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2307224-100
Rev 6
GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6 DISCOVERY LS SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL
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GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6 DISCOVERY LS SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
LANGUAGE
WARNING • This Service Manual is available in English only.
• If a customer's service provider requires a language other than English, it
(EN) is the customer's responsibility to provide translation services.
• Do not attempt to service the equipment unless this service manual has
been consulted and is understood.
• Failure to heed this warning may result in injury to the service provider,
operator, or patient, from electric shock or from mechanical or other
hazards.
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návod a pochopili jeho obsah.
• V případě nedodržování této výstrahy může dojít k poranění pracovníka
prodejního servisu, obslužného personálu nebo pacientů vlivem
elektrického proudu, respektive vlivem mechanických či jiných rizik.
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IMPORTANT...X-RAY PROTECTION
X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury. Accordingly, the instructions herein
contained should be thoroughly read and understood by everyone who will use the equipment
before you attempt to place this equipment in operation. The General Electric Company, GE
Healthcare Group, will be glad to assist and cooperate in placing this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radiation other than the
useful beam, no practical design of equipment can provide complete protection. Nor can any
practical design compel the operator to take adequate precautions to prevent the possibility of any
persons carelessly exposing themselves or others to radiation.
It is important that anyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained and fully
acquainted with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements as published in NCRP Reports available from NCRP Publications, 7910 Woodmont
Avenue, Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of the International Commission on
Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to protect against injury.
The equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company, GE Healthcare
Group, its agents, and representatives have no responsibility for injury or damage which may result
from improper use of the equipment.
Various protective materials and devices are available. It is urged that such materials or devices be
used.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
Risk of equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
Explosion manufacturer’s instructions.
Revision History
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Preface.................................................................................................................... 33
Section 1.1
Scope of this Manual ....................................................................................... 33
Section 1.2
Manual Set ........................................................................................................ 33
Section 1.3
Referenced Documents ................................................................................... 33
Section 1.4
Required Skill Set and Tools........................................................................... 34
1.4.1 Training Requirements (Skill Set Required) .................................................................... 34
1.4.2 Tools Required ................................................................................................................ 35
Section 1.5
System Lock-Out and Tag-Out (LOTO) .......................................................... 36
1.5.1 Thermal Energy ............................................................................................................... 36
1.5.2 Electrical Energy.............................................................................................................. 37
1.5.2.1 Removing Power from the System................................................................... 37
1.5.2.2 Restoring Power to the System........................................................................ 37
1.5.3 Gantry Rotation (Mechanical and Gravitational Energy) ................................................. 38
1.5.3.1 Disable Gantry Rotation ................................................................................... 38
1.5.3.2 Restore Gantry Rotation .................................................................................. 38
Section 1.6
General Safety Guidelines............................................................................... 39
1.6.1 General Safety Definitions ............................................................................................... 39
1.6.2 IEC Symbols .................................................................................................................... 40
1.6.3 General Hazards.............................................................................................................. 41
1.6.4 General Electrical Hazards .............................................................................................. 41
1.6.5 General Electrical Precautions ........................................................................................ 41
1.6.6 General Unpacking Precautions ...................................................................................... 41
1.6.7 General Installation Safety Measures.............................................................................. 42
Section 1.7
Regulatory Information.................................................................................... 42
1.7.1 Standard Compliance ...................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 2
Discovery LS System Safety Information ........................................................... 43
Section 2.1
CT System Safety ............................................................................................. 43
Section 2.2
Normal CT System Operational Safety........................................................... 43
2.2.1 Potential Hazards ............................................................................................................ 43
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Chapter 3
DLS System Functional Description.................................................................... 79
Section 3.1
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 79
Section 3.2
CT Overview and Functionality....................................................................... 79
3.2.1 PDU ................................................................................................................................. 80
3.2.2 Data Acquisition System.................................................................................................. 80
3.2.3 Image Processor.............................................................................................................. 80
3.2.4 Stationary Computer and Axial Board ............................................................................. 80
3.2.5 On-Board Controller......................................................................................................... 80
3.2.6 Axial Drive........................................................................................................................ 80
3.2.7 Slip-Ring Infrastructure .................................................................................................... 81
Section 3.3
PET Overview and Functionality..................................................................... 81
3.3.1 Electronic Cabinet............................................................................................................ 81
3.3.1.1 MAGIC ............................................................................................................. 81
3.3.1.2 SHARC............................................................................................................. 81
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Chapter 4
Service Desktop, Tools and Diagnostics .......................................................... 103
Section 4.1
Service Desktop.............................................................................................. 103
4.1.1 Service Desktop Main Menu ......................................................................................... 104
4.1.2 Service Desktop Functionality....................................................................................... 105
4.1.3 Desktop Management ................................................................................................... 105
Chapter 5
Console ................................................................................................................ 107
Section 5.1
CT-PET Console Functional Description ..................................................... 107
Section 5.2
Console Connections .................................................................................... 109
Chapter 6
Table ..................................................................................................................... 111
Section 6.1
CT-PET Table Functional Description .......................................................... 111
6.1.1 Table Overview.............................................................................................................. 111
6.1.2 Manual Table Functional Description ............................................................................ 111
Section 6.2
Manual Table................................................................................................... 112
6.2.1 Prerequisites.................................................................................................................. 112
6.2.1.1 )Furnished Materials ...................................................................................... 112
6.2.1.2 Required Tools............................................................................................... 112
6.2.2 Before Beginning ........................................................................................................... 113
6.2.3 Pre-Mechanical Installation............................................................................................ 113
6.2.4 Mechanical Installation .................................................................................................. 114
6.2.4.1 Remove the Table Covers ............................................................................. 114
6.2.4.2 Remove the Base Cover Brackets ................................................................. 118
6.2.4.3 Install the Mechanical Stop Assembly............................................................ 121
6.2.5 Remove the Manual Control Hardware ......................................................................... 122
6.2.5.1 Remove the KB Box....................................................................................... 122
6.2.5.2 Unfasten and Remove the Cables ................................................................. 123
6.2.5.3 Unfasten and Remove the KB Box ................................................................ 123
6.2.5.4 Remove the Pedal Assembly ......................................................................... 124
6.2.5.5 Remove the PET and CT Position Switches and Switch Rail ........................ 124
6.2.5.6 Remove the Switch Rail ................................................................................. 125
6.2.5.7 Disconnect and Discard the CT-PET Positions Cable (P/N 2318721)........... 126
6.2.5.8 Remove the Cable Harness (P/N 2271256) from the Table .......................... 127
6.2.5.9 Remove the INTF SW and CL CONT I Cable (P/N 2309066) from the Table 128
6.2.5.10 Remove the Motor Clutch Assembly (P/N 2309067) ..................................... 129
6.2.5.11 Assemble and Attach the Spreader Bar Assembly ........................................ 130
6.2.6 Install the Automated Base Hardware ........................................................................... 132
6.2.6.1 Drill and Tap the Right Secondary Base Rail................................................. 132
6.2.6.2 Determine the Right Secondary Base Rail Revision...................................... 133
6.2.6.3 Attach the CT Template and Drill the Hole(s) ................................................ 134
6.2.6.4 Determine the PET Detent Location .............................................................. 136
6.2.6.5 Attach the PET Template and Drill the Standard PET Detent Holes ............. 137
6.2.6.6 Fasten PET Detent Offset Template (P/N 2371258) to Revision 3 Rail......... 139
6.2.6.7 Fasten the PET Detent Offset Template to the Revision 0, 1 or 2 Rail.......... 140
6.2.6.8 Drill a New Set of PET Detent Holes 10mm Closer to the CT Detent............ 141
6.2.6.9 Drill a New Set of PET Detent Holes 20 mm Closer to the CT Detent........... 141
6.2.6.10 Install the New Clutch Motor Assembly.......................................................... 142
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Chapter 7
Gantry ................................................................................................................... 223
Section 7.1
CT-PET Gantry Functional Description........................................................ 223
7.1.1 Mechanical Description.................................................................................................. 223
7.1.2 PET Gantry Field Upgrade Modifications ...................................................................... 223
7.1.2.1 Gantry Transport Mechanism......................................................................... 224
7.1.2.2 Gantry-Table Cable Routing .......................................................................... 225
7.1.2.3 Gantry Covers ................................................................................................ 225
7.1.2.4 Moving the PET Gantry to Service Position ................................................... 225
7.1.2.5 System Calibration ......................................................................................... 225
7.1.3 Electrical Description ..................................................................................................... 226
Section 7.2
CT Gantry Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) .................................................. 226
Section 7.3
CT Gantry Replacement Procedures ............................................................ 226
Section 7.4
PET Gantry Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) ................................................ 226
Section 7.5
PET Gantry Replacement Procedures .......................................................... 227
7.5.1 PET Gantry Drive Mechanism Replacement (P/N 2290248) ........................................ 227
7.5.2 Gantry Cables or Retractor Replacement ..................................................................... 231
7.5.2.1 Replacing the External Retractor or its Cables.............................................. 233
7.5.2.2 Replacing the Internal Retractor or its Cables ............................................... 236
7.5.3 Connecting External PET Cables & New CT-PET Cables to New A36-1, A36-2, A37-1
Panels 239
7.5.4 Replacement of the Short Positioning Pin (P/N 2287052) ............................................ 240
Section 7.6
Procedures and Adjustments........................................................................ 241
7.6.1 Removing the Covers for PET Gantry Service Movement............................................ 241
7.6.2 Activating the Driving Mechanism ................................................................................. 241
Chapter 8
System QC, Calibration and Functional Tests ................................................. 243
Section 8.1
System QC....................................................................................................... 243
8.1.1 CT-PET Volumetric Calibration and Quality Control Procedure (VQC) ........................ 243
8.1.1.1 Initial Table Alignment ................................................................................... 243
8.1.1.2 Reset the Software Alignment Parameters ................................................... 244
8.1.1.3 Positioning the VCQ Phantom ....................................................................... 244
8.1.1.4 Scanning and Reconstructing the VQC Phantom ......................................... 245
8.1.1.5 VQC Processing and Software Realignment................................................. 248
8.1.1.6 Mechanical Alignment Table ......................................................................... 251
8.1.1.7 Options .......................................................................................................... 252
8.1.2 Table and Gantry Alignment Procedure........................................................................ 252
8.1.2.1 .Aligning the Table ......................................................................................... 252
8.1.2.2 Gantry Alignment Prerequisites ..................................................................... 253
8.1.2.3 Preparing the Gantry for Adjustment ............................................................. 254
8.1.2.4 Aligning the Gantry ........................................................................................ 256
Chapter 9
Planned Maintenance (PM)................................................................................. 259
Section 9.1
Maintenance of Mechanical Components .................................................... 259
9.1.1 Lubrication of PET Gantry Driving Mechanism ............................................................. 260
9.1.1.1 Overview of Maintenance and Lubrication Procedure ................................... 260
9.1.1.2 Quantity and Frequency of Lubrication.......................................................... 260
Chapter 10
Electrical Connections........................................................................................ 263
Section 10.1
Power and Data Cables Checklist................................................................. 263
10.1.1 CT Electronics Cabinet .................................................................................................. 263
10.1.2 PET Electronics Cabinet................................................................................................ 264
10.1.3 Discovery LS Console ................................................................................................... 265
10.1.4 Table Retractor Cables.................................................................................................. 266
10.1.4.1 Manual Table Retractor Cables ..................................................................... 266
10.1.4.2 Automated and Extended Table Retractor Cables......................................... 267
10.1.5 Secondary Base Cables ................................................................................................ 268
10.1.5.1 Manual Table Secondary Base Cables.......................................................... 268
10.1.5.2 Automated and Extended Table Secondary Base Cables ............................. 268
10.1.6 CT Gantry Cables .......................................................................................................... 269
10.1.6.1 CT Gantry Cables – Manual Table................................................................. 269
10.1.6.2 CT Gantry Cables – Automated and Extended Table.................................... 270
Section 10.2
PET Gantry...................................................................................................... 271
Section 10.3
Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................. 272
10.3.1 Grounding Connections ................................................................................................. 272
10.3.1.1 Manual Table Grounding Connections........................................................... 272
10.3.1.2 Automated and Extended Table Grounding Connections.............................. 273
10.3.2 CT Cable Connections................................................................................................... 275
10.3.3 PET Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 283
Section 10.4
E-Stop Wiring.................................................................................................. 285
Chapter 11
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................. 287
Section 11.1
PET Gantry...................................................................................................... 287
Section 11.2
Table ................................................................................................................ 294
11.2.1 Secondary Base Covers ................................................................................................ 294
11.2.2 Secondary Base Components ....................................................................................... 295
11.2.3 Table Retractor Components......................................................................................... 301
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Chapter 12
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 311
Section 12.1
System Software Operation Issues............................................................... 311
Section 12.2
Manual Table Operation Issues..................................................................... 316
12.2.1 Clutch Fails to Engage/Disengage................................................................................ 317
12.2.2 Base Axis Does Not Move ............................................................................................ 318
12.2.3 Base Axis Moves Constantly......................................................................................... 319
12.2.4 Base Axis Moves in One Direction Only ....................................................................... 319
12.2.5 Base Axis Does Not Stop at the Limit Switch and Collides with Mechanical Stopper... 319
12.2.6 Base Axis Stops at Limit Switch, But Workstation Displays Message: Move Table to CT
Position 319
Section 12.3
Automated Table Operation Issues .............................................................. 322
12.3.1 Clutch Fails to Engage/Disengage................................................................................ 322
12.3.2 Base Axis Does Not Move ............................................................................................ 325
12.3.3 Base Axis Movement Malfunction ................................................................................. 328
12.3.4 Base Axis Does Not Stop at the PET or CT Positions .................................................. 328
12.3.5 Digits Disappear from Gantry Display ........................................................................... 328
Section 12.4
Extended Cradle Table Operation Issues..................................................... 330
12.4.1 Clutch Fails to Engage/Disengage................................................................................ 331
12.4.2 Base Axis Does Not Move ............................................................................................ 333
12.4.3 Base Axis Movement Malfunction ................................................................................. 337
12.4.4 Base Axis Does Not Stop at the PET or CT Positions .................................................. 337
12.4.5 Digits Disappear from Gantry Display ........................................................................... 337
Section 12.5
CT-PET Communication Difficulties Due to NULL Modem Cable .............. 338
Appendix A -
Illustrated Parts Breakdown............................................................................... 339
Section A.1
System Drawings ........................................................................................... 339
Section A.2
Part Lists ......................................................................................................... 342
A.2.1 Gantry and Cables......................................................................................................... 342
A.2.2 Base Casting ................................................................................................................. 342
A.2.3 Legs ............................................................................................................................... 343
A.2.4 Linear Bearings.............................................................................................................. 343
A.2.5 Driving Mechanism ........................................................................................................ 345
A.2.6 Cabling........................................................................................................................... 346
Appendix B -
System Calibration Quick Guide........................................................................ 347
Section B.1
Daily Calibrations ........................................................................................... 348
Section B.2
Weekly Calibrations ....................................................................................... 350
Section B.3
Three Monthly Calibrations ........................................................................... 355
List of Figures
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 1-1: A1 Disconnect Panel with LOTO Applied ...........................................................................................37
Figure 1-2: Gantry Rotational Lock .......................................................................................................................38
Figure 1-3: Gantry Rotation Lock Out ...................................................................................................................38
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Figure 5-1: Locations of Console Components (H2 Shown) .............................................................................. 108
Figure 5-2: Key Console Components (H2 Shown) ........................................................................................... 108
Figure 5-3: Console Block Diagram (H2 Shown) ............................................................................................... 109
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Figure 6-1: Remove Metal Covers from the Secondary Base ........................................................................... 114
Figure 6-2: Remove Secondary Base Front Roll-up Cover ............................................................................... 114
Figure 6-3: Remove the Table Side Covers ....................................................................................................... 115
Figure 6-4: Remove the Side Elevator Covers .................................................................................................. 116
Figure 6-5: Remove the ETC Cover .................................................................................................................. 117
Figure 6-6: Remove the Middle Support Bar and Bracket ................................................................................. 117
Figure 6-7: Table Elevator/Tilt Drive Assembly .................................................................................................. 118
Figure 6-8: Remove Cover Brackets from ETC chassis .................................................................................... 118
Figure 6-9: Characterization Calibration Bracket ............................................................................................... 119
Figure 6-10: Calibration Bar with Tab .................................................................................................................. 119
Figure 6-11: Remove the Tab from the Calibration Bar ....................................................................................... 120
Figure 6-12: Front and Rear Mechanical Stops ................................................................................................... 121
Figure 6-13: Mechanical Stop Bracket (In Rear Stop Location) ........................................................................... 122
Figure 6-14: KB Box and Clutch Motor Assembly ................................................................................................ 123
Figure 6-15: Remove Pedal from Table Rail ........................................................................................................ 124
Figure 6-16: PET Position Switches (Shown with Pedal Assembly Attached to Rail) ......................................... 124
Figure 6-17: CT Position Switch .......................................................................................................................... 125
Figure 6-18: Cut Wires to Remove Switches and Cables .................................................................................... 125
Figure 6-19: ETC Board Locations ...................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 6-20: Old J8 Signal Harness ..................................................................................................................... 127
Figure 6-21: Disconnect J7 .................................................................................................................................. 128
Figure 6-22: Mark the Secondary Base Drive Belt ............................................................................................... 129
Figure 6-23: Disassemble Secondary Base Positioning Belt ............................................................................... 129
Figure 6-24: Secondary Base Spreader Bar with Side Pieces ............................................................................ 130
Figure 6-25: Secondary Base Spreader Bar Clamped into Place ........................................................................ 131
Figure 6-26: Support Casting with Wood ............................................................................................................. 131
Figure 6-27: Remove Old Motor Clutch Assembly from Table Base ................................................................... 132
Gantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Figure 7-1: Gantry Transport Mechanism ...........................................................................................................224
Figure 7-2: Table Retractors ...............................................................................................................................225
Figure 7-3: PET Gantry Drive Mechanism ..........................................................................................................227
Figure 7-4: Driving Mechanism – Internal Assembly ..........................................................................................227
Figure 7-5: PET Gantry Drive Mechanism Sub-Assemblies (View 1) ................................................................228
Figure 7-6: PET Gantry Drive Mechanism Sub-Assemblies (View 2) ................................................................229
Figure 7-7: Driving Mechanism – External Assembly .........................................................................................230
Figure 7-8: PET Gantry Drive Mechanism Sub-Assemblies (View 3) ................................................................230
Figure 7-9: Retractor Assembly ..........................................................................................................................231
Figure 7-10: Retractors Mechanical Connection (General View 1) ......................................................................232
Figure 7-11: Retractors Mechanical Connection (General View 2) ......................................................................232
Figure 7-12: External Retractor Cables Cross Section .........................................................................................233
Figure 7-13: Placing Cable Inside Retractor .........................................................................................................234
Figure 7-14: External Retractor Connected to Legs Crossbeam ..........................................................................235
Figure 7-15: External Retractor and Cables .........................................................................................................235
Figure 7-16: Internal Retractor Cables .................................................................................................................236
Figure 7-17: External and Internal Retractors Connected to Legs Crossbeam ....................................................238
Figure 7-18: Internal Retractor and Cables ..........................................................................................................238
Figure 7-19: External Cables Connections to A36-1 and A37-1 Brackets ............................................................239
Figure 7-20: Power Cable Connections to A36-2 Bracket ....................................................................................239
Figure 7-21: Replacing the Short Positioning Pin #1 ............................................................................................240
Figure 7-22: Replacing the Short Positioning Pin #2 ............................................................................................240
Figure 7-23: Removing Covers - Illustration 1 ......................................................................................................241
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Figure 12-1: KB Box Driver Board Fuses ............................................................................................................. 318
Figure 12-2: Discovery LS - Base Axis Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................... 320
Figure 12-3: Discovery LS CT Cables ................................................................................................................. 321
Figure 12-4: Clutch Driver Unit (CDU) ................................................................................................................. 323
Figure 12-5: Troubleshooting for Clutch Fails to Engage/Disengage (Automated Tables) .................................. 324
Figure 12-6: Solenoid, Locking Mechanism and CT Position Latch .................................................................... 325
Chapter 1 - Preface
1.1 Scope of this Manual
The manual provides installation and service information for the Discovery LS PET-CT imaging
system and contains the following chapters:
• Chapter 1 - Preface
• Chapter 2 - System Safety Information
• Chapter 3 - System Functional Description
• Chapter 4 - Service Desktop, Tools, Diagnostics
• Chapter 5 - Software Installation and Configuration
• Chapter 6 - Console
• Chapter 7 - Table
• Chapter 8 - Gantry
• Chapter 9 - System QC and Functional Tests
• Chapter 10 - Planned Maintenance
• Chapter 11 - Electrical Connections
• Chapter 12 - Replacement Parts
• Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting
• Appendix A - System Drawings
• Appendix B - System Calibration Quick Guide
• Appendix C - VQC Theory
1.2 Manual Set
The following manuals explain how to install, operate, and service the system:
Manual Direction #
Description Quantity
Standard Field Engineer’s Tool Kit 1
May need the additional tools listed below:
Adjustable Pin Spanner 1
Square Drive Socket Set 1
Metal Ruler (metric) 1
Vise Grip Locking Pliers/Wrench 1
Diagonal Cutting Pliers 1
Multipurpose Flat Nose Pliers 1
Long Nose Pliers 1
Cordless Drill 1
Hammer Drill 1
Hex Key Set (metric) 1
T-Handle Hex Key Set (metric) 1
Combination Wrench Set (metric) 1
Premium Adjustable Wrench 1
High Visibility Urethane Dead Blow Hammer 1
Polymer Replaceable-Face Hammer 1
Engineer's Hammer 1
Scribe 1
Ratchet for a 1/2 in. Drive 1
1-1/8 in. Socket for a 1/2 in. Drive 1
14 mm Hex Socket for a 1/2 in. Drive (May be shipped with system.) 1
19 mm Hex Socket for a 1/2 in. Drive 1
1-1/2 in. Socket for a 1/2 in. Drive 1
1-1/4 in. Socket for a 1/2 in. Drive 1
1-1/4 in. Open-End Wrench 1
Torque Wrench Set 1
Vacuum with Dry Wall Dust Filters and Funnel Tip 1
Note: The electrical panel may look different, but the process is the same. The handle of the electrical
panel will have a means of locking it in place after the handle is placed in the Off position.
5.) Wait 5 minutes for any stored energy in capacitors to dissipate.
6.) Verify that all energy was dissipated as follows:
• Take the top and front cover off the PDU.
• Measure incoming system power at TS1 (for NGPDU) or the Input Power Panel (for CPDU).
• Measure each phase to ground and verify zero potential.
7.) Service/repair the CT system per service instructions.
1.5.2.2 Restoring Power to the System
1.) Notify affected personnel that equipment will be re-energized and LOTO devices removed.
2.) Make sure all service personnel remove their personal LOTO devices from the A1 Panel or
Main Disconnect Panel.
3.) Re-apply power to the PDU cabinet.
4.) Reset the Gantry drives by pushing the reset button on any of the control panels.
5.) Bring the system software back up.
Shown Unlocked
Note: The locked handle is shown in Figure 1-3 without LOTO devices since there is no place to attach
them.
Figure 1-3: Gantry Rotation Lock Out
Shown Locked
4.) Remove power from the system as described in Section 1.5.2.1 on page 37.
1.5.3.2 Restore Gantry Rotation
1.) Verify all test equipment is removed from the Gantry and all components are installed and
torqued per service procedures.
2.) Notify affected personnel that equipment will be re-energized and LOTO devices removed.
3.) Remove Gantry LOTO tag, and disengage the Gantry rotational lock by turning the handle in
a counterclockwise direction.
4.) Restore power to the system as described in Section 1.5.2.2 on page 37.
5.) Enable the Axial Drive.
WARNING WARNINGS ARE USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR ACTIONS FOR WHICH A SPECIFIC
HAZARD IS KNOWN TO EXIST, WHICH MAY CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH
OR SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
CAUTION Cautions are used to identify conditions or actions for which a potential hazard may exist,
which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the instructions are
ignored.
Alternating Current
ON / Power
Input Power
Output Power
WARNING THE INTERNAL CIRCUITS OF THE CAMERA USE HIGH VOLTAGES CAPABLE OF CAUSING
SERIOUS INJURY, OR EVEN ENDANGERING LIFE AS A RESULT OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
1.) Do not remove, or open, system covers or plugs, while the unit is powered ON. Some internal
circuits operate at high voltage, capable of causing severe electric shock and/or serious injury.
2.) Most servicing procedures direct you to remove power from the system. This is done using the
Circuit Breaker.
3.) If a procedure requires that power be maintained, you should disconnect or restrict access to
all Hand-Held Controllers and the Acquisition Computer to prevent unexpected movement of
the Gantry, Detectors or Table.
4.) You must be watchful for any short circuits in the system. This is especially important if any
fuse is blown, or there are circuit breakers that will not reset.
CAUTION Conductive fluids that seep into the active circuit components of the system may cause
short circuits, resulting in electrical fires.
X-ray On Indicator
X-ray On Indicator
Figure 2-4: Operator Console and Gantry X-ray Exposure Warning Lights
WARNING ACTIVATION OF THE CT E-OFF (EMERGENCY OFF) DOES NOT STOP MOVEMENT OR
SHUTDOWN POWER TO THE PET MOTION CONTROL SUBASSEMBLY OF THE DLS
SYSTEM. ONLY THE E-STOP (EMERGENCY STOP) BUTTON, LOCATED INSIDE THE PET
GANTRY COVERS, WILL STOP THE PET MOTION CONTROL SUBSYSTEM IMMEDIATELY
AND SHUT DOWN POWER TO THE MOTION CONTROL.
2.2.3.1 System Emergency Off (E-Off) Switch
The E-Off switch removes all power to a CT system immediately. If for any reason the operator
needs to remove all power supplied to the CT system at the main distribution panel, the E-Off
switches should be employed. Using this switch except in the case of an emergency could cause
damage to hardware. Typically, one or more E-Off switches are located in or near the operator
console or gantry. Know their locations.
To disable gantry rotation or the x-ray generation and table drive functions, always use the E-stop
switches. The E-Stop switches are momentary contacts that latch the system into the E-Stop state.
To re-enable the system for operation (remove the E-Stop condition), press the reset button on any
of the gantry’s control panels, shown in Figure 2-6, or at the console, shown in Figure 2-7.
E-Stop Button Reset
and Lamp
Console (SCIM)
E-Stop Button
TOUCH SENSOR.
(RIGHT)
Tape Switches
In case of an emergency, a Cradle Latch button is provided on the gantry control panel.
It is a toggle switch. When engaged, it unlatches the cradle, but does not remove power to the
cradle’s drive. To relatch the cradle, simply press the cradle latch button again.
Note: Never use the Cradle Latch/Unlatch button (shown in Figure 2-9) to position patients. Use the
cradle’s positioning buttons instead. Sudden movement of an unlatched cradle can cause the
system to lose track of positioning information, especially during use of an injector.
Cradle Latch/
Unlatch Button
2.3.1 CT Gantry
2.3.1.1 CT Gantry General
With the gantry’s primary covers removed, secondary covers are used to help prevent accidental
contact with electrical contacts. The most electrically dangerous area in the gantry is the exposed
slip-ring platter. The system should be tagged and locked out whenever the gantry covers are
removed.
When the gantry is rotating, the left and right sides of the gantry are where objects are most likely
to be ejected, if not properly fastened. It is important that all hardware be properly fastened
(torqued) to its proper specification.
Take the following precautions when working on, near or around the gantry:
• Never wear loose clothing or jewelry. Clothing might become entangled in the rotating
assembly and jewelry can short to high voltages.
If a secondary cover can be removed and it potentially exposes a service person to an uninsulated
electrical hazard, a warning label is applied to or near the secondary cover. In the gantry, voltage
hazards in excess of 120 VAC are labeled. However, the 120 VAC present in the gantry is of
sufficient amperage to cause electrocution. See Figure 2-12 for the types of labels used in the
gantry.
DS2 Green RST Indicates status of the HVDC and gantry drives
circuit in PDU:
On (Steady) = HVDC and Drives enabled.
Slow Flash = E-Stop activated; HVDC and Drives
disabled.
Fast Flash = Table Tape Switch activated; Cradle,
Tilt and Elevation disabled.
DS4 Green ENBL Indicates the Axial Drive Contactor in the PDU is
enabled.
DS7 Yellow 120 VAC ON Indicates the Gantry 120 VAC Contactor in the PDU
is energized.
DS8 Green ENBL Indicates the Gantry 120 VAC Contactor in the PDU
is enabled.
Note: The descriptions in Table 2-1 for DS1 through DS8 apply when its associated LED is illuminated.
E-Stop
Service
Outlets
STC
Figure 2-13: Gantry E-Stop and Service Outlets (Right Side of Gantry)
and LEDs
Figure 2-14: Location of STC Service Switches (Shown in Off Position) and LEDs
Label Description
Power Pan
Circuit Breaker
Kilogram
Newton Meters Inch-lbs Foot-lbs
Centimeter
(Nm) (in-lbs) (ft-lbs)
(Kgcm)
0.1 0.885 0.073 1
0.2 1.77 0.145 2
0.3 2.66 0.221 3
0.4 3.54 0.295 4
0.5 4.43 0.369 5
0.6 5.31 0.443 6
0.7 6.20 0.516 7
0.8 7.08 0.590 8
0.9 7.99 0.664 9
1 8.85 0.738 10.2
2 17.7 1.48 20.4
3 26.6 2.21 30.6
4 35.4 2.95 40.8
5 44.3 3.69 51.0
6 53.1 4.43 61.2
7 62.0 5.16 71.4
8 70.8 5.90 81.6
9 79.7 6.64 91.8
10 88.5 7.38 102
20 177 14.8 204
30 266 22.1 306
40 354 29.5 408
50 443 36.9 510
60 531 44.3 612
70 620 51.6 714
80 708 59.0 816
90 797 66.4 918
100 885 73.8 1020
Rotational lock
is located near
the top of the
gantry.
The rotational lock is located on the rear side of the gantry, near its top. It is positioned directly
across from the teeth in the rotational assembly. Refer to Figure 2-17. To operate the lock:
• Turn the handle clockwise until the teeth on the lock fully engage the teeth on the rotating
assembly. You can rock the rotating assembly slightly, if its necessary to align the teeth.
Hand tighten until snug. Do not over tighten. Visually verify that the teeth are engaged.
• Turn the handle counter-clockwise until the teeth on the lock and the rotating assembly are
fully disengaged and the teeth clear each other sufficiently.
Teeth
Engage
Handle
Disengage
CAUTION When cleaning the slip-ring and brush area, do not touch the slip-ring or the brushes with
your bare fingers. Skin oil can damage the rings and brushes.
2.4.4 Lead
Wear gloves and wash hands after handling lead. The CT detector uses a small amount of lead
tape and a trace amount of Chromium (Cr) in its construction. The lead tape is located on the
corners of the detector. Detectors can be returned to GEMS for proper disposal.
Safety Switches
Power Lamp
2.5.1.3 Switches
Refer to Figure 2-19. The Table Safety Service switches are located on top of the power assembly.
These switches are a subset of the 120 VAC switch on the gantry.
S1 180 DC Drives - Enables/disables 170 VDC Power Supplies
S1
180 DC
S2 S3
120 VAC 120 VAC
for table elevation.
DRIVES DRIVES 24 HR S2 120 VAC Drives - Enables/disables 24 V Power Supply for
OFF OFF OFF
table cradle and elevation.
S3 120 VAC 24 HR-Enables/disables 120 VAC Table Power.
ON ON ON
Sensors
Storage Position
Jumpered Out
for Jumper
Service
Jumper
Console
Power Switch
,- Auxilliary Gantry
Power Switch
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Figure 2-23: CPDU Power Lamp (CPDU Top Cover Opened and Latched)
Auxiliary Gantry
Power Switch
2.8.1 General
Safety signal words are used throughout the PET installation and in the service manual. safety
labels are affixed at various locations in the PET subsystem, to protect you and the equipment from
potentially hazardous conditions. The safety labels cover the following concerns:
• Electrical safety
• Mechanical motion safety
• Laser safety and regulatory requirements
• Radiation safety
• Other labels for temperature hazards and rating
The safety label colors depend on signal words, as indicated in section. Caution labels are yellow,
warning - orange, and danger - red. Notes that list marking and rating are white with black text.
Only illustrations for safety related labels are presented here. In addition to these labels, the system
also has ETL and TUV certification labels (ETL listing and the GS mark), Type B equipment mark
(the stick figure outline).
DANGER Location:
Inside the electronics cabinet on top of the PDU.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Red
Instructions:
LOCK-OUT AND TAG-OUT THE Follow the label instructions anytime there is a
FACILITY POWER DISCONNECT need to work inside the PDU.
BEFORE REMOVING THESE COVERS
Location:
1. High Voltage Power Supply
Red 2. Top RH and LH front of gantry in the vicinity of
the high voltage detector connections and cables.
Instructions:
White
High voltage is present at these locations in the
high voltage power supply, cables and casettes.
DANGER Turn off the HV circuits if you need to work in these
HIGH VOLTAGE areas.
Example:
Yellow
CAUTION Location:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Gantry, electronics cabinet, and DRAGON near
rating label or operating point.
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.
Instructions:
REFER SERVICING TO This is a user label. A reasonable level of training
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL and technical expertise are expected before
access to these areas is allowed.
Example:
Location:
CAUTION Yellow On each REDDOG chassis at the 5 volt high
HIGH CURRENT current circuit, from the power supply to the VME
backplane.
LOCK-OUT AND TAG-OUT
Instructions:
REDDOG/HV AT THE A high current hazard is present at the backplane
PDU BEFORE ANY of the REDDOG and its power supply. Follow the
SERVICE IN THIS AREA label instructions or severe burns may be caused
by accidental short circuits.
Location:
Electronics Cabinet: At the 5 volt high current
CAUTION Yellow
circuit, from the power supply to the VME
HIGH CURRENT backplane.
LOCK-OUT AND TAG-OUT Instructions:
ELECTRONICS CABINET AT A high current hazard is present at the cabinet
power supply and the VME backplane. Follow the
THE PDU BEFORE ANY
label instructions, or severe burns may be caused
SERVICE IN THIS AREA by accidental short circuits.
Location:
USE SAME TYPE AND SAME Fused areas.
RATING REPLACEMENT FUSES Instructions:
The fuses in the PCU must be replaced with the
same type and rating fuses in order to provide the
same overcurrent protection.
White
Location:
At each gantry fan.
Instructions:
The fans in the gantry have sharp blades, not
covered by any guards other than the fiberglass
Orange covers. Do not touch!.
WARNING
MOVING FAN
KEEP HANDS OUT
Example:
Yellow
Location:
1. On the collimator carbon fiber cover, inside the
CAUTION gantry opening.
MOVING PARTS 2. At the pin loader.
Instructions:
WATCH YOUR FINGERS
The collimator motion and the radioactive source
loader may move while there is service access to
the marked pinch points. Exercise caution at these
closing points!
EUROPE:
BASE COVER
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Yellow
Yellow
BASE COVER
Yellow
CAUTION
RADIOACTIVE PINS!
PIN REMOVAL WILL
INCREASE DOSE RATE;
USE THE PROVIDED
TOOL TO HANDLE PINS
Example:
CAUTION When moving the PET gantry to its service position using the PET gantry drive mechanism,
make sure that the gantry travels backwards along the rails until it reaches the mechanical
stoppers at the end of the rails. This will provide approximately 80 cm of clearance between
the CT and PET gantries which is adequate for service operations. A service clearance of
less than this might result in injury due to proximity of sharp metal parts to body during
performance of service tasks.
2.9.1.2 Safety Measures While Moving PET Gantry
CAUTION When moving the PET gantry to and from its service position, be aware of possible collision
and injury to personnel standing in between the gantries or close to the sides of the PET
gantry. In addition, make sure that all equipment and furniture is moved well away from the
area behind and around the gantry.
WARNING ACTIVATION OF THE CT EMERGENCY STOP (E-STOP) DOES NOT STOP MOVEMENT OR
SHUT DOWN POWER TO THE PET MOTION CONTROL SUBASSEMBLY OF THE DLS
SYSTEM. ONLY THE E-STOP BUTTON, LOCATED INSIDE THE PET GANTRY COVERS WILL
STOP THE PET MOTION CONTROL SUBSYSTEM IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT DOWN POWER
TO THE MOTION CONTROL.
Two E-Stops (emergency stop buttons) are provided for the use by service personnel when the
gantry covers are removed for service operations.
• Refer to Figure 2-29. The CT gantry E-Stop button is located on the right side of the gantry
close to the STC back plane.
E-Stop
STC
E-Stop
E-Stop
STC
DANGER • NEVER PUT YOUR ARMS OR LEGS BETWEEN THE SECONDARY BASE
AND THE SUPPORTING ARMS OF THE ELEVATION MECHANISM AS THEY
COULD BE TRAPPED WHEN THE TABLE DESCENDS.
• NEVER STAND OR PUT YOUR HANDS INSIDE THE SECONDARY TABLE
BASE IF THE TABLE IS NOT LOCKED INTO ONE OF ITS END POSITIONS.
WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE TABLE TO ITS HOME POSITION WHEN IT IS IN THE PET
SCAN POSITION OR TRAVELING BETWEEN THE PET AND CT SCAN POSITIONS. THE
TABLE MUST ONLY BE MOVED TO HOME POSITION FROM THE CT SCAN POSITION.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN THE STRETCHER COLLIDING
WITH THE CT GANTRY WITH CONSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE PATIENT AND/OR THE
TABLE.
WARNING MAKE SURE THAT THE SECONDARY BASE REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH IS PROPERLY
FASTENED TO THE TOP OF THE TABLE. IF THIS SWITCH IS DROPPED IT MIGHT CAUSE AN
ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSING THE TABLE TO MOVE IF IT IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE CT
AND THE PET LIMIT POSITIONS. UNEXPECTED TABLE MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT OR INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
3.1 Introduction
The Discovery LS product is the first combined CT-PET system introduced by GE that combines
diagnostic quality CT with premium PET. This imaging system is based on the Advance PET and
the LightSpeed Plus (4-Slice), LightSpeed Ultra (8-Slice), or LightSpeed 16 (16-Slice) CT GE
systems. Each system is CE marked having CSA, ETL and MHW requirements approved. The
Discovery LS system has 510k clearance (FDA K010641).
3.3.2 Gantry
The Gantry contains:
• Detector Ring
• Detector Electronics (REDDOG)
• Control Board Rack
• Power Control Unit
• Source/Collimator Drive Electromechanical Mechanism
3.3.4 PCU
The Gantry Power Control Unit (PCU) takes power from the PDU in the electronics cabinet and
supplies power for motors for motion control and internal power supplies.
PET PET
CT CT
Cradle Extension
Cradle Extension
The patient table also includes the electronics that control the Gantry side Operator Control Panel
and Gantry Display (Panel/Display CAN bus).
10BaseT
Gantry Table
DISCOVERY LS BulkHead BulkHead
CT LAN
9/5/01
Work CT CT
Station
Recons
ETC
VME STC
PCI IP30 ETC/IF
PET PET
DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6
Mother 7 SBC
Board VME
Discovery LS
PCI hub
Lan network
3 2 12/08/2002
1 LAN MAU
to Terminal Transceiver
Server 10baseT
connection
10/100BaseT
50ohm
To Hospital swart-gw 192.9.220.21
J11
DICOM network edcat 192.9.220.22
gantry 192.9.220.23
sharc 192.9.220.24
Hub/Switch J16 sbc 192.9.220.1
J19 stc 192.9.220.2
10/100BaseTx etc 192.9.220.4
PET ews 192.9.220.30
Gantry
CT
BulkHead
Working 10BaseT
10/100BaseTx
Station
CT CT
Octane Gantry Table
SGI
Artesyn
Transceiver
2
4 1
10/100BaseT Switch
3 5 J3 J1
e_Ntegra
ews 10/100BaseTx
Fast Ethernet
on Table
PCI 4 port LAN CT Gantry
board BulkHead
Swithc BulkHead
A2A7
Up
This section describes the LAN connections between the PET and CT systems, the hospital DICOM
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Bulkhead
RJ45 P1
Cat5 RS232
RJ45
Cat5 100 base Tx
Wide P2
SCSI - 68 pin
PMC
RJ45
RJ45
Terminal Server 10Base-T Hub
Data Data P3
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 7
9U carrier
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
Gantry
RS232
RS232
J18 RS232
DB 25 pin DB 25 pin female DB 25 connector
XCVR 10 base2
AUI 15 pin
female
P2
75 Ohm Terminator
Workstation
Cat5 100
J16 RJ45
100 base Tx P3
base Tx
EDCAT
jwr 10Oct00
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DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6 DISCOVERY LS SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL
Optical Drive
Hub
Data
Tape Drive
RS232 Terminal Server
J18
Bulkhead
SCSI
GANTRY
EDCAT Backplane
3.9 Covers
The covers provide an enclosure for the combined CT-PET system. They also are designed to
provide the following features:
• Protection of the operator and patient from moving parts, and electrical hazards.
• Adequate ventilation to remove heat from the gantries and maintain the internal
temperature within the specified limits.
• Support for the keypads.
• Support for the intercom and breathing light display.
• Support for the combined gantry display.
• A combined "tunnel" for patient imaging with radiation-transparent sections for x-ray and
PET imaging.
1.) Press the Power button on each of these devices to turn them on:
• PET Computer
• CT Computer
• Scan Monitor
• Image Monitor
The CT system boot process starts immediately when the power is switched on. As the two
computers are connected via a serial cable, once the PET computer is switched on, it will boot
as a follow-on to the CT computer’s start-up procedure. No user intervention is required for the
entire process. Boot up messages are displayed in sequence on the Scan Monitor.
Note: If the PET computer is not switched on during the CT computer’s boot process and switched on
later: When the [PET] icon on the Desktop Selection Area of the Image Monitor is clicked, the PET
computer will boot and the PET application will start up and display on the Scan Monitor.
2.) There is no login procedure to the CT-PET system. The system starts up at the Service
Authorization level that provides maximum accessibility to all system functionality.
Make sure that the Voltage Select Switch is set to the correct voltage and the Circuit Breaker CB12
is On (both located in front of the cabinet).
1.) Turn On the main circuit breaker on the PDU breaker panel.
Service Outlet
High Voltage
Cabinet
Main Circuit
Breaker
Workstation
Table Gantry
Click to return to
CT display on the
Scan Monitor.
Click to switch to
PET display on the
Scan Monitor.
Figure 3-13: Image Monitor Screen Showing PET and Exam Rx Icons on Desktop Selection
Area
Power button
b.) To restart the system, click [Restart] or press any key on the keyboard.
4.) To shutdown the PET computer, press the [Power] button on the Sun computer.
Power Button
2.) From the Service Desktop, click the [System Reset] button. The System Reset screen
displays.
Click the appropriate button to reset an application
3.) Reset any of the CT applications by pressing the appropriate button. Each button represents
a subsystem.
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3.11.5 Rebooting PET Subsystems
The individual PET Advance subsystems may be rebooted by typing the corresponding acronym
into the "terminate -reboot" command line. The command line accepts multiple subsystem
acronyms, separated by a space. The subsystems choosen for rebooting will determine the actions
to take before scanning. (See Step 7).
Note: For best results, reboot individual subsystems only under the direction of the service representative.
Otherwise, a background process may be inadvertently interrupted and additional errors generated.
The PET Advance command line recognizes the following subsystem acronyms:
• OWS: Operator Workstation
• AWS: Analysis Workstation
• Table: Patient Table
• Gantry: PET Advance Gantry
• EPS: Event Processing System
• EDS: Event Detection System
• SRS: Scan and Reconstruction System
1.) Logon to the system as root.
• If logged on as the Operator, log off and log back on as root.
• Type/enter the root password the service representative provided.
2.) Right-click to display the menu.
3.) Select Tools to display its submenu.
4.) Select Terminal to open a terminal window, and move the cursor over the window to activate
it.
5.) When you type/enter the following command, type the subsystem acronym in place of the
XXX. To reboot a single subsystem:
• Type/enter: terminate -reboot XXX
OR
• To reboot multiple subsystems, type the corresponding acronyms, separated by a space:
terminate -reboot XXX XXX XXX
6.) The system runs the corresponding diagnostic tests and brings the designated subsystem(s)
to a known starting point.
7.) Choice of subsystem determines what to do next:
• If the AWS or OWS was not rebooted: Type/enter exit to leave the PET directory and
proceed to the Login panel.
• If the OWS or AWS was rebooted: After the Login panel displays on the screen, wait an
additional 3 minutes before logging on.
• If the SRS was rebooted: After the Login panel displays on the screen, wait an additional
3 minutes before attempting to Acquire, Reconstruct, Network, Archive, or delete raw data.
• If the EPS, EDS, table, or gantry was rebooted: After the Login panel displays on the
screen, wait an additional 6 minutes before attempting to acquire data. Otherwise, an error
message displays.
More information about the features described in this section can be found in the following manuals:
• LightSpeed 2.X System Service Manual, Direction 2243314-100 (for 4-slice SDAS
Systems)
• LightSpeed 3.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2330551-200 (for 4 and 8-slice
MDAS Systems)
• LightSpeed 4.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2353846-200 (for
6-slice MDAS Systems)
4.1 Service Desktop
To access the Service Desktop, click the Service Desktop icon in the Desktop Selection Palette of
the Image Monitor.
The system displays the Service Desktop Home Page shown in Figure 4-2.
Chapter 5 - Console
For service information and procedures for the CT console components, refer to the following
manuals:
• LightSpeed 2.X System Service Manual, Direction 2243314-100 (for 4-slice SDAS
Systems)
• LightSpeed 3.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2330551-200 (for 4 and 8-slice
MDAS Systems)
• LightSpeed 4.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2353846-200 (for
16-slice MDAS Systems)
For service information and procedures for the PET console and accessories, refer to the
Advance PET Imaging System Service Manual, Direction 2100507 and specifically to the enclosed
Direction 46-322540, Section 2 - Operator Console and Section 8, Optional Accessories.
DAT Drive
MOD Drive CT
(optional)
DAT Drive
MOD Drive
(optional)
PET Computer
PET Computer
Rx Monitor Display Monitor To Hospital Insite Analog Service Laptop Mouse Trackball
Service E-Stop, Intercomm,
Modem Line Jack (RJ11) & RS422 Scan
Key
Buttons
To Hospital DICOM Network
J26 J25 J19 J20
EMC
Bulkhead
Intercom &
PCI Cardcage Interconnect
Dual Head Dual Head
Graphics Card Graphics Card XTALK Bus PCI Ethernet Card LAN Assembly
(Slot 1) Transceiver J4
Texture
DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6
Memory
Quad XIO Board
CPU IP30
Module Line Phone
Module System
Light System ID Module Service
Module Module XTALK Bus Modem
Serial 1 Data Cable
Frontplane Module
SDRAM
Serial 2
User Drive Assembly
Console Connections
Banks
S5
3
S6 10/100
SCSI to 4 Port Serial CD-ROM
Chapter 5 - Console
SCSI-1
SRU©s Power PC Board
Debug TAXI Receive
J50 BootLink (RIP Board)
Control LAN from Gantry/Table Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base Tx 10/100 from DAS
Base T DIP PMC
Coaxial Cable UTP to 10 Base 2 (RJ45) Four Port J52
Board Rx
LAN Transceiver LAN Switch
50 Ohm Null Modem Cable
BNC "T" J51 9 Pin
SCSI-3 SCSI
50 Ohm BNC Terminator 10 Base T Interface Sub-D J18
PCI Bus
Image Generator
Board
Reference : 2180551-2SCH
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Chapter 6 - Table
CAUTION The DLS 2002 software (FMI 13593) MUST be loaded and fully functional before you upgrade
the table base. Do NOT schedule this upgrade until the DLS 2002 software is loaded and
verified. The table will not function until you install FMI 13593.
6.2.1.1 )Furnished Materials
FMI Kit, P/N 2352689, contains the following BOMs:
• 2354112: DLS Table FMI 13592
• 2344552: Secondary Base Covers - Plastic
• 2330733: Secondary Base Covers HD Collector
• 2352370: Roller Cover Collector
• 2331112: Cover Table - CT Cover Interface
• 2277548: Plug Side Cover H2
• 2371256-100: Discovery LS ME1 to ME1.5 Table Upgrade FMI Instruction
6.2.1.2 Required Tools
In addition to the standard tool kit, the following tools are needed:
• Two large C-clamps
• M4 tap and handle
• M5.5 drill bit
• M4.2 drill bit
• Electric drill
• Cutting oil
• Hacksaw or grinder
CAUTION The FE must be present to warm-up the system, take initial measurements, shut down, and
lock-out/tag-out the system.
Follow these steps to prepare the system for the table base upgrade:
1.) Warm up the system and run a Fast Cal.
2.) Drive the base to the CT position.
3.) Drive the cradle all the way out of the bore to the home position.
4.) Turn on the CT gantry alignment light.
5.) Mark the CT location of the alignment light on the cradle with a piece of tape.
6.) Leave the alignment lights enabled.
7.) Drive the base to the PET position.
8.) Mark the PET location of the alignment light on the cradle with a piece of tape.
9.) Drive the base back to the CT position.
10.) Measure the distance between the pieces of tape on the cradle, and record the actual distance
below. (The mechanical installation team will use this measurement to set the distance
between the PET and CT detents during Section 6.2.6.28 of this procedure.)
• Optimal Distance = 675 +/-14 mm. (Refer to the information on page 132 and
page 136 if the distance falls outside the 675 +/-14 mm range.)
• Actual Distance = ___________________________________.
11.) Raise the table to its maximum height.
Note: For best results, use the table controls to raise the table to maximum height before removing power
from the system.
12.) Shutdown the CT system.
13.) Remove CT gantry power.
14.) Follow the currently recommended procedures to lock-out and tag-out the CT PDU.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-2. Remove the window shade assembly from the front of the table base.
a.) Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the two screws that fasten the window shade roll-up
cover to the front of the table secondary base.
b.) Remove the hardware that fastens the window shade roll-up cover to the bulkhead
bracket. (Leave the bulkhead bracket in place for now.)
c.) Follow local guidelines to discard or recycle the window shade roll-up cover.
5.) Remove the right table side covers from the elevator cover (scissor section) of the table.
a.) Unfasten the two screws and ground connection from two covers on the right side of the
table and one cover on the left side of the table.
Note: Wait until Section 6.2.5.4, after the pedal assembly is removed, to remove the cover from the left
side of the table.
7.) Refer to Figure 6-6. Remove the middle support bar and bracket for the ETC Cover.
a.) Use a 1/8 inch Allen wrench to remove the three M4 flat-head screws that fasten the
middle bar into place.
b.) Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the two M6 socket-head screws that fasten the
bracket to ETC chassis.
c.) Follow local guidelines to discard or recycle the bar and bracket.
Middle Bar
Bracket on
ETC Chasis
Calibration Bracket
CT-PET Latch Assembly attaches Remove this tab (interferes with the
to this bearing block. CT-PET Latch Assembly).
2.) To remove the Front stop, use a 6 mm Allen wrench to remove the two mounting bolts, flats
and lock washers that fasten the bracket into place.
3.) If the table has no Rear stop, use the same M8 hardware to fasten the Front stop to the rear
location. (The table base should already have pre-drilled holes in the rear location.)
If the table has no mechanical stops, locate and remove the following parts from the kit:
4.) Use Figure 6-13 as a reference, and assemble the Rear Stop.
a.) Use the M6 hardware to assemble the bumper.
b.) Use the M8 hardware to fasten the mechanical stop to the rear location.
Socket-Head
Cap Screws
2.) Remove the front left table side cover from the scissor section of the table.
a.) Use an 1/8 inch Allen wrench to remove the two screws and ground wire that fasten the
front left table side cover into place. (Only need to remove one cover.)
b.) If necessary, move the table to access the front switch rail screws.
6.2.5.5 Remove the PET and CT Position Switches and Switch Rail
Locate the CT and PET position limit switches (mounted to the switch rail and attached to the left
side of the secondary base when facing the gantry). Move the table, as needed, to access the
Position switch hardware and components. The cables may be cut and the switches and switch rail
removed as a single assembly.
1.) Refer to Figure 6-16 and Figure 6-17. Use a wrench to loosen the two retaining rings from the
switches before removing the CT position switch from the table.
2.) Remove the retaining rings from PET position switches as well.
Retaining Rings
Figure 6-16: PET Position Switches (Shown with Pedal Assembly Attached to Rail)
4.) Refer to Figure 6-18. Disconnect the cables from each limit switch.
a.) Cut the wires from the terminals on the bottoms of the switches to facilitate removal of the
corresponding cables. (Cables are removed during Section 6.2.5.7.)
b.) Follow local guidelines to discard or recycle the PET and CT limit switches.
Wires
CAUTION To prevent damage to the ETC from static discharge, ALWAYS wear a grounded wrist band
when disconnecting cables from the ETC Board assembly.
J4
J24
J7
J13
Figure 6-19: ETC Board Locations
4.) Cut the existing cable from the J8 connector, and pull out the CT-PET positions cable.
5.) Fasten a piece of tape over the remaining 15 pin D-Type connector.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-23. Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the four socket-head cap screws
from the fastener plate, and set aside.
3.) Remove the fastener plate and set aside.
4.) Remove the drive belt from the pulley on the motor clutch assembly.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-24. Use an 8 mm Allen wrench to loosely attach the Side Pieces (P/N
2356109) to the Spreader Bar (P/N 2356111).
Do not tighten hardware until you clamp the spreader into place.
5.) Refer to Figure 6-26. Wedge a piece of wood under the clutch motor casting to support it while
removing the nine bolts that fasten it to the secondary base.
6.) If necessary, remove the floor mounted table lateral alignment assembly.
Figure 6-27: Remove Old Motor Clutch Assembly from Table Base
PET Plug
"B" Holes (2 of 5)
"C" Holes "E" Hole "D" Hole
Figure 6-29: CT Drill Template Hole Labels (Viewed from the Rail Exterior)
1.) Refer to Figure 6-30. All table rail types have pre-drilled and partially tapped "A" holes.
a.) Locate the two "A" holes, between 395 and 565 mm from the rear edge of the rail.
b.) Use an M4 tap to finish the holes. (Tap from the interior of the table outward.)
395 mm
from Rail Edge
M4 Socket-Head
Cap Bolts
CAUTION To prevent damage to the linear bearing, fasten pieces of tape over each hole location, at the
back of the rail, to catch the swarf (metal dust) when the drill penetrates the rail.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-29 on page 134. The table rail revision determines the hole pattern:
• Revision 0: Drill five "B" holes and four "C" holes.
• Revision 1 and 2: Drill four "C" holes, the "D" hole and the "E" hole.
• Revision 3: Drill the "E" hole.
When the listed procedures are completed below, continue to Section 6.2.6.10 on page 142.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-32. Insert the PET Drill Template into the fifth access hole, counting from the
gantry end of the right secondary base rail.
3.) Rest the edges of the raised portion of the template against the bottom and front edge (gantry
side) of the access hole.
Push template against the front edge of the access hole (toward the gantry).
This edge
rests against
front edge of Interior View
5th access hole.
Exterior View
Clamp Block
4.) Use existing PET detent holes to fasten the second template into place.
Existing Holes in
PET Plug
Gantry
2.) Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to fasten the offset template to the PET plug with the following:
3.) Refer to Figure 6-36. Insert the M5 screw through the template, and slide the six M5 flat
washers onto the threads.
4.) Fasten the M5 screws through the holes closest to the gantry as shown in Figure 6-35.
Stacks of six washers between template and plug act as stand-offs.
6.2.6.9 Drill a New Set of PET Detent Holes 20 mm Closer to the CT Detent
Follow the instructions in this section if the distance between PET and CT scan planes falls between
641 and 651mm.
1.) Refer to Figure 6-37 and Figure 6-38. If necessary, designate the drill holes with a permanent
marker.
2.) Tape a piece of paper or paper towel to the interior of the rail to prevent the debris from
collecting on the bearing rail.
3.) Use a 4.2 mm bit to drill the template holes.
• Recommended: Use cutting oil when drilling.
• Keep the drill perpendicular to the rail while drilling.
• Stop frequently to let the drill bit cool.
4.) Use an M4 tap to finish the holes. Tap from the interior, outward.
CAUTION Refer to Figure 6-39.To prevent damage to the system, always make sure at least one of the
pulleys is loose on the shaft when installing the motor clutch assembly. Use a 1.5 mm Allen
wrench to loosen the set screws.
1.) Reuse the bolts removed during the Section 6.2.5.10 procedure.
2.) Set the clutch motor casting on a piece of wood and slide it into place.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-40. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to fasten the table bulkhead in place with two
M6 socket-head cap screws, flats and lock washers.
Note: For best results, temporarily remove the bulkhead, attach the Cable P/N 2323724 to the back side
of the bulkhead, then fasten the bulkhead into place.
Table Bulkhead
To J221 of Clutch
Driver Unit (not
installed)
CAUTION Refer to Figure 6-43. The Clutch Driver Unit bracket may require modification to fit into the
space provided by filing the holes or grinding the edge of the bracket. Be careful when filing
or grinding. Cover the top of the unit to prevent metal filings from entering the unit and
causing shorts. The unit uses 120 VAC..
1.) Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to fasten the Clutch Driver Unit into place with the following
hardware:
• Two M6 x 16 mm screws, P/N 46-214695P34
• Two M6 lock washers, P/N 2315373-4
• Two M6 flat washers, P/N 2109878-3
Note: The J18 and J221 cable connectors are mislabeled on the Clutch Driver Unit. Refer to Figure 6-44.
Use a permanent marker to cross out the original labels and relabel the connections on the face of
the unit.
2.) Attach the connector labeled J221 to the connector relabeled J221 (formerly J18) on the
Clutch Driver Unit.
To AC Filter
Add wires to
this filter.
Note colors.
4.) Refer to Figure 6-46. Plug the white connector into the right side of the filter and the black
connector into the left side of the filter.
White Wire
Black Wire
6.2.6.16 Attach the Ground Wire (P/N 2338084) to the Clutch Driver Unit
The ground wire in the kit may have improperly sized ring terminals, which are too small to fit the
ground hardware. The rings may be cut and spread to fit the hardware. For best results, replace the
terminal with a #10 ring.
1.) Refer to Figure 6-44. Attach one end of ground wire, P/N 2338084, to the ground stud on the
Clutch Driver Box.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-48. Route the ground from the main table harness to the ground bar on the
ETC Power Supply.
Attach ground to
unoccupied stud.
CAUTION Route the ground away from the bottom of the ETC mounting tray to prevent it from catching
when pivoting the ETC tray or fastening the ETC and its cover into place.
3.) Use a 1/8 inch Allen wrench to remove an unoccupied stud on the ground bar.
4.) Fasten the ground wire into place. (Do not tie-wrap at this time.)
CAUTION To prevent damage to the system, observe all ESD precautions. Wear a grounded wrist strap
when handling the ETC I/F Boards.
1.) Refer to Figure 6-49. Locate and remove the ETC I/F Board, P/N 2229871, from the upgrade
kit.
2.) Unfasten the cables connected to the ETC I/F Board.
3.) Use a flat-blade screwdriver to unfasten the three screws that hold the board in place.
4.) Remove the new ETC I/F Board from its static protection bag and fasten it into place.
5.) Place the old ETC I/F Board into the static protection bag, and follow local guidelines to return
the board to GE.
6.) Fasten the ETC I/F cables back into place.
ETC I/F fastens to the ETC Board with four screws.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the ETC circuitry, ALWAYS wear a grounded wrist band when
attaching cables to the ETC assembly boards.
1.) Locate and remove Cable P/N 2338086 from the upgrade kit. (The silver connector attaches
to the ETC board.)
2.) Route the end with the 3-pin Molex connector to the Clutch Driver Unit.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-44. Attach the 3-pin Molex to the connector previously labeled J18 on the
face of the Clutch Driver Unit.
NOTICE If the Clutch Driver Unit looks like the one shown in Figure 6-44, the connector on the Clutch
Driver Unit is mislabeled J18. Attach the 3-pin connector to J221 on the Clutch Driver Unit.
Use a permanent marker to cross out the J18 label, and relabel the connector J221.
4.) Refer to Figure 6-51. Route the cable end with the fast-on terminators to the future location of
the CT-PET Position Latch. (This cable provides the power to energize the solenoid on the CT-
PET Position Latch.)
Future Location of
CT-PET Position Latch
3.) Refer to Figure 6-53. Carefully route the sensor across the ETC assembly and through the
slot in the side bracket.
Route the Optical Sensor through the slot in the side bracket.
Be careful, Optical
Sensor is very fragile.
6.2.6.20 Install the Base Driver Enable Ribbon Cable (P/N 2340386)
Disconnect J4.
Disconnect J24.
Disconnect J10.
Connect new
cable to J4.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-57. Connect the ETC I/F J24 side of the Base Drive Enable Cable to
connector J24.
Attach to J24
5.) Refer to Figure 6-59. Connect the signal harness removed earlier from ETC I/F J24 to the new
J24 ribbon cable.
Reattach existing
cable to new cable.
New Cable
Figure 6-59: Connect Existing Signal Harness to New Ribbon Cable in J24
6.) Refer to Figure 6-55. Reconnect J10 to its ETC board connector.
1. Connect existing
Cable to J1.
1.) Refer to Figure 6-61. Disconnect Signal Harness P/N 2271256, labeled I/F J7, from J7 on the
ETC I/F Board.
ETC I/F J7
3.) Refer to Figure 6-63. Insert the ETC I/F J7 connector of the CMD Adapter into J7 of the ETC
I/F Board, and tighten the screws.
Fasten CMD
Adaptor to J7.
Figure 6-64: Attach Base CMD Adapter Cable to the J2 of CMD Adapter
1.) Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to fasten the cover flange to the right secondary base side rail with
eight (8) sets of M4 hardware. (If necessary, finish tapping the mounting holes on both sides
of the base.)
2.) Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to fasten the cover flange to the left secondary base side rail with
five sets of M4 hardware, as shown in Figure 6-65.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-65. Attach three tie-wrap mounts, P/N 46-208747P2, to the left rail flange
with the remaining three of the sets of M4 hardware.
Important: Orient the tie-wrap mounts as shown in Figure 6-65. The tie-wraps should fasten
vertically through the adhesive mount.
CAUTION To prevent potential interference during table base motion, ALWAYS orient the mounts as
shown in Figure 6-65. ALWAYS remove the protective backing, and use the adhesive base
to fasten the mounts to the left rail flange.
Bulkhead Ground
1. Refer to Figure 6-68. Tie-wrap the cables and ground wire into place along the secondary
base rail, then route them under the front of the table to make the connections to the original
motor clutch cables in the gantry. (See page 123 for the clutch motor cable removal
instructions.)
3.) Optional: Loosen the idler pulley to release tension on the belt.
a.) Refer to Figure 6-72. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the top two and bottom left
socket-head cap screws that fasten the drive belt idler pulley to the side rail.
b.) Loosen the lower right screw, but leave it in place.
3. Refer to Figure 6-72. If the Drive Belt Idler Pulley was loosened, push the pulley into its
perpendicular position with a large screwdriver, reinsert the hardware, and use a
5 mm Allen wrench to tighten the pulley screws.
Figure 6-74: Pot Pulley and Clutch Motor Pulley Set Screws
3.) Use a screwdriver to turn the slotted end of the pulley shaft. Face the pulley, and gently rotate
the pulley clockwise to turn the potentiometer until it stops.
4.) Mark the top of pulley with a marker.
5.) Turn the potentiometer two complete rotations counterclockwise (+/-1/4 rotation).
6.) Use a 1.5 mm Allen wrench to tighten all four pulley set screws. (The pulley may need
adjustment up to 1/4 turn to reach both set screws.)
NOTICE Two types of linear rail bearing blocks exist in the field. The size of the pre-drilled and tapped
holes in the bearing blocks determines the type of mounting plate to use. The kit contains
both plates and both sets of hardware.
1.) Locate and remove the following parts from the upgrade kit:
2.) Refer to Figure 6-76. Try to fasten the M6 and M8 hardware to the linear block.
• If the M6 screw fits, use mounting plate P/N 2355095 and M6 hardware.
• If the M8 screw fits, use the P/N 2352575 mounting plate and M8 hardware.
To Clutch To Gantry
Motor
Table Rail
4.) Fasten the plate into place with the corresponding hardware.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-79. Insert the bolts and washers into the assembly before setting the
assembly on the bearing block/mounting plate.
To Clutch Motor Assembly
4.) Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to fasten the latch assembly to the mounting plate with four sets of
M6 bolts, lock and flat washers.
5.) Refer to Figure 6-78. Fasten the terminal ends of Cable P/N 2338086 to the terminal block.
• Cable P/N 2338086 provides AC power to the solenoid. It does not matter which terminal
the wires are fastened to, even though they are labeled.
• If necessary, terminate the two white wires, and fasten them to the terminal strip as shown
in Figure 6-78.
CT Detent Location
(598 mm from end of secondary
base rail at rear of table to rear
mounting hole.)
2.) Refer to Figure 6-82. Use the following hardware to install the PET Plug into the hole in the rail:
2.) Use the following hardware to install the CT Plug into the seventh hole in the rail:
a.) Refer to Figure 6-84. Insert the plug from the inside of the table.
b.) Fasten the nuts and washers to the rail exterior and screws to the rail interior.
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
1.) Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to temporarily fasten the CT detent to the right table rail.
• Revision 0 Table Rail: Use two M5 x 12 mm bolts, P/N 46-214695P23 to fasten the detent
to the CT plug in the seventh access hole.
• Revision 1 or 2 Table Rail: Fasten the nuts and washers to the rail exterior and screws to
the rail interior. Use the following kit hardware:
• Revision 3 Table Rail: Fasten the nut and washers to the rail exterior and screws to the rail
interior. Use the following kit hardware:
Part Number Description Quantity
Flag Adjuster
1.) Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to temporarily fasten the PET detent to the right table rail.
• All table rail revisions: Use three M5 x 12 mm Bolts, P/N 46-214695P23, to fasten the PET
detent to the right table rail.
• Center the hardware in the slots, and snug into place.
Figure 6-87: Adjust PET Detent for Recorded Distance Between Scan Planes
2.) Refer to Figure 6-88. Use the illustration as a guide to assemble the PET detent adjuster.
The roller arm rests against the latch pin when the CT-PET
Position latch is out of the detent.
Figure 6-90: Check Relationship between Roller Arm and Pin Out of Detent
3.) Refer to Figure 6-91. Push the table onto a detent assembly ramp. (The roller arm moves away
from the latch pin.)
Figure 6-91: Check the Relationship between the Roller Arm and Pin on the Detent
Roller arm should not touch latch pin when roller is in the detent.
5.) If the roller arm touches the latch pin when the roller is in the detent:
a.) Move the table away from the detent.
b.) Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the existing M5 detent hardware.
c.) IMPORTANT: Add one shim, and refasten the detent in place with the M5 22 mm
hardware. Add only one shim at a time during this procedure.
d.) Repeat Step 2, Step 3 and Step 4. If the roller arm still rests against the pin, add another
shim and repeat the process.
e.) If the roller arm no longer rests against the latch pin when the roller is in the detent, count
the shims added, and fasten the same number to the remaining detent.
CAUTION It is possible to add too many shims, and destroy the gas spring. Figure 6-92 shows the
maximum acceptable distance between the roller arm and latch pin. Shim for the minimum
clearance between the arm and pin.
CAUTION Refer to Figure 6-93. To prevent damage to the optical sensor, temporarily fasten it into
place with one screw. After the sensor mounting bracket is adjusted and the clearance
checked, fasten the sensor into place with both screws.
1.) Refer to Figure 6-93. Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to attach the optical sensor to the CT-PET
Position Latch with a single M3 x 10 mm screw, P/N 46-214695P7.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-93. Pivot the optical sensor away from the table rail.
3.) Slowly move the table into the PET detent.
4.) Refer to Figure 6-94. Carefully swing the optical sensor over the flag.
Flag Plate
6.) Refer to Figure 6-94. Carefully swing the optical sensor back to the starting position.
7.) Slowly move the table into the CT detent.
8.) Swing the optical sensor back into place and check the clearance between the sensor and the
surfaces of the CT flag plate. (Refer to Figure 6-94 and Figure 6-95. If the optical sensor
touches the top or bottom surface of the flag plate, bend the optical sensor bracket to move
the sensor away from the surface of the flag plate.)
9.) If the optical sensor bracket was adjusted at both detents, repeat Step 2 through Step 9 until
the optical sensor clears both flag plates.
NOTICE It is more important to clear both flag plates without interference than it is to have equal
clearances between the optical sensor and the top and bottom surfaces of the flags.
10.) Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to secure the optical sensor to the bracket with two M3 x 10 mm
socket-head cap screws.
2.) Slowly and carefully move the table to the PET detent.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-97. Use a 2.5 mm Allen wrench to slightly loosen the two socket-head cap
screws that fasten the flag plate to the detent.
4.) Refer to Figure 6-97. Using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, turn the adjusting screw to shift the flag
plate to center the flag (using the marks) to the optical sensor.
5. Slowly and carefully move the table to the CT detent, and repeat Step 3 and Step 4.
Note: The FE will fine tune this adjustment as part of the table characterization procedure.
Latch Pin
Table Latch
2.) Refer to Figure 6-99. The latch assembly should arrive with the set screw adjusted so the bar
is perpendicular to the bracket.
• If necessary, use a 1.5mm allen wrench to adjust the latch bar.
• If available, apply Loctite® 242 to the set screw.
NOTICE The latch pin limits the amount of adjustment to the set screw. For best results, insert the
latch pin before adjusting the set screw.
NOTICE The Table Rail revision determines the length of the fastening hardware.
4.) Refer to Figure 6-100. Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to fasten the M5 hardware into place.
Figure 6-100: Fasten Service Latch to Table Rail with Three Sets of M5 Hardware
Solenoid
Latch Arm
Solenoid Screws
Leading edge of solenoid latch arm detent should clear service latch by 1.5 mm.
Screws on Solenoid
Spring Bracket
6.) Refer to Figure 6-104 and Figure 6-105. Lift the CT-PET Position solenoid latch arm. (Let the
tension on the spring pull the bracket toward the solenoid.)
7.) Pull the bracket 3 mm away from its current position, and tighten the bracket screws using a
2.5 mm Allen wrench. (Maintain spring tension until both screws are tightened.)
8.) Refer to Figure 6-104. Depress and release solenoid latch arm with your fingers. Make sure
the latch arm returns to the initial (upward) position.
9.) Move the table forward and back into position to verify the adjustment. (The arm should clear
the service latch.)
CAUTION To prevent damage to the CT-PET Position assembly, leave the Latch in the service (raised)
position until you complete the power up and characterization procedures.
10.) Refer to Figure 6-106. Raise the Table Latch to the service position, and leave it in the raised
position until the table is characterized.
NOTICE Install this bracket BEFORE the fourth Top Cover bracket is installed. (See Section 6.2.6.40.)
1.) Locate and remove the following parts from the upgrade kit:
2.) Refer to Figure 6-107. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to fasten the characterization calibration
bracket into place with the M6 hardware.
• The bracket is located near the fans in the right front corner of the ETC chassis.
• The new characterization bracket is silk-screened:
LOWER LIMIT SWITCH
LOWER CHAR. POINT
NOTICE Do NOT install the fourth cover bracket until the characterization bracket is installed.
1.) Refer to Figure 6-108. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to fasten three of the four top cover brackets
to the ETC Assembly.
Fourth Top Cover Bracket
Right Front Bracket (P/N 233042) (Install after the Characterization Bracket.)
2.) Locate and remove the following hardware from the upgrade kit:
2.) Refer to Figure 6-109. Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to fasten the fourth Top Cover Bracket, P/N
2332371, to the back of the CT-PET Position Latch with the M4 hardware.
New Characterization Bracket Service Latch in Service Position
6.2.6.42 Dress the Rest of the Cables and Close the ETC
1.) Dress the cables installed between the rear of the table bulkhead and the ETC, and tie-wrap
to the existing table harness as needed.
2.) Dress and tie-wrap the cables in the table retractor area as needed.
3.) Dress (twist and tuck) the CT-PET Position Latch cables to keep them out of the path of travel.
4.) Close the ETC Assembly:
a.) Make sure all connections were made to the ETC and ETC I/F.
b.) Fasten any cable connector hardware.
c.) Make sure all cables between the ETC and CT-PET Position Latch are secure and tie-
wrapped out of the way of the ETC cover supports and mounting tray.
d.) If necessary, fasten the ETC mounting tray back into place.
NOTICE The captive screw at the bottom of the ETC mounting tray is rounded to fit easily into the
connector. Pivot the ETC mounting tray into place, and push down until the captive screw
drops into place. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to fasten it in place.
e.) Check along the bottom of the mounting tray, and reposition any wires and cables to
prevent them from becoming pinched beneath the mounting tray.
f.) Fasten the ETC cover into place with the captive hardware.
* Finger tighten the knurled screws; do not use a screwdriver.
* Make sure all the ETC cables and connectors clear the cover.The cover comes off to
set the flags.
5.) Use a 1/8 inch Allen wrench to fasten the braided ground and the two screws that fasten the
right and left covers to the table elevator (scissor section).
6.) Move the table jumpers to the storage position, then reattach the Table Side Covers.
7.) Check the Table Latch one more time. Make sure it is pinned in the vertical (service) position.
6.2.6.43 Install the Cosmetic Cradle Caps
1.) Refer to Figure 6-110. Locate and remove the 10 black plastic cosmetic cradle caps, P/N 46-
221523P10, from the upgrade kit.
2.) Insert a cosmetic cap into each of the ten holes located in the foot end of the cradle.
3.) Press down on the cap with your thumb until it snaps into place.
4.) If necessary, gently tap the caps with a rubber mallet to snap them into place.
Five Cosmetic Caps Per Side
Front Covers
Rear Covers
Figure 6-112: Secondary Base Covers
CAUTION The roller canister is too small to accommodate a cover long enough to stretch to the service
position. After the roller cover assembly is installed and the roller cover attached to the
bracket on the table, REMEMBER to detach the cover each time the table is moved to the
service position. Refer to Figure 6-126. Insert a screwdriver blade, or fasten a bolt through
the center hole in the top cover to prevent the cover from retracting into the canister.
6.2.7.4 Attach the Roller Cover Guides to the Secondary Base Side Rails
Refer to Figure 6-113. The cover guide consists of two rails. The wide rail provides the top cover
guide, and the narrow rail provides the bottom guide. Follow the procedure in this section to align
the holes and fasten the rails to the secondary base with M4 hardware.
1.) Locate and remove the following parts from the upgrade kit:
6. Refer to Figure 6-115. Fasten the cover guide to the secondary rail with an M4 flat washer,
lock washer and hex nut.
NOTICE Do NOT overtighten the hex nut to avoid jamming the head of the screw into the slot.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-117 and Figure 6-118. Position the cover bracket hardware slots over the
table retractor bracket, and fasten both brackets into place with the original M10 hardware. Do
not remove the wedge from beneath the table retractor bracket.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the floor and the table, carefully push the table base between the CT
and PET positions while watching the cable retractor, retractor plate, and front table bracket
(crossbeam). Make sure the table bracket does NOT drag on the floor or make contact with
the front of the table. Readjust as necessary to clear the floor and table.
M4 x 20 mm Screws
Figure 6-123: Inset Idler Roller (P/N 2331418) into Slot in Table Base
3.) Refer to Figure 6-123. Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to thread an M4 x 20 socket-head cap screw
into the holes at the front of the secondary base rails. (Do not tighten the screws until the idler
roller is aligned to the cover guides.)
4.) Once in place, check that the idler roller rotates freely when spinning it by hand. Refer to
Figure 6-124. If necessary, loosen the hardware with a 5 mm Allen wrench until the roller spins
freely.
6.) Refer to Figure 6-126. Insert the blade of a screwdriver through center hole in the roller cover,
so the cover will not retract all the way into the box when it is released.
7.) Use the screwdriver as a handle to pull the cover forward.
11.) Once adjusted, detach the roller cover, and insert the screwdriver until finished installing the
secondary base side covers.
CAUTION Refer to Figure 6-129. Do NOT install the bottom cover screw between the PET and CT
Detents, on the right side of the table. This screw will interfere with the table travel between
the two positions, causing the table to jolt as the latch rolls over the head of the screw.
Recommended: Fill this hole with RTV to prevent it being used.
You may install a screw in the corresponding hole in the left rail.
3.) Refer to Figure 6-129. Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to fasten the side covers into place with the
following M4 hardware:
• M4 x 20 mm socket-head cap screw (SHCS), P/N 46-328417P6
• M4 lock washer, P/N 46-328432P2
• M4 flat washer, P/N 46-328430P2
4.) Use six sets to fasten the left cover into place. Use five sets to fasten the right cover into place.
Fasten the hardware until just snug. Do not over torque.
5.) Attach the Front Left and Right Side Covers to the secondary base with four sets of the same
M4 hardware used to fasten the longer side covers into place.
a.) Use a 3mm allen wrench to fasten the front covers into place.
b.) Refer to Figure 6-129. Attach the front covers by the bottoms only. (The cover guide
hardware occupies the top set of through holes.)
Attach Rear Side Covers first. Front Side Cover overlaps rear cover.
Figure 6-130: Secondary Base with Side Covers and Roller Cover Open
CAUTION To prevent damage to the roller cover, do NOT try to attach the roller cover to the cover
bracket with the table in the service position. Do NOT move the table to the service position
with the roller cover in place.
6.) Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to reattach the roller cover to the cover bracket.
6.2.7.12 Attach the Interface Cover Between the DLS Table and Gantry
Refer to Figure 6-131. Remove Interface Cover, P/N 2331112, from the upgrade kit.
Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to fasten the Interface cover into place with two sets of M6 hardware:
• M6 x 30 socket-head cap screws (SHCS), P/N 46-328417P16
• M6 lock washer, P/N 46-328432P3
• M6 flat washer, P/N 46-328430P3
3.) Refer to Figure 6-133. Use a 2.5 mm Allen wrench to fasten the Table Top Cover into place
with four sets of the following M4 hardware:
• M4 x 10 mm stainless steel button head screw, P/N 2109872-2
• M4 lock washer, P/N 46-328432P2
• M4 flat washer, P/N 46-328432P2
NOTICE For best results, dry fit the Back Cap before tightening the back bracket hardware into place.
Leave the hardware loose enough to shift the bracket, but tight enough to hold it in place.
Fit the Back Cap into place, and insert a skinny screwdriver blade or thick wire through each
set of Back Cap and bracket holes. Shift the bracket to align its holes to the Back Cap.
Expect to take multiple tries to fit the Back Cap to the table.
Figure 6-135: Attach the Back Cover Brackets to the Secondary Base
2.) Use an 8 mm Allen wrench to fasten each bracket into place with two sets of the following M10
hardware:
• M10 x 20MM socket head cap screws (SHCS), P/N 46-328417P22
• M10 lock washer, P/N 46-328432P4
• M10 flat washer, P/N 46-328430P4
1.) Refer to Figure 6-139. If new Gantry keypads were shipped, install them at this time. (The new
keypads replace the gantry tilt buttons with PET and CT position buttons.)
18.) Click ACCEPT to close the panel with the current selections.
19.) Restart applications.
20.) Flash download:
a.) Click the SERVICE icon to open the Service Desktop.
b.) Click the TOOLBOX/UTILITY icon to open the tab.
c.) Click INSTALL to open the tab.
d.) Click FLASHDOWNLOAD to open the GUI.
e.) Click UPDATE.
NOTICE FLASH download may require being run more than once. Continue to update FLASH
download until the successful completion message displays.
f.) Upon successful completion of the download, click DISMISS to close the GUI.
21.) Return to the Service Desktop and characterize the secondary base.
a.) Refer to Figure 6-139. Press the cradle release button on the gantry keypad to disengage
the secondary drive clutch motor.
b.) Push the table base to a location between the PET and CT detents.
c.) Click the SERVICE icon to open the Service Desktop.
d.) Select CALIBRATION.
Adjusting Screw
8. Return to Step 21. Characterize the base for the second time.
9. Run another hardware reset.
10. Set up and run a CT-PET scan to test the new characterization values.
6.2.10 Manual Table Wiring
Refer to Figure 6-143 and Figure 6-144 for manual table wiring diagrams.
Belt Ends
3.) Insert the new timing belt over the pulley and through the slot in the cam rollers block. (The
ends of the belt must be positioned as close as possible to each other to enable secure
clamping by the clamp teeth.)
4.) Place the clamp on the belt ends and secure with the four screws.
5.) Refer to Figure 6-146. Push the front pulley to tighten the timing belt, and fasten the four
screws in the slots.
6.5.2 Replacing the Secondary Base Front Pulley
1.) Refer to Figure 6-146. Loosen the four screws that hold the front pulley to release the timing
belt.
2.) Refer to Figure 6-147. Loosen the four screws holding the timing belt clamp, and remove the
clamp with the belt.
3.) Replace the pulley.
4.) Insert the new timing belt over the pulley and through the slot in the cam rollers block. (The
ends of the belt must be positioned as close as possible to each other to enable secure
clamping by clamp teeth.
5.) Place the clamp on the belt ends, and secure with the four screws.
6.) Refer to Figure 6-146. Push the front pulley to tighten the timing belt and fasten the four screws
in the slots.
2.) Remove the four screws holding the motor on the motor base. (See 2 in Figure 6-149.)
3.) Refer to Figure 6-149. Push the coupling to close the gap between the coupling and the motor
flange, and push the motor to the side of the secondary base.
4.) Loosen the set screw holding the shaft. (No. 3 in Figure 6-148 and Figure 6-149), and push
the shaft into the clutch.
Push Coupling 3
6.) Take the new motor, insert the coupling, and push the coupling to the motor flange.
7.) Put the new motor in position next to the side of the secondary base.
8.) Refer to Figure 6-151. Using pliers, pull the shaft out of the clutch until the groove is visible,
and close the set screw.
Groove
Push
3.) Release the M4 screw holding the clutch, rotate the clutch to the position shown in
Figure 6-152, and pull it out.
4.) Remove the clutch friction plate.
5.) Assemble the new clutch.
6.) Insert the shaft as far as possible with the key glued to it. (See 3 in Figure 6-152.)
7.) Perform steps 6-11 from Section 6.5.3.
Chapter 7 - Gantry
For service information and procedures for the CT gantry components: Refer to Chapter 7 -
Gantry in one of the following appropriate manuals:
• LightSpeed 2.X System Service Manual, Direction 2243314-100 (for 4-slice SDAS
Systems)
• LightSpeed 3.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2330551-200 (for 4 and 8-slice
MDAS Systems).
• LightSpeed 4.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2353846-200 (for
16-slice MDAS Systems).
For periodic maintenance procedures for the CT gantry components: Refer to the CT Planned
Maintenance Procedures CD-ROM, Direction 5112972-200.
For service information and procedures for the PET gantry components: Refer to the Advance
PET Imaging System Service Manual, Direction 2100507 and specifically to the enclosed:
• Advance PET Imaging System Repair Procedures, Direction 2100323, Chapter 2 - Gantry.
• Advance PET Imaging System Wiring, Direction 46-322541, Section 4 - Gantry.
For periodic maintenance procedures for the PET gantry components: Refer to PET Advance
Imaging System Planned Maintenance Manual, Direction 2240409-100, Chapter 4 - Gantry and
Table.
For PET gantry FRUs: Refer to the PET Advance NXi System Illustrated Parts List, Direction
2286765-100, Chapter 1, Section 2 - Gantry.
Rollers
Cable Retractors
Linear Driving Mechanism
Bearing
Assembly
Roller Baseplate
Table Retractors
Tracking trapezoidal
screw drives PET Gantry
to and from service
position.
Note: The sub-assemblies of the drive mechanism are shown in Figure 7-5, Figure 7-6 and Figure 7-8.
Retaining
Ring Nut Rotation Stopper
Nut Bearing Housing
Distances
Adjustable Baseplate
3.) Fasten the tracking trapezoidal nut into position with the external Retaining Ring shown in
Figure 7-4 (30 mm diameter), P/N HB70020300M.
8.) Take the tracking trapezoidal screw, 2294696 (lead screw), insert it into the small bearing unit
and fix the retainer ring in position.
9.) Refer to Figure 7-4 and Figure 7-5. Take the Driving Nut Holder and assembled parts, and
screw them into the Tracking Trapezoidal Screw.
10.) Refer to Figure 7-8. On the front side of the gantry, assemble the tracking screw support
Flange, P/N 2299163, onto the Tracking Screw Support Bracket, P/N 2299164, using three
M4 x 12 mm screws.
Flange
M6 x 10 mm
Tracking Screw Support Bracket
Gantry Bulkhead
Internal External
Retractor
Retractor
Top
AEDI AEDI
Bottom
J#
Connector
Length Protruding
Bracket Cable
Retractor
AEDI Cable
46-325061
Clips Open
External Retractor
Bracket Clips
Legs Crossbeam
Length of
Protruding
Cable
External
Retractor
RS232 ETHERNET
NEW
ETHERNET
FIBER-OPTIC NEW
INSIDE THE E-STOP
CONDUIT
RS485
GROUND
CT-PET RS485
Bottom
Length of Cable
Cable Part Number Connection Protruding from
Retractor
External Retractor
Internal Retractor
Clips
Legs Crossbeam
Brackets
Internal Retractor
2.) Refer to Figure 7-22. Remove the old pin and replace with the new one.
2.) Open the locks on the CT Left and Right Side Covers. Lift and remove the covers.
3.) Open the bolts holding the Bottom Left and Right Covers, and pull the covers out.
4.) Lift up the CT Top Cover and remove it.
7.6.2 Activating the Driving Mechanism
1.) Remove the bolt locking washer and the washer from the mechanical stops on both the PET
legs.
2.) Connect an electric screwdriver to the driving screw of the driving mechanism and rotate the
screw to pull out the gantry until it stops on the bumper.
For PET calibration procedures, performance test procedure, and clinical walk-through procedure,
refer to the Advance PET Imaging System Service Tools and Procedures, Direction 2120809.
8.1 System QC
8.1.1 CT-PET Volumetric Calibration and Quality Control Procedure (VQC)
The CT-PET Volumetric Calibration and Quality Control procedure (VQC) consists of the following
steps to be performed in the given order:
Prerequisite: CT and PET Calibration and Blank Scan updated.
1.) Perform initial table alignment – Section 8.1.1.1.
2.) Reset the software alignment parameters – Section 8.1.1.2.
3.) Position the VQC phantom – Section 8.1.1.3.
4.) Scan and reconstruct the VQC phantom – Section 8.1.1.4.
5.) VQC processing and software realignment – Section 8.1.1.5.
6.) If QC results show alignment to be within service specifications, calibration is OK. If not,
proceed to the next step.
7.) View the Mechanical Alignment table – Section 8.1.1.6.
8.) PET gantry adjustment – Section 8.1.2.4.
9.) Repeat Step 4 through Step 7.
Note: • Volumetric calibration is performed as a part of initial system installation and calibration. Every
time a new CT or PET software installation is performed, the Volumetric Quality Control (VQC)
test must be performed.
• VQC testing and, if necessary, calibration must also be performed after each PET gantry service
movement and after running the CT table characterization procedure.
8.1.1.1 Initial Table Alignment
As a prerequisite to the VQC calibration procedure, the secondary base of the table must be initially
aligned. For a full description of the initial table alignment, refer to the Discovery LS Installation
Manual, Direction 2289039-100, Section 5.2.2 - Initial Table Positioning.
Up-Down Centerline
2.) Refer to Figure 8-3. Click the [New Patient] icon on the Scan Monitor.
Patient ID
Patient Name
The Volumetric QC
protocol can be
selected by clicking
under the feet in the
picture of the patient.
5.) When the CT VQC Protocol is displayed, verify that the PET Protocol icon is enabled and PET
VQC Protocol is selected.
6.) Verify that Auto Transfer (to the PET OWS station) is On.
7.) Verify that the VQC phantom is properly positioned and oriented. (Refer to Section 8.1.1.3.)
8.) Refer to Figure 8-1. Set the <Start Landmark> on the Start Acquisition Line the scan. (The
scan takes a few seconds.)
9.) When the CT scan is completed, click the [Pet Series] icon on the Scan Monitor.
10.) Click [Accept Setup], and perform PET Transmission VQC acquisition.
• Confirm that there is no emission activity by clicking [OK] in the dialog box. The scan takes
5 minutes (default time).
• If the count rate is less than 1000 Kcps, increase the scan time to 10 minutes.
11.) When the acquisition is finished, select Quit Screen from the Options menu to close the PET
Acquisition screen.
12.) Select Recon from the [Screens] drop-down menu.
13.) When the Recon panel displays, click [Next Recon].
14.) When the Navigator panel opens, select the scan that was just performed and click [OK].
15.) Click [Defaults Protocols], and select VQC Reconstruction Protocol.
16.) Click [Submit to Top].
17.) After reconstruction is complete, select Quit Screen from the Options menu to close the
Reconstruction screen.
4.) Refer to Figure 8-7. Click [Load] to load the image sets that represent the CT and PET planes.
The Images Database Navigator displays showing the Patient List.
PET
Image
CT
Image
6.) From the Image Sets list in Figure 8-8, select the two image sets that represent the CT and
PET slices and click [OK]. The Image Alignment Table (shown in
Figure 8-9) displays.
Note: The Image Alignment Table displays system messages in a box at the bottom of the panel. These
messages are for the User (Operator) only, and are related to the software realignment process.
NOTICE The above limits are User (Operator) limits. Mechanical system calibration should provide
image alignment within the following Service Limits:
• 0.5 mm at the center of the FOV
• 1.0 mm at 20 cm from the center of FOV
The calculated X, Y, Z deltas (misalignments in mm) between PET and CT images are presented
in the Delta table columns. The out-of-user limit values are RED in color. The system should be
mechanically calibrated until all the deltas are inside the Service Limits.
NOTICE The [Update CT Recon Center] and [Update Plane Offset] buttons are for User (Operator) use
only. Please do NOT use these buttons. Proceed to the mechanical PET Gantry Alignment in
Section 8.1.1.6.
The Gantry Alignment Table displays the linear shifts in millimeters for X, Y, and Z directions and
the angular rotations in degrees required for the PET gantry registration and table calibration. These
values are calculated for the PET gantry center of rotation and may differ from the values in the
Image Alignment table.
The Mechanical calibration report lists the three leveling adjusters and the two screws that need to
be adjusted in order to correct the misalignments found in the Image Alignment Report. The
illustration next to the report shows the position of the adjusters and the screws on the PET Gantry
baseplates.
3.) Make the required adjustments to the leveling adjusters and screws on the linear bearing
assembly baseplate and the leveling adjusters on the rollers baseplate of the PET Gantry. The
adjustments are made by turning the adjustment screws the specified number of rotations in a
clockwise or counterclockwise as explained below:
• The minimal rotation is 1/6 of a turn for leveling adjusters and 1/4 of a turn for the adjustment
screws.
• For example: In the mechanical calibration shown in Figure 8-10, Adjuster #3 needs to be
turned 1/3 of a turn in a clockwise direction, and Screw #2 needs to be turned 1/4 of a turn
in a clockwise direction. Follow the procedures in Section 8.1.2.
NOTICE Service corrections to the plane alignment adjusters may only be performed by a qualified
GE Service Engineer.
8.1.2.1 .Aligning the Table
Align the table according to the Gantry Alignment Table as follows:
1.) Move the Secondary Base PET Positioning Block by the Z distance that is indicated in the
Gantry Alignment Table as follows:
a.) Open the locking nut.
b.) If necessary, turn the Z Adjustment Screw clockwise until it rests firmly on the PET
Positioning Block.
c.) Refer to Figure 8-11. Loosen the three screws attaching the PET Positioning Block to the
secondary base.
d.) Reposition the Z Adjustment Screw by the Z measurement shown in the VQC
Transformation Panel in Figure 8-10.
e.) Close the locking nut.
Loosen 3 screws.
Z Adjustment Screw
Locking Nut
Adjuster Closed
Holding Bracket
Screws
Baseplate Screws
Adjuster
Securing
Screw
Adjuster Assembly
Figure 8-14: Linear Bearing Assembly Adjuster Screws and Baseplate Screws
Securing Screws
5.) Unscrew and raise the adjuster locking rings with 3-5 turns from the two linear bearing
assembly adjusters and from the front high-load roller Adjusters 1, 2, and 3 (shown in
Figure 8-16).
Adjuster #2
Adjuster #1
Spherical Washers
6.) Lower the left side gantry dolly until the high-load rollers are seated firmly on the baseplate.
7.) Tighten the securing screws on the linear bearing assembly adjusters (shown in Figure 8-14).
8.) Tighten the locking rings on the two linear bearing assembly adjusters and the front high-load
roller (Adjusters 1, 2, and 3 in Figure 8-16).
9.) Move the gantry back and forth to allow the spherical washers to align inside the adjusters.
10.) Repeat Step 7 and Step 8.
3
1
12.) Tighten all the baseplate screws that were previously loosened.
13.) After VQC confirms that the Gantry is aligned within specifications, adjust the rear high-load
roller adjuster to a torque of 30 Nm so that the roller rests firmly on the floor.
14.) Replace the bracket that was removed in Steps 3 and 4 of Section 8.1.2.2.
15.) Perform a Well Counter Correction Calibration.
Note: • Well Counter calibration is performed after running the VQC procedure that is described in
Section 8.1.1.
• The full Well Counter Correction procedure is described in the PET Advance Operator Manual,
Direction 2280383-100 in the sections: Prepare the Phantom for 2D Well Counter Correction and
Prepare the Phantom for 3D Well Counter Correction (if needed).
In addition to the maintenance procedures for the new Discovery LS components described on the
following pages, the maintenance schedules for the CT and the PET components included in the
system as detailed in the documents listed hereunder, must be followed carefully:
• For maintenance procedures for the CT components, refer to to the CT Planned
Maintenance Procedures CD-ROM, Direction 5112972-200.
• For maintenance for the PET components, refer to PET Advance Imaging System Planned
Maintenance Manual, Direction 2240409-100.
9.1 Maintenance of Mechanical Components
Table 9-1 gives descriptions and frequencies of the Discovery LS procedures for maintenance of
mechanical components.
Table 9-1: Maintenance Procedures of Mechanical Components
Description of Procedure Frequency
Lubricate PET gantry driving mechanism (linear bearings, rails, rollers, 1 Year
lead screw). See Section 9.1.1.
Secure nuts/screws of base plates, rollers, driving assembly. 2 Years
Verify covers brackets, screws, tightness and clearances Visual inspection after
every cover removal.
Check retractors chains and movement. After PET gantry is
moved back to initial
position.
Check tightness of grounding cables. 1 Year
Check secondary base linear rails/bearings tightness. See Section 9.1.1. 2 Years
Lubricate secondary base linear rails/bearings*. 1 Year
Check timing belts adjustment and tightness. See Section 9.1.2. 1 Year
Check adjustment tightness of secondary base screws and pulleys. 1 Year
Check tightness of table anchoring screws. 2 Years
Check tightness of table retractors chains and brackets. Every PM
1.) Remove the screw or grease fitting from the lubrication points.
2.) If necessary, clean the linear rail using medical alcohol.
3.) Attach a grease gun to the grease fittings and fill them with 2.9 g (three full grease pumps) of
AFB grease.
4.) Apply a few dabs of grease to several points on both sides of the linear rail.
5.) Move the linear bearings several times back and forth along the rail to spread the grease on
the rail.
9.1.1.5 Greasing the High Load Rollers Linear Guide
1.) Apply a few dabs of grease to several points along the linear guide.
2.) Move the high-load rollers several times back and forth along the guide to spread the grease
on the guide.
9.1.1.6 Greasing the Secondary Base Linear Bearings
Follow the procedure described in Section 9.1.1.4.
2347378 NGPDU
Part
Cable Connector Destination Notes
Number
2347514 NGPDU
2347513 NGPDU
Part
Cable Connector Destination Notes
Number
2347514 NGPDU
2347513 NGPDU
Note 1 - See Discovery LS Site Preparation Manual, Direction 2317947-100, Section 6.3.7.
Note 2 - See one of the following appropriate manuals:
• LightSpeed 2.X Installation Manual, Direction 2243312-100 (for 4-slice SDAS Systems)
• LightSpeed 3.X Installation Manual, Direction 2296439-100 (for 4 or 8-slice MDAS Systems)
• LightSpeed 4.X Installation Manual, Direction 2341957-100 (for 16-slice MDAS Systems)
Note 1 - See Discovery LS Site Preparation Manual, Direction 2317947-100, Section 6.3.7.
Note 2 - See one of the following appropriate manuals:
• LightSpeed 2.X Installation Manual, Direction 2243312-100 (for 4-slice SDAS Systems)
• LightSpeed 3.X Installation Manual, Direction 2296439-100 (for 4 or 8-slice MDAS Systems)
• LightSpeed 4.X Installation Manual, Direction 2341957-100 (for 16-slice MDAS Systems)
PET PDU
PET Left n
CT GANTRY Leg FE
Retractor r k
TABLE
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ETC 12 Box PE
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Backplane q
Grounding Retractor
p Power
Panel Hospital
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11
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Detail A:
GE HEALTHCARE
DAS (fiber)
1
2 Axial Mtr Pwr
Mini BNC LAN
Clamps HVDC Pwr BNC Clamp
CPDU
Gantry
Power Panel SCIM Trackball
J7 STC J8 J2
Backplane Control 2266014
2271060 Scan INTL (Interlock) (Detail C)
J19 TS1-1
2117848-2 DAS Data (Fiber)
Bulkhead Power Ground
Pan HVDC Power TS2-1
(H2 OC) J20
Bulkhead † 2267642
(Detail A) 2266887 LAN
J52 (Detail B) 1
J11 J12 J13 2
Table IF 2271059 - J17 STC Backplane
Scan LAN HVDC 3
J5
Transceiver 120 VAC 2265683 - Tilt Relay Bd J4 † Axial Mtr Power GND Lug
2275584-2 #2 Ground
2263663 J3 J9 2267644
DASM Option Tilt Limit Sw. 2268222 J2 Power
Host J1 Pan
KB Box
1/0 gnd
Keyboard
1/0 gnd System
Table J9 J10
2275844 Ground
Bus
Console Monitors ETC Panel
Retractor
1/0 gnd
Table Motor
Scan Display J11 J12 J13
Vault
Secondary Base Ground
Braided GND cable
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Detail B: Gantry Power Pan Detail C: STC
GE HEALTHCARE
LAN 120VAC
(DAS behind) Power
1
Device 1 2 Axial Mtr Pwr
Mini BNC LAN
Clamps HVDC Pwr BNC Clamp
Device 2
CPDU
KB Box
1/0 gnd
Keyboard
1/0 gnd System
Table J9 J10
2275844 Ground
Bus
Console Monitors ETC Panel
Retractor
1/0 gnd
Table Motor
Scan Display J11 J12 J13
Vault
Secondary Base Ground
Braided GND cable
Figure 10-3: CT System with GOC1 & CPDU Interconnect Diagram (Manual Tables)
A detailed view of Discovery LS CT cables
is shown in Figure 10-5
DISCOVERY LS SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL
GE HEALTHCARE
LAN 120VAC
(DAS behind) Power
DAS (fiber)
1
Device 1 2 Axial Mtr Pwr
Mini BNC LAN
Clamps HVDC Pwr BNC Clamp
Device 2
NGPDU
KB Box
1/0 gnd
Keyboard
1/0 gnd System
Table J9 J10
2275844 Ground
Bus
Console Monitors ETC Panel
Retractor
1/0 gnd
Table Motor
Scan Display J11 J12 J13
Vault
Secondary Base Ground
Braided GND cable
Figure 10-4: CT System with GOC1 & NGPDU Interconnect Diagram (Manual Tables)
A detailed view of Discovery LS CT cables
is shown in Figure 10-5
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CT Gantry
DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6
STC Backplan
KBPB Supply 2309061 Table IF J9 EXT 2295960 J6
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P Table IF J10 EXT 2295961
Power 120 VAC 2265683
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Ti
Tilt Limit Sw
2268222 lt
To Cover I/F
J4 J2
KB Box
J10 J9 J5
To Power Panel
Table Motor
Secondary Base (Static)
Braided GND Cable
Power
DAS (fiber)
1
2 Axial Mtr Pwr
Mini BNC LAN
Clamps HVDC Pwr BNC Clamp
CPDU
1/0 gnd
Keyboard 1/0 gnd System
Table J9 J10
2275844 Ground
Bus
Console Monitors
Retractor
1/0 gnd
J11 J12 J13
Scan Display Vault
Secondary Base Ground
Braided GND cable
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GE HEALTHCARE
LAN 120VAC
(DAS behind) Power
DAS (fiber)
1
Device 1 2 Axial Mtr Pwr
Mini BNC LAN
Device 2 Clamps HVDC Pwr BNC Clamp
CPDU
1/0 gnd
Keyboard 1/0 gnd System
Table J9 J10
2275844 Ground
Bus
Console Monitors
Retractor
1/0 gnd
J11 J12 J13
Scan Display Vault
Secondary Base Ground
Braided GND cable
Figure 10-7: CT System with GOC 1 & CPDU Interconnect Diagram (Automated Tables)
A detailed view of Discovery LS CT Automated
Table cables is shown in Figure 10-9
DISCOVERY LS SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL
GE HEALTHCARE
LAN 120VAC
(DAS behind) Power
1/0 gnd
Keyboard 1/0 gnd System
Table J9 J10
2275844 Ground
Bus
Console Monitors
Retractor
1/0 gnd
J11 J12 J13
Scan Display Vault
Secondary Base Ground
Braided GND cable
Figure 10-8: CT System with GOC1 & NGPDU Interconnect Diagram (Automated Tables)
Table cables is shown in Figure 10-9
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CT Gantry
Clutch Control E 2323726
Terminator
Pedals L.S R 2309064 (spare)
Can Bus
Clutch R 2309059
2295965
To Cove
Base Axis Motor R 2309058 A1 I/F
DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6
2323720
STC Backpla
J2
J3
Pot
Base Pot E 2323729 Table IF J2 EXT 2295953
Elevation Tilt
Table Ground Bar
Driver TABLE GND Table Base 2295969
J4 J3 J2 J1
AC Table IF J1 EXT 2295952
CDU Line
GND Filter
Clutch Driver
Power J10 J9 J5
2323722
2340388
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3
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FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
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102
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
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12
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15
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
17
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
19
18
Clips
Legs Crossbeam
7 6
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
1
5
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
Clutch
Motor
0700
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
FRU
Item Part Number Description Quantity
Yes/No
13
10
3
14
7
4
8
5
1 6
10
12
17 18
16
11 6
Figure 11-15: Front View Showing Control Keys, Front Display and Breathing Lights
21 22
20
19
Figure 11-16: Left and Right E-Stop Buttons and Source Indicators
24
23
Chapter 12 - Troubleshooting
This chapter contains information that will help when troubleshooting the Discovery LS system and
comprises the following sections:
• 12.1 – System Software Operation Issues on page 311.
• 12.2 – Manual Table Operation Issues on page 316.
• 12.3 – Automated Table Operation Issues on page 322.
• 12.4 – Extended Cradle Table Operation Issues on page 330.
• 12.5 – CT-PET Communication Difficulties Due to NULL Modem Cable on page 338.
Did not move the table to Stop the acquisition, move table to PET position
PET position and started and restart PET acquisition.
PET acquisition.
CT study is not transferred Network problems. Verify that DICOM server is alive and that the
correctly/completely to DICOM server problems. connection to the Xeleris is alive (ping).
Xeleris. • From the Desktop, select [ImageWorks].
• From the pop-up menu, choose Network.
• Select Remote Host option.
• Select the desired Host from the list and
press [OK].
• From the Network menu, choose Ping
DICOM Host.
• If the connection is alive, a message
"<Hostname> DICOMHost Alive" displays.
• Open a winterm a type:
ps -ef ¦ grep -i dic [Enter]
• Search in the output for a line containing
DICOM. If the connection is alive, this
displays.
Send the data again. If the problem persists,
check the hardware and the network.
PET study is not transferred Network problems. Verify that DICOM server is alive and that the
correctly/completely to DICOM server problems. connection to the Xeleris is alive (ping) as follows:
Xeleris. • From the Utilities menu, open an xterm a
type:
ps -ef ¦ grep -i dic [Enter]
• Search in the output for a line containing
Dicomserver. If the connection is alive, this
displays.
• In the xterm, type:
ping <Xeleris IP address> [Enter].
The output should be "<Xeleris IP address>
is alive"
Send the data again. If the problem persists,
check the hardware and the network.
There is no CTAC to CTAC server problem. If CT data is not on the PET, resend the data.
reconstruct PET with (no A/ Network problems. Next, run CTAC manually through CTAC GUI on
C possible). the CT data.
CT data does not arrive at One of the network Check the connection of the remote stations,
the PET station, and CTAC destinations of CT is down. manually clean the CT networking queue, and if
is not performed. network problem persists, exclude the
problematic destinations from the target
destinations list.
Cannot set the landmark. CT exam not ended. End CT exam by clicking [End Exam].
Cannot start a new CT Operator quit acquisition Reopen PET acquisition screen and exit using the
acquisition because end screen through the main Quit option inside the screen. This will enable End
exam is disabled. menu instead of through the Exam button.
acquisition screen menu.
Cannot set CT parameters A PET protocol is defined for Press PET protocol button and clear the protocol
for slice interval, recon pan, that CT scan. selection.
KV, because they are
disabled.
Table will not go down to the Table not in CT position. Move table to CT position.
loading position. Cradle not retracted. Retract cradle.
Keyboard does not respond, KVM switch fault. (See the Reset KVM switch by disconnecting all incoming
or gives wrong characters. Discovery LS Service connectors and reconnecting.
Manual, Direction 2307224-
100.)
Mouse does not respond. KVM switch fault (see Reset KVM switch as above.
Discovery LS Service
manual 2307224-100)
Cannot load study in Xeleris 1. CT and PET do not 1. Reselect the input or redo the acquisition.
PET-CT review protocol have the same
2. Reselect the input or redo the acquisition.
("Inconsistent data, sequence length.
Aborting”). 3. CT-PET or PET-CT should differ by less
2. CT and PET do not
than 2% from an integer.
start at the same table
position. 4. For both: CT should be integer multiple of
PET.
3. CT and PET do not
have the same pixel
size.
4. MatrixSizeY,
MatrixSizeY
Window level of MIP and There is a customized Set the Connect MIP Scaling option to Apply.
coronals in Xeleris are variable, named "Connect
linked; cannot adjust them MIP Scaling", which applies
independently. to all NM windows", which is
set to its default option "Do
not apply".
Pressing PET desktop Incorrect ‘hosts’ file Open an xTerm window on the PET and open the
button does not open PET definition. files: ~service/.rhosts and ~operator/.rhosts.
Advance display. Both files should contain the line: + ctuser. If
the line is missing, add it to each file.
When pressing Pet Incorrect NFS mount. 1. Open an xTerm window on the PET.
Protocol button on the CT 2. Login as root.
prescription view, a popup
3. Open the file: /etc/dfs/dfstab, and confirm it
window is displayed but no
contains the following line:
PET protocols are listed.
share –F nfs –o rw=edcat:gantry:…:CTHOST –d /
usr/PET (where CTHOST is sbcorig)
4. If the line is missing, add it. If it is different than
above, change it accordingly.
5. Save the file and exit.
6. Run the command: exportfs –a.
7. Open a winterm on the CT and login as root.
8. Run the command: mount -a.
CT and PET Image Sets in Hospital ID on the PET 1. Open an xTerm window on the PET and login
the PET DB are in different system is different from the as root.
exams. Hospital Name on the CT 2. Open the file: /usr/PET/systemConfig/pub/
system. suite.cfg, and look for the line which defines
hospital ID.
3. Open a winterm on the CT and login as root.
4. Run reconfig, press config button and find
Hospital Name definition.
5. If the PET hospital ID does not match the CT
hospital name, change one to match the other.
CT host shutting down 1.Incompatability between Stop launching of CT application (there is the
automatically after bringing CT software to CT firmware. message before starting the application that gives
up the CT application. 2. Failure of one or more the possibility not to run the application).
electronic boards. Open a winterm and look at the file /usr/var/adm/
SYSLOG.
If CUP error displays at the end of the file ‘CUP
error’ that indicates a SW/FW mismatch or an
electronic board failure.
Cannot transfer CT images 1. Network failure Follow the installation instructions to correctly
to Xeleris. 2. DICOM server is down. define DICOM.
3. Xeleris is not defined on Set DICOM port to 104 and AE to Xeleris host
CT system. name (upper case).
4. DICOM definition is For example: If Xeleris host name is EWS, then
wrong. AE should be EWS.
Cannot transfer PET images 1. Network failure. Follow the installation instructions to correctly
to Xeleris. 2. DICOM server is down. define DICOM.
3. Xeleris is not defined on Set DICOM port to 104 and AE to Xeleris host
CT system. name (upper case).
4. DICOM definition is For example: If Xeleris host name is "EWS", then
wrong. AE should be EWS.
Patient ID on the PET is 1. Patient ID on the CT was No recovery needed. All data (CT and PET) will
different than patient ID on set to more than 12 be stored in the same exam under the new PET
the CT. characters and was patient.
truncated to 12 characters
on the PET.
2. CT Patient ID already
exist in the PET database,
and was replaced by
<patientID>_x, for x =
1,2,3…
Prospective recon does not prm server is not running. 1. Open xterm window and login as root.
start. A message displays on 2. Type: /etc/rc3.d/S60pet stop.
the Acquisition screen:
3. Type: /etc/rc3.d/S60pet start.
"Unable to connect to prm
service, see error log."
CTAC processing is not ctac server is not running. 1. Open xterm window and login as root.
performed. 2. Type: /etc/rc3.d/S60pet stop.
3. Type: /etc/rc3.d/S60pet start.
Reconstruction is not cjmMain server in not 1. Open xterm window and login as root.
performed. The following running. 2. Type: /etc/rc3.d/S60pet stop.
message displays:
3. Type: /etc/rc3.d/S60pet start.
"Notification: The compute
API failed to initialize.
Reconstruction cannot be
performed. See error log for
more details."
On the PET, when pressing SHARC disk is full. Remove raw data from the SHARC via the Delete
Accept Setup the following screen.
message displays:
“Insufficient file space. Scan
terminated.”
VQC does not find phantom Phantom not positioned in View the reconstructed images using the Display.
points. the FOV of CT and/or PET If all 5 points are not visible, the problem is with
gantries. the phantom position. Fit the phantom correctly
Image quality problem. according to the operator manual instruction.
If all 5 points are visible, the problem is a result of
poor image quality. Perform Blank Scan to check
image quality.
During the PET installation, CU connection problem. Close the current winterm. Open a new one and
after CU connection is type: cu petows [Enter] and continue with the
established and input is installation.
received, the winterm stops
receiving input.
After typing cu petows in Incorrect NULL modem Make sure that the NULL modem cable is
the winterm, the screen cable connection. properly connected. (See the Discovery LS
does not respond to Installation Manual 2317946-100, Section
input. 4.11.1.)
After pressing [PET Incorrect NULL modem Click the [Console] icon on the upper left of
Series] button for the first cable connection. the Scan Monitor.
time after shutdown or Look for PET error messages. If no PET
restart of the CT, the PET error messages are found, and a message
application does not with the following content exists:
open. Pinging the PET
Host also fails.
“Booting up the PET system, one moment
OR
please...
After pressing [PET]
Connected
Desktop button the first
Return from transmit after eof non - tty input
time after shutdown or
Disconnect”
restart of the CT, the PET
application does not
open. Pinging the PET Make sure that the NULL modem cable is
Host also fails. properly connected. (See the Discovery LS
Installation Manual 2317946-100, Section
4.11.1.)
If this problem persists, power the PET Host
Off and On again.
CAUTION IN ALL THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE
SERVICE ENGINEER USES ONLY THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND TAKES ALL THE
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
Suggested Action/
Problem Likely Cause
Replace if Necessary
Base axis does not move. • Mechanical interference. • Remove mechanical interference.
• Malfunctioning locking • Repair malfunction.
mechanism.
• Faulty KBPB supply cable. • Reconnect/replace cable.
• Blown KB Box fuse. • Replace fuse.
Base axis moves • Faulty Remote Control cable • Replace remote control cable.
constantly. switch.
• Faulty KB Box. • Replace KB Box. (More details in
Section 12.2.3.)
Base axis moves in one • Faulty Remote Control cable • Replace remote control cable.
direction only. switch.
• Faulty KB Box. • Replace KB Box. (More details in
Section 12.2.4.)
Base axis does not stop at • Faulty pin locking mechanism. • Repair/replace pin locking
the limit switch and collides • Faulty connections of Position mechanism.
with mechanical stopper. cable. • Connect Position cable properly.
(More details in Section 12.2.5.)
Suggested Action/
Problem Likely Cause
Replace if Necessary
After base axis stops at • Faulty pin locking mechanism. • Repair/replace pin locking
limit switch, the workstation • Faulty connections of Position mechanism.
displays the message: Cable. • Connect Position cable properly.
Move table to CT position. (More details in Section 12.2.6.)
CAUTION DO NOT POWER ON KB BOX WHEN CHECKING FUSES. HIGH VOLTAGE RISK.)
5 Amp SB 25 Amp SB
J2 10 9 1 2
KBPB Driver 1 FWD (PET)
1
2 2
S4
3 3 REV (CT) etc i/f j8
S3
Remote Control Operator Switch
GE-2309065
S2 KB box harness
GE-2309068
S1 J3 J13 NO C NO C
1 1
1 1 1
I2 Pedals L.S R
2 2 2 2 GE-2309064 2 CT PET
I1 NC C NC C
clutch high 3 3 1 Pedals L.S I
P3 1 1 1 GE-2309066
clutch low 4 2 2 2 2
R2 = 3.8KOhm 4
Clutch R
P2 KB box harness
GE-2309059
R1 = 1.2KOhm
GE-2309068 Pedals L.S +
Clutch E
J12
P1 GE-2309062 1 1
2 2 11 12
F-
Base Axis Motor R
F+ GE-2309058
11 12
A2
Fuse INTF Sw and Cl Cont I etc i/f j7
GE-2309066
5A A1
1 1 KBPB Supply GE-2309061 1 2 3 4
Fuse L2 FROM
25A KB box harness 1 2 3 4
J10 CABLE
GE-2309068 2 TABLE I/F
L1 2
KB BOX GND
Fuse
200mA
J1 GE-2309245
GN
D
22
1 1
KB GND Screw
3 3
5 5
66
J4
120 HI
Clutch Motor
KB box harness
GE-2309068
3 SSR 1
Base Axis
KB box harness Motor M
GE-2309068 GE-2309067
4 2 Bridge
Neutral
Suppressor
CT Gantry
Pedals L.S R 2309064 Terminator
Can Bus
Clutch R 2309059
2295965
To Cover
Base Axis Motor R 2309058 A1 I/F
STC Backplane
KBPB Supply 2309061 Table IF J9 EXT 2295960 J6
er
w
Po
Power 120 VAC 2265683 Table IF J10 EXT 2295961
G
an
try
Plastic conduit 2263663
Covers to ETC Ti Table IF J4 EXT 2295958
lt
Tilt Limit Sw
2268222
To Cover I/F
J4 J2
KB Box
Chapter 12 - Troubleshooting
J10 J9 J5
ETC Panel
2295381
To Power Panel
Table Motor
Secondary Base (Static)
Braided GND Cable
EStop/Sources
CT-PET 22953
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12.3 Automated Table Operation Issues
This section contains a list of problems that may be encountered during operation of the Discovery
LS Automated table, suggests their likely causes, and the action that can be taken to rectify the
problem. A summary of the issues is presented in the table that follows, and more detailed
explanations are given in the sections that follow.
CAUTION IN ALL THE PROCEDURS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE
SERVICE ENGINEER USES ONLY THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND TAKES ALL THE
NECESSARY PRECAUTONS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
Suggested Action/
Problem Likely Cause
Replace if Necessary
Base axis does not move. • Clutch not engaged. • Check CDU.
• Base stuck in CT position. • Check if Solenoid is stuck. (For
flowchart see Figure 12-10.
Base axis motion • Elevation Tilt Amplifier malfunction. • Refer to LightSpeed Service
malfunction. • E/T or ETC control loop of the Manual.
amplifier malfunction.
Base axis does not stop at • Faulty connections of Table Position • Connect Position cable properly.
the limit switch and collides cable. (More details in Section 12.2.5.)
with mechanical stopper.
Digits disappear from • Faulty Table Position Cable. • Repair/replace Table Position
Gantry Display. Cable.
4.) Verify that the SSR red LED toggles On and Off when the Cradle Release button is pressed
on the control panel several times.
a.) If the LED toggles, disconnect the Clutch Control Cable, P/N 2340390, from CDU J221,
and measure the voltage between Pins 1 and 4 on the CDU J221 connector side.
* This should change from 0 VDC to 130 VDC when the Cradle Release button is pushed.
* If the voltage changes, replace the Clutch. If the voltage does not change, replace the
CDU.
b.) If the LED does not toggle On and Off when the Cradle Release button is pushed on the
control panel, check Step 2c again.
yes
yes
End of test
CT Position Latch
Locking Mechanism
Solenoid
Secondary Base
To Gantry Table IF
15 J2 ext
2295953 to Table
7
Bulkhead J2 D-Type
Tilt Limit 8
9 pin Base Pot P
SW Base Pot E
2268222 J1 2323728
2323729 black 1 Gnd
1 3 Pot
red 2 2 Ref 1 fwd - CCW
white 3 3 Wipper 2 bck- CW
2.2uF
Clutch Control I SB connectors
2340390 Bracket GND
to GND 2340388
gnd screw
bar
1 4
to table 120VAC Clutch Driver Unit
J221 GND
Filter Short to Base GND
120VAC-H 1 2338084 bar
gnd screw
120VAC-N 2
Clutch Driver
Clutch Driver J200
Unit
Unit Power
2338088
J4 J4
Base Drive
Enable To
2340386 Elevation/Base(Tilt)
9
2271251 ETC Amplifier
J24 J24
9
J24
a.) Disconnect the Clutch/Solenoid Command Cable, P/N 2338086, on the Solenoid side (two
terminal lugs).
b.) Measure the voltage between the terminal lugs, while pressing the [PET Position Jog]
button on the control panel. (The measurement should be 24 VDC.)
* If 24 VDC exists, check the Solenoid assembly connections. If necessary, replace the
Solenoid.
no
Check:
1. The path from the ELEVATION/TILT(BASE Axis ) Amplifier to
the motor include the Amplifier itself
PNs:
1. 2323724
2. 2309058
3. 2323720
4. 2323722
End of test
CT Gantry
Clutch Control E 2323726
Terminator
Pedals L.S R 2309064 (spare)
Can Bus
Clutch R 2309059
2295965
To Cove
Base Axis Motor R 2309058 A1 I/F
DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6
2323720
STC Backpla
J2
J3
Pot
Base Pot E 2323729 Table IF J2 EXT 2295953
Elevation Tilt
Table Ground Bar
Driver TABLE GND Table Base 2295969
J4 J3 J2 J1
AC Table IF J1 EXT 2295952
CDU Line
GND Filter
Clutch Driver
Power J10 J9 J5
2323722
2340388
shown in Figure 12-7 on page 326 and Figure 12-9.
Chapter 12 - Troubleshooting
Clutch DriverClutch Control I 2340390
Retractor
2275844
To System Ground Bus on
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12.4 Extended Cradle Table Operation Issues
This section contains a list of problems that may be encountered during operation of the Discovery
LS Extended Cradle table, suggests their likely causes and the action that can be taken to rectify
the problem. A summary of the issues is presented in table and more detailed explanations are
given in the following sections.
CAUTION IN ALL PROCEDURES DESCRIVED IN THIS SECTION, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE SERVICE
ENGINEER USES ONLY THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND TAKES ALL THE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
Suggested Action/
Problem Likely Cause
Replace if Necessary
Clutch fails to engage/ • E-Stop circuitry activated. • See flow chart in Figure 12-10.
disengage. • Faulty CDU supply cable connection.
• Faulty clutch control signal cable
connection.
• Faulty clutch power cable connection.
• Malfunction in clutch.
Base axis does not move. • Clutch not engaged. • See flow chart in Figure 12-12.
• Base stuck in CT position.
Base axis motion malfunction. • Elevation Tilt Amplifier malfunction. • Refer to the LightSpeed Service
• E/T or ETC control loop of the Manual.
amplifier malfunction.
Base axis does not stop at • Faulty connections of Table Position • Connect Position cable
the limit switch and collides Cable. properly. (More details in
with mechanical stopper Section 12.2.5 on page 319.)
Digits disappear from Gantry • Faulty Table Position Cable. • Repair/replace Table Position
Display Cable.
no
yes
no
Check the cables in the path from the
Check all the cables in the path ETC I/F J7 to the Upper Connectors
including the Clutch. Bracket including the ETC Card
The malfanction is in the SSR or PNs: PNs:
the Bridge or the connection 1. 2323725 1. CT Signal Harness J7&J9 to J18
between the SSR and the J221 2. 2309059
connector 3. 2323726
check PNs: 4. 2323727
1. 2326953
2. 2350128
End of test
no
Check:
1. The path from the ELEVATION/TILT(BASE Axis ) Amplifier to
the motor include the Amplifier itself
PNs:
1. 2323724
2. 2309058
3. 2323720
4. 2323722
End of test
CT Position Latch
Locking Mechanism
Solenoid
Secondary Base
Table
Base Drive
Bulkhead
Retractor Bulkhead
GND ??
Table IF J2 ext
To Gantry 15 2295953
7 to Table
D-Type Base Pot P
8
Retractor Bulkhead J2
9 pin 2323728
J1
black 1 1 Gnd 3
Tilt Limit SW Pot
red 2 2 Ref 1
2268222 fwd - CCW
white 3 3 Wipper 2 bck- CW
Base Pot E
2.2uF
2323729
D-Type
J8 9 pin
9
10 20Kohm
Table Position NO
2338079 C
1
2 20Kohm Positions
Micro Switch
J7
1
CT
2
Solenoid
part of
table signal
ETC/IF harness
2271256
J4 Base Drive J4
Enable
2340386
9
2271251 ETC
J24 J24
To
Elevation/Base(Tilt)
9 Amplifier
J24
NC C
J240 Collision sense
J230 J230 p/o Cradle SSR 2326962
release switch
Cradle
Bulkhead
J18 P18
Cradle Clutch HI (+24VDC) 1 1
3 SSR 1
Cradle Brake HI 2
Cradle Tach HI 3 3
ETC/IFJ7 Cradle Clutch LO 4 4
ETC J9 Cradle Brake Lo (PGND) 5
6
4 2
Cradle Tach Lo 6
J190 J190
Tach High 1 1
GND 2 2 TACH MOTOR+GEAR CLUTCH
Tach Low 3 3
Cradle
Motor &
Tacho p/o Cradle Clutch
J5 Existing cable
2326956 2326954
From J21 J21
2 FWD
Cradle 1 1
BCKW 2
Amplfier 3 2
Cradle Bridge 2
Cradle Drive Unit 2350128
Power
2326958 Cradle Bridge 2
J200 J200 2350128
120VAC 120VAC-H 1 1
Input 2 2 AC-1 Bridge
J220 J220
1 1 Supressor
J221 J221
Suggested Action/
Problem Likely Cause
Replace if Necessary
After typing cu petows in the Incorrect NULL modem cable Make sure that the NULL modem cable is properly
winterm, the screen does not connection. connected. (See the Discovery LS Installation
respond to input. Manual 2317946-100, Section 4.11.1.)
After pressing [PET Series] Incorrect NULL modem cable Click the [Console] icon on the upper left of the
button for the first time after connection. Scan Monitor.
shutdown or restart of the CT, the Look for PET error messages. If no PET error
PET application does not open. messages are found, and a message with the
Pinging the PET Host also fails. following content exists:
OR
After pressing [PET] button on
“Booting up the PET system, one moment
the Desktop, or the first time after
please...
shutdown or restart of the CT, the
Connected
PET application does not open.
Return from transmit after eof non - tty input
Pinging the PET Host also fails.
Disconnect”
The table below contains a list of the calibration procedures necessary for the regular operation of
the Discovery LS PET-CT system. The PET calibration procedures are described in the PET
Advance Operator Manual, Direction 2280383-100. The calibrations should be performed in the
order presented in the table.
Note: Well Counter Correction should be performed after running the VQC procedure.
Singles Default Gain - 50 minutes (Used only to improve the current default) Under normal
circumstances, choose Singles Update Gain.)
3. CTC 10 - 15 Minutes
1. PET To view the progress of the calibration in the
2. Full QA Error Log File, proceed as follows:
3. Coincidence Timing 1. Utilities
4. Acquisition 2. Error Log Viewer
5. Enter acquisition time = 5 min. 3. Message Level = Programmer
6. Accept Setup 4. Update
7. Start scan Error messages will also display in a message
8. Wait until acquisition is completed. box that opens during the process. In case of
9. Full QA failure, call Service.
10. Coincidence Timing
11. Processing
12. Select
13. Select acquisition data by date and time.
14. OK
15. Calculate
16. OK
7. Volumetric QC 20 Minutes
Position phantom: Wait until the system calculates the
1. Align L-R laser light alignment tables.
2. Align Up-down center line If the alignment results are outside
3. Align Start Acquisition line acceptable limits after software realignment,
CT Scan: try to repeat the VQC procedure making sure
1. Exam Rx that the table is in the correct position at
2. New Patient each stage.
3. Enter patient information, e.g. VQC_8_13_N1
Also, make sure that the phantom’s position
4. Click image below patient legs and select
has not changed its on the cradle, and make
Volumetric QC protocol.
5. Verify phantom is properly positioned and sure it is fastened down properly.
oriented and table is in CT position. If the specs are still outside limits after
6. Set <Start Landmark> on Start Acquisition repeating the procedure, call Service.
line of phantom. To view the error log:
7. Confirm 1. Utilities
PET Scan: 2. Error Log Viewer
1. Pet Series 3. Message Level = Programmer
2. Move table to PET position 4. Update Message
3. Accept Setup
4. Emission activity present = No
5. OK
6. <Move to Scan>
7. <Start Scan>
Recon:
1. Screens
2. Recon
3. Next Recon
4. Default Protocols = VQC Reconstruction
Protocol
5. Submit to Top
VQC Processing and Software Realignment:
1. PET
2. Full QA
3. Volumetric QC
4. Load
5. Select CT and PET slices that were acquired.
6. OK
7. Make sure Specs are within acceptable limits:
1.3 mm at center of FOV; 2.0 mm at 20 cm
from center of FOV.
8. If Specs are outside limits, click [Update CT
Recon Center] and [Update Plane Offset]
buttons.
9. Call Service if message displays “...Please
call service to perform mechanical
alignment.”
10. Close
1 Reboot 5 min.
2 Singles: 50 min.
Position (Also performed after detector replacement).
4 Singles: 50 min.
Default Gain Used to change default. For normal use, Singles Update
gain is recommended.
5 Singles: 50 min.
Energy Always performed after Position (crystal map
calibration).
6 CTC 10 - 15 min.
9 VQC 10 min.
Weekly for first month, and three per month thereafter.
Note: Well Counter correction should be performed after running the VQC procedure.
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