Luminos Fusion
Luminos Fusion
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1 General Information 6
2 Configuration 14
2.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1.1 System Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1.2 Site Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.1.3 Local Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.1.4 Auto Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.1.5 Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.1.6 Version check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.1.7 Configuration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.2.1 XCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.2.2 TUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.2.3 Support Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3 Tune-up 38
4 Quality Assurance 58
5 Knowledge Base 77
7 Report Generation 82
8 Test Tools 83
8.1 Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.1.1 Hardware Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.1.2 Stand SSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.1.3 AXCS Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9 FL-C Service 85
9.1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9.1.1 DICOM Local Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9.1.2 DICOM Node Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.1.3 Film Sizes / Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.1.4 DVP I.I. Image Chain Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9.1.5 License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
9.1.6 CD/DVD & USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.1.7 SRS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
9.1.8 Reset User Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.1.9 Log Level Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
9.1.10 Event Snapshot Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9.2 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
9.2.1 Image Diagnostics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
9.2.2 Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
9.2.3 Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
9.2.4 Service Images Import/Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
9.2.5 Test Pattern Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
9.3 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
9.3.1 System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
9.3.2 System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
9.3.3 System Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
15 Index 230
WARNING
Observe the safety information!
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
When performing the work steps and tests, the product-specific safety infor‐
mation contained in the documents as well as the general safety information
for medical products must be observed.
WARNING
Observe the safety information!
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
Even if power has been switched off to the complete X-ray system with the on-
site On/Off switch and this has been secured against unintentional switch-on,
there is still line power present on the FL-C PC and on one or more monitors.
When performing work steps on the FL-C and on the monitors, the UPS must
be switched off and the "OUT-PUT" connector on the back of the UPS must be
disconnected.
CAUTION
System in service mode. SW X-ray release
SW or communication error.
Unwanted radiation released only by SW. Unwanted radiationreleased only by SW
(closed HW loop in service mode,e.g. during calibration).
Do not forget to open the HW loop after service. Message during next boot up
will be displayed to the user.
n hm_serv_DoseAdjustment
CAUTION
Fault in automatic exposure controller.
Dose not as desired!
IQAP measurement after each dose adjustment.
n hm_serv_Voltage_after_shutdown
CAUTION
Electrical power is present after shutdown
Electrical safety, electric shock!
Service manuals include warnings showing where voltage is present after
shutdown.
n hm_serv_WarnSetUPSPowerMayBePresent
CAUTION
Power is not switched off
Electric shock
If the UPS is configured, unplug the power input connector in the image sys‐
tem or switch off the UPS prior to beginning service work. If not observed,
death or serious bodily injury can occur.
WARNING
Observe the safety information!
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
When performing the work steps and tests, the product-specific safety infor‐
mation contained in the documents as well as the general safety information
for medical products must be observed.
WARNING
A Gigalink (Class kx3A product) with a laser diode is used for image transfer be‐
tween the FD --- PIX Box --- image system.
The laser beam is dangerous for the human eye.
Do not look into the laser beam. The laser beam is not visible.
WARNING
Appropriate radiation safety measures must be provided while performing this
work.
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
Checks and settings that need to be performed with X-ray radiation switched
on are identified by the radiation warning symbolx
WARNING
Unwanted radiation
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
To prevent unintentional triggering of high voltage or radiation, set the SS
switch (S1) on the D600 to OFF (1) ( Fig. 1 Page 10).
CAUTION
Damage to the D600 board.
The D600.X222 and D600.X223 CAN connections and the "CAN IN" and "CAN
OUT" CAN on the connector panel ( Fig. 1 Page 10) may not be unplugged
or plugged in while under power.
WARNING
Prior to beginning work, make absolutely sure to switch off power to the particu‐
lar assembly:
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
Completely switch power off to the entire X-ray system at the on-site on/off
switch and secure it against unintentional switch-on.
WARNING
Line power is present!
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
After switching off the F1 power switch, the input terminals still conduct volt‐
age to X1, X2, F2, K3. The following points conduct voltage with the genera‐
tor switched off and the system switched on: F1, F2, F4-F10, K1, K2, K4, K5,
K6, T1, T3, X1-X4, X7-X10, Z1, Z2. See the "Caution!" label in the generator.
WARNING
Intermediate circuit voltage is present!
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
After switching off the generator, there is still approx. 600 V DC voltage
present at the D510, D115 and D480 inverter! This is indicated by the V121
and V122 LEDs on the D510. The voltage dissipates in approx. 2 minutes to <
30 V; the LEDs go off at approx. 30 V.
WARNING
There may be line voltage present on D612.
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
After switching off the generator, there may still be line voltage present on
the X23 connector! On the connectors for external radiation and for the room
light control.
WARNING
Opening the Pivot Frame!
If not observed, death or serious bodily injury can occur.
Prior to loosening the nuts ( A/Fig. 1 Page 10) and opening (swinging out)
the pivot frame, make absolutely sure to switch off the generator and wait a
min. of 2 minutes until the intermediate circuit voltage is less than 30 V.
Tab. 1 Service_Switch
-----------> ON / “Position 2” V8 ON
With D611, Part No.:
10569108
mAs Meas. D600.S5 OFF / “Position 1” V109 OFF
Power On / Off D611.S1 ON / “Position 2”
Service Radia‐ HW Release Switch for X-ray. D611.S3 OFF / “Position 2” V70 /V76 OFF
tion Switch
Udc disable Udc disable D611.S4 ON / “Position 2”
ON = Position 2 Normal mode, the generator can be switched on via the system
switch-on circuit.
OFF = Position 1 The generator is switched off and cannot be switched on via the sys‐
tem.
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
*2 regarding Unfors Xi
n Dose meter
Accessories are available for measuring the mAs.
2.1 System
All listed "Keys" in the lists require a license and are automatically set with Auto Lic.
All license-protected options are displayed as “Read only” if the license for them is miss‐
ing.
1. The displayed “configurable groups” depend on the system type and /or the configuration
Luminos Fusion
“No”: means the patient head end is to the left and patient place‐
ment is at +90˚.
“Yes”: means the patient head end is to the right and patient place‐
ment is at -90˚. The movement directions of the tabletop and of
the exposure system are reversed. Normally this setting is used
when the system control console is on the left side of the Luminos.
Other HW
Generator Polydoros
Polydoros F80 1 means a fluoro generator with the ability to con‐ Polydoros F80 1 F80 1
nect 1 tube and max. 80 kW (license key), standard is 65 kW. Polydoros F80_2
Polydoros F80_2 means a fluoro generator with the ability to con‐
nect 2 tubes and max. 80 kW (license key), standard is 65 kW.
Touch User Interface 1 Yes Yes
No
Defines whether there is a TUI.
At least one TUI must be configured in all systems.
Touch User Interface 2 Yes No
No
Defines whether there is a 2nd TUI.
At least one TUI must be configured in all systems.
As a rule, TUI 2 is the 2nd control console
DAP Meter Yes No
No
Defines whether there is an area dose meter.
Luminos: area dose meter is on the collimator
DSA Collimators Yes Yes
No
Collimator Auto DSA_Auto
DSA_Auto
Define the collimator type
SW_Options
Specifies the language in the TUI and for the error and status mes‐
sages. Not all languages offered in the selection are supported; on‐
ly German, English, French, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch, Dan‐
ish, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish, Greek, US
English, Japanese and Chinese.
The FL-C language must be set in FL-C service.
Fluoro Loop (key) Yes No
No
Radiography (single image) Yes Yes
No
Tomographic Acquisition Module (key) Yes No
No
DSA Acquisition Module (key) Yes No
No
Digital Subtraction Angiography
Periscanning Yes Yes
No
DR Scanning (key) No n.a.
The fluoro scene is saved and is played back in a loop (with less
buffer time than with the Video Loop key).
Framerate 3 (key) No n.a.
For series exposures with DFR. This key is present 3 times due to
the 3 image frame rates that can be selected while recording.
Only Luminos
Defines the maximum dose of an X-ray pulse during
fluoroscopy. If the dose would drop because of a fre‐
quency switch to lower frequencies and the dose is
held to the same value by increasing the dose per
pulse.
1-Point technique with reduced current (% of nominal 0 - 100 10
value)
Min. voltage
max kV [0.1kV] 0 - 1500 1500
Max. voltage
Read-only box
max mAs 0 - 80000 80000
Read-only box
AEC Orientation (Channel A) No Flip n.a.
Read-only box
With the Luminos RF table (basic unit), this is always
“Flip”; with mirrored installation “No Flip”.
BWS AEC Type (Channel B) 2p 6mm 3- fields n.a.
Read-only box
n.a.
n.a.
AEC Type (Channel E) free n.a.
n.a.
AEC Type (Channel F) B-Signal n.a.
n.a.
CASSETTE SENSITIVITY
CSENS 1 100 200
200
In film cassette-based systems, determines the sensi‐ 400
tivity entry in the first drop-down list element for film 800
sensitivity and thus determines the dose. A higher val‐
ue here means less dose is applied.
These adjustments are IQ-relevant and may be changed only on express instructions
from the factory!
All boxes must be filled in. An empty box leads to problems during installation of System
Management.
The following characters may not be used:
('<>&/')ß§äöü
The reason for this is that the characters are integrated in an html file and so it is possi‐
ble that these characters will be understood as a command and not as text.
n For the system material number and system serial number, see the label.
- Luminos Fusion: on the back of the unit support, foot end.
n The data are saved by selecting Save.
n The screen is exited by selecting Exit.
2.1.5 Download
The system components can be downloaded with the software in the "PMS Download"
window.
n The existing packages are displayed as "actual version" / "nominal version".
n An "Install" can be set up with the click box.
n A software download to the selected components is performed by selecting Go.
n The screen is exited by selecting Exit.
Following the download of the TUI or the XCU, a restore of the particular components is
required.
The components that have a lower version than provided in the PMS package are pre-
selected automatically in the Download menu.
The TUI, generator and XCU can be downloaded.
With the Luminos Fusion, the XCU also includes the unit software (SCU).
The check box H for XCS Download is selected as a default.
n Activate the check box H for XCS Download and then press Go
The XCS SSW starts and the XCS download window appears
- The column shows the current SW version of the Table Unit component.
- The column shows the nominal SW version, available on the SPC drive (FL-C).
- The column indicates whether the particular component is up to date or if a down‐
load is recommended.
2. Disk file obsolete is displayed in the window.
The message Disk file obsolete is shown if a spare part was previously installed in
another system (troubleshooting).
In this case: perform a download procedure of the SW from the Service PC.
Depending on which SW version has been installed before, it is possible that with
the BUC only the flash PROM is erased. In this case, the system has to be switched
off and on again and the download procedure has to be performed again.
With the system version, the following is also displayed in the "Version check result" win‐
dow:
In a replacement part situation, it is possible that a replacement part shipped with the SW
installed (e.g. a controller) will have a newer SW status than the one that was previously
installed. If the compatibility of this newer SW was verified at the factory with the existing
system, the Reference Compatibility List can be brought up to the latest status using the
"Update DCL" button. Prerequisite is that the DCL was previously downloaded using an In‐
tranet download to a USB stick and that this DCL is in the root directory of the USB stick.
If the message “INCONSISTENT SW: Please start Version Check to analyse” appears in the
service software, a version check is required. The message is a hyperlink. The “Version
Check” is started automatically by clicking on this message.
Example:
Fig. 2:
2.2 Components
2.2.1 XCU
The “Configuration of X-Ray Control Unit“ is displayed in the “XCU“ window.
n The default values are accepted by selecting Default Values.
n The window for the highlighted group is displayed by selecting Configure.
n The data are saved by selecting Save.
n The screen is exited by selecting Exit.
2.2.2 TUI
The configurable 1 “general device settings”, “user interface configuration”, “sound config‐
uration” and “device positions” groups are displayed in the "TUI" window.
n The default values are accepted by selecting Default Values.
n The window for the highlighted group is displayed by selecting Configure.
n The data are saved by selecting Save.
1. The displayed “configurable groups” depend on the system model and/or the configuration
Without function
switch off tooltip after [s] 3 - 10 5
Without function
Changes in the "Development Mode" are forbidden.
Exception: It is expressly requested in the Service Instructions/Update Instructions.
3.3.1 TUI
Two types of adjustment are offered when the TUI menu is selected.
n Touch Calibration:
- The highlighted menu is displayed with Select.
- The adjustment is started with Go.
- The TUI switches to the Service Mode.
- The user is guided through the adjustment steps by the TUI.
- After completing the adjustment, the TUI switches back to the normal mode.
n Changing the IP Address:
- The highlighted menu is displayed with Select.
- The configuration is started with Go.
- The TUI switches to the Service Mode.
- If there are two TUIs in the system, the menu offers TUI 1 or TUI 2 for configuration.
- The configuration is accepted with Select.
- After completing the configuration, the TUI switches back to the normal mode.
A communication error is signaled with the switch to the Service mode. This is normal,
because the TUI (TUI interface) loses contact with the XCU. Acknowledge the error mes‐
sage.
Communication is reestablished with the switch of the TUI from the service mode to the
normal mode.
3.4.1 Inverter
3.4.1.4 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 14 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.1.5 Adjustment
1. Select the inverter adjustment on the following path in the service program: Tune Up
> System Adjust > Inverter
The default values can be downloaded with the <Set Initials> button. However this is not
necessary with an inverter adjustment, because the Polydoros always begins the adjust‐
ment with default values.
X 2. Start the automatic adjustment by selecting Go. Time required is approx. 2 minutes.
The screen is exited by selecting Exit.
After the adjustment is completed, "Adjustment inverter completed" is dis‐
played.
3. The adjustment data are saved by selecting Save.
After saving the data, "Adjustment Inverter adjusted" is displayed.
4. The screen is exited by selecting Exit.
3.4.2 Tube
This is because over time the filament in the X-ray tube becomes steadily thinner due to
vaporization. Standby heating changes accordingly and should be adapted cyclically.
3.4.2.4 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 15 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.2.5 Adjustment
1. Select the adjustment on the following path in the service program: Tune Up > Sys‐
tem Adjust > Tube
The default values can be downloaded with the <Set Initials> button.
If the tube is still cold (detection is made by the tube load calculator),
X 2. Start the automatic adjustment by selecting Go. Time required is approx. 10 minutes.
The screen is exited by selecting Exit.
After completing the adjustment, "Adjustment tube finished" is displayed.
3. The adjustment data are saved by selecting Save
4. The screen is exited by selecting Exit.
3.4.3 mAs
3.4.3.4 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment_mAs" table and, if needed, set
them.
Tab. 16 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.3.5 Adjustment
1. Select the adjustment on the following path in the service program: Tune Up > Sys‐
tem Adjust > mAs
The generator always shoots with the same value for the adjustment so every time the
adjustment is performed, the"same" difference between the display and the measured
value results. For a check, an exposure should be triggered outside of service. However,
the check is not required!
X The work sequence and the procedure are described in the screens. No radiation is re‐
leased.
2. Connect an mAs meter to D600 mA_Meas X101 and D600 mA_Meas X104.
3. Further details are described in the screen
3.4.4.3 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 17 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.4.4 Adjustment
1. Select the adjustment on the following path in the service program: Tune Up > Sys‐
tem Adjust > Dose TV Iris
2. The automatic adjustment is started by selecting Go. The screen is exited by selecting
Exit.
3. After completing the adjustment, "Adjustment finished" is displayed.
4. The adjustment data are saved by selecting Save.
Hazard Key: hm_serv_DoseAdjustment
3.4.5.4 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 18 Service_Switch
3.4.5.5 Adjustment
1. Select the voltage response correction on the following path in the service program:
Tune Up > System Adjust > Cassette Sensitivity
3.4.6.3 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 19 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.6.4 Adjustment
1. Select the adjustment on the following path in the service program: Tune Up > Sys‐
tem Adjust > Zoom Iris Correction
2. The automatic adjustment is started by selecting Go. The screen is exited by selecting
Exit.
3. After completing the adjustment, "Adjustment finished" is displayed.
4. The adjustment data are saved by selecting Save.
3.4.7 TV Parameters
3.4.7.3 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 20 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.7.4 Adjustment
1. Select the adjustment on the following path in the service program: Tune Up > Sys‐
tem Adjust > TV Parameters
2. The automatic adjustment is started by selecting Go. The screen is exited by selecting
Exit.
3. After completing the adjustment, "Adjustment finished" is displayed.
4. The adjustment data are saved by selecting Save.
Hazard Key: hm_serv_DoseAdjustment
3.4.8.3 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 21 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.8.4 Adjustment
1. Select the water equivalent adjustment on the following path in the service program:
Tune Up > System Adjust > Water Equivalent
3.4.9.3 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 22 Service_Switch_adjustment
3.4.9.4 Adjustment
1. Select the water equivalent adjustment on the following path in the service program:
Tune Up > System Adjust > Voltage Response
In this mode, fluoroscopy can be triggered without having to meet the standard require‐
ments of the system.
3.4.10.1 Prerequisites
"Pre" and "Post" screens are displayed prior to / after the actual adjustment. Make abso‐
lutely sure to follow the instructions.
Check the switches per the "Service_Switch_adjustment" table and, if needed, set them.
Tab. 23 Service_Switch_adjustment
After completing the particular adjustment, the D611.S3 "Service Radiation Switch" must
be set to OFF to rule out unintended triggering of radiation.
3.4.10.2 Select
1. Select control fluoro on the following path in the service program: Tune Up > System
Adjust > Control Fluoro
X 2. Select appropriate kV / mA / filter data in the screen and start fluoroscopy with “Start
X-Ray”.
This tool may be used only on express instructions from the factory!
The errors/messages entered in the Error Suppress List no longer appear as a customer
message on the TUI and the FL-C and thus also do not have to be acknowledged. Howev‐
er as before they are still entered in the error log.
n Adding Errors:
4.1.1 WinNIE
The WinNIE program (Windows Numerical Image Evaluation) makes functions available
for image examination and numerical evaluation. WinNIE is used by IQAP (automatic
mode), but can also be started manually (interactive mode).
n WinNIE Start interactive: Start WinNIE in the interactive mode.
An image saved in the Export folder can now be evaluated.
n To be able to perform evaluations in the interactive mode, an image must first be
downloaded to the "Service" folder. From this, WinNIE can download an image to the
"Export" folder for evaluation.
- FL-C in the User Mode:
Select a patient in the Patient List.
- Select the FL-C Documentation mode and press F12.
Highlight a single image or a series and confirm Export to Service Study.
n Handover Inspection:
Performed on site following installation, before the system is handed over to the cus‐
tomer.
n Maintenance Inspection:
Performed during regular maintenance.
n Quick Inspection:
No longer used.
n Partial Inspection:
Intended for special cases, e.g. following replacement of components or complete
subsystems such as the FD. All test procedures are available and selection is the deci‐
sion of the user.
The table shows an overview of which inspection includes which tests.
Whether or not a test exists for the particular system is indicated in the table in the col‐
umns “RAD” and “Fluoro” by an “X”.
Control functions
The IQAP inspections are administered by the IQAP control functions.
n New:
Create a new inspection.
n Lock:
Close an inspection and lock it (no more changes possible).
n Generate Reports:
Generate report files (in the HTML format).
n Export IQAP Data:
Export of inspection data as a database file (MS Access format).
The Online Help does not describe the test procedure; rather it provides supporting in‐
formation and tips about the individual tests.
Important Information
n To make it possible for the parameters of the saved organ program required for the
particular exposure to be accepted (e.g. collimation kV, mAs), the system settings
(e.g. SID and stand position) first must always be taken and afterwards the informa‐
tion window (e.g. remarks regarding Cu filter, grid, etc.) must be confirmed with OK.
n The GUI (Graphical User Interface) is updated or brought to the foreground on the FL-
C by pressing the Ctrl, Shift and A keys simultaneously.
n The instructions on the FL-C must be read carefully and followed.
n Auto Transfer must be deconfigured so that the IQAP images are not sent automati‐
cally over the customer network.
- Select the Patient > Settings > User Settings tab card and invoke the Dicom Prop‐
erties menu.
- Select Auto sending RAD images “off”. Make a note of the setting that was selec‐
ted previously so that it can be set again after completing the IQAP test.
- Select the Patient > Settings > User Settings tab card and invoke the Examination
Properties menu. Set the EXI Value to “Physical”.
4.1.4.1 General
Enter the customer data in the screen. The customer data can also be subsequently en‐
tered after performing the test, but the test may not be closed yet.
This applies for
n General Data
n IQ Test Data
n Meas. Dev.
n General Remarks
General Data
Enter the customer data in the screen. The customer data can also be subsequently en‐
tered after performing the test, but the test may not be closed yet.
IQ Test Data
Enter your name and department and the reasons of the test.
Meas. Dev.
Measuring instruments used and deviations used in manufacturing
General Remarks
General Remarks: Remarks that are to be entered into the IQ Certificate.
Prepare Tube
Enter the mm Al value that is installed in the X-ray tube assembly (total of tube unit and
collimator).
Attenuation
Configuration of the shipped grid models.
n Select all display grid models and start with Go.
n Enter the required data.
Set the checkmark for “available” for configured grids.
(Do not set the checkmark for “available” for grids that are not configured.)
n A default grid must be selected for both the table and wall stand that is used automat‐
ically for the following tests.
Example:
Table 115
Wall stand: 150 or 180
n Attenuation factor: 2.3
The attenuation factor entered is the system attenuation factor, not the grid attenuation
factor.
n If the grid is replaced, perform this test for the new grid.
Safety
4.1.4.3 Dose
Dose Sensitivity
There are six modes for Luminos Select and Luminos Fusion with an image receptor: 4
cassette modes (C30_XX), 1 Fluoro mode and 1 DR series mode in the dose sensitivity
test.
If the cassette mode test fails, adjust the “cassette sensitivity” in Tune-up and perform
the test again;
If the DR or Fluoro mode test fails, system tune-up including at least the “TV iris”, “zoom
iris” and “TV parameter” is needed, and perform the test again.
Do not select the Fluoro mode for Luminos Select without the carevision licence.
This test can be performed manually. For details, please see the dose sensitivity test pro‐
cedure, XPD3–375.820.01.XX
Fig. 5: Luminos Select dose sensitivity test
n Perform the test setup as described, set the collimator to the measuring field size and
confirm the window with OK.
n For cassette modes, insert a 35x43 cm free cassette into the SFD, set the DIADOS dose
meter to 23.5 mm AL/uGy, position the dose meter probe centered on the tabletop.
n Make sure the probe of the dose meter is perpendicular to the tube axis, and does not
cover the measurement field.
n When the message "Starting X-ray Acquisition" appears, press the exposure switch.
n If the service window disappears into the background, it can be brought back to the
foreground with Ctrl + Shift + A.
n The dose measurement will be performed. Enter the value that is read into the menu.
n The following exposures are comparison measurements to determine the correct cut‐
off dose in the chamber. Conclude each exposure with OK; when this is done, the fol‐
lowing exposures can be made.
Do not select the Fluoro mode for Luminos Select without the carevision licence.
This test can be performed manually. For details, please see the dose sensitivity test pro‐
cedure, XPD3–375.820.01.XX
Fig. 6: Luminos Select dose sensitivity test without Carevision
n If the test result fails, the relevant item will be marked in red.
Dose Displays
The probe of dose meter can be placed on the compression device, then set to 30 cm by
moving the compression device. Or place the probe on an object that is 30 cm high,
such as the frame in the dose meter device box (as shown below).
Fig. 7: Placing the probe of the dose meter 30 cm above the tabletop
Ref. Point 40 cm means 30 cm from the dose meter probe to the tabletop and 10 cm
from the tabletop to the image receptor.
n Trigger an exposure, enter the value shown on the dose meter, click on OK; the image
will be loaded to WinNIE automatically.
n Determine the area of the radiation field in WinNIE.
Set Windowing Upper Level of the image to obtain image brightness that can be eval‐
uated.
- Press Plot, set vertical lines.
In WinNIE, set the lines at the end of the radiation field in the exposure with the
Shift key. Press Calculate and Quit.
- Set horizontal lines.
In WinNIE, set the lines at the end of the radiation field in the exposure with the
Shift key. Press Calculate and Quit.
n Confirm the window with OK
Colli Center
A check is performed to determine whether the radiation field is centered to the image
receptor.
n Set up the exposure parameters as described and select “Evaluation should be done
manually”. Perform the ColliCenter test. The position of the radiation field is deter‐
mined automatically by the program.
n If automatic evaluation does not function, the test can be repeated manually (“Evalua‐
tion should be done manually”). The lines must then be set manually in all exposures.
- Trigger an exposure, the image will be loaded directly in WinNIE.
Determine the area of the radiation field in WinNIE.
- Set Windowing Upper Level of the image to obtain image brightness that can be
evaluated.
- Press Plot, set vertical lines.
- In WinNIE, set the lines at the end of the radiation field in the exposure with the
Shift key. Press Calculate and Quit.
- Set horizontal lines.
- In WinNIE, set the lines at the end of the radiation field in the exposure with the
Shift key. Press Calculate and Quit.
4.1.4.5 Monitors
All monitors in the system are selected here.
Monitors
4.1.4.6 IQ Tests
Image Disturbances
Evaluate image artifacts visually.
n Pay careful attention to messages on the FL-C (Grid in, Grid out)!
n Trigger an exposure and select the Postprocessing tab card.
n Select Zoom (1:1) and examine the image for artifacts. Enter any artifacts present in
the screen.
n Select the Examination tab card.
n Place the service window into the foreground again with Ctrl + Shift + A and enter
the clinically relevant artifacts.
n If the grid is replaced, perform this test for the new grid.
Dynamic
n Assemble the Dynamic test phantom, the heart contour( 2/Fig. 9 Page 69) must be
inserted.
Fig. 9: Dynamic test phantom
2
1
1 2 3
(1) 2L
(2) 1
(3) 5R
n Repeat the above procedures for the other test situations; values marked in red mean
out of tolerance.
Contrast
Position the contrast test phantom transversely to the grid lines. Place the dynamic
test tool with the capillary phantom in the center of the beam path.
The capillaries must be parallel to the laser light.
Collimation of 20 x 20 is pre-defined by the organ program.
Fig. 12: Dynamic test tool with capillary phantom
2
(1) Head end
(2) Operator's side
n Trigger an exposure; the image will transfer to WinNIE.
n The contrast test phantom has a total of 9 capillaries; 1 to 9 are from top to bottom,
capillary 1, 4 and 7 are selected for the calculation.
Place the bar( 6/Fig. 13 Page 72) in the particular contrast field
2L( 1/Fig. 13 Page 72) or 1( 2/Fig. 13 Page 72), and select Plot.
Position the cursor ( 4/Fig. 13 Page 72) on the desired capillary
(1( 7/Fig. 13 Page 72), 4( 8/Fig. 13 Page 72) and 7 ( 9/Fig. 13 Page 72))
with Shift and the left mouse button, then set the reference cursor
( 5/Fig. 13 Page 72) outside of a capillary.
1 2 3
4
7
5
8
6 9
Flat Field
With this test, the homogeneousness of the complete system (grid, centering) is evalu‐
ated.
S to Noise
Signal to Noise: Determination of the relationship between signal strength and noise.
n Pay careful attention to messages on the FL-C (Grid in, Grid out)!
n Place the grid and filter as requested.
n Perform the exposures, wait until WinNIE is opened and conclude with Calculate and
Quit.
Do not change the measuring field area.
CTF
n Place the resolution test, Type 52, straight on the tabletop, center of light beam, no
copper filter.
n Pay attention to the head-end orientation of the resolution test. The exposure must be
displayed on the screen as shown in the example illustration.
n Select Zoom 1. Place the dots in the corners of the test with the mouse
( Fig. 14 Page 74).
The dots set in the corners must be in a horizontal line and may not differ by more
than 6 pixels in height from one another ( 1/Fig. 15 Page 74).
Confirm with Calculate and Quit ( 2/Fig. 15 Page 74). WinNIE is closed and the
values are entered automatically into the application.
Fig. 14: IQAP CTF resolution test Fig. 15: IQAP CTF, evaluation in WinNIE
Tomo Symmetry
Evaluate the exposure.
Required: The spaces on both sides of the dot should be the same length.
Tolerance: ratio from 0.9 to 1.1
Tomo Resolution
Description of the Tomo Test Phantom
The test phantom is comprised of a hard plastic foam block with 2 slots and two lead strip
tests.
The two lead strip tests are inserted into the two slots of the hard plastic foam test phan‐
tom so that:
- the notches are facing to the outside
- the lead strip tests do not overlap
-the two notches are positioned at exactly the same height above the tabletop.
The test phantom is placed on the tabletop so that:
- one line test is on the anode side
-one axis of the test phantom is parallel to the table longitudinal axis
There is a difference in height between each of the holes of 2 mm in the line test that is
positioned at an angle of 20º. This makes it possible to exactly determine the tomo height
represented on the exposure.
n Place the tomo test on the tabletop.
Fig. 16: Tomo height test
Anode
20
2mm
approx.115 mm
SHa
TV monitor
EH111509-140502-00-01
Tomo Height
Description of the Tomo Test Phantom
The test phantom is comprised of a hard plastic foam block with 2 slots and two lead strip
tests.
The two lead strip tests are inserted into the two slots of the hard plastic foam test phan‐
tom so that:
- the notches are facing to the outside
- the lead strip tests do not overlap
- the two notches are positioned at exactly the same height above the tabletop.
The test phantom is placed on the tabletop so that:
- one line test is on the anode side
- one axis of the test phantom is parallel to the table longitudinal axis
There is a difference in height between each of the holes of 2 mm in the line test that is
positioned at an angle of 20º. This makes it possible to exactly determine the tomo height
represented on the exposure.
n Place the tomo test on the tabletop.
Fig. 17: Tomo height test
Anode
20
2mm
approx.115 mm
SHa
TV monitor
EH111509-140502-00-01
6.1.1 Backup
A backup of the system can be generated in the Backup Files menu.
A selection of the possible backup media is displayed in Select drive.
The memory stick is detected only if it is plugged in first and if you are already logged in
to the service software!
There is always a local backup written to C:\Backup (and in parallel, to 2nd HDD!)
Even if CD/DVD or memory stick is selected as the media, the data first will be written
locally to (C:\Backup).
If 5 backup files are already exist, the oldest version will be overwritten by the latest.
6.1.2 Restore
The particular medium that contains the backup files is selected with Select drive.
The following are available for selection:
n Local (C:\)
n Local, 2nd HDD
n CD/DVD
n Memory Stick
The memory stick is sensed only if it was plugged in after starting the service software!
The printer connection must be set up again manually in the Control Panel (see FL-C On‐
line Help, System / System Settings / Configuration of the Paper Printer Connection).
11. Switch off the system at the control console and restart it.
Prerequisite for this is a current backup file. If applicable, a Backup must be generated
prior to performing Export Service Data.
The exported files are saved as a zip file and can also be sent this way. The zip file con‐
tains the same structure as a backup file, but without the detector calibration data.
e.g.:
BKV6_XP_10281013_20007_YSIO_G2_FLC_VC10A_8C812790_20100130_170655
The memory stick is sensed only if it was plugged in after starting the service software!
All data that is present in the backup file is exported, except for the detector data.
All detector calibration data are also exported by selecting the Export Calibration Data
option.
If the data are to be saved on a USB stick, the stick must be plugged in prior to starting
8.1 Tests
Generator Information:
n Select the "Generator Info" click box.
n Start the test with GO.
The voltage values (Volt Act[mV]) and the temperature values (Comp
Act[Deg]) of the generator components are displayed in the “Runtime mes‐
sages” box.
n A cyclical test is started by selecting Repeat. The number of repeats must be entered
into the “Repeat Mode” box.
The voltage values (Volt Act[mV]) and the temperature values (Comp
Act[Deg]) of the generator components are displayed in the “Runtime mes‐
sages” box.
The displayed voltages differ from the values in the Wiring Diagram and in the Replace‐
ment Instructions because of the different test points.
9.1 Configuration
n DICOM MPPS
Retry Intervals
n Send
Selection box for time interval of retrying to execute a Send job (default value 5 mi‐
nutes, range 0.5...180min)
n Number of Trials
Selection box to configure the number of attempts to retry executing a Send job (de‐
fault value 5, range 2,…,10, step 1).
n Print
Selection box of time interval for retrying to execute a Print job (default value 5 mi‐
nutes, range 0.5...180min).
Clear Network Job List
n Selection box for number of entries to clear the job list for DICOM Send and DICOM
Print. Successful entries in transfer, archive and hardcopy job lists will be automatical‐
ly cleared (first in - first out) if there are more entries than the configured value. The
transfer types (Send, Print) can have different limits
- Send
Range: 5, …, 50
Default: 20
-Print
Range: 5, …, 50
Default: 5
Active Servers
n Worklist Server
From the list box select the appropriate Worklist server
n MPPS Server
From the list box, select the appropriate MPPS server
Own AETs
n Storage SCU
Defines the AET of a DICOM application that is using the service Storage based on the
Service Class User classification.
n Storage SCP
Defines the AET of a DICOM application that provides the storage service based on the
Service Class Provider classification.
n SCU Print
Defines the AET of a DICOM Print application that uses the print service based on the
Service Class User classification.
n SCU Worklist
Defines the AET of a DICOM Worklist application that uses the worklist service based
on the Service Class User classification.
n StC SCU
Defines the AET of a DICOM application that provides the Storage Commitment serv‐
ice based on the Service Class User classification.
n Q/R SCU
Defines the AET of a DICOM Query/Retrieve application that uses the Q/R service based
on the Service Class User classification.
Worklist Settings
n Query by AET
Enter yes or no for query by the AET.
n Query Waiting Time
This is the max. wait time accepted for a query answer (Timeout).
The input box accepts only numbers
The width of the input box allows the range 1...999
The unit is seconds. Default is 60.
n Max. Query Match
This is the max. number of matching records accepted from the FLC. The input box
accepts only numbers. The width of the input box allows the range 10...999. Default
is 50.
n Worklist Data Protection
The following worklist data can be changed if not protected (Protection checkbox not
activated): Default for all checkboxes is activated (protected).
- Patient Name
- Patient ID
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Accession No.
- Request ID
n Worklist Time Range
The time range of the worklist can be configured. The corresponding list box provides
the following settings: (“Today” will be used as default value).
- Today
- Yesterday-Today
- +/- 12 Hours
-
+/- 24 Hours
Modality for RAD Images
The system-wide modality for RAD images can be set to CR or DX.
If the modality is set to DX, the Patient Position and Laterality tag remains dimmed and
cannot be activated. Neither ’Image Laterality’ nor ’Image Orientation’ is supported by the
current SW version. Activate DX only with an explicit customer demand.
Use of DICOM Tags
Enable/disable the check box to use the tag “Pixel Spacing” 0028,0030.
The value should be taken over from tag 0018,1164 if enabled, otherwise the tag should
not be sent.
Data Model
n These option buttons configure which of the following data models will be used if the
<Add Patient> button was pressed in Patient mode:
- Add new study
- Add new DICOM Procedure Step
Additionally, the image / series model can be selected using one of the following set‐
tings for RAD and for XRF images:
- 1 Image per Series
- N Images per Series
All network partners of the Fluorospot Compact must be defined in the config page be‐
low. In addition to the specification of partners, the system must also know which serv‐
ices are used or provided in the different network applications.
Fig. 19: FL-C SSW, Configuration, DICOM Node Settings
Network Settings
n Alias
An alias name for a DICOM AET is entered here. This name is used in the UI to select
the DICOM target.
n Dicom AET
Defines a host as a DICOM user that performs network functions as specified in the
Services field.
n Host name
The name of the computer on which the DICOM AET is installed.
n IP Address
The address of the computer in the network.
n Port No.
The host port through which the DICOM association takes place.
Services
By pressing the Services buttons Storage, Worklist, StC, Print, MPPS or Q/R, the selected
services are assigned to the above network node.
Different parameters have to be set for the services mentioned below.
n Storage
For storing images/studies in the Patient Directory of the specified partner node, de‐
fined in the previous configuration step (Network Settings).
Active Servers
Archive
By activating this check box, the above configured ’Storage’ node can be set to an ar‐
chive
(compatibility to syngo).
StC Server
Select the StC server from the list box . Of course this assumes that a StC server al‐
ready exists and was configured previously.
Beginning with SW Version VC10, it is possible to select an individual StC server for
each configured storage node.
IOD
The Information Object Definition must be set here. The system supports three differ‐
ent IOD levels:
- SC
This object is used if the target DICOM AE does not support 'RF Objects'. This object
was originally specified for frame-grabbed images and images that do not meet all
requirements for other objects.
- XRF Ready Processed
Pixel data are sent ready processed to a DICOM node. This means all pixel manipula‐
tion operations, except windowing, are performed on the images and the results
are 'burnt in'. DSA images are stored subtracted. Shutter and image graphics are
burnt into the pixel matrix. The benefit of "XRF Ready Processed" is that an external
viewer can display the images easily.
- XRF Full
'Native' pixel data are sent to a DICOM node. That means that only some pixel ma‐
nipulation operations are performed on the images in the FL-C. DSA images are
stored as 'native'. Subtraction has to be performed on an external viewer (e.g. Leo‐
nardo Angio Viewer). Shutter and image graphics are sent in DICOM attributes and
therefore have to be applied by the external viewer. The benefit of "XRF Full" is that
the external viewer is able to change most parameters of the image.
The DICOM AETs defined in the table "Network Settings" must be able to support the
IODs defined here!
Separate Application Entity (AE) Title for the DICOM Send Application
To apply the "DICOM Send" service, first you must establish a separate AE title (AET = Ap‐
plication Entity Title) specifying the Fluorospot Compact as a DICOM user, based on the
service "Storage SCU" (SCU = Service Class User).
Enter the AE title for "Storage SCU" and save the settings with <Save>.
Select <DICOM Nodes Settings> from the tree browser on the left.
The DICOM Node Settings window appears ( Fig. 19 Page 88).
Fig. 22: DICOM Node Settings, Services Fig. 23: DICOM Node Settings, StC settings
Worklist Settings
Query by AET
If "NO" is set,the FL-C requests for a Worklist scheduled for Modality (e.g. RF, CR or DX).
the HIS/RIS server sends an updated worklist to the system that started the query. The
worklist contains records of all modalities of the same type in the network.
If "Yes" is set, the HIS/RIS server sends an updated worklist with matches only to the AET
that started the query.
Query Waiting Time
This is the maximum query wait time in seconds accepted by Fluorospot Compact. The
interval ranges from 1 to 999 seconds. The default value is 60 seconds.
Max. Query Match
Defines the maximum number of new worklist records sent to FLUOROSPOT COMPACT.
FLUOROSPOT limits the number of records received from the HIS/RIS server. The number
of new records ranges from 10 to 999. The default value is 50.
Time Range
The time range of the worklist can be configured. The corresponding list box provides the
following settings: (“Today” will be used as default value).
n Today
n Yesterday-Today
n +/- 12 Hours
n +/- 24 Hours
Active Servers
Worklist Server
Select the appropriate Worklist Server from the list box above.
(=> The active worklist server is selectable after it has been configured and saved!)
Select the appropriate MPPS Server from the list box above.
Own AETs
SCU Worklist
Enter the separate AET of Fluorospot Compact referring to the DICOM Worklist applica‐
tion.
Save Settings
Press the <Save> button to save your settings.
Select <DICOM Nodes Settings> from the tree browser on the left.
The DICOM Nodes Settings window appears.
Services
Press the button <Worklist> to active this service. If the option MPPS uses the same host
as the Worklist Server, simply add the option MPPS by pressing the <MPPS> button. If,
however, your MPPS server is a different host, like in our example, then create a new
partner list that defines the MPPS server in your network settings.
Save
Press the <Save> button to preserve your settings.
Adding a MPPS server, since Worklist and MPPS server are different:
Services
Add the service MPPS by pressing the <MPPS> button.
Save
Then return to DICOM Local Settings and select the above configured worklist server
from the Worklist Server list box.
Film sizes, including the subdivisions on the film sheets used in the hardcopy camera, can
be configured on this page.
Fig. 27: Film sizes / formats
Camera
The corresponding config file for the DICOM printer to be configured must be selected
from the list box.
n Support of Requested Image Size (SRIS)
SRIS is not supported in the current SW version.
n Support of Different Image Sizes (SDIS)
Check box that specifies whether the HCC supports different image sizes. Create a du‐
plicate of the Camera configuration file first. Then change the setting.
Film Size
Select the film size that is used for filming.
The film sheet parameters cannot be changed for default/original camera config files
(grayed out, display only).
Film format
Enable the film subdivisions on the film sheet the customer normally uses by clicking on
the checkboxes. These formats also will appear in the user interface after configuration.
Create duplicate
Used to duplicate the current (original) hardcopy configuration file.
e.g. for
n a second DICOM Printer connection, to use another hardcopy camera with the same
or a modified configuration file.
n for a modified film sheet configuration (leaving the original config file untouched)
Duplicated config files are indicated by the suffix _Dp in the file name. The input string
length is limited to 16 characters.
The following characters may not be used for the file name: “ : ? * / \ < >.
After creating a new camera configuration file, the CSE can modify the config file as nee‐
ded. Duplicated configuration files can be selected subsequently from the Dicom Nodes
Settings page and assigned to the desired DICOM Printer.
Remove camera
The Delete button deletes a duplicated camera configuration file.
Modify
Changes to a duplicated config file are saved by pressing the Go button.
Cancel
Changes on a duplicated config file will be discarded by pressing the Cancel button.
This tool allows duplication of the current (original) hardcopy configuration file: for a sec‐
ond DICOM Printer connection, to use another hardcopy camera with the same configura‐
tion file.
n for a second DICOM Printer connection, to use another hardcopy camera with the
same configuration file.
n for a modified FD film sheet configuration (leaving the original config file untouched).
Fig. 28: FL-C SSW, configuration, film sizes / formats
n Following the note in above screenshot, update the camera configuration of the just
modified configuration file in the PEX editor as required.
This is the DVP I.I. Image Chain Values page for FL-C systems with the I.I. component.
Operating Modes
n Different parameters can be set for different operating modes (Fluoro / DR / DSA) as
displayed in, for example:
- LUT
- DEXI
- AGC
-
Gamma
Fluoro Gain (30 FPS) :
n The adjustment range is 10 to 20. The default value is 10.
Blanking Circle
n The adjustment range is from 900 to 1200. The default value is 1024.
Auto Windowing
The following Auto Windowing parameters of the DFR image pipeline can be configured.
These parameters are used to perform scaling of the image gray values for optimum rep‐
resentation of contrast and brightness on the monitor or hardcopy.
n Degree of Attenuation
Defines the degree of attenuation (temporal filter) of the actually calculated auto win‐
dow values applied to the current image in the live mode:
- Range: 1 - 64
- Default: 1
n Center Shift
Shift value for the center position. Allows adjustment/correction of the calculated cen‐
ter value to the customer's request.
- Range: -4090 - 4090
- Default: 0
n Width Factor
Factor to make the width greater. Allows adjustment/correction of the calculated
width value to the customer's request.
- Range: 0,5 - 2,0
-Default: 1,10
Threshold Values (used for the auto windowing calculation)
n Exclude Gray Values
below
Threshold to exclude extremely low gray values from the auto window calculation
- Range: 0 - 4095
- Default: 100
above
- Range: 0 - 4095
- Default: 3500
n Histogram Area Minimum
Threshold value for histogram area size.
- Range: 0,0000 - 0,5000
- Default: 0,0005
n Histogram Area Maximum
Threshold value for histogram area size.
- Range: 0,0000 - 0,5000
-Default: 0,0005
Dose Regulation
n Max. DVP Gray Value Output
- Range: 1023 - 1048576
- Default: 1023
n Operating Point (threshold value) of Regulation (B-Signal Regulation) in %
- Range: 0.1 - 100
- Default: 10
9.1.5 License
The Host ID is printed on a small sticker (labeled MAC Address) on the body of the micro
XCU and consists of the last eight characters of the MAC address.
If options are ordered together with the system, the dedicated license keys have already
been entered at the factory.
If you order options protected by a license key after your system has already been deliv‐
ered, you must provide the Host ID of the XCU and the system serial number to the Logis‐
tics department. Then it is possible to generate the corresponding license.
Host ID
The Host ID is a unique alphanumeric string that identifies the overall system. The Host ID
is automatically sent from the XCU to the Fluorospot Compact during the system boot se‐
quence!
The Host ID is printed on a small sticker (labeled MAC Address) on the body of the micro
XCU and consists of the last eight characters of the MAC address.
Features
List of available options.
Expiration date
The date on which the license expires. The appropriate information is also located in the
license certificate filed in the system binder. Enter the date exactly as shown in the li‐
cense certificate.
Key
Enter the license key in this box. If a key has already been entered for a certain option,
the expiration date and the key are displayed. Press the OK button to accept the key. A
message will be displayed if the key has been accepted as valid.
License Import
A complete License.dat will be transferred from CD/DVD or memory stick.
License import will overwrite the existing license.dat for the FL-C!
Insert License
n.a.
This page provides the functionality to configure and visualize the settings for the CD re‐
corder and for the (optional) built-in Video-DVD Recorder.
The speed used is dynamically calculated.
The max. burn/verifying speed depends on the medium used.
Burn speed
Configurable burn speed. See table below for the default settings.
The speed that is used will be calculated automatically.
Verifying speed
The verifying speed is configurable. See table below for the default settings.
The speed that is used will be calculated automatically.
Model
Shows the installed type of the (optional) DVD video recorder.
USB Support
If checkboy is marked, USB Support is enabled in the user mode. USB stick and USB HDD
and supported. HDD support depends on the power consumption of the HDD.
This page provides the functionality to view and to configure the SRS/System Manage‐
ment server and, if necessary, Outside NAT.
Every time <Central SRS Configuration> is selected, the System Management install.log
is updated and displayed in the browser window( Fig. 46 Page 120). Press <Continue>
to proceed.
n From the Location list box, select the region (Europe, Asia or America) where the sys‐
tem is installed.
As a reference, the table below shows the SRS server locations and their IP addresses.
Tab. 26 SRS server IP addresses and host names
The corresponding IP address for the RDIAG / Event Management and Software
Distribution server will be selected automatically.
n Press <Save> to make the settings permanent.
The following status message will be displayed in the status line at the bottom
of the page:
n Press <Next> for the FTP Configuration page ( FTP Configuration / Page 117).
Outside NAT means that the customer defines certain IP addresses that are used by the
medical system to communicate with the Siemens environment (e.g. SRS access server).
If the customer uses this function, the NAT addresses have to be configured within the
Central SRS Configuration page; otherwise, SRS will not work. Please contact the SRS
Help Desk for assistance
to determine whether or not there is an outside NAT is available.
Outside NAT requires major changes to the SRS configuration that starts in the router
configuration. It therefore should be communicated to the CSE prior to performing the
SRS configuration.
If Outside NAT is used, please contact the SRS Help Desk ( Tab. 27 Page 111) for clarifi‐
cation and configuration of the SRS environment.
er Line (DSL).
For initial setup of the Internet-based connection, refer to the SRS Configuration docu‐
ment, XP00-SRS.843.
A new one-time password (OTP) is required to reestablish the SRS connection using In‐
To set up the Internet Based Connection, you need to contact the SRS Help Desk
( Tab. 29 Page 114).
This configuration will establish an SSL tunnel through the hospital network directly into
the Internet via outgoing TCP port 443.
Not all countries allow direct access (outgoing via TCP port 443) into the Internet --> part
of the clarification process using the SRS Configuration Management checklist.
1 3
Troubleshooting:
- Enter the Service menu and login with the service key
- Press CTRL+ESC
The Windows Start menu will be opened
- Click on the menu Programs --> Command Prompt
A command box will be opened.
- Test the connection to the IBC SSL server with a telnet command,
see ( Tab. 28 Page 114).
If there is a successful connection, no errors will be displayed
(empty black window)
If there is an unsuccessful connection, the message “Connect failed” will be dis‐
played.
Contact the SRS Help Desk, see ( Tab. 29 Page 114)if you get this error result.
Tab. 28 IBC Troubleshooting with telnet Commands
3
1 2
FTP Configuration
This page consists of two parts:
- on the left side: FTP RDiag Configuration
- on the right side: FTP Auto Transfer configuration
The FTP User and FTP Password is configured on the left side of this page.
n Enter rdiagftp ↵ as the FTP User .
n The FTP Password is siemens ↵.
n Apply the settings with <Save>.
The following note is displayed in the status line:
General
System Management monitors the event log and automatically sends messages to the
System Management server and transfers logs from the FLUOROSPOT Compact to the SRS
server (for this, the Event Management transfer H check box must be activated
under <Configuration> <FTP Configuration>) (see ( FTP Configuration / Page 117)).
The MNP (Managed Node Package) is part of the System SW DVD.
Prerequisites
n Before the configuration can be performed, the SRS router/VPN configuration and the
server configuration must be performed.
n The setup for SRS remote diagnostics must have been performed and must function.
n From the SSW main page, select <Configuration> <Site Info>. All data must be en‐
tered prior to starting System Management installation.
Every time <System Management > is selected, the System Management install.log is
updated and displayed in the browser window ( Fig. 46 Page 120).
n At the top of the page the Location, which was already configured under Central SRS
Configuration, is displayed automatically and appears dimmed.
n The IP address of the DICOM Connection that was configured under is displayed under
( Configuration of Local Host / Page 148) Network Adapter TCP/IP address
( Fig. 47 Page 121).
If Outside NAT is configured (( If Outside NAT is to be configured / Page 110)), the IP
addresses for Event Mgmt. and SW Distribution Server are also displayed (the screen
shot below shows only an example!).
Fig. 47:
n To test the connectivity, press the <Ping> button. Since this is a very time-critical ac‐
tion, it is possible that a connection is not immediately established. Because of this,
several attempts should be made.
The server must send back a message displayed in the status bar:
Fig. 48: Pinging the System Management server
- Once the installation / registration process has finished, the System Management
install.log is displayed( Fig. 49 Page 122).
Press <Continue>, ( 1/Fig. 49 Page 122).
-The status of the MNP is as shown in ( Fig. 51 Page 123).
Checking the Installation
n The following conditions must be met ( Tab. 31 Page 122):
- Select <System> <System Management> in the FL-C service software.
Tab. 31 System Management successfully installed
If the Installation / Registration fails, what is called a rollback to an Offline Installation
will be performed, see ( Fig. 53 Page 124).
n The illustration ( Fig. 45 Page 119) shows an example of the System Management
page following a successful installation & registration / activation. An appropriate tem‐
plate is present on the FL-C.
- Offline Installation
- Press <Continue> when uninstallation is complete and the System Management in‐
stall.log is displayed ( 1/Fig. 49 Page 122).
- A reboot request is displayed on the following page, see ( Fig. 55 Page 125).
Confirm the reboot request with <OK>.
The FL-C will reboot.
Fig. 55: System Management uninstalled, reboot request
Uninstallation Successful
n Following the reboot, again select <Configuration> <System Management> in the
FL-C service mode.
n No checkboxes for Installed and Activated may be selected and the status
must be set to not installed.
n No template version may be displayed under Template update.
System Management has been uninstalled successfully.
n Exit the service mode.
n Switch OFF the system.
n If support is necessary, contact the SRS Help Desk ( Tab. 33 Page 125).
Tab. 33 SRS Help Desk
Mark the checkbox to preselect the reset of the PEX Editor password.
Sets the global log level that defines which messages are logged in the central log file,
the Event Log.
Capture Network
Allows you to capture network activities of a running DICOM association at a basic level.
The results are written to a log file of the "Log Directory" of the Fluorospot Compact (path
c:\Flcompact\Log\merge.cap) and can be further evaluated in the lab. After setting the
"Capture Network" tool active ( check box must be set active) the application software FLC
must be restarted to enable this function. The "Capture Network" tool then remains in the
active function status until the application software is restarted again. In this time period,
the system will capture all network activities automatically.
Logging ID 20 Telegrams
ID 20 is an alive telegram of XCU <i bin OK> = < I am OK >, sent from XCU to any compo‐
nent. Telegram flow sample: will be sent every second by XCU.
Activation of this checkbox will suppress the logging of this telegrams, received in the
event log file.
The default is OFF (logging of ID 20 telegrams is suppressed).
This functionality will work only in combination with an activated flight recorder! (see
below).
It is a functionality for the USER to enable, on demand, the Flight Recorder Log Support
using a shortcut (Alt + M) in the USER MODE.
n As the telegram monitor node, the FL-C receives all sent AXCS telegrams instead of
only those listed in its own IN List. If enabled, the FL-C enters those telegrams which
are received as monitor (severity M) into the event log file.
- If the “Flight Recorder Log Support” option (the flight recorder) is activated and run‐
ning, the logging of “Telegram … received” messages will be suppressed,
n Mark the checkbox H Flight Recorder Log Support and then press <Save>.
n Perform a reboot to activate the changes.
n A pop-up will appear by pressing the Alt+M keys in the user mode: Disable XCS mon‐
itor?
Pressing <No> will start the Flight Recorder and all XCS telegrams will be logged in the
event log with the severity M unless Alt+M is pressed again and the pop-up is closed
with <Yes>.
Fig. 59: Enabling the flight recorder in the user mode
9.2 Diagnostics
Test Options
SDM Overlay On
Enables display of SDM and AGC measuring fields on the live monitor.
AGC Off
Switches the input gain of the DVP3 processor from the controlled automatic gain mode
to the fixed gain mode.
V Reverse On
Activates/deactivates vertical image flip.
H Reverse On
Activates/deactivates horizontal image flip.
K Factor = 1
Deactivating the Noise Reduction Filter (GGM).
Camera mode
This is used for factory evaluation only.
Tests
The following system tests can be performed:
n Fluoro Mode On
Enables the fluoro mode. Fluoro can be started by pressing the Fluoro switch on the
X-ray system. During an active fluoro sequence, the resulting B-signal value is dis‐
played in gray values on the live monitor.
Function input:
- To start the fluoro check, first activate the 'Fluoro Mode On' radio button.
- Select a valid organ program on the FL-C.
- Press Start.
- Enable fluoro by pressing the fluoro switch. The resulting B-signal is displayed in
gray values on the live monitor.
n Test Pattern
When this test is active, you can feed in test patterns on the different function boards
into the image chain. In all cases, the test patterns must be visible on the live monitor.
- DVP Pattern
Digital ramp pattern fed in at the input of the DVP3 board.
- CCIF Pattern
Digital ramp pattern fed in at the input of the CCIF board.
- CCD Digital
Digital ramp pattern fed in at the output of the camera head.
- CCD CorrMatrix
The CCD correction matrix is read out from the frame memory in the camera head
and transferred to the Camera Correction Board, CCB.
- CCD LTI On
The CCD sensor-specific "Fix Pattern Noise" is accumulated during the integration
period of this test sequence. This interference signal is not compensated in the Digi‐
tal Video Processor (DVP3). Immediately after starting the test, this typically struc‐
tured noise pattern appears on the live monitor with increasing intensity. If you see
the same result as described above, you can assume that the entire Image Acquisi‐
tion Chain is functioning properly.
- CCD Live Mode
The CCD signal is continuously connected through the image acquisition chain and
noise will be displayed on the live monitor.
n Acq Mode On
Image acquisition can be started by pressing the exposure switch on the X-ray system.
At the end of the acquisition sequence, the system displays the resulting B-signal val‐
ue in gray values on the live monitor.
Function input:
- To start the acquisition check, first activate the 'Acq Mode On' radio button.
- Select a valid organ program at the generator desk.
- Press Start.
- Enable image acquisition by pressing the exposure switch.
Start Tests
Starts the predefined test sequence. While the test is running, the viewer always sees the
resulting images on the live monitor. In addition to the image display, the system also in‐
dicates the function status of the different components involved in this sequence. "0" in‐
dicates function status OFF, "1" indicates function status active.
n Rotation: Rotates the displayed image in steps of 90 degrees. The default is 0 degrees.
n Stop Test: Cancels the last performed test sequence.
Indicates the number of errors that occurred in the system during self testing. The errors
are logged in the Event Log.
9.2.3 Network
The following tests are available for checking the communication with a DICOM AET:
AET
Selection of host name for the target station.
IP / Host
Shows host name of selected AET.
Port
Number shows current port number.
C – Echo
Shows whether or not the station is reachable via the network (DICOM talking).
Ping
Check of a node in the network on which the DICOM AET is installed. When the ping but‐
ton is pressed, the ping dialog comes up. The ping dialog shows the IP number and the
ping result.
Test
Initiate the test. The test result is shown in a pop-up window.
Prior to export of service images, the images to be exported need to be marked. Unlike
earlier versions, this can be done in the ’Documentation’ mode (in the service mode!). In
the Documentation mode, just mark the images to be exported with a right mouse click.
Thus, they appear as marked in the ’Image File Selection’ area, ( 2/Fig. 67 Page 140).
Connect a USB stick to the FL-C prior to entering the Service Image Import / Export
page.
Open the Service Image Import / Export page.
Select USB key or CD/DVD as the target from the Destination list box
( 1/Fig. 67 Page 140).
Press the <Update Selection> button to refresh the Image File Selection area.
The images which were previously marked in the Documentation made appear as ’pre-se‐
lected’ in the Image File Selection area ( 2/Fig. 67 Page 140).
Press the <Export> button ( 3/Fig. 67 Page 140).
Confirm the pop-up ( 4/Fig. 67 Page 140).
Export starts and the progress is displayed in the Export Status window
( 5/Fig. 67 Page 140).
The exported service images are stored in two zip archives on the USB stick or CD/DVD.
The zip archives reside within the service folder.
One archive contains exported images in the FL-C private format. The other archive con‐
tains the exported images already converted to the DICOM format.
The customer's own test images which were imported using Import Customer Test Im‐
ages will be provided in a pattern folder on D:\ partition (D:\Studies\Pattern\). These test
images will be available in addition to the default FL-C test images.
9.3 System
Versions
The versions of all sub-components and the whole sub-system must be displayed, for in‐
stance driver and board versions.
The version information of the different system components will be displayed in a sepa‐
rate window.
OS event log
By pressing <OS Event Log>, the OS Event viewer is started for further evaluation.
OS Diagnostics
The <OS Diagnostic> button is available only if the system was accessed locally, i.e. if the
system was accessed remotely, even if the system was configured for full remote access,
this functionality is not be provided. Consequently, the button will be displayed dimmed.
System Information
is used for checking the
n MS_Windows version
n System BIOS/CPU data
n Display data
n Drives
n Memory data
n Status info about services and devices in the host
System Operating Hours
Displays the accumulated operating time of the FL Compact. The counter is initialized
when the SW is installed.
Control Panel
Opens the Windows Control Panel to configure, i.e. host name, network settings, etc.
Notes
After pressing the <Notes> button, notes can be entered in the text box below.
9.3.2.1 Setting the Language for the Keyboard and for the Customer User Interface (option‐
al)
The default language (English) was set during the first part of the installation. Beginning
with system SW VC10, the regional settings (keyboard layout, language for the customer
UI, host name and the date format) are part of backup/restore.
The following pages are for information only if regional settings need to be changed for
any reason.
In the case of the Swedish keyboard, select the Swedish keyboard layout in combina‐
tion with English for the customer UI.
n Start the service software and select <FL-C Service> <System> <System Settings>
<Control Panel>.
n In the <Control Panel>, double-click on the <Regional and Languages> icon.
n Select the <Languages> tab.
n Click on <Details ...> to open the Text Services and Input Languages window.
n From the Default input language list box ( Fig. 71 Page 146): Select the same
Input Language (keyboard layout) that is to be selected for the customer UI.
n Press the <Apply> button.
n Close the window by pressing the <OK> button.
Fig. 71: Setting the input language Fig. 72: Setting the language for the User Interface
Setting Chinese as the Input Locale and Language for the User Interface
n Double-click on the Regional and Language Options icon in the Control Panel.
- Select Chinese (PRC) from the Standard and Formats list box.
- At the bottom of the same tab, select China as the location.
- Select the Languages tab.
- Make sure that the Install files for East Asian languages box is marked under Sup‐
plemental language support.
- Click on Details ...
The Text Services and Input Languages window will appear.
- Select Chinese (PRC) - Chinese (Simplified) - Microsoft Pinyin IME 3.0 from the
Default input language list box.
- Close the Text Services and Input Languages window with OK.
- Select the Advanced tab in the Regional and Language Options window.
- Select Chinese (PRC) from the Language for non-Unicode programs combo box
in the Regional and Languages Options window.
- Mark the Apply all settings to the current user account and to the user profile
check box at the bottom of the same tab.
A pop-up Change Default User Settings appears.
- Close the window with OK.
- Close the Regional and Language Options window with OK.
- If a Required files are ... window appears ( Fig. 73 Page 146), confirm it with Yes.
- Then the You must restart ... ( Fig. 74 Page 147) dialog appears. Close the win‐
dow with Yes.
The PC will reboot. After the reboot, go back to the FL-C service mode.
n Select System / System Settings / Control Panel from the service main menu.
- Double-click on the Regional and Language Options icon.
- Select the Languages tab.
- Click on Details ...
The Text Services and Input Languages window appears.
- Click on Key Settings ... on the Settings tab
The Advanced Key Settings window appears.
- Make sure that the Press the CAPS LOCK key button is activated.
- Press the button Change Key Sequence ...
The Change Key Sequence window comes up.
- Unmark the Switch input languages and Switch keyboard layouts check boxes.
- Close the window with OK.
- Close all open windows and return to the FL-C service main menu.
- Exit the SSW and switch off the system.
TCP / IP LAN
n Select <System> <System Settings> <Control Panel> in the service main menu.
n Double-click on the <Network Connections> symbol.
n Double-click on <DICOM Connection> in the Network Connections window.
The DICOM Connection Status window appears.
n Press the <Properties ...> button.
n Highlight the <Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)> entry in the Dicom Connection Prop-
erties window.
n Press the <Properties> button, the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window appears.
n Enter the data for:
- <IP address>
- <Subnet mask>
- <Default Gateway>
. These addresses are assigned by the local network administrator.
If needed, enter the 2nd gateway as a static route in Windows. For details, refer to AX‐
IOM Iconos dRF Siemens Remote Services Installation and Settings Instructions, or
check ( Configure a Static Route / Page 114).
Computer Name
n Select <System> <System Settings> <Control Panel> in the service main menu.
n Double-click on the <System> icon.
n Select the Computer Name tab card in the System Properties window.
n Click on the <Change ...> button.
n Change the Computer name and close the window with <OK>.
The following steps are an example for the HP Laser Jet 4M Plus (recommended type of
printer).
Depending on your printer's capability, the necessary settings might be different. For
more information, check the documentation provided by the printer.
n Double-click the icon of the new installed printer and open the Property window
- Open the Device Settings tab card and change Form To Tray Assignment from
Letter to the A4 form.
The Fluorospot Compact supports postscript functionality only. It does not ensure
proper functioning of all types of available printers!
The configuration of the paper printer is not part of a System Backup ! Thus it must be
carried out after each new installation of the system software.
Reboot
Pressing <Reboot> followed by <Go> shuts down the application and the operating sys‐
tem. Use this function if you need to restart the image system.
Exit to OS
This shuts down the application and returns to the Operating System. Click on the button
<Exit to OS> to call up the password dialog. Enter the password and click on the <Go>
button. The AX Password List is published in the CS Knowledge Base.
Image Rescue is a tool for rebuilding the database after software installation or for repair‐
ing the patient database if it has been damaged. Whether this is possible and to what ex‐
tent depends on the type of damage. Image Rescue is also used to rebuild the database
after copying images from the hard disk of a PC that is to be replaced by the hard disk of
the new PC.
Image Rescue
If you click on the Image Rescue button, the system displays a message to warn the user
that the rescue process could destroy the entire database. After accepting the warning,
the system starts to rebuild the database. At the end of this sequence, the system indi‐
cates the result of the repair action. If it displays "Image rescue successfully completed",
you can continue with your service work. However, if it displays "Could not complete im‐
age rescue" followed by an error output, then click on the "Undo rescue" button
Undo Rescue
"Undo rescue" cancels the last "Image rescue" action and re-establishes the status that ex‐
isted prior running last image rescue.
Save Images
Save
This function allows you to copy Study Directories from one hard drive to another drive.
Depending on the current status of the virus scanner, the button toggles between Activa‐
tion and Deactivation.
The default is activated.
Fig. 77: FL-C SSW, virus protection
9.4.2 Information
Displays version information about the virus protection software and its components.
The following information is read from the registry and displayed:
-
n
Current version of the virus scanner
- Engine version
- Pattern version
- Pattern date
Opens the virus protection software dialog window to perform a manual scan of the sys‐
tem.
Manual Scan tab card
n All drives of the system can be selected in a corresponding checkbox.
n <Scan> - Starts the manual scanning process of the selected drive(s).
n <Exit> - Exits the manual scanning functionality of the virus protection software and
closes the windows
Manual Scan Results tab card
Displays the results of the manual scanning process. Each infected file is displayed in a
separate line, including the following information:
-
n
Virus Info - Additional information about the detected virus, if available.
- <Exit> - Exits the manual scanning functionality of the virus protection software
and closes the windows.
This service page is used to download images from the service folder to RDIAG.
In parallel to the raw image, the image file is transferred to DICOM format, both in an
anonymized format.
Multiple selection is possible while keeping the <Ctrl> button pressed.
Press <Go> to trigger the download.
This service page is used to view and save log files or configuration files to USB / CD/DVD
or to RDiag server.
File Type
Open the pull-down menu to choose between the three different groups Logs (selected
by default), Configuration Files or Imaging Data.
The files of a group are displayed in a tree structure.
Click on a folder , e.g. Network or on the plus sign to the left to expand the tree.
By clicking on a single file name, its contents are displayed in the browser window to the
right and the check box to the left of the file is activated.
Multiple files can be selected by activating the checkbox to the left of each file.
All files in a folder can be selected by activating the check box to the left of the folder
( Fig. 82 Page 160).
Pressing the <Go> button will display the selected file in a new browser window.
If the group Imaging Data is selected, calibration - / gain images can not be selected for
viewing.
<Save> button:
Single or multiple files can be exported to following destinations:
- USB key
- CD/DVD
- RDIAG
by pressing the <Save> button.
All data will be zipped prior export to USB key in order to speed-up the transfer time.
Prior pressing <Save>, open the destination pull-down menu and select the desired desti‐
nation.
Be careful when using <Save All>, since a high volume of data will be transferred to
RDiag! Since the FL-C can transfer only while it is not in the Examination mode, it may be
cumbersome to upload the data. It is better to use single selections.
Fig. 81: File & Image Tools, Log & Config Files
n This service page provides a file browser which can be used to inspect the FL-C file
system C:\ remotely or locally. The file browser provides the following functionality:
- Download any file(s) on C:\ to the RDiag server,
- Show and delete transfer job(s) to the RDiag.
10.1 Adjustment
1. To perform an adjustment, select the desired function from the sub-menu.
2. Double-click or use the Execute button.
When all adjustments have been completed, exit from the service mode.
Switch off the system and switch it on again. Check the functionality of the adjustments.
10.1.1 Calibration
1. To perform an adjustment, select the desired function from the sub-menu.
2. Double-click or use the Execute button.
When all adjustments have been completed, exit from the service mode.
Switch off the system and switch it on again. Check the functionality of the adjustments.
Potentiometer Adjustment
Fig. 84:
The -17˚/ 0˚/+ 90˚ position values in the illustration are reference values for the check of
the potentiometer, e.g. direction, mech. position, dig. value and voltage. They can be
checked in Dialog Diagnostic > Monitoring > Unit Position. 1 dig. corresponds to ap‐
prox. 0.5.
Condition
1. Use the control keys to move the tilt drive to the reference dimension.
2. Two equal reference positions are possible:
Use a spirit level placed on the tabletop at 0 (± 0.5) degrees or
reference = adjust distance from top surface of finished floor to the tabletop head
end/ foot end so they are equal (± 5 mm).
If no movement is possible (potentiometer defective), the drive can be moved using the
S1 and S2 (D33) service keys in the "Unlimited end position mode" in Diagnostic > Tests
> Movements with service buttons > Basic unit.
Adjustment
When securing the potentiometers, make sure that the metal pinion engages in the plas‐
tic pinion without play.
Limitation of + 90˚
Conditions
The potentiometers for the lift drive, tilt drive and tabletop longitudinal drive have been
adjusted!
Adjustment
1. If the customer requests it, the standard end position can be changed.
2. Use the control keys to move the unit to the desired end position, e.g. + 88 at the foot
end.
When all adjustments have been completed, exit from the service mode.
Switch off the system and switch it on again. Check the functionality of the adjustments.
The values in the illustration are reference values for the check of the potentiometer, e.g.
direction, mech. position, digital value and voltage. They can be checked in the Diagnos‐
tic > Monitoring > Unit Position dialog. 1 digit corresponds to approx. 5 mm.
The -17˚/ 0˚/+ 90˚ position values in the illustration are reference values for the check of
the potentiometer, e.g. direction, mech. position, dig. value and voltage. They can be
checked in Dialog Diagnostic > Monitoring > Unit Position. 1 digit corresponds to ap‐
prox. 0.5.
Condition
1. Use the centering key on the table-side or remote control console to move the column
into the vertical position.
2. Use the S1 and S2 (D33) service keys to move the drives into the reference position
under Diagnostic > Tests/Movements with service buttons > Basic unit in the "Limi‐
ted end position mode".
Column reference position: 680 mm (± 1 mm).
Spotfilm device reference position: 575 mm (± 1 mm).
If the movement is not possible (potentiometer defective), the drive can be moved using
the S1 and S2 (D33) service keys in Diagnostic > Tests > Movements with service but‐
tons/Basic unit in the "Unlimited end position mode".
Adjustment
The potentiometer settings for the spotfilm device longitudinal drive and column longi‐
tudinal drive affect the oblique beam alignment. As a result, both adjustments must al‐
ways be performed!
The values in the illustration are reference value for the check of the potentiometers, e.g.
direction, mech. position, digital value and voltage. They can be checked in the Diagnos‐
tic > Monitoring > Unit Position dialog. 1 digit corresponds to approx. 5 mm.
Condition
1. Use the centering key on the table-side or remote control console to move the column
into the vertical position.
2. Use the S1 and S2 (D33) service keys to move the drives into the reference position
under Diagnostic > Tests > Movements with service buttons/Basic unit in the "Limi‐
ted end position mode".
Column reference position: 680 mm (± 1 mm).
Spotfilm device reference position: 575 mm (± 1 mm).
If movement is not possible (potentiometer defective), the drive can be moved using the
S1 and S2 (D33) service keys in Diagnostic > Tests > Movements with service buttons/
Basic unit" in the "Unlimited end position mode".
Adjustment
The potentiometer settings for spotfilm device longitudinal drive and column longitudi‐
nal drive affect the oblique beam alignment. Thus, both adjustments must always be
carried out!
Potentiometer Adjustment
Fig. 87:
The X values in the illustration are reference values for the check of the potentiometer,
e.g. direction, mech. position, digital value and voltage. They can be checked in the Diag‐
nostic > Monitoring > Unit Position dialog. 1 digit corresponds to approx. 8 mm.
Condition
1. Use the control keys to move the tabletop longitudinal drive to the "Tabletop flush
with frame (± 2 mm)" reference dimensions.
If movement is not possible (potentiometer defective), the drive can be moved using the
S1 and S2 (D33) service keys under
Diagnostic > Tests > Movements with service buttons/Basic unit" in the "Unlimited end
position mode".
Adjustment
Potentiometer Adjustment
Fig. 88:
(1) R120
The values of R120 can be checked in the Diagnostic > Monitoring > Unit Position dia‐
log.
Condition
1. Use the control keys to move the tabletop transverse drive to the "Tabletop flush with
frame (± 2 mm)" reference dimensions.
Fig. 89: Table transverse reference dimensions
If movement is not possible (potentiometer defective), the drive can be moved using the
S1 and S2 (D33) service keys under
Diagnostic > Tests > Movements with service buttons/Basic unit" in the "Unlimited end
position mode".
Adjustment
Potentiometer: M3.R120
Board and Connectors: A4.D42.X4 (see the Wiring Diagram).
10.1.1.5 Tomo
The basis for all adjustments is the actual tomo height on the exposure. The adjustments
should be performed in the following sequence:
1. Tomo height display on the remote control console.
2. Tomo symmetry.
Conditions
1. Determine the actual tomo height using the tomo block. To do this:
- place the tomo height test (foam plastic block) on the tabletop and align the cen‐
tral beam (see sketch; here the notches in the test plates must be in the central
beam). When this is done, the transversely positioned test plate must be pointed
to the head end (anode side of tube assembly).
- Set a tomo height of “116” at the system control console.
- Move each test plate so that the notches have a spacing of Sha (tomo height dif‐
ference) = 116 mm, ± 1 mm to the tabletop. Position the plastic foam block under
fluoroscopy so that a test panel is displayed centered on the monitor screen.
With room heights of < 285 cm, tomo can be initiated only in unit positions between
- 4˚ to + 4˚ and + 88˚ to + 90˚.
Tomo Symmetry
General remarks
The idle time of the entire system can vary. For this reason, the lead times for exposure
triggering must be set.
When the delay time is adjusted, the time point of "exposure ON" is determined and with
it, tomo symmetry.
If the exposure result is already at the tolerance limit; perform the pin-hole exposure sev‐
eral times, because the idle time can vary.
Conditions
Column longitudinal, detector device longitudinal and tomo height console display adjus‐
ted.
1. Place the pin-hole plate on the tabletop in the central beam path.
2. Position the pin-hole plate under fluoroscopy so that the hole is centered on the moni‐
tor screen.
3. Collimate smaller than the pin-hole plate.
Adjustment
1. Evaluate the exposures.
Required: the line should be in the center on the monitor.
Tolerance: line ratio, max 2:1 (or 1:2)
Fig. 92:
Sometimes the old value is displayed incorrectly or with the incorrect sign in front (ap‐
plies for SW Version VA10C).
3. Exit the service mode and switch the system off and back on again to permanently
save the data.
10.1.1.6 Compression
Potentiometer Adjustment
Fig. 93:
The X values in the illustration are reference values for the check of the potentiometer,
e.g. direction, mech. position, digital value and voltage. They can be checked in the Diag‐
nostic > Monitoring > Unit Position dialog.
Conditions
The potentiometer is adjusted with a 50 N compression level.
1st possibility: Compress so that the 50 N switch is just actuated.
2nd possibility: Adjust compression force to 50 N using a spring balance.
1. Place a loop over the support arm and another centered over the compression cone as
shown in the illustration.
2. Hook on the spring balance.
Compress until 10 kg, -0.1 kg (approx. 100 N) is displayed on the spring bal‐
ance (half lever arm is equal to double the force).
Adjustment
When turning the potentiometer, the solder connections may not touch the metal.
Speed
Adjustment
The spotfilm device and column may move to the Auto pull-back status.
When all adjustments have been completed, exit from the service mode.
Switch off the system and switch it on again. Check the functionality of the adjustments.
Prerequisites
Fig. 94:
16. Pull out the middle wall ((10) Iontomat) on the operator's side and guide in the Ionto‐
mat cable until the middle wall (Iontomat) is flush with the diaphragm plate.
Fig. 95:
a) Prior to beginning the adjustment, the potentiometer must have a plausible value.
Because of this, adjust the potentiometer using the SSW: Monitoring: Unit position
so that a cassette size
- for cm cassettes between 20 and 22 cm or
- for inch cassettes between 28 and 32 cm
is displayed on the screen.
b) Do not mesh the potentiometer into position yet!
19. Select the cassette program in cm or inches that is most frequently used for the ad‐
justment. Use only cassettes that are in very good condition. Otherwise, sporadic er‐
rors can occur in cassette sensing.
The 24 cm cassette, including frame, = 268 mm, ± 2 mm.
The 10 inch cassette, including frame, = 282 mm, ± 2 mm.
20. If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made!
21. Continue with "Tensioning the 24 x 30 cm / 10 x 12 inch Cassette: Potentiometer Ad‐
justment".
22. After completing the replacement or the adjustment work, reinstall the cover panels
in the reverse order of their removal.
Potentiometer Adjustment
Tensioning the 24 x 30 cm / 10 x 12 inch Cassette: Potentiometer Adjustment
Fig. 96:
The X values in the illustration are reference values for the check of the potentiometer,
e.g. direction, mech. position, digital value and voltage. They can be checked in the "Di‐
agnostic/Monitoring/Unit Position" dialog.
Cassette Sensing
Format sensing for width takes place by counting the "cassette transport" encoder pulses
between the back edge of the cassette and the photo-sensitive cell, the loading position
and front edge of the cassette park position photo-sensitive cell. For the height, it takes
place by means of the R3 "tension cassette" potentiometer. Cassette sensing is adjusted
using only the cassette tensioning potentiometer. Incorrect cassette sensing can also be
caused by a defective park position photo-sensitive cell or a defective encoder.
Adjustment
Fig. 97:
1. Place the cassette (1) against the middle wall ((2) Iontomat) and use the D2.S1 and S2
(3) service keys on the spotfilm device to tension the cassette.
The 24 cm cassette, including frame = 268 mm, ± 2 mm.
The 10 inch cassette, including the frame = 282 mm, ± 2 mm.
2. Adjust the potentiometer using the zero adjustment method to < ± 4 Bit.
When this is done, the correction value and the old offset value are displayed
in the window.
When the acoustic signal sounds, the value is in tolerance.
3. Confirm with OK.
4. Call up the screen again and using the service keys, briefly move the tension arms to‐
gether. Otherwise there is a risk that the tension arms will no longer open after
switching the system OFF and ON.
If CANCEL is pressed, there is no adjustment!
5. Confirm with OK.
If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made!
Afterwards, a window is displayed with the old and the new offset values.
6. Confirm with OK.
The new offset value is now saved!
7. Installation is in reverse order of the steps above.
Function Check
1. Insert 20 x 40 cm high and wide cassettes (or corresponding inch cassettes), one after
the other.
Required : the cassettes are sensed.
Correction: potentiometer adjustment.
If necessary, adjust the potentiometer with the SSW: Monitoring: unit position
so that a cassette size, for cm cassette between 20 to 22 cm or for inch cas‐
sette between 28 to 32 cm, is displayed on the screen.
n With the “Mechanical” adjustment, the position of the photo-sensitive cell is indicated
by a cassette position to a mechanical mark.
n With the “with exposure” adjustment, the difference of the required exposure posi‐
tion to the actual exposure position should be entered in mm based directly on a cas‐
sette exposure.
n If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made.
Adjustment
1. Insert a 24 x 30 cm or 10 x 12 inch cassette.
The cassette is automatically moved into the reference position.
2. Using the ± buttons, the cassette can be moved accordingly in 0.28 mm steps.
The "+ button" means operator's side, the "- button" means wall side. When this is
done, the old and new offset values are displayed in the window.
Here, the cassette is moved several cm out of the reference position in a swing‐
ing movement to update positioning to the back edge of the cassette.
Required: the wall-side cassette edge must be aligned with the center mark
hole (± 1 mm), see illustration.
3. Confirm with OK.
If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made.
A window with the old and new offset values is displayed.
4. Confirm with OK.
The new offset value is now saved!
Function Check
1. Center the column using the centering key on the unit console.
3. Place the centering template included in the shipment in place at the head end on the
spotfilm device as shown in the sketch and secure it in place with the paneling screw.
4. Insert a 24 x 30 cm or 10 x 12 inch cassette sideways.
5. Using the light localizer, place a marker on the tabletop (e.g. a washer) for the 1st ex‐
posure at the foot end from the central beam.
Do not place the marker on the cassette. This can fall into the spotfilm device and lead to
malfunctions.
Fig. 100:
9. Remove the cassette, turn it 180˚ and reinsert it (wall side becomes operator's side).
X 10. Trigger the 3rd and 4th exposures.
11. Develop the film.
Evaluating the Film
1. Measure dimension “b” (the dimensions, a, c, d, e are not important here).
Fig. 101:
If dimension "b" is not within the tolerance when the film is being evaluated (reason,
e.g. template not properly attached or template bent), the template for determining the
center of the spotfilm device can be checked using the following test.
Test: Checking the Template for Determining the Center of the Spotfilm Device
1. Make a mark on a 35 cm x 43 cm film, e.g. using soldering wire, as shown in the
sketch. Work very carefully during this procedure!
Fig. 102:
2. Place the marked film on the spotfilm device so that it is flush with the outside edge
of the spotfilm device at the head end and is even with the table-side control console
on the operator's side (see sketch).
X 3. Under fluoroscopy, check whether the center marking on the film lines up with the
mark on the template.
Correction: If necessary, correctly place the template in position, or slightly
bend the template. Carry out the check again!
4. Remove the centering template.
5. Reinsert the paneling screw.
Do not place the marker on the cassette. This can fall into the spotfilm device and lead to
malfunctions.
Condition:
1. Center the column using the centering key on the unit console.
3. Place the centering template included in the shipment in place at the head end on the
spotfilm device as shown in the sketch and secure it in place with the paneling
screw.
4. Insert a 24 x 30 cm or 10 x 12 inch cassette sideways.
5. Using the light localizer, place a marker for the 1st exposure on the tabletop (e.g. a
washer) at the foot end from the central beam.
Do not place the marker on the cassette. This can fall into the spotfilm device and lead to
malfunctions.
Fig. 104:
If dimension “b” is not within the tolerance when the film is being evaluated (reason,
e.g. template not properly attached or template bent), the template for determining the
center of the spotfilm device can be checked using the following test.
Fig. 105:
Test: Checking the Template for Determining the Center of the Spotfilm Device
1. Make a mark on a 35 cm x 43 cm film, e.g. using soldering wire, as shown in the
sketch. Work very carefully during this procedure!
Fig. 106:
2. Place the marked film on the spotfilm device so that it is flush with the outside edge
of the spotfilm device at the head end and is even with the table-side control console
on the operator's side (see sketch).
X 3. Under fluoroscopy, check whether the center marking on the film lines up with the
mark on the template.
Correction: If necessary, correctly place the template in position, or slightly
bend the template. Carry out the check again!
4. Remove the centering template.
5. Reinsert the paneling screw.
Adjustment
1. In the SSW mode, enter half the difference of dimension “b” in mm.
+ means dimension “b” is too small (cassette in the park position direction).
- means dimension “b” is too large (cassette in the loading position direction).
2. Confirm with OK.
If CANCEL is pressed, there is no adjustment!
Then a window with the old and the new offset values is displayed.
3. Confirm with OK.
The new offset value is now saved!
Function Check
X 1. Make an exposure according to the conditions and evaluate it.
Correction: Repeat the adjustment.
2. Remove the centering template!
Explanation:
The diaphragm plate opening is derived from the position of the photo-sensitive cell and
the program-controlled movement path. Since the movement path is the same for all
units, only the different positions of the photo-sensitive cells are corrected.
Adjustment
1. Move the diaphragm plates to the reference position.
The diamond on the foot-end collimator plate frame and the notch on the
spotfilm device housing must line up (± 1 mm), see illustration.
2. Use the ± buttons; the diaphragm plates can be corrected by a back and forth move‐
ment in 0.2 mm steps. This is why the diaphragm plate opening changes 0.4 mm per
step.
3. Divide the result by 0.4 mm.
The number of correction steps results from this. The correction steps are add‐
ed to or subtracted from the "old value".
Diaphragm plate opening too small: "Old value" + number of steps.
Diaphragm plate opening too large: "Old value" - number of steps.
When this is done, the old and the new offset values are displayed in the win‐
dow. The diaphragm plates are then moved in and out.
Required: Diamond in the foot-end diaphragm plate frame and the notch on
the spotfilm device housing must line up (± 1 mm), see illustration.
4. Confirm with OK.
If CANCEL is pressed, there is no adjustment!
Then a window with the old and the new offset values is displayed.
5. Confirm with OK.
The new offset value is now saved!
Function Check
1. Center the column using the centering key on the unit console.
2. Unit position = 35˚, SID = 115 cm.
3. Place the centering template included in the shipment in place at the head end on the
spotfilm device as shown in the sketch and secure it in place with the paneling
screw.
Fig. 108:
Do not place the marker on the cassette. This can fall into the spotfilm device and lead to
malfunctions.
Fig. 109:
The X-values in the illustration are reference values for the check of the potentiometers,
e.g. direction, mech. position, dig. value and voltage. They can be checked in the "Diag‐
nostic/Monitoring/Unit Position" dialog.
Condition
Manually move the grid by the grid belt so that the grid center marker is aligned with the
marker on the spotfilm device housing (± 1 mm), see the detail in the illustration.
If there is a potentiometer defect, the grid can be moved into the reference position in
the Diagnostic > Tests > Movement with service buttons/ Spotfilm Device dialog in the
uncontrolled mode.
Adjustment
1. Adjust the potentiometer using the zero adjustment method. To do this, disengage
the potentiometer from the toothed belt, lift it with your finger and adjust the R9 po‐
tentiometer.
When this is done, the correction value and the old offset value are displayed
in the window.
When the acoustic signal sounds, the value is in tolerance.
2. Confirm with OK.
If CANCEL is pressed, there is no adjustment!
Then a window with the old and the new offset values is displayed.
Explanation
The exposure position results from the grid potentiometer basic setting plus the offset.
The position of the grid can be corrected in steps of approx. 2 mm using the offset.
Condition
The grid potentiometer basic setting is set.
Adjustment
1. The grid moves into the reference position (park position).
2. Move the grid in steps of 2 mm using the ± buttons. The grid is then moved in and
out.
The "- button" means to the wall side; the "+ button" means to the operator's
side.
Required: The grid center mark must be aligned with the spotfilm device mark
(± 2 mm), see illustration.
When this is done, the old and the new offset values are displayed in the win‐
dow
3. Confirm with OK.
If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made.
Then a window with the old and new offset values is displayed.
Adjustment
1. Open the service cover panel on spotfilm device.
2. Mark the center of the grid, e.g. with a strip of soldering wire.
X 3. Under fluoroscopy, place an Allen wrench centered in the middle of the grid (see
sketch).
4. At the generator, select the large focus, 80%, 81 kV and middle IONTOMAT chamber.
5. Select the largest possible SID.
6. Insert a cassette with film and select the 2-part subdivision.
X 7. Trigger an exposure.
Required: The grid center mark to the middle of the Allen wrench should be
between 6 - 10 mm on the wall side as shown in the sketch; the value can vary
by up to 3 mm from exposure to exposure. The difference can be compensated
with the delay time. The basic value is 90 ms.
8. Enter the desired delay value.
When this is done, the old delay value is displayed in the window.
9. Confirm with OK.
If CANCEL is pressed, there is no adjustment!
Then a window appears in which the old and new delay values are displayed.
10. Confirm with OK.
The new delay value is now saved!
Function Check
1. Check the delay value by triggering an exposure
Required: The grid center marker to the middle of the Allen wrench should be
between 6 - 10 mm on the wall side as shown in the sketch; the value can vary
by up to 3 mm from exposure to exposure.
Correction: Perform the adjustment again.
2. At the generator, select large focus, 80%, 81 kV and the middle IONTOMAT chamber.
3. Set the largest SID.
X 4. Expose the largest cassette using full format in the 45˚ unit position.
Required: Film density should be as even as possible on the wall side and oper‐
ator's side.
Correction: Perform Grid: Exposure Position.
Adjustment
1. Move the unit into the max. Trendelenburg position.
2. Do not insert a cassette into the loading slot.
3. Briefly interrupt the load photo-sensitive cell beams.
Required : The tension arms should open quickly.
The tension arms may not open up too much in the zero degree position.
4. Enter the percent speed using the ± buttons. The basic speed is equal to 55%. A
change in speed makes itself noticeable only when step changes of 3% or more are
made.
When this is done, the old and the new speed are displayed in the window.
5. The new speed becomes effective when OK is pressed!
If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made.
Then a window with the old and the new speeds is displayed.
6. Confirm with OK.
The new speed is now saved!
Function Check
n.a.
the time it takes for the cassette to load.
The adjustment must be performed using the customer's narrowest and longest cassette
with the unit tilted up to the max.
Adjustment
1. For example, place a 40 x 20 cm cassette, with the long end first, approx. 2/3 into the
load slot.
Required: The cassette is grabbed securely and moved into the park position.
2. Perform the test several times. If the cassette is inserted less than 2/3, the cassette can
jam.
If the largest cassette (e.g. 35 x 43 cm) is inserted only halfway into the load‐
ing slot, an error (timeout) may not occur.
3. Enter the percent speed using the ± buttons. The basic speed is equal to 80%. A
change is speed makes itself noticeable only when step changes of 3% or more are
made.
When this is done, the old and the new speed are displayed in the window.
4. The new speed becomes effective when OK is pressed.
If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made.
Then a window with the old and the new speeds is displayed.
5. Confirm with OK.
The new speed is now saved!
Function Check
1. Use the largest and heaviest cassette available from the customer for the test. Stand‐
ard closing speed 80%.
2. Raise the unit to the maximum.
10.1.1.8 Collimator
When all adjustments have been completed, exit from the service mode.
Switch off the system and switch it on again. Check the functionality of the adjustments.
Overframing on Film
Adjustment
1. Enter the desired overframing in mm for height and width.
Tolerance: 0 - 25 mm.
The cassette format applies as a basic value ("Offset value = 0") or if there are
subdivisions, the subdivided format.
Example:
The exposure format is to be increased by 10 mm.
“Old offset value” in the screen = 50 (Dimension: 0.1 mm, e.g. 50 = 5 mm overfram‐
ing)
New entry in "Overframing (height/ width)" = 15 (Dimension: mm)
The display on the collimator, from selection to exiting the basic unit SSW, is not rele‐
vant. The adjustment affects only the collimator! The collimator plate is always adjusted
to the cassette format or if there are subdivisions, to the subdivided format.
When this is done, the old offset value for height and width are displayed in
the window.
2. Confirm with OK. If CANCEL is pressed, no adjustment is made.
Then a window with the old and the new offset values is displayed.
3. Confirm with OK.
The new offset values for height and width are now saved!
Function Check
1. The collimator display must have changed by the amount of the corrected value. If
needed, see the detailed description in the Maintenance Instructions.
Correction: Repeat the adjustment.
Adjustment of the BWS can be performed in the PMS SSW only if no tube stand is instal‐
led. Otherwise the adjustment must be performed in the tube stand TUI: refer to Tube
Stand Adjustment: XPD3-380.842.02
When all adjustments have been completed, exit from the service mode.
Switch off the system and switch it on again. Check the functionality of the adjustments.
Rate Time
Fig. 114: Rate Time
Adjustment
1. Adjust the grid delay time by pressing the + and - buttons.
Grid Test
Adjustment
1. Press Active to start the grid movement test.
2. Wait until the measured values are available. Check to ensure that the oscillation time
is between the values in brackets.
Function Check
1. If the oscillation time is outside the values in brackets, something is wrong and you
have to look for the reason. Then start the test again.
The SSW automatically limits the unit movement and takes the extension at the head
end and the foot end by the footrest into consideration.
D:
1. Move the unit into the 0˚ position, position the longitudinal carriage to the max. head
end and move the unit into the max. Trendelenburg position.
Required: It is not permitted to drop below the minimum safety distance of
4.0 cm (lowest point of the I.I. to the floor). Basic values for "Distance from
floor to I.I.": I.I. 33 = approx. 23 cm, I.I. 23 = approx. 40 cm.
Correction: If the distance D < than the min. safety distance of 4.0 cm, make a
note of the difference. Move the unit into the 0˚ position. Increase the entered
value for "Distance from floor to I.I." by the difference noted.
Check
1. Again move into the lowest point of the I.I. to the floor.
10.1.3 Defaults
1. To perform an adjustment, select the desired function from the sub-menu.
2. Double-click or use the Execute button.
When all adjustments have been completed, exit from the service mode.
Switch off the system and switch it on again. Check the functionality of the adjustments.
If times of > 30 sec. have no effect, make a note of the DIP switch position on the D2
board in the collimator!
1. The current switch-on time and the old switch-on time are displayed in the window
and can be changed per the customer's request using the radio buttons.
Standard: 30 sec.
2. Confirm with OK.
Then a window with the old and the new switch-on time will be displayed.
3. Confirm with OK.
The new offset value is now saved!
Function Check
1. Check the switch-on time.
Correction: Repeat the adjustment.
1. Click on the drive on the screen for which a parameter update is to be performed:
2. Press Download to perform the download.
If you need to download more than one frequency converter, do not select all of them at
the same time; perform the downloads one at a time.
n There is no need to change the default motor type if the motor is not replaced.
When SW-prompted, the voltage flow to the U5/U6 frequency converters must be inter‐
rupted by unplugging the power connector.
10.2 Diagnostics
When Monitoring is invoked, error displays on the unit can occur; it is absolutely neces‐
sary to take note of this during remote access!
Routines for function checks of movements and operation are available under Tests.
The current statuses and positions of the unit are displayed under View in a compressed
display.
10.2.1 Tests
- The location for operating the basic unit is the D33 board (unit base electronics assem‐
bly)
Fig. 118:
- The location for operating the spotfilm device is the D2 board (electronics box next to
the I.I.)
Checking Displays and Controls
The following functions are possible under this sub-point:
- Quicker test of operation at the console and table-side control console (keys and LEDs)
without having to initiate a function.
Movement Tests
The following functions are possible under this sub-point:
- Applies only for drives in the spotfilm device. "Operation location is the Service PC"
- Movement from drives at "normal" speed with simultaneous display of the actual values
(position sensing).
- The park position photo-sensitive cell can be adjusted exactly only with this test (impor‐
tant for cassette sensing and exposure position).
Checksum Test
The checksum of the basic unit SW and spotfilm device SW are calculated on-line and
compared to the reference value.
Spotfilm Device
Fig. 119:
Remarks:
n Even if the potentiometers are defective, movement using the S1 and S2 buttons on
the D2 board is possible. With drives that permit this, select movement at the reduced
speed.
n If the Help text explicitly indicates an error code that requires performance of a SSW >
Diagnostic > Test > Movement with service buttons... test, pay very careful atten‐
tion to the following points:
- The movement be start softly (ramp), without hesitation and run smoothly, and
then brake softly (braking ramp).
- If this is not the case, the mechanism must be worked on according to the Mainte‐
nance Instructions (lubricating, oiling, cleaning).
-
With drives with a brake or brake assembly, its function must also be checked.
Two modes can be selected using the selection button:
Mode 1
With monitored end position and slow or very slow speed.
Mode 2
Without monitored end position and slow or very slow speed.
The movement can take place into the end position. Mechanical deformation!
The following message is displayed in the screen: “The end positions are unlimited!”
When the button is activated or deactivated is displayed in the screen. The current posi‐
tion of the drive is displayed cyclically.
1. Exit the screen with OK.
Basic Unit
Fig. 120: Service buttons for the basic unit
Remarks
n If the safety circuit is active, the K1 safety breaker must be pressed by hand.
n Even if the potentiometers are defective, movement using the S1 and S2 buttons on
the D33 board is possible. With drives that allow this, movement at reduced speed
should be selected.
n If a drive is up to a safety switch: select "Unlimited end position" for this drive and use
the service keys and move the drive away from the safety switch.
n If the Help text explicitly indicates an error code requiring performance of one of the
SSW > Diagnostic > Test > Movement with the service buttons... tests, pay particu‐
lar attention to the following points:
- The movement must start softly (ramp), without hesitation and run smoothly and
brake softly (brake ramp).
- If there is a malfunction, maintain the mechanism per the Maintenance Instructions
(lubricating, oiling, cleaning).
-
For drives with a brake or brake assembly, its function should also be tested.
Two modes can be selected with the selection button:
Mode 1
With monitored end position and slow or very slow speed.
Under "Limited end position" (with a monitored end position), all restrictions are taken
into consideration.
Thus it is possible that no movement will take place if, e.g. SID movement is controlled
using S1/S2 and the ceiling / wall distance is insufficient.
See "Movement Restrictions: "Movement Restrictions with Service Buttons: Basic Unit"
Mode 2
Without monitored end position and slow or very slow speed.
With selection of Mode 2, it is absolutely necessary to work carefully!
The movement can be made to the mechanical end stop. Greater mechanical deforma‐
tion can occur!
For movements with the safety limit switches, the unit switches the movements off as
standard when the safety limit switches are actuated.
The following message is displayed in the screen: "The end positions are unlimited"
When the key is activated or deactivated is displayed in the screen. The current position of
the drive is cyclically displayed.
1. Exit the screen with OK.
Key selection is displayed by blinking of the selected key in the graphic representation of
the key arrangement, and is marked with a checkmark.
1. Exit the screen with OK.
Key selected is displayed by blinking of the selected key in the graphic representation of
the key arrangement, is displayed and marked with a checkmark.
1. Exit the screen with OK.
Cassette Tension
During the movement test, the drive is controlled at "normal" speed. In addition, the ac‐
tual value is displayed.
In this way, the operating noises as well as the function of cassette tensioning are
checked in all unit position and cassette positions (cassette in load position or in the vicin‐
ity of the park position).
Since the actual value is also displayed, it is possible to check the mechanical positioning
of the drive versus the actual value sensing.
If the "current position" differs by more than 4 Bits from the "target position", adjust the
park position photo-sensitive cell.
"Current position" too low: Move the park photo-sensitive cell towards the wall (0.28
mm/pulse).
The cassette can be moved out at any time with the eject key.
Since the actual value is also displayed, it is possible to check the mechanical positioning
of the drive versus the actual value sensing.
The displayed "current position" should remain constant with more frequent movement
(± 2 Bit). Differences can be caused by belt slipping or also by errors of the actual value
sensing.
If the "current position" differs by more than 4 Bits from the target position, adjust the
park position photo-sensitive cell.
Current position is too low: Move the "park position photo-sensitive cell" towards the
wall (0.28 mm/pulse).
The cassette be moved out at any time using the eject key.
Grid
During the movement test, the drive is controlled at "normal" speed. In addition, the ac‐
tual value is displayed.
In this way, the operating noises as well as the function of the grid can be tested in all
unit positions.
Since the actual value is also displayed, it is possible to check the mechanical positioning
of the drive versus the actual value sensing.
Basic Unit
The current checksum is reached and displayed. This checksum is the 16-bit value (Hex).
If the checksum is not OK, this is displayed in the window with “Not OK”.
Spotfilm Device
The current checksum is reached and displayed. This checksum is the 16-bit value (Hex).
If the checksum is not OK, this is displayed in the window with “Not OK”.
Control Console
The current checksum is reached and displayed. This checksum is the 16-bit value (Hex).
If the checksum is not OK, this is displayed in the window with “Not OK”.
10.2.1.5 Monitoring
Remarks regarding use of the "Monitoring"
Unit Positions
The following functions are possible under this sub-point:
- Overview of where the drives are.
The actual values as well as the corresponding mechanical dimensions are displayed, for
example the tilt down angle and the inserted cassette size....
- Status of the SID range limit switches and compression are displayed.
The data can be copied to a path that must be specified using "Print to file" by entering a
file name comprised of maximum 8 digits (without the file type ".lst"). Or copied to the
Editor by pressing "Alt+Print " to the clipboard and with Ctrl.+V . Since when the init
blocks are accepted, the check for the response of the limit switches is not accepted, the
response of the limit switches is labeled with an asterisk.
Status
The following functions are possible under this sub-point:
- Overview of spotfilm device: voltages present and photo-sensitive cells active.
- Overview of the basic unit: safety circuit interrupted, 50 N compression force, position
of tube unit rotation and the 3D stand in park position.
The data can be copied to a path that must be specified using "Print to file" by entering a
file name comprised of maximum 8 digits (without the file type ".lst"). Or copied to the
Editor by pressing "Alt+Print " to the clipboard and with Ctrl.+V . Since when the init
blocks are accepted, the check for the response of the limit switches is not accepted, the
response of the limit switches is labeled with an asterisk.
Current init Blocks
"Aperture iris, zoom level 0" in the report cannot update automatically; check the correct
offset values in Adjustment > Calibration > Collimator > Indirect technique, fluoro‐
scopy field limitation.
The adjusted offset values, the unit-specific settings and the configuration are displayed.
The data can be selected and copied into the Editor using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. Or using
"Print to file" by entering a file name comprised of maximum 8 digits (without the file
type ".lst") in to a path that must be entered.
System Configuration
The complete system configuration can be read here.
The data can be selected and copied into the Editor using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. Or using
"Print to file" by entering a file name comprised of maximum 8 digits (without the file
type ".lst") in to a path that must be entered.
Unit Positions
General Remarks
Drives that are not configured are displayed in gray in the mask.
All drive positions are displayed in this screen. By using this screen, the unit positions can
be inquired and at the same time the function of the potentiometer or range limit
switches (by SID and tabletop longitudinal) can be checked. The values are cyclically up‐
dated in approx. 3 sec. cycles.
With the drives whose positions are sensed by potentiometers, the AD value and a value
in cm, degrees or N are displayed.
The data can be copied to a path that must be specified using "Print to file" by entering a
file name comprised of maximum of 8 digits (without the file type ".lst"). Or copied to the
Editor by pressing "Alt+Print " to the clipboard and with Ctrl.+V .
Remarks
If the Help text indicates an error code that requires the inquiry "SSW/ Diagnostic/ Test/
Monitoring/"..., pay special attention to the following points:
- The movement must start softly (ramp), without hesitation and run smoothly and brake
softly (brake ramp). If there is a malfunction, maintain the mechanism per the Mainte‐
nance Instructions (greasing, oiling, cleaning).
- For drives with a brake or brake assembly, its function should also be tested.
Status Test
1. To check the function, carry out each test several times.
If there are malfunctions, the power supplies, leads and connector should be
checked in addition to the defective switch or photo-sensitive cell.
Drive Position
1. To check the function, carry out each test several times.
2. Move into the SID, Compression and table transverse movement range limit switches
several times to check reliable switch-off of the movement. When doing this, the me‐
chanical stop may not be contacted.
3. With position sensing with the potentiometers (tilt > table longitudinal > spotfilm
longitudinal > column longitudinal > sensing of compression force > cassette ten‐
sioning and grid movement), pay particular attention to the following points:
- If no movement has been controlled, the potentiometer value must remain stabile.
Differences up to ± 2 digits for all drives. If there are malfunctions, the power sup‐
ply and the potentiometer must be checked, and if needed, replaced.
- If another movement is controlled, the potentiometer value must also remain sta‐
bile. Differences of up to ± 2 digits are permissible for all drives. If there are mal‐
functions, the power supply and the potentiometer lead, including applied shield‐
ing and connector must be checked. If needed, replace the potentiometer lead.
- If several potentiometers are affected at the same time, troubleshooting can be
performed for the power supply or the board with the AD converter; if needed, see
wiring diagram or replace the board.
- The pinion gear may not exert any axial or radial pressure on the potentiometer.
Because of this, there must always be a minimum gap between the pinion gear on
the potentiometer and with the pinion gear, belt or rack with coupled to the
movement.
With transverse tabletop, SID and Compression, the status of the actuated limit switch
is displayed in the screen.
Status
General Remarks
Drives that are not configured are displayed in gray in the mask.
By using this input screen, the statuses and the safety circuits can be inquired. The values
are updated in approx. 3 sec. cycles.
1. To check the function, carry out each test several times.
If there is a bad function, check the power supplies, the input cable and the
connectors in addition to the defective switch or photo-sensitive cell.
2. The data can be copied to a path that must be specified using "Print to file" by entering
a file name comprised of maximum 8 digits (without the file type ".lst"). Or copied to
the Editor by pressing "Alt+Print " to the clipboard and with Ctrl.+V .
Photo-sensitive Cells
1. Check the photo-sensitive cells with a strip of paper:
The load, park and diaphragm plate photo-sensitive cells are OK when a check is set in
the input screen when there is a response of the particular photo-sensitive cell.
2. Check the load and park position photo-sensitive cells:
Insert a 24 x 30 cm cassette, this will be automatically moved through the load posi‐
tion (cassette detection) to the park position. If the photo-sensitive cell responds, a
checkmark is set in the screen.
Voltages
n If the 5 V, 12 V and 24 V power supplies are OK, a check should be set for each in the
input screen (it may be necessary to see Error number 212 ... 214).
Safety Circuit
n The "EMERGENCY Stop" safety circuit and the "Safety switch and relay" are OK when
no checkmark for either of them is set in the screen.
n 3D Stand (not in the park position) and compression 50 N when a check is set in the
input screen.
n The "Tube unit pointing to spotfilm device (0˚)" limit switch is actuated when a check
is set in the input screen.
In an error situation, "See Error List", it can be helpful to send the init data to TD HSC with
the error log.
The data can be selected and copied into the Editor using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. Or using
"Print to file" by entering a file name comprised of maximum 8 digits (without the file
type ".lst") in to a path that must be entered.
System Configuration
General remarks
By using this screen, the system configuration can be read in a glance.
The data can be selected and copied into the Editor using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. Or using
"Print to file" by entering a file name comprised of maximum 8 digits (without the file
type ".lst") in to a path that must be entered.
Collimator position
10.3 Help
10.3.2 Index
Help skips to the start page when “Index” is selected.
- Click on Go.
The merge process will take a while, be patient.
The merged logs are displayed.
Fig. 122: Merged logs
n Severity:
If you want to see the all logged messages, select <ALL> in the Severity filter and click on
<Go>.
b) Click on Go.
The current status is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
The filtered log messages are displayed.
n Source:
This is the APID.
c) By clicking on the date and time of the message at the bottom of the screen (dis‐
played in blue), the corresponding message is highlighted on the upper screen.
n Time Range:
2. Select the location from which to extract the log files by clicking on Browse.
3. Mark the HCompress check box if you want to reduce the output size.
If the output location is a compressed folder (i.e. this directory has the option “compress
drive to save disk space” enabled, the “compress” option must not be selected, otherwise
the extraction will not succeed.
4. Click on Extract.
The log will be extracted in the selected location.
n Tube:
means that the tube selected when the error occurred is displayed in the logged mes‐
sage (e.g. tube 1). It is useful to find the possible cause of high voltage issues (e.g.
arcing).
Local Service
13.1.1 General
There is no significant difference between local service on the FL-C and remote service.
The system SSW as well as the FL-C SSW are HTML programs and thus fully remote-capa‐
ble.
Exceptions are the XCS SSW and the Luminos dRF unit SSW. The two service software pro‐
grams are still Windows 3.11-based and thus can be be performed only locally on the FL-
C.
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