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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents

1 GENX X-RAY GENERATOR SYSTEM OVERVIEW............................... 1-1

NON-GENX, HIGH POWER SYSTEM OVERVIEW.................................................1-1

NON-GENX, LOW POWER SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................1-2

GENX, LOW AND HIGH POWER SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................1-3

GENX INTERCONNECTION ...................................................................................1-6

GENX SUB-ASSEMBLY PARTS .............................................................................1-8

XPSI assembly.....................................................................................................1-9
XPSR board .........................................................................................................1-9
XPSC board .........................................................................................................1-9
XPSP assembly .................................................................................................1-10
Multiplier assembly.............................................................................................1-10
XPSB backplane board ......................................................................................1-10

GENX SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR NEW INSTRUMENT ..............................................1-11

GENX VERSION COMPATIBLE WITH XPS BOARD FOR RETROFIT.................1-12

2 GENX DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 2-3

X-RAY POWER SUPPLY, INPUT BOARD (XPSI)...................................................2-4

DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................2-5
The other functions controlled by this board are ..................................................2-7
X-ray ON Lamps ..............................................................................................2-7
Low voltages and temperatures .......................................................................2-7
The neutral to earth potential monitoring .........................................................2-8

X-RAY POWER SUPPLY, POWER BOARD (XPSP)...............................................2-9

X-RAY POWER SUPPLY, MULTIPLIER ASSEMBLY (XPSM) ..............................2-13

COMMAND BOARD, X-RAY POWER SUPPLY CONTROL (XPSC).....................2-16

Functions of the µ C 80C196KR ........................................................................2-17
Functions of the 80c196kr µ Controller ports .....................................................2-18
Functions of the PPI ports ..................................................................................2-20
AD converters ....................................................................................................2-22
DA Converter .....................................................................................................2-23
X-Ray On Lamps 24 VDC 1200 W Generator....................................................2-23
Water control circuit ...........................................................................................2-24
Water parameter requests..................................................................................2-24

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Deionised water control circuit .......................................................................2-25

KV, mA Monitoring Calibration ...........................................................................2-25
HV servo-loop control.........................................................................................2-26
Filament current servo-loop control....................................................................2-26
Emission current servo-loop control ...................................................................2-27
Power Factor Correction control.........................................................................2-27
Switches and jumpers....................................................................................2-29

DISPLAY INFORMATION TERMINAL COMMAND ...............................................2-30

STATUS CHANNELS.............................................................................................2-32

2048 - 2559: XPS FIRMWARE STATUS................................................................2-33

ALARMS LIST ........................................................................................................2-34

3 INSTALLATION AND REMOVING PROCEDURE ................................. 3-1

GENERAL CONTENT ..............................................................................................3-1

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

HOW TO REMOVE A GENX GENERATOR FROM THE XRF INSTRUMENT........3-2

Removal procedure..............................................................................................3-2

HOW TO INSTALL A GENX GENERATOR INTO THE XRF INSTRUMENT...........3-4

Installation procedure...........................................................................................3-4

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL BOARDS AND MULTIPLIER ASSEMBLY

IN THE GENX GENERATOR...................................................................................3-6
Introduction ..........................................................................................................3-6
Removal procedure............................................................................................3-11
Installation procedure.........................................................................................3-13
Installation of the high voltage cable ..................................................................3-15

4 TROUBELSHOOTING............................................................................ 4-1
GEN’X DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART ......................................................................4-1

DETAILED DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART ................................................................4-4

ALARMS LIST ........................................................................................................4-12

Fatal alarms .......................................................................................................4-12
How to diagnostic insulation problems ...............................................................4-15
HV Multipliers and generator HV connector Insulation problems .......................4-15

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X-Ray tube insulation problems .........................................................................4-16

HV cable insulation problems.............................................................................4-16
Warning alarms ..................................................................................................4-27

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS..................................................... 5-1

6 GENX 1200 W ........................................................................................ 6-1

1200 W XPSI BOARD ..............................................................................................6-1

1200W XPSP BOARD..............................................................................................6-2

X-ray On Lamps 24 VDC 1200 W Generator .......................................................6-2
XPSC 24 VDC X-ray On Lamps control circuit.....................................................6-2

7 GENX RETROFIT ................................................................................... 7-1

GENX, RETROFIT SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...............................................................7-1

INTERCONNECTIONS ............................................................................................7-3
Interconnection bloc diagram ...............................................................................7-3

XPSR BOARD..........................................................................................................7-4
XPSR bloc diagram..............................................................................................7-4
XPSR IS DIVIDED IN THREE MAIN PARTS .......................................................7-4

PART 1 LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES.....................................................7-5

Low voltage power supply circuit..........................................................................7-5
+ 24 VDC Safety circuit ........................................................................................7-7
Jumper W2...........................................................................................................7-7

PART 2 XPS GENERATOR EMULATION...........................................................7-8

Serial link .............................................................................................................7-8
Jumper settings....................................................................................................7-9

PART 3 DISPLAY ..............................................................................................7-10

GENX RETROFIT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURE.....................................7-11

KV regulation error .............................................................................................7-11
MA regulation error ............................................................................................7-11
Over voltage safety ............................................................................................7-11
Over emission current safety..............................................................................7-11
Over Load ..........................................................................................................7-12
Filament current limit..........................................................................................7-12

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Open circuit on filament .....................................................................................7-12

X-ray lamps defect .............................................................................................7-12
Low KV limit .......................................................................................................7-12
Leakage current limit..........................................................................................7-13
HV Inverter error (HVFlt) ....................................................................................7-13
Fil Inverter error (FilFlt) ......................................................................................7-14
Arcs detection ....................................................................................................7-14
Interlock closed ..................................................................................................7-14
Interlock opened.................................................................................................7-15
Power supply miscellaneous faults ....................................................................7-15

GENX INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...................................................................7-17

Installation procedures for boards installed in the GenX generator....................7-17

8 DRAWINGS ............................................................................................ 8-1

9 CATALOGUE ......................................................................................... 9-1

GENX I GENERATOR 3.6KW 60KV/120MA GENX I GENERATEUR 3.6KW
60KV/120MA ............................................................................................................9-4

GENX II GENERATOR 3.6KW 70KV/120MA GENX II GENERATEUR 3.6KW

70KV/120MA ............................................................................................................9-9

GENX III GENERATOR 4.2KW 60KV/120MA GENX III GENERATEUR 4.2KW

60KV/120MA ..........................................................................................................9-14

GENX IV GENERATOR 4.2KW 70KV/140MA GENX IV GENERATEUR 4.2KW

70KV/140MA ..........................................................................................................9-19

GENX V GENERATOR 1.2KW 60KV/60MA GENX V GENERATEUR 1.2KW

60KV/60MA ............................................................................................................9-24

GENX RET GENERATOR 3.6KW 70KV/120MA GENX RET GENERATEUR

3.6KW 70KV/120MA ..............................................................................................9-28

GENX RET GENERATOR 4.2KW 70KV/140MA GENX RET GENERATEUR

4.2KW 70KV/140MA ..............................................................................................9-33

GENX VI GENERATOR 2.5KW 60KV/100MA GENX VI GENERATEUR 2.5KW

60KV/100MA ..........................................................................................................9-38

GENXRD GENERATOR 3KW 60KV GENXRD GENERATEUR 3KW 60KV .........9-43

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10 KXXGENX99TOOLKIT AND MISCELLANEOUS OUTILLAGE ET

DIVERS WERKZEUGE UND DIVERSES .......................................... 10-47

10 GENXRD ........................................................................................... 10-1

DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN FUNCTIONS .........................................................10-1
Working principle ...........................................................................................10-2
XPSI Air (X-Ray Power Supply Input) ............................................................10-2
XPSRD (X-Ray Power Supply Retrofit XRD) .................................................10-2
XPSCD (X-Ray Power Supply Control XRD) .................................................10-2
XPSP (X-Ray Power Supply Power)..............................................................10-2
XPSMD ..........................................................................................................10-3
XPSB (X-Ray Power Supply Backplane) ...........................................................10-3

XPSI .......................................................................................................................10-4
The other functions controlled by this board are ................................................10-6
Low voltages and temperatures .....................................................................10-6
The neutral to earth potential monitoring .......................................................10-6

XPSP......................................................................................................................10-7

XPSMD.................................................................................................................10-10

XPSCD .................................................................................................................10-11
HV servo-loop control.......................................................................................10-12
Filament current servo-loop control..................................................................10-12
Emission current servo-loop control .................................................................10-13
Power Factor Correction control.......................................................................10-13
Switches and jumpers ......................................................................................10-14

XPSRD .................................................................................................................10-15
XPSRD bloc diagram .......................................................................................10-16
XPSR IS DIVIDED IN THREE MAIN PARTS ...................................................10-16
Part 1 Low voltage power supplies...........................................................10-16
Low voltage power supply circuit .................................................................10-17
+ 24 VDC Safety circuit ....................................................................................10-19

PART 2 XPS GENERATOR EMULATION.......................................................10-20

Serial link .........................................................................................................10-21
Jumper settings................................................................................................10-21

PART 3 DISPLAY ............................................................................................10-22

GENXRD TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURE ................................................10-23

Alarms list and description ...............................................................................10-23

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Master Processor Settings ...............................................................................10-31

Power limit setting........................................................................................10-31
Filament current limit....................................................................................10-31
Specifications ...................................................................................................10-32

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GENX X-RAY GENERATOR

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
GenX X-Ray Generator System Overview Chapter 1

1 GENX X-RAY GENERATOR SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Non-GenX, high power system overview
The non-GenX high power system uses 2 parts. An interface board called “XPS board” and a 3.6/4.2 kW
19’’ rack.

Generator HV
KVMonFb
Divider
Master control
HV HV HV HV
KVRef Corrector Inverter Multiplier

Power
Monitoring
PowerRef C
Water-cooling control Power
Interface I_FilRef Control
A
Board C
Xray Tube
K
MaRef Emission
Current Filament
Corrector Inverter
Safety interlock MaMonFb
Emission
Safety Current
Interlock Reading

XrayOn
R
Control

LVPS

Figure 1.1

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Non-GenX, low power system overview

The non-GenX low power system uses 2 parts. An interface board called “XPSLP board” and a 600 W 19’’
rack.

Generator
KV Monitor HV
Divider

HV HV HV
Voltage Reference Corrector Inverter Multiplier

Power
Monitoring Power A

C Control X-Ray
Power Reference
Tube
Anode mA Monitor
Filament

XPSLP Board
Current
Emission Filament Sensor
Filament Current Reference
Current Driver
mA Reference
Corrector

C
Safety Filament Current

Cathode mA Monitor

Figure 1.2

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GenX, low and high power system overview

Six GenX X-ray power Supplies are available:

1.2 kW 60 kV/60 mA
2.5 kW 60 kV/100mA
3.6 kW 60 kV/120 mA
3.6 kW 70 kV/120 mA
4.2 kW 60 kV/120 mA
4.2 kW 70 kV/140 mA

The GenX generator does supply both the anode voltage potential and the cathode heating current to the X-
Ray tube.

An extended deionised water circuit does sink the rack temperature.

The interface board called XPSC replacing XPS (or XPSLP) is integrated into the 19” GenX rack. XPS (or
XPSLP) are absent from the instrument Electronic Rack.

Generator

HighVoltage HV
Divider
Master control
HvPwm Control HV HV HV
Inverter Multiplier

EmissionCurrent+
Cooling control
Control
A
Board
Xray Tube
K
FiamentPwm Control Filament
Safety interlock
Inverter

EmissionCurrent-

Instrument LVPS R

Figure 1.3

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Figure 1.4

Figure 1.5 Top view

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Figure 1.6 Back view

Figure 1.7 Front view

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GenX interconnection
Interconnection diagrams:

S112163 Actual ADVANT’X +, XP, XP+ interconnection schematic (with j103 connector)
S112157 Future ADVANT’X +, XP, XP+ interconnection schematic (without j103 connector)
S112162 Actual 9800 XP, XP+ interconnection schematic (with j103 connector)
S112156 Future 9800 XP, XP+ interconnection schematic (without j103 connector)
S112287 9900 LP 1200W, GenX Low Power Interconnection
S112156 9900 XP/XP+, GenX XP/XP+ Interconnection

The interface with the instrument is made with a 96 wires flat cable (J104). This connection corresponds to
the upper instrument electronic rack backplane bus (J100 to J109). By this way the GenX receives the low
power supply voltages (+5V, +24V, +12V and –12V), the XSN communication signals, the display signal,
pressostat interlock and the master to slave control signals (XpsReset and XpsReady).

The “water cooling system” and the “X-ray safety interlock controls” are connected via M8 connector to
XPSC.

The mains voltage (230 VAC) is connected XPSI board via J2 connector.

The J3 on the XPSI board is used to connect the 230 V “X-ray lamp ON”. 24 VDC Lamps are connected to
J407 of XPSC.

The X-ray tube filament is connected to J1 of XPSM board.

For the X-ray tube high voltage connection, a “federal standard” connector is plugged in the J402 of the
XPSM assembly.

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Input power connector230 VAC. Data connector 2x12 with X-ray tube Filament connector
WAGO 6x pins. J2 red key lock. M8 WAGO 5x pins. J1

Instrument ground cable Data connector 32x3 Water fast fitting connector
with border key lock. J104 male

Water fast fitting connector Connector X-ray On Lamps X-ray tube HV connector.
male for version 24VDC JP1
WAGO 7 pins. J407

Connector X-ray On Lamps

for version 230VAC. J3

Figure 1.8

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GenX sub-assembly parts

The GenX is divided in 5 parts:

XPSI assembly X-Ray Power Supply Input

XPSR board X-Ray Power Supply Retrofit
XPSC board X-Ray Power Supply Control
XPSP assembly X-Ray Power Supply Power
XPSM assembly X-Ray Power Supply Multiplier

XPSB board X-Ray Power Supply Backplane

The mains XPSI

XrayPowerSupplyInput
Board

XPSR
Retrofit XrayPowerSupplyRetrofit
Control Board

Safety XPSC
Control XrayPowerSupplyControl
Communication Board XPSB
LVPS Xray
Power
XPSP Supply
XrayPowerSupplyPower Backplane
Board Board

Filament XPSM
XrayPowerSupplyMultiplier
Board

Multiplier
Multiplier And
HighVoltage Box Filament
Assembly

Figure 1.9

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XPSI Board XPSC Board XPSP Board Multiplier Assembly

Figure 1.10

XPSI assembly
The XPSI assembly is made with the XPSI board and the cooling system for the power components. The
XPSI board converts the 230 VAC from the mains voltage into a DC voltage from 360 V to 440 V. Pay
attention to that the DC voltage is referenced to the mains voltage.

XPSR board
This board will be used to emulate the non-GenX system for field retrofit capability. With this board
installed, the instrument uses the XPS interface.

Remark: this board is not yet available. It is still in development.

XPSC board
This board is the interface with the XQM master board in the instrument. It controls all functions in the
GenX like the different servo-loops for the kV, mA and filament PS and few watchdog safety systems. It
controls too the different external parts like the safety interlock and the water cooler system.

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XPSP assembly
The XPSP assembly is made with the XPSP board and the cooling system for the power component. The
XPSP board converts the intermediate DC voltage (360 V- 440 V) into AC voltage sources, which supplies
current to the filament transformer and the HV transformer.

Pay attention to that the DC voltage is referenced to the mains.

Multiplier assembly
The multiplier assembly is made with the following parts:

XPSM board
Filament transformer
HV transformer
Multiplier box
Cooling system

The XPSM board has three main functions: the filament power supply (rectifier/voltage and current
measurement/transformer and X-ray tube connections), the HV measurement and the emission current
measurement.

The filament transformer via the XPSM board is used to supply up to 120W to the X-ray tube filament.

The HV transformer via the multiplier is used to supply up to 4200W to the X-ray tube anode.

XPSB backplane board

The backplane or motherboard print is a bus supporting 5 slots made of 5 x 32 pins female internal
connectors (J902-J906) and 2 5 x 32 pins female external connectors J901 and J907, of Europe format.

Each board has its specific position in the rack. There are no keys to prevent the connection of a board to the
wrong slot.

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GenX sub-assembly for new instrument

The configuration for new instruments (ADVANT’X XP and XP+) does not use the XPSR board. The LVPS
are supplied via the instrument electronic rack and flat cable from the instrument LVPS. In this case the XPS
board in the instrument rack is not used.

T he m ains X PSI
X ra yP o w erS up p lyInp u t
B o ard

S afety X PSC
C o ntro l X ra yP o w erS up p lyC o ntro l
C o m m u nica tio n B o ard X PSB
LVPS X ra y
P o w er
X PSP S up p ly
X ra yP o w erS up p lyP o w er B ackp lane
B o ard B o ard

F ila m e nt X PSM
X ra yP o w erS up p lyM ultip lier
B o ard

M ultip lier
M ultip lier A nd
H ig hV o lta ge B ox F ila m e nt
A sse m b ly

Figure 1.11

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GenX version compatible with XPS board for retrofit

(Still in development, not yet available)

The retrofit configuration uses one more board in the GenX called XPSR. The XPSR board emulates the
non-GenX generator.

This version is compatible with the current non-GenX generators in the field.

The mains XPSI

XrayPowerSupplyInput
Board

XPSR
Retrofit XrayPowerSupplyRetrofit
Control Board

XPSC
XrayPowerSupplyControl
Board XPSB
Xray
Power
XPSP Supply
XrayPowerSupplyPower Backplane
Board Board

Filament XPSM
XrayPowerSupplyMultiplier
Board

Multiplier
Multiplier And
HighVoltage Box Filament
Assembly

Figure 1.12

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GENX DESCRIPTION
GenX Description Chapter 2

2 GENX DESCRIPTION
Two processors are used to control all functions. One is a micro-controller (µC) and the other is a “digital
signal processing” (DSP) processor.

The µC does dialog with the instrument master board XQM of the electronic rack and controls the DSP, the
filament power supply and some background safety checks.

Bloc diagram

L D 400Vrtm
L
HighVoltage
230Vac u
i
u 200Vrtm
Multiplier

N 0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

Instrument
Master
Board
uC 1000 M Ohm
XQM

i
400Vrtm

+200Vrtm
PI PWM
0Vrtm

Figure 2.1

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X-ray Power Supply, Input board (XPSI)

Figure 2.2

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Description
The main functions controlled by the XPSI board are the mains (230VAC) power factor correction for the
current, the mains current limitation and the X-ray lamps control.

The mains voltage is used via a filter and a relay. When the generator switches on, the relay is energized to
close both contacts. After the rectifier diodes, the FET1 is used to open the circuit if the current is above a
current limit. When the FET1 is open, the current flow through the integrated diode D1of the FET circuit,
due to the inductor L. When the current is below a current limit the FET1 will drive.

The current is controlled by two devices:

1. the DSP, that does evaluate the current every 50 microseconds

2. a hardware fast comparator referenced to 5 V. 0.2 volts/A. In both cases if the current is excessive the
FET1 is set OFF.

FET1 L D2 +400Vrtm
L
C1
IL FET2 +12kV
230Vac U1 D1 U2 C2

N 0Vrtm

uC DSP

Figure 2.3

The FET2 and the integrated diode D2 of the FET circuit are used to step up the voltage to 400 V +/- 10 %
this voltage is adapted according to the GenX output voltage. 360 V for 0 to 30 kV. 360 V to 440 V
proportionally from 30 kV to 70 kV). Each 50 µs the current “IL”, the voltages “U1” and “U2” are evaluated
in order to define the FET2 OFF/ON conduction time. The maximum OFF/ON time is 25 us.

The current must be relative to the input voltage

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V U1

IL

UD1
U2
FET2
OFF
U1

IL

FET2
ON

25 us

Figure 2.4

During the OFF time the current flows through D2 to load the capacitors C1 and C2. The C1/C2 voltage is
measured by the DSP and compared to the set-point value. The On time is regulated relative to this
comparison.

The proportional 400V working voltage will be used to supply:

− The IGBTs on the XPSP power board, generating the anode high voltage, via the transformers and the
multiplier.
− The IGBTs on the XPSP power board, generating the cathode (filament) heating current.

If the current is excessive, the driver IC 4 is shut off:

− By the DSP with the CurrentLimit signal dropping to 0 V,

− By the hardware comparator made of IC 8B and transistor Q2; If the current sampling voltage, 0.2 V/A,
does exceed the V Ref, Q2 is locked.

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Proportional 400 V

U2 400V Monitoring
440 V

360 V

HV
30 kV 70 kV
Figure 2.5

The other functions controlled by this board are

The 230VAC X-ray ON lamps current monitoring,
The low voltage power supply voltages monitoring,
The power component temperatures monitoring,
The neutral to earth potential monitoring.
X-ray ON Lamps
XPSC does monitor the X-ray ON lamps current.

CASE ADC LIMIT ALARM N° ALARM DESIGNATION SEVERITY

Both lamps O.k. 70..199
Lamps shorted 200..255 8377 X-Ray Lamps shorted Fatal
One lamp defect 20..69 8864 X-ray warning lamp broken Warning
Both lamps defect 0..19 8219 X-ray ON lamps broken Fatal

ADC value can displayed using following terminal mode command:

Terminal Mode Cmd Designation Remark and typical value

DY 2,3,11,3,4 XPSI, LampCurrent XPSI AD CHAN4:100 (ON case)
XPSI AD CHAN4:000 (OFF case)
Low voltages and temperatures
The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are checked in “watchdog” mode. Periodically,
in background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogue to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC.

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Use the following terminal mode commands to display these values:

Terminal Mode Cmd Designation Remark and typical value

DY 2,3,11,3,0 XPSI, +5VM XPSI AD CHAN0: 204
DY 2,3,11,3,1 XPSI, +12V XPSI AD CHAN1: 204
DY 2,3,11,3,2 XPSI, +24V XPSI AD CHAN2: 204
DY 2,3,11,3,3 XPSI, -12V XPSI AD CHAN3: 051
DY 2,3,11,3,4 XPSI, LampCurrent XPSI AD CHAN4: 100 (ON case)
DY 2,3,11,3,6 XPSI, InputTemp1 XPSI AD CHAN6: 81(at 25°C)
DY 2,3,11,3,7 XPSI, InputTemp2 XPSI AD CHAN7: 81 (at 25°C)

The neutral to earth potential monitoring

The neutral potential does cross a resistor divider before to be applied to the neutral to ground comparator IC
6.

This device allows the DSP to detect a floating neutral or a neutral-phase inversion.

To monitor the difference between both potentials use the following terminal mode command:

DY 2,3,11,3,5 XPSI, NtoGndVoltage XPSI AD CHAN5: 001

The value expressed in Digits should approach 0.

Remark : The two power MOS-FETs are cooled:

By water, if high power application (2.5 kW, 3.6 kW, 4.2 kW)
By air, for low power application (1200 W).

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X-ray Power Supply, Power board (XPSP)

Figure 2.6

This power board contains the switching components (IGBTs) for the high voltage transformer and for the
filament power supplies.

Part of XPSP HV
Transformer
FET1 L IGBT1 C3
230Vac D +400V
HighVoltage
C1
u
i FET2
u +200Vrtm
Multiplier
C2 IGBT2
0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

External
Master
Board
uC 1000 M Ohm

Part of XPSP

IGBT3
i
400Vrtm

PI PWM +200Vrtm

0Vrtm Filament
IGBT4 Transformer

Figure 2.7

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The HV switching works at 20 kHz. The transformer primary is connected to the C1/C2 point which
corresponds to 200V referenced to the 0 VRTM (referenced to the mains like the 400 V). The control board
commands alternately the IGBT1 and IGBT2. The On time duration depends of the output power needed. By
this way, the transformer primary receives, via C3, plus and minus 200 V referenced to the fix 200 VRTM.

Chronogram for low power case:

UC3-0Vrtm

+400V

+200V

0 t

IGBT1
Command

IGBT2
Command

Figure 2.8

Chronogram for high power case:

UC3-0Vrtm

+400V

+200V

0 t

IGBT1
Command

IGBT2
Command

Figure 2.9

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The transformer inductor and C3 capacitor make a resonant circuit. By this way the current look like
sinusoidal:

UC3-0Vrtm

+400V

+200V

0 t
Transformer
Primary
current

Figure 2.10

The filament power supply switching works at 40 kHz. The transformer primary is connected to the C1/C2
point which corresponds to 200V referenced to the 0 VRTM (referenced to the mains like the 400 V). The
control board commands alternately the IGBT3 and IGBT4. The On time duration depends of the output
power needed (from 80 W to 120 W). By this way, the transformer primary receives positive and negative
200 V referenced to the fix 200 VRTM.

See after the voltage and the current at the primary of the filament transformer:
Filament
transformer

+200V

-200V t

Filament
Transformer Primary
current

0 t

Figure 2.11

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The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are check in “watchdog” mode. Periodically, in
background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogue to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC.

Terminal Mode Cmd Designation Remark and typical value

DY 2,3,11,4,0 XPSP, +5VM XPSP AD CHAN0: 204
DY 2,3,11,4,1 XPSP, +24V XPSP AD CHAN1: 204
DY 2,3,11,4,2 XPSP, -12VRTM (True or False) XPSP AD CHAN2: >128 (True)
DY 2,3,11,4,3 XPSP, +12VRTM (True or False) XPSP AD CHAN3: >128 (True)
DY 2,3,11,4,4 XPSP, Nothing XPSP AD CHAN4:
DY 2,3,11,4,5 XPSP, Nothing XPSP AD CHAN5:
DY 2,3,11,4,6 XPSP, PowerTemp XPSP AD CHAN6: 212
DY 2,3,11,4,7 XPSP, XpspTemp XPSP AD CHAN7: 81(at 25°C)

The six-pack IGBT is cooled by water, for high power application, and by air, for low power application.

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X-ray Power Supply, Multiplier ASSEMBLY (XPSM)

Figure 2.12

The XPSM assembly has three main functions. First is the HV supply, second is the emission current
measurement and third is the filament current supply.

Part of XPSM assembly

230Vac FET1 L D HighVoltage
+400V

u
i FET2
C1 +200Vrtm
Multiplier
u
C2
0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

External
Master
Board
uP 1000 M Ohm

Part of XPSM
assembly
i
400Vrtm

+200Vrtm
PI PWM
0Vrtm
Filament
Transformer

Figure 2.13

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The 400V from the IGBTs on the XPSP board, via XPSM board goes to the HV transformer. At the
transformer secondary the voltage changes according to the IGBT1 and IBGT2 ON time. The maximum
voltage is near 12000 V. The full wave multiplier increases six times this voltage to reach at maximum
70000 V. Two dividers are used to monitor the high voltage. The command board uses one of them to
control the HV via the servo loop function according to asking high voltage (called “kV” in the WinXRF).
The second is used to control the first via a subtraction function.

Use the status channels to retrieve the HV current values.

Terminal Mode Designation Remark and typical value

RS 2048 X-ray kilovolts [kV] Value according to kV set point
RS 2097 XPSM HV divider difference [VADC] (VADC-2V) correspond to 1887VHV

The emission current is measured at two positions. The first position is the multiplier entrance current, which
represents the high voltage current. The second position is the current that return from the filament
(Kirchoff’s current law). The control board uses the first to control via the servo loop function, the asked
emission current (called “mA” in the WinXRF). The control board, to calculate the leakage current, uses
both measurements by subtraction function. The leakage current corresponds to the “multiplier absorbed
current” minus the “filament return current”. When the leakage current is not coherent, the control board
prevents to switch power on or if the power is on, switches it off. See table after for details.

Case before power switch on:

CASE ALARM ALARM DESIGNATION TIME SEVERITY

Leakage < -5 mA 9770 X-ray negative leakage current 50 ms Debug
error
Leakage < -5 mA 8389 X-ray negative leakage current 500 ms Fatal
error
Leakage > 5 mA 9769 X-ray positive leakage current 50 ms Debug
error
Leakage > 5 mA 8390 X-ray positive leakage current 500 ms Fatal
error

Remark : I leakage = I multiplier absorbed – I filament return

Case during power on:

CASE ALARM ALARM DESIGNATION TIME SEVERITY

Leakage < -5 mA 9770 X-ray negative leakage current 50 ms Debug
error
Leakage < -5 mA 8389 X-ray negative leakage current 500 ms Fatal
error
Leakage > 5 mA 9769 X-ray positive leakage current 50 ms Debug
error
Leakage > 5 mA 8390 X-ray positive leakage current 500 ms Fatal
error
[Leakage] >1 mA 9760 X-ray leakage current error 50 ms Debug
[Leakage] >1 mA 8865 X-ray leakage current error 10 s Warning

[Leakage] >1.5 mA 9759 X-ray leakage current error 50 ms Debug

[Leakage] >1.5 mA 8304 X-ray leakage current error 10 s Warning

Remark : [Leakage] correspond to the absolute value of the leakage current

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You can retrieve the leakage value by using the terminal mode command explained after:

Terminal Mode Cmd Designation Remark and typical value

RS 2069 X-ray tube leakage current [mA] -0.3 mA > Leakage +0.3 mA

The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are checked in “watchdog” mode. Periodically,
in background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogue to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC.

Terminal Mode Cmd Designation Remark and typical value

DY 2,3,11,5,0 XPSM, +5VM XPSM AD CHAN0: 204
DY 2,3,11,5,1 XPSM, +12V XPSM AD CHAN1: 204
DY 2,3,11,5,2 XPSM, -12V XPSM AD CHAN2: 051
DY 2,3,11,5,3 XPSM, Arc XPSM AD CHAN3: 000
DY 2,3,11,5,4 XPSM, HvDividerDifference XPSM AD CHAN4: 127
DY 2,3,11,5,5 XPSM, FilamentVoltage XPSM AD CHAN5: 130 (ON)
DY 2,3,11,5,6 XPSM, XpsmFilamentTemp XPSM AD CHAN6:
DY 2,3,11,5,7 XPSM, XpsmHvTemp XPSM AD CHAN7: 255

The multiplier box is cooled by water (Only in high power application). Two fans cool the rest of the
multiplier assembly.

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Command board, X-ray Power Supply Control (XPSC)

Figure 2.14

This board is the interface with the XQM master board in the instrument. It controls all functions in the
GenX, like the different servo-loops for the HV, emission current and filament power supply and few
watchdog safety systems. It controls too the different external parts like interlock safety circuit and water
cooler system.

HV
Transformer
230Vac FET1 L D +400Vrtm
HighVoltage
C1
u
i FET2
+200Vrtm
Multiplier
u
C2
0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

External
Master
Board
uP 1000 M Ohm

XPSC i
400Vrtm
Part
+200Vrtm
PI PWM
0Vrtm Filament
Transformer

Figure 2.15

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Functions of the µ C 80C196KR

Figure 2.16

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Functions of the 80c196kr µ Controller ports

Port P0 used as A/D converter for the control of the water status:

Port State Designation Remark

P0 0 analogic primary water temperature at the input From 5°C to 40°C
P0 1 analogic primary water temperature at the output From 5°C to 45°C
P0 2 analogic deionised water temperature at the input From 5°C to 50°C
P0 3 analogic deionised water temperature at the output From 5°C to 53°C
P0 4 analogic Deionised water level. Used in ON/OFF mode
P0 5 analogic deionised water resistivity driver 3.3 V (>3 < 4.5)
P0 6 analogic deionised water resistivity From 550 KΩ to Infinite
P0 7 analogic 2.5 Volt Reference Voltage Not used
Port Address: 1FDAH

Port State Designation Remark

P1 0 I
P1 1 I /HvArc Arcs detection from XPSM high voltage divider
P1 2 I /CuArc Arcs detection from XPSM negative emission current -
P1 3 I /MaxFilCur Filament heating current limitation max. If >14 A
P1 4 I FilCurSD Filament heating current Shut Down. If >14.5 A
P1 5 O WdToggle Watch Dog activity supervision.
P1 6 I /AdcDor0 ADC Data Output Ready
P1 7 I AdcEoc0 ADC End Of Conversion
Port Address: IN:1FCFH OUT:1FCDH

Port State Designation Remark

P2 0 O TXD XSN serial data transmission
P2 1 I RXD XSN serial data reception
P2 2 I Adcsars ADC in conversion state
P2 3 O XpsReady XPS presence acknowledge message to XQM
P2 4 O AdcConv0 Start Conversion
P2 5 O XpsOk XPS µ C OK state (LED2 GREEN ON)
P2 6 O XpsNotOk XPS µ C failure NOT OK state (LED1 RED ON)
P2 7 O ClkOut EPLD 610 clock

Port Address: IN:1FD6H OUT:1FD4H

Remarks: P3.0 to P3.7 AD0 to AD7 bus

P4.0 to P4.7 AD8 to AD15 bus

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Port State Designation Remark

P5 0 O ALE Address Latch Enable
P5 1 O EnWd Enable Watch Dog
P5 2 O /WR Write
P5 3 O /RD Read
P5 4
P5 5 O SsioTxSync Serial link communication transmit synchronisation
P5 6 Ready Wait State Signal
P5 7 I EPROM’s Serial EEPROM Chip Selection Signal IC12
Port Address: IN:1FF7H OUT:1FF5H

Port State Designation Remark

P6 0 O /XsnTxDEn XSN data transmission enable for serial port and display
P6 1 O Adc0Cs0 Miscellaneous 8×12 bits ADC12138 Chip Select IC 3
P6 2 I Adc0Cs1 Miscellaneous 8×8 bits ADCO838 Chip Select IC 7. First AD
P6 3 O Adc0Cs2 Miscellaneous 8×8 bits ADCO838 Chip Select IC 8. Sec. AD
P6 4 O SClk ADCO 838 and ADC12138 Clock
P6 5 O SdatIn ADCO 838 and ADC12138 Data out
P6 6 I SClk ADCO 838 and ADC12138 Clock
P6 7 I SdatOut ADCO 838 and ADC12138 Data in
Port Address: IN:1FD7H OUT:1FD5H

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Functions of the PPI ports

Figure 2.17

PPI 1 82C55 IC 10
Port State Designation Remark
PPI1 PA 0 I /Int1 Pressostat Active if pressure < 25 KPA
PPI1 PA 1 I /Int2 Electronic rack safety switch
PPI1 PA 2 I /Int3 Tank cover + X-ray tube position switches
PPI1 PA 3 I /Int4 Magazine + load lift cover switches
PPI1 PA 4 I /Int5 X-ray generator rear switch
PPI1 PA 5 I /IntRet 60°C secondary water thermostat
PPI1 PA 6 I /24VPOK +24V instrument OK
PPI1 PA 7 I /WaCoOn Water cooler ON
Port Address: FFC0H

Port State Designation Remark

PPI1 PB 0 I ExRelayPresent Power Distribution Board Main Contactor 24 V Coil Return
PPI1 PB 1 I
PPI1 PB 2 I
PPI1 PB 3 I
PPI1 PB 4 I PrWaFlow Primary Water Flow Reed Contact
PPI1 PB 5 I DeWaFlow Deionised Water Flow Reed Contact
PPI1 PB 6 I
PPI1 PB 7 I
Port Address: FFC1H

Port State Designation Remark

PPI1 PC 0 I BuzzerOn Buzzer On Command
PPI1 PC 1 I PrCoolerCtrl Logic Primary Water Valve Command to L293D IC23
PPI1 PC 2 I XrayLampOn 24V X-Ray On Lamp command. Only used on 1.2 kW
PPI1 PC 3 I /DspRst DSP Reset command
PPI1 PC 4 I ExternaRelay Power Distribution Board Main Contactor coil command
PPI1 PC 5 I WaPump Deionised Water Pump command
PPI1 PC 6 I WaCooler External Water Cooler ON command
PPI1 PC 7 I /EnFilCu Filament Heating PWM Generator Enable. IC 20
Port Address: FFC2H

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Figure 2.18

PPI 2 82C55 IC 11:

Port State Designation Remark

PPI2 PA 0 I SW1.1 From XPSC board switch 1
PPI2 PA 1 I SW1.2 From XPSC board switch 2
PPI2 PA 2 I SW1.3 From XPSC board switch 3
PPI2 PA 3 I SW1.4 From XPSC board switch 4
PPI2 PA 4 I JumperW2.1 From XPSC board W2 jumper 1
PPI2 PA 5 I JumperW2.2 From XPSC board W2 jumper 2
PPI2 PA 6 I jumperW2.3 From XPSC board W2 jumper 3
PPI2 PA 7 I JumperW2.4 From XPSC board W2 jumper 4
Port Address: FF80H

Port State Designation Remark

PPI2 PB 0 O PowerOn XPSI Contactor K1 coil Command
PPI2 PB 1 O EnPower IC26 Latch Input to Output Validation
PPI2 PB 2 O
PPI2 PB 3 O
PPI2 PB 4 O
PPI2 PB 5 O /DspPCe DSP Code EEPROM
PPI2 PB 6 O EnDisRd2 En XPSC Display data Transfer
PPI2 PB 7 O EnXpscDis Enable DSP Data Display Not used
Port Address: FF81H

Port State Designation Remark

PPI2 PC 0 O /DspCs DSP Chip Selection
PPI2 PC 1 O /AdcCs1Ext XPSI 8×8 bits status ADC chip selection IC 3
PPI2 PC 2 O /AdcCs2Ext XPSP 8×8 bits status ADC chip selection IC 1
PPI2 PC 3 O /AdcCs3Ext XPSM 8×8 bits status ADC chip selection IC 2
PPI2 PC 4 O
PPI2 PC 5 O TfsSync DSP Transmit synchronisation
PPI2 PC 6 O SsioRxSync Serial link Communication Receive synchronisation
PPI2 PC 7 O RfsSync DSP Receive synchronisation
Port Address: FF82H

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AD converters
First AD Miscellaneous 8×8 bits AD converter. To display the different AD input values, use the
terminal mode commands DY
See display information. AD display
commands.doc

Max Filament Current:

14 Amps = 3724 mV = 190 Digits

Safety Filament Current:

14.5 Amps = 3857 mV = 197 Digits

Lamp1:
24V DC for GEN’X 1200 W

Lamp2:
24V DC for GEN’X 1200 W

Filament Current Monitoring:

0.266 V/A
5000 mV = 255 digits
1digit = 19.6 mV

Filament Current Reference Monitoring:

0.266V/A
5000 mV = 255 digits
1digit = 19.6 mV

Second AD Miscellaneous 8×8 bits AD converter.

Low voltages:

Pos. 5V = 204 digits

Pos. 12V = 204 digits
Pos. 24V = 204 digits
Neg. 5V = 51 digits
Neg. 12V = 51 digits

HV Arc Threshold
55 Digits = 1080mV

Current Arc Threshold

0 Digits = 0V

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AD Miscellaneous 8×12 bits AD converter.

Neg. Emission Current -: From XPSM

3500 mV for 140 mA 25 mV/ mA

Pos. Emission Current: From XPSM

3500 mV for 140 mA 25 mV/ mA

High Voltage: From XPSM

4000 mV for 75 kV 53.333 mV/mA

XPSC temp:
Should not exceed 65°C

DA Converter

Filament Heating Current Reference:

266 mV/A

High Voltage Arc Threshold

55 Digits = 1080 mV

Current Arc Threshold

0 Digits = 0 mV

Max Filament Current:

14 Amps = 3724 mV = 190 Digits

Safety Filament Current:

14.5 Amps = 3857 mV = 197 Digits

X-Ray On Lamps 24 VDC 1200 W Generator

This circuit allows detecting the X-Ray On Lamps

state.
Both OK.
Lamp1 defect. W Alarm 8829
Lamp2 defect. W Alarm 8830
Both defect. F Alarm 8281
Short-Circuit. F Alarm 8281

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Water control circuit

The parameters monitored by the µ controller are:

♦ The tap or primary water flow. An alarm is immediately issued if the flow drops. However, the default
will only shut down the generator after a delay of 20 seconds.
♦ The tap or primary water inlet and outlet temperatures.
♦ The deionised water flow.
♦ The deionised water inlet and outlet temperatures.
♦ The deionised water resistivity (560k**cm).
♦ The deionised water level
The change of state of cooling safety causes the immediate shut down of the generator by acting on the
generator interlock input. The parameter responsible for the shut down will generate an alarm reported to the
ACS software.

Water parameter requests

Tap or primary water

♦ Flow 2.5 to 4.5 l/min

♦ Pressure <4 bars
♦ Inlet temperature 5°C < Inlet <18°C

Deionised water

♦ Flow 2 l/min
♦ Pressure <3.5 bars
♦ Outlet temperature <60°C

♦ Regulation temperature 36°C (can be modified by user)

♦ Resistivity >550 KΩ

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Deionised water control circuit

MULTIVIBRATOR ASTABLE
+14V
45Hz VPP = 28V
-14V

22ms
+ DEIONIZED WATER RESI. DRIVER IN
-
+14V
0V
3.3V
tol 3<>4.5V
A/D
PORT 0
1M
DEIONIZED
WATER RESIST.
+ IN
resistivity gauge RX
-

Figure 2.19

To monitor the deionised water resistivity select the status RS 2054

RX VIN VPP Remark

∞ 4.5V 28VPP OPEN CIRCUIT
1 MΩ 2.5V 7VPP
560 KΩ 1.8V 5VPP
0Ω 0V 0V SHORT CIRCUIT.

KV, mA Monitoring Calibration

To perform the calibration type in the terminal mode command menu:
XC 1
The system will automatically perform the calibration.

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HV servo-loop control
The control board receives the asked HV from the PC software application via the COM port and the
instrument master board. The asked HV is compared with the real HV to generate the HV error, which is
used through the PID corrector to PWM duty-cycle. The PWM signals control the power stage on XPSP
board to supply the right voltage according to the HV error. The XPSM assembly transformer and multiplier
increase this voltage to generate the real HV. The DSP evaluates the values each 50 us.

uC DSP
HV
HV Multiplier
set point Power
+ PID PWM Box
- Stage

HV
D HighVoltage 18762
A

Part of Part of
Part of XPSP board XPSM assembly
XPSC board

Figure 2.20

Filament current servo-loop control

The control board receives the desire current from the emission current servo-loop control part. This value is
converted, via a digital-to-analogic converter, into analogic voltage. This voltage corresponds to the needed
current (0.266 V/A).

The rest of the bloc diagram works like a controlled current source. I.e., the filament current changes
according to the control voltage. 1 volt corresponds to 3.76 amperes. The set-point voltage is compared with
the current sensor voltage to control, via the proportional corrector, the PWM duty-cycle at 40 kHz. The
power board contains the power stage, which generates the power for the transformer. The transformer is
used to increase the current at the right level (up to 12 A). The filament receives a DC current through four
rectifier diodes.

uC
Current D + P PWM + -
set point A - X-ray
Tube
Filament

Part of Part of Part of

XPSC board XPSP board XPSM assembly

Figure 2.21

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Emission current servo-loop control

The control board receives from the instrument master board the desired emission current. This value is
compared, via an analogic-to-digital converter, to the inverted value, which corresponds to the current
absorbed in the multiplier. The comparison result is used through the PID corrector to control the filament
current power supply part. The µC evaluates the values each 50 ms.

uC
Emission
current
set point
+
-
PID Filament current power supply

HV
Power Multiplier
Stage

D -1
A
R
Part of Part of
Part of XPSC board XPSP board XPSI assembly

Figure 2.22

Power Factor Correction control

The DSP receives from the µC the desired intermediate DC working voltage according to the asked high
voltage (HV). During power off state this value stays to zero. When the switches on, the value changes to
360 V and then changes according to the asked output voltage (kV). This value is compared to the real
intermediate voltage to calculate the servo-loop error.

The rectified input voltage is weighted by this voltage error to become the current reference for a second
servo-loop. The real current, to generate the current error, is compared to this reference. The GPFC corrector
uses the current reference, the real current and the current error values to control the PWM duty-cycle, which
controls the Power MOS FET (FET2).

The FET1 is controlled by three ways. The first one is the intermediate voltage via a P corrector. The PWM
duty-cycle changes according to intermediate voltage. The second one is made on the real current value and
a comparator with a current threshold. At switching power on, this current threshold corresponds to 2
amperes to limit the inrush current. When after 10 seconds, the intermediate voltage exceeds 360 V, the
current threshold changes to 50 Amperes. This corresponds to the maximum acceptable current during power
on state. The last way controls the FET1 by hardware. The real current is compared with a reference value.
When the real current exceeds 50 amperes the FET1 is switched off.

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Part of XPSI board

P
FET1

FET2

PWM

A
D
P

-
A +
D

P P
DSP
PI

GPFC PWM

Reference D
+ -
Voltage A

Part of XPSC board

Figure 2.23

The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are check in “watchdog” mode. Periodically, in
background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogic to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC.

Terminal Mode Cmd Designation Remark and typical value

DY 2,3,11,5,0 XPSM, +5VM XPSM AD CHAN0: 204
DY 2,3,11,5,1 XPSM, +12V XPSM AD CHAN1: 204
DY 2,3,11,5,2 XPSM, -12V XPSM AD CHAN2: 051
DY 2,3,11,5,3 XPSM, Arc XPSM AD CHAN3: 000
DY 2,3,11,5,4 XPSM, HvDividerDifference XPSM AD CHAN4: 127
DY 2,3,11,5,5 XPSM, FilamentVoltage XPSM AD CHAN5: 130 (ON)
DY 2,3,11,5,6 XPSM, XpsmFilamentTemp XPSM AD CHAN6:
DY 2,3,11,5,7 XPSM, XpsmHvTemp XPSM AD CHAN7: 255

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Switches and jumpers

ON Secondary water cooling regulation inactive
1
OFF Secondary water cooling regulation active
S1 2 OFF Reserved
3 OFF Reserved
4 OFF Reserved
W2 0,1,2,3 Generator type
W2.3 W2.2 W2.1 W2.0
removed removed removed removed Unknown generator type
removed removed removed installed 3600 W, 60 kV/ 120 mA
removed removed installed removed 3600 W, 70 kV/ 120 mA
removed removed installed installed 4200 W, 60 kV/ 120 mA
removed installed removed removed 4200 W, 70 kV/ 140 mA
removed installed removed installed 1200 W, 60 kV/ 60 mA
removed installed installed removed Retrofit 3600 W, 60 kV/ 120 mA
removed installed installed installed Retrofit 3600 W, 70 kV/ 120 mA
installed removed removed removed Retrofit 4200 W, 60 kV/ 120 mA
installed removed removed installed Retrofit 4200 W, 70 kV/ 140 mA

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Display information terminal command

INFO OPTION DESCRIPTION
1 2
DY 2,3,2 2 - Secondary water level SW level : full
5 - Secondary water flow SW flow : ON
DY 2,3,3 0 - Current X-ray state (default display) 50kV 12mA
1 0 Uncalibrated feedback kilovolts [kV] KV back: 50.00kV
3 Calibrated feedback kilovolts [kV] KV back cal:50.00 kV
4 Calibrated and filtered feedback kilovolts KV back fil:50.00 kV
[kV]
3 0 Uncalibrated feedback milliamps [mA] MA back: 12.00mA
3 Calibrated feedback milliamps[mA] MA back cal:12.00 mA
4 Calibrated and filtered feedback MA back fil:12.00 mA
milliamps[mA]
5 0 Reference I filament [A] Fil I Ref: 9.54A
DY 2,3,4 0 - X-ray generator control state SU:NA EX:10 CAL: 0
1 Primary and secondary water control state
WA: 7 SW: 2
2 - Generator state GenTsk:STAND-BY
DY 2,3,7 0 - Secondary water cooling SW PWM: 25% 44.70C
DY 2,3,10 - - All safety switches closed Interlock: closed
Spectrometer tank pressostat open Interlock: open
Interlock: Pressostat.
Spectrometer tank cover safety switch Interlock: open
open Interlock: Intlk2
Primary chamber or primary beam Interlock: open
filter or elliptic mask safety switch Interlock: Intlk3
open
X-ray tube position safety switch open Interlock: open
Interlock: Intlk4
High-voltage protection or Interlock: open
X-ray tube connection safety switch open Interlock: Intlk5
X-ray secondary water over-temperature Interlock: open
sensor switch open Interlock: IntlkRtn
DY 2,3,11 1 0 XPSC, First AD, MaxFilCur XPSC AD1 CHAN0: 255
1 XPSC, First AD, SafFilCur XPSC AD1 CHAN1: 255
2 XPSC, First AD, Lamp1 XPSC AD1 CHAN2: 255
3 XPSC, First AD, Lamp2 XPSC AD1 CHAN3: 255
4 XPSC, First AD, Nothing XPSC AD1 CHAN4: 255
5 XPSC, First AD, FilCurMon XPSC AD1 CHAN5: 255
6 XPSC, First AD, FilCurRefMon XPSC AD1 CHAN6: 255
7 XPSC, First AD, Nothing XPSC AD1 CHAN7: 255
2 0 XPSC, Second AD, Nothing XPSC AD2 CHAN0: 255
1 XPSC, Second AD, +5V XPSC AD2 CHAN1: 255
2 XPSC, Second AD, +12V XPSC AD2 CHAN2: 255
3 XPSC, Second AD, +24V XPSC AD2 CHAN3: 255
4 XPSC, Second AD, -12V XPSC AD2 CHAN4: 255
5 XPSC, Second AD, -5V XPSC AD2 CHAN5: 255
6 XPSC, Second AD, HvArcTh XPSC AD2 CHAN6: 255
7 XPSC, Second AD, CuArcTh XPSC AD2 CHAN7: 255
3 0 XPSI, +5VM XPSI AD CHAN0: 255
1 XPSI, +12V XPSI AD CHAN1: 255

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2 XPSI, +24V XPSI AD CHAN2: 255

3 XPSI, -12V XPSI AD CHAN3: 255
4 XPSI, LampCurrent XPSI AD CHAN4: 255
5 XPSI, NtoGndVoltage XPSI AD CHAN5: 255
6 XPSI, InputTemp1 XPSI AD CHAN6: 255
7 XPSI, InputTemp2 XPSI AD CHAN7: 255
4 0 XPSP, +5VM XPSP AD CHAN0: 255
1 XPSP, +24V XPSP AD CHAN1: 255
2 XPSP, -12VRTM (True or False) XPSP AD CHAN2: 255
3 XPSP, +12VRTM (True or False) XPSP AD CHAN3: 255
4 XPSP, Nothing XPSP AD CHAN4: 255
5 XPSP, Nothing XPSP AD CHAN5: 255
6 XPSP, PowerTemp XPSP AD CHAN6: 255
7 XPSP, XpspTemp XPSP AD CHAN7: 255
5 0 XPSM, +5VM XPSM AD CHAN0: 255
1 XPSM, +12V XPSM AD CHAN1: 255
2 XPSM, -12V XPSM AD CHAN2: 255
3 XPSM, Arc XPSM AD CHAN3: 255
4 XPSM, HvDividerDifference XPSM AD CHAN4: 255
5 XPSM, FilamentVoltage XPSM AD CHAN5: 255
6 XPSM, XpsmFilamentTemp XPSM AD CHAN6: 255
7 XPSM, XpsmHvTemp XPSM AD CHAN7: 255

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Status channels
Terminal Mode Cmd Designation Remarks
RS 2048 X-ray kilovolts [kV] Available in all versions
RS 2049 X-ray milliamps [mA] Available in all versions
RS 2050 X-ray cooling primary water input High power version only
temperature [0C]
RS 2051 X-ray cooling primary water output High power version only
temperature [0C]
RS 2052 X-ray cooling secondary water input Available in all versions
temperature [0C]
RS 2053 X-ray cooling secondary water output Available in all versions
temperature [0C]
RS 2054 X-ray cooling secondary water Available in all versions
resistivity. [kΩ.cm]
RS 2055 X-ray tube filament current [A] Available in all versions
RS 2056 XPS +15Volts [V] Non-GenX or GenX retrofit version
RS 2057 XPS -15Volts [V] Non-GenX or GenX retrofit version
RS 2058 XPS +24Volts [V] Available in all versions
RS 2061 XPS +5Volts [V] Available in all versions
RS 2063 X-ray activity time [hour] Available in all versions
RS 2064 X-ray tube arcs count [] Available in all versions
RS 2067 Laboratory ambient temperature [0C] Low power version only
RS 2068 X-ray generator output temperature Low power version only
[0C]
RS 2069 X-ray tube leakage current [mA] Available in all versions
0
RS 2070 XPSC board temperature [ C] Available in all versions
RS 2071 XPS +12Volts [V] Available in all versions
RS 2072 XPS -12Volts [V] Available in all versions
RS 2073 XPS +2.5Volts reference [V] Low power version only
RS 2080 XPSC -5Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2081 XPSI +5Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2082 XPSI +12Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2083 XPSI +24Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2084 XPSI –12Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2085 XPSI Neutral to Gnd [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2086 XPSI Mosfet M1 temperature [0C] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2087 XPSI Mosfet M2 temperature [0C] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2088 XPSP +5Vm [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2089 XPSP +24Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2090 XPSP -10Vrtm [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2091 XPSP +15Vrtm [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2092 XPSP IGBT temperature [0C] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2093 XPSP board temperature [0C] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2094 XPSM +5Vm [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2095 XPSM +12Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2096 XPSM -12Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2097 XPSM Hv divider difference [kV] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2098 X-ray tube filament voltage [V] Available in all GenX versions
0
RS 2099 XPSM filament temperature [ C] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2100 XPSM Hv temperature [0C] Available in all GenX versions
RS 2101 Monitoring 400Volts [V] Available in all GenX versions

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2048 - 2559: XPS Firmware status

2048 XPS ALL kV/mA measurement calibration

Read only : NO Sent after initialisation : NO
Parameters: Type: Default firm: Limit firm: Default soft:
KV reading offset [kV] FLOAT 0.0 - 0.0
KV reading slope [] FLOAT 1.0 - 1.0
MA reading offset [mA] FLOAT 0.0 - 0.0
MA reading slope [] FLOAT 1.0 - 1.0
2049 XPS ADVANT’X Low power temperature offset
Read only : NO Sent after initialisation : NO
Parameters: Type: Default firm: Limit firm: Default soft:
State (A5A5H = defined) STRING FFFFH - FFFFH
Laboratory temperature offset [oC] FLOAT 0.0 - 0.0
X-ray power supply temperature offset [oC] FLOAT 0.0 - 0.0
Secondary water input temperature offset [oC] FLOAT 0.0 - 0.0
Secondary water output temperature offset [oC] FLOAT 0.0 - 0.0
XPS power stage temperature offset [oC] FLOAT 0.0 - 0.0
2051 XPS ADVANT’XP X-ray arc occurrences
ADVANT’XP GenX
Read only : YES Sent after initialisation : NO
Parameters: Type: Default firm: Limit firm: Default soft:
Record 1 (most recent) [] STRING - 0
“XPS time tic” “kV” “mA” “state” “arc”
Record 2 [] STRING - 0
“XPS time tic” “kV” “mA” “state” “arc”
“ “ “ “ “ “
Record 20 (less recent) [] STRING - 0
“XPS time tic” “kV” “mA” “state” “arc”
2052 XPSC ADVANT’XP Gen'X XPSC option switches
Read only : NO Sent after initialisation : YES
Parameters: Type: Default firm: Limit firm: Default soft:
State (A5A5 = defined) STRING FFFFH - 0
Secondary water cooling regulation inactive BYTE 0 - 0
Not used BYTE 0 - 0
Not used BYTE 0 - 0
Not used BYTE 0 - 0
Note: If “state <> defined”, these value are determined during the initialisation of XPSC.

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Alarms list

Alarm Issued Severity Description

number by
8192 XPS F Unknown command received from XQM96
8193 XPS F Primary water flow sensor error
8194 XPS F Secondary water flow sensor error
8195 XPS F Secondary water pump error
8196 XPS F Desired voltage (kV) too low
8197 XPS F Desired voltage (kV) too high
8198 XPS F Desired current (mA) too low
8199 XPS F Desired current (mA) too high
8200 XPS F Desired power too high
8201 XPS F Illegal power change mode
8202 XPS F Illegal power change speed
8203 XPS F Illegal anode
8204 XPS F Spectrometer pressostat open
8205 XPS F Spectrometer tank cover safety open
8206 XPS F Primary chamber or PBF safety open
8207 XPS F X-ray tube position safety open
8208 XPS F X-ray tube connection safety open
8209 XPS F Illegal interlock
8210 XPS F Time-out on X-ray ON ack. or X-ray lamps fault
8211 XPS F Over kilovolts on X-ray power supply
8212 XPS F Over milliamps on X-ray power supply
8213 XPS F Over power on X-ray power supply
8214 XPS F X-ray power supply fault
8215 XPS F X-ray tube filament open
8216 XPS F X-ray tube filament over current
8217 XPS F Kilovolts regulation fault
8218 XPS F Milliamps regulation fault
8219 XPS F X-ray ON lamp broken
8220 XPS F Low kilovolts limit
8221 XPS F Leak current too high
8222 XPS F Secondary water flow OFF
8223 XPS F Secondary water temperature too high
8224 XPS F 'PA' or 'CO' command not allowed now
8225 XPS F Secondary water resistivity driver fault
8226 XPS F Secondary water resistivity gauge fault
8227 XPS F Secondary water resistivity too low
8228 XPS F Primary water inlet temperature gauge fault
8229 XPS F Primary water outlet temperature gauge fault
8230 XPS F Secondary water inlet temperature gauge fault
8231 XPS F Secondary water outlet temperature gauge fault
8232 XPS F Primary water cooler OFF
8233 XPS F Primary water OFF
8234 XPS F Secondary water level gauge fault
8235 XPS F Secondary water level too low
8236 XPS F Water control command not allowed now
8237 XPS F Bad water condition
8239 XPS F Unknown status command

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8240 XPS F X-ray kV calibration slope error

8241 XPS F X-ray kV calibration offset error
8242 XPS F X-ray mA calibration slope error
8243 XPS F X-ray mA calibration offset error
8244 XPS F Status: X-ray arc rate too big
8245 XPS F XPS 12 bits A/D converter time-out
8246 XPS F Water cooler flow time-out
8247 XPS F Secondary water temperature safety open
8248 XPS F Spectrometer pressostat interlock signal defective
8249 XPS F Spectrometer tank cover interlock signal defective
8250 XPS F Primary chamber or PBF interlock signal defective
8251 XPS F X-ray tube position interlock signal defective
8252 XPS F X-ray tube connection interlock signal defective
8253 XPS F Secondary water temperature interlock signal defective
8256 XPS F XPS EEPROM defective
8257 XPS F Unknown X-ray ray power-supply type.
8268 XPS F X-ray generator identified is different of 4.2 kW type.
8269 XPS F X-ray generator identified is of 4.2 kW type.
8270 XPSLP F SSIO communication timeout.
8271 XPSLP F Serial AD12 conversion timeout.
8272 XPSLP F Serial AD12 auto-calibration timeout.
8273 XPS F X-ray “kV” out of regulation
8274 XPS F X-ray “mA” out of regulation
8275 XPSLP F X-ray tube current anode regulation error.
8276 XPSLP F X-ray tube filament current fatal limit reached.
8277 XPSLP F X-ray power supply interlock open.
8278 XPSLP F X-ray power supply interlock signal defective.
8279 XPSLP F X-ray power supply off.
8280 XPSLP F Unknown X-ray power supply fault.
8281 XPSLP F X-ray warning lamps broken.
8282 XPSLP F X-ray tube filament power supply fault.
8283 XPSLP F X-ray tube filament shorted.
8284 XPS F X-ray generator switched off without reason
8285 XPSLP F Secondary water resistivity too high
8286 XPSLP F X-ray power supply current limitation.
8287 XPSLP F X-ray power supply power limitation.
8288 XPSLP F Incoherence between the anode current and the cathode current.
8291 XPS F Invalid X-ray generator calibration value
8292 XPSC F Generators mains voltage not present, time-out
8293 XPSC F Generator 400V not > 250V, time-out
8294 XPSC F Generator 400V not > 380V, time-out
8295 XPSC F Generator, temperature IGBT too high
8296 XPSLP F Bad filament current
8297 XPSC F XPSC First 8 bits A/D converter error
8298 XPSC F XPSC Second 8 bits A/D converter error
8299 XPSC F XPSI 8 bits A/D converter error
8300 XPSC F XPSP 8 bits A/D converter error
8301 XPSC F XPSM 8 bits A/D converter error
8302 XPSC F Generator, temperature Mosfet M1 too high
8303 XPSC F Generator, temperature Mosfet M2 too high
8304 XPSC F Leakage current too high
8305 XPSC F Power off, issued by DSP; 400V too low (<350V)

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8306 XPSC F Power off, issued by DSP; HV too high (>71kV)

8307 XPSC F Power off, issued by DSP; Current too high (>35A)
8308 XPSC F Mains voltage below 195 Vac (after 20 ms)
8309 XPSC F Mains voltage above 253 Vac (after 20 ms)
8310 XPSC F Unknown reply from DSP, issued by XPSC
8311 XPSC F Too many parameters in SSIO, issued by DSP
8312 XPSC F Unknown DSP Cmd, issued by DSP
8313 XPSC F PWMTRIP -> Power Off, issued by DSP
8314 XPSC F Generator, temperature XPSP too high
8315 XPSC F Generator, temperature filament too high
8316 XPSC F Generator, temperature HIV too high
8317 XPSC F Generator, temperature XPSC too high
8318 XPSC F Resistivity circuit open
8323 XPSC F Filament current sensor incoherency
8324 XPSC F Filament voltage sensor incoherency
8325 XPSC F Status : XPSI +5V too low
8326 XPSC F Status : XPSI +5V too high
8327 XPSC F Status : XPSC +5V too low
8328 XPSC F Status : XPSC +5V too high
8329 XPSC F Status : XPSP +5Vm too low
8330 XPSC F Status : XPSP +5Vm too high
8331 XPSC F Status : XPSM +5Vm too low
8332 XPSC F Status : XPSM +5Vm too high
8333 XPSC F Status : XPSI +12V too low
8334 XPSC F Status : XPSI +12V too high
8335 XPSC F Status : XPSC +12V too low
8336 XPSC F Status : XPSC +12V too high
8337 XPSC F Status : XPSM +12V too low
8338 XPSC F Status : XPSM +12V too high
8339 XPSC F Status : XPSI -12V too low
8340 XPSC F Status : XPSI -12V too high
8341 XPSC F Status : XPSC –12V too low
8342 XPSC F Status : XPSC -12V too high
8343 XPSC F Status : XPSM -12V too low
8344 XPSC F Status : XPSM -12V too high
8345 XPSC F Status : XPSI +24V too low
8346 XPSC F Status : XPSI +24V too high
8347 XPSC F Status : XPSC +24V too low
8348 XPSC F Status : XPSC +24V too high
8349 XPSC F Status : XPSP +24V too low
8350 XPSC F Status : XPSP +24V too high
8351 XPSC F Status : XPSM +2V5ref too low
8352 XPSC F Status : XPSM +2V5ref too high
8353 XPSC F Status : XPSC –5V too low
8354 XPSC F Status : XPSC –5V too high
8355 XPSC F Status : Mon 400V too low
8356 XPSC F Status : Mon 400V too high
8359 XPSC F Leakage Current Error
8360 XPSC F XPSI A/D Mon400V Error
8362 XPSC F XPSC temperature Board overflow
8363 XPSC F XPSC temperature Board underflow
8364 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M1 overflow

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8365 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M1 underflow

8366 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M2 overflow
8367 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M2 underflow
8368 XPSC F XPSP temperature IGBT overflow
8369 XPSC F XPSP temperature IGBT underflow
8370 XPSC F XPSP temperature Board overflow
8371 XPSC F XPSP temperature Board underflow
8372 XPSC F XPSM temp. Filament overflow
8373 XPSC F XPSM temp. Filament underflow
8374 XPSC F XPSM temp. HIV overflow
8375 XPSC F XPSM temp. HIV underflow
8377 XPSC F X-Ray Lamp shorted
8378 XPSC F Status : XPSP –10Vrtm too low
8379 XPSC F Status : XPSP –10Vrtm too high
8380 XPSC F Status : XPSP +15Vrtm too low
8381 XPSC F Status : XPSP +15Vrtm too high
8382 XPSC F Neutral to Gnd too low
8383 XPSC F Neutral to Gnd too high
8384 XPSC F XPSI input current sensor error
8385 XPSC F External relay incoherency
8386 XPSC F Power On relay incoherency
8387 XPSC F No external relay feedback
8388 XPSC F No power relay feedback
8389 XPSC F X-ray negative leakage current error
8390 XPSC F X-ray positive leakage current error
8391 XPSC F Primary water already on
8704 XPS W Initial primary water flow insufficient
8705 XPS W Primary water cooler OFF
8706 XPS W Spectrometer pressostat open
8707 XPS W Spectrometer tank cover safety open
8708 XPS W Primary chamber or PBF safety open
8709 XPS W X-ray tube position safety open
8710 XPS W X-ray tube connection safety open
8711 XPS W Illegal interlock
8712 XPS W Primary water inlet temperature gauge fault
8713 XPS W Primary water outlet temperature gauge fault
8714 XPS W Secondary water inlet temperature gauge fault
8715 XPS W Secondary water outlet temperature gauge fault
8716 XPS W Secondary water flow OFF
8717 XPS W Primary water flow insufficient
8718 XPS W Secondary water level gauge fault
8719 XPS W Secondary water level too low
8720 XPS W Secondary water resistivity driver fault
8721 XPS W Secondary water resistivity gauge fault
8722 XPS W Secondary water resistivity too low
8723 XPS W XPS A/D converter time-out
8725 XPS W X-ray kV mA measurement not calibrated
8726 XPS W X-ray kV calibration slope error
8727 XPS W X-ray kV calibration offset error
8728 XPS W X-ray mA calibration slope error
8729 XPS W X-ray mA calibration offset error
8730 XPS W X-ray kV mA in tolerance time-out

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8731 XPS W Status: X-ray arc rate too big

8733 XPS W Low kV limit fault
8734 XPS W Leak current fault
8735 XPS W Secondary water temperature safety open
8738 XPS W De-ionised water tank almost empty.
8739 XPS W Unknown XPS status number
8740 XPS W XPS status sampling period too big
8741 XPS W Status: X-ray kV too low
8742 XPS W Status: X-ray kV too high
8743 XPS W Status: X-ray mA too low
8744 XPS W Status: X-ray mA too high
8745 XPS W Status: primary water input temperature too low
8746 XPS W Status: primary water input temperature too high
8747 XPS W Status: primary water output temperature too low
8748 XPS W Status: primary water output temperature too high
8749 XPS W Status: secondary water input temperature too low
8750 XPS W Status: 2nd water input temp too high
8751 XPS W Status: 2nd water output temp too low
8752 XPS W Status: 2nd water output temp too high
8753 XPS W Status: secondary water resistivity too low
8754 XPS W Status: 2nd water resistivity too high
8755 XPS W Status: X-tube filament current too low
8756 XPS W Status: X-tube filament current too high
8757 XPS W Status: XPS +15V too low
8758 XPS W Status: XPS +15V too high
8759 XPS W Status: XPS -15V too low
8760 XPS W Status: XPS -15V too high
8761 XPS W Status: XPS +24V too low
8762 XPS W Status: XPS +24V too high
8763 XPS W Status: XPS spare 4 too low
8764 XPS W Status: XPS spare 4 too high
8765 XPS W Status: XPS spare 5 too low
8766 XPS W Status: XPS spare 5 too high
8767 XPS W Status: XPS +5V too low
8768 XPS W Status: XPS +5V too high
8769 XPS W Status: XPS spare 7 too low
8770 XPS W Status: XPS spare 7 too high
8771 XPS W Status: X-ray total activity time too low
8772 XPS W Status: X-ray total activity time too high
8773 XPS W Status: arc rate parameter error
8774 XPS W Status: X-ray tube total arc occurrences too low
8775 XPS W Status: X-ray tube total arc occurrences too high
8776 XPS W 60 kV to 70 kV delay too low
8777 XPS W 60 kV to 70 kV delay too high
8800 XPS W SSIO Tx interrupt time-out
8801 XPS W XPS serial A/D converter EOC time-out
8802 XPS W SSIO first Rx interrupt time-out
8803 XPS W SSIO second Rx interrupt time-out
8804 XPS W XPS serial A/D converter channel incoherence
8805 XPS W Secondary water temperatures incoherence
8806 XPS W Desired 2nd water output temp too low
8807 XPS W Desired 2nd water output temp too high

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8808 XPS W Water alarms inhibited

8817 XPSLP W Status: laboratory temperature too low
8818 XPSLP W Status: laboratory temperature too high
8819 XPSLP W X-ray tube temperature interlock
8820 XPSLP W Status: X-ray power supply air temperature too low.
8821 XPSLP W Status: X-ray power supply air temperature too high.
8822 XPS W De-ionised water temperature below tolerance
8823 XPS W De-ionised water temperature above tolerance
8824 XPSLP W Eeprom write failure.
8825 XPSLP W X-ray power supply interlock open.
8826 XPSLP W Default temperature offset used.
8827 XPSLP W Unknown firmware parameter command.
8828 XPSLP W Secondary water OFF time-out
8829 XPSLP W X-ray 1st. warning lamp broken.
8830 XPSLP W X-ray 2nd. warning lamp broken.
8831 XPSLP W Status: X-ray emission leakage current too low.
8832 XPSLP W Status: X-ray emission leakage current too high.
8833 XPSLP W X-ray power supply current limitation.
8834 XPSLP W X-ray power supply power limitation.
8835 XPSLP W Status: XPS power stage temperature too low.
8836 XPSLP W Status: XPS power stage temperature too high.
8837 XPSLP W XPS power stage temperature overflow.
8838 XPSLP W XPS power stage temperature underflow.
8839 XPSLP W Status: XPS +12V too low.
8840 XPSLP W Status: XPS +12V too high.
8841 XPSLP W Status: XPS -12V too low.
8842 XPSLP W Status: XPS -12V too high.
8843 XPSLP W Status: XPS +2.5Vref too low.
8844 XPSLP W Status: XPS +2.5Vref too high.
8845 XPSLP W Secondary water resistivity too high
8846 XPSLP W Incoherence between the anode current and the cathode current.
8849 XPSC W XPSC temperature overflow
8850 XPSC W XPSC temperature underflow
8851 XPSC W XPSI temperature1 overflow
8852 XPSC W XPSI temperature1 underflow
8853 XPSC W XPSI temperature2 overflow
8854 XPSC W XPSI temperature2 underflow
8855 XPSC W XPSP temperature1 overflow
8856 XPSC W XPSP temperature1 underflow
8857 XPSC W XPSP temperature2 overflow
8858 XPSC W XPSP temperature2 underflow
8859 XPSC W XPSM temperature1 overflow
8860 XPSC W XPSM temperature1 underflow
8861 XPSC W XPSM temperature2 overflow
8862 XPSC W XPSM temperature2 underflow
8863 XPSSP W Filament current limit
8864 XPSC W X-ray warning lamp broken
8865 XPSC W Leakage current > 500[µA]
8866 XPSSP W Cooling off time-out
8867 XPSC W Unknown reply from DSP
8885 XPSC W Status : XPSC -5V too low
8886 XPSC W Status : XPSC -5V too high

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8887 XPSC W Status : XPSI +5V too low

8888 XPSC W Status : XPSI +5V too high
8889 XPSC W Status : XPSI +12V too low
8890 XPSC W Status : XPSI +12V too high
8891 XPSC W Status : XPSI +24V too low
8892 XPSC W Status : XPSI +24V too high
8893 XPSC W Status : XPSI -12V too low
8894 XPSC W Status : XPSI -12V too high
8895 XPSC W Status : XPSI Neutral to GND too low
8896 XPSC W Status : XPSI Neutral to GND too high
8897 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp1(M1) too low
8898 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp1(M1) too high
8899 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp2(M2) too low
8900 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp2(M2) too high
8901 XPSC W Status : XPSP +5Vm too low
8902 XPSC W Status : XPSP +5Vm too high
8903 XPSC W Status : XPSP +24V too low
8904 XPSC W Status : XPSP +24V too high
8905 XPSC W Status : XPSP -12Vrtm too low
8906 XPSC W Status : XPSP -12Vrtm too high
8907 XPSC W Status : XPSP +12Vrtm too low
8908 XPSC W Status : XPSP +12Vrtm too high
8909 XPSC W Status : XPSP Power temp.(IGBT) too low
8910 XPSC W Status : XPSP Power temp.(IGBT) too high
8911 XPSC W Status: XPSP Board temp. too low
8912 XPSC W Status: XPSP Board temp. too high
8913 XPSC W Status : XPSM +5Vm too low
8914 XPSC W Status : XPSM +5Vm too high
8915 XPSC W Status : XPSM +12V too low
8916 XPSC W Status : XPSM +12V too high
8917 XPSC W Status : XPSM -12V too low
8918 XPSC W Status : XPSM -12V too high
8919 XPSC W Status : XPSM HV divider diff. too low
8920 XPSC W Status : XPSM HV divider diff. too high
8921 XPSC W Status : XPSM Filament voltage too low
8922 XPSC W Status : XPSM Filament voltage too high
8923 XPSC W Status: XPSM Filament temp. too low
8924 XPSC W Status: XPSM Filament temp. too high
8925 XPSC W Status: XPSM HV temp. too low
8926 XPSC W Status: XPSM HV temp. too high
8927 XPSC W Status : Monitoring 400V too low
8928 XPSC W Status : Monitoring 400V too high
8929 XPSC W General status type
8930 XPSC W General status too low
8931 XPSC W General status too high
8932 XPSC W Default switches XPSC used
8933 XPSC W Primary water flow sensor error
8934 XPSC W Primary water already on
9472 XPS I Secondary water temperature regulation ON
9473 XPS I Secondary water temperature regulation OFF
9474 XPS I Water cooler present
9475 XPS I Water cooler absent

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9476 XPS I X-ray generator selected is of 3.0 kW type.

9477 XPS I X-ray generator selected is of 3.6 kW type.
9478 XPS I X-ray generator selected is of 4.2 kW type.
9479 XPSLP I Eeprom write successful.
9480 XPSLP I X-ray generator selected is of 600W type.
9481 XPSLP I X-ray generator selected is of 1.2 kW type.
9484 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 3.6kW 60kV/120mA type.
9485 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 3.6kW 70kV/120mA type.
9486 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 4.2kW 60kV/120mA type.
9487 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 4.2kW 70kV/140mA type.
9488 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 1.2kW 60kV/60mA type.
9489 XPSC I Error X-ray generator selected type.
9728 XPS D No access to XSN network
9729 XPS D Tx interrupt time-out on XSN network
9730 XPS D Time-out on command size from XQM96
9731 XPS D Time-out on command data string from XQM96
9732 XPS D Time-out on command checksum from XQM96
9733 XPS D Time-out on broadcast command checksum
9734 XPS D String reception retry on checksum error
9735 XPS D Command Rx retry on checksum error
9736 XPS D String emission retry on checksum error
9737 XPS D Reply emission retry on checksum error
9738 XPS D Time-out on reply acknowledge
9739 XPS D No access to display
9740 XPS D Tx interrupt time-out on display
9741 XPS D Power-up on XPS
9742 XPS D X-ray tube spark
9743 XPS D Message size too large on command from XQM96
9744 XPS D XPS 12 bits A/D converter time-out
9745 XPSLP D Serial AD12 bits converter SSIO access denied.
9746 XPSLP D Serial AD8 bits converter SSIO access denied.
9747 XPSLP D Serial DA converter SSIO access denied.
9748 XPSLP D Serial Eeprom SSIO access denied.
9749 XPSLP D Retry on Eeprom write.
9750 XPSLP D X-ray tube filament current warning limit reached.
9751 XPSLP D X-ray tube anode current overflow.
9752 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament power supply fault.
9753 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament open.
9754 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament shorted.
9755 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament current fatal limit reached.
9756 XPSLP D Retry on secondary water flow sensor error.
9757 XPSLP D X-ray tube filament current regulation in limit.
9758 XPSSP D X-ray PS power limitation
9759 XPSC D X-ray leakage current too high (>1[mA])
9760 XPSC D X-ray leakage current (>500[µA])
9761 XPSC D XPSC First 8 bits A/D converter error
9762 XPSC D XPSC Second 8 bits A/D converter error
9763 XPSC D XPSI 8 bits A/D converter error
9764 XPSC D XPSP 8 bits A/D converter error
9765 XPSC D XPSM 8 bits A/D converter error
9766 XPSC D XPSC DSP Power-up
9767 XPSC D X-ray leakage current error

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9768 XPSC D DSP ssio access denied

9769 XPSC D X-ray positive leakage current error
9770 XPSC D X-ray negative leakage current error
9771 XPSC D Primary water flow sensor error

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INSTALLATION AND REMOVING

PROCEDURE
Installation and Removing Procedure Chapter 3

3 INSTALLATION AND REMOVING PROCEDURE

General Content
This troubleshooting procedure is divided into three parts:

− How to remove a GenX generator from the XRF instrument

− How to install a GenX generator into the XRF instrument
− How to remove and install boards and multiplier assembly in the GenX generator

Introduction
Basically each GenX generator is equipped with 4 electronic boards:

X-ray Power Supply Input board called XPSI

X-ray Power Supply Control board called XPSC
X-ray Power Supply Power board called XPSP
X-ray Power Supply Multiplier assembly called XPSM

Note: Each board and assembly can be replaced separately

All above boards and assembly multiplier are connected to a unique motherboard.

Dimension of each board is 480x110mm.

The secondary deionised water of the XRF instrument is used to cool XPSI, XPSP boards and Multiplier
assembly.

Note: XPS board, which was present in the instrument electronic cabinet, has been moved and
integrated inside the GenX generator.

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How to remove a GenX generator from the XRF instrument

Removal procedure
- Switch OFF the X-ray power supply generator by typing the terminal mode command : #XR 0,0,3,3

- Wait for 1 minutes to allow the completion of the secondary deionised water cooling cycle

- Switch OFF the complete XRF instrument by pushing the emergency red button and pushing down the
two main breakers 16A/32A

- Remove all the panels around the GenX generator.

- Disconnect the GenX generator ground cable located on the top left side on the rear GenX panel

- Unscrew fixing screws located on the front panel of GenX generator. Slide “partially” the GenX from
its location without disconnect the water tubes and electrical cables and taking care to avoid destroying
the electrical connectors and water tubes.

- Disconnect the two external water tubes using the water fast fitting connector. See below picture

- Disconnect all the external electrical connectors and X-Ray High Voltage cable connector as shown in
the picture below.

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Input power connector230 VAC. Data connector 2x12 with X-ray tube Filament connector
WAGO 6x pins. J2 red key lock. M8 WAGO 5x pins. J1

Instrument ground cable Data connector 32x3 Water fast fitting connector
with border key lock. J104 male

Water fast fitting connector Connector X-ray On Lamps X-ray tube HV connector.
male for version 24VDC JP1
WAGO 7 pins. J407

Connector X-ray On Lamps

for version 230VAC. J3

Figure 3.1

- Remove the GenX generator from its location.

- The GenX generator is ready to be shipped.

IMPORTANT: In order to avoid damage during shipment, use the packaging built
specially for GenX generator to absorb shocks during shipment.

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How to install a GenX generator into the XRF instrument

Installation procedure
- Be sure the XRF instrument is completely switched OFF. Red emergency button must be pressed and
the two main breakers 16A/32A must be in down position.

- Remove all the panels around the GenX generator.

- Install the GenX generator into its previous location in the XRF instrument.

- Connect all the external electrical connectors as shown in the picture. Below.
Take care about the connector lock key, especially for the data connector 2x12 with red key lock (Ref.
M8).

- Connect the X-Ray High Voltage cable connector.

Important: Before the connexion of the connector, clean the connector surface, change the silicone
washer (A037323) and add silicone oil (A037324). Note : the silicone washer and oil are supplied with
the GenX generator.

- Connect the two external water tubes using the water fast fitting connectors. See picture below.

- Install the GenX generator completely in its location and fix it with screws located on the front panel of
the GenX generator.

- Connect the GenX generator ground cable located on the top left side on the rear GenX panel.

- Install the panels around the GenX generator.

- Switch ON the XRF instrument by pulling up the two main breakers 16A/32A and releasing the red
emergency button.

- Wait until all XRF instrument starting sequences have been completed and then send the instrument
configuration.

- At this step, the instrument is ready to be used.

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Input power connector230 VAC. Data connector 2x12 with X-ray tube Filament connector
WAGO 6x pins. J2 red key lock. M8 WAGO 5x pins. J1

Instrument ground cable Data connector 32x3 Water fast fitting connector
with border key lock. J104 male

Water fast fitting connector Connector X-ray On Lamps X-ray tube HV connector.
male for version 24VDC JP1
WAGO 7 pins. J407

Connector X-ray On Lamps

for version 230VAC. J3

Figure 3.2

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How to remove and install boards and multiplier assembly in

the GenX generator
Introduction

IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, you have to read carefully the following
caution notes in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator or any injury.

Warning
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk
DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator
whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.
DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX
generator after disconnection of the power line source. Wait 15
minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for the
maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a certified
service engineer who has followed a special training course, see
paragraph “Training”.
Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for
any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of the
special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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The figure hereafter shows the location of the boards t in the GenX generator. It’s very important to respect
board’s location.

XPSI Board XPSC Board XPSP Board Multiplier Assembly

Figure 3.3

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Figure 3.4 XPSI board

Figure 3.5 XPSC board

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Figure 3.6 XPSP board

Figure 3.7 Multiplier assembly

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The picture hereafter shows the position of the four screws holding the GenX rear panel:

Screw 2
Screw 1

Screw 3 Screw 4

Figure 3.8

The picture hereafter shows the position of the three screws holding the Multiplier assembly on the bottom
side:

Screw 1

Screw 3

Screw 2

Figure 3.9

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The picture hereafter shows the position of the four screws holding the GenX top cover:

Screw 1 Screw 2

Screw 3 Screw 4

Figure 3.10

Removal procedure
This procedure starts from the step where the GenX generator is removed from the XRF instrument. Note:
To remove the GenX generator from the instrument, consult the previous chapter “ HOW TO REMOVE A
GENX GENERATOR FROM THE XRF INSTRUMENT”.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Electrocution risk
DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator
whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.
DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX
generator after disconnection of the power line source. Wait 15
minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after power
disconnection.

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VERY IMPORTANT:

A) WAIT 15 MINUTES TO BE SURE THAT ALL STORED ENERGY IS DISCHARGED

AFTER POWER DISCONNECTION.

B) UNPLUG AND PLUG ACTION OF ALL ELECTRONIC BOARDS MUST BE DELAYED

BY AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. NO RESPECT OF THIS CAUTION NOTE CAN OCCUR
SERIOUS DAMAGE ON THE MOTHERBOARD CONNECTORS DUE TO
CAPACITOR STORED ENERGY.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors: 1x connexion at the multiplier assembly and
1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX by unscrewing 4x screws. See the screws location at the previous
chapter “INTRODUCTION”.

- At this step, you are able to remove all the boards from the rear side of the GenX.
Note: All boards are connected to a unique mother board located near to the GenX front panel.

- Hereafter is the detail of the removal of each boards and multiplier assembly

- Removal of XPSI board:

The water tube connectors, located at the end of the board, can be used to extract the XPSI board. Pull
the XPSI board very slightly without a big force to avoid destroying the fixing of the water cooling
block on the XPSI board.
VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you remove the XPSI board from its location, do not destroy
electronic components located on the way during the removal of the XPSI board => XPSI board
electronic components and XPSC board electronic components.
Have a look to the picture showing the XPSI board at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”

- Removal of XPSC board:

The XPSC board can be extracted by using your fingers gripped at the end of the XPSC board. Pull the
XPSC board very slightly without a big force.
VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you remove the XPSC board from its location, do not destroy
electronic components located on the way during the removal of the XPSC board => XPSI board
electronic components, XPSC board electronic components and XPSP board electronic components.
Have a look to the picture showing the XPSC board at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”

- Removal of XPSP board:

The water tube connectors, located at the end of the boards, can be used to extract the XPSP board. Pull
the XPSP board very slightly without a big force to avoid destroying the fixing of the water cooling
block on the XPSP board.
VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you remove the XPSP board from its location, do not destroy
electronic components located on the way during the removal of the XPSP board => XPSC board
electronic components, XPSP board electronic components and XPSM board electronic components.
Have a look to the picture showing the XPSP board at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”

- Removal of Multiplier assembly:

The multiplier assembly is connected to the unique mother board through XPSM board.
The Multiplier assembly is secured mechanically by four screws located at the bottom panel of the
GenX generator. See the screws location at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”. Unscrew those
three fixing screws. Extract the multiplier assembly by pulling with a slightly force. If the multiplier
assembly can not be removed completely, the top cover of the GenX must be opened to allow
facilitating the way of the High Voltage transformer located on the multiplier assembly. See the screws
location at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”.

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VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you remove the Multiplier assembly from its location, do not
destroy electronic components located on the way during the removal of the XPSM board => XPSP
board electronic components and XPSM board electronic components.
Have a look to the picture showing the Multiplier assembly at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”

Installation procedure
This procedure starts from the step where the GenX generator is removed from the XRF instrument. Note:
To remove the GenX generator from the instrument, consult the previous chapter “HOW TO REMOVE A
GENX GENERATOR FROM THE XRF INSTRUMENT”.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Electrocution risk
DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator
whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.
DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX
generator after disconnection of the power line source. Wait 15
minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after power
disconnection.

VERY IMPORTANT:

A) WAIT 15 MINUTES TO BE SURE THAT ALL STORED ENERGY IS

DISCHARGED AFTER POWER DISCONNECTION.

B) UNPLUG AND PLUG ACTION OF ALL ELECTRONIC BOARDS MUST BE

DELAYED BY AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. NO RESPECT OF THIS CAUTION
NOTE CAN OCCUR SERIOUS DAMAGE ON THE MOTHERBOARD
CONNECTORS DUE TO CAPACITOR STORED ENERGY.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors: 1x connexion at the multiplier assembly and
1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX by unscrewing 4x screws. . See the screws location at the previous
chapter “INTRODUCTION”.

- At this step, you are able to install all the boards from the rear side of the GenX.
Note : All boards are connected to a unique mother board located near to the GenX front panel

- Hereafter is the detail of the installation of each boards and multiplier assembly

- Installation of XPSI board:

Introduce the XPSI board in the GenX generator. Have a look in the previous chapter
“INTRODUCTION” for the correct location of the XPSI board.
VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you install the XPSI board to its location, do not destroy
electronic components located on the way during the installation of the XPSI board => XPSI board
electronic components and XPSC board electronic components.
VERY IMPORTANT : To be sure that XPSI is in the final locked mechanical position, you have to

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pass through two “click” distinct positions when the XPSI board is pushing to the final position. Only
one “click” inform that XPSI board isn’t in the final position.
Have a look to the picture showing the XPSI board at the previous chapter“INTRODUCTION”

- Installation of XPSC board:

Introduce the XPSC board in the GenX generator. Have a look in the previous chapter
“INTRODUCTION” for the correct location of the XPSC board.
VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you install the XPSC board to its location, do not destroy
electronic components located on the way during the installation of the XPSC board => XPSI board
electronic components, XPSC board electronic components and XPSP board electronic components.
VERY IMPORTANT : To be sure that XPSC is in the final locked mechanical position, you have to pass
through two “click” distinct positions when the XPSC board is pushing to the final position. Only one
“click” inform that XPSC board isn’t in the final position.
Have a look to the picture showing the XPSC board at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”

- Installation of XPSP board:

Introduce the XPSP board in the GenX generator. Have a look in the previous chapter
“INTRODUCTION” for the correct location of the XPSC board.
VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you install the XPSP board to its location, do not destroy
electronic components located on the way during the installation of the XPSP board => XPSC board
electronic components, XPSP board electronic components and XPSM board electronic components.
VERY IMPORTANT : To be sure that XPSP is in the final locked mechanical position, you have to
pass through two “click” distinct positions when the XPSP board is pushing to the final position. Only
one “click” inform that XPSP board isn’t in the final position.
Have a look to the picture showing the XPSP board at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”

- Installation of Multiplier assembly:

Introduce the Multiplier assembly in the GenX generator. Have a look in the previous chapter
“INTRODUCTION” for the correct location of the multiplier assembly.
VERY IMPORTANT : Take care, when you install the Multiplier assembly to its location, do not
destroy electronic components located on the way during the installation of the XPSM board => XPSP
board electronic components and XPSM board electronic components.
If the Multiplier assembly is stopped on its way to the mother board, the top cover of the GenX must be
open to allow facilitating the way of the High Voltage transformer located on the Multiplier assembly.
See the screws location at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”.
VERY IMPORTANT : To be sure that Multiplier assembly is in the final locked mechanical position,
you have to pass through two “click” distinct positions when the XPSM board is pushing to the final
position. Only one “click” inform that XPSM board isn’t in the final position.
Install the three screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator to secure mechanically the
Multiplier assembly. See the screws location at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”.
Have a look to the picture showing the Multiplier assembly at the previous chapter “INTRODUCTION”

- At this step, all boards and multiplier assembly are installed and locked to the final mechanical position
to the unique mother board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing 4x screws. See the screws location at the previous chapter
“INTRODUCTION”.

- VERY IMPORTANT: Connect the two water fast fitting connectors: 1x connexion at the multiplier
assembly and 1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards. Have a look at the chapter “HOW TO
INSTALL A GENX GENERATOR INTO THE XRF INSTRUMENT” showing the rear side of the
GenX with water fast fitting connector installed.

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument. Have a look at the
chapter “HOW TO INSTALL A GENX GENERATOR INTO THE XRF INSTRUMENT”.

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Installation of the high voltage cable

This procedure is valid for the connection between the high voltage cable and the X-ray tube and also
between the high voltage cable and the power supply generator. The following picture shows the plug with
the mounting accessories.

Contact pin Plug Nipple Ring Flange Sleeve

Cable

Screw (2x)

Grub screw
(Screw out before tightening)

Rubber Gasket Ring Nut

see note 1
Divided Flange
Silicone Washer
see note 2

KXx9499D001800
Silicone Oil
Figure 3.11 X-ray tube and generator connector parts

1. Make sure that the termination plug and the mounting accessories are clean.
2. Screw out the grub screw and slip the ring nut over the sleeve.
3. Place the divided flange onto the ring flange.
4. Wet the silicone washer (both sides) and the rubber gasket with silicone oil.
5. Fit the rubber gasket onto the plug, against the ring flange.
6. Push the silicone washer over the contact pins.
7. Insert the termination plug into the receptacle socket (check the nipple on the plug to ensure correct
positioning of the contact pins).
8. Hand tightens the ring nut.
9. TIGHTEN THE GRUB SCREW.

IMPORTANT:

Always replaces the silicone washer by a new one in case the ring nut has been loosened.

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TROUBELSHOOTING
Troubelshooting Chapter 4

4 TROUBELSHOOTING
Gen’X diagnostic flow chart
Switch ON Gen'X
No
XRAY OFF WAIT ON XRAY
GetStatusGenerator GetAllStatus
GetStatusInputCurrent GetStatusGenerator

XR Cmd = ON
^
InputVoltage > 280 [V] ?

No INTERLOCK
GetStatusGenerator Yes
GetStatusInputCurrent
Buzzer On

RECTIFIER No
Interlock Ok ?
INPUTVOLTAGE
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

Yes

No WATERS ON
GetStatusGenerator Monitoring 400V > 250 [V] ?
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus

Yes

No
Waters Ok ?
POWER ON XRAY
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

Yes

Monitoring 400V > 340 [V] ?

SW RESISTIVITY
No
GetStatusGenerator
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus
GetCoolantStatus Yes

CHANGE KV MA
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator
Resistivity Ok?

No
WAIT XRAY IN TOL
Yes GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator
SWITCH ON XRAY
GetStatusGenerator
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus
GetCoolantStatus Kv Ma InTolerance ?
GetStatusADMon400V

Yes
Power On Relay

XRAY ON
GetAllStatus
Xray Lamp On GetStatusGenerator
CheckKvMaRegulation

Figure 4.1

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Details

No No
GetStatusGenerator
GetAlarmDSP GetStatusADMon400V
CheckStatusTemp
CheckStatusVoltage

Monitoring 400V < 10 [V]

GetStatusGenerator == Fault ? Yes Yes or
Monitoring 400V > 350 [V]

No
No GetAllStatus
GetInterlockStatus
GetCoolantStatus
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetFilamentStatus
CheckWarningLamp

Yes InputCurrent > 2 [A]

GetAllStatus == Fault ? Yes

No

No
GetStatusVoltage

GetCoolantStatus

Yes Status voltage == Fault ?

Primary water
&
Yes
Secondary water
== Fault ?

No

CheckStatusTemp

Yes Temperature == Fault ?

FAULT GENERATOR

Figure 4.2

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Switch OFF Gen'X

XRAY ON
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator
CheckKvMaRegulation

XR Cmd = OFF

SWITCH OFF KV MA No
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

Kv & Ma == 0 ?

Yes

POWER OFF XRAY

GetStatusGenerator
GetCoolantStatus

Power Off Relay

Xray Lamp Off

WAIT COOLING OFF No

GetStatusGenerator
GetCoolantStatus

Cooling Off ?

Yes

XRAY OFF
GetStatusGenerator
GetStatusInputCurrent

Figure 4.3

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Detailed diagnostic flow chart

Switch ON Gen'X
No
XRAY OFF WAIT ON XRAY
GetStatusGenerator GetAllStatus
GetStatusInputCurrent GetStatusGenerator

XR Cmd = ON Step 4
^
InputVoltage > 280 [V] ?

No INTERLOCK
GetStatusGenerator Yes
GetStatusInputCurrent
Buzzer On

Step 1
RECTIFIER No
Interlock Ok ?
INPUTVOLTAGE
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

Yes Step 5

No WATERS ON
GetStatusGenerator Monitoring 400V > 250 [V] ?
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus

Step 2 Yes

No
Waters Ok ?
POWER ON XRAY
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

Yes
Step 6
Monitoring 400V > 340 [V] ?
SW RESISTIVITY
No
GetStatusGenerator
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus
GetCoolantStatus Yes
Step 3
CHANGE KV MA
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator
Resistivity Ok?

No
WAIT XRAY IN TOL
Yes GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator
Step 7
SWITCH ON XRAY
GetStatusGenerator
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus
GetCoolantStatus Kv Ma InTolerance ?
GetStatusADMon400V

Step 4 Power On Relay

Yes

XRAY ON
GetAllStatus
Xray Lamp On GetStatusGenerator
CheckKvMaRegulation

Figure 4.4

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Details

No No
GetStatusGenerator
GetAlarmDSP GetStatusADMon400V
CheckStatusTemp
CheckStatusVoltage

Monitoring 400V < 10 [V]

GetStatusGenerator == Fault ? Yes Yes or
Monitoring 400V > 350 [V]

No
No GetAllStatus
GetInterlockStatus
GetCoolantStatus
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetFilamentStatus
CheckWarningLamp

Yes InputCurrent > 2 [A]

GetAllStatus == Fault ? Yes

No

No
GetStatusVoltage

GetCoolantStatus

Yes Status voltage == Fault ?

Primary water
&
Yes
Secondary water
== Fault ?

No

CheckStatusTemp

Yes Temperature == Fault ?

FAULT GENERATOR

Figure 4.5

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Switch OFF Gen'X

XRAY ON
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator
CheckKvMaRegulation

XR Cmd = OFF

SWITCH OFF KV MA No
GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

Kv & Ma == 0 ?

Yes

POWER OFF XRAY

GetStatusGenerator
GetCoolantStatus

Power Off Relay

Xray Lamp Off

WAIT COOLING OFF No

GetStatusGenerator
GetCoolantStatus

Cooling Off ?

Yes

XRAY OFF
GetStatusGenerator
GetStatusInputCurrent

Figure 4.6

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Step 1
XR Cmd = ON Check Instruments Interlocks.

Alarms: 8297-8301.
Check the board is properly plugged on the mother board.
INTERLOCK
NO Alarms: Fatal alarms from 8204 to 8208 and 8248 to 8253
GetStatusGenerator 8204 to 8208 and 8248 to 8252 are interlock µ
GetStausInputCurrent
switches contacts
8253 is the water bloc thermal 60°C safety switch

Display: To get a dynamic monitoring of the contacts use

the following T.M. Cmd
DY 2,3,10
INTERLOCK OK
YES

Figure 4.7

Step 2
Checks instrument Water Parameters.

Alarms: 8193, 8194. No transition from the read relays.

INTERLOCK Check the magnets or Read relay positions.
NO
GetStatusGenerator
Display Primary Water flow state (8193, 8232, 8233)
GetStausInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus
Use the following T.M. Cmd
PW 1 Prim. Water Valve Open→Flow ON
PW 0 Prim. Water Valve Closed→Flow OFF
Secondary water flow state (8194, 8222)
Use the following T.M. Cmd
DY 2,3,2,5
SW 1→Sec. Water ON
WATERS OK SW 0 →Sec. Water OFF
Alarms: 8234, 8235. Check Reservoir water level check
gauge connection.
Alarms: 8223. Bad thermal exchange. Check, clean heat
exchanger.
Alarms: 8230, 8231. NTC defect or bad connection.
Alarms: 8247, 8285. Check 60°C safety switch.

Figure 4.8

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Step 3
Check resistivity

SW Alarms: 8225. Check XPSC Resistivity Driver.

RESISTIVITY Alarms: 8226, 8285 Resitivity gauge open circuit or short
No GetStatusGenerator circuit.
GetStausInputCurrent Alarms: 8227. Bad water or bad ion exchanger.
GetInterlockStatus Status RS 2054
Getcoolantstatus

Resistivity Ok

Figure 4.9

Step 4
SWITCH ON
Check XPSI board
X-RAY
Input Voltage:
GetStatusGenerator
GetStatusInputCurrent
GetInterlockStatus Alarms: 8378-8381. XPSI Board Fuse F3 is defect
GetCoolantstatus Alarms: 8292. No Input Voltage. XPSI Board Fuse F1 is
GetStatusADMon400V defect.
Contactor K1 is not driving.
Check Power On signal:
Display T. M. Cmd. DY 2,3,100,0,FF80H,0,2
Power On Relay

X-Ray lamps:

X-RayLamp On Alarms: 8219, 8377 Check Bulbs.

Check XPSI Board Fuse F2.
Check if lamps connection cable is
correctly plugged.
Display T. M. Cmd. DY 2,3,11,3,4
WAIT ON X-RAY
2 Lamps open → 0-18 Digits 8219
No 2 Lamps short → 20 -255 Digit 8377
GetAllStatus
2 Lamps OK → 100 Digits
GetStatusGenerator

Alarms: 8308, 8309. Input voltage <195V or > 253V

InputVoltage > 280 V

Figure 4.10

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Step 5
Yes
Alarm: 8293. Time-out to reach 250 V
Buzzer On
PowerMosfet M1 Input rectifier.

Using a DVM, selector on Diodes, measure the diodes between

pin 5 (anode) and pin 1 (cathode). Value to be obtained ≅
RECTIFIER 500mV. Do the same but invert the polarity on the DVM.
INPUT VOLTAGE Value to be obtained ≅ ∞ .
No

GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

In the same way measure between pin 5 (anode) and pin 3

(cathode). Value to be obtained ≅ 500mV. . Do the same, but
Monitoring 400 V invert the polarity on the DVM. Value to be obtained ≅ ∞ .
> 250 V
Idem between pin 1 (anode) and pin 2 (cathode).
Idem between pin 3 (anode) and pin 2 (cathode).

M2 rectifier diodes

Using a DVM, selector on Diodes, measure diodes between

(anode) pin 1 and (cathode) pin 2. Value to be obtained ≅
500mV.
Idem with (anode) pin 3and (cathode) pin 2.

Figure 4.11

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Step 6
Alarm: 8294. The voltage does not step up to 360 V.
M2 Rectifier and Diode D19 have to be checked
POWER ON
X-RAY Use the same methods as in Step 5
No

GetAllStatus
GetStatusGenerator

Measure PowerMosfet M2: Drain-Gate capacity

Monitoring 400 V
> 340 V Interrupt resistor R67 link (unsolder one leg), remove driver IC4,
and measure with a DVM Drain-Gate capacity between pin 7 and
pin 8 PowerMosfet M2.
It should show a value between 5 to 20nF,
The value does depend upon the DVM.

Interrupt resistor R66 link (unsolder one leg), remove driver IC1,
and measure with a DVM Drain-Gate capacity between pin 7 and
pin 8 PowerMosfet M1.
It should show a value between 5 to 20nF,
The value does depend upon the DVM.

Status: RS 2101

M1 Diode has to be checked

PowerMosfet M1 400V Diode:

Apply the same diode measurement method as above

Measure between pin 4 (anode) and pin 6 (cathode).

If XPSI is showing problems,

Change the board.

(It is possible to replace some components like drivers HCPL3101

IC1 and IC4).

Figure 4.12

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Step 7

CHANGE kV mA Alarms: 8730 (kV mA in tolerance timeout.

8196-8199, 8273-8274.
GetAllStatus Make sure the XC X-Ray calibration has been performed.
GetStatusGenerator

At this level one can suspect the inverter stages of XPSP

Measure XPSP IGBTs

With an Ohmmeter measure between pin 13 and pin 16 (Value

WAIT X-RAY IN
No measured = ∞ ).
TOLERANCE
GetAllStatus Idem avec pin 13 et pin 15.
GetStatusGenerator Idem avec pin 13 et pin 14.
Idem avec pin 17 et pin 16.
Idem avec pin 17 et pin 15.
Idem avec pin 17 et pin 14.

kV mA in tolerance

Alarms 8196-8199

Alarms 8273-8274 Measure of IGBTs Drain-Gate capacity:

Interrupt R55, R56, R57, R58 resistors conductivity by

unsoldering 1 leg of each.
Remove drivers IC2, IC3, IC4, IC5, IC6, IC7.
Measure Drain-Gate capacity between :
pin 1 et 2
pin 3 et 4
pin 5 et 6
pin 7 et 8
pin 9 et 10
pin 11 et 12
The value to be obtained should be between 5 and 20nF,
It depends upon measurement device.

Figure 4.13

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Alarms list
Fatal alarms
Alarm Issued Severity Description
number by
8192 XPS F Unknown command received from XQM96
S Reset ICS

8193 XPS F Primary water flow sensor error

8194 XPS F Secondary water flow sensor error
8195 XPS F Secondary water pump error
S See Step 2

8196 XPS F Desired voltage (kV) too low

Asked kV conditions not allowed by firmware.
S Select coherent conditions

8197 XPS F Desired voltage (kV) too high

Firmware and XPSC jumpers setting not compatible.
S Select coherent conditions

8198 XPS F Desired current (mA) too low

Asked mA conditions not allowed by firmware.
S Select coherent conditions

8199 XPS F Desired current (mA) too high

Firmware and XPSC jumpers setting not compatible.
S Select coherent conditions

8200 XPS F Desired power too high

Asked power (kV × mA) not allowed by firmware.
S Select coherent conditions

8201 XPS F Illegal power change mode

Erroneous instructions from XQM
S Reset ICS

8202 XPS F Illegal power change speed

KV / mA Out of power change speed out of range. < 1W / min. or > 3000 W / min.
S Set coherent conditions.

8203 XPS F Illegal anode Not Used

8204 XPS F Spectrometer pressostat open
8205 XPS F Spectrometer tank cover safety open
8206 XPS F Primary chamber or PBF safety open
8207 XPS F X-ray tube position safety open
8208 XPS F X-ray tube connection safety open
8209 XPS F Illegal interlock
See Step 1

8210 XPS F Time-out on X-ray ON ack.

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Synchronisation error in 80C196KR

S Reset ICS

8211 XPS F Over kilovolts on X-ray power supply

Used on Retrofit
8212 XPS F Over milliamps on X-ray power supply
Used on Retrofit
8213 XPS F Over power on X-ray power supply
Used on Retrofit
8214 XPS F X-ray power supply fault
Used on Retrofit

8215 XPS F X-ray tube filament open

Filament Curent < 1 A Filament Voltage > 18V

Bad filament connection.
Disconnect filament and measure filament resistivity with a DVM: It should be 1 Ohm.
If not filament is defect.
S Change X-Ray tube.

8216 XPS F X-ray tube filament over current

Used on Retrofit
8217 XPS F Kilovolts regulation fault
Used on Retrofit
8218 XPS F Milliamps regulation fault
Used on Retrofit
8219 XPS F X-ray ON lamp broken
Used on Retrofit
8220 XPS F Low kilovolts limit
Used on Retrofit
8221 XPS F Leak current too high
Used on Retrofit

8222 XPS F Secondary water flow OFF

8223 XPS F Secondary water temperature too high If > 50° C
See Step 2

8224 XPS F ‘PA’ or ‘CO’ command not allowed now

Used on Retrofit

8225 XPS F Secondary water resistivity driver fault If > 5 V or < 2V

8226 XPS F Secondary water resistivity gauge fault Gauge not connected
8227 XPS F Secondary water resistivity too low If < 300 k Ώ / ccm
See Step 3

8228 XPS F Primary water inlet temperature gauge fault Not used
8229 XPS F Primary water outlet temperature gauge fault Not used
8230 XPS F Secondary water inlet temperature gauge fault
8231 XPS F Secondary water outlet temperature gauge fault

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If value = 0, NTC defect or not connected.

S Change NTC
8232 XPS F Primary water cooler OFF not used
8233 XPS F Primary water OFF not used
8234 XPS F Secondary water level gauge fault not used

8235 XPS F Secondary water level too low

S Top up deionised water reservoir

8236 XPS F Water control command not allowed now

In normal operation primitive water control commands not allowed.
S Don’t use primitive commands in that situation.

8237 XPS F Bad water condition

If any water error
See Step 2

8239 XPS F Unknown status command

Status list in the software not updated.

8240 XPS F X-ray kV calibration slope error

If slope < 0.8 or > 1.2 Ö Out of limits
S XC

8241 XPS F X-ray kV calibration offset error

If offset < -1000V or >1000 V Ö Out of limits
S XC

8242 XPS F X-ray mA calibration slope error

If slope < 0.8 or > 1.2 Ö Out of limits
S XC

8243 XPS F X-ray mA calibration offset error

If offset < -1.0 mA or >1.0 mA Ö Out of limits

S XC command has to be executed. Corrupted data in the EEPROM of XPSC. Check firmware Status.

8244 XPS F Status: X-ray arc rate too big

The number of arcs does exceed the high value limit defined in the status channel 2064.

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How to diagnostic insulation problems

8244 XPS F Status: X-ray arc rate too big
The number of arcs does exceed the high value limit defined in the status channel 2064.

IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, you have to read carefully the following
caution notes in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator or any injury.

Warning
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk
DANGER : LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator
whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.
DANGER : LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX
generator after disconnection of the power line source. Wait 15
minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after power
disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for the
maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a certified
service engineer who has followed a special training course, see
paragraph “Training”.
Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for
any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of the
special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

HV Multipliers and generator HV connector Insulation problems

When increasing the high voltage, a noise near the multiplier can be heard, and an alarm “PWMTRIP”
Power Off, issued by DSP” is generated, the multiplier assembly can be suspected.

Change the multiplier assembly.

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X-Ray tube insulation problems

- Switch OFF the X-ray power supply generator by typing the terminal mode command: #XR
0,0,3,3
- Wait for 1 minute to allow the completion of the secondary deionised water cooling cycle
- Switch OFF the complete XRF instrument by pushing the emergency red button and pushing
down the two main breakers 16A/32A
- Remove all the panels around the GenX generator.
- Remove the HV cable connector on the back side of the generator. Inspect the connector. No
spark over traces should be visible.

Make sure no wire or any other conductor is in the vicinity of the HV connector.

- Put back the cover of the instrument generator cabinet.

- Inhibit any approach from external people.
- Switch 32 A and 16 A breaker ON.
- Use terminal mode command:
- XR 50,0,1,1,1,1.
- Display the high voltage with the terminal mode command:
- DY 2,3,3,1,3
- For this test don’t exceed 5 minutes.
- If the voltage value is stable and if there are no particular noise or alarms concerning insulation,
The X-Ray tube or HV cable is faulty.

HV cable insulation problems

- Switch OFF the X-ray power supply generator by typing the terminal mode command:
- #XR 0,0,3,3
- Wait for 1 minute to allow the completion of the secondary deionized water cooling cycle
- Switch OFF the complete XRF instrument by pushing the emergency red button and pushing
down the two main breakers 16A/32A
- Remove all the panels around the GenX generator.
- Remove the HV cable connector on the back side of the generator and from the X-Ray tube.
Inspect the connectors; on the cable, on the generator and on the X-Ray tube. No spark-over
traces should be visible.
- With a Meger check the HV cable insulation.
- The resistivity must be infinite.
- If it is not change the HV cable.
Note: The HV cable connectors must be cleaned yearly. Both connectors’ silicone washers must be
replaced and lubricated yearly.

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It is recommended to systematically exchange the HV cable every 5 years.

8245 XPS F XPS 12 bits A/D converter time-out Not used

8246 XPS F Water cooler flow time-out Not used

8247 XPS F Secondary water temperature safety open

8248 XPS F Spectrometer pressostat interlock signal defective
8249 XPS F Spectrometer tank cover interlock signal defective
8250 XPS F Primary chamber or PBF interlock signal defective
8251 XPS F X-ray tube position interlock signal defective
8252 XPS F X-ray tube connection interlock signal defective
8253 XPS F Secondary water temperature interlock signal defective
See step 2 and Step 1

8256 XPS F XPS EEPROM defective Not used

8257 XPS F Unknown X-ray ray power-supply type.

XPSC Incoherent Jumpers settings.
S Set jumpers according to technical description.

8268 XPS F X-ray generator identified is different of 4.2 kW type. Not used.
8269 XPS F X-ray generator identified is of 4.2 kW type. Not used

8270 XPSLP F SSIO communication timeout.

All serial links on XPSC
S Reset

8271 XPSLP F Serial AD12 conversion timeout.

No serial ADC communication.
S Reset

8272 XPSLP F Serial AD12 auto-calibration timeout.

Auto calibration not successful
S Reset

8273 XPS F X-ray “kV” out of regulation

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kV Regulation

kV > 0 No No test

Yes

Yes kV > 5 kV No

< -20%of value

> 5% of value
> 5% of value

Yes
Yes No

Fatal Alarm 8273 No OK

Figure 4.14

8274 XPS F X-ray “mA” out of regulation

mA Regulation

mA > 0 No No test

Yes

Yes mA > 10 mA No

< -20%of value

> 10% of value
> 10% of value

Yes
Yes No

Fatal Alarm 8274 No OK

Figure 4.15

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8275 XPSLP F X-ray tube current anode regulation error. Not used

8276 XPSLP F X-ray tube filament current fatal limit reached.

Filament current does exceed 14.5 A
Filament insulation error. Short circuit to the ground.
Disconnect filament connector and measure insulation between filament leads and X-Ray tube body and/or
water pipes. Resistivity with a DVM should show ∞. If not the filament insulation is bad.
Change X-Ray tube.

8277 XPSLP F X-ray power supply interlock open.

Pressostat open.
S Check tank pressure. Check Pressostat.

8278 XPSLP F X-ray power supply interlock signal defective. Not used

8279 XPSLP F X-ray power supply off. Not used

8280 XPSLP F Unknown X-ray power supply fault. Not used

8281 XPSLP F X-ray warning lamps broken.

See Step 4

8282 XPSLP F X-ray tube filament power supply fault.

Heating current is < 1 A and heating voltage is < 2 volts
Fuse F2 2A (orange soldered fuse) of XPSP board
SG3525AN IC 20 of XPSC.
Filament heating power IGBTs on XPSP.

8283 XPSLP F X-ray tube filament shorted.

Heating current is > 1 A and heating voltage is < 3.5 volts
Disconnect filament leads and with a DVM measure Filament conductivity.
If the value is close to 0 Ω, the X-Ray tube is dead.
S Change X-ray tube.

8284 XPS F X-ray generator switched off without reason Not used

8285 XPSLP F Secondary water resistivity too high Not used

8286 XPSLP F X-ray power supply current limitation. Not used

8287 XPSLP F X-ray power supply power limitation. Not used

8288 XPSLP F Incoherence between the anode current and the cathode current.
Not used

8291 XPS F Invalid X-ray generator calibration value

Manual XC kV or / and mA inputs.
If low kV is 20, the high kV must almost be low + 1kV.
If low mA is 20, the high mA must almost be low + 1mA.
S Enter the coherent kV / mA calibration values, or use default values.

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8292 XPSC F Generators mains voltage not present, time-out

If main is < 280VAC. In theory the voltage is 230 × 2
See Step 4

8293 XPSC F Generator 400V not > 250V, time-out

Time out = 5 sec.
See Step 5

8294 XPSC F Generator 400V not > 380V, time-out

Time out = 5 sec.
See Step 6

8295 XPSC F Generator, temperature IGBT too high

3.6 and 4.2 kW → 65°C Water too hot, environmental temperature too high.
1.2 kW → 120°C Bad venting, fans defect, environmental temperature too high.

8296 XPSLP F Bad filament current Not used

8297 XPSC F XPSC First 8 bits A/D converter error. IC 7

8298 XPSC F XPSC Second 8 bits A/D converter error. IC 8
Communication error.
S Reset ICS

8299 XPSC F XPSI 8 bits A/D converter error

8300 XPSC F XPSP 8 bits A/D converter error
Communication error.
XPSI Board not properly plugged.
S Shut down power, plug board properly
S Reset ICS

8301 XPSC F XPSM 8 bits A/D converter error

Communication error.
XPSM Board not properly plugged.
S Shut down power, plug board properly
S Reset ICS

8302 XPSC F Generator, temperature Mosfet M1 too high

8303 XPSC F Generator, temperature Mosfet M2 too high
If > 65°C
Water too hot.

8304 XPSC F Leakage current too high

If (absolute anode I – absolute cathode I) > 1.5 mA.
Check X-Ray tube insulation between body and HV connector.
Check X-Ray tube insulation between body and filament connector.
If not OK X-Ray tube is faulty.
S Change X-ray tube.

8305 XPSC F Power off, issued by DSP; 400V too low (<350V)
Too fast X-Ray power supply transition. 400 V voltage drop. May happen when changing X-Ray tube
conditions in terminal mode, in “On Fast mode” and “Operational Mode”.
See Step 6

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8306 XPSC F Power off, issued by DSP; HV too high (>71kV)

KV Regulation error. KV Regulation loop fault.

8307 XPSC F Power off, issued by DSP; Current too high (>35A)
After a power up retry the current can rise above 35 A.

8308 XPSC F Mains voltage below 195 Vac (after 20 ms)

8309 XPSC F Mains voltage above 253 Vac (after 20 ms)
Main power supply fault. The main voltage is checked by the DSP. If out of tolerance the DSP does
immediately shut down the power.
See Step 4

8310 XPSC F Unknown reply from DSP, issued by XPSC

80C196KR no dialog with DSP.
S Reset ICS. GV 2,3,1.

8311 XPSC F Too many parameters in SSIO, issued by DSP

S Reset ICS.

8312 XPSC F Unknown DSP Cmd, issued by DSP

S Reset ICS.

8313 XPSC F PWMTRIP -> Power Off, issued by DSP

Issued by XPSP due to repetitive power stage problems, where the current is > 100A
Check the IGBT.
Issued by XPSM, due to arcs or spark over on the multiplier assembly of XPSM.
If > 15 kV (> 2V at comparator input) at the secondary of the HV transformer of XPSM. Normal 12kV for
70 kV

8314 XPSC F Generator, temperature XPSP too high

If > 75 ° C
Bad cooling. Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8315 XPSC F Generator, temperature filament too high

If XPSM filament heating diodes D1 to D4 > 100 ° C.
Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8316 XPSC F Generator, temperature HV too high

If XPSM HV conversion unit > 75 ° C
Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8317 XPSC F Generator, temperature XPSC too high

If XPSC > 65 °C
Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8318 XPSC F Resistivity circuit open

If > 4490 mV on XPSC 196 P0.6 AD IN.
Check Input Amplifier IC 19 A.
Resistivity gauge disconnected or bad contact.

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8323 XPSC F Filament current sensor incoherency

8324 XPSC F Filament voltage sensor incoherency
If before start the sensor delivers a value > 1 A → XPSM Filament current sensor defect. RS 2055
If before start the sensor delivers a value > 10 V → XPSM Filament voltage sensor defect. RS 2098
Measured values out of range, not coherent.

8325 XPSC F Status : XPSI +5V too low <4V

8326 XPSC F Status : XPSI +5V too high >6V
8327 XPSC F Status : XPSC +5V too low <4V
8328 XPSC F Status : XPSC +5V too high >6V
8329 XPSC F Status : XPSP +5Vm too low <4V
8330 XPSC F Status : XPSP +5Vm too high >6V
8331 XPSC F Status : XPSM +5Vm too low <4V
8332 XPSC F Status : XPSM +5Vm too high >6V
8333 XPSC F Status : XPSI +12V too low < 8.5 V
8334 XPSC F Status : XPSI +12V too high > 15 V
8335 XPSC F Status : XPSC +12V too low < 8.5 V
8336 XPSC F Status : XPSC +12V too high > 15 V
8337 XPSC F Status : XPSM +12V too low < 8.5 V
8338 XPSC F Status : XPSM +12V too high > 15 V
8339 XPSC F Status : XPSI -12V too low > -15 V
8340 XPSC F Status : XPSI -12V too high > -8.5 V
8341 XPSC F Status : XPSC –12V too low > -15 V
8342 XPSC F Status : XPSC -12V too high > -8.5 V
8343 XPSC F Status : XPSM -12V too low > -15 V
8344 XPSC F Status : XPSM -12V too high > -8.5 V
8345 XPSC F Status : XPSI +24V too low < 19 V
8346 XPSC F Status : XPSI +24V too high > 27 V
8347 XPSC F Status : XPSC +24V too low < 19 V
8348 XPSC F Status : XPSC +24V too high > 27 V
8349 XPSC F Status : XPSP +24V too low < 19 V
8350 XPSC F Status : XPSP +24V too high > 27 V
8351 XPSC F Status : XPSM +2V5ref too low NOT USED
8352 XPSC F Status : XPSM +2V5ref too high NOT USED
8353 XPSC F Status : XPSC –5V too low > -6 V
8354 XPSC F Status : XPSC –5V too high < -4 V
Low voltages out of tolerance.
Check instrument low voltage power supplies.

8355 XPSC F Status : Mon 400V too low Suppressed after V 3.2-0
8356 XPSC F Status : Mon 400V too high Suppressed after V 3.2-0

8359 XPSC F Leakage Current Error Suppressed after V 3.2-0

Replaced by 8389, 8390.

8360 XPSC F XPSI A/D Mon400V Error

Previous to start, if U < 10V or > 350 V.
If > 350 V → XPSI voltage monitoring IC 7 Defect.

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K1 i
L
IL C1 +12kV
230Vac U1 U2
C2
N
15Vrtm

uC DSP

Figure 4.16

At power up if the 32 Amp breaker is on the voltage leaks from T1 through the drivers to the capacitors C.
The 400 V measuring device does read about 15 V. If not, the 32 Amp breaker is down or the IGBTs of
XPSP are in short circuit.

8362 XPSC F XPSC temperature Board overflow

If > 109 ° C. Out of conversion limits. Mainly indicating NTC is defect.

8363 XPSC F XPSC temperature Board underflow

If < 9.9 ° C. Out of conversion limits. Mainly indicating NTC is defect.

8364 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M1 overflow

8365 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M1 underflow
8366 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M2 overflow
8367 XPSC F XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M2 underflow
All same as above

8368 XPSC F XPSP temperature IGBT overflow

8369 XPSC F XPSP temperature IGBT underflow
All same as above

8370 XPSC F XPSP temperature Board overflow

8371 XPSC F XPSP temperature Board underflow
All same as above

8372 XPSC F XPSM temp. Filament overflow

8373 XPSC F XPSM temp. Filament underflow
All same as above

8374 XPSC F XPSM temp. HV overflow

8375 XPSC F XPSM temp. HV underflow
8377 XPSC F X-Ray Lamp shorted
8378 XPSC F Status : XPSP –10Vrtm too low
8379 XPSC F Status : XPSP –10Vrtm too high
8380 XPSC F Status : XPSP +15Vrtm too low
8381 XPSC F Status : XPSP +15Vrtm too high
The -10 Vrtm is measure in ON/OFF mode. If present → + 5V. If not present → 0 V.
The +15 Vrtm is measure in ON/OFF mode. If present → + 5V. If not present → 0 V.
See Step 4

8382 XPSC F Neutral to Gnd too low → Not really useful

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DY 2,3,11,3,5
RS 2085

8383 XPSC F Neutral to Gnd too high

DY 2,3,11,3,5
RS 2085
If potential is > 200VAC.
The neutral has a floating potential.
Check the main power supply parameters.
Install an insulation transformer if necessary with the 0 volt connected to the ground.
Phase / Neutral are inverted.

8384 XPSC F XPSI input current sensor error

If previous to start the sensor does measure a current > 2 A.
Sensor is defect. If the value is > it means → no current limitation.

8385 XPSC F External relay incoherency

8386 XPSC F Power On relay incoherency
8387 XPSC F No external relay feedback
8388 XPSC F No power relay feedback

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PTB-TÜV
SwitchOn XRAY SwitchOff XRAY

External Voltage =
Yes
Present ?

internalRelay = OFF
8385 F_EXTERNAL_RELAY_INCOHERENCY
No -10Vrtm and +15Vrtm = ON

externalRelay = ON Yes

Internal Voltage = Internal Voltage =

Yes Yes
Present ? Present ?

8386 F_POWER_ON_RELAY_INCOHERENCY
No Internal Voltage 320V = ON
No

External Voltage =
No
Present ?
externalRelay = OFF

8387 F_NO_EXTERNAL_RELAY_FEEDBACK
-10Vrtm and +15Vrtm = Off
Yes 24 V ExRelayPresent = OFF

internalRelay = ON

External Voltage =
Present ?

Internal Voltage =
No
Present ?

8388 F_NO_POWER_ON_RELAY_FEEDBACK No
400Vrtm (350V) = OFF
Yes

Continuation of the Continuation of the

process process
externalRelay = OFF

internalRelay = OFF

Figure 4.17

8389 XPSC F X-ray negative leakage current error

IF (Ai – Ci) = < - 5mA.
X-ray tube leakage.
Measure tube insulation.
S If not OK, change tube.

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8390 XPSC F X-ray positive leakage current error

IF (Ai – Ci) = > 5mA. RS 2069
Multiplier divider leak.
S Change XPSM.

8391 XPSC F Primary water already on

Condition: the duty cycle must be between 5% and 95%
If before start the primary water on signal is at 1 logic.
S Check read contact. Clean the water bloc.
See Step 1

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Warning alarms
8704 XPS W Initial primary water flow insufficient
8705 XPS W Primary water cooler OFF
8706 XPS W Spectrometer pressostat open
8707 XPS W Spectrometer tank cover safety open
8708 XPS W Primary chamber or PBF safety open
8709 XPS W X-ray tube position safety open
8710 XPS W X-ray tube connection safety open
8711 XPS W Illegal interlock
8712 XPS W Primary water inlet temperature gauge fault
8713 XPS W Primary water outlet temperature gauge fault
8714 XPS W Secondary water inlet temperature gauge fault
8715 XPS W Secondary water outlet temperature gauge fault
8716 XPS W Secondary water flow OFF
8717 XPS W Primary water flow insufficient
8718 XPS W Secondary water level gauge fault
8719 XPS W Secondary water level too low
8720 XPS W Secondary water resistivity driver fault
8721 XPS W Secondary water resistivity gauge fault
8722 XPS W Secondary water resistivity too low
8723 XPS W XPS A/D converter time-out
8725 XPS W X-ray kV mA measurement not calibrated
8726 XPS W X-ray kV calibration slope error
8727 XPS W X-ray kV calibration offset error
8728 XPS W X-ray mA calibration slope error
8729 XPS W X-ray mA calibration offset error
8730 XPS W X-ray kV mA in tolerance time-out
8731 XPS W Status: X-ray arc rate too big
8733 XPS W Low kV limit fault
8734 XPS W Leak current fault
8735 XPS W Secondary water temperature safety open
8738 XPS W De-ionised water tank almost empty.
8739 XPS W Unknown XPS status number
8740 XPS W XPS status sampling period too big
8741 XPS W Status: X-ray kV too low
8742 XPS W Status: X-ray kV too high
8743 XPS W Status: X-ray mA too low
8744 XPS W Status: X-ray mA too high
8745 XPS W Status: primary water input temperature too low
8746 XPS W Status: primary water input temperature too high
8747 XPS W Status: primary water output temperature too low
8748 XPS W Status: primary water output temperature too high
8749 XPS W Status: secondary water input temperature too low
8750 XPS W Status: 2nd water input temp too high
8751 XPS W Status: 2nd water output temp too low
8752 XPS W Status: 2nd water output temp too high
8753 XPS W Status: secondary water resistivity too low
8754 XPS W Status: 2nd water resistivity too high
8755 XPS W Status: X-tube filament current too low
8756 XPS W Status: X-tube filament current too high
8757 XPS W Status: XPS +15V too low

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8758 XPS W Status: XPS +15V too high

8759 XPS W Status: XPS -15V too low
8760 XPS W Status: XPS -15V too high
8761 XPS W Status: XPS +24V too low
8762 XPS W Status: XPS +24V too high
8763 XPS W Status: XPS spare 4 too low
8764 XPS W Status: XPS spare 4 too high
8765 XPS W Status: XPS spare 5 too low
8766 XPS W Status: XPS spare 5 too high
8767 XPS W Status: XPS +5V too low
8768 XPS W Status: XPS +5V too high
8769 XPS W Status: XPS spare 7 too low
8770 XPS W Status: XPS spare 7 too high
8771 XPS W Status: X-ray total activity time too low
8772 XPS W Status: X-ray total activity time too high
8773 XPS W Status: arc rate parameter error
8774 XPS W Status: X-ray tube total arc occurrences too low
8775 XPS W Status: X-ray tube total arc occurrences too high
8776 XPS W 60 kV to 70 kV delay too low
8777 XPS W 60 kV to 70 kV delay too high
8800 XPS W SSIO Tx interrupt time-out
8801 XPS W XPS serial A/D converter EOC time-out
8802 XPS W SSIO first Rx interrupt time-out
8803 XPS W SSIO second Rx interrupt time-out
8804 XPS W XPS serial A/D converter channel incoherence
8805 XPS W Secondary water temperatures incoherence
8806 XPS W Desired 2nd water output temp too low
8807 XPS W Desired 2nd water output temp too high
8808 XPS W Water alarms inhibited
8817 XPSLP W Status: laboratory temperature too low
8818 XPSLP W Status: laboratory temperature too high
8819 XPSLP W X-ray tube temperature interlock
8820 XPSLP W Status: X-ray power supply air temperature too low.
8821 XPSLP W Status: X-ray power supply air temperature too high.
8822 XPS W De-ionised water temperature below tolerance
8823 XPS W De-ionised water temperature above tolerance
8824 XPSLP W Eeprom write failure.
8825 XPSLP W X-ray power supply interlock open.
8826 XPSLP W Default temperature offset used.
8827 XPSLP W Unknown firmware parameter command.
8828 XPSLP W Secondary water OFF time-out
8829 XPSLP W X-ray 1st. warning lamp broken.
8830 XPSLP W X-ray 2nd. warning lamp broken.
8831 XPSLP W Status: X-ray emission leakage current too low.
8832 XPSLP W Status: X-ray emission leakage current too high.
8833 XPSLP W X-ray power supply current limitation.
8834 XPSLP W X-ray power supply power limitation.
8835 XPSLP W Status: XPS power stage temperature too low.
8836 XPSLP W Status: XPS power stage temperature too high.
8837 XPSLP W XPS power stage temperature overflow.
8838 XPSLP W XPS power stage temperature underflow.
8839 XPSLP W Status: XPS +12V too low.

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8840 XPSLP W Status: XPS +12V too high.

8841 XPSLP W Status: XPS -12V too low.
8842 XPSLP W Status: XPS -12V too high.
8843 XPSLP W Status: XPS +2.5Vref too low.
8844 XPSLP W Status: XPS +2.5Vref too high.
8845 XPSLP W Secondary water resistivity too high
8846 XPSLP W Incoherence between the anode current and the cathode current.
8849 XPSC W XPSC temperature overflow
8850 XPSC W XPSC temperature underflow
8851 XPSC W XPSI temperature1 overflow
8852 XPSC W XPSI temperature1 underflow
8853 XPSC W XPSI temperature2 overflow
8854 XPSC W XPSI temperature2 underflow
8855 XPSC W XPSP temperature1 overflow
8856 XPSC W XPSP temperature1 underflow
8857 XPSC W XPSP temperature2 overflow
8858 XPSC W XPSP temperature2 underflow
8859 XPSC W XPSM temperature1 overflow
8860 XPSC W XPSM temperature1 underflow
8861 XPSC W XPSM temperature2 overflow
8862 XPSC W XPSM temperature2 underflow
8863 XPSSP W Filament current limit
8864 XPSC W X-ray warning lamp broken
8865 XPSC W Leakage current > 500[uA]
8866 XPSSP W Cooling off time-out
8867 XPSC W Unknown reply from DSP
8885 XPSC W Status : XPSC -5V too low
8886 XPSC W Status : XPSC -5V too high
8887 XPSC W Status : XPSI +5V too low
8888 XPSC W Status : XPSI +5V too high
8889 XPSC W Status : XPSI +12V too low
8890 XPSC W Status : XPSI +12V too high
8891 XPSC W Status : XPSI +24V too low
8892 XPSC W Status : XPSI +24V too high
8893 XPSC W Status : XPSI -12V too low
8894 XPSC W Status : XPSI -12V too high
8895 XPSC W Status : XPSI Neutral to GND too low
8896 XPSC W Status : XPSI Neutral to GND too high
8897 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp1(M1) too low
8898 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp1(M1) too high
8899 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp2(M2) too low
8900 XPSC W Status : XPSI Temp2(M2) too high
8901 XPSC W Status : XPSP +5Vm too low
8902 XPSC W Status : XPSP +5Vm too high
8903 XPSC W Status : XPSP +24V too low
8904 XPSC W Status : XPSP +24V too high
8905 XPSC W Status : XPSP -12Vrtm too low
8906 XPSC W Status : XPSP -12Vrtm too high
8907 XPSC W Status : XPSP +12Vrtm too low
8908 XPSC W Status : XPSP +12Vrtm too high
8909 XPSC W Status : XPSP Power temp.(IGBT) too low
8910 XPSC W Status : XPSP Power temp.(IGBT) too high

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8911 XPSC W Status : XPSP Board temp. too low

8912 XPSC W Status : XPSP Board temp. too high
8913 XPSC W Status : XPSM +5Vm too low
8914 XPSC W Status : XPSM +5Vm too high
8915 XPSC W Status : XPSM +12V too low
8916 XPSC W Status : XPSM +12V too high
8917 XPSC W Status : XPSM -12V too low
8918 XPSC W Status : XPSM -12V too high

8919 XPSC W Status : XPSM HV divider diff. too low

If < 2V
RS 2097
DY 2,3,11,5,4
Divider assembly defect

8920 XPSC W Status : XPSM HV divider diff. too high

If > 2V
RS 2097
DY 2,3,11,5,4
Divider assembly defect

8921 XPSC W Status : XPSM Filament voltage too low

8922 XPSC W Status : XPSM Filament voltage too high
8923 XPSC W Status: XPSM Filament temp. too low
8924 XPSC W Status: XPSM Filament temp. too high
8925 XPSC W Status : XPSM HV temp. too low
8926 XPSC W Status : XPSM Hv temp. too high
8927 XPSC W Status : Monitoring 400V too low
8928 XPSC W Status : Monitoring 400V too high
8929 XPSC W General status type
8930 XPSC W General status too low
8931 XPSC W General status too high
8932 XPSC W Default switches XPSC used
8933 XPSC W Primary water flow sensor error
8934 XPSC W Primary water already on
9472 XPS I Secondary water temperature regulation ON
9473 XPS I Secondary water temperature regulation OFF
9474 XPS I Water cooler present
9475 XPS I Water cooler absent
9476 XPS I X-ray generator selected is of 3.0 kW type.
9477 XPS I X-ray generator selected is of 3.6 kW type.
9478 XPS I X-ray generator selected is of 4.2 kW type.
9479 XPSLP I Eeprom write successful.
9480 XPSLP I X-ray generator selected is of 600W type.
9481 XPSLP I X-ray generator selected is of 1.2 kW type.
9484 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 3.6kW 60kV/120mA type.
9485 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 3.6kW 70kV/120mA type.
9486 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 4.2kW 60kV/120mA type.
9487 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 4.2kW 70kV/140mA type.
9488 XPSC I X-ray generator selected is of 1.2kW 60kV/60mA type.
9489 XPSC I Error X-ray generator selected type.
9728 XPS D No access to XSN network

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9729 XPS D Tx interrupt time-out on XSN network

9730 XPS D Time-out on command size from XQM96
9731 XPS D Time-out on command data string from XQM96
9732 XPS D Time-out on command checksum from XQM96
9733 XPS D Time-out on broadcast command checksum
9734 XPS D String reception retry on checksum error
9735 XPS D Command Rx retry on checksum error
9736 XPS D String emission retry on checksum error
9737 XPS D Reply emission retry on checksum error
9738 XPS D Time-out on reply acknowledge
9739 XPS D No access to display
9740 XPS D Tx interrupt time-out on display
9741 XPS D Power-up on XPS
9742 XPS D X-ray tube spark
9743 XPS D Message size too large on command from XQM96
9744 XPS D XPS 12 bits A/D converter time-out
9745 XPSLP D Serial AD12 bits converter SSIO access denied.
9746 XPSLP D Serial AD8 bits converter SSIO access denied.
9747 XPSLP D Serial DA converter SSIO access denied.
9748 XPSLP D Serial Eeprom SSIO access denied.
9749 XPSLP D Retry on Eeprom write.
9750 XPSLP D X-ray tube filament current warning limit reached.
9751 XPSLP D X-ray tube anode current overflow.
9752 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament power supply fault.
9753 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament open.
9754 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament shorted.
9755 XPSLP D Retry on X-ray tube filament current fatal limit reached.
9756 XPSLP D Retry on secondary water flow sensor error.
9757 XPSLP D X-ray tube filament current regulation in limit.
9758 XPSSP D X-ray PS power limitation
9759 XPSC D X-ray leakage current too high (>1[mA])
9760 XPSC D X-ray leakage current (>500[uA])
9761 XPSC D XPSC First 8 bits A/D converter error
9762 XPSC D XPSC Second 8 bits A/D converter error
9763 XPSC D XPSI 8 bits A/D converter error
9764 XPSC D XPSP 8 bits A/D converter error
9765 XPSC D XPSM 8 bits A/D converter error
9766 XPSC D XPSC DSP Power-up
9767 XPSC D X-ray leakage current error
9768 XPSC D DSP ssio access denied
9769 XPSC D X-ray positive leakage current error
9770 XPSC D X-ray negative leakage current error
9771 XPSC D Primary water flow sensor error

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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked Questions Chapter 5

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I do to know if the failure is due to the X-ray tube or to the GenX?
Act according to the alarm messages.
Use the terminal command XR 0,0,1,1,1,1 to check the 400V intermediate voltage.
Use the terminal command XR 60,0,1,1,1,1 to check the high voltage.
Unplug the high voltage connector in the GenX and try again the XR 60,0,1,1,1,1.
How do I do to determinate which part is defective?
Act according to the alarm messages.
Measure the power components on the XPSI and XPSP boards.
I cannot switch the GenX on, what is the problem?
Act according to the alarm messages.
After few minutes the GenX switch off itself and generate a thermal alarm, what is the problem?
The LAB could be too hot (above 30 °C)
A fan could be defective.
Too match dust in the GenX.
When I increase the high voltage, I hear a noise near the multiplier, an alarm “PWMTRIP -> Power
Off, issued by DSP” is generate, what is the problem?
Too match dust in the GenX.
Change the multiplier assembly.
When I increase the power, an alarm “DSP trip” is generate, what is the problem?
Fists try to change the XPSP board (or change the six 1000uF/250V capacitors)
After try to change the XPSI board (or change the ten 1000uF/250V capacitors)
Then try to change the multiplier.
I permanently receive a fatal alarm “XPS communication not possible”, what is the problem?
First try to switch the instrument off few seconds and try again.
Then change the XPSC board and check the power components on the XPSI and XPSP boards.
I receive an alarm « XPSP –10Vrtm too high” or “XPSP +15Vrtm too low”, what is the problem?
Check the breaker 32A on the instrument.
Check the mains voltage 230Vac.
Check the fuse F3 on XPSI board.
Check the fuse F1 on XPSP board.
I receive an alarm « Generators mains voltage not present, time-out”, what is the problem?
First check the breaker 32A and the mains voltage.
After change the XPSI boards and check the XPSP power components.
I receive an alarm « Generator 400V not > 250V, time-out”, what is the problem?
Change the XPSI boards and check the XPSP power components.
I receive an alarm « Generator 400V not > 380V, time-out”, what is the problem?
Change the XPSI boards and check the XPSP power components.
I receive an alarm « Power off, issued by DSP; 400V too low (<350V)”, what is the problem?
Try to switch on again (could be perturbations from the mains voltage).
Change the XPSI boards and check the XPSP power components.

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What is the life of the GenX?

The lifetime depends directly of the components temperature and especially electrolytic capacitors
temperature. See after the estimate MTBF graphic, which indicate the lifetime according to the lab
temperature and the X ray tube dissipation power.

MTBF (Pow er,kV,Lab. Tem p.)

12

10

20°C or 60 kV
Year

6 25°C or 40 kV
30°C or 30 kV
4

0
2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Pow er

Figure 5.1

Remark: The time scale corresponds to a continuous working at constant power, 24 hours per day, and
365 days per year. Using WinXRF “Eco Mode” to decrease the X-ray tube power dissipation
between analyses will drastically increase the lifetime.

I receive an alarm « Mains voltage below 195 Vac (after 20 ms)” or “Mains voltage above 253 Vac
(after 20 ms)”, what is the problem?
Check the mains voltage 230Vac.
If often add a voltage stabilizer.
I receive an alarm « Filament current sensor incoherency”, what is the problem?
Change the XPSM board (or change the Sens1 component on XPSM)
Change the XPSC board.
I receive an alarm « Filament voltage sensor incoherency”, what is the problem?
Change the XPSM board (or change the IC1 and the IC3 components on XPSM).
Change the XPSC board.
I receive an alarm « XPSI input current sensor error”, what is the problem?
Change the XPSM board (or change the Sens2 component on XPSI).
Change the XPSC board.

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GENX 1200 W
GenX 1200 W Chapter 6

6 GENX 1200 W
The GEN’X 1200 W working principle is the same as for the high power model.

The 1200 W model is air cooled by additive fans installed on XPSI and XPSP boards. Therefore no water
connections are needed for XPSI, XPSP and Multiplier assembly. Nevertheless the water fast fittings are left
on the multiplier assembly.

XPSC Firmware is dedicated to 1200 W power.

J407 for X-RAY On Lamps

Figure 6.1

1200 W XPSI Board

The figure below shows the XPSI board thermal exchanger mounted on the solder side. Beside the thermal
exchanger, the board is the same as for a GEN’X 3.6 or 4.2 KW type.

Figure 6.2

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1200W XPSP Board

The figure below shows the XPSP board thermal exchanger mounted on the solder side. Beside the thermal
exchanger, the board is the same as for a GEN’X 3.6 or 4.2 KW type.

Figure 6.3

X-ray On Lamps 24 VDC 1200 W Generator

Gen’X does support 2 types of X-ray On lamps: 24 VDC or 230VAC

If one lamp of any type is connected, the generator does start.

Nevertheless the standard configuration is described in the next table.

Instrument type X-ray On lamps type Connector

ADVANT’X+ 1200W 24 VDC XPSC J407 WAGO
ADVANT’X XP/XP 230 VAC XPSI J3 WAGO
9800/9800+ XP/XP+ 230 VAC XPSI J3 WAGO
9900 LP 1200W 24 VDC XPSC J407 WAGO
9900 XP/XP+ 24 VDC XPSC J407 WAGO

XPSC 24 VDC X-ray On Lamps control circuit

This circuit allows detecting the X-Ray On Lamps
state.
Both OK.
Lamp1 defect. W Alarm 8829
Lamp2 defect. W Alarm 8830
Both defect. F Alarm 8281
Short-Circuit. F Alarm 8281

Figure 6.4

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GENX RETROFIT
GenX Retrofit Chapter 7

7 GENX RETROFIT
The GenX RETROFIT generator is dedicated to replace previous solid state
generators for field retrofit capability, concerning ARL XRF instruments of the
series 9400 XP /XP+ Series, ADVANTI’X XP / XP+ Series, 9800 XP / XP+ Series.

GenX, Retrofit system overview

The mains XPSI

X-rayPowerSupplyInput
Board

Retrofit XPSR
XPS X-rayPowerSupplyRetrofit
Control Board

XPSC
X-rayPowerSupplyControl
Board XPSB
X-ray
Power
XPSP Supply
X-rayPowerSupplyPower Backplane
Board Board

Filament XPSM
X-rayPowerSupplyMultiplier
Board

HighVoltage Multiplier
Multiplier And
Box Filament
Assembly

Figure 7.1

Two specific generators are available; 3.6 KW 4.2 KW

There part numbers are: S703685T S703687T

Previous parts New parts

DESIGNATION Part N° DESIGNATION Part N°

GENERATOR,X-RAY,70KV,3.6KW,PR S702825 RetGenX3.6kW70kV S703685T
GENERATOR,XRAY,3.6KW,Refurbished S702825R RetGenX3.6kW70kV,Refurbished S703685R
GENERATOR,X-RAY,70KV,140MA,PR S703247 RetGenX4.2kW70kV S703687T
GENERATOR,X-RAY,4.2KW,Refurbished S703247R RetGenX4.2kW70KV,Refurbished S703687R

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An extra board called XPSR is installed inside the generator. This board will be used as emulator between
the GenX generator and the XPS or XRPS CONTROL BOARD plugged into the instrument electronic rack.

RetGenX does emulate non GenX 3.6 / 4.2 kW generators.

The secondary water circuit has to be adapted to supply the GenX power stages heat exchangers.

XPSR BOARD XPS INTERCONNECTION CONNECTOR

Figure 7.2

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Interconnections
Instrument Type Schematic name Schematic N°
9400 / ADVANT’X Series XPS C.B. INTERCONNECTION (9400) S214071
9800 SERIES XPS C.B. INTERCONNECTION (9800) S214433

Remark: These schematics are part of the: 9400 / ADVANT’X schematic file AA83484
9800 schematic file AA83400

Interconnection bloc diagram

3 x 21 P CABLES
M5
S U B-D S UB-D
50 P J1 54 M6
50 P J4 01
M7

E L E C TR O NIC
R AC K
XP S C . B . B A CK P L A NE XP SR

XP SC R E T DISPL A Y
XP SI
IN S TR U M E N T G EN 'X R
X PSP
EL EC T R ON IC
XP SM
RACK

Figure 7.3

Remark:

On GenX RETROFIT, XPSC becomes: XPSCRET Part N° S703784T

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XPSR board

Figure 7.4

Two specific XPSR Boards are available; 3.6 KW 4.2 KW

The Part numbers are: S703125T S703785T

XPSR bloc diagram

RetGenX

XPS 50P Cable Connector uC

Board SUB-D 50P ADUC812
XPSC
Display
Board
XPSR
LVPS Board

Safety
And
Water
interface

Figure 7.5

XPSR IS DIVIDED IN THREE MAIN PARTS

1. Low Voltage power Supply
2. XPS Generator Emulation
3. Display

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Part 1 Low voltage power supplies

XPS (plugged into the instrument electronic rack)
+ 5 VoltsOut regulated
Low voltage power supplies for XPS +15 VoltsOut regulated
-15 VoltsOut regulated
+ 24 Volts
XPSR (plugged into GEN’X rack)
+ 5 Volts regulated
Low voltage power supplies for XPSR +12 Volts regulated
-12 Volts regulated
+ 24 Volts
GenX backplane low Voltage power supplies
+ 5 VoltsOut regulated
Low voltage power supplies for mother board +12 VoltsOut regulated
-12 VoltsOut regulated
+ 24 VoltsOut From Interlock RelayRY1

Low voltage power supply circuit

The low voltage power supply generator is supplied by the 230VAC Line1 and Line2 via XPSI Board.

The 230VAC is converted to 24VDC relative to the following bloc diagram

Figure 7.6

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Voltage regulator bloc diagram TOP 227

Figure 7.7

The regulated 24 VDC is applied to five low voltage regulators used to generate respectively

+15 VDC
-15 VDC
+5 VDC
+12 VDC
- 12 VDC

All low voltages are protected by Multi-fuses.

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+ 24 VDC Safety circuit

The + 24 V is connected to the safety relay RY1.

If the signal “/InterlockOk” is true, the potential is 0 V.

The relay RY1 drives the + 24V its contacts to + 24Vout.

+24Vout does supply the 24 V to all the boards plugged on the GenX mother board.

If the interlock is not OK the +24Vout is not supplied to the boards;

1. Following alarms are issued by the concerned boards.

8345 XPSC F Status : XPSI +24V too low

8346 XPSC F Status : XPSI +24V too high
8347 XPSC F Status : XPSC +24V too low
8348 XPSC F Status : XPSC +24V too high
8349 XPSC F Status : XPSP +24V too low
8350 XPSC F Status : XPSP +24V too high

2. XPSI main contactor K1 does not drive.

Following alarms are issued:

8293 XPSC F Generator 400V not > 250V, time-out

8294 XPSC F Generator 400V not > 380V, time-out
8305 XPSC F Power off, issued by DSP; 400V too low (<350V)
8308 XPSC F Mains voltage below 195 VAC (after 20 ms)

In any situation described above, the generator is shut down.

Jumper W2
In normal operation the jumper W2 must be removed.
Installing the jumper leads to human harm due to X-ray emission and/or electrocution.

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Part 2 XPS Generator Emulation

XPS XPSR GEN'X

EMULATOR XPSCRET
ADUC812

Outgoing
Signals To/From
Bus XPSCRET
Serial Data Link
Ingoing
Signals
Bus

Figure 7.8

The task of the µ Controller ADUC812 is to simulate a non GenX generator.

To do so:
• The various alarms generated by XPSC are linked to the ADCU812 processor through a serial link
and converted, to be recognised by XPS.
• The start up synchronisation and safety control signals generated by XPS are converted to serial
Data and transmitted to XPSC.
• The analogic Ref signals are converted to serial Data by the ADUC812 built in ADC
• To be transmitted to XPSC.
• The Monitoring signals are converted from serial Data by the ADUC812 built in DAC to analogic
voltages to be supervised by XPS.

Serial link
Serial link is of the same type as XSN (X-ray Services Network) used in the 9800 / ADVANT’X series
instruments electronic racks.

The jumper W1 must be placed between contacts 1-2 internal, for proper communication.

The serial communication is watchdog controlled. In case of communication timeout or if a communication

error is detected, XPSC does shut down the generator.

The following alarm is displayed.

8270 XPSC F SSIO communication timeout.

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Jumper settings
JUMPER SETTING
W1 1-2 Internal
W2 Removed
JP1 EnProg Removed

Figure 7.9

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Part 3 Display
Schematic and layout: S215199

Display Display panel

Figure 7.10

The 1x 20 characters display is mounted and plugged on the display front panel.

The display front panel is plugged on both external side connectors.

Display Display front panel

Figure 7.11 Display

The display data are controlled by XPSCRET.

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GenX Retrofit Trouble Shooting Procedure

The causes of an untimely GenX breakdown can be determined from the ACS software alarms or by the
XPSCRET internal alarms posted on the GenX front panel display.

Bellow find the list of the ACS XPS alarms and the corresponding GenX alarms that can be monitored on the
GenX display.

KV regulation error
8273 XPS F X-ray kV out of regulation

Indicate the "kV" regulation error.

The KV regulation is out of tolerance. -20% or +5% of the set point.
Displayed alarm issued by GenX:

Number Description
8273 F_KV_OUT_OF_REGULATION

MA regulation error
8274 XPS F X-ray mA out of regulation

Indicate the "mA" regulation error.

The mA regulation is out of tolerance. -20% or +10% of the set point.
Displayed alarm issued by GenX:

Number Description
8274 F_MA_OUT_OF_REGULATION

Over voltage safety

8211 XPS F Over kilovolts on X-ray power supply

Indicate the "KV" too high, above 60kV or above 70kV, depending of the GenX type.
KV too high supervised by the DSP for a fast control.
Displayed alarm issued by GenX:

Number Description
8197 F_KV_TOO_HIGH
8306 F_HV_TOO_HIGH_DSP

Over emission current safety

8212 XPS F Over milliamps on X-ray power supply

Indicate the "Ma" too high, > 120mA or > 140mA, depending of the GenX type.
Displayed alarms issued by GenX:

Number Description
8199 F_MA_TOO_HIGH
8306 F_MA_TOO_LOW

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Over Load
8213 XPS F Over power on X-ray power supply

Indicate the consign power has exceeded the power reference.

The alarm Over Load is generated by the card XPSR.

Filament current limit

8216 XPS F X-ray tube filament over current

Indicate the filament current is > 12A.

Displayed alarms issue by GenX:

Number Description
8276 F_SAFETY_FIL_CUR_LIMIT_REACHED
8283 F_SHORTED_FILAMENT

Open circuit on filament

8215 XPS F X-ray tube filament open

Indicate the filament is open circuit.

Displayed alarm issued by GenX:

Number Description
8215 F_OPEN_FILAMENT

X-ray lamps defect

8219 XPS F X-ray ON lamp broken

Indicate the lamps are broken or shorted.

Displayed alarms issued by GenX:

Number Description
8281 F_WARNING_LAMP
8377 F_SHORTED_LAMP

At start-up, if the X-ray On lamps are defect, the buzzer does beep three times to indicate
the error.

Low KV limit
8220 XPS F Low kilovolts limit

Indicate the condition KV is prohibited compared to the power curve.

Displayed alarm issued by GenX:

Number Description
8196 F_KV_TOO_LOW

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Power Curve:

150
3.0 kW
140
130 3.6 kW

120 4.2 kW
110
100
90
80
mA

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

kV

Figure 7.12

Leakage current limit

8221 XPS F Leak current too high

Indicate the current leakage is above 5mA or indicate the absolute current leakage is above 1,5mA with retry.
Displayed alarms issued by GenX:

Number Description
8304 F_X_RAY_LEAK_CURRENT_TOO_HIGH
8389 F_XRAY_NEG_LEAK_CURRENT_ERROR
8390 F_XRAY_POS_LEAK_CURRENT_ERROR

HV Inverter error (HVFlt)

8217 XPS F Kilovolts regulation fault

Indicate an error with the XPSP sub-assembly.

Displayed alarms issued by GenX:

Number Description
8295 F_TEMP_IGBT_TOO_HIGH
8300 F_XPSP_AD8BIT_CONV
8314 F_TEMP_XPSP_TOO_HIGH
8316 F_TEMP_HV_TOO_HIGH
8329 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSP_TOO_LOW
8330 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSP_TOO_HIGH

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8349 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSP_TOO_LOW
8350 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSP_TOO_HIGH
8368 F_TEMP1_XPSP_OVERFLOW
8369 F_TEMP1_XPSP_UNDERFLOW
8370 F_TEMP2_XPSP_OVERFLOW
8371 F_TEMP2_XPSP_UNDERFLOW
8378 F_MINUS_10_VRTM_TOO_LOW
8379 F_MINUS_10_VRTM_TOO_HIGH
8380 F_PLUS_15_VRTM_TOO_LOW
8381 F_PLUS_15_VRTM_TOO_HIGH

Fil Inverter error (FilFlt)

8218 XPS F Milliamps regulation fault

Indicate an error with the XPSM sub-assembly.

Displayed alarms issued by GenX:

Number Description
8282 F_FILAMENT_POWER_SUPPLY_FAULT
8301 F_XPSM_AD8BIT_CONV
8315 F_TEMP_FILAMENT_TOO_HIGH
8323 F_FILAMENT_CURR_SENSOR_INCOHERENCY
8324 F_FILAMENT_VOLT_SENSOR_INCOHERENCY
8331 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSM_TOO_LOW
8332 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSM_TOO_HIGH
8337 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_LOW
8338 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_HIGH
8343 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_LOW
8344 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_HIGH
8372 F_TEMP1_XPSM_OVERFLOW
8373 F_TEMP1_XPSM_UNDERFLOW
8374 F_TEMP2_XPSM_OVERFLOW
8375 F_TEMP2_XPSM_UNDERFLOW

Arcs detection
8244 XPS F Status: X-ray arc rate too big

Indicates that an arc has occurred within the previous second (If more than 3 arcs are detected in 10 seconds,
XPS does shutdown the GenX). No alarms are displayed.

Interlock closed
Indicates the EXTERNAL INTERLOCK connections are in the closed position. This also indicates closure
of internal power supply interlocks. The generator turns OFF if one of the contacts is opened or if the
spectrometer pressure rises above 25kPa.

XPS Interlock related alarms are uploaded to the ACS depending of the instrument type.

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Interlock opened
Indicates the EXTERNAL INTERLOCK connections are in the open position. This also indicates opening of
internal power supply interlocks. The generator turns OFF if one of the contacts is opened or if the
spectrometer pressure rises above 25kPa.

If all contacts are closed and if the spectrometer pressure goes below 25kPa, it is possible to start the
generator.

XPS Interlock related alarms are uploaded to the ACS depending of the instrument type.
Power supply miscellaneous faults
8214 XPS F X-ray power supply fault

It Indicates a GenX error.

Displayed alarms issued by GenX:
Number Description
8192 UNKNOWN_CMD_ERROR
8199 F_POWER_TOO_HIGH
8201 F_ILLEGAL_POWER_CHANGE_MODE
8202 F_ILLEGAL_POWER_CHANGE_SPEED
8203 F_ILLEGAL_ANODE
8210 F_XRAY_ON_ACK_TIMEOUT
8244 F_XRAY_ARC_RATE
8257 F_UNKNOWN_XRAY_PS_TYPE
8270 F_SSIO_TIMEOUT
8271 F_AD12_CONV_TIMEOUT
8272 F_AD12_AUTOCAL_TIMEOUT
8282 F_FILAMENT_POWER_SUPPLY_FAULT
8292 F_POWER_ON_TIMEOUT
8293 F_WAIT_RECTIFIER_INPUTVOLTAGE
8294 F_WAIT_POWER_ON_TIMEOUT
8295 F_TEMP_IGBT_TOO_HIGH
8297 F_XPSC_FIRST_AD8BIT_CONV
8298 F_XPSC_SECOND_AD8BIT_CONV
8299 F_XPSI_AD8BIT_CONV
8300 F_XPSP_AD8BIT_CONV
8301 F_XPSM_AD8BIT_CONV
8302 F_TEMP_MOSFET_M1_TOO_HIGH
8303 F_TEMP_MOSFET_M2_TOO_HIGH
8305 F_MON400V_DSP
8307 F_CURRENT_TOO_HIGH_DSP
8308 F_INPUTVOLTAGE_TOO_LOW_DSP
8309 F_INPUTVOLTAGE_TOO_HIGH_DSP
8310 F_UNKNOWN_REPLY_FROM_DSP
8311 F_TOO_MANY_PARAM_IN_SSIO_CMD
8312 F_UNKNOWN_DSP_CMD
8313 F_PWMTRIP_DSP
8314 F_TEMP_XPSP_TOO_HIGH
8315 F_TEMP_FILAMENT_TOO_HIGH
8316 F_TEMP_HV_TOO_HIGH
8317 F_TEMP_XPSC_TOO_HIGH
8323 F_FILAMENT_CURR_SENSOR_INCOHERENCY

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8324 F_FILAMENT_VOLT_SENSOR_INCOHERENCY
8325 F_PLUS_5_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_LOW
8326 F_PLUS_5_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_HIGH
8327 F_PLUS_5_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_LOW
8328 F_PLUS_5_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_HIGH
8329 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSP_TOO_LOW
8330 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSP_TOO_HIGH
8331 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSM_TOO_LOW
8332 F_PLUS_5_VM_XPSM_TOO_HIGH
8333 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_LOW
8334 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_HIGH
8335 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_LOW
8336 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_HIGH
8337 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_LOW
8338 F_PLUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_HIGH
8339 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_LOW
8340 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_HIGH
8341 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_LOW
8342 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_HIGH
8343 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_LOW
8344 F_MINUS_12_VOLT_XPSM_TOO_HIGH
8345 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_LOW
8346 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSI_TOO_HIGH
8347 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_LOW
8348 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_HIGH
8349 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSP_TOO_LOW
8350 F_PLUS_24_VOLT_XPSP_TOO_HIGH
8353 F_MINUS_5_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_LOW
8354 F_MINUS_5_VOLT_XPSC_TOO_HIGH
8355 F_MON_400_VOLT_TOO_LOW
8356 F_MON_400_VOLT_TOO_HIGH
8360 F_XPSI_AD_MON400V_ERROR
8362 F_XPSC_TEMP_OVERFLOW
8363 F_XPSC_TEMP_UNDERFLOW
8364 F_TEMP1_XPSI_OVERFLOW
8365 F_TEMP1_XPSI_UNDERFLOW
8366 F_TEMP2_XPSI_OVERFLOW
8367 F_TEMP2_XPSI_UNDERFLOW
8368 F_TEMP1_XPSP_OVERFLOW
8369 F_TEMP1_XPSP_UNDERFLOW
8370 F_TEMP2_XPSP_OVERFLOW
8371 F_TEMP2_XPSP_UNDERFLOW
8372 F_TEMP1_XPSM_OVERFLOW
8373 F_TEMP1_XPSM_UNDERFLOW
8374 F_TEMP2_XPSM_OVERFLOW
8375 F_TEMP2_XPSM_UNDERFLOW
8378 F_MINUS_10_VRTM_TOO_LOW
8379 F_MINUS_10_VRTM_TOO_HIGH
8380 F_PLUS_15_VRTM_TOO_LOW
8381 F_PLUS_15_VRTM_TOO_HIGH
8382 F_NEUTRAL_TO_GND_TOO_LOW
8383 F_NEUTRAL_TO_GND_TOO_HIGH
8384 F_XPSI_INPUT_CURRENT_ERROR

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GenX Installation procedure

Installation procedures for boards installed in the GenX generator

P/N Description Procedure N°

S703123T XPSI (Water cooling version) S430414
S703778T XPSI (Air cooling version) S430427
S703126T XPSP (Water cooling version) S430415
S703779T XPSP (Air cooling version) S430428
S703125T XPSR36 S430418
S703785T XPSR42 S430419
S703784T XPSCRET S430426
S703726T XPSC1260 S430424
S704026T XPSC2560 S430661
S703722T XPSC3660 S430416
S703723T XPSC3670 S430421
S703724T XPSC4260 S430422
S703725T XPSC4270 S430423
S703758T Multiplier Assembly S430420
S703721T XPSCD Board S430824
S703876T XPSRD Board S430825
S703953T XRD Multiplier Assembly S430828
Update Firmware Generator X-Ray S438625

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X-ray Power Supply Input XPSI Board

Water Cooling Version

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703123T
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1 Introduction:

XPSI board is cooled with water.

Water block is installed on the XPSI board solder side.
2x water tubes with fast fitting male and female connectors are connected
to the water block.
2x fans are installed on the XPSI board

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSI board:

Fan 2 installed on Connector P2. Connector P1.
Connector J2. the I1 filter. Connector J902.
Components side Solder side
Components side Components side Components side

Air direction <-----

from the fan 1. < - - - - -
Solder side <-----

Connector J3. COMPONENTS VIEW Fan 1 installed on

Components side the solder side

XPSI board has no bridge or no switch to be configured.

XPSI board has 3x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
J2 -> Input Power connector 230VAC Wago 6x
J3 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 230VAC
J902 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSI board has 2x fans:

Fan identification: Connected to:
-> P1 connector
Fan 1
Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
Installed on the solder side
Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Fan 2 -> P2 connector
Installed on the components Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
side Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Note:
1) Air direction of the fan 1 is oriented as shown as the above layout drawing
2) Fan 2 is sucking air from the XPSI I1 filter component.

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3 Firmware compatibility
No firmware is installed on the XPSI board.

4 Board installation

IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution
must be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the
generator and any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSI board inside the GenX generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSC XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly
J2
J3

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSI board from the rear side of the
GenX.
XPSI board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near the
GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- Use the water tube connectors, located at the end of the board, to extract the
XPSI board from its location.
Pull the XPSI board very slightly without a big force to avoid to damage the
fixing of the water cooling block on the XPSI board.
Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components
located on the way during removal of the XPSI board.

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- Install the new XPSI board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSI board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSI board must be installed at the final locked
mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks positions”
when XPSI board is pushing to the final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

4.3 Calibration:

No kV/mA calibration is required when XPSI board is replaced.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSI board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Input XPSI Board

Air Cooling Version

Instrument : XRF / XRD

N° Assembly : S703778T
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1 Introduction:

XPSI board with P/N: S703778T is cooled with air flow.

Air exchanger radiator is installed along the XPSI board on solder side.
This board can be installed either on XRF or XRD GenX.

1x fans is installed on the XPSI board

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSI board Air cooling version:

Connector P1.
Connector J2. Connector J902.
Solder side
Components side Components side

Air direction <-----

from the fan 1. < - - - - -
Solder side <-----

Connector J3. COMPONENTS VIEW Fan 1 installed on

Components side the solder side

XPSI board has no bridge or no switch to be configured.

XPSI board has 3x electrical external connectors + one more for the XRD version:
Connector identification: Connected to:
J2 (XRF +XRD) -> Input Power connector 230VAC Wago 6x
J3 (only XRF) -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 230VAC
J3 (only XRD) -> X-Ray tube cooling valve
J902 (XRF + XRD) -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSI board has 1x fans:

Fan identification: Connected to:
-> P1 connector
Fan 1
Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
Installed on the solder side
Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Note:
1) Air direction of the fan 1 is oriented as shown as the above layout drawing

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3 Firmware compatibility
No firmware is installed on the XPSI board.

4 Board installation

IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution
must be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the
generator and any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service engineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will not be responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSI board inside the GenX generator:

For both XRF/XRD For both XRF/XRD XPSMD (XRD)

versions : XPSRD(XRD) XPSCD (XRD) versions :
XPSC (XRF) XPSM (XRF) Multiplier
XPSI Board XPSR (XRF) XPSP Board
Air cooling version Board assembly
Air cooling version Board Board
J2
J3

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.
Rear side Rear side
TOP side Right side Left
side TOP side

Left
side
Right side

Front side
Front side
BOTTOM side BOTTOM side

XRF GENX Generator VIEW XRD GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSI board from the rear side of the
GenX.
XPSI board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near the
GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (or XPSRD version XRD)
together with XPSC (or XPSCD version XRD) board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- Use your left hand (Put your thumb on the J3 connector and your others fingers
on the solder XPSI board side) to extract the the XPSI board from its location.
Pull the XPSI board very slightly without a big force to avoid to damage the J3
connector.
Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components
located on the way during removal of the XPSI board.

- Install the new XPSI board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSI board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSI board must be installed at the final locked
mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks positions”
when XPSI board is pushing to the final position.

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- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF or XRD
instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF or XRD instrument.

4.3 Calibration:
No kV/mA calibration is required when XPSI board is replaced.
The above remark isn’t valid for XRD instrument.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSI board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Power XPSP Board

Water Cooling Version

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703126T
File : S430415-1.doc
Mod. Description Date Name
0. Document creation 9.05.05 JMa
1. Change air direction of fan 2 6.07.05 JMa
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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1 Introduction:

XPSP board is cooled with water.

Water block is installed on the XPSP board solder side.
2x water tubes with fast fitting male and female connectors are connected
to the water block.
2x fans are installed on the XPSP board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSP board:

Fan 2 installed on Connector P2 on Connector P1 on Connector J905.

the component side component side solder side Components side

Air direction < - - - -

from the fan 1. < - - - -
Solder side <----

COMPONENTS VIEW Fan 1 installed on

the solder side

XPSP board has no bridge or no switch to be configured.

XPSP board has 1x electrical external connector:

Connector identification: Connected to:
J905 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSP board has 2x fans:

Fan identification: Connected to:
-> P1 connector
Fan 1
Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
Installed on the solder side
Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Fan 2 -> P2 connector
Installed on the components Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
side Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Note:
1) Air direction of the fan 1 is oriented as shown as the above layout drawing.
2) Fan 2 is sucking air from the XPSP board.

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3 Firmware compatibility

No firmware is installed on the XPSP board.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:

Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSP board inside the GenX generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSC XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSP board from the rear side of the
GenX.
Important: Due to the very closed proximity of the XPSC, XPSR (if installed)
and XPSP boards, those 2x (3x if XPSR present) boards must be removed
following the below order to avoid damage on the electronic components part:
-> First two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together with
XPSC board.
-> Second board to be removed is -> XPSP board.
XPSP board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near the
GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- Use the water tube connectors, located at the end of the board, to extract the
XPSP board from its location.
Pull the XPSP board very slightly without a big force to avoid to damage the
fixing of the water cooling block on the XPSP board.
Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components
located on the way during removal of the XPSP board.

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- Install the new XPSP board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during removal of the XPSP board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSP board must be installed at the final locked
mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks positions”
when XPSP board is pushing to the final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

4.3 Calibration:

No kV/mA calibration is required when XPSP board is replaced.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSP board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Power XPSP Board

Air Cooling Version

Instrument : XRF / XRD

N° Assembly : S703779T
File : S430428-1.doc
Mod. Description Date Name
0. Document creation 9.05.05 JMa
1. Introduction of the XRD version 27.05.06 SAm
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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1 Introduction:

XPSP board with P/N: S703779T is cooled with air flow.

Air exchanger radiator is installed along the XPSP board on solder side.
This board can be installed either on XRF or XRD GenX

1x fans are installed on the XPSP board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSP board Air cooling version:

Connector P1 on Connector J905.

solder side Components side

Air direction < - - - -

from the fan 1. < - - - -
Solder side <----

COMPONENTS VIEW Fan 1 installed on

the solder side

XPSP board has no bridge or no switch to be configured.

XPSP board has 1x electrical external connector:

Connector identification: Connected to:
J905 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSP board has 1x fans:

Fan identification: Connected to:
-> P1 connector
Fan 1
Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
Installed on the solder side
Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Note:
Air direction of the fan 1 is oriented as shown as the above layout drawing.

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3 Firmware compatibility

No firmware is installed on the XPSP board.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:

Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service engineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will not be responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSP board inside the GenX generator:

For both XRF/XRD

version : For both XRF/XRD
XPSRD (XRD) XPSCD (XRD) XPSMD (XRD)
XPSI Board version :
XPSR (XRF) XPSC (XRF) XPSP Board XPSM (XRF) Multiplier
Air cooling Board assembly
Board Air cooling version Board
version

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side Rear side

TOP side Right side Left
side TOP side

Left
side
Right side

Front side
Front side
BOTTOM side BOTTOM side

XRF GENX Generator VIEW XRD GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSP board from the rear side of the
GenX.
Important: Due to the very closed proximity of the XPSC (or XPSCD for XRD
version), XPSR (or XPSRD for XRD version) and XPSP boards, those 2x (3x if
XPSR present) boards must be removed following the below order to avoid
damage on the electronic components part:
-> First two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (or XPSRD) together with
XPSC (or XPSCD) board.
-> Second board to be removed is -> XPSP board.
XPSP board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near the
GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (or XPSRD for XRD
version) together with XPSC (or XPSCD for XRD version) board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- Use the Transformer T1 (located on the XPSP board) to extract, with your
fingers, the XPSP board from its location.
Pull the XPSP board very slightly without a big force to avoid to damage the
transformer T1.
Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components
located on the way during removal of the XPSP board.

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- Install the new XPSP board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during removal of the XPSP board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSP board must be installed at the final locked
mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks positions”
when XPSP board is pushing to the final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the instrument.

4.3 Calibration:

No kV/mA calibration is required when XPSP board is replaced.

The above remark isn’t valid for XRD instrument.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSP board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Retrofit XPSR36 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703125T
File : S430418-1.doc
Mod. Description Date Name
0. Document creation 9.05.05 JMa
1. Change location of bridges W1 / W2 1.03.06 JMa
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSR36 board with P/N: S703125T must be installed ONLY in the GenX RET
generator 3.6kW with P/N: S703685T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSR36 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSR36 board:

Connector P108. Bridge Bridge Connector J903.

Components side. W1. W2. Components side.

1 1
2
2

Connector J401. Bridge Components view

Componants side. JP1.

XPSR36 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 INSTALLED XPSR36 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSR36 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 REMOVED XPSR36 setting
W2-2 REMOVED XPSR36 setting

Bridge State Description

JP1 REMOVED XPSR36 setting
Note:
The factory setting is in bold.

XPSR36 board has 3x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
P108 -> Not used
J401 -> XRF instrument electronic rack
J903 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

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3 Firmware compatibility

Note: Firmware XPSR36 is downloaded in factory.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSR36 board inside the GenX generator:

XPSI XPSR36 XPSCRET XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

P 108
J 401

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side
TOP side Right side
Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side

RET GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSR36 board together with the
XPSCRET board due to the closed proximity of those two boards to avoid
damage on the electronic components part.
XPSR36 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extract the XPSR36 board from its location, let plugged the male J401
connector and use it to pull the board out.
To extract the XPSCRET board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

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- Install the new XPSR36 board, together with the XPSCRET, in the correct
location, see chapter 4.1 of this document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSR36 and XPSCRET boards.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSR36 and XPSCRET boards must be installed
at the final locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct
clicks positions” when XPSR36 and XPSCRET boards are pushing to the
final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

4.3 Calibration:

No kV/mA calibration is required when XPSR36 is replaced.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSR36 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Retrofit XPSR42 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703785T
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSR42 board with P/N: S703785T must be installed ONLY in the GenX RET
generator 4.2kW with P/N: S703687T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSR42 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSR42 board:

Connector P108. Bridge Bridge Connector J903.

Components side. W1. W2. Components side.

1 1
2
2

Connector J401. Bridge Components view

Componants side. JP1.

XPSR42 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 INSTALLED XPSR42 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSR42 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 REMOVED XPSR42 setting
W2-2 REMOVED XPSR42 setting

Bridge State Description

JP1 REMOVED XPSR42 setting
Note:
The factory setting is in bold.

XPSR42 board has 3x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
P108 -> Not used
J401 -> XRF instrument electronic rack
J903 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

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3 Firmware compatibility

Note: Firmware XPSR42 is downloaded in factory.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSR42 board inside the GenX generator:

XPSI XPSR42 XPSCRET XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

P 108
J 401

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side
TOP side Right side
Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side

RET GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSR42 board together with the
XPSCRET board due to the closed proximity of those two boards to avoid
damage on the electronic components part.
XPSR42 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extract the XPSR42 board from its location, let plugged the male J401
connector and use it to pull the board out.
To extract the XPSCRET board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

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- Install the new XPSR42 board, together with the XPSCRET, in the correct
location, see chapter 4.1 of this document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSR42 and XPSCRET boards.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSR42 and XPSCRET boards must be installed
at the final locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct
clicks positions” when XPSR42 and XPSCRET boards are pushing to the
final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

4.3 Calibration:

No kV/mA calibration is required when XPSR42 is replaced.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSR42 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Control XPSCRET Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703784T
File : S430426-0.doc
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSCRET board with P/N: S703784T must be installed ONLY in the GenX
generators “R” 3.6kW with P/N: S703685T et 4.2kW with P/N: S703687T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note:
kV/mA measurement calibration parameters are stored in the XPS board
installed in the electronic rack of the XRF instrument and in the WinXRF
software.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSCRET board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSCRET board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCR.
Location IC15.
Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13
Switch Connector J904
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED

Connector J104. 1 4
Components side. 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.

Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
W2.
Components view

XPSCRET board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
S1-1 OFF Spare
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
The factory setting is in bold.

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XPSCRET board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSCRET setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSCRET setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 INSTALLED XPSCRET setting
W2-2 REMOVED XPSCRET setting
W2-3 REMOVED XPSCRET setting
W2-4 INSTALLED XPSCRET setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSCRET setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSCRET setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSCRET board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> Not used
J104 -> Not used
J407 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 24VDC + PTB-TUV
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSCRET board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSCRET is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSCRET isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSCRET isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSCRET is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSCRET isn’t in correct working condition

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares XPSCRET (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are installed
on the XPSCRET board.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSCRET board inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSCRET XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSCRET board together with the
XPSR board due to the closed proximity to avoid damage on the electronic
components part.
XPSCRET board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extract the XPSCRET board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.
To extract the XPSR board from its location, let plugged the male J401
connector and use it to pull the board out.

- Install the new XPSCRET board, together with the XPSR, in the correct location,
see chapter 4.1 of this document.

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Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSCRET and XPSR boards.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSCRET and XPSR boards must be installed at
the final locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct
clicks positions” when XPSCRET and XPSR boards are pushing to the
final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

4.3 Calibration:
No kV/mA calibration is required when XPSCRET is replaced.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSCRET board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Control XPSC1260 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703726T
File : S430424-0.doc
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSC1260 board with P/N: S703726T must be installed ONLY in the GenX
generator 1.2kW (60kV/60mA) with P/N: S703683T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note:
New kV/mA measurement calibration parameters are stored in the new
XPSC1260 board.
Those new kV/mA parameters will replace the ones from the original “old”
XPSC1260 board stored in the WinXRF software.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSC1260 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSC1260 board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCM1260.
Location IC15. Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13
Switch Connector J904
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED

Connector J104. 1 4
Components side. 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.

Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
W2.
Components view

XPSC1260 board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
ON: Disable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-1 OFF
OFF: Enable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.
2) The secondary water cooling regulation can be setted using the firmware status N° 2052.
This firmware status 2052 is available from firmwares XPSCM1260 and XPSCS
version >= V3.2-1.

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XPSC1260 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSC1260 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSC1260 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 INSTALLED XPSC1260 setting
W2-2 REMOVED XPSC1260 setting
W2-3 INSTALLED XPSC1260 setting
W2-4 REMOVED XPSC1260 setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSC1260 setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSC1260 setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSC1260 board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> XRF instrument interlocks and water control
J104 -> XRF instrument electronic rack (J100 -> J109)
J407 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 24VDC + PTB-TUV
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSC1260 board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSC1260 is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSC1260 isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSC1260 isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSC1260 is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSC1260 isn’t in correct working condition

XPSC1260 board with the factory kV/mA measurement calibration parameters:

Parameter: Value:
kV reading offset
kV reading slope
mA reading offset
mA reading slope
Note:
Those kV/mA parameters values are fulled in factory.

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares XPSCM1260 (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are

installed on the XPSC1260 board.
XPSCM1260 and XPSCS firmwares must always have the same version level.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSC1260 board inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI Board XPSP Board

Air cooling XPSR XPSC1260 Multiplier
Air cooling
version Board Board assembly
version

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSC1260 board.

XPSC1260 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extact the XPSC1260 board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

- Install the new XPSC1260 board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSC1260 board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSC1260 board must be installed at the final
locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks
positions” when XPSC1260 board is pushing to the final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

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- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

- Caution during the M8 connector plug in:

M8 female connector must be introduced in parallel with the M8 male connector
respecting the key lock.

4.3 Calibration:
- Store the new kV/mA measurement calibration parameters of the new
XPSC1260 board to the WinXRF software.
To store those new kV/mA parameters, read the firmware status 2048.

Note:
Only if alarms related to the precision of the kV/mA measurement appear, then
perform GenX calibration using the terminal mode command #XC 1.

IMPORTANT:
Before to perform a GenX calibration kV/mA, the X-ray tube must be already
“warmed up”.
Use the following terminal mode command to calibrate the GenX generator:

XR 10,10,1,2 This command isn’t needed if X-ray power is already on.

“Wait for tolerance” wording must be not present on the

instrument display to continue to type the following
command

XC 3 Uncalibrated kV/mA parameters with default values

XC 1 Kv and mA will be setted at different conditions

The GenX calibration takes few minutes.

At the end of the GenX calibration, store the new kV/mA parameters by reading
the firmware status 2048.

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X-ray Power Supply Control XPSC2560 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S704026T
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSC2560 board with P/N: S704026T must be installed ONLY in the GenX
generator 2.5kW (60kV/100mA) with P/N: S704025T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note:
New kV/mA measurement calibration parameters are stored in the new
XPSC2560 board.
Those new kV/mA parameters will replace the ones from the original “old”
XPSC2560 board stored in the WinXRF software.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSC2560 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSC2560 board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCM2560.
Location IC15. Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13 Connector J904
Switch
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED

Connector J104. 1 4
Components side. 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.

Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
W2.
Components view

XPSC2560 board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
S1-1 OFF XPSC2560 setting
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

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XPSC2560 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSC2560 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSC2560 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 REMOVED XPSC2560 setting
W2-2 INSTALLED XPSC2560 setting
W2-3 REMOVED XPSC2560 setting
W2-4 INSTALLED XPSC2560 setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSC2560 setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSC2560 setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSC2560 board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> XRF instrument interlocks and water control
J104 -> XRF instrument electronic rack (J100 -> J109)
J407 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 24VDC + PTB-TUV
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSC2560 board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSC2560 is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSC2560 isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSC2560 isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSC2560 is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSC2560 isn’t in correct working condition

XPSC2560 board with the factory kV/mA measurement calibration parameters:

Parameter: Value:
kV reading offset
kV reading slope
mA reading offset
mA reading slope
Note:
Those kV/mA parameters values are fulled in factory.

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares: XPSCM2560 (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are

installed on the XPSC2560 board.
XPSCM2560 and XPSCS firmwares must always have the same version level.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSC2560 board inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI XPSC2560 XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board assembly

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSC2560 board.

XPSC2560 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extact the XPSC2560 board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

- Install the new XPSC2560 board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSC2560 board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSC2560 board must be installed at the final
locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks
positions” when XPSC2560 board is pushing to the final position.

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- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

- Caution during the M8 connector plug in:

M8 female connector must be introduced in parallel with the M8 male connector
respecting the key lock.

4.3 Calibration:
- Store the new kV/mA measurement calibration parameters of the new
XPSC2560 board to the WinXRF software.
To store those new kV/mA parameters, read the firmware status 2048.

Note:
Only if alarms related to the precision of the kV/mA measurement appear, then
perform GenX calibration using the terminal mode command #XC 1.

IMPORTANT:
Before to perform a GenX calibration kV/mA, the X-ray tube must be already
“warmed up”.
Use the following terminal mode command to calibrate the GenX generator:

XR 10,10,1,2 This command isn’t needed if X-ray power is already on.

“Wait for tolerance” wording must be not present on the

instrument display to continue to type the following
command

XC 3 Uncalibrated kV/mA parameters with default values

XC 1 Kv and mA will be setted at different conditions

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The GenX calibration takes few minutes.

At the end of the GenX calibration, store the new kV/mA parameters by reading
the firmware status 2048.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSC2560 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSC1260 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Control XPSC3660 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703722T
File : S430416-0.doc
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSC3660 board with P/N: S703722T must be installed ONLY in the GenX
generator 3.6kW (60kV/120mA) with P/N: S703690T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note:
New kV/mA measurement calibration parameters are stored in the new
XPSC3660 board.
Those new kV/mA parameters will replace the ones from the original “old”
XPSC3660 board stored in the WinXRF software.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSC3660 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSC3660 board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCM3660.
Location IC15. Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13
Switch Connector J904
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED

Connector J104. 1 4
Components side. 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.

Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
W2.
Components view

XPSC3660 board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
ON: Disable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-1 OFF
OFF: Enable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.
2) The secondary water cooling regulation can be setted using the firmware status N° 2052.
This firmware status 2052 is available from firmwares XPSCM3660 and XPSCS
version >= V3.2-1.

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XPSC3660 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSC3660 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSC3660 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 INSTALLED XPSC3660 setting
W2-2 REMOVED XPSC3660 setting
W2-3 REMOVED XPSC3660 setting
W2-4 REMOVED XPSC3660 setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSC3660 setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSC3660 setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSC3660 board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> XRF instrument interlocks and water control
J104 -> XRF instrument electronic rack (J100 -> J109)
J407 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 24VDC + PTB-TUV
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSC3660 board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSC3660 is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSC3660 isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSC3660 isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSC3660 is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSC3660 isn’t in correct working condition

XPSC3660 board with the factory kV/mA measurement calibration parameters:

Parameter: Value:
kV reading offset
kV reading slope
mA reading offset
mA reading slope
Note:
Those kV/mA parameters values are fulled in factory.

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares XPSCM3660 (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are

installed on the XPSC3660 board.
XPSCM3660 and XPSCS firmwares must always have the same version level.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSC3660 board inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSC3660 XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSC3660 board.

XPSC3660 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extact the XPSC3660 board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

- Install the new XPSC3660 board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSC3660 board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSC3660 board must be installed at the final
locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks
positions” when XPSC3660 board is pushing to the final position.

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- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

- Caution during the M8 connector plug in:

M8 female connector must be introduced in parallel with the M8 male connector
respecting the key lock.

4.3 Calibration:
- Store the new kV/mA measurement calibration parameters of the new
XPSC3660 board to the WinXRF software.
To store those new kV/mA parameters, read the firmware status 2048.

Note:
Only if alarms related to the precision of the kV/mA measurement appear, then
perform GenX calibration using the terminal mode command #XC 1.

IMPORTANT:
Before to perform a GenX calibration kV/mA, the X-ray tube must be already
“warmed up”.
Use the following terminal mode command to calibrate the GenX generator:

XR 10,10,1,2 This command isn’t needed if X-ray power is already on.

“Wait for tolerance” wording must be not present on the

instrument display to continue to type the following
command

XC 3 Uncalibrated kV/mA parameters with default values

XC 1 Kv and mA will be setted at different conditions

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The GenX calibration takes few minutes.

At the end of the GenX calibration, store the new kV/mA parameters by reading
the firmware status 2048.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSC3660 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Control XPSC3670 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703723T
File : S430421-0.doc
Mod. Description Date Name
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSC3670 board with P/N: S703723T must be installed ONLY in the GenX
generator 3.6kW (70kV/120mA) with P/N: S703680T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note:
New kV/mA measurement calibration parameters are stored in the new
XPSC3670 board.
Those new kV/mA parameters will replace the ones from the original “old”
XPSC3670 board stored in the WinXRF software.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSC3670 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSC3670 board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCM3670.
Location IC15. Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13
Switch Connector J904
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED

Connector J104. 1 4
Components side. 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.

Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
W2.
Components view

XPSC3670 board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
ON: Disable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-1 OFF
OFF: Enable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.
2) The secondary water cooling regulation can be setted using the firmware status N° 2052.
This firmware status 2052 is available from firmwares XPSCM3670 and XPSCS
version >= V3.2-1.

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XPSC3670 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSC3670 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSC3670 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 REMOVED XPSC3670 setting
W2-2 INSTALLED XPSC3670 setting
W2-3 REMOVED XPSC3670 setting
W2-4 REMOVED XPSC3670 setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSC3670 setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSC3670 setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSC3670 board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> XRF instrument interlocks and water control
J104 -> XRF instrument electronic rack (J100 -> J109)
J407 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 24VDC + PTB-TUV
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSC3670 board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSC3670 is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSC3670 isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSC3670 isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSC3670 is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSC3670 isn’t in correct working condition

XPSC3670 board with the factory kV/mA measurement calibration parameters:

Parameter: Value:
kV reading offset
kV reading slope
mA reading offset
mA reading slope
Note:
Those kV/mA parameters values are fulled in factory.

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares XPSCM3670 (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are

installed on the XPSC3670 board.
XPSCM3670 and XPSCS firmwares must always have the same version level.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSC3670 board inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSC3670 XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSC3670 board.

XPSC3670 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extact the XPSC3670 board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

- Install the new XPSC3670 board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSC3670 board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSC3670 board must be installed at the final
locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks
positions” when XPSC3670 board is pushing to the final position.

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- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

- Caution during the M8 connector plug in:

M8 female connector must be introduced in parallel with the M8 male connector
respecting the key lock.

4.3 Calibration:
- Store the new kV/mA measurement calibration parameters of the new
XPSC3670 board to the WinXRF software.
To store those new kV/mA parameters, read the firmware status 2048.

Note:
Only if alarms related to the precision of the kV/mA measurement appear, then
perform GenX calibration using the terminal mode command #XC 1.

IMPORTANT:
Before to perform a GenX calibration kV/mA, the X-ray tube must be already
“warmed up”.
Use the following terminal mode command to calibrate the GenX generator:

XR 10,10,1,2 This command isn’t needed if X-ray power is already on.

“Wait for tolerance” wording must be not present on the

instrument display to continue to type the following
command

XC 3 Uncalibrated kV/mA parameters with default values

XC 1 Kv and mA will be setted at different conditions

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The GenX calibration takes few minutes.

At the end of the GenX calibration, store the new kV/mA parameters by reading
the firmware status 2048.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSC3670 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Control XPSC4260 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703724T
File : S430422-0.doc
Mod. Description Date Name
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2.
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6.
7.
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSC4260 board with P/N: S703724T must be installed ONLY in the GenX
generator 4.2kW (60kV/140mA) with P/N: S703681T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note:
New kV/mA measurement calibration parameters are stored in the new
XPSC4260 board.
Those new kV/mA parameters will replace the ones from the original “old”
XPSC4260 board stored in the WinXRF software.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSC4260 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSC4260 board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCM4260.
Location IC15. Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13
Switch Connector J904
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED

Connector J104. 1 4
Components side. 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.

Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
W2.
Components view

XPSC4260 board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
ON: Disable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-1 OFF
OFF: Enable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.
2) The secondary water cooling regulation can be setted using the firmware status N° 2052.
This firmware status 2052 is available from firmwares XPSCM4260 and XPSCS
version >= V3.2-1.

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XPSC4260 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSC4260 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSC4260 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 INSTALLED XPSC4260 setting
W2-2 INSTALLED XPSC4260 setting
W2-3 REMOVED XPSC4260 setting
W2-4 REMOVED XPSC4260 setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSC4260 setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSC4260 setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSC4260 board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> XRF instrument interlocks and water control
J104 -> XRF instrument electronic rack (J100 -> J109)
J407 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 24VDC + PTB-TUV
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSC4260 board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSC4260 is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSC4260 isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSC4260 isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSC4260 is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSC4260 isn’t in correct working condition

XPSC4260 board with the factory kV/mA measurement calibration parameters:

Parameter: Value:
kV reading offset
kV reading slope
mA reading offset
mA reading slope
Note:
Those kV/mA parameters values are fulled in factory.

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares XPSCM4260 (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are

installed on the XPSC4260 board.
XPSCM4260 and XPSCS firmwares must always have the same version level.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSC4260 board inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSC4260 XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSC4260 board.

XPSC4260 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extact the XPSC4260 board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

- Install the new XPSC4260 board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSC4260 board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSC4260 board must be installed at the final
locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks
positions” when XPSC4260 board is pushing to the final position.

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- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

- Caution during the M8 connector plug in:

M8 female connector must be introduced in parallel with the M8 male connector
respecting the key lock.

4.3 Calibration:
- Store the new kV/mA measurement calibration parameters of the new
XPSC4260 board to the WinXRF software.
To store those new kV/mA parameters, read the firmware status 2048.

Note:
Only if alarms related to the precision of the kV/mA measurement appear, then
perform GenX calibration using the terminal mode command #XC 1.

IMPORTANT:
Before to perform a GenX calibration kV/mA, the X-ray tube must be already
“warmed up”.
Use the following terminal mode command to calibrate the GenX generator:

XR 10,10,1,2 This command isn’t needed if X-ray power is already on.

“Wait for tolerance” wording must be not present on the

instrument display to continue to type the following
command

XC 3 Uncalibrated kV/mA parameters with default values

XC 1 Kv and mA will be setted at different conditions

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The GenX calibration takes few minutes.

At the end of the GenX calibration, store the new kV/mA parameters by reading
the firmware status 2048.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSC4260 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Control XPSC4270 Board

Instrument : XRF
N° Assembly : S703725T
File : S430423-0.doc
Mod. Description Date Name
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSC4270 board with P/N: S703725T must be installed ONLY in the GenX
generator 4.2kW (70kV/140mA) with P/N: S703682T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
be not responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note:
New kV/mA measurement calibration parameters are stored in the new
XPSC4270 board.
Those new kV/mA parameters will replace the ones from the original “old”
XPSC4270 board stored in the WinXRF software.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSC4270 board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSC4270 board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCM4270.
Location IC15. Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13
Switch Connector J904
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED

Connector J104. 1 4
Components side. 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.

Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
W2.
Components view

XPSC4270 board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
ON: Disable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-1 OFF
OFF: Enable the secondary water cooling regulation
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.
2) The secondary water cooling regulation can be setted using the firmware status N° 2052.
This firmware status 2052 is available from firmwares XPSCM4270 and XPSCS
version >= V3.2-1.

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XPSC4270 board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSC4270 setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSC4270 setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 REMOVED XPSC4270 setting
W2-2 REMOVED XPSC4270 setting
W2-3 INSTALLED XPSC4270 setting
W2-4 REMOVED XPSC4270 setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSC4270 setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSC4270 setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSC4270 board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> XRF instrument interlocks and water control
J104 -> XRF instrument electronic rack (J100 -> J109)
J407 -> X-Ray ON lamps with version 24VDC + PTB-TUV
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSC4270 board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSC4270 is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSC4270 isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSC4270 isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSC4270 is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSC4270 isn’t in correct working condition

XPSC4270 board with the factory kV/mA measurement calibration parameters:

Parameter: Value:
kV reading offset
kV reading slope
mA reading offset
mA reading slope
Note:
Those kV/mA parameters values are fulled in factory.

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares XPSCM4270 (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are

installed on the XPSC4270 board.
XPSCM4270 and XPSCS firmwares must always have the same version level.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSC4270 board inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSC4270 XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board assembly

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSC4270 board.

XPSC4270 board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near
the GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extact the XPSC4270 board from its location, use your fingers to pull
together the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

- Install the new XPSC4270 board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSC4270 board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSC4270 board must be installed at the final
locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks
positions” when XPSC4270 board is pushing to the final position.

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- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

- Caution during the M8 connector plug in:

M8 female connector must be introduced in parallel with the M8 male connector
respecting the key lock.

4.3 Calibration:
- Store the new kV/mA measurement calibration parameters of the new
XPSC4270 board to the WinXRF software.
To store those new kV/mA parameters, read the firmware status 2048.

Note:
Only if alarms related to the precision of the kV/mA measurement appear, then
perform GenX calibration using the terminal mode command #XC 1.

IMPORTANT:
Before to perform a GenX calibration kV/mA, the X-ray tube must be already
“warmed up”.
Use the following terminal mode command to calibrate the GenX generator:

XR 10,10,1,2 This command isn’t needed if X-ray power is already on.

“Wait for tolerance” wording must be not present on the

instrument display to continue to type the following
command

XC 3 Uncalibrated kV/mA parameters with default values

XC 1 Kv and mA will be setted at different conditions

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The GenX calibration takes few minutes.

At the end of the GenX calibration, store the new kV/mA parameters by reading
the firmware status 2048.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSC4270 board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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Multiplier Assembly

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1 Introduction:
The Multiplier Assembly includes two different parts:
A) XPSM board
B) Multiplier box

Note: XPSM board and Multiplier box can not be delivered separately.
Those two parts must always remain connected together.
Don’t disconnect cables between those two parts.

Multiplier Assembly is cooled with water.

2x male fast fittings connectors are installed on the Multiplier Assembly.

2x fans are installed on the side panel of the Multiplier Assembly.

2 Assembly configuration:

2.1 Multiplier Assembly:

Below is the picture of the Multiplier Assembly:

Fan 1 installed on Fan 2 installed on

the side panel. HV connector JP1
the side panel.

Air direction

High Voltage Multiplier box

transformer

Connector J906 XPSM board Connector J1 2x Water male fast

fitting connectors
Multiplier Assembly top view

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2.2 XPSM board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSM board:

Connector P1 on Connector J906.

Connector J1. components side Components side
Components side

COMPONENTS VIEW

XPSM board has no bridge and no switch to be configured.

XPSM board has 2x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
J1 -> Filament X-ray tube cable Wago 5x
J906 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

Multiplier Assembly has 2x fans located on the side panel and connected to the XPSM board:
Fan identification: Connected to:
Fan 1
-> P1 connector
Installed on the side
Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
panel of the Multiplier
Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Assembly
Fan 2 -> P1 connector
Installed on the side
Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
panel of the Multiplier
Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Assembly
Note:
Air direction of the fans 1 and 2 are oriented to the XPSM board side.

3 Firmware compatibility

No firmware is installed on the Multiplier assembly.

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4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service enfineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will be not responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the Multiplier assembly inside the GenX

generator:

XPSI XPSR XPSC XPSP Multiplier

Board Board Board Board Ground Assembly
connection

Connector
JP 1

J1
Water male
fast fitting
connectors

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the XRF instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the XRF
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side

TOP side Right side

Left
side

Front side
BOTTOM side
GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Disconnect the two remaining water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Remove the top cover of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Remove XPSI, XPSR (if installed), XPSC and XPSP boards by following the
below IMPORTANT General Note.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSR (if installed) together
with XPSC boards.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

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- Remove the Multiplier Assembly by unscrewing the 3x locking screws located at

the bottom panel of the GenX generator.
See below picture:

Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.
Use the water fast fitting connector of the multiplier block to extract the Multiplier
Assembly from its location.
Pull the Multiplier Assembly slightly without a big force.
Use the opening of the top side generator to facilitate, with the help of your
fingers, the way out of the High Voltage transformer located on the Multiplier
Assembly.
Notes:
1) Multiplier Assembly (through XPSM boad) is connected to a unique
backplane board XPSB located near the GenX front panel.
2) Multiplier Assembly is mechanically secured by three screws located at
the bottom panel of the GenX generator.

- Install the new Multiplier Assembly in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.
For only the first installation of the Multiplier Assembly in the GenX
generator, the two connectors J906, male side on the XPSM board and female
side on the GenX backplane board XPSB, must be well mechanically aligned.
See below procedure.

Important: Once the Multiplier Assembly is mechanically aligned, no need to

repeat this connector J906 backplane alignment.

Hereafter is the mechanical alignment procedure of the Multiplier Assembly for

the first installation only:

A) Insert the new Multiplier Assembly in the correct location, see chapter 4.1
of this document, at about 5cm before the final board location.

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B) Unscrew of about ¼ turn the 5x nuts located on the XPSM board solder side.
See below picture:

5x nuts of the XPSM board

to be unscrewed of ¼ turn

C) Install the Multiplier Assembly to the J906 backplane connector by taking

care of the following points:
- Insert the Multiplier Assembly in the J906 backplane connector by
checking visually the good parallelism alignment between the 2x J906
connectors. See below picture:

Check visually the good

parallelism alignment
between the 2x J906
connectors

- Install the Multiplier Assembly to the final locked mechanical position

by passing through two “distinct clicks positions”.
Use your 2x hands to press the Multiplier Assembly to the final position
as shown in the below picture:

Use your right hand to

hold back the
backplane board XPSB

Use your left hand to

press the XPSM board
to the final position.

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D) Fix the Multiplier Assembly by screwing the 3x locking screws located at

the bottom panel of the GenX generator:
See below picture:

E) Fix the XPSM board to the Multiplier block by tightening (not too strong)
of ¼ turn the 5x nuts located on the XPSM board solder side.
Follow the nuts order 1->2->3->4->5 as specified in the below picture:

1
3

5
4 2

Follow the nuts order 1->2->3->4->5.

Screw of ¼ turn the 5x nuts.

- Install all the GenX generator boards respecting the following order:
-> First board to be installed is -> XPSP board
-> Second two boards to be installed are -> XPSR (if installed) together with
XPSC board
-> Third board to be installed is -> XPSI board
Take care to avoid to damage electronic components located on the way
during installation of the GenX generator board.

- Install the top cover of the GenX generator by screwing totally 4x screws.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

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- Connect the two water fast fitting connectors:

1x connexion between XPSI and XPSP boards
1x connexion at the multiplier assembly

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRF instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRF instrument.

4.3 Calibration:

No kV/mA calibration is required when Multiplier assembly is replaced.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The Multiplier Assembly requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Control Diffraction

XPSCD Board

Instrument : XRD
N° Assembly : S703721T
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSCD board with P/N: S703721T must be installed ONLY in the XRD GenX
generators 3KW (60KV/100mA) with P/N: S703720T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
not be responsible for any damage of the XRD GenX generator and for any
body’s injury.

Note: No fan and no water block are installed on XPSCD board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSCD board:

Bridge
W3. Firmware XPSCRD.
Location IC15. Firmware XPSCS.
Green LED Bridge Location IC13 Connector J904
Switch
S1. W1. Components side
Red LED
Connector J104.
Components side. 1 4
(Not used) 1
1 4 1 2
2

Connector M8.
Solder side.
(Not used)
Connector J407.
Solder side. Bridge
(Not used) W2.
Components view

XPSCD board switches configuration:

Switch State Description
S1-1 OFF Spare
S1-2 OFF Spare
S1-3 OFF Spare
S1-4 OFF Spare
Notes:
The factory setting is in bold.

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XPSCD board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 REMOVED XPSCD setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSCD setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 INSTALLED XPSCD setting
W2-2 REMOVED XPSCD setting
W2-3 REMOVED XPSCD setting
W2-4 INSTALLED XPSCD setting

Bridge State Description

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-1 XPSCD setting
component
direction

INSTALLED
Horizontally
to the C53
W3-2 XPSCD setting
component
direction

Notes:
1) The factory setting is in bold.

XPSCRET board has 4x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
M8 -> Not used
J104 -> Not used
J407 -> Not used
J904 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

XPSCD board has 2 LEDS (1x green and 1x red):

LED State Description
Blinking XPSCD is in correct working condition
Green OFF XPSCD isn’t in correct working condition
ON XPSCD isn’t in correct working condition
OFF XPSCD is in correct working condition
Red
ON XPSCD isn’t in correct working condition

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3 Firmware compatibility

2x Firmwares XPSCRD (Location IC15) and XPSCS (Location IC13) are installed
on the XPSCD board.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service engineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will not be responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSCD board inside the GenX generator:

XPSI XPSRD XPSCD XPSP XPSMD Multiplier

Board Board Board Board Board assembly

Green LED
Red LED

M8

J 104
J 407

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side
Left
side TOP side

Right side

Front side

BOTTOM side

XRD GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSCD board.

XPSCD board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near the
GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSRD together with XPSCD
board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extact the XPSCD board from its location, use your fingers to pull together
the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

- Install the new XPSCD board in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSCD board.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSCD board must be installed at the final locked
mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct clicks positions”
when XPSCD board is pushing to the final position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

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- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the XRD
instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the XRD instrument.

- Caution during the M8 connector plug in:

M8 female connector must be introduced in parallel with the M8 male connector
respecting the key lock.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSCD board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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X-ray Power Supply Retrofit Diffraction

XPSRD Board

Instrument : XRD
N° Assembly : S703876T
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1 Introduction:
IMPORTANT:
XPSRD board with P/N: S703876T must be installed ONLY in the XRD GenX
generator 3kW with P/N: S703720T.
In case of no respect of this above caution, Thermo Electron Ecublens will
not be responsible for any damage of the Genx generator and for any body’s
injury.

Note: No fan are installed on XPSRD board.

2 Board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSRD board:

Connector P108. Bridge Bridge Connector J903.

Components side. W1. W2. Components side.

1
1 2
2

Connector J401. Bridge Components view

Componants side. JP1.

XPSRD board bridges configuration:

Bridge State Description
W1-1 INSTALLED XPSRD setting
W1-2 REMOVED XPSRD setting

Bridge State Description

W2-1 INSTALLED XPSRD setting
W2-2 INSTALLED XPSRD setting

Bridge State Description

JP1 REMOVED XPSRD setting
Note:
The factory setting is in bold.

XPSRD board has 3x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
P108 -> Not used
J401 -> XRD Master processor board
J903 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

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3 Firmware compatibility

Note: Firmware XPSRD is downloaded in factory.

4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service engineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will not be responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the XPSRD board inside the GenX generator:

XPSI XPSRD XPSCD XPSP XPSMD Multiplier

Board Board Board Board Board assembly

Green LED

P 108
Red LED

J 401

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side
Left
side TOP side

Right side

Front side

BOTTOM side

XRD GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, you are able to remove the XPSRD board together with the XPSCD
board due to the closed proximity of those two boards to avoid damage on the
electronic components part.
XPSRD board is connected to a unique backplane board XPSB located near the
GenX front panel.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First two boards to be removed are -> XPSRD together with XPSCD
board.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> Multiplier assembly (don’t forget the
3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX generator).

- To extract the XPSRD board from its location, let plugged the male J401
connector and use it to pull the board out.
To extract the XPSCD board from its location, use your fingers to pull together
the front connectors J104, J407 and M8.

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- Install the new XPSRD board, together with the XPSCD, in the correct location,
see chapter 4.1 of this document.

Take care, as mentioned above, to avoid to damage electronic components

located on the way during installation of the XPSRD and XPSCD boards.
VERY IMPORTANT: The XPSRD and XPSCD boards must be installed at
the final locked mechanical position, by passing through two “distinct
clicks positions” when XPSRD and XPSCD boards are pushing to the final
position.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the GenX generator into the instrument.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The XPSRD board requires special packaging for transportation to avoid damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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1 Introduction:
The XRD Multiplier Assembly includes two different parts:
A) XPSMD board
B) Multiplier box

Note: XPSMD board and Multiplier box can not be delivered separately.
Those two parts must always remain connected together.
Don’t disconnect cables between those two parts.

1x fans is installed on the side panel of the XRD Multiplier Assembly.

2 Assembly configuration:

2.1 Multiplier Assembly:

Below is the picture of the Multiplier Assembly:

Multiplier Assembly top view

XPSMD board Connector J906

Multiplier box High Voltage

transformer

HV connector JP1

Fan 1 air direction

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2.2 XPSMD board configuration:

Below is the layout of the XPSMD board:

Connector P1 on Connector J906.

components side Components side

COMPONENTS VIEW

XPSMD board has no bridge and no switch to be configured.

XPSMD board has 1x electrical external connectors:

Connector identification: Connected to:
J906 -> GenX backplane board XPSB

Multiplier Assembly has 1x fans located on the side panel and connected to the XPSMD
board:
Fan identification: Connected to:
Fan 1 -> P1 connector
Installed on the side
Red color of the fan cable is connected to: +24VDC
panel of the Multiplier
Black color of the fan cable is connected to: PGND
Assembly
Note:
Air direction of the fans 1 is oriented to the XPSMD board side.

3 Firmware compatibility

No firmware is installed on the XRD Multiplier assembly.

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4 Board installation
IMPORTANT:
Before to have access inside the GenX generator, the following caution must
be read carefully in order to avoid any trouble occurring to the generator and
any body’s injury.

Warning:
Before to work with the new GenX generator, please read carefully
the following information and caution.

Electrocution risk:

DANGER: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the GenX generator

whenever the generator is connected to the power line source.

DANGER: LETHAL STORED ENERGY is still present in the GenX

generator after disconnection of the power line source.
Wait 15 minutes to be sure that all stored energy is discharged
after power disconnection.

Accessibility inside the GenX generator:

The “opening” of the GenX generator, which is necessary for

the maintenance and repair, must be STRICTLY done by a
certified service engineer who has followed a special GenX
training course.

Thermo Electron Ecublens Switzerland will not be responsible for

any injury occurred on body person in case of no respect of
the special training accreditation given for GenX generator.

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4.1 Location of the Multiplier assembly inside the GenX

generator:

XPSMD Ground
XPSI XPSRD XPSCD XPSP Multiplier
Board connection
Board Board Board Board Assembly

Connector
JP 1

Rear view of the GenX generator

4.2 Installation procedure

This procedure starts from the step when the GenX generator is already removed
from the instrument.
Note: For more information concerning the removal of the generator from the
instrument, consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, delivered
during the certification training course given in Ecublens by TTI department.

- Put the GenX generator on a clean table.

Important:
During the removal and installation of the GenX boards and Multiplier
Assembly, always put down the GenX generator with bottom side in
contact with the surface table, see below picture. Don’t turn the GenX
upside down.

Rear side
Left
side TOP side

Right side

Front side

BOTTOM side

XRD GENX Generator VIEW

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VERY IMPORTANT:
A) WAIT 15 MINUTES to be sure that all stored energy is discharged after
power disconnection.
B) Unplug and plug action of all electronic boards must be delayed by at
least 15 MINUTES.
No respect of this caution note can cause serious damage on the GenX
backplane board XPSB and any body’s injury due to the capacitor stored
energy.

- Remove the rear panel of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Remove the top cover of the GenX generator by unscrewing totally 4x screws.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Remove XPSI, XPSRD, XPSCD and XPSP boards by following the below
IMPORTANT General Note.

IMPORTANT General Note:

If you want to remove all the GenX boards located inside the GenX, you
must follow a certain removal order boards as described below to avoid
damage on the electronic components part (some boards are very closed
between them):
-> First board to be removed is -> XPSI board
-> Second two boards to be removed are -> XPSRD together with XPSCD
boards.
-> Third board to be removed is -> XPSP board
-> Fourth “board” to be removed is -> XRD Multiplier assembly (don’t
forget the 3x locking screws located at the bottom panel of the GenX
generator).

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- Remove the Multiplier Assembly by unscrewing the 3x locking screws located at

the bottom panel of the GenX generator.
See below picture:

Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.
Pull the XRD Multiplier Assembly slightly out without a big force, by using the HV
connector connected on the XRD Multiplier assembly to help you a bit.
Use the opening of the top side generator to facilitate, with the help of your
fingers, the way out of the High Voltage transformer located on the Multiplier
Assembly.
Notes:
1) Multiplier Assembly (through XPSMD board) is connected to a unique
backplane board XPSB located near the GenX front panel.
2) Multiplier Assembly is mechanically secured by three screws located at
the bottom panel of the GenX generator.

- Install the new Multiplier Assembly in the correct location, see chapter 4.1 of this
document.
For only the first installation of the Multiplier Assembly in the GenX
generator, the two connectors J906, male side on the XPSMD board and female
side on the GenX backplane board XPSB, must be well mechanically aligned.
See below procedure.

Important: Once the Multiplier Assembly is mechanically aligned, no need to

repeat this connector J906 backplane alignment.

Hereafter is the mechanical alignment procedure of the Multiplier Assembly for

the first installation only:

A) Insert the new Multiplier Assembly in the correct location, see chapter 4.1
of this document, at about 5cm before the final board location.

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B) Unscrew of about ¼ turn the 5x nuts located on the XPSMD board solder
side. See below picture:

5x nuts of the XPSMD board to

be unscrewed of ¼ turn

C) Install the Multiplier Assembly to the J906 backplane connector by taking

care of the following points:
- Insert the Multiplier Assembly in the J906 backplane connector by
checking visually the good parallelism alignment between the 2x J906
connectors. See below picture:

Check visually the good

parallelism alignment
between the 2x J906
connectors

- Install the Multiplier Assembly to the final locked mechanical position

by passing through two “distinct clicks positions”.
Use your 2x hands to press the Multiplier Assembly to the final position
as shown in the below picture:

Use your right hand to

hold back the
backplane board XPSB

Use your left hand to

press the XPSMD board
to the final position.

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D) Fix the Multiplier Assembly by screwing the 3x locking screws located at

the bottom panel of the GenX generator:
See below picture:

E) Fix the XPSMD board to the Multiplier block by tightening (not too strong)
of ¼ turn the 5x nuts located on the XPSMD board solder side.
Follow the nuts order 1->2->3->4->5 as specified in the below picture:

1
3

5
4 2

Follow the nuts order 1->2->3->4->5.

Screw of ¼ turn the 5x nuts.

- Install all the GenX generator boards respecting the following order:
-> First board to be installed is -> XPSP board
-> Second two boards to be installed are -> XPSRD together with XPSCD board
-> Third board to be installed is -> XPSI board
Take care to avoid to damage electronic components located on the way
during installation of the GenX generator board.

- Install the top cover of the GenX generator by screwing totally 4x screws.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

- Check the correct installation of all the GenX boards and XR multiplier assembly
(correct location and final mechanical position) to the backplane XPSB board.

- Install the rear panel of the GenX by screwing totally 4x screws.

Note: Only in case of 1x longer screw and 3x shorter, the longer screw is located
on the top of the GenX generator and on the multiplier assembly side.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, to see the screws
location.

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- At this step, the GenX generator is ready to be installed into the instrument.
Consult the GenX generator service manual P/N: AA83678, for the installation of
the XRD GenX generator into the XRD instrument.

4.3 Calibration:

No kV/mA calibration is required when Multiplier assembly is replaced.

5 Special packaging for returned material:

The Multiplier Assembly requires special packaging for transportation to avoid
damage.
Important: This special packaging must always be used for transportation purposes.

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INTRODUCTION
You have received the Firmwares kit S703xxx which includes all the firmwares necessary for the well function of
a X-Ray generator 3.6 kW limited at 3 kW for the instruments 9400 with S/N < 200 and 9800 with S/N < 100.
In this Firmware kit S703xxx, there are firmwares which are not used, depending of your instruments type and
configuration.

A) If you have a 9400 instrument :

1. With a 12 position magazine, install the following firmwares :

XQM88 V3.x-x ! This version needs 1 more RAM 32K x 8
XQM96 V3.x-x
XGT V3.x-x
XCM V3.x-x
XPS60RT V3.x-x
XGI V3.x-x ! This version needs 1 more RAM 32K x 8
XGDI V3.x-x
XDI V3.x-x

Note : the following firmware isn’t used in your 9400 instrument, you can throw it out :

XSH V3.x-x

2. With a XY magazine, install the following firmwares :

XQM88 V3.x-x ! This version needs 1 more RAM 32K x 8
XQM96 V3.x-x
XGT V3.x-x
XSH V3.x-x
XPS60RT V3.x-x
XGI V3.x-x ! This version needs 1 more RAM 32K x 8
XGDI V3.x-x
XDI V3.x-x

Note : the following firmware isn’t used in your 9400 instrument, you can throw it out :

XCM V3.x-x

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B) If you have a 9800 instrument :

Install the following firmware :

XPS60RT V3.x-x
Note : the following firmwares aren’t used in your 9800 instrument, you can throw them out :
XQM88 V3.x-x
XQM96 V3.x-x
XGT V3.x-x
XCM V3.x-x
XSH V3.x-x
XGI V3.x-x
XGDI V3.x-x
XDI V3.x-x
For your information :
The switches configuration is described in the following X-Ray Technical News No. 62 document.

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X-RAY TECHNICAL NEWS : 62

ARL Applied Research Laboratories S.A. Tel. X-ray TSG: (++41)(21)694 7619
Technical Support Group E-Mail X-Ray TSG : [email protected]
En Vallaire Ouest C, case postale Tel. Head Office: (++41)(21)694 7111
CH-1024 Ecublens Fax Head Office: (++41)(21)694 7112
Switzerland

X-RAY TECHNICAL SUPPORT

INSTRUMENTS CONCERNED : 9400 and 9800 Instruments

SUBJECT : Switches configuration on the electronic boards

AUTHOR : J. B. Masset

DATE : 10th January 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS :

Subject description :
1. Introduction
2. Switches configuration on the electronic boards for 9400 instruments
3. Switches configuration on the electronic boards for 9800 instruments

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Subject number : 1

Introduction :
The purpose of this Technical News is to inform you of the switches configuration on the different
9400/9800 electronic boards.
This Technical News will be edited periodically in order to have always the latest update.

Action in the field :

When you change an electronic board in the field, verify the swithes configuration according to this Technical
News No. 62.
Personal notes :

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Subject number : 2

Switches configuration on the electronic boards for 9400 instruments :

The purpose of this subject is to inform you of the switches configuration on the 9400 instruments electronic
boards.

Note : If you replace the display by a new type, on the 9400 instruments, you must upgrade all the firmwares to
the version V3.x-x.

Hereafter is the list of the last firmware version dated January 2000 :
XQM88 V3.0-0 S702906 ! This version needs 1 more RAM 32K x 8 ( A033453 )
XQM96 V3.0-0 S702907
XGT V3.1-0 S702908
*XCM V3.1-0 S702909 *Option : Magazine 12 positions
*XSH V3.0-2 S702990 *Option : Magazine XY
*XPS60RT V3.1-1 S703022 *Installed in 9400 instr. with S/N < 200
*XPS60 V3.1-1 S703020 *Installed in 9400 instr. with S/N >= 200
*XPS70RT V3.1-1 S703023 *Installed in 9400 instr. with S/N < 200. Option 70 kV
*XPS70 V3.1-1 S703021 *Installed in 9400 instr. with S/N >= 200. Option 70 kV
XGI V3.1-1 S703019 ! This version needs 1 more RAM 32K x 8 ( A033453 )
XGDI V3.1-0 S702911
XDI V3.1-0 S702912

Note :These above firmwares are the latest version at present.

Hereafter is the 9400 firmware compatibility table :

SLAVE NODES
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.1
V 3.1
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.1
V 3.1
XPS60/70/RT
XQM96

XGDI
XCM
XGT

XSH
XGI

XDI

XQM88 V 3.0 a a a a a a a a
MASTER
NODE
XQM96 V 3.0 a a a a
XGI V 3.1 a a

a Compatible r Incompatible Not applicable

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Switches function on the different boards for the 9400 instruments :

1) XQM88 V3.0-0 S702906 :
This firmware is installed on the XQM board S702002T “ MMB-II part “.
XQM88 chip’s location : Two EPROMS : EPROM 1/2 in IC7 socket and EPROM 2/2 in IC11 socket.
Three RAM ( A033453 ) 32k x 8 in IC10 / IC15 / IC16 sockets.
XQM88’s switches and jumpers function located on the XQM board “ Adaptation part “ :

1 ON Return global alarm numbers

OFF Return normal alarm numbers
2 ON Return diagnostic alarms
OFF Do not return diagnostic alarms
3 ON Return information alarms
OFF Do not return information alarms
S1 4 OFF reserved
5 OFF reserved
6 ON Display type SAMSUNG or ISE (new)
OFF Display type NEC (old)
7 OFF reserved
8 OFF reserved
W1 2 INSTALLED No detector on open position of primary chamber shutter
REMOVED Detector on open position of primary chamber shutter
3 INSTALLED Issue a fatal alarm if no cassette is loaded
REMOVED Issue a warning alarm if no cassette is loaded

Note : In case of installation of a new displays kit S702928 ( P/N for old display type is : A035481 and new type is
S702777 ), put the switch S1-6 to ON position.

For information : the new display has been introduced since the instrument 9400 >= S/N 223.

2) XQM96 V3.0-0 S702907 :

This firmware is installed on the XQM board S702002T “ Adaptation part “.
XQM96 chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket on the XQM board “ Adaptation part “.

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3) XGT V3.1-0 S702908 :

This firmware is installed on the XGT board S702003T or S702733T.
XGT chip’s location : One EPROM in IC6 socket.

Switches and jumpers function on the XGT board :

1 ON Allow HVPS independently of FPC gas regulation
OFF Allow HVPS only if FPC gas in regulation
S1 2 ON Disable FPC gas regulation
OFF Enable FPC gas regulation
3 ON Enable HVPS under AIR environment
OFF Disable HVPS under AIR environment
W1 1,2 Instrument type
W1.2 W1.1
Removed removed ARL-9400
removed installed Reserved
installed removed ARL-9800
installed installed Reserved
3 REMOVED Reserved
4 REMOVED Reserved

4) XCM V3.1-0 S702909 :

This firmware is installed on the XCM board S702004T or S702734T.

XCM chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XCM board :
1 ON Reserved
2 ON Reserved
S1 3 ON Reserved
4 ON Instrument type ARL-9400
OFF Instrument type ARL-9800

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5) XSH V3.0-2 S702990 :

This firmware is installed on the XSH board S702579T.

XSH chip’s location : One EPROM in IC5 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XSH board :
1,2,3 S1.3 S1.2 S1.1
OFF OFF ON Cassette trays version
OFF ON OFF Sample and cassette trays version
ON OFF OFF Sample trays version
S1 6,7 S1.7 S1.6
OFF X Show disabled
ON OFF Show active without load
ON ON Show active with load
8 ON Covers safety inactive
OFF Covers safety active

6) XPS RT V3.1-1 S703022/23 for instrument 9400 < 200 :

This firmware is installed on the XPS board S702007T.

XPS chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XPS board :
1 ON Reserved
2 ON Secondary water output temperature regulation inactive
OFF Secondary water output temperature regulation active
3,4 X-ray generator type
SW1.4 SW1.3
ON ON 3.0 kW generator
SW1 ON OFF 3.6 kW generator
OFF ON 4.2 kW generator
OFF OFF reserved
5 ON
Switch off generator on specific events:
-Leak current lasts for more than 2 seconds
OFF Do not switch off generator on specific events
6 ON Reserved
7 ON Reserved
8 ON Reserved

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7) XPS V3.1-1 S703020/21 for instrument 9400 >= 200 :

This firmware is installed on the XPS board S702847T.

XPS chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XPS board :
1 ON Reserved
2 ON Secondary water output temperature regulation inactive
OFF Secondary water output temperature regulation active
3,4 X-ray generator type
SW1.4 SW1.3
ON ON 3.0 kW generator
SW1 ON OFF 3.6 kW generator
OFF ON 4.2 kW generator
OFF OFF reserved
5 ON
Switch off generator on specific events:
-Leak current lasts for more than 2 seconds
OFF Do not switch off generator on specific events
6 ON Reserved
7 ON Reserved
8 ON Reserved

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8) XGI V3.1-1 S703019 :

This firmware is installed on the XGI board S702005T or S702735T “ MMB-II part “.
XGI chip’s location : Two EPROMS : EPROM 1/2 in IC7 socket and 2/2 in IC11 socket.
Three RAM ( A033453 ) 32k x 8 in IC10 / IC15 / IC16 sockets.
XGI’s switches and jumpers function located on the XGI board “ Adaptation part “ :

1 ON SHOW starts at power-up

OFF Normal goniometer functions at power-up
ON XDI board simulated
2
OFF Normal dialogue between XGI and XDI
ON Use coefficients in non-volatile memory for crystal/detector position
S1
3 regulation
OFF Use default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
4-6 ON/OFF Goniometer identity number (S1.4 to S1.6 are OFF on 9400-XRF)
7 not used
8 not used
1 INSTALLED Goniometer without crystal changer
REMOVED Goniometer with crystal changer
INSTALLED Goniometer without collimator changer
2
REMOVED Goniometer with collimator changer
3 not used
INSTALLED During SHOW, alarms summary displayed continuously
4
W1 REMOVED During SHOW, alarms summary displayed every 10 passes
W1.6 W1.5
Rem rem Default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
5,6 Rem inst 50% of default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
Inst rem 150% of default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
Inst inst not used
7 not used
8 not used

9) XGDI V3.1-0 S702911 :

This firmware is installed on the XGI board S702005T or S702735T “ Adaptation part “.

XGDI chip’s location : One EPROM in IC1 socket on the XGI board “ Adaptation part “.

10) XDI V3.1-0 S702912 :

This firmware is installed on the XDI board S702006T or S702736T.

XDI chip’s location : One EPROM in IC2 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XDI board :
S1 1 ON Test pulse generator ON
OFF Test pulse generator OFF

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For your information, find hereafter the firmware compatibility table of the V2.x-x :

S LAV E N O DE S

V 2.0
V 2.1
V 2.2
V 2.3
V 2.4
V 2.0
V 2.0
V 2.0
V 2.1
V 2.2
XPS60/70(RT)V 2.3
V 2.1
V 2.0
V 2.1
V 2.2
V 2.0
V 2.0
V 2.1
XPS60/70
XPS60/70
XPS60/70
MASTER
XQM96
XQM96
XQM96
XQM96
XQM96
NODES

XGDI
XCM
XGT

XSH
XGI
XGI
XGI

XDI
XDI
XQ M 88 V 2 .0 ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰    ‰   ‰ ‰ ‰
XQ M 88 V 2 .1  ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰   ‰ ‰   ‰ ‰ ‰
XQ M 88 V 2 .2  ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰   ‰  ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰
XQ M 88 V 2 .3     ‰ ‰ ‰   ‰ ‰ ‰  ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰
XQ M 96 V 2 .0 ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ 
XQ M 96 V 2 .1 ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰
XQ M 96 V 2 .2 ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰
XQ M 96 V 2 .3 ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰
XQ M 96 V 2 .4 ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰
XG I V 2 .0 ‰ ‰ 
XG I V 2 .1 ‰ ‰ 
XG I V 2 .2 ‰  ‰

‰ c o m p a tib le  in c o m p a tib le n o t a p p lic a b le

Action in the field :

When you change an electronic board in the field, verify the switches configuration according to this Technical
News No. 62.
Personal notes :

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Subject number : 3

Switches configuration on the electronic boards for 9800 instruments :

The purpose of this subject is to inform you of the switches configuration on the 9800 instruments
electronic boards.
Hereafter is the list of the last firmware version dated January 2000 :
XQI V3.3-1 S702950
XSM V3.0-1 S702879
XGT V3.1-0 S702908
XST V3.1-1 S702965
XSP V3.0-1 S702793
XMIR V3.0-0 S702643 *Option : Mono
*XCM V3.1-0 S702909 *Option : Magazine 12 positions
*XHI V3.2-2 S702959 *Option : Magazine XY
*XPS60RT V3.1-1 S703022 *Installed in 9800 instr. with S/N < 100
*XPS60 V3.1-1 S703020 *Installed in 9800 instr. with S/N >= 100
*XPS70RT V3.1-1 S703023 *Installed in 9800 instr. with S/N < 100. Option 70 kV
*XPS70 V3.1-1 S703021 *Installed in 9800 instr. with S/N >= 100. Option 70 kV
*XGI V3.1-1 S703019 *Option : Gonio
*XGDI V3.1-0 S702911 *Option : Gonio
*XDD V3.1-1 S702996 *Option : XRD
*XDDD V3.0-1 S702949 *Option : XRD
*XDI V3.1-0 S702912 *Option : Gonio or XRD

Note : These above firmwares are the latest version at present.

Hereafter is the 9800 firmware compatibility table :

SLAVE NODES
V 3.0
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.1
V 3.2
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.0
V 3.0
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.0
V 3.1
V 3.0
V 3.0
V 3.1
XPS60/70/RT
XPS60/70
XGT98

XDDD
XMIR

XGDI
XGDI
XCM
XCM
XSM

XDD
XDD
XGT

XST
XST

XSP
XHI
XHI

XGI
XGI

XDI
XDI

XQI V 3.0 a a r a r a a r r a r a a a r a r a r a a r
XQI V 3.1 a a r a r a a a r a r a a a r a r a r a a r
MASTER NODES

XQI V 3.2 a a r a r a a r a r a a a a r a r a r a a r
XQI V 3.3 a a a a a a a r a r a a a a a a a a a a a a
XSM V 3.0 a a a a a a a a a a a a
XGI V 3.0 a a a a
XGI V 3.1 a a a a
XDD V 3.0 a a a
XDD V 3.1 a a a

a Compatible r Incompatible Not applicable

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Switches function on the different boards for the 9800 instruments :

1) XQI V3.3-1 S702950 :
This firmware is installed on the XQM board S702417T “ MMB-II part “.
XQI chip’s location : Two EPROMS : EPROM 1/2 in IC7 socket and EPROM 2/2 in IC11 socket.
Three RAM ( A033453 ) 32k x 8 in IC10 / IC15 / IC16 sockets.
XQI’s switches and jumpers function located on the XQM board “ Adaptation part “ :

1 ON Return global alarm numbers

OFF Return normal alarm numbers
2 ON Return diagnostic alarms
OFF Do not return diagnostic alarms
3 ON Return information alarms
OFF Do not return information alarms
4 ON Stop cassette rotation at origin
OFF Stop cassette rotation immediately
S1 5 ON During a quantitative analysis, the counting on a monochromator is stopped
only when the counting on all the goniometers and all the monochromators
is over.
OFF The counting time on each monochromator is the one defined in the
monochromator lines library
6 OFF Reserved
7 OFF Reserved
8 ON NS and PA commands processes are simulated
OFF NS and PA commands processes are executed normally
1 Removed Reserved
2 Installed Load of unexpected sample is allowed
Removed Load of unexpected sample is not allowed
3 Removed Reserved
W1 4 Removed Reserved
5 Removed Reserved
6 Removed Reserved
7 Removed Reserved
8 Removed Reserved

2) XSM V3.0-1 S702879 :

This firmware is installed on the XQM board S702417T “ Adaptation part “.
XSM chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket on XQM board “ Adaptation part “.

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3) XGT V3.1-0 S702908 :

This firmware is installed on the XGT board S702733T.

XGT chip’s location : One EPROM in IC6 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XGT board :
1 ON Allow HVPS independently of FPC gas regulation
OFF Allow HVPS only if FPC gas in regulation
S1 2 ON Disable FPC gas regulation
OFF Enable FPC gas regulation
3 ON Enable HVPS under AIR environment
OFF Disable HVPS under AIR environment
4 OFF Reserved
1,2 Instrument type
W1.2 W1.1
removed removed ARL-9400
removed installed Reserved
W1 installed removed ARL-9800
installed installed Reserved
3 Removed Reserved
4 Removed Reserved

4) XST V3.1-1 S702965 :

This firmware is installed on the XST board S702576T.

XST chip’s location : One EPROM in IC5 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XST board :
1,2 S1.2 S1.1
OFF OFF Sample height detection enabled
OFF ON Sample height detection disabled.
Sample height forced for cassette of 50 mm
ON OFF Sample height detection disabled.
Sample height forced for cassette of 36 mm
S1 ON ON Sample height detection disabled.
Sample height determined automatically by the analysis lift
3 ON Analysis lift moves at full speed
OFF Analysis lift in low speed approach mode
4 ON Analysis lift close completely the sample stage
OFF Analysis lift close partially the sample stage
5 ON Load Lift driver security enabled
OFF Load Lift driver security disabled
6 OFF Reserved
7 OFF Reserved
8 OFF Reserved

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5) XSP V3.0-1 S702793 :

This firmware is installed on the XSP board S702594T.

XSP chip’s location : One EPROM in IC5 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XSP board :
1 OFF Reserved
2 OFF Reserved
S1 3 OFF Reserved
4 OFF Reserved

6) XMIR V3.0-0 S702643 :

This firmware is installed on the XMI board “Digital part” S702456.

XMIR chip’s location : One micro-controller 87C196KR in IC6 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XMI “Digital part” board :
SW1 0-9 Unit digit coding of the node identity number
SW2 0-3 Decimal digit coding of the node identity number
1 Installed Micro-controller watchdog function disabled (read at power-up)
Removed Micro-controller watchdog function enabled (read at power-up)
BR 2 Installed Monochromator intensity filter position sensors disabled
Removed Monochromator intensity filter position sensors enabled
3 Removed Reserved
4 Removed Reserved

7) XCM V3.1-0 S702909 :

This firmware is installed on the XCM board S702734T.

XCM chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XCM board :
1 ON Reserved
2 ON Reserved
S1 3 ON Reserved
4 ON Instrument type ARL-9400
OFF Instrument type ARL-9800

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8) XHI V3.2-2 S702959 :

This firmware is installed on the XHI board S702577T.

XHI chip’s location : One EPROM in IC5 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XHI board :
1,2,3 S1.3 S1.2 S1.1
OFF OFF ON Cassette version
OFF ON OFF Sample version
ON OFF OFF OEM version
4 OFF Reserved
S1 5 OFF Reserved
6 OFF Reserved
7 ON Show active
OFF Show disabled
8 ON Covers safety inactive
OFF Covers safety active

9) XPS RT V3.1-1 S703022/23 for instrument 9800 < 100 :

This firmware is installed on the XPS board S702737T.

XPS chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XPS board :
1 ON Reserved
2 ON Secondary water output temperature regulation inactive
OFF Secondary water output temperature regulation active
3,4 X-ray generator type
SW1.4 SW1.3
ON ON 3.0 kW generator
SW1 ON OFF 3.6 kW generator
OFF ON 4.2 kW generator
OFF OFF reserved
5 ON Switch off generator on specific events:
-Leak current lasts for more than 2 seconds
OFF Do not switch off generator on specific events
6 ON Reserved
7 ON Reserved
8 ON Reserved

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10) XPS V3.1-1 S703020/21 for instrument 9400 >= 100 :

This firmware is installed on the XPS board S702869T.

XPS chip’s location : One EPROM in IC4 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XPS board :
1 ON Reserved
2 ON Secondary water output temperature regulation inactive
OFF Secondary water output temperature regulation active
3,4 X-ray generator type
SW1.4 SW1.3
ON ON 3.0 kW generator
SW1 ON OFF 3.6 kW generator
OFF ON 4.2 kW generator
OFF OFF reserved
5 ON
Switch off generator on specific events:
-Leak current lasts for more than 2 seconds
OFF Do not switch off generator on specific events
6 ON Reserved
7 ON Reserved
8 ON Reserved

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11) XGI V3.1-1 S703019 :

This firmware is installed on the XGI board S702735T “ MMB-II part “.

XGI chip’s location : Two EPROMS : EPROM 1/2 in IC7 socket and 2/2 in IC11 socket.
Three RAM ( A033453 ) 32k x 8 in IC10 / IC15 / IC16 sockets.
XGI’s switches and jumpers function located on the XGI board “ Adaptation part “ :

1 ON SHOW starts at power-up

OFF Normal goniometer functions at power-up
ON XDI board simulated
2
OFF Normal dialogue between XGI and XDI
ON Use coefficients in non-volatile memory for crystal/detector position
S1
3 regulation
OFF Use default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
4-6 ON/OFF Goniometer identity number (S1.4 to S1.6 are OFF on 9400-XRF)
7 not used
8 not used
1 INSTALLED Goniometer without crystal changer
REMOVED Goniometer with crystal changer
INSTALLED Goniometer without collimator changer
2
REMOVED Goniometer with collimator changer
3 not used
INSTALLED During SHOW, alarms summary displayed continuously
4
W1 REMOVED During SHOW, alarms summary displayed every 10 passes
W1.6 W1.5
Rem rem Default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
5,6 Rem inst 50% of default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
Inst rem 150% of default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
Inst inst not used
7 not used
8 not used

12) XGDI V3.1-0 S702911 :

This firmware is installed on the XGI board S702735T “ Adaptation part “.

XGDI chip’s location : One EPROM in IC1 socket on the XGI board “ Adaptation part “.

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13) XDD V3.1-1 S702996 :

This firmware is installed on the XRDI board S702419T “ MMB-II part “.

XDD chip’s location : Two EPROMS : EPROM 1/2 in IC7 socket and 2/2 in IC11 socket.
Three RAM ( A033453 ) 32k x 8 in IC10 / IC15 / IC16 sockets.
XDD’s switches and jumpers function located on the XRDI board “ Adaptation part “ :
1 ON SHOW starts at power-up
OFF Normal XRD-system functions at power-up
2 ON XDI board simulated
OFF Normal dialogue between XDD and XDI
S1 3 ON Use coefficients in non-volatile memory for detector position regulation
OFF Use default coefficients for detector position regulation
4-6 XRD-system identity number
S1.6 S1.5 S1.4
OFF ON ON XRD-system 1
ON OFF OFF XRD-system 2
7 OFF Reserved
8 OFF Reserved
1 Removed Reserved
2 Removed Reserved
3 Removed Reserved
4 Installed During SHOW, alarms summary displayed continuously
W1 Removed During SHOW, alarms summary displayed every 10 passes
5,6 W1.6 W1.5
removed removed Default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
removed installed 50% of default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
installed removed 150% of default coefficients for crystal/detector position regulation
installed installed not used
7 Removed Reserved
8 Removed Reserved

14) XDDD V3.0-1 S702949 :

This firmware is installed on the XRDI board S702419T “ Adaptation part “.

XDDD chip’s location : One EPROM in IC1 socket on the XRDI board “ Adaptation part “.

15) XDI V3.1-0 S702912 :

This firmware is installed on the XDI board S702736T

XDI chip’s location : One EPROM in IC2 socket.
Switches and jumpers function on the XDI board :
S1 1 ON Test pulse generator ON
OFF Test pulse generator OFF

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Action in the field :

When you will change an electronic board in the field, verify the swithes configuration according to this Technical
News No. 62.
Personal notes :

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 8

DRAWINGS
Drawings Chapter 8

8 DRAWINGS

Drawings list for the GenX training document :

S112163 GenX Adaptation Interconnection

S112157 GenX Interconnection
S112162 GenX Adaptation Interconnection
S112156 GenX Interconnection
S112287 GenX Interconnection 9900 LP
S112156 GenX Interconnection 9900 XP/XP+
S112069 XPSB, X-Ray Power Supply Mother Board
S214773 XPSB, X-Ray Power Supply Mother Board
S112064 XPSI, X-Ray Power Supply Input Board
S112070 XPSI, X-Ray Power Supply Input Board
S112065 XPSC, X-Ray Power Supply Control Board
S112071 XPSC, X-Ray Power Supply Control Board
S112067 XPSP, X-Ray Power Supply Power Board
S112073 XPSP, X-Ray Power Supply Power Board
S112068 XPSM, X-Ray Power Supply Multiplier Assembly
S112074 XPBM, X-Ray Power Supply Multiplier Board
S112066 XPSR, X-Ray Power Supply Retrofit
S112072 XPSR, X-Ray Power Supply Retrofit
S215199 GenX Display Assembly
S112247 X-Ray Power Supply Multiplier Assembly XRD Version (N.H.V.)
S112248 X-Ray Power Supply Multiplier Assembly XRD Version

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CATALOGUE
Catalogue Chapter 9

9 CATALOGUE

Foreword
Some spare parts are marked with a blue label containing the following text:
This component was developed and tested by Thermo Electron to comply with our instrument's
technical specifications in order to guarantee and maintain analytical performances as well as
safety standards.

For safety reasons, this part must be provided only through Thermo distribution companies. Any
attempt to fit a part provided by another supplier than Thermo Electron may result in damages and
loss of performances, and thus render Thermo Electron warranty and responsibility void.

Avant-propos
Certaines pièces de rechange sont marquées par une étiquette bleue comportant le texte suivant:
This component was developed and tested by Thermo Electron to comply with our instrument's
technical specifications in order to guarantee and maintain analytical performances as well as
safety standards.

For safety reasons, this part must be provided only through Thermo distribution companies. Any
attempt to fit a part provided by another supplier than Thermo Electron may result in damages and
loss of performances, and thus render Thermo Electron warranty and responsibility void.

La traduction française de ce texte est la suivante:

Ce composant a été développé et testé par Thermo Electron pour répondre aux spécifications
techniques de nos appareils afin de garantir et conserver les performances analytiques ainsi que
les normes de sécurité.

Pour des raisons de sécurité, cette pièce doit être fournie par le réseau de distribution Thermo
Electron. Toute tentative de montage d'une pièce provenant d'une autre source de distribution que
celle de Thermo Electron pourrait engendrer des dommages et une perte de performances, et par
conséquence rendre la responsabilité et la garantie de Thermo Electron nulle.

Vorwort
Einige Ersatzteile werden mit einem blauen Aufkleber geliefert, der folgenden Text enthält:
This component was developed and tested by Thermo Electron to comply with our instrument's
technical specifications in order to guarantee and maintain analytical performances as well as
safety standards.

For safety reasons, this part must be provided only through Thermo distribution companies. Any
attempt to fit a part provided by another supplier than Thermo Electron may result in damages and
loss of performances, and thus render Thermo Electron warranty and responsibility void.

Die deutsche Übersetzung lautet wie folgt:

Dieses Teil wurde von Thermo Electron speziell für den Einsatz in unseren Geräten entwickelt und
getestet, um sowohl die analytischen Leistungen zu gewährleisten als auch die Einhaltung der
Sicherheitsvorschriften zu garantieren.

Aus Sicherheitsgründen muss dieses Teil über Thermo-Unternehmen oder –Vertretungen bezogen
werden. Jeglicher Versuch, Teile aus anderen Bezugsquellen einzubauen, kann zu Schäden und
Leistungsverlusten führen und damit die Thermo Electron Garantie und Verantwortung nichtig
machen.

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Spare parts list

Liste de pièces de rechange
Ersatzteil-Liste

Description
List
Mod. Description Note
KXx…
Beschreibung
GenX I 3.6kW 60kV/120mA
GENX00 0 GenX I 3.6kW 60kV/120mA
……………….
GenX II 3.6kW 70kV/120mA
GENX10 0 GenX II 3.6kW 70kV/120mA
……………….
GenX III 4.2kW 60kV/120mA
GENX20 0 GenX III 4.2kW 60kV/120mA
……………….
GenX IV 4.2 kW 70kV/140mA
GENX30 0 GenX IV 4.2kW 70kV/140mA
……………….
GenX V 1.2kW 60kV/60mA
GENX40 0 GenX V 1.2kW 60kV/60mA
……………….
GenX R 3.6kW 70kV/60mA
GENX50 0 GenX R 3.6kW 70kV/60mA
……………….
GenX R 4.2kW 70kV/140mA
GENX60 0 GenX R 4.2kW 70kV/140mA
……………….
GenX VI 2.5kW 60kV/100mA
GENX70 0 GenX VI 2.5kW 60kV/100mA
……………….
GenXRD 3.6 kW 45kV/44mA
GENX80 0 GenXRD 3.6 kW 45kV/44mA
……………….
GenXRD R 3.6 kW 45kV/44mA
GENX90 0 GenXRD R 3.6 kW 45kV/44mA
……………….
Toolkit and miscellaneous
GENX99 0 Outillage et divers
Werkzeuge und Diverses

Remark :
A Recommended spare part
B Full spare part list
C Consumable spare part

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LIST GENX00

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GENX I GENERATOR 3.6KW 60KV/120MA

GENX I GENERATEUR 3.6KW 60KV/120MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

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N° P/N Qty Description Type Note Maintenance:

Description greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
1 S703690T 1 GenX I 3.6kW 60kV/120mA B
GenX I 3.6kW 60kV/120mA
………..
2 S703722T 1 XPSC3660 I board A
Carte XPSC3660 I
…………..
3 S703123T 1 XPSI board A
Carte XPSI
………..
4 S703126T 1 XPSP board A
Carte XPSP
…………..
5 S703758T 1 Multiplier assembly A
Ensemble Multiplicateur
………….
6 S703838 1 Kit I, fans GENXRFHP C 1 Replaced fans
Kit I ventilateurs GENXRFHP after 2 years
……………
7 A034398 2 Fan “small” for XPSI & XPSP C Replaced fans
Ventilateur “petit” pour XPSI after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
8 A038931 2 Fan “big” for XPSI & XPSP C Replaced fans
Ventilateur “grand” pour XPSI after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
9 A039356 2 Fan for Multiplier assembly. C Replaced fans
Ventilateur pour ensemble after 2 years
multiplicateur
……………
10 A040026 4 Fast fitting female
Raccord rapide femelle
……………
11 A040027 2 Fast fitting male
Raccord rapide male
……………
12 A040232 2 Fixed Fitting male 2
Raccord fixe male
……………
13 AA22511 8 Collar D9-D16
Collier D9-D16
…………….

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14 A040528 2 Pipe D16/10 3

Tuyau D16/10
…………….

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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KXXGENX10-00

ST GENX10

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GENX II GENERATOR 3.6KW 70KV/120MA

GENX II GENERATEUR 3.6KW 70KV/120MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

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N° P/N Qty Description Type Note Maintenance:

Description greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
1 S703680T 1 GenX II 3.6kW 70kV/120mA B
GenX II 3.6kW 70kV/120mA
………..
2 S703723T 1 XPSC3670 II board A
Carte XPSC3670 II
…………..
3 S703123T 1 XPSI board A
Carte XPSI
………..
4 S703126T 1 XPSP board A
Carte XPSP
…………..
5 S703758T 1 Multiplier assembly A
Ensemble Multiplicateur
………….
6 S703838 1 Kit I, fans C Replaced fans
Kit I ventilateurs after 2 years
……………
7 A034398 2 Fan “small” for XPSI & XPSP C Replaced fans
Ventilateur “petit” pour XPSI after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
8 A038931 2 Fan “big” for XPSI & XPSP C Replaced fans
Ventilateur “grand” pour XPSI after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
9 A039356 2 Fan for Multiplier assembly. C Replaced fans
Ventilateur pour ensemble after 2 years
multiplicateur
……………
10 A040026 4 Fast fitting female
Raccord rapide femelle
……………
11 A040027 2 Fast fitting male
Raccord rapide male
……………
12 A040232 2 Fixed Fitting male 2
Raccord fixe male
……………
13 AA22511 8 Collar D9-D16
Collier D9-D16
…………….

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14 A040528 2 Pipe D16/10 3

Tuyau D16/10
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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GENX III GENERATOR 4.2KW 60KV/120MA

GENX III GENERATEUR 4.2KW 60KV/120MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

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Figure 9.3

AA83678 Service Manual ARL GenX 9-15

Chapter 9 Catalogue

Description Maintenance:
N° P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
GenX III 4.2kW 60kV/140mA
1 S703681T 1 GenX III 4.2kW 60kV/140mA B
………..
XPSC4260 III board
2 S703724T 1 Carte XPSC4260 III A
…………..
XPSI board
3 S703123T 1 Carte XPSI A
………..
XPSP board
4 S703126T 1 Carte XPSP A
…………..
Multiplier assembly
5 S703758T 1 Ensemble Multiplicateur A
………….
Kit I, fans GENXRFHP Replaced fans
6 S703838 1 Kit I ventilateurs GENXRFHP C 1 after 2 years
……………
Fan “small” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
7 A034398 2 Ventilateur “petit” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan “big” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
8 A038931 2 Ventilateur “grand” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan for Multiplier assembly. Replaced fans
9 A039356 2 Ventilateur pour ensemble C after 2 years
multiplicateur
……………
Fast fitting female
10 A040026 4 Raccord rapide femelle
……………
Fast fitting male
11 A040027 2 Raccord rapide male
……………
Fixed Fitting male
12 A040232 2 Raccord fixe male 2
……………
Collar D9-D16
13 AA22511 8 Collier D9-D16
…………….

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Catalogue Chapter 9

Pipe D16/10
14 A040528 2 Tuyau D16/10 3
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

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LIST GENX30

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GENX IV GENERATOR 4.2KW 70KV/140MA

GENX IV GENERATEUR 4.2KW 70KV/140MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

AA83678 Service Manual ARL GenX 9-19

Chapter 9 Catalogue

Figure 9.4

9-20 Service Manual ARL GenX AA83678

Catalogue Chapter 9

Description Maintenance:
N° P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
GenX IV 4.2kW 70kV/140mA
1 S703682T 1 GenX IV 4.2kW 70kV/140mA B
………..
XPSC4270 IV board
2 S703725T 1 Carte XPSC4270 IV A
…………..
XPSI board
3 S703123T 1 Carte XPSI A
………..
XPSP board
4 S703126T 1 Carte XPSP A
…………..
Multiplier assembly
5 S703758T 1 Ensemble Multiplicateur A
………….
Kit I, fans GENXRFHP Replaced fans
6 S703838 1 Kit I ventilateurs GENXRFHP C 1 after 2 years
……………
Fan “small” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
7 A034398 2 Ventilateur “petit” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan “big” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
8 A038931 2 Ventilateur “grand” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan for Multiplier assembly. Replaced fans
9 A039356 2 Ventilateur pour ensemble C after 2 years
multiplicateur
……………
Fast fitting female
10 A040026 4 Raccord rapide femelle
……………
Fast fitting male
11 A040027 2 Raccord rapide male
……………
Fixed Fitting male
12 A040232 2 Raccord fixe male 2
……………
Collar D9-D16
13 AA22511 8 Collier D9-D16
…………….

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Pipe D16/10
14 A040528 2 Tuyau D16/10 3
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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Catalogue Chapter 9

KXXGENX40-00

LIST GENX40

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

GENX V GENERATOR 1.2KW 60KV/60MA

GENX V GENERATEUR 1.2KW 60KV/60MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

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Catalogue Chapter 9

Figure 9.5

AA83678 Service Manual ARL GenX 9-25

Chapter 9 Catalogue

Description Maintenance:
N P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
° Beschreibung have to be
considered
GenX V 1.2kW 60kV/60mA
1 S703683T 1 GenX V 1.2kW 60kV/60mA B
………..
XPSC1260 V board
2 S703726T 1 Carte XPSC1260 V A
…………..
XPSI board
3 S703778T 1 Carte XPSI A
………..
XPSP board
4 S703779T 1 Carte XPSP A
…………..
Multiplier assembly
5 S703758T 1 Ensemble Multiplicateur A
………….
Kit II, fans GENXRFLP Replaced fans
6 S703839 1 Kit II ventilateurs GENXRFLP C 1 after 2 years
……………
Fan for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
7 A040411 2 Ventilateur pour XPSI et C after 2 years
XPSP
…………….
Fan for Multiplier assembly. Replaced fans
8 A039356 2 Ventilateur pour ensemble C after 2 years
multiplicateur
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8 are included in this item.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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Catalogue Chapter 9

KXXGENX50-00

LIST GENX50

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

GENX RET GENERATOR 3.6KW 70KV/120MA

GENX RET GENERATEUR 3.6KW 70KV/120MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

9-28 Service Manual ARL GenX AA83678

Catalogue Chapter 9

Figure 9.6

AA83678 Service Manual ARL GenX 9-29

Chapter 9 Catalogue

Description Maintenance:
N° P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
GenX R 3.6kW 70kV/120mA
1 S703685T 1 GenX R 3.6kW 70kV/120mA B
………..
XPSCRET PR board
2 S703784T 1 Carte XPSCRET PR A
…………..
XPSR36 PR board
3 S703125T A
Carte XPSR36 PR
XPSI board
4 S703123T 1 Carte XPSI A
………..
XPSP board
5 S703126T 1 Carte XPSP A
…………..
Multiplier assembly
6 S703758T 1 Ensemble Multiplicateur A
………….
Kit I, fans Replaced fans
7 S703838 1 Kit I ventilateurs C after 2 years
……………
Fan “small” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
8 A034398 2 Ventilateur “petit” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan “big” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
9 A038931 2 Ventilateur “grand” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan for Multiplier assembly. Replaced fans
10 A039356 2 Ventilateur pour ensemble C after 2 years
multiplicateur
……………
Fast fitting female
11 A040026 4 Raccord rapide femelle
……………
Fast fitting male
12 A040027 2 Raccord rapide male
……………
Fixed Fitting male
13 A040232 2 Raccord fixe male 2
……………
Collar D9-D16
14 AA22511 8 Collier D9-D16
…………….

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Catalogue Chapter 9

Pipe D16/10
15 A040528 2 Tuyau D16/10 3
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

KXXGENX60-00

LIST GENX60

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GENX RET GENERATOR 4.2KW 70KV/140MA

GENX RET GENERATEUR 4.2KW 70KV/140MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

AA83678 Service Manual ARL GenX 9-33

Chapter 9 Catalogue

Figure 9.7

9-34 Service Manual ARL GenX AA83678

Catalogue Chapter 9

Description Maintenance:
N° P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
GenX R 4.2kW 70kV/140mA
1 S703687T 1 GenX R 4.2kW 70kV/140mA B
………..
XPSCRET board
2 S703784T 1 Carte XPSCRET A
…………..
XPSR42 PR board
3 S703785T A
Carte XPSR42 PR
XPSI board
4 S703123T 1 Carte XPSI A
………..
XPSP board
5 S703126T 1 Carte XPSP A
…………..
Multiplier assembly
6 S703758T 1 Ensemble Multiplicateur A
………….
Kit I, fans Replaced fans
7 S703838 1 Kit I ventilateurs C after 2 years
……………
Fan “small” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
8 A034398 2 Ventilateur “petit” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan “big” for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
9 A038931 2 Ventilateur “grand” pour XPSI C after 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan for Multiplier assembly. Replaced fans
10 A039356 2 Ventilateur pour ensemble C after 2 years
multiplicateur
……………
Fast fitting female
11 A040026 4 Raccord rapide femelle
……………
Fast fitting male
12 A040027 2 Raccord rapide male
……………
Fixed Fitting male
13 A040232 2 Raccord fixe male 2
……………
Collar D9-D16
14 AA22511 8 Collier D9-D16
…………….

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Pipe D16/10
15 A040528 2 Tuyau D16/10 3
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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Catalogue Chapter 9

KXXGENX70-00

LIST GENX70

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

GENX VI GENERATOR 2.5KW 60KV/100MA

GENX VI GENERATEUR 2.5KW 60KV/100MA
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Introduction GEN’X 2.5 kW 3942

0 23.12.05

Note :

9-38 Service Manual ARL GenX AA83678

Catalogue Chapter 9

Figure 9.8

AA83678 Service Manual ARL GenX 9-39

Chapter 9 Catalogue

Description Maintenance:
N° P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
GenX VI 2.5kW 60kV/100mA
1 S704025T 1 GenX VI 2.5kW 60kV/100mA B
………..
XPSC2560 VI board
2 S704026T 1 Carte XPSC2560 VI A
…………..
XPSI board
3 S703123T 1 Carte XPSI A
………..
XPSP board
4 S703126T 1 Carte XPSP A
…………..
Multiplier assembly
5 S703758T 1 Ensemble Multiplicateur A
………….
Kit I, fans GENXRFHP Replace fans after
6 S703838 1 Kit I ventilateurs GENXRFHP C 1 2 years
……………
Fan “small” for XPSI & XPSP Replace fans after
7 A034398 2 Ventilateur “petit” pour XPSI C 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan “big” for XPSI & XPSP Replace fans after
8 A038931 2 Ventilateur “grand” pour XPSI C 2 years
et XPSP
…………….
Fan for Multiplier assembly. Replace fans after
9 A039356 2 Ventilateur pour ensemble C 2 years
multiplicateur
……………
Fast fitting female
10 A040026 4 Raccord rapide femelle
……………
Fast fitting male
11 A040027 2 Raccord rapide male
……………
Fixed Fitting male
12 A040232 2 Raccord fixe male 2
……………
Collar D9-D16
13 AA22511 8 Collier D9-D16
…………….

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Catalogue Chapter 9

Pipe D16/10
14 A040528 2 Tuyau D16/10 3
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

KXXGENXRD80-00

LIST GENX80

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GENXRD GENERATOR 3KW 60KV

GENXRD GENERATEUR 3KW 60KV
From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung
INTRODUCTION GEN’X FOR XRD X’TRA

Note :

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

Figure 9.9

9-44 Service Manual ARL GenX AA83678

Catalogue Chapter 9

Description Maintenance:
N° P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
GenXRD 3.0kW 60kV
1 S703720T 1 GenXRD 3.0kW 60kV B
………..
XPSCD 3060 board
2 S703721T 1 Carte XPSCD 3060 A
…………..
XPSRD3060 board
3 S703876T A
Carte XPSRD3060
XPSI board
4 S703778T 1 Carte XPSI A
………..
XPSP board
5 S703779T 1 Carte XPSP A
…………..
Multiplier assembly XRD 3 kW
6 S703953T 1 Ensemble Multiplicateur XRD A
3kW
………….
Kit II, fans GENXRFLP Replaced fans
7 S703839 1 Kit II ventilateurs GENXRFLP C after 2 years
……………
Fan for XPSI & XPSP Replaced fans
8 A040411 2 Ventilateur pour XPSI et C after 2 years
XPSP
…………….
Fan for Multiplier assembly Replaced fans
9 A039356 2 XRD 3KW. C after 2 years
Ventilateur pour ensemble
multiplicateur XRD 3KW
……………

Note :
1 Positions 7,8,9 are included in this item.
2 This fixed fitting male is installed with Loctite 542, see chapter GENX99
3 Mention in your order the length in meter.

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

KXXGENX99-00

LIST GENX99

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Catalogue Chapter 9

10 KXXGENX99TOOLKIT AND MISCELLANEOUS

OUTILLAGE ET DIVERS
WERKZEUGE UND DIVERSES

From - To Description
Level
De - à Description OM Note
Mod.
Von - Bis Beschreibung

Note :

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Chapter 9 Catalogue

Description Maintenance:
N° P/N Qty Description Type Note greyed items
Beschreibung have to be
considered
Kit I, fans GENXHP Replaced fans
1 S703838 1 Kit I ventilateurs GENXHP C after 2 years
………..
Kit II, fans GENXRFLP Replaced fans
2 S703839 1 Kit II ventilateurs GENXRFLP C after 2 years
…………
Loctite 542 to seal water
3 A031375 1 fittings
Loctite 542 étanchéité
……………

Note :

Remark / Remarque / Bemerkung :

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 10

GENXRD
GENXRD Chapter 10

10 GENXRD
Description of the main functions
The GenXRD X-Ray power supply is made of 5 main sub-units:

Mains XPSI
XrayPowerSupplyInput
Board
Master processor XPSRD
Control XrayPowerSupplyRetrofitXRD
Board

XPSCD
XrayPowerSupplyControlXRD XPSB
Board Xray
Power
XPSP Supply
XrayPowerSupplyPowerXRD Backplane
Board Board

XPSMD
XrayPowerSupplyMultiplier
Board

Multiplier
Multiplier And
HighVoltage Box Filament
Assembly

Figure 10.1

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Chapter 10 GENXRD

Working principle

Part of XPSMD assembly

230Vac FET1 L D HighVoltage
+400V S

u
i FET2
u C1 +200Vrtm Multiplier L
C
C2
0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

XPSRD
uP 1000 M Ohm

i
400Vrtm

+200Vrtm
PI PWM
0Vrtm
Filament -HV
Transformer W filament
-e X-Rays
Cu anode

Figure 10.2

XPSI Air (X-Ray Power Supply Input)

XPSI power components (Power-Mosfet) are cooled by a combined radiator-half pipes system.

XPSI does convert the 230VAC main power to 360 - 420 VDC.

XPSI does manage the inrush current, the working current limitation and the power factor correction.

XPSRD (X-Ray Power Supply Retrofit XRD)

XPSRD functions are the emulation of a Spellman X-Ray power supply, the interfacing of the analog to
digital signals and vice versa with XPSCD.

XPSRD is the master in the dialog process.

XPSCD (X-Ray Power Supply Control XRD)

XPSCD does manage the kV regulation, the emission current regulation of the X-Ray tube. It is the brain of
the generator.

XPSCD is the slave in the dialog process.

XPSP (X-Ray Power Supply Power)

XPSP power components (Power-IGBT) are cooled by a combined radiator-half pipes system.

The XPSP board converts the intermediate DC voltage (360 V- 440 V) into AC voltage sources, which
supplies current to the filament transformer and the HV transformer.

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GENXRD Chapter 10

XPSMD (X-Ray Power Supply Multiplier XRD)

The multiplier assembly is made with the following parts:

XPSMD board
Filament transformer
HV transformer
Multiplier box with voltage inversion

The XPSMD board has three main functions: the filament power supply, the HV measurement and the
emission current measurement.

The filament transformer via the XPSM board is used to supply up to 50 W to the X-ray tube filament.

The HV transformer via the multiplier is used to supply up to 4000 W to the X-ray tube anode.

XPSB (X-Ray Power Supply Backplane)

The backplane or motherboard print is a bus supporting 5 slots made of 5 x 32 pins female internal
connectors (J902-J906) and 2 5 x 32 pins female external connectors J901 and J907, of Europe format.

Each board has its specific position in the rack. There are no keys to prevent the connection of a board to the
wrong slot.

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Chapter 10 GENXRD

XPSI Air (X-Ray Power Supply Input)

Figure 10.3

The main functions controlled by the XPSI board are the mains (230VAC) power factor correction for the
current, the mains current limitation and the X-ray lamps control.

The mains voltage is used via a filter and a relay. When the generator switches on, the relay is energized to
close both contacts. After the rectifier diodes, the FET1 is used to open the circuit if the current is above a
current limit. When the FET1 is open, the current flow through the integrated diode D1of the FET circuit,
due to the inductor L. When the current is below a current limit the FET1 will drive.

The current is controlled by two devices:

1. The DSP that does evaluate the current every 50 microseconds

2. A hardware fast comparator referenced to 5 V. 0.2 volts/A. In both cases if the current is excessive the
FET1 is set OFF.

FET1 L D2 +400Vrtm
L
C1
IL FET2 +12kV
230Vac U1 D1 U2 C2

N 0Vrtm

uC DSP

Figure 10.4

The FET2 and the integrated diode D2 of the FET circuit are used to step up the voltage to 400 V +/- 10 %
this voltage is adapted according to the kV output voltage. 360 V for 0 to 30 kV, 360 V to 420 V
proportionally from 30 kV to 60 kV).

Each 50 µs the current “IL”, the voltages “U1” and “U2” are evaluated in order to define the FET2 OFF/ON
conduction time. The maximum OFF/ON time is 25 us.

The current must be relative to the input voltage

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GENXRD Chapter 10

V U1

IL

UD1
U2
FET2
OFF
U1

IL

FET2
ON

25 us

Figure 10.5

During the OFF time the current flows through D2 to load the capacitors C1 and C2. The C1/C2 voltage is
measured by the DSP and compared to the set-point value. The On time is regulated relative to this
comparison.

The proportional 400V working voltage will be used to supply:

− The IGBTs on the XPSP power board, generating the anode high voltage, via the transformers and the
multiplier.
− The IGBTs on the XPSP power board, generating the cathode (filament) heating current.

If the current is excessive, the driver IC 4 is shut off:

− By the DSP with the CurrentLimit signal dropping to 0 V,

− By the hardware comparator made of IC 8B and transistor Q2; If the current sampling voltage, 0.2 V/A,
does exceed the V Ref, Q2 is locked.

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Chapter 10 GENXRD

Proportional 400 V

U2 400V Monitoring
420 V

360 V

HV
30 kV 60 kV
Figure 10.6

The other functions controlled by this board are

♦ The low voltage power supply voltages monitoring,
♦ The power component temperatures monitoring,
♦ The neutral to earth potential monitoring.
Low voltages and temperatures
The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are checked in “watchdog” mode. Periodically,
in background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogue to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC,
the generator is immediately shut down.

The neutral to earth potential monitoring

The neutral potential does cross a resistor divider before to be applied to the neutral to ground comparator IC
6.

This device allows the DSP to detect a floating neutral or a neutral-phase inversion.

Remark: By air, for GenXRD application.

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GENXRD Chapter 10

XPSP Air (X-Ray Power Supply Power)

Figure 10.7

This power board contains the switching components (IGBTs) for the high voltage transformer and for the
filament power supplies.

Part of XPSP HV
Transformer
FET1 L IGBT1 C3
230Vac D +400V
HighVoltage

C1
u
i FET2
u +200Vrtm
Multiplier
C2 IGBT2
0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

External
Master
Board
uC 1000 M Ohm

Part of XPSP
i
IGBT3
400Vrtm

PI PWM +200Vrtm

0Vrtm Filament
IGBT4 Transformer

Figure 10.8

The HV switching works at 20 kHz. The transformer primary is connected to the C1/C2 point which
corresponds to 200V referenced to the 0 VRTM (referenced to the mains like the 400 V).

The control board commands alternately the IGBT1 and IGBT2. The On time duration depends of the output
power needed. By this way, the transformer primary receives, via C3, plus and minus 200 V referenced to
the fix 200 VRTM.

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Chapter 10 GENXRD

Chronogram for low power case:

UC3-0Vrtm

+400V

+200V

0 t

IGBT1
Command

IGBT2
Command

Figure 10.9

Chronogram for high power case:

UC3-0Vrtm

+400V

+200V

0 t

IGBT1
Command

IGBT2
Command

Figure 10.10

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GENXRD Chapter 10

The transformer inductor and C3 capacitor make a resonant circuit. By this way the current look like
sinusoidal:

UC3-0Vrtm

+400V

+200V

0 t
Transformer
Primary
current

Figure 10.11

The filament power supply switching works at 40 kHz. The transformer primary is connected to the C1/C2
point which corresponds to 200V referenced to the 0 VRTM (referenced to the mains like the 400 V).
The control board commands alternately the IGBT3 and IGBT4. The On time duration depends of the output
power needed (max. 50 W). By this way, the transformer primary receives positive and negative 200 V
referenced to the fix 200 VRTM.
See after the voltage and the current at the primary of the filament transformer:
Filament
transformer

+200V

-200V t

Filament
Transformer Primary
current

0 t

Figure 10.12

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Chapter 10 GENXRD

The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are check in “watchdog” mode. Periodically, in
background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogue to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC,
the generator is immediately shut down.

The six-pack IGBT is cooled by air, for GenXRD application.

XPSMD (X-Ray Power Supply Multiplier XRD)

Part of XPSMD assembly
230Vac FET1 L D HighVoltage
+400V

u
i FET2
C1 +200Vrtm Multiplier
u
C2
0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

XPSRD
uP 1000 M Ohm

i
400Vrtm

+200Vrtm
PI PWM
0Vrtm
Filament
Transformer

Figure 10.13

The XPSM assembly has three main functions.

♦ the HV supply
♦ the emission current measurement
♦ the filament current supply
The 400V from the IGBTs on the XPSP board, via XPSM board goes to the HV transformer. At the
transformer secondary the voltage changes according to the IGBT1 and IBGT2 ON time.

The maximum voltage is near 12000 V. The full wave multiplier increases five times this voltage to reach at
maximum - 60000 V. Two dividers are used to monitor the high voltage. The command board uses one of
them to control the HV via the servo loop function accordance with the kV set point. The second is used to
control the first via a subtraction function.

The emission current is measured with the current absorbed by the multiplier. The emission current
measurement allows to indirectly regulating the filament heating current, thus to match with the desired
emission current.

The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are checked in “watchdog” mode. Periodically,
in background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogue to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC,
the generator is immediately shut down.

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XPSCD (X-Ray Power Supply Control XRD)

Figure 10.14

XPSCD does dialog with XPSRD via a serial interface.

XPSCD controls the various functions of the X-Ray generator:

♦ the high voltage regulation

♦ the emission current regulation
♦ the filament heating current regulation

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HV
Transformer
230Vac FET1 L D +400Vrtm
HighVoltage
C1
u
i FET2
u +200Vrtm
Multiplier
C2
0Vrtm

DSP 1000 M Ohm

XPSRD
uP 1000 M Ohm

XPSCD
400Vrtm
Part
+200Vrtm
PI PWM
0Vrtm Filament
Transformer

Figure 10.15

HV servo-loop control
The control board receives the asked HV from instrument master board via XPSRD. The asked HV is
compared with the real HV to generate the HV error, which is used through the PID corrector to PWM duty-
cycle.
The PWM signals control the power stage on XPSP board to supply the right voltage according to the HV
error. The XPSM assembly transformer and multiplier increase this voltage to generate the real HV. The
DSP evaluates the values each 50 us.

uC DSP
HV
HV Multiplier
Power
set point + PID PWM Box
- Stage

HV
D HighVoltage 18762
A

Part of Part of
Part of XPSP board XPSMD assembly
XPSCD board

Figure 10.16

Filament current servo-loop control

The control board receives the desire current from the emission current servo-loop control part. This value is
converted, via a digital-to-analogic converter, into analogic voltage. This voltage corresponds to the needed
current (0.266V/A).
The rest of the bloc diagram works like a controlled current source. I.e., the filament current changes
according to the control voltage. 1 volt corresponds to 1 ampere. The set-point voltage is compared with the
current sensor voltage to control, via the proportional corrector, the PWM duty-cycle at 40 kHz. The power
board contains the power stage, which generates the power for the transformer. The transformer is used to

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increase the current to the desired level (up to 5 A). Both the filament heating current and filament voltages
are monitored.

Emission current servo-loop control

The control board receives from the instrument master board the instruction for the desired emission current.
This value is compared, via an analogic-to-digital converter, to the inverted value, which corresponds to the
current absorbed in the multiplier. The comparison result is used through the PID corrector to control the
filament current power supply part. The µC evaluates the values each 50 ms.

uC
Emission
current
set point
+
-
PID Filament current power supply

HV
Power Multiplier
Stage

D -1
A
R
Part of Part of
Part of XPSCD board XPSP board XPSMD assembly

Figure 10.17

Power Factor Correction control

The DSP receives from the µC the desired intermediate DC working voltage (360 to 420 V) according to the
asked high voltage (HV). During power off state this value stays to zero. When the generator switches on,
the value changes to 360 V and then changes according to the asked output voltage (kV). This value is
compared to the real intermediate voltage to calculate the servo-loop error.

The rectified input voltage is weighted by this voltage error to become the current reference for a second
servo-loop. The real current, to generate the current error, is compared to this reference. The GPFC corrector
uses the current reference, the real current and the current error values to control the PWM duty-cycle, which
controls the Power MOS FET (FET2).
The FET1 is controlled by three ways. The first one is the intermediate voltage via a P corrector. The PWM
duty-cycle changes according to intermediate voltage. The second one is made on the real current value and
a comparator with a current threshold. At switching power on, this current threshold corresponds to 2
amperes to limit the inrush current. When after 10 seconds, the intermediate voltage exceeds 320 V, the
current threshold changes to 40 Amperes. This corresponds to the maximum acceptable current during power
on state. The last way controls the FET1 by hardware. The real current is compared with a reference value.
When the real current exceeds 40 amperes the FET1 is switched off. This circuit allows reacting faster than
the DSP, where its reaction time is related to the sampling period.

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Switches and jumpers

1 OFF Reserved
2 OFF Reserved
S1
3 OFF Reserved
4 OFF Reserved
W1 OFF
W2 0,1,2,3 Generator type
W2.3 W2.2 W2.1 W2.0
installed removed removed installed GenXRD

Part of XPSI board

P
FET1

FET2

PWM

A
D
P

-
A +
D

P P
DSP
PI

GPFC PWM

Reference D
+ -
Voltage A

Part of XPSC board

Figure 10.18

The low voltage power supply voltages and the temperatures are check in “watchdog” mode. Periodically, in
background task, the control board accesses to the 8 channels 8 bit analogic to digital converter (ADC). A
fatal alarm will be issued if the values are not coherent or if it is not possible to communicate with the ADC.

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XPSRD (X-Ray Power Supply Retrofit XRD)

An extra board called XPSRD is installed inside the generator. This board will be used as emulator between
the GenX generator and the MASTER CONTROL BOARD of the instrument electronic rack.

XPSRD does emulate non GenX generators.

Figure 10.19

50 P CABLES

SUB-D SUB-D
50 P J401
MASTER
CONTROL
BOARD

XPSRD

XPSCD DISPLAY
XPSI
INSTRUMENT GenXRD
XPSP
XPSMD

Figure 10.20

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XPSRD bloc diagram

GenXRD

Master 50P Cable Connector uC

Processor SUB-D 50P ADUC812
XPSC
Display
Board
XPSR
LVPS Board

Safety
And
Water
interface

Figure 10.21

XPSR IS DIVIDED IN THREE MAIN PARTS

1. Low Voltage power Supply
2. XPS Generator Emulation
3. Display

Part 1 Low voltage power supplies

XPS (plugged into the instrument electronic rack)

+ 5 VoltsOut regulated
Low voltage power supplies for XPS +15 VoltsOut regulated
-15 VoltsOut regulated
+ 24 Volts
XPSR (plugged into GEN’X rack)
+ 5 Volts regulated
Low voltage power supplies for XPSR +12 Volts regulated
-12 Volts regulated
+ 24 Volts
GenX backplane low Voltage power supplies
+ 5 VoltsOut regulated
Low voltage power supplies for mother board +12 VoltsOut regulated
-12 VoltsOut regulated
+ 24 VoltsOut From Interlock RelayRY1

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Low voltage power supply circuit

The low voltage power supply generator is supplied by the 230VAC Line1 and Line2 via XPSI Board.

The 230VAC is converted to 24VDC relative to the following bloc diagram

Figure 10.22

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Voltage regulator bloc diagram TOP 227

Figure 10.23

The regulated 24 VDC is applied to five low voltage regulators used to generate respectively

+15 VDC
-15 VDC
+5 VDC
+12 VDC
- 12 VDC

All low voltages are protected by Multi-fuses.

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+ 24 VDC Safety circuit

The + 24 V is connected to the safety relay RY1.

If the signal “/InterlockOk” is true, the potential is 0 V.

The relay RY1 drives the + 24V its contacts to + 24Vout.

+24Vout does supply the 24 V to all the boards plugged on the GenX mother board.

If the interlock is not OK the +24Vout is not supplied to the boards;

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Part 2 XPS Generator Emulation

XPSRD GEN'X
MASTER
PROCESSOR
BOARD EMULATOR XPSCD
ADUC812

Outgoing
Signals To/From
Bus XPSCD
Serial Data Link
Ingoing
Signals
Bus

Figure 10.24

The task of the µ Controller ADUC812 is to simulate a non GenX generator.

To do so:
• The various alarms generated by XPSCD are linked to the ADCU812 processor through a serial
link and converted, to be recognised by MASTER PROCESSOR BOARD.
• The start up synchronisation and safety control signals generated by MASTER PROCESSOR
BOARD are converted to serial Data and transmitted to XPSCD.
• The analogic Ref signals are converted to serial Data by the ADUC812 built in ADC, to be
transmitted to XPSCD.
• The Monitoring signals are converted from serial Data by the ADUC812 built in DAC to analogic
voltages to be supervised by MASTER PROCESSOR BOARD.

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KVMonFb XPSRD

KVRef

PowerRef

Master I_FilRef

Board

MaRef

MaMonFb

Safety
Interlock
XrayOn
Control

Figure 10.25

Serial link
Serial link is of the same type as XSN (X-ray Services Network) used in the 9900 / ADVANT’X series
instruments electronic racks.

The jumper W1 must be placed between contacts 1-2 internal, for proper communication.

The serial communication is watchdog controlled. In case of communication timeout or if a communication

error is detected, XPSCD does shut down the generator.

Jumper settings
JUMPER SETTING
W1 1-2 Internal
W2 Installed
JP1 EnProg Removed
R98, R102 Removed
R99, R100 Installed

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Part 3 Display
Schematic and layout: S215199

Display Display panel

Figure 10.26

The 1x 20 characters display is mounted and plugged on the display front panel.

The display front panel is plugged on both external side connectors.

Display Display front panel

Figure 10.27 Display

The display data are controlled by XPSCD.

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GenXRD Trouble Shooting Procedure

Possible breakdowns are reported, either to the MASTER PROCESSOR BOARD by mean of LEDs, or to
the GenXRD display by mean of alarms numbers. Up to 10 alarms, running in a loop, can be monitored on
the display.
Alarms list and description
Numéro Description LEDs on Master Processor Board
alarme
8192 Unknown command received from XPSRD POWER SUPPLY FAULT
S Restart to reset Master Processor
8196 Desired voltage (kV) too low KV MIN ERROR
Asked kV conditions not allowed by firmware.
S Select coherent conditions

8197 Desired voltage (kV) too high OVER VOLTAGE

Asked kV conditions not allowed by firmware.
S Select coherent conditions

8198 Desired current (mA) too low mA CURRENT LIMIT

Asked mA conditions not allowed by firmware.
S Select coherent conditions

8199 Desired current (mA) too high mA CURRENT LIMIT

Firmware and XPSC jumpers setting not compatible.
S Select coherent conditions

8200 Desired power too high OVER POWER

Asked power (kV × mA) not allowed by firmware.
S Select coherent conditions

8201 Illegal power change mode POWER SUPPLY FAULT

Erroneous instructions from Master Processor
S Restart to reset Master Processor

8202 Illegal power change speed POWER SUPPLY FAULT

KV / mA Out of power change speed out of range. < 1W / min. or > 3000 W / min.
S Set coherent conditions.

8203 Illegal anode Not used POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8210 Time-out on X-ray ON ack POWER SUPPLY FAULT

Synchronisation error with Master Processor
S Restart to reset Master Processor

8215 X-ray tube filament open N/A

Filament Curent < 1 A Filament Voltage > 16V

Bad filament connection.
Disconnect filament and measure filament resistivity with a DVM: It should be < 1 Ohm.
If not filament is defect.

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S Change X-Ray tube

8244 X-ray arc rate too big POWER SUPPLY FAULT

The number of arcs does exceed the high value limit defined in the status channel 2064.

8257 Unknown X-ray ray power-supply type. POWER SUPPLY FAULT

XPSCD Incoherent Jumpers settings.
S Set jumpers according to technical description

8270 SSIO communication timeout. POWER SUPPLY FAULT

All serial links on XPSC
S Restart to reset Master Processor

8271 Serial AD12 conversion timeout. POWER SUPPLY FAULT

No serial ADC communication.
S Restart to reset Master Processor

8272 Serial AD12 auto-calibration timeout. POWER SUPPLY FAULT

Auto calibration not successful
S Restart to reset Master Processor

8273 X-ray “kV” out of regulation N/A

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kV Regulation

kV > 0 No No test

Yes

Yes kV > 5 kV No

< -20%of value

> 5% of value
> 5% of value

Yes
Yes No

Fatal Alarm 8273 No OK

Figure 10.28

8274 X-ray “mA” out of regulation N/A

mA Regulation

mA > 0 No No test

Yes

Yes mA > 10 mA No

< -20%of value

> 10% of value
> 10% of value

Yes
Yes No

Fatal Alarm 8274 No OK

Figure 10.29

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8280 Unknown identity X-ray power supply fault. POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8281 X-ray warning lockgate broken. N/A

8282 X-ray tube filament power supply fault. POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Heating current is < 1 A and heating voltage is < 2 volts
Fuse F2 2A (orange soldered fuse) of XPSP board
SG3525AN IC 20 of XPSC.
Filament heating power IGBTs on XPSP.

8292 Generators mains voltage not present, time-out POWER SUPPLY FAULT
If main is < 280VAC. In theory the voltage is 230 × 2 See trouble shooting section 4 step 4

8293 Generator 400V not > 250V, time-out POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Time out = 5 sec. See trouble shooting section 4 step 5

8294 Generator 400V not > 380V, time-out POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Time out = 5 sec. See trouble shooting section 4 step 6

8295 Generator, temperature IGBT too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT

120°C Bad venting, fans defect, environmental temperature too high.

8297 XPSCD First 8 bits A/D converter error POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8298 XPSCD Second 8 bits A/D converter error POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Communication error.
S Power up

8299 XPSI 8 bits A/D converter error POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8300 XPSP 8 bits A/D converter error POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Communication error.
XPSI Board not properly plugged
S Power up

8301 XPSMD 8 bits A/D converter error POWER SUPPLY FAULT

Communication error.
XPSMD Board not properly plugged
S Restart Master Processor

8302 Generator, temperature Mosfet M1 too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8303 Generator, temperature Mosfet M2 too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT
If > 65°C
Fan problems or environmental temperature too high

8304 Leakage current too high N/A

8305 Power off, issued by DSP; 400V too low (<350V) POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Too fast X-Ray power supply transition. 400 V voltage drop. May happen when changing X-Ray tube
conditions in terminal mode, in “On Fast mode” and “Operational Mode”.
See trouble shooting section 4 step 6

8306 Power off, issued by DSP; HV too high (>71kV) OVER VOLTAGE

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KV Regulation error. KV Regulation loop fault.

8307 Power off, issued by DSP; Current too high (>35A) POWER SUPPLY FAULT
After a power up retry the current can rise above 35 A.

8308 Mains voltage below 195 VAC (after 20 ms) POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8309 Mains voltage above 253 VAC (after 20 ms) POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Main power supply fault. The main voltage is checked by the DSP. If out of tolerance the DSP does
immediately shut down the power.
See trouble shooting section 4 Step 4

8310 Unknown reply from DSP, issued by XPSCD POWER SUPPLY FAULT
80C196KR no dialog with DSP.
S Power up

8311 Too many parameters in SSIO, issued by DSP POWER SUPPLY FAULT
S Power up

8312 Unknown DSP Cmd, issued by DSP POWER SUPPLY FAULT

S Power up

8313 PWMTRIP -> Power Off, issued by DSP POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Issued by XPSP due to repetitive power stage problems, where the current is > 100A
Check the IGBT.
Issued by XPSM, due to arcs or spark over on the multiplier assembly of XPSM.
If > 15 kV (> 2 V at comparator input) at the secondary of the HV transformer of XPSM. Normal 12kV for
60 kV

8314 Generator, temperature XPSP too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT

If > 75 ° C
Bad cooling. Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8315 Generator, temperature filament too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT

If XPSM filament heating diodes D1 to D4 > 100 ° C.
Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8316 Generator, temperature HV too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT

If XPSMD HV conversion unit > 75 ° C
Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8317 Generator, temperature XPSCD too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT

If XPSCD > 65 °C
Check fans. Laboratory temperature too high.

8323 Filament current sensor incoherency POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8324 Filament voltage sensor incoherency POWER SUPPLY FAULT
If before start the sensor delivers a value > 1 A → XPSMD Filament current sensor defect.
If before start the sensor delivers a value > 10 V → XPSMD Filament voltage sensor defect.
Measured values out of range, not coherent.

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8325 XPSI +5V too low <4V POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8326 XPSI +5V too high >6V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8327 XPSCD +5V too low <4V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8328 XPSCD +5V too high >6V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8329 XPSP +5Vm too low <4V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8330 XPSP +5Vm too high >6V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8331 XPSMD +5Vm too low <4V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8332 XPSMD +5Vm too high >6V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8333 XPSI +12V too low < 8.5 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8334 XPSI +12V too high > 15 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8335 XPSCD +12V too low < 8.5 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8336 XPSCD +12V too high > 15 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8337 XPSMD +12V too low < 8.5 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8338 XPSMD +12V too high > 15 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8339 XPSI -12V too low > -15 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8340 XPSI -12V too high > -8.5 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8341 XPSCD –12V too low > -15 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8342 XPSCD -12V too high > -8.5 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8343 XPSMD -12V too low > -15 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8344 XPSMD -12V too high > -8.5 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8345 XPSI +24V too low < 19 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8346 XPSI +24V too high > 27 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8347 XPSCD +24V too low < 19 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8348 XPSCD +24V too high > 27 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8349 XPSP +24V too low < 19 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8350 XPSP +24V too high > 27 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8353 XPSCD –5V too low > -6 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8354 XPSCD –5V too high < -4 V POWER SUPPLY FAULT
Low voltages out of tolerance.
Check instrument low voltage power supplies.

8355 Mon 400V too low POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8356 Mon 400V too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8360 XPSI A/D Mon400V Error POWER SUPPLY FAULT

Previous to start, if U < 10V or > 350 V.
If > 350 V → XPSI voltage monitoring IC 7 Defect.

K1 i
L
IL C1 +12kV
230Vac U1 U2
C2
N
15Vrtm

uC DSP

Figure 10.30

At power up if the 32 Amp breaker is on, the voltage leaks from T1 through the drivers to the capacitors C.

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The 400 V measuring device does read about 15 V. If not, the 32 Amp breaker is down or the IGBTs of
XPSP are in short circuit.
8362 XPSCD temperature Board overflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
If > 109 ° C. Out of conversion limits. Mainly indicating NTC is defect.

8363 XPSCD temperature Board underflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT

If < 9.9 ° C. Out of conversion limits. Mainly indicating NTC is defect.

8364 XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M1 overflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8365 XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M1 underflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8366 XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M2 overflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8367 XPSI temp. PowerMosfet M2 underflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
All same as above

8368 XPSP temperature IGBT overflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8369 XPSP temperature IGBT underflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
All same as above

8370 XPSP temperature Board overflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8371 XPSP temperature Board underflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
All same as above

8372 XPSMD temp. Filament overflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8373 XPSMD temp. Filament underflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
All same as above

8374 XPSMD temp. HV overflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT

8375 XPSMD temp. HV underflow POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8377 X-Ray lockgate shorted N/A
8378 XPSP –10Vrtm too low POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8379 XPSP –10Vrtm too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8380 XPSP +15Vrtm too low POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8381 XPSP +15Vrtm too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8382 Neutral to Gnd too low POWER SUPPLY FAULT
8383 Neutral to Gnd too high POWER SUPPLY FAULT
If potential is > 200VAC.
The neutral has a floating potential.
Check the main power supply parameters.
Install an insulation transformer if necessary with the 0 volt connected to the ground.
Phase / Neutral are inverted.
8384 XPSI input current sensor error POWER SUPPLY FAULT
If previous to start the sensor does measure a current > 2 A.
Sensor is defect. If the value is > it means →no current limitation.

8389 X-ray negative leakage current error N/A

X-Ray tube leakage.
Measure tube insulation.
S If not OK, change tube.

8390 X-ray positive leakage current error N/A

Multiplier divider leak.
S Change XPSMD.
8392 Filament current limit reached FILAMENT CURRENT LIMIT

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An additive Alarm is available and can be monitored on the display. If the INTERLOCK is open,
the next message is displayed.

INTERLOCK OPEN

At the start–up of the GenXRD the firmware versions are displayed in the following manner:

XPSRD V3.0-0

XPSCRD V3.0-0

XPSCS V3.2-6

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Master Processor Settings

Two parameters have to be adjusted on the master processor board:

♦ The power limitation

♦ The filament current limitation

Power limit setting

Connect a DVM on TP2 and GND TP7

Voltage on TP2 = (0.0025*power[W]) + 0.05

Set the potentiometer P2 to define the maximum power limit relative to the next table.

The maximum power is 4 kW that means 10 V on TP2.

Tube Anode
Power

Focus Copper Silver Molybdenum Cobalt Chromium Iron

Cu Ag Mo Co Cr Fe
Broad 2700W 2700W 2700W 2700W 2700W 2200W
Long 2200W 2200W 3000W 1500W 1700W 1100W
Fine
Normal 2000W 2000W 2400W 1800W 1800W 1500W
Fine 1500W 1500W 2000W 1200W 1300W 900W
Ultra 800W 800W 800W 600W 800W 300W
Fine

Filament current limit

Connect a DVM on TP1 and GND TP7

Set P1 to adjust 8V ± 0.01 corresponding to maximum 4 Amperes.

The maximum current is 5 Amperes corresponding to 10 V on TP1.

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Specifications
# DESCRIPTION VALUES REMARKS
1 Output power 0 to 4KW
2 Input voltage 230VAC +10% / -15%
50/60Hz 1phase
3 Maximum input current and inrush current 28A at 195VAC
4 Maximum input power 5000W
5 Efficiency > 80%
6 Power factor > 0.9 switched mode load type
7 Output voltage -10 to -60KV Without overshoot.
Short-circuit protected.
8 Output voltage vs Input voltage < 50 ppm Over specified range
9 Output voltage vs Output load < 50 ppm 100 % load changes
10 Output voltage vs Temperature 50 ppm/deg. Over specified range
11 Output voltage accuracy < 0.5 % Related to set-point value
(max offset: 250V)
12 Output voltage ripple 0.03 % rms Below 1KHz
13 Output voltage ripple 0.3 % rms Above 1KHz
14 Emission current 0..100 mA
15 Emission current vs Input voltage < 50 ppm Over specified range
16 Emission current vs Output load < 50 ppm Load change According to voltage
change from -20KV to -60KV
17 Emission current vs Temperature 50 ppm/deg. Over specified range
18 Emission current accuracy < 0.5 % Related to set-point value
(max offset 0.08 mA)
19 Filament power supply voltage 0..14 Vac Over voltage protected
to 14V
20 Filament power supply current 0..5 A short-circuit protected
21 Filament power supply current Output 1 % rms Below 100 Hz
voltage ripple
22 Filament power supply current Output not critical Above 100 Hz
voltage ripple
23 Operating temperature range 0..35deg.C Inlet Air Temperature
24 Cooling system Forced air
30 High voltage connector Type II, US The 3 terminals C, L, S connected
FEDERAL to the high voltage
STANDARD H72,
3 PINS
31 Main connection 6c. WAGO connector
32 X-ray ON valve connector IEC320 Supply: 230V15W
33 Maximum power change ramp 1KW/second Limited by interface
34 Maximum voltage change ramp 100KV/second Limited by interface
35 Maximum filament current change ramp 2A/second Limited by interface
36 X-ray arcs detection. shut off after 5 arcs in 10 seconds
37 Control and command connector SUB-D 50P Female 50x
38 Over temperature protection

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Thermo Electron Corporation
81 Wyman Street
P.O.Box 9046
Waltham, Massachussets 02454-9046
Thermo Electron SA
United States CH-1024 Ecublens
is ISO 9001 certified

www.thermo.com