Lambda Technical Manual (MT Lambda)

LAMBDA TECHNICAL MANUAL
(MT LAMBDA)
GENERAL MEDICAL ITALIA CHAPTER 1 Page 1 of 236

LAMBDA
Via Basecchia 2/A

83024 Monteforte Irpino (AV) - Italy
Phone: +39-0825 683921
Fax: +39-0825 683308
E-mail info@gmitalia.eu

DOCUMENT STATUS SHEET

Title of Document: LAMBDA TECHNICAL MANUAL (MT LAMBDA)
Version Release Date Reason of change

(dd/mm/yy)
ENGLISH 01 25/01/01 First dedicated release (93/42)

General Revision
ENGLISH 02 15/04/02
Double Deata plus
Dosemeter
Small field Digital system
New CPU 01-170-1
ENGLISH 03 15/05/03
Minimum mAs to 1
Minimum kV to 20
New Potter- Bucky
Automatic collimator
Warnings revision
ENGLISH 04 15/05/04
New identification labels
Bym C-arm with fix F.F.D.
ENGLISH 05 11/10/05
Breast thickness on display
Deata Plus for Windows
Double X-ray emission signal
Safety feedback form
IEC 601-1-2 information
New topics
General revision
New motherboard 92-082-6
ENGLISH 06 26/09/06 C-arm rotation angle on display
Technical specifications
100 kHz standard
Warnings
Dip Switches
Compression release force
Adhesive labels printer
Reduced Deata
WEEE information
FOR HIGH SPEED STARTER

OPTION
REFER TO DEDICATED MANUAL

DECLARATION ACCORDING TO IEC 601-1 STANDARD EDITION 1992

G.M.I. declares its responsibility concerning safety, reliability end equipment features enclosed in this
manual only if the following items are fully satisfied:
1)-installation;
- updates;
- recalibrations;
-repairs and/or modifications
carried out by technical personnel officially authorized from G.M.I. S.r.l. Rome Italy.
2) Electrical preinstallation performed in the site where the system has to be put into operation, carried
out according to prescription given by IEC rules concerning Medical Application.
3) Use of the equipment performed following instructions given in this manual.
WARNING
Using and keeping X-Ray equipment and device must follow the local Regulations and national laws
concerning Medical X-Ray handling.
Note
According to CE 93/42 Directive for Medical Devices concerning product traceability, GENERAL
MEDICAL ITALIA as manufacturer, must be informed of any owner or installation address change.
MDD traceability is prerequisite to assure their safety and reliability over the time.

INDEX
Document status sheet pag. II
CHAPTER 1- UNIT DESCRIPTION

Technical specification of mammographic unit Lambda ..........................................pag. 1-2
Electromagnetic informations according to iec 601-1-2 ........................................pag. 1-12
WEEE informations according to directive 2002/96/EC ..........................................pag. 1-16
Warnings.................................................................................................................pag. 1-17
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION
Device classification..................................................................................................pag. 2-3
Identification label .....................................................................................................pag. 2-4
Precaution for installation..........................................................................................pag. 2-7
Lambda dimensions and weight................................................................................pag. 2-8
Installation area.......................................................................................................pag. 2-10
Anti X shield and unit placement.............................................................................pag. 2-11
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................pag. 2-12
Ambient storage condition ......................................................................................pag. 2-13
Ambient operating condition ...................................................................................pag. 2-13
Installation check list ...............................................................................................pag. 2-14
Backside view main internal components location ..................................................pag. 2-15
C-arm components location ....................................................................................pag. 2-16
Serial ports..............................................................................................................pag. 2-17
Line voltage check ..................................................................................................pag. 2-18
Line frequency adaptation.......................................................................................pag. 2-18
Measuring line resistance .......................................................................................pag. 2-18
Protective measures ...............................................................................................pag. 2-18
Power line connection.............................................................................................pag. 2-20
Emergency cut off ...................................................................................................pag. 2-22
LCD contrast adjustment ........................................................................................pag. 2-23
Alarm messages language selection ......................................................................pag. 2-23
H.V. generator tank vent valve opening ..................................................................pag. 2-24
Date and time setting ..............................................................................................pag. 2-25
Maximum compression force setting.......................................................................pag. 2-26
Foot pedal connection.............................................................................................pag. 2-26
Door safety switch...................................................................................................pag. 2-27
External lamp ..........................................................................................................pag. 2-28
Exposure counter....................................................................................................pag. 2-28
Delay times between two exposures.......................................................................pag. 2-29
Service menu ..........................................................................................................pag. 2-30
Dip Switch and related functions.............................................................................pag. 2-31
Calibration................................................................................................................pag 2-32
Unit cleaning ...........................................................................................................pag. 2-32
Packing instructions (UNI 9151)..............................................................................pag. 2-33
CHAPTER 3 - THEORY AND CALIBRATION

Rotating anode starter ..............................................................................................pag. 3-3
Filament ....................................................................................................................pag. 3-8
High Voltage Generator ..........................................................................................pag. 3-17
Automatic exposure control deata plus ..................................................................pag. 3-25
Reduced Deata Plus ...............................................................................................pag. 3-48
Dose Calculator .................................................................................................... Pag. 3-50
Compression system ............................................................................................ Pag. 3-66
C-arm rotation brake ............................................................................................. Pag. 3-69
x-rays/light beam alignment procedure ................................................................. Pag. 3-71
Gas spring replacement..........................................................................................pag. 3-75
Switching on circuit .................................................................................................pag. 3-78
Filtromamm Mo/Rh automatic filter .........................................................................pag. 3-80
Digital imaging system ........................................................................................... Pag. 3-83
Lambda /Easylabel communication interface......................................................... Pag. 3-86
CHAPTER 4 – PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING

Periodical inspections ..............................................................................................pag. 4-2
List of fuses...............................................................................................................pag. 4-8
Dip Switch Configuration...........................................................................................pag. 4-8
Control leds...............................................................................................................pag. 4-9
CPU reset sequence...............................................................................................pag. 4-11
Boards configuration (jumpers, variablew resistors and test points) .......................pag. 4-11
Subassemblies and PCB replacement....................................................................pag. 4-13
Switching on circuit and sequence..........................................................................pag. 4-17
Table detection and grid test...................................................................................pag. 4-18
Functional blocks ....................................................................................................pag. 4-19
Switching on problems............................................................................................pag. 4-21
Operating errors on display.....................................................................................pag. 4-22
Errors in the technical menu ...................................................................................pag. 4-29
Technical errors in log file .......................................................................................pag. 4-32
Memory string .........................................................................................................pag. 4-33
List of error codes ...................................................................................................pag. 4-34
CHAPTER 5 – ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS LIST OF FUSES

General Electric Diagram..........................................................................................pag. 5-2
92-082-6 Mother board .............................................................................................pag. 5-4
01-170 CPU board ..................................................................................................pag. 5-15
92-083-8 Keyboard/ control panel...........................................................................pag. 5-18
93-073-5 Filament power supply.............................................................................pag. 5-23
92-074-3 Rotating anode starter ............................................................................pag. 5-26
96-153-0 Mirror motor driver ...................................................................................pag. 5-29
02-179-1 Automatic collimator, mirror actuator, beam light and filtromamm ...........pag. 5-32
list of fuses ..............................................................................................................pag. 5-35
Cables.....................................................................................................................pag. 5-38

CHAPTER 6 - SPARE PARTS LIST
CHAPTER 1
UNIT DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT LAMBDAI ............................8
ELECTROMAGNETIC INFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO IEC 601-1-2 ..........................18
WEEE INFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC................................22
WARNINGS........................................................................................................................23

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT LAMBDA

MAINS CHARACTERISTICS
Line voltage 220/230/240Vac ±10% 50/60Hz
Power 6.6 kVA (0.5 kVA stand-by)
Current absorption 30 A peak
Number of phases 1 or 2 configurable
Connection Permanently installed (IEC 601-1)
Maximum apparent resistance 0.50Ω
H.V.GENERATOR
Line voltage compensation AUTOMATIC
H.V. generator with kV closed loop and line
Feed forward compensation
Inverter Technology Current fed, Mosfet bridge with output
current limit capability and short circuit
protection
Inverter Frequency 50 kHz
Ripple Frequency/Amplitude 100 kHz < 2%
Output power 3500 W 35 kVx100 mA
(5000W optional)
kV range 20 / 35 kV
kV resolution (Manual & Auto mode) 0.5 kV
kV precision ±1%
kV repeatability ± 0,1%
kV rise time ≤1.5 ms from 0 to100%
kV display XX,X kV (3 digits)
Anode current max 100 mA (140mA optional)
mAs range Small focus: 1/200 mAs (from 20 to 30 kV)
1/180 mAs (from 31 to 35 kV)
Large focus 1/640 mAs (from 20 to 30 kV)
1/500 mAs (from 31 to 35 kV)
mAs values according to series R’20 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25,
32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 130, 160, 180, 200,
250, 320, 400, 500, 640
mAs resolution (Automatic) 0,1 mAs
mAs display XXX,X mAs (4 digits)
Exposure Time Automatically selected in function of selected
mAs
Safety timer 10 sec

X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (VARIAN M147)

Anode rotation speed 2800 rpm 50 Hz
Target material Molybdenum
Maximum Anode Heat Content 222kJ (300 kHU)
Maximum Anode Cooling rate 740 W (60 kHU/Min)
Maximum X-Ray Tube Assembly Heat 370kJ (500 kHU)
Content
Housing continuous Heat Dissipation 100 W (135 HU/Sec)
Cooling method free air convection
Anode Disc Target Angle 10°
Anode Disc Diameter 71mm
Power 3600 W large 800W small
Focal spots 2
Focal spot size according to IEC 336 0,1 small 0,3 large
X-RAY Window 0,75mm Beryllium
Inherent filtration 0,0mm Al IEC 522/1976
Fix Filter (standard) 30μm Molybdenum
Automatic Filter Filtromamm (optional) 30μm Molybdenum 30μm Rhodium
HVL measured at 28kV >0,3 mm Al equiv.
Total filtration >0.5mm Al
High Speed Starter option available
X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (VARIAN M113)

Maximum Anode Cooling rate 740 W (60 kHU/Min)
Content
Housing continuous Heat Dissipation 100 W (135 HU/Sec)
Anode Disc Target Angle 10°/16°
Focal spots 2

X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (I.A.E. XM12i)

Maximum Anode Cooling rate 500 W
Content
Housing continuous Heat Dissipation 80 W (108 HU/s)
Anode Disc Target Angle 12.5°
Focal spots 2
X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (I.A.E. XM10-16)

Maximum Anode Cooling rate 500 W
Content
Housing continuous Heat Dissipation 80 W (108 HU/s)
Anode Disc Target Angle 10°/16°
Focal spots 2

X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (SIEMENS PANTIX 40MoW-

100G)
Target material Molybdenum/Tungsten (RT)
Maximum Anode Heat Content 162 Khu
Maximum Anode Cooling rate 40,5 kHU/Min
Maximum X-Ray Tube Assembly Heat 1.100 KJ
Content
Housing continuous Heat Dissipation 100 W
Anode Disc Target Angle 20°
Anode Disc Diameter 100 mm
Power 0,7 kW (Mo) - 0,85 kW (RT) microfocus
3,75 kW (Mo) - 4,7 kW (RT) little focus
Focal spots 4
Focal spot size according to IEC 336 0,1 small, 0,3 large (both Mo and RT)
Nominal focal spot size at 27kV , 17°-20° 0,15 small, 0,3 large (both Mo and RT)
X-RAY Window 1 mm Beryllium
Inherent filtration 0,02 mm Al IEC 522/1976
Automatic Filter Filtromamm 30μm Molybdenum 50μm Rhodium
High Speed Starter integral part of PANTIX tube option
TUBE ASSEMBLY THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION

With active temperature sensor under Upper limit temperature 65° outside tube
main CPU control assembly. HU and °C display available in
technical menu.

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL (DEATA PLUS)

Controlled parameters Auto kV / Auto mAs (Zero Point Mode)
Manual kV / Auto mAs (One Point Mode)
Auto parameters selection criteria Selected in function of effective BREAST
DENSITY evaluated by pre-exposure X-ray
pulse ≤ 10msec
Auto kV range Function of the selected technique (standard-
extended-high contrast-low dose), and
Anode/Filter combination, and fine kV
regulation
Manual density control 11steps 0 ± 5
Programmable from PC independently for all
the operative techniques available
Film Screen combinations with Reduced 3 film/screen with manual programmable
Deata optical density
Film Screen combinations with DEATA 16 film/screen programmable for 768
PLUS independent calibration
O.D. linearity over 2 to 6 cm of Plexiglas Better than ± 0.1 of O.D. (after field
calibration)
Reference O.D. Programmable during installation
A.E.C. short time stability measured over <3%
10 exposures taken at 28kV 50mAs
Detector PHTM 9000
SOLID STATE (9 active sensors)
Detector Positions 3 Electronically selected positions
Detector saturation protection Effective protection against erratic response
due to detector saturation
Test Phantom 3x2cm + 1cm + 0,5cm of Plexiglas for
calibration and daily self test procedure
Erratic exposure protection For breast density higher than max value
programmed during calibration.
For detector saturation dose released <
1mAs
A.E.C. Self Test Procedure Included in control panel functions
Average glandular dose measured in ACR < 3mGy
method: 4,5 cm phantom of 50%
glandular tissue and 50% adipose tissue
exposure taken with 28 kV

IMAGE QUALITY
Spatial resolution Conformity with:
“European Guidelines for quality assurance in
mammography screening”, third edition,
and with
”Recommended specifications” for Quality
assurance in mammography of American
College of Radiology
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM

Imaging receptor Digital cassette with standard dimension;
compatible with standard potter and cassette
holder
Detector CCD 50x50 mm 2048x2048 pixel(24 μm)
Dynamics 16000:1 14 bits
Imaging transfers time 2 Mpixels for second
C-ARM
F.F.D. 65cm for standard and BYM C-ARM.
Optional (only available for BYM C-ARM) 65
to 70 cm variable with motorized movement
Rotation Manual ±180° with disc brake
Vertical movement with respect to Breast 65cm F.F.D. STANDARD C-ARM
support (C-ARM in vertical position) 55 to 130 cm
65cm F.F.D. BYM C-ARM
83 to 149 cm
65/70 cm variable F.F.D. BYM C-ARM
83 to 149 cm F.F.D. 65 cm
78 to 144 cm F.F.D. 70 cm
Patient protection Face shield with plastic screen for patient’s
face protection
C-arm rotation angle Showed on C-arm by mechanical goniometer.
Optional showed on display

COLLIMATOR
Light beam With automatic switch ON when operating
compression and electronic timer
Light intensity ≥ 150 lux
Light BEAM collimation accuracy according to IEC 601-1-3
Mirror with automatic OUT of FIELD function
Collimation plates (standard) 18X24cm, Ø 14cm
Collimation plates (optional) 24x30, 10x24
COMPRESSION SYSTEM
Compression Plate movement Manual or motor driven
Compression Plates (standard) 16x22 shifted, 12x8 straight,
Compression Plates 10x22 shifted, 24x30 shifted, 10x8 shifted,
(optional) 12X22 straight 16x22 shifted for biopsy
Free space available between 65cm F.F.D. STANDARD OR BYM C-ARM
Compression Plate and image receptor 39,5 cm with shifted Compression Plates
65/70 cm variable F.F.D. C-ARM
39,5cm /44,5cm
in Magnification Mode F.F.D.= 65cm
MAG. X2 = 140mm
MAG. X 1.8 = 180mm
MAG. X1,5 = 240mm
Compression Thickness on Display 0-80 mm in steps of 5 mm.
Compression Paddle Release after Selectable from control panel, Automatic or
exposure Manual for 2D Biopsy
Compression plate aluminium Less than 0.2 mm Al (0.135 mm Al@30 kV)
equivalence
MAGNIFICATION
Magnification ratio x1,5 / x2 (standard) with Bucky table
x1.8 with automatic focal spot selection,
cassette holder without grid and cassette
detector (optional)

POTTER BUCKY
Bucky factor (grid) 1,96
Ratio 5:1
Lines/cm 36
Contrast factor 1,47
Cassette size 18x24 standard
24x30 optional
Cassette compatibility All the most diffused models with window as:
Agfa, Dupont, Fuji,Kodak,3M
Cassette detector switch With alarm in 8 languages to avoid double
exposure or exposure without cassette
Top Cover Carbon fiber
Film marker Integrated with 9 brass labels
Test with NORMI Phantom Typical 3,5 balls
Other features Easily interchangeable with other accessories
without tools
Grid movement synchronized with X-RAY
beam
DOSE CALCULATOR
Data visualization On display, label printer and data memory

CONTROL TABLE
Technology Microprocessor controlled with unique safety
features exceeding IEC 601-1-4-, all
functions under active operator control
Display GRAPHIC LCD Display 240x128 dots
Alarm messages In 8 languages
Serial port exposition data for Easylabel Dedicated for Film Labelling device Easylabel
(200 characters printed), A.E.C. / tube
calibration and last 100 exposures memory
download.
Calibration and service Serial port For service laptop
Special Features Last 1300 exposure memory;
Tube Thermal Unit display and active
protection.
Technical display for self-test and defective
block identification, firmware release,
exposure counter and last exposure
time/date.
Error and faulsts data logger.
Statistics funtion Average dose, amount of exposure for every
kV value, amount of exposure in every test
technique
PROTECTIVE GLASS
Protective glass (for shield model Stand Alone full size 210cm (h) x 70 cm (w)
2SPDES and 2SPDES-F) (optional) >0,34mm Pb equivalent @35kV
Protective glass (for shield model Stand Alone half size 115cm (h) x 70 cm (w)
2SPDES-T) (optional) >0,34mm Pb equivalent @35kV

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Storage and delivery conditions (while temperature -20°C / + 70°C
packed) relative humidity 10% / 90%
barometric pressure 500 hPa/1060 hPa
Operating conditions temperature +10°C / + 40°C
relative humidity 30% / 75%
barometric pressure 700 hPa/1060 hPa
Protection degree according to standard IP 30
IEC 529
Heat dissipated in load condition of 35 KV 264 Kcal/h
500 mAs (1 shot every 5 minutes)
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Device contains in some of its parts and subassemblies, solid and liquid substances that
must be disposed only by designated companies according to local laws.
More specifically, device contains:
Tube assembly Beryllium, lead, glass, dielectric oil (PCB
free), other metals and plastic.
H.V. transformer Dielectric oil (PCB free), plastic, copper
other metals
Other subassemblies Plastic, other metals, electronic components
glass-epoxy printed circuits.
CLASSIFICATION (IEC 601-1)

Protection against electric shock: Class I, with type B applied parts.
Protection against harmful ingress of IPX0
water:
Degree of safety in the presence of Not suitable for use in the presence of
flammable anesthetics mixture with. air Flammable Anesthetics Mixture with air or
or with oxygen or with nitrous oxide: with oxygen or with nitrous oxide.
Mode of operation: Continuous operation with intermittent
loading.
NOTE:
The manufacturer reserves the right to make further improvements while
keeping main features unchanged

ELECTROMAGNETIC INFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO IEC 601-1-2

Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and
put into service according to the EMC information provided in the accompanying documents.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
Information: Fixed equipment or system cabling, which can not be removed by the user, is not listed.
This cabling is part of the system and was present at all EMC-measurements. Without this cabling
there is no complete functionality of the system.
Warning: The use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified, with the exception
of transducers and cables sold by the manufacturer of the equipment or system as replacement parts for
internal components, may result in increased emission or decreased immunity of the equipment or
system.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions

The LAMBDA is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LAMBDA
should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidance
The LAMBDA uses RF energy only for its internal
RF emissions
function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are
Group 1
not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic
CISPR 11
equipment.
RF emissions The LAMBDA is suitable for use in all establishments,
Class B including domestic establishments and those directly
CISPR 11 connected to the public low-voltage power supply network
that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Harmonic emissions
The LAMBDA has a rated input current of more than 16 A
Not applicable
IEC 61000-3-2 per phase.
Voltage fluctuations/
flicker emissions
Not applicable
IEC 61000-3-3
Warning: The equipment or system should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment
and that if adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the equipment or system should be observed to verify
normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

The LAMBDA is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LAMBDA should
assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment –
test level
guidance
Electrostatic ±6 kV contact ±6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile.
discharge (ESD) If floors are covered with synthetic material, the
±8 kV air ±8 kV air relative humidity should be at least 30 %.
IEC 61000-4-2
Electrical fast ±2 kV for power ±2 kV for power Mains power quality should be that of a typical
transient/burst supply lines supply lines commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 ±1 kV for input/output ±1 kV for input/output

lines lines
Surge ±1 kV differential ±1 kV differential Mains power quality should be that of a typical
mode mode commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-5
±2 kV common mode ±2 kV common mode
Voltage dips, short <5% UT Not applicable Mains power quality should be that of a typical
interruptions and voltage (>95% dip in UT) commercial or hospital environment. If the user
variations on power for 0.5 cycle of the LAMBDA requires continued operation
supply input lines 40 % UT during power mains interruptions, it is
(60 % dip in UT) recommended that the LAMBDA be powered
IEC 61000-4-11 for 5 cycles from an uninterruptible power supply.
The LAMBDA has a rated input current of more
70 % UT than 16 A per phase.
(30 % dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
<5 % UT <5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT) (>95 % dip in UT)
for 5 sec for 5 sec
Power frequency 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at
(50/60 Hz) levels characteristic of a typical location in a
magnetic field typical commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-8
NOTE UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

The LAMBDA is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LAMBDA should
assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment – guidance
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be

used no closer to any part of the LAMBDA, including cables,
than the recommended separation distance calculated from the
equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance

Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms d = 1 .2 P
IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz
Radiated RF 3 V/m 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz d = 1 .2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz
d = 2 .3 P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter

in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is
the recommended separation distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an

electromagnetic site survey, a should be less than the
compliance level in each frequency range. b
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked

with the following symbol:
NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people.
a
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios,
amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the
electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the
measured field strength in the location in which the LAMBDA is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the
LAMBDA should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the LAMBDA.
b
Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF

communications equipment and the equipment or system
The LAMBDA is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
The customer or the user of the LAMBDA can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum
distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the LAMBDA as recommended
below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
Rated maximum output power m
of transmitter
150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
W
d = 1,2 P d = 0,35 P d = 0,7 P
0.01 0.12 0.035 0.07
0.1 0.38 0.11 0.22
1 1.2 0.35 0.7
10 3.8 1.1 2.2
100 12 3.5 7
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters
(m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output
power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects and people.

WEEE INFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
The following crossed-out wheeled bin symbol,
that is present on the device, means that within the European Union the product must be taken to
separate collection at the product end-of life. Therefore, at the and of the life-cycle of the device, the
user should deliver the device to the proper collection facilities of the Electric and Electronic
Equipments. Alternatively, the user can return the device to the seller, on a one-to-one basis, as long as
he is buying a new one of equivalent type and that fulfills the same functions as the old one.
Disposing of the device separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and
health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to
obtain significant savings in energy and resources.
Who disposes any Electric and Electronic Equipment, reporting the above symbol, as unsorted
municipal waste, instead of collecting it separately, incurs the administrative sanctions in accordance
with law.

WARNINGS
• LAMBDA MUST BE USED BY AUTHORISED PERSONELL AFTER AN

APPROPRIATE TRAINING
• THIS MACHINE MUST BE USED ONLY FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.
• DO NOT INSERT IN THE X-RAY BEAM DEVICES OTHER THAN

COMPRESSION PADDLES OR MAGNIFICATION PLATEFORM.
• USE ONLY CASSETTES WITH ONE SCREEN DEDICATED FOR

MAMMOGRAPHY .
• FOR BYM C-ARM WITH VARIABLE F.F.D. TAKE CARE OF STOPS AT

65 and 70cm.
• USE LEAD APRON FOR PATIENT PROTECTION.
• DURING X-RAY EMISSION, OPERATOR MUST BE BEHIND THE

PROTECTIVE SCREEN AND IN A POSITION WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE
TO WATCH PATIENT AND UNIT.
• USE ONLY ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
• FREQUENTLY VERIFY THE WEAR OF THE COMPRESSION PLATES

TO PREVENT DAMAGES AS CRACKS AND TEARS, AND
CONSEQUENT RISKS FOR THE PATIENT.
• THE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT IS CLASSIFIED AS PERMANENTLY

INSTALLED ACCORDING TO IEC 601-1 INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD. THIS MEANS THAT IT MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
CONNECTED BY MEANS OF PERMANENT CONNECTIONS. IN
PARTICULAR, FOR THE MAXIMUM ELECTRICAL SAFETY, THE
PROTECTIVE EARTH CONDUCTOR MUST BE FIXED AND
PERMANENTLY INSTALLED.

CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
1 - DEVICE CLASSIFICATION....................................................................................26
2 – IDENTIFICATION LABELS....................................................................................27
3 – PRECAUTION FOR INSTALLATION.....................................................................30
4 – LAMBDA DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT .................................................................31
5 - INSTALLATION AREA ...........................................................................................33
6 – ANTI X SHIELD AND UNIT PLACEMENT .............................................................34
7- UNPACKING...........................................................................................................35
8 - AMBIENT STORAGE CONDITIONS (WHILE PACKED) ........................................36
9 - AMBIENT OPERATING CONDITIONS ..................................................................36
10 - INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR LAMBDA MAMMOGRAPHIC UNIT ..............37
11 - BACKSIDE VIEW MAIN INTERNAL COMPONENTS LOCATION........................38
12 - C-ARM COMPONENTS LOCATION ....................................................................39
13 – SERIAL PORTS...................................................................................................40
14 - LINE VOLTAGE CHECK ......................................................................................41
15 - LINE FREQUENCY ADAPTATION.......................................................................41
16 - MEASURING THE LINE RESISTANCE ...............................................................41
17 - PROTECTIVE MEASURES..................................................................................41
18 - POWER LINE CONNECTION ..............................................................................43
19 - EMERGENCY CUT OFF ......................................................................................45
20 - LCD CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT .........................................................................46
21 - ALARM MESSAGES LANGUAGE SELECTION ..................................................46
22 - H.V. GENERATOR TANK VENT VALVE OPENING.............................................47
23- DATE AND TIME SETTING...................................................................................48
24- MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE SETTING....................................................49
25 - FOOT PEDAL CONNECTION ..............................................................................49
26 - DOOR SAFETY SWITCH .....................................................................................50
27 - EXTERNAL LAMP ................................................................................................51
28 – EXPOSURE COUNTER ......................................................................................51
29- DELAY TIMES BETWEEN TWO EXPOSURES ....................................................52
30 - SERVICE MENU ..................................................................................................53
31 - DIP SWITCH AND RELATED FUNCTIONS .........................................................54
32 - CALIBRATION .....................................................................................................55
33 – UNIT CLEANING .................................................................................................55
34 - PACKING INSTRUCTIONS (UNI 9151)................................................................56

1 - DEVICE CLASSIFICATION
Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Devices
LAMBDA belongs to Class IIb.

The identification label is placed on the back of the device and a true copy of it is also placed inside on
it.
IEC 601-1 Standard
LAMBDA belongs to Class I type B applied parts.

2 – IDENTIFICATION LABELS


The meaning of symbols appearing on the plate and on some components of the machine is
specified in the following table.

3 – PRECAUTION FOR INSTALLATION

Before installation, the purchaser shall verify the suitability of the floor to support the weight
of the apparatus, check the ambient temperature and humidity, arrange the electric
installation in accordance with the local law and complete all the necessaries formalities
regarding the possession and operation of x-ray device.
The device can only be installed by trained personnel duly authorised by the manufacturer, in
accordance with technical specifications laid down in this manual. Also take into
consideration that any improper use of all x-ray equipment can bring about the following
risks:
♦ exposure to X-rays, can be harmful to your health due to ionogenic radiation able to
cause serious, permanent injuries;
♦ inside the device, there are dangerous voltages and any contact with them can cause
serious injuries or death;
♦ The unauthorised opening of the tube can cause its implosion and the contact with the
high temperature oil inside it can cause burns;
♦ X-ray output window is made in Beryllium: Do not touch or force it.

4 – LAMBDA DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

The LAMBDA equipment has the following relevant features:
BASE PLATE
LAMBDA: kg 300; LAMBDA BYM: kg 300
When carrying out the necessary support calculation, weight of patient and operator must be
taken into consideration.

773
700
2100
810
505
PROTECTIVE SHIELD model 2SPEDS-T: kg 105 (with remote control option)

5 - INSTALLATION AREA
The delivered cable length from unit to the wall outlet is about 5m

6 – ANTI X SHIELD AND UNIT PLACEMENT
The operator protection shield must be placed so that:

• The patient is on view throughout examination time;
• Control panel indications are on view;
• Patient and emergency cut off buttons are immediately accessible.
It’s essential that protection shield and operator be close to the unit, control panel side.

7- UNPACKING
WARNING : Do not apply forces to c-arm when moving the unit out of the box and during
final location placement
Installation check list shall be started just after the device has been unpacked.
In case of risk of dew, once the equipment has been unpacked, wait for at least 24 hours
before applying voltage, thus enabling it to reach a thermal equilibrium with the surrounding
environment.

8 - AMBIENT STORAGE CONDITIONS (WHILE PACKED)

-Temperature: -20°C/+70°C
-Relative humidity: 10% ÷ 100%
-Atmospheric pressure: 500 hPa ÷ 1060 hPa
9 - AMBIENT OPERATING CONDITIONS

-Temperature: +10°C/+40°C
-Relative humidity: 10% ÷ 75%
-Atmospheric Pressure: 700 hPa ÷ 1060 hPa

10 - INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR LAMBDA MAMMOGRAPHIC UNIT
LAMBDA s/n_____________
INSTALLATION PLACE ________________________________________
INSTALLATION DATE ________________________________________
INSTALLATOR FIRM ________________________________________
RESPONSIBLE PERSON ________________________________________
1. External damage check []

2. Check that connectors are properly inserted []
3. Voltage check of available mains and possible voltage selector reconfiguration (see dedicated chapter)
Vac_____________ []
4. Mains wiring and phase/neutral/earth connections check []
5. Emergency push buttons in operating position []
6. Mains connection and emergency buttons function []
7. Switch ON unit []
8. Adjust LCD contrast []
9. Alarm message language selection []
10. Selecting date and time []
11. Foot pedal connection []
12. C-ARM UP/DOWN movement to end of travel U[] D[]
13. C-ARM rotation brakes []
14. UP/DOWN compression movement U[] D[]
15. Light beam collimator []
16. Compression force []
17. Collimator plate and tube temperature detector switch []
18. Mirror out of field function (in preparation) []
19. Rotating anode starter safety circuit calibration (60 Hz only) []
20. A.E.C. offset calibration []
21. [r] parameter check with reference phantom []
22. DEATA PLUS calibration for 0.3mm focus STD [ ] EXT [ ] HC [ ] LD [ ]
23. DEATA PLUS calibration for 0.1mm focus STD [ ] EXT [ ] HC [ ] LD [ ]
24. Reset exposure memory []
25. Clean the unit []
SIGNATURE________________________________
Fill this form and send it back to G.M.I. to validate warranty.

11 - BACKSIDE VIEW MAIN INTERNAL COMPONENTS LOCATION

12 - C-ARM COMPONENTS LOCATION

13 – SERIAL PORTS
On the backside of the mammography unit, several ports are located.
X-ray pushbutton
connection
Easylabel
connection
Mains
Pedals
Second pair of
pedals (option)
Note: the picture represents the serial ports of LAMBDA SE; the LAMBDA has the same
serial ports.

14 - LINE VOLTAGE CHECK

Check line voltage to configure correctly the device as explained later.
15 - LINE FREQUENCY ADAPTATION

No frequency adaptation is requested other than for rotating anode starter protection circuit.
Original calibration is for 50Hz line frequency, if available line frequency is 60Hz refer to specific
procedure in chapter 3, rotating anode starter.
16 - MEASURING THE LINE RESISTANCE

Measure line resistance using a line resistance meter.
To achieve full output, the resistance measured must not exceed the following value:
0.50 Ω at 230 V
If the above value is exceeded, general malfunction can occur, refer to qualified electrician to improve
line characteristics.
17 - PROTECTIVE MEASURES
It is very important that any intervention in the equipment will start with disconnecting it from the
mains by means of wall mounted circuit breaker. Before removing or inserting any of the printed
circuit board, switch OFF the equipment.
In the following list all dangerous parts are highlighted, read it carefully before to touch any internal
part.
For location of the listed parts refer to “Backside view main internal components location” and “C-
Arm components location” in the previous pages.
If the system is only switched OFF at the control panel, line voltage is still present at the
followings:
• Terminal and fuses of power line connection.
• Main contactor and emergency cut off buttons PB11A and PB11B
• Line filter
• Terminal M1
• Fuses F1, F2, F5
• Static Relay RY2

Voltage higher than 60Vac is present on:
• Terminals M2, M5
• Fuses F3, F4, F6, F7, F8
• Static Relay RY1 and resistor R1
• Transformers TF205, TF203 and their connected parts
• C-arm driving gear motor MT1 and travel-ends MW1, MW2
• Motherboard CPU 92-082
• Rotating anode starter 92-074 and capacitors C1, C2
• Tube Rotating Anode Cable and supply connections
After shut down of the system, there may still be dangerous voltage up to 550Vdc on inverter
power supply. Voltage decreases to zero by means of bleeder resistors in not less than 5 minutes due
to capacitor size, energy stored is still dangerous if short to ground occurs when It’s less than 60Vdc
and till when capacitors are not fully discharged.
• Rectifier bridges PD1, PD2

• Capacitors block C1, C2, C3, C4
• Inverter block and electrical connection to High Voltage generator
High-voltage 20÷35 kV is present on:

• High Voltage generator
• High voltage cable
• X-ray Tube
Printed Circuit Boards contain electrostatic highly sensitive components requiring particular
care in their handling (ground before making contact and place only a conductive surface).
To prevent accidental triggering of High Voltage and X-radiation output X-ray pushbutton has Dead
Man function by which H.V. generator is disconnected by CPU if push button is not intentionally
pressed.
For more safety during intervention:
1. DEMO MODE can be selected by means of DIP 3 SW1 PCB 01-170
2. Fuses F6, F9 can be removed and Inverter voltage monitor disabled by means of JP1 closed on
PCB 92-082-6. Vdc across C1,2,3,4, inverter and H.V. transformer will be zero after
discharging time.

18 - POWER LINE CONNECTION
WARNING:
The unit is supplied with single phase Mains input with :
phase / neutral / protective earth.
If available Mains is:
phase / phase / protective earth
the terminal block for neutral conductor connection must be replaced with a fuse holder and same fuse
rating of the pre existing one for phase conductor connection.
fuse
P
fuse
P
P fuse
For single-phase mains with Phase / Neutral connection, make sure that the neutral conductor of
the mains is connected to terminal N.
Protective Earth connection must be checked by qualified electrician with appropriate instrument and
procedure according to local applicable laws regulations.
Voltage selector is originally configured for 220Vac Mains. Others 230 or 240 must be configured
according to the following wiring diagram and pictures.
WARNING: The mammography unit is classified as permanently installed according to IEC

601-1 international standard. This means that it must be electrically connected by means of
permanent connections. In particular, for the maximum electrical safety, the protective earth
conductor must be fixed and permanently installed. This is a prescription of the manufacturer,
and must be observed. Do not let the mains wirings unfixed. Do not use any plug.


19 - EMERGENCY CUT OFF

On the front side of the unit, two emergency pushbuttons are located to be used for total and
instantaneous switch off.
This control is only intended for operator's use in a condition of real or presumed danger.
In such a circumstance, the unit is totally disconnected from the mains, X-ray emission is blocked,
every motorised movement is blocked and compression paddle automatically releases and the patient
gets free.
This control cannot be used for normal switch off of the unit.
Pushbuttons are provided of self-lock function to prevent any self-release. To unlock, turn them
clockwise.
If you can't switch on the unit, please inspect both emergency pushbuttons.

20 - LCD CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT

Display contrast depends on ambient temperature.
Its adjustment may be set using the RV1 trimmer on the PCB 92-083 board, which can be reached
opening lateral panel.
21 - ALARM MESSAGES LANGUAGE SELECTION
DIPSW1 PCB 92-083 KEYBOARD/CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3 4 Language
OFF OFF OFF X Italian
ON OFF OFF X French
OFF ON OFF X English
ON ON OFF X German
OFF OFF ON X Spanish
ON OFF ON X Polish
OFF ON ON X Turkish
ON ON ON X Portuguese
DIPSW1
RV1
PCB 92-083

22 - H.V. GENERATOR TANK VENT VALVE OPENING

Before unit operation, open H.V. generator tank vent valve for ventilation.
Vent valve
Unscrew vent plug of about one or two turns, and secure it with ring nut. If the vent plug is hard to
unscrew, it is already secured by the ring nut. So you have first to unscrew ring nut, then unscrew vent
plug an finally screw ring nut.
Vent plug
Ring nut

23- DATE AND TIME SETTING

The following steps must be carried out to adjust the display date and time:
Activate the regulation mode by simultaneously pressing the alarm reset button and the decompression
mode selection button. Keep these buttons pressed during regulation.
The date and time can be selected using the following buttons:
day KV regulation
month mAs regulation
year film screen selection / AEC selection
minutes compression force regulation
hour optical density regulation

24- MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE SETTING

The maximum compression force can be set, depending on local regulation, at 15 or 20kg. The force is
calibrated till 20 kg as explained in the related chapter of this manual, and the index can vary between
1 and 20 on display. But it is possible to limit the range of the index between 1 and 15 by means of
Jumper 18 on PCB 92-082-6. If the jumper is closed, the index range is 1-15 and the force is limited
accordingly.
25 - FOOT PEDAL CONNECTION
To connect the foot pedals, use the connections in the picture. If you have two pedals to connect, they
can be connected in parallel; wire both in the same connector.
The pedals have three wires to be used, the ground is not used. By means of a ohmmeter you can check
witch of the three wires of the pedals is the common wire, witch corresponds to the movement up and
witch corresponds to the movement down.
Then, connect the common wire the terminal M1-8. Connect the compression down to the terminal
M1-9, and the compression up to the M1-10.
Verify that pushing the compression up foot pedal, the compressor moves up, and that pushing the
compression down the light of the compression system switches on and the compressor moves down.

26 - DOOR SAFETY SWITCH

An input is provided to allow the connection of a contact detecting the state of the entrance door of the
room where the unit is located. Any attempt to take a shot while the door is open will cause the
warning:
DOOR OPEN
to show up, and radiation emission will be inhibited.
On the other hand, opening the door during exposure will have no effect and no need to repeat the
exposure, thus delivering an extra dose to the patient.
IF PROTECTION CONTACT IS NOT USED, INPUT TERMINALS SHALL BE

SHORTED.

27 - EXTERNAL LAMP
An output is provided to connect an external mains voltage lamp.
A set of two signals allows the state of the unit to be recognised (POWER ON / RADIATION ON).
The lamp control circuit is located on the motherboard CPU 92-082.

The circuit is protected by fuse F6, and the lamps are connected to terminal board M2.
DO NOT USE LAMPS EXCEEDING 25W.
Different external lamp

If you want to control different external lamps, you can use the Normally Open contact which refers to
terminals 1 and 2 of M1 terminal board. Before this operation, 220Vac power supply must be
disconnected from CN13.
28 – EXPOSURE COUNTER
The unit contains an electromechanical pulse counter to count all the shots taken. The pulse counter is
located on PCB 92-082.
C
+
U D
Pulse counters DO NOT necessarily record the same values, and cannot be synchronised.

29- DELAY TIMES BETWEEN TWO EXPOSURES

During service operation, delay times listed below must be followed in order to prevent the tube from
overheating.
Exposure mAs value Delay time between two exposures

mAs 100 15 seconds
mAs 200 30 seconds
mAs 300 45 seconds
mAs 400 60 seconds
mAs 500 75 seconds

30 - SERVICE MENU
If buttons film/screen selection and alarm reset are pushed at the same time, the Service Menu is
displayed:
G.M.I. LAMBDA MAMMO

------------------------------------------------------------
------CPU FUSES------- ------SW1------SW2------
F2=OK F4=OK 00000000 00000
------------------------INVERTER------------------------
Vdc in = 550V SERVICE = OK
------------FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY------------
>>GOOD<<
--------------------ROTOR SUPPLY---------------------
>>GOOD<<
FIRMWARE REV LAMBDA XX TUBE
MODEL
Tube Housing KJ…… 25°C
n. .............. date hour
These data concern:
• The state of fuses F2 F4 on board of the motherboard 92-082;
• CPU board 01-170 DIP switches settings
• Inverter supply voltages: monitor of DC input voltage to inverter of H.V. generator, typical
voltage is around 550Vdc (BYPV = bypassed).
• Inverter low voltage supply status: fuse F2 PCB 94-132 (Inverter Control Board)
• Conditions of Filament: GOOD means that PCB 92.073 is operative and filament is OK; FAIL
means that PCB 92-073 is defective or filament is open.
• Conditions of Rotating Anode. GOOD means that PCB 92.074 is operative; FAIL in stand by
means that PCB 92-074 is defective.
• Firmware release
• X-ray tube model installed;
• Tube housing thermal level kJ and temperature
• Total number of exposures carried out;
• Time and date of last radiographic exposure.
Normal display function is restored pressing alarm reset button for few seconds.

31 - DIP SWITCH AND RELATED FUNCTIONS
CPU 01-170 Dip Switches configuration

SW1
DIP1 ON = anode current calibration mAH
DIP2 ON = anode current calibration mAL
DIP3 ON = DEMO mode (no X-ray emission)
DIP4 ON = BYM C-arm
DIP5 ON = Reduced DEATA PLUS.
DIP6 ON = Calibration % Reduced Deata Plus
DIP7 ON = Compression force calibration
DIP8 ON = Automatic Mo/Rh filter enabled (OFF=only Mo filter)
SW2
DIP1 ON = C-arm position S/L/R for Digital Bym controlled
from control panel
DIP2 ON = PHTM9000 three fields detector enabled
DIP3 OFF = 96-153; ON = mirror magnet (for old units compatibility)
DIP4 Must remain ON (OFF = C-Arm brake for LAMBDA )
DIP5 ON = Printer S’PRINT I-LP1 for adhesive labels
SW1, DIP1 & DIP2: To enter Anode current calibration. See dedicated section in Chapter 3,
Filament.
SW1, DIP3: In DEMO mode all functions are active, except for the X-ray output, whose sequence is
simulated (only manual mode)
Demo mode can be used during an exhibition and during safety rotating anode calibration.
SW1, DIP4: For BYM C-arm this dip switch must be ON, for normal C-arm must be OFF, because it
influences the breast thickness value and the AGD values.
SW1, DIP5: Reduced Deata Plus with only one film/screen and one technique. It is only intended for
manual calibration when PC densitometer, sensitometer are not available. Optical density linearity is
not guaranteed as well fulfilment of applicable standard and Q.A protocols.
SW1, DIP6: To enable manual adjustment of O.D. for Reduced Deata Plus. Dip 6 is active only if DIP
5 is ON. Refer to related chapter of the manual.
SW1, DIP7: Calibration of compression system.
SW1, DIP8: ON to enable FILTROMAMM functionality. If FILTROMAMM is installed later, as
upgrade, dip 8 must be switched ON and Mo/Rh curves of AEC must be calibrated.

SW2, DIP1: When the device is configured with bym C-arm and digital bym, two detectors placed on
c-arm detect c-arm position.
If the device has no detectors, c-arm position can be detected from control panel after switching DIP1
SW2 = ON on PCB/01-170 board.
SW2, DIP2: must be set OFF only for PHTM6000.
SW2, DIP3: The configuration of this DIP Switch depends on the hardware of the mammography unit.
SW2, DIP4: For LAMBDA must remain ON. (OFF for LAMBDA E)
SW2, DIP5: OFF for Easylabel protocol ON for S’PRINT protocol
PCB 92-083 KEYBOARD/CONTROL PANEL Dip Switches configuration

DIP1 Language selection (refer to previous chapter)
DIP4 ON = Pushbutton for digital mode selection
on control panel enabled (if present)
32 - CALIBRATION
Automatic exposure meter calibration (AEC) is the only necessary operation to do before use.
See chapter 3 of this manual.
33 – UNIT CLEANING
The unit can be cleaned using a soft cloth with neutral detergent.

34 - PACKING INSTRUCTIONS (UNI 9151)

If the unit has to be delivered by sea, protect internal side of each wall with tar coated paper.
During packing check all items according to packing list.
Position the wood base (A) over the blocks (B) as in FIG. 1
Protect the unit by wrapping it with air bubble plastic foil, fix foil with adhesive tape avoiding to stick
it on painted surfaces.
Place two foam cushions on the wood base and lay down the unit
Place boxes with accessories and secure them with other foam cushions.
Don’t use C-ARM as handle to lay down the unit.

Nail the four lateral walls to the wood base

Nail the top wall cover and wrap the box with two belts as in FIG. 7
Place external labels for shipping as in fig 8

CHAPTER 3
THEORY & CALIBRATION
ROTATING ANODE STARTER .........................................................................................61
1 – CALIBRATION OF PROTECTION CIRCUIT .........................................................62
2 – CONTROL LED .....................................................................................................63
3 – FUNCTION CONFIGURATION .............................................................................64
4 – TROUBLE SHOOTING..........................................................................................65
FILAMENT..........................................................................................................................66
1 – FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY................................................................................67
2 – ANODE CURRENT CALIBRATION .......................................................................68
3 – CALIBRATION OF FILAMENT CURRENT PROTECTION ....................................71
4 – CALIBRATION OF FILAMENT VOLTAGE PROTECTION.....................................72
5 - ANODE CURRENT CHECK BY EXTERNAL DEVICE............................................72
6 – CHECK-LED..........................................................................................................73
HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATOR.........................................................................................75
1 – DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................76
2 – KV CHECK AT TP1/TP2 PCB 94-132 ....................................................................78
3 – NON INVASIVE KV CHECK ..................................................................................79
4 – CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT POINTS ............................................................80
5 – EXPOSURE TIME CONTROL ...............................................................................81
6 – ADJUSTMENT MAX OUTPUT CURRENT ............................................................81
7 – CONTROL LED .....................................................................................................81
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL DEATA PLUS........................................................83
1 - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING..............................................................84
2 - PROCEDURE PREPARATION ..............................................................................88
3 - CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................95
REDUCED DEATA PLUS ................................................................................................106
1 – REDUCED CALIBRATION PROCEDURE...........................................................107
2 - 18X24 AND 24X 30, GRIDLESS OR BUCKY TABLES .........................................107
DOSE CALCULATOR ......................................................................................................108

1 - INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................109
2 - ACCESSING THE PROGRAM .............................................................................109
3 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR CALIBRATION ...............................................112
4 - COMMUNICATIONS WITH MAMMO UNIT ..........................................................122
COMPRESSION SYSTEM...............................................................................................124
1 - INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................125
2 - CONFIGURATION OF MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE...............................125
3 – CALIBRATION OF MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE ....................................125
4 - CALIBRATION OF COMPRESSION RELEASE FORCE......................................125
5 – MOTOR CURRENT DETECTOR.........................................................................126
6 – MOTOR OR CLUTCH REPLACEMENT ..............................................................126
C-ARM ROTATION BRAKE .............................................................................................127
1 - BRAKE FORCE ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................................128
X-RAYS / LIGHT BEAM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE......................................................129
1 – COLLIMATOR LAMP REPLACEMENT ...............................................................130
2 – ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY OF THE ORIGINAL TUBE....................................130
3 – REPLACEMENT OF THE TUBE..........................................................................130
4 – X-RAY BEAM COLLIMATION..............................................................................131
5 – LIGHT / RAYS ALIGNMENT ................................................................................132
GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................133
SWITCHING ON CIRCUIT ...............................................................................................136
1 – POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................137
2 – ON/OFF PHASES................................................................................................137
FILTROMAMM Mo/Rh AUTOMATIC FILTER ..................................................................138
1 – DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................139
2 – ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ............................................................................140
3 – INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................140
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM ...........................................................................................141
1 – DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................142
2 – CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................142
3 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .................................................................................143
LAMBDA/ EASYLABEL COMMUNICATION INTERFACE...............................................144

ROTATING ANODE STARTER

1 – CALIBRATION OF PROTECTION CIRCUIT
1.1 General information
1.2 Calibration
2 – CONTROL LED
3 – FUNCTION CONFIGURATION
3.1 – Enabling braking
3.2 – Braking time
3.3 – Disabling protection circuit
4 – TROUBLE SHOOTING
FOR HIGH SPEED STARTER OPTION

REFER TO DEDICATED MANUAL

1 – CALIBRATION OF PROTECTION CIRCUIT

Protection circuit calibration is necessary if PCB, shift capacitors or tube is/are replaced.
Calibration is also necessary if unit is operated at 60Hz line frequency.
For circuit calibration select: DEMO mode by means of DIP 3 SW1 PCB 01-170 = ON, Manual mode,
200mAs or more, remove table.
DEMO mode is selected to avoid x-ray emission and tube anode loading.
High mAs value is selected to have stable voltage readings at Test points TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4.
Caution: Use only isolated tools

Anode starter PCB 92-074 has two independent protection circuits for direct and shifted phase.
Voltage at TP1 represents Direct phase current and voltage at TP3 represents minimum reference level,
normal operating conditions is with VTP1 > VTP3.
Voltage at TP2 represents Shifted phase current and voltage at TP4 represents minimum reference
level, normal operating conditions is with VTP2 > VTP4.
Voltage at TP1 and TP2 is present only during tube rotation.
Voltage at TP3 and TP4 is fix and can be adjusted by means of RV1 and RV2 .
All voltages are measured with respect to GND Test point of PCB 92-074 during tube running not
boost.
During the calibration phase, undesired protection circuit tripping could be an obstacle. If this happens,
it is advisable to exclude it by reducing, even to zero, the voltage on TP3 and TP4 through RV1 and
RV2.
In special cases, the protection circuit can be completely excluded by short-circuiting JP4.
During calibration make sure that the anode is rotating.

1.2 Calibration
During tube running measure Vdc between TP1 and GND (ground) , then adjust RV1 to have Vdc at
TP3 = 55% of Vdc at TP1.
V(TP3)0.55xV(TP1)
The voltage values of the above mentioned Test Points are shown on the calibration sheet in the
documentation accompanying the unit.
Repeat the operations with TP2, RV2 and TP4.
V(TP4)0.55xV(TP2)
Typical values of VTP1 and VTP2 for the tubes:
VARIAN COMET IAE

VPT1 1V 0.9 V 1.2 V
VPT2 3V 2.2 V 2.5 V
2 – CONTROL LED
LED1 (yellow) bright during normal rotation phase (RUN)
LED2 (yellow) bright during braking or alarm (dark if brake is disabled)
LED3 (yellow) bright during braking (dark if brake is disabled)
LED5 (green) bright in stand by or rotation
LED6 (green) bright during rotation

3 – FUNCTION CONFIGURATION
3.1 – Enabling braking

At the end of exposure, the anode rotation is braked only in order to avoid the noise of the bearings
rolling.
Braking the anode generates heat in the casing and contributes to its rise in temperature. If it is
subjected to particularly heavy work, it must be disabled.
Here is an example of thermal calculation, to demonstrate that:
Start=1,400 J average exposure=2,000 J braking=2,800 J (COMET tube)
As can be seen, because of the large diameter of the anodic disk, the COMET tube braking develops
heat nearly equivalent to that at START + EXPOSURE.
JP1=open The tube is braked

JP1=closed The tube is not braked
3.2 – Braking time

The time required to brake rotation of the anode depends on its diameter.
JP3=closed braking time 3” (VARIAN )

JP3=open braking time 6” (COMET, IAE)
3.3 – Disabling protection circuit

The protection circuit can be disabled only for service and calibration purposes by short-circuiting
JP4.

If the display with technical information containing this message appears:
ROTOR SUPPLY
FAIL
Check that the LAMBD Acable has been correctly inserted on 92-074 and 01-170 boards.
Check fuses F1 and F3 on 92-074 board.
Check the calibration of the safety devices on 92-074 board.
Check the phase shifter capacitors.
The alarm message may appear in extreme and very rare conditions when the tube temperature has
reached the trip value of the protection thermo-switch located inside it.

FILAMENT
1 – FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY
2 – ANODE CURRENT CALIBRATION

2.2 Calibration by internal instrument
3 – CALIBRATION OF FILAMENT CURRENT PROTECTION
4 – CALIBRATION OF FILAMENT VOLTAGE PROTECTION
5 - ANODE CURRENT CHECK BY EXTERNAL DEVICE
6 – CHECK-LED
7.1 Filament power supply
7.2 Calibration fail
7.3 Low anode current

1 – FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY

X ray tubes used in this Unit have grounded cathode and double filament (focal spot). The two
filaments are located inside the cathode and they have such a dimension to create the two focal spots of
0.3 and 0.1 mm. Only one filament at a time can be used, depending on the selected examination
technique (contact or magnification). As an option, a bimetallic tube Mo/W with four focal spots and
four filaments is available.
Tube anode current has fix stand-by current and exposure current independently adjustable for each
value of kV.
Filament current is supplied by a digitally programmable sine wave current generator.
Filament is protected by over-current and over-voltage protection circuits.
TUBE
LED5
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SENSE SAFETY
ERROR POWER RV6/7
1 AMPLI AMPLI
TP6
STK4044 10mA=1khz
5 GEN T2 RY4 TP4
SIN OUTSIN
7 VCA T1
3 XR2206 V
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CLK DAC
RY3
TP8 R16
6 LD 8043 TP2
VREF VTP2=1V/10mA
IFIL MASMETER
LM331
16 PULSEK
14 PULSEA
8 FILAMENT SELECTION
On power supply board an I/f converter is connected to the CPU 01-170 for a very accurate mAs
integration.

2 – ANODE CURRENT CALIBRATION

Tube anode current Ia is calibrated, for every value of [kV] and for every focal spot, by means of
Filament current If.
Increasing filament current, anodic current increases too.
Because of the space charge, to obtain the same value of anodic current, when kV increases filament
current must decrease and viceversa.
Two levels of anode current mAL and mAH are defined for each focus.
mAH is related to lower part of kV range and mAL to higher part of kV range or mAs range.
mAL and mAH calibration is based on two similar but independent procedures.
2.2 Calibration by internal instrument

Before entering any calibration mode, it’s necessary to select the manual mode and a value of mAs
equal to 40 for the 0.3mm focus and 13 for the 0.1mm focus.

In calibration mode, the following keys are active:
♦ Focal spot selection (and of Mo or W track for bimetallic tube)

♦ KV selection for whole values
♦ filament current adjustment by mAs + / - push buttons.
The anode current related to each value kV for each focus depends on the characteristics of the tube
installed and it has to be read from the calibration report delivered with the unit.
To enter mAH current calibration set DIP1 of SW1 ( PCB 01-170) = ON.
To enter mAL current calibration set DIP2 of SW1 ( PCB 01-170) = ON.

In the mAs window of the display, the following parameters will appear:
♦ mAH or mAL, filament current If in Ampere
♦ mAs value selected before entering calibration mode
♦ after each exposure the expected anodic current value and effective Ia in mA delivered.
mAH If 4,710 A
90 Ia 90,1 mA
mAs 40
After exposure, four conditions can be reached:
a) Anode current less than 70% of the expected value

In this case, in place of the anode current value, on the display LLL.L will appear.
It means that exposure ended by means of Back-Up Timer.
Increase If filament current by 0.050 and repeat the exposure.
If the display indication is still LLL.L, repeat the above point till you get the indication of mA value
and no more the [LLL.L]
b) Anode current higher than 10% above expected value

In this case, in place of the anode current value, on the display HHH.H will appear.
Decrease If filament current by 0.050 and repeat exposure.
If the display indication is still HHH.H, repeat the above point till you get the indication of mA and no
more the HHH.H.
c) Anode current within normal limit

In this case, mA measured during the last exposure will appear on display.
Variations by 1 mA are obtained by changing If of about 0.005
After every filament current change, check the effect on anode current with an exposure.
Repeat the operation till you get the value of expected mA within +0 / -5%

d) Over-current and Over-voltage safety circuit intervention

If any Over-current or Over-voltage is detected at exposure start, filament is disconnected and the
following message will appear embedded in the technical Menu:
--------FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY------

----->> FAIL <<-----
Over-current
Check if LED1 and LED4 switch OFF after pushing x-ray pushbutton.
In such a circumstance, increase voltage reference at TP1 by means of RV6 for 0.3 mm focus
or RV7 for 0.1mm focus.
Over-voltage
Check if LED1 and LED4 switch OFF after pushing x-ray push button.
In such circumstance increase voltage reference at TP3 by means of RV3 for both focuses.
3 – CALIBRATION OF FILAMENT CURRENT PROTECTION

After anode current calibration, maximum filament current at 20kV is known.
Maximum current level is calibrated by means of RV6 for the 0.1 mm small focus of IAE XM12 tube
and for 0.3 mm large focal spot of VARIAN M147 tube.
The reference level for current limit is defined at 10% above the maximum filament current for each
focus.
Step by step calibration:
a) connect a voltmeter 10 Vdc f.s. on TP6 (GND) and TP5.

b) select SMALL FOCAL SPOT if tube is IAE, or LARGE FOCAL SPOT if tube is VARIAN
c) select 20kV
d) measure voltage on TP5/TP6 during preparation
e) connect a voltmeter 10 Vdc f.s. on TP1 and TP6 (GND).
f) adjust RV6 till reaching a value equal to voltage measured at point (d) increased by +10%

4 – CALIBRATION OF FILAMENT VOLTAGE PROTECTION

Step by step procedure:
a) verify that JP3 bridge is closed

b) connect a voltmeter 10 Vdc f.s. on TP6 (GND) and TP13.
c) select LARGE FOCAL SPOT if tube is IAE, or SMALL FOCAL SPOT if tube is VARIAN
d) select 20 kV
e) measure voltage on TP13/TP6 during preparation
f) connect a voltmeter 10 Vdc f.s. on TP3 and TP6 (GND).
g) adjust RV3 till reaching a value equal to voltage measured on TP13/TP6 at above point (e)
+10%
5 - ANODE CURRENT CHECK BY EXTERNAL DEVICE

Anode current check can be carried out using a voltmeter or an oscilloscope connected to resistor R16
of PCB 92-073.
Measurement is executed during an exposure of a minimum time consistent with reading time of
device used.
In case of use of a digital voltmeter >1" and consequently 100 ÷ 130 mAs per large focal spot and 32
mAs per small focal spot:
DO NOT USE DIGITAL VOLTMETERS IN AUTORANGING MODE AS THEY NEED LONGER
READING TIMES THAN 1".
In case of use of a memory oscilloscope values suggested are the same for internal mA meter (40 mAs
for the 0.3 mm focus, 13 mAs for the 0.1 mm focus).
I(A)
The passage of anode current is indicated by LED5, which during exposure lights up proportionally to
the anode current value.
NOTICE: do not calibrate kV values not mentioned in the current calibration

table supplied by the factory.

6 – CHECK-LED
LED1 is inserted in the state signaling circuit of PCB. In normal operation conditions it is
illuminated.
LED2 is on with filament W (only for bimetallic tube option)
LED3 indicates the selection LARGE/SMALL focal spot and it is illuminated when SMALL
FOCAL SPOT is selected
LED4 indicates the state of the filament safety circuit, it is illuminated when filament is power
supplied
LED5 is inserted in the I/F LM331 converter output circuit, it is illuminated only during
exposure and its luminosity is directly proportional to anode current.
7.1 Filament power supply
The appearance of the technical screen with message:
--------FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY------

----->> FAIL <<-----
Indicates a general failure in the block consisting of PCB 92-073 and tube filament.
a) if problem persists after having switched the Unit off and on again, verify the integrity of fuses
F1 F2 and of filaments by an ohmmeter.
b) if problem only arises during exposure, verify any possible intervention of Over-current and
Over-voltage safety circuits.
In case it is necessary to service on PCB it is advisable to replace filament with a car incandescent
lamp of 2x50W with two filaments in parallel.
This load is very similar to a tube filament and allows intervening avoiding risks for filament.
IN THESE CONDITIONS, HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IS OPEN. DO NOT EXECUTE ANY
EXPOSURE WITHOUT HAVING PRIORY DISABLED THE HIGH VOLTAGE
GENERATOR!!!
To disable the generator, close J1 located on the mother PCB 92-082-6, open fuses and wait until filter
capacitors are discharged.
After an exposure attempt in these conditions you will sound the alarm for insufficient anode current.

7.2 Low anode current

In case of appearance, at the end of exposure in MANUAL mode, of the alarm message:
LOW ANODE CURRENT
Verify calibration of anode current.

This alarm does not appear in both Automatic modes ZERO and ONE Point because the product
current x time is correctly integrated also in case of large variation of anode current.

HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATOR

1 – DESCRIPTION
2 – KV CHECK AT TP1/TP2 PCB 94-132
3 – NON INVASIVE KV CHECK
4 – CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT POINTS
5 – EXPOSURE TIME CONTROL
6 – ADJUSTMENT MAX OUTPUT CURRENT
7 – CONTROL LED

1 – DESCRIPTION
High Voltage generator has positive polarity with respect to ground to supply X-ray tube with
grounded cathode.
VDC IN
HV CABLE
HV GENERATOR
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KV5
M L CONTROL VOLTAGE KV6
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R TP5
EXPOSURE TIME
INVON
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50khz
TP6
The value of high tension required is set by the CPU through an 8-bit opto-insulated bus IC6/IC7/IC8.
It is important to point out that the ground return of the opto-insulated commands is physically
interlocked to the ray button. This means that the commands can be transferred from the CPU to the
high voltage feeder only when this is activated.
Releasing the button causes the high tension to stop immediately.
The PWM controller regulates the tension applied to the bridge that is necessary to obtain the kV value
set by the CPU.
A loop band width of about 3 kHz and the feedforward of the regulator ensure perfect stabilization of
the high voltage value and totally cancel the double frequency mains ripple from the output wave
form.
The characteristics described above allow for a perfect wave form without overshoot and with a kV
value that is totally independent of the anodic current value supplied to the tube.

kV waveform at 20 kV and 35 kV measured on TP1
The oscillogram shows the high tension form for 20 kV and 35 kV measured on TP1.
The kV wave form does not present overshoot in any operating state and the kV value is independent
of the current fed to the tube.
kV rise time is typically 1.5 ms in any load condition
The current limitation of the chopper ensures perfect protection from current overloads at output and a
constant conductance of the kV rise time typical of 1.5 ms.

2 – KV CHECK AT TP1/TP2 PCB 94-132

The check can be made with a normal digital tester with a range of 1000 Vdc full scale and 10MOhm
input impedance without the assistance of an High Voltage divider inserted in the anodic circuit.
To make the check, connect the voltmeter or memory oscilloscope on TP1/TP2 (GND) of the 94-132
board.
Exclude ray interruption with the [RESET alarm]+[kV+] button, valid only for one exposure or pulling
the Potter out, select the manual technique and a mAs value that is high enough to consent a stable
reading.
KV VTP1/2 (±1%)
20 kV 279 Vdc
21 kV 293 Vdc
22 kV 307 Vdc
23 kV 320 Vdc
24 kV 334 Vdc
25 kV 348 Vdc
26 kV 362 Vdc
27 kV 376 Vdc
28 kV 390 Vdc
29 kV 404 Vdc
30 kV 418 Vdc
31 kV 432 Vdc
32 kV 446 Vdc
33 kV 460 Vdc
34 kV 474 Vdc
35 kV 488 Vdc
The table shows the kV values and the corresponding values measured on TP1/TP2.
NOTE
1. The values in the table are valid if the reference voltage of the kV DAC measured on TP8 is
5.00Vdc (standard calibration).
2. In exceptional instances kV values can be calibrated with the RV1 trimmer (PCB 94-132). In
this instance the reference values on TP1/TP2 are no longer valid. RV1 has influence on the
whole kV range, adjust kV at 28 kV as pivot point.
3. The kV values are not affected by the mains voltage within the specified limits
4. The kV values are not affected by the anodic load within the normal operating range.
5. DIP4 SW1 on board 01-170 must be in the ON position to exclude ray interruption during
measurement. The same effect can be obtained by pressing the [RESET alarm]+[kV+] button, a
valid function only for the next exposure

6. Measurement of the kV value MUST be done exclusively in MANUAL mode since in

Automatic mode exposure is always preceded by the pre-exposure impulse.
7. The kV values are not affected by the replacement of inverter block or H.V. transformer and no
recalibration is necessary after repairs have been made, if the kV value has not been corrected
with RV1
3 – NON INVASIVE KV CHECK

1. Measurement of the kV value with non-invasive instruments MUST be done exclusively with a
MOLYBDENUM filter in those units with a Mo/Rh selectable filter and never with a
compressor between the X-ray source and the tool.
2. Measurement of the kV value done with non-invasive instruments is affected by the
instrument’s linearity error depending on the kV. It is advisable to refer to the instrument
manual and in particular to the indications about corrective coefficients depending on the kV
and the thickness of the Molybdenum filter. A tube that shows metallization problems on the
ray window does not allow correct non invasive measurement of the kV and MUST
nevertheless be replaced.
3. The most reliable and precise measurement is done with an external HV divider.
Other measures listed in the preceding paragraph remain valid.

4 – CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT POINTS
TP1-TP2 for kV checks on the MOSFET INVERTER (PCB 94-132)
TP11 RV2 for adjusting maximum output current
RV1 for kV correction

PCB 94-132
TP1 kV check according to conversion table
TP2 ground
TP3 reference grounding
TP4 +5 Vdc
TP5 exposure time control
TP6 reference frequency 50 kHz or 100 kHz (optional)
TP7 kV control from CPU 1/100 VTP1 (valid in PREP and EXP )
TP8 +5.00 Vdc of DAC reference (standard calibration)
TP9 not used
TP10 internal input voltage +15Vdc
TP11 output current limitation reference
TP12 output current 1Vdc=10A
TP13 reference grounding
PCB 00-168(on the side of inverter)

IS CHOPPER and BRIDGE output control
T.A. INVERTER output current control 1Vac=10A
5 – EXPOSURE TIME CONTROL

The control can be made by a memory oscilloscope connected to TP5/TP2(GND).
An impulse is present on this point, about 13Vdc wide and lasting as long as the exposure time.
6 – ADJUSTMENT MAX OUTPUT CURRENT

The inverter has an output current limit through the RV2 trimmer. The voltage reference on TP11 for
the various configurations is:
1.5 Vdc standard
5kW 2.0Vdc option
1.7 Vdc bimetallic tube option
If the filament current can allow the anodic current to exceed the set value limit, the output kV value is
reduced in order not to exceed the maximum allowed power.
7 – CONTROL LED
The green LED1 indicates the soundness of the F2 fuse and the functioning of the internal input at
+15Vdc.
The yellow LED1 turns on during exposure and can be used to verify continuous or pulsated X-ray
emission.

There are no on-site reparable parts inside the inverter and the HV transformer.
Since damage to the inverter could have been caused by damage to the HV transformer, it is advisable
to replace both of them to avoid the risk of damaging the new Inverter.
On-site checking, to detect if the HV transformer works, is not possible with the normal instruments
provided with the unit.
The Mosfet inverter and the HV transformer can both be repaired at the factory.
If the following message appears:
---------- INVERTER ----------

Vdc in = xxx V SERVICE = NOK
Check fuse F2 on board 94-132

The Vdc in must be about 550 V.
---------- INVERTER ----------

Vdc in = xxx V SERVICE = OK
And the Vdc in is much less than 550 V, check the input power of the inverter and associated fuses.
Check the voltage and the control circuit of the power input.
The control circuit can be excluded during testing by short-circuiting the JP1 bridge on the CPU 92-
082-6 motherboard.
LOW ANODE CURRENT
Carry out the kV check and if the voltage on TP1/TP2 is zero, the inverter must be replaced.

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL

DEATA PLUS
1 - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING
1.1 Mammography system
1.2 Selecting film/screen combination
1.3 Film Processor
2 - PROCEDURE PREPARATION
2.1 Software installation
2.2 Developer
2.3 X-ray cassette for tests
2.4 Film pack for tests
2.5 Test phantom
2.6 O.D. reference X-ray
2.7 Time for carrying out procedure
2.8 Anode filter combination
2.9 Detector calibration
2.10 Offset [o] Calibration
2.11 Detector [r] Gain Calibration
2.12 Connecting PC for calibration
1.13 Selection of test layers
1.14 Other Techniques and operating modes
1.15 Automatic Molibdenum Rhodium filter
1.16 Modification of the reference Density after calibration
1.17 Maximum breast density limit
2.18 Calibration concept
2.19 Linearity check
2.20 Unused Operating Technique and Film Screen
2.21 Disabling specific Operating Technique and/or Film Screen
3 - CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
3.1 Zero Point calibration
3.2 Manual Density steps
3.3 One point calibration
3.4 Rhodium filter
3.5 Maximum breast density limit
3.6 AEC calibration files backup

1 - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING

The unit has an Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) that is among the most advanced available on the
market today.
Operation of the AEC is based on the effective breast density measured by means of a very short “pre-
exposure” x-ray pulse.
This is the best way to operate the AEC exceeding performances of other systems only based on breast
thickness evaluation.
The radiation [r] read by the detector during pre-exposure represent breast density and after being
converted to a number that is inversely proportional to it, will be used in the process of exposure
control that will continue in a completely numeric form, except for the Dose integration.
The figure above shows a time schematization of the exposure concept in ZERO POINT technique,
with completely automatic kV and mAs.
The parameter [p] derived directly from the [r], the density of the breast being examined, is used as a
pointer on two look-up tables containing the kV and mAs necessary for obtaining an image with the
right blackening and contrast to fully satisfy any Quality Protocol in the Mammography field today.
A high value [p] corresponds to a LOW Density Breast and low values of kV and mAs are delivered.
A low value [p] corresponds to a HIGH Density Breast and high values of kV and mAs are delivered.
kV values can’t be modified, but four different ranges are made available to the operator, with
different kV profiles suited to different requirements that go beyond the possibilities offered by the
well-known High Contrast (HC) and Low Dose (LD) techniques.
From the control panel, the operator can not only select the technique that he feels most suitable but he
can also make fine-tuning in steps of 0.5kV on the kV range selected.

768 DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE
The figure above is a diagram of the operating possibilities of the DEATA PLUS software with Mo
target / Mo filter or Mo target with automatic Mo/Rh filters.
The large number of Film Screen and techniques available have to be intended to give the possibility
to tune the system to the specific requirements of any single or multiple user and or different film that
can be momentarily found in critical markets without loosing the possibility to go back to the
previously used when newly available.

1.1 - Mammography system

Mammography unit, Film, X-ray Cassettes and Screen, Film Processor and Chemicals are the
components that all together make up one SINGLE SYSTEM, the final product of which is the X-ray
image.
To obtain a good X-ray image, each component of the SYSTEM plays a determining role and must be
appropriately managed and integrated with all the others.
No system is able to provide results fulfilling the requirements of any existing Quality Control
protocols without an appropriate calibration that takes into consideration all the specific characteristics
of each single components.
The aim of this procedure is to integrate the system components for obtaining the requested Optical
Density and linearity over the widest range of breast density.
1.2 - Selecting film/screen combination

Some key information will be provided below on how to obtain a good image with minimum dose.
For maximum image quality, it is advisable to use only film/screen combinations recommended by the
manufacturer.
The United States regulations have made this recommendation a must.
The X-ray cassettes for mammography use have only one intensifying screen that converts the X-rays
to light that impresses the image on film.
Every screen has its own x-ray/light conversion factor that must be suited to the film to be used.
Films for mammography use are single emulsion and have various sensitivities and contrasts.
An appropriate choice of these products is reflected in image quality.
We leave this responsibility to the user, dutifully pointing out the difference that it can represent in
terms of x-ray Dose delivered to the patient.
Large Focus with Grid

MR5 + DETAIL MINRH + MINR
Cm KV mAs R kV mAs R
5.5 28.0 480 23 28.0 190 24
The tables shows mAs for the same Optical Density on 5.5 cm of Plexiglas, using two different
films/screens.
The difference is considerable: 480/190=2.5 times!

1.3 - Film Processor

Film for mammography use has treatment characteristics that are very specific and different from those
used for other film.
A dedicated Processor is highly recommended for treating mammography film, which guarantees
temperature and development time suited to the specific film.
Development temperature is generally between 34 and 35 °C and has a marked influence on the
radiological dose necessary to obtain the required O.D.

2 - PROCEDURE PREPARATION
2.1 - Software installation

Have software installed and serial port connection checked before starting the procedure.
2.2 - Developer
The developer must be in perfect conditions for use with developing and fixing replaced a day
beforehand.
2.3 - X-ray cassette for tests

Select and mark a cassette that will be the only one used for all the tests.
If possible, select the cassette with optical density as close as possible to the average measured on all
those available.
2.4 - Film pack for tests

Make sure that there is enough film in the pack being used to complete the procedure, otherwise open
a new pack.
2.5 - Test phantom

A Plexiglas test phantom is supplied with each unit, made up of three 2 cm layers, one 1 cm layer and
one 0.5 cm layer.
In each layer there is a small steel sphere placed at an increasing distance from the left edge.
These spheres identify the layers in order to guarantee that the position and the composed layers can be
repeated and guarantee the best repeatability of x-ray attenuation.
2.6 - O.D. reference X-ray

Expose a film in Manual Mode 28kV technique, with a 4 cm phantom with optical density between 1
and 2.
If during the procedure Processor stability is in doubt , repeat the same X-ray to quickly estimate O.D.
repeatability.
2.7 - Time for carrying out procedure

For best results, it is recommended to carry it out without interruptions for lunch or other.
2.8 - Anode filter combination

If the unit has an automatic Mo/Rh filter manually select the correct Fix configuration from the control
panel in order to avoid automatic selection of filter or anode at higher phantom thickness.

2.9 - Detector calibration
Detector sensitivity is of maximum importance in order to guarantee the correct dynamic and
correspondence of the exposure parameters.
To facilitate control and calibration of parameter [r] each unit has a plain block of Plexiglas (phantom)
for a rapid control and a simple periodical re-calibration. The phantom is a relative reference that is
characterized vs. an absolute reference during factory calibration.
The phantom is an integrating part of the unit, can be used also by the operator and must always be
available to the operator throughout time.
For [r] testing, the system must be configured as shown:

• Select large focus

• Select the ZERO point technique
• Remove the compressor
• Use 18x24 bucky and collimation plate
• Remove the cassette
• Disable cassette detection, disabling automatic compression release and after pushing
“compression +” button
• Position the 7 cm dummy so that it covers the detector perfectly
• Select non "CR" film/screen
• Make an exposure and check the [r] value, if it differs more than +/-10 from the value shown
on the dummy, recalibrate the [r] parameter
• Repeat the test for each of the three fields of the detector
This configuration was selected in order to eliminate all the variable components that could be placed
between the beam source and the detector.
Carry out an exposure and then check that [r] value is within ±10 of the value from the phantom label.
At the same time check that [o] value is higher than 8 and lower than 12.
If out of range adjust according to the following points 10 and 11.
Normal operating condition is restored when cassette is inserted in the table.
2.10 - Offset [o] calibration

The value of the detector offset appears in the lower left of the display when Test mode is selected.
The offset value depends on the temperature.
The value must be checked after at least 5 minutes from turning the unit on and it should be 10±5 .
The system loses its linearity if the value reaches zero or exceeds 20.
When adjusting GAIN [r] or Offset [o], large variations of one of them can affect the other, check
both and eventually correct before to leave calibration.
2.11 - Detector [r] gain calibration

Value of [r] depends on:
a) Precision of the kV value
b) Precision of the mA anodic current
c) Detector gain calibration.
Before proceeding with gain calibration, make sure that the values referred to in points a) and b) are
correct.
The value of [r] appears in the lower left of the display when Automatic Mode is selected.

The value must be checked after at least 5 minutes from turning the unit on and it should be the same
as the value shown on the test phantom +/-10.
O Î offset; G Î Gain ([r] on the display).
Turning offset clockwise Î

Î increases
Turning gain clockwise Î O3

Î increases
O1 O2
G3
G1 G2
2.12 - Connecting PC for calibration

To connect the PC to the MAMMO, insert the serial cable into the service socket on the back side of
BALANCE033-01
the mammography unit.
Service
socket
If the mammography unit has not a service socket on the back side, insert the dedicated cable into the
socket on the PCB of the mammo (PCB 92-076 or PCB 01-170).

2.13 - Selection of test layers

For the best overall results it’s important that Zero Point calibration is carried on in the most accurate
conditions.
The minimum procedure is based on three thicknesses, 2, 4, 6 cm.
Before starting the procedure with Films, some “dry” test (cassette inserted but no film) must be
performed to find the most appropriate phantom thicknesses +/-5mm, the related value of [p] must be
checked to see that it is as much close to the center of a kV value, and not near the margin between
two kV values.
If this point does not fall in the middle of the kV interval, there can be a difference of 0.5 kV between
successive exposures; this MUST be avoided.
For checking, refer to the specific range and kV steps of the technique currently under calibration
(STD, HC, LD, EXT), focal spot and anode/filter combination.
LS-DWG729-00
Use the 5mm Plexiglass layer or even remove/insert the compression plate in order to accommodate p
(plog)
Repeat the test for all thicknesses that are to be used.
2.14 - Other Techniques and operating modes

Every operating mode has its own independent calibration.
2.15 - Automatic Molibdenum Rhodium filter

If the unit is equipped with an automatic Mo/Rh filter, filter selection is automatic and depends on
breast density, verified during pre-exposure.
The TRIP POINT T can be programmed, but it is not advisable to change it unless there are well-
evaluated reasons based on the statistical readings based on the last 1300 exposures.
For the Rhodium filter, the calibration curve of the relative Anode Filter combination must be
programmed.
During calibration of this curve, bear in mind that the part of the curve used will be more to the right,
beyond the relative p value at the threshold point T.
A part of the curve to the left of the T point could nevertheless be used if the operator has manually
selected the Rhodium Filter.

2.16 - Modification of the reference Density after calibration

Each calibration curve and related reference O.D. can be corrected to get it lighter or darker by means
of option (O) to add or subtract a percentage value to move the calibration curve up or down, giving
rise to an increase or a decrease of O.D..
2.17 - Maximum breast density limit

With the DEATA PLUS software, it is possible to define a maximum work limit (LOW p) defined as
maximum breast density, to interrupt exposure after the sampling impulse, releasing a dose of less than
1 mAs.
The limit is defined according to the specific characteristics of each single installation, in order to
avoid releasing excessive doses, which could make the Film unusable as a consequence of
unforeseeable operating errors, such as an undeclared silicone prosthesis. In this case the AEC ERROR
alarm is generated.
2.18 - Calibration concept

Deata Plus procedure is based on two films for each phantom thickness having O.D. Higher and Lower
than selected reference value as described in the following drawing.
Phantom thickness for test are minimum 3.

Automatic data collection, interpolation and curve smoothing are provided, operator has only to
measure and input O.D.
Automatic procedure is also provided to generate Manual Density Steps after that Zero Point curve has
been generated by means of automatic procedure.
One point mode calibration is the last operation and can be performed for kV and phantom thickness
specified in the applicable protocols.

2.19 - Linearity check

After calibration, linearity check must be performed to verify that all what you did was correct.
After setting the Manual Density command to ZERO, make one exposure for each phantom thickness
and kV specified in the quality protocol
If something needs to be fine adjusted, tools are provided for manual calibration of specific points.
2.20 - Unused Operating Technique and Film Screen

In order to avoid operating errors and misunderstandings to the operator, if only one Film Screen and
Operating Technique, STD, EXT, HC, LD has been calibrated, all the others can be disabled by means
of DIP 5 SW1 PCB 01-170.
If more than one Film Screen and Operating Technique are calibrated and available for normal use, the
above function can’t be used, refer to next paragraph.
2.21 - Disabling specific Operating Technique and/or Film Screen

Disabling an Operating Technique or the entire Film Screen is done by storing the relative curve or
curves with the value of i=0 for the first pair of values that correspond to p = 0.
Tempted exposure with Techniques with a curve that has i=0 for p=0 does not start tube rotation and
generates the message “TECHNIQUE NOT PROGRAMMED”

3 - CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Two different online Help are available
♦ Help for software functions
♦ “How to” for procedure description
♦ Open or Create calibration file as described in Deata Plus Help

.
♦ Verify that appropriate Deata Type is defined according to the configuration of the specific unit you
have to calibrate.
♦ Take note of Environmental Conditions for future reference

♦ Process and record data from a Sensitometric strip
♦ Configure Mammo unit for the Operating Technique to calibrate.

Take an exposure to check that a calibration curve is already stored in the unit, so that the exposure
parameters appear in the “Emission data” window.
If “Technique not programmed” alarm comes out, default calibration curve must be stored before to go
ahead with calibration.
Press Download
Repeat test exposure to check that calibration curve is now available.

Check for appropriate phantom thickness as described in chapter “Procedure Preparation”, paragraph
“Selection of test layers”.
♦ Select Reference O.D. for calibration
Reference O.D. can also be selected later from inside Zero point calibration curve procedure.

3.1 - Zero Point calibration
♦ Select Zero Point calibration curve
and start procedure from one of the phantom thicknesses having Manual Density set to ZERO on the
control panel of Mammo unit.
Two different calibration possibilities are available: Automatic and Manual

Automatic mode is recommended as most powerful tool giving access to other automatic functions of
this calibration software.
Manual calibration is only provided for expert technicians to perform special tasks.
Automatic
exposure parameters
are automatically recorded in the table

after keyboard input of measured O.D.

Parameters are recorded as High values if O.D. is higher than reference and vice versa.
If first O.D. for a given thickness il Low, next exposure must have Manual density set to +1 or more
depending on how much difference exists between Reference O.D. and last exposure.
If O.D. was higher than reference, set Manual Density to -1 or more.
When High and Low values are complete change to the next thickness and repeat the procedure.
A minimum of two phantom thickness is necessary before to get the Change button green, but for the
best results a minimum of three phantom thickness is required.
After clicking the Change button, calibration curve is automatically reshaped.
To accept click Save to File and transfer new curve to the unit.
Values in the table are saved to file and can be recalled by means of Reload Last button
to complete or modify calibration curve.

Important NOTE
If default curve used for calibration is too much different from characteristics of Film/screen to be
calibrated, may happen that manual density adjustment is not wide enough to obtain High and Low
densities for each phantom thickness.
In such circumstance it’s necessary to modify the default curve and store it again in the unit before to
proceed with next points/thickness.
Calibration curve can be modified editing points manually or by means of %O.D. correction
the same concept remains valid for next Manual procedure.

Manual
exposure parameters
have to be manually recorded into calibration forms,
parameters for O.D.> Parameters for O.D.<

cm mAsH O.D.H Pulse(i) plog(p) mAsL O.D.L plog(p)
processed by means of Log Interpolator,

Cm mAs pulse(i) plog(p) O.D.
to obtain coordinates Plog (p) and Pulse (i) to build up the calibration curve.
In Manual calibration procedure curve shape must be manually adjusted for plog = 0 and plog = 159
being the extremities of the curve.
♦ For each phantom thickness used for calibration, make a test exposure and check that O.D. is now
within requested tolerance.
Cm MAs KV O.D. Plog(p) pulse(i)

3.2 - Manual Density steps
♦ Select Manual density control
select automatic
define O.D. step change
and click OK. Table will be automatically changed.
Save to file and transfer new data to the unit
Check with exposures that step O.D. changes according to selected value.

3.3 - One point calibration
In One point mode kV are selected by the operator and for a given thickness they can be
< than kV in zero point mode (dkV between -14 and -1), or
> than kV in zero point mode (dkV between +1 and +10).
If they are > than kV in zero point mode, they can also be:
< than 30 kV
>= of 30kV.
For each specific condition correction factors % are defined to compensate O.D. in function of kV
difference between Zero (CPU) and One point (operator).
Select % value to change in the appropriate column. If after exposure, d parameter from
communication window was +2 , One point was 2 kV higher than Zero point kV
If measured O.D. was outside tolerance, % can be adjusted with the same concept of High and Low
O.D. as seen during the Zero point calibration.
For easy operation, Log Interpolator is available

values must be filled manually, when clicking OK, % in the selected cell will be automatically
adjusted.
Repeat the same procedure for all points with: fix phantom and variable kV, fix kV and variable
thickness according to the next forms.
PHANTOM 45 mm 26 kV 28 kV 30 kV
Mas
plog(p)
pulse(i)
d(kV)
O.D.
28 kV 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 50 mm
Mas
plog(p)
pulse(i)
D(kV)
O.D.
30Kv 50mm 60mm

mAs
plog(p)
pulse(i)
d(kV)
O.D.

3.4 - Rhodium filter

If automatic Mo/Rh filter is installed, Rhodium Zero Point curve and One point correction factors
have to be defined as before for Mo/Mo.
As Mo/Rh is used for large breasts, only the upper part of calibration curve is relevant.
The same will be for correction factors of One point mode.
For calibration, from the control panel, select Mo/Rh FIX.
For normal operation, Rhodium filter is automatically selected depending on breast density.
If necessary (not recommended), Trip Point can be adjusted by means of :
If number is decreased RH filter will come in for larger breasts and vice versa.
The concept of this paragraph is extended if a double trace tube is present.
3.5 - Maximum breast density limit

Select Zero Point calibration curve
Click inside Trip Point Low [p]
and define a new value.
If [p] value will be lower than the defined limit, “ Breast too dense” alarm will come on and exposure
is stopped releasing only the dose of pre-exposure x-ray pulse.
3.6 - AEC calibration files backup

For future reference is essential that CD with Calibration software and AEC Calibration files remain
available at the site.
AEC calibration files backup can be done on a floppy disk or added to the same software CD if PC
used for calibration has CD writer and burning software.

REDUCED DEATA PLUS
1 – REDUCED CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
2 – 18X24 AND 24X 30, GRIDLESS OR BUCKY TABLES

1 – REDUCED CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

If the necessary instruments for DEATA PLUS calibration are not available, calibration of the
reference Optical Density may be done nevertheless, but in this case suitable linearization is not
guaranteed.
The reference Optical Density value can be corrected with the coefficient of % calibration.
Select 0 point mode, and access to the percentage correction coefficient by DIP6 SW1 on board 01-
170. Also the DIP 5 SW 1 must be ON.
The variation of percentage correction value is done with keys mAs+ and mAs- and the relative value
appears on the display in the place of the Manual Density value.
Regulate the Optical Density on a Medium (4cm) phantom thickness, repeat the sequence correction /
exposure / Density check until obtaining the desired value.
After adjusting the Density to 4 cm, make a Film with 2 cm and one with 6 cm of Plexiglas.
Compare the three Films and if the darkness is insufficiently constant, repeat the test with another
Film/Screen combination on control panel until obtaining the best compromise.
In this configuration the unit has 3 preset curves, corresponding to film/screen combination 1, 2 and 3,
in order to have different slants that allow a limited and empirical linearization of the Optical Density.
When the O.D. is sufficiently constant, exit the procedure putting the DIP6 SW1 OFF
Putting DIP 5 SW1 on PCB 01-170 to ON, it is possible to freeze the selection from control panel to
only one film-screen (for example the number 1) and only one operating technique (for example the
STD). This is useful if only one film-screen and operating technique have been calibrated (both with
DEATA PLUS, and with REDUCED DEATA PLUS).
2 - 18X24 AND 24X 30, GRIDLESS OR BUCKY TABLES

The mammography unit is able to recognize the size and kind of table inserted. If several tables
(gridless or Potter-Bucky; 18x24 or 24x30) are available, the calibration procedure must be repeated
for each of them. Actually if you set the percentage correction with one table, and then you change the
table, the percentage correction with the second table inserted is zero. So you have to repeat the
calibration procedure with the new table.

DOSE CALCULATOR
1 - INTRODUCTION
2 - ACCESSING THE PROGRAM

2.1 Opening a configuration file
2.2 Saving configuration file
3 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR CALIBRATION

3.1 Radiation table
3.2 Dosimeter configuration
3.3 Dosimeter data
4 - COMMUNICATIONS WITH MAMMO UNIT

4.1 Downloading configuration data
4.2 Options
Note: for the Average Glandular Dose calculator the calibration is the same.

WARNING!
If for any reason, proper operation of Dosimeter can’t be guaranteed, IT’S RECOMMENDED TO
TOTALLY DISABLE it
1 - INTRODUCTION
Dose calculator evaluates the skin entrance dose knowing :
1. kV of exposure
2. mAs supplied
3. distance from Focus to skin (resolution 5mm)
4. measured dose with dosemeter at a distance of 55 cm from Focus for each kV value and for
each combination of anode and filter
The dose is calculated at the end of an exposure.
The obtained dose value is shown on screen. It can be printed on Film by ID printer and recorded in
the unit for statistical purposes.
The Dose is visualized in mGy with a resolution of 0.01 from 0 to 9.99 mGy, and 0.1 from 10 to 99.9
mGy. Beyond a 99.9 value, HH.H will be displayed.
The ID print function on Film can be enabled or not by the user or by the Health Physicist. Calibration
and periodic maintenance are based on external calibrated reference Dosimeter.
2 - ACCESSING THE PROGRAM

Preliminary operations
Clicking the icon of Skin Dose

program in the Deata-Plus program
group, the main window opens,
showing the desktop for graphics
and the menu for functionality of
the program.

At the opening, part of main menu is disabled. This is
because you must first have a configuration loaded in
to view and edit data. So the only action you can
perform is the loading of a particular configuration or
the definition of a new one.
2.1 - Opening a configuration file
To open a configuration file or to create a new one the "File"-"Open" menu is

provided.
The "Open file" window opens,

showing a list of available files.
The directory first opened is the
one stored in the Deata Plus setup
file and selected with the
"Option"-"Define path" menu.
Anyways, you can select another
doubleclicking in the filelist on the
left. Double-clicking the desired
configuration in the rightmost list,
all the necessary files are open and
loaded in the program.
In the rightmost list you will find
one configuration per any mammo
unit that you previously created by
the Deata Plus program.

So that you don’t need to create a new skin dose file for a mammo unit and you cannot delete it.
The Deata Plus program does this for you, with a default set of values at creation, and deleting the skin
dose file when a mammo unit is deleted using the Deata Plus program.
The "Open file" window closes

and the main window reflects the
loading of the correct
configuration file showing the
characteristics of the dosemeter
and the name of the file.
2.2 - Saving configuration file
All modifications that have been made to configuration file are either immediately
saved to file or retained in memory. At any point in the program you can save all
this modifications, regardless partial savings occurred before. Press "File"-"Save".

3 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR CALIBRATION
o Compression paddle must be in

o Reference dosimeter must be placed under the compression paddle
o Dosimeter reference plane must be located at 550mm from focal spot
o Characteristics, response linearization, and unit of measure of reference Dosimeter must be
configured before to start calibration
o Reference dose outside kV range of reference Dosimeter must be set at ZERO
3.1 - Radiation table
To view and edit the radiation table for the selected mammo
press the "Edit"-"Radiation table" menu.

The curve is drawn on the
canvas of the main window,
while data are reported into a
separated window, from which
you can edit them. This window
is always "on the top" and you
can move it to discover parts of
the graphic below, but if you
close it, the graphic disappears
too. The graphic reports three
curves in different colors and
symbols. The radiation curve
for the
Molibdenum/Molibdenum
target/filter is drawn in cyan,
for the Molibdenum/Rhodium
target/filter is drawn in solid
yellow and for the
Tungsten/Rhodium target/filter
in dotted red. A little legend
helps identifying the curves.
The title of the graph also
reports the values of Dose Rate
and Tube Output.

Data are presented in a "kV" versus reference dose grid. Any row correspond
to a point of the curve. The kV steps are fixed, so this column is unselectable.
Data are shown (and accepted) in µGy or mR, depending on the radiobutton
selected in the "Radiation unit" radiogroup, and for 1mAs or 50mAs as selected
in the corresponding radiogroup, while the graph is always constructed with
µGy for 1mAs. To view and edit data for a target/filter combination just click
on the corresponding tab. The radiation unit and mAs are separately selectable
for each target/filter.
Doubleclicking a row, a "New

value" dialog pops-up, indicating
the radiation unit, mAs, distance
and kV for which a new value is
requested, and showing the actual
value. Just type the desired new
value and press OK. The dialog
closes and the entered number
overwrites the old one. The curve is
redrawn, representing immediately
the correction made.
You can specify the dosemeter used in measures. With this information
(and related tuning parameters, see "Dosemeter data") the program can
tune dose values inserted by user to obtain effective values to download
to mammo.

The "Dosemeters" window

opens, showing instruments
found in archive (see
"Dosemeter Data"). All fields
are disabled. Just doubleclick
the dosemeter used, or press the
"None" button.
The choosen instrument name fills the corresponding edit field. You
can specify a dosemeter for each target/filter combination.
Once all changes are made, you can discard them...
...or retain in memory. You must save changes to file to permanently

store them.

3.2 – Dose calculator configuration
With this option you can set some operational parameters. Press the "Edit"-
"Dosemeter configuration" menu.
A window opens showing the current setting for this

parameters. Input desired values and press "OK" to
retain changes or "Cancel" otherwise. Remeber to
"File"-"Save" modifications for permanently store
them.
DOSE FUNCTIONS
Dose shown on the LCD Display as well stored in the
memory for statistic purposes and print to the ID
printer can be enabled/disabled in the specific boxes.
PADDLE POSITION OFFSET

Measurement of x-ray Source to Skin distance is
extremely important for a correct Skin Dose
measurement.
After the above configuration of Focal Spot Position:

o set Paddle Position Offset to zero
o store configuration values into the Mammo
unit
o install a shifted compression paddle
o put a semi-rigid sponge under the compression
paddle and compress
o read the Source to Skin distance from the
display pushing, in Manual Mode, the BELL
button together with kV(-) button
o measure the Source to Skin distance between
Tube Focal Spot and lower surface of
compression paddle
o input the difference in mm. between the two
values in the “Paddle Offset” box
o store configuration values into the Mammo
unit
o check that now Source to Skin distance on the
display is correct.
The measurement at these parameters takes into
account the deformations of the compression system
as recommended at clause A3.2.1 of the European
Protocol of Dosimetry in Mammography.
Correct Dosimeter operation is guaranteed only if
correct configurations as described in the Operator’s
manual are respected.
FOCAL SPOT DISTANCE

The focal spot distance above the upper plane of the
arm can depend on the specific tube installed.
The correct measurement of this parameter is crucial

for the measure accuracy of the Dose.
Using a calliper, measure the distance in mm. and
input the value in the box “ Focal Spot distance (mm)”
ANODE CURRENT @ 28kV

For Tube Output and Tube Dose Rate calculations,
value in mA of Anode Current @ 28kV in Manual
Mode is essential, typical value is 90mA but in any
case refer to Tube Calibration report for specific value.

3.3 – Dose calculator data
You can define dosemeter instruments for use in fine tuning

measure readout. Just press the "Edit"-"Dosemeter data" menu.
The "Dosemeters" window

opens, with edit fields all
editable. To define a new
instrument, press the "new"
menu. A "default" dosemeter is
inserted in the left list. Now you
can select it in the list (as with
an existing one) and type the
correct informations in
corresponding edit fields on the
right. To modify the response
curve for the instruments (the
default is a plateau curve) press
the "Edit calibration curve"
pushbutton.

The curve is drawn on the canvas of the
main window, while data are reported
into a separated window, from which you
can edit them. This window is always
"on the top" and you can move it to
discover parts of the graphic below, but
if you close it, the graphic disappears
too.
Data are presented in a "kV" versus "Correction factor" grid. Any row
corresponds to a point of the curve.
To insert a new value in the table, right-click the

mouse over an existing one and choice "Insert".
A "New kV" dialog pops-up. Type

the desired new value and press
OK.

A "New Factor" dialog pops-up.
Type the desired new value and
press OK. The table, and the graph
below, are updated. The ranges of
possible values for kV and Factor
are those shown in the graph axes.
Any value outside this ranges pops-
up an error message and quits the
procedure.
To delete a value in the table select the row, right-click

the mouse and choice "Delete". The table, and the
graph below, are updated.
To modify an existing value either select the row,

right-click the mouse and choice "Modify" or
doubleclick the row. Follow the steps as in "Insert".
The input dialogs show the actual value for the editing
fields. At the end, the table, and the graph below, are
updated.
Finally, once all changes are made, you can save modifications to file...
...or discard them and return to main window.

4 - COMMUNICATIONS WITH MAMMO UNIT
4.1 - Downloading configuration data

Once a configuration is completely defined you can download it to the mammo unit.
To download configuration data to mammo unit you must

select the "Transfer"-"Download configuration to mammo"
menu.
A window pops-up with

edit fields reporting
characters outcoming to
and incoming from the
serial port. Press
"Download" pushbutton to
start the transfer. Once
completed, a little dialog
tells the status of the
transfer, either good or bad.

4.2 - Options
The only option available is the visualization of the configuration file.
This file contains text data related to

parameters and radiation values constructed by
the program.

COMPRESSION SYSTEM
1 – INTRODUCTION
2 – CONFIGURATION OF MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE
3 – CALIBRATION OF MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE
4 - CALIBRATION OF COMPRESSION RELEASE FORCE
5 – MOTOR CURRENT DETECTOR
6 – MOTOR OR CLUTCH REPLACEMENT

1 - INTRODUCTION
The compression device consists of a drive motor with gear box coupled to an electromagnetic
clutch.To access drive motor, remove tube cover.
To access electromagnetic clutch remove tube cover and C-arm front plate.
Compression force is adjusted by means of current flowing in the electromagnetic clutch that also has
safety function.
Drive motor has current sensing circuit for speed reduction when compression plate gets in contact
with the breast.
For function description refer to Operator’s manual.
2 - CONFIGURATION OF MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE

Maximum compression force of 150 N or 200 N is selected by means of
Motherboard PCB 92-082-6

JP18 = Open Max compression force 200N
Index number on the display will change accordingly to maximum force selected.
3 – CALIBRATION OF MAXIMUM COMPRESSION FORCE

Maximum compression force of 150 N or 200 N is calibrated by means of
SW1
DIP7 = ON Compression force calibration
Insert shifted compression plate, position a bathroom balance on the table and a soft cushion between
plate and balance as alternate method, spring balance can be used.
Compression force can be adjusted changing the correction factor from 1 to 20 that will appear on the
display in place of compression force.
Correction factor can be changed by means of mAs [+] [-] pushbuttons.
To the lowest correction factor corresponds the highest compression force and vice versa.
4 - CALIBRATION OF COMPRESSION RELEASE FORCE

Follow the same procedure as above described keeping the compression up foot pedal switch pressed
during calibration. Force index can be adjusted from 0 to 10. Differently then the compression down
calibration, the lowest correction factor corresponds to the lowest going up force. Adjust release force
with 24x30 compression plate till compression trolley has force enough to move up.
CAUTION: do not exceed necessary force to keep the system within safety margins.

5 – MOTOR CURRENT DETECTOR

For proper functionality of plate speed reduction, motor current detector is factory
calibrated.
6 – MOTOR OR CLUTCH REPLACEMENT

If motor or clutch are replaced take care of correct alignment between clutch surfaces. Correct
alignment is essential for compression force constancy and reproducibility.
After replacement check and eventually calibrate compression force.

C-ARM ROTATION BRAKE
1 – BRAKE FORCE ADJUSTMENT

C-arm rotation brake is made of a disk brake.
Disk brake caliper is operated by means of motor with gear box.
Brake locked unlocked positions are detected by means of MW7 and MW8, microswitches.
LOCKED UNLOCKED
MW7 CN10 PCB 01-170 pin 13 +5 Vdc 0 Vdc
MW8 CN10 PCB 01-170 pin 15 0 Vdc +5 Vdc
Motor is connected to CN21 PCB 92-082-6
Micorswitches are connected to CN10 01-170
Cable CV0034 connects microswitches to PCB 01-170
If sensing microswitches are defective, motor turns continuously and lock unlock function doesn’t
work properly.
MOTOR WITH
GEAR BOX
MICRO
CALIPER SWITCHES
D
1 - BRAKE FORCE ADJUSTMENT

Brake force is adjusted increasing decreasing distance between the two parts A/B connected by means
of screw C.
After unlocking the screws D, turn part B as necessary, reassemble parts and check for effect on brake
force.
At the end reassemble the system.

X-RAYS / LIGHT BEAM

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
1 – COLLIMATOR LAMP REPLACEMENT
2 – ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY OF THE ORIGINAL TUBE
3 – REPLACEMENT OF THE TUBE
4 – X-RAY BEAM COLLIMATION
5 – LIGHT / RAYS ALIGNMENT

1 – COLLIMATOR LAMP REPLACEMENT

1) Remove attachment of Face shield protection by means of four fixing screws
2) Open collimator assembly by removing the four fixing screws
3) Replace lamp only with original spare part having the same filament orientation.
2 – ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY OF THE ORIGINAL TUBE

When the X-ray tube has to be replaced, pay attention to the black lines on the top of the C-arm to
allow an easy repositioning of the Tube support which can be the simple aluminum wedge or the
Filtromamm.
3 – REPLACEMENT OF THE TUBE

Brand and Model
The replacing Tube shall be provided with the CE Mark according to Directive 93/42/EC for Medical
Devices and it shall be selected exclusively among those Brands and Models approved by the
manufacturer of the equipment.
Electrical Connections
Because of the various electrical connections, it is not recommended to replace a tube by another
having different characteristics.
Firmware
Each tube needs its own specific Firmware to comply with load values.

4 – X-RAY BEAM COLLIMATION

Dimension of the irradiated field
Dimensions of irradiated field are fix depending on the collimation plate used.
Collimation plates are manufactured as specified in the reference standards for mammography units.
The unit is equipped with various interchangeable collimation plates, for this procedure reference is
made to size 18x24.
Position of the Irradiated Field

Position of the irradiated field can be corrected appropriately moving the tube to obtain symmetry with
respect to the Right and Left edges of the film and to minimize the out of field radiation on the Thorax
side.
Check of Position
To check the position of the field, use a film inserted into the cassette of the 18x24 potter and another
film inserted in a film envelope without screen located diagonally on the potter plane, so that its four
corners can record the radiation external to the edges of the first film.
Also position two coins above the envelope to create two reference points on radiographs allowing
their superposition.
Position of the Tube

The tube position reflects on the field position up-side-down because the beam pivots on the
collimator.
To move the beam to the right, move the tube to the left and vice-versa.
To move the beam forward, move the tube backward and vice-versa.
After reaching the position required, firmly tighten the tube fastening screws.
The measure of rays field on the image receiving plane shall be examined according to IEC 601-1-3
standards

5 – LIGHT / RAYS ALIGNMENT

No adjustment is required after removal/re-installation or replacement of the tube.
An adjustment of the light field is possible using the screw which adjusts the inclination of the
collimator mirror.

GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT

Gas spring assembly is made of two gas springs with a jacket.
To replace gas spring assembly :

1. Switch OFF the unit and turning manually flywheel of carriage motor, move carriage till to
align arrows as shown in the next image

2. remove fixing ring from the shaft
RING
3. unscrew gas spring from the base plate
4. replace gas spring assembly.
Note: the picture refers to LAMBDA E, for LAMBDA the same concept applies.

SWITCHING ON CIRCUIT
1 – POWER SUPPLY
2 – ON/OFF PHASES

1 – POWER SUPPLY
A completely independent circuit, equipped with its own microprocessor, controls all on/off phases of
the unit.
The circuit is located on the 92-082 board and is supplied by the T1 transformer connected to the
mains supply.
The transformer is equipped with a 220/230/240 voltage selector.
For the voltage selection refer to chapter 2.
2 – ON/OFF PHASES
The IC20 microprocessor controls a complex sequence of events at switching on and off.
SWITCHING ON
a) to avoid a high current inrush, RY2 is switched on and after some seconds RY1 excludes the
damping resistance.
b) to avoid random characters on screen, LCD voltage is excluded.
SWITCHING OFF
To avoid stripes on screen, LCD voltage is removed before +5 voltage of CPU.
RYS2
+5
-15LCD
RYS1
ON OFF

FILTROMAMM
Mo/Rh AUTOMATIC FILTER
1 – DESCRIPTION
2 – ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
3 – INSTALLATION

1 – DESCRIPTION
The Mo/Rh automatic filter is an optional accessory and it can be easily installed further on.
Filtromamm is used to have a double ANODE/FILTER combination (Mo/Mo Mo/Rh) for a better
optimization of the X-ray beam spectrum, in function of the real density of the examined breast.
The breast density is quickly determined by a short exposure in ZERO POINTS technique and the
more appropriate ANODE/FILTER combination will be automatically selected according to the breast
density.
The Mo/Mo combination is used for exams of normal density breasts, whereas the Mo/Rh combination
is used for high density breasts.
The intervention threshold beyond which the Mo/Rh combination is selected, corresponds to
approximately 6 cm of RMI Equivalent Tissue and [r] = 62 for large focus (default).
After the sampling pulse, the value [r] is compared with the reference level. If [r] is higher than the
reference value, Mo/Mo remains positioned, if [r] is lower, the RY1 / RY 5 circuit on the PCB 92-082,
change the filter in the dead time between the sampling impulse and exposure.
The filter change is temporized and it does not depend on the status of MW12.
At the end of this time, MW12 is checked and if the filter has not reached the final position, an alarm
is generated.
FILTER POSITION ERROR

2 – ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Motor MT4 24 Vdc
Micro-switch MW10/11 in/out detectors
MW12 FILTER IN POSITION (detected by the CPU)
!!Mo/Rh FILTER VERSION ONLY
!!SOLTANTO SU VERSIONE CON FILTRO Mo/Rh
1
2
+Mo MT4 3
D5 D7
4
Mo Rh
MW12
FILTER OK
MW10 MW11 FILTRO OK

Rh Mo
D6 D8
3 – INSTALLATION
Filtromamm has the same dimensions as the previously existing aluminum tube support.
Before installation, remove the existing support, the Lead ring and the fixed filter in Molybdenum.
Then position the Tube again as described in relevant manual section.
Electrical connections are already prepared and to activate it move DIP 8 SW1 on PCB 01-170 to the
ON position to enable the FILTROMAMM.

DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM

1 – DESCRIPTION
2 – CONNECTIONS
3 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1 – DESCRIPTION
The unit, configured for a three-dimensional Biopsy with BYM-3D, can be equipped with an interface
to the 50x50mm small field digital image acquisition system with a digital box having the same
dimensions as those of a 18x24 cassette.
The digital interface is an optional of the standard configuration of the unit and it can also be added
after installation.
2 – CONNECTIONS
Connections of the whole mammography system fully equipped with Digital Cassette, BYM-3D and
PC with Digital Imaging software can be seen in the picture in the following page.
Before connection, you need to know some important issues to maintain the electrical safety level of
the system.
This system consists of the below listed and classified elements:
Medical Devices complying with IEC 601-1 for electrical safety

LAMBDAmammography unit
BYM-3D Biopsy Device
Digital Cassette and relevant mains power supply
Other devices not complying with IEC 601-1 for electrical safety
Personal Computer
Monitor
As you can see in this picture, I, H, L signal connections, are all optically isolated to avoid any direct
electrical connection between Medical Devices complying with IEC 601-1 and the others.
Connections shall be in compliance with these instructions not to modify the electrical safety level of
the system.
NOTE
Connections from PC to the Mammography unit and the Stereotaxis device are made by two CV0131
(short) and CV0132 (long) cables between which the optic isolator is inserted.
The CV0131 cable SHALL be positioned on the PC side for both connections, otherwise it will not
operate

3 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

See :
♦ LAMBDA Operator’s Manual
♦ BYM-3D Operator’s Manual
♦ Digital BYM Operator’s Manual
♦ Manual and on-line HELP of the DigiMam Software

LAMBDA/ EASYLABEL
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

Description of characters and relevant position, from 1 to 44
1 >
2 5 Line number on EASY LABEL screen
3
4 X Kv tens
5 X kV units
6 .
7 X kV tenths
8 k
9 V
10
11 X mAs hundredths
12 X mAs tents
13 X mAs units
14 .
15 X mAs tenths
16 m
17 A
18 s
19
20 . .
21 X Dimension of focal spot
22 X
23
24 X type of ANODE Mo, W
25 X
26 /
27 X type of FILTER Mo, Rh
28 X
29 Y tecnique kV ZERO POINTS s=Standard h=HIGH CONTRAST
l=LOW DOSE e=EXTENDED
30
31 X G = with grid space = without grid
32
33 X 0P = ZERO POINTS 1P = ONE POINT
34 X
35
36 D manual density
37 X +/-
38 X number of step from –5 a +5
39 DOSE IF ENABLED
40 F film/screen
41 X film screen number from 1 to 15
42 X
43 $5C
44 $0D
- 4800 baud speed

- 8 bits
- 1 stop bit
- no parity
- ASCII line of 44 characters
- KV min 20.0 KV max 35.0 KV
- MAs min 0.1 mAs max 640.0 mAs
- Dimension of focal spot
- Manual density +/- 5
- Film/Screen 1/16 combination
- The string is transferred once at the end of the exposure.

CHAPTER 4
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS ...................................................................................148
LIST OF FUSES ........................................................................................................154
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................154
CONTROL LEDS ......................................................................................................155
CPU RESET SEQUENCE .........................................................................................157
BOARDS CONFIGURATION (JUMPERS, VARIABLE RESISTORS AND TEST
POINTS)....................................................................................................................157
SUBASSEMBLIES AND PCB REPLACEMENT ........................................................159
SWITCHING ON CIRCUIT AND SEQUENCE ...........................................................163
TABLE DETECTION AND GRID TEST .....................................................................164
FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS ............................................................................................165
SWITCHING ON PROBLEMS...................................................................................167
OPERATING ERRORS ON DISPLAY .......................................................................168
ERRORS IN THE TECHNICAL MENU ......................................................................175
TECHNICAL ERRORS IN LOG FILE.........................................................................178
MEMORY STRING....................................................................................................179
LIST OF ERROR CODES..........................................................................................180
WARNING
Maintenance and handling of the device must be performed by
qualified personnel only

PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS
SUGGESTED EVERY 6 MONTHS, RECOMMENDED EVERY YEAR
LAMBDA s/n_________________
PLACE OF INSTALLATION _____________________________
DATE OF INSTALLATION _____________________________
INSTALLATION COMPANY _____________________________
RESPONSIBLE CONTACT PERSON _____________________________
1. External damages to shield or unit []

2. H.T. tank/bellow oil leakage []
3. Correct insertion of boards connectors []
4. Available mains and configuration of the voltage selector []
5. Check of mains and earth connections, cables and corrugated tube []
6. Operation of emergency buttons []
7. Calibration of LCD contrast []
8. Set hour/date []
9. Operational check of all buttons and X-ray signal lamp []
10. Read out the last 1300 exposures and delete memory []
11. Up/Down C-arm travel end []
12. Chain-Reducer-Gears-C-Arm mechanical system []
13. General check of the mechanical status of the C-Arm group []
14. Verify the C-arm rotation brake []
15. Compression movement, force and calibration []
16. Mirror off screen function (under preparation) []
17. X-rays beam Centring []
18. Contact of collimator presence []
19. Tube thermometer []
20. Rotating anode safety and any calibration []
21. kV and any calibration []
22. Anodic current and any calibration []
23. [o] and [r] values of A.E.C. []
24. Verify the darkness of the film in different operating conditions []
25. Dosimeter and any calibration []
26. Check the potter operation []
27. Automatic Mo/Rh filter functionality (if present) []
Number of exposures: on motherboard______ shown in technical menu_____
DATE______________ SIGNATURE_________________________

1) External damages to shield or unit
Check external damages to shield or unit. All the labels must be legible. On the shield information
regarding the lead equivalent value must be legible.
Check that tube cover hasn’t got loosened by pulling/pushing it in different directions.
2) H.T. tank/bellow oil leakage

Open the back panel of the unit and verify any oil leakage.
3) Correct insertion of boards connectors

Check that all the connections between one board and another are correctly inserted and do not move.
4) Available mains and configuration of the voltage selector.

Check the mains voltage. Verify that the mammography unit is installed according to the mains
voltage (refer to Chapter 2).
Also check if the available mains is phase/neutral/protective heart or phase/phase/protective heart. In
this second case, check the presence of one fuse for each phase (refer to Chapter 2).
Also check the line resistance. If it is more than 0.50 Ω at 230 V, refer to qualified electrician to
improve line characteristics.
5) Check of mains and earth connections, cables and corrugated tube

Check the condition of the power cable and its connections, earth cable and its connections, and the
corrugated tube.
Check the condition of foot pedal switches cables.
Also check the functionality of the door contact, if present, and of the external signal lamp, if present.
6) Operation of emergency buttons

Push one mushroom emergency pushbutton when the unit is on, and verify that the unit switches off
immediately, and the button remains locked.
Unlock the button, switch on the unit and repeat the same procedure with the other emergency button.
7) Calibration of LCD contrast

Verify that the contrast of LCD is correct. If not, calibrate it.
Refer to Chapter 2, LCD Contrast Adjustment
8) Set hour/date
If the date and time are not correct, set it.
Refer to Chapter 2, Date And Time Setting

9) Operational check of all buttons and X-ray signal lamp

Verify that all the buttons on the control panel work properly.
Remember that if the unit is not equipped with automatic Mo/Rh filter, the pushbutton for the selection
of anode/filter combination is not active.
10) Read out the last 1300 exposures and delete memory
Connect the Service PC to the mammography unit and download the last 1300 exposures on the PC.
Verify that there are not many errors, especially of the same type. If everything is OK, delete memory.
Refer to related paragraph of this manual.
11) Up/Down C-arm travel end

The moving system of the arm is controlled by two normal travel end contacts (software controlled),
A/B MW3 and MW4, and by two over-travel contacts (hardware), MW1 and MW2, which directly act
on the engine supply, permanently locking it.
Over-travel contacts check is carried out by manually actuating them when the arm is moving. To not
hurt your hands, carry out the check when the C-arm is in the most remote position from the contact to
be checked.
12) Chain-Reducer-Gears-C-Arm mechanical system

Verify that the wheels do not show any damage or sign of wear.
Verify that the rails do not show any damage or sign of wear or loosened fixation.
Verify that the chain, chain fixation and gear box do not show any damage or sign of wear or loosened
fixation.
Verify that the vertical travel is smooth and noiseless.
13) General check of the mechanical status of the C-Arm group

Rotate the arm to all positions verifying that there are no clear symptoms of loosening of the
assembled mechanical parts.
Verify that the mechanical and electronic (if present) goniometer is functional

14) Verify the C-arm rotation brake

Verify that the rotation is smooth and noiseless through the entire range.
Verify that the rotation brake holds the C-Arm position.
Verify that the C-Arm rotation is disabled without table.
15) Compression movement, power and calibration

When the equipment is off, check that the carriage is free and that it slides without constraints.
Check that levers and retain pins of compression plate support are not damaged and release normally;
check for fixation of each compression plate
To check the compression force, use shifted compression plate, position a bathroom balance on the top
of the table and a soft material to not damage the compressor, select maximum compression force and
check it.
Also check the decompression force: Move compression plate up and check that force to stop it by
hand is very light.
Check the compression thickness showed on the display: verify that the large focus is selected; insert a
shifted compression plate; compress phantom blocks and verify that the thickness of the compressed
beast shown on the display is correct.
Repeat with small focus, magnification platform and straight compression plate
16) Mirror off screen function (under preparation)

When the unit is ON mirror must be in the field. During Preparation and during X-rays the mirror must
be out of field, in vertical position.
The mechanical movement of the control levers is free, with machine OFF.
With machine ON, the system offers resistance to any attempt to move the mirror manually.
17) X-rays beam Centring

Verify the X-ray field alignment.
Refer to Chapter 3, X-Ray / Light Beam Alignment Procedure
18) Contact of collimator presence

Verify that when the system is ready to expose, removing the collimator the notice “READY”
disappears from the display.
19) Tube thermometer

Activate the technical video and verify that the tube temperature is correct.

20). Rotating anode safety and any calibration

Verify that the safety circuit of rotating anode starter is correctly calibrated. Refer to chapter 3,
Rotating Anode Starter
Also check that the led of PCB 92-074 are functional:
LED1 (yellow) bright during normal rotation phase (RUN)
LED2 (yellow) bright during breaking or alarm (dark if brake is disabled)
LED3 (yellow) bright during breaking (dark if brake is disabled)
LED5 (green) bright in stand by or rotation
LED6 (green) bright during rotation
If upon log file inspection high duty comes in evidence it’ recommended to disable anode rotation
brake to reduce operative tube assembly temperature.
21) kV and any calibration

Verify that the kV value to the tube corresponds to the value set on the display.
Check the kV value measuring the voltage at TP1 and TP2 on PCB 94-132 (inverter control board).
Refer to Chapter 3, High Voltage Generator.
Also an external check is possible, but this method has lower precision
Also check led functionality: Green LED1 indicates that fuse F2 of PCB 94-132 is OK. Yellow LED 2
turns on during exposure and can be used to verify continuous or pulsated X-ray emission.
22) Anodic current and any calibration

Measure the voltage to resistor R16 of PCB 92-073. verify that the value of anodic current corresponds
to the calibration forms supplied with the unit.
Verify it for different values of kV and with both focal spot selected.
If the values are not correct, make the calibration by internal instrument, and verify one more time on
resistor R16.
Refer to Chapter 3, Filament.
Also check the control led:
LED1 Bright in normal conditions.
LED3 Bright if small focus is selected.
LED4 Bright if Filament is ON.
LED5 Bright during x-ray exposure. Brightness is proportional to tube anode current.

23) [o] and [r] values of A.E.C.

Perform the test of offset [o] and gain [r] of the AEC.
Refer to Chapter 3, Automatic Exposure Control.
24) Verify the darkness of the film in different operating conditions

Take exposures in one point mode with different phantom thickness and different kV values. If you
want, you can refer to Chapter 3, Automatic Exposure Control, one point calibration. Using a
densitometer verify that the darkness of the film is always the same.
Also perform the test manually increasing and decreasing the optical density, between -5 and + 5,
using the dedicated buttons on the control panel. Verify that any optical density step is included
between 0.1 and 0.2 of optical density value
25) Dose Calculator and calibration

Using an external dosimeter, check that the calculated dose shown on the display, corresponds to the
released dose.
26) Check the Potter operation

Check that all tables are retained when inserted and can’t be removed with very light pulling force.
Verify the functionality of the led on the table, on both sides.
Verify the functionality of sensing micro-switches for presence and (if enabled) orientation of the
cassette.
Check the Grid movement pushing the buttons Alarm Reset and Compression Minus at the same time.
27) Automatic Mo/Rh filter functionality (if present)

In manual mode select Mo or Rh filter from the control panel, and check that you can hear an audible
sound when the filter moves.
If you have doubts on filter functionality, you can try to observe if the filter moves looking through the
C-arm X-ray window. To make the observation, remove the mirror from its usual position pushing it
away from the filed.
At the end of inspection, clean the unit using the materials recommended in the Instructions for
Use and repair any damaged paint.

LIST OF FUSES
All the fuses of the mammography unit, both in fuse holders and on the PCBs, are listed in the chapter
5.
Refer to chapter 5.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

All the Dip Switches of the mammography unit, both on 01-170 board and on the control panel board,
are listed in the chapter 2.
Refer to chapter 2.

CONTROL LEDS
CPU 01-170
Color Function
LED1 YELLOW Don’t care
LED2 YELLOW blinking during x-ray
LED3 YELLOW bright during x-ray ( mAs meter pulses)
LED D1 RED IRQ activity monitor, blinks in normal condition; if bright fix CPU
hanged UP
LED DU1 YELLOW internal +2,5Vdc
LED DU2 YELLOW internal +3,3Vdc
LED DU6 RED ON at start UP during FPGA initialization
LED DU8 RED ON during CPU initial reset
LED DU11 YELLOW +5Vdc

Motherboard 92-082-6
Color Function
DL1 GREEN - 15 Vdc
DL2 GREEN + 15 Vdc
DL3 GREEN + 24 Vdc
DL4 GREEN + 5 Vdc
DL5 RED X rays ON
DL6 GREEN - 15 Vdc delayed
DL7 GREEN + 5 Vdc delayed
DL8 RED Grid movement request (from CPU)
Anode starter 92-074-3
Color Function
LED1 YELLOW Bright during tube running
LED2 YELLOW Bright during brake or alarm
LED3 YELLOW Bright during brake
LED5 GREEN Bright in Stand by or rotation
LED6 GREEN Bright during rotation
Filament power supply PCB 92-073-5
Color Function
LED1 GREEN Bright fix in normal condition
LED2 RED Anode W
LED3 RED Bright when Small focal spot is selected
LED4 GREEN Bright with filament ON
LED5 YELLOW bright during exposure. Brightness is directly proportional to anode
current
Inverter control board 94-132
Color Function
DL1 GREEN +15Vdc
DL2 YELLOW bright or blinking during exposure depending on continuous or
pulsed mode

CPU RESET SEQUENCE

At power ON, LED DU6 and LED DU8 are bright, LED DU8 goes OFF, LED DU6 goes OFF, LED
D1becomes bright fix and after blinks to indicate that CPU is running.
BOARDS CONFIGURATION (JUMPERS, VARIABLE RESISTORS AND

TEST POINTS)
In case of failures or defects to functions different from those of normal use or if they appear after the
replacement of an electronic board, it is recommended to accurately verify the configuration of the
board(s) involved and check fuses integrity.
For an easy reference, here are all information relevant to configuration of the boards existing in the
equipment. For the list of LED refer to previous paragraph.
Motherboard 92-082-6
Function
JP1 Close to exclude the inverter power supply monitor/alarm during tests
JP5 If closed stand-by LED is ON with unit OFF. If Open stand by LED is OFF when
unit is OFF
JP6 Open for LAMBDA SE and LAMBDA with stand-by Lamp.
Closed for LAMBDA Ewith stand-by LED.
JP7
JP8
JP9 Reserved. Not for service
JP15 Factory preset closed (Bucky driver)
JP16 Open for Skin Dose display. Closed for AGD display
JP17 Closed for proper operation of 92-082-6
JP18 Closed to limit compression force to 15
JP19 Not in use
JP20 Factory preset (closed disables the delay of the + 5 V dc delayed)
JP21 (3 PIN) Pin 2-3 closed with IC20 PCB 92-082-6 = MOTOR14 $BAD4 for Bucky with
double LED yellow and green. Breast thickness indication not correct with 4-
INFL-XX (1,8x magnification device without grid).
Pin 1-2 closed with IC20 PCB 92-082-6 = MOTOR15A $8B81 for Bucky with
single green LED. Breast thickness indication is correct with 4-INFL-XX (1,8x
magnification device without grid).
JP22 o Open for LAMBDA E(electromagnetic brake).
o Closed for LAMBDA SE and LAMBDA (disk brake) (if open brake
doesn’t position properly)
RV1 Calibration of DVM for inverter power supply voltage located on technical menu .
RV2 Reserved. Not for service
RV3 Factory preset (reference voltage for compression plate speed reduction)

Filament power supply PCB 92-073-5
Setting Function
R16 Anodic current sensor resistor 1Vdc=10mA (1Vdc=5mA options
5kW or bimetallic tube)
RV3 Calibration of filament safety (voltage)
RV6 Calibration of filament safety (current)
Anode starter 92-074-3
Setting Function
RV1 Calibration of capacitive phase safety circuit
RV2 Calibration of direct phase safety circuit
TP1 test-point of capacitive phase current
TP3 VTP1 – 45%
TP2 test-point of direct phase current
TP4 VTP2 – 45%
JP1 OPEN braking enabled
JP3 OPEN braking time 6”
JP4 OPEN safety enabled
Inverter control board 94-132
Setting Function
TP1/TP2 Tension test during exposure
RV1 Regulation kV
RV2 Regulation maximum output current

SUBASSEMBLIES AND PCB REPLACEMENT

When replacing subassemblies and/or PCB, take care of calibration or Firmware version of the PCB
according the following list.
The list is not exhaustive, but it covers a high part of the cases.
TUBE
When replacing a tube, with another one of same trademark and model, the following operations are
necessary:
kV check and eventual calibration
Rotating anode safety circuit check and eventual calibration
Filament safety circuit and eventual calibration
Also take care of the alignment of the tube.
We advice against the replacing of the tube with a different model. In this case also the firmware
version of the EEPROM on the CPU board 01-170 must be changed.
H.V. GENERATOR
When replacing a H.V. generator it is necessary to check that the kV used for the exposure correspond
to the kV set on the control panel. Refer to the related chapter.
INVERTER MODULE
When replacing a H.V. generator it is necessary to check that the kV used for the exposure correspond
to the kV set on the control panel. Refer to the related chapter.
DISPLAY SP14N003 POWER SUPPLY (DS/INVC132)

Do not take care of any calibration or firmware version.
SP14N003 DISPLAY (DS/LMG7401)


CPU BOARD (PCB/01-170)

On the CPU board there are three very important chips:
the EEPROM (U6 on the board), that contains the main firmware of the mammography unit;
one battery RAM (U5 on the board), that contains the calibrations (filament current, dose
calculator and ULTRA calibration);
one battery RAM (U7 on the board), that contains the clock, the number of exposure, and other
less important information.
Replacing the board it is possible to take the three chip from the old board and insert them on the new
one. So the firmware, calibration and other information are maintained.
If you change the EEPROM with a new one having a different firmware version, also take care of the
display firmware version: they must be compatible
If you change the battery RAM containing the calibration data with a new one, you need to calibrate
the filament current, the optical density (DEATA PLUS calibration or REDUCED DEATA) and the
dose calculator.
Also take care of the jumpers configuration.
TUBE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (PCB/02-171-0)

Do not take care of any calibration or firmware version. The sensor is already calibrated.
AUTOMATIC COLLIMATOR AND C-ARM SERVICE BOARD (PCB/02-179-X)

No calibration is necessary, but the board has a processor with its firmware to exchange messages with
the main CPU. Normally no compatibility problems exist, but if some problems verify after the
replacing of this board, pay attention that the firmware version of the new board is the same of the old
one. If not, replace the processor.
MIRROR MOTOR DRIVER (PCB/96-153-X)


CPU KEYBOARD (PCB/03-181-X)

No calibration is necessary, but the board has a processor with its firmware. If some problems verify
after the replacing of this board, pay attention that the firmware version of the new board is the same
of the old one. If not, replace the processor.
CPU MOTHER BOARD (PCB/92-082-X)

On the motherboard it is possible, by means of the RV1 trimmer, to calibrate the voltmeter that
displays in the technical menu the voltage input of the inverter.
On this board there is the potter driver firmware, if some problems exist when replacing the board,
take care of the firmware version and eventually replace the chip with the old one.
On this board there is a processor with its firmware to act the switch on of the unit, if any problem
exists when switching on, verify the firmware version and eventually replace the chip with the old one.
Also take care of the jumpers configuration.
FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY (PCB/92-073-X)

After replacing this board it is necessary to verify and eventually calibrate the filament current, and the
filament current safety circuit.
ANODE STARTER (PCB/92-074-X)

After replacing this board it is necessary to verify and eventually calibrate the rotating anode safety
circuit.
On this board there is a specific firmware, if problems exist after the replacing of this board, change
the new firmware with the old one.
KEYBOARD (PCB/92-083-X)
On this board the language and the contrast of the display are set. Take care of this two aspects. Refer
to related chapters.
AEC DETECTOR (PHTM9000)

No firmware is involved in the change of the exposure meter, but the calibration of offset and gain of
the detectors is requested. Refer to related chapters.

In the following table the previous considerations are summarized:
Pay attention
Pay attention to
Code Description to Firmware
Calibrations
versions
X- ray tube Yes, several Yes, CPU
Yes, High
KTFLI0009 H.V. Transformer NO
Voltage
Yes, High
KTFLA0206 INVERTER module NO
Voltage
DS/INVC132 Display SP14N003 power supply NO NO
DS/LMG7401 SP14N003 DISPLAY NO NO
Depending on
PCB/01-170-X CPU Board replacement of YES
the battery RAM
PCB/02-171-0 TUBE Temperature sensor NO NO
Automatic Collimator and C-ARM Service
PCB/02-179-X NO YES
board
PCB/96-153-X Mirror motor driver NO NO
PCB/03-181-X CPU Keyboard NO YES
YES (two
PCB/92-082-6 CPU Mother board YES
firmware)
PCB/92-073-X Filament power supply YES NO
PCB/92-074-X Anode starter YES YES
PCB/92-083-X Keyboard NO NO
PHTM9000 AEC Detector YES NO

SWITCHING ON CIRCUIT AND SEQUENCE

Unit is switched ON by means of main contactor CT1 and solid state relay RY1. Drive and timing
circuit is on the motherboard PCB 92-082, powered by TF129.
Switch On sequence
Main contactor CT1 switches ON at first and dumping resistor R1 smooths inrush current of TF203
and capacitors C1,C2,C3,C4.
After few seconds RY1, with zero cross drive, shorts R1 and full power is available for H.V. generator
and other high power services.
For further details refer to chapter 3, “switching on circuit”
Display and Keyboard initialization

Keyboard (PCB 92-083+03-181) has its own dedicated CPU.
At power ON, empty frame is drawn by keyboard CPU on the display.
When main CPU of PCB 01-170 starts, display frame is filled with icons.
Grid position initialization

At power ON grid is moved to search home position and noise from the table is normal. Grid home
position is at left side from patient position.
Emergency shutdown
Emergency push buttons located on both sides of the unit.
Operating Emergency push button will switch OFF immediately main contactor CT1 and the whole
unit is switched OFF.
ON/OFF pushbutton and control lamp

It is connected to CN16 of PCB 92-082-6 and has control lamp inside.
Control lamp is bright when unit is OFF, after switch OFF, lamp blinks for a short time during which
further switch ON is disabled to allow high power circuit to reset.

TABLE DETECTION AND GRID TEST
Table driver
Table driver is onboard of PCB 92-082 motherboard, it contains both cassette sensing + leds driver for
all tables and stepper motor driver for grid tables.
Table detection
The following tables are detected by the CPU in order to guarantee the appropriate functionality.
Model Code
18x24 gridless PMX 1500-XX
18x24 grid PMX 2500-XX
24x30 gridless PMX 4500-XX
24x30 grid PMX 3500-XX
18x24 gridless 1,8 X 4-INFL-XX
magnification device
Cassette detection functions are the same for all the tables.
Green LED is bright fix when unexposed cassette is in. Unit could not be ready for exposure
depending on Door Open and/or no collimation plate.
Yellow LED is bright fix if cassette is not inserted or not properly inserted or exposed.
Green and yellow LED blink alternatively if cassette is already in at power on.
If cassette notch sensing switch is enabled and cassette has no notch, yellow Led is bright even if
cassette is properly inserted.
Note: the color and number of LEDs on the table can vary depending on the firmware version.
Grid tables.
If grid table is recognized, x-ray beam is pulsed. Both large and small focus can be selected from the
control panel.
Gridless tables.
If gridless table, any kind, is recognized, x-ray beam is continuous, small focus is selected
automatically and deselected when gridless table is removed.
Grid movement test

If grid table is inserted, by means of pushbuttons Bell + Compression [-] grid can be moved without
exposure for functionality check.
Grid must oscillate back and forth.
Grid speed is different during the first 7 runs for strokes First right / left, speed for movement must be
regular
Grid movement has time-out of 20” to protect stepper motor.
When Grid movement is activated by main CPU, DL8 of PCB 92-082-6 becomes bright fix and .LED2
PCB 01-170 blinks following x-ray interruption at grid direction change.
Grid home position is at left side from patient position.

Problems to potter and grid visible on images

If the grid does not move, verify that the resistance of each phase of the motor is of about 10Ω a lower
resistance by more than 10% means that the motor is damaged and it is to be replaced.
If the motor is sound, check the connection cable and if necessary replace the related PCB. If the potter
moves, Motor Cable and board are sound and operating but you see the grid on images, verify the
internal components and slides as per procedure available on request.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS
For a better comprehension of the unit, you must know that this unit is subdivided into several
operational blocks:
1. Main CPU, mother board
2. Control keyboard and display
3. Rotating Anode Starter
4. Filament power supply
5. Inverter of High Voltage generator
The main CPU (1) and the control keyboard (2) are equipped with independent microprocessors,
connected among them by a serial interface.
Blocks (3), (4) and (5) are connected to the main CPU by Optoisolated digital interfaces.
Supervision circuit
A general supervision circuit checks the integrity of various fuses and complete functional blocks
whose state is indicated in the TECHNICAL MENU.
G.M.I. LAMBDA MAMMO

------------------------------------------------------------
------CPU FUSES------- ------SW1------SW2------
F2=OK F4=OK 00000000 00000
------------------------INVERTER------------------------
>>GOOD<<
--------------------ROTOR SUPPLY---------------------
>>GOOD<<
MODEL
n. .............. date hour

Blocks simulation
Blocks (3), (4) and (5) can be isolated from the main CPU for test purposes.
To isolate a block, it is necessary to close the supervision circuits from the CPU side so that it detects a
normal condition.
Here follow the necessary connections to simulate:
Rotating Anode Starter 92-074
Filament Power Supply 92-073
Inverter
Connections can be realized directly on the board 01-170 excluding the LAMBDA connection cables
or directly at the end of the LAMBDA cable to also include it in the test.
Under these conditions, it is NOT possible any exposure.

SWITCHING ON PROBLEMS
If unit doesn’t switch ON check if one or both emergency buttons are active.
Check the main fuse of the switch or fuses referred to board 92-082 and relevant switching on circuit.
Refer to the special section in Chap. 3 on this manual.
If unit can be switched ON but no Frame and no Icons appear on the screen and CPU reset sequence is
correct check keyboard 92-083, KEYBOARD CPU 03-181, cable CV0052 and supply voltages
onboard of KEYBOARD 92-083
If unit can be switched ON, Frame appears on the screen, CPU reset sequence is correct and no Icons
appear on the screen, press the x-ray pushbutton and if intermittent beep is generated, serial
communication between CPU and Keyboard is not working.
Check connection cable, line drivers, replace 92-083 and/or 01-170
.
If the display is empty wait few seconds for the start up sequence and after check if the CPU is alive
by means of C-arm functions.
If C-ARM can be rotated or moved up/down, CPU and Keyboard are working and the problem can be
due to the display itself.

OPERATING ERRORS ON DISPLAY

Operating errors on Display are described in the Operator’s manual.
For the technical aspects related to such alarms:
ALARM CHECK ARM PUSH BUTTON

CHECK BRAKE PUSH BUTTONS
CHECK FOOT PEDAL SWITCH
Code Pa
Pb
Pc
When During operating of compression or c-arm rotation or c-arm vertical movement or anytime
for eventual malfunction of pushbuttons or foot pedal switches.
Why Pushbutton or foot pedal switch of mentioned functions remains activated for more than
20”
Action Check pushbuttons or foot pedal switches and eventually disconnect them from the boards
for easier investigation.
Note Alarm goes OFF by itself if normal condition is restored releasing pushbutton or foot
pedal switch.
ALARM CHECK CASSETTE

Code Ci
When At power ON
Why Cassette was inside the table and could be exposed.
Action Remove cassette check it and reinsert.

If alarm comes out without cassette inside check cassette sensing microswitches.
Note Alarm goes OFF by itself if normal condition is restored removing cassette

ALARM DOOR OPEN

Code Do
When Starting exposure
Why Door of Examination room was open when operator pressed x-ray push button
Action Close door or check door contact and / or wiring to PCB 03-186.
Note Alarm goes OFF by itself if normal condition is restored closing the door.
Exposure is not interrupted if door is open after that exposure sequence started.
ALARM ABSENCE OF COLLIMATOR CONE

Code C0
Why Collimator is missing
Action Insert collimator or check sensing microswitch and / or PCB 02-179 and its connection
cable to main CPU CV0158
Note Alarm goes OFF by itself if collimation plate is inserted
ALARM CASSETTE NOT INSERTED

CASSETTE ALREADY EXPOSED
Code Nc
Ce
Why Cassette is not inserted or already exposed or cassette sensing switches are defective
Action Insert or replace cassette or check cassette sensing switches
Note Alarm goes OFF by itself if cassette is inserted or removed.

ALARM MIRROR POSITION ERROR

Code Me
Why Mirror is not out of field
Action Check if mirror doesn’t move totally or partially for mechanical or electrical problems.
Mirror drive motor has position sensing switch inside that must switch (audible click )
when is at 60 degrees with respect to the base plate.
Mirror driver is onboard of PCB 02-179 connected to the main CPU by CV0158.
Note Available only with PCB 02-179, C-arm service board (instead of PCB 96-153 mirror
motor driver)
ALARM FILTER POSITION ERROR

Code Fi
When Filter changes from Mo to Rh or vice-versa
Why Position sensing switch is not closed
Action Select manual mode, select filters several time to investigate if it’s mechanical or electric
problem.
ALARM TECHNIQUE NOT PROGRAMMED

Code T0
When Starting exposure in automatic mode
Why Film-screen or technique STD, EXT, HC, LD selected on control panel is not
programmed.
Action Select programmed film-screen and technique STD, EXT, HC, LD If only one is
programmed, freeze it by means of DIP 5 SW1 PCB 01-170.
If problem persists it’s probably due to memory corruption, transfer again AEC calibration
curve to CPU memory.

ALARM EARLY PUSHBUTTON RELEASE

Code Rp
When During exposure
Why Pushbutton has been released before the end of exposure

Pushbutton is defective
Action Inspect pushbutton at sight, select high mAs value and during exposure force: cable,
connector and pushbutton to locate possible false contact.
Replace pushbutton.
Note Display shows exposure mAs and kV
ALARM LOW ANODE CURRENT

Code Bt
When After exposure in MANUAL mode
Why Anode current was below lower limit or zero.

Exposure has been terminated by Back Up Timer.
Action Check anode current calibration according to specific section of this manual.
Also check kV value according to specific section of this manual.
Alarm can also depend on malfunction of V/F converter onboard of PCB 92-073, event
counter on board of PCB 01-170 and cable CV0072.
To investigate mAs integrator, check LED5 PCB 92-073 and LED3 PCB 01-170
For further investigation, external Dose meter or radiographic cassette with film can be
used to detect if x-ray are generated or not.
LOW ANODE CURRENT could also be due to H.V. generator defect or failure, check it
as described in dedicated section of this manual.

ALARM AEC DETECTOR OVER EXPOSED

Code A1
When After pre exposure
Why Breast and / or detector position is/ are wrong, part of detector was exposed to direct x-ray
beam.
Breast or phantom density was too low.
Action Check for proper breast / detector positioning or thin phantom.
Note Film must be replaced.

Delivered mAs are less than 1 mAs
ALARM BREAST TOO DENSE

Code A0
When After pre exposure
Why Breast density is too high and [p] value lower than limit selected during AEC calibration
Breast could have silicone prosthesis.
Refer to AEC calibration procedure for [p] lower limit calibration.
Action Reduce breast density and check for AEC calibration with reference phantom.
Note Film must be replaced.

Delivered mAs are less than 1 mAs

ALARM NOT ENOUGH mAs WITH AEC

Code Mi
When After exposure
Why The exposure has been terminated by the timer because exposure requested a mAs value
greater than the tube can handle. Repeat exposure in ONE POINT mode by raising KV or
by using a more sensitive screen-film combination.
Could happen with magnification and small focus if grid table is used and breast is large
or very dense.
Can also happen for calibration problems or system malfunction.
Action Evaluate operating conditions and eventually use One point mode with higher kV.
Note Quite impossible with large focus, if happens check very carefully mA, kV, [r] and [o]
calibrations.
ALARM TUBE THERMAL LIMIT REACHED

Code HU
Why X-ray tube assembly has reached maximum operating temperature.
Action Wait for tube cooling.

Evaluate operating conditions from last 1300 exposure memory.
Check tube temperature sensor PCB 02-171.
Disable tube rotation brake.

ALARM TECHNICAL ERROR

Code Refer to list
When Any time.
Why Internal error having no meaning for the operator.
Action Check Log File to find out what it is.

Date and time of error / fault can be helpful to locate it quickly.

ERRORS IN THE TECHNICAL MENU
When Any time.
Why Broken Fuse or defective block has been located by CPU diagnostic functions
Action Check Log File to find out when it occurred
G.M.I. LAMBDA MAMMO

------------------------------------------------------------
------CPU FUSES------- ------SW1------SW2------
F2=OK F4=OK 00000000 00000
------------------------INVERTER------------------------
>>GOOD<<
--------------------ROTOR SUPPLY---------------------
>>GOOD<<
MODEL
n. .............. date hour
Fault CPU fuses F2 or F4

Action Replace fuse

Fault Filament power supply >> FAIL <<

Action 1) check LED status of PCB 92-073
2) if problem persists after having switched the Unit off and on again, verify the integrity
of fuses F1 F2 PCB 92-073 and of filaments by an ohmmeter.
3) if Alarm Code is T2 it was generated during preparation, check for eventual corruption
of filament calibration values
Check also calibration of Over-current and Over-voltage protection circuits.
4) if Alarm Code is R2 it was generated during exposure check calibration of Over-current
and Over-voltage protection circuits.
5) if in doubt that filament board safety circuits are not recognized by CPU, they can be
simulated by means of jumpers on the LAMBDA cable CV0072.
Fault Rotor supply >> FAIL <<

Action 1) check LED status of PCB 92-074
2) if problem occurs when the unit is in stand by check that LAMBDA cable CV0073
connecting PCB 92-074 and PCB 01-170 has been correctly seated. Also check fuses F1
and F3 of PCB 92-074
3) if problem occurs in preparation error code is T1 check for line voltage, protection
circuit calibration of PCB 92-074, voltage across shift capacitors C5 and C6 that typically
is about 120 Vac ( 50hz) during anode running. If voltage is lower shift capacitor is
probably defective. For capacitor voltage check, protection circuit has to be disabled.
4) if problem occurs during exposure, error code is R1 check the same as above point 3
5) alarm can also occur due to tube overheating when internal thermo switch opens.
6) if in doubt that starter board safety circuits are not recognized by CPU, they can be
simulated by means of jumpers on CN5 PCB 01-170 or LAMBDA cable CV0073.

Fault INVERTER
Action 1) if problem is LV=NOK and LED DL1 is Dark replace F2
2) if problem is LV=NOK and LED DL1 is Bright check LAMBDA cable CV0074 and
eventually simulate inverter block by means of Jumpers on CN3 PCB 01-170
3) If technical menu appears with Vdc (in)= 000 then F3 of PCB 94-132 is broken,
inverter block 6 and H.V. transformer must be replaced.
4) If technical menu appears with Vdc (in) = 270 V F6 or F9 is broken.
For investigation of INVERTER Vdc problems, sensing circuit and alarm can be disabled
by means of JP1 closed on PCB 92-082-6.
Vdc voltage sensing is connected at CN4 PCB 94-132 and CN9 PCB 92-082.
Normal voltage across CN9 with cable connected is about 19,5Vdc.
Voltage across CN4 PCB 94-132 is about 47 Vdc with cable disconnected.
Vdc (in) drop is about 100Vdc during exposure and ripple in the same condition is
typically 50 Vpp.
If Vdc drop and ripple voltage are much higher capacitors C1,C2,C3,C4 must be replaced
Note For kV problems refer to High Voltage generator section in this manual

TECHNICAL ERRORS IN LOG FILE
CPU of Mammography unit has a memory with the last 1300 events including errors and fault
events. This 1300 events can be uploaded on the PC.
Choose Error log,
insert a comment, press Start and press the two buttons Alarm reset and Optical density plus
on the mammo at the same time.
Now you can see, on the “Uploading statistical info” window, the data being uploaded. When
the mammo finishes to transmit data, it emits three quick tones to advise you. If you want to
stop the transmission push the two buttons Alarm reset and Optical density minus
contemporarily. If you want to delete all the 1300 events in the mammo, press the three
buttons alarm reset, optical density plus and optical density minus contemporarily.
DEATA Plus software creates a LOG file that can be opened clicking on View Stat button.

Log file contains string with error code and full description in the last line
Error log file can be selected between all those available, identified by time and date of
Upload
MEMORY STRING
The following string is an example of data available for each exposure or fault.
----------------------------------------------------------------
>5 26.5kV 126.6mAs .30 Mo/Mos G 0P 27.2mGy\
>6 r0110 p076 i0472 d 0 c100 %100 o011 C1 \
>7 kS206 r0110/0110/0110/0110 38°C Af [12/03/03 15:20:02]\
----------------------------------------------------------------
It’s referred to exposure in Zero Point mode with code Af ( no error in automatic mode)

LIST OF ERROR CODES

A full list of error codes is given below:
Exposure terminated without problems.

CODE Description
Af EXPOSURE TERMINATED BY FILM AEC
Ms EXPOSURE TERMINATED BY mAs INTEGRATOR
Exposure terminated with problems.
CODE Fault description
Rp EARLY PUSH BUTTON RELEASE
Mi LOW mAs SELECTION WITH AEC
Bt EXPOSURE TERMINATED BY BACK UP TIMER
T1 ANODE STARTER FAILED DURING PREPARATION
T2 FILAMENT FAILED DURING PREPARATION
R1 ANODE STARTER FAILED DURING EXPOSURE
R2 FILAMENT FAILED DURING EXPOSURE
Operating or system errors with sample pulse x-ray emission only
A0 BREAST TOO DENSE
A1 AEC DETECTOR OVER EXPOSED
Operating errors without x-ray emission
D0 DOOR OPEN
C0 ABSENCE OF COLLIMATOR CONE
Nc CASSETTE NOT INSERTED
Ci CASSETTE IN AT POWER ON
Ce CASSETTE ALREADY EXPOSED
T0 NOT ACTIVE
System errors and or faults
Gs GAS SPRING DEFECTIVE
Pb CHECK BRAKE PUSH BUTTONS
Pa CHECK ARM PUSH BUTTON
Pc CHECK FOOT PEDAL SWITCH
Fi FILTER POSITION ERROR
Me MIRROR POSITION ERROR
Pi BRAKE POSITION SWITCHES MW5 , MW6 FAILURE
Mt BRAKE MOTOR MT3 FAILURE
HU TUBE TERMAL LIMIT REACHED
FUSES and blocks ( multiple fault are shown as code addition)
80 INVERTER CONTROL BOARD
40 FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY
20 ROTATING ANODE STARTER
10 INVERTER POWER
08 F4 PCB 92-082
04 F2 + 15P PCB 92-082
02 F2 + 15° PCB 92-082
01 ANODE NOT ROTATING

CHAPTER 5
ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS
LIST OF FUSES
GENERAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .........................................................................182
92-082-6 MOTHERBOARD.......................................................................................184
01-170 CPU BOARD .................................................................................................195
92-083-8 KEYBOARD / CONTROL PANEL...............................................................198
92-073-5 FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................203
92-074-3 ROTATING ANODE STARTER..................................................................206
96-153-0 MIRROR MOTOR DRIVER ........................................................................209
02-179-1 AUTOMATIC COLLIMATOR MIRROR ACTUATOR, BEAM LIGHT AND
FILTROMAMM ..........................................................................................................212
LIST OF FUSES ........................................................................................................215
CABLES ....................................................................................................................218

GENERAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM


92-082-6 MOTHERBOARD
Main functions:
Unit ON/OFF drive
C-ARM up/down motor
Compression motor drive, magnetic clutch, foot pedal switches
Collimator light, collimator presence sensing switch
Rotation brake
Mo/Rh filter
Exposure counter
X-rays esternal lamp
Door safety switch
Potter-bucky circuit
X-rays pushbutton
Calibration:
For Led, Jumpers, variable resistor and Test points refer to chapter 4











01-170 CPU BOARD
Calibration:
no calibration is requested
Replacement:
EEPROM contains specific firmware
2 k RAM contains panel settings and CLOCK
512 k RAM contains calibrations



92-083-8 KEYBOARD / CONTROL PANEL
Calibration:
RV1 LCD contrast





92-073-5 FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY
Calibration:
refer to chapter 3
Replacement:
anode current calibration
filament safety circuit calibration:
Refer to chapter 3


Note: Also valid for PCB 92-073-5

92-074-3 ROTATING ANODE STARTER
Calibration:
refer to chapter 3.
Replacement:
safety circuit calibration (RV1, RV2)
voltage selection (220V - 230V - 240V)
Refer to chapter 3.
Warning:
Circuit ground is floating with respect to other blocks in the unit having the same
symbol.
Be careful making measurements on this PCB, use only insulated instruments.



96-153-0 MIRROR MOTOR DRIVER
Calibration:
Replacement:
no adjustment



02-179-1 AUTOMATIC COLLIMATOR MIRROR ACTUATOR, BEAM LIGHT

AND FILTROMAMM
Main functions:
Mirror actuator
Centering lamp
Automatic collimator
Automatic Mo/Rh filter FILTROMAMM
Calibration:
Replacement:
no adjustment
Note:
this board is present when the unit has automatic collimator.



LIST OF FUSES
FUSE HOLDERS
Numeration is referred to general schematics
F1 = mains power
20A 10×38 WEBER CH10 CEI 32-1-4 IEC239
F2 = Main contactor
0.1A slow blow 6.2×30
F3 = c-arm motor3.15 delayed 6.2x30
F4 = toroidal transformer primary TF205 – 3.15A delayed 6.2 X 30
F5 = Power on circuit on PCB 92-082 40mA delayed 5×20; F8 is in series to F10 on PCB 92-
082.
F6 = toroidal transformer secondary TF203 – 10A 10X38 weber CH10 CEI 32-
1-4 IEC 239
F7 = toroidal transformer secondary TF203 – 10A 10X38 weber CH10 CEI 32-
1-4 IEC 239
F8 = External lamp 500mA delayed 6x30

FUSES ON LAMBDA PCBs

Numeration is referred to single schematics of PCBs
PCB 92-073 – FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY PCB
F1 = 3.15A slow blow 6.2×30
F2 = 3.15A slow blow 6.2×30
PCB 92-074 – ROTATING ANODE
F1 = 10A fast 6.2×30
F2 = 4A slow blow 6.2×30
F3 = 40mA slow blow 5×30
PCB 92-082 - CPU MOTHER BOARD PCB
F1 = 2A slow blow 5×20
F2 = 1.6A slow blow 5×20
F3 = .5A slow blow 5×20
F6 = .5A slow blow 5×20
F9 = 1A slow blow 5×20
F10 = 40mA slow blow 5×20; F10 is in series to F8 on electric wiring
F11 = 3.15mA slow blow 5×20
PCB 93-109 – INVERTER CONTROL PCB
F2 = slow blow 5×20 –1A
F3 = Fuse for semiconductors IR B1000/20

TRANSFORMERS PROTECTION ACCORDING TO STANDARD CEI 62-5 IEC601-1

WARNING: modifying fuse type and/or value may create risks of fire!
TF 129 (PCB 92-082) Protected by slow blow fuses
TF 213 (PCB 92-074) Protected by slow blow fuses
TF 205 Protected by slow blow fuses
TF 203 Protected by termoswitch that acts on mains breaker turning off the device and
avoiding self power-on at the termoswitch restoration.
Further protection against transient overload by fuses on primary and secondary
circuits.

CABLES












GENERAL MEDICAL ITALIA
CN 14 CN 13
CN15
UART2 4800 BAUD PCB 01-170

UART3 9600 BAUD UART4 4800 BAUD PCB 01-170
CHAPTER 1 Page 230 of 236

CHAPTER 6
SPARE PARTS LIST
WARNING
♦ G.M.I. recommends the use of original spare parts,
otherwise declines its responsibility for any damage to the
device and/or to third party.
♦ Installation and removal of spare parts must be

performed by specialized personnel only

CODE DESCRIPTION
Electronic PCBs & subassemblies
DS/INVC132 LMG7401 INVERTER POWER DISPLAY
DS/LMG7401 LMG7401 DISPLAY –PLGE (BLUE)
FL/4192209500 COGEMA FILTER 823.020
KTFLA0009 H.V. GENERATOR
KTFLA0206 INVERTER MODULE
PCB/01-170-1 CPU BOARD
PCB/02-171-0 TEMPERATURE SENSOR RX TUBE
PCB/02-172-X POTTER BUCKY DRIVER
PCB/03-181-X CONTROL PANEL CPU BOARD
PCB/92-073-X FILALMENT BOARD POWER SUPPLY 3F LAMBDA
PCB/92-074-X ROTATING ANODE BOARD
PCB/92-082-X MOTHERBOARD
PCB/92-083-X CONTROL PANEL (PUSHBUTTONS) BOARD
PCB/94-117-X LED ON/OFF BOARD
PCB/94-127-0A EXPOSURE METER BOARD 1
PCB/94-127-0B EXPOSURE METER BOARD 2
PCB/94-133-0 C-ARM AUXILIARY BUTTONS
PCB/96-153-X MIRROR DRIVER BOARD
-TRF/1PL HIGH SPEED STARTER
PHTM9000 AEC DETECTOR (3 FIELD)
Lamps LEDs components
DI/BYV96E REC VEL 1A5 1000V DIODE(10pcs set)
LD/QD5GL YELLOW SQUARE LED 5mm
LD/QD5VR GREEN SQUARE LED 5mm
LD/TN5BL ROUND BLUE LED 5mm
LM/AL24V-100W ALOGEN LAMP 24V 100W
LMPL/AL24-100 ALOGEN LAMP 24V 100W SUPPORT
PD/SKB30-12 SINGLE PHASE BRIDGE 30 A –1200 V
PT/5K0-1/2W5% POTENTIOMETER 5K0 10 TURNS 1/2W
RLST/2450 D2450 SOLID STATE RELAY
RSFL82RO-50W SRH 82 Ω 50 W RESISTOR
RSFL1KO-50W SRH 1K Ω 50 W RESISTOR
Fuses
FS/B1000F20 INVERTER FUSE (5 pcs set)
FSADV0.5/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D05L20 0.5 A 250V (10pcs set)
FSADV-4.0/250 FUSE D06L32 4.0A 250V (10pcs set)
FSAVD-0.1/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D06L32 0.1A 250V (10pcs set)
FSAVD-0.5/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D06L32 0.5A 250V (10pcs set)
FSAVD10.0/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D06L32 10.0A 250V (10pcs set)
FSDFSM-10/500 FUSE D10 L38 10.0A 500V (10pcs set)
FSDFSM-20/500 FUSE D10 L38 20.0A 500V (10pcs set)
FST/T.04A/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D05L20 40mA 250V (10pcs set)
FST/T1.0/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D05L20 1.0A 250V (10pcs set)
FST/T-1.6/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D05L20 1.6A 250V (10pcs set)
FST/T2.0/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D05L20 2.0A 250V (10pcs set)
FST/T-2.5/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D05 L20 2.5A 250V (10pz)
FST/T-3.15A SLOW BLOW FUSE D05L20 3.15A 250V (10pcs set)
FST/T3.15A/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D06L32 3.15A 250V (10pcs set)
FST/-T8A/250 SLOW BLOW FUSE D06L32 8A 250V (10pcs set)
KT/FUSE-MAMM FUSES KIT (for one unit)
Motors
AT/37000002 MIRROR LINEAR ATTUATOR
ATT/33X100C24A COMPRESSION PADDLE SUPPORT ATTUATOR (BYM MODEL)
CODE DESCRIPTION
EM/40X30X150N DELTI 24V BRAKE
EM/D-45S43--F EM F8M3W CLUTCH/COMPRESSION TROLLEY
MR—2338S012S CONTROL PANEL MOTOR
MR61.50.465 COMPRESSION MOTOR GEAR BOX BUHLER 24VCC50:1
MT/HP-0,33-4P C-ARM MOTOR
MTPP/7220R040 5VDL-15V-10R LINEAR ATTUATOR (POTTER)
Transformers
TF/205-T SERVICE TRANSFORMER
TF/211-TT POWER TRANSFORMER
TF/212-TT POWER TRANSFORMER
Pushbuttons
KT/-RX-BUTTON RX PUSHBUTTON WITH PROTECTION + CONNECTOR
KTFLA0205 EXTERNAL PEDALS PAIR
PL/1.5108451 1 RAFI 1.15108.451 ON/OFF PUSH BUTTON
PL-080BF11 EMERGENCY MUSHROOM PUSHBUTTON CONTACT LOCK
PL-080-RER PULSANTE A FUNGO ROSSO
Microswitches Relay Contactor
MW/AH34669 MICROSWITCH LEVETTA ROTELLA (POTTER)
MW/AVL34253 WEEL LEVER MICROSWIT (POTTER 24X30)
MW/AVL34553J WEEL LEVER MICROSWITCH (POTTER)
MW/C35ZP WEEL LEVER MICROSWITCH (C-ARM)
PL/83505.IW2 MICROSWITCH CROUZET (COLLIMATOR)
RLCS/MZP00245 RELAY PCB2SC 12VCC MZPA 0024505
TL/3RT1034-1A CONTACTOR 220 VAC 5NO+2NC
Lexan Plates
MEEQ3142-XX MAGNIFICATION DEVICE PLATE
MEEQ3214-XX PLATE FOR 12X8 COMPRESSOR PADDLE
MEEQ3646-XX PLATE FOR 16X22 FOR 2D BIOPSY COMPRESSOR PADDLE
Carbon Fiber covers
MEEQ2840-10 CARBON FIBER COVER FOR PMX2500
MEEQ3806-00 CARBON FIBER COVER FOR PMX3500
Grids
MEEQ1896-03 PMX2500 BUCKY GRID
MEEQ3815-00 PMX3500 BUCKY GRID
X-ray Tube
-TB/M147 VARIAN M147
-TB/P40W-100G PANTIX
Miscellaneous
CN/8140-1 POTTER FEMALE CONNECTOR
CN/8140-2 POTTER MALE CONNECTOR
CN/PAN3PFEM PANEL FEMALE CONNECTOR for X-RAY Push Button
CN/VOL3POLIM MALE CONNECTOR for X-RAY Push Button
CNTV10U-K45 10.0µF 450V CAPACITOR
CNTV14U-K45 14.0 µF 450 V CAPACITOR
CNTV16U-K45 16.0 µF 450 V CAPACITOR
CNVT2M2-K35 2200 µF 350 V CAPACITOR
ET108 ON/OFF LABEL (LAMBDA E/BYM)
ETLX0106-02 KEYBOARD LABEL
ETLX0147-XX AUXILIARY PUSHBUTTONS C-ARM UP/DOWN LABEL

CODE DESCRIPTION
ETPB0212-X METALLIC GRID FOR 2D BIOPSY COMPRESSION PADDLE
KTFLB0004 C ARM INCLINOMETER (LAMBDA BYM)
MS/8WA10111B ONE POLE TERMINAL NEUTRAL BLUE 6MMQ
MS/8WA1011-1P ONE POLE TERMINAL FOR GROUND 4MMQ
MS/8WA1201 SECTION 2.5 mmq SINGLE TERMINAL
MS/8WA1301 SECTION 2.5 mmq TRIPLE TERMINAL
MS/8WA1808 LOCKING TERMINAL
PF/3NW7010 10.3X38 FUSE HOLDER (5 pcs set)
PF/UK6.3 D06L32 FUSE HOLDER (5 pcs set)
TBCR/D50.0 CORRUGATED TUBE
Cables
CV0011-XX EXPOSURE METER SHIELDED CABLE
CV0074-XX 01-170/INVERTER INTERFACE CABLE
CV0079-XX POTTER SHIELDED CABLE
CV0151-0 LOW VOLTAGE STRAIGHT TERMINAL NEW TYPE
CVAT/1080L475 HIGH VOLTAGE D11 TERMINALI ALDEN 4,5M CABLE
ELEQ0137-XX CAVO BASSA TENSIONE GUAINA VARIAN VECCHIO TIPO
Mechanical
CA/1/2” ½” L3500 SIMPLE CHAIN
-CAMICIA/D32 GAS PISTON JACKET
CAMU/1/2” ½” CHAIN SINGLE UNION RING
CIC/RCURED4/8 URED 4/8 CONNECTOR
CIC/RIDR4M/8F R4M/8F ADAPTERS
CR/DENT0.75 RACK 0.75
CU---608.2Z CUSCIN SFE1C F08D22S07 2SCHPRO
CU—61816RS C-ARM ROTATION BALL BEARING
CU---6200,2Z CUSCIN SFE1C F10D30S09 2SCHPRO
CU---6203.2Z CUSCIN SFE1C D40F17S12
CU---MR126,2Z SCH D12F06S04 BALL BEARING
GRPR-8X15 COLLIMATION PLATES LOCKING MECHANISM SPHERE
ML28141005120 TOMA TF1 1200N IDROPNEUMATIC SPRING
PG/1/2”16D-CU PULLEY 16 TEETH STEP ½”
PLM-GM HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATOR OIL EXPANTION DEVICE
RD/50D 1/100 C-ARM UP7DOWN GEAR
RT/DENT35D RUOTA DENTATA
RUNS/D23L198 RULLO PER NASTRO
SF/DEL-20 DELRIN SPHERE DIAMETER 20mm ART.01.380.0002
KTFLB0200 C-ARM HANDLES PAII
MEEQ0010-00 CUNEO GUAINA EIMAC
MEEQ0014-00 LEAD CONNECTOR FOR VARIAN M147 X-RAY TUBE
MEEQ0039-00 METACRILATE MIRROR
MEEQ0055-00 METACRILATE MIRROR SUPPORT
MEEQ1699-01 PUSHBUTTON BALL MALE SUPPORT
MEEQ1775-00 MOLIBDENUM FILTER 0.03mm
MEEQ1996-10 PULEGGIA GUIDA CARRELLO
MEEQ3121-00 POLICARBONATED DISPLAY TRANSPARENT COVER
MEEQ3176-10 COLLIMATION PLATES HANDLE
MEEQ3188-00 NASTRO BIANCO
MEEQ3189-XX PIASTRA TRASCINAMENTO NASTRO
MEEQ3195-10 PULEGGIA RINVIO 18 DENTI PASSO 1/2"
MEEQ3200-XX GUIDA AGGANCIO SCHERMO IN LEXAN
MEEQ3201-01 PATIENT LEXAN SHIELD
MEEQ3204-00 PULEGGIA 16 DENTI PASSO ½”
MEEQ3207-00 PERNO TENDICATENA M12
MEEQ3245-XX GHIERA PULSANTE

CODE DESCRIPTION
MEEQ3362-10 PIASTRA ANTERIORE BRACCIO A “C”
MEEQ3267-XX MASCHERINA IN DELRIN PIASTRA ANT BRACCIO
MEEQ3268-00 COMPRESSION PADDLES SUPPORT
MEEQ3270-XX EXPOSURE METER HANDLE
MEEQ3328-XX PULEGGIA 16 DENTI PASSO ½”
MEEQ3349-XX COMPRESSION TROLLEY ROPE (MOD BYM)
MEEQ3349-XX COMPRESSION TROLLEY ROPE FOR BYTM C-ARM
MEEQ3374-01 POTTER TERMINALS SUPPORT
MEEQ3375-01 CHIUSURA SUPPORTO CONNETTORI POTTER
MEEQ3514-10 120X120 SP.20/10/5 DUMMY
MEEQ3642-XX GRAVITY GONIOMETER
MEEQ6072-02 COMPRESSION ROPE LAMBDA
MEEQ6072-XX COMPRESSION TROLLEY ROPE
MEEQ6544-10 IAE TUBE ASSEMBLY LEAD CONNECTOR
MQ10057-00 ALUMINIUM WEDGE NEW TYPE
PMX25_MPL1-F FRANCH MARKING DEVICE FOR PMX2500 TYPE 1
PMX25_MPL1-I ITALIAN MARKING DEVICE FOR PMX2500 TYPE 1
PMX25_MPL1-U ENGLISH MARKING DEVICE FOR PMX2500 TYPE 1
PMX35_MPL1-F FRANCH MARKING DEVICE FOR PMX3500 TYPE 1
PMX35_MPL1-I ITALIAN MARKING DEVICE FOR PMX3500 TYPE 1
PMX35_MPL1-U ENGLISH MARKING DEVICE FOR PMX3500 TYPE 1
SGFLB0000-XX COMPRESSION DEVICE TROLLEY
SGFLC0000-03 COMPRESSION TROLLEY (MOD BYM)
The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out eventual improvements

leaving the main characteristics unchanged

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indugio il nostro servizio di assistenza tecnica, nel seguito
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LAMBDA TECHNICAL MANUAL

LAMBDA TECHNICAL MANUAL

GENERAL MEDICAL ITALIA CHAPTER 1 Page 1 of 236

Via Basecchia 2/A

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DOCUMENT STATUS SHEET

Version Release Date Reason of change

ENGLISH 01 25/01/01 First dedicated release (93/42)

FOR HIGH SPEED STARTER

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DECLARATION ACCORDING TO IEC 601-1 STANDARD EDITION 1992

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CHAPTER 1- UNIT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER 3 - THEORY AND CALIBRATION

CHAPTER 4 – PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING

CHAPTER 5 – ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS LIST OF FUSES

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT LAMBDA

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X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (VARIAN M147)

X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (VARIAN M113)

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X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (I.A.E. XM12i)

X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (I.A.E. XM10-16)

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X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (SIEMENS PANTIX 40MoW-

TUBE ASSEMBLY THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL (DEATA PLUS)

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DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM

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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND WASTE DISPOSAL

CLASSIFICATION (IEC 601-1)

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ELECTROMAGNETIC INFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO IEC 601-1-2

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

IEC 61000-4-4 ±1 kV for input/output ±1 kV for input/output

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be

Recommended separation distance

d = 2 .3 P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter

Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an

Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked

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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF

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WEEE INFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

The following crossed-out wheeled bin symbol,

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• LAMBDA MUST BE USED BY AUTHORISED PERSONELL AFTER AN

• THIS MACHINE MUST BE USED ONLY FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.

• DO NOT INSERT IN THE X-RAY BEAM DEVICES OTHER THAN

• USE ONLY CASSETTES WITH ONE SCREEN DEDICATED FOR

• FOR BYM C-ARM WITH VARIABLE F.F.D. TAKE CARE OF STOPS AT