TSFE-X01010

SHIMADZU MEDICAL SYSTEMS NISHINIHON CORPORATION

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICES DEPT.

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4. Periodical Inspection

Perform the periodical inspection in accordance with the tables below.

4.1. Mechanical Inspection Items
Inspection item Countermeasures Inspection result

1 Are bolts tightened securely in the tube holder?

Are flat countersunk head screws in the
collimator mounting area and flush head bolts in
2
the X-ray tube and the mounting ring tightened Tighten the bolts.
securely? (Remove the collimator for check.) Apply LOCKTITE.
Is the column fixed securely?
3
Are the fixing bolts tightened securely?
4 Are front wheel casters fixed securely?
Does the X-ray tube rotate smoothly without
5 Apply the lubricant.
abnormal sound?
Is the tension of two wire ropes equivalent?
6 Adjust the wire nuts.
Are the double-nuts tightened securely?
7 Are the wire ropes free from rust? Apply the lubricant.
Are the wire ropes free from flaws? Are
8 Replace the wire ropes.
element wires free from cuts and fine splits?
Does the X-ray tube move up and down smoothly
9 Clean the rails. Apply the
without abnormal sound?
lubricant. Or release the lock,
Does the column rotate smoothly without
10 and check for defects.
abnormal sound?
Remove the cover from the arm
Is the X-ray tube expanded smoothly without
11 end face, and check the
abnormal sound?
movement visually.
Investigate the cause in
12 Does the lock release switch operate normally? accordance with connection
diagrams.
13 Is the grip fixed securely? Tighten the bolts.
Adjust the gap. Clean the
14 Is the travel brake released and locked normally?
wheels.
15 Does the collimator lamp light normally? Replace the lamp.

16 Are cables not caught? Treat the cables again.

17 Does the arm catch unit operate normally? Check the movement visually.

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4.2. Electrical Inspection Items

Inspection item Countermeasures Inspection result

Adjust the DC power output.
1 Measure the supply voltage at each check pin. (Adjustment is available only
for 24 VDC.)
Observe actually the TKV and TMA waveforms
to check whether the tube voltage, the tube
Adjust again the FVR and
2 current, the exposure time and the tube current
IGBT gate waveforms.
time product are output in accordance with the
settings.
Confirm the photograph density if the phototimer
3 Adjust the phototimer again.
is provided.
4 Is the high voltage cable plug tightened securely? Tighten it securely.
Are terminals and connectors fixed or contacted Fix the terminals and the
5
securely? connectors.
Do the panel display and the sheet keys function Check contact of the connectors.
6
normally? Or replace the panel.
Are cables free from breakage? Check for
7 Replace the cables.
breakage in the cable reel plug especially.
8 Is the ground belt free from damages? Replace the ground belt.

4.3. Inspection Items Related to X-ray Tube

Inspection item Countermeasures Inspection result

1 Is the X-ray tube rotation sound normal? Replace the X-ray tube.

2 Is the X-ray tube free from oil leak? Replace the X-ray tube.

4.4. Cleaning
Make sure to clean the MUX-10 in the periodical inspection.
Cleaning position Caution Result
Remove dirt with cloth soaked in neutral
1 Appearance of MUX-10 detergent .And use carefully so that the
MUX-10 is not damaged.
Remove dusts by using a vacuum cleaner.
2 Inside of MUX-10 Fire may be caused by dusts and foreign
substances.
Wheels, brake face and
3 Remove dirt.
electromagnetic face of lock and rail.

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