SERVICE INFORMATION

MRC 200 0508

ROT-GS 1003
X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY
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SERVICE INFORMATION
CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MANUAL HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Accompanying documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Safety signs on the X-ray tube assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 Load limit values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.6 Cooling medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.7 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.8 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.9 Safety messages and other messages used in this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.9.1 Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.9.2 Other messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 COMPATIBILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Denotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4 Filtration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.5 Grid switch GS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6 Temperature switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7 Cooling unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Mechanical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.1 X-ray tube assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.2 Cooling unit and cooling hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1.3 Collimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1.4 Fine-adjustment of the X-ray tube assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2 Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.1 Connection of the protective earth conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.2 Connection of the high-voltage cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2.3 Connection of the stator cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.4 Connection of the X-ray tube can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2.5 Connection of the excess temperature switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2.6 Connection of the grid switch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6 SETTING-TO-WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.1 X-ray tube conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.1 Corrective maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.1.1 Exchange of the X-ray tube assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.1.2 Exchange of the cooling unit and the cooling hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.2 Planned maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.2.1 Maintenance by a service organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.2.2 Cleaning and disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.2.3 Data logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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7.3 Return shipment process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data of X-ray tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-1

Technical data of X-ray tube assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-2

Emission and filament curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-3

Charts for single load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-4

Heating and cooling curves: Anode of X-ray tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-5.1

Heating and cooling curves: X-ray tube assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-5.2

Load data: Cine radiography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-6

Labeling of X-ray tube assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-10

Mechanical dimensions of X-ray tube assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-11

Routing of cables and cooling hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-12

PARTS LIST OF DOCUMENTATION IN THE BINDER

CD Service Information X-ray Tube Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4512-977-0034x

Hardcopy Instructions For Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4512-988-0092x

Hardcopy Final Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4512-985-0050x

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MANUAL HISTORY

Date Revision Reason of changes

06/2012 AA Manual history included

Revision concerning IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition

06/2013 AA – New type number of X-ray tube assembly added

– Glossary of drawings Z-1 / Z-2 revised
– Drawing Z-4 clarified
– Last digit of Manual Order Number increased from 3 to 4

07/2014 AB – Revision concerning IEC 82079-1

– Revision of transport data
– Revision of the chapter "Connection of high-voltage cables"
– General revision

01/2015 AA Introduction of a new coolant:

– Label of the oil expension bellow revised in TD-10
– Weight of the X-ray tube assembly alligned in TD-2
– Last digit of the Manual Order Number increased from 4 to 5

This service information manual was prepared by the BU GTC, Service Innovation Department, Hamburg,
Germany.
For any additions, corrections or suggestions please contact your local service organization.

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MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY

1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE X-RAY

TUBE ASSEMBLY
The high performance MRC 200 0508 rotating anode X-ray tube is integrated into the
X-ray tube assembly MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003.

X-ray tube assembly

See 1. Radiation protection housing

figure 1
2. X-ray tube window with filter
zone
3. Connector plate for the collima-
tor
4. Anode motor

1 2 3 4
CMT_005
Figure 1: X-ray tube assembly

X-ray tube

See 5. Cathode
figure 2 8
6. Metal housing of the X-ray tube
7. Anode disk
8. Rotor

5 6 7
CMT_006
Figure 2: X-ray tube

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003

The high performance metal ceramic X ray tube MRC 200 0508 is especially suitable for
invasive vascular/angiographical and cardiological applications.
The design of this X-ray tube is based on state of the art X-ray technology. The most rele-
vant design feature is the support of the rotary anode in a spiral groove bearing.
This spiral groove bearing of the anode guarantees an optimum lifetime of the X rays tube
even under high continuous load.
For pulsed fluoroscopy, this X-ray tube assembly offers the most up-to-date X-ray pulsa-
tion technology.

The MRC 200 0508 X-ray tube is installed in the X-ray tube assembly:
MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003

The X-ray tube assembly is available only completely installed.

An exchange of the X-ray tube can only be performed by the manufacturer.

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2 SAFETY INFORMATION

2.1 Intended use

This X-ray tube assembly emits ionizing radiation. Use the X-ray tube assembly for diag-
nostic and interventional X-ray applications. Use the X-ray tube assembly within stationary
medical X-ray systems for human beings, only.
Only qualified personnel must operate the X-ray system.
Only technically qualified, appropriately trained and instructed Field Service Engineers
(FSE) must do the service procedures of this X-ray tube assembly. The FSE must be au-
thorized to work with radiography equipment in medical applications and to put this X-ray
tube assembly into operation.
The conditions for safe operation, and environmental conditions are part of the accompa-
nying documents of the X-ray system.

2.2 Accompanying documents

The user of this manual must read and carefully review the instructions about service pro-
cedures. Certain procedures can have changed since you previously did the service pro-
cedures of a similar product. The changes can significantly affect the present service
procedure.
The instructions in this manual are considered as a supplementary guideline to do the ser-
vice procedures of this X-ray tube assembly correctly. They are kept brief.

2.3 General safety precautions

– Obey the safety information of the respective X-ray generator and the respective X-ray
system!
– Do all service procedures in strict compliance with the provided safety instructions!
– Do all service procedures in strict compliance with the local regulations concerning
safety, health, accident prevention, environment protection, and medical X-ray devices!
– Dispose of any material in accordance with the requirements of national legislation!
– Make sure that the electrical installations of medically used rooms are in compliance
with the requirements of each country!
– X-ray tube assemblies are sensitive components! Protect them against mechanical
deformation!

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– Protect yourself and others from leakage radiation or scattered radiation! Do not
expose yourself or others directly to the X-ray beam!
– The X-ray tube assembly must not be operated along with combustible anesthesia sub-
stances!
– The oxygen content of the ambient air during operation must be less than 25 %!

– Take precautions against infections caused by body fluids:

– Wear rubber gloves where body fluids can be present!
– Do not eat, drink, or smoke with contaminated hands or gloves!
– When you finished work, dispose the gloves according to environmental regula-
tions!
– When you finished work, make sure to wash and to disinfect your hands!

– Take precautions against electrical hazards:

– Set the power to OFF when you do the service procedures of the X-ray system.
Make sure that no other person can set the X-ray system to ON accidentally! Only
set the power to ON, when it is necessary for the service procedure!
– If an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is installed, make sure to set the UPS to
OFF!
– Connect this X-ray tube assembly to a supply with a protective earth conductor to
prevent a possible electrical shock!
– Make sure that all accessible internal and external protective earth conductors are
connected properly after service work!
– Use the protection service kit for electrostatic discharge (ESD) when you touch sen-
sitive electrostatic devices!
– Remove all jewelry, such as bracelets, watches, or rings to prevent short circuits!
– Keep away water or other liquids from the inside of the X-ray tube assembly to pre-
vent short-circuits or corrosion!

– Take precautions against toxic materials:

– Do not remove covers or other parts of the X-ray tube! Only remove covers or other
parts of the X-ray tube, when it is necessary for the service procedure!
– Do not change the X-ray tube or other parts of the X-ray tube assembly!

– Be careful with falling masses as they can cause bruises, lacerations, etc.!
– Use appropriate lifting devices when you have to lift heavy loads or ask another person
for help!
– Use the carrying handles or auxiliary lifting devices on the X-ray tube if available!
– If necessary, wear appropriate protective clothing, such as safety boots, safety gog-
gles, and gloves!
– When you use cleaning agents such as detergents and disinfectants, make sure that
they do not contain explosive substances as they can create explosive gas mixtures!
– Before you do service procedures, make sure that the temperature of the X-ray tube
housing surfaces decreases to a comfortable value!
– Be careful with sharp edges that some components can have!
– Make sure that you always have sufficient light!

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– Do all relevant safety checks before you hand the X-ray system over to the customer!
– Never let problems unsolved that can affect the safety of the X-ray system!

2.4 Safety signs on the X-ray tube assembly

– Do not remove or change safety signs!
– Replace illegible safety signs by genuine spare parts!
– Clean soiled safety signs!

Attached This safety sign indicates that the X-ray tube contains the toxic material beryllium.
safety sign

CMT_129/130

2.5 Load limit values

The X-ray tube assembly has sensors which check certain parameters in operation. The
sensors prevent a possible overload or damage of the X-ray tube assembly.
– Do not change any safety devices!
– Obey the product-specific load limit values mentioned in this manual!

2.6 Cooling medium

– Do not swallow the cooling medium!
– Do not allow the cooling medium to enter the sewerage system!
– Do not inhale vapors!
– Make sure to supply enclosed rooms with fresh air!
– Wipe off any spilled cooling medium with a liquid-absorbent material!
– Forward the liquid-absorbent material for disposal!
– Clean up the affected area!

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2.7 Tools
– Use tools and measurement devices, which are suitable for the respective service pro-
cedure!
– Use test and adjustment devices which are calibrated at regular intervals!
– Do not use auxiliary materials past their expiration date!

2.8 Spare parts

– Replace faulty components which affect the safety of the X-ray equipment by genuine
spare parts, only!
– Refer to the local service provider of Philips Medical Systems to order spare parts!

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2.9 Safety messages and other messages used in this manual

2.9.1 Safety messages

The following safety-relevant messages occur in the manual:

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury. It relates

to possible property damage.

Safety messages within single steps of a service procedure occur without a preceding sig-
nal panel. The single signal word precedes these steps.

2.9.2 Other messages

The following notes occur in the manual:

IMPORTANT refers to guidelines, parameters, conditions, or restric-

tions to obey.

TIP indicates helpful information how to improve the service proce-

dure or how to save time.

Other messages within single steps of a service procedure occur without a preceding mes-
sage panel or message symbol. The single message word precedes these steps.

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3 COMPATIBILITY
The X-ray tube assembly MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003 is compatible with:
– Generators
– Cooling units, refer to chapter 4.7 "Cooling unit"

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4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

4.1 Denotation
X-ray tube assembly MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003 means:
MRC Maximus ROTALIX Ceramic X-ray tube,
High continuous load
200 Diameter of the anode disk [mm]
05 Nominal focal spot value, small focus
08 Nominal focal spot value, large focus
ROT-GS 1003 X-ray tube of Philips family 1003, oil cooled
GS Grid Switch, pulsation technology

4.2 Identification

Type numbers X-ray tube assembly

MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003 9890-000-8514x
9890-000-8652x
9890-000-3004x (Preowned)

Type numbers X-ray tube

MRC 200 0508 9890-000-0470x
9890-000-8651x

4.3 Technical data

For technical data of the X-ray tube refer to table TD-1.
For technical data of the X-ray tube assembly refer to table TD-2.

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4.4 Filtration

Hazard of overdosed radiation.

• Do not remove the additional filter plate of 1.7 mm Al.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

The permanent filtration of the X-ray tube assembly is 2.5 mm Al equivalent. The perma-
nent filtration refers to 75 kV according to IEC 60522.
The permanent filtration complies with international regulations.
An additional filter plate of 1.7 mm Al is part of permanent filtration.
The inherent filter value is 0.8 mm Al equivalent.
The permanent filtration is indicated on the type label of the X-ray tube assembly.

4.5 Grid switch GS

(GS = Grid Switch)
Grid control makes the X-ray tube assembly particularly suitable for pulsed fluoroscopy.
In a Philips MRC 200 0508 ROT-GS 1003 X-ray tube assembly the switching circuit for the
grid control is integrated in the X-ray tube assembly. This unique technology provides opti-
mum edge steepness of the X-ray pulses.

4.6 Temperature switch

Hazard of thermal overload caused by incorrect or missing connection of the tem-

perature switch.
• Install the temperature switch at the cathode side of the X-ray tube assembly.
Failure to obey could result in death or serious injury.

The temperature switch of the X-ray tube assembly has a double safety switch. Two
switches are connected in series.
It is activated by oil temperatures in the X-ray tube housing at about 85 °C.
This temperature switch interrupts the READY state of the system.

4.7 Cooling unit

– CU 3101

Technical data of the cooling unit

Type of cooling: Oil to air
Cooling agent: Oil

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5 INSTALLATION

5.1 Mechanical installation

5.1.1 X-ray tube assembly

The detailed installation of the X-ray tube assembly is described in the installation instruc-
tions of the X-ray system.
• Unpack the X-ray tube assembly.
• Use the carrying handles to transport the X-ray tube assembly.
• Remove the carrying handles.

Hazard of crush caused by a loose X-ray tube assembly.

• Apply Loctite #242 to the six attachment screws M10.
• Install the X-ray tube assembly to the hinge plate of the X-ray system.
• Torque all six attachment screws M10 to 20 ± 2 Nm.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

See
figure 3

20 ± 2 Nm

6 x Attachment screws M10

Interface of the X-ray tube assembly
Hinge plate of the X-ray system
CMT_146/147

Figure 3: Interface of the X-ray tube assembly to the X-ray system

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Expansion bellow

Hazard of arcing caused by overpressure or underpressure.

• Do not remove the expansion bellow until you connect the X-ray tube assembly to the
cooling oil system.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of minor or moderate injury.

See 1 = Expansion bellow

figure 4 + -
The X-ray tube assembly is filled with
insulation oil. An expansion bellow (1)
compensates oil volume changes that
appear due to temperature variations.

After an exchange of the X-ray tube as-

sembly and for transport the expansion
bellow (1) must be reinstalled to the oil
inlet hose of the X-ray tube assembly.

1
CMT_097

Figure 4: X-ray tube assembly with expansion bellow

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5.1.2 Cooling unit and cooling hoses

Risk that the X-ray tube overheats.

• Operate the cooling unit in the high-pressure range, only.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of property damage.

Filling of the cooling hoses

When the cooling unit is operated for the first time it must not be connected to the tube as-
sembly.

See 2 = Cooling unit

figure 5 3 = Cooling hoses - +
4 = Hose couplings,
tube assembly end ROT
5 = Hose couplings,
cooling unit end

• Connect the cooling hoses (3) to the

cooling unit (2).
4
• Interconnect the hose couplings at
the tube assembly end (4).
3
• Switch the cooling unit ON. Let the 3
pump of the cooling unit run evenly. 5
• During pump operation fill about 6 l
of oil into the cooling unit.
Use a funnel.
• Let the oil circulate in the cooling cir- 2 CU 3xxx
cuit  20 min.
• Check the oil level in the cooling unit CMT_093
with the oil measuring stick while the Figure 5: Connection of cooling hoses
pump is operating.
The oil level must be between the
minimum and maximum mark.
• Deaerate the cooling unit.
• Switch the cooling unit OFF.
• Check the oil level in the cooling unit
with the oil measuring stick.
The oil level must be between the
minimum and maximum mark. If
necessary, refill some oil.

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Cleaning of the filter

NOTICE: Risk of an oil leakage caused by incorrectly disconnected cooling hoses.

• Disconnect both cooling hoses (3) from the cooling unit (2).
Failure to obey could result in property damage.

• Clean the filter in the return line of the cooling unit with benzine or alcohol.
• Reconnect hose couplings at the cooling unit end (5) to the cooling unit (2).
• Switch the cooling unit ON.
• Let the oil circulate in the cooling circuit  10 min.
• Visually check the complete cooling circuit for any leakages.
This means cooling unit, cooling hoses, tube assembly and all couplings.
• Switch the cooling unit OFF.

Connection of the cooling circuit to the tube assembly

• Open the interconnected hose couplings (4) at the tube assembly end.
• Separate the expansion bellow (1) from the tube assembly.
• Connect the tube assembly with both cooling hoses (3).
• Deaerate the oil circuit five times in four steps according to the table:

Step Position of X-ray tube assembly Cooling unit

1 20 s Switch ON
Horizontally
2 20 s Switch OFF

3 20 s Switch ON
Lift at cathode end 45°
4 20 s Switch OFF
Table 1: De-aerating procedure

• Visually check the complete cooling circuit for any leakages.

This means cooling unit, cooling hoses, X-ray tube assembly and all couplings.
• Check the oil level in the cooling unit with the oil measuring stick.
The oil level must be between the minimum and maximum mark. If necessary, refill
some oil.

For the handling of cooling unit and cooling hoses in case of an exchange of a tube as-
sembly refer to chapter 7.1.1 " Exchange of the tube assembly".

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5.1.3 Collimator

Universal spacing plates

Hazard of overdosed radiation.

• Do not change the factory adjustment of the universal spacing plates.
• Do not remove the universal spacing plates.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

The universal spacing plates are located at the X-ray port of the collimator. The universal
spacing plates are already adjusted by the factory.

The alignment ring (PreLOC)

See The example shows the MRC-family.

figure 6
The interface between X-ray tube as- 1
sembly and collimator is realized by the
alignment ring (1). The alignment ring
is already installed by the factory.
The X-ray tube assembly/collimator
combination does not have to be ad-
justed after installation. The collimator
automatically sits in its correct position.
The four screws (2) on the alignment
ring are sealed with locking compound
so that its correct position is guaran- 2
teed.

CMT_075/014

Figure 6: Securing of the alignment ring

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When a PreLOC-compatible collimator is used

Risk of a defect PreLOC function.

• Do not remove the alignment ring.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of property damage.

To install the coupling flange of the collimator to the X-ray window flange following fixing
screws are required:
Nature of screws = Countersunk screws
Minimum number = 4 pcs.
Thread = M6
Strength category = 8.8
Minimum
engagement length = 6 mm *
Maximum
engagement length = to be determined *
Tightening torque = 1130 Ncm
The fixing screws must be secured with LOCTITE #243!

*) Engagement length means thread of fixing screw within thread of

X-ray window flange.

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For installation of the coupling flange of the collimator to the X-ray window flange the ap-
propriate screw length has to be determined.

Hazard of loose collimator caused by incorrect tightened screw.

• The minimum engagement length must not fall below 6 mm.
• The maximum engagement length must not exceed the maximum engagement length
determined.
Failure to obey could result in death or serious injury.

1. First of all determine the maximum engagement length.

• Screw in finger-tight the fixing screw into the X-ray window flange until it stops.

See 1 = Fixing screw

figure 7
2 = Alignment ring
1
3 = X-ray window flange

X1 = whole screw length X1

X2 = Distance: 1
screw head <--> alignment ring X2
XA= thickness of alignment ring

2 XA

CMT_122

Figure 7: Measuring of maximum engagement length

• Measure the whole length of the fixing screw = X1.

• Measure the distance between the top of the fixing screw and the top of the align-
ment ring = X2.
• Measure the thickness of the alignment ring = XA.
• Calculate the maximum engagement length:
Maximum engagement length = (X1 - X2 - XA - 2) mm

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2. Determine the actual engagement length.

• Insert a fixing screw into the parts to be fixed without screwing the fixing screw in.

See 1 = Fixing screw

figure 8
2 = Countersunk washer 1
and the figure
3 = Coupling flange of collimator
below too
4 = Alignment ring EL
5 = X-ray window flange
EL = Engagement Length
2
3
4

CMT_120

Figure 8: Measuring of actual engagement length

• Measure the remaining engagement length between the top of the fixing screw and
the top of the countersunk washer = EL.
In case the engagement length falls below the minimum or exceeds the maximum use oth-
er fixing screws. But make sure to maintain the minimum engagement length of 6 mm as
well as the maximum engagement length determined.

See • Place the coupling flange of the col-

figure 9 limator (1) on the alignment ring (2)
respective the correct position of the
fit (3), slot and key. 4
• Disperse locking liquid LOCTITE
#243 along the whole threaded 1
shank of the fixing screws (4).
• Install the coupling flange of the col-
limator to the X-ray window flange.

3 2
TIP: The collimator can be installed without
further alignment.

CMT_116

Figure 9: Installing of the coupling flange

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When a PreLOC-incompatible collimator is used

Hazard of loose collimator caused by incorrect tightened screw.

• The minimum engagement length must not fall below 6 mm.
• The maximum engagement length must not exceed the maximum engagement length
determined.
Failure to obey could result in death or serious injury.

See The alignment ring (1) is already installed

figure 10 by the factory upon delivery. 1
• Remove the alignment ring and dis-
pose it.
It is a high-precision tool and cannot be
recycled!

CMT_066
Figure 10: Removal of alignment ring

To install the coupling flange of the collimator to the X-ray window flange following fixing
screws are required:
Nature of screws = Countersunk screws
Minimum number = 4 pcs.
Thread = M6
Strength category = 8.8
Minimum
engagement length = 6 mm *
Maximum
engagement length = to be determined *
Tightening torque = 1130 Ncm
The fixing screws must be secured with LOCTITE #243!

*) Engagement length means thread of fixing screw within thread of

X-ray window flange.

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For installation of the coupling flange of the collimator to the X-ray window flange the ap-
propriate screw length has to be determined:

1. First of all determine the maximum engagement length.

• Screw in finger-tight the fixing screw into the X-ray window flange until it stops.

See 1 = Fixing screw

figure 11
2 = X-ray window flange
1
X1 = whole screw length
X2 = Distance:
screw head <--> alignment ring 1
X1

X2

CMT_121

Figure 11: Measuring of maximum engagement length

• Measure the whole length of the fixing screw = X1.

• Measure the distance between the top of the fixing screw and the top of the align-
ment ring = X2.
• Calculate the maximum engagement length:
Maximum engagement length = (X1 - X2 - 2) mm

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2. Determine the actual engagement length.

• Insert a fixing screw into the parts to be fixed without screwing the fixing screw in.

See 1 = Fixing screw

figure 12
2 = Countersunk washer 1
3 = Coupling flange of collimator
4 = X-ray window flange EL
EL = Engagement Length

2
3

CMT_119

Figure 12: Measuring of actual engagement length

• Measure the remaining engagement length between the top of the fixing screw and
the top of the countersunk washer = EL.
In case the engagement length falls below the minimum or exceeds the maximum use oth-
er fixing screws. But make sure to maintain the minimum engagement length of 6 mm as
well as the maximum engagement length determined.

• Disperse locking liquid LOCTITE #243 along the whole threaded shank of the fixing
screws.
• Install the coupling flange of the collimator to the X-ray window flange.

The alignment of the collimator is described in the installation instructions of the system.

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5.1.4 Fine-adjustment of the X-ray tube assembly

By turning the X-ray tube assembly in its trunnion rings about its longitudinal axis, the path
of radiation can be fine-adjusted.

See 6 = Screws of the clamp rings

figure 13 7 = Clamp rings 8
8 = Adjustment screws

• Loosen the 4 screws (6) of the two

clamp rings (7).
6 6
• Loosen the 2 adjustment screws (8).
- +
• Turn the X-ray tube assemly into the 7
fine adjusted position with the
7
respective adjustment screw (8).
• Fix the X-ray tube assembly in this
position with the opposite adjust-
ment screw (8).
8
• Tighten the screws (6) of the clamp CMT_096
Figure 13: Fine-adjustment of X-ray tube assembly
rings (7).

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5.2 Electrical installation

5.2.1 Connection of the protective earth conductor

• Connect the PE conductor.

See
figure 14
Generator --- X-ray tube
-
assembly
XA 1401

Use a separate green/yellow earth

conductor.

XA 1401

CMT_102

Figure 14: Connection of the protective earth conductor

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5.2.2 Connection of the high-voltage cables

At the X-ray tube assembly side the connection must be established with two HV cables.
Both cables are equipped with O3 connectors at both ends.

Hazard of electrical shock due to exposed voltage.

High-voltage cables are like capacitors.
• Discharge the contact pins of the high-voltage plug.
• Use a multimeter to make sure that the contact pins are free of voltage.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

Risk of a damage of the X-ray tube assembly due to burned and damaged contact
surfaces.
• Always you install and you reconnect a HV plug to a HV socket use new silicone disks
and do the cleaning and the greasing procedure again.
• Always you install and you replace an X-ray tube assembly use new silicone disks and
do the cleaning and the greasing procedure of the HV plug again.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of property damage.

IMPORTANT
Silicone paste is not a good insulator.
Use the silicone paste to
- make the HV plug installation into the ceramic HV socket easy.
- keep the entrapped air to a minimum.
- make a zero seam between the HV plug and the HV socket.

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See The accessory of the X-ray tube assembly

figure 15 or the HV cable contains a tube of silicone
paste and two silicone disks.
Do not use any lubricant other than the sili-
cone paste that is part of the accessory.

CMT 075
Figure 15: Silicone paste and two silicone disks

See • Do the check of the contact pins:

figure 16
A = proper contact
B = poor contact
The contact pins (1) of the HV plug are slot-
ted.
The distance between the two half pins is
defined. If the slit width is reduced, a proper
contact between the contact pin and the
contact socket (2) is no longer guaranteed.
A possible spark-over burns and damages
the contact surfaces.
1
During the installation of the HV plug the
contact pins are exposed to mechanical 2
stress. Avoid deformation of the contact
pins. A B
CMT 076

Figure 16: Contact pins

See • If a contact pin is deformed, readjust the

figure 17 slit. Use the pin gage, tool code: TC 200

CMT 077
Figure 17: Pin gage to adjust a deformed pin

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See • Clean the HV plug thoroughly with iso-

figure 18 propyl alcohol. The alcohol content is at
least 90 %.
Use a clean lint-free cloth or a clean
high-grade paper towel.
Do not use solvents, lubricants, or oil to
clean the HV plug.
• Apply a pea-sized amount of the sili-
cone paste on the front face of the HV
plug.
CMT 078
Do not apply the silicone paste on the
Figure 18: Application of silicone paste
contact pins.
Do not apply the silicone paste on the
cylindrical surface of the HV plug.
See • Put the silicone disk over the contact
figure 19 pins on the front face of the HV plug.
Do not clean the bead of the silicone
paste.

CMT 079
Figure 19: Silicone plate on the HV plug

See • Apply a pea-sized amount of the sili-

figure 20 cone paste on the front face of the sili-
cone disk.
Do not apply the silicone paste on the
contact pins.
Do not apply the silicone paste on the
cylindrical surface of the HV plug.

CMT 081
Figure 20: Application of silicone paste

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See • Obey the correct polarity of the HV

figure 21 cables. Align the feather key of the HV
plug with the keyway of the HV socket.
• Put the HV plug in the HV socket of the
X-ray tube housing.
• Install the connector flange of the HV
plug to the HV socket.

CMT 079
Figure 21: Align the feather key and the keyway

See 1 = High-voltage cable

figure 22 2 = Cable guide, depending on stand
3 = Splitting rings
4 = Claw
5 = Nut 5 +1 Nm

• Install the high voltage cables with spe-

cial cable guides, splitting rings and
claws.

1 2 3 4 5 (5 +1 Nm)

CMT_099/100

Figure 22: High-voltage plug

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5.2.3 Connection of the stator cable

See 9 = Screen
figure 23 10 = Stator cable with screen Generator XA
11 = Earth clamp
1101 (U)
• Connect the stator cable (10): 1102 (V)
1103 (W)
Generator --- X-ray tube
assembly
XA1101/
9
1102/
1103
1101 (U)
• Earth the screen (9) with the earth 1102 (V)
clamp (11).
1103 (W)
10 11 CMT_095

Figure 23: Stator connection

Rotor Cable Connection Stator data

Phase
control wire terminal phase/phase

49 10%
1 U XA 1101 U - V:
225 mH 10%

49 10%
MRC 2 V XA 1102 V - W:
225 mH 10%

49 10%
3 W XA 1103 U - W:
225 mH 10%
Table 2: Stator connection

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5.2.4 Connection of the X-ray tube can

The metal envelope of the X-ray tube, called "can", must be connected to the central earth
point of the generator.
During operation it is possible that the can carries about 10 % of the cathode current, the
so-called "can current".

Hazard of electrical overload caused by can current.

• Attach a conductor from X-ray tube can to the main earth connection of the high-voltage
circuit.
• Do not use a green/yellow protective-earth conductor cable.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

See • Connect the X-ray tube can con-

figure 24 ductor:
XA 1402
Generator --- X-ray tube +
assembly
XA 1402

Use a separate lead.

CMT_098

Figure 24: Connection of the X-ray tube can

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5.2.5 Connection of the excess temperature switch

• Connect the thermal contact cable:

See
figure 25
Generator --- X-ray tube
-
assembly
XA 1201/1202

XA 1201
XA 1202

CMT_104/108

Figure 25: Connection of the excess temperature switch

5.2.6 Connection of the grid switch cable

• Connect the grid switch cable:

See
figure 26
Generator --- X-ray tube
-
assembly
XA 1300

XA 1300 CMT_103

Figure 26: Connection of the grid switch cable

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6 SETTING-TO-WORK
Setting-to-work includes:
– Software and hardware programming for the X-ray tube type.
– Adaptation of the filament.
– Conditioning of the X-ray tube.

6.1 X-ray tube conditioning

Hazard of released radiation during the conditioning process.

• Obey the regulations for radiation protection.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

• Do the conditioning procedure for each new connected X-ray tube assembly.
• Obey the intervals between exposures.
• Use a watch to monitor the intervals.
• Do the conditioning procedure with the large focal spot only.
The first exposure of each day does not require warming up.
For operating breaks of more than 3 months, an exposure-series have to be made with the
specified kV and mAs values as given in the table below.
Every exposure sequence must always be performed at the respective selected kV level
without repeating the start-up procedure of the X-ray tube. The PREP button must remain
to be pressed during the whole exposure sequence.

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Conditioning procedure
• Switch ON the system.
• Select the large focal spot of the X-ray tube.
• Select 3-button-technique "kV-mA-s".
Choose kV-mA-s-values at the system corresponding the first exposure sequence.
See table below.
• Release exposures sequences. See table below.

If electrical interferences occur during the conditioning procedure, obey the following
steps:
• Continue the procedure after an interval of 5 minutes.
• Restart the procedure at a lower kV level.

Break time
between Break time
Number of ON-time
X-ray tube X-ray tube two expo- between
Exposure exposures per
voltage current sures two
sequence per exposure
[kV] [mA] within the sequences
sequence [s]
sequence [s]
[s]

1 6 81 250 1 1

20

2 4 102 250 1 1

20

3 3 109 250 1 1

20

4 2 125 250 1 1

 60
Table 3: Conditioning of the X-ray tube

• Release 6 exposures of sequence 1.

The break time between two exposures within this sequence is 1 s.
• Wait 20 s while increasing the X-ray tube voltage to 102 kV simultaneously.
• Release 4 exposures of sequence 2.
The break time between two exposures within this sequence is 1 s.
• Wait 20 s while increasing the X-ray tube voltage to 109 kV simultaneously.
• Release 3 exposures of sequence 3.
The break time between two exposures within this sequence is 1 s.
• Wait 20 s while increasing the X-ray tube voltage to 125 kV simultaneously.
• Release 2 exposures of sequence 4.
The break time between two exposures within this sequence is 1 s.
• Wait at least 60 s before releasing other exposures.

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7 MAINTENANCE

Hazard of burn caused by hot surfaces of the X-ray tube housing.

• Make sure that the temperature of the X-ray tube housing surfaces reached a comfort-
able value before you do corrective or planned maintenance work.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

7.1 Corrective maintenance

Repairs of X-ray tube assemblies must be carried out only in the X-ray tube
factory.
Faulty components which affect the safety of the X-ray equipment must be replaced by
genuine spare parts.

7.1.1 Exchange of the X-ray tube assembly

Mechanical installation see chapter 5.1 "Mechanical installation".
Electrical installation see chapter 5.2 "Electrical installation".

Connection to the cooling circuit

TIP
Also refer to the service manual "Cooling Unit".

See 2 = Cooling unit

figure 27 3 = Cooling hoses - +
4 = Hose couplings,
tube assembly end ROT
5 = Hose couplings,
cooling unit end

• Check the oil level in the cooling unit

(2) with the oil measuring stick.
4
The oil level must be between the
minimum and maximum mark.
3
3
5

2 CU 3xxx

CMT_093
Figure 27: Connection of cooling hoses

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Cleaning the filter in the cooling unit

NOTICE: Risk of an oil leakage caused by incorrectly disconnected cooling hoses

• Disconnect both cooling hoses (3) from the cooling unit (2).
Failure to obey could result in property damage.

• Clean the filter in the return line of the cooling unit with benzine or alcohol.
• Reconnect cooling hoses (3) to the cooling unit (2).
• Switch the cooling unit ON.
• Let the oil circulate in the cooling circuit  10 min.
• Visually check the complete cooling circuit for any leakages.
This means cooling unit, cooling hoses, tube assembly and all couplings.
• Switch the cooling unit OFF.

Connection of the X-ray tube assembly

See • Separate the expansion bellow (1) + -

figure 28 from the X-ray tube assembly.
• Connect the X-ray tube assembly
with both cooling hoses (3).

1 CMT_097

Figure 28: X-ray tube assembly with expansion bellow

• Deaerate the oil circuit five times in four steps according to the table:

Step Position of X-ray tube assembly Cooling unit

1 20 s Switch ON
Horizontally
2 20 s Switch OFF

3 20 s Switch ON
Lift at cathode end 45°
4 20 s Switch OFF
Table 4: De-aerating procedure

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• Visually check the complete cooling circuit for any leakages.

This means cooling unit, cooling hoses, X-ray tube assembly and all couplings.
• Check the oil level in the cooling unit with the oil measuring stick.
The oil level must be between the minimum and maximum mark. If necessary, refill
some oil.

After a new X-ray tube assembly is installed perform the following:

• Check the high-voltage cables.
See chapter 5.2.2 “Connection of the high-voltage cables”.
• Check the identification label of the X-ray tube assembly at the label bracket of the sys-
tem, change it if neccessary.

7.1.2 Exchange of the cooling unit and the cooling hoses

• Separate the cooling hoses from the X-ray tube assembly.
• Connect the expansion bellow with the X-ray tube assembly.

For the handling of cooling unit and cooling hoses in case of an exchange refer to chapter
5.1.2 " Cooling unit and cooling hoses".

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7.2 Planned maintenance

For this X-ray tube assembly it is necessary to do maintenance work regularly. The main-
tenance work consists of:
– Tests which the user must perform.
– Regular maintenance work which the Field Service Engineer must perform.

This X-ray tube assembly contains mechanical components which wear due to operation.
The correct setting of the electromechanical and electronic assemblies makes sure that
the function, image quality, and electrical safety is optimal.
The settings make sure that exposure of the patient and medical personnel to radiation is
at a minimum.

7.2.1 Maintenance by a service organization

The following maintenance work must be carried out once a year:
• Check the X-ray tube assembly for obvious damage that might impair radiation protec-
tion and can affect safety.
Example:Dents, scratches, tears, soiling, wear, oil leaks, unusual noises, ...
• Check and confirm that the Al filter provided is properly located and fixed in the useful
beam.
• Check all screws of the X-ray tube assembly which determine the position.
• Check all cables and connectors for mechanical damage, burned areas, scratches, soil
and loosened connectors.
• Check the cooling hoses and the hose couplings for mechanical damage, burned
areas, scratches, soiling, leakages and loosened couplings.

Safety checks regarding national and international standards and laws or the local
regulations
For the particular product other special technical tests according to the generally accepted
standards of engineering practice can be necessary.

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7.2.2 Cleaning and disinfection

Climatic conditions during cleaning and disinfection

Obey the following climatic conditions during the cleaning and disinfection procedures:
Max. X-ray tube housing temperature: + 35 °C
Min. ambient temperature: + 15 °C
Max. ambient temperature: + 40 °C
Min. non-condensing humidity: 20 %
Max. non-condensing humidity: 80 %
Min. air pressure: 70 kPa
Max. air pressure: 110 kPa

Do the following cleaning and disinfection procedures once a year or when the X-ray tube
assembly is soiled:

Cleaning

Hazard of electrical shock or short-circuit caused by liquids inside the X-ray tube as-
sembly.
• Set the mains voltage of the X-ray system to OFF before you start the cleaning proce-
dure of the X-ray tube assembly.
• Do not use caustic, solvent, or abrasive detergents or polishes.
• Obey the manufacturers information and safety instructions of the cleaning solvent.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

Obey the following instructions during cleaning:

– Cleaning solvents should be used in well-ventilated areas only.
– Be careful that no water or other fluids get inside the X-ray tube assembly.
This prevents short circuits in the electrical installations and corrosion on the compo-
nents.
– Clean enameled parts and aluminum surfaces only with a moist cloth and a mild deter-
gent and wipe with a dry woollen cloth.
– Wipe chrome parts only with a dry woollen cloth.
– Detergents with a high alcohol content make the material dull or cause it to crack.

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Disinfection

Hazard of electrical shock or explosion caused by disinfectants.

• Set the mains voltage of the X-ray system to OFF before you start the disinfection pro-
cedure of the X-ray tube assembly.
• If you use disinfectants which create explosive gas mixtures, make sure that the area
has good airflow.
• Do not use any disinfectants on the basis of alcohol.
• Obey the manufacturers information and safety instructions of the disinfectant.
If you do not obey this instruction, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

The disinfection method used must conform to valid legal requirements and guidelines for
disinfection and protection against explosion.

Wipe disinfection
Disinfect all parts of the X-ray tube assembly, including accessories and connecting ca-
bles, by wiping only with a soft cloth.

Spray disinfection
Spray disinfection is not recommended because the disinfectant could get inside the X-ray
tube assembly.

Disinfection by atomizing
Cover the X-ray tube assembly carefully with a sheeting when it has cooled down. After
the disinfection mist has subsided, you may remove the sheeting and disinfect the X-ray
tube assembly by wiping with a soft cloth.

7.2.3 Data logging

• After service or repairs the following data are to be logged:
– Type and scope of work.
– Details of any changes to ratings or the working zone.
– Date, company and person performing the work, signature.
• Record results and test reports must be archived in the X-ray system manual.

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7.3 Return shipment process

Use the re-usable packing of the new delivered X-ray tube assembly for the return ship-
ment of the faulty X-ray tube assembly.
This guarantees a transport of the defective X-ray tube assembly in a packing which has
been developed for this purpose.

Each X-ray tube assembly is delivered including a set of documentation.

The documentation consists of a hardcopy Instructions For Use. All Service Information
are part of the enclosed Service Information CD-ROM.
The CD-ROM contains also a Unit Manual "Online Tube Report" which describes the pro-
cedure to generate the Tube Report.
The software to run the Tube Report is part of the CD-ROM too.
Both the Unit Manual and the software are located in the same folder on the CD-ROM.
After an exchange of the X-ray tube assembly:
• Perform the instructions of the Unit Manual "Online Tube Report".
See CD-ROM.
• Return the defective X-ray tube assembly to the X-ray tube factory in Hamburg.
Address: Philips
Medical Systems DMC GmbH
Röntgenstr. 24
22335 Hamburg
Germany

• Send the Tube Report via E-Mail to Hamburg, X-ray tube factory.
E-Mail address: [email protected]

When the X-ray tube assembly arrives in Hamburg and the Tube Report is completely
filled out the customer receives a credit note for the X-ray tube housing or warranty is is-
sued according to the warranty regulations arranged between BU Generators, Tubes &
Components and Customer Services.

IMPORTANT
Note to the housing credit:
If the OTR is not supplied or the data of the OTR are incomplete, the housing credit is re-
duced respectively!

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 Nominal X-ray tube voltage
Symmetrical with respect to ground,
1 6- and 12- pulse equivalent or DC kV 150
The nominal X-ray tube voltage is reduced for X-ray
tube housing ROT-GS 1003.
Anode material
2 ---
Rhenium alloyed tungsten compound anode: RT / TZM

3 Location of focal spots: Superimposed ---

Nominal focal spot values, superimposed

IEC 60336
4 For the determination of the nominal focal spot values --- 0.5 0.8
special arrangements according to IEC 60336 may
have been used.
Nominal anode input power, based on 0.1 s
IEC 60613
5 250 W equivalent anode input power kW 45 85
500 W equivalent anode input power 44 82
750 W equivalent anode input power 40 75
Max. anode heat content

The calculated Heat Units (HU) are based on an kJ 1800

6
average correction factor. Depending on the applied kHU 2400
generator they may be slightly different.
Max. continuous heat dissipation
Rotating anode 3200
7 W
Non-rotating anode prohibited
Continuous operation in emergency case 350
Max. anode heat dissipation
Not for continuous operation.
kW 11
8 The calculated Heat Units (HU) are based on an kHU/min 891
average correction factor. Depending on the applied
generator they may be slightly different.

TECHNICAL DATA Technical data of

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 9 Anode disk diameter mm 200
10 Anode angle ° 9
11 Max. usable X-ray field in 100 cm SID cm 28 x 28
12 Nominal acceleration time s 60
13 Nominal braking time s N/A
14 Nominal anode rotation speed RPM 4200
15 Momentum of inertia of rotor with anode g x cm2 200000
Sense of anode rotation
16 --- counter-clockwise
(Seen from cathode side)
17 Filament diameter µm 250
Max. filament current
18 The values are for adaptation and the values depend on A
the generator control too. 6.2 6.2

Max. filament voltage

19 The values are for adaptation and the values depend on V
the generator control too. 14.0 20.0

20 Max. current in pulsed mode, GS mA 200

21 Cut OFF voltage at max. kV, GS kV 3.3
22 Weight of X-ray tube kg N/A

Technical data of
X-ray tube
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 1 Nominal X-ray tube assembly voltage kV 125

Max. continuous heat dissipation

2 W 3500
With oil cooling amb. 35 °C

3 Max. working pressure kPa 750

4 Max. oil temperature °C + 85

Thermal safety switch

5 Overtemperature protection
(switch opens at 85 °C)

Max. heat content

(Tamb. 25 °C)
kJ 4000
6
The calculated Heat Units (HU) are based on an average kHU 5400
correction factor. Depending on the applied generator they
may be slightly different.

Total filtration (min.) mm Al 2.5

7
IEC 60522 kV 75

Radiation leakage technique factors kV / kW 125 / 3.0

8
IEC 60601-1-3 mAs/h 86400

mm 64 ± 2
9 Distance: Focus <---> Collimator coupling flange
inch 2.52 ± 0.08

Stator data  49 ± 10 %
10
See chapter 5.2.3, table "Stator connection". mH 225 ± 10 %

Safety classification
11 Class 1
IEC 60601-1

Pollution degree classification

12 Class 2
IEC 60601-1

Ambient temperature in operation

Minimum + 15
13 °C
Maximum + 40
At ambient temperature > 35 °C with restricted maximum
continuous heat dissipation.

Temperature limits for storage and transportation

14 Minimum - 25
°C
Maximum + 70

Humidity in operation
15 (non-condensing) Minimum + 20
%
Maximum + 80

Humidity during storage and transportation

16 Minimum +5
%
Maximum + 95

Height above sea level during operation

IEC 60601-1
Minimum - 760
17 m
Maximum + 3000
Corresponding to
+ 110 ... + 70 kPa

TD-2: Technical data of X-ray tube assembly Technical data of

X–ray tube assembly
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 Max. shock on the product during storage and
18 transportation:
Maximum g value g 10

Max. shock on the package during storage and

19 transportation:
Maximum g value g 25

20 Weight of X-ray tube assembly kg 67.0 ± 2

HV cable connector
21 O3
IEC 60526

Min. waiting time between switch OFF and re-START of

22 min 5
anode drive

Technical data of
X–ray tube assembly
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 Uf [V] Itube [mA]
15
14 600
80 kV
13 60 kV

12 500
100 kV
11 UF / F
50 kV
10 400 125 kV
9
40 kV
8 300

7
6 200

4 100

0
4 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.6 6 6.4
If [A]

Uf [V] Itube [mA]

21 1200
20 80 kV
19
18 1000 60 kV
17
UF / F 100 kV
16
15 800
50 kV
14 125 kV
13
12 600
40 kV
11
10
400
9

200

0
4 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.6 6 6.4
If [A]

Emission characteristics valid for 6/12-pulse and converter generators.

CMT TD 446

TD-3: Emission and filament curves Emission and filament curves

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Based on equivalent anode input power 250 W.

*) The tube load axes are for the 100 kV curves only.

CMT TD 447

TD-4: Charts for single load rating Charts for single load rating

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 Anode of X-ray tube

cooling
0
0

Ambient temperature  25 °C

CMT TD 448

TD-5: Heating and cooling curves Heating and cooling curves:

Anode of X-ray tube
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cooling

0
0

Including heat content of the anode, heat dissipation of the

stator and cathode supply at ambient temperature  25 °C

CMT TD 449

Heating and cooling curves:

X-ray tube assembly
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Focal spot: 0.5

Duty Total time of one cine run [s]

factor
[ms/s] 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 60

20 48 48 48 48 47 47 47 47 47 47

40 48 47 47 47 46 46 46 46 46 46

60 47 47 46 46 45 45 45 45 44 44

80 47 46 45 45 44 44 44 43 43 43

100 47 45 44 44 43 43 43 42 42 41

120 46 45 44 43 42 42 41 41 41 40

160 46 44 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38

200 45 43 41 40 39 38 38 37 37 36

240 44 42 40 39 38 37 36 36 35 34

280 44 41 39 37 36 35 35 34 34 33

320 43 40 38 36 35 34 33 33 32 31

360 42 39 37 35 34 33 32 31 31 30

400 42 38 36 34 33 32 31 30 30 28

450 41 37 34 33 31 30 29 29 28 27

500 41 36 33 31 30 29 28 28 27 26

The tables give the max. anode input power of each radiography in kW based on equivalent
anode power of 250 W.

TD-6: Load data: Cine radiography Load data: Cine radiography

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Duty Total time of one cine run [s]

factor
[ms/s] 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 60

20 86 86 85 85 84 84 84 84 84 83

40 86 84 83 82 81 81 80 80 79 79

60 85 83 81 80 79 78 77 76 76 75

80 84 81 79 77 76 75 74 73 73 72

100 83 80 77 75 73 72 71 70 69 68

120 82 78 75 73 71 70 69 68 67 65

160 80 75 72 69 67 65 64 63 62 59

200 79 73 69 66 63 61 60 59 57 55

240 77 70 66 62 60 58 56 55 54 51

280 76 68 63 60 57 55 53 52 50 48

320 74 66 61 57 54 52 50 49 48 45

360 73 64 59 55 52 49 48 46 45 42

400 71 62 56 52 49 47 45 44 43 40

450 70 60 54 50 47 45 43 41 40 37

500 68 58 52 48 45 42 40 39 38 34

The tables give the max. anode input power of each radiography in kW based on equivalent
anode power of 250 W.

Load data: Cine radiography

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Duty Total time of one cine run [s]

factor
[ms/s] 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 60

20 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44

40 44 44 44 43 43 43 43 43 43 43

60 44 43 43 43 42 42 42 42 42 41

80 43 43 42 42 41 41 41 41 41 40

100 43 42 41 41 40 40 40 40 39 39

120 43 42 41 40 40 39 39 39 38 38

160 42 41 39 39 38 37 37 37 36 36

200 42 40 38 37 36 36 35 35 35 34

240 41 39 37 36 35 34 34 33 33 32

280 40 38 36 35 34 33 33 32 32 31

320 40 37 35 34 33 32 31 31 30 29

360 39 36 34 33 31 31 30 30 29 28

400 39 35 33 32 30 30 29 28 28 27

450 38 34 32 30 29 28 38 27 27 26

500 38 34 31 29 28 27 27 26 25 24

The tables give the max. anode input power of each radiography in kW based on equivalent
anode power of 750 W.

Load data: Cine radiography

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Duty Total time of one cine run [s]

factor
[ms/s] 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 60

20 80 80 79 79 79 79 78 78 78 78

40 79 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 75 74

60 78 77 75 74 73 73 72 72 71 70

80 77 75 73 72 71 70 69 69 68 67

100 77 74 72 70 69 68 67 66 65 64

120 76 72 70 68 66 65 64 63 63 61

160 74 70 67 64 63 61 60 59 58 56

200 73 68 64 61 59 57 56 55 54 52

240 71 65 61 58 56 54 53 51 50 48

280 70 63 59 56 53 51 50 48 47 45

320 69 61 57 53 51 49 47 46 45 42

360 67 60 54 51 48 46 45 43 42 40

400 66 58 53 49 46 44 42 41 40 38

450 65 56 50 46 44 42 40 39 38 34

500 63 54 48 44 42 40 38 37 35 31

The tables give the max. anode input power of each radiography in kW based on equivalent
anode power of 750 W.

Load data: Cine radiography

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 279.3

Torque with system interface

155.9

77 '

to 20 ± 2 Nm
6 x M 10
180
Reference axis

264
90

132
358

$#% !&
%
! ""#
Reference axis

600
Beam angle concerning the
m aximum X-ray field.

300

64 ± 2
+

CMT TD 455

TD-11: Mechanical dimensions of X-ray tube Mechanical dimensions of

assembly X-ray tube assembly
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 ¡

Pre-filter cable
Collimator cable

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Grid switch cable Excess temperature switch cable

TD-12: Routing of cables and cooling hoses

Stator cable Diamentor cable

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Protective-earth conductor
Earth of tube Can

Oil outlet Oil inlet

H.V. connector + H.V. connector -

CMT TD 456

TD-12
Routing of cables and cooling hoses