Service Manual, Rev. N: Kodak Dryview 8300 Laser Imager
Service Manual, Rev. N: Kodak Dryview 8300 Laser Imager
Revision History
Warnings and Cautions
Agency, Regulatory, and CE Marking Compliance
Section 1 – Specifications
Section 2 – Installation
Section 3 – Adjustments
Section 4 – Disassembly/Reassembly
Section 5 – Additional Information
Section 6 – Theory of Operation
Section 7 – Troubleshooting
Section 8 – Illustrated Parts Breakdown
190-8110
78-6970-7393-6 Section 9 – Diagrams
Revision History
The original issue and revisions of this Service Manual for the Kodak DryView 8300 LASER IMAGER are
identified as follows:
Issue Date (Rev. A): 12/96, Rev. B: 3/97, Rev. C: 5/97, Rev. D: 8/97, Rev. E: 10/97, Rev. F: 3/98, Rev.
G: 8/98, Rev. H: 4/99, Rev. J: 10/99, Rev. K: 3/00, Rev. L: 8/00, Rev. M: 3/01, Rev. N: 9/01.
The current Section by Section revision configuration of the manual is as follows:
! WARNING
This equipment is operated with hazardous voltage which can shock, burn, or cause
death.
Remove wall plug before servicing equipment. Never pull on cord to remove from outlet. Grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.
Do not operate equipment with a damaged power cord.
Do not use an extension cord to power this equipment.
Use only the power cord supplied with the equipment.
Position the power cord so it will not be tripped over or pulled.
Connect this equipment to a grounded outlet.
Do not place a portable multiple socket outlet (power strip) on the floor. Mount the power strip on a wall or
on the underside of a table.
! WARNING
Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, oxygen or nitrous oxide. This equipment does not
have a gas sealed electronics enclosure and could ignite any flammable or explosive gases present in its
environment.
! WARNING
Not protected against ingress of liquids including bodily fluids.
! WARNING
For continued protection against fire, replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and fuse rating.
! CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. Those limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
! CAUTION
This equipment is intended to connect to other medical devices. Installation and service maintenance are
to be performed only by qualified service personnel.
! CAUTION
Do not substitute or modify this equipment without approval of Eastman Kodak Company.
! CAUTION
U.S. Federal law restricts sale of this device to or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner.
! CAUTION
This equipment employs an invisible 25 milliwatt laser. Laser radiation may be present
when the machine operates without panels or covers installed.
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein, may
result in eye damage.
Covers shall be removed by authorized service personnel only.
There are no “user’ serviceable parts in this machine other than the charcoal odor filter.
! CAUTION
Avoid touching the developer drum when removing film jams from the imager. The developer drum may
become hot during extended imager operation.
D8300–134A
Agency Approvals
D8300–134A
! CAUTION
General External Cleaning: This equipment may be cleaned with a damp cloth using water with mild
detergent, or commercial electronic equipment cleaner.
Classifications
UL Classified
Medical Equipment
UL 2601-1 CAN/CSA No. 601.1
!
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. With Respect to Electric Shock, Fire, Casualty and
Medical Hazards only in Accordance with UL 2601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 and IEC 601-1.
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Section 1 – Specifications
1-1. Dimensions
Height: 46 cm (18 in.)
Width: 46 cm (18 in.)
Depth: 66 cm (26 in.)
Weight: 56 Kg (124 lb.)
1-2. Electrical
Phase: Single
Voltage: U.S.: 100 – 120 VAC ± 10%
OUS: 100 – 240 VAC ± 10%
Frequency: 50 – 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Current: 6.3/3.2 Amperes
1-7. Output
First Print
(After Ready indicator lights): 110 sec.
Subsequent Prints: 55 Prints/hr
1-9. Options
• Second Input Module
• Internal Magneto/Optical Drive
• Footswitch
1-10. Memory
4-32 MB
Section 2 – Installation
2-2. Unpacking
!
Caution
The IMAGER weighs about 135 pounds. Do not attempt to lift it from the shipping box without
help. If another Kodak employee is unavailable, ask the customer’s maintenance staff to lift the
unit and set it on a cart or table.
After the IMAGER is set on a cart or table, open the accessories box and remove the power cord, cables,
and optional keypad(s) and footswitch(es).
Note
If the modality provides an external clock, first try video acquisition without it. Use external clock only
if good video acquisition is not possible without it.
2. If the customer is using an external clock, connect the cable to the upper BNC connector.
3. If host control is required (no keypad):
a. Attach the control cable from the host to the 9-pin connector on the input module.
b. Remove the right side cover of the imager (procedure 4-2-1).
c. Make sure that the switch on the input module is set (pressed) to select RTS/CTS.
Note
If the modality is providing only Thin-Net (10Base2), a converter such as a mini-hub will be required
to convert the 10Base2 to10BaseT. (Purchase the mini-hub locally.)
Note
Video Connections in OEM Demo Vans: After an IMAGER has been installed to any modality and
properly calibrated, it cannot be connected to another modality without recalibrating the video, even
if the video parameters for both modalities are the same. Other video aspects, such as level, affect
IMAGER operation in a direct analog/keypad installation.
When you install and calibrate an IMAGER for a demo unit, you cannot reconnect it to another demo
unit without recalibration. This includes ATL models HDI 3000 and 5000 where the parameters are
the same. It is not advisable even to move an IMAGER from one HDI3000 to another, because there
are video variations. Users who want to reinstall the IMAGER will be charged for a service call.
An alternative is to have the OEM person use an M/O disk when demonstrating the uninstalled unit.
Where the images were saved does not affect the IMAGER when printing them from the M/O disk,
as long as the user ID number parameters are set up on the IMAGER and the images were saved in
readable format, i.e., DEFF, RDOS, or Aegis.
The reduced image area is defined and positioned by determining start points and end points
along the X and Y axes. The start point is selected first along its X and Y axis followed by the end
point along its X and Y axis. Refer to Figure 2-1 for examples. The printout will be the full image.
Video Calibration Submenu
1. START POINT X = aa The arrow keys or numeric keypad are used
PERCENTAGE Y = bb to set the values for aa and bb within a
range of 0 to 100. Set the aa value first for
the start point on the horizontal axis. Next,
set the bb value for the start point on the
vertical axis. An audible alarm sounds if a
value is out of range. To repeat the entry
process, press CLEAR. Default is 0.
2. END POINT X = aa The arrow or numeric keys can be used to
PERCENTAGE Y = bb set the values for aa and bb within a range
of 1 to 100. Set the aa value first for the
end point on the horizontal axis. Next, set
the bb value for the end point on the vertical
axis. An audible alarm sounds if a value is
out of range. To repeat the entry process,
press CLEAR. Default is 100.
3. START To perform the video calibrate function,
CALIBRATION press ENTER. During calibration, the gas
gauge increments, then displays when
calibration is finished.
X = 20 to 90% X = 0 to 80%
Y = 20 to 80% Y = 20 to 80%
0 20 X 90 100 0 X 80 100
0 WAA 3.50 MHZ
0 WAA 3.50 MHZ
OUT 25.12% OUT 25.12%
60DB C5 E4 60DB C5 E4
FR 17 HZ FR 17 HZ
20 20
Y Y
80 80
FL = 5.5 CM FL = 5.5 CM
100 100
8300–158L
Figure 2-1.
Note Note
After determining the correct video parameters, After determining the correct video
record them in the Service History Log. If the CPU parameters, record them in the Service
PWA is replaced in the future, these video History Log. If the CPU PWA is
parameters must be entered into the new CPU PWA. replaced in the future, these video
parameters must be entered into the
Note new CPU PWA.
If menu items 14 through 16 are selected, all video
parameters change to a scripted value. If ENTER is Note
pressed at menu item 14, items 1 through 6 change If menu items 14 through 16 are
to the parameters for the Acuson 128. selected, all video parameters change
to a scripted value. If ENTER is
pressed at menu item 14, items 1
through 6 change to the parameters for
the Acuson 128.
14. 750 X 480 If default values are desired, press ENTER.
(Acuson 128) If EXIT is pressed, no changes are made.
Note
If 3M protocol is selected, options 1–4 or the Serial
Control Interface become available.
3. SERIAL CONTROL For desired settings:
INTERFACE:
1. BAUD RATE 1200, 2400, 4800, Toggle between baud rates.
9600, or 19200
2. NUMBER OF DATA BITS 7 or 8 Toggle the data bit settings for desired
value.
3. NUMBER OF STOP BITS 1 or 2 Toggle the stop bit setting for desired value.
4. PARITY ODD, EVEN, or Toggle the parity setting between
NONE selections.
5. PROTOCOL 3M or Keypad Toggle the protocol setting between
selections. (In the future, there may be
additional OEM.)
6. MARK INSTALL DATE Date of install: If date is incorrect, change Date/Time
day/month/year parameter in the General Setup Menu.
Note
To “set” the network parameters, the IMAGER needs to be rebooted (power cycled). (This applies
only to network parameters.)
3. Refer to the following list for a menu roadmap of network installation parameters:
Note
The modality being networked with will need to know the AE Title and Port Number used for the
IMAGER in a DICOM application. These are as follows:
AE TITLE = 3M_8300
PORT = 104
General Setup Menu (Digital, Analog, or SCSI Target) and Recommended Starting Values
1. Density (8)
2. Contrast (6)
3. Print Contrast Samples
4. Sharp/Smooth (AUTO)
5. Polarity (POS)
6. Number of Copies (1)
7. Autoprint (ON)
8. Film Layout
a. Format *N on 1 (1:1 = LAND)
(2:1 = PORT)
b. Mode = Landscape/ (4:1 = LAND)
Portrait (6:1 = PORT)
9. Keypad Format = *N on 1 (6:1)
10. Audible Alarm (ON)
Figure 2-2.
Note
If loading software from a diskette, copy it first to a subdirectory on the hard drive.
2. Power on the PC, and launch Hyperterminal.EXE, usually located in the Accessories section of
Programs.
3. Pull down File Menu and select New Connection.
4. Give the connection a name, then press OK.
5. When the Phone Number window comes up, go to the Connect Using box, and select Direct to Com
1, then OK.
6. Set the Port Settings in the Com 1 properties window:
a. Bits per second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,400
b. Data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
c. Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
d. Stop bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
e. Flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xon/Xoff
Properties/Settings
Click on settings.
Note
The information in this paragraph applies to systems with software earlier than Version 4.2. For
systems with version 4.2 or later software, refer to paragraph 2-11.
A contrast test will create twelve numbered image tables of the last acquired image in memory. The first
six tables in the IMAGER are saggy curves intended for use with Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine. Table
1 has a midtone brightness slightly lower than linear perceived brightness, with 2 through 6 having
progressively higher midtone brightness.
Tables 7, 9, and 11 typically appear in the first column of the second contrast test sheet and duplicate
tables from the familiar 713C0 transfer function. Table 7 resembles 713C0 table 6. Table 9 resembles
713C0 table 9, and table 11 resembles 713C0 table 12. These tables are commonly used by Ultrasound,
DSA, and C-Arm users. 713C0 has a higher midtone brightness than 693C0 for the same image Dmax.
Tables 8, 10, and 12 typically appear in the second column of the second contrast test sheet and
duplicate tables from the familiar 693C0 transfer function. Table 8 resembles 693C0 table 3. Table 10 is
linear and resembles 693C0 table 6. Table 12 resembles 693C0 table 9. These tables are applied over a
wide range of modalities that include MR, CT, CR, and Workstations. These contrasts are good choices
for starting points when printing preferences are not known.
Use Table 2-10 as a guide in anticipating what the customer may want to see from a particular modality.
Based on Field Test results the following density and contrast settings in Table 2-10 are recommended:
Table 2-10. Density and Contrast Settings Based on Field Test Results
Modality Manufacturer Study Contrast Density Sharpness Comments
Nuclear ADAC, Picker, Whole 3 , 4, 5, 6 5 through 8 Auto
Medicine SMV, Park body
Medical
Nuclear ADAC, Picker, Cardiac 6, 11 5 through 8 Auto
Medicine SMV, Park
Medical
Nuclear Toshiba All 1 or 2 5 or 6 Auto Check Toshiba
Medicine Camera Calibration
Ultrasound All All 3 through 6 8 through 12 Auto US Dmax
preferences are
trending to 2.4 and
higher
C-ARM All All 7,9,11 14 through 16 Auto
SDI, DST All All 7,9,11 14 through 16 Auto Curves 5 through 6
can lower
background density
if req’d.
Verify DSI camera
calibration.
MRI, CT All All 8,10,12 14 through 16 Auto Phillips may prefer
curves 2 through 5
Workstation All All Requires
workstation ULUT
contact Service
Engineering
Notes:
1. All contrast choices should be considered to meet customer preferences. The recommendations
given above are the most commonly used settings for the noted modalities.
2. The recommendations above refer to ULUT U1_109B, the default factory-installed ULUT.
3. The contrast test typically uses the last acquired image on a direct connection. If a contrast test is
performed with an MO disk, the first image on the disk is used.
4. The next paragraph describes ULUT options that are available with systems that have version 4.2 or
higher software. These systems can upload several new sets of contrast tables (from the SYSTEM
section of 83upgrad folder), using a terminal program such as Windows 95, Hyper-Terminal.
Note
The IMAGER system software must be at Version 4.2 or higher to take advantage of the new ULUT
options that can be stored in menu item MODALITY GROUPS. Follow the instructions to transfer a
text file in the same way that new machine code would be uploaded. Upload the new ULUT text file,
and the IMAGER will reprogram its flash memory with the new table. See the instructions in
paragraph 2-8 for further details on using a terminal program to transfer text files via the service port
of the IMAGER.
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-4.
For the above curves, overall image brightness increases as the Contrast setting is increased from 1 to 6.
These curves are often preferred over S-shaped curves by radiologists who are working with modalities
such as ultrasound or nuclear medicine.
Set 0: U1_109B (C = 7 through 12)
The remaining ULUTs (contrast settings 7 through 12) of the U1_109B ULUT Set consists of two groups,
each comprised of three S-shaped curves (see Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5.
One group (curves 7, 9, and 11) is somewhat brighter than the other (curves 8, 10, and 12). Within either
group, increasing the Contrast setting increases the mid-tone contrast and decreases the contrast in the
near-black and near-white portions of the input range. (The reason for indexing by two instead of one in
this ULUT Set is to make a 2x3 image contrast test film easier to study visually, since all three images for
a given brightness group will then be in the same column on the film.) Curves 7, 9, and 11 are a subset of
the 713C0 ULUT Set (Modality Group Set 3), while curves 8, 10, and 12 are a subset of the 693C0 ULUT
Set (Modality Group Set 2). The applicability of the 693C0-type and 713C0-type curves to various
modalities is discussed below in the descriptions of the 693C0 and 713C0 ULUT Sets.
Set 1: UPMSV3K
This ULUT Set consists of a more complete set of “saggy” curves, providing a wider choice of
brightnesses than curves 1–6 of the U1_109B ULUT Set (see Figure 2-6). It is widely used in applications
including ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and others where an “S-shaped” response is not desired.
Because this ULUT Set is suitable for most ultrasound and nuclear medicine applications, it is an
appropriate choice for a majority of IMAGER users.
Figure 2-6.
For these curves, overall image brightness increases as the Contrast setting is increased from 1 to 12.
The brighter curves in this set are often preferred by radiologists working in ultrasound or nuclear
medicine.
Set 2: 693C0
This ULUT Set consists entirely of “S-shaped” curves with a mid-tone brightness that gives an
approximately “linear in perceived brightness” response, especially for the central Contrast settings of this
set (Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-7.
This ULUT Set is very suitable for CT, MR and C-Arm applications. It is also sometimes useful for nuclear
medicine applications. Increasing the Contrast setting from 1 to 12 increases the mid-tone contrast and
decreases the contrast in the near-black and near-white portions of the image.
Set 3: 713C0
This ULUT Set is comprised of a family of “S-shaped” curves similar to the 693C0 curves, but with a
somewhat elevated brightness (see Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8.
This ULUT Set has rather wide applicability. It is often used for ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and DSA
and may also be used in other modalities where a brightness greater than that from the 693C0 Set is
desired.
Set 4: WKSTN83A
Most of the curves in this ULUT Set are designed to give a “linear in density” response, while the other
curves in this set are designed to give an approximate “linear in brightness” response. Because of its
linear in density curves, this ULUT Set is uniquely suitable for use with certain modalities or workstations
(e.g., Toshiba nuclear medicine or some Siemens workstations) that are designed to work with an
IMAGER which has a linear in density characteristic. Overall, this ULUT Set offers the choices seen in
Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-10.
The best curve (Contrast setting) to use in order to obtain a linear in density response depends on the
current Density (Dmax) setting, as indicated in the following table.
When the Contrast setting is chosen from the above table for this ULUT Set, the printed density should
decrease in approximately equal steps of Optical Density as the Digital Input is increased by a given step
size.
Figure 2-11.
Sets 5 – 10: These ULUT Set numbers are reserved for future use. At present, each one contains a
repeat occurrence of the default ULUT Set. It is anticipated that future general ULUT releases may be
stored as Sets 6, 7, etc., while a custom ULUT Set may be stored as Set 10.
Note
You can also review the versions remotely by using the Debug function (CTRL D) (see paragraph
7-1-2).
Note
Early production Network Boards incorrectly show the firmware revision level as 2.1. If the board
indicates this level, it must be updated.
3. Check the revision level of the latest NIS software on the MIS CDROM collection under the folder
83upgrade/network. (The CD will show the latest and former revision levels.)
4. If the Network Board does not contain the latest level firmware, download from the CDROM and
upload to the IMAGER. The procedure for loading is the same as that described in paragraph NO TAG
or 2-8 for system software, except that two files must be uploaded.
a. Start with the file named Network X-X.1 (where X–X is the software release number). This file is
small and takes only a short time to upload.
b. Continue with the file named Network X-X. 2. This file will take about 8 minutes to upload,
depending on what the baud rate is set at.
Section 3 – Adjustments
Specification
The temperatures displayed on the front panel must equal the temperatures displayed on the temperature
meter, approximately 122.2 ±1°C.
Note
This procedure should be performed whenever the processor drum or CPU PWA is replaced, or if
drum temperatures are suspected of causing image quality problems.
Special Tools
Temperature meter with probe and block
Note
A probe with a bar type element must be used to perform this procedure. Probes with circular type
elements will not provide accurate readings.
Note
The temperature meter and probe must be calibrated together as a pair at least once per year. If the
probe breaks, a new probe and the meter must be sent in for calibration. Refer to procedure 5-2 for
details.
Note
The temperature meter must be at room temperature when performing this procedure. If the meter
has been brought in from a hot or cold vehicle, allow it to acclimate to room temperature before use.
Calibration Procedure
1. Install the block on the probe as shown in Figure 3-1. Clean the probe with alcohol.
8-3/8”
Figure 3-1.
!
Caution
Deposits on the processor rollers could be knocked loose by the temperature probe, resulting in
damage to the surface of the drum. If necessary, clean the processor before continuing with this
procedure.
!
Caution
Hot Surface
The surfaces around the processor entrance slot are hot, and hot air exits through the slot. Do not
touch the surfaces around the slot, and do not hold the block outside the slot for prolonged periods
of time.
13. Center the probe and block where the center tine of the wire film guide assembly would be if in place.
14. Insert the probe in the processor entrance slot. Allow the rotation of the drum to pull in the probe until
the block reaches the outer edge of the slot.
Figure 3-2.
19. Once the center temperature has stabilized, remove and clean the probe. Wait a full five minutes
before proceeding.
!
Caution
To prevent damage to the surface of the processor drum, remove and clean the probe after taking
each temperature reading.
20. Repeat steps 13 through 18, but align the edge of the probe this time with the left edge of the
processor entrance chute (refer to Figure 3-2), and access the Cal Processor End Temp submenu on
the local panel.
Note
Do not attempt to take a temperature reading at the right end of the processor. The probe will
interfere with the processor entrance switch.
21. Once the left end temperature has stabilized, remove and clean the probe. Wait a full five minutes
before proceeding.
22. Re-check the center zone temperature. If the local panel and meter readings differ by more than one
degree, repeat steps 13 through 22.
23. Remove the safety interlock defeat mechanism.
24. Reconnect the mechanical processor drive arm to the top cover push rod. Replace the left side panel.
Close the top cover and install the film tray.
25. From the local panel, enable Film Calibration.
Specification
There must be a gap of 0.005 ± 0.001 inches between the processor drum and the stripper.
Special Tools
Feeler Gauge
Measurement
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Open the processor cover.
3. Verify that the processor drum and stripper are clean and free of deposits. If not, clean the processor
(refer to procedure NO TAG) before proceeding with this measurement procedure.
!
Caution
Hot Surface
The processor drum and stripper assembly are hot. Take care when checking the gap.
Note
When checking the gap, the roller assemblies at each end of the stripper must remain in contact with
the drum. Avoid lifting the entire stripper assembly when trying to slide the gauge between the drum
and stripper.
4. Try to slide a 0.004 feeler gauge between the drum and the stripper. If the gauge does not fit, the gap
is too small; perform the adjustment procedure.
5. Try to slide the 0.006 feeler gauge between the drum and the stripper. If the gauge fits, the gap is too
big; perform the adjustment procedure.
Note
The stripper gap is changed by adjusting the position of the roller assemblies located at each end of
the stripper. Adjust one roller assembly at a time. Recheck the measurement after each adjustment.
Figure 3-3.
Adjustment Screw
Roller Assembly
Figure 3-4.
Specification
DS2 on the CPU PWA must light when one sheet of film is detected between the separator rollers. DS1
(and DS2) on the CPU PWA must light when two sheets of film are detected between the rollers.
Special Tools
4/11/7 Mil Test Film
Two sheets of 7 mil film (14 mil)
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove power.
3. Remove the right side panel, and remove the lower input module.
4. Remove the access plate.
5. Swing open the wire film guide.
6. Turn on power.
7. Verify that DS1 and DS2 are not lit.
8. Insert the 4-mil portion of the test film between the separator rollers.
9. Reach down from above and rotate the upper separator roller to drive the film forward until the 4 mil
film is underneath the roller bearing (Figure 3-5).
Note
DS2 should light when one sheet of 4 mil film is initially detected. DS1 (and DS2) should light when
two sheets of 7 mil film are initially detected. Use the following steps to make the adjustments for
DS1 and DS2.
Upper
Separator
Roller
Roller
Bearing
Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-6.
Specification
The switch must actuate when there is no film between the capstan roller and the pinch rollers, and
deactuate when film is present.
Special Tools
4 Mil Test Film
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Swing open the wire film guide.
3. Remove the left and right side panels.
Adjustment Screw
Figure 3-7.
4. Rotate the capstan several times while observing the switch arm.
5. Rotate the capstan to where the arm movement reaches the maximum point of travel (arm in the
position that is closest to the top of the unit).
6. Adjust the screw on the arm to where the switch initially actuates, and then tighten it one quarter turn
clockwise.
7. Rotate the capstan several times to verify that the switch does not deactuate.
8. Insert the 4-mil test film between the capstan roller and the upper pinch roller.
9. Turn the flywheel counterclockwise to drive the film between the capstan roller and the lower pinch
roller.
10. Verify that the switch deactuates. If not, back off the adjustment screw to the point where the switch
just deactuates.
11. Remove the film, and verify that the switch actuates.
Capstan Roller
Upper
Pinch
Roller
Lower
Pinch
Roller
Flywheel
Figure 3-8.
Specification
The switch must actuate when the film saver is installed. When actuated, there should be a gap from
.001 to .002 inches between the actuator arm and the switch.
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the right side panel.
3. Remove the MO drive (if present).
4. Insert the film tray and film saver.
5. Verify that the switch actuates when the film saver is inserted. If not:
a. Loosen the switch bracket mounting screws.
b. Move the bracket as required to actuate the switch.
c. Tighten the bracket mounting screws.
Figure 3-9.
Specification
The switch must actuate when the film tray is empty. When actuated, there should be a gap from 0.001 to
.002 inches between the actuator arm and the switch.
Note
When the film tray is empty (or removed), the actuator bar should rest on the limit pin.
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the right side panel.
3. Remove the MO drive (if present).
4. Remove all film from film tray, and insert empty film tray.
5. Verify that the switch actuates when the actuator arm drops into slot in film tray. If not:
a. Loosen the switch bracket mounting screws.
b. Move the bracket as required to actuate the switch.
c. Tighten the bracket mounting screws.
Figure 3-10.
Specification
The switch must actuate when the film tray is removed.
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the right side panel.
3. Verify that the switch actuates when the film tray is removed. If not:
a. Loosen the switch bracket mounting screws.
b. While holding the actuator lever in its leftmost position, move the bracket as required to actuate
the switch.
c. Tighten the bracket mounting screws.
Figure 3-11.
Specification
The switch is actuated as long as a film tray is fully installed in the imager or the tray is fully removed.
The switch is deactuated when the mechanical release is actuated or when the solenoid is actuated for
5-10 seconds, during the tray ejection procedure.
Measurement
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove both side panels and the front panel.
3. Verify that the switch is actuated. If not, loosen the switch securing screws slightly. Reposition the
switch so that it is actuated, then tighten the securing screws.
Note
The switch securing screws thread into a nut plate. Do not loosen them too much or the nut plate
may fall off.
Front View
Figure 3-12.
Specification
The belt must be tight enough to prevent slippage between the belt and the flywheel. The longest span of
the belt should deflect approximately 1/6 inch when finger pressure is applied.
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the left side panel.
3. Check the tension of the belt. If the tension requires adjustment:
a. Remove the Motor Control PWA.
b. Loosen the belt tensioner assembly securing screws.
c. Slide the belt tensioner assembly up or down as required.
d. Tighten the belt tensioner assembly securing screws.
Figure 3-13.
Specification
The belt is adjusted as loosely as possible, while ensuring that the belt teeth mesh properly with the teeth
on the gears. The belt should not jump teeth when film is fed through the separators.
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the left side panel.
3. Run transport test.
4. Check the tension of the belt while feeding film as during a transport test. If the tension requires
adjustment:
a. Stop transport test.
b. Loosen the belt tensioner.
c. Slide the belt tensioner up or down as required.
d. Tighten the belt tensioner.
e. Recheck tension.
Belt Tensioner
Figure 3-14.
Specification
The teeth on the belt must mesh properly with the teeth on the gears while film is fed. The longest span of
the belt should deflect a maximum of 1/2 inch when finger pressure is applied.
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the left side panel.
3. Check the tension of the belt. If the tension requires adjustment:
a. Loosen the belt tensioner securing screw.
b. Rotate the belt tensioner as required.
c. Tighten the belt tensioner securing screw.
Belt
Tensioner
1/2 inch
Figure 3-15.
Specification
The teeth on the belt must mesh properly with the teeth on the gears. The longest span of the belt should
deflect a maximum of 1/2 inch when finger pressure is applied.
Measurement/Adjustment
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the left side panel.
3. Check the tension of the belt. If the tension requires adjustment:
a. Loosen the belt tensioner assembly securing screw.
b. Rotate the belt tensioner assembly as required.
c. Tighten the belt tensioner assembly securing screw.
1/2 inch
Belt Tensioner
Assembly
Figure 3-16.
Specification
The processor drive arm gear must positively engage with the processor gear. The teeth on each gear
must not bottom out on the opposite gear.
Measurement
1. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
2. Remove the left side panel.
3. Close the top cover.
4. Verify that the processor drive arm gear engages properly with the processor gear. If not:
a. Loosen the lock nut on the adjustment screw.
b. Rotate the adjustment screw as required.
c. Tighten the lock nut.
Processor Gear
Processor Drive
Arm Gear
Adjustment
Screw
Lock Nut
Figure 3-17.
Section 4 – Disassembly/Reassembly
4-1. Reassembly
After performing a disassembly procedure, reverse the steps for reassembly.
! Warning
When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of the IMAGER.
These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
2. Raise the top cover.
3. Remove three screws.
4. Grasp the cover by the bottom and pull out to remove it.
Figure 4-1.
! Warning
When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of the IMAGER.
These voltages can cause severe injury of death.
Figure 4-2.
! Warning
When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of the IMAGER.
These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
Note
Do not remove the screws that hold the exhaust fan to the rear panel.
4. Remove nine screws from the rear panel, and remove the panel
Figure 4-3.
! Warning
When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of the IMAGER.
These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
Figure 4-4.
Note
For Network Interface Boards: If possible, access and record the installation and customer preference
parameters for this board from the Local Panel.
Disassembly
1. Turn off power and disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove the external cables from the PWA.
3. Remove the right side cover (see paragraph 4-2-1).
4. Remove the cables (if any) that connect to the PWA.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the PWA to the inside of the machine.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the external connector plate to the machine.
7. Slide the PWA out the back of the machine.
Reassembly
1. Make sure that all four mounting screws are installed when you mount the interface module in the
IMAGER. If they are not, the ground of the interface module may be affected.
2. For a Network Interface Module: Make sure the the module is installed in the top (A) slot.
Note
When a Network Interface Board is replaced, you may have to update the firmware on the new
board. (See paragraph 2-12 for instructions.) Also, you must reload the parameters recorded earlier
(see Note at beginning of Disassembly) or stored in the Service History Log.
Note
When a Digital or Analog Interface Board is replaced, be sure to place the CTS/RTS – ±12V Switch in
the CTS/RTS position for host control or in the ±12V position for remote keypad control.
Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-6.
Note
When installing SIMMs, always use a wrist strap to prevent damage from electro-static discharge.
Note
If installing just one SIMM, always use the bottom slot on the CPU PWA.
5. Install the SIMM in the connector at an angle with the key toward the front of the imager (Figure 4-7),
and then push down to secure in place with the retaining clips.
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-10.
5. Remove one screw from the left side of the power module and disconnect the electrical connector from
the power switch cable (Figure 4-11).
6. Slide the power module out the left side of the machine (Figure 4-11).
Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-16.
Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-21.
Figure 4-22.
Figure 4-23.
Figure 4-24.
! Warning
When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of the IMAGER.
These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
2. Remove the left and right side covers (see paragraph 4-2-1.
3. Remove the front panel (see paragraph 4-2-2).
4. Disconnect the film tray release solenoid electrical plug from P9 of the Motor Control PWA.
Note
The solenoid wires (white) are in a mini plug that can be disconnected separately from the other mini
plugs in the P9 connector (see the inset in the illustration).
5. Remove the two screws attaching the power switch box. Carefully pull the box away from the chassis
and turn it to expose the wire connections.
6. Disconnect the power switch in-line connector.
7. Disconnect the four leads attaching to the power line filter in the switch box.
8. Disconnect the two electrical leads from the film tray lock switch.
9. Remove three attaching screws, and remove the film tray lock assembly.
Figure 4-25.
Figure 4-26.
Figure 4-27.
Figure 4-28.
Figure 4-29.
Figure 4-30.
Figure 4-31.
Note
Prevent the assembly from coming apart when reinstalling. Two different size springs hold roller in
place.
Figure 4-32.
Figure 4-33.
Note
If the processor is replaced with a new processor, temperature must be calibrated after reassembly.
See paragraph 3-1.
Figure 4-34.
Figure 4-35.
Figure 4-36.
Note
If the drum is replaced with a new drum, calibrate processor temperature after reassembly. See
paragraph 3-1.
Figure 4-37.
Figure 4-38.
Note
There must be no gap betwen the metal backing of the felt pad and the metal stop of the stripper
blade.
Figure 4-39.
Figure 4-40.
Note
The drum belt bearing block screws may require removal, which will allow the bearing block to pivot
in order to remove the rear shaft from the left side.
Figure 4-41.
Note
The shoulder screw heads should face down during assembly.
Figure 4-42.
Center Zone
Fuse #3
Center Zone
Fuse #2
Figure 4-43.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for center zone fuse # 2 (red wires), if the fuse is present.
7. Remove the left side end cap (gear side).
8. Slide end zone fuse #4 (white wires) from its sleeve.
9. To remove the fuse, cut both wires close to the crimped connectors (wire side).
10. Trim the leads of the new fuse to 1/2 inch (13 mm).
!
Caution
Heat from soldering may cause the new fuse to open. Use a heat sink (e.g., a hemostat) on the
fuse side to prevent damaging the fuse.
11. Twist the wires cut from end zone fuse #4 to the new fuse, and solder.
!
Caution
Heat from soldering may cause the new fuse to open. Use a heat sink (e.g., a hemostat) on the
fuse side to prevent damaging the fuse.
4. Solder the new fuse in place, slide it into the sleeve, and reassemble.
Figure 4-44.
Figure 4-45.
Figure 4-46.
Figure 4-47.
Figure 4-48.
Figure 4-49.
Figure 4-50.
Figure 4-51.
Figure 4-52.
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Note
If a new probe is ordered, the probe and meter must be sent in for calibration. See procedure 5-2.
5. Block (for use with probe) 78-8064-5583-4
6. 4/11/7 Mil Test Film 78-8096-3223-1
7. Cable, PC to AFHU 78-8075-6004-6
8. Connector, BNC T, F-M-F 83-1610-0141-3
9. Terminator, BNC, 75 Ohm 26-1008-4885-7
10. Adapter, BNC, F-to-F 83-1610-0154-6
11. M/O Test Disk 78-8079-0527-4
12. Static Protection Kit (includes a static dissipative work surface, a ground cord, two sizes of wristbands,
and an alligator clip) TL-3397
13. 3/32-inch Ball End Hex Wrench (for
stripper gap adjustment) TL-1607
!
Caution
The cleaning materials used during emergency maintenance (EM) and preventative maintenance
(PM) calls may create odors that are offensive to users and patients, so schedule the maintenance
accordingly. Cleaning should be done in a well ventilated area. At a minimum, this should be an
area that meets standards for general office ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, such as gloves, to avoid prolonged contact of cleaning agents with skin.
Note
Before replacing the drum, clean the processor rollers and stripper blade with cleaning pads and
isopropyl alcohol.
! Warning
All disassembly is to be performed with power removed from the machine and the power cord
unplugged. When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of
the IMAGER. These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
- 1. Inspect and clean the Film Tray and Film Feed Roller. (See paragraph 5-3-6.)
- 2. Clean the Fan Filter, Charcoal Filter, and Faz Filter. (See paragraph 5-3-7.)
Note
Every 20,000 cycles the Charcoal Filter must be replaced, and every 60,000 cycles the Faz Filter
must be replaced.
- 3. Clean the Laser Scanning Area, Capstan, and Pinch Rollers. (See paragraph 5-3-8.)
- 4. Clean the Scoop, Film Guide Area, 1-2 Sheet Sensor Roller, and Separator O-Rings. (See
paragraph 5-3-9).
- 5. Remove the Processor. (See paragraph 5-3-10-1.)
- 6. Clean the Drum. (See paragraph 5-3-10-2.)
- 7. Clean the Upper and Lower Pressure Roller Assemblies. (See paragraph 5-3-10-3.)
- 8. Clean the Stripper Blade. (See paragraph 5-3-10-4.)
- 9. Replace the Felt Pads. (See paragraph 5-3-10-5.)
- 10. Clean the Ultem Film Guide. (See paragraph 5-3-10-6.)
- 11. Clean the Densitometer. (See paragraph 5-3-10-7.)
- 12. Clean the Processor Entrance and Exit Rollers. (See paragraph 5-3-10-8.)
- 13. Reassemble the Processor components. (See paragraph 5-3-10-9.)
- 14. Check the Stripper gap, and adjust as necessary. (See paragraph 5-3-11.)
- 15. Print a film calibration from the local panel and confirm image quality. (See paragraph 5-3-12.)
Note
After PM cleaning, place the used cleaning pads in a zip lock bag and dispose of them properly.
Note
PM at 70,000 cycles is the same as at 10,000 cycles, and at 80,000 cycles it is the same as at
20,000 cycles, etc.
! Warning
When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of the IMAGER.
These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
1. Insert the film saver and remove the film tray.
5-3-6. Inspecting and Cleaning the Film Tray and Film Feed Roller
Supplies Required
Vacuum cleaner
Low-lint alcohol-saturated wipes (TEXWIPE TX1065)
Protective gloves
Film Tray
1. Vacuum the exterior of the tray (including the black velvet) and then wipe it off with a TX1065 wipe.
Note
If the film needs to be saved, transfer it to a film pouch in a dark room so that the films can be used
after the cleanup procedure.
2. Remove the film saver, film, and the liner from the tray.
3. Inspect the inside of the tray, the ramp and the edge of the ramp for possible scratches. Replace the
tray if there are scratches on the ramp or the top edge of the tray.
4. Wipe off the inside of the tray, the ramp, and the ramp edge with a TX1065 wipe.
2. Reach in through the film tray area and clean the feed roller with a TX1065 wipe. Manually rotate the
roller so you can clean the entire surface.
5-3-8. Cleaning the Laser Scanning Area, Capstan, and Pinch Rollers
Supplies Required
Vacuum cleaner
Low-lint alcohol-saturated wipes (TEXWIPE TX1065)
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Remove three attaching screws and remove laser shield (see Figure 5-4).
3. Remove the three screws holding the left (as viewed from the machine front) side panel of the imager,
and remove the left side panel.
4. Raise the upper wire guide and vacuum the laser scanning area behind the laser shield area.
5. Use a TX1065 wipe to clean the dust and debris from the capstan and the two pinch rollers. Do this
while slowly rotating the capstan flywheel (which was exposed by removal of the left side panel).
Note
Use a couple of TX1065 wipes to clean the rollers to ensure that no visible extraneous material is left
on the rollers. Do not leave any debris in the gap between the two pinch rollers.
7. Replace the laser shield and secure it with the three screws.
4
1
5
Figure 5-4. Cleaning the Laser Entry Area, Capstan, Pinch Rollers and Separator O-Rings
5-3-9. Cleaning the Scoop, Film Guide Area, 1-2 Sheet Sensor Roller, and Separator
O-Rings
Supplies Required
Vacuum cleaner
Low-lint alcohol-saturated wipes (TEXWIPE TX1065)
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Raise the upper wire guide (see Figure 5-5).
3. Vacuum all the exposed surfaces, including: scoop, scoop cover plate, film tray housing, separator
roller, film entrance guide, etc.
5. Access and clean the top end of the scoop as thoroughly as possible.
6. While rotating the top separator roller, clean the separator O-rings with a TX1065 wipe.
7. Rotate and clean any dirt buildup on the 1-2 sheet sensor roller, using a TX1065 wipe.
8. Raise and lock the lower wire guide, and lower and lock the upper wire guide.
Figure 5-5. Cleaning the Scoop, Film Guide Area, 1-2 Sheet Sensor Roller, and Separator O-Rings
!
Caution
Hot Surface
When the IMAGER is initially powered down, the processor drum and rollers are hot. Take care
when working in the drum and roller area.
2. Disconnect the plugs from P2, P3, and P4 on the CPU PWA (see View A of Figure 5-7).
3. Disconnect the plug from P5 of the power module.
4. Remove two attaching screws from each side of the processor base (see View B of Figure 5-7) and
remove the processor assembly from the machine.
5. After removing the processor assembly, vacuum the exposed area in the imager.
Note
Leave the drum seated in the processor frame while you clean it.
1. Rotate the processor drum wheel on the left side while cleaning the processor drum surface with
alcohol dampened TX312 cleaning cloths.
2. Use multiple wipes to ensure that the drum surface is clean.
3. After cleaning the drum, remove it from the processor frame as follows:
a. Disconnect the ground wire from the right side of the processor assembly (see Figure 5-9).
b. Remove a locking plate from each side of the drum.
c. Manually turn the bearing blocks to align the flats for removal of the drum (see inset in Figure 5-9).
d. Lift the drum from the processor and carefully set it aside.
d c
Note
Leave the upper roller assembly in the processor cover and the lower roller assembly in the
processor frame for cleaning, unless the asemblies show considerable faz accumulation.
Note
During reassembly, be sure to securely attach the grounding clip to ensure proper roller grounding.
b. On the right side of the cover, remove the screws (one each shaft) from the ends of the two shafts
securing the roller assembly.
c. Pull the shafts out from the left side.
d. Remove the roller assembly.
!
Caution
To prevent deplating of the rollers, do not rub rub the rollers hard with the abrasive cleaning pads.
2. Clean the metal surfaces behind the rollers using TX312 cleaning cloths and Isopropyl alolchol. Use
alcohol dampened cleaning pads to remove tough stains.
3. If deplating or degradation (such as flat spots) of the rollers is evident, replace them.
d b
a c
Figure 5-10. Removing the Upper Pressure Roller Assembly
Note
During reassembly, be sure to securely attach the grounding clip to ensure proper roller grounding.
b. On the left side of the frame, remove the screws from the two shafts securing the roller assembly.
c. Pull the two shafts out from the right side.
d. Remove the roller asembly.
2. Clean the lower roller assembly using the same procedure as for the upper roller assembly.
c a
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
Cleaning cloths TEXWIPE TX312)
All purpose cleaning pads (3M O-Cel-O)
Protective gloves
Procedure
Note
Remove the felt pad(s) from the stripper before cleaning (see paragraph 5-3-10-5) Then clean the
stripper as follows before installing new felt pad(s) in paragraph 5-3-10-5.
!
Caution
The stripper blade is sharp. Take care while cleaning it.
1. Clean the metal surfaces of the stripper blade (top and bottom), using TX312 cleaning cloths and
Isopropyl alcohol (see Figure 5-12).
2. Ensure that all deposits on the bottom of the blade are removed by using an all-purpose cleaning pad.
(If deposits build up they can damage the drum.)
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
Cleaning cloths (TEXWIPE TX312)
All purpose cleaning pads (3M O-Cel-O)
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Remove two shoulder screws and remove the Ultem film guide (see Figure 5-14).
2. If the guide can be separated, separate it before cleaning.
3. Wipe the film guide clean with alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths or all-purpose cleaning pads.
4. Replace the film guide and secure it with the two shoulder screws.
Note
The shoulder screw heads must face down during assembly.
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
Cleaning cloths (TEXWIPE TX312))
Pre-soaked alcohol pad (TEXWIPE TX801)
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Remove two attaching screws and remove the cover plate (see Figure 5-15).
2. Unplug the inline connector for the processor exit sensor.
3. Remove the vertically aligned screws from each end, and remove the densitometer assembly from the
processor housing.
4. Remove the horizontally aligned screws and separate the mounting plates of the densitometer
assembly. (Take care not to lose the spacer bars, if present.)
!
Caution
Be very gentle with the delicate lens surface while cleaning the sensor lens in the next step. Also
take care not to damage the delicate processor exit sensor.
5. Clean the inside surfaces of the mounting plates with alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths. Clean the
sensor lens on the upper plate with a pre-soaked alcohol pad. Be very gentle with the delicate lens
surface, and be very careful not to damage the processor exit sensor.
6. Remove two attaching screws and remove the plastic housing for the densitometer light source.
7. Clean the glass lens on the housing with a pre-soaked alcohol pad.
8. Reinstall the light source housing with the lens flush against the lower plate (see Figure 5-15).
9. Reassemble the densitometer assembly. Make sure that you align the two spacer plates properly. Also
make sure that the actuator arm of the processor exit sensor is in the slot.
10. Install the densitometer assembly in the processor housing, and reconnect the inline plug for the exit
sensor.
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
Cleaning cloths (TEXWIPE TX312)
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Use alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths to wipe clean the two exit rollers (one steel and one rubber).
Rotate the rollers to gain access to all surfaces (see Figure 5-16).
2. Remove four attaching screws (or nuts) and remove the two film entrance guides (see Figure 5-16).
!
Caution
Take care while cleaning the entrance rollers that you no not contact the entrance sensor. This
sensor is delicate and easily damaged.
3. Use alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths to clean the two entrance rollers as you rotate them.
Note
If either rubber roller (entrance or exit) is hard and glazed, even after cleaning, replace it.
4. Replace the film entrance guides, being sure not to overtighten the attaching hardware.
(Overtightening will cause the guides to bow and restrict film movement.)
Caution:
Do not damage
delicate Processor
Entrance Sensor
8600/8610
–169C
Note
After the stripper has been cleaned and the felt pads replaced, the stripper gap must be checked,
and adjusted if necessary. If the gap is too narrow, drum damage can occur. It it is too wide, jams will
occur.
Specification
Gap of 0.005 + 0.001 inch between drum and stripper
Tools Required
Feeler gauges (0.004 and 0.006 inch)
3/32 inch ball head driver
Check
1. Open the processor cover.
Note
When you make the gap checks, the rollers on each side of the stripper assembly must be in contact
with the drum. Hold the stripper assembly down while checking with the feeler gauge, so you don’t
inadvertently lift it during the checks.
2. Try to slide a 0.004 inch feeler gauge between the stripper and the drum down the length of the
stripper (see Figure 5-17). If the gauge does not fit, the gap is too small. Perform the adjustment (see
next page).
3. Try to slide a 0.006 inch feeler gauge between the stripper and the drum. If the gauge fits, the gap is
too large. Perform the adjustment (see next page).
Typical SCSI address for an internal drive used in the IMAGER is 6, so pins 2 and 3 have jumpers on.
The following is a chart of the remaining dual inline jumper connector pin locations and whether each
jumper is on (connected) or off for the typical factory setting. The two most important factory settings that
should never be changed are for pins 4 and 10, which represent grounds and should always have their
jumpers on.
The following two single-pin locations are connectors for an external Busy LED, if used. The IMAGER
does not have a remote Busy LED, so no connections are required, and they should never be shorted
together.
11 Busy LED Signal - No connection
12 +5 VDC for Busy LED - No connection
Figure 5-19.
Figure 5-20.
Note
Some Demo Vans may carry all three HDI Ultrasound models. You must set the parameters for each
user number in the IMAGER to match each HDI model number as described in step 3 above. If
Autoprint is set ON for User 1 in the IMAGER and OFF for all other users, you will not be able to
autoprint if you insert a disk from the HDI 5000.
Figure 5-21.
Figure 5-22.
Figure 5-23.
SCSI Color Film Status Display now indicates which color film number is printing.
SCSI Sony 8800 Color Printer LCD display message goes to Ready if print is aborted at IMAGER.
Film Density Drift Reduced by adding five minutes to the warmup cycle to stabilize temp.
Empty Film Tray Insertion no longer attempts to feed film from empty tray to do auto film cal.
Energy Saver Activation While Printing will not happen until 3 hours after all printing is done.
Software Version Info Sent to Service Port when Control D is sent from a PC or modem.
Version 4.05
SCSI Error Reading Large Files large reads are broken down to a series of small operations.
Menu Numbering on Last Exam Selection was corrected so it no longer changes with Enter.
Version 4.04
Sony 8800 Color Printer can now be printed to via the SCSI Input Module of the IMAGER.
SCSI Color Image Forma can be 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, or 6:1 on the Sony 7000 or 8800 Printers.
SCSI Color Image Scaling to fit within the format when printed on the 7000 or 8800 Printers.
SCSI Bus Errors eliminated when caused by unexpected responses from hardware.
SCSI Color Film Selection can be made separately from black and white films.
SCSI Color Images Printed After Black and White on IMAGER when there’s no color printer.
SCSI Color Options like format and number to print will be used by IMAGER in black & white.
SCSI Contrast Prints use density, layout, aspect ratio, polarity & smoothness set by user.
SCSI AH/Emulsion viewing setting defined in installation menu will be used to print films.
SCSI Print Aspect Ratio was renamed from just Aspect Ratio.
SCSI User Number and Parameters was renamed from just User Number.
SCSI Autoprint Default Changed to OFF to allow viewing of user number of the first image.
SCSI User (Number) ID Displayed of the first image on disk when Enter is pressed.
NIS (Network Interface Software) Firmware Version Number displayable on local panel.
Network Client Configurable Defaults like Polarity, Async Status, Warning Status added.
Ethernet Menus changed order of items or moved from Installation menu to User Setup.
Ethernet Contrast Test selected from local panel sends host control command from DMCS.
Host Control Status Response has been changed to return STA 1 RDY for RQS command.
Host Control ALM 72 is not resent until 3 invalid commands are received after CLA & RES.
Version 4.03
Video Calibration Image Area has been implemented to allow area selection for calibration.
Version 4.02
Video Interface Vertical Delay is now entered on a field basis rather than a frame basis.
Video Interface Even/Odd Start Line interpretation was reversed so that Odd is the default.
Video Interface Clocks Per Line changed from Pixels/Line & now listed before Horiz. Active.
SCSI Color Film Selection allows selecting which color prints print on attached color printer.
Host Control DZO Enlargement Modeconverts any Sharp/Smooth greater than 6 to Auto.
Network Interface Contrast Tables use inverse polarity for received table numbers = 13–24.
Additional SCSI Disks Supported by IMAGER includes AEGIS 2.0, AEGIS 2.4 and GE DEFF.
SCSI AEGIS Color Images Printed can now be printed on the Sony 7000 Color Printer.
Marking SCSI AEGIS Images Printed so that once printed they can’t be reprinted as “new”.
SCSI Print Aspect Ratio can now be defined by user number for the printed image.
SCSI Last Pixel and Line Replicated to compensate for the print ASIC not printing these.
Calibration Negative Transmittance Ignored so last positive value used to calculate DMAX.
Analog Menu
1. Aspect Ratio 1. Measured End Zone Reading
2. Video Interface 13. Energy Saver Option
1. Pixel Clock 14. Image Viewing
2. Clocks per Line 17. PM Exposures (eff. V. 4.2)
3. Horizontal Active
4. Horizontal Delay Digital Menu
5. Vertical Active 1. Aspect Ratio
6. Vertical Delay 3. Serial Control Interface
7. Interlace 1. Baud Rate
8. External Clock 2. Number of Data Bits
9. Clock Delay 3. Number of Stop Bits
10. Start/Frame 4. Parity
11. Perform Video Calibration 5. Delimiter (between Host Control Commands) (eff. V. 4.6)
1. Start Point Percentage Comma
2. End Point Percentage Space
3. Start Calibration 6. Protocol
12. Black Level Offset 6. Mark Install Date
13. White Level Offset 7. Memory Management
14. 750 x 480 (Acuson 128) 8. Calibration Enable
15. 640 x 480 (ATL) 9. Module ID
16. 580 x 480 (ATL) 10. Exposures
3. Serial Control Interface 11. Cal Processor Center Temp
1. Baud Rate 1. Measured Center Zone Reading
2. Number of Bits 12. Cal Processor End Temp
3. Number of Stop Bits 1. Measured End Zone Reading
4. Parity 13. Energy Saver Option
5. Delimiter 14. Image Viewing
6. Protocol (3M host or keypad) 15. Digital Interface
6. Mark Install Date 1. Parity
7. Memory Management 16. Modality Group (eff. V. 4.2)
8. Calibration Enable 17. PM Exposures (eff. V. 4.2)
9. Module ID
10. Exposures Network Menu
11. Cal Processor Center Temp 1. Aspect Ratio
1. Measured Center Zone Reading 2. Network Interface
12. Cal Processor End Temp 1. ADDR
1. Measured End Zone Reading 2. IP Address Source
13. Energy Saver Option 3. IP ADDR
14. Image Viewing 4. Net Mask
16. Modality Group (eff. V. 4.2) 5. Connector
17. PM Exposures (eff. V. 4.2) 6. Router (eff. V. 4.6)
7. Configure Client Defaults
SCSI Menu
1. Modality Groups
1. Aspect Ratio 2. Asynchronous Status
5. SCSI Interface 3. Warnings
1. SCSI Role 6. Mark Install Date
2. SCSI Unit ID 7. Memory Management
3. SCSI Bus Termination 8. Calibration Enable
4. Configure User Defaults 9. Module ID
User X, Modality Group X (eff. V. 4.2) 10. Exposures
6. Mark Install Date 11. Cal Processor Center Temp
7. Memory Management 1. Measured Center Zone Reading
8. Calibration Enable 12. Cal Processor End Temp
9. Module ID 1. Measured End Zone Reading
10. Exposures 13. Energy Saver Option
11. Cal Processor Center Temp 14. Image Viewing
1. Measured Center Zone Reading 17. PM Exposures (eff. V. 4.2)
12. Cal Processor End Temp
SCSI Initiator Setup (Disk In Drive with Autoprint 5-13. Test Menus
OFF, Initialized, AEGIS Format or Another
Acceptable Format) Operator Menu
1. First Exam Number to Print 1. System Diagnostic Test
2. First Film to Print B&W=Color 2. Print SMPTE Pattern (4:1)
3. Last Exam Number to Print 3. Keypad Test
4. Last Film to Print B&W=Color 4. Display Software Versions
5. Ready to Print Enter: Imager Firmware
6. User Number Down Arrow: VRTX32 1.0.8
1. Number B&W Films Down Arrow: Contrast Tables 1.0
2. Number of Color Copies Down Arrow: Convolution Kernel 1.0
3. Density 5. Display System Configuration
4. Print Contrast Samples 1. DRAM
5. Contrast 2. Contrast
6. Sharp/Smooth 3. Density
7. Polarity 4. Convolution
8. Print Option 5. Copies
9. B&W Format 6. User’s ID
10. Color Format 7. Protocol
11. Film Layout 8. Modality
1. Format
2. Mode Service Menu
12. Film Numbering 1. Examine System Error Log
13. Aspect Ratio 2. Perform System Diagnostic Test
7. Reinitialize AEGIS Station ID (AEGIS Only) 3. Perform Stored Pattern Test
1. User Number 1. Module
2. Print Contrast Samples 2. Format
3. Contrast 3. Print Mode
4. Pattern
4. Perform Checksum Test
5. Perform Transport Test
6. Perform DRAM Test
7. Service Port Baud Rate
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Error.
Section 7 – Troubleshooting
7-1. Testing
Troubleshooting can be performed by using Local Panel Tests or Computer Tests. The Computer Tests
can be run either locally or from a remote location.
1. The @ command displays the error log which is the same as the Local Panel Error Log. See
Table 7-1.
2. Pressing CTRL D initiates the Debug feature. If a SMPTE pattern or Image is printed, CTRL D
monitors the film movement. If a calibration is selected, CTRL D tracks film movement and displays
density of the bands of the film cal sheet.
3. Pressing CTRL F displays on the PC monitor whatever is being displayed on the Local Panel.
4. Pressing CTRL E, ENTER allows monitoring the Dicom commands when the Network Input Module is
installed. Press CTRL E, ENTER again to toggle off. (Be sure CTRL D Debug is toggled off before
using this command.)
5. Typing AtoDon will provide drum temperature control information every second. If there is a deviation
from the expected temperature stability, the local panel will beep and the temperature measurement
will be displayed on the PC display. Typing AtoDoff will discontinue the monitoring.
High Level DICOM trace will provide a readable summary of all DICOM communications between the
IMAGER and its clients.
Note
Supported parameters and responses are documented in the DICOM conformance statement for the
8300 IMAGER.
Low Level DICOM trace will provide a raw hex dump of all DICOM communications between the
IMAGER and its clients.
952 trace provides communications between the IMAGER’s Network PWA and the CPU PWA (which is
the way the IMAGER communicates internally), when DICOM communication is occurring between the
IMAGER and its clients.
Turn off DICOM trace disables any of the three trace functions.
Display Ethernet nvram contents shows the parameters for each client that has been configured on the
IMAGER.
route is used to configure the default router setting of the IMAGER which allows it to communicate with
clients outside its own subnet.
ping helps determine if the IMAGER is properly configured to communicate with clients. You can ping
clients to determine communications are possible and there is a good network hardware connection.
netstat is used to display the IMAGER routing table and current network connections.
ifconfig is used to temporarily change the IMAGER netmask and ip address.
help provides a short description of the route, ping, netstat and ifconfig commands.
The following is an example of the procedure for the addition of a default router:
Enter Selection: route add default 163.228.152.1
Default router <163.228.152.1> saved to nvram
usage: add destination gateway metric
(metric of 0 if gateway is this host)
****** Begin Data Set ****** (no settings data specified in this
transmission)
****** End Data Set ******
Outgoing DICOM message to AnySCU_163.228.142.119: (IMAGER is responding to the request)
****** Begin Command Set ******
(00000002) Affected SOP Class UID
‘1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.1’ Basic Film Session (the response is to the Basic Film Session)
(00000100) Command Field
0x8140 33088 N–Create RSP
(00000120) Message ID Being Responded To
0x0001 1
(00000900) Status
0x0000 0 (this is a key response field, 0 = success)
(00001000) Affected SOP Instance UID
‘3.1’
****** End Command Set ******
****** Begin Data Set ****** (IMAGER is providing some default
settings)
(20000010) Number of Copies
‘1 ’
(20000020) Print Priority
‘HIGH’
(20000030) Medium Type
‘CURRENT ’
(20000040) Film Destination ‘PROCESSOR ’ (should be Processor, not Receive
Magazine)
****** End Data Set ******
Incoming DICOM message from AnySCU_163.228.142.119: (client is now requesting setup of image)
***** Begin Command Set ******
(00000002) Affected SOP Class UID
‘1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.2’ Basic Film Box (the request is for a Basic Film Box)
(00000100) Command Field
0x0140 320 N–Create RQ (it is called a Normalized–Create Request)
(00000110) Message ID
0x0002 2
****** End Command Set ******
****** Begin Data Set ******
(20100010) Image Display Format (client is defining only the film format)
‘STANDARD\1,1’ (format is defined by columns, rows)
(20100500) Referenced Film Session Sequence
Start of Item
(00081150) Referenced SOP Class UID
‘1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.1’ Basic Film Session
(00081155) Referenced SOP Instance UID
‘3.1’
End of Item
End of Sequence
****** End Data Set ******
(20100140) Trim
‘NO’
(20100150) Configuration Information
‘LUT=0,6 ’ (0 = default Modality Group on 8300, 6 =
(20100500) Referenced Film Session Sequence Contrast Table number 6)
Start of Item
(00081150) Referenced SOP Class UID
‘1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.1’ Basic Film Session
(00081155) Referenced SOP Instance UID
‘3.1’
End of Item
End of Sequence
(20100510) Referenced Basic Image Box Sequence
Start of Item
(00081150) Referenced SOP Class UID
‘1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.4’ Basic Greyscale Image Box
(00081155) Referenced SOP Instance UID
‘3.1.1.1’
End of Item
End of Sequence
****** End Data Set ******
Incoming DICOM message from AnySCU_163.228.142.119: (client is now requesting image transfer)
****** Begin Command Set ******
(00000003) Requested SOP Class UID
‘1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.4’ Basic Greyscale Image Box (request is for Basic Greyscale Image Box)
(00000100) Command Field
0x0120 288 N–Set RQ (request is called a Normalized–Set
Request)
(00000110) Message ID
0x0005 5
(00001001) Requested SOP Instance UID
‘3.1.1.1’
****** End Command Set ******
****** Begin Data Set ****** (client requesting this image data to be
used)
(20200010) Image Position
Value Intercepted by trap or filter mechanism (intercepted data shown in summary
above)
(20200020) Polarity
‘NORMAL’
(20200110) Preformatted Greyscale Image Sequence
Start of Item
(00280002) Samples Per Pixel
0x0001 1
Incoming DICOM message from AnySCU_163.228.142.119: (client’s request to print the image)
****** Begin Command Set ******
(00000003) Requested SOP Class UID
‘1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.2’ Basic Film Box (print request is for a Basic Film Box again)
(00000100) Command Field
0x0130 304 N–Action RQ (request is called Normalized–Action
Request)
(00000110) Message ID
0x000a 10
(00001001) Requested SOP Instance UID
‘3.1.1’
(00001008) Action Type ID
0x0001 1
****** End Command Set ******
****** Begin Data Set ****** (it is an action request so no data is
required)
****** End Data Set ******
Association closing, NID ‘AnySCU_163.228.142.119’ (this client association with IMAGER has
ended)
Enter Selection: 3
952 communications trace enabled, all other disabled
SMM(1) <<RQS (<< is sent from Network PWA to CPU PWA)
SMM(1) >>STA 1 RDY (>> is sent from CPU PWA to Network PWA)
SMM(1) <<NID AnySCU_163.228.142.119 (informing CPU which client is
communicating)
SMM(1) >>PAS (the beginning of an association with that
client)
SMM(1) <<RNS
SMM(1) >>NSB 0 (end of initial setup)
SMM(1) <<AIM 3 513 513 (asking CPU to Allocate Image Memory)
SMM(1) >>AMA 751337472 (response with Allocated Memory Address)
SMM(1) <<RQS
SMM(1) >>STA 1 RDY
SMM(1) <<AQU 3 (image transfer to image memory complete)
SMM(1) >>PAS
SMM(1) <<NID AnySCU_163.228.142.119 (beginning of the request to print)
SMM(1) >>PAS
SMM(1) <<ALI
SMM(1) >>PAS
SMM(1) <<ORI P (requesting orientation to be portrait)
SMM(1) >>PAS
SMM(1) <<DZO 0 0 1 4.39 4.39 0 3 6 (standard film layout DZO)
SMM(1) >>PAS
SMM(1) <<STP 1 7
SMM(1) >>STC
SMM(1) <<EXP
SMM(1) >>EOE
SMM(1) >>PTC (print task complete)
SMM(1) <<CLR 3 (request to close the association)
SMM(1) >>PAS
SMM(1) <<RQS
SMM(1) >>STA 1 RDY
4
SMM(1) >>RDT
Debug Menu
1. Print High Level DICOM trace
2. Print Low Level DICOM trace
3. Print 952 trace
4. Turn off DICOM trace
5. Display Ethernet nvram contents
99. Exit Debug Menu
else ‘route, ping, netstat, ifconfig, help’
Enter Selection: 99
7-1-4. LED Descriptions
Table 7-3. LEDs by Module/PWA Name, Signal Name, and Signal Description
SUMMARY
Film tray is not fully seated into Imager.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• As the film tray is pushed in, the film tray in place switch will deactuate.
• The film tray is pushed in further until the tab lock springs into the supply tray.
• When the tab moves into the supply tray, the tray lock release switch actuates and the user is prevented
from pulling the tray out.
TECH TIPS
Check the cover release button to make sure that it doesn’t bind on the right side panel. If it does, reposition
the panel toward the front of the machine until the button moves freely.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Customer has not inserted a film tray or the Film Tray in Place Switch is not deactuating.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
As the film tray is pushed in, the Film Tray in Place Switch will deactuate.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The film tray is empty, but the film feed roller was not able to back the tray out of the machine.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
As the film tray is pushed in, the Film Tray in Place Switch will deactuate.
TECH TIPS
This message is displayed only with software Version 4.4 and higher.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Top cover interlock has been deactuated.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Unable to control temperature to specification. This may be a false indication. Ensure that system software
Version 4.6 or higher is installed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The software checks to see if the temperature of the drum is in a valid range of + 3 degrees F of the set point.
If the temperature is more than 3 degrees F above the set point, the error message is generated.
TECH TIPS
If the error is intermittent, the slip rings on the drum are not making good contact, and the drum should be
replaced.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Unable to reach operating temperature. This may be a false indication. Ensure that system software Version
4.6 or higher is installed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The software checks to see if the temperature of the drum is in a valid range of + 3 degrees F of the set point.
If the temperature is less than 249 degrees F for an extended period, the error message is generated.
TECH TIPS
1. If this is a constant error message during warmup, one of the thermal fuses has opened or the power
supply fuse opened.
2. If the error is intermittent, the slip rings on the drum are not making good contact, and the drum should be
replaced. Intermittent slip rings can be verified with an ohmmeter (as with an EC88) or they can be
checked with a Service PC using the debug command AtoDon, as indicated in paragraph 7-1-2-2.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film did not reach the capstan area in time.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• When a print is requested, the Capstan Stepper Motor will energize.
• Film will be driven up to the capstan rollers by the Separation/Processor Stepper Motor.
• The 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors will be blocked.
• When the film enters the capstan rollers, the lower roller shifts and causes a mechanical linkage to
deactuate the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
• The Upper Separation Clutch will de-energize.
TECH TIPS
1 & 2 Sheet Switch may be out of adjustment or something is holding the detector roller actuated.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film is stuck in the capstan area.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• When a print is requested, the Capstan Stepper Motor will energize.
• Film will be driven up to the capstan rollers by the Separation/Processor Stepper Motor.
• When the film enters the capstan rollers, the lower roller shifts and causes a mechanical linkage to
deactuate the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
TECH TIPS
A quick way to check switch functionality is to open the top cover and defeat the cover interlock. Put the
IMAGER in a Ready Condition (or warming up), that is, film tray inserted and filmsaver removed. Feed a piece
of film into the capstan/nip roller and advance the capstan roller by hand. As soon as the film is detected by the
lower nip roller, an EC22 will be displayed on the local panel. If the film is removed, the EC on the local panel
will be reset.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film did not leave the capstan area in time or never reached the Processor Entrance Switch.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• When a print is requested, the Capstan Stepper Motor will energize.
• Film will be driven up to the capstan rollers by the Separation/Processor Stepper Motor.
• When the film enters the capstan rollers, the lower roller shifts and causes a mechanical linkage to
deactuate the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
• Film is driven to the processor by the Capstan Motor.
• The film clears the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
• The Processor Entrance Switch actuates to start timing in the processor.
• The Capstan Motor is de-energized.
TECH TIPS
An easy way to check switch functionality is to open the top cover and defeat the cover interlock. Put the
imager in a Ready condition (or warming up), that is, film tray inserted and filmsaver removed. Flip open the
top wire film guide and insert a piece of film into the processor entrance chute all the way until it hits the
processor entrance rollers. If the Processor Entrance Switch is functioning and it detects the film, it will cause
an EC27 to be displayed on the local panel.
THEORY
SUMMARY
The 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors have detected more than one film.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Film is fed into the separation assembly from the film tray.
• Film is fed through the separation rollers into the idler roller.
• The 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors check for multiple film feed.
• Both separation rollers are driven at the start of a film feed. If only one sheet is detected at the 1 & 2 Sheet
Sensors, the lower separation clutch is de-energized.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film is still being sensed at the Processor Entrance Sensor or has not reached the Exit Sensor in time.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The Processor Entrance Sensor actuates to start timing in the processor.
• The Capstan motor is de-energized.
• Film is driven around the processor by the drum and the processor rollers.
• Timing is checked to make sure that the film clears the Processor Entrance Sensor.
Note
If the problem/solution information above does not resolve the problem, try replacing the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
An easy way to check switch functionality is to open the top cover and defeat the cover interlock. Put the
imager in a Ready condition (or warming up), that is, film tray inserted and filmsaver removed. Flip open the
top wire film guide and insert a piece of film into the processor entrance chute all the way until it hits the
processor entrance rollers. If the Processor Entrance Switch is functioning and it detects the film, it will cause
an EC27 to be displayed on the local panel.
If EC27 is constant, something is keeping the switch actuated or its flag is broken.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film is still being sensed at the Processor Exit Sensor.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Film is driven around the processor by the drum and the processor rollers.
• Timing is checked to make sure that the film clears the Processor Entrance Sensor.
• The Processor Exit Sensor verifies that the film has made it out of the processor in the correct time.
• The Processor Exit Sensor is checked to make sure film has cleared the sensor in time.
• Film is placed in the exit tray.
TECH. TIPS
A quick way to check switch functionality is to open the top cover and defeat the cover interlock. Put the
imager in a Ready Condition (or warming up), that is, film tray inserted and filmsaver removed. Open the
processor and insert a piece of film into the stripper area and through the densitometer until it reaches the exit
rollers. If the Processor Exit Switch is functioning and it detects the film, it will cause an EC28 to be displayed
on the local panel. If the film is removed, the EC on the local panel will be reset.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film is not being sensed in the film tray.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Film tray is pushed into the machine.
• The Film Out Switch is checked. If no film is present, the user will be informed.
TECH. TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film tray will not eject when there is no film in the machine.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The Film Out Switch will actuate when there is no film in the film tray.
• The Tray Release Solenoid will energize, pulling back the locking tab and de-energizing the Tray Lock
Release Switch.
• The Film Feed Clutch will energize and the Film Feed Motor will energize in the reverse direction, driving
the tray out of the machine.
• The Film Tray in Place Switch will actuate.
TECH TIPS
The film feed roller cannot eject the tray if the coefficient of friction is not high enough.
THEORY
SUMMARY
The film tray is empty, and the film feed roller was not able to back the tray out of the machine before the
unlocking mechanism deactuated.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
This message is displayed only with software Version 4.4 and higher.
THEORY
SUMMARY
The film saver is being sensed by the machine.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The film tray is pushed into the machine.
• After the film tray is locked into place, the self test checks to see if the film saver is in place. If it is, the user
is instructed to remove the saver.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film did not reach the 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors after three tries.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The Separation/Processor Stepper (SPS) Motor is constantly energized.
• The SPS motor drive belt also drives the separation rollers.
• When a print is requested, the upper separation clutch is energized causing the upper roller to rotate.
• The film feed dc motor will energize and the film feed clutch will energize for one revolution to feed film out
of the tray.
• Film will feed into the separation rollers.
• As the film feeds through the separation rollers, the lower roller of the idler roller assembly will move down.
This roller is mechanically attached to the vane of the 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors and causes the vane to move
away from the sensors.
TECH TIPS
The main cause of this problem is the film detector being unable to sense a film out condition and trying to feed
the film liner.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film tray will not eject when there is no film in the machine.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The Film Out switch will actuate when there is no film in the film tray.
• The Tray Release Solenoid will energize, pulling back the locking tab and deactuating the Tray Lock
Release Switch.
• The Film Feed Clutch will energize and the Film Feed Motor will energize in the reverse direction, driving
the tray out of the machine.
• The Film Tray in Place Switch will actuate.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
User is trying to capture an image larger/smaller than previous captured image.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• User selects a format and orientation for printing.
• User acquires an image.
• User attempts to acquire another image that is different in width and/or height from the previous image.
• The error is reported, and the image is not acquired.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
User is trying to capture an image larger than the allowable image size for the selected format and orientation.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• User selects a format and orientation for printing.
• User acquires an image.
• The image is larger than the area available in the selected format and orientation.
• The error is reported, and the image is not acquired.
TECH TIPS
The printable area of 8 by 10 inch film printed on the IMAGER is 2376 by 2976 pixels. The size of the images
multiplied by the format will be the printed area needed.
THEORY
SUMMARY
The sync pulse is not adequate for acquisition.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The film tray is unloaded, but still in place.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The Imager detected galvanometer problems with the optics.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The Imager detected galvanometer problems with the optics.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The IMAGER detected an optics laser card failure.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The line buffer in the ASIC was not loaded with data before the ASIC was supposed to transmit data to the
Optics Module.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The dc voltage level sensing in the power supply has detected an error.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The power supply voltage level sensing sets an error condition.
• The software checks the error condition before starting self test.
• If this error occurs, the software will not begin self test.
TECH TIPS
Check the LEDs on the power supply. They will not illuminate if their associated voltage is out of tolerance.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Three galvo, laser, or ASIC errors have occurred during the print cycle for each of three retries.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
1. Addresses of image data, convolution kernel number, Contrast LUT number, and gamma table number are
loaded into the RPC ASIC.
2. The print is started and controlled via the ASIC hardware.
3. The ASIC checks for errors in the optics or ASIC during the print cycle.
4. The software attempts to print films three times, after which acquisitions are disabled.
5. At this point, the users are asked if they would like to flush the print queue.
6. If the answer is “Yes,” errors are ignored and images are printed as is.
TECH TIPS
SUMMARY
The system software does not recognize the disk format.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The imager is unable to read the disk directory.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Imager unable to verify acquired data.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Unable to read the boot block or disk information sector of the disk.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
SUMMARY
Unable to read file allocation table information on the disk drive.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
Check termination for any conflicts.
SUMMARY
Read errors occurred during the accessing of the image data.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
SUMMARY
Failed to read catalog file on AEGIS disk format.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
SUMMARY
Unable to read the disk the disk partition information (AEGIS format only).
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
SUMMARY
Imager unable to lock on video input signal.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
• Check that Video LED is lit on back of Video Board.
• Check video signal at Vin on Video Board.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Defective ASIC chip on the CPU PWA. This error occurs only during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
This error is set if the imager does not receive enough data bytes during the transmission of a line of data.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• A line of data is transmitted.
• The imager retries three times to receive sufficient data in the line.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
The hardware ID read on the Input Module is invalid.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
Swap Input Module slots to see if the problem follows the Input Module or stays with the slot.
THEORY
Before the self test is initiated, the software checks to see the identity of the Input Modules to determine what
tests need to be run .
SUMMARY
When this error occurs at a new installation, the digital data parity may be set wrong.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
• Make sure that cable is connected.
• A digital acquisition timeout is reported as a header failure.
THEORY
SUMMARY
If the imager detects too many data bytes during the transmission of a line of data, this error is set.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• A line of data is transmitted.
• The imager retries three times to receive a valid line.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Problem acquiring the complete image within the predetermined time frame.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
User requested a Contrast Test when no images were acquired.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
This error occurs only with a Contrast Test.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film calibration will not pass within acceptable limits.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
Run CTRL D (Debug) while printing a calibration sheet.
THEORY
SUMMARY
This error is displayed when film calibration does not achieve a Dmax value of 3.0 or has a Dmin value higher
than 0.5.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
This typically is not an error in the equipment, but is an alert to the user about a problem with the film. The user
can press Enter to build the gamma tables from the bad film anyway, if he/she so chooses.
TECH TIPS
Run CTRL D (Debug) while printing a calibration sheet, to see what the calibration values are for each density
band.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Densitometer lamp failed to reach operational brightness with stable temperature. This is monitored only
during a film calibration cycle.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Imager initiates a film calibration cycle.
• Densitometer lamp is progressively ramped up in brightness.
• Software monitors A/D output of the photo detector sensor.
• If photo detector does not reach an expected minimum level, the error is set.
TECH TIPS
Connect a terminal program to the serial service port of the IMAGER, and use CTRL D to monitor a calibration
cycle via the debug program of the IMAGER. As current is increased, the output of the A/D is indicated as
digital values for the lamp intensity. The digital values are displayed at three levels. Typical values for a fully
functional system could be:
DL 2, DL 35 DL 196
DH 44 DH 690 DH 3874
The exact numbers are not critical, but the progression from low-to-high levels within this approximate range of
values is most important.
THEORY
The densitometer assembly consists of an incandescent lamp with a green filter and a photo-detector sensor.
Current is passed through the lamp, causing it to illuminate. As the current is increased, the lamp becomes
brighter. Its output is measured by the photo-detector sensor and sent to a pair of A/D converters on the CPU
PWA, which monitors and records the digital values at three stages. The A/D converter circuits consist of a low
gain amplifier that is used for the higher density measurements and a high gain amplifier that is more accurate
for D-min measurements. The resulting measurements are represented by the DL and DH digital values
available during debug monitoring. If the digital values are within an expected range, then the actual values are
recorded as reference points when no film is present.
As a calibration film is passed through the densitometer, new values are recorded for the 20 bands of gray
levels on the sheet. Each scan line of each band is measured to ensure that the middle of each band is used
for value calibration. The digital value output for each amplifier is displayed for each scan line when monitored
with the debug program. These values are compared to the reference values to determine the density of the
bands.
SUMMARY
A dynamic RAM failure may occur while attempting a first acquisition when the video parameters are unknown.
If the parameter for Vertical Active or Vertical Delay is set too high, the laser imager may try to store more than
one frame in memory, which could cause a RAM overload.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Local panel memory failure during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
This error may not display if the Local Panel is defective.
THEORY
The local panel RAM is used to store the message being sent to the local panel.
SUMMARY
The transfer to image memory failed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Image acquisition was requested.
• Data is transferred from the input buffer on the Input Module to image memory via DMA.
TECH TIPS
SUMMARY
Flash memory on the CPU PWA is damaged.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The Flash EPROM is checksummed on power up. The error message is generated if the checksum is
incorrect.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During self-test and after new firmware has been uploaded, the laser imager does a checksum on the Flash
EPROM. If the checksum is not successful, the laser imager automatically jumps into the S-record download
routine and sets the service port to a baud rate of 19.2 K, with 8 bits, no parity, and one stop bit, so that
uploading of firmware is done at this slower speed.
SUMMARY
Imager unable to verify the keypad is attached.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to acquire additional images.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to acquire additional images. This error occurs only during a SCSI Contrast Test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to acquire additional images.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Software queues 128 key presses. This error message appears if more than 128 key presses are in the queue.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
This error occurs when host control, keypad, or test print cannot allocate memory for the print queue (software
problem).
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
During normal operation and self test, the temperature conversion algorithm detects an invalid value.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The temperature of the drum is calculated by first recording the analog values from the RTD (Resistive
Thermal Device) and then converting those values to digital temperature values.
TECH TIPS
The system software should be Version 4.6 or higher. This will protect against false A to D Converter failures.
Effective with Version 4.6 software, you can conveniently monitor drum heating activity. with Debug (Control D)
activated, simply type ATODON, and the temperature will be updated to your PC every second. Any
abnormality will cause the local panel to beep, so you do not have to watch your PC display constantly. When
you hear a beep, you can check your PC display to see what abnormality occurred. To stop temperature
monitoring, type ATODOFF.
SUMMARY
Defective Bernoulli or M/O disk.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Defective Bernoulli or M/O disk.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Incorrect status returned by the SCSI control chip.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Informational only.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
No images to read on disk.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
No images on disk.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Component problem on CPU PWA. This error occurs only during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Component problem on CPU PWA. This error occurs only during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Exam and images were not specified before requesting a print.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
This message should never display, since the IMAGER does not support color printing.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
This message should never display, since the IMAGER does not support color printing.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Informational only. An action such as replacement of the film tray has occurred, causing the imager to go out of
normal operating mode.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
There is a “heap overflow” (software problem).
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During system operation, many data structures are dynamically allocated to the system “heap.” These include
print queues, acquisition tables, file allocation tables (FATs) from SCSI disk, etc. If during this process the
system heap overflows (with too much data). this error occurs. For example, a heap overflow could be caused
when many small images are acquired and printed in 1:1 format.
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to calibrate film.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Film calibration has failed.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Film calibration has failed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
There is a problem with the color image to be printed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
An acquisition was requested, but no image data was present.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
Imager is cooling down the developer drum to the set point.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During the warmup cycle after initial power up, the heater drum is superheated and then allowed to cool down
to the set point. This is done to facilitate thermal equalization in the processor.
During the cool down cycle, REGULATING TEMPERATURE is displayed, informing the user about a normal
machine process.
SUMMARY
A software error has occurred.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
THEORY
SUMMARY
This is film calibration information. The message does not go to the local panel. It goes to the service log only,
and is just for information.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
THEORY
SUMMARY
(Service advice only.) The image area sampled was out of acceptable calibration range. The video calibration
routine could not acquire an image.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
This message is returned only during a video calibration process performed by an FE.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
SUMMARY
(Service advice only.) The image area sampled was out of acceptable calibration range.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
1. Check the video signal for overblack or underwhite areas.
2. Select a different area on the image to sample for calibration.
THEORY
SUMMARY
Video calibration failed while trying to set the variable gain stage of the Video Input Module.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During the video calibration process the front end gain is adjusted to set the white level to 255. If this cannot
happen, a default value is set.
SUMMARY
During video calibration, the black level was not able to be set to 0.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During calibration, the software adjusts the lower limit at the A/D to set the black level to 0. If this cannot be
accomplished, a default value is loaded.
7-2-83. Warming Up
SUMMARY
Informational only, unless the condition lasts longer than 15–20 minutes.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
7-3. Symptoms
Top 4 inches of each film is slightly Film exiting the processor is not Order and install the new style
lighter in density or there is a light uniformly cooled. (Film is not lower felt stripper pad
density band on the top 3/4 inch of staying in contact with lower felt (78-8113-2069-2), if this machine
the film. stripper pad.) does not already have it.
Faint scuff-type scratches on the The weight of the film feed roller Call Service Engineering and ask
lower 3 inches of film. causes the film being fed to scrape to test a new film feed roller on this
on the surface of the film below it. machine.
Long scratches in various Dirt and debris are built up in the Inspect and clean (as necessary)
locations on the film. film path. the following areas, in order:
1. Two part guide assembly that
guides film from film tray into
separator assembly.
2. Stainless steel “scoop” that
guides film from separator
assembly to imaging area.
3. Front edge of film tray that film
rides over as it leaves tray.
4. Guide plates that make up the
densitometer.
5. Plates that guide film into
processor assembly and hold
processor entrance switch.
Artifacts down length of film, A piece of debris is attached to Clean the capstan rollers with
recurring every 2 - 3 inches. one of the capstan pinch rollers, alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
interrupting the laser beam.
7-3-2. Miscellaneous
The density or contrast of internal The internal SMPTE test pattern Remove the SCSI or Network
SMPTE test pattern images is uses the density and contrast Input Module and insert an Analog
different for Analog Input and selected on the Local Panel for or Digital Module. Select the
Network Input Modules installed. Digital and Analog Input Modules, desired density and contrast. Then
but is fixed for SCSI and Network resinsert the SCSI or Network
Input Modules. Input Module to print the internal
SMPTE test pattern.
Unable to feed film (EC33), but all One of the Allen head setscrews Check all pulleys and ensure that
clutches and motors seem to be has loosened from one or more each setscrew is tightened on the
operating correctly. pulleys in the film feed area. flat of the shaft it secures to.
Film tray is locked in and can’t be The film tray detect pin is caught Push the manual release button
pulled out. on the side of the tray because the really hard and pull the tray out. To
cover release button is binding on prevent the problem from
the right side panel. occurring again, order a new cover
release button.
The film bumps into the processor The upper film guide is out of Order a new upper film guide.
entrance guides and causes an tolerance.
EC22.
Intermittent clicking sound from left The compound pulley which Replace the bad bearing. The
side of IMAGER. transfers power from the main bearings are the same common
drive belt to the separator bearing (78-8113-2008-0) used
assembly is made up of a black throughout the IMAGER, and can
plastic pulley housing and two be replaced individually. If the
bearings. If one of the bearings pulley mounting shaft has been
starts to deteriorate, it causes the damaged by the bearing, it also
pulley to emit an intermittent can be easily replaced.
clicking sound.
Occasional thumping sound from The main drive belt, which Tighten the tension of the main
left side of IMAGER. connects the main stepper motor drive belt, as necessary, by
to the separator assembly and the adjusting the eccentric. Check for
processor assembly, can slip a powder buildup on the compound
tooth from time to time, causing pulley, and clean the pulley, as
the thumping sound. This skipping necessary. (The compound pulley
of teeth, which can be caused by a is black, so the powder buildup is
loose belt, results in belt wear. Belt not easy to see.)
wear is evidenced by a buildup of
black “powder” (belt particles) on
the left side frame and base plate.
If the problem condition has
existed for a long time, the black
powder can build up on the teeth
of the compound (two-part) pulley.
This buildup on the pulley can
cause the belt to continue to skip,
even after its tension has been
adjusted.
Missing “Configure Client Defaults” Client IDs are listed in the Establish an association with a
menu item. configure Client Defaults menu client before attempting to
only after a successful association configure client parameter
has been made between the client defaults.
and the IMAGER.
“Processing Failure” DICOM error Too many Client IDs are being To remove a client, use the
message at the modality. stored in the IMAGER. (Client IDs Installation Menu and display the
are a combination of the modality’s Client ID with the Configure Client
AE Title and IP Address.) Excess Defaults Menu. Then press the
Client IDs may be the result of Clear button on the Local Panel of
experimentation by the OEM with the IMAGER. (You will have to
variations in the modality AE Title press Clear a second time to
or IP Address at the customer site. verify your intention.) That client
will be removed from the list. If you
accidentally remove a valid client,
its ID will reappear the next time a
successful association
(communication) is established.
Part Numbers
All components available on a replacement basis are listed with their Imation identification number. The
parts identification list opposite each illustration provides the description adequate to identify components.
If the component is available only as part of the next higher assembly, the description column provides
the next higher assembly description or identification number.
3
12
4
11
8
10
7 6 5
1
4
7 8
3
5
9 10
11
33 12
32 13
31
30
37 14
29 25
26
28 27 24 34 12 23 22
35, 20
38a 36 21 17
or 19 18
38b 16 8
18
2 4
4 14 4
19
13
12
10
15
11
16
17 9
8 7
Right Side
View
2 4 5
3
1
12 10 9
13 11 8 7
14
19
3 16 18
15 17
11 15
1
2
19
1
18
12
7
6
10
9 5
16
8 13 14
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Section 9 – Diagrams
9-1. Diagrams
Functional Diagram
Input Module Options
Diagrams are supplied in printed form.
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