Technical Publication

CF-1043R4

Configuration
HF Series Generators

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REVISION HISTORY

REVISION DATE REASON FOR CHANGE

0 MAY 26, 2005 First edition

1 JUN 16, 2005 New software

2 SEP 1, 2005 Anode Stator Configuration

3 SEP 25, 2006 kVp Settings

4 JUN 27, 2008 Document upgrade

This Document is the English original version, edited and supplied by the manufacturer.

The Revision state of this Document is indicated in the code number shown at the bottom of this page.

ADVISORY SYMBOLS
The following advisory symbols will be used throughout this manual. Their
application and meaning are described below.

DANGERS ADVISE OF CONDITIONS OR SITUATIONS THAT

IF NOT HEEDED OR AVOIDED WILL CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

ADVISE OF CONDITIONS OR SITUATIONS THAT IF NOT

HEEDED OR AVOIDED COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, OR CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE OF EQUIPMENT OR
DATA.

Advise of conditions or situations that if not heeded or

avoided could cause personal injury or damage to equipment
or data.

Note . Alert readers to pertinent facts and conditions. Notes represent

information that is important to know but which do not necessarily
relate to possible injury or damage to equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

1 INITIAL CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Configuration and Test Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.1.1 3024SW1 - ATP Console CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1.2 3024SW2 - ATP Console CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1.3 3024SW3 - ATP Console CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1.4 3024SW4 - ATP Console CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1.5 3000SW2 - HT Controller Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.2 Basic Configuration of Generator Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.3 AEC Configuration (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.4 Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.4.1 Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.4.2 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4.4 GSM Program Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.5 Exposure Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.6 Workstations Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2 EXTENDED MEMORY SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.1 Extended Memory Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.2 How to Enter and Store Data in the Extended Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.3 Limit of Maximum kW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4 X-ray Tube Power Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.5 Extended Memory Locations Related to the Capacitor Discharge Generator 21

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3 X-RAY TUBE SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.1 X-ray Tube Insert Protection Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.2 Generators With LF-RAC (Low Speed Starter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.2.1 Stator Voltage and Capacitor Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
[Link] Configuration for One Tube with Standard Stator . . . . . . . . . . 24
[Link] Configuration for One Tube with Starting Voltage at 110 VAC 24
[Link] Configuration for One Tube with Starting Voltage at 330 VAC 25
3.2.2 Programming of Rotor Acceleration Time and
Rad Filament Setting Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.3 Generators with LV-DRAC (High Speed Starter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.3.1 Anode Stator Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.2 Programming of Rad Filament Setting Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.4 Anode Rotation Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.5 Focal Spots Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 X-RAY TUBE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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SECTION 1 INITIAL CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE

Configuration provides the initial settings for extended memory and checkout
procedures that must be carried out before making X-ray exposures.
Functional characteristics of this Generator are defined at the time of
installation.

Calibration and some configuration data are stored in a non-volatile memory

chip (U3-EEPROM) located on the HT Controller Board in the Power Cabinet.

When the initial setup and checkout has been completed the Generator will be
ready for Calibration.

Note . Record all the configuration settings in the Data Book.

DO NOT SUPPLY THE MAIN POWER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY

INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS DOCUMENT.

THE MAIN CAPACITORS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE INVERTER

RETAIN A LARGE PORTION OF THEIR CHARGE FOR
APPROX. 3 MINUTES AFTER THE UNIT IS TURNED OFF.

The Generator configuration is determined by:

• X-ray tube(s) number, model and use.

• System requirements.

• Maximum kV, kW.

Specific versions of U24-EPROM on the ATP Console CPU Board and

U5-Microcontroller on the HT Controller Board are based on the Configuration.
(Refer to Illustration 1-1).

The system configuration and test switches are:

DIP SWITCH LOCATION FUNCTION

3024SW1 - ATP Console CPU Board System Configuration

3024SW2 - ATP Console CPU Board Test

3024SW3 - ATP Console CPU Board No used for Configuration

3000SW2 - HT Controller Board System Configuration and Test

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Illustration 1-1
EPROM and Switch locations

J7 J8
3024SW2

3024SW3
U24 3024SW4

3024SW1

ATP CONSOLE CPU BOARD -- A3024

3000SW2

U5

HT CONTROLLER -- A3000 INTERFACE CONTROL -- A3009

POWER SUPPLY

FILAMENT DRIVER
A3004

POWER CABINET -- FRONT PANEL

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1.1 CONFIGURATION AND TEST SWITCHES

ATP Console Dip Switches must be configured with the Generator turned OFF,
and they are read when the Generator is turned ON again.

1.1.1 3024SW1 - ATP CONSOLE CPU BOARD

Set dip switch 3024SW1 in accordance with the Table 1-1.

Table 1-1
System Configuration Dip Switch 3024SW1 on the ATP Console CPU Board

3024SW1 POSITION OPEN (OFF) CLOSED (ON)

1 60 Hz *1) 50 Hz *1)

Normal -- Application mode.

2 -- Exposures are inhibited when
Door Interlock Switch is opened.

3 Not used. Set in “OFF” position. Not used.

4 Not used. Set in “OFF” position. Not used.

Note.-- *1) This switch is related with the frequency of the Rotor Controller. For Generators with High Speed Starter
(LV-DRAC) or Generators Powered through Batteries with Stand-Alone set always SW1-1 to 60 Hz, in the rest of
Generators set SW1-1 in accordance with the Power Line Frequency.

1.1.2 3024SW2 - ATP CONSOLE CPU BOARD

Set dip switch 3024SW2 verifying that each position is set as Table 1-2.
Table 1-2
Test Dip Switch 3024SW2 on the ATP Console CPU Board

3024SW2 POSITION OPEN (OFF) CLOSED (ON)

Skips reception with the HT Controller. Use only

for display purposes, troubleshooting or Demo
1 Consoles when there is no Power Module. Be Normal -- Application mode.
sure that J3 connector is not plugged to the ATP
Console CPU Board.

Tick Sound (button / command acknowledge) is Tick Sound (button / command acknowledge) is
2
not emitted by the ATP Console CPU Board. emitted by the ATP Console CPU Board.

3 Normal -- Application mode. Service Mode .

kV Lineal Scale Mode for kV variation (Normal

4 --
mode) (kV changes one by one).

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1.1.3 3024SW3 - ATP CONSOLE CPU BOARD

Dip switch 3024SW3 is not used for configuration but all their switches must be
set in “Off” position.

1.1.4 3024SW4 - ATP CONSOLE CPU BOARD

Dip Switch 3024SW4 is not used for configuration but all their switches must be
set in “Off” position.

1.1.5 3000SW2 - HT CONTROLLER BOARD

HT Controller Dip Switches can be configured while the Generator is ON except

Dip Switch 3000SW2-1.

Set dip switch 3000SW2 as indicated in Table 1-3.

Table 1-3
Test Dip Switch 3000SW2 on the HT Controller Board in the Power Module

3000SW2
OPEN (OFF) CLOSED (ON)
POSITION

Programming of Rotor Acceleration Time and

1 Normal.
RAD Filament Setting Time *1) *2)

2 Normal. Bypasses: Filament, Rotor Ready, Error E11. *1) *3)

3 Normal -- Not used. Not used.

4 Normal -- Digital mA Loop Closed Digital mA Loop Open / Filament Current Constant *1)

5 125 kV *4) 150 kV *4)

6 All Generators except Tube-2 for RAD Generators with Tube-2 for RAD only.

7 Filament Boosting for Tube--1 No Filament Boosting for Tube--1 *5)

8 Not used Not used

Notes.-- *1) Set in Closed (On) position only for Calibration and Testing procedures when indicated in the Service Manual.

*2) Note that SW2-1 in Closed (On) position is only set to program the Rotor Acceleration Time and Rad Filament
Setting Time, therefore it changes the functions of Switches SW2-2, SW2-7 and SW2-8. Refer to Section 3.

*3) This turns off the filaments so no radiation will be produced during the exposure.

WARNING: THE kV OUTPUT OF THE HV TRANSFORMER WILL BE WHATEVER IS SET BY THE CONSOLE. IF
THE X-RAY TUBE HV CABLES ARE NOT CONNECTED INTO THE HV TRANSFORMER, FILL COMPLETELY BOTH
HV RECEPTACLES WITH HV OIL.

*4) Set SW2-5 according to the Generator kV rating (refer to the Generator model and/or specifications).

*5) Set to “No Filament Boosting” when using X-ray Tubes with Small Focal Spot smaller than 0.6 .

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1.2 BASIC CONFIGURATION OF GENERATOR BOARDS

The following Jumpers are factory set or removed to configure the Generator
Boards according to the customer order. Check the jumper positions in the
Generator Boards.

GENERATOR BOARDS JUMPERS POSITION

JP1 and JP2 in “2”

HT CONTROLLER
JP3, JP5 and JP6 in “2” and JP4 in “1”

FILAMENT CONTROL JP1 in “A”

W1 in “2--3”

INTERFACE CONTROL W2 in “1--2”

W3 to W8 in “A” : for positive High Voltage supply for Ion Chamber

JP1, JP2 and JP3 in “B” (soldered)

JP4 in “B” (Cam-Sync)

JP5 in “B”

JP6 in “A” (soldered)

Connector J8 configured for RS232 so: JP9, JP10 and JP11 in “A”.
JP7, JP8, JP21 and JP22 do not matter jumpers position
ATP CONSOLE CPU
JP12 removed

JP13 installed (set)

JP14 installed (soldered)

JP15, JP16, JP17 and JP18 removed

JP19 in “A” (soldered)

1.3 AEC CONFIGURATION (OPTION)

Configure the following Jumpers on the “AEC Control Board” (located over the
“ATP Console CPU Board”).

AEC CONTROL BOARD (A3012--01/02/05)

JUMPER DESCRIPTION

JP1 A FOR TV CAMERA

B FOR PHOTOMULTIPLIER
C FOURTH ION CHAMBER & ATS--DIG
A3012-05:
A3012 05: JP1
JP1-C,
C JP2-A
JP2 A AND JP4
JP4-B
B FOR FOURTH ION CHAMBER & ATS--DIG
ATS DIG
JP2 A FOR TV CAMERA A3012-02: JP1-A, JP2-A AND JP4-A FOR ABC WITH TV CAMERA
B FOR PHOTOMULTIPLIER A3012-01: JP1-B,, JP2-B AND JP4-A FOR ABC WITH PHOTOMULTIPLIER

JP4 A FOR PHOTOMULTIPLIER -- AEC

B FOR ION CHAMBER -- AEC & ATS--DIG

JP3 A FOR HIGH SENSITIVITY JP3-A FOR AEC WHEN USING ION CHAMBER WITH HIGH SENSITIVITY
B FOR LOW SENSITIVITY JP3-B FOR AEC WHEN USING ION CHAMBER WITH LOW SENSITIVITY

NOTE: HIGH SENSITIVITY IS > 2 V / mR (> 0.223 V / μGy) (a.e. Vacutec Ion Chamber)
LOW SENSITIVITY IS < 2 V / mR (< 0.223 V / μGy) (refer to Ion Chamber documentation)

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1.4 SERVICE MODE

The Service Menu includes the buttons to access “Software Upgrade”, “Error
Log”, “Settings” and “Generator Service” menus.

Access the Service menus as follows:

1. Switch ON the System (Generator + Touch Screen Console) by pressing

the “ON” button on the ON/OFF Interface Box connected to the
Generator. The Touch Screen application is operative when the Digital
Workstation (PC) is turned ON and it is switched OFF by pressing the
“OFF” button on the Touch Screen Console.

The proper way to switch OFF the Generator and Touch

Screen Console is by first pressing the OFF button on the
Touch Screen application and then pressing the OFF button
on the ON/OFF Interface Box.

2. Hold pressed for 5 seconds on the free button area between the “HU”
indicator and “Fast” button on the Application Program (operation mode).

Note . Another way is by running the “techservice program” from the

“C:Program Files\sedecal\” folder and double-clicking on the
“[Link]” file. There is also a “[Link]” file to
configure the port. Make sure the PORT=3 field in the
“[Link]” file is present and the Application program is OFF
in case it does not communicate.

3. Enter the Service Password (code 2434) on the Service Access Panel.

4. Access the different menus by selecting their respective buttons or go

back to the Main Menu by pressing the “Exit” button.

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Illustration 1-2
Service Tab

Access Screen from Main Menu

PREES ON THIS AREA

FOR 5 SECONDS TO DISPLAY
THE PASSWORD PANEL.

ENTER THE SERVICE PASSWORD

AND PRESS “OK” TO ACCESS
TO THE SERVICE MENU

Service Mode Menu

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1.4.1 SOFTWARE UPGRADE

The “Software Upgrade” button on the Service Mode Menu is used to close the
Application Program without turning OFF the System. After pressing this
button, the Console shows the PC Desktop to enable the Application Software
Upgrade, PC Operating System, perform an APR Backup or Touch Screen
Sensor Calibration. (Also refer to Troubleshooting document in the Service
Manual).

1.4.2 ERROR LOG

The Error Log Menu shows a list of the latest fifty (50) Errors with indication of:
code, date, hour and error description.

Illustration 1-3
Error Log Menu

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1.4.3 SETTINGS

Settings only requires configuration for Communications, Units for the APR
Application (Kg or cm version) and whether or not a maximum and minimum
kVp value may be set by the operator for APR. Press the “OK” button to apply
the new selections and go back to the Service menu.

If the Units configuration is changed, it is necessary to switch OFF and ON the

Touch Screen Console and Generator to start the application with the new
configuration (kg or cm version).

By default, the operator can modify the minimum and maximum mAs for a given
body region in relation with the size of the animal. When the “kVp Variable Within
Range” box is checked, the operator can also modify the maximum and
minimum kVp value for a given body region in relation with the size of the animal.

The Communications Menu is used to configure the speed and

communication port of the PC Unit (Digital Workstation) where the link of the
Generator Cabinet is connected (Port 3). The values for proper operation are
shown in the illustration below (or after pressing the “Restore Default” button).

Illustration 2-1
Settings -- Communications Menu

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Serial communication have to be connected to the following ports of the PC Unit:

COM PORT CONNECTION

COM 1 Digital Detector

COM 3 Generator Cabinet.

COM 4 Touch Screen Console (Sensor).

Note . Verify that Serial Communications are properly connected to

respective Serial Ports of the PC unit. If they are wrong the
Application Program will not work correctly.

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1.4.4 GSM PROGRAM MENU

The Generator Service Mode (GSM) program allows the access to the service
screens for Reading the Exposure Counters, Configuration and Calibration
procedures. After accessing to the GSM program, a black Information Area will
appear at the lower right corner of the screen showing some messages about
the process (a.e. “Power Up the Generator”).

Access to the GSM program by selecting the “Generator Service” button on the
Service Mode Menu.

If after pressing the “Configuration”, “Calibration” or Auto Calibration” buttons,

the GSM program prompts an error message: “Please check calibration dip
switch and toggle with power off”; it means that these functions are disabled
because position of dip switch 3024SW2-3 on the “ATP Console CPU Board”
is not in “Service Mode Allowed”. Turn OFF the generator, change the dip
switch 3024SW2-3 to Closed (ON) position, turn ON the generator and start the
GSM program again.

Illustration 1-4
GSM Menu

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The screens to “Read Exposure Counters”, to enter in “Configuration”, “Manual

Calibration” or “Auto Calibration” are displayed after selecting the respective
button on the right side. Press again the selected button (in yellow on the right
side) to return to the GSM menu.

The “Cancel” button can also be used to return to the GSM menu, specially if
the others buttons are disable.

Note . Whenever the “Configuration” menu is closed (by pressing any of

“Configuration” or “Cancel“ buttons) a double-beep will sound
confirming the storage of the values set for each workstation.

During operation of the GSM program the color of the selected buttons changes
to yellow when they are selected.

Press the “Close” button to exit from the GSM program.

Exposure status indicators for “Ready” and “X-ray On” are located on the upper
right area of the GSM screens. The “Information Area” displays data related to
the service mode, remaining heat units, working mode, errors indicators, etc.

When an error code or message is displayed on the GSM program press the
“Reset Error” button to clear its indication.

Illustration 1-5
Status and Error Indicators

Workstation Selected Exposure Indicators

Cancel Button

Bucky 1
Button of Menu Selected

RAD
Reset Error Button

Error Indicator

Information Areas

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1.5 EXPOSURE COUNTERS

The Exposure Counters display the number of Rad exposures made with any
of the X-ray Tubes and the exposure time (in hours and minutes) made with the
Tube-2. For this Generator only Tube-1 RAD is available.

1. Enter in the GSM program and select the “Read Exposure Counters”
button.

2. This screen shows the Exposure Counters.

3. Exit from this screen by pressing the “Read Exposure Counters” button
or the “Cancel” button again.

Illustration 1-6
Exposure Counters

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1.6 WORKSTATIONS CONFIGURATION

The workstations can be configured according to customer preferences or by

default. If a workstation is configured with the value “Tube -- 0”, its button cannot
be selected during operation.

CUSTOMIZED CONFIGURATION

Note . This procedure must always be performed when “ATP Console

CPU Board” is replaced by a new one.

1. Enter in the GSM program and select the “Configuration” button.

Illustration 1-7
Configuration

Bucky 1

RAD

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2. Select the first workstation to be configured by pressing the respective

button (only the icon of the selected workstation has different color). The
console shows one of the following values:

DISPLAY FUNCTION VALUE DESCRIPTION

0 Not a configured workstation

1st Value TUBES 1 Tube-1

2 Tube-2

0 -- Direct Direct (No Bucky)

1 -- Bucky 1 Bucky-1
DEVICES --
2nd Value
WORKING MODE 2 -- Bucky 2 Bucky-2

3 -- STD Tomo Standard Tomo

0 No AEC

1 Ion Chamber-1
ION
3rd Value 2 Ion Chamber-2
CHAMBERS
3 Ion Chamber-3

4 Ion Chamber-4

Note: Some of listed values are not configurable depending on the Generator model

3. Set the new value by pressing the corresponding “Increase” or

“Decrease” buttons. Then set the selected AEC Areas by default for each
Workstation in the system.

4. Select the next workstations to be configured and set the respective

values of each one.

5. Exit from configuration mode by pressing the “Configuration” button. A

double-bip will sound confirming the process.

6. Exposures are only enabled with the internal “Preparation” and

“Exposure” signals controlled by the Rad Footswitch connected to J15
of the ATP Console CPU Board.

Only configure the first Workstation (WS1) with the following

values:
1 (Tube-1), 1 (Bucky-1), 1 (Ion Chamber-1). The remaining
workstations must be configured as “Not a configured
workstation” (value 0). Connections indicated in schematic
IM-364 of the Installation document of this Service Manual
should be properly performed.

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DEFAULT CONFIGURATION

Default configuration sets some default values to each workstation. It should

only be used to re-initialize the workstation configuration when the complete
configuration has been lost or when it is impossible to select a workstation.

1. Enter in the GSM program and select the “Configuration” button.

2. Press the “Default Configuration” button.

3. Exit from configuration mode by pressing the “Configuration” button. A

double-beep will sound, confirming the process.

4. It is recommended to perform a proper configuration of each workstation

in the system after a default configuration.

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SECTION 2 EXTENDED MEMORY SETTING

2.1 EXTENDED MEMORY LOCATIONS

Miscellaneous configuration and calibration data are stored in the Extended

Memory Locations. It is recommended to note the factory-stored values in each
Memory Location. (Refer to Table 2-1)

Note . For generators with only one Radiographic X-ray Tube, this tube
must be configured, calibrated and used as Tube-1.

Table 2-1
Extended Memory Locations

MEMORY LOCATION FUNCTION VALUE

E01 TUBE-1 -- RAD filament stand-by (Autocalibrated. Not field changeable)

E02 TUBE-1 -- Tube type

E03 Low Digital mA Loop Closed (from 10 mA to 80 mA)

E04 AEC-1 calibration

E05 High Digital mA Loop Closed (from 100 mA)

E06 kV Loop

E07 Maximum kW (Factory set. Only field changeable to lower value)

E08 AEC-1 tracking

E11 X-ray Tube Power Limit

E13 TUBE-1 -- Exposure Time adjustment - Delay

E15 TUBE-1 -- Exposure Time adjustment - Ceq kV

E67 Number of Storage Capacitors 1)

E68 Nominal Line Voltage 1)

E69 Maximum Line Current 1)

* Notes: Memory Locations not listed are not used.

1) This Extended Memory Location only applies to the Capacitor Discharge Generator.

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2.2 HOW TO ENTER AND STORE DATA IN THE EXTENDED MEMORY

The Extended Memory data are entered from the Console when the unit is in
service mode. Access to memory locations as indicated below:

1. Turn the Generator OFF and set the Test dip switch 3024SW2-3 on the
ATP Console CPU Board in “On” position to permit the service mode.

2. Power ON the System and select the “Manual Calibration” button on the
GSM program.

3. Select the needed Workstation (WS) using the “Up” and “Down” buttons,
then press the “OK” button to enter in calibration mode.

Note . In “Manual Calibration” mode, only the kV and mA parameters can

be modified, values for Time and mAs are factory programmed.

4. Increase the mA value beyond the maximum mA position. The mA

Display will show the first Extended Memory location (E01), they will
continue sequentially as the “Increase mA” button is pressed.

The values stored in each location are shown on the “Calibration Value”
Display after pressing the “Read” button or after pressing the “Increase”
or “Decrease” buttons of this panel. Since these buttons are also used
to increase or decrease the stored values, one number should be added
or subtracted from the reading, to obtain the current stored value.

5. Select the new value by pressing the “Increase” and “Decrease” buttons.
Each time these buttons are pressed the value displayed on the
calibration panel is increased or decreased one step.

6. Store the new value by pressing the “Store” button (Check-summ

function).

Note . If the “Store” button is not pressed after a new value is selected,
no modified data will be retained.

7. Exit from calibration mode by pressing the “Manual Calibration” button

again.

8. Turn the Generator OFF and set dip switch 3024SW2-3 on the ATP
Console CPU Board in “Off” position to place the Generator in normal
mode.

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Illustration 2-1
Calibration

Calibration Value Panel

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2.3 LIMIT OF MAXIMUM kW

The Maximum kW of the Generator is factory set according to the Generator

performance. Generator kW can be limited to a lower value.

Note . This limit can be set to a lower value to match the maximum
Generator power to the Line power, due to a high line impedance
(refer to Pre-installation document).

1. Enter in calibration mode by pressing the “Manual Calibration” button on

the GSM program. Select any workstation (WS) and press the “OK”
button.
2. Select the E07 Memory Location (memory location is shown on the mA
Display).
3. Set the new limit of Maximum kW by pressing the “Increase” or
“Decrease” calibration buttons and store the value by pressing the
“Store” button.
4. Exit from calibration mode.

Note . Record configuration data for E07 in the Data Book.

2.4 X-RAY TUBE POWER LIMIT

The X-ray Tube Power can be limited to 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 100% (No
limit). This limit determines the default value for mA selection according to the
selected kVp.

1. Enter in calibration mode by pressing the “Manual Calibration” button on

the GSM program. Select any workstation (WS) and press the “OK”
button.
2. Select the E11 Memory Location (memory location is shown on the mA
Display).
3. Set the new X-ray Tube Power Limit by pressing the “Increase” or
“Decrease” calibration buttons, setting one of the following values: “6” for
60%, “7” for 70%, “8” for 80%, “9” for 90% and “10” for 100% (No limit).
4. Store the value by pressing the “Store” button. This value applies to both
X-ray Tubes.
5. Exit from calibration mode.

Note . Record configuration data for E11 in the Data Book.

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2.5 EXTENDED MEMORY LOCATIONS RELATED TO THE CAPACITOR

DISCHARGE GENERATOR

Note . Data into the Extended Memory Locations E67, E68 and E69 only
apply to the Capacitor Discharge Generators.

The values entered into the Extended Memory Locations E67, E68 and E69
ensure optimal performance of the Capacitor Discharge Generator. These
values are factory set, but they must be checked by the field engineer during
installation / configuration of the Generator according to the Line Voltage (E68)
and Line Current (E69) of the installation site.

The correct configuration of these Extended Memory Locations and the Jumper
set on the Capacitor Charger Board (A3517--xx) will prevent that the Error Code
“E13” from appearing during operation.

EXTENDED MEMORY LOCATION E67: NUMBER OF CAPACITORS

The value entered into the Extended Memory Location E67 must be the same
as the physical count of the Capacitors in the equipment: 6 , 8 or 10.

EXTENDED MEMORY LOCATION E68: NOMINAL LINE VOLTAGE

The value entered into the Extended Memory Location E68 must be set
according to the Nominal Line Voltage from the Room Electrical Supply to which
the equipment is connected: 100 , 110 , 120 , 208 , 230 or 240 VAC.

EXTENDED MEMORY LOCATION E69: MAXIMUM LINE CURRENT

The value entered into the Extended Memory Location E69 must coincide with
the value of the Jumper (J2 / J3 / J4 / J5 / J6) set on the Capacitor Charger Board
(A3517--xx) during the installation of the Generator: 20 , 16 , 12 , 10 or 8 A.

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SECTION 3 X-RAY TUBE SELECTION

3.1 X-RAY TUBE INSERT PROTECTION CURVES

In order to properly select the X-ray Tube Insert Protection Curves for the Tubes
connected to the Generator, perform the following procedure:

1. Enter in calibration mode by pressing the “Manual Calibration” button on

the GSM program. Select one of the workstation (WS) related to the
X-ray Tube to be configured. Then press the “OK” button.

2. Select the E02 Memory Location for Tube-1 (memory location is shown
on the mA Display).

3. Identify in Section 4 “X-ray Tube Data”, the X-ray tube that is being
installed and note its tube type number.

4. Set the tube number by pressing the “Increase” or “Decrease” calibration

buttons until the correct number is showed on the “Calibration Value”
panel.

5. Store the value by pressing the “Store” button.

6. Verify that the tube code (ID) shown in the mAs Display is the same of
the tube code listed in Section 4 “X-ray Tube Data”. The tube code (ID)
can be only read for the selected X-ray Tube after pressing the “Store”
button.

7. If required, repeat this procedure for the other X-ray Tube.

8. Exit from calibration mode.

Note . Record configuration data for E02 in the Data Book.

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3.2 GENERATORS WITH LF-RAC (LOW SPEED STARTER)

3.2.1 STATOR VOLTAGE AND CAPACITOR SELECTION

Check that the capacitor value of the Low Speed Starter

corresponds to the value recommended by the X-ray Tube
manufacturer. If needed replace the capacitor. Also, the Rotor
speed must be indicated by the manufacturer.

The DC Brake of the Low Speed Starter (LF-RAC) can be removed by

desoldering CR6 on the LF-RAC Board (refer to schematic 543020xx). In this
case, the Tube will remain coasting after releasing the “Prep” order.

[Link] CONFIGURATION FOR ONE TUBE WITH STANDARD STATOR

Voltage and capacitor is factory set to 220 VAC, 30 μF. In all cases, refer to
X-ray Tube Product Data.

[Link] CONFIGURATION FOR ONE TUBE WITH STARTING VOLTAGE AT 110 VAC

When the stator requires a starting voltage of 110 VAC (a.e. X-ray Tube Toshiba
E7239 / E7240 / E7242 / E7252 / E7299 / E7813 / E7865) perform the following
modifications:

• If the Power Input Transformer 6T2 is for using with power lines up to
240 VAC (part number 50509030), remove the wire labelled as “4” that
is connected to Terminal 4 (230 VAC RTR) and connect it to Terminal 3
or 8 (110 VAC).

• If the Power Input Transformer 6T2 is for using with power lines up to 530
VAC (part number 50509029), remove the wire labelled as “4” that is
connected to Terminal 4 (230 VAC RTR) and connect it to Terminal 40
(110 VAC).

• For X-ray Tube Toshiba E7252 or E7813 (or when it is required) replace
also the Fuse F1 (6A) on the LF-RAC Board by another fuse of 10 A.

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[Link] CONFIGURATION FOR ONE TUBE WITH STARTING VOLTAGE AT 330 VAC

For Generators equipped with a LF-RAC module with possible selection of

voltage and capacitor jumpers on the LF-RAC Board, set jumpers according to
the respective X-ray Tube as indicated below.

(A “Kit of 330 VAC” is required with this configuration).

TUBE-1

220 VAC TB2-T1 with TB1-5 or TB1-6

VOLTAGE
330 VAC TB2-T1 with TB1-8 or TB1-9

30 μF TB3-T1 with TB1-12 or TB1-13

CAPACITOR
15 μF TB3-T1 with TB1-15 or TB1-16

10C5--1
15uF
NOTE.-- 10T3, 10C5--1 and
10R4--1 for 330 VAC Stator
10C5--2
30uF
10R4--1
1 Mohm, 2w

10R4--2
1 Mohm, 2w
30uF

10J8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TB1 TB1
1 1
230 VAC RTR KACC
( S1, 2--D2 ) 2 K1--1 TB3 TB3
60 VAC RTR KCT
3 2 T2 K2--3 T1
0 VAC RTR F1
T 6A
3 Tube 2 Tube 1

47 7
10RC1 2w 10T3 330V TB2
8 T1
100 nF
1 KV 9
Tube 1 KCT
10LF2 10K1 220V K2--1 LF--RAC BOARD
2 4
2 1 10A1
1 3
6
TB2
0V 5 T2
4
Tube 2
T1/T2 COMM
(to 10TS2)

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3.2.2 PROGRAMMING OF ROTOR ACCELERATION TIME AND RAD FILAMENT SETTING TIME

Rotor Acceleration Time is determined by the X-ray Tube and

Rotor characteristics and it must be considered when the
Generator is about to be configured. X-ray Tube could be
permanently damaged unless the required RPM are reached
before an exposure. (Refer to technical information of the
X-ray Tube).

Dip Switch 3000SW2 on the HT Controller Board is used to program:

• Rotor Acceleration Time. That depends on stator voltage, stator

frequency, stator type, quality of X-ray tube bearings, and X-ray tube
anode size. A reed tachometer or a stroboscope can be used to
determine the anode RPM. Be sure that the Rotor Acceleration Times
meet all requirements for anticipated customer applications.

This value is programmable from 0.8 to 2.7 seconds. After this time the
Rotor is hold running in maintaining mode as long as “Prep” is active.

• Rad Filament Setting Time. This parameter has the same configuration
value than the Rotor Acceleration Time. Sometimes, if it is required to
increase the Rad Filament Setting Time to the next value, configure the
respective switches again. This adjustment avoids Error-12.

Note . The Rotor Acceleration Time and Rad Filament Setting Time is
factory set to 1.8 seconds. Maintain this value when it is unknown
or not provided with the X-ray Tube documentation.

1. Turn the Generator OFF and note current settings of the dip switch
3000SW2 on the HT Controller Board.

Note . Configuration of these times are only allowed when dip switch
3000SW2-1 is in “Closed” (On) position after power the Generator
OFF and back ON again.

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2. Set dip switches 3000SW2-1 and 3000SW2-2 as indicated below, in

order to enable the selection of times with the Low Speed Starter. Dip
switch3000SW2-1 has to be switched ONLY with the Generator
powered OFF.

3000SW2-1 (selection enable) 3000SW2-2 (Low Speed Starter)

ON OFF

3. Configure the Rotor and Filament Times by setting the dip switches
3000SW2-7 and 3000SW2-8 per Table 3-1.

Table 3-1
Low Speed: Configuration of Rotor and Filament Times

TUBE-1 3000SW2-7 3000SW2-8

ROTOR ACCELERATION TIME
AND FILAMENT SETTING TIME OPEN (OFF) CLOSED (ON) OPEN (OFF) CLOSED (ON)

0.8 seconds - -

1.2 seconds - -

1.8 seconds - -

2.7 seconds - -

Note . Record the switch configuration in the Data Book.

4. To validate previous configuration, turn the Generator ON, wait until

Error--01 (E01) appears on the Console and turn the Generator OFF.

5. Set dip switch 3000SW2 to the original settings as noted in step-1. (Refer
to Section 1.1.5 for the normal settings of Dip Switch 3000SW2).

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3.3 GENERATORS WITH LV-DRAC (HIGH SPEED STARTER)

3.3.1 ANODE STATOR SELECTION

For Generators with High Speed Starter, configure NOW the X-ray Tube
Family (anode stator + insert) by setting the respective dip switches 3243SW1
(pos. 4 to 8) and / or 3243SW2 (pos. 4 to 8) on the Control DRAC Board. (Refer
to “LV-DRAC - Digital Rotating Anode Controller” document).

Configuration of these dip switches automatically determines the appropriate

Starting and Running Stator Voltage and Rotor Acceleration Time of the
selected Tube Family.

3.3.2 PROGRAMMING OF RAD FILAMENT SETTING TIME

Note . With High Speed operation:

-- Rotor Acceleration Time is related to the X-ray Tube Family

configured on the Control DRAC Board (LV-DRAC).

-- Rad Filament Setting Time is configured with dip switch

3000SW2 per this instruction.

Dip Switch 3000SW2 on the HT Controller Board is used to program:

• Rad Filament Setting Time. This value is programmable from 0.8 to 2.7
seconds. It can be initially set as the same value assigned for the Rotor
Acceleration Time (refer to technical information of the X-ray Tube)

Sometimes, if it is required to increase the Rad Filament Setting Time to

the next value, configure the respective switches again. This adjustment
avoids Error-12.

Note . The Rad Filament Setting Time is factory set to 1.8 seconds.
Maintain this value when it is unknown or not provided with the
X-ray Tube documentation.

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1. Turn the Generator OFF and note current settings of the dip switch
3000SW2 on the HT Controller Board.

Note . Configuration of these times are only allowed when dip switch
3000SW2-1 is in “Closed” (On) position after power the Generator
OFF and back ON again.

2. Set dip switches 3000SW2-1 and 3000SW2-2 as indicated below, in

order to enable the selection of times with the High Speed Starter. Dip
switch3000SW2-1 has to be switched ONLY with the Generator
powered OFF.

3000SW2-1 (selection enable) 3000SW2-2 (High Speed Starter)

ON ON

3. Configure the Filament Setting Times by setting the dip switches

3000SW2-7 and 3000SW2-8 per Table 3-2. The Filament Setting Time
should be configured in accordance to Rotor Acceleration Time of the
X-ray Tube.

Table 3-2
High Speed: Configuration of Filament Setting Time

3000SW2-7 3000SW2-8
TUBE-1
FILAMENT SETTING TIME OPEN (OFF) CLOSED (ON) OPEN (OFF) CLOSED (ON)

0.8 seconds - -

1.2 seconds - -

1.8 seconds - -

2.7 seconds - -

Note . Record the switch configuration in the Data Book.

4. To validate previous configuration, turn the Generator ON, wait until

Error--01 (E01) appears on the Console and turn the Generator OFF.

5. Set dip switch 3000SW2 to the original settings as noted in step-1. (Refer
to Section 1.1.5 for the normal settings of Dip Switch 3000SW2).

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3.4 ANODE ROTATION TEST

Perform the following tests for the X-ray Tube in the installation, checking the
low and high speed when it is required.

Note . Two people are needed for these tests, one at the Console and the
service engineer looking at the anode of the X-ray Tube. These
tests also can be done by hearing the sound of the anode rotating.

NEVER MAKE EXPOSURES DURING THE TESTS, THE

PERSON CLOSE TO THE X-RAY TUBE WILL BE EXPOSED.

1. With the switch 3024SW2-3 on the ATP Console CPU Board in “On”
position (service mode), turn the Console ON.

2. Select a low value for kVp and mAs for checking the Anode Rotation at
Low Speed.

3. Press the “Prep” push-button and visually check that the Tube anode
rotates in the proper way. (Refer to the X-ray Tube documentation).

4. Hold pressed the “Prep” push-button and check that the rotation speed
of the Tube anode is in compliance with the X-ray Tube specifications.

For this test is recommended to turn off the Tube filaments (switch
3000SW2-2 on the HT Controller in “On” position) and use a stroboscope
to measure the anode speed.

5. Release the “Prep” push-button.

6. For Generators with LV-DRAC, select a high value for kVp and mAs for
checking the Anode Rotation at High Speed. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5.

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3.5 FOCAL SPOTS CONFIGURATION

This configuration determines which mA station will be the smallest mA station

for the Large Focal Spot. It is possible to configure all the mA stations for the
Small Focal Spot or for the Large Focal Spot.

The smallest mA station for the Large Focal Spot must be selected according
to the Tube ratings for the Small Filament and the customer preference.

IF THE mA STATION FOR FOCAL SPOT CHANGE IS NOT

CONFIGURED ACCORDING TO THE X-RAY TUBE RATINGS,
THE TUBE FILAMENTS MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED.

1. With the generator OFF, set dip switch 3024SW2-3 on the ATP Console
CPU Board in “On” position to permit the service mode.

2. Power ON the System. Enter in calibration mode by pressing the “Manual

Calibration” button on the GSM program. Select any workstation (WS)
of the corresponding X-ray Tube and press the “OK” button.

3. Select the smallest mA station for the Large Focal Spot using the
“Increase” or “Decrease” mA buttons. When is required to configure all
mA stations for the Small Focal Spot, select “E01” Memory Location.

Note . Default value is factory set at 200 mA except when using X-ray
Tubes with Small Focal Spot smaller than 0.6 .

For the X-ray Tube Toshiba E7865X (Focus 0.3 / 1.0) configure the
smallest mA station for Large Focat Spot at 64 mA.

4. Press the “Toggle” button to store the select mA station and then press
the “Confirm” or “Dismiss” buttons to confirm or cancel the process.
When it is confirmed, the ATP Console CPU Board emits a
“double-beep”.

IF THE FOCAL SPOT SWITCH-OVER POINT IS CHANGED

AFTER mA CALIBRATION, THE mA STATIONS AFFECTED
MUST BE RE-CALIBRATED.

5. Exit from calibration mode.

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Perform the following test (it is not mandatory).

1. Select the highest mA station for the Small Focal Spot. Verify that
effectively the Small Filament is ON (lighted) and the Large Filament is
OFF. Observe filaments through the X-ray tube window.

2. Select the lowest mA station for the Large Focal Spot. Verify that
effectively the Large Filament is ON (lighted) and the Small Filament is
OFF. Observe filaments through the X-ray tube window.

Illustration 3-1
Focal Spots Configuration

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SECTION 4 X-RAY TUBE DATA

The following table lists several common X-ray Tubes and their corresponding
number. If a specific Tube is not listed, Tube specifications are given to enable
you chose a similar Tube type. If none of the listed Tubes are satisfactory,
contact your Generator supplier to obtain special software.

Table 4-1
X-ray Tube Numbers

POWER RATINGS
TUBE TUBE CODE FOCAL
MODEL KHU
NUMBER (ID) SPOT LS (kW) HS (kW)

001 139 TOSHIBA E7239X 1.0 / 2.0 22 / 45 -- 133

002 201 TOSHIBA E7240X 0.6 / 1.2 15 / 30 -- 140

003 140 TOSHIBA E7242X 0.6 / 1.5 18 / 49 -- 187

004 090 TOSHIBA E7252X 0.6 / 1.2 15 / 42 26 / 73 300

005 412 TOSHIBA E7254FX 0.6 / 1.2 23 / 60 40 / 102 400

006 407 TOSHIBA E7884X 0.6 / 1.2 21 / 52 300

007 310 TOSHIBA E7843X 0.6 / 1.2 22 / 49 -- 150

008 344 TOSHIBA E7865X 0.3 / 1.0 3 / 40 -- 140

009 402 TOSHIBA E7876X 0.6 / 1.2 22 / 53 230

010 260 IAE RTM 101 HS 0.6 / 1.2 22 / 55 37 / 99 400

011 411 TOSHIBA E7886X 0.7 / 1.3 17 / 39 300

012 381 TOSHIBA E7869 X 0.6 / 1.2 21 / 55 36 / 96 600

013 404 VARIAN RAD 14 0.6 / 1.2 21 / 54 32 / 77 300

014 161 VARIAN RAD 21 0.6 / 1.2 21 / 64 36 / 100 300

015 265 VARIAN RAD 60 0.6 / 1.2 26 / 67 39 / 100 400

016 238 VARIAN RAD 74 0.6 / 1.5 20 / 52 -- 200

017 252 VARIAN RAD 92 0.6 / 1.2 26 / 62 40 / 99 600

018 092 VARIAN A-192 0.6 / 1.2 25 / 63 40 / 96 300

019 309 VARIAN A196 0.6 / 1.0 20 / 47 32 / 72 350

020 094 VARIAN A-292 0.6 / 1.2 25 / 62 39 / 96 400

021 208 VARIAN G 292 0.6 / 1.2 25 / 63 39 / 95 600

022 051 GE-CGR MN 640 1.0 / 1.8 23 / 46 -- 150

023 064 GE MAXIRAY-75 0.6 / 1.5 12 / 37 21 / 62 300

024 062 GE MAXIRAY-100 0.6 / 1.25 18 / 55 31 / 100 350

025 261 SIEMENS DR 154/30/50 1.2 / 1.8 31 / 53 -- 200

026

027

Note .-- Power Ratings are for 60 Hz. To calculate Power Ratings for 50 Hz multiply the values by 0.91 TB54 (+K)

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