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DD+DIS120.08E
Edition 2.0
Release Date: 09-2012 Document Node ID: 25722561 Agfa Company Confidential
HEALTHCARE The Field Service ABCs
Imaging Services
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Agfa HealthCare NV
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Agfa-Gevaert HealthCare GmbH
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D - 81539 München
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DD+DIS120.08E The Field Service ABCs
LIST OF CONTENTS:
4 TRAINING...............................................................................................................................27
4.1 Getting Access to ALP, the Academy Learning Platform .......................................................27
4.2 Finding the required Agfa HealthCare Training Course .........................................................28
4.3 Booking a Class Room Training in ALP..................................................................................29
4.4 Booking and Performing a Web based Training in ALP .........................................................30
7 GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................42
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In general service documents are available "online" only as PDF documents. They can be
accessed in the "Agfa HealthCare Library". For details about how to access the Agfa
HealthCare Library, see the next topics.
Complete service manuals in a folder can also be ordered via your logistics department. The
part number is the "DD+DISXXX.XXE” number.
This document has for example following number: DD+DIS120.08E
Due to the high costs for the shipment of printed manuals, this service should be used in
exceptional cases only. Preferably, print documents locally.
Software Tools:
Software tools you need on your service PC for general purposes, e.g. writing e-mails, reports
and so on, is provided via your local organization or has to be organized by yourself.
All special, non commercial tools, that are required for servicing Agfa HealthCare devices, e.g.
the Offline Configuration Tool for the NX or the Acceptance Test Tool for CR Mammography
Systems are provided online for free.
Prerequisites:
A computer with
o Microsoft Internet Explorer version ≥ 6
o Adobe Reader ≥ 5, the latest Adobe reader version is recommended
(See www.adobe.com)
Access to the Internet or Agfa Intranet
For external partners only: Username and password
NOTE:
For more information to the Agfa HealthCare Library see the “FAQ – Agfa HealthCare Library”
(Intranet Link / Extranet Link)
Agfa employees: Each Agfa employee has access to the Agfa HealthCare Library,
without need to enter user name and password.
External partners: Contact your local Agfa representative to get user name and
password.
Related None
Topics:
The "Generic Safety Directions" document comprises the general safety relevant information
including relevant environmental and occupational safety instructions for the service engineer:
Availability
The latest version is available via Agfa HealthCare Library > General Info > Agfa HealthCare >
Publications > Service Manual (Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
Related None
Topics:
The document "Checklist for Completeness" is part of each service manual which consists
of more than one document.
It lists all single chapters of the documentation and their revision status, including service
bulletins.
This allows a clear identification whether your documentation is up-to-date and complete by
checking the revision number and release date.
Ex
11 Installation Planning 1.0 02-2012 25 DD+DIS170.11E 33998940
12 Glossary 1.0 02-2012 4 DD+DIS155.11E 34000615
Service Manuals consists of individual documents each with an own version control.
This Checklist for Completeness lists name and version of all Service Manual
documents, including Service Bulletins.
2 List of Service Bulletins
am
1 Chapters of the Service Manual The following Service Bulletins are valid:
Chapter Chapter Description Edition. Release Pages Document Document Bulletin Bulletin Description Version/ Release Pages Document Document
Revision Date Number Node ID No. 2 Status Date Number Node ID
0 About this Manual 1.0 02-2012 7 DD+DIS155.11E 33998031 02 Software ARC_1201 available 1.0 05-2012 3 DD+DIS125.12E 36890026
Checklist for Completeness 1.1 05-2012 2 DD+DIS155.11E 33998298
ple
(this document)
Generic Safety Directions 1 1.3 07-2009 28 DD+DIS238.06E 11849633
1 Controls, Connections, and Setup 1.1 05-2012 45 DD+DIS155.11E 33998941
Procedures
The following Service Bulletins are obsolete:
2 Functional Description 1.0 02-2012 19 DD+DIS155.11E 33999201
3.1 Machine specific Safety and Repair 1.1 04-2012 11 DD+DIS155.11E 33998032
Information Bulletin Bulletin Description Version/ Release Pages Document Document
3.2 Machine specific Tools, Software Tools 1.0 02-2012 30 DD+DIS155.11E 33998119 No. Status Date Number Node ID
and Auxiliary Equipment -- -- -- -- -- -- --
3.3 Troubleshooting 1.0 02-2012 14 DD+DIS155.11E 33998301
3.4 Electrical and Mechanical Codes, Fuses, 1.1 05-2012 7 DD+DIS155.11E 33998033
LEDs
3.5 Replacement of Parts 1.0 02-2012 2 DD+DIS155.11E 34164176
3.6 Adjustments and Calibrations 1.0 02-2012 10 DD+DIS155.11E 33998938
3.7 Software Menus and Setting -- -- -- -- --
3.8 Software Releases, Patches 1.0 02-2012 4 DD+DIS155.11E 34000614
4 Reference and Circuit Diagrams 1.0 02-2012 4 DD+DIS155.11E 34000493
Circuit Diagrams 1.0 02-2012 3 DD+DIS155.11E 35269752
5 Spare Parts List 1.0 02-2012 14 DD+DIS154.11E 33979680
6 Intentionally left blank -- -- -- -- --
1 available from the Agfa HealthCare Library > General Info > Agfa HealthCare > Publications > Service Manual
2 MSB = Mandatory Service Bulletin, SB = Service Bulletin, SIB = Service Information Bulletin
DOCUMENT CONTROL NOTE:
The controlled version of this document is available from the Agfa HealthCare Library. Any printed copy of this document is unc ontrolled.
NOTE:
The “Checklist for Completeness” does not list the documents which are enclosed to spare
parts. Reason: It is not required to download these documents before a service intervention, as
they are part of spare part delivery.
Related 2.6: Accessing the Documents which are enclosed to Spare Parts
Topics:
The printed documents which are enclosed to the spare part are available in the Agfa
HealthCare Library as document type “Service Enclosures”.
The Enclosures are not listed in the “Checklist for Completeness”: To get a list of available
“Service Enclosures” perform the filter setting in the Agfa HealthCare Library accordingly.
Use the enclosure document from the Agfa HealthCare Library to plan a service
intervention. On the Agfa HealthCare Library always the latest document revision can
be downloaded.
For instructions during a service intervention use the document which is enclosed to the
spare part. The enclosure document which is part of the spare part always fits to the
spare part revision.
Software tools
NOTE:
For more information to the Agfa HealthCare Library see the “FAQ – Agfa HealthCare Library”
(Intranet Link / Extranet Link)
Related None
Topics:
2.9 Finding Information about the Secure Remote Service System (SRSS)
The SRSS enables secure connections required for remote service between Agfa Service
Support Engineers working from an Agfa facility or their homes and the Agfa Equipment
installed at a hospital.
Figure 5
Specifically following documents in the HealthCare Library:
o SRSS - Additional information - SRSS Customer Info (Intranet Link / Extranet Link)
o SRSS - Entry Level - Service Manual (Intranet Link / Extranet Link)
o SRSS - Additional information - Connection Portfolio (Intranet Link / Extranet Link)
Related None
Topics:
The FUSE software allows automatic download of software updates from a centralized update
server. It is used to update NX workstations with operating system hotfixes and service
updates. FUSE is installed and configured by the service engineer during installation of the NX
workstation.
The initial releases of FUSE contained operating system hotfixes only. As of FUSE 2.0, other
types of updates, e.g. NX software updates (SU), are also possible since the automatic license
update via ELMS is supported.
Figure 6
Related None
Topics:
For Non-Agfa employees: Please contact your local Agfa partner to get the required backup file.
To download the proper file, the serial number of the device / Thermal Head / Image Plate is
required.
Figure 7
Related None
Topics:
Prerequisite:
Internet Explorer
For access to the Agfa portal: Active directory user name / password or security token,
e.g. Yubikey.
For access to the Agfa Web VPN Service: Active directory user name and security
token, e.g. Yubikey
Figure 8: Link to Lotus Notes e-mails via the Agfa Figure 9: Link to Lotus Notes e-mails via the Agfa
Portal Web VPN Service
Related 2.13: Accessing the Agfa Intranet from outside Agfa via Internet
Topics:
2.13 Accessing the Agfa Intranet from outside Agfa via Internet
Answer: Access the Agfa Intranet from outside Agfa is possible via the Internet.
For data security reasons this is only possible however via VPN (Virtual private network)
connection.
Apply for a VPN access via UAT (User Administration Tool). Contact your manager for more
information.
With VPN access enabled, two possibilities exist:
Via Windows Agfa Standard PC (WASP) and VPN software
Via a non Agfa PC and the Agfa Web VPN Service:
https://ras-mor.agfa.net/+CSCOE+/logon.html
The following workflow introduces the recommended steps to identify the required spare part:
Step 1: Ask the customer for the symptom, i.e. the error code or display message.
Related None
Topics:
You can order spare parts via the logistics department of your Customer Care Center.
Depending on the local availability of the part, it will be taken from the local stock or the order
will be transferred to the central warehouse.
NOTE:
The last digit in the spare part number ("index") indicates the spare part revision at
release of the document where the spare part number is mentioned. When ordering, the
actual revision of the spare part is delivered.
In some older documents the last digit of the spare part number is indicated as "X".
The "X" in this case is a placeholder for the actual index, and has to be replaced by a
figure "0" to "9", before entering it in the spare part ordering system. If in doubt, replace
it by "0".
RF+ numbers have been introduced in Q II / 2012. For more information to repaired
parts refer to following documents:
o Service Information Bulletin: Availability of First Repaired Spare Parts for Imaging
Products (Intranet Link / Extranet Link)
o Following Imaging Services Newsletters (accessible by Agfa Service Managers
only):
- 2011_006 - Return and Repair Program (Document ID: 34495410)
- 2011_009 - Spare Parts Return and Repair Program additional Information
(Document ID: 35495716)
Related None
Topics:
Step 1: Look whether a repaired version of the required spare part is available instead.
The repaired spare parts are listed in following documents:
Device specific spare parts list. Note, that the device specific spare parts
lists may not yet list repaired spare parts, depending on their update status.
Step 2 If no repaired spare part is available either, your local spare part department can
send a "machine down order" to the order service of Matrium / Central
Warehouse by email:
orderprocessing-europe@matrium.net or
orderprocessing-overseas@matrium.net.
Following work instruction describes this step in detail: "Handling Spare Parts in
Case of Machine Down /Emergency”, IMS* number: 31702285
*IMS = Integrated Management System: A document management system for Quality Assurance
relevant documents. Accessible by Agfa employees only.
STEP 3: When the "machine down order" arrives, following workflow starts:
The part is taken from production (if part is still in production) and sent to
the central warehouse. This step can take up to 24 hours.
From central stock the part is sent via air freight to the recipient. The
recipient can be:
NOTE:
The complete delivery time depends on: Delivery path, customs, national holidays etc.
Other possibilities if a spare part is not on stock:
a) Check car stock of other FSEs.
b) Check local spare part depot, if applicable.
Example for Germany: If the spare part is ordered before 4 p.m. at the national CCC
(Customer Care Center), the part will be usually delivered next day morning to the FSE.
Please contact your local logistics department or CCC to get spare part delivery times for your
country or organization.
(3) Enter the AWB number (airway bill) or delivery note number the customer care
center gets when ordering a spare part, e.g. AWB number 2993072913.
Figure 12
(4) If the delivery consists of several packages, select the desired package.
(5) Select "Track Parcel" .
Figure 13
Figure 14
Related None
Topics:
Returning spare parts is done via your local Agfa logistics representative.
A spare part was ordered but not used: Package seal is not broken.
A defective spare part is labeled as "repairable" or "Inspection Part". A list with all
returnable and repairable spare parts is available on the Agfa HealthCare Library
(Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
A new spare part arrived defective on site (called "dead on arrival = DOA" part).
When the returned spare part arrives in the central warehouse it will be checked according to
certain criteria (Package seal OK; part is a repairable part; part is an inspection part).
IMPORTANT:
For Agfa employees: The return procedure for returning spare parts from the local
Agfa Sales Organization to Agfa Headquarter is defined via document “Return of
HealthCare Spare Parts”, IMS* document number 27660293. Your Service Manager
informs you about the correct return procedure according to this document.
The return procedure amongst a few other things describes, that in some cases a RMA
(Return Material Authorization) number must be obtained first by your local spare parts
department. Examples:
Returning spare parts from non GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Model) countries always
require a RMA number issued by Spare Parts Management.
o Returning certain OEM parts like DR panels require a RMA number issued by the
panel manufacturer.
o See also following Services Newsletter (accessible by Agfa Service Managers
only): 2011_009 - Spare Parts Return and Repair Program additional Information
(Document ID: 35495716)
For external partners: The return procedure for returning spare parts is defined via
contract between the external partner and the local Agfa representative.
*IMS = Integrated Management System: A document management system for Quality Assurance relevant
documents. Accessible by Agfa employees only.
Devices have to be recycled locally by the customer according to local regulations. A device
specific recycling passport describes the materials used in the device. Contact your local Agfa
sales organization to get a copy of the recycling passport.
For CR image plates in QI / 2012 a recycling procedure has been started in Austria, France,
Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, UK, and USA. This has been extended in the
second half of 2012 to other countries and other consumables (CR intensifying screens), too.
The local Agfa Service Manager will inform you about your role in the CR image plate and
intensifying screen recycling procedure. A Services Newsletter, available in the access
restricted “Imaging Services Newsletter” folder on Livelink (accessible by Agfa Service
Managers only) informs about details.
Related None
Topics:
The technical performance of repaired spare parts (”RF+ parts”) is equivalent to new parts.
The duration of the expected life, expressed in “meantime between failure”, can be lower.
Repairable spare parts can be recognized by a white (U.S.) or red (rest of the world) sticker on
the package. Inspection parts have a yellow sticker.
Please return
Return Part!
Return Part!
Return Part!
(2) Fill in the return label completely and add it to the
Return Part!
return part.
at Matrium GmbH
Unterschleißheim
for inspection
Return Part! Return Part!
HealthCare HealthCare
NOTE:
Repairable parts in the U.S. have a blue sheet "Parts return instructions” included.
Repairable parts are repaired by the supplier. When they arrive at the central
warehouse, in certain instances a refund can be given.
Inspection parts are spare parts that Agfa Headquarter wants to have sent back for
analysis of a service issue. Sending back inspection parts can be your contribution for
product improvement. No refund will be given. Usually spare parts are declared as
inspection parts during the first months after introduction of a new product.
3.11 Proceeding for Spare Parts that did not solve the Problem
No
tu
se
d an
ym
ore
DOA Part
Fill in the return label Part of DOA Machine
Transport Damage
completely to support fault Wrong Part / Delivery
Other
analysis. Complaint No.:
Fault Description:
Stick the lower part of the
sticker on the box. Error Code:
For further descriptions please use backside
Machine Information
Machine Description:
Machine Cycles:
RETURN LABEL
DEFECTIVE PART
Attach this Label outside Box
RETURN LABEL
LABEL-No.: D123456
DEFECTIVE PART
Attach this Label outside Box
LABEL-No.: D123456
Figure 18 Figure 17
4 Training
This section provides information about the Agfa training tool ALP, Academy Learning Platform.
It includes topics like how to register in ALP, getting the latest training schedule and course
registration.
Agfa employees: ALP access is setup by your manager. In case you do not have
access, call the service desk.
External partners: Contact your local Agfa representative, who will request and
manage your ALP access.
After registration, access ALP as follows:
(1) Select the Academy HealthCare portal: http://healthcare.agfa.net (Extranet link)
(2) Enter username and password according to the table below:
NOTE:
For Agfa employees more information on ALP is available on the Intranet:
(1) Visit the Agfa Academy Intranet homepage:
http://intra.agfanet/BU/MI/mednet3.nsf/EN/education.htm
(2) Start the ALP clip:
http://intra.agfanet/html/alp/Academy_Clips_HealthCare/alp/player.html
For external partners: An ALP clip is available in the Online Support pages within ALP
as of Q IV 2012.
To find the required course in ALP, you can use the catalog
navigation functionality or the search feature within the “Learning”
area.
Catalog Browsing:
Browse through the catalog by selecting a topic, target group
or training type. You will receive an overview about all linked
courses to this area.
Figure 20: Catalog
Browsing
Search Feature:
Enter a key word in the search field or use the extended search to specify a detailed
search by e.g. selecting a training type search to it.
Your result list includes all courses that fit to your search criteria. Select the required course by
clicking on the name. More course details are displayed including training prerequisites.
All course dates for instructor based trainings are listed on the button of the course detail page
in ALP. To receive one view of specific courses, you can use the calendar functionality.
Search the required courses, add the result to your view and check all available dates.
Calendar view:
Figure 22
IMPORTANT:
If you are an external partner, trainings are accessible as defined in your contract agreements
with Agfa.
(2) Select the required course: ALP checks whether you fulfill the mandatory course
prerequisites.
(3) Select the course date which best fits your schedule and book your participation.
Remark: Manager and training administrator approval can be required. This is explained
on the course page “Booking Process”.
(4) Please wait with travel arrangements until you receive “Course & Seat Confirmation”
by ALP.
NOTE:
Agfa Employees: To book a classroom training, manager approval can be required when there
are travel costs, etc linked to. Please ensure that you have assigned your training approval
manager in ALP.
Figure 23
External partners: The approval manager is already assigned and cannot be changed.
You can book for each web based training by clicking on the "Book this course" button. Some
web based trainings have restricted access and you might not be able to book them.
You can start and re-start the training at any time by using the "Start course now" button.
It can be that the course you would like to follow is linked to a mandatory prerequisite. This
means you first have to follow one or more other courses before you can follow the training.
In some cases your manager needs to approve a course before you can book it. If this is the
case it will be explained on the course page in section "Booking Process”.
Virtual learning means: The instructor delivers an online, interactive, remote training by
presentation or live demonstration of the topic, for example a specific software. Also hands-on
training is possible. The participant can dial in all over the world via internet and phone to the
training session.
In ALP the virtual training is called “virtual learning room”. Booking and starting the training is
done within the ALP system.
To book for a virtual training, search the required course; select the date and time that fits best
for you. On the training date you will be able to start the course 10 min before the start time.
Agfa HealthCare offers a certification program that proves a defined knowledge and skill level.
Certificates are available for example for: CR Mammography, NX Application, Digitizer DX-G /
DX-M. A complete list of all certificates is available via tab “certification” in ALP (accessible by
Agfa employees only)..
To get a certificate a training specific qualification path is defined.
A typical example is shown below:
L E
Step 2
M P DX-G/DX-M Digitizer
(Classroom)
A
EX
DX-G/DX-M_Exam
Step 3 (Online Test)
Step 4
Figure 24
Explanation:
Step # Description
1 Perform the trainings or online tests that are a prerequisite to perform the next
training. This step is available for a few trainings only.
2 Perform the training for the product or service.
3 Perform the exam (online test): This need to be done in ALP at the end of the
classroom training or in the local office.
4 After the successful completion of the online test and the confirmation (e-signature)
that the online test is finished, ALP automatically sends the certificate to the user
over night. All achieved certificates are listed in the “Qualification Profile” (“My
Learner Account”) in the portal with the validity period.
My Qualifications
Figure 25
5 Getting Help
This section describes topics to support you in case of a product related problem.
Solved
Solved
Product Product Product
Complaints Complaints Complaints
Escalated
Solved
Solved
Agfa Escalated Escalated
National Sales Organization
Escalated
Solved
Escalated
Escalated
Solved
Solved
Solved
Escalated
Escalated
Solved
Solved
Solved
Product Quality Review Team Product Quality Review Team Product Quality Review Team
Research & Development Research & Development Research & Development
NAFTA From the U.S.: 1-877-777-AGFA From outside U.S.:+1 201 373 0874
NOTE:
A “Product Complaint” is a call by the customer related to a malfunction of a device.
The former MedNet based GSC case form to escalate a product complaint to the RSN is
not available anymore. All cases are entered directly by the RSN in the case tracking
system.
Agfa HealthCare's products are medical devices which are governed by healthcare authorities.
We must ensure that any potential risk to the safety of patients and users is detected.
Therefore always ask the customer if they are reporting any risk to health, like:
or if they are reporting a complaint that could have contributed to one of the following:
A misdiagnoses
In case there is any risk reported, escalate as quickly as possible to the next level of support
and ensure to include all relevant clinical detail, including:
A detailed description of what has been reported by the customer, including the
frequency how often this happened.
The name and phone number of the person reporting the risk to health so that they can
be contacted for further questions.
Any evidence material, reference numbers, etc. that allows AGFA to appropriately
follow up with the customer.
- Backup
Dry Hardcopy - Infocounter
Printers - All Session Files
Digitizers - - Backup
First Generation - Infocounter
- All Session Files
Digitizers -
Second - Backup
Generation
- NX System Snapshot
DR Equipment Additionally, depending on
the system:
- Modality specific backup*
This section gives hints for efficient work with the service PC.
As all documents in the GSO Library are PDF documents, the Adobe Reader is the main tool for
digital reading and printing of documents.
In the following sections following Adobe Reader related topics are explained:
Downloading the Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader Version for reading Documents of the Library
Running the Adobe Reader on a portable Medium
Navigating in the Adobe Reader
Reading Spare Parts Lists in PDF Format
Searching in a PDF File
Documents of the Agfa HealthCare Library are usually downwards compatible to Adobe
Reader 5. For some WBTs (Web based trainings) it may be required to have the latest Adobe
Reader installed.
After installing the Adobe Reader, it is possible to copy the complete Adobe Reader install
directory to a portable medium (e.g. USB flash drive), to run it from the portable medium. This
allows e.g. using the latest Adobe Reader on a PC, where you are not allowed to install new
software.
Instructions:
(1) Install Adobe Reader on a PC.
(2) Locate the install directory, e.g.: C:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0
(3) Copy the complete directory \reader 9.0 to a portable medium.
(4) Start the Adobe reader via double-click on: \reader 9.0\reader\acrord32.exe
or via shortcut in the root of the portable medium.
By default, most PDF files in the Agfa HealthCare Library are prepared with setting "open
bookmarks panel and page". This allows navigating via bookmarks, the document internal
hyperlinks or the scrollbar on the right.
For reading spare parts lists it is best to switch to "View – Page Display – Two-up (continuous)".
This allows viewing the text and exploded view page simultaneously.
Figure 27: Switching to view "Two-up continuous" for spare parts lists
NOTE:
The "Page Display” setting is set back to default again, when you re-open the document, or
when you open another document.
Figure 30: Selecting a folder to search in all PDF documents of this folder
As of Windows XP, the Windows operating systems offers the possibility to index the
documents on the PC. This allows searching for files with extension .doc, .txt, .xls, .pdf and
many other document types.
(3) Add the drive or directory where documents are located to the index.
Figure 31
(1) In the Windows explorer select the directory where the documents are stored.
(2) Enter the search expression in the search window, e.g. “Stitching”.
NOTE:
Each new file in the indexing location gets indexed immediately, if it is of the file type as
defined in the advanced indexing options. Therefore, the indexing option may reduce the PC
performance significantly, depending on the PC. If the PC gets too slow, disable the
“Windows Search” service in menu: Control Panel > Administrative tools >
Component Services > Services.
Some examples how search results can be influenced:
Figure 32
7 Glossary
Agfa HealthCare Library The digital library of the Agfa HealthCare sales and service
organization: Publishing platform for documents and software.
GSO Global Support Operations. Former name for the Agfa HealthCare
service organization. Now called "HealthCare Imaging Services".
HQ Headquarter
SN Serial Number