VAC. Line voltages measuring less than 208
VAC may require a line boost transformer.
NOTE!
Long term storing in dry cool place.
The carriage of the unit does not tolerate additional stress from such
transportation.
NOTE!
The crate numbers in the packing list may differ from the numbers listed
here.
Crate 1:
– 2290 x 520 x 410 mm (90 3/16” x 20 1/2” x 16 3/16”)
– cardboard
– gross weight approximately 89 kg (196 lb)
– Alpha stand and column assembly
Crate 2:
– 1190 x 550 x 710 mm (46 7/8” x 21 5/8” x 28”)
– cardboard
– gross weight approximately 52 kg (115 lb)
– C-arm assembly
Crate 3:
– 1150 x 230 x 200 mm (45 5/16” x 9” x 7 7/8”)
– wooden
– gross weight: without ECS approximately 92 kg (203 lb), with ECS
approximately 104 kg (230 lb)
– counterweight (with or without additional counterweight for ECS)
Crate 5 (this will be crate 4 if ECS is not delivered with the unit):
– 460 x 320 x 370 mm (18 1/8” x 12 5/8” x 14 9/16”)
– cardboard
– gross weight approximately 8 kg (17.64 lb)
– accessories
Crate 6 (this will be crate 5 if ECS is not delivered with the unit):
– 870 x 710 x 170 mm (34 5/16” x 28” x 6 11/16”)
– wooden
– gross weight approximately 68 kg (150 lb)
– base plate
NOTE!
The crate includes the packing list. Make sure that you have received all
items.
CAUTION!
The bolts holding the bracket are not meant to be used as attachment
bolts (they are too long). Attachment bolts are supplied separately in a
plastic bag.
CAUTION!
The counterweight is heavy (appr. weight 100 kg or 220 lbs). Get
assistance to handle it, and be extreme careful.
3 Installation
3.1 INSTALLATION OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT
WARNING!
If the carriage or counterweight moves resulting cable movement over
the pulley of the vertical motor, there is a risk to damage the pulley or
drive motor assembly (Fig. 2.5). Specifically the fiber gear inside the motor
assembly can be damaged. Please follow the instructions for lifting the
column.
As the column is heavy, it will require at least two people to install it.
CAUTION!
Insert the assembly pin through the holes at both sides of the column, and
tape the exposed ends (or use rubber band) to prevent its sliding out.
6 Get some help to slide the counterweight into the column. With the
counterweight inserted (leaving access to the cable bracket), remove
the two bolts from one bracket block. See C in figure 3.1, Vertical
motor and cables.
7 Remove the block and slide the cables over the shaft making sure the
cables are not twisted or crossed.
8 Replace the bracket block and tighten the bolts. Make sure that the
bolts are tight. Slide the counterweight until it contacts the assembly
pin. The pin is supporting the counterweight while the column is
being erected.
9 Install the mechanical stop.
10 Connect the vertical motor cable.
11 Install the top column cap.
12 Slide the carriage down the column until the cables are taut.
13 Verify that the assembly pin installed above is securely fastened to
the column and cannot fall out.
14 If wall installation kit is used, go to 3.2, Installation of the column to
the wall. If the installation is done on a base plate, go to 3.3,
Installation of the column to the base plate.
WARNING!
The total weight of the column, carriage and the counterweight is now
over 140 kg (390 lbs). Do not lift alone!
Open spaces
between the column
and the carriage
WARNING!
Make sure that no articles such screws etc. can fall through to the open
spaces between the column and the carriage. Serious problems for the
use of the device may occur.
Two 10mm (3/8”) attachment bolts and wall plugs are used. Each bolt
should be able to take a load of 600 N (135 lbs). Lift up the column against
the wall and drill the holes like in figure 3.2, Wall attachment holes (Long /
short column version). Fix the enclosed plugs in the holes.
16 5/32”
410 mm
subtract 14 mm (9/16 ”)
If no base plate, then
86 3/64” / 77 9/16”
2184 / 1969 mm
Attach the wall mount bracket and base plate to the column. See figures
3.3, Wall mount bracket and 3.4, Base plate.
220 0
40
CAUTION!
Make sure that the counterweight is resting against the assembly pin and
the carriage is down so that the cables are taut.
WARNING!
The column assembly is heavy. Get assistance and be careful when
erecting the column.
CAUTION!
Do not remove the rubber band, holding the cable coming out through the
axle because it helps in installing the C-arm by keeping the cables out of
the way.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the counterweight is resting against the assembly pin and the
carriage is down so that the cables are taut.
CAUTION!
Damage to the surface of the base plate can occur if the column is
attempted to “walk” or slide.
6 Move the column over to the base plate and stand it up on top of
rubber bumper and the traced outline.
7 Swing one side plate A into position so that it fits into the groove of
the column (see Figure 3.5, The base plate assembly).
8 Slide the pressure plate B into the space between the back of the
column and the flange on the side plate.
CAUTION!
Plate B is not symmetrical and should be installed so that its width
matches the column width. Also notice the slot for the cable.
9 Tighten all bolts and check the column with a water-level. Shift the
column if necessary and tighten slightly the four bolts for the
pressure plate.
CAUTION!
Do not tighten the pressure plate too much since the counterweight might
jam in the lower position. Use for example 3 Nm tightening torque.
CAUTION!
The back cover plate C will not fit if the column is not in level.
NOTE!
Do not yet remove the additional label from the release paper.
Take the slide plate and slide it over the c-arm axle. The rounded side of
the plate will be facing towards the carriage. Do not tighten the lock
screws to hold the plate in place yet. You will have to set the correct
distance when finally putting the covers on.
NOTE!
X20 has 10 wires on the Alpha RT.
7 Attach the upper cover after all adjustments have been completed.
CAUTION!
It is strongly recommended that you check all the connectors again to
prevent power-on problems.
8 Hang the c-arm to the axle assembly so that the motor enters the
axle.
NOTE!
Be careful not to damage: 1. The motor, 2. The metal plate sticking out of
the ECS mechanism or 3. Microswitch placed on the side of the ECS
mechanism.
9 Tighten the top two bolts to the c-arm and fix the remaining four
bolts.
10 Close the connectors to the c-arm. Check that the bracket relieves
stress to the wires in the connectors. See figure 3.9, Securing the
cables to the c-arm.
11 Make sure that the metal plate going through the slots of the optical
interrupters on the ECS Driver Board is correctly positioned and that
there are no cables entering its pathway when the c-arm moves.
NOTE!
If the Alpha ID is used, please read the separate manual.
The base of the control panel is attached on the right side of the unit. If
desired, the base can be moved to the other side of the unit or attached to
a wall. See Figure 3.10, Control panel attachment.
Install the control panel by pushing it against the base so that the plastic
knob mounts into the hole in the base. Use setscrews to fasten the panel
to the base.
Also fasten the exposure button to its place with a setscrew, if required.
Attach the cable of the panel to the D connector at the base of the
carriage.
The control may be installed flat to the side of the carriage, or to an angle
with the angled back piece.
Instructions:
Open the crate and compare the contents to the packing list. If the
stationary base plate is used, locate the hole provided for the hinge in
base the plate. Drop the sleeve in a hole mount.
Use the upper hinge bracket with hinges on both sides. Follow the
instructions given for left or right side installation.
Select suitable min 16A rated mains plug (that complies with local
regulations) with ground (PE) connection. A loose IEC type plug is included
in the unit delivery.
When connecting the wires, make sure that the yellow-green PE wire is
left min 10mm longer than the two other ones.
1 Blue
2 Green/Yellow
3 Brown
1
2
The timer display shows r.ES., kV display Pr, mAs display software version
and density display shows the country code.
2 Check that all segments of the 7-segment display and LEDs are lit.
Fig 3.14. Patient identification window in a daylight cassette allows the use of Alpha ID II
or other identification system to print the patient data onto the film.
4 Check that all cassette tunnels, bucky and magnification tunnel are
of the right type (Normal or Daylight). Available upgrade kits for
cassette holders:
CAUTION!
Do not press the exposure button until all necessary calibrations are
performed.
5 Using the kV+ and kV- buttons, increase kV to 35, decrease to 23 kV,
and then return to the default kV setting.
6 Using the density+ and density- buttons, increase density to +7,
decrease to -7 and then return the setting to 0.
7 Change the filter and notice that the filter does change from
molybdenum to rhodium. Notice that the timer display changes from
no to rh. Select molybdenum (no) filter.
8 Push the auto exp until the manual mode is entered, the auto exp
light and density display are switched off and the mAs display will
indicate 12 mAs.
9 Select 25 kV. Using the mAs+ and mAs- buttons, increase the mAs
value to 500 (300 in New York installations, 600 in G.B installations),
and then decrease the display back down to 80. Go back to
automatic exposure mode by using the auto exp button.
10 Push the auto rel button twice. The auto rel light should first switch
off and then back on.
NOTE!
Press the vertical drive control down and remove the assembly pin.
11 Test the vertical drive control switches on both sides of the unit and
verify that up and down movements of the carriage starts slowly and
then speeds up as the switch is held down.
15 Install a bucky and check that the GRID indicator lights up. Remove
the grid locking screw before use.
16 Install a magnification table and check that the MAGN indicator
lights up.
17 Turn the c-arm and notice that the reading in the angle display on
the c-arm changes.
CAUTION!
C-arm brake can get stuck during the long storage time. Press the brake
button to release the brake and use enough force to release the C-arm
rotation.
NOTE!
Following voltage measurements, and the soft start procedure
instructions are for trouble shooting purpose.
18 Verify that the typical voltages listed are present. Refer to repair
instructions in service manual for the location of the test points.
Voltages marked with * are unregulated.
3 Press “C-arm up” and “C-arm down” -buttons on the Driver Board
momentarily and see that the drive directions are correct. Drive the
C-arm down carefully. Make sure that the metal plate enters the
photo interrupter slot and that the movement stops.
WARNING!
The ECS mechanism and the motor will be damaged if the C-arm is driven
against a mechanical limit. The movement should be stopped by the
photo interrupter.
4 Drive the C-arm to its upper limit. Check that there is enough slack in
the cables. Make sure that the metal plate enters the photo
interrupter slot and that the movement is stopped.
5 Press “Return” -button and check that the adapter returns to lowest
position from all other positions. The movement can be stopped by
pressing the “C-arm up” or “C-arm down” buttons.
6 When driven away from the lowest position, check that the c-arm
brake does not release. After returning the c-arm, check that the
brake releases again.
7 Check that the foot pedal works:
CAUTION!
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that before applying full power
to the generator, all vital signals and adjustments are correct. Use large
focus (“MAGN” lamp is off).
Open spaces
between the column
and the carriage
WARNING!
When installing or removing covers, make sure that no articles such
screws etc. can fall through to the open spaces between the column and
the carriage. Serious problems for the use of the device may occur.
CAUTION!
Do not pull out the side cover, just straight down.
CAUTION!
Side cover tabs are sharp.
Fig 4.2. Removing the top cover by opening the four screws
Fig 4.3. Removing the bottom cover by opening the four screws
Fig 4.4. Removing the back cover by opening the four screws
NOTE!
The following three items disconnects all power from the generator, but
the system can be still operated. This can be done for example when
installing for an exhibition, where X-rays are not allowed.
4.8 POWERING UP
1 Turn the unit ON from the mains switch.
NOTE!
The “TUBEFAIL” led H3 on the FILAMENT CONTROL Board is usually lit
before the first exposure after the unit is switched on. The activation of the
EXT signal turns the led off, and after a successful exposure the led
remains off.
2 Check that the display shows reset (r.ES in the timer display), on the
POWER SUPPLY board all LEDs are lit (3 pcs), on the FILAMENT
CONTROL board LEDs H8, H9 and H10 are lit, on the INVERTER Board
LEDs H8, H9 and H10 are lit.
3 Go into manual mode by pressing Autoexp. Select service mode by
pressing kV- and density- buttons for 3 sec. Select service mode
menu by pressing Density+ and Density- buttons.
NOTE!
All testing should be performed in service mode.
1 Press kV- or kV+ buttons to scroll until the kV display shows #57 and
the mAs display shows Ano. This is the anode run voltage measuring
mode without x-rays. Press Autoexp to enter into Ano program. If you
need to adjust the anode run to 50 Hz mains network, proceed to
step 3.
2 Press exposure button to run anode. Timer display will show running
time which is limited to 5 seconds. Check that no error messages are
displayed during that time. After this check that the anode motor
plate stops running (listen to the sound of the rotating anode) and
that no error messages are displayed on Control Panel timer-screen.
If this is not the case, perform step 3.
WARNING!
AMD BOARD HAS FLOATING GROUND OF 230 VOLTS
NOTE!
Pay attention to potentiometer setting. It is different for 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
6 During the exposure, listen that the first one of the power relays (K1)
on the INVERTER board is activated as the exposure button is
pressed, and that (K2) is activated after the preheat time, after app.
1.5 s.
7 Check also that on the INVERTER Board, the LEDs H2, H4, H5, H6, H7,
H11 and H12 and on the FILAMENT CONTROL board, the LEDs H2, H4,
H5, H6 and H7, turn on during the exposure.
3 Set the oscilloscope to 1V/div and 20ms/div. Set the trigger to app.
+1V / positive edge (storage mode).
4 Turn ON the unit. Set the unit to 27kV and 16-40 mAs (large focus).
5 Make an exposure and check the waveform. (see Fig. 2.28).
6 If the mA waveform contains either over- or undershoot at the start-
up, adjust from trimmer potentiometer R28 on the Filament control
board to obtain correct waveform.
NOTE!
The trimmer R28 is for LARGE FOCUS. For SMALL FOCUS, insert the
magnification cassette holder to the unit and adjust the preheat from
trimmer potentiometer R96. Be careful with preheat adjustment. Turn the
potentiometer little by little and check that scope figure will look as in
Figures 4.7, Correct preheat, 4.8, Preheat rises too fast "Overshoot" and
4.9, Preheat rises too slow.
CAUTION!
Too slow a rise time will result in an E.01 error message.
NOTE!
kV is set at the factory. For calibration use Unfors, RTI, PMX-I/M or similar
In this section the contents of the nonvolatile memory are checked and
changed if necessary. The setup information is available in two programs,
PAr and SUP. The automatic exposure control information is available in
AEC and tAr programs.
#65 tAr The Alpha RT AA- mode (auto kV) selects the used kV
according to a target time which is programmed for small
and large focus, and for Mo and Rh filters separately. The
target time depends on the compressed breast thickness
and is a linear curve calculated from two programmed
points.
The kV is selected on the basis that the target time for the compressed
breast thickness will be reached. The higher target time will result in lower
selected kV and vice versa.
To enter the service mode press kV- and density- buttons simultaneously
until the Timer display shows Ser.
To enter the special program menu press density+ and density- buttons
simultaneously. The program number is displayed in the kV display and
the program name in the mAs display (Press DEN- first because otherwise
the system may toggle the focal spot with DEN+ key). The available
programs can be scrolled with the kV+ and kV- buttons. To enter the
desired program press the Autoexp program button. To leave the
program press Autoexp buttons once more. To leave the menu press
density+ and density- simultaneously.
NOTE!
See block diagram of software in appendix or service manual.
The effect of the ‘no parity bit’ and the stop bit is a total of two stop bits, so
receiving end must be configured correspondingly.
#52SUP/A The density display shows A, which means the Auto Release
Time after each exposure in seconds.
1 Select a suitable time (normally 6 sec.) using the density-
and density+ buttons. Make sure that after an exposure
the Autorelease drives the paddle up to the upper limit.
2 Press kV+
#52SUP/L The density display shows L which means the Printer Label
Type for technique printout. Select using the density- and
density+ buttons. The types are:
0 = OFF
1 = all data in one row
2 = 36.7 x 101 mm label (U.S.A. default)
3 = 26.0 x 101 mm label
Press kV+
#52SUP/H The density display shows H which indicates the Input Mode
of the text printed on the label. For each of the four rows
printed, the last 14 of 40 characters can be programmed.
See following table for how to program the label.
Sample of a label:
1234567890123456789012345678901234567890
B Rh 0.02s 28kV 002mAs +0 HOSPITALxNAMEx
6.5cm 200N 180^/R 0.06mGy CODExxxxxxxxxx
___/___/___ R1 12345 RADIOLOGISTxxx
_________________________ DEPARTMENTxxxx
The first letter in row 2 is C and the character position is 15 and continues
through position 29. Row 3 contains positions 30 through 44 and row 4
positions 45 through 59. See following the ASCII table and a Label
Programming Worksheet.
Position 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
Text
ASCII
Position 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Text
ASCII
Position 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41
Text
ASCII
Position 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
Text
ASCII
Press kV+
#52SUP/i The density display shows i. In this mode the RS 232 link can
be programmed.
0 = no connections
1 = printer or Alpha ID II connected
2 = PC connected (ONLY WITH Alpha ID [Dataview])
3 = Delta 16 mode
4 = Delta 16 / Alpha ID (Dataview), requires a RS-
switcher board
Press kV+
Press kV+
Press kV+
Press kV+
Press kV+
#53PAr/b The density display shows b which means the Anode Brake
Mode. Select 0 or 1 using the Den+ and Den- buttons.
Press kV+
#53PAr/t The density display shows t. In this mode the software for
Alpha RT is selected.
Press kV+
Press kV+
Press kV+
#64AEC/d The density display shows d. In this mode the wanted optical
density for the IQC must be programmed.
Press kV+
#64AEC/h The density display shows h. In this mode the IQC procedure
and kV are selected:
Press kV+
CAUTION!
Perform following programming after the AEC has been adjusted and
then the density & default values have been selected and programmed.
#64AEC/I The density display shows I. The Alpha RT AA-mode has so-
called target times (= aimed exposure time) which can be
adjusted in the tAr program. This parameter sets the
maximum and minimum values for target times for large
focus (bucky installed) and small focus (mag stand installed)
separately.
#64AEC/c The density display shows c. This is for the AEC thickness
compensation including five (5) subparameters: P, r1, r2, S1,
S2 (in kV display). For further information on thickness
compensation refer to section AEC adjustment.
Press kV+
#64AEC/g The density display shows g. This is the software AEC gain
parameter. It is used for adjusting the basic optical density
(usually for Bucky molybdenum). refer to section AEC
adjustment.
CAUTION!
The gain affects all cassette holder/filter combinations.
Press kV+
To change kV table:
Use the initial kV table (see next page) to design new values.
Press kV+
NOTE!
If the factory default setting is changed, use the table below
to store the new values.
CAUTION!
Always drive the compression paddle from 00cm up when
reprogramming the initial kV.
INITIAL KV TABLE
0.0 23 23 25
0.5 23 23 25
1.0 23 23 25
1.5 23 23 25
2.0 23 23 25
2.5 23 23 25
3.0 23 23 25
3.5 24 24 25
4.0 24 24 26
4.5 24 24 26
5.0 25 25 26
5.5 25 25 27
6.0 26 26 27
6.5 26 26 28
7.0 27 27 28
7.5 27 27 28
8.0 28 28 29
8.5 28 28 29
9.0 28 28 30
9.5 28 28 30
1 enter program 64
2 select parameter S
3 select required step value
4 exit the service program
In this mode the target times for different thicknesses can be seen by
driving the compression paddle up and down.
The Alpha RT AA- mode utilizes automatic kV procedure which selects the
used kV according to the breast thickness and a target time (= aimed
exposure time). The target time depends on the compressed breast
thickness and is linear curve calculated from two programmed points. See
a graph below.
Target time/sec.
(Exposure time)
4.0
3.0
2.5
T2 (2.4 sec. at 9.5 cm)
2.0
1.5
1.0
(Pr#64 AEC, parameter I) Target time LO limit
0.5
T1 (0.5 sec. at 1.5 cm)
5 10 Breast thickness/cm
NOTE!
The Target time is separately adjusted for Mo/Rh and Bucky/Magn/
Cassette tunnel.
CAUTION!
The maximum and minimum target time values are limited in the #64 AEC
program (parameter I)
8 To store the new values press Den+ and Den- simultaneously until
service mode is entered.
9 Press kV- and Den- until normal mode is entered.
10 Switch OFF the power for a few seconds. Turn the power ON and
ensure that the programming has been stored.
The exposure and error counters can be checked in the special program
#58 CEC. The timer display shows the exposure counters and the error
codes: tot, cnt, E01, E02, E03, E04, E07, E08, E09, E10, E11, E12, Slo, Er1,
Er2, Er3, Er4, Er5, Eaf, SYS.
The kV and mAs displays show the number of those errors. Pressing the
mAs- resets the counter in the display.
Pressing the kV+ button selects the next counter. Reset all the counters.
When the timer display shows tot, the exposure counter is shown. It
cannot be reset. The cnt counter is a resettable counter and should be
reset.
NOTE!
REPORTS TO BE RECORDED IN U.S.A. ONLY: Record all requested data
according to the installation report enclosed. Complete the FDA form
2579(3/89) according to the DHR report guide sheet 37139-IMG enclosed.
1 Turn ON the film processor and let it warm up for at least half an
hour.
2 Run a clean-up film through the processor. This is just a piece of
regular film which will pick up dirt, etc., which would appear on your
film.
3 Obtain a sheet of the same film type to be used in your Alpha RT.
Select the color on the sensitometer that matches the color emitted
by the intensifying screen used.
4 Ensure that the emulsion side of the film is towards the light source
on the sensitometer. Expose two edges of the film, waiting 10
seconds between exposures, and run it through the processor.
5 Measure and record the optical density of step 1 for both edges of
the film. Record the average on both the film and in Table 2.6. Step 1
is the value of GROSS FOG (BASE FOG).
NOTE!
Always run the film through the processor in the same orientation and
location.
6 Find the step which has the density closest to 1.0. This step number is
the speed index. Record the average density and step number on the
film and in Table 2.6.
7 Go one step above and one step below the step of Speed Index.
Measure and record both densities.
8 Subtract the density value of the step below, from the density value
of the step above the speed index step. This result is the contrast
index. Record this on the film and in Table 5.5, Film processor
evaluation.
Date: Time:
Film type:
Water temp: Dev temp:
Gross fog: Speed index:
Contrast
index:
Date: Time:
Film type:
Water temp: Dev temp:
Gross fog: Speed index:
Contrast
index:
Date: Time:
Film type:
Water temp: Dev temp:
Gross fog: Speed index:
Contrast
index:
Table 5.5 Film processor evaluation
Check that the brake has 170 N (38 lbs) of holding force measured at the
cassette holder; if not, open the side covers of the carriage and tighten the
nyloc nuts (3).
If the brake does not release properly, open the nuts (1) and adjust the
space (4) with the screws (2). The space should be about 0.1 to 0.4 mm.
CAUTION!
Make only minor adjustments of the nyloc nuts - measured by the flats of
the nuts.
The c-arm angle is calibrated with the special program #54 CAn.
Select the special program and enter the program by pressing Autoexp.
The timer display will show CAn. The kV and mAs display indicates “to 00”.
Turn the c-arm to Cranio-Caudal, 0º position and press Autorel. The 0º is
now programmed.
The kV and mAs display indicates now “to 180”. If another calibration
angle than 180º is used, change the angle display with the +/- density
buttons. Turn the c-arm to exactly 180º and press the Autorel button.
If the calibration is correct, the mAs display will indicate PAS and the
program menu is entered. If the calibration is not correct, the program is
automatically returned to the beginning and the “to 00” is displayed in the
kV and mAs display.
The compression force display can be calibrated with the special program
#55 “Cfo”.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the c-arm angle display is calibrated before calibrating the
compression force display (Pr #54).
The timer display shows Cfo. The kV and mAs display indicates “to 50”.
Make sure that the compression paddle is attached and that there is 50 N
(5kg) compression.
2 Press Autorel; the 50N level is now programmed. The kV and mAs
display shows now “to 200”. Make a compression of exactly 200 N
(20kg).
NOTE!
This calibration has to be made for each cassette holder, magnification,
and bucky.
NOTE!
The compression force is preadjusted at the factory and does not have to
be measured during the installation.
User (major) adjustment is done by turning the external switch (the cable
coming to connector X5) in the front of the system. Minor adjustment can
be done by adjusting trimpot R33 (clockwise to increase).
CAUTION!
When changing the maximum force, keep the external knob on maximum
position and when changing the minimum force, keep external knob on
minimum position.
Use scale to state the compression force. Press the ECS pedal and adjust
from trimpot R43 until the compression force is about 5-7 kg (10-14 lbs)
when the speed changes.
Comments
Press the REL pedal and adjust the speed from R37 to about 5 cm / 5sec.
Press the ECS pedal and adjust the C-arm speed from R59 until the
dimension between floor level and compression paddle does not change
more than +/-2 cm.
Remove the plastic plug in the back cover of the C-arm to reach the
sealed and labeled set screw and make adjustment. Remember to seal
the screw after adjustment.
Mechanical clutch
adjustment
Sliding bar
clearance
adjustment
When measuring the SF, no cassette holder should be used. Set the
parameters as shown in the table below and make the exposures.
3 Record the kV, mAs and time reading after each exposure. The time
reading is to be compared with the Alpha RT control panel time
display.
The maximum tolerance for kV, mAs and exposure time are:
For kV
For mAs
kV adjustment
kV can be adjusted from R 63 located on the Inverter Board. See
figure 4.10, Inverter board.
NOTE!
The unit has been adjusted at the factory with 60 Hz main voltage
frequency. If the unit is being installed to 50 Hz mains network, adjust
collimator lamp voltage at 11 V. Adjust and check the light intensity as
described below.
The halogen lamp lifetime increases when lamp voltage is decreased and
vice versa.
The diaphragm holder can be moved by loosening the two screws on one
side and tightening the respective screws on the opposite sides (A in
figure 5.10, X-ray field adjustment).
Return to the normal mode by briefly pressing the kV- and density-
buttons simultaneously. The timer display shows “nor” when the buttons
are released.
The x-ray field adjustment must be checked and aligned prior to the light
field alignment. Place a loaded cassette in the holder and position the
corresponding diaphragm.
1 Go into the service mode by pressing the kV- and density- buttons
simultaneously and holding them until “ser” is displayed on the timer
display.
2 Select manual mode at 25 kV and 20 mAs.
3 Place a sheet of white paper on the cassette holder so that the light
field can be seen clearly. Place some coins at the corners of the
illuminated area on the cassette holder. Make an exposure and
develop the film.
The coins outlined on the film should not be more than 5 mm out of the
exposed field and sum of misalignments on opposite sides not more than
10 mm.
Loosen screws A and move the mirror B until the light field is adjusted. See
Fig. 5.11, Light field alignment.
The grid is aligned and the speed is adjusted at the factory and should
normally not be adjusted at the site. If adjustment and / or alignment is
necessary, however, follow the instructions below.
1 Remove the carbon fiber cover on the bucky. In the small bucky the
grid should be at the bottom of the grid drive block groove and
fastened with four set screws. In the large bucky the grid should be
fastened only with two set screws and aligned by the two rear set
screws.
2 Check that the grid doesn’t touch the side lips of the bucky and that it
is centered. Check also that the grid is aligned parallel to the side lips.
Speed adjustment
Attach the bucky and enter the program by pressing Autoexp. Press the
exposure button to run the grid.
The timer display shows the grid turn-around time which cannot be
adjusted. The mAs display shows the adjustable grid travel time from side
to side.
1 Check that the fast turn-around times are equal at both ends. If
adjustment is necessary, move the slotted metal sheet travelling
through the optocoupler.
2 The grid travelling time is adjusted from R5 located on the bucky-
control board. In the CC position travel time of the grid should be 1.6
+/- 0.1 sec. The fast travel time should be 0.17 +/- 0.1 sec.
3 Make sure that the grid moves well in lateral positions (C-arm in +/-
90°angle) as well.
CAUTION!
Store all default values in the tables on the next pages (molybdenum filter)
and (rhodium filter).
No contrast Full AEC kVs with Increase the Target time Results in
with small small breasts too with small breast thickness. lower kV with
breasts. high. (Pr# 65 tAr program). small breasts.
mAs too high, Full AEC kVs low. Decrease the Target time Low kVs yield
long exposure values. long mAs.
times.
EAf error at AEC board supply Check the AEC board supply
start up. voltages problems voltages. If you are using
or autozeroing the 32315 AEC board with
circuit does not software 7.27 or later, you
work at start up. can remove the capacitor
C35 (22µF).
CAUTION!
The AEC is adjusted for one filter and one cassette holder, normally for the
molybdenum filter and with the bucky. The right optical densities for the
rest of the cassette holders with molybdenum filter and for all cassette
holders with rhodium filter are done later as described on Density
programming.
Fig 5.13. Placement of the acrylics (and phantoms!) onto the cassette holder
3 Press Autorel after the exposure and record the three values
displayed in the mAs window one after one. Each value is displayed
for 1 second. The first value represents the integration time (in ms),
the second is AEC frequency (for example 320=32kHz) and the last
value is base frequency (for example 004=40Hz).
4 Make exposures (do not develop the film) and adjust the trimmer R17
(CCW to increase frequency) on the AEC board so that the AEC
frequency will be appr. 32kHz (that is the second value in the mAs
window reading about 320).
Also the exposure time is shown in the timer display (for example 315 =
315 ms, 1.54 = 1.54 sec.
3 Draw a line between the two points and read the corresponding
GAIN for the wanted optical density. Notice that the object is to find
the right gain, so the initial gain values do not have to be 1.00 and
0.90. If the correct gain is for example 1.08, more proper gain values
would be 1.00 and 1.10.
4 Alter the AEC Gain parameter ‘g’ in the service program #64 to obtain
the desired O.D. Diminishing ‘g’ will increase the O.D and vice versa.
5 Make one control exposure with semi-automatic (A) mode the clinical
kV (for example 26kV) Molybdenum filter @40 mmAcr and measure
the O.D. to check the adjustment. Make note of the exposure time for
the thickness compensation in the next section.
CAUTION!
The AEC Gain ‘g’ parameter will affect all exposures regardless of used
filter or cassette holder.
CAUTION!
Perform the thickness compensation with both filters (Mo/Rh) and all
cassette tunnels (Bucky/cassette holder/magnification tunnel) separately.
DO NOT change the gain parameter anymore. Use the density correction
(in Pr mode) to bring O.D. to same level with other filter/cassette holder
combinations.
NOTE!
Fine tuning is optional and may only have minor effect to compensation.
‘S1’ and ‘S2’ can have values 0, 50, 100, 150...up to 700. The maximum
compensation is 140% or 60% of O.D. in ‘P’ (rotation Point).
11 Enter the #64 AEC program. Press kV+ until the thickness
compensation parameter ‘c’ is reached.
12 Press Autorel to scroll the ‘S1’ parameter in the kV display. Use
Den+/- buttons to change the value. This parameter affects the
compensation slope at exposures shorter than rotation point ‘P’.
13 Press Autorel to scroll the ‘S2’ parameter in the kV display. Use
Den+/- buttons to change the value. This parameter affects the
compensation slope at exposures longer than rotation point ‘P’.
5.2.18 kV compensation
If the film/screen combination and default kV is the same for all channels
a, b and c, the density correction is the same also.
NOTE!
In order to enter the Program (Pr) mode, press Density+ and Density-
buttons simultaneously.
4 Program the reference value for the IQC. See section Pr#64 AEC,
parameters d, h and Operation Instructions section INTEGRATED
QUALITY CONTROL TEST.
5 Go into (A) mode. Install the magnification kit. Make an exposure with
40mm acrylic using 30 kV or a clinical kV at that thickness. Process
the film and measure the optical density.
– if the optical density is too high, select density- until the wanted
optical density is reached.
– if the optical density is too low, select density+ until the wanted
optical density is reached.
Mark the new density value in the tables 5.8, Alpha RT settings for
Molybdenum filter and 5.9, Alpha RT settings for Rhodium filter.
Repeat this test with the cassette tunnel.
6 Select rhodium filter and repeat the previous test for the bucky,
cassette holder and magnification tunnel.
7 Go into program (Pr) mode (press Den-&Den+) and program the
default values marked in the tables 5.8, Alpha RT settings for
Molybdenum filter and 5.9, Alpha RT settings for Rhodium filter.
8 Select program #62 INF and press Autoexp to print the programmed
values.
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