System Calibration

Calibration Page 1 SYSTEM CALIBRATION: INTRODUCTION This calibration section contains, instructions on how to calibrate the OEC-Diasonics Mobile X-ray system in the field. In addition, tests are provided to verify proper operation of the image processing functions. Adjustments are made in this section such that the system will perform according to specifications for accurate control of X-ray production and specifications for imaging characteristics, ‘These procedures, however, are not adequate to test a new system which has never been tested at the factory or -one which is not operational. An operational system is one which has been previously calibrated and currently passes the Operational Checks given in the Operator's Manual. If the system is not operational, it must be repaired before proceeding with the calibration. Performance specifications for the system are given in the Appendix ‘of this manual. However, the calibration values used in the Calibration Section, take into account measurement limitations of available test equipment. When calibrated using these practical values, the system will meet the performance specifications found in the Appendix. Tools and test equipment which are required, along with their special instructions, are described in the Appendix. References, and special reporting forms required are listed in the Introduction of this manual. A Calibration Worksheet is included at the end of this section, Make a photocopy of the worksheet for use before beginning the calibration, February 1986 Safety Precautions The procedures in this document should be performed only by a properly trained and fully qualified service technician, ; Serious injury and property damage can result from incorrectly performed service procedures. Operators and service technicians must observe all operating and safely procedures prescribed in this section and the Safety Section of this manual The C-arm Mobile X-Ray system is capable of generating lethal voltages and injurious levels of radiation. Care must be taken when testing the, system to observe safe electrical testing procedures and to observe safe practices concerning radiation protection. Exposures must never be made with the high voltage cables removed from the high voltage transformer, Dynalyzer, or X-ray tube. Never remove a high voltage cable connector with: the power on the system. Ground the pins of the connector to the chassis immediately after removing *a connector from its connection in order to discharge the cable capacitance. The C-arm is never to be energized in an area which is not approved for X-ray procedures. Failure to observe C-arm safety procedures may result in a serious radiation hazard to personnel in the immediate area Radiation monitors must be worn at all times testing is being performed. Lead aprons and appropriaté radiation shields must be utilized by personnel performing testing. At no time is living human anatomy to be used as a phantom or demonstration aid. Only designated personnel are to enter the test area during testing, Maintenance (-00)Page 2 Section Organization The procedures in this section are organized according to the following outline: Ldn ial tests are performed. JL, Adjustments are made on the main frame 1/0 Interface PCB where critical voltages and currents are sampled, scaled, and integrated before being read by the processor. II. A personality PROM is programed which idealizes the actual X-ray tube characteristics of kVp and mAs response. IV. The imaging system is optically aligned, including the image intensifier, X-ray assembly and video camera. V. Adjustments are made to the camera electronics. VI. Final accuracy tests are performed. Entrance exposure is measured. Dose rate adjustments are made. Safety features are tested, VII. The image processing subsystem located in the monitor cart is tested. Maintenance (-00) Calibration 6.1 INITIAL TESTS AND CHECKS 6.1.1 Preparation 1, Remove all applicable covers, panels and shrouds from the main frame and monitor cabinet assemblies. 2. Place the monitor cabinet and the main frame in a convenient position. Rotate the front wheel 90 degrees to the rear wheel to lock the main frame in place. ~ 3. Place all circuit breakers in the off position.onboth the main frame and the monitor cart. eI 4, Set the key switch on the main frame to the STANDBY position. 5. Connect the interconnect cable between the monitor cart and the main frame. *Note: When the monitor cart is plugged into an.outlet, power is present on the interconnect cable. Therefore, always connect the interconnect cable before plugging the main power cord into an outlet. 6. Check the continuity of the system ground between the mainframe and the monitor cart. Resistance shall be less than 0.5 ohms. 7. Measure the continuity of each power plug ground pin to its corresponding chassi Resistance shall be less than 0.5 ohms. 8. Connect the main power cable from the monitor cart to the appropriate line receptacle. February. 1986pnt 4 St et ee Calibration 6.1.2 Line Voltage Regulation THIS TEST INVOLVES HIGH RADIATION OUTPUT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT NO PERSONNEL BE PRESENT IN THE ROOM DURING THE FOLLOWING TEST. 1, Measure the line voltage at the input of the isolation transformer in the standby | mode, 2. Measure line voltage at the input of the transformer while making a maximum radio- gtaphic exposure (500 mAs @ 100 kVp for 208/220/240 volt machines, 150 mAs. @ 120 kVp for 104/110/120 volt machines). 3. Calculate percent line voltage regulation using the following formula and record the results on the Work Sheet: 100 (Vn - V1)/ (V1) : Vn = No load voltage V1 = Max load voltage 4, Repeat the steps above for the second voltage of the dual power feature. 5. If the results above do not fall in the range of 0 to 8.1%, the hospital should be in- formed that an in-house wiring problem exists and should be corrected as soon as possible. This problem results in a violation of a provi sion of the Federal Performance Standards 2ICFR 1030-32. 6.1.3 Isolation Transformer ‘Measure the voltage across the secondary of the isolation transformer, TI at either the monitor cart or at the powerstat in the main frame (T2A2 to T2B2). ‘The reading shall be 240 VAC, +14 VAC/ - 12 VAC. (If the line voltage is 228 VAC or less, the transformer taps may have to be readjusted for the correct output on the secondary.) February 1986 1 1 ‘ Page 3 6.14 Main Frame Power Supplies Turn on the ‘CONTROL circuit breaker. Measure thé DC voltages at the test points indicated bélow and verify that the voltages are within tolerance, MAIN FRAME SUPPLY TEST POINTS — TP } REQUIRED VALUE | +5 VDC, +/- 0.1 VDC i | #12 VDC, +/- 0.25 VDC wi5-15 ‘| 12 VDC, +/- 0.25 VDC ' | PS2- +24 VDC, +/-.0.25 VDC 9-4 +5 VDC, +/- 0.1 VDC i 9-1 +12 VDC, +/- 0.25 VDC 39-10 | -12 VDC, +/- 0.25 VDC : TBI-s —! +24 VDC, +/- 0.25 VDC VRI-C « +5.1 VDC, +/- 0.5 VDC (X-ray Proc.) \ t I : 1 : ‘Maintenance (-00)Page 4 Calibration ROTATE : a 1 'toggte switchT RAISE/LOWER, | i i FIGURE 6-1 CHECK MOTOR CONTROL OPERATION Maintenance (-00) February 1986 :foe Calibration 6.1.5 Initial Start Up Check 1, Turn mode key to "STANDBY" position, 2. Place the MOTOR, CONTROL, and HVPS circuit breakers in the "ON" position. (The yellow indicator light on the Monitor Cart should light indicating that the microprocessor is running). 3. The main frame LCD prompt should read ° "Turn on all circuit breakers’. 4, Place the MAIN POWER circuit breaker, ‘on the rear of the monitor cart, to the "ON* position. 5. The LCD prompt should read "Averaging line voltage - Standby”. 6. The LCD: prompt should then read "Standby mode - no X-rays allowed". 7. Turn OFF the High Voltage Circuit Breaker (HVPS) on the main frame. 6.1.6 Check Operation of Main Frame Motors Verify lift motor & limit switches operation. Refer to Figure 6-1 1. Verify that the coast down jis less than 4/8", . . 2. Verify that the L-arm rotates without excessive backlash, ‘ 3. Verify that limit switches limit L-arm rotation from either direction to less than 360 degrees. 6.1.7 Main Frame Controls +Leave HV Circuit Breaker (HVPS) OFF for these control checks. + Turn the switch to FLUORO. key MODE + Select AUTO Technique. February 1986 ' Page 5 | : 1. Verify “that the anode is rotating. (An audible indication is sufficient). Do rot operate the ‘system if anode rotation cannot be heard. : 2. Press all functions and number pads, except’ Recall Technique and Save Technique. Verify audible response beeps for each, indicating that the microprocessor is responding to the input. 7 3, Verify that the X-RAY ON lights on the X-ray head, control panel and monitor cart ‘operate when the X-RAY ON button is pressed. | 4, Verify operation of the footswitch 5. Verify that the 9" or “Large* field switch removes the 6" collimator by listening for the “thunk” sound: produced, : 6. Verify that the EMERGENCY OFF button on the control panel prevents X-ray operation and causes the Main Breaker to turn off. (This does not remove all power from the system electronics.) 7. Press the RESET push button on the X-ray Processor PCB (just in front of the LCD panel). The Main Breaker must turn off. Noie that the MOTOR and HIGH VOLTAGE breakers are de-energized but remain in the ON position. Also note that the VIDEO and SERVICE breakers remain on, Re-energize the system after this test. 8. Switch the key MODE switch to FILM and select a low|power technique. : 9. Observe the prompts on the LCD Display Leave the |High Voltage Circuit Breaker (CHVPS) Off, X-ray On indications will still be given when dn exposure is attempted. 10. 6" Machine only - Verify that FILM Mode X-ray operation only occurs when the film cassett¢ is in place. : 11, Verify that the X-ray On alarm beeps during bothiFLUORO and FILM exposures. ' ‘ Maintenance (-00) i 1 :Page 6 12. Verify operation of the motorized collimator from the X-ray control panel switches. Fluoro Mode Controls + Select FLUORO mode, MANUAL, CONTINUOUS technique. + Turn on the VIDEO breaker on the monitor cart to allow images to be displayed on the video monitors. 1. Verify that kVp and mA can be controlled with the front panel rocker switches. 2. Place the HVPS Circuit’ Breaker in the “ON* position. 3. Place the Wisconsin Copper Mesh Test Tool on the image intensifier face plate. 4, Take a Fluoro exposure and check for proper operation of .the following main frame controls: a) Left to right reversal b) Black to white reversal ¢) Caméra' rotation thru full circle, 360 degtees. Maintenance (-00) Calibration 6.1.8 Power Control System 1. Connect a DYM set to measure AC voltage between TP-1 (DC Common) and TP8 (Stator Out) on the power controller board. 2. Power up the main frame as usual. Then turn the HVPS circuit breaker off. Select the fluoro mode with the key switch. 3. When the fluoro menu appears, select a technique by pressing the RECALL button, then "0". The DVM should read 120 VAC for approximately two seconds, then drop to 40 VAG. ay 4, Select’ the Standby mode with the key switch. The voltage reading on the DVM should drop to 0 VAC. 5: The stator must be heard rotating in the X-ray tube housing. Attempts to make X-ray exposures without anode rotation will quickly ruin an X-ray tube. 6. Observe the filament phase control waveform at TPI4 of the 1/O Interface PCB. The waveform should be approximately as shown below in the STANDBY mode: February 1986Page 7 Calibration 1/0 INTERFACE PCB FIGURE 6-2. LOCATION OF 1/0 INTERFACE PCB ePage 8 6.2 CURRENT AND VOLTAGE SENSE ADJUSTMENTS ON THE I/O BOARD 6.21 Preparation Refer to Figure 6-2. ‘In this section adjustments are made on the I/O Interface PCB where critical voltages and currents are sampled and scaled before being read by the X-ray Processor PCB circuits. Other adjustments are made to signals which are integrated or which must be set to correspond to specific digitized values, 1. Unless otherwise specified, place the system in the FLUORO AUTO CONTINUOUS mode of operation. 2. The system exhibits some thermal drift as it warms up. To ensure optimal calibration, allow the system to warm up for 30 minutes in STANDBY MODE before’ beginning the adjustments. 3. The adjustments are potentiometers listed below: made to the R32, Filament Current Sense R39, mA Detector Offset R27, Integrator Balance R8, Video Level Gain R23, Fluoro mA Gain R31, Radio mA Gain (mAs Adjust) R4, | Video Level Offset R11, Integrator Offset R24, Line Sense R25, Powerstat sense 6.2.2 Line Sense A/D Adjustments 1. Connect an AC voltmeter between T2A-2 and T2B-2 on. the primary side of the Powerstat Assembly. Turn on all breakers, including the High Voltage Circuit Breaker, and measure the incoming line voitage. 2. Convert this value to a hexadecimal number using a scaling factor of 1 volt/unit. Refer to, the Decimal to Hex Conversion table in the Appendix. Maintenance (-00) Calibration 3. Select the STANDBY mode with the key switch. 4, Enter the Run Time Test Mode using the hidden keys on the control panel (refer to the Run Time Test Mode in the Appendix) to ‘examine the contents of address 7BB9H: 2nd 00 7BB9 ENTER 5. Adjust R24 (line sense) on the 1/0 Interface PCB until~the hex value read matches the value measured in steps 1 & 2. 6.2.3 Powerstat Output Voltage A/D Adjustments 1. Connect the AC voltmeter between T2A-3 and T2B-3, Turn on the High Voltage Circuit Breaker and measure the voltage across the secondary of the Powerstat. 2. Convert this value to a hexadecimal number using a scaling factor of I volt/unit. Refer to the Decimal to Hex Conversion Table in the Appendix. 3. Select the STANDBY mode with the key switch. 4, Enter the Run Time Test Mode to examine the contents of address 7FI7H, using the hidden keys on the control _ panel: 2nd 00 7F17 ENTER 5. Adjust R25 (powerstat sense) on the 1/0 Interface PCB until the value read matches the value measured in steps 1 and 2. 6. Select the FLUORO MANUAL mode and slew kVp to 120 kVp. Verify that the Powerstat output voltage converted to hexadecimal matches the value at address 7F17 within one digit. 7, Slew the voltage to 50 kVp and verify that the voltage measured matches the address contents. February 1986 ia raseee Calibration 6.2.4 Filament Sense A/D Preliminary Adjustments 1. Connect an oscilloscope to TP9 (Filament Sense) on the I/O Interface PCB, Verify that the waveform contains less than. 0.75 Vp/p of AC ripple and that the waveform is stable. An erratic waveform indicates a defective filament drive solid state switch or an improper phase control waveform. The detected output at TP9 (Filament Sense) should resemble’ the drawing below. 2. Adjust R32 on the 1/O Interface PCB (in any Mode) to obtain the minimum value at TP9, This adjustment will be refined later. aod FILAMENT CURRENT SENSE WAVEFORM 6.2.5 Beam Current Integrator Adjustments The following adjustments must be performed in order. Changing the order of the adjustments will result “in improper calibration. -The adjustments are interactive. Once all adjustments are complete, repeat the sequence to fine tune the calibration. The Dynalyzer must be installed for the following procedures. Refer to Dynalyzer Installation in the Appendix for instructions. February 1986 Page 9 Beam Current Detector Offset Adjustments © This adjustment corrects for bias and offset currents in the tube current detector circuit. Accuracy in the fluoroscopic mode at low currents can be affected by this adjustment. 1. Connect!a DVM to TPI7 (mA In) on the I/O Interface PCB. 2. Adjust R39 for 0 +/- 002 VDC at TP1?. Beam Current Integrator Offset Adjustment © This adjustment corrects for bias and offset currents in the beam current integrators, Excessive ‘offset can be caused by bad components or a contaminated board, The system software subtracts residual offset measured in the absence of X-rays. If the offset is excessive, the system will report a mA SENSE CIRCUIT CALIBRATION error message. ‘ During standby conditions, i.e. when no X- rays are being made, the waveform at TP6 (mA Sense) should ‘be stable. Any erratic indication, such as the presence of “popcori” noise indicates a problem. This noise may be caused by defective IC's or diodes in the integrator circuits, In addition, a dirty or contaminated PCB, or a bad gain/offset pot, can cause this problem. 1. Connect! a oscilloscope to TP6 on the I/O Interface PCB. Adjust R11 until the average value of the voltage is 0 +/- 0.025 VDC. 2. Observe 'the waveform at TP6, Verify that the AC component of the waveform does not exceed 0.075 Vp/p. Adjustment of R27 will reduce this AC component. Switch between FLUORO and FILM modes to be sure that the offset is within specifications. 3. In the event that the AC component of the signal at TP6 exceeds 0.075 Vp/p, continue with the calibration. This problem will be corrected in later steps. Maintenance (-00)Page 10 Beam Current Fluoroscopic Gain Adjustments 1, Connect a DYM to the Dynalyzer mA output connector. if required, adjust the Dynalyzer for zero offset. 2. Make a fluoroscopic exposure at 50 kVp and 5 mA. 3, Adjust R23 on the I/O Interface PCB until the Dynalyzer indicates 5.0 +/- 0.25 mA. Allow 10 seconds for the system to servo the filament drive to a stable position prior to triggering the Dynalyzer. 4, Repeat the test at 75 kVp and 90 kVp. Observe the Dynalyzer readings and adjust R23 until the Dynalyzer matches the LCD indication within +/- 8 percent. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to obtain the best. overall accuracy. Beam Current Integrator Gain Balance Preliminary Adjustment 1, Connect an oscilloscope to TP6. 2. While observing the waveform at TP6, make a fluoroscopic exposure. Adjust R27 to minimize the AC content of the waveform, 3. R27 will be adjusted to a final value in a ater step. Beam Current Radiographic Adjustment The following adjustments may not be possible if the system aborts exposures due to overcurrent. That condition will occur if the system attempts to produce more that 127 mA on the 1.0 mm focal spot for more than 32 half line cycles. (Short current transients are normal however, due to cable capacitance charging currents). If the over current condition’ occurs, this procedure must be postponed until after KVp/mA calibration has been performed. Maintenance (-00) Calibration The adjustment of the tube current integrator gain, R31, in the radiographic mode does not control the amount of tube current flowing in the X-Ray tube. The adjustment only controls the duration of the exposure. 1, Place the system in the FILM mode. Enter 50 kVp and 5.0 mAs on the 0.3 mm focal spot. 2. Take a radiographic exposure and measure the mAs with the Dynalyzer, 3. Taking repeated exposures, adjust R31 until the Dynalyzer indicates 5.0 +/- 0.5 mAs. 4, Enter $0 kVp and 50 mAs on the 1.0 mm focal spot. This adjustment, using these levels and the 1.0 mm spot, is not possible when the line voltage input is in the 120 VAC range. 5. Taking repeated exposures, adjust R31 until the Dynalyzer indicates 50.0 +/- 1.0 mAs, 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to obtain the best accuracy at all data points. Due to cable capacitance charging during the beginning of the exposure, the Dynalyzer measured mAs at low mAs settings may be high as compared to higher mAs settings. This is normal and may be partially corrected for by setting the mAs to the low end of the specifications at the high mAs values. Final MA Integrator Gain Balance Adjustments This adjustment brings the gain balance to final calibration conditions. 1. While observing the waveform at TP6, make a fluoroscopic exposure at 90° kVp and 3.0 mA. 2. Adjust R27 to minimize the AC content of the waveform. Final Beam Current Integrator Calibration Repeat the above adjustments as required to ensure that all adjustments are optimum February 1986 ¢Calibration . Page Il RELATIVE FILAMENT POWER | | | FIGURE 6-3 FILAMENT DELAY VISUALIZATION | ‘ February 1986. Maintenance (-00)Page 12 Calibration POWERSTAT OUTPUT VOLTAGE (OPEN CIRCUIT) + 50KVp, 100A | 120 80 ‘TUBE CURRENT (mA) t {120 KVp, 100 mA ‘S0KVp, Oma § 60 4 pp 120Kvp, oma 420 KVp, 0 mA 40 PEAK TUBE POTENTIAL (KVp) FIGURE 6-4 Maintenance (-00) KVP VISUALIZATION February 1986L Le tu Le Calibration 6.3 KVP/MA CALIBRATION AND THE PERSONALITY PROM 6.3.1 Look Up Tables This section contains instructions for calibration of the filament delay lookup tables and the kVp lookup tables. This requires that a Dynalyzer is installed, If this equipment is not already installed, refer to Dynalyzer Installation in the Appendix, The software contains three sets of lookup tables, one for the 0.3 mm focal spot mA, one for the 1.0 mm focal spot mA, and one for the kVp. Each table is completely independent from the others. A brief discussion of how the data in the tables controls the X-Ray tube current and kVp is given below. The filament delay tables provide 2 16 bit number that represents the amount of phase delay required for each half line cycle of the filament drive waveform for any given mA and kVp. At the beginning of each half ine cycle, a counter is loaded with this number. The counter decrements down to zero, at which time the filament drive is turned on. Thus, the emission of the filament is inversely proportional to the delay. The software also corrects the delay number to compensate for line voltage and line frequency. The kVp table, for any given mA and kVp, provides an 8 bit number. This represents the open circuit powerstat output voltage required before the exposure. The powerstat servos until this voltage is achieved, then the exposure is made. 6.3.2 Personality PROM The software contains lookup tables for the characteristics of the average tube, In many cases however, the actual tube in use will require different values of filament drive to achieve the desired tube current. Also, differing characteristics of the powerstat and high voltage tank may require values that differ from the original table values. February 1986 Page 13 To correct, for these variations, the system is provided "with a “Personality” PROM, containing correction factors that are applied to the data in the lookup tables. The effect of these correction factors is to raise or lower the corners of the lookup table data. Figure 6-3 shows a visualization of the filament delay lookup table data. Figure 6-4 provides the same information for the kVp table data.'Table 6-1 provides an explanation of the calibration numbers contained in the Personality PROM. In addition to containing correction factors for the calibration tables, a special byte, Byte 6 is used to define system configuration. Refer to table 6-2 for the individual bit definitions. ; 1f the configuration of the machine is changed it is necessary to reassign the contents of Byte 6 before any other calibration steps are taken. The contents of the Personality Prom cannot be calculated, but must be determined for each system. To allow the technician to determine what the optimal calibration bytes are, the PROM is emulated with the PROM Emulator Unit, which buffers hexadecimal switch settings onto the processor bus. A full description of this unit is provided in the Appendix. As an alternate method, the values may; be poked into RAM using the Run Time| Test Mode. When the optimal settings have been determined they are burned permanently into the PROM which is then installéd at U-68 on the X-ray Processor PCB. i Instructions ; for programming a replacement PROM are {found in the procedures which follow. ‘ During a routine calibration the existing PROM may, not have to be replaced. This depends updn such Factors as X-ray tube age, parts which‘have been replaced, etc. Maimenance (-00) 'Page 14 Calibration BYTE DEFINITION ° Ls Nibble: Filament - 0.3nm spot - low kVp = low mA NS Nibble: Filament - 0.3nn spot - high kVp - low aA 1 LS Nibble: Filament - 0.3nm spot - low kVp - high aA NS Nibble: Filament - 0.3am spot - high kVp - high mA 2 LS Nibble: Filament - 1,0am spot - low kVp - low mA = Filament = {10am spot - high kVp - low mA 3 Filament - 1.0mm spot - low kVp - high mA Filanent = 1.0mm spot - high EVp - high ma 4 Poverstat voltage = low kVp - low mA Powerstat voltage © - high kVp - low mA 5 LS Nibble: Powerstat voltage = low kVp - high mA NS Nibble: Powerstat voltage = high kVp - high mA 6 Bit 0: Reserved, set to 0. Enable Boost. Dual 6°73" Tr, 9 only T.1. Dual Voltage Stator (40/120 v) enabled if 0. Reserved, set t0 0, Set to 0. Set to 1. 7 LS Nibble - Low Fluore kVp. MS Nibble = High Fluoro kVp. 8 LS Byte - Line Impedance 9 MS Byte = Line Impedance (valid values range 1 thru 999. default = 533) 10 Bit 0: Default Auto Fluoro Technique Table (= Standard table, 1 = Modified table. Set = 0.) Bits 1 and 2: Default Manual Fluoro Camera Gain (00 = Inage controlled gain) (Set = 00.) ae (Oi = kVp controlled gain) {39 5 Eided! camera, gain) 11 = Image controlfed gain) Bits 3 thru 7 must be set to 0. " Default Fixed Camera Gain Value. 2 Default Video Level Window for Auto Fluoro Gyalues range 1 they ithex,) (ser 0.) ‘O'= use progran default of OCH.) 13 thru 15 Reserved, set to 0. 16 thru 31 Reserved, set to 0. TABLE 6-1 PERSONALITY PROM CALIBRATION BYTES Maintenance (-00) February 1986Calibration + Page 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION BYTE # 6 BIT DEFINITIONS 4 (sb) BO: Reserved i Bl: 1*B008T operation 83-82: Image Inteneifier Configuration Bs BZ 0 0 II Assembly only o 4 9" Dual Assembly on) 9" II Assembly ei Reserved BG: 0=40/120VAC (dual) Stator voltage operation enabled _ 1=120VAC single Stator voltage opera- ion enabled BS: Reserved 26-87: PROM ID bits, B7=1 and Bé=d indicates to the system the Personality PROM is installed. EXAMPLE: A 6/9" system with Boost and Dual, Stator Operation would be encoded.as 1 1000 0110 (86H) TABLE 6-2 BYTE #6 BIT DEFINITIONS ' February 1986 Maintenance (-00)Page 16 To examine the contents of the installed PRO! 1, Turn the keyswitch to STANDBY and press 2nd 00. 2. Enter 7B24 and press ENTER. 3. The value read from BO in the personality prom will show on the LCD display. Verify that this is the hex value that was programmed into that address. 4, Enter addresses 7B25 through 7B2B and verify the programming for BI through BOE, 6.3.3. Final Personality PROM Programming When adding a hexadecimal correction factor, the number 7 is the maximum increase, 0 is no change, and 8 is the maximum reduction. These form a number scale as follows: 89ABCDEF 01234567 REDUCTION - NEUTRAL - INCREASE 1, Obtain the Personality PROM, U68, P/N 62-600805-00, Experience with the CPU board indicates that other 32 x 8 PROMs may not operate properly in the board. Do not substitute other types of PROMs. 2, The data in the Personality PROM must be documented_correctly on the system log, This is the only reference to the data and is required if the PROM is to be replaced in the field. 3. Write the contents of the Personality PROM as 2 character hexadecimal numbers on the calibration worksheet. The first character of the string is the MS NIBBLE of byte #0. Am example of the data contents of a typical Personality PROM is: “01 FE FO 12 EF C4 40 00" 4, Programming of Bytes 8 and higher may be required in some cases, as with line impedance calibration changes. Record this data as necessary. Maintenance (-00) Calibration KVP AND MA CALIBRATION USING THE “POKE" METHOD This procedure should be used when the Emulator /Programmer Unit is not available. Note: before starting this procedure, all calibration-adjustments on the 1/O Interface PCB must be completed. This *poke" method refers to the "memory substitute” command described in the ‘Appendix under Calibration and Diagnostic Software - X-ray Processor Run Time Test Mode. This allows data stored in RAM (random access memory) to be changed by substituting’ (poking) new values of hexadecimal data into specific RAM address locations, The data currently programmed into the Personality PROM (programmable read only memory) is correction data for the look up tables used by the processor to select filament current and kVp. This data is loaded from the PROM into RAM at system power up. After power up, the microprocessor refers to the RAM addresses into which the correction data has been loaded. By altering the table correction data after it is loaded into RAM, the calibration of kVp and mA can be temporarily altered. (When the system is powered down, data entered directly into RAM is lost). This allows the technician to try different correction data, arriving at mew values required during recalibration to compensate for system aging ‘or component replacement. Once the new correction values have been determined, they need to be permanently programmed into a blank PROM. The newly programmed PROM will then replace the one currently installed at U-68 on the X-ray Processor PCB, February 1986 7Calibration > If a PROM programmer of the type. required to program this data into a blank PROM is not available, a PROM can be custom programmed by OEC-Diasonics factory technicians for a nominal fee, Call the Technical Support Department in Salt Lake City, Utah for additional information (1-801-973-6800), To use the "poke" method, follow the calibration procedures described in the following sections. But, instead of setting thumbwheel switches on the Emulator/Pro- grammer Unit, you will poke new values into RAM at the proper hexadecimal addresses, The "poke" method is described under *Run ‘Time Test Mode in the Appendix. 6.3.4 Preliminary Set Up Stabilization Time Due to various software averaging routines, the system requires approximately’ two minutes to stabilize after power is turned on. For this reason. no calibration adjustments or measurements should be made for two minutes after power up. z Heat Build Up out Repeated exposures on the 1.0 mm focal spot may cause the X-ray tube to overheat. Watch the LCD display for a warning message. /f this message appears during the X-ray, let the tbe cool at least 10 seconds between exposures, If the system is power cycled the accumulated heat units register is cleared and no longer represents the actual heat accumulated in the tube. If this oceurs during calibration the technician must physically monitor the tube temperature on kis own, to avoid damaging the X-ray tube. February 1986 Page 17 Usable mA Range During Calibration ‘The critical parameters involved in this calibration procedure are mA and kVp. Two conditions may occur that will cause the actual mAs measured by the Dynalyzer to be significantly different than the desired mAs, If the mA is less than 60 percent of the required vatue, the system will time out and display the "ABORTED X-RAY" message. If the mA is excessive, the message may also appear, If this happens, the technician must press CLEAR before -additional exposures can be taken. Once the mA is within normal limits, these messages should no longer appear. f a. Maintenance-(-00)'Page 18 Calibration CALIBRATION PERSONALITY’ PROM’ ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL Ee -—— a [usp fd [osteo tid NOTE: Changing Byte #5 will affect the kVp on the 1.0 mm focal spot. If Byte #5 is changed during the calibration of the 0.3mm spot, the kVp must be rechecked on the large spot. Best results may be obtained by allowing the tube current to control the kVp. TABLE 6-3 RADIOGRAPHIC CALIBRATION (PERSONALITY PROM) Maintenance (-00) February 1986 qeee Calibration 6.3.5 Radiographic Calibration Procedure Refer to Table 6-3, 1, Begin the calibration with the first line in table 6-3. The actual sequence is not important as long as each setting is adjusted and the mAs and kVp meets specifications, © The suggested mA range given in the table is a guideline only. In some cases, the currents must be set higher or lower to obtain the required kVp and mAs specifications. If the actual currents deviate more than +/- 50% from the guideline range, this may indicate a problem. In this case, the technician should troubleshoot the system to determine the cause. 2. Calibration Byte 2 (B-2) in the table is not used. Set B-2 to 00. 3. Enter the specified kVp and mAs setting and focal spot from the table. Take a radiographic exposure and measure the actual tube current and kVp with a Dynalyzer. 4. Increase or decrease the "mA" calibration correction factor (prom byte nibble) as specified in the table for the technique setting being adjusted: [f a change is made, repeat step number 3. If no change is made, proceed to step 5. NOTE: If the kVp is high and the ube current is low, the correct kVp may be obtained by increasing the mA rather than decreasing the kVp. This is because, as the current increases, the kVp decreases. Some experience with the interaction between these two parameters will result in faster calibration. NOTE: The system software will not recognize a kVp calibration change untit the technique factor is entered again. To be sure that the system recognizes the calibration change. press the following sequence of keys: CLEAR, ENTER, ENTER, before taking a new measure ment after a kVp calibration change. February 1986 Page 19 5. Increase'or decrease the "kVp" calibration correction ‘factor (prom byte nibble) as specified in. the table for the technique setting beifig adjusted. If a change is made, repeal step number 3. If no change is made, proceed to step 6. 6. If the, procedure has been’ followed correctly, both the kVp and mA will be correct at this time. Verify the calibration with an exposure. If an error still exists. g0 back to step 3. otherwise proceed to step 7. 7. Proceed with the next entry in the table and repeat steps 1 through 6 for cach entry. After all settings have been adjusted, proceed to step 8. 8. Do not program the Personality PROM until both focal spots. are calibrated, the Fluoroscopic kVp calibration is complete, and the exposures are rechecked. Once the calibration is complete, the Personality PROM may be programmed. ‘ 6.3.6 Fluoroscopic Calibration Procedure Radiographic calibration must be completed before this procedure is performed. . I. Place the system in the FLUORO mode. Select the MANUAL mode with a technique of 50 kVp and 2.5 mA. 2. Make an exposure and measure the kVp. For best accuracy, the TIME DELAY trigger on the Dynalyzer should be adjusted frequently to assure accurate kVp readings. 3. Increase or decrease the count in the LSN (least significant nibble) of byte #7 to increase or decrease the kVp. * NOTE: The system will recognize the Byte #7 change only after Byte #4 is changed by one count and RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. 4, Select a technique of 120 kVp and 2.5 mA. 5. Make an exposure and measure the kVp. * Maintenance (-00)Page 20 6. Increase or decrease the count in the MSN (most significant nibble) of byte #7 to increase or decrease kVp. 7. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the system meets the fluoroscopic kVp specifications. 6.3.7 After Completing the Calibration Ii may be advisable 10 delay programming the Personality PROM until the kVp and mAs Accuracy Checks of Section 6.6 have been made. 1. Proceed to the Accuracy Checks of Section 6.6, and record the measured values, of kV and mA on the Calibration Worksheets for both radiographic.and fluoroscopic modes as required. 2, Turn the power off. Remove the emulator box (if used) from U68 of the X-ray Processor PCB. 3. Record the byte values obtained for byte 0 through byte OE on the Calibration Worksheet. 4, Program the personality PROM with the values obtained and insert the PROM at U68. 5. Disconnect the power leads from TB-1. 6 Set the keyswitch to STANDBY and press 2nd 00. Enter 7B24 and press ENTER. 7, The value read from BO in the personality prom will show on the LCD display. Verify that this is the hex value that was programmed into that address. 8, Then enter addresses 7B25 through 7B2D and verify the programming for byte 1 through byte OE. 6.3.8 Final Filament Sense (Overcurrent) Adjustment This adjustment sets the filament current overcurrent trip point. This adjustment should not be performed until the Personality PROM has been installed. Maintenance (-00) Calibration 1, Set the system to the FILM mode. Set up a 50 kVp, 25 mAs exposure on the 1.0 mm focal spot. Connect an oscilloscope to the filament current sense output, TP9 on the 1/0 Interface PCB. 2. Observe TP9 and adjust R32 so that the voltage at TP9 increases. Bring the voltage up slowly until the system aborts and turns off. This indicates that excessive filament current was detected. 3, Re-energize the system and measure the voltage at TP9 with the oscilloscope. 4, Decrease the voltage at TP9 by 100 mV. 5. Set the system to expose 50 mAs at 50 KVp. 6: Take an ‘exposure. Verify that the system does not abort due to a false” excessive filament current error. If it does abort, then repeat step 4. 7. Set the system for a 50 kVp, 50 mAs INSTANT ON exposure on the 0.3 mm focal spot. 8, Momentarily depress the X-RAY ON button to select the Instant On function. One Jong beep should sound to confirm the filament current is at the radiographic level. Verify that the system does not abort due to a false filament circuit failure error after a couple of exposures. 9, Select the 1.0 mm spot and then ‘resclect the 0.3 mm spot and verify that the system does not abort after a couple of exposures, giving a filament circuit failure error message. 9. The system software measures the current only when an exposure is NOT being made. This allows the trip point to be set much lower than would normally be allowed. Under certain conditions, the adjustment reached with the above procedure can cause false failure detection. If this occurs, it may be necessary to reduce the voltage at TP9 by an additional 5 percent. February 1986Le Calibration 6.4 X-RAY TUBE AND COLLIMATOR ALIGNMENT This section provides instructions for the mechanical alignment of ‘the X-ray tube and collimator assembly. All films generated in the field by this procedure shall be returned to: Q.4, Manager, Compliance Dept. OEC-DIASONICS 2341 South 2300 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 (801) 973-6800 6.4.1 Preparation 1. Position the X-ray tube in the vertical plane pointing toward the floor. 2. Place a bubble level across the housing containing the image intensifier assembly. Adjust the C-arm until the input face of the image intensifier assembly is level. Then lock the C-arm in position. 3. Using the X-ray tube mounting block leveling adjustments, adjust the tilt of the X- ray tube until the plane of the X-ray tube is parallel to the plane of the input surface of the image intensifier tube, 4. Install the Beam Alignment Fixture and a loaded film cassette to the image intensifier assembly. 5. Check the Motorized Collimator rotation and shutter motors for smooth operation and full travel from the controls on the main frame control panel. 6.4.2 Radiographic Beam Alignment 1. Set a radiographic technique of 50 kV and 1 mAs. Select the Large field and the 3mm spot. 2. Make an exposure and develop the film, Reload the cassette. February 1986 Page 21 3. Replace the cassette in the beam alignment fixture and lay the developed film over the top of the’ alignment fixture. Observe the Proper alignment of the film with the Alignment Fixture pattern, 4, Verify that the exposed area covers the entire large field. If the beam is occluded and clipping occurs in the image, reposition the X-ray tube on the head assembly and repeat the procedure of comparing the developed film with the alignment fixture pattern, 5. Slightly loosen the locking bolts and the eccentrics. on the X-ray head mounting assembly. Adjust the eccentrics to center the large field on the alignment fixture, making exposures as needed to verify the beam position. 6. When the'large field is properly centered, carefully tighten the locking bolts and eccentrics, avoiding any movement of the X-ray head.’ 7. Remove the collimator from the X-ray head, and select the 6" ficld. 8. Making exposures as required, adjust the 6" flipper stop and the shutter solenoid mounting bolts to center the 6" beam on the beam alignment fixture. Check that the microswitch SI still functions properly. 9. Reinstall the collimator. Select the 6" field and make a radiographic exposure. Select the Large field and make another exposure of the same film. Ensure the alignment of both fields is correct. 10. Complete the information on the film label and attach it to the upper right hand corner of the developed film. 11, Select the Large Field. Adjust the leaf collimator shutters to 6" and make an exposure. Maintenance (-00)Page 22 12, Measure the actual size of the exposed arca on the film. If necessary, loosen the set screws on the shutter adjustment knobs and adjust the collimator knobs to correspond to that size. 13, Tighten all set screws, 14, Sct the radiographic technique to 50 kV and 1 mAs, Make multiple exposures on a film with the shutters set to minimum, 4°, 6" and 8", Label one shutter direction X and the other Y. 15, Measure the actual dimensions of the exposed areas. The measured and actual dimensions should coincide within +/- 0.5 inch, The dimensions of cach field should be as Follows: Minimum field, less than 1.97", square. 4 inch Field, 4" +/- 0.50", square. 6 inch field, 6" +/- 0.50", square, 8 inch field, 8" +/- 0.50", square. The corners of the 8” field will be clipped by the 10” collimating ring on 5° image intensifiers. 16. Record the measured values on the supplied label. Attach the label to the film. 17. On the exposed film obtained in step 15, mark each corner of the 6" arca with a pen. Using a straight edge, connect the dots diagonally. The intersection of the diagonal lines should fall within the center circle on the beam alignment fixture. 18. Install the 0.5 mm aluminum filter on the collimator. 6.4.3 Fluoroscopic Beam Alignment 1, Mount the Beam Alignment Fixture to the image intensifier assembly. 2. Rotate the C-arm until the X-ray tube/image intensifier assembly axis is parallel to the floor. Maintenance (-00) Calibration 3. Select FLUORO MANUAL, PULSE mode. Set for 45 kVp and | mA. 4. Make a fluoroscopic exposure and observe the image through the output lens of the Image Intensifier tube. [¢ should be circular with no distortion of the field (collimator clipping) and the inner circle of the Sluoroscopic test reticle should be visible Ground the entire input area of the image intensifier tube. 6.4.4 Motorized Collimator “The motorized collimator allows collimator rotation and opening/closing of dne set of leaves to be controlled from the front panel. Collimator rotation is continuous in both directions, clockwise and counter-clockwise. Both rotation and leaf closure may still be done manually. Rotation time is approximately 30 seconds for 360 degrees. The time for complete opening or closure of the leaves is about 5 seconds. There are no adjustments to this assembly. If a problem exists refer to the service section of this manual. February 1986aoe): Calibration Page 23 ned { 4 FIGURE 6-5 CAMERA (6°/9" SYSTEM) February 1986 Maintenance (-01)Page 24 65 IMAGE INTENSIFIER AND CAMERA ADJUSTMENTS Refer to Figure 6-5. In the procedures that follows, certain tests require fluoroscopic exposures to be made. Observe all radiation safety measures, including wearing protective lead aprons while making adjustments to the camera during X-ray exposures. : 6.5.1 Image Intensifier Focus ° = © This procedure describes how to perform the electrical and mechanical focus adjustments to the — image intensifier. 1, Rotate the C-arm assembly to place the X-ray tube/image intensifier axis parallel to the floor with the X-ray tube port pointing away from the control panel. 2. Remove the V-shaped cable guide from the camera support frame. Do not cut the cable ties. Allow the guide to hang free on the harness. 3. Remove the camera assembly (three flathead screws) and set’ it on a convenient stand next to the image intensifier assembly. Do not unwire any of the electrical connections (o the camera, 4, Position the footswitch so it will be easily accessible when focusing the image intensifier, 5. Place a lens cap (if available) over the camera lens, 6 Unscrew and remove the lens from the image intensifier. 7. Use only a lens cleaning tissue and tens cleaning fluid to clean the surface of the output glass of the image intensifier assembly tube. Use Dust-Off to remove residual lint and dust from the glass after cleaning, Maintenance (-01) Calibration 8. Carefully clean the exposed surfaces of the image intensifier lens, Use Dust-Off to remove residual lint and dust from the lens. 9. Reinstall the image intensifier lens. 10. Turn the lens to align the infinity mark with the black focusing arrow. Set the f-stop to £=0.95. 11. Tape the Wisconsin Copper Mesh Test Tool to the face of the image intensifier assembly tube. Align the. reticle as symmetrically as possible with the faceplate ring.“ 12, Energize the system and select the FLUORO MANUAL mode. 13,.Make a fluoroscopic exposure using the lowest kVp and mA settings that will give an acceptable image. 14. For 6" systems, look at the image intensifier tube while making a fluoro exposure and adjust the image intensifier focus potentiometer, on the end of the image intensifier high voltage power supply, until the sharpest possible focus is obtained. (Turning off the overhead lights will greatly aid in determining optimum focus.) 15. For 6/9" systems use the same technique for focusing except for the following: + Underneath the power supply cover are nine grid control pots: Adjust G2 if necessary, and adjust G1 only if G2 adjustment is inadequate. G2: Major overall focusing control - 6" Mode - Adjust #5 Potentiometer (G2) 9" Mode - Adjust #4 Potentiometer (G2) Gl: Major changes in edge focusing, minor changes in image size and overall focusing- 6" Mode - Adjust #2 Pot 9" Mode - Adjust #1 Pot February. 1986La Ca te ead 1 i Calibration Severe damage to the image intensifier assembly can result from improper’ adjustment of +— the ~—high _ voltage potentiometer, Do not ad just the poientiometer that has been sealed with red alkyd resin. 16, De-energize the system. 17. Remove the Wisconsin Copper Mesh Test Tool from the face of the image intensifier assembly. 18. Loosen the three Iens mounting screws 3/4 of a turn to allow for centering after the camera is mounted. 19. Remove the lens cap ‘and reinstall the camera, 6.8.2 Before Making Camera Adjustments ‘© The following preliminary steps must be taken prior to making camera adjustments: 1, Unless “otherwise specified, make all exposures in the FLUORO’ MANUAL, CONTINUOUS mode at 60 kVp and 1 mA. 2. If testing a 6/9" system, all camera adjustments, unless otherwise stated, are done in the 9" mode, 3, Rotate the X-ray axis parallel to the floor. 4. Verify. the following connections: P10] to the Power Supply PCB, P109 to the Deflection PCB and P107 to the Video PCB. 5. Verify that the output lens of the image intensifier tube is'set to an F-stop of 0.95 and focused at infinity. 6. Verify that the camera lens focus is set near Infinity. ‘On 67/9" systems set the F-Stop to 1.7. ‘On 6" systems the F-Stop is set to 1.4. 7. Clean the camera lens of smudges and dirt, February 1986 | Page 25 ! 8. Remove the, Contrast Grid and .replace it withthe Beam Alignment Tool. Tape the Wisconsin Copper Mesh Test Tool to the face of the Alignment Tool. All Adjustments are to be made with the Contrast Grid removed. ‘ ‘ 9. All’ adjustments, especially the Auto Brightness Calibration, are to be made in a darkened room or with a dark cloth draped over the camera optical assembly. This will prevent ambient light from entering the camera. - 10. Fully open the collimator. i | 11, Turn onthe. power. Verify the following voltages relative to TP-3 (GND) on the camera powér supply boar rea!” +12 vc 1P2; 45 VDC TP-4! 112 VDC TP-6' 4500 VDC +/- 10 Volts * + Adjust the voltage at TP-6 with R-13 .on the power supply board, ‘ 12. Verify ‘that the voitage at TP-10 is greater than 280 VDC. 13. If the Image Intensifier is the 6"/9" type, connect a DVM to read the voltage at pin 6 of relay K3{(located on the camera support casting) relative to ground. In the flouro mode, the voltage should read +24 volts DC. 14, Select thé radiographic mode and verity, that the voltage reads 0 volts DC. ‘ 15. Turn the power off. ' 16, Switch the NORMAL/BYPASS switch to the BYPASS position, and verify that camera’ video is present on the left monitor. 17, Place the /AGC (E2) and Shading Jumpers (El) in the; OUT position on the Video Processor PCB. i. 18, Ground TP7 on the Video Board. Maintenance (-01) |. .—S.-.-Page 26 6.5.3 Camera Sizing Adjustments with the Video Test Pattern The final resolution obtained with the system is directly proportional to image size. If the image size is reduced 10 percent, the system resolution is also reduced 10 percent. For this reason. it is important to obtain the maximum possible image size. 35 lines per inch on the mesh tool should be easily resolved at 50 kVp and 2 mA with 6” systems and 35 lines per inch with 6%/9° systems in the 9” field. 1, Set the technique to FLUORO MANUAL’ “:” and 60 kVp and 1.0 mA. 2, Adjust the VERT SIZE control on the TV Monitor for a raster height of 8.25 inches and the WIDTH coil for a raster width of 11 inches. It may be necessary to center the TV Monitor raster by adjusting the magnetic rings on the neck of the yoke. 3. Switch the NORMAL/BYPASS switch to the NORMAL position. 4. Select the Large field and open the collimator shutters to maximum aperture, 5. Make a fluoro exposure and perform the adjustments below until the image on the monitor is sized within the circular blanking, Deflection Board Sizing and Centering Adjustments R-40 Horizontal Size R-38 Horizontal Centering R-39** Horizontal Centering (Reverse) R-19 Vertical Size R-37 - Vertical Centering **When adjusting R-39, the image reversal must be selected at the main frame control panel. 6.5.4 Initial Video Gain Adjustment Adjust R-9 (video gain) on the camera Video PCB so the video level at TP-1_ is approximately 800 mV. This voltage will be refined in subsequent steps. Maintenance (-01) Calibration 6.8.8 Camera Focus and Peaking Adjustment Switch the NORMAL /BYPASS switch to the BYPASS position. While making a fluoro exposure and observing the image on the left monitor repeat the steps listed below until, optimum focus is obtained. 1, Adjust the image focus with the focus ring on the camera lens. 2. Adjust the electrostatic focus, R11 on the Power Supply PCB, for the best possible focus. © NOTE: Because of the earth's magnetic field, make this adjustment with the camera horizontal and in an east-west orientation. just C-3 (peaking capacitor) on the preamplifier board (access is through the hole in the video board) until the black image edges, on the monitor, bleed white. Back off the adjustment of C-3 until the smearing just disappears. This will provide optimum preamp bandwidth without osscillation occurring. 6.5.6 Centering Camera Rotation 1, Switch the NORMAL/BYPASS switch to NORMAL. 2, Before rotating the camera manually, loosen and disengage the camera rotation drive belt from the drive sprocket. Damage to the drive motor gears will occur if this is not done. 3. Make a fluoro exposure and make a mark at the center of the fluoro alignment tool on the face of the monitor. Rotate the camera 90 degrees and mark the center again. Repeat this procedure until four marks indicate the center of rotation through 360 degrees. 4, Mark two lines diagonally connecting the spots, then measure these lines. If the dimension is 1/4 inch or less, no adjustment is necessary. If the dimension is more than 1/4 inch, proceed as follows. February 1986tu ' | Calibration 5. With the mounting screws previously loosened, move the image intensifier leng until the center of the Beam Alignment Tool is aligned with the marked center of rotation. Do not disturb the lens focus. 6. Remove the camera and tighten the image intensifier lens mounting screws sequentially in small increments until all three screws are tight. 7. Remount the camera. 8. Check the rotation of the camera to verify that it is now centered. 9. Remove the back plate from the camera by removing the four mounting screws. Adjust the contrast and brightness controls on the left monitor until there is a small bright spot in the image on the monitor. 10. While making an exposure at 60 kV and 1 mA, adjust the two centering tabs at the end of the yoke of the vidicon until the brightest art of the image is in the center of monitor. 11. Rotate the camera through its range, Verify that the bright arca in the center of the monitor does not move, 12, Reinstall the camera assemblies and tighten the hardware 13. Recheck-that the camera centering, and preliminary focus adjustments have been maintained, 6.5.7 Black Level 1, Place a jumper between TP-2 and TP-7 on the video board. 2. Without making an exposure, set the black level at TP-1 to 75 mV above the video baseline with R-44 (black level adjust) on the Video PCB. February 1986 sh ee 2 §{65.8. Target Voltage nr Bei} Remove the mesh tool and fluoro ‘alignment tool from the face of the image j.tibe. Tape the aluminum 60 kV filter to the “face of the image tube, afMake a fluoro exposure at 60 kV and | mA. + 34 Adjust the target voltage, R43 on the “Video PCB, for a video level of 350 mv +/- "a_mV at TP3, * 65.9 Beam Discharge * While making an exposure and observing TPA, adjust the Beam Discharge pot, R14, Power Supply PCB, until the beam is fully discharged, then 1/8th turn CW beyond that point. The video level at TP-3 should, be observed to peak near this point. wtp 65.10 Video Gain While making a fluoro exposure, adjust the Video Gain, R9, on the Video PCB for a video level of 850 mV +/- 50 mV at TP1 Maintenance (-01)| Page 28 Calibration 200mV/div 200mV/div L / ry T 2msec/o1v v Correct Vertical Shading Incorrect Vertical Shading i 2 2 i : : ¢ & é i s 3 at ; & & Tee Sec/aiv 70,See/div J Incorrect Horizontal Shading Correct Horizontal Shading FIGURE 6-6 SHADING ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance (-01) February 1986 :ee) Peer eae ee eee eee Calibration 6.5.11 Shading Refer to Figure 6-6. * The adjustments in this section optimize the system by reducing the effects of vignetting. Although the camera has @ “Shading” jumper, the intent of the design is to always use shading. 1. Move the shading jumper on the video board to the IN position 2. Observe the vertical interval on the oscilloscope at TP-1 and adjust R10 (vertical sawtooth) and R1S (vertical parabola) on the shading board so the video level is uniform and flat. 3. Adjust R-S7 (video bias) on the video board to restore the video level. 4. Observe the horizontal interval on ‘the oscilloscope. 5. Adjust R-42 (horizontal parabola) and R-40 (horizontal sawtooth) so the video level is uniform and flat. 6. Reverse the image. Adjust R-41 (horizontal sawtooth reversed) so the reversed image is uniform and flat. 7. If necessary, adjust R-5S7 (video bias) to restore the video level, 6.5.12 Window 1, Connect a 2 kohm resistor between TP-1] and the cathode of CR-1 on the Video PCB. 2, While ‘making a fluoro exposure, adjust R-38 and (H-Cal) and R-39 (V-Cal) on the shading board so the window is centered in the circular video pattern, 3. Remove the 2 kohm resistor. 6.5.13 Dark Current Compensation 7 Monitor J8 on the AD/DA PCB. While watching the waveform, temporarily remove the jumper at TP7 of the Video PCB. February 1986 7 Page 29 ‘The black level should change, and within 60 seconds, the processor should sample and correct the black level to 50 - 150 mV above the video blanking level. 6.5.14 Auto Brightness Calibration ‘ 1. The Following preparation is required for this procedur a. On the Camera Video PCB: AGC jumper in the OUT position “Shading jumper to the IN position + TP-7. jumpered to TP-2 (ground). b. The contrast grid must be removed and the face of the tube covered with a dark cloth to keep out light. ¢. The camera optical assembly should also be covered with a dark cloth to keep out light. ' d. On 6"/9" systems, set-the system to the Large Field mode. ¢, Place the 60 kV aluminum filter on the face of the image intensifier and set the collimator t6 6" x 6" 2. On the I/O Interface PCB, connect a DVM (measure DC volts) to TP3 (positive tead) and TP20 (negative lead). 3, Select FLUORO MANUAL mode of opera> tion, Set the technique to 60 KV and 1.0 mA 4, Without making an exposure, note the reading on the DVM. : 5. Make an exposure and note the reading on the DVM. 6. The difference between the higher and lower voltage should be approximately 3.6 ; 3.7 VDC; this is the Video Level Indicator range. ‘The lower voltage should be 0.75 VDC (with? X-rays ON) and the higher voltage should be 4.4 VDC (with X-rays OFF). The centerpoint of the range’ is adjusted by R4. This is the offset adjustment. 1 Maintenance (-01)Page 30 7. Adjust R-8, if required, until the range = 3.63.7 VDC. Note: do not allow the X-ray OFF voltage to exceed +5 VDC. If this occurs, the system may shut down and give an erroneous failure error message on the LCD display. In this case, read just R-8 for a reading of less than +5 VDC; reset all breakers 10 their ON position, and (on 6°/9" systems) reselect the large field. 8. Alternately adjust R-8 (range) and R-4 (offset) until both the requirement for range and the requirement for offset are met. 9, When this procedure has been completed, replace the contrast grid, remove the jumper from TP-7, and move the AGC jumper to the IN position. 6.5.15 Auto Brightness Test © Check the ability of the Auto Bright- ness Control to track image brightness changes with this procedure: 1, Set the system for AUTO FLUORO. 2. Make an exposure with only the Mesh Tool in the field. 3. Check that the image quality is good and that the kV tracks to approx. 55 kV. 4, Install the 80 KV copper filter over the mesh tool, and make another exposure. 5. The system should track up to approximately 80 kVp. 6. Observe that there is still 850 mV of video amplitude (TP1, Camera Video PCB) and that the black level is not excessive. 7, Install two copper filters. Maintenance (-01) Calibration 8. The system should track to approx. 100 kVp. 9. Remove the two copper filters and make another exposure. 10. Observe that the kV tracks back down to approximately 55 kV. 6.5.16 Final Focusing Adjustments 1. Tape the Mesh Tool to the face of the image tube. Select the MANUAL FLUORO mode and set 50 kV and 2 mA. 2. Turn the focus ring on the camera lens for best focus. 3. Adjust R-I1 (electrical focus) on the Power Supply PCB for optimal focus. 4. Verify that you can easily see a of 35 LPI resolution in the Live image. 5. Using a nonmetallic adjustment tool, adjust the Peaking capacitor, C3 on the ‘ideo Preamp PCB, for maximum contrast on the test monitor (with no smearing edges). Noise streaks at the edge of the circular field may indicate that the preamplifier is oscillating. If this occurs, the peaking must be reduced. 65.17 Final Ajustments 1. Replace the Contrast Grid on the face of the image intensifier assembly. 2, Check the camera rotation drive chain. 3. Adjust the drive chain tension to allow 1/4° of slack in the middle of the chain when moderate pressure is applied. 4, Rotate the camera through 360 degrees and verify that the rotation motor is switched off at cach limit. Verify that the chain tension allows free rotation in all positions. Damage to the rotation motor and gear can result if the camera is rotated by hand. February 19867 | eee Calibration +, 5. Attach the camera housing, Dress the camera cable inside the housing cover so the camera will rotate freely. Check that the camera will rotate 360 degrees with the camera housing cover installed. 6. Observe the Video level at J8 on the A/D- D/A PCB. It should be 850 mv +/- 50 my. The composite video signal is illustrated below: 6.6 MAIN FRAME FINAL TESTING AND RECORD KEEPING 6.6.1 General Information The procedures outlined in this section are to be performed on all systems undergoing calibration and on any system that has had any of the following components replaced: + X-ray Processor PCB = 1/0 Interface PCB + Power Controller PCB - X-ray Tube - Powerstat Assembly - High Voltage Tank - Any Certified Component The purpose of the procedures in this section is to verify the compliance of the system with the design specifications for X-ray production and control. February 1986 Page 31 The measurement values used for these tests are not, however, the design specifications, These values used form test specifications which take into account measurement limitations, Their use will ensure that the design specifications are met. All reference to specifications below are to these TEST specifications. The data collected. from the tests in this section should be recorded on a copy of the calibration worksheets included at the end of this section and then stored with the system log! sheet. Photocopies of the calibration worksheet may be made for this purpose as néeded. The following tests for kVp and mAs Accuracy require installation of a dynalyzer, Refer to the Dynalyzer Instructions in the Appendix. 6.6.2 KVP Accuracy Tests The tests in this section are designed to measure thelkVp accuracy of the system: Perform the tests indicated and record the results on the calibration worksheet. Fluoroscopic kVp Accuracy @ 1 mA 1. Set the system to FLUORO MANUAL: CONTINUOUS mode. 2. Enter 1.0 mA beam current. Take exposures at the 50, 90 and 120 kVp. : 3. Record the kVp and mA values on the worksheets and verify that the system meets test specifications. Fluoroscopic kVp Accuracy @ maximum mA 1. Set the system to FLUORO MANUAL CONTINUOUS mode. 2. Take exposures at 50, 90 and 120 kVp. Slew the mA to maximum at each kVp. 3. Record thé kVp and mA values on the worksheets and verify that the system meets specifications. Maintenance (-01)Page 32 Radiographic kVp Accuracy @ 3 mAs 1. Set the system to FILM mode, using the 0.3, mm spot 2. Enter 3 mAs exposure. Take exposures at 50, 90 and 120 kVp. 3. Record the kVp and mA values on the worksheets and verify that the system meets specifications, oe Radiographic kVp Accuracy @ 50 mAs 1, Set the system to FILM mode, using the 1.0 ‘mm spot. 2. Enter 50 mAs exposure. Take exposures-at 50 and 100 kVp. Under certain line voltage conditions, it may not be possible‘to make exposures” at 100 k¥p on the 1.0 mm focal spot. 3. Record the kVp, mA, time and mAs values on the worksheets and verify that the system meets specifications, 6.6.3 MAS Accuracy Tests The tests in this section are designed to measure the mAs accuracy of the system. Perform the tests indicated and record the results on the system worksheets. Small Focal Spot mAs Accuracy @ 50 kYp 1, Set the system to FILM mode, using the 0.3 mm focal spot. Select the 6" field. 2, Take exposures at 3, 50, and 200 mAs using 50 Kp. 3. Record the kVp, mA, time and mAs values on the worksheets and verify that the system meets specifications. Small Focal Spot mAs Accuracy'@ 120 kVp 1. Set the system to FILM mode, using the 0.3 mm focal spot. Select the 6” field. 2. Take exposures 3, 50 and 150 mAs using 120 kVp. Maintenance (-01) Calibration 3. Record the kVp, mA, time and mAs values on the worksheets and verify that the system meets specifications. Large Focal Spot mAs Accuracy @:50 kVp 1. Set the system to FILM mode, using the 1.0 mm focal spot. Select the 6" field. 2. Take exposures at 50, 100 and 500 mAs using 50 kVp. 3. Record the KVp, mA, time and mAs values on the work sheets and verify that the system meets specifications. Large Focal Spot mAs Accuracy @ 100 kVp 1. Set the system to FILM mode, using the 1.0 mm focal spot. Select the 6" field. 2. Take exposures at 50, 100 and 500 mAs using 100 kVp. Under certain line voltage conditions, it ‘may not be possible 10 make exposures at 100 k¥p on the 1.0 mm focal spot. If this occurs, make the exposures at 95 kVp and indicate this on the worksheet. 3, Record the kVp, mA, time and mAs values on the worksheets and verify that the system - meets specifications. Neo-Natal mAs/kVp Accuracy 1. Set the system to FILM mode, using the 1.0 mm focal spot. Select the 6" field, i applicable. 2. Press the NEO-NATAL switch and observe the LED lights. 43. Take exposures at 50, 70 and 90 kVp using mAs. 4, Record the kVp, mA, time and mAs values on the worksheets and verify tHat the system meets specifications. : 5, Take exposures at 50, 70 and 90 kVp using 5 mAs. February. 1986Calibration 6. Record the kVp, mA, time and mAs values ‘on the worksheets and verify that the system meets specifications. 6.6.4 MA Accuracy Tests The worksheets provide guidelines for the tube current. No test or design specifications are provided for the tube current during radiographic exposures. ‘The test technician may allow the tube current to deviate outside the guideline. range in order to bring the overall system into compliance with kVp and mAs specifications. In general, calibration is simplificd if the exposures are made with the tube current in the target range. Tf, however, the actual tube currents deviate more than +/~ 50% from the target range, this may indicate a fault in the system. In this event, the technician should determine the cause of the deviation. 6.6.5 Timer Accuracy Tests The system timing is controlled by a 2.048 MHz crystal oscillator. This oscillator drives a software controlled down counter that produces a 100 Hz timing signal. All system timing is derived from this signal. Measurement of the Crequency of this signal is an indirect method of _ proving compliance with timing specifications. Perform the tests indicated and record the results on the system data log. 1, Connect a frequency counter to U33-10 of the X-ray Processor PCB. Measure the frequency over a 10 second interval. 2. Record the measured frequency on the worksheet and verify that the NMI Clock Accuracy specifications are met., February 1986 Page 33 6.6.6 Entrance Exposure Limitation Tests The tests in this section are designed to ensure compliance with the 5.0 R/minute entrance exposure limitation set by BRH. Perform the’ tests indicated and record the results on the calibration worksheets. Remove the dynalyzer, prior to execution of this procedure. Entrance Exposure Calibration, w/o High + Level Control The procedure outlined in this section is performed to assure that the entrance exposure rate to the patient provided by fluoroscopic X-ray ‘equipment is limited such that it will not be-possible to operate the X- ray system at any tube potential or tube current which will produce an entrance exposure rate above 5 roentgens/minute at the point where the center of the useful beam enters the patient. The software routines used to control the entrance exposure rates are the same in all! FLUORO miodes of operation. For this reason, testing in the | MANUAL CONTINUOUS mode ensures compliance in all modes. Measurement Position The entrance exposure for the system is measured 30 cm from the input surface of the imaging assembly. Equipment Réquired The following equipment is required to” perform the entrance exposure tests: * Keithley Model 35050 dosimeter with Model 96030 ion chamber or equivalent (Calibration must be current). * Metric Scale ‘ * Lead Apron * . * Probe Holding Fixture Maintenance (-01)Page 34 Test Procedure © The following procedures shall be performed to ensure compliance with the requirements of HHS Publication (EDA) 80- 8035, Section 1020.32, part (4)(2), "Equipment without automatic exposure rate control." 1. Place the system in the STANDBY mode and press CLEAR to reset the fluoro timer. 2. Set the system to the FLUORO MANUAL CONTINUOUS mode. 3. Place the holding fixture on the image intensifier assembly faceplate and place the ion chamber in the fixture. Note: to protect the image intensifier from being over driven, place a lead sheet or several folds of lead apron over the faceplate, under the holding Jixture. Adjust the chamber such that its flat plane is parallel to the face of the image assembly and adjust to 30 cm from the input surface of the image intensifier. Verify the aluminum collimator filtration plate is installed, 4, Make a fluoro exposure of sufficient duration to allow positioning of the active volume of the chamber in the center of the useful beam, 5. Slew the Fluoro kVp to maximum. Slew the mA control to maximum. Verify that the kVp indicates 120 kVp. Adjust the collimator manual controls to maximum open positions, 6. Determine the barometric pressure and temperature, and record these on the worksheet. [f "Station Pressure" is not available, calculate the absolute pressure and record on the worksheet. Record the altitude used for the absolute pressure calculation. 7. Make an exposure of at least 10 seconds to measure the exposure rate with the dosimeter. Maintenance (-01) Calibration Calculate the actual exposure using the correction formulas for the barometric Pressure, temperature and - gravity corrections. See Section following on Dose Rate Calculations for information on the calculations to be performed. 8 If the actual exposure is between the values of 4.30 R/minute and 4.63 R/minute, proceed to step 10, If the exposure is less than 4.30 R/minute, the tube current must be increased. If the exposure is greater than 4.63 R/minute, the tube current must be decreased. i Refer to Section following on Dose Rate Adjustment for instructions on the adjustment of limiting tube current in the fluoroscopic mode. Modify the tube current if necessary and repeat step 8. 9. Record the final dose rate on the worksheet provided. Show the calculations in the workspace provided on the sheet. 10. Record the settings of the dose rate control DIP switch, SI, on the appropriate block of the worksheet. 6.6.7 Dose Rate Adjustment This section provides instructions on the adjustment of tube current in the fluoroscopic mode to provide an entrance dose rate between 4.30 R/minute and 4.63 R/minute. 1, Set the maximum dose to a level between 430 and 4.63 Rads/minute using the DIP switches of U-S1 on the I/O interface board. Refer to the table below for the function of the switches S-1 through S-8 on U-5/. S-8 On = Increase mA limit Off = Decrease mA limit S-7 Not Used S-6 Not Used S-5 Not Used S-4 8 mA change S34 mA change S-2 2. mA change S-1 1 mA change February 1986 cJ eae be Oo be we Lo Calibration 2, The mA value must” be adjusted to maximum each time the value set at U-51 is changed. Slew the mA down to 2.0 mA and back up to the maximum value. This forces the software to reset the internal maximum. current limits, 3. Go back to the Entrance Exposure Test Procedures. 4, Some dosimeters require that a correction factor be applied. Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions. 6.6.8 Dose Rate Calculations The measurement, of ‘an exposure in roentgens usually requires the determination of the mass of air in a known volume, Since the Model 96030A is a vented ion chamber’ and hence open to the atmosphere, the mass of air inside will depend upon the temperature and ‘absolute pressure of the ambient air. The Model 96030A transfer function is specified at 2 temperature of 22 degrees C and a@ pressure of 760 mm of mercury. The basic accuracy of the 960304/35050 system is thus +/- 5 percent at 22 degrees C and 760 mm of mercury (sea level). The sum of the dosimeter accuracy plus an anticipated +/- 2 percent setup accuracy requires that the upper limit of dose rate be set at 4.63 R/minute. This assures that, under worst case conditions, the actual dose is less than 5.0 R/minute. To further compensate for temperature and pressure variations, the output reading of the Model 35050 must be corrected by: Actual Dose Rate = 760 -273.15+T - x Measured Dose Rate P 295.15 where: P = Absolute Pressure in Millimeters of Mercury. February 1986 Page 35 T = Temperature in Degrees C. The “Absolute Pressure" in the above equation refers to the “Station Pressure" obtained from ‘the local airport. Most airports and barometers report or indicate barometric pressure corrected to Sea Level (Corrected Barometric Pressure"). The technician must specifically ask for and be sure that the Absolute Pressure is obtained. If the Station Pressure is not available from the Tocal weather bureau, the Corrected Barometric ‘Pressure may be used and corrected backwards to Absolute Pressure, This requires a knowledge of the local altitude. Refer to the specific instructions on any barometers used. Note that gravity and, altitude are minor corrections compared with temperature and pressure. 6.6.9 Leakage Current Testing : © The tests in this section are designed to measure the compliance of the. system with hospital current leakage’ limitations. The procedure used depends on the leakage measurement’ device employed at the hospital. The objective of the current leakage test is to establish that the C-arm Mobile Imaging System does not have fault currents in excess of 100 uA (or other value specified by the user) in any of certain standard test configurations, for both 120 VAC and 240 VAC operation. Leakage currents in excess of 100 uA may be recognized as unsafe in equipment of this type. 1, Unplug the line cord. Rewire the isolation transformer primary in a 120 VAC configuration. Refer to the table below: Red Wire 120 Black Wire com Jumper, 120 to 120 Jumper) COM to COM (Refer to the schematic diagram) 2. Complete the measurement according to the instructions applicable to the available test device. Maintenance (-01}Page 36 3. If leakage currents exceed the user's specifications during any of the preceding tests, the system under test has failed this test section. Document the fault and corrective action taken on the worksheet in the space provided. 4. Reconfigure the system for its intended operating line voltage. 6.6.10 Motor Rotation/Limit Switch Testing The tests in this section are designed to verify the operation of the UP/DOWN and C- ROTATE motors. Each of these motors have limit switches that may need adjustment. 1, Turn on the system and place the system in the STANDBY mode of operation. 2. Verify that the C-Arm is located in an area that is clear of obstructions and that the "C" can be rotated without danger. 3. Rotate the *C" in a CCW direction until the "C’ stops due to the limit switch or a mechanical stop. If the "C* stops for any reason other than tripping a limit switch, the problem must be repaired. Verify that the rotation is smooth. 4, Rotate the "C* in a CW direction until the stops due to the limit switch. If the "C* stops for any reason other than tripping a limit switch, the problem must be repaired. Verify that the rotation is smooth. Verify that the total travel of the "C” exceeds 350 degrees. Verify that the speed of travel is approximately the same as in the CCW direction. 5. Return the "C" to the normal position with the Image Intensifier at the bottom. 6. Depress the °C" UP switch and allow the ‘C* to reach the maximum height position. If the "C* stops for any reason other than tripping a limit switch, the problem must be repaired. Verify that the operation is smooth. Maintenance (-01) Calibration 7. Depress the "C” DOWN switch and allow the °C" to reach the minimum height position, If the "C* stops for any reason other than tripping a limit switch, the problem must be repaired. Verify that the operation is smooth. Verify that the speed of travel is approximately the same as in the UP direction, 9. If the °C" travels in one direction faster than in the other, this could indicate a defective solid state relay. A solid state relay with excessive leakage current will cause the OPPOSITE direction operation to be slow. For example, if the speed is normal in the UP direction and slow in-the DOWN direction, this could indicate (hat the UP solid state relay has excessive current leakage. 6.6.11 Examine the main frame C-Arm for Mechanical Integrity Refer to Figure 6-7. 1. Check integrity of C-Arm Pivot Point. 2, Check movement of the C-Arm in the Cradle Bearings. 3. Check movement of the Vertical Lift in the Lift Bearings. February, 1986 ¢ |Calibration Page 37 FIGURE 6-7 February 1986 C-ARM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY Maintenance (-01)Page 38 6.6.12 Safety Feature Testing The tests in this section are designed to verify the operation of the critical safety tests resident within the software. Any de- ficiencies detected must be remedied before proceeding with the balance of the tests. Emergency Off and Processor Reset Test 1. With power on, depress the Emergency Off switch and ensure that the main breaker trips and the LCD display reads.."SYSTEM SAFETY” INTERLOCKS BROKEN, TURN ON ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS’, Reset the main breaker. 2. Depress $8 (Processor reset) on the X-ray Processor PCB. The main breaker should trip, and the LCD display may read... "SYSTEM RESET" momentarily, then read "MEMORY TEST IN PROGRESS, PLEASE STAND BY’. High Voltage Failure Safety Check 1. Turn the power on. Select the fluoro mode. Select Recall 0 to lower the powerstat voltage. 2, Turn the power off. Short pins 1 and 2 of K1 (Primary high voltage relay - located under the X-ray Processor PCB). WARNING: During the initialization sequence, X-rays will be generated. 3. Turn the power on. After initialization, the MAIN breaker should trip off, and the LCD display should read “HIGH VOLTAGE FAILED ON’. 4, Turn the power off, Remove the jumper from Ki. Maintenance (-01) Calibration Transient Test 1, Turn the power on and select the standby mode, check to be sure that the L-arm assembly can be moved without damage. 2, Switch the "C-Rotate” switch alternately from left to right in quick succession 15 times. Verify that the system still accepts commands through the front panel on the main frame. 3. Switch the "C-Up/Down" switch alternately up and down in quick succession 15 times, Verify that the system still accepts commands through the front panel on the main frame February. 19867 Cc. Calibration Field Solenoid Position Test © This test verifies that the system can sense the position of the 6” field collimator plate. 1. Remove the filtration plate on the collimator. 2, Place the system in the FILM mode and select the 10° Field (9° field on 6/9" units). Return the keyswitch to the FLUORO position and select the AUTO mode. ~ Verify that the Field LED extinguishes and that the flipper returns to the 6" position. 3. Reach into the collimator and move the 6" collimator plate out of the center. Verify that the system turns off and the message: "LARGE FIELD 4, Release the collimator and allow it to return to center. Re-energize the system. 5. Place the system in the FILM mode and select the Large Field. Verify that the collimator plate moves out of the center, 6. Reach into the collimator and hold the plate in the 10° position. While holding the plate in this position, select the 6" Field from the front pancl, The results should be the same as in step 3. 7. Replace the filtration plate on the collimator. 8 Record the pass/fail information in the system log. February 1986 Page 39 Film Cassette Installation Test © Thist test verifies that the radiographic mode will not operate unless the film cassette (beam limiting device) is in place. This test applies to 6° systems only. : 1. Install the film cassette holder. . 2. Set the system to FILM mode. Enter 50 kVp and 50 mAs on the 1.0 mm focal spot.(1.0mm spot requires adequate 240 VAC primary power input.) Verify that the LCD indicates "READY FOR XRAYS". 3. Remove the film cassette. Verify that the LCD displays the message "INSTALL FILM CASSETTE”, Push the X-ray key and verify that no exposure is made, : 4. Unlock the "C" and rotate the image intensifier assembly so that the faceplate (and cassette holder) are upside down and repeat Steps 1 through 3. Maintenance (-01)Page 40 6.7 MONITOR CART, IMAGE PROCESSING, AND VIDEO DISPLAY The procedures in this section verify the operation of the image processing, storage, and display systems found mainly in the monitor cart assembly. Preliminary PCB adjustments are followed by an imaging Function check. 6.7.1 Preliminary Information Unless otherwise noted, all fluoro exposures are made in the FLUORO AUTO mode and initiated with the FLUORO ONLY footswitch. Upon initiating any exposure the red X-RAY ON lamp should light at the monitor cart and the system should beep indicating that X-rays are being generated. Install the Wisconsin Mesh Tool on the image intensifier assembly. 6.7.2 Power Supplies and Connections 1.” Verify the power supply connections (Yellow and Black wires) to both monitors. 2. Verify the following power supply connections: P22 & P-3. I/O Dist-Video Switching PCB 4-21 Front Panel Processor PCB 3. Plug the power cord into the wall. Turn on the video circuit breaker. Verify that the three cooling fans in the base of the cart are running. 4. Measure the voltage at TB-2 pin I relative to TB-2 pin 2, It should measure +24 volts De. 5. Measure the following voltages relative to DC Common (PS-I pin 7): PS-1 pin 12 45 volts DC PS-1 pin 6 +15 volts DC PS-I pin 5 +15 volts DC PS-1 pin 4 #24 volts DC PS-1 pin 3 *5 volts DC Maintenance (-01) Calibration 6. Adjust R24 on the I/O Distribution-Video Switching PCB to measure +12 volts at TP-19 relative to TP-20. 6.7.3. Set Up Image Processing (Card Rack) PCBs. 1. Attach the 50 pin daisy-chain interconnect cable to P-3 on the front edge of the Pipeline Filter, Image Processor, and AD/DA PCBs. 2. Attach the coaxial cables to J-5, J-6 and J-8 on the.AD/DA PCB. 3. Turn on the.video circuit breaker. The right monitor will réad: “SYSTEM READY FOR IMAGE PROCESSING”. 6.7.4 Monitor Adjustment Generally, no adjustments are required on factory supplied monitors. 6.1.5 AD/DA PCB Adjustments 1, Place the AD/DA PCB on an extender card and replace the regular daisy-chain cable with the test ribbon cable (which is longer to accommodate the extender card). 2. Verify the following voltages on the AD/DA board: TP-21 -1.0 volt DC (digital to analog reference) TP-23 -2.0 volts DC (analog to digital reference) 3. Install jumpers in the following positions: El to E2 E5 to E6 E8 to ED 4, Adjust R-1 (video offset adjust) so that the video base line at P-6 (right video output) is at ground. 5, Adjust R-2 (video offset adjust) so that the video base line at P-5 (left video output) is at ground. February 1986 { |Calibration 6. While making a fluoro exposuyé abserve the live video waveform, in-line, 4f P6 and PS of the AD/DA PCB. 7. Verify a video amplitude of 850 s#VpP +/- 50 mV and the sync portion, 400 mVpP +/- 50 mV. Observe a baseline at 0 volts, 6.7.6 I/O Distribution - Video Switehing PCB Tests 1, Jumper El to E2. 2. Verify that a video signal is present at the output BNC connectors on the rear panel ol the monitor cart. 6.7.7 Image Processor PCB J. Place the Image Processor PCB om the extender card. 2. Place a scope probe on pin 15 of UI51 and adjust C-6 for +22 VDC. Verify that the video is stable and displayed in the center of circular blanking. 3. Verify that the following TV signals are present: = composite syne - TP-9 + composite blanking - TP-19 + horizontal drive - TP-7 + vertical drive - TP-6 6.7.8 Monitor Cart Imaging Function Checks A variety of image processing functions may be available on a given system, Refer to th Operator's Manual for instruction? 0” using the available functions. 1. Enable cach function on the front ane and using a suitable test, image (16! te Wisconsin Copper Mesh Test Grid, Scere the operation of the function: Comers rotation may be used to simulAt when evaluating some functions, (lett) i FLUORO 2. Verify that the LIVE FLUQRT eet is ive fut Footswitch generates a live fuer fms oP the left monitor regardless of the image processing controls. February 1986 Page 41 3. Depress the PROCESS (right) Footswitch to initiate’ the selected image processing. 6.8 IMAGE STORAGE OPTIONS TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT. 6.8.1 VIR Adjustment Refer to Figure 6-8. 1. Place the 60 kV shading tool on the image intensifier, = 2, Set up the X-ray system for MANUAL FLUORO at 60 kVp and 1.0 mA and connect an oscilloscope to the VIR input connector on the cart power panel with a coaxial "I" coupler. 3. Tape approximately two minutes of continuous fluoro imaging of the shading tool. 4. Verify that the video input to the VTR, from baseline to white peaks, does not exceed 850 mVp and the syne portion of the signal is approximately 400 mYp. A 5. Remove the top cover of the VTR and locate the 3 full depth PCBs. 6. Locate the adjustment pot RV6 on the inner most board on the side facing the head assembly, towards the rear panel cnd. 7. Remove the oscilloscope connections and reinstall the "I" coupler to the VTR output connector on the cart power panel. 8, Rewind the Tape. Press the Review key. 9. Review the taped shading tool recording and adjust RV6 so the video signal meets the requirements of step 4 10, Reinstall the VTR cover. Maintenance (-01) See EePE eee EeePeRE eee ocr reedPage 42 Calibration ADJUST RV-6 FIGURE 6-8 VTR ADJUSTMENT Maintenance (-01) February 1986ace re erased acca eee Fee ee WL Calibration Worksheets . Page I FIELD CALIBRATION WORKSHEETS. INTRODUCTION These worksheets are intended to accompany the calibration procedure found in Section 6 of the Maintenance Manual. These worksheets may be photocopied as needed for performing system calibrations. It is recommended that you keep this original as a master copy. a Performance specifications fdr this OEC-Diasonics Mobile C-arm X-ray system are given in the Introduction of this manual. The calibration values used in the calibration section, however, are values which take into account measurement limitations of available test equipment. When calibrated using these practical values, the system will meet the performance specifications found in the Introduction Section. The procedures in this document should be performed only by a properly trained and fully qualified service technician. The C-Arm Mobile X-Ray system is capable of generating lethal voltages and injurious levels of radiation. Care must be taken. when testing the system to observe safe electrical testing procedures and to observe safe practices concerning radiation protection. Exposures must never be made with the high voltage cables removed from the high voltage transformer, Dynalyzer, or X-ray tube. Never remove a high voltage cable connector with the power on the system. Ground the pins of the connector to the chassis immediately after removing a connector from its connection in order to discharge the cable capacitance. The C-arm is never to be energized in an area which is not approved for X-ray procedures. Failure to observe C-Arm: safety procedures may result in a set ion hazard to personnel in the immediate area, Radiation monitors must’ be worn at all times testing is being * performed. Lead aprons and appropriate radiation shields must be utilized by personnel performing testing. At no time is living human anatomy to be used as a phantom or demonstration aid. Only designated personnel are to enter the test area during testing. Model Number Field Engineer Date February 1986 Maintenance (-01)Page 2 Calibration Worksheets Test Equipment Used: 1, Dynalyzer - Machlett Model. S/N 2. Dynalyzer - Display Model S/N 3.DVM Model S/N 4, Ossciloscope Model S/N 5. Dosimeter Model, S/N 6. Ion Chamber Model S/N SOFTWARE VERSIONS Before Calibration: Main frame (X-ray Processor PCB) Monitor cart Software Upgrade? ___. _ Yes or no. Upgrade to Version 6.1 INITIAL TESTS AND CHECKS _—_— 6.1.1 Preparation Check the continuity of the system ground between the mainframe and the monitor cart. Resistance shall be less than 0.5 ohms, Measure the continuity of each power plug ground pin to its corresponding chassis. Resistance shall be less than 0.5 ohms. 6.1.2 Line Voltage Regulation 1, Calculate percent line voltage regulation using the following formula and record the results: 100 (Va - VI)/ (V1) Maintenance (-01) February 1986Lee Calibration Worksheets : Page 3 where: Vn = No load voltage V1 = Max load voltage Vane. Vie, : Regulation 2. Repeat the steps above for the second voltage of the dual power feature. Vaz, Vie. Regulation %e, 3. If the results do not fall in the*range of 0 to 8.1%, the

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