Service Manual Alpha RT

GE Healthcare
Performa, Alpha RT, Alpha ST, Performa with

Stereo, Alpha Stereo 4
Service Manual
0459
31687-IMG rev 6
Copyright 1 Place for Operation Instructions
Code: 31687-IMG rev 6 Date: 09/2011 delivered with the unit.
© 2011 General Electric Company 2 Place for Installation Instructions (if
Documentation, trademark and the software are copyrighted delivered with unit).
with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws the
documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine
3 Service Software, Installation and
readable form in whole or part, without the prior written
permission of GE Healthcare.
Operation Instructions, 86537-IMG
The original language of this manual is English.
4 Functional description, 31687-IMG,
Ch 4
General Electric Company reserves the right to make changes
in specification and features shown herein, or discontinue the
product described at any time without notice or obligation. 5 Preventive maintenance, 31687-IMG,
Contact your GE representative for the most current
information.
Ch 5
6 Troubleshooting & error messages,
31687-IMG, Ch 6
Manufactured by
GE Hungary Kft.
7 Repair instructions, 31687-IMG, Ch 7
2040 Budaörs, Akron u. 2
HUNGARY 8 Schematics and other items, 31687-
Tel:+ 36 23 410 000
Fax:+ 36 23 410 193 IMG, Ch 8
Internet and Service:
http://www.gehealthcare.com/worldwide.html
GE Hungary Kft., a General Electric company, going to market

as GE Healthcare.
Notes/Cautions/Warnings
Term “Alpha ST” in this manual refers to Alpha ST MGF-101 unit. Term
“Alpha RT” in this manual refers to Alpha RT MGF-101 unit. Term
“Performa” in this manual refers to Performa MGF-110 unit.
All actions defined for Performa in this manual is applicable for Performa
with Stereo System except actions related to ECS because it is not part of
the Performa with Stereo System.
NOTE!
Only engineers trained by GE Healthcare are allowed to service the unit.
Parts installed by nontrained personnel carry no warranty!
CAUTION!
Always check for proper seating on all the connectors located in the areas
you have worked. Equipment damage can result if power is applied or
exposures made with improperly seated connectors!
WARNING!
Always install the proper fuses into the unit. failure to do so jeopardizes
patient, operator and equipment safety (refer to a table in repair section)!
WARNING!
This unit has floating grounds. always make all scope measurements
differentially and always be careful when servicing the unit!
CAUTION!
When handling circuit boards, always utilize ground wrist straps or
grounding kits to prevent damage to the "mos" type chips. Always keep
circuit boards in a static proof bag.
WARNING!
Always disconnect the unit from line supply by removing the plug from
wall outlet before opening the covers.
31687-IMG rev 6 GE Healthcare 4-5

WARNING!
The x-ray tube utilizes a beryllium window. do not perform any operations
on beryllium which produce dust or fumes, such as grinding, grit blasting
or acid cleaning. BERYLLIUM DUST OR FUMES ARE HIGHLY TOXIC AND
BREATHING THEM CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING!
This x-ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe
exposure factors and instructions are observed!
UPDATE INFORMATION
From time to time, update sheets will be issued to bring your service
manual up-to-date. For ease of updating, the new information will be
page for page, or section for section, replaceable. You will also get a new
update table so you can check the contents of your manual to verify you
have the latest information. You can also check what has been changed
from the previous revision.
Version Revision date Details

31687-IMG September 2011 Updated with PFST, AS4.
rev 6
31687-IMG December 2010 Updated chapter 5, added Language
rev 5 warning, CE mark.
31687-IMG October 2009 Manufacturer name change.
rev 4 Addition of language kits, AEC
Calibration and CR installation.
31687-IMG October 2007 Model name added. Compression
rev 3 force figure changed. Table of
Contents on chapters 4 to 8 added.
31687-IMG October 2006 Address change
rev 2
31687-IMG September 2005 Logo and font change. Code change
rev 1 from 31687-4A_ to 31687-IMG rev _.
31687-4AN October 2002 Software block diagrams 7.31/7.71
Revision levels of schematics
removed
Address information updated
31687-4AM May 2000 33892 ECS driver board ver. 7.30
ECS Troubleshooting
Measurement of the feedback
circuitry
31687-4AL January 2000 Section 7 / Schematics
Software block diagram 7.30
31687-4AK May 1998 Section 7 / Schematics
32305 AMD board ver. 3.0
32220 Inverter board ver. 1.3
4-6 GE Healthcare 31687-IMG rev 6

Version Revision date Details
32245 CPU board ver. 1.3
33270 SMD AEC board ver 1.1
33035 C&Z driver board ver 1.4
Software block diagram 7.29
31687-4AJ November 1996 Section 7 / Schematics
Main wiring diagram
Casopto board OPTIPOINT 33280
AEC Display board OPTIPOINT 33275
SMD AEC board OPTIPOINT 33270
5V Power Supply board (Only ST)
32962
Sensor board OPTIPOINT 32735
31687-4AI October 1995 Details
31687-4AH February 1995 C&Z Drive Board (33035)
31687-4AG December 1994 SW 7.xx, New service program menu
31687-4AF May - June 1994 New type generator
31687-4AE December 1993 SW 5.09, INF-mode, Print mode
31687-4AD February 1993 Details
31687-4AC February 1993 Details
31687-4AB March 1992 Section 7 (Bucky control)
31687-4AA March 1992 Section 7 (Pulse, Base, Power boards)
31687-4A March 1992 New manual

Language Warning
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Това упътване за работа е налично само на английски език.

• Ако доставчикът на услугата на клиента изиска друг език,
(BG) задължение на клиента е да осигури превод.
• Не използвайте оборудването, преди да сте се консултирали
и разбрали упътването за работа.
• Неспазването на това предупреждение може да доведе до
нараняване на доставчика на услугата, оператора или
пациентa в резултат на токов удар, механична или друга
опасност.
警告本维修手册仅提供英文版本。
(ZH-CN) • 如果客户的维修服务人员需要非英文版本，则客户需自行提供翻
译服务。
• 未详细阅读和完全理解本维修手册之前，不得进行维修。
• 忽略本警告可能对维修服务人员、操作人员或患者造成电击、机
械伤害或其他形式的伤害。
警告本服務手冊僅提供英文版本。
(ZH-HK) • 倘若客戶的服務供應商需要英文以外之服務手冊，客戶有責任提
供翻譯服務。
• 除非已參閱本服務手冊及明白其內容，否則切勿嘗試維修設備。
• 不遵從本警告或會令服務供應商、網絡供應商或病人受到觸電、
機械性或其他的危險。
警告本維修手冊僅有英文版。
(ZH-TW) • 若客戶的維修廠商需要英文版以外的語言，應由客戶自行提供翻
譯服務。
• 請勿試圖維修本設備，除非您已查閱並瞭解本維修手冊。
• 若未留意本警告，可能導致維修廠商、操作員或病患因觸電、機
械或其他危險而受傷。
UPOZORENJE Ovaj servisni priručnik dostupan je na engleskom jeziku.
• Ako davatelj usluge klijenta treba neki drugi jezik, klijent je
(HR) dužan osigurati prijevod.
• Ne pokušavajte servisirati opremu ako niste u potpunosti
pročitali i razumjeli ovaj servisni priručnik.
• Zanemarite li ovo upozorenje, može doći do ozljede davatelja
usluge, operatera ili pacijenta uslijed strujnog udara, mehaničkih
ili drugih rizika.
VÝSTRAHA Tento provozní návod existuje pouze v anglickém jazyce.
• V případě, že externí služba zákazníkům potřebuje návod v
(CS) jiném jazyce, je zajištění překladu do odpovídajícího jazyka
úkolem zákazníka.
• Nesnažte se o údržbu tohoto zařízení, aniž byste si přečetli
tento provozní 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.

ADVARSEL Denne servicemanual findes kun på engelsk.
• Hvis en kundes tekniker har brug for et andet sprog end engelsk,
(DA) er det kundens ansvar at sørge for oversættelse.
• Forsøg ikke at servicere udstyret uden at læse og forstå denne
servicemanual.
• Manglende overholdelse af denne advarsel kan medføre skade
på grund af elektrisk stød, mekanisk eller anden fare for
teknikeren, operatøren eller patienten.
WAARSCHUWING Deze onderhoudshandleiding is enkel in het Engels verkrijgbaar.
• Als het onderhoudspersoneel een andere taal vereist, dan is de
(NL) klant verantwoordelijk voor de vertaling ervan.
• Probeer de apparatuur niet te onderhouden alvorens deze
onderhoudshandleiding werd geraadpleegd en begrepen is.
• Indien deze waarschuwing niet wordt opgevolgd, zou het
onderhoudspersoneel, de operator of een patiënt gewond
kunnen raken als gevolg van een elektrische schok,
mechanische of andere gevaren.
WAARSCHUWING Deze onderhoudshandleiding is alleen beschikbaar in het Engels.
• Als het onderhoudspersoneel van de klant een andere taal dan
(NL-BE) Engels vereist, is de klant verantwoordelijk voor de vertaling
ervan.
• Probeer de apparatuur niet te onderhouden voordat u deze
onderhoudshandleiding hebt geraadpleegd en begrepen.
• Het niet opvolgen van deze waarschuwing kan ertoe leiden dat
het onderhoudspersoneel, de operator of een patiënt gewond
raakt als gevolg van een elektrische schok, mechanische of
andere gevaren.
WARNING This service manual is available in English only.
• If a customer's service provider requires a language other than
(EN) english, it 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, mechanical or
other hazards.
HOIATUS See teenindusjuhend on saadaval ainult inglise keeles
• Kui klienditeeninduse osutaja nõuab juhendit inglise keelest
(ET) erinevas keeles, vastutab klient tõlketeenuse osutamise eest.
• Ärge üritage seadmeid teenindada enne eelnevalt käesoleva
teenindusjuhendiga tutvumist ja sellest aru saamist.
• Käesoleva hoiatuse eiramine võib põhjustada teenuseosutaja,
operaatori või patsiendi vigastamist elektrilöögi, mehaanilise või
muu ohu tagajärjel.
VAROITUS Tämä huolto-ohje on saatavilla vain englanniksi.
• Jos asiakkaan huoltohenkilöstö vaatii muuta kuin
(FI) englanninkielistä materiaalia, tarvittavan käännöksen
hankkiminen on asiakkaan vastuulla.
• Älä yritä korjata laitteistoa ennen kuin olet varmasti lukenut ja
ymmärtänyt tämän huolto-ohjeen.
• Mikäli tätä varoitusta ei noudateta, seurauksena voi olla
huoltohenkilöstön, laitteiston käyttäjän tai potilaan
vahingoittuminen sähköiskun, mekaanisen vian tai muun
vaaratilanteen vuoksi.

ATTENTION Ce manuel d’installation et de maintenance est disponible
uniquement en anglais.
(FR) • Si le technicien d'un client a besoin de ce manuel dans une
langue autre que l'anglais, il incombe au client de le faire
traduire.
• Ne pas tenter d'intervenir sur les équipements tant que ce
manuel d’installation et de maintenance n'a pas été consulté et
compris.
• Le non-respect de cet avertissement peut entraîner chez le
technicien, l'opérateur ou le patient des blessures dues à des
dangers électriques, mécaniques ou autres.
WARNUNG Diese Serviceanleitung existiert nur in englischer Sprache.
• Falls ein fremder Kundendienst eine andere Sprache benötigt,
(DE) ist es Aufgabe des Kunden für eine entsprechende Übersetzung
zu sorgen.
• Versuchen Sie nicht diese Anlage zu warten, ohne diese
Serviceanleitung gelesen und verstanden zu haben.
• Wird diese Warnung nicht beachtet, so kann es zu Verletzungen
des Kundendiensttechnikers, des Bedieners oder des Patienten
durch Stromschläge, mechanische oder sonstige Gefahren
kommen.
ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ Το παρόν εγχειρίδιο σέρβις διατίθεται μόνο στα αγγλικά.
• Εάν ο τεχνικός σέρβις ενός πελάτη απαιτεί το παρόν εγχειρίδιο
(EL) σε γλώσσα εκτός των αγγλικών, αποτελεί ευθύνη του πελάτη να
παρέχει τις υπηρεσίες μετάφρασης.
• Μην επιχειρήσετε την εκτέλεση εργασιών σέρβις στον εξοπλισμό
αν δεν έχετε συμβουλευτεί και κατανοήσει το παρόν εγχειρίδιο
σέρβις.
• Αν δεν προσέξετε την προειδοποίηση αυτή, ενδέχεται να
προκληθεί τραυματισμός στον τεχνικό σέρβις, στο χειριστή ή
στον ασθενή από ηλεκτροπληξία, μηχανικούς ή άλλους
κινδύνους.
FIGYELMEZTETÉS Ezen karbantartási kézikönyv kizárólag angol nyelven érhető el.
• Ha a vevő szolgáltatója angoltól eltérő nyelvre tart igényt, akkor
(HU) a vevő felelőssége a fordítás elkészíttetése.
• Ne próbálja elkezdeni használni a berendezést, amíg a
karbantartási kézikönyvben leírtakat nem értelmezték.
• Ezen figyelmeztetés figyelmen kívül hagyása a szolgáltató,
működtető vagy a beteg áramütés, mechanikai vagy egyéb
veszélyhelyzet miatti sérülését eredményezheti.
AÐVÖRUN Þessi þjónustuhandbók er aðeins fáanleg á ensku.
• Ef að þjónustuveitandi viðskiptamanns þarfnast annas
(IS) tungumáls en ensku, er það skylda viðskiptamanns að skaffa
tungumálaþjónustu.
• Reynið ekki að afgreiða tækið nema að þessi þjónustuhandbók
hefur verið skoðuð og skilin.
• Brot á sinna þessari aðvörun getur leitt til meiðsla á
þjónustuveitanda, stjórnanda eða sjúklings frá raflosti, vélrænu
eða öðrum áhættum.

AVVERTENZA Il presente manuale di manutenzione è disponibile soltanto in lingua
inglese.
(IT) • Se un addetto alla manutenzione richiede il manuale in una
lingua diversa, il cliente è tenuto a provvedere direttamente alla
traduzione.
• Procedere alla manutenzione dell'apparecchiatura solo dopo
aver consultato il presente manuale ed averne compreso il
contenuto.
• Il mancato rispetto della presente avvertenza potrebbe causare
lesioni all'addetto alla manutenzione, all'operatore o ai pazienti
provocate da scosse elettriche, urti meccanici o altri rischi.
警告このサービスマニュアルには英語版しかありません。
(JA) • サービスを担当される業者が英語以外の言語を要求される場合、
翻訳作業はその業者の責任で行うものとさせていただきます。
• このサービスマニュアルを熟読し理解せずに、装置のサービス
を行わないでください。
• この警告に従わない場合、サービスを担当される方、操作員あ
るいは患者さんが、感電や機械的又はその他の危険により負傷
する可能性があります。
경고 본 서비스 매뉴얼은 영어로만 이용하실 수 있습니다 .
(KO) • 고객의 서비스 제공자가 영어 이외의 언어를 요구할 경우 , 번역
서비스를 제공하는 것은 고객의 책임입니다 .
• 본 서비스 매뉴얼을 참조하여 숙지하지 않은 이상 해당 장비를
수리하려고 시도하지 마십시오 .
• 본 경고 사항에 유의하지 않으면 전기 쇼크 , 기계적 위험 , 또는
기타 위험으로 인해 서비스 제공자 , 사용자 또는 환자에게 부상
을 입힐 수 있습니다 .
BRDINJUMS Šī apkopes rokasgrāmata ir pieejama tikai angļu valodā.
• Ja klienta apkopes sniedzējam nepieciešama informācija citā
(LV) valodā, klienta pienākums ir nodrošināt tulkojumu.
• Neveiciet aprīkojuma apkopi bez apkopes rokasgrāmatas
izlasīšanas un saprašanas.
• Šī brīdinājuma neievērošanas rezultātā var rasties elektriskās
strāvas trieciena, mehānisku vai citu faktoru izraisītu traumu
risks apkopes sniedzējam, operatoram vai pacientam.
ĮSPĖJIMAS Šis eksploatavimo vadovas yra tik anglų kalba.
• Jei kliento paslaugų tiekėjas reikalauja vadovo kita kalba – ne
(LT) anglų, suteikti vertimo paslaugas privalo klientas.
• Nemėginkite atlikti įrangos techninės priežiūros, jei
neperskaitėte ar nesupratote šio eksploatavimo vadovo.
• Jei nepaisysite šio įspėjimo, galimi paslaugų tiekėjo,
operatoriaus ar paciento sužalojimai dėl elektros šoko,
mechaninių ar kitų pavojų.
ADVARSEL Denne servicehåndboken finnes bare på engelsk.
• Hvis kundens serviceleverandør har bruk for et annet språk, er
(NO) det kundens ansvar å sørge for oversettelse.
• Ikke forsøk å reparere utstyret uten at denne servicehåndboken
er lest og forstått.
• Manglende hensyn til denne advarselen kan føre til at
serviceleverandøren, operatøren eller pasienten skades på
grunn av elektrisk støt, mekaniske eller andre farer.

OSTRZEŻENIE Niniejszy podręcznik serwisowy dostępny jest jedynie w języku
angielskim.
(PL) • Jeśli serwisant klienta wymaga języka innego niż angielski,
zapewnienie usługi tłumaczenia jest obowiązkiem klienta.
• Nie próbować serwisować urządzenia bez zapoznania się z
niniejszym podręcznikiem serwisowym i zrozumienia go.
• Niezastosowanie się do tego ostrzeżenia może doprowadzić do
obrażeń serwisanta, operatora lub pacjenta w wyniku porażenia
prądem elektrycznym, zagrożenia mechanicznego bądź innego.
ATENÇÃO Este manual de assistência técnica encontra-se disponível
unicamente em inglês.
(PT-BR) • Se outro serviço de assistência técnica solicitar a tradução
deste manual, caberá ao cliente fornecer os serviços de
tradução.
• Não tente reparar o equipamento sem ter consultado e
compreendido este manual de assistência técnica.
• A não observância deste aviso pode ocasionar ferimentos no
técnico, operador ou paciente decorrentes de choques elétricos,
mecânicos ou outros.
ATENÇÃO Este manual de assistência técnica só se encontra disponível em
inglês.
(PT-PT) • Se qualquer outro serviço de assistência técnica solicitar este
manual noutro idioma, é da responsabilidade do cliente fornecer
os serviços de tradução.
• Não tente reparar o equipamento sem ter consultado e
compreendido este manual de assistência técnica.
• O não cumprimento deste aviso pode colocar em perigo a
segurança do técnico, do operador ou do paciente devido a
choques eléctricos, mecânicos ou outros.
ATENŢIE Acest manual de service este disponibil doar în limba engleză.
• Dacă un furnizor de servicii pentru clienţi necesită o altă limbă
(RO) decât cea engleză, este de datoria clientului să furnizeze o
traducere.
• Nu încercaţi să reparaţi echipamentul decât ulterior consultării şi
înţelegerii acestui manual de service.
• Ignorarea acestui avertisment ar putea duce la rănirea
depanatorului, operatorului sau pacientului în urma pericolelor
de electrocutare, mecanice sau de altă natură.
ОСТОРОЖНО! Данное руководство по техническому обслуживанию
представлено только на английском языке.
(RU) • Если сервисному персоналу клиента необходимо
руководство не на английском, а на каком-то другом языке,
клиенту следует самостоятельно обеспечить перевод.
• Перед техническим обслуживанием оборудования
обязательно обратитесь к данному руководству и поймите
изложенные в нем сведения.
• Несоблюдение требований данного предупреждения может
привести к тому, что специалист по техобслуживанию,
оператор или пациент получит удар электрическим током,
механическую травму или другое повреждение.

UPOZORENJE Ovo servisno uputstvo je dostupno samo na engleskom jeziku.
• Ako klijentov serviser zahteva neki drugi jezik, klijent je dužan da
(SR) obezbedi prevodilačke usluge.
• Ne pokušavajte da opravite uređaj ako niste pročitali i razumeli
ovo servisno uputstvo.
• Zanemarivanje ovog upozorenja može dovesti do povređivanja
servisera, rukovaoca ili pacijenta usled strujnog udara ili meha-
ničkih i drugih opasnosti.
UPOZORNENIE Tento návod na obsluhu je k dispozícii len v angličtine.
• Ak zákazníkov poskytovateľ služieb vyžaduje iný jazyk ako
(SK) angličtinu, poskytnutie prekladateľských služieb je
zodpovednosťou zákazníka.
• Nepokúšajte sa o obsluhu zariadenia, kým si neprečítate návod
na obluhu a neporozumiete mu.
• Zanedbanie tohto upozornenia môže spôsobiť zranenie
poskytovateľa služieb, obsluhujúcej osoby alebo pacienta
elektrickým prúdom, mechanické alebo iné ohrozenie.
ATENCION Este manual de servicio sólo existe en inglés.
• Si el encargado de mantenimiento de un cliente necesita un
(ES) idioma que no sea el inglés, el cliente deberá encargarse de la
traducción del manual.
• No se deberá dar servicio técnico al equipo, sin haber
consultado y comprendido este manual de servicio.
• La no observancia del presente aviso puede dar lugar a que el
proveedor de servicios, el operador o el paciente sufran lesiones
provocadas por causas eléctricas, mecánicas o de otra
naturaleza.
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Table of Contents
4 Functional description ............................................................................................ 1
4.1 Software block diagram ...............................................................................................................................1
4.2 Keyboard functions.........................................................................................................................................1
4.2.1 Main modes (nor-, SER- and Pr -mode)................................................................................................. 1
4.2.2 Program (Pr) mode ......................................................................................................................................... 2
4.2.3 Service program menu ................................................................................................................................ 3
4.2.3.1 SETUP-mode................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.2.3.2 Calibrations.................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2.3.3 Diagnostics (see 3.1) ................................................................................................................................8
4.2.3.4 Integrated Quality Control History.................................................................................................... 8
4.2.3.5 AEC adjustment parameters ...............................................................................................................9
4.3 Using the serial port in for communication......................................................................................13
4.3.1 The Cable ..........................................................................................................................................................13
4.3.2 Communication protocol ..........................................................................................................................14
4.3.3 Data formats...................................................................................................................................................14
4.4 THEORY OF OPERATIONS...........................................................................................................................16
4.4.1 Process controller.........................................................................................................................................16
4.4.1.1 The CPU BOARD ...................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4.2 User interface .................................................................................................................................................18
4.4.2.1 Switch and microswitch reading.................................................................................................... 18
4.4.2.2 Collimator lamp operation ................................................................................................................ 19
4.4.2.3 Cassette sensing CASOPTO BOARD............................................................................................... 19
4.4.2.4 Cassette holder sensing CSENSE BOARD ................................................................................... 19
4.4.3 X-RAY GENERATION AND CONTROL .....................................................................................................20
4.4.3.1 INVERTER BOARD ................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4.3.2 The high voltage unit............................................................................................................................ 25
4.4.3.3 mA generation timing.......................................................................................................................... 25
4.4.3.4 FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD............................................................................................................. 26
4.4.3.5 Anode motor drive AMD BOARD ..................................................................................................... 29
4.4.3.6 Mains transformer................................................................................................................................. 29
4.4.3.7 Energy storage capacitor .................................................................................................................. 29
4.4.3.8 Motor phase shift capacitor.............................................................................................................. 30
4.4.3.9 Tube housing assembly ...................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.3.10 X-ray tube bias circuit (M101G) ....................................................................................................... 30
4.4.4 Motor control ..................................................................................................................................................31
4.4.4.1 Motor control - general....................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.4.2 C&Z DRIVER BOARD............................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.4.3 Back up release ...................................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.4.4 Anode motor ............................................................................................................................................ 33
4.4.4.5 Bucky motor ............................................................................................................................................. 34
4.4.5 Automatic exposure control (AEC) ........................................................................................................34
4.4.5.1 AEC - general ........................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.5.2 The Detector............................................................................................................................................. 35
4.4.5.3 AEC BOARD ............................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.5.4 The CPU ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.5 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL ELECTRONICS........................................................................................36
4.5.1 Mains transformer and SUPPLY board ...............................................................................................36
4.5.2 CPU board ........................................................................................................................................................36
4.5.3 Display Board..................................................................................................................................................37
4.5.4 C&Z-DRIVER BOARD.....................................................................................................................................37
4.5.5 CD-BOARD........................................................................................................................................................38
4.5.6 C-ARM CONTROL BOARD...........................................................................................................................38
4.5.7 C-ARM DISPLAY BOARD..............................................................................................................................39
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4.5.8 ECS DRIVER BOARD ......................................................................................................................................39
4.6 CR Connection................................................................................................................................................41
4.6.1 CR Protocol Bridge installation ...............................................................................................................41
4.6.1.1 Main steps for CR Protocol Bridge installation:........................................................................ 41
4.6.1.2 Checking compatibility of CR system ........................................................................................... 41
4.6.1.3 Connecting the cables......................................................................................................................... 42
4.6.1.4 Verification of the CR console parameters and mammo unit communication
parameters ............................................................................................................................................... 42
4.6.1.5 Fuji CR System ......................................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.1.6 Agfa CR System....................................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.1.7 Konica-Minolta CR System ................................................................................................................ 44
4.6.1.8 Kodak CR System ................................................................................................................................... 44
5 Preventive maintenance......................................................................................... 1
Alpha/Performa planned maintenance steering guide ..................................................................... 1
Job Card PM002 - Site status .......................................................................................................... 3
Job Card PM003 - System covers removal...................................................................................... 5
Job Card PM004 - Emergency stop buttons check.......................................................................... 7
Job Card PM005 - Compression safety check................................................................................. 9
Job Card PM006 - Interlock system check..................................................................................... 11
Job Card PM007 - Safety ground check ........................................................................................ 13
Job Card PM008 - Lead glass shield inspection ............................................................................ 15
Job Card PM009 - High voltage (kVp) regulation check ................................................................ 17
Job Card PM010 - Preheat and mA regulation check.................................................................... 19
Job Card PM011 - kV, mAs and exposure time check................................................................... 23
Job Card PM012 - X-ray and light field check................................................................................ 25
Job Card PM013 - Quick AEC test................................................................................................. 27
Job Card PM014 - System cleaning............................................................................................... 29
Job Card PM015 - Anode run voltage check ................................................................................. 31
Job Card PM016 - Column up/down movement check.................................................................. 33
Job Card PM017 - Counterweight wires check .............................................................................. 35
Job Card PM018 - Arm rotation and brake check .......................................................................... 37
Job Card PM019 - Compression force check ................................................................................ 39
Job Card PM020 - Breast thickness measurement check ............................................................. 41
6 Troubleshooting & error messages ...................................................................... 1
6.1 Error message chart.......................................................................................................................................1
6.2 Useful information to have when calling for assistance...............................................................2
6.3 E.01 Error message explanation...............................................................................................................3
6.4.1 Testing of the new Alpha generator ...................................................................................................... 4
6.4.2 Testing of the old Alpha generator......................................................................................................... 5
6.7 E.05 Error message explanation (software 5.08 and higher) ......................................................7
6.8 E.06 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION .....................................................................................................7
6.11 E.09 Error message explanation (Performa, RT/IQ)..........................................................................8
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6.15 E.r1 Error message explanation................................................................................................................9
6.16 E.r2 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION ......................................................................................................9
6.17 E.r3 Error message explanation.............................................................................................................10
6.20 S.Lo Error message explanation ............................................................................................................10
6.21 C.Br Error message explanation (Software 7.27 and up) ...........................................................10
6.22 C.bu Error message explanation ...........................................................................................................11
6.23 C.CA Error message explanation ...........................................................................................................11
6.24 C.Ch Error message explanation ...........................................................................................................11
6.25 C.Cn Error message explanation ...........................................................................................................12
6.26 C.Co Error message explanation ...........................................................................................................12
6.27 C.ES Error message explanation............................................................................................................12
6.28 C.PS Error message explanation............................................................................................................12
6.29 C.dE Error message explanation............................................................................................................13
6.30 O.FL Error message explanation............................................................................................................13
6.31 R.EL Error message explanation ............................................................................................................13
6.32 R.ES Error message explanation............................................................................................................13
6.33 (U.FL Error message explanation) not used......................................................................................14
6.34 S.YS (Software 7.27 and up)......................................................................................................................14
6.35 t.OF (Software 7.27 and up)......................................................................................................................14
6.36 E.AF (Software 7.27 and up) .....................................................................................................................14
6.37 No power indications ..................................................................................................................................15
6.38 AEC Inoperative .............................................................................................................................................15
6.39 Software diagnostic mode .......................................................................................................................15
6.39.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode ........................................................................................................................15
6.39.2 Error readout...................................................................................................................................................16
6.39.3 Switch and signal status display ...........................................................................................................16
6.40 Supply voltages..............................................................................................................................................17
6.41 Grid lines............................................................................................................................................................18
6.42 ECS Trouble shooting ..................................................................................................................................18
7 Repair instructions .................................................................................................. 1
7.1 Fuse rating / location chart.........................................................................................................................1
7.2 Column repair....................................................................................................................................................2
7.2.1 Tilt down the column..................................................................................................................................... 2
7.2.2 Replacing the floor plate ............................................................................................................................. 2
7.2.3 Replacing the Z-motor ................................................................................................................................. 3
7.2.4 Replacing the column cap.......................................................................................................................... 3
7.2.5 Replacing the mechanical stopper......................................................................................................... 5
7.2.6 Replacing the wires........................................................................................................................................ 5
7.2.7 Replacing the counterweight.................................................................................................................... 6
7.3 Power unit repair..............................................................................................................................................8
7.3.1 Removal and assembly of the rear cover ........................................................................................... 8
7.3.2 Replacing the POWER / INVERTER board............................................................................................. 8
7.3.3 Replacing other parts ................................................................................................................................... 8
7.4 Carriage repair ..................................................................................................................................................9
7.4.1 Removal and assembly of the side covers ......................................................................................... 9
7.4.2 Replacing the mains transformers......................................................................................................... 9
7.4.3 Replacing the boards on the electronic plate .................................................................................11
7.4.4 Replacing the SUPPLY board...................................................................................................................11
7.4.5 Replacing the magnetic brake and its assembly...........................................................................12
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7.4.6 Replacing the MGF DISPLAY board.......................................................................................................16
7.5 C-ARM REPAIR.................................................................................................................................................17
7.5.1 Removal and assembly of the C-arm covers ..................................................................................17
7.5.2 Replacing the handgrips ...........................................................................................................................17
7.5.3 Replacing the brake switch......................................................................................................................17
7.5.4 Replacing the vertical drive control switch ......................................................................................17
7.5.5 Replacing the x-ray tube...........................................................................................................................18
7.5.6 Replacing the high voltage unit .............................................................................................................18
7.5.7 Replacing the AMD board.........................................................................................................................18
7.5.8 Replacing the compression motor .......................................................................................................19
7.5.9 Replacing the compression system .....................................................................................................19
7.5.10 Replacing the compression thickness measurement potentiometer..................................20
7.5.11 Replacing the compression force measurement system (strain gages) ............................20
7.5.12 Replacing the C-arm angulation measurement system (trim pot)........................................20
7.5.13 Replacing the cassette holder base cover........................................................................................22
7.5.14 Replacing the cassette holder base.....................................................................................................22
7.5.15 Replacing the collimator............................................................................................................................24
7.5.16 Replacing the light field bulb...................................................................................................................24
7.5.17 Replacing the beam filter mechanism................................................................................................25
7.5.18 Replacing the compression display board .......................................................................................26
7.5.19 Replacing the detector display board.................................................................................................26
7.5.20 ECS repair .........................................................................................................................................................26
8 Schematics and other items .................................................................................. 1
8.1 Schematics..........................................................................................................................................................1
8.2 Language kits for Alpha RT .........................................................................................................................2
8.3 Language kits for Alpha ST..........................................................................................................................2
8.4 Language kits for Alpha Stereo 4 .............................................................................................................3
8.5 Language kits for Performa ........................................................................................................................4
8.6 Language kits for Performa Stereo .........................................................................................................4
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4 Functional description
4.1 SOFTWARE BLOCK DIAGRAM
Program version 7.30 - Refer to section 7.23
4.2 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

4.2.1 Main modes (nor-, SER- and Pr -mode)
Exposure and other functions are possible only in main modes: nor and,
SEr mode. When the power is switched on to the device, the program is in
nor(=user)-mode, which functions as explained in this manual. In
SEr(=service)-mode certain checks like the presence of the cassette
holder, cassette, and diaphragm are bypassed so that service personnel
can test the device without any delays. In service mode the kV and mAs
display shows the AEC integration time in ms. If the AUTOREL button is
pressed the timer display shows the exposure time and the kV display
shows the kV (Normally timer display shows SEr).
NOTE!
A cooling time of 5 to 55 sec. between exposure is implemented also in
the service mode. This will protect the unit from not being overloaded
during testing.
The main functions achieved from the panel are listed below. The field
"display" indicates what is seen in the display. '&' means simultaneous
pressing.
kV+ Increase kV kV
kV- Decrease kV kV
mAs+ Increase mAs, not in AEC, go to IQC mAs
mAs- Decrease mAs, not in AEC, go to IQC mAs
DEN+ Increase exposure time by 10% DEN
DEN- Decrease exposure time by 10% DEN
AUTORELSet automatic release on/off AUTOREL led
In SEr-mode display exp.time TIMER
AUTOEXP Switch between manual and AEC-modes AUTO EXP led,
leds for a,b,c
DEN-& kV- Switch between SEr- and nor-mode TIMER 'Ser'
Switch from AEC- to nor-mode
DEN+ & - Enter pr- from nor - mode TIMER 'Pr'
DEN+ & - Enter service program menu from SEr- mAs 'Pr' &
mode kV '51'
DEN + & - Return to service mode from program TIMER 'Ser'
menu

4.2.2 Program (Pr) mode
This mode can be entered from nor- and SEr-mode. Usually this is done
when the unit is installed to adjust exposure parameters to the conditions
at the site. The preset kV can be programmed in semi AEC mode from 23
to 35 kV for bucky and cassette tunnel, and 25-35 for magnification. The
film/screen combinations (FI) are:
mAs-display Film Cassette/screen

FI1 Min - RE Min - R (Kodak/Kodak)
FI2 Microvision Min - R (Dupont/Kodak)
FI3 Min - RE Min - R/Medium
FI4 AGFA MR3+ AGFA MR Detail
FI5 Fuji M-1 Fuji MI-MA
HI-Mammo M1
FI6 Konica AGFA MR Detail
In manual mode default kVs can be programmed from 20 to 35 kV.
Pressing AUTOREL sends all the data for all exposures after last RESET to
serial port (RS-232). The port can be connected to a printer. Pressing
AUTOEXP enters the AEC stations, which can be programmed with the key
functions as described below. (In software versions 5.06 and below).
Key Function Display

kV+ Increase preset kV kV
kV- Decrease preset kV kV
mAs+ Set film/ screen combination/ mAs
mAs in manual mode
mAs- Set film/ screen combination/ mAs
mAs in manual mode
DEN+ Increase internal density DEN
DEN- Decrease internal density DEN
DEN+ & - Return to main program all
AUTOREL Send last exposure data through RS port READY-led
AUTOEXP Change from AEC channel a -> b -> c corresponding
led

4.2.3 Service program menu
Service program menu contains special programs for system setups,

calibration and diagnostics.
Entering the service menu
The menu can be entered from service mode by pressing Den+ & Den-
buttons simultaneously for approximately one second.
Menu programs
Program number is displayed in kV display and program name in the mAs

display. You can scroll the available programs with kV+ and kV- buttons.
Press the Autoexp-button to enter the desired program.
Press Autoexp button to return from special programs to the service

menu.
In order to leave the menu and enter the service mode press density+
and density- buttons simultaneously. In order to resume the normal
operation (nor) mode, press kV- and density- buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds.
List of special programs:
Program # Program Description

name
51 Pr Density and default value programming
52 SUP Set up parameter programming
53 Par Performa, Alpha parameter programming
54* CAn* C-arm angle display calibration
56* Cfo* Compression force display calibration
56* Cth* Compression thickness display calibration
57 Ano Anode run test
58 CEC Check error counters
59 Cin Check inputs
60 FoC Focus measurement mode
61 bUC Bucky measurement mode
62 Inf Print Performa, Alpha information
63* iqc Integrated Quality Control Parameters
64* AEC AEC Adjustment Parameters
65* tAr AEC Target time Adjustment
* Performa, Alpha RT/IQ only

Setup parameters:
The unit setup parameters can be altered in two programs:
In the setup section (program #52 SUP):
A Compression auto-release time

L Label type
H Label text
i i/o device
F Default filter selection
In the unit parameter section (program #53 Par):
S Serial number of the unit

C Country code
r Tube Efficiency mo/rh (mR/mAs)
b Anode braking mode
F Default filter selection
t Mode (Performa/III/ST/RT/IQ)
I Collimator select
d C-arm Control board select
Calibration programs:
The various measurements and displays can be calibrated in calibration

programs:
#54 C.An C-arm angulation display calibration

#55 C.fo Compression force display calibration
#56 C.th Compression thickness display calibration
#57 A.no Anode rotation program
Diagnostic programs:
The following programs are for system diagnostics:
#58 CEC Check error counters

#59 Cin Check CPU inputs
#60 FoC Focus measurement mode
#61 bUC Bucky measurement mode
#62 Inf System setup print out
Integrated Quality Control-program (Software version 7.27 and up):
#63 iqc Integrated Quality Control-program
The AEC Adjustment and parameter programs (Software version 7.27

and up):
#64 AEC AEC parameters

#65 tAr AEC target time adjustment program

4.2.3.1 SETUP-mode
(SUP and Par programs; refer to 4.1, Software block diagram)
Factory installation data has 12 alterable items that can also be set in the
field. These set-up items are:
parameter range default description

DENSITY- value
display
Par 1 S 0-9999 Serial number of the unit
Par 2 C 9-16 10 Country code
Par 3 r 0-25.5 - mR/mAs output @25kV
Separate for Mo/Rh
Par 4 b 0-1 0 Anode brake mode (1=on/0=off)
Par 5 t 1-5 4 Mode, (1=Alpha III,
2=Performa/RT/IQ, (Full-Man),
3=Performa/RT/IQ (Semi-Man),
4=Performa/RT/IQ (Full-Semi-Man),
5=Performa/RT/IQ (Semi-Full-Man)).
Par 6 I 0-1 1 Collimator select (1= interlock,
0= non-interlock)
Par 7 d 0-1 0 0=C-arm control board (32310),
1=CD-board (32010)
SUP 1 A 0-25 6 Auto release time, (seconds)
SUP 2 L 0-5 0 Label type (0= print off)
SUP 3 H 0-60/255 32 Label programming mode
60 ascii chars
SUP 4 I 0-2 0 Serial port mode, (0=no I/O device,
1=printer(1200bd),
2=PC(9600bd))
SUP 5 F 0-3 1 Default beam filter programming,
(Performa (0 = Rhodium,
/RT/IQ) 1 = Molybden,
0-1 (ST) 2 = previously used,
3 = "autofilter": use mAs+/- keys to
select the compression distance
where filter is automatically
changed
NOTE!
Reset the CPU after changing the parameters.
NOTE!
Items are updated to EEPROM when kV+, kV- or AUTOEXP-button is
pressed.

Changing the parameters:

1 Enter the special program menu as described previously and select
program #52 SUP or #53 Par with kV+ and kV- buttons.
2 Press Autoexp button to enter the desired program.

aff.
kV+ & kV- Scrolls the parameters to be set DEN
DEN+ Increase parameter value kV & mAs
mAs+ ONLY IN "h" Next character position kV & mAs
DEN- Decrease parameter value kV & mAs
mAs- ONLY IN "h" Previous character position kV & mAs
Autoexp Switch back to program menu
3 Press Autoexp to leave the program and return to the special

program menu.
4 In order to store the new values, press Density + and Density -
simultaneously until service mode is entered. Then press kV- and
Density- until normal mode is entered.
5 Switch off the power from the mains switch for few seconds.
4.2.3.2 Calibrations
(see section 8, Schematics and other items for software block diagram)
C-arm angle display calibration
The c-arm angle display can be calibrated with special program #54 CAn.

program #54 CAn with kV+ and kV- buttons.
2 Press Autoexp button to enter this program.
The timer display will show CAn and kV and mAs displays will show to 00.
Make sure that the c-arm is in 0 degree angle.
3 Press Autorel; the 0 degree angle is now programmed. The control

unit shows to 180.
4 Turn the c-arm to 180 degree angle. If you want to use another angle
for calibration you can change the display with density +/- buttons.
(You can abort the programming and return to the program menu
with Autoexp button).
5 Press Autorel. If the calibration was successful the mAs display will
show PAS and you are returned to the program menu. If the
calibration did not succeed you will be returned to the beginning and
"to 00" will displayed again.

Compression force display calibration
The compression force display can be calibrated with special program

#55 Cfo.
NOTE!
Make sure the C-arm angle display is calibrated before calibrating the
compression force display (Pr #54 Can). Also the offset voltage on C-arm
control board must be 500mV when there is no stress on compression
paddle.

program #55 Cfo with kV+ and kV- buttons.
2 Press Autoexp button to enter this program. Timer display indicates
Cfo. kV and mAs displays indicate to 50.
3 Compress at 50 N.
4 Press Autorel; the 50 N level is now programmed.
The control unit displays to 200.
5 Compress at 200 N. If you have a different level of compression you

can change the display with density +/- buttons. (You can abort the
programming and return to the program menu with Autoexp-
button).
indicate PAS and you are returned to the program menu. If the
to 50 will displayed again.
Compression thickness display calibration
The compression thickness display can be calibrated with special

program #56 Cth.

program #56 Cth with kV+ and kV- buttons.
2 Press Autoexp button to enter this program. The timer display
indicates Cth. kV and mAs displays indicate to 00.
3 Drive the compression paddle completely down against the bucky.
4 Press Autorel; the 0.0 cm level is now programmed. The control unit
displays to 60.
5 Place 60 mm acrylic on the bucky and drive the compression paddle
down. If you have 50 mm acrylic you can change the display with
density +/- buttons. (You can abort the programming and return to
the program menu with Autoexp button).
show PAS and you are returned to the program menu. If the
to 00 will displayed again.

Anode run voltage calibration
The anode run voltage can be adjusted with special program #57 Ano.

program #57 Ano with kV+ and kV- buttons.
2 Press Autoexp button to enter this program. You can now run the
anode motor by pressing the exposure button. The Autorel button
can be used to set the anode brake on/off.
4.2.3.3 Diagnostics (see 3.1)
The programs #58 -#62 are for system diagnosis.
In Pr #58 CEC the following counters can be checked:
# exposures, E01, E02, E03, E04, E06, E07,E08, E09, E10, E11, E12, S.Lo, Er1,
Er2, Er3, Er4, Er5, EAF, SYS and Err (last error).

aff.
AUTOEXP Enter or quit error count program
kV+/- Scroll counters
mAs+ Reset the displayed counter kV and
mAs
In #59 Cin program all the input-ports can be examined in the input-ports
check routine and the following internal counters for errors can be
examined and RESET in the error- exposure counter routine:
Key Function Display aff.

AUTOEXP Enter input-ports check routine Lo -> Hi = line ok
AUTOEXP Return to program menu
DEN+ & - Returns to SEr-mode timer shows"SEr
#62 INF program prints all preprogrammed default values and all
programmable tables. THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE FILED AND USED AS A
BASE ADJUSTMENT DOCUMENT.
4.2.3.4 Integrated Quality Control History
In the program #63 iqc, 20 latest IQC correction coefficients can be seen.
Scroll with kV+ or kV- . The kV display shows the reference number and
the mAs display shows the coefficient. IQC-coefficient is calculated from a
formula:
New IQC-coefficient = Old IQC-coefficient * (Wanted optical density/

measured optical density)
Wanted optical density is defined in the program #64 AEC parameter d. In

IQC mode the filter change is not allowed. Filter selection is made in the
program #52 SUP parameter F (If F=2 then iqc used filter is molybdenum).
The allowed change of the coefficient is ±40%, except Germany where

±25%. If the change is bigger a C.PS error code is seen.

4.2.3.5 AEC adjustment parameters
Functional description of AEC full automatic mode
The initial kV is automatically selected based on the compressed breast

thickness. In the beginning of the exposure the first estimation of the
exposure time at initial kV is made by measuring the radiation coming
through the breast. Based on this, the kV is automatically changed up or
down, if necessary, to meet the target time. If the kV is changed, a second
estimation of the exposure time at this kV is made by measuring the
radiation and the kV is automatically changed again, if necessary, to
meet the target time. After the exposure the final kV is displayed.
The Auto kV performance can be optimized and configured according to

the user preferences. The configurable items are the initial kV (initial kV
versus breast thickness table), amount of allowable kV change (Max kV
change in Pr-mode, enter from normal mode with Den+/Den- 3sec.) and
desired exposure time range (target time). In program #64 AEC,
parameter I determines the min/max values for target time. The target
time is setup in program # 65 tAr by giving two thicknesses and the
respective desired exposure times. The target times for other thicknesses
are calculated with linear estimation. The system selects the kV so that
the desired target time can be reached. The maximum allowable kV-
change is more limiting, however, and thus a different exposure time than
the target time may result.
Thickness compensation adjustment
Software versions 7.27 and greater utilize a thickness compensation

method which compensates for variations in optical density (O.D) of the
film.
The rotation point can be programmed. The amount of rotation and

compensation curve slopes below and above the rotation point can be
programmed separately.
Rotation point P
Rotation point is the exposure time where the O.D is adjusted correctly.
Thickness compensation is achieved by altering the exposure time around
this point. Default value is 1.00.
Amount of rotation r1 and r2
Parameters r1 and r2 determine the amount of compensation with

exposure times shorter or longer than the rotation point respectively. r1
determines the amount of compensation at the point where exposure
time is half the rotation point. r2 determines the amount of compensation
at exposure time twice the rotation point.
The values of r1 and r2 can vary from 0.70 to 1.30. If the parameter is 1.30
it means that exposure times are increased by 30%. If the parameter is
0.80 it means that the exposure times are decreased by 20% etc. Default
values are 1.0 for both.

Compensation curve slope parameters S1 and S2
Parameters S1 and S2 determine the curve slope for exposure times

shorter or longer than the rotation point respectively. S1 determines the
slope at the point where exposure time is lower than the rotation point. S2
determines the amount of compensation at exposure time higher than
the rotation point. Refer to the curves below for effects of the S
parameters. The rotation point is 1.0 seconds and the amount of rotation
(r1 and r2) is 0.8, 0.9, 1.1 or 1.2 (= 80%, 90%, 110%, 120%). Default values
are 200 for both.
Compensation curve slope parameters S1 and S2
Parameters S1 and S2 determine the curve slope for exposure times

shorter or longer than the rotation point respectively. S1 determines the
slope at the point where exposure time is lower than the rotation point. S2
determines the amount of compensation at exposure time higher than
the rotation point. Refer to the curves below for effects of the S
parameters. The rotation point is 1.0 seconds and the amount of rotation
(r1 and r2) is 0.8, 0.9, 1.1 or 1.2 (= 80%, 90%, 110%, 120%). Default values
are 200 for both.
1.4 1.4
S = 700 S = 700
S = 600
1.3 S = 500 1.3 S=0
S = 350 r2 = 1.2
S = 200
1.2 1.2
S = 100
r2 = 1.1 S = 50
1.1 S=0 1.1
P = 1.0sec P = 1.0sec
1 1
0.9 0.9
r2 = 0.9 S=0
S = 50
0.8 S = 100 0.8
S = 200
S = 350 r2 = 0.8 S=0
0.7 S = 500 0.7
S = 600
S = 700 S = 700
0.6 0.6
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
Exposure time / sec. Exposure time / sec.
Fig 4.1. Effect of parameter S2

S=0
1.4 1.4
S=0
S = 700
1.3 1.3
r1 = 1.2
1.2 1.2
S = 700 r1 = 1.1
1.1 1.1
P = 1.0sec P = 1.0sec
1 1
0.9 0.9
S = 700
r1 = 0.9
0.8 0.8
r1 = 0.8
0.7 0.7
S=0 S = 700
S=0
0.6 0.6
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Exposure time / sec. Exposure time / sec.
Fig 4.2. Effect of parameter S1
In programs #64 AEC and #65 tAr the AEC is adjusted.
Key Function
kV+&- Scroll parameters
DEN+ & - To change the value of the parameter

Parameters to be set in program #64 AEC are:
Parameter Range Default Description

Value
d 0.1-2.55 1.3 Wanted optical density (iqc) (only
in Performa/RT/IQ)
h 0 /23-35 27 IQC-kV programming (only in
Performa/RT/IQ) 0=sensitometry
based iqc, 23-35=phantom based
iqc.
I Small MIN/MAX Target time MIN/MAX values in full
focus: (SF): automatic exposure (only in
0.30-10.00 0.50/5.00 Performa/RT/IQ).
Large MIN/MAX NOTE: Separate target times for
focus: (LF): different Cassette holder/filter
0.30-5.00 0.50/3.50 combinations.
c - - Thickness compensation
parameters. Press autorel to scroll
P,r1,r2,S1,S2.
P 0.30-2.55 1.0 Rotation point of compensation
curve (Exposure time in seconds
where wanted optical density was
achieved).
r1 0.30-1.30 1.0 Compensation factor for exposure
times shorter than P.
r2 0.30-1.30 1.0 Compensation factor for exposure
times longer than P.
S1 0-700 200 Compensation parameter for very
short exp times (fine tuning).
S2 0-700 200 Compensation parameter for very
long exp times (fine tuning).
g 0.20-2.00 around 1 Software gain for optical density
adjustment. Replaces the
hardware gain trimmer.
E 23-35 See table 5.4 Automatic kV default tables
in Installation programming (Only in Performa/
Instructions RT/IQ).
(37096-IMG
for Performa,
37081-IMG
for Alpha ST,
32551-IMG
for Alpha RT)
Parameters in program #65 tAr to be set are:
1 Target exposure time for 1.5 cm thick breast (factory default = 0.50
sec.).
2 Target exposure time for 9.5 cm thick breast (factory default = 2.40
sec.).
The software calculates the other thicknesses from these values.

To adjust target times:
1 Go into program #65 tAr (press autoexp) You will see in density
display 0, in kV display the compressed thickness and in mAs display
the target time for the compressed thickness. You can check the
target times for different thicknesses now by driving the paddle.
2 Drive the paddle to 1.5 cm.
3 Press Autorel
4 Change the value with Den +/- buttons (Default 0.50 sec.).
5 Press Autorel to accept
6 Drive paddle to 9.5 cm
7 Change the value with Den +/- buttons (Default 2.40 sec.).
8 Press Autorel to accept. You will see PAS or ERR depending on the
new values if they were acceptable or not.
When to adjust target times:
AEC adjustment quick fix guide

Problem Probable Reason Action Comments
No contrast Full AEC kVs with Increase the Target Results in
with large large breasts too time with large breast lower kV
breasts high. thickness. (Pr# 65 tAr with large
program) breasts
No contrast full AEC kVs with Increase the Target Results in
with small small breasts too time with small breast lower kV
breasts high. thickness. (Pr# 65 tAr with small
program) breasts.
mAs too high, Full AEC kVs low Decrease the Target Low kVs
long exposure time values yield long
times mAs
O.fl errors or Start kV too low Change the full AEC kV
"white images" and/or maximum table (Pr# 64 AEC
allowable kV parameter E) or
change too small. Increase the kV
change value (Pr
mode)
EAf errors Poor connection Check the cabling.
between CPU and Adjust the AEC board
AEC boards. offset voltages.
Incorrectly adjusted
AEC offset voltages
EAf error at AEC board supply Check the AEC board
start up voltages problems supply voltages.
or autozeroing If you are using the
circuit does not 32315 AEC board with
work at start up. software 7.27 or later,
you can remove the
capacitor C35 (22µF)
"white images" O.fl, U.fl or C.cn Check the bucky
error code connection (apply
compression)

4.3 USING THE SERIAL PORT IN FOR COMMUNICATION

4.3.1 The Cable
For the cable, there are two options because there are two ways to
connect a serial port of a PC. Some older models of personal computers
use a 25-pin D-connector for serial communications while normally 9-pin
connector is used. The cable for both options is illustrated below:
Choose either the 9-pin or pin 25-pin version.
To see that the communication works properly, you might want to add a
pair of LED's between GND and both data lines. This can be done with two
1000 ohm resistors connected in series with the LEDs. The direction of leds
is not important because both (input and output) channels have voltage
levels from -12 to +12 volt.

4.3.2 Communication protocol
The serial connection is an ordinary asynchronous receiver/transmitter.
The serial port is initialized in Performa, ALPHA III/ST/RT/IQ as follows:
1200 baud (9600 baud with 5.09 software and if Dataview is

connected)
8 data bits
no parity (always 0)
1 stop bit
The effect of the 'no parity bit' and the stop bit is a total of two stop bits, so
receiving end must be configured correspondingly. The data byte looks
the following:
START 8-BIT DATA 2 STOP
The data can be received with a communications program (for example

Procomm) to PC and be printed afterwards on paper. This might be more
convenient than a printer with RS 2 because it is not a standard
equipment.
4.3.3 Data formats
Performa, ALPHA III/ST/RT/IQ can send two different groups of data:
1 Diagnostic information about the system, like serial number,

exposure parameters and number of error situations. This
information can be sent to serial channel by pressing AEXP in the
diA/inf-mode. This is meant to be sent to either PC or printer. An
example of this data is displayed on the next page:

INSTRUMENTARIUM Imaging, MGF 101/110 information, SW v.7.30, 01-Jan-2000

=============================================================== =========
DEVICE#: 08224 ALPHA MODE: RT(4)
COUNTRY CODE: 010 ANODE BRAKING IS OFF
CARM BOARD: MCU
RADIATION EFFECIENCY 10.2(Mo), 08.1(Rh) mR/mAs at 25 kV
AUTOREL TIME(s): 006 SW gain for AEC-board: 1.00
LABEL TYPE: 000 I/O DEVICE: PRINTER
LABEL TEXT IS:
IQC multiplier: 1.00 IQC MODE: NO EXPOSURE

WANTED DENSITY: 1.30
DEFAULT FILTER: Molybdenium
EXPOSURE COUNTER: 0001276
ERROR CNT: E01 E02 E03 E04 E07 E08 E09 E10
00000 00000 00003 00000 00000 00000 00010 00005
E11 E12 SLO ER1 ER2 ER3 ER4 ER5 EAF SYS
00016 00013 00000 00000 00001 00000 00000 00000 00050 00000
PROGRAMMED VALUES: Full
BUCKY(Mo) MAGN(Mo) CONTACT(Mo)
kV f/s den kV f/s den kV f/s den
A= 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007 00000 00004 00007
B= 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007
C= 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007
BUCKY(Rh) MAGN(Rh) CONTACT(Rh)
A= 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007
B= 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007
C= 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007 00004 00001 00007
PROGRAMMED VALUES: Semi
A= 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007
B= 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007
C= 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007
A= 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007
B= 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007
C= 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007 00027 00001 00007
PROGRAMMED VALUES: Man
kV mAs kV mAs kV mAs
00027 00012 00027 00012 00028 00012
00027 00012 00027 00012 00027 00012
PRINTED VALUES OF DENSITY: 0..14 = -7..+7
FULL-AEC TARGET TIME variables + limits:
BUCKY: Mo: 0.25 +0.10 0.50 3.50
BUCKY: Rh: 0.25 +0.10 0.50 3.50
MAGN: Mo: 0.25 +0.30 0.50 5.00
MAGN: Rh: 0.25 +0.30 0.50 5.00
CONTACT:Mo: 0.20 +0.20 0.50 3.70
CONTACT:Rh: 0.15 +0.20 0.40 3.50
THICKNESS COMPENSATION variables:
BUCKY: Mo: 1.00 1.00 1.00 250 250
BUCKY: Rh: 1.00 1.00 1.00 250 250
MAGN: Mo: 1.00 1.00 1.00 250 250
MAGN: Rh: 1.00 1.00 1.00 250 250
CONTACT:Mo: 1.00 1.00 1.00 250 250

2 After each exposure the exposure data is sent to serial port if the L-
parameter (in SETUP) is > 0. If the L-parameter (in SETUP) is 1 the data
is printed on one line, for example:
02693,01429,335,027,00234,7,7,1,100,080,150,001,Rh,
00123, OK ,B,FULL
02693 Exposure counter

01429 integration time
335 exposure time
027 kV
00234 true mAs
7 programmed density
7 density
1 film/screen
100 IQC -multiplier
080 compression thickness
150 compression force
001 C-Arm angle
Rh Filter
00123 dose
OK error code
B technique ( M / N )
FULL exposure mode (SEMI / MAN / IQC)
If the L-parameter (in SETUP) is > 1 the printout is:
B Rh 0.02s 28kV 002mAs +0 HOSPITALxNAMEx

6.5cm 200N 180^/R 0.06mGy CODExxxxxxxxxx
___/___/___ R1 12345 RADIOLOGISTxxx
_________________________ DEPARTMENTxxxx
If the L-parameter is 2 the consecutive labels are printed 5 rows apart
If the L-parameter is 3 the consecutive labels are printed 3 rows apart
L=4 and L=5 include exposure information and are used for testing
purposes only.
4.4 THEORY OF OPERATIONS

4.4.1 Process controller
4.4.1.1 The CPU BOARD
The CPU board is the heart of Performa, ALPHA III/ST/RT/IQ. It controls

every function in the unit, except the ROTATIONAL BRAKE. The 8031
microprocessor on the CPU board controls kV GENERATION, mA
GENERATION (via the FILAMENT CONTROL board) and the rest of the
functions through latches and buffers directly and uses a keyboard
controller (8279) to handle the control panel.

The I/O-control (latches and buffers) controls the vertical drive motor,
compression motor, bucky, anode motor, foot switches, microswitch
reading, and the AEC. The 8279 reads and decodes the control panel
switches, as well as drives the control panel display.
Exposure times in both manual and AEC mode are calculated and
controlled by software and the microprocessor.
COMPRESSION

4.4.2 User interface

4.4.2.1 Switch and microswitch reading
The control panel switches on the PERFORMA, ALPHA III/ST/RT/IQ are

configured in a row/column matrix (fig. 4.3, Row/column matrix) that is
strobed and read by the CPU board. D15 on the CPU board is an 8279,
which is a keyboard controller. It will strobe each column looking for a
return on one of the rows, which it will only find when a switch is pressed.
For example, if the circled switch is closed, the resulting timing chart will
be as given in fig. 4.4, Timing chart.
S0 S1 S2 S7
R0
R1
R2
R7
Fig 4.3. Row/column matrix
S0
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
R0
R1
R2
R3
Fig 4.4. Timing chart
This will let the CPU know that the switch S2/R0 is pressed. The software
defines that the switch is the kV-button and decreases the kVref on the
PULSE board.
The hand switch (exposure button) signal is fed through the CPU board to
the pulse board where it becomes an enable for the exposure circuitry
before it is fed back to the CPU board as signal EXP2 on connector X5 pin
9. This allows the operator to stop the exposure in the event of a CPU
board malfunction.

4.4.2.2 Collimator lamp operation
When the COMPRESSION DOWN switch is activated, in addition to the CPU

turning on the compression motor, it also sends a signal called PROJ
RELAY, and starts a software timer. The PROJ RELAY signal is fed to the
SUPPLY board where it activates relay K1 turning on the collimator lamp.
The lamp is shut off when the timer runs out ( about 8 sec.) or the hand
switch is pressed and the exposure sequence is started.
4.4.2.3 Cassette sensing CASOPTO BOARD
Cassette sensing is accomplished by using two (one in optipoint) optical

sensors (fig. 4.5, Cassette sensing). Each sensor has two halves, an
infrared source and an infrared detector.
Fig 4.5. Cassette sensing
The cassette bottom forms the reflective surface needed. There is a green
LED which comes on to indicate that the cassette is being sensed and the
CASNOR- signal is sent to the CPU.
4.4.2.4 Cassette holder sensing CSENSE BOARD
The cassette holder sensor has four reed relays in it, three of them
(CHL,CHR and K4) are used to decode cassette holders for the CPU. The
fourth read relay (CHON) ensures the cassette holder is completely
attached. The identification is done with magnets attached to the holders.
CHL CHR
Cas holder 1 1 For small cass.
Bucky 0 1 holder and small
Mag box 1 0
Stereotact 0 0
0 = Not activated
1 = Activated
CSense Board:

4.4.3 X-RAY GENERATION AND CONTROL
X-ray generator block diagram

The generator of the unit is a modern, constant power, high frequency,

feedback-controlled DC x-ray generator consisting of the following parts:
1 Inverter board
2 Filament Control board
3 High voltage unit
4 Anode motor drive (AMD) board
5 Mains transformer
6 Energy storage capacitor
7 Tube housing
Technical specifications are:
Input power: 3500 W ( 6500 VA) max

Output power: 2500 W max
Output voltage: 20 - 35 kV
Output current: 10 - 100 mA
Frequency: 40 - 100 kHz
Line voltage: 220/ 240 ± 10% 50/60Hz
IRMS(stby): 1A
IRMS(exposure): 20 A
4.4.3.1 INVERTER BOARD
The INVERTER Board controls the high voltage (kV) generation. The kV level
is digitally set by the CPU board.
The Inverter Board contains a high voltage and a low voltage section. The
high voltage section is isolated from the low voltage section with pulse
transformers TF1, TF2 and relays K1,K2.
WARNING!
Voltages in the high voltage part of the INVERTER Board are deadly. The
peak to peak voltage exceeds 700V in normal operation.
High voltage section
The high voltage section consists of a MOSFET transistor H-bridge which

converts the rectified line voltage (+310 VDC) into high frequency current.
This current is taken to the HIGH VOLTAGE UNIT where it is transformed
into high voltage. The inductors L1, L2 and capacitor C8 act as parts of
resonant circuit which shapes the bridge current. The RMS value of the
current is controlled by the H-bridge's operating frequency. The MOSFET
driving pulses are generated at the low voltage section of the board and
are provided by the pulse transformers TF1 and TF2.
TF3 is a current transformer which monitors the bridge current. If the

bridge current exceeds the pre-adjusted current limit the control circuit in
the low voltage section turns the MOSFETs off.

Timing
The line voltage is applied through the connector X1. When an exposure is
initiated, relays K1 and K2 provide the rest of the board with line voltage.
Relays K1 and K2 are activated with signals RG1 and RG2 respectively. K1
applies voltage to the bridge rectifier D3 through the current limiting
resistor R1 which allows controlled charging of the energy storage
capacitor (connected to X2). K2 is activated approximately 0.8 seconds
later and provides the circuit with full power. Finally, the activation of the
EXPENA signal (TP17) enables the H-bridge drive circuitry.
Low voltage section
kV control
The high voltage is regulated by adjusting the H-bridge's operating

frequency. This is done by comparing the feedback signal (HVFB) from the
high voltage unit with the reference from the CPU BOARD and taking the
error signal to the frequency modulator circuit (ICA1, ICA4, ICD1, ICD2). The
output is taken to ICA5 and ICA6 which drive the pulse transformers TF1
and TF2.
EXPENA signal
An exposure is initiated by the CPU BOARD by activation of the EXPENA

signal. This enables pulse transformer drivers (ICA5, ICA6) and allows the
kV reference signal to rise providing "soft start".
TUBEFAIL signal
TUBEFAIL signal is activated if the kVFB signal does not reach the kV
reference. This typically occurs during a high voltage breakdown. A
SHUTDOWN for the kV control is provided. As the high voltage breakdown
is characteristic to x-ray tubes, and hence may occur during normal
operation, the exposure is continued with a new activation of the EXPENA
signal. The CPU Board allows three (3) tube failures per exposure before
an error message (E02) is displayed.
Test Switch
Test switch S1 allows an exposure sequence to continue regardless of the

kVFB signal. In "TEST" position the TUBEFAIL signal is forced down .
NOTE!
The Test Switch S1 should always be at "NORMAL" position whenever the
high voltage part of the INVERTER BOARD is energized. Failing to do this
may damage the INVERTER BOARD, HIGH VOLTAGE UNIT and the X-RAY
TUBE.

An exposure without X-rays
It is possible to check the operation of kV control circuitry without X-rays.
1 Unplug the connector X1.

2 Set the test switch S1 to "TEST" position.
3 Unplug the connector X4 on the FILAMENT CONTROL Board.
4 Set the test switch on FILAMENT CONTROL Board to "TEST" position.
5 Set the jumper X8 ("FBSEL") on the FILAMENT CONTROL Board to
position 1-2 (left hand position).
6 Initiate the exposure
The control circuitry is driving the MOSFETS with the minimum frequency
(app. 20kHz).
Back Up Timer
The Back Up Timer is located on the FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD and it

disables both the +34REL voltage and the EXPENA signal providing a
SHUTDOWN approximately fifteen (15) seconds after the activation of the
EXPENA signal. This is a safety feature only and does not affect normal
operation.
kV reference
The level of the used kV is set by the CPU BOARD with signals DATA0 -
DATA7. This 8 bit digital word contains the kV reference . The kV reference
is converted into an analog signal in D/A converter ICA2 (TP24).
The analog kV reference (TP24) and the kV feedback (TP22) signals

correspond to actual kV as follows: kV = DVM read-out * 10 kV
For example, if the digital multimeter (DVM) read-out is 2.5 V the actual
high voltage is 25kV.
kV adjustment:
The calibration of the kV is done by adjusting the D/A converter's (ICA2)

reference voltage with trimmer potentiometer R63.
NOTE!
The kV calibration is performed at the factory. The trimmer potentiometer
R63 is sealed . Manipulation of the potentiometer can be carried out by
authorized personnel only. Improper settings of the potentiometer can
damage the INVERTER BOARD, HIGH VOLTAGE UNIT and the X-RAY TUBE.
External indicators
Connector X6 provides relay contacts for X-ray system status indication.

X6 pins 1 and 2 are short circuited when the unit is on. X6 pins 3 and 4 are
short circuited when X-rays are being generated. The contacts are rated
for 5A, 24VDC /240VAC.

Fuses
High Voltage fuse in the INVERTER BOARD (F1) is to protect the board in
case of a short circuit.
F1 20 AF/500V High voltage!
List of LED indicators
LED Signal
indicator
H1 +310VDC
H2 EXPENA signal
H3 Bridge Current
H4-H5 Pulse A (MOSFET drive pulses)
H6-H7 Pulse B (MOSFET drive pulses)
H8 +15V
H9 +34V
H10 -15V
H11 +25V
H12 +34VREL
List of Test Points
Test Point Signal
Test point Signal

TP1 +310V GND High voltage!
TP2 +310 VDC High voltage!
TP3 High voltage!
TP4 High voltage!
TP5-TP7 MOSFET gate High voltage!
TP17 EXPENA signal
TP18 SHUTDOWN signal
TP19 GND
TP20 Operating frequency
TP21 Pulse A
TP22 kV Feedback
TP23 Pulse B
TP24 kV Reference
TP25 GND
TP26 +34V
TP27 +15V
TP28 GND
TP29 GND
TP30 -15V
TP31 -34V

Test point Signal

TP32 +34VREL
TP33 +25V
Schematics, Layouts
Refer to the documents in section 8.
4.4.3.2 The high voltage unit
In the secondary of the high voltage transformer, there is a voltage

doubler. As one half of the inverter is conducting, secondary current flows
through one set of diodes, charging one of the 1.2 nF capacitors in the
tank. When the other half is conducting, the current flows through the
other set of diodes and charges the other 1.2 nF capacitor. Since the
capacitors are connected in series, the voltage across the capacitors is
double the voltage of secondary. There is a 450 Mohm resistor connected
to the high voltage output forming the upper leg of the voltage division.
On the Inverter board is the lower leg over which the control circuit
measures the voltage. The modulator compares this voltage to that of a
reference and changes the output frequency, if necessary, to maintain the
proper kV.
The output of the hV-unit is directly connected to the anode of the tube
with a high voltage cable. The unit also contains a rubber bottle because
of the expansion of oil volume due to rising temperature.
4.4.3.3 mA generation timing
mA generation timing is controlled with four signals: FOCUS, PREHEAT,

PREH and EXT. FOCUS is a latch output which changes state depending on
whether the mag-box (small focal spot) or either the bucky or cassette
tunnel (large focal spot) is attached to the machine. It selects which mA
feedback resistor is used on the FILAMENT CONTROL board and which
filament is energized. PREHEAT becomes active 55 milliseconds after the
hand switch is depressed. It powers relay K2 on the FILAMENT CONTROL
board and supplies power to the filament transformer TR1. During the
time between PREHEAT and EXT, the pulse width modulator (ICA8) uses
filament voltage as its feedback voltage. The feedback voltage is gain is
controlled with trimmer potentiometers R28 and R96 to achieve proper
tube current rise at the beginning of an exposure. (See PREHEAT
ADJUSTMENT in the Adjustments & Alignments Section).
When EXT goes active, actual exposure begins. We are now no longer
interested in filament voltage; now, we must regulate tube current. To
accomplish this, the common of the filaments is connected to ground
through one of the feedback resistors (R77 or R78) on the FILAMENT
board. This signal called mA FEEDBACK (MAFB) is now fed to the pulse
width modulator by the analog switch (ICA10). Its output was switched
from filament voltage to MAFB with the signal PREH. The PREH signal is
activated approximately 7 ms after the EXT signal. The duty cycle of the
pulse width will vary depending on what is required to maintain proper
mA.

4.4.3.4 FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD
The CPU board begins the mA generation cycle when it sees the EXP2
signal from the FILAMENT CONTROL Board. The EXP2 is activated from the
exposure button. The control of the mA and kV are handled through the
serial to parallel converter / latch (ICD3). The latch is configured to have
four major functions:
1 Control/Timing
2 Serial output back to the CPU board
3 kV reference
4 mA reference
kV reference
The kV reference is converted into eight (8) parallel DATA bits which
contain the kV reference information for the INVERTER BOARD. The kV
reference occupies ICD3 pins 23 through 30.
mA reference
The mA reference is converted into eight (8) parallel DATA bits which
contain the mA reference information. The mA reference occupies ICD3
pins 11 through 18.
mA control
The mA control adjusts the X-ray tube's filament heating level to provide
the desired tube current (mA). This is done by regulating the filament
voltage with "FLYBACK" type pulse width modulated switch mode power
supply (T1, T2, TR1, D6, C12, ICA8). The control circuitry utilizes current
mode control which provides better stabilization and protects the
semiconductor switches against over current.
The operation consists of two consecutive sequences: the preheat

sequence and normal mA control sequence. The preheat sequence is
used for heating of the filament to the desired level prior to the exposure,
in order to achieve optimum mA rise at the start up. During the preheat
sequence the control feedback comes from the filament voltage, and
during an exposure the mAFB signal is used, providing the actual tube
current monitoring.
Preheat adjustment
The Preheat adjustment is done separately for large and small focus with
trimmer potentiometers R28 and R96 respectively. (See PREHEAT
ADJUSTMENT in the Adjustments & Alignments Section) The FOCUS signal
selects the corresponding trimmer with relay K3. During the preheat
adjustment measure the tube current from TP4.
EXT signal
The EXT signal enables the kV generation.

FOCUS signal
The FOCUS signal changes the mA feedback circuit according to the

selected X-ray tube focal spot size. It also changes the filament that is
being powered. When FOCUS signal is high (led H1) a small focus (0.1) is
selected.
PREH signal
The PREH signal changes the filament control mode from preheat to
normal exposure. The jumper X8 is used to disable the PREH signal during
testing.
PREHREL signal
A preheat sequence is initiated before each exposure (before activation of

the EXT signal) with the PREHREL signal. This activates the relay K2,
providing +34V input voltage for the filament power supply and the
INVERTER BOARD. The PREHREL signal enables the mA control circuit also.
mA feedback
Feedback voltage to the filament power supply controller ICA8 is selected

with the analog switches ICA10. The source depends on the control signal
EXT as follows:
Status Ext (tp8) Feedback source

preheat sequence passive (0V) Filament voltage
normal exposure active (+15V) mA feedback
stand by passive (0V) Filament voltage
Jumper X8
The jumper X8 is used for keeping the filament control in preheat mode
during the whole exposure. This is intended for testing purposes only. The
jumper should normally short circuit pins 2 and 3 (right hand position)
Note: Always remember to leave the jumper in the right hand position
after servicing the unit.
mACHK signal
Comparator ICA6 monitors the mA feedback signal and activates the

mAOk signal when mA is present.
Buzzer
Buzzer (BZ1) is activated with signal RG2. It indicates that X-rays are being
generated. (Note: The buzzer is activated during an exposure without X-
rays also; see section 4.4.3.3, mA generation timing).
C-arm angle measurement
The c-arm angle measurement is done with a potentiometer in the c-arm

brake assembly. The potentiometer gives a voltage proportional to the
angle. This voltage is taken to the 12 bit, serial mode analog to digital
converter ICA12. The control signals and data signal comes from the CPU
board to connector X12.

FB MISS signal
The FB MISS signal is activated if the feedback cable is not connected. This
is to protect the high voltage transformer in case the feedback connector
is accidentally left open. Activation of this signal disables the EXP2 signal
to the CPU board. This feature requires that the unit has cabling that short
circuits pins 1 and 2 in X4. If the unit does not have that kind of cabling
you can use the board if you install a jumper connector X11 that grounds
the pin 2.
Back Up Timer
The Back Up Timer disables both the K2 and the EXPENA signal for the
INVERTER Board providing a SHUTDOWN approximately fifteen (15)
seconds after the activation of the EXT signal. This is a safety feature only
and does not affect normal operation.
Test Switch
The test switch S1 allows an exposure sequence to continue regardless of

the mAOK' signal which indicates that tube current is present.
X-ray tube bias
The filament is biased by having the tube current going trough a bias
resistor ( 0, 220 or 300 ohms).The value of the resistor is determined at the
factory separately for each tube and should therefore not be changed or
modified.
Supply voltages
The +15 V supply voltage is regulated from the +34 V with switching
regulator ICA11, and the -15 V is regulated from the -34V with linear
regulator ICA9.
Fuses Fuses F1 and F2 protect the board in case of short circuits

– F1 6,3 AT (=slow), 6,3 x 32 mm
– F2 6,3 AT (=slow), 6,3 x 32 mm
Indicator Signal
H1
H2 Filament voltage
H3 TubeFail signal (E02 error)
H4 PrehRel
H5 RG1
H6 RG2
H7 EXT
H8 +15V
H9 +34V
H10 -15V

List of Test Points
Test point Signal

TP1 Filament Voltage
TP2 MosFet gate
TP3 Filament Feedback
TP4 mA Feedback
TP5 PrehRel
TP6 RG1
TP7 RG2
TP8 EXT signal
TP9 +34V
TP10 +15V
TP11 -15V
TP12 GND
TP13 GND
TP14 -34V
TP15 mA Reference
Schematics, Layouts
Refer to the documents in section 8.
4.4.3.5 Anode motor drive AMD BOARD
The unit utilizes a rotating anode tube. The anode plate is accelerated
with 230 VAC before the emission of electrons from cathode. During
exposure, stator needs a certain running voltage (40-100 VAC), and after
exposure the anode plate can be braked.
All this is done with the phase control of a triac (V1). The control element is
Telefunken TEA1007 (A7). Acceleration is achieved directly with mains
voltage. During exposure, the firing angle of the triac is set to a level that
corresponds the required RMS voltage. Braking is done by half wave
rectified mains voltage. Acceleration and braking times are approx. 1
second. Safety features are also taken into account by monitoring the
current of the triac. Should errors be detected, the microprocessor does
not allow exposures. The exchange of information between the
microprocessor and this board is optoisolated because the anode motor
drive board is floating on mains voltage.
4.4.3.6 Mains transformer
The power and control side of the unit uses only one 50/60 Hz
transformer. It is a two slot 120 VA EI transformer. The first slot contains
primary 220 V and secondary 15 V for the protection circuit of the power
transistors ( this is done because the protection circuit is floating on mains
voltage ), the second slot contains the actual secondary 2 x 24 V for AUX
POWER. A grounded static shield is situated between these slots.
4.4.3.7 Energy storage capacitor
The energy storage capacitor is used for smoothing the rectified mains
voltage fed to the POWER board. It is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor
2200 uF / 400 V with a 4K7 /11W bleeder resistor.

4.4.3.8 Motor phase shift capacitor
The motor phase shift capacitor is needed to rotate the anode plate. Its
capacitance is 40 uF / 450 V.
4.4.3.9 Tube housing assembly
Contains expansion systems and thermal switches and tube insert.
4.4.3.10 X-ray tube bias circuit (M101G)
The filament of the M101G X-ray tube is biased by having the tube current
going trough a bias resistor (0, 220 or 300 ohms).The value of the resistor
is determined at the factory separately for each tube and should
therefore not be changed or modified.

4.4.4 Motor control

4.4.4.1 Motor control - general
As you can see from the block diagram to the left, all interfacing between
the microprocessor and the motors is handled by 8255 peripheral
controllers (D8 and D16) on the CPU board. The one exception to this is
BHOME signal, which goes directly to the 8031.
The microprocessor writes to and reads from the 8255 when its chip
select (pin 6) is active. Information is transferred back and forth on the
data bus. Because of this, the outputs of the 8255 are the effective origin
of the signals, and the inputs to it are effectively the final destination of all
the signals.
4.4.4.2 C&Z DRIVER BOARD
This board controls the compression and vertical drive motors (also called
C-and Z movements). It also provides regulated +24V dc-voltage to the
bucky.
Both C- and Z- motors are +24V dc-motors which are driven with pulse
width modulated (PWM) power supplies that can provide variable voltage
control thus enabling a rough speed control. Each drive circuit consists of
control circuit and two power transistors. The output voltage consists of
+34 Volt pulses whose width determines the RMS voltage of the motor.
This voltage is proportional to the reference voltage applied to the control
circuitry. The operating frequency for both drives is app. 30kHz.
Carriage motor (Z-motor)
This is also called vertical drive motor. The vertical drive has two speeds.
The movement is started with slow speed that allows accurate positioning
of the carriage. After app. 2 seconds the faster speed is activated.
The CPU controls the vertical movement with two signals:
ZDIR signal
This signal sets the status of the relay K3. It determines the polarity of Z-
motor voltage that is, the direction of the carriage.
ZRUN signal
This signal activates the PWM circuit (ICA5) which applies voltage to the
motor. The RC circuit R60 and C21 determine the slow speed time
interval.
Lower Limit, Upper Limit
These signals provide a way to limit the movement. When Lower/Upper

Limit signal is low only upwards/downwards direction is enabled. This is
for future purposes.
Compression motor (C-motor)
The compression motor has three different speeds: fixed high speed up,
trimmer potentiometer controlled high speed down and trimmer
potentiometer controlled low speed down. The purpose of these speeds is

to provide "soft" compression. This is done by reducing the speed of the

compression paddle as soon as the paddle reaches the breast.
The control of the compression is done by monitoring the compression

motor's current which gives us a rough idea of what the actual torque of
the motor is. The current of the motor is measured with resistor R29 and
then compared to two predetermined threshold levels. The first threshold
level, speed threshold, determines the force that the speed of the
compression is reduced. Turn the trimmer potentiometer R43 to set this
level. The second threshold level, current limit, determines the final
compression force. Turn the trimmer potentiometer R33 to set the
compression force.
The CPU controls the compression movement with following signals:
CDIR signal
This signal sets the status of the relay K1. It determines the polarity of the
C-motor voltage that is, the direction of the compression paddle.
CRUN signal
This signal activates the PWM circuit (ICA4) which applies voltage to the
motor. The reference voltage is selected from three different speed
references with analog switch ICD5. The choice depends on the direction
of the compression paddle and the speed threshold level.
SPEED signal: (for future purposes)
This signal enables the CPU to reduce the compression speed regardless
of the speed threshold level.
CMAN signal
This signal activates the relay K2 which connects diode D10 across the
motor terminals. The purpose of this diode is to prevent the motor from
rotating when the breast is under compression.
+24V in Bucky
Linear regulator ICA6 provides regulated +24V dc-voltage to bucky

control board.
Adjustment of the compression speeds

1 Adjust the high speed compression to app. 2cm /1 seconds.
2 Turn trimmer R43 until only low speed is on.
3 Adjust the low speed compression down to app. 1cm /1 seconds
4 Adjust the trimmer pot R43 so that the paddle switches to low speed
when it reaches the breast. Make sure the paddle travels in high
speed (free air) at all angles. If not increase the speed threshold level.
5 Adjust the final compression force with trimmer R33. The
compression force limit can be adjusted by software setting in
service program (version 7.36 and up). In this case compression force
with trimmer R33 is adjusted to be 25-27 kg (53-59lbs) and force stop
has been set by software.

List of LEDs
LED Signal
H1 +34Vdc
H2 +15Vdc
H3 +24Vdc for Bucky
H4 C-motor voltage
H5 Z-motor voltage
H6 Upper Limit
H7 Lower Limit
List of testpoints
Test point Signal

TP1 +34Vdc
TP2 +15Vdc
TP3 +24Vdc for bucky
TP4 low speed reference
TP5 high speed reference
TP6 speed reference paddle up
TP7 vertical drive speed reference
TP8, TP9 C-motor voltage
TP10, TP11 Z-motor voltage
TP12 GND
TP13 GND
Schematics and layouts: Refer to section 8.
4.4.4.3 Back up release
The units are equipped with a compression back up feature. If the line
voltage suddenly disappears the compression paddle is driven up. This is
implemented with a back up transformer in the back of the unit. The back
up transformer is energized whenever the unit is connected to the line
supply. This back up transformer provides power for the relay K4 on the
Filament Control board. When this relay is powered the compression
motor is driven normally. When the relay is not activated the motor is
driven upwards with the voltage in the capacitors C20 -C31 on the
Filament Control board. The status of the relay K4 is indicated with a LED
next to the main switch.
4.4.4.4 Anode motor
After the hand switch has been depressed, the microprocessor will signal
the 8255 (D8) on the CPU board to output four signals that are ANSTART,
ANENA, ANRUN and ANSTOP. ANRUN is the first signal to go active, it is
normally high to extend opto coupler life on the ANODE MOTOR DRIVER
(AMD). It will go low in preparation for the ANENA signal so there is no
arching when K1 relay on the AMD is pulled. After ANENA has enabled the
anode motor, ANRUN goes high supplying the motor with 40 V. Seventy
milliseconds later ANSTART goes low turning on the opto coupler A4,
which pulls pin 6 of the motor controller (A7) high. This turns the triac V1
completely on supplying the rotor with 220 VAC. After nearly 1.5 seconds
of boosting, ANSTART goes high again ending the boost phase so the

voltage applied to the rotor drops back down to 40 V. After the exposure is
finished, ANRUN goes low removing all power from the rotor so there will
be no arching when ANSTOP pulls relay K2 to remove the phase shift
capacitor and winding from the circuitry for the braking.
An anode brake can be selected in the SETUP mode.
The braking is done by applying a half wave rectified voltage to the main
stator winding. This produces a stationary magnetic field acting on the
rotor. The phase shift winding does not get any voltage.
After the relay K2 has settled, ANRUN goes high again applying 40V half
wave rectified voltage to the stator. To begin braking shortly after that
ANSTART goes low applying the full 220 V half wave rectified voltage to
the stator.
STARTOK and RUNOK are two signals that the CPU monitors on during the
boost and run phase respectively. They will go low if the voltage during
each phase falls between the window set up by the two comparators for
each signal.
4.4.4.5 Bucky motor
At the beginning of the exposure, the CPU checks that the grid is in its
proper position using the bucky home signal coming from the BUCKY
CONTROL board. The proper position is just after the reversal of the grid
direction. After this and about 100 milliseconds before the exposure, the
bucky on signal (pin 7 of X1) goes high, which pulls the relay K1 and thus
connects the bucky motor to the BUCKY CONTROL board.
The BUCKY CONTROL board uses a photo interrupter to sense the position
of the grid. The input photodiode of this sensor is connected between pins
5 and 6 of X3, and the output photo-transistor is connected across pins 3
and 4 of X3 on the board. During the normal speed, the phototransistor
conducts and thus grounds the base of transistor V7 and connects the
bucky motor to the adjustable output of A1. Just before the change of the
grid direction the phototransistor stops conducting, and the bucky motor
is connected to a higher voltage through relay K2 thus making the change
of the direction as quick as possible. After the change the speed returns to
normal again. After the exposure the grid is driven back to the proper
position.
4.4.5 Automatic exposure control (AEC)

4.4.5.1 AEC - general
There AEC consists basically of three parts to the circuit, the DETECTOR,
the AEC board and the CPU board.
4.4.5.2 The Detector
The detector is a package containing 34 diodes connected in parallel. As

X-ray strikes the diodes, they begin to leak current from the cathode to
anode. The amount of current each diode leaks is related to the amount of
X-ray it receives. Since the diodes are connected in parallel, the total
current draw of the detector is the total of all diodes current draw.
4.4.5.3 AEC BOARD
There are four basic connections to the AEC board. The main power is
connected to X1, unregulated +18VDC supply to X1/1, analog ground to
X1/2 and unregulated -18VDC supply to X1/3. The detector connects to X2
(cathode), X3 (detector shield) and X4 (anode). The detector can be
measured as a diode.
The connector X6 is for static shield. The purpose of the shield is to protect
the phototimer board from major electrical interferences and X-rays.
The CPU is connected with the phototimer through connectors X1/8

(AUTOEXP, information from the CPU) and X1/7 (AECFRQ information to
the CPU). The CPU also provides the +5VDC supply through X1/5 = +5VDC,
X1/6 = ground.
The signal from the detector is taken to the first amplifier ICA1 which is the
preamplifier. Besides amplifying it also does the current to voltage
conversion. Trimpot R2 is for adjusting the offset voltage of ICA1.
(NOTE: adjusted to 0 - offset in the factory)
The second amplifier A2 has a smaller gain which is adjustable to take

into account differences between detectors, x-ray tubes and film/screen
combinations. Trimpot R6 is for adjusting the offset voltage of A2.
(NOTE: adjusted to 0 - offset in the factory)
The AEC board replaces the phototimer board in the units manufactured
since December 1994). In the AEC board the signal from the detector is
taken to voltage to frequency converter after amplification. The software
for this board is 7.xx or higher (6.35 and 6.55 also). The CPU board needs
to be of version 1.2 or higher.
4.4.5.4 The CPU
The CPU board looks at the pulses from the AEC board. The frequency of
these pulses represents the radiation through the breast. The CPU
converts the frequency into a variable called INTEGRATION time. The
microprocessor plugs this time into a formula and calculates the
exposure time. Integration time has a nonlinear effect on the exposure
time, which is important to keep in mind when making adjustments.

4.5 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL ELECTRONICS

4.5.1 Mains transformer and SUPPLY board
T1 T2
220V 24V
220V 24V
18V
240V 240V
24V 15V
260V 260V
Fig 4.6. Mains transformer connections
The SUPPLY board supplies all the voltages that are not used to produce
X-rays. The collimator bulb voltage is on newer models regulated with a
triac and why the voltage should be measured with the voltage meter at
the AC-range.
4.5.2 CPU board
A block diagram of CPU board is in section 4.5.2.
Intel 80C32 (in version 1.07 and below 80C31) (ICD1) microprocessor
running at a clock frequency of 12 MHz is used as the nucleus of the CPU
board.
Port 0 of the processor is used as a combined data bus and the lower half
of the address bus. Port 2 is used as the upper half of the address bus.
Circuit ICD27 (74HC373) latches the address code into the address bus
when the external memory fetch is used. Circuit ICD21 (74HC245) with
programmable Gate Array Logic (GAL) circuit ICD22 (22V10), ICD7
(74HC32) and processor signals PSEN, ALE, WR and RD control the
direction of data transmission in the data bus/lower half of the address
bus.
Because the EA-pin of the processor is tied low, all the instructions are
fetched from the external memory. The printed circuit board includes
three IC-sockets for program chips. One is for the program memory circuit
(ICD16) and the second is for static RAM circuit (ICD14). The third is for a
nonvolatile memory EEPROM (ICD15).
ICD22 (GAL 22V10) is used as an address decoder for data memory and I/
O-circuitry (ICD8, ICD12, ICD13, ICD18, ICD19, ICD23, ICD26 and half of the
ICD5). The address-map of the system can be presented:
0000 - FFFF program memory (64k)

8000 - 9FFF nonvolatile memory (8k)
A000 - CFFF I/O
D000 - EFFF data memory
F000 - FFFF not used
ICD8 (8279) is a keyboard/display controller which independently takes

care of user interface and displays of the unit.

CPU has six 8-bit I/O ports. Three of them is configured as inputs and the
rest three as outputs
The RESET and WATCHDOG circuitry consists of ICA2 (TL7705A).
4.5.3 Display Board
The block diagram of DISPLAY board is presented in Fig. 4.7.
KEYBOARD/
DISPLAY
SEGMENT
CONTROLLER
DRIVER
DISPLAYS
AND
LEDS
DIGIT
SELECT
KEYBOARD
Fig 4.7. Block diagram of DISPLAY board
The DISPLAY board is located in the control box and is connected by a

cable to the controller circuit D15 (8279), which is located in the CPU
board.
This board includes circuits D1 (ULN2003A), D2 and D3 (74HC138). D1 is a

segment driver for the LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the seven segment
displays. D2 and D3 are decoders, with which the controller selects the
digits.
Signals from the keyboard are conducted via this board to an 8279
controller matrix.
4.5.4 C&Z-DRIVER BOARD
This board controls the functions of compression (C) motor and vertical
movement (Z) motor. C&Z-drive board also supplies the voltage for the
bucky.

4.5.5 CD-BOARD
This board is installed in Alpha MT only. The CD-board measures the

breast thickness. The signal is sent to the CPU board which controls the
display on the CD board. All information is passed through a serial link. On
the CD board locates also the electronic for the beam filter selection and
the driver circuit for the filter change motor.
4.5.6 C-ARM CONTROL BOARD
This board is installed in PERFORMA, ALPHA RT/IQ only. It measures the

compression thickness and force and controls the displays on the c-arm.
It also controls the motor that drives the beam filter change mechanism.
The C-arm Control board is based on Intel 80C32 micro controller. It has a
software of its own which is independent from the software on the CPU
board. The only requirement is that the software is of version 7.01 or
higher.
The C-arm Control board communicates with the CPU board with a serial
link. An error in this communication is indicated as E.12 error on the
control panel.
The C-arm Control board is divided into digital part and analog part. The
digital part controls the i/o signals and c-arm display board. The analog
part measures the compression thickness and force and drives the filter
motor.
The compression force is measured with strain gages in the compression

mechanism. The signal is brought to the amplifier ICA4. The offset voltage
of the amplifier must be set to 500mV when there is no strain on the
compression paddle. The voltage is measured between testpoints TP5
and TP6.
LED Signal
indicator
H1 RXD
H2 TXD
H3 +5V
H4 RST (reset)
List of testpoints
Test Signal
points
TP1 +25V
TP2 +5V
TP3 GND
TP4 Compression thickness measurement
TP5 Compression force measurement (amplifier offset voltage-
set to 500mV)
TP6 GND

4.5.7 C-ARM DISPLAY BOARD
This board is installed in PERFORMA, ALPHA RT/IQ only. It contains 8 seven

segment displays, two LEDs to indicate which beam filter is selected and a
filter change switch. The seven segment displays are controlled by ICD4
on C-arm Control board. The LEDs and the switch are handled by regular
i/o- control on C-arm Control board.
4.5.8 ECS DRIVER BOARD
The ECS Driver Board Controls the C-arm movement of the ECS-200
device. It is an electronic circuit board that requires software based
control from Performa, Alpha unit. Software version of the unit must be
7.27 or greater.
The C-arm movement can be activated in four different ways:
1 Up and down from footpedal in either C-arm or ECS mode.

2 Up and down from either one the two switches located on both sides
of the C-arm covers.
3 Automatic return of the C-arm to it's lowest position after an
exposure if the autorelease function in the Performa, Alpha control
panel has been selected.
4 Return of the C-arm to it's lowest position from the return switch
located on both sides of the C-arm covers.
Up, Down and Return switches are also available on the circuit board for
service purposes.
Motor control
The C-arm movement is handled by a pulse width modulated (PWM) DC

motor. The speed of the C-arm and ECS are separately adjusted with
trimmer potentiometers R37 (C-arm) and R59 (ECS respectively. The PWM
control circuit ICA3 (TL494) controls the motor voltage according the
reference voltage (TP3). The motor is activated by pulling the *MOTOR
ENABLE signal down.
The direction of the C-arm is determined by relay K2. The default direction
of the C-arm is down.
Movement limits
The C-arm movement limits are sensed with two photointerrupters on the
electronic circuit board (ICD9 and ICD10). When the limit is reached a
metal plate enters the photointerrupter slot turning the photointerrupter
transistor off.
Control signals
Up and down
The user can move the C-arm up and down with a switch located on the
cover or with a footpedal. The *CARM UP signal activates relay K2 and
changes the direction of the motor drive. The motor drive is enabled if the
C-arm is not in it's upper limit.

*CARM DWN signal moves the C-arm down. The motor drive is enabled if
the C-arm is not in it's lower limit.
Return
The user can return the C-arm to it's normal position (down) by pressing
the return switch. This activates D-flip flop ICD6 if the relay K2 is not
activated (that is if the direction of the C-arm is down). When the lower
limit is reached the flip flop is reset and motor drive is disabled.
Autorelease
The autorelease function returns the C-arm down after an exposure. The
information of an exposure is derived from control signals for ANODE
MOTOR DRIVE board (connectors X5 and X6). ANENA signal is active during
preheat sequence and an exposure.
If the compression paddle is driven up after exposure, the C-arm is

returned down after the compression paddle has reached it's upper limit.
The information of compression paddle movement is derived from
compression motor encoder (connector X8).
Compression current limit
The information of the compression reaching it's current limit is derived

from the compression motor voltage (connector X3 pins 10 and 11). When
the breast is being compressed (paddle moving) the optocoupler ICD11 A
and B are activated.
List of test points
TP1 +34V
TP2 +15V
TP3 Motor speed reference
TP4 Motor voltage
TP5 Motor voltage
TP6 GND
TP7 GND
TP8 +5V
H1 +34V
H2 +15V
H3 C-arm movement enabled
H4 +5V
H5 C-arm shifted (located in the ECS
top cover)
H6 C-arm shifted (located in the ECS
top cover)
H7 LOWER LIMIT
H8 UPPER LIMIT
H9 C-arm direction up
H10 Motor enabled

4.6 CR CONNECTION
CR Systems enables Alpha or Performa to produce digital images. The
system consists of a CR console, a CR reader, a CR Protocol Bridge and a
CR cassette. When the CR cassette is exposed with X-rays,
photostimulable phosphors store the image, which can be turned into a
digital format using the CR reader. The CR reader scans the cassette with
a laser beam and releases the stored image as visible light. The image can
then be captured and converted to digital stream and send the CR
console. The exposure settings data given by the x-ray equipment can be
added to the CR console as descriptive information using the CR Protocol
Bridge.
4.6.1 CR Protocol Bridge installation

4.6.1.1 Main steps for CR Protocol Bridge installation:
1 Check compatibility of CR system
2 Configure CR Protocol Bridge
3 Connect cables
4 Check parameters
– CR console software parameters
– Mammo unit communication parameters
5 Check exposure transfer data
4.6.1.2 Checking compatibility of CR system
The CR system includes a console, a reader unit and a cassette.

Requirements for the CR console differ with various manufacturers.
• The Fuji CR console software version must be 3.1.0002 or up and it

must have been equipped with the FUJI serial interface board (X-
CON).
• The Agfa CR console software must be NX 2.0. Check for the latest
version with Agfa representative.
• The Konica-Minolta CR console must be CS-1 or CS-3 with software
version 2.20 or up.
• The Kodak system software must be 4.50.12EPS or up.
Configuring the CR Protocol Bridge
Settings of the bridge must be configured before first use. Refer to

instructions in Configuration and Troubleshooting Guide that is delivered
with the CR Protocol Bridge.
1 Install the CR Protocol Bridge configuration software to a PC.

2 Connect a serial configuration cable between unused serial port of
the PC and CR Output of the CR Protocol Bridge.
3 Start configuration software and select used port at PC in the Bridge
tab sheet.
4 Click Connect to Bridge-button to establish the connection between
the program and the Bridge unit.
5 Open X-Ray Unit tab sheet and select GE as a correct vendor and
Alpha or Performa as a correct X-Ray Equipment Type.

6 Click Set Serial Port Defaults for selected X-Ray model-button. Set
the communication parameters according to the following table.
Mammo Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits

Unit
Alpha or 1200 8 N 1
Performa
Table 4.1 The communication parameters
Ensure that all options are turned off with a [-] sign and click Save in
Bridge-button. The CR Protocol Bridge can now be turned off and the
serial configuration cable disconnected. The new configuration settings
will take place next time the CR Protocol Bridge is used.
4.6.1.3 Connecting the cables
Connect the CR Protocol Bridge between the mammo unit and the CR
console with serial communication cables. The cables are connected
according to the following table:
Alpha CR Protocol Fuji CR Agfa CR Konica- Kodak

or Bridge Consol Consol Minolta CR
Perfor e e CS-x console
ma
COM X-ray CR PCI port PCI port COM Com
port input output 3 3 port port
Table 4.2 Cable connections
The CR reader is connected to the CR Console with an Ethernet cable.
4.6.1.4 Verification of the CR console parameters and mammo unit

communication parameters
Verification of the CR Console parameters varies with different

manufacturers.
• Fuji CR System: Check the CSL/IDT function parameters from the

system config menu and refer to Fuji CR console manuals for more
details.
• Agfa CR System: Have Agfa representative check parameters in the
CR console.
• Konica-Minolta CR System: Have Konica-Minolta representative
check parameters in the CR console.
• Kodak CR system: Have Kodak representative check parameters in
the CR console
Communication parameters in Alpha or Performa are 52: L=2, i=1.

4.6.1.5 Fuji CR System
How to expose, read the image and check the exposure data with Fuji
CR System
1 Start Fuji CR console workstation and FCR Profect CS reader.
2 Click FCR-button and select Version Display. Click OK to continue.
3 Select Registration tab.
4 Insert Patient’s Name and Patient ID.
5 Click Next-button. The Modality Selection window is displayed.
6 Select Mammo and click CC DEX(2) to add exposures. If you want to
perform many exposures, repeat the addition. CC DEX(2) appears on
the right side of the workflow list.
7 Click button Start study. The Acquisition window is displayed.
8 Expose with following settings: Manual mode, 28 kVp, 80 mAs, Mo,
40 mm PMMA and Bucky.
9 Register the used CR cassette with a bar code reader. Cassette
number is registered in the CC DEX(2) image info box.
10 Insert the cassette into the CR reader. The cassette is scanned and
the image appears in the Console Display.
11 Click button Study Information list to view the information including
exposure parameters on the display.
4.6.1.6 Agfa CR System
How to expose, read the image and check the exposure data with Agfa
CR System
1 Start Agfa CR console workstation and reader.
2 Check from the Licenses overview that the license ‘XRG Connection
for Mammo’ is running.
3 Select Worklist and click on New Exam.
4 Insert the Patient’s Full Name and Patient Identification.
5 Select Mammo and the projection L-CC. Click OK to continue.
Thumbnails for each chosen exposure appear in the Image Overview
field and the examination tab sheet activates.
7 Insert the CR cassette into the ID tablet and select the correct
thumbnail image from the Image Overview and click button ID. An
ID tag appears in the image field.
the image appears in the Console Display.
9 Select Main Menu and click button View all image attributes.
Choose the correct thumbnail image from the Image Overview and
filter Exposure from the drop-down menu. List of exposure
parameters is displayed.

4.6.1.7 Konica-Minolta CR System
How to expose, read the image and check the exposure data with
Konica-Minolta CR System
1 Start Konica-Minolta CR console workstation and reader.
2 Insert the Patient Name and Patient ID.
3 Click Perform to continue.
4 Select Mammo and Phantom Test to add exposures. If you want to
perform many exposures, repeat the addition. Click OK when you
have finished. The image acquisition view opens with the chosen
views listed.
6 Register the cassette with the bar code reader. The cassette code
appears in the information box of the activated image field.
the image appears in the activated image field.
4.6.1.8 Kodak CR System
How to expose, read the image and check the exposure data with
Kodak CR System
1 Startup the Kodak CR workstation and log in the application.
2 Select Main menu and press button Study Data.
3 Click button New Patient and insert Patient Last Name, Patient First
Name and Patient ID.
4 Activate Field Cassette ID and register the CR cassette with the bar
code reader.
5 Fill the fields Body Part as Mammo, Projection as RCC and
Orientation as Landscape. Leave other fields empty.
6 Click Submit. Thumbnail image for the chosen exposure appears on
the window.
the image appears in the screen.
9 Click the thumbnail image on the screen and read the Exposure
index below the image.

5 Preventive maintenance
Alpha/Performa planned maintenance steering guide
Required effort
Personnel: 1 Field Engineer

Time: N/A
Recommended planned maintenance tasks for the Alpha RT, Alpha ST and
Performa mammography systems are listed below.
The job cards referred to are in the present Service Manual.
Job Card/paragraph reference Interval (months)

Job Card PM002 - Site status 12
Job Card PM003 - System covers removal 12
Service Laptop connection in chapter 4.3 12
Data Backup in chapter 4.3 12
System Error Codes analysis in Chapter 6 12
Job Card PM004 - Emergency stop buttons check 12
Job Card PM005 - Compression safety check 12
Job Card PM006 - Interlock system check 12
Job Card PM007 - Safety ground check 12
Job Card PM008 - Lead glass shield inspection 24
Job Card PM009 - High voltage (kVp) regulation check 12
Job Card PM010 - Preheat and mA regulation check 12
Job Card PM011 - kV, mAs and exposure time check 12
Job Card PM012 - X-ray and light field check 12
Job Card PM013 - Quick AEC test 12
Job Card PM014 - System cleaning 12
Job Card PM015 - Anode run voltage check 12
Job Card PM016 - Column up/down movement check 12
Job Card PM017 - Counterweight wires check 12
Job Card PM018 - Arm rotation and brake check 12
Job Card PM019 - Compression force check 12/24
Job Card PM020 - Breast thickness measurement check 12
System Covers re-installation ( Job Card PM003 - System covers removal) 12
PM database to PM log CD backup and storage. 12
PM Visit Summary with the customer. 12
All Task Set Data Sheets printing and putting in Log Booka 12
a.If printing the task sheets is not possible, store a copy of PM log CD in the Log Book.

Standard service tool kit

– Screwdrivers small/medium
– Screwdrivers POZIDRIVE small/medium
– Allen key set (long type 1.5 – 8mm)
– Wrench set 7 – 19 mm
– Pliers

Job Card PM002 - Site status
Applicability
Alpha RT, Alpha ST, Performa
Required effort

Time: 15 min
Site Logbook:
Review Review the site Logbook to identify recently applied FMI

procedures and last Planned Maintenance Operation Report.
Review system operation with customer:

1 Discuss with customer to find out if there are any specific problems
with the system. Make a list of problems and distinguish between
problems that can be solved by:
– Corrective maintenance
– Planned maintenance
2 Propose solution(s) with the customer and come to an agreement on
what actions are to be taken.

Job Card PM003 - System covers removal
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 10 min
Tools required
Safety precautions
WARNING!
BEFORE BEGINNING WORK, SHUT DOWN THE EQUIPMENT AND SWITCH
OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
LOCK IT IN THE OFF POSITION OR MARK IT CLEARLY WITH A WARNING
SIGN TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM APPLYING POWER.
Prerequisites
None
Removal and assembly of the rear cover

1 Unscrew the four screws on the rear cover, two at the top and two at
the bottom.
2 Remove the rear cover.
Removal and assembly of the side covers

1 Loosen the screw holding the side cover
2 Remove the cover
NOTE!
When re-assembling the side covers, first put the upper side of the cover
on its holders.
Removal and assembly of the C-arm covers

1 Remove the four screws on top of the top cover
2 Lift up the cover and remove it
3 Remove the two screw near the collimator opening
4 Remove the lower cover
5 Turn the C-arm in a lateral position
6 Remove the back cover of the C-arm.

Job Card PM004 - Emergency stop buttons check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 5 min
Tools required
N/A
Procedure
1 Verify that all electronically controlled movements (vertical, c-arm
rotation, compression) are disabled when emergency button is
pressed down. All motorized movements should stop.
2 Release the emergency stop button, switch on the unit once again
and then repeat the test using the emergency stop button on the
opposite side of the unit.
3 Finally, verify that normal operation of the unit is restored once the
button is back in normal position.

Job Card PM005 - Compression safety check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 5 min
Tools required
Standard service tool kit.

Compression scale -46-194427P407
Procedure
1 Place a compression scale under the paddle and compress it like a
breast using hand wheels. The mechanical clutch should stop the
compression movement before the pressure reaches 270 – 290 N
(this is the value set at the factory).
2 If the compression exceeds this, adjust the clutch by removing the
back cover of the C-arm and turning the sealed and labeled screw.
NOTE!
Do not forget to lock the screw after adjustment.

Job Card PM006 - Interlock system check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 5 min
Tools required
N/A
Procedure
1 Check that exposures are not allowed if the diaphragm, cassette
holder or the cassette is missing.
2 Check the error codes.

Job Card PM007 - Safety ground check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 10 min
Tools required
Grouding tester according to the spec:

10-25A
less than 10V AC
to be capable to measure 0.3Ω.
Procedure
1 Verify that the metal parts of the unit are connected to protective
ground.
2 Measure at the following places as pictures show.
3 Measured value must be smaller than 0.3Ω for each measurement.
Measure on the collimator
fixing screw FOR ALPHA ONLY:
measure
on the
screw
Measure at the
grounding point
Measure on the
board holder plate
Measure on the
hexagonal spacer

Measure on the screw
Measure at the grounding point
FOR ALPHA ONLY

Job Card PM008 - Lead glass shield inspection
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 5 min
Tools required
N/A
Procedure
Visually inspect lead glass shield condition security:
– Make sure it is stable.

– Glass is not cracked or broken.
– Check for cracks or openings in the frame or between frame and
glass.

Job Card PM009 - High voltage (kVp) regulation check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 10 min
Tools required

Digital Volt Meter (averaging – Not True RMS)
Procedure
kV- regulation check
1 Connect the digital volt meter on INVERTER BOARD TP22 and TP25
(GND).
2 Set the DVM to +-10 Vdc range.
3 Set the unit to 28 kV
4 Check the voltage from the DVM. It should be 2.8±0.01 Vdc.
5 If not, adjust from trimmer potentiometer R63.

.
TP22
TP25 GND
R63
kV adjustment
Fig 1. PM009 Inverter board

Job Card PM010 - Preheat and mA regulation check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 15 min
Tools required

Oscilloscope
Procedure
1 Connect the oscilloscope probe on the FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD
to test point TP4 (mA feedback, TP12 or GND).
2 Check that large focus is on (MAGN led is off, toggle small/large focus
with DEN+ button in service mode) or a bucky or a cassette tunnel
attached.
Preheat
adjustment
TP12 GND
TP4
X8
Small focus
Large focus
X14
GND
Fig 1. PM010 Filament control board
3 Set the oscilloscope to 1 V/div and 20 ms/div. Set the trigger to app.
+1 V /positive edge (storage mode).
4 Turn ON the unit.
5 Set the unit to 27 kV and 16-40 mAs (large focus).
6 Make an exposure and check the waveform.
7 If the mA waveform contains either over- or undershoot at the
startup, adjust from trimmer potentiometer R28 on the FILAMENT
CONTROL BOARD to obtain correct waveform.

NOTE!
The trimmer R28 is for LARGE FOCUS. For small focus insert the
magnification cassette holder to the unit and adjust preheat from trimmer
potentiometer R96. Be careful with preheat adjustment. Turn the
potentiometer little by little and check that scope figure will look as in
figures below.
Fig 2. PM010 Correct preheat
Fig 3. PM010 Preheat rises too fast “Overshoot”

Fig 4. PM010 Preheat rises too low

Job Card PM011 - kV, mAs and exposure time check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 10 min
Tools required

kV meter for mammo (Unfors, RTI, PMX-I/M or equivalent)
Procedure
1 Go into service mode when performing the test.
2 Select manual mode.
3 Attach bucky - when measuring the Large Focus (The Synchro Bucky
feature interrupts the x-rays for 50 ms at grid turnaround points. The
interruption interferes the measurement. When measuring the Small
Focus, no cassette holder should be used.
4 Set the parameters as shown in the table below and make the
exposures.

LF 23 300 28 125 35 63
SF 28 63 35 20
Table 1 PM011 Parameters for small and large focus
5 Record the kV, mAs and time reading after each exposure. The time
reading is to be compared with the system control panel time
display.
The maximum tolerance for kV, mAs and exposure time are:
For kV ±5 %
For mAs ± (10 % + 0,2 mAs)
For exposure time ± 0,01 second + instrument inaccuracy

Job Card PM012 - X-ray and light field check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 10 min
Tools required

Paper, pen and ruler
Procedure
1 X-RAY FIELD
1 Go into the service mode by pressing the kV- and density-
buttons simultaneously and holding them until “ser” is displayed
on the timer display.
2 Select the manual mode with 25 kV and 20 mAs.
3 Place a loaded cassette on the cassette holder so that the
cassette overhangs 20 mm on the chest wall edge of the holder.
4 Mark the chest wall edge of the film with a ruler placed 20 mm
back from the chest wall edge of the film. (The ruler now shows
the actual chest wall edge).
5 Make an exposure and develop the film. The exposed area
between the ruler and the chest wall edge of the film must be
less than 6 mm and more than 1 mm in USA, less than 3 mm
and more than 0 mm in Europe.
If it is necessary to make
any adjustments, remove
the lower cover of the C-
arm..
The diaphragm holder can

be moved by loosening the
two screws on one side and
tightening the respective
screws on the opposite
sides (A in figure 1).
Fig 1.PM012 X-ray field adjustment

6 Return to the normal mode by briefly pressing the kV- and
density buttons simultaneously. The timer display shows “nor”
when the buttons are released.
2 LIGHT FIELD
1 Place a loaded cassette in the holder and position the
corresponding diaphragm.
2 Go into the service mode by pressing the kV- and density-
buttons simultaneously and holding themuntil “ser” is displayed
on the timer display.
3 Select manual mode at 25 kV and 20 mAs.
4 Place a sheet of white paper (18 x 24 and/or 24 x 30) on the
cassette holder so that the light field can be seen clearly.
5 Place some coins at the corners of the illuminated area on the
cassette holder.
6 Make an exposure and develop the film. The coins outlined on
the film should not be more than 5 mm out of the exposed field
and sum of misalignments on opposite sides not more than 10
mm.

Job Card PM013 - Quick AEC test
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 10 min
Tools required
Densitometer
Acrylic blocks (2x10mm, 2x20mm)
Film or CR cassette
Procedure
1 Attach the cassette.
2 Position an acrylic plate carefully so that it covers the AEC detector.
3 Select 25 kV and density 0.
4 Make an exposure using semi-AEC.
5 Develop the film.
6 Measure the film density. Measured film optical density should agree
with local regulations, and QC records established by technologist
within +/+ 0.15 OD. If the density does not agree with this, then re-
programming of AEC is recommended.

Job Card PM014 - System cleaning
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 15 min
Tools required
N/A
Procedure
• Check that the high voltage unit and the tube housing do not leak oil.
• Check all cables, especially the cables coming from the C-arm.
• Clean High Voltage Connections and grease with clean grease for
example DowCorning #4.
• Check that there is no dust on the collimator diaphragm blades. If
necessary, remove the dust with a clean dry cloth.
• Check that collimator diaphragm moves smoothly with no hard
spots. If necessary, clean the sliders with a clean dry cloth.

Job Card PM015 - Anode run voltage check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 10 min
Tools required

Calibrated TRMS Digital Voltmeter
Procedure
NOTE!
All testing should be performed in service mode.
1 Press kV- or kV+ buttons to scroll until the kV display shows #57 and
the mAs display shows Ano. This is the anode run voltage measuring
mode without x-rays. Press Autoexp to enter into Ano program.
2 Press exposure button to run the anode. Timer display will show
running time that is limited to 5 seconds. Check that no error
messages are displayed during that time.
3 After this check that the anode motor plate stops running (listen to
the sound of the rotating anode) and that no error messages are
displayed on Control Panel timer-screen. If this is not the case,
perform step 4.
WARNING!
AMD BOARD HAS FLOATING GROUND OF 230 VOLTS
4 Immediately after pressing the exposure button, the testpoints TP1

and TP2 located at the edge of the AMD board (X4 pin 2 and X5 pin 2)
show voltage of 230V. With a true RMS (Digital Volt Meter) the
readout should be 30-42 VAC after 1.5 seconds (run voltage).
NOTE!
Pay attention to potentiometer setting. It is different for 50 Hz and 60 Hz.

5 If necessary, adjust the anode running voltage with trimmer
potentiometer R100 on AMD Board (Figure1).
Fig 1. PM015 Anode Motor Drive board (AMD)
6 Exit the test #57 and also the service mode. Test the unit in normal
manual mode with maximum mAs value, repeat exposures for 5
times and verify that no error appears.
7 During the exposure, listen that the first one of the power relays (K1)
on the INVERTER board is activated as the exposure button is
pressed, and that (K2) is activated after the preheat time, after app.
1.5 s.
8 Check also that on the INVERTER Board, the LEDs H2, H4, H5, H6, H7,
H11 and H12 and on the FILAMENT CONTROL board, the LEDs H2, H4,
H5, H6 and H7, turn on during the exposure.

Job Card PM016 - Column up/down movement check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 5 min
Tools required
N/A
Procedure
1 With the compression paddle out of compression check that all
column up/down control buttons are operational (check each button
for up and down movement of the column).
2 During column movement, check for any noise which might indicate
excessive friction or binding.

Job Card PM017 - Counterweight wires check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 5 min
Tools required
N/A
Procedure
Check the counterweight wire conditions. Replace if broken strands are

found.

Job Card PM018 - Arm rotation and brake check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 5 min
Tools required

Force meter -capable to measure 200N pulling force
Procedure
1 Check C-arm rotation
1 With the compression paddle out of compression, check that all
arm rotation control buttons are operational (check each button
for release and re-locking of arm rotation).
2 Rotate arm through its full range. The C-arm rotates from +135°
to –180° from the vertical position.
2 Check C-arm rotation brake
1 Check that the brake has 170 N (38 lbs.) of holding force,
measured at the cassette holder. If necessary, open the side
covers of the carriage and tighten the four M8 self-locking nuts
(item 3 in figure 1) to increase holding force if necessary.
Fig 1. PM018 Magnetic Brake

Disc springs
M8 self-locking nut
Screw (End of these

screws must achieve or
pass plastic insert of M8
self-locking nuts. If this
did not happen the brake
must be re-set until it
fulfills this condition!)
2 Check that only 20 N (4 lbs.) of force is needed when the brake is

disengaged. If required, loosen the four M8 self-locking nuts or
remove one disc spring pair.
3 If the brake does not release properly, open the nuts (1) and
adjust the space (4) with the screws (2). The space should be
about 0.1 to 0.4 mm.
M6 screws
4 Re-check the 170 N (38 lbs.) holding force.
CAUTION!
Make only minor adjustment of the nyloc nuts – measured by the flats of
the nuts.

Job Card PM019 - Compression force check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 30 min/120 min (24 months interval)
Tools required
Degreaser
Grease (MBDE or other high quality grease)
Procedure
1 Compression system maintenance (12 months interval)
Spread some grease (MBDE or other high-quality grease) on the

compression driving axle and support joints.
If the driving wheels are noisy or the hand wheels difficult to rotate,
we strongly recommend that you remove the C-arm and grease the
inside of the compression system.
2 Compression system maintenance (24 month interval)
The c-arm must be removed in order to complete the compression

system maintenance.
Completely clean old grease prior applying new grease. The
compression system needs to dry after cleaning before a fresh
grease is applied. Spread some grease on the compression driving
axle and support joints.
3 Compression force display calibration (Pr#55 Cfo)
CAUTION!
Make sure that the c-arm angle display is calibrated before calibrating the
compression force display (Pr #54).
1 Enter the special program #55 by press Autoexp.
The timer display shows Cfo. The kV and mAs display indicates “to
50”. Make sure that the compression paddle is attached and that
there is 50 N (5kg) compression.
2 Press Autorel; the 50N level is now programmed. The kV and
mAs display shows now “to 200”. Make a compression of
exactly 200 N (20kg).
If another maximum compression force is used, change the 200 N

on the display with the +/- density buttons.
3 Press Autorel. If the calibration is performed correctly, the mAs
display will indicate PAS.
The programming can be interrupted by pressing the Autoexp

button. The program returns to the main menu.

Fig 1. PM019 Performa C-arm display

Job Card PM020 - Breast thickness measurement
check
Applicability
Required effort

Time: 15 min
Tools required
N/A
Procedure
Compression thickness display calibration (Pr#56 Cth)
The compression thickness display is calibrated with the special program

#56 Cth. After entering this program the mAs display shows “to 00” with
bucky or “to 20” with cassette tunnel.
1 Drive the compression paddle completely down against the bucky/

cassette tunnel. Press Autorel.
The 0.0 / 2.0cm level is now programmed. The control unit shows “to
60”.
2 Place 60 mm acrylic on the Bucky / cassette tunnel and drive the
compression paddle down. If you do not have 60 mm acrylic
available, the 60-mm display can be changed from the Density+/-
buttons. Press Autorel.
3 Use proper (40-50N) compression with the acrylics. Otherwise a
wrong thickness reading will affect clinical use.
NOTE!
This calibration has to be made for each cassette holder, magnification
and bucky.
Fig 1. PM020 Performa C-arm display

6 Troubleshooting & error messages

6.1 ERROR MESSAGE CHART
Error Signal Short explanation of the error

code line
E.01 MAOK No tube current or the preheat level far too low.
E.02 GENOK No kV.
E.03 STARTOK Anode too hot or the anode motor does not start.
E.04 SERIAL Communication error between FILAMENT
CONTROL board and CPU board.
E.05 N/A Exposure counter exceeds the preset limit.
E.07 RUNOK Stator voltage too high during exposure.
E08 Bad connection in breast thickness
measurement potentiometer.
E09 Beam filter is not in its position.
E10 Compression force display error.
E11 C-arm angle display error.
E12 Link error between CPU and C-arm Control
board.
E.r1 N/A Check sum error in the EPROM.
E.r2 N/A Check sum error in the EEPROM.
E.r3 N/A External RAM error.
E.r4 EPROM error in C-arm display board.
E.r5 RAM error in C-arm display board.
C.br N/A Brake released during exposure.
C.bU BHOME Bucky does not find the HOME position.
C.CA CASNOK/ CASOPTO board does not sense the cassette or it
CASBUC wasn't changed after last exposure.
C.CH CHON CPU does not sense the cassette holder.
C.Cn BHOME CPU does not sense the bucky connection.
C.Co BLE CPU does not sense the diaphragm or wrong
size of diaphragm.
C.dE N/A Exposure time is less than integration time.
C.ES Exposure button line is activated when unit is
turned on.
Table 6.1 Error message chart

C.PS IQC, System control out of range > ± 40%.

O.FL N/A Exposure time exceeded 5 seconds.
r.EL EXP2 Exposure button released prematurely.
r.ES N/A Microprocessor reset.
U.FL N/A Integration time is less than 20 millisecs.
S.Lo LOW 1 Low line voltage or 2. Fault in the INVERTER
board.
S.YS CPU error.
t.oF Motor time out error.
E.AF Communication error CPU - AEC.
Table 6.1 Error message chart
6.2 USEFUL INFORMATION TO HAVE WHEN CALLING FOR

ASSISTANCE
A General (required information)
1 Serial number of the unit.
2 Name of the operator who experienced the problem.
3 Software revision level. (Shown on mAs-display and C-arm Control
board when power is switched on)
B For phototiming questions (AEC)
1 Film/screen combination used.
2 Temperature of the developer.
3 What is the gross fog, speed index, contrast index of the film
developed in the processor?
4 Was any work done on processor just prior to problem?
5 Did problem appear suddenly or gradually?
6 Breast compression, kV selected, type of view, mAs of exposure,
detector positioning, filter selected, which imaging mode?
C Other problems
1 What is the history of the problem?
2 Error codes on the display, error codes in error counter (service
program menu/58, cnt/r
3 What have you done to attempt a fix?
4 Is it hard failure or intermittent?
5 If intermittent, how often per day?
6 Did problem appear as a result of some other work performed on the
unit?
7 Is any other equipment exhibiting intermittent problems?

6.3 E.01 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

No tube current
The FILAMENT CONTROL board compares the mA-feedback voltage MAFB

to a reference value that is about 80% of the actual mA-reference
voltage. When the feedback exceeds this reference value it sends a MAOK
signal to the CPU board. If the CPU does not get this signal in 0.2 seconds
after EXT signal, the processor terminates the exposure and gives error
message E.01.
This can depend of a problem either in kV- or in mA- circuitry, because if

the high voltage (kV) is absent, anode current (mA) can not be produced. .
A Connectors. Check that all connectors on INVERTER and FILAMENT

CONTROL boards are properly installed.
B Supply voltages. Check that all supply voltages are present (See
section ??).
C Filament MOSFETs. Turn the unit off. Connect the common of your
DVM to the leg of resistor R38 and plus to the leg of resistor R50. You
should read .4 volts using diode range.
D mA reference. Turn the unit on and measure the mA reference
voltage from test point TP15. At 27kV (large focus) the reference
voltage should be appr. 2,78 volts.
E Softstart. Go to Performa, Alpha softstart procedure, (?? on
Installation Instructions Manual).
NOTE!
If the preheat can not be adjusted as described in the softstart procedure,
change the high voltage transformer.
Other reasons
– Very slow tube current rise (easily with small focus)
– No kV
– No filament in the X-ray tube
– Connector to filaments open

No kV
On units with INVERTER and FILAMENT CONTROL Boards, the E.02 error
indicates that there is no kV present. This can happen if either the
INVERTER board or the HIGH VOLTAGE UNIT is faulty. The problem can
also be that the FILAMENT CONROL board does not provide necessary
control signals for the Inverter board.
A CONNECTORS. Check that all connectors on INVERTER and

FILAMENT CONTROL boards are properly installed.

B MOSFETs. DISCONNECT ALL CONNECTORS FROM INVERTER BOARD 1.

Connect the common of your DVM to test point TP3 and plus to test
point TP1. You should read .4 volts in diode range. 2. Connect the
common of your DVM to test point TP4 and plus to test point TP1. You
should read .4 volts in diode range. 3. Connect the common of your
DVM to test point TP2 and plus to test point TP3. You should read .4
volts in diode range. 4. Connect the common of your DVM to test
point TP2 and plus to test point TP4. You should read .4 volts in diode
range.
C FUSE. Measure that the fuse has not been blown.
D SUPPLY VOLTAGES. Turn the unit on. Check that all supply voltages
are present (See section 6.40).
E MOSFET DRIVER. Go to service mode. Make an exposure without X-
rays. (See section 4.4.3.1; remember jumper X8 on FILAMENT
CONTROL Board) Make sure that the LEDs H4, H5, H6, H7, H11 and
H12 are lit during the exposure.
F kV REFERENCE. Turn the unit on and measure the kV reference
voltage from test point TP24. At 27kV the reference voltage should be
app. 2,7 volts.
NOTE!
If the inverter board appears to work correctly change the high voltage
transformer.
Other reasons
– Inverter board
– HV-unit
If hv-unit changed:
– Check kV
– Check Preheat
– Check AEC
6.4.1 Testing of the new Alpha generator
(new generator consisting of the inverter and filament board)
Follow the testing procedure if the Inverter Board seems to be working

well, the system gives E02 error messages and it is not clear if there is a
problem with the HV-unit, the HV-cable or with the X-ray tube
1 Open connector X4 on Filament Board. This disconnect the filaments

from their power supply.
2 On Filament Board move jumper X8 between pins 1 & 2. The jumper
is normally between 2 & 3. This forces the filament supply always to
take it's feedback from the filament voltage even during an exposure.
Normally during an exposure the feedback is taken from the tube
current.
3 On Filament Board move Switch S1 to "TEST" position. This disables
the CPU from getting the error message (E01) because of the missing
tube current.
4 Disconnect HV-cable from the HV- unit and start taking exposures
with 20kV and gradually increase the kV setting.

5 If you can take exposures up to 35kV, the HV-transformer is good.

6 Connect the HV-cable into the transformer and disconnect it from
the tube.
7 WITH A PLASTIC ROPE OR EQUIVALENT PULL THE LOOSE END OF THE
HV-CABLE AWAY FROM THE PERFORMA, ALPHA. THIS IS TO MINIMIZE
THE POSSIBILITY OF ARCING TO THE CHASSIS.
8 Start making exposures with 20kV and increase the setting gradually.
CAUTION!
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL!!!
9 If you can make exposures up till 35kV without E02-errors, the HV-
transformer and the HV-cable are good and the reason for the error
message can be in the x-ray tube.
6.4.2 Testing of the old Alpha generator
(old generator consisting of the Pulse Board, Base Drive and Power Board)
Follow the testing procedure if the Power Board seems to be working well,
the system gives E02 error messages and it is not clear if there is a
problem with the HV-unit, the HV-cable or with the X-ray tube.
1 Disconnect filaments by opening connector X2 on Base Drive. This

disconnects the filaments from their power supply.
2 Remove ic-chip A7 (opto) on Pulse Board and put a short between
pins 4 and 5. This disables the CPU from getting the error message
(E01) because of the missing tube current.
3 Disconnect HV-cable from the HV- unit and start making exposures
with 20kV and increase the setting gradually.
transformer is good.
5 Connect the HV-cable into the transformer and disconnect it from
the tube.
6 WITH A PLASTIC ROPE OR EQUIVALENT PULL THE LOOSE END OF THE
HV-CABLE AWAY FROM THE ALPHA. THIS IS TO MINIMIZE THE
POSSIBILITY OF ARCING TO THE CHASSIS.
7 Start making exposures with 20kV and increase the setting gradually.
CAUTION!
Be extremely careful!!!
transformer and the HV-cable are good and the reason for the error
message can be in the x-ray tube.

X-RAY TUBE IS HOT

The condition of the AMD board during pre-heat is controlled by the CPU
through the STARTOK signal. A disturbance generates E03.
A CONNECTORS. Check that all connectors coming to the AMD board

are properly and right way installed. Check also that connector X36
on the X-ray tube is properly installed.
B THERMAL SWITCH. Disconnect X36, measure between pins 1 and 3,
and 2 and 3 on the tube side, if the circuit is open, the thermal switch
is open. Measure the resistance between pins 1 and 2. The
resistance should be about 66 ohms If the circuit is open and the
resistance is right, wait about 45 minutes and check if the thermal
switch is closed. If the resistance shows OL (over load) , the coils of
the anode motor are broken, change the tube.
C LINE VOLTAGE. Check that the AMD board does get 220VAC between
TP1 and TP2. If not check cabling and connections on X9. Measure
the running voltage with a TRMS meter, between X4 pin 2 and X5 pin
2. . It should be about 30VAC. If not, adjust with trimmer R100.
D OTHER PROBLEM. Change the AMD board.
NOTE!
When the user gets the E03, leave the unit ON because the fan cools the
tube.
NOTE!
If measured with a nonTRMS meter, reading is about 20 - 30 VAC.

Problem in serial communications between CPU and FILAMENT BOARD.
The CPU board sends serial data to the serial-to-parallel latch (D3) located
on the PULSE board (or FILAMENT CONTROL board). The CPU receives the
same signal back from pin 2 of D3 (buffered and isolated through A9 and
A5).If the received signal is different from the transmitted signal an E04
error message is indicated.
A CPU - FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD CABLE. Check that the cable

between FILAMENT CONTROL and CPU board is properly installed
(connector X5 on CPU board, connector X1 on filament control).
B FUSES F1 - F4. Check that the fuses on the FILAMENT BOARD (F1-F4
BASE DRIVE Board) are not blown.

C FILAMENT BOARD (BASE DRIVE) VOLTAGE. Using the negative side

of capacitors. C11 - C14 as ground, measure the voltage across C11 -
C14 (+32VDC - +37VDC), from the case of TO3-regulator A3 (+20VDC),
from fuse F3 (-15VDC) and from fuse F4 (+15VDC). If one of the
voltages are missing or out of range, change the FILAMENT BOARD
(BASE DRIVE) board.
D D1, D2 or A4 BROKEN. If spare circuits available, change the circuits,
if not, change the PULSE board.
E 8031 PROCESSOR BROKEN. If spare circuits available change the
microprocessor 8031, if not, change the CPU board.
E.04 with software 6.01 and higher (units with INVERTER and FILAMENT
CONTROL boards).
F SUPPLY VOLTAGES. Turn the unit on. Check that all supply voltages
are present on FILAMENT CONTROL Board. (See section 6.40).
6.7 E.05 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION (SOFTWARE

5.08 AND HIGHER)
Error E05 indicates that the preset exposure counter limit has been
exceeded. The unit does not allow further exposures until the limit has
been adjusted.
USAGE
– Entering in the limit setting: Press Den- and mAs- all the time and
switch the power on. When display starts blinking, keep pressing
Den- and mAs- and reset the program by pressing AutoExp.
– Changing the limit: Press Den- or Den+, 0 means no limit (OFF),
other values indicate amount of the accepted exposures.
Altogether there are 50-50 000 possible limit variations.
– Exiting the limit setting: Press kV-.

Error E06 is caused if there is a communication problem between the
Alpha ID (Dataview) PC-controller and the Performa, Alpha RT/IQ. The
Alpha ID (Dataview) sends a check request to the Performa, Alpha unit, 12
seconds after the last communication. If Dataview does not get any
respond a E06 error code is displayed.
A Check the cable connection between the Performa, Alpha unit and
the Alpha ID (Dataview).
B Check that the Performa, Alpha RT/IQ program is correctly selected
in the setup mode. (If Dataview, "i" is always 0 or 1. With Alpha ID i
=2.).
C Check that Performa, Alpha unit is turned on.
D Check that the Alpha ID (Dataview) is turned on.
E Check Alpha ID (Dataview) setup (see Alpha ID (Dataview) Operation
Instructions).

NOTE!
With Alpha ID2: a) using Delta 16, i=3 b) without Delta 16, i=1

Problem flagged by signal RUNOK generated by the ANODE MOTOR
DRIVER. Run voltage is too high.
RUN VOLTAGE. Measure the run voltage, it should be around 30 V. Go to

Anode Run Voltage Procedure in the Alignment & Adjustment section.
If nothing else works, change the AMD board and/or CPU. Check cabling.

The digital compression thickness display does get an analog voltage
information from the slide potentiometer located on the C-arm frame. On
the Performa, Alpha RT/IQ the kV is set automatically based on the
compression thickness. If the analog voltage is missing, the Auto-kV
would not work properly. When the compression is driven to the lowest
position the voltage output is not 0V.If a connection problem occurs, the
voltage drops to 0V and a E08 error message will be activated. Exposures
are inhibited during the error message.
Check the slide potentiometer connection and clean the potentiometer

surface.
6.11 E.09 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION (PERFORMA,

RT/IQ)
PERFORMA, RT/IQ ERROR WITH FILTER
The beam filter position is controlled by two microswitches. If the filter is

not in position a E09 error message will be activated.
Check the beam filter mechanism, microswitches, C-arm control board

and motor.

Error in the compression force measurement.
The micro controller on the C-arm Control board gets incorrect readings
from the analog to digital converter.
A Check that the offset voltage of the ICA4 amplifier is 500mV when
there is no strain on the compression paddle. (Measure between TP5
and TP6).
B Check the cabling.
C Check that the C-arm angle measurement is correctly calibrated. The
c-arm angle value is used for compensation in the force
measurement routine.

E.10 occurs also if the compression paddle is driven past the upper
microswitch against the mechanical limit.
D Drive paddle totally up.

Error in the c-arm angle measurement
The CPU board gets incorrect readings from the analog to digital
converter on the Filament Control board.
A Check the cabling.

B Check the potentiometer reading with an ohm meter.
C Check the Filament Board.
D Check measurement potentiometer (max. position 5 kohms, 2.5
kohms when 0 degrees.

Error in the serial link between CPU board and C-arm Control board
The communication between CPU board and C-arm Control board is not
working.

B Check the supply voltages on both boards.
C Change C-arm control board and /or CPU.
6.15 E.R1 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Error in the EPROM checksum (Program chip).
A Check the seating of the chip.
B Change the EPROM or the whole CPU board.
After changing software: Pr-mode - scroll through (Press Autoexp) - come

out.

Error in the EEPROM.
Change the EEPROM or the whole CPU board.
After changing software: Pr-mode - scroll through(Press Autoexp) - come

out - calibrate the displays.


Error in the external RAM.
Change the RAM or the whole CPU board.
After changing software: Pr-mode - scroll through(Press Autoexp) - come

out.

Error in the C-arm Control board EPROM (Software chip).
Change the EPROM or the whole C-arm Control board.

Error in the C-arm Control board EEPROM
Change the EEPROM or the whole C-arm Control board.
6.20 S.LO ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE TOO LOW
The FILAMENT CONTROL board monitors the line voltage by comparing

the unregulated, rectified 24VAC voltage to a fixed voltage on the
FILAMENT CONTROL board. If the rectified 24VAC (+34V) voltage falls
below app. 20V during the preheat sequence the LOW signal is activated
telling the CPU to inhibit the exposure
A Check the line voltage.

B Check the +34V voltage on FILAMENT CONTROL board.
C Check the mains transformers.
D Check mains voltage during exposure (it should not go under
190VAC). If mains voltage is too low, use a step up transformer.
6.21 C.BR ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION (SOFTWARE

7.27 AND UP)
A Check that the patient has not pressed the brake button during
exposure.
B Check the brake circuit

6.22 C.BU ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Bucky home signal not sensed after exposure. Bhome activated for over
500ms. (the turn around takes too long,/ Bhome is continuously activated).
What is most likely happening: After an exposure => The grid will be
positioned so that the movement is stopped immediately after the turn
around = when leaving biome. If that does not happen (the D connector is
not properly seated?) => C.bu
A CONNECTOR X4. Check that the bucky control cable connector X4 on

the CPU is properly installed.
B BUCKY CONTROL BOARD. Remove the carbon cover of the bucky.
Check that all signals are received from X4 on the CPU board to the
BUCKY CONTROL board.
C VISUAL INSPECTION. Check visually that the grid can move freely.
D FAULTY CPU BOARD. Change the CPU board.
6.23 C.CA ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Cassette sensing board does not sense the cassette
A Adjust opto gain from trimmer R11 on Cas-opto board (Optipoint).
B Cassette change. Make sure that the customer does not use an
other cassette to push out the loaded cassette from the cassette
holder. The CAS-OPTO board does not interpret this as a cassette
change.
C Casnor signal. Check the CASNOR signal receives to the CPU board
on X2 pin 19. If signal is received, change D27, D8 and D15 if spare
circuit available, else change the whole CPU board. If signal is not
received change the CAS-OPTO board. .
6.24 C.CH ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Cassette holder is not being sensed
A Cassette holder. Cassette holder is not properly installed.
B Code magnets. Check that the code magnets located under the
cassette holder are present
Seen from the bottom of the cassette holder, with the breast side against
chest.
small/large
NORM. CASS. TUNNEL X X X X/O X = magnet
BUCKY O X X X/O O = empty
MAGNIFICATION O X O O
STEREOTACTIC O X O O
C C-SENSE BOARD

6.25 C.CN ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Bucky connection is not sensed. Bhome is not activated at all. (5sec time
limit).
A Bucky connection. Check that the bucky is properly attached.

Control also that the connector pins on the bucky are not bent.
B Bucky signals. Perform test as described in 4.4.4.5.
C Grid is stuck.
6.26 C.CO ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Diaphragm is not sensed.
A Microswitch. Check that the microswitch is properly aligned

B Cabling. Measure on the CPU board that pins 8 and 9 on X2 are
shorted when the diaphragm microswitch is closed. If yes, change
D16 and D21 on the CPU board if spare circuits available, else
change the whole CPU board. If pins 8 and 9 are not shorted, change
the microswitch.
C Collimator interlock. Wrong film size vs. diaphragm.
6.27 C.ES ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

If the exposure button is damaged and short circuited a C-ES error
message and a beep is activated. Exposures are inhibited until the error
has been corrected.
Check the exposure button line (see dia mode)
6.28 C.PS ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

If the correction rate in the IQC system control mode is more than ± 40%
compared to the exposure time calibrated during the installation, a C.PS
error message will be activated.
NOTE!
Exposures are not inhibited.
Film processor has drifted too much. Call for film processor service.

6.29 C.DE ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

(With the old software the microprocessor has calculated that exposure
time would be less than integration time.)
New software: Too much radiation to detector.
A Too high kV in Semi-AEC. Decrease the kV with 1 - 2kV.

B AEC detector. If a patient with small breasts, check that the detector
has been in the position nearest the chest wall
C Amplifier gain. Check that he gain adjustment on the AMPLIFIER
board is not set too high.
6.30 O.FL ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Problem: The time interval between the signal AUTEXP from the CPU
board to the PHOTOTIMER board and CNTRDY from the AMPLIFIER
board back to the CPU board is too long causing exposure times that
would exceed the maximum
A Too low kV. Increase the kV with 1 - 2kV.
B Amplifier gain. The gain adjustment on the PHOTOTIMER / AEC board
is set too low.
C With software 7.27 and up. Change the full AEC kV table (Pr#62 AEC
parameter E) or increase the kV max. change value (Pr mode).
D Check the bucky connection (apply some compression on the
bucky).
– Exposure monitoring: O.FL and kV display flashing
6.31 R.EL ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

The hand switch was released prior to the end of an exposure.
A HAND SWITCH. Check the connections in the hand switch.
B CABLING. Check the exposure cable.
With software 6.xx a broken AEC board may give R.EL.
6.32 R.ES ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Indicates a reset of the microprocessor on the CPU board. Normally
activated when the machine is turned on or the reset button on CPU
board is pressed. Otherwise it indicates a disruption of the voltage
applied to the CPU board.
Disturbance. Control that no spike, generated as a result of an E02 error,

or some static electricity caused the R.ES code.
Other reasons
– CPU supply voltage

– Missing HV-grease
– Bad grounding
– Bad HV-unit
– Bad 5V cabling from CPU

6.33 (U.FL ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION) NOT USED

With software up to 6.xx (integration time based AEC): Integration time is
less than 20 milliseconds. Exposures resulting from such short integration
time are too dark.
CHECK THE BUCKY CONNECTION (apply some compression on the bucky)
With software 7.xx and up: Phototimer frequency out of range.
– Check AEC system

– Check diaphragm
– Check detector
6.34 S.YS (SOFTWARE 7.27 AND UP)

Cpu error.
A Check CPU supply voltage.

B Check cabling.
C Change the RAM circuit on CPU.
D Change the CPU.
6.35 T.OF (SOFTWARE 7.27 AND UP)

Motor timeout error. Motor runs too long (Vertical movement, filter motor,
compression motor, ECS motor).
A Check motor cabling.

B Check stop limit microswitches (filter, compression, ECS).
6.36 E.AF (SOFTWARE 7.27 AND UP)

Poor connection between CPU and AEC boards. Incorrectly adjusted AEC
offset voltages. Autozeroing circuit does not work at start up.

B Adjust the AEC board offset voltages.
C If you are using the 32315 AEC board with software 7.27 or later, you
can remove the capacitor C35 (22uF) on the 32315 AEC board.

6.37 NO POWER INDICATIONS

A Check the mains switch.
B Check that the power cable and the display cable are connected.
C Check the circuit breaker (proper main fuses 15 A slow) in the rear
bottom.
Open the side covers and check that three LED:s (H1-H3) on the SUPPLY
board are lit. If they are not, check fuses on the SUPPLY board, supply
cables, and power supply connections. Measure that proper secondary
voltages are available at supply transformers T1 and T2.
If LEDs on the SUPPLY board are still not lit replace the SUPPLY board.
6.38 AEC INOPERATIVE

Check cabling to the PHOTOTIMER / AEC board, supply voltages ± 12V, +5V
on the PHOTOTIMER / AEC , and continuity of AUTOEXP and CNTRDY
signals.
Measure the AUTOEXP signal with an oscilloscope. The CPU should set the
signal up 30ms after the radiation rise. If the amplifier does not receive the
signal, check the CPU board.
Measure the CNTRDY / AECFRQ signal coming from the amplifier. Make
sure you have no absorption in the radiation field. If you have a
PHOTOTIMER board the signal should go down for 150µs. If the signal
does not go down, change the amplifier and the detector. If you have an
AEC board the AECFRQ signal should contain high frequency.
To check whether the CPU sees this frequency press autorel button in
service mode. If the numbers displayed in the kV and mAs window show
00 then there is something wrong with the cabling or AEC board.
– Check grounding.
– Check Cassettes/films/screens
– Check detector positioning
– Check HV-grease
– Check spot diaphragm
6.39 SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTIC MODE

The software includes a diagnostic mode which presently has two parts.
The first is a software counter which records the number of error
messages seen and also the number of exposures. The second gives a
readout of switch and signal status.
6.39.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode

1 Turn the unit on.
2 Enter "service" (SER) mode by simultaneously pressing the kV- and
density- buttons.
3 Enter the service mode special program menu by simultaneously
pressing density+ and density- buttons until the "Pr 51" mode is
displayed on the timer display. Press kV+ until "58 CeC" is displayed.
Press Autoexp to enter the program. To return to the menu press
"autoexp" again.

6.39.2 Error readout
By pressing the "kV+" button the occurrence of the different error

messages can be controlled. The "kV" & "mAs" displays are read together
to give the total error occurrence. For example:
kV display = 00
mAs display = 010
error code xx occurred 10 times
6.39.3 Switch and signal status display
Select special program "59 Cin" and enter it by pressing "autoexp". This
program is the switch and signal status display. The timer display
indicates which device and port on the CPU board is reading the switch.
The kV display indicates the bit connected to and the mAs display tells the
state. A change from LO to HI indicates that the line activated when
pressing a press button is ok. The normal function of the press button is
inhibited in this mode.
Switch Interface IC/PIN on CPU card Bit Normal

device status
kV- dS2 D29/13 + D15/38 b0 (R0) LOW

kV+ dS2 D29/13 + D15/39 b1 (R1) LOW
mAs- dS2 D29/13 + D15/1 b2 (R2) LOW
mAs+ dS2 D29/13 + D15/2 b3 (R3) LOW
density- dS2 D29/13 + D15/5 b4 (R4) LOW
density+ dS2 D29/13 + D15/6 b5 (R5) LOW
AUTO REL EXIT FROM THIS MODE
AUTO EXP dS3 D29/13 + D15/7 b6 (R6) LOW
Handswitch CP1 D1/2 b1 LOW
Comp up P2A D16/37 b7 LOW
Comp down P2A D16/38 b6 LOW
Z up P2A D16/3 b1 LOW
Z down P2A D16/4 b0 LOW
COLL micro P2b D16/25 b7 LOW
CHL micro P2b D16/24 b5 LOW
CHR micro P2b D16/24 b6 LOW
CHON micro P2b D16/22 b4 LOW
COMP micro P2A D16/2 b2 LOW
CASNOR P1C D8/12 b5 LOW
CASBUC CP1 D1/1 b0 LOW
Table 6.2 Switch status display chart

6.40 SUPPLY VOLTAGES

Supply board
A TP7 to TP1 brake 26 Vdc
B TP7 to TP2 33 Vdc
C TP7 to TP3 lamp 11.5 Vdc**(R8 set to 160 lx in USA)
D TP7 to TP4 Vin CPU 23 Vdc
E TP7 to TP5 +AEC in 20 Vdc
F TP7 to TP6 -AEC in -20.5 Vdc
Cpu Board
G across C36 Vin CPU 5.1 Vdc
C&Z Board
H TP1 to TP Comp up/dn 22 Vdc
I TP3 to TP4 Vert up/dn 25 Vdc
J TP8 to TP6 Vin bucky 24 Vdc
K TP8 to TP7 Vin CPU 5.1 Vdc
PULSE BOARD
L Anode V3 tp R25 (D/A) 10 Vdc
M V3 t0 A16 - 18 pin 16 5 Vdc
BASE DRIVE BOARD

N See soft start procedure
FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD

O TP12 to TP9 35.0 Vdc
P TP12 to TP10 +Vcc +15 Vdc
Q TP12 to TP11 -Vcc -15 Vdc
INVERTER BOARD
R TP29 to TP27 +Vcc +15 Vdc
S TP29 to TP30 -Vcc -15 Vdc
C-ARM CONTROL BOARD

T TP2 to TP3 +Vcc +5 Vdc
** = in Performa, Alpha RT/IQ units in USA voltage is about 9 Vdc.

6.41 GRID LINES

The grid in the bucky is stuck, too slow or connector are bad.
A Check cassette holder recognition

– magnets under the bucky
– Check reed relays on Csense board
B Check grid speed
– Speed should be about 1.2-1.4 sec for slow movement time
– Adjustment from the Bucky Control board using the Pr #61 bUC
– Check the speed when c-arm tilted 0, -90 and +90 degrees
C Supply voltages to the bucky
– Check that the pins in connectors are not bent
D Grid alignment and movement
– is the grid stuck (motor and gearbox maybe broken).
– sides of the grid may not touch the sides of the frames.
– The grid has to be close to the carbon fiber in the front but may not
touch.
– is the grid properly attached to the blocks holding it.
– when the breast is compressed, does the carbon fiber top bend
and touch the mechanism.
E Grid movement detection
– is the opto isolator recognizing the movement.
6.42 ECS TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Items to check

The ECS does not – The signal from the switches reaches the X3 on
move. ECS board
– The motor is connected to the X6 on the ECS board
– The optocouplers for movement limits are ok (see
leds H7 and H8)
– The motor works (use external voltage supply)
The autoreturn – The autoexp led on Performa, Alpha control panel
function does not is lit
work. – The connectors X2, X3, X4 and X5 are properly
connected
The ECS does not stop – The connector X3 is not properly connected
when the
compression reaches
the current limit.
The return function – The signals from the switches do not reach
does not work. connector X3 on ECS board
The ECS moves too – Adjust the speed reference from trimmer pot R37
slow. or R59 (down / up)
The ECS moves too – Adjust the speed reference from trimmer pot R37
fast. or R59 (down / up)
C-arm brake does not – Check the microswitch on the side of the ECS
work. mechanism
– Check the photointerrupters and the metal plate
sliding to the photointerrupter slot
ECS does not move – Check pulses from compression motor encoder
from ECS pedal.

7 Repair instructions
7.1 FUSE RATING / LOCATION CHART
Location Rating Purpose
EXTERNAL: AUTOMATIC 15 A/ 250 V Fuse to the 220 line

FUSE OR F1, F2 15 ASB/ 250 V Fuses to the 220 line
SUPPLY BOARD:
F1 4 AT/ 250 V 24 VAC prior to the
regulation, for AMD, C, Z
and the break
F2 5 AT/ 250 V 18 VAC prior to
regulation for the CPU
and lamp
F3 0.5 AT/ 250 V 15 VAC prior to
regulation for the
AMPLIFIER board
FILAMENT BOARD: (PULSE board*)
F1 6 AT/ 250 V 24 VAC to regulators
F2 6 AT/ 250 V 24 VAC to regulators
F3* 1 ASB/32 V -15 VDC to PULSE board
F4* 1 ASB/32V +15 VDC to PULSE board
INVERTER BOARD: (POWER board*)
F1 20AF/500V Dcinput to INVERTER
(16AFF/500V*) board
DC-input to POWER
board
F2* 16 AFF/ 500 V DC-input to POWER
board
F3* 1 ASB/ 32 V 15 VAC to protection
circuit
ANODE MOTOR DRIVER:
F1 10 ASB/ 250 V 220 VAC to rotor
Table 7.1 Fuse rating & location table (* Old type generator)
Fuse rating should always be higher than the voltage in the circuit to be
protected.

WARNING!
Always install the proper fuse into the unit. Failure to do so jeopardizes the
safety of the patient, operator and system.
7.2 COLUMN REPAIR
NOTE!
The counterweight is heavy. Be careful when handling it.
NOTE!
Remember to insert the counterweight assembly pin in the column before
starting the repair.
7.2.1 Tilt down the column
Remove the power supply plug. Remove the C-arm. Remove the two bolts
on both sides of the floor plate (A). Open the two wall bolts and take slowly
down the column. If the unit is installed on a freestanding base plate,
remove the sidepieces by opening the screws inside. Do not let the
column fall free on the floor. Put some soft material below the column to
avoid damage.
7.2.2 Replacing the floor plate
When the column is lying on the floor, remove the two bolts (B) from the
floor plate on both sides of the column.
Fig 7.1. Floor plate

220 0
40
Fig 7.2. Performa floor plate
7.2.3 Replacing the Z-motor
Insert the counter weight pin and drive the carriage up until the
counterweight rests against the pin. Lift up the carriage (this requires two
persons while otherwise the c-arm may turn and the carriage fall down
causing damage to the unit) and put two boards (25 x 100 x 1400 mm for
the short column, 25 x 100 x 1620 for the long column) under the carriage
sides. Secure the boards straps. Loosen the four lower bolts, and lift of the
column cap.
NOTE!
If no boards available, take down the column as described in 6.2.1
CAUTION!
Be careful not to drop any parts into the column.
Remove the two screws on top of the column. Lift up the cap and remove
it from the top of the column. Be careful not to scratch the column. Unplug
the connector. Loosen the two lock screws (C) in the pulley. Unscrew and
remove the motor assembly bolt (A) of the pulley. Remove the two screws
(B) which attach the motor plate to the cap, see figure 6.2. Replace the
Z-motor.
To achieve correct shaft alignment the motor assembly bolt (A) must be
tightened (max. 15Nm) holder screws. Check the alignment by running the
motor with slack wires before installing the cap assembly.
7.2.4 Replacing the column cap
Remove the cap of the column as described in 7.2.3. Remove motor as

described in 7.2.3.

Remove the cable coming through the top of the cap. Replace the old cap.
Place the wires first on the new pulley, and fit the pulley to the new
column cap. Push the motor assembly axle (D) in place against the motor
axle, and tighten the screws so that they go into the holes of the motor
assembly axle (D). Fasten the motor plate to the cap with screws (B), see
figure 7.3. Screw the motor assembly bolt (A) in place by using torque, max
15 Nm (133 in lbs.). Check the assembly of the wires and the column cap
and lift the column so that the counterweight pulls the wires, and position
the column cap in its place. Fasten the four bolts, and connect the motor
plug.
Fig 7.3. Column cap
Fig 7.4. New version of Column cap

In the new version of column cap the tightening torque of nut 5477 is
4Nm at the factory.
The washers 3587 are spring washers and they are installed so that last
four washers are turned around in pairs of two facing each other (pattern
would be >><><>) making a spring package.
7.2.5 Replacing the mechanical stopper
Tilt down the column as described in 7.2.1 and remove the top cover.
Remove the screws of the limiter, located in the back of the column, and
remove the limiter. Tighten the new limiter screws, and replace the
column cap.
7.2.6 Replacing the wires
Take down the column as described in 7.2.1 and remove the column cap.
Be careful not to scratch the column. Release the wires by moving the
carriage upwards. Unplug the connector. Remove the mechanical stopper
as described in 7.2.5. Pull out the counterweight of the column and detach
the wires.
Loosen the two lock screws (C) in the pulley. Unscrew and remove the
motor assembly bolt (A). Remove the two screws (B) which attach the
motor plate to the cap and remove the motor, see figure 7.3.
Remove the motor assembly axle (D).
NOTE!
The motor assembly axle (D) moves through the motor end only.
NOTE!
When replacing the wires, pay attention to the order of the wires in the
fastening plate.
Pull the carriage out of the column to facilitate changing the wires and
checking the assembly. Remove back cover of the carriage. Remove
Inverter board. Remove the assembly plate of the power unit.
Open the nut that fastens the wire fastening plate and replace the wires.
Place fastening plate, assembly plate of the power unit, Inverter board
and assemble the column cap as described in 7.2.4.Push the carriage and
counterweight back, and screw the mechanical stopper and the column
cap back in place.

Fig 7.5. Sliding unit of the carriage
7.2.7 Replacing the counterweight
Tilt down the column as described in 7.2.1 and remove the column cap
and the limiter. Pull the counterweight out of the column so that you can
release the wires. After changing the counterweight check the assembly
again, carefully to avoid damages.

Fig 7.6. Counterweight

7.3 POWER UNIT REPAIR

7.3.1 Removal and assembly of the rear cover
Unplug the mains cord. To remove the rear cover, unscrew the four
screws on it, two at the top and two at the bottom.
7.3.2 Replacing the POWER / INVERTER board
Unplug the mains cord. Remove the rear cover and disconnect all cables
from the power/ inverter board. Remove the plastic nuts from the corners
of the power board, and replace the board. Proceed to sections 4 Softstart
procedure and 5.2 Alignment & adjustment in Installation Instructions
(37081-IMG for Alpha ST, 32551-IMG for Alpha RT and 37096-IMG for
Performa) and check the kV, mA, preheat, and protection circuit.
7.3.3 Replacing other parts
The capacitor is installed with a plastic holder. Open the plastic nut and
replace the capacitor. Beware of electrical shocks.

Fig 7.7. Inverter board
7.4 CARRIAGE REPAIR

7.4.1 Removal and assembly of the side covers
Loosen the screw holding the side cover and take the cover out. When
reassembling, first put the upper side of the cover on its holders.
7.4.2 Replacing the mains transformers
Remove the power supply plug. Remove the side covers. Remove all
cables connected to the transformer, and open the four screws at the
bottom of the transformer base. After replacing the transformer, check
the cables carefully.

Fig 7.8. Carriage

Fig 7.9. Performa carriage
7.4.3 Replacing the boards on the electronic plate
Open the screws holding the corners of the electronic plate. Pull out the
whole electronic plate to the left side. Remove the cables and nuts in the
corners of the board, which you intend to replace. Check the cables and
assembly carefully. If you replace the PULSE board go to sections 4
Softstart procedure and 5.2 Alignment & adjustment in Installation
Instructions (37081-IMG for Alpha ST, 32551-IMG for Alpha RT and
37096-IMG for Performa) and check kV, mAs and preheat. If you replace
the C&Z drive check compression force. If you replace the CPU board,
EE-prom or the software go to Setup chapter on 5.2 in the Installation
Instructions manual.
7.4.4 Replacing the SUPPLY board
Remove all cables and screws holding the board and replace it. Check the
cables and assembly carefully. After replacement, go to section 5.2

Alignment & adjustment in Installation Instructions (37081-IMG for

Alpha ST, 32551-IMG for Alpha RT and 37096-IMG for Performa) and
check light intensity.
Fig 7.10. Electronic plate
7.4.5 Replacing the magnetic brake and its assembly
Remove the side covers and pull out the electronic plate with the cables.
Disconnect all cable connectors and pull loose connectors through the
center axis on the C-arm.
Remove the four nuts behind the brake, and remove the other parts in the
following order:
– locking plate with the counter plate for magnetic brake.

– the disc springs
– the magnetic brake connected to the assembly plate.
See figures 7.11, 7.12 and 7.13.
Unscrew the friction plate and replace it with a new one. Replace the
other parts: magnetic brake, 4x7 pairs of disc springs, locking plate, and
finally the locking nuts.
Tighten the four nuts so that the locking plate is completely shut. Then
unscrew them half a turn.
The brake is adjusted using a 20 VDC power supply connected to the

brake. The adjustment is performed either by tightening or loosening the
holding nuts. The brake should be adjusted in such a way that the holding

force measured from the cassette holder should be less than 20 N (4 lbs.)
with the brake off and greater than 170 N (38 lbs.) with the brake on.

C-arm Brake adjustment
Check that the brake has 170N (38 lbs) of holding force measured at the
cassette holder. If not, open the side covers of the carriage and tighten
the nyloc nuts (3).
If the brake does not release properly, open the nuts (1), and adjust the
space (4) with the screws (2). The space should be about 0.1 - 0.4 mm.
Fig 7.11. C-Arm adjustment, brake

Fig 7.12. C-Arm adjustment, brake-carriage
Fig 7.13. C-Arm adjustment, brake exploded

Fig 7.14. Performa C-Arm adjustment, brake exploded
7.4.6 Replacing the MGF DISPLAY board
Open the four screws at the bottom of the display box and remove the
rear cover of the box. Open the holder screws, remove the cables and
replace the board.
Fig 7.15. Display board Fig 7.16. Performa display board

7.5 C-ARM REPAIR

7.5.1 Removal and assembly of the C-arm covers
Remove the four screws on top of the top cover. Lift up the cover and
remove it. Remove the two screws near the collimator opening to remove
the lower cover. Turn the C-arm in a lateral position to remove the back
cover of the C-arm. Disconnect the cables for pcb boards and
7.5.2 Replacing the handgrips
Remove the C-arm and the back cover. Disconnect the handgrip buttons
and unscrew the handgrips. Attach new handgrips and connect the
buttons. Replace the C-arm and the covers and check the assembly.
7.5.3 Replacing the brake switch
Unscrew the switch, disconnect the wires, and replace the switch.
7.5.4 Replacing the vertical drive control switch
The switches are located in the lower cover of the C-arm. Therefore to
remove them, remove first the upper cover and then the lower cover and
push the switch out. Install a new one and test the movement direction.
Fig 7.17. C-arm

Fig 7.18. Performa C-arm
7.5.5 Replacing the x-ray tube
Remove the C-arm covers and diaphragm, and disconnect the plugs of
the tube and unscrew the four bolts below the tube(1/4 x 20 UNC). The
bolts inside the collimator require a long hexagonal wrench. Go to section
5.2 Alignment & adjustment in Installation Instructions (37081-IMG for
check kV, mAs and preheat.
7.5.6 Replacing the high voltage unit
Disconnect the ground wires and the plugs of the high voltage unit, and
loosen the four screws, two on each side of the unit. After replacing it,
check the assembly and the ground cables carefully. Go to section 5.2
check kV, mAs and preheat.
7.5.7 Replacing the AMD board
Unplug the mains cord. Remove the upper cover of the C-arm and
disconnect all cables leading to the anode motor drive board. Replace the
board, reconnect all cables, and check the assembly. Go to section 5.2
check the run voltage.

NOTE!
Section 5.2, Alignment & adjustment is in the Installation Instructions
(37081-IMG for Alpha ST, 32551-IMG for Alpha RT and 37096-IMG for
Performa).
Fig 7.19. Anode motor drive board
7.5.8 Replacing the compression motor
Remove the upper cover of the C-arm and unscrew the motor. Replace it
and connect the motor plug. Go to section 5.2 Alignment & adjustment
in Installation Instructions (37081-IMG for Alpha ST, 32551-IMG for
Alpha RT and 37096-IMG for Performa) and check the compression
force and adjust if needed.
7.5.9 Replacing the compression system
Remove the C-arm and the back cover. Unscrew the four bolts holding the
compression unit and remove it. Before assembling and tightening the
bolts of the new unit, be sure that the beveled gears are perfectly placed,
and also that the trapezoidal shaft has no slack. Go to section 5.2
check the compression force and adjust if needed. On PERFORMA, RT/IQ
make sure that the cable for the strain gages is properly placed and does
not enter the compression mechanism.

7.5.10 Replacing the compression thickness measurement

potentiometer
Remove the c-arm. Remove the high voltage transformer. Remove the
four screws on the potentiometer (two up and two down). Change the
potentiometer. Check also the potentiometer glide located on the
compression system mechanical clutch bracket.
7.5.11 Replacing the compression force measurement system

(strain gages)
Remove the C-arm and the back cover. Unscrew two bolts in the gear box
and two bolts in the bearing block holding the compression unit and
remove it. In the gear box detach the clutch and the cogwheel and release
the shaft. Replace the part with strain gages and attach the shaft again. In
the gearbox attach the cogwheel and the clutch. Install the compression
mechanism in to the C-arm with the four bolts. Tighten the two bolts in the
gearbox. Tighten the two bolts in the bearing block with your hand only
and remove vertical slack from the shaft by pushing the bearing block
towards the gearbox. Then tighten the two bolts in the bearing block.
Install the C-arm. Go to sections 5.2 Alignment & adjustment in
Installation Instructions (37081-IMG for Alpha ST, 32551-IMG for Alpha
RT and 37096-IMG for Performa) and check the compression force and
adjust if needed. Make sure that the cable for the strain gages is properly
placed and does not enter the compression mechanism.
Calibrate the system with Pr 55 Cfo program in the service mode program
menu.
7.5.12 Replacing the C-arm angulation measurement system

(trim pot)
Unscrew the two screws holding the trim pot and change the trimmer.
Make sure with an ohm meter that the trimmer is exactly in the center
position when the c-arm angle is zero. Turn the c-arm carefully and check
that the trimmer pot does not reach it's end before the c-arm hits the
mechanical stops. Calibrate the angle measurement with Pr 54 Can
program in the service mode program menu.

Fig 7.20. Old Compression system

Fig 7.21. New Compression system
7.5.13 Replacing the cassette holder base cover
Remove the cassette holder or Bucky device and open the screws of the
cover. Disconnect the plugs from the cover, and replace the cover, the
detector, or the CAS-OPTO board in the cover.
7.5.14 Replacing the cassette holder base
Remove the base cover and take the cables out of the base. Unscrew the
two attachment bolts and replace the base.

Fig 7.22. Cassette holder base

Fig 7.23. Cassette holder base with Optipoint (Vectre in USA)
7.5.15 Replacing the collimator
Remove the upper, lower cover of the C-arm and the collimator plate.
Disconnect the lamp cable. Unscrew the four collimator bolts on both
sides and replace the collimator. To remove the lamp base, disconnect the
cable, open the lock screw and unscrew the base. Go to section 5.2
adjust the x-ray field and light field after replacement.
7.5.16 Replacing the light field bulb
Turn the unit off and leave it for a while to allow the bulb to cool. Remove
the collimator plate and the old bulb by pulling out. When fitting the new

one, avoid touching the bulb with your fingers. Go to section 5.2
check the light field alignment.
Fig 7.24. Replacing the collimator
Fig 7.25. Collimator
7.5.17 Replacing the beam filter mechanism
Remove the upper and lower cover from the c-arm. Remove the X-ray
tube. The beam filter on Alpha III is attached directly on the lead frame.
When replacing the filter change the whole lead frame.

On PERFORMA, RT/IQ both Molybdenum and Rhodium filter are molded in

the plastic filter frame. When replacing the filter change the whole plastic
frame.
7.5.18 Replacing the compression display board
Remove the upper and lower cover from the c-arm. The compression
display board is located on the lower cover. Remove the attachment
screws and replace the board.
7.5.19 Replacing the detector display board
Remove the bottom plate of the detector display housing. Remove

connector X1 from the detector display board and open the screw
attaching the board to the housing. Open the white plastic on the cassette
holder base. Remove the cable connectors from the two microswitches on
both sides of the AEC detector. Replace the detector display board.
7.5.20 ECS repair





8 Schematics and other items

8.1 SCHEMATICS
Main wiring diagram 31812-1J_
Supply Board 32030-IMG1WIR rev _, 32030-3K_
CPU Board 32245-3K_, 32245-3S_
C & Z Driver Board (soft comp.) 33035-3K_, 33035-3S_
Display Board 91420-3B_
Display Board 91419-4C_
Cas-opto Board OPTIPOINT 33280-3_, 33280-3K_
Cas-opto Board 92983-4C_
Cas-opto Board 92984-4B_
Bucky control Board 92670-4C_
Bucky control Board 92744-IMG1WIR rev _
Anode Motor Driver Board 32305-3S_, 32305-4K_
High voltage unit 32370-4S_
Cassette holder sense 31438-4K_
Cassette holder sense 31439-4S_
Compression Display Board 32010-3S_, 32010-4K_
AEC Display Board OPTIPOINT 33275-4S_ 33275-4K_
Detector Display Board 32005-4S_, 32005-4K_
Inverter Board 32220-3S_, 32220-3K_
Filament Control Board 32225-3S_, 32225-3K_
C-arm Control Board 32310-3S_, 32310-3K_
C-arm Display Board 32335-3S_, 32335-4K_
SMD AEC board OPTIPOINT 33270-3S_, 33270-3K_
AEC Board 32315-3S_, 32315-4K_
Phototimer Board 32345-3S_, 32345-4K_
5 V Power Supply Board OPTIPOINT (Only ST) 32962-4S_, 32962-
4K_
Sensor board OPTIPOINT 32735-4S_, 32735-3K_
ECS Driver Board 32720-3S_, 32720-3K_
Wiring diagram ECS 200 32862-2J_
Detector Optipoint 33285-3K_
Software Block Diagram 37267-2L_, 37268-2L_
AS4:
3D Cable set 32351-3J_

Speed opto card 32455-4J_
3D Driver Board 32445-3K_, 32445-3S_
3D Wiring diagram32450-3S_
PFST:
Speed opto card 32455-4J_

3D Driver Board 32445-3K_, 32445-3S_
3D Wiring diagram32450-3S_

8.2 LANGUAGE KITS FOR ALPHA RT

The following table lists available language kits for manuals. A kit usually
includes localized labels and Operation Instructions.
Language Language kit code

Bulgarian 5310650
Czech 5310653
French 5306049
Greek 5310657
Hungarian 5310654
Korean 5324332
Polish 5310655
Portuguese 5310658
Romanian 5310656
Russian 5310651
Spanish 5305356
Turkish 5310652
Latvian 5338879
Lithuanian 5338882
Slovakian 5338888
Croatian 5338890
Serbian 5338896
8.3 LANGUAGE KITS FOR ALPHA ST


Bulgarian 5310687
Czech 5310688
Estonian 5310692
Greek 5310694
Hungarian 5310693
Italian 5310720
Korean 5313633
Polish 5310689
Portuguese 5310691
Romanian 5310690
Russian 5310685
Spanish 5310724
Turkish 5310686
Latvian 5338901
Lithuanian 5338903
Slovakian 5338904
Croatian 5338905
Serbian 5338906

8.4 LANGUAGE KITS FOR ALPHA STEREO 4


Bulgarian 5315123
Czech 5315128
Estonian 5315144
Greek 5315146
Hungarian 5315147
Italian 5311717
Korean 5315150
Polish 5315148
Portuguese 5311685
Romanian 5315149
Russian 5311646
Spanish 5311686
Turkish 5311684
Latvian 5338907
Lithuanian 5338908
Slovakian 5338909
Croatian 5338911
Serbian 5338912

8.5 LANGUAGE KITS FOR PERFORMA


Bulgarian 5309430
Czech 5309428
Dutch 5309440
Finnish 5309432
Flemish 5309429
French 5313971
German 5309434
Greek 5309436
Hungarian 5309437
Italian 5309438
Korean 5324331
Polish 5309441
Portuguese 5309443
Romanian 5309446
Russian 5309453
Slovakian 5309448
Spanish 5309449
Swedish 5309451
Turkish 5309454
8.6 LANGUAGE KITS FOR PERFORMA STEREO


Bulgarian 5310728
Czech 5310730
French 5313623
German 5313625
Greek 5310747
Hungarian 5310743
Italian 5313628
Polish 5310731
Portuguese 5310733
Romanian 5310732
Russian 5310726
Slovakian 5314690
Spanish 5310749
Turkish 5310727

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+15V ICA3
D13
D14
R40
TF3 SEC
750R
6k81
R41
33p
C9
NORMAL +15V
R104
39R2
RN7 1
TP18 3 4
1R
R42
1W
332K
R43
1 S1
9X10k
H3
ICA4 3 2 ICD2 14
BYV27
BYV27
10 13 4 8 13 "SHUTDOWN"
8 RN1 7
X3 9 S Q
D15
D16
11 11 +15V BRIDGE CURRENT
10 LM339 6 5 C1
4X10k
14 9 1D
R44
C10
10n
10k
D17 R45 10 12 D18
17 TEST R R46
TYPE +15V
SD101A 1k 4013 7 ICD3 14 500R
2 & 1N4005
R47 R48
8 9
SD101A
+15V 100k 1
D19
10k
C11
22n
4023 7
4K75
R49
500p
4 ICA3
C12
X3 15 HFB R50 5 "OP FRQ" TP19
7 TP20
16 10k 6
TYPE SD101A
11 TL074 +15V
C13
D20
10n
43k2
2 T13
R86
4 RN1 3
TP21
C54
10n
1 R51 2
RN1 6
"PULSE A" +25V +25V
4X10k
kV-FEEDBACK 1
4X10k
10k
+25V
3
ICA1 D21
1k82
TP22 IRF642
R87
2 R52 1
-15V -15V 5
5
7
10k
6 ICD1 ICD3 ICA5 1
+
C14
R53
100k
LM324 R54 1N4148 TF1 PRIM
22
SHUTDOWN 5 6 3 Vs
2
R55 R56
LM336-5.0
5 & 6 2
D22
500R 40106 ENABLE 4 2 1
1
3k65 4 10k 5 PULSE
10k
R57
3
4023
C16
10n
4K75
R58
RED
1k1
+
+15V D23 +15V D24 GND
100k
R60
C15
R61
10k
+15V R64 R105
22
R63
3 SG3635
1k 5k11 R65
kV-ADJUSTMENT 1N4148 ICD1 14 1N4148 H4
6 RN7 1
1 C17 R66 R67 2k

4 3
9X10k
9X10k
RN3
200k 40106 7 12k1 RED

R68
9k09
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ICD1 47p "PULSE B" H5
220p
100p
1 RN4 C20 TP23
C18
C19
X3 12 CHIPSEL 2 9 8 +15V R69 +15V ICD2 "PULSE A"
TYPE 6 1 +25V +25V
A 4X10k 40106 ICA2 100k S Q +25V
100n 3
12 /CS OUT2 2 kV-REFERENCE C1 D25
3 RN4 4 R70 R71 5
3 RN7 1
2 R72 1
X3 13 CLK 13 /WR VDD 14 [1V ~ 10kV] kVfb 1D
8 DATA0 5 6 4 R 2 ICD3 ICA6 1
10k
+
10k 1M
C21
R73
100k
9X10k
TP24 1N4148 TF2 PRIM
22
7 DATA1 7 8 ICA4 ICD1 13 Vs
ICA1 4 4013 R74
TYPE 4X10k 11 3 ICA1 13 R75 2 1 2 12 & 10 2 ENABLE 4 2 1
10 D0 GND 15 10 R76 14 5 11 5
8 kVref 12 LM339 40106 10k PULSE
X3 6 DATA2 6 RN5 5 9 D1 VREF 9 LM324 68K1 4023
4K75
D2 LM324 10k R79 RED
100k
R77
R78
+
1k1
5 DATA3 4 3 8 GND
R80
C22
22
D3
220n
C23
4 DATA4 2 1 7 1M 3 SG3635
TYPE 6 D4 16 R81
4X10k
X3 3 DATA5 6 RN6 5 5 D5 RFB 1 +15V +15V H6
2k
2 DATA6 4 3 4 D6 OUT1 TP25
1 DATA7 2 1 D7
TYPE AD7524 SG3635 TRUTH TABLE H7 RED
4X10k
6k81
6k81
PULSE ENABLE OUTPUT "PULSE B"
R82
R83
D26 D27 1 1 TRI STATE
1 0 HIGH
X3 20 RG2 1N4148 1N4148 0 1 LOW
19 RG1
C24
R84
R85
C25
5k62
0 0 HIGH
100n
100n
1k
TYPE
f MIN f MAX
+34V
1N4004 1N4004
D1 D2
X1
JH2
JH1
K1
K2
11
X1 1
K1 JH2 K2 JH1
36MB100 TP2
R1
LINE F1
R110
20AF
VOLTAGE 100R/25W D3
TP5 T1 TP11 T7
C1
100n
R4 R18
TP36
1
TP39
1
47R TP6 T2 TP12 T8
"310V" 47R
R5 R19
H1
1
1
X1 2 47R TP7 T3 TP13 T9
3
3
47R
P6KE18
R16
P6KE18
K1 JH2 R6
1M
6n8
X4
D4
C4
R20
R30
1M
6n8
D8
C6
SE1
SE2
1
47R 47R
X1
TF2
3 N/C
TF1
TP4
P6KE18
R7
R8
R9
1K
1K
1K
P6KE18
R21
R22
R23
1K
1K
1K
D5
TF3 PRIM
D9
L1
4
C8
4
X1 4 N/C 1 2 HP1 1 X4
1 2
HP1 2
2 5
T10
TP37
+
681K
TP8 T4 TP40 TP14

C2
C3
R2
100n
47
R10 R24 T11

TP38 TP35
1
1
X2 47R TP9 T5 47R TP15
R11 R25 T12
1
1
R3
T6 TP16
200k
47R 47R
5
5
P6KE18
P6KE18
TP10
R17
D10
R31
X2 R12 R26
1M
1M
6n8
6n8
D6
C5
C7
2
SE1
SE2
1
1
47R 47R 4 X4
CAPACITOR 3
TF1
TF2
TP1 TP34
P6KE18
R13
R14
R15
P6KE18
R27
R28
R29
1K
1K
1K
1K
1K
1K
D11
D7
6
X2 1
TP3
L2
HPI 5 X4
2 1
HPI 6
CONNECTORS: +15V +15V +15V +15V
X1: LINE VOLTAGE 1 4 LM324

RN5 8
RN6 8
TL074 TL074 3 ICA4

9X10k
X2: BULK CAPACITOR 7

4X10k
4X10k
2 13 9 1
RN7
1 14 8 6
X3: FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD (control signals) 3 12 10
YLEISTOLERANSSI
5 7 8 9 10 11 ICA1 ICA3 ICA3 12 LM339 PIIRT. 05.04.94 JJS LAITE
ALPHA III/ST/RT
7
X4: HIGH VOLTAGE UNIT PIIRT.

SFS 4011
MERKKI MUUT.NO MUUTOS TARK. HYV. TARK. 19.05.94 HK
X5: FILAMENT CONTROL BOARD (supply voltages) LIITTYY
SUHDE
C 31413 LISATTY D38 23.1.97 AM 31.1.97 HK 31.1.97JJS HYV. 19.05.94 JJS :
X6: WARNING LIGHT INTERFACE NO
D 31636 Muutetu R55 =3k65 ja R63 = 10k. 23.3.98 NJ 20.4.98 AM 20.4.98 HK INSTRUMENTARIUM NIMI
INVERTER BOARD PAGE 1(2)
MG 32220-3SE
E 31735 R1 and R110 = 100R. 30.11.98NJ
imaging 32220D1S.DWG (kV CONTROL) V 1.5
+34V TP26 TP27 +15V
X5
1 RN2 2 3 RN2 4
ICA7 L4962 L3
1 +34V A 4X10k 7 IN 2 B 4X10k
OUT
N/C 8 1 N/C
N/C 9 3 N/C 150 H
H8
GREEN
N/C 16 6 N/C
GREEN
15 SOFT
R88
FRQ
9k1
H9
OSC GND COM FB
14 4 5 12 13 11 10
"+34V"
/50V
P6KE47
+
C26
D28
P6KE18
D29
+
C27
BYV27
1000
D30
470
6K81
R89
R90
15K
4K75
R91
R92
3k32
4K32
2n2
+
C28
C29
R93
2u2
TP28 TP29
33n
330p
C30
C31
X5 2
6
TYPE
R94
H10
1k
F/50V
+
C32
P6KE18
90R9
D34
F
+
470
C33
10
R95
LM337 1
CONTACTS FOR WARNING LIGHTS
3k32
X5 5 -34V
R96
2 3
-34V ICA8 -15V
D31
1N4004 RG2 4 X6
D
8 RN2 7
TP30
4X10k
VB24
VB24
X-RAYS!
1N4004
5 RN2
D36
6
TP31
K4
C 4X10k K4
3 X6
+34V 2 X6
VB24
1N4004 VB24
X-RAY UNIT ON
1N4004
D35
D38
K3
TP32 TP33 +25V K3
1 X6
1 RN8 2 3 RN8 4
ICA9 L4962 L4
X5 3 +34VREL A 4X10k 7 IN 2 B 4X10k
OUT
N/C 8 1 N/C
N/C 9 3 N/C 150 H H11
N/C 16 6 N/C
RED
H12
15 SOFT FRQ
R97
18k
OSC GND COM FB RED

14 4 5 12 13 11 10
"+34VREL"
+
P6KE27
C34
D32
470
P6KE47
D37
BYV27
D33
6K81
R98
R99
15K
4K75
R100
R101
6k8
2n2
4K32
+
C35
C36
10u
R102
33n
330p
C37
C38
X5 4
-15V +15V +15V +15V +15V +15V +15V +15V

4X10k D
4X10k C
8 RN8 7
6 RN8 5
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
C39
C40
C41
C42
C43
C44
C45
C46
YLEISTOLERANSSI
PIIRT. 05.04.94 JJS LAITE
ALPHA III/ST/RT SFS 4011
PIIRT.
MERKKI MUUT.NO MUUTOS TARK. HYV. TARK. 19.05.94 HK SUHDE
LIITTYY
C 31413 LISATTY D38 23.1.97 AM 31.1.97 HK 31.1.97JJS HYV. 19.05.94 JJS :
NO
D 31636 Sivu 1 muuttunut. 23.3.98 NJ 20.4.98 AM 20.4.98 HK INSTRUMENTARIUM NIMI
INVERTER BOARD PAGE 2(2)
MG 32220-3SE
E 31735 Sivu 1 muuttunut. 30.11.98NJ
imaging 32220D2S.DWG (kV CONTROL) V1.5
Capacitor 10n 100V
State: RELEASE - Document is released and under formal Change Control. Changes are subject to the ECR/ECO Process.
Resistor 22R 20W
Capacitor 15n 275V

EPCOS B81130C1153M or
VISHAY MKP 1841-315/25-M
See the GEHC Myworkshop System to determine the status of this document.
X15: for Autorel disable
GEHC 32225-IMGWIR
V 2.5
ECO 2050709 Add 22R resistor, 15n and 20.11.2007 PaR
Approved Document - 32225-IMG1WIR_r1.pdf Page 2 of 3 10n capacitors for EMC
Ferrite bead
Würth 7427001
State: RELEASE - Document is released and under formal Change Control. Changes are subject to the ECR/ECO Process.
See the GEHC Myworkshop System to determine the status of this document.
470R 0.25W 1%
GEHC 32225-IMGWIR
V 2.5
ECO 2050709 Add 470R for Autorel disable 20.11.2007 PaR
Approved Document - 32225-IMG1WIR_r1.pdf Page 3 of 3 Add ferrite bead for EMC
TP1
TP2
UPPER RIGHT
TP4
+5V +5V
1 +5V *RHOD +5V
+25V *MOLY +5V +5V
1N4148
R24
R25
VCCOUT 3 X3
D1
10k
10k
R26
10k
ICA1
ICA2 L4962 L1 8 VCC 1
10k
X1 1 +25V
N/C
7 IN
8
OUT 2
1 N/C
H1 H2 ADCL
ADCOUT0
7
6
CL
DOUT
REF+
IN
2
3
AIN 2 X3
X3
150uH ICD1 R1
N/C 9 3 N/C *ADSEL 5 REF- 4 GND 1 X3
1N4148
1 *CS
D2
C1
100n
N/C 16 6 N/C EN1 GND
15 SOFT FRQ 19 EN2 TLC549

OSC GND COM FB
14 4 5 12 13 11 10 *LED0 2 18 1 RN1 2 +5V
475R
R2
*LED1 4 16 3 4 +5V R11
RXD 6 14 5 6 1 X4
TXD 8 12 7 8 51k1
MPTE-36
MPTE-5
TP5
+
100n
*ADCS 11 9 R12 20k
470
D3
C2
D4
C3
C4
C5
470
4X330R +5V TYPE
22
H3
BYV27-100
ADCLK 13 7 3 X4
+5V 51k1
4K32
4K75
D5
15K
15 5
2 2
+
R4
R5
R6
R3
2n2
C6
C7
R27
17 3 *ADSEL
10k
"+5V" ICA3 4 X4
74HCT244 ADCL 8 VCC 1 7 1 8 R7
ADCOUT0 ADCL 7 REF+ 2 R8 6 3
ADCOUT1 ADCOUT1 6
CL IN
3 ICA4 2 1k50
5 X4
X4
330p
DOUT 10k
33n
C8
C9
ADDATA0 *ADSEL 5 REF- 4 LT1077 4 R9
*CS 6 X4
TP3
C10
100n
ADDATA1 GND
X1 2 GND GND TLC549 1k50

7 X4
TP6
R10
1M5
C54
C53
8
33p
33p
R13
1M5 9
+5V +5V +5V TYPE
N/C 10 X4
A0 10 ICD2 28 ICD3 28 ICD4 19

+5V A0 A0 10 A0 5 12 AD0 +5V
A1 9 A0 DA0 ID0
A2 8 A1 A1 9 A1 A1 6 DA1 ID1 11 AD1
14 XTAL1 A3 7 A2 A2 8 A2 A2 10 DA2 ID2 13 AD2
A3 A3 7 14 AD3 1 X5
N/C 1 12MHz 8 12MHz A4 6 A3 DISPMODE 9 ID3 2
A5 5 A4 A4 6 A4 MODE ID7 7 AD7
A5 A5 5 *DISPWR 8 TYPE
7 A6 4 A5 WRITE SEG A 3 X5
A7 3 A6 A6 4 A6
A7 A7 3 SEG B 4
+5V +5V A8 25 A7 SEG A 16 SEG C 5
A9 24 A8 A8 25 A8 17
SEG B SEG D 6
A10 21 A9
A10
A9
A10
24
21
A9 SEG C 20 SEG E 7 X5
C11 A11 23 A10 SEG D 18 SEG F 8
A12 2 A11 A11 23 A11 21
4K75
+5V +5V SEG E SEG G 9

R16
A13 26 A12 A12 2 A12 22

100n +5V A13 SEG F D.P 10
"RESET" A14 27 *RAMCS 20 CS1 SEG G 23 TYPE
ICA5 8 *RST ICD5 40 A14 26 15
S1 A15 1 CS2 D.P DIGIT1 11 X5
+5V
7 S 6 RST 12MHz 19 18 N/C ICD6 20 A15 *WR 27
3 4 2 X1 X2 20 WE DIGIT2 12
RI RO 5 H4 RST 9 R PSEN 29 *PSEN *PSEN 22
CS *RD 22 OE DIGIT 1 4
DIGIT3 13
3 C2 Vr 1 1 WR 25
1N4148
31 EA ALE 30 ALE EN DIGIT 2 DIGIT4 14

1 2 ALE 11 3
D6
TL7705 4 C1 DIGIT 3 DIGIT5 15

D0 11 AD0 D0 11 AD0 DIGIT 4 1
P1 P0 D1 12 AD1 12 AD1 26 DIGIT6 16
100n
C12
R_ENA 1 0 0 39 AD0 AD0 3 1D 2 A0 D1 DIGIT 5 DIGIT7 17

R_DATAIN 2 38 AD1 AD1 4 5 A1 D2 13 AD2 D2 13 AD2 DIGIT 6 2
1 1 D3 15 AD3 15 AD3 27 DIGIT8 18
R_DATAOUT 3 37 AD2 AD2 7 6 A2 D3 DIGIT 7
R17
R18
1K5
1K5
2 2
+
2 2 TYPE
C13
R_R/W 4 36 AD3 AD3 8 9 A3 D4 16 AD4 D4 16 AD4 DIGIT 8 24

3 3 D5 17 AD5 17 AD5 *RHOD 19 X5
*ADCS 5 4 4 35 AD4 AD4 13 12 A4 D5
D7 C14 ADCLK 6 34 AD5 AD5 14 15 A5 D6 18 AD6 D6 18 AD6 ICM7218D 28 *MOLY 20
WDFRS 5 5
ADDATA0 7 33 AD6 AD6 17 16 A6 D7 19 AD7 D7 19 AD7 CODEB TYPE
6 6 21 X5
1N4148 470n ADDATA1 8 7 7 32 AD7 AD7 18 19 A7 27C512 14 MODE
6264 14 22
C15
47n
1M5
R19
P3 P2 74ACT373 10 TYPE
1N4148
RXD 10 0 RXD 0 21 A8 +25V +25V +25V +25V

D8
TXD 11 22 A9 C-BUS N/C 24 X5

1 TXD 1 ICD7
R_CLK 12 23 A10 N/C 25
2 INT0 2 AD-BUS *RST 1 R +5V +25V
WDFRS 13 3 INT1 3 24 A11 *LAT00 11 N/C 26
C1
1N4004
1N4004
1N4004
1N4004
*LED0 14 25 A12 A-BUS TYPE
D10
D11
D12
D9
4 T0 4
*LED1 15 5 T1 5 26 A13 D7 3 2 16 8 ICA6
*WR 16 27 A14 1D VSS VS
6 WR 6 +5V D6 4 5 3 47R/5W 6 X1
*RD 17 28 A15
7 RD 7 D5 7 6 FILMOT1 7 INP2 OUT1
D4 8 9 FILMOT2 2 INPUT1 R20
80C32 20 ICD8 20 OUT2 6 5 X1
D3 13 12 FILMOTENA 1 CE1
ICD9 *IO 19 G3 D2 14 15 (XMOTENA) 9 CE2 X1
ALE 1 *RD 1 3EN1[BA] D1 17 16 (XMOT2) 10 INPUT3 OUT4 14 4 X1
*PSEN 2 19 *RAMCS 3EN2[AB] D0 18 19 (XMOT1) 15 INPUT4
+5V *WR 3 18 *IO OUT3 11 3 X1
74HCT273
*RD 4 17 *DISPWR AD7 2 1 18 D7 L293B
R_DATAOUT 5 16 *LAT00 2
1N4004
1N4004
1N4004
1N4004
AD6 3 17 D6
D13
D14
D15
D16
X2 8 VCC1 A15 6 15 *LAT01
A14 7 14 *BUF00 AD5 4 16 D5 4 5 12 13
AD4 5 15 D4
2
8
6
4
2
8
6
4
A13 8 13 *BUF01
4X330R
AD3 6 14 D3
3 RN6
3 RN7
A1 9 12 R_BDATAOUT
R21
1K5
ICD10
4X1K
A0 11 AD2 7 13 D2
AD1 8 12 D1 *RST 1 R
1
7
5
1
7
5
MCT2E N/C 16V8-15 AD0 9 11 D0 *LAT01 11 C1

74ACT245 10 D7 3 2 (xout7) 1 RN8 2 (xout7) 20 X6
1D
X2 4 CD_CLK D6 4 5 (xout6) 3 4 (xout6) 19
ICA7 ' ICD11 D5 7 6 (xout5) 5 6 (xout5) 18
MCT2E N/C CODEB 19 D4 8 9 (xout4) 7 8 (xout4) 17
EN D3 13 12 (xout3) (xout3) 16
4X330R 1 RN9 2
D2 14 15 (xout2) (xout2) 15
X2 3 CD_ENA D1 17 16 (xout1) 3 4 (xout1) 14
MODE 11 9 DISPMODE 5 6
ICA8 ' ICD11 13 7 N/C D0 18 19 (xout0) (xout0) 13
MCT2E N/C 1 7 8
EN 15 5 N/C 74HCT273
17 3 N/C 4X330R +5V
X6
X2 6 CD_DATAIN 1 RN10 2 2 18 R_CLK 74HCT244
1 X6
ICA9 3 4 4 16 R_ENA 2
MCT2E N/C 5 6 6 14 R_DATAIN 3
7 8 8 12 R_R/W +5V +5V
4
4X10K 74HCT244 TYPE
X2 5 CD_R/W 1
9X10K
100n
ICA10
C16
ICD12 +5V
RN11
N/C MCT2E R22 R_BDATAOUT 1 *BUF00
EN1
C17
C18
C19
C20
100n
100n
100n
100n
X2 2 CD_DATAOUT 330R EN2 19 *BUF00 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 X7
+5V 2
1 RN12
N/C
X2 7 GND1 D7 18 2 (xin6) 2 (xin6) 3
ICA11 D6 16 4 (xin5) 3 4 (xin5) 4
1N5818
1N5818
D17
D18
C21 C22 ICD13 16 D5 14 6 (xin4) 5 6 (xin4) 5
X2 1 N/C 1 C1+ VCC 2 C23 D4 12 8 (xin3) 7 8 (xin3) 6
100n 100n
3
4
C1- V+
V-
6 D3
D2
9
7
11
13
(xin2)
(xin1)
4X10K 1 RN13 2
(xin2)
(xin1)
7
8
X7
C2+ 100n 3 4
5 C2- D1 5 15 (xin0) (xin0) 9
TXD 11 14 R23 tXD 1 X8 D0 3 17 5 6 10
T1I T1O 7 8
RXD 12 R1O R1I 13 100R TYPE 74HCT244 11
10 T2I T2O 7 rXD 2 X8 4X10K 12
N/C 9 R2O R2I 8 TYPE 13
C24
C25
C26
C27
100n
100n
100n
100n
GND 3 X8 14
MAX232 15 TYPE TYPE
P6KE15
+5V
D19
N/C 4 X8
TYPE
1
9X10K
ICD14 FILTBUT 23 X5
X5
P6KE15
RN14
1 *BUF01
D20
EN1 TYPE
C28
C29
C30
C31
19 *BUF01
100n
100n
100n
100n
EN2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
+5V
1 RN15
N/C
D7 18 2 (xin14) 2 PROJBUT 12 X6
D6 16 4 (xin13) 3 4 (xin13) 11
D5 14 6 (xin12) 5 6 (xin12) 10
D4 12 8 (xin11) 7 8 (xin11) 9
D3 9 11 (xin10) 4X10K 1 RN16 2
OPDGS 8 X6
D2 7 13 (xin9) OPD2 7
C32
C33
C34
C35
C36
C37
C38
C39
C40
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
D1 5 15 (xin8) 3 4 OPD1 6
D0 3 17 (xin7) 5 6 OPD4 5
7 8
74HCT244
+5V 4X10K
C41
C42
C43
C44
100n
100n
100n
100n
- An asterisk (*) before a signal name means
C45
C46
C47
C48
C49
C50
C51
C52
an active low signal.

100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
100n
YLEISTOLERANSSI
PIIRT. 02.02.94 HSY/JJS LAITE
MGF MT / RT SFS 4011
MERKKI MUUT.NO MUUTOS PIIRT. TARK. HYV.
TARK.
SUHDE
LIITTYY
- 30841 HYV. :
17.01.00 NO
C 31954 Changed R7, R9 INSTRUMENTARIUM NIMI
C_ARM CONTROL BOARD
NJ
MG 32310-3SC
B 31135 Optipoint datalines added 18.04.96
JJS
imaging V 2.1
33270-3sc.sch-1 - Thu Sep 05 12:21:22 2002
LAKATAAN KAHTEEN KERTAAN
CRL-URETAANILAKALLA.
TESTIPISTEET JA TRIMMERIT
SUOJATAAN
JOHDOT KOMPONENTTIPUOLELLE
MOLEX 7066-0009
JOHDINSUOJA: SES KIERRENAUHA Ø6 819-002

MOLEX 70021-0221
l = 100
10
SI 1 SI 180 1 3
MU 2 MU 180 2 2
PU 3 PU 180 3 1 AMP X1
VI 4 VI 180 4 5
KE 5 KE 180 5 7
VT 6 VT 180 6 8
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Performa, Alpha RT, Alpha ST, Performa with Stereo, Alpha Stereo 4
Service Manual, English
31687-IMG rev 6 09/2011

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4.2 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

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4.2.2 Program (Pr) mode

mAs-display Film Cassette/screen

In manual mode default kVs can be programmed from 20 to 35 kV.

Key Function Display

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4.2.3 Service program menu

Service program menu contains special programs for system setups,

Entering the service menu

Program number is displayed in kV display and program name in the mAs

Press Autoexp button to return from special programs to the service

List of special programs:

Program # Program Description

* Performa, Alpha RT/IQ only

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The unit setup parameters can be altered in two programs:

In the setup section (program #52 SUP):

A Compression auto-release time

In the unit parameter section (program #53 Par):

S Serial number of the unit

The various measurements and displays can be calibrated in calibration

#54 C.An C-arm angulation display calibration

The following programs are for system diagnostics:

#58 CEC Check error counters

Integrated Quality Control-program (Software version 7.27 and up):

#63 iqc Integrated Quality Control-program

The AEC Adjustment and parameter programs (Software version 7.27

#64 AEC AEC parameters

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(SUP and Par programs; refer to 4.1, Software block diagram)

parameter range default description

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Changing the parameters:

Key Function Display

3 Press Autoexp to leave the program and return to the special

C-arm angle display calibration

1 Enter the special program menu as described previously and select

3 Press Autorel; the 0 degree angle is now programmed. The control

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Compression force display calibration

The compression force display can be calibrated with special program

1 Enter the special program menu as described previously and select

The control unit displays to 200.

5 Compress at 200 N. If you have a different level of compression you

Compression thickness display calibration