Strato2000 Service Manual - Rev3 PDF
Strato2000 Service Manual - Rev3 PDF
Digital
Service Manual
Release 30 January 2008 (Rev. 3)
SERVICE MANUAL
Revision history
Revision history
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1. Icons appearing in the manual ............................................................ 1-2
1.2. How to contact VILLA SISTEMI MEDICALI technical service ................ 1-2
3. DESCRIPTION 3-1
3.1. Identification labels and laser labels .................................................... 3-1
3.2. Function, Models and Version ............................................................. 3-3
3.2.1. Panoramic examination ....................................................................3-3
3.2.2. Version with cephalometric device ....................................................3-3
3.2.3. DXP (Digital Extended Program) .......................................................3-4
3.3. Parts location....................................................................................... 3-5
3.4. Location of electronic components ....................................................... 3-7
3.5. Block diagram ..................................................................................... 3-8
3.5.1. Power supply assembly.....................................................................3-9
3.5.2. CPU Board (A1) ..............................................................................3-10
3.5.3. HF Board (A2) and Tubehead..........................................................3-12
3.5.4. Keyboard .......................................................................................3-13
3.6. Control panel - Descriptions and functions........................................ 3-16
3.6.1. Key functions description ...............................................................3-19
3.7. Service programs description ............................................................. 3-20
3.7.1. Hardware configuration password...................................................3-20
3.8. Service tools ...................................................................................... 3-21
5. PRE-INSTALLATION 5-1
5.1. Electrical setting up............................................................................. 5-2
5.2. Packaging ............................................................................................ 5-4
5.3. Space requirements ............................................................................. 5-5
5.3.1. Version without CEPH ......................................................................5-5
5.3.2. Version with CEPH ...........................................................................5-6
6. INSTALLATION 6-1
6.1. Setting of the wall ................................................................................6-2
6.2. Column mounting................................................................................6-3
6.3. Mounting of the rotating arm assembly................................................6-6
6.4. Mounting of the chin-rest arm .............................................................6-8
6.5. Digital sensor holder mounting ............................................................6-9
6.6. Mounting of ceph-arm (Optional) .......................................................6-10
6.7. Mechanical alignment check ..............................................................6-14
6.7.1. PANORAMIC alignment check ........................................................ 6-14
6.7.2. CEPH alignment check................................................................... 6-16
6.8. How to mount the coverings...............................................................6-24
6.9. Covering mounting for the Ceph arm .................................................6-25
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8-1
8.1. Displayed messages .............................................................................8-1
8.2. LEDs....................................................................................................8-7
8.2.1. CPU board LED................................................................................ 8-8
8.2.2. H.F. board LED................................................................................ 8-9
8.2.3. Power supply LED group .................................................................. 8-9
1. INTRODUCTION
NOTE:
The present manual is updated for the product it is sold with in order to
grant an adequate reference in performing diagnostics and repair
operations normally carried out by the service engineer.
The manual may not reflect changes to the product not impacting service
operations.
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
Please read this chapter thoroughly.
Villa Sistemi Medicali designs and builds its devices complying with the
related safety requirements; furthermore it supplies all information
necessary for a correct use and the warnings related to danger associated
with X-rays generating units.
Only the authorised personnel can remove the covers and/or have
access to the components under tension.
2.1. Warnings
This device has not been designed for use in environments where
vapours, anaesthetic mixes flammable with air, or oxygen and nitrous
oxide can be detected.
Avoid pouring water, even accidentally, or other liquids into the device,
as this could cause short-circuits.
Before cleaning the device, be sure that main power supply has been
disconnected to the equipment. Pushing the ON/OFF button on the
basement of the equipment, it doesn’t have to switch on.
Wherever necessary, use the fit accessories, such as the leaded aprons,
to protect the patient from radiations.
While performing the radiography, no one, apart from the operator and
the patient, must remain in the room.
Though this unit has been designed with a quite acceptable protection
level from electromagnetic interference, it is advisable to install it at a
certain distance from electric energy transformation chambers, from
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, from receiving-transmitting
units for amateurs use. Mobile telephones are only admitted at a
distance of more than 1,5 mt. from any component of the device.
STRATO 2000 Digital must be off while using devices such as electrical
lancets or similar.
Please clean and disinfect, when necessary, all parts that can be in
contact with the patient.
Never try to rotate the moving arm manually when the units is
switched on, to avoid permanent damage to the unit.
After use, please replace the bite and the ear-centring devices.
Though the X-ray quantity supplied by dental X-ray units is quite low
and distributed on a small surface, the operator must adopt the
precautions and/or fit protections for the patient and himself, during the
execution of radiography. It is advisable to control the X-ray emission
from a protected area, by means of a remote control. In case it is
necessary to operate near the patient, please stay as far as the cable of
the remote control allows it, or at least 1,5 mt far both from the X-ray
source and from the patient, as shown in the pictures below.
Symbols Description
∼ A.C.
Protection grounding
Operation grounding
Laser
Dangerous voltage
3. DESCRIPTION
5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4
8, 9
1a 1b
STRATO 2000 Digital STRATO 2000 Digital
identification label (230V version) identification label (100V version)
3
Tube-head
identification label
2
PAN Digital Sensor
identification label
4a 4b
DXP - Digital Extension Program - DXP - Digital Extension Program -
identification label 2007 Edition
identification label
5 6
CEPHALOMETRIC device CEPH Digital Sensor
identification label identification label
7
Laser
Warning
label
8 9
(N° 2) Spot Laser (N° 2) Laser
identification label symbol label
The Panoramic and DXP tests are carried out using a single slot of the
primary collimator.
The user can select between Adult and Child and among 3 sizes and 3
dental arch types for a total of 18 combinations in Automatic selection; in
manual selection it is possible to select high voltage between 50 kV and
80 kV, in 2 kV steps and anodic current from 4 mA to 10 mA in 1 mA
steps.
The basic version performs Panoramic and Emi-panoramic (for right or
left dental arch) examinations.
The DXP tests are carried out using the same primary collimator single
slot used for Panoramic tests.
This option adds the following examinations:
• A.D.A. (Advanced Dental Applications)
Allowing to perform improved orthogonality Panoramic examination,
frontal dentition and reduced dose panoramic examination.
The improved orthogonality Panoramic examination reduces the
overlapping of teeth in order to improve diagnosis of interproximal
caries.
The reduced dose panoramic examination allows the examination of
the dental arch exluding the temporo-mandibular joint structure.
The frontal dentition examination allows to get a better view of the
frontal part of the dental arch (aproximately from canine to canine)
thanks to a wider focal through in this region than in standard
panoramic examination.
• Sinus
Used to obtain images of the paranasal sinusis in frontal (front/back)
or lateral projection for right or left side.
• Implant
Used to obtain images of cross-sections of the dental arch, for
Implant medical treatment.
• TMJ
Used to carry out the following examinations:
– TMJ closed/open mouth in lateral projection
– TMJ in biaxial projection.
NOTE:
The code inserted into STRATO 2000 Digital to enable the optional
examinations is protected by an Unique Identification Code (UIC); in case
the UIC is not present or is faulty, an error E601 will be shown.
The Enter key "23" pressure will reset this condition, but at the
The UIC can be visualized on the system console by pressing at the same
The UIC is simply an identifier of the single STRATO 2000 Digital unit; in
case of error E601 contact Villa Sistemi Medicali Service department.
2a
30
1
1a
Figure 3-1
1- Column with base equipped with electrical power part and cursor
with motorised vertical movement. The column must be fixed at the
wall by 4 dowels, two fixing the upper part and two fixing the lower.
The front part of the column is equipped with an housings closed by
two covers, within which it is possible to set 4 trays (1a) containing
the consumables (bites, rods, etc.) and options (supports, etc.).
30 - X-ray push button equipped with extendible cable, which allows the
user to operate the unit from proper distance as required by the
safety rules.
CPU BOARD
PANORAMIC
DIRECT DIGITAL
SENSOR AND
ELECTRONICS
HF GENERATOR
&
TUBEHEAD
BOARD
CEPHALOMETRIC
DIRECT DIGITAL COMMAND
SENSOR AND PANEL
ELECTRONICS
USB/2 CONNECTOR
Figure 3-2
From the electrical point of view, the system can be divided into 4 main
blocks:
• Power supply assembly
• CPU board (A1)
• HF board (A2) and tubehead
• Keyboard
Each of the main blocks above listed is here after described.
The unit does not include a voltage selector circuit for the mains voltage.
Therefore, the unit is manufactured in different versions, depending on
the line voltage of the installation place.
The STRATO 2000 Digital carries a dedicated CPU Board which can be
interfaced with the Digital Sensor.
It is located in the arm movement assembly on top of the unit. Main
tasks are:
• General controlling of the unit, receiving the signals from the
keyboard and from the different microswitches.
• Driving of the motors (combination of DC and stepper motors) which
compose the system.
• Monitoring the functioning of the motors through the analysis of the
signals coming from the positioning sensors.
• Driving of the HF group (HF board and tubehead) in order to provide
the X-ray doses set by the operator on the keyboard (kV and mA set
point) and in the meantime, check the functioning of this group
through the managing of the relevant alarm signals.
• Activation of the 3 luminous centering devices.
• Managing of the alarms that can be generated by anomalous
conditions present in the unit and caused by the operator or by a
fault.
The transmission of the motion from the motor to the relevant movement
assemblies is achieved through toothed belts (rotation motor, X axis
motor and Y axis motor) or through actuators (column motor and
primary collimator, soft tissue filter, secondary collimator and ceph
sensor).
The circuits of the CPU board are supplied starting from the +24Vdc
provided by the Power supply assembly and generating on board the
requested voltages (+5V, +5VS and +12VS). Three LED's on the board
indicate the presence of these 3 voltages (+5V=LED H11,
+12VS=LED H13, +5VS=LED H10).
The HF board and the tubehead are located on the rotating arm, very
close to each other. The power supply voltage (230Vac) is directly
provided by the Power supply assembly, passing through a filtering box
having the function to rectify the input voltage to generate a 360Vdc
voltage.
Managing of the HF board is done by the main CPU board of the unit.
The HF board receives the signals concerning the X-ray dose to provide
(kV and mA), directly from the CPU board. The HF board provides to the
tubehead the voltages that drive the high voltage transformers that then
drive anode and filament of the X-ray tube, also giving the relevant
timing.
3.5.4. Keyboard
The keyboard is the interface with the operator, and is composed by the
following items:
• Matrix of keys, constituted by microswitches with short stroke,
necessary to activate the different available functions
• Signalling LED integrated in the touch panel
• LCD display equipped with back-light, composed by a matrix of 16
characters and 2 rows
• Keyboard PCB.
The keyboard PCB is directly connected to the CPU board which controls
it. The language of the messages shown on the display can be selected
among 5 different options (English, Italian, French, German and
Spanish). The language selection is only available for the messages
dedicated to the user. The messages relative to the service programs
(Password) are always in English.
Luminous
centering
devices
Command
confirm.
LED
Carriage
movement
(canine plane)
CEPH
functions
Exam.
setting
key
Exposure parameters
manual selection
Figure 3-5
Implant
Sinus
Cephalometric
TMJ open/closed
mouth
Biaxial TMJ Panoramic
LEGEND:
Messages Examination mode
Display: indicates operative messages, warnings and 14 - Implant (optional)
exposure parameters. 15 - Cephalometry (optional – not enabled on PAN
ONLY version)
Signal lights 16 - Sinus examination (optional)
1 - Led indicating the machine is ready for X-ray 17 - Panoramic
emission (green LED) 18 - TMJ closed mouth – open mouth (optional)
2 - Yellow LED indicating X-rays emission 19 - TMJ biaxial (optional)
Manual setting of exposure parameters Centring devices
3 - kV or mA increasing 20 - Saggital, Frankfurt and Canine Plane centring unit
4 - Seconds 21 - Button not active
5 - mAmpere
6 - kV or mA reduction Patient centring
7 - KVolt 22 - Moving canine plane,
selection of quadrant (Implant) and
Preparation functions Cephalometry exam selection
8 - Key to set Test function 23 - Confirmation key
9 - Reset, axes alignment and enabling to modify 24 - Soft Tissue Filter positioning and
exam modes selection of tooth (Implant)
10 - Positioning of the rotation unit to start the 25 - Moving canine plane,
selected examination or return of the unit for a selection of quadrant (Implant) and
new setting Cephalometry exam selection
Anatomic selection 26 - Soft Tissue Filter positioning and
11 - Adult or Child (green LED) selection of tooth (Implant)
12 - Small, medium or large size (green LED) Height adjustment
13 - Wide, normal or narrow arch (for Panoramic, 27 + 28 - Column up
TMJ closed / open mouth and Implant 29 + 28 - Column down
exposure) (green LED)
Four special passwords are used to configure the proper hardware for the
Digital Version.
These configuration is accessed in a different way with respect to the
above listed service program passwords:
• Password 89: primary collimator type selection
• Password 90: digital version selection
• Password 92: CPU type selection
• Password 93: Soft Tissue Filter motor type selection
• Password 95: kV minimum value setting.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
General features
NOTE:
During installation, the rated output voltage range can be reduced to
60 ÷ 80 kVp in 2 kVp steps according to the local rules.
Exposure time
Panoramic (PAN) 15 s PAN Adult / 13.5 s PAN Child
Emi Panoramic 8 s Adult / Child
Improved orthogonality Panoramic 11.5 s Adult / Child
Reduced dose panoramic 11.8 s Adult / Child
Frontal Dentition 7.7 s Adult / Child
TMJ open/closed mouth 5.3 s Adult / Child per image for left and
right joint in open and closed condition
(total time 11 s)
TMJ biaxial 10.6 s (total time) Adult /Child
Sinus P/A projection 10.3 s Adult /Child
Sinus lateral projection 5.2 s Adult / Child each side
Implant Exposure time variable according to the
mode set and the tooth selected
Cephalometry Exposure time variable according to the
type of resolution and format selected
Exposure time accuracy ± 10 %
Examination programs
Examination selection • Automatic selection for Adult and
Child, 3 sizes, 3 arches (in Panoramic
and TMJ)
• Automatic selection for Adult and
Child, 3 sizes (in biaxial TMJ, Sinus
and Cephalometry)
• Automatic selection for Adult, 3 sizes,
3 arches (in IMPLANT)
• Automatic selection for Child, 3 sizes
(Carpus)
• Manual selection
• Collimator with automatic positioning
Panoramic • Standard Panoramic
• Emi Panoramic
• Improved orthogonality Panoramic
• Reduced Dose Panoramic
• Frontal Dentition
TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) • TMJ open and closed mouth
• TMJ biaxial
SINUS • Maxillary SINUS
• Lateral SINUS
Examination programs
IMPLANT • 2 section (one longitudinal and one
transversal)
• 4 section (one longitudinal and three
transversal)
Cephalometry and Carpus • Normal Resolution Cephalometry
(not available on PAN ONLY version) Latero-Lateral or Antero-Posterior
projections (different formats)
• High Resolution Cephalometry Latero-
Lateral or Antero-Posterior projections
(different formats)
• Normal and High Resolution Carpus
exam
Image magnification
PAN and TMJ open/closed mouth, 1 : 1.23 (constant)
Maxillary/Lateral SINUS
TMJ biaxial 1 : 1.20 (average)
IMPLANT 1 : 1.27 (constant)
Cephalometry 1: 1.1 (average)
No. of images in TMJ (open/closed 4
mouth/biaxial)
X-ray tube characteristics
Manufacturer CEI Bologna (Italia)
Type OPX 105
Nominal focus size 0.5 IEC 336
Inherent filtration 0.5 mm Al eq.
Anode tilt 5°
Anode material Tungsten
Nominal maximum voltage 105 kVp
Filament max current 4A
Filament max voltage 8V
Anode thermal capacity 30 kJ
Tubehead characteristics
Model MS 05
Manufacturer Villa Sistemi Medicali S.p.A.
20090 Buccinasco (MI) Italia
Maximum tube voltage 80 kVp
kVp accuracy ±8%
Max. anodic current 12 mA
Anodic current accuracy ± 10 %
Duty cycle 1 : 16
Nominal power 0.96 kW (80 kVp - 12 mA)
Total filtration 2.5 mm Al eq. @ 70 kVp
HVL (Half value layer) >2.5 mm Al eq. @ 80 kVp
Transformer insulation Oil bath
Cooling By convection
Leakage radiation at 1 m < 0.5 mGy/h @ 80 kVp - 12 mA - 3 s
duty cycle 1/16
Reference time product current 1.2 mAs (6mA for 200msec)
Laser centering devices
3 laser beams are used for the patient positioning; beams align mid Sagittal,
Frankfurt and Canine Planes (please refer to relevant paragraphs for detailed
explanation).
Wave length 635 nm
Optical power of laser diode 5 mW
Optical power of the collimed beam 4.5 nW
Divergence 6.67 mRad
Optical power on the working surface < 3 mW
Laser class 2M
DNRO in 30 s application period 0.05 m
Mechanical characteristics
Environmental features
• General safety:
IEC 60601-1
IEC 60601-2-7
IEC 60601-2-28
IEC 60601-2-32
• Electromagnetic compliance:
IEC 60601-1-2
• Laser safety:
IEC 60825-1
Classification
STRATO 2000 Digital is an electro-medical X-ray device belonging to
Class 1 and Type B as per classification IEC 601-1, foreseen for a
continuous working at intermittent load.
According to CE 93/42 directive for medical devices, the equipment
belongs to class II B.
Load
E(KJ)
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
min
WARNING:
These measurements require the removal of the HF group covers; this
means to gain access to internal parts where high voltage are normally
present.
WARNING:
During the panoramic examination, the set value of kV and tube current
varies according to a pre-determined curve in order to compensate the
different absorption of X-ray beam due to different anatomical structures.
In this way, it is possible to obtain a good uniformity of the image’s
contrast. Particularly, the chosen value is lowered on the initial phase of
the panoramic and increased on the scissors/canine zone, in order to
compensate the effect of the cervical spine.
The value displayed during the panoramic examination corresponds to
the to chosen one, while the istantaneusly value can be different; these
effects must be considered in case of measure of the exposure factors
using standard diagnostic mode. As an example, the variation follows the
curve hereafter:
Actual value kV
NOTE:
The instruments normally used for the measurement of the exposure
parameters (kVp) with the non-invasive method, have an intrinsic
measurement non-linearity when used to measure low dose radiations.
This non-linearity can lead to measuring errors clearly not due to the
STRATO 2000 Digital.
As example, please see the next diagram where the sensitivity curve of a
normal measuring instrument is shown. Working outside the dark area,
the instrument is not linear.
WARNING:
The machine primary collimator, both the fix one on PAN ONLY machine
and the slit primary collimator, give a narrow X-ray beam.
Measurement by a non invasive kV meter on a very narrow beam can be
difficult and/or unreliable and special probes with reduced sensitive area
must be used.
It may result helpful to use a fluorescent screen to locate the X-ray beam
and consequently position the probe of the kV meter.
key "17" .
time. LED’s of "patient type", "patient size" and "Arch" switch off and
the display shows the following two messages alternatively
R E M O V E
C H I N R E S T
and
C L O S E
T E M P L E S U P P O R T
NOTE:
The following operations is a confirmation that the above points have
been performed.
NOTE:
This program allows you to carry out the measuring of the exposure
parameters having the tubehead-arm in a fixed position (not rotating).
3. Carry out the actions mentioned above; press key "23" ; the
P L E A S E W A I T . . .
O P E N
C A S S E T T E U N I T
4. After having opened to Ceph position the sensor support the display
shows:
P L E A S E W A I T . . .
while the primary collimator is placed in PAN position and the Soft
Tissue Filter outside the X-ray field.
R X P A R A M E T E R S
7 0 k V 0 8 m A 1 . 0 0 S
checks.
The variation range of the parameters is shown in the following table
(see also NOTE at page 4-10):
NOTE:
Acting on key "5" and then on keys "3" or "6" the
WARNING:
X-ray will be emitted during the performance of the following operations.
Authorised technicians are therefore recommended to use the greatest
caution and to comply with the safety regulations and laws of their
country.
NOTE:
The performances are guaranteed if the measurement of kV and mA is
done with the invasive method (see paragraph 7.2 and 7.3).
9. To quit this routine, press key "9" ; the display will show:
C L O S E C A S S E T T E
T O P A N O R A M I C
P R E S S E N T E R
Press key "23" ; the unit will carry out the zeroing and will set
P L E A S E W A I T . . .
S T D . P A N O R A M I C
x x k V x x m A 1 5 . 0 s
4.5. Dimensions
5. PRE-
PRE-INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
The instructions indicated in this and in the following chapter enable to
perform a correct installation in order to grant a regular operation of
STRATO 2000 Digital.
The supplier can supply the assistance and the necessary technical
advice for pre-installation, all masonry works and the pre-installation
phase are at the customer’s charge and must be performed complying
with the indications given below.
WARNING:
In all its versions, STRATO 2000 Digital must be fixed at the wall by the
two brackets supplied, which have to be fixed by the dowels enclosed.
Each dowel must support a max. extraction force of 120 kg.
The fixing dowels to be employed, for any kind of wall, are the following:
• full bricks: supplied dowels (cast-iron dowels for the upper bracket
and plastic dowels for the lower one)
• wood mountings: self tapping screws
• hollow bricks: optional chemical dowels (code VSM 6660132000).
NOTE:
The device is supplied as unit to be installed permanently.
Please DO NOT connect the unit to the line using a normal socket, to
avoid compromising the electrical safety.
NOTE:
STRATO 2000 Digital, complying with IEC 60601-2-7 standard, IS SET
TO connect, at the entrance of the X-ray room, the following control and
warning devices:
• REMOTE X-RAYS BUTTON: "Dead-man" remote control, enables to
perform the exam at a distance, the operator can stand outside the
X-ray emission area. Terminal board X0 pin 8 and 9.
• READY light: Green light (24V 40W max.), it signals that the
machine is ready to perform the exam. Terminal board X0 pin 10 and
11 (contact N.O.).
• X-RAYS light: Yellow light (24V 40 W max.) it signals the entry in the
X-ray room is forbidden, since an exposure is on the run. Terminal
board X0 pin 12 and 13 (contact N.O.).
• BEEPER: Outer acoustical signal (24V max.), it indicates entrance in
the X-ray room is forbidden since an exposure is on the run.
Terminal board X0 pin 14 and 15 (contact N.O.).
NOTE:
The electrical connection must be done on the terminal board X0 (see
operation circuit diagram – chapter 9).
NOTE:
The unit only provides the closing contacts relative to the above
mentioned functions. Power voltages for the relevant devices have to be
provided from outside, making sure not to exceed the indicated ratings.
5.2. Packaging
STRATO 2000 Digital in base version is delivered in two carton-board
boxes; the device equipped with Cephalometric unit will be delivered in
three boxes. Net weight, gross weight and the contents of the packaging
are indicated in the following table:
Weight
Contents
Net Gross
- Cephalometric device
- Secondary collimator
25 kg 42 kg
- Coverings
- Accessories for Cephalometric device
WARNING:
Before unpacking the different components of the equipment, read
carefully paragraph 6.3 of this manual.
Villa Sistemi Medicali will not bear any responsibility for damages
caused to the equipment due to improper unpackaging procedure,
and for the relevant costs.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
6. INSTALLATION
NOTE:
STRATO 2000 Digital is delivered pre-mounted in groups.
The mechanical mounting consists exclusively in assembling the above
mentioned groups. Bearings adjustment and the adjustment of possible
fixing couplings are therefore carried out in factory; each intervention on
these particulars is useless and could damage the device.
Two technicians will be necessary to perform some procedures; the
phases requiring the intervention of two men are identified in the related
chapters.
NOTE:
STRATO 2000 Digital has been designed for a wall fixing by two brackets,
each of which requires to be fixed by two dowels. This initial setting
foresees the fixing of the upper bracket; the lower one will be set just
after having fitted the column in the upper.
NOTE:
The bracket is to be mounted positioning the wider part of the eye
upwards, as shown in the picture.
B
1365 mm
Figure 6-1
NOTE:
Check that bracket "C" is fixed correctly.
1. Fix on the base of the column the trapezoidal square "D" by the two
side screws.
2. Fix the four handles "F" equipped with the unit, on the sides of
column "E".
3. Grasp the handles (operation to be done by two persons) and make
the rear pin "G" get into the eye on the wall bracket "C".
F
E
F
F
D
Figure 6-2
HUB support
box
B
Figure 6-3
8. Install the HUB support box (normally resting on the side of the
mains switch during shipment) in its location just under the exit of
the mains cable (see previous Figure 6-3) and fix it with the two
relevant fixing screws.
9. Power the HUB using the cable coming from the power supply board
in the base of the unit.
10. Connect the USB/2 cable coming down along the column and the
output USB/2 cable (L=5mt) that will go to the PC (the connection to
the PC must be done only when requested by the Digital Panoramic
software installation procedure).
NOTE:
Normally, the unit is shipped pre-set for the maximum stroke of 670mm.
This stroke will bring the unit to the maximum height of 2320mm from
the floor.
Whenever the stroke has to be reduced (e.g. in case of lower ceiling), act
on plate "Y" (Figure 6-3), located on the front side of the column.
Normally, plate "Y" is fixed in the lower position (thus activating later the
end travel microswitches and allowing the longer stroke). It can be fixed
in the intermediate position, thus limiting the stroke of 130mm
(maximum height of the unit 2190mm) or in the highest position, thus
limiting the stroke of 230mm (maximum height of the unit 2090mm).
WARNING:
Do not remove from the rotating arm assembly "I" the wooden
structure "J" since together with the related carton box "K" it will be
used to fix the moving unit on the column.
Damages to the unit (e.g. uncentering of some positioning sensors)
with possible failures can occur if the rotating arm assembly rests
on the floor without the presence of the protective wooden frame.
Therefore do not remove the latter from the rotating arm assemly
until is clearly requested by the installation procedure.
3. Fix the four handles "F" equipped with the unit and used before to
setup the column, on the side of the unit "I".
4. Position the carton box "K" near the column, set the rotating arm "I"
complete with the wooden structure "J" over the box, using handles
"F" to hold it all (this operation requires the intervention of two
persons).
5. Remove the metal plate support located behind the tubehead by
loosening the relevant fixing screw.
6. Set the rear part of the movement unit at the level of support "L" set
on the column.
7. While a person will keep the unit in position, the other one will fix it
to the column by 6 M6 screws.
8. Tighten first screws "M1" and later screws "M2" so that the rotation
arm assy is as more horizontal as possible along both direction.
9. Remove handles "F", the wooden structure "J" (first remove the
wooden piece "W"), the safety blocking screw "N" and the three safety
blocks (against translation) "O".
WARNING:
If safety device "N" and "O" are not properly removed, damages to the unit
can occur.
10. Connect the cables from the column to the related connectors set on
the movement unit. The signal cables and the supply cable X29 exit
the column. X29 has to be connected to the related connector set on
the left of the movement unit, after having removed the protection
caps.
NOTE:
The STRATO 2000 Digital is equipped with a service microswitch (S2)
which allows to move the column vertically even when the signal cables
are not connected to the Chin support arm.
To do this, just connect the mains voltage to terminal block X0 and act
on the mentioned microswitch, located on the rear right part of the base
of the unit.
During the "manual" activation of the column motor, make sure not to
exceed the limits given by the limit microswitches, as these are not
connected and therefore cannot stop the movement of the column itself.
M1
M2
L W F O
N F
M2
F J
Z
K
Figure 6-4
X29
Connectors
X22
P
Q
Figure 6-5
X46
X40
J13
S J6 J14
Figure 6-6
6. Connect the cables J6, J13 and J14 to the related connectors on the
sensor board.
7. Connect USB/2 cable on the sensor board.
8. Connect the grounding cable to the ground node on the metal
support.
In case the STRATO 2000 Digital is shipped already with the Ceph arm, it
will be necessary only to verify the centering between the X-ray beam, the
secondary collimator and the digital sensor because the arm has been
already adjusted and pinned on the unit during the final test done in the
factory.
In case the arm is provided later (unit upgrade), the unit is already pre-
set to accept it, but the centering procedure must be completely
performed in the field.
Before installing the CEPH arm some cables have to be prepared on the
machine according to the following instruction:
1. Insert cables X1-X2 and J1-J2 caming from rotating arm assembly in
the metal channel guide (Figure 6-8) inside the column from the top
side.
2. Bring J1-J2 cable through the column and estract it from the hole in
the column; perform the same operation for cable X1-X2.
3. In case of a machine upgrade connect the cable X18, X53, X63 to the
relevant connectors on the CPU board and fasten them.
Once the cables are out of the column, the CEPH arm can be installed.
The following operations need the presence of two persons.
4. Bring the CEPH arm from the two red handles mounted on the arm
and remove it from the package.
5. Position the CEPH arm close to the column; remove the handle "A"
(Figure 6-7) and bring the device using the handle "B" and the arm in
the handling area. Take the cable J1-J2 and make it pass in the hole
of the arm fixing plate and outside the square lateral hole in the arm
(Figure 6-8). Reapet the same operation with the X1-X2 cable.
Handle "A"
Handling area
Handle "B"
Figure 6-7
6. Place the CEPH arm on the column and fix it with the two screw and
with bolts on the two pins. Remove the handle "B".
7. Using a bubble level check that the X axis guide of the rotating arm
and the CEPH skull clamp disk have the same inclination as shown
in Figure 6-8. If this is not the case act on the fixing screws and bolts
of the CEPH arm to the column; when alingment is achived sign the
checklist in Appendix B.
Bubble level
Cable metal
channel guide
Bubble level
Figure 6-8
8. Fix the secondary collimator on its support taking care that the
reference screw on the secondary collimator is positioned against the
regulation pin (factory adjusted).
Regulation pin
Figure 6-9
In case the STRATO 2000 Digital is sold already equipped with the Digital
Ceph arm, follow the instructions of paragraph 6.7.2 to check the digital
ceph arm centering.
In case the arm is provided later (unit upgrade), follow the instructions of
paragraph 7.1.3 to perform the full centering procedure in the field.
PANORAMIC
SENSOR HOLDER
KEYBOARD
TUBEHEAD
4. Verify that the sagittal median laser projection corresponds with the
Y line (X axis) and the canine laser projection corresponds with the
L1 line (Y axis) of the centering device. If even one of these conditions
does not correspond, loosing the screws "M1" and "M2" Figure 6-4,
adjust the position of the rotating arm so that all the laser beams are
as close as possible to the reference lines of the centering tool.
6. With an level bubble, verify the parallelism between chin rest arm
and rotating arm and if they do not match, check again their
mechanical mounting on the column.
WARNING:
X-rays will be emitted during the performance of the following operations.
Authorised Technicians are therefore recommended to use the greatest
caution and to comply with the safety regulations and laws of their
country.
NOTE:
This adjustment needs a personal computer directly connected to
STRATO 2000 Digital (refer to "Digital Panoramic" Installation Manual)
where the "QuickVision" program is installed and the use of the CD
(P/N 58093221) supplied with the centering tools kit.
R E L E A S E * . * * *
> T E S T <
2. When this message appears, press the increase key "3" and
S E T U P
P A S S W O R D ? 1 0 0
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
Then press key "23" ; the unit will carry out some movements
W A I T F O R
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
When the unit stop moving the following message will be displayed:
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
L I N I N G U P T E S T
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S . C O L . Z E R O
S Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
After entering the "CEPH S.COL. ZERO" function, the keyboard is
inactive for some seconds. Wait a few time and repeat the action.
7. Open the Panoramic sensor holder and moves the skull clamp in the
A/P position.
and use key "3" and key "6" to set values for the
11. Press the X-ray button and keep it depressed until the end of the
exposure.
NOTE:
If the following message will be displayed:
D I G I T A L B O A R D
I S N O T R E A D Y
Pseudo color
key
13. The right and left distances must not differ more than ±3mm. If it is
not the case, refer to paragraph 7.1.3.3 to correct the CEPH
secondary collimator setting.
Figure 6-10
14. When the right setting is reached press key "9" to exit the
15. Press key "23" to store the changes. While key "9" to
cancel them.
16. The following message is now displayed:
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S . C O L . Z E R O
17. Press key "9" to exit password 124, the following message will
be displayed
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
press key "23" to exit the program and store the changes.
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S E N S O R Z E R O
21. Press key "23 and the following message will be displayed:
S Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
22. Press key "8" .The primary and secondary collimators and the
ceph sensor go to the ceph central position. Place the centering tool
code 52099009 on the secondary collimator.
Figure 6-11
23. Select with key "7" , key "5" and key "4"
respectively kV, mA and exposure time and use key "3" and
24. Open the "Sensor Centering" program from the CD (P/N 58093221)
supplied with the centering tools kit and wait that the message
"Board is connected" is diplayed on the bottom bar of the program.
Ckech that in menu "Image processing" all the items are not selected.
25. Press the X-ray button and check if in the obtained narrow image the
projection of the slit of the centering template is vertical and in the
middle of the impressed area.
Impressed area
Projection of the slit
27. When the right setting is reached press key "9" to exit the
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
28. Press key "23" to store the changes. While key "9" to
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S E N S O R Z E R O
29. Ceck the Soft Tissue Filter setting as explained in paragraph 7.1.3.5.
30. Press key "9" to exit password 124, the following message will
be displayed
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
124 menu.
Figure 6-12
Figure 6-13
Figure 6-14
(Rev. 3) 6-25 STRATO 2000 Digital
SERVICE MANUAL
Installation
WARNING:
The operator is recommended to perform these inspections before each
session of operations.
If the operator detects irregularities or damage, he should immediately
inform the Technical Service Department.
WARNING:
Components may only be replaced by original spare parts.
NOTE:
The Service Engineer has to take special care for all what concerns
electrical safety of the device and must make sure of restoring all
provisions for electrical safety which may be affected during a service
intervention and to solicit the customer to have the electrical safety tests
repeated every time the intervention has caused the replacement of
important parts or the intervention has significantly affected safety
provisions of the device.
PANORAMIC
SENSOR HOLDER
KEYBOARD
TUBEHEAD
4. Verify that the sagittal median laser projection corresponds with the
Y line (X axis) and the canine laser projection corresponds with the
L1 line (Y axis) of the centering device; sign the checklist in Appendix
B. If even one of these conditions does not correspond, switch off the
unit and follow the procedures described in the following chapters.
Service Mode
The following chapters require access to the service password programs
of the STRATO 2000 Digital system. Following is described the sequence
of operations for accessing these programs.
R E L E A S E * . * * *
> T E S T <
2. When this message appears, press the increase key "3" and
S E T U P
P A S S W O R D ? 1 0 0
for the desired Service Program and press key "23" to confirm
this selection.
NOTE:
All changes made and stored result in the loss of the original calibration
data. The user is therefore recommended to make and store only those
changes that are deemed necessary.
If changes are made and stored but the user quits password 118 by
switching the system off and not going through the normal quitting
procedure, the stored data will be lost and the system will be reset to the
previous data.
on the display:
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
Then press key "23" ; the unit will carry out some movements
W A I T F O R
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
When the unit stop moving the following message will be displayed:
S E R V I C E M E N U
X Z E R O
S E R V I C E M E N U
R O T A T I O N Z E R O
T Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e
and will project two laser beams at right angles to each other onto
the centering tool.
or superimpose to the L2 line. When keys "26" and "24" are pressed
the arm will rotate. Press increase key "3" or decrease key "6"
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
if these changes are not to be stored. The rotation group will return
to its previous position and the following message will be displayed:
S E R V I C E M E N U
R O T A T I O N Z E R O
Sign the chekclist in Appendix B; remind to write down the new value
in the relavant box in Appendix A.
6. Once the ROtation axis has been adjusted, press key "26" or
S E R V I C E M E N U
X Z E R O
7. With the Panoramic sensor holder open and the laser centering
X Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e
on line L2. When keys "26" and "24" are pressed, the arm will
translate. Change the translation speed using the increase key
line press key "9" to store the position. The following message
will be displayed:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
changes are not to be stored. The rotation group will return to its
previous position and the following messages will be displayed:
R E S T O R I N G
A X I S P O S I T I O N . . .
and
S E R V I C E M E N U
X Z E R O
Sign the chekclist in Appendix B; remind to write down the new value
in the relavant box in Appendix A.
9. Once the X-axis had been regulated, close sensor holder too
S E R V I C E M E N U
Y Z E R O
10. Press key "23" . The machine will rotate once and the
S E R V I C E M E N U
P L E A S E W A I T . . . . .
11. When the unit stops rotating the following message will be displayed:
Y Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e
on line L3. Using keys "25" and "22" the arm will translate. Change
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
changes are not to be stored. The rotation group will return to its
previous position and the following messages will be displayed:
R E S T O R I N G
A X I S P O S I T I O N . . .
and
S E R V I C E M E N U
Y Z E R O
Sign the chekclist in Appendix B; remind to write down the new value
in the relavant box in Appendix A.
14. Press key "9" to quit Password. The following message will be
displayed:
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
118 mode.
NOTE:
All changes made and stored result in the loss of the original calibration
data. The user is therefore recommended to make and store only those
changes that are deemed necessary.
If changes are made and stored but the user quits password 118 by
switching the system off and not going through the normal quitting
procedure, the stored data will be lost and the system will be reset to the
previous data.
NOTE:
If the system has been correctly aligned, the rotation center will be at
point C0.
WARNING:
X-rays will be emitted during the performance of the following operations.
Authorised Technicians are therefore recommended to use the greatest
caution and to comply with the safety regulations and laws of their
country.
Upon completion of the laser beam centering for the Panoramic function,
the X-ray beam must also be centered as follows:
3. Place the centering tool (P/N 54089021) on the chin rest and the
sensor calibration tool (P/N 51099008) on the window in front of the
sensor.
6. Pressing the key in the upper–right region of the instruments box for
image processing, it is possible to view the image in the scale 1:1
which facilitates the next steps.
Image processing
key
Distance measurement
tool
7. Using the dedicated cursors, position the image to see the balls of the
left side.
9. Click on the right button of the mouse and keeping it pressed, drag
the pointer to the center of the central ball. Releasing the button, the
following image shows up, where it is possible to read the distance in
mm, which must be in the range 36 ± 1 mm.
11. If the distance between the projection of the side spheres with that of
central sphere is not symmetrical (and not within the tolerance range
of ±1mm or 11 pixel), check the centering of the sagittal Median axis
(Line Y of the centering tool).
12. Make a measurement also of the distance between the right and left
ball: it must be inside the range 72 ± 1 mm.
13. If distance is outside the tolerance range, check the alignment of the
Canine axis (line L1 of the centering tool).
NOTE:
When these operations are performed during Maintenance it will be
necessary to remove some of the covers.
NOTE:
This adjustment needs a personal computer directly connected to
STRATO 2000 Digital (refer to "Digital Panoramic" Installation Manual)
where the "QuickVision" program is installed and the use of the CD
(P/N 58093221) supplied with the centering tools kit.
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
2. Press key "23" . The machine will move and the following
W A I T F O R
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
D I G I T A L C E P H O F F
D I G I T A L C E P H
D I G I T A L C E P H O N
5. Press key "9" and if the setting has been changed the following
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
will be displayed:
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
WARNING:
DO NOT MODIFY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF PASSWORD 124:
• Digital CEPH X offset
• Digital CEPH Y offset
• Digital CEPH sensor speed 2x2
• Digital CEPH sensor speed 3x3
FUNCTIONALITY CAN BE SEVERELY IMPAIRED.
WARNING:
X-rays will be emitted during the performance of the following operations.
Authorised Technicians are therefore recommended to use the greatest
caution and to comply with the safety regulations and laws of their
country.
D I G I T A L C E P H
R O T A T I O N O F F S E T
P L E A S E W A I T . . .
while the slit primary collimator moves to the DIGITAL CEPH central
position.
Then the following message will be displayed:
T Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
After entering the "ROTATION OFFSET" function, the keyboard is inactive
for some seconds. Wait a few time and repeat the action.
9. Open the Panoramic sensor holder and moves the skull clamp in the
A/P position.
10. Press key "20" to light ON the laser lines . With key "3"
Then with key "26" and key "24" turn the tubehead
arm until the vertical laser line is about 10mm on the left of the
18x22S reference on the CEPH sensor cover; light OFF the laser
lines.
11. Now a more precise setting have to be performed with X-ray: select
use key "3" and key "6" to set values for the exposure
13. Press key "8" on the machine keyboard; the system get ready
14. Press the X-ray button and keep it depressed until the end of the
exposure.
NOTE:
If the following message will be displayed:
D I G I T A L B O A R D
I S N O T R E A D Y
Pseudo color
key
16. The right and left distance must not differ more than ±3mm. If it is
not the case, with key "3" and key "6" set a speed value
turn the tubehead arm, increasing the displayed offset value if the
left distance is lower than the right one or viceversa; repeat the test
from point 11.
Figure 7-1
17. When the right setting is reached press key "9" to exit the
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
18. Press key "23" to store the changes. While key "9" to
cancel them.
Sign the chekclist in Appendix B; remind to write down the new value in
the relavant box in Appendix A.
NOTE:
This adjustment needs a personal computer directly connected to
STRATO 2000 Digital (refer to "Digital Panoramic" Installation Manual)
where the "QuickVision" program is installed and the use of the CD
(P/N 58093221) supplied with the centering tools kit.
Place the Ear Centering device in a Latero-Lateral position with the Ear
Centering Circles in a complitely open position.
To perform the ceph sensor alignment start from point 18 of paragraph
7.1.3.1 and:
D I G I T A L C E P H
L I N I N G U P T E S T
L I N I N G U P T E S T
P R E S S T E S T
This is a short exam specific to take images to adjust the Ear
Centering Circle
20. Open the "Ear centering" program on the CD (P/N 58093221) and
wait the message "Board is connected" is diplayed on the bottom bar
of the program.Ckech that in menu "Image processing" all the items
are not selected except for DNSU and PRNU.
21. Press key "8" . The machine get ready to take a 10x22 exam.
NOTE:
If the following message will be displayed:
D I G I T A L B O A R D
I S N O T R E A D Y
Press key "9" to reset the message and press key "8" again.
NOTE:
After entering the "LINING UP TEST" function, the keyboard is inactive
for some seconds. If when key "8" is pressed no movement take place just
wait some seconds and repeat the action.
4mA.
WARNING:
X-rays will be emitted during the performance of the following operations.
Authorised Technicians are therefore recommended to use the greatest
caution and to comply with the safety regulations and laws of their
country.
23. Press the X-ray push button and keep it depressed until the end of
the exposure.
24. Evaluate the image and if the X-ray beam is vertically displaced (i.e.
more than 10mm upper or lower white border present); it will be
necessary to change the height of the CEPH arm using the upper or
lower grubs "B" (Figure 7-2), moving them symmetrically in pairs
(above or below) after having previously loosened nuts "C". If the
white border is present on the lower, turn the lower pair after having
slightly loosened (portion of a turn) the two lower arm fastining
screws "D". Perform this procedure in reverse if the white border is
present on the upper part.
Once vertically alignment has been completed, tighten the loosened
screws "D" and block adjustment grubs "B" with the relevant nuts
"C".
C
B
Figure 7-2
25. Repeating steps from point 20 to point 22, take a new image and if
the Ear Cenetring Circles are not concentric perform the setting
actions described in paragraphs 7.1.3.2.1 and 7.1.3.2.2.
26. When the right setting is reached press key "9" to exit the
menu item.
Loosen the fixing screws "A" of positioning sphere (max. 1 turn) and
using adjustment screw "C" adjust (rotate) skull-stand unit "B".
If the greater diameter (ear set farthest from the sensor) is shifted more
towards the nose-rest with respect to the smaller diameter (ear-rest
nearer to the sensor), screw adjustment screw "C" and manually turn
sphere holder "E" anticlockwise. In the opposite case, unscrew
adjustment screw "C" and the sphere holder will shift automatically.
Once the correct centering is obtained (a test exposure is required), fix
screw "A" and block adjustment screw "C" using security nut "D".
C D
Loosen screws "F" (Figure 7-2b). Adjust position of the arm acting on
screw "G" (Figure 7-2b) on the side. Once the aligned position has been
reached tighten bolt "H" (Figure 7-2b). Upon completion of the
adjustment a test exposure is required, to verify it. Tighten screws "F".
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S . C O L . Z E R O
28. Press key "23" and the following message will be displayed:
S Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
After entering the "CEPH S.COL. ZERO" function, the keyboard is
inactive for some seconds. Wait a few time and repeat the action.
29. Select with key "7" and key "5" respectively kV and mA
and use key "3" and key "6" to set values for the
NOTE:
If the following message will be displayed:
D I G I T A L B O A R D
I S N O T R E A D Y
Pseudo color
key
34. The right and left distances must not differ more than ±3mm.
Figure 7-4
35. If it is not the case, with key "3" and key "6" set a
displayed offset value if the left distance is lower than the right one or
viceversa; repeat the test from point 29.
NOTE:
This is a fine setting; if the zero offset (±eeeee) is lower than –1000 steps
or greater than 1000 steps repeat the first step of ceph arm centering
described in 7.1.3.1.
36. When the right setting is reached press key "9" to exit the
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
37. Press key "23" to store the changes. While key "9" to
cancel them.
Sign the chekclist in Appendix B; remind to write down the new value
in the relavant box in Appendix A.
38. Press key "9" to exit password 124, the following message will
be displayed
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
press key "23" to exit the program and store the changes.
NOTE:
This adjustment needs a personal computer directly connected to
STRATO 2000 Digital (refer to "Digital Panoramic" Installation Manual)
where the "QuickVision" program is installed and the use of the CD
(P/N 58093221) supplied with the centering tools kit.
40. Switch ON the unit and access Password 124 following the
operations sequence described in paragraph 7.1.1. The following
message will be displayed:
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
41. Press key "23" . The machine will move and the following
W A I T F O R
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S E N S O R Z E R O
43. Press key "23" and the following message will be displayed:
S Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
44. Press key "8" .The primary and secondary collimators and the
ceph sensor go to the ceph central position. Place the centering tool
code 52099009 on the secondary collimator (see Figure 6-11).
45. Select with key "7" , key "5" and key "4"
respectively kV, mA and exposure time and use key "3" and
46. Open the "Sensor Centering" program on the CD (P/N 58093221) and
wait the message "Board is connected" is diplayed on the bottom bar
of the program.Check that in menu "Image processing" all the items
are not selected.
47. Take X-ray pressing the X-ray button and check if in the obtained
narrow image the projection of the slit of the centering tool is vertical
and in the middle of the impressed area.
Impressed area
Projection of the slit
NOTE:
If the image taken is totally white, perform the step 47 without the tool
(code 52099009) in order to make a rough centering.
Then place again the tool on the secondary collimator and repeat step 47
to perform a fine setting.
NOTE:
This is a fine setting, so be sure to have well performed the two previous
steps.
If the projection of the slit is oblique, unscrew the 2 screws "A" and
adjust the secondary collimator tilt acting on grub "B", in order to
have a vertical projection of the slit.
Figure 7-5
48. When the right setting is reached press key "9" to exit the
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
49. Press key "23" to store the changes. While key "9" to
cancel them.
Fix the grubs "B" with their nuts if they had been adjusted and tighten
the 2 screws "A".
Sign the chekclist in Appendix B; remind to write down the new value in
the relavant box in Appendix A.
NOTE:
This adjustment needs a personal computer directly connected to
STRATO 2000 Digital (refer to "Digital Panoramic" Installation Manual)
where the "QuickVision" program is installed.
D I G I T A L C E P H
S T F Z E R O O F F S E T
S T F Z E R O O F F S a
O F F S E T ± x x x
ready to take a 18x22A exam and the soft tissue filter will be
automatically placed in the X-ray field.
NOTE:
If the following message will be displayed:
D I G I T A L B O A R D
I S N O T R E A D Y
Press key "9" to reset the message and press key "8" again.
NOTE:
After entering the "STF ZERO OFFSET" function, the keyboard is inactive
for some seconds. If when key "8" is pressed no movement take place just
wait some seconds and repeat the action.
WARNING:
X-rays will be emitted during the performance of the following operations.
Authorised Technicians are therefore recommended to use the greatest
caution and to comply with the safety regulations and laws of their
country.
6. Press the X-ray button and keep it depressed until the end of the
exposure; the following message will be displayed:
E N T E R I M G O F F S E T
O F F S E T ( m m ) 5 0
The system will calculate automatically the new Soft Tissue Filter
offset.
If distance "A" is 50±2mm no correction is needed; press key "9"
to exit.
In both cases the following message will be displayed
S T F Z E R O O F F S a
O F F S E T ± x x x
Figure 7-6
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
Sign the chekclist in Appendix B; remind to write down the new value
in the relavant box in Appendix A.
10. Press key "9" to exit password 124, the following message will
be displayed
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
press key "23" to exit the program and store the changes.
NOTE:
If the following actions are performed during maintenance some covers
have to be removed:
a. Remove the outer covering of the tubehead.
b. Remove the protection grid of the HF generator board.
WARNING:
The HF board has a working voltage of about 360V.
1. With the unit on, select the Panoramic examination mode by pressing
key "17" .
off and the display shows the following two messages alternatively:
R E M O V E
C H I N R E S T
and
C L O S E
T E M P L E S U P P O R T
NOTE:
This program allows you to carry out the measuring of the exposure
parameters having the tubehead-arm in a fixed position (not rotating).
3. Carry out the actions mentioned above; press key "23" ; the
unit will carry out a movement to reach the "zero" position. During
this phase, the display shows:
P L E A S E W A I T . . .
while the primary collimator is placed in PAN position and the Soft
Tissue Filter outside the X-ray field.
checks.
The variation range of the parameters is shown in the following table:
WARNING:
X-ray will be emitted during the performance of the following operations.
Authorised technicians are therefore recommended to use the greatest
caution and to comply with the safety regulations and laws of their
country.
5. To quit this routine, press key "9" ; the display will show:
C L O S E C A S S E T T E
T O P A N O R A M I C
P R E S S E N T E R
Press key "23" ; the unit will carry out the zeroing and will set
P L E A S E W A I T . . .
7.2.1. kVp
Use a multimeter (R input >= 10MΩ) in working conditions VDC and end
of scale 20V, position the cold pole on TP4 (GND) and the hot pole on TP3
(kV) on the HF generator board. Set the following parameters: 60kV-6mA-
3s as described in paragraph 7.2, item 4.
Perform an exposure and considering that the ratio between the value on
the voltmeter and high voltage is 1V= 10kV, verify that the value
indicated by the multimeter ranges from 5.7÷6.3V (6V±5%).
In case the read value is outside the specified range, shift the hot pole of
the voltmeter on TP5 (set kV). Once a new exposure is done, the voltage
on TP5 must range from 5.76÷6.24V (6V±4%).
Should this last value be outside the specified limit, detect the "set kV"
voltage supplied by CPU, connecting the voltmeter between GND test
points and kV (set nearby X10). The tension on these points must range
from 5.82 and 6.18 V (6V+3%). If it is out of tolerance replace the CPU,
otherwise replace the HF generator board.
If all measures are within the specified range, and there is an evidence of
a performance loss, measure the high tension of the tubehead, and the
exposure time using a non-invasive kilovoltmeter with < +3kVp
tolerance.
WARNING:
Measurement by a non invasive kV meter on a very narrow beam can be
difficult and/or unreliable and special probes with reduced sensitive area
must be used.
It may result helpful to use a fluorescent screen to locate the X-ray beam
and consequently position the probe of the kV meter.
The high voltage value must be within 8% of the set value, while the time
value must be within 10% of the set value. If the voltage is not within the
expected range, replace the tubehead; otherwise replace CPU board.
NOTE:
The tubehead has always to be replaced together with the HF board
because there are adjustments needed to match the two
components.
7.2.2. Time
7.3. mA Check
mA can be measured directly (invasive method) on the tubehead by the
test points on the HF generator board after having performed the
following procedures:
a. Remove the outer covering of the tubehead.
b. Remove the metal protection grid of the generator board.
WARNING:
The board has a working voltage of about 360V.
Use a multimeter (R input >= 10MΩ) in working conditions VDC and end
of scale 20V, position the cold pole on TP4 (GND) and the hot pole on TP1
(mA). Set the following parameters: 60kV-4mA-3s as described in
paragraph 7.2, item 4.
Perform an exposure and considering that a ratio 1V DC = 2 mA, verify
that the value indicated by the multimeter ranges from 1.84÷2.16V
(4mA±8%).
Set 80kV - 12mA - 3s. The value read must range from 5.52 to 6.48V
(12mA±8%).
In case the detected values are outside these ranges, check that the
voltage on TP2 is -4V ± 0.02V. Otherwise, adjust trimmer R165 to obtain
this value. After having adjusted the trimmer, check again the current
during the emission.
1. Select the exam, the type of patient and the size to be modified.
NOTE:
The pressure of one of the three parameters setting keys will cause the
de-activation of the patient size LED and the blinking of the patient type
and function/examination LED's. This LED's will be reactivated only
when storing parameters (paragraph 7.4.3).
NOTE:
For Cephalometric exams the parameter modifications are common to
high resolution and to normal resolution selection since both modality
requires the same exposure parameters.
It is possible set the default value of the Soft Tissue Filter in function of
patient size (small, medium, large) and of exam format.
NOTE:
The value of Soft Tissue Filter is stored for all Asymmetric projections.
For the symmetrical projections instead, the default position of the STF is
out (the display shows OUT).
To store the set value, press the key "28" e "23" , at the
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
press key "23" to confirm, the LED's will lit again, or the key
"9" to cancel the setting; in this case the LED's blink and the
PANORAMIC EXAMINATIONS
Adult Child
68 kV 64 kV
Thin
6 mA 4 mA
72 kV 66 kV
Normal
6 mA 4 mA
74 kV 68 kV
Robust
6 mA 5 mA
68 kV 58 kV 68 kV 58 kV
Thin Thin
6 mA 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA
72 kV 64 kV 72 kV 64 kV
Normal Normal
6 mA 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA
76 kV 68 kV 76 kV 70 kV
Robust Robust
6 mA 6 mA 6 mA 6 mA
66 kV 62 kV 68 kV 62 kV
Thin Thin
6 mA 5 mA 6 mA 5 mA
70 kV 64 kV 72 kV 66 kV
Normal Normal
6 mA 5 mA 6 mA 5 mA
72 kV 66 kV 74 kV 68 kV
Robust Robust
6 mA 5 mA 6 mA 5 mA
72 kV 70 kV 74 kV 72 kV
Thin Thin
6 mA 5 mA 12 mA 10 mA
74 kV 72 kV 76 kV 74 kV
Normal Normal
6 mA 5 mA 12 mA 10 mA
76 kV 74 kV 80 kV 76 kV
Robust Robust
6 mA 5 mA 10 mA 10 mA
Maxilla IMPLANT
Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth
11/21 12/22 13/23 14/24 15/25 16/26 17/27 18/28
L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T
68 50 68 50 64 50 56 58 56 62 56 62 56 62 56 62 kV
Thin
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 mA
70 50 70 50 66 50 58 62 58 64 58 64 58 64 58 64 kV
Normal
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 mA
72 52 72 52 68 52 60 64 60 66 60 66 60 66 60 66 kV
Robust
7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 mA
L = Longitudinal
T = Transversal
Mandible IMPLANT
Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth
31/41 32/42 33/43 34/44 35/45 36/46 37/47 38/48
L T L T L T L T L T L T L T L T
62 50 62 50 64 50 64 58 66 66 66 60 66 60 66 60 kV
Thin
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 mA
64 52 64 52 66 52 66 62 68 68 68 62 68 62 68 62 kV
Normal
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 mA
66 54 66 54 68 54 68 64 70 70 70 64 70 64 70 64 kV
Robust
7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 mA
L = Longitudinal
T = Transversal
Power on the STRATO 2000 Digital and let it reach the Patient's entering
position.
To install the software on the PC, insert the CD named "STRATO 2000
Digital Software Utilities" (P/N 58093220) shipped among with the
STRATO 2000 Digital on the CD reader of the PC; the software
installation procedure will start automatically; if not, start it using the
"Start", "Run" procedure and selecting the "Autorun" program on the CD.
Figure 7-7
Select the language to be used during the installation and also on the
program itself by clicking on the corresponding flag.
The Software will try to determine if the STRATO 2000 Digital is
connected to the PC; click on "Test Connection" tab.
Figure 7-8
Figure 7-9
Execute the package using the standard Windows process. The following
windows will open.
Figure 7-10
Figure 7-11
Figure 7-12
Operation on configuration
parameters
NOTE:
The STRATO 2000 Digital Software Utilities there does not have the
possibility to modify parameters.
The four buttons on the right side of the screens are useful to manage
configuration files:
• "Read" button performs a new reading of the parameters from the
STRATO 2000 Digital; it can be used to verify the functionality of the
Upload function
• "Save to disk" is used to store on a file, on the hard disk or in a
floppy or different media, the configuration data.
Pressing this button, the following window appears:
Figure 7-17
Using the stardard Windows commands, store the file with ".cfn"
extension on the disk/directory selected.
As a suggestion, the doctor's name can be used to specify the file.
NOTE:
We strongly suggest to use this feature to save configuration data.
Figure 7-18
In the above picture, the file "Strato2000D.cfn" data will be loaded
from the directory of hard disk.
The last function is the Firmware updolad; this can be used in case there
the need to load a new firmware release on the STRATO 2000 Digital.
Selecting the button "Firmware Update" (Figure 7-12), the following
picture will be displayed:
Figure 7-19
Clicking on the "Open" tab, it is possible to select the firmware file using
standard window commands; the software locates automatically a folder
named "Firmware" where may be contained the file, but it is possible to
select it in other folders; choose the correct one. This files have the ".txt"
extension.
Figure 7-20
NOTE:
For STRATO 2000 Digital, the release 6.xx should be selected.
Figure 7-21
NOTE:
• The STRATO 2000 Digital keyboard is locked during Firmware
update procedure.
• The update procedure will last for at least 25 minutes; during this
time no other operations can be performed on the PC and/or the
STRATO 2000 Digital.
• During the operation, a scrolling bar and a numerical indication of
elapsed and remaining time is displayed.
• If the following message is displayed, please switch off the
STRATO 2000 Digital, power on it again and let it reach the patient's
centering position; click on "OK" and "Connect" again.
Figure 7-22
Figure 7-23
At the end, windows will appear asking to confirm the upload process.
Figure 7-24
Now the STRATO 2000 Digital has to be reset from the main keyboard; it
will boot again; the display should visualise the new software release.
There is no need to adjust the calibration of the STRATO 2000 Digital,
because the previous data are maintained.
The Software Utilities program was automatically terminated so if you
need to verify other data, it must be restarted again.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
E x x x
P R E S S R E S E T
xxx code number of the error message
E x x x
C A L L T E C H A S S .
xxx code number of the error message
E x x x
S W I T C H O F F S Y S T .
xxx code number of the error message
The following table illustrates the various messages that require the intervention of
the Technical Service and the reference chapters where the diagnostic procedure
and the corrective actions are given.
Motors movement
Primary collimator
Soft
Soft tissue filter
Code Error description Reference chapter
520 (*) Soft tissues filter timeout 8.3.8.6.1
521 (*) The movement of the soft tissues filter stops 8.3.8.6.1
at the limit switch
522 (*) Limit switch not found during reset of soft 8.3.8.6.1
tissues filter
523 (*) Soft Tissue Filter zero sensor always active 8.3.8.6.1
(*) Errors related to slit primary collimator are not present in PAN ONLY machines.
Secondary collimator
CEPH sensor
(**) Errors related to digital ceph arm are not present in machines without digital ceph arm.
Buttons
Memory checksum
NOTE:
The CPU board contains a non-volatile memory where all the calibration
data of the unit (e.g. motor offset) and all the preference settings
performed by the user (e.g. exposure parameters different from the
default ones) are stored. This non-volatile memory is mounted on a small
piggy-back board fitted on the CPU board through a socket. In case of
replacement of the CPU board, the piggy-back board containing the non-
volatile memory must be removed from the defective CPU board and
installed on the new CPU board in place of the existing one which
contains a blank non-volatile memory. In this way, the calibration data
will be automatically loaded in the new board (otherwise these data will
be lost). When removing/fitting the piggy-back board, pay attention not
to damage it or the CPU board.
If the failure of the CPU is due to the non-volatile memory or to the piggy-
back board, and therefore stored data are lost, see Appendix A of this
manual where calibration data are listed. This information can be
manually entered into the new CPU board through the service programs
of the machine (passwords).
WARNING:
If the original flash Eproms cannot be reused the first operation
after having replaced the full CPU is to setup the hardware
configuration using Password 92 (see paragraph 8.3.3).
If this configuration is not correct the CPU board will result not
operative.
If error E560 occurs, the keys pressed during start-up will also be
displayed as follows:
E 5 6 0 ( x x x x x x x x )
C A L L T E C H A S S .
xxxxxxxx code number of error message 560
8.2. LEDs
This paragraph describes the diagnostic significance of the LEDs on the
STRATO 2000 Digital boards.
The chapter includes the following paragraphs:
• 8.2.1 CPU board LED
• 8.2.2 HF board LED
• 8.2.3 Power supply group LED
HF GENERATOR
&
TUBEHEAD
BOARD
CEPHALOMETRIC
DIRECT DIGITAL COMMAND
SENSOR AND PANEL
ELECTRONICS
USB/2 CONNECTOR
NOTE:
The LED on the keyboard are not described in this chapter. These are
described in paragraph 3.6.1. These LEDs are tested by activating
password 94 (see paragraph 8.3.6.2).
The LEDs of the Direct Digital Sensor board are described on the relevant
Manual.
The following table shows the LED that are present on the CPU board,
their colors, their significance and the recommended corrective actions in
case of defects. To locate the LEDs, refer to the CPU A1 board illustrated
in chapter 9, drawing #4, of this manual:
The following table shows the LED that are present on the H.F. board,
their colours, their significance and the recommended corrective actions
in case of defects. To locate the LEDs, refer to the layout of the HF board
(A2) illustrated in chapter 9, drawing #8, of this manual:
The led shown in the following table is on the +24V switching power
supply located at the base of the column (the layout of the +24V
switching power supply module is shown in chapter 9, drawing #21, of
this manual).
R E L E A S E * . * * *
> T E S T <
S E T U P
P A S S W O R D ? 1 0 0
"23" .
8.3.1. Password 89
P R . C O L L . M O D E
N O T P R E S E N T
P R . C O L L . M O D E
L I N E A R S L I T
P R . C O L L . M O D E
S T A N D A R D M O D E
P R . C O L L . M O D E
C H I L D A S A D U L T
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
WARNING:
DO NOT MODIFY FACTORY SELECTION; FUNCTIONALITY CAN BE
SEVERELY IMPAIRED.
8.3.2. Password 90
D I G I T A L S E T U P
D I G I T A L M O D E O F F
or
D I G I T A L S E T U P
D I G I T A L M O D E O N
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
WARNING:
DO NOT MODIFY FACTORY SELECTION; FUNCTIONALITY CAN BE
SEVERELY IMPAIRED.
8.3.3. Password 92
C P U T Y P E S E T U P
E N H A N C E D C P U
or
C P U T Y P E S E T U P
S T A N D A R D C P U
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
WARNING:
DO NOT MODIFY FACTORY SELECTION; FUNCTIONALITY CAN BE
SEVERELY IMPAIRED.
8.3.4. Password 93
S T F M O T O R S E T U P
T Y P E 2
or
S T F M O T O R S E T U P
T Y P E 1
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
Select "TYPE 1" or "TYPE 2" according with Soft Tissue Filter motor type
indicated in Appendix B.
Default setup is "TYPE 2".
8.3.5. Password 94
T E S T M E N U
< m e n u o p t i o n >
8.3.6. Password 95
This password is used for setting the minimum kV value that can be
selected in exam mode. Upon access to this function, the following menu
is displayed:
F O R C E M I N 6 0 k V
F O R C E M I N k V O F F
or
F O R C E M I N 6 0 k V
F O R C E M I N k V O N
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
NOTE:
The minimum value in service programs is always 50kV.
This function is used to carry out diagnostics at low level of the various
input signals of the CPU board. It may be used, for example, to verify the
limit switches without necessarily moving the axes but manually
activating the microswitches.
T E S T I N P U T P O R T S
D y y 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly:
• yy= selected port code (D9, D10, D11, D12, D17)
• 87654321= logic status of the port inputs.
The port code correspond to the chip initials as per the wiring diagram,
while the status of the bits describes the logic level of the inputs on the
selected port.
NOTE:
The following table describes the correspondence between the displayed
figures and the corresponding input signal. The digits are numbered from
8 to 1. The eighth digit corresponds to the character furthest to the left
on the display, while digit 1 corresponds to the character furthest to the
right.
NOTE:
The logic status of these signals depends on the physical position of the
relevant microswitch with respect to the "0" position. Check the
functioning of the microswitch by moving the relevant axis
(motor/movement) and checking that the logic status changes.
Displays the next port in the list of ports present (key "24")
This function is used to verify the functions of the keys and the relative
light indicators.
Upon access, only the title of the function is displayed:
K E Y B O A R D T E S T
After which the system awaits the pressing of a key. Each time a key is
pressed the description of the key (character string) and the code
(hexadecimal numeric value) is displayed and for those keys associated
with a LED, the corresponding LED lights up. In order to be able to verify
the light indicators "1" and "2" that are not associated
to keys, the system lights up the two LEDs upon entering the function.
For example, when key "23" is pressed, the display shows the
following message:
K _ E N T E R
C O D E : 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
K _ R E S E T
C O D E : 0 x 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0
To enable the reading of the "RESET" key code. After two seconds, the
display returns to the main menu.
There are a set or errors, grouped in the range E560 to E563 for the
diagnostics of the functionality of the keyboard; E560 is specifically for a
problem related only to the keyboard functionality, while the others are
related to emission buttons (local and remote).
If error E560 occurs, the keys pressed during start-up will also be
displayed as follows:
E 5 6 0 ( x x x x x x x x )
C A L L T E C H A S S .
xxxxxxxx code number of error message 560
NOTE:
The usual fault of the cable is a poor contact on this connector and the
result can be an unreadable message but the machine looks functional,
or the column does not move, etc..
1. If the button was not intentionally pressed, power off the machine,
disconnect the connector X47 on the CPU and power on the machine
again. If the message continues to be displayed, replace the CPU.
2. Check the cable from X51 up to the local button and replace it if
faulty.
3. In case the X-ray button is faulty because always closed, replace it.
This message is the equivalent of the above message but applies to the
remote one.
1. Repeat the above steps, but disconnect the cable from connector
X51.
2. Check the cable from X51 up to the X0 connector on the main base.
3. Disconnect the remote X-ray button from X0 connector on the main
base plate and verify that the error disappear; if remains, check the
cable from power board to CPU.
4. In case the X-ray button is faulty because always closed, replace it.
The two functions are described together as they behave in exactly the
same way. This test is aimed at verifying the functionality of the CPU and
the connection between the CPU board and the HF board.
The H.F. board piloting signals (anode voltage and filament current) is
generated by an 8-bit D/A converter (i.e. at 256 levels). The two functions
described change the output level and therefore piloting voltage of the
H.F. board within the range: 0 - 255 that corresponds to a variation of
between 0 to 10 Volts at the converter output.
Upon access to this function, the current setting of the output level and
the corresponding voltage value is displayed:
T E S T m A C I R C U I T
L E V E L = 6 4 2 . 5 V
The voltage values set via this test can be measured with a DVM on the
following test points on the CPU board X35 (see chapter 9, drawing #3):
• TP1 = GND
• TP2 = kV
• TP3 = mA
The voltages set with this test must be measured on the above test points
with a tolerance of ± 10%. Each increment bit causes a variation of
39mV.
Check different settings to see the correspondence between the level set
and the Volt value displayed and measured; in case there is no
correspondence or no variation changing the settings, replace the CPU
board.
Making reference to the HF board layout and schematics, connect the
DVM probes to test points TP4 (ground) and TP5 (kV), repeat setting
variations and check the correspondence of values; if there is no
correspondence or no variations it is likely that the cabling between the
CPU and the HF board is broken, so replace it.
NOTE:
When this function is quit the voltage value present at the moment of
access to the function is reset. Therefore, this function cannot be used to
permanently change the piloting voltages. Furthermore, it is possible that
when the piloting voltages are changed, this could activated the HF board
protection system (e.g. OVERVOLTAGE), with the consequent block of the
X-rays emission. It is therefore recommended that the unit be reset upon
completion of the diagnostic procedure of the piloting voltages.
WARNING:
In the HF power board a voltage of 400 V is present; this voltage is also
applied during a discharging period of the high voltage capacitor filter
that feed the board, so caution has to be taken also if mains has been cut
off in advance.
This message means that there is no voltage feeding the board; this can
be checked looking at the LED H1 that must be ON.
If ON, check the cable X5 from the board to CPU and replace it if
interrupted.
1. If the LED H1 is off, check fuse F1 on the power supply group located
on the base; check also fuses F1 and F2 on the board itself and
replace the blown one.
WARNING:
If one of the above fuses blown, may be that a short circuit on the
board/tubehead occur, so carefully power on the system after the
replacement, because the failure can replicate.
This message can occur during a power on state if the system was
switched off and on with a rapid sequence; switch off the system and wait
for half a minute before powering it on again.
1. Check the LED H5, that should be ON; in case it is OFF, check cable
X5.
2. If ON, performs the steps from 2 to 4 described for error E551,
looking at the status of bit 6 (normal status 1) of the port D17.
This message means that the system detects a fault on the circuit feeding
the X-ray tube filament; a small current is always circulating in the
filament to reduce the pre heating time and reduce temperature stress; if
the circuit is interrupted, the above message is displayed.
1. Power off the machine; using a digital meter check the ohm value
between X3.5 and X3.6 of the connector X3 of the HF power board. A
low value has to be measured. If an open circuit is sensed,
disconnect the connector X3 and check the continuity of the wires
from X3.5 and X3.6 to the tubehead.
2. If a broken cable is sensed, replace it, otherwise the tubehead has to
be replaced.
3. Check that LED H2 is ON; if off, check the cable X5.
4. If the Led is ON, check the cable X3 from the HF power board to the
tubehead.
5. Look at the status of bit 7 of port D17, using the password 94.
Normal status of the bit is 0 (with no error condition) and 1 if there is
an error. If there is a difference between the bit the LED status, and
the cable X5 from HF power to CPU.
6. Replace the tubehead. Please notice that the HF board and the
tubehead have always to be replaced together because there are
adjustments needed to match the two components.
This message is visualised if, during examination, the system does not
sense the X-ray ON signal at the preset time.
1. Check the fuse F2 on the HF power board; eventually replace it. If the
fuse continues to blow out, try to perform an exposure with the
connector X3 disconnected. If the fuse continues to blow, means that
there is a short circuit on the HF power board, so it must be
replaced. Otherwise, there is a possible short circuit on the tubehead.
Note that also in case of faulty HF power board, the tubehead can be
defective.
2. Performs an exposure, looking at LED H4, the yellow one. It must
light up during the emission. If the LED is lit and the message is
displayed, check the cable X5 up to the CPU.
3. If the LED does not light up and the fuse F2 is OK, the problem can
be caused by a loose contact on the cable X5; check the cable X5,
looking carefully to signal coming from the CPU to the HF generator.
4. If the cable X5 is OK, verify the input bit 8 of port D17 using
password 94; if it is always 1, means that the input port or the cable
is broken. If input the input port is broken, replace CPU.
5. If the LED is off and the error message is still present, repeat the
above test on port D17.
This message means that the control system senses the signal of "X-ray
on" also after the allowed time for that signal to go off. This is a
dangerous situation because an unwanted emission can be present
up to the intervention of safety backup timer, that disconnect the
HF power.
This password allows the service engineer to read all parameters stored
into the non-volatile memory of the system.
NOTE:
Same of displayed data are meaning less in this software release.
L A N G U A G E
x x x x x x x
working condition.
8.3.8. Password
Password 118
WARNING:
All movements of the STRATO 2000 Digital controlled by stepper motors
are based on counting the number of steps starting from a reference
position defined by a zero sensor transition.
The mechanical centering of the different movements is achieved
determining the number of steps between the zero sensor transition
position and the centering position. This reference steps number is called
OFFSET and is a calibration parameter of each motor.
This password activates the motors present in the unit except those of
the ceph arm, verifies the functions of the relative positioning sensors
(microswitches or optoisolators) and performs a series of operations
necessary for the calibration phase.
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
Press key "23" , the machine will move and the following message
will be displayed:
W A I T F O R
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
S E R V I C E M E N U
X Z E R O
When quitting each function (press key "9" ), and if data has been
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
Press key "23" to store the changes made or press key "9"
not to store them. The rotation group will return to its previous position
and the following message will be displayed:
R E S T O R I N G
A X I S P O S I T I O N . . .
Press key "9" to quit Password 118. The following message will be
displayed:
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
password 118.
NOTE:
All changes made and stored result in the loss of the original calibration
data. The user is therefore recommended to make and store only those
changes that are deemed necessary.
If changes are made and stored but the user quits password 118 by
switching the system off and not going through the normal quitting
procedure, the stored data will be lost and the system will be reset to the
previous data.
moves to the right ( ) when it moves away from the column, and to
the left ( ) when it moves towards the column. The concept of right
S E R V I C E M E N U
X Z E R O
X Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The components described here below (microswitches) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.5 and in Figure 8-1.
Quits the motor function, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
2. Pressing the key, the arm must move to right, so away from
the column; continue to press it until the arm stops; the display
must show 0011; if not check the switch S12 and/or the cable X50,
as described before.
3. Pressing the key, the arm must move toward the column;
continue until the arm stops the end and the display must show
1100; if not, check the switch S9 and/or the cable X50, as described
before.
4. Check that, during the movement the bits b and c change the status;
as these are linked to a single switch, S10, so they must change at
the same time. If they do not change, check S10.
• check the functionality of S10.
• if glued, replace it.
• if not, verify the port D9, bits 1 and 2. If the displayed value do
not change also if the switch is activated and the cable has been
tested OK, the CPU port is broken; replace it.
If the switch S10 does not change its status, the control system
will not be able to determine the zero position of X axis, so the
message error E508 will be displayed.
6. If there is no variation of the above signals and the arm moves, verify
the cable X50 up to the CPU board. If still there is no variation of the
signals when there is an activation of the switches, change the CPU
board.
when it goes nearer to the operator. The concept of back and forth is
given in relation to the movement along the operator/patient direction.
S E R V I C E M E N U
Y Z E R O
Y Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The components described herebelow (microswitches) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.5 and in Figure 8-1.
Quits the motor function, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
The X-axis motor function can be accessed directly from the Y-axis
function using the following keys:
Access X-axis motor test and shift the carriage towards the
column (key "26")
Access the X-axis motor and shift the carriage away from the
column (key "24")
When one of the two above keys are pressed, the following will be
displayed:
X Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
After a few seconds key "26 or 24" has been released, the display will
return to the following message:
Y Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
When this function is quit and the settings are stored, the system will
store any variations made both to the offset of the Y-axis motor and that
of the X-axis motor.
2. Pressing the key, the arm must move away from operator;
continue to press it until the arm stops; the display must show 0011;
if not check the switch S5 and/or the cable X33, as described before.
3. Pressing the key, the arm must move toward the column;
continue until the arm stops the end and the display must show
1100; if not, check the switch S8 and/or the cable X33, as described
before.
4. Check that, during the movement the bits b and c change the status;
as these are linked to a single switch, S6, so they must change at the
same time. If they do not change, check S6.
• check the functionality of S6
• if glued, replace it
• if not, verify the port D9, bits 6 and 5. If the displayed value do
not change also if the switch is activated and the cable has been
tested OK, the CPU port is broken; replace it.
If the switch S6 does not change its status, the control system
will not be able to determine the zero position of Y axis, so the
message error E505 will be displayed.
6. If there is no variation of the above signals and the arm moves, verify
the cable X33 up to the CPU board. If still there is no variation of the
signals when there is an activation of the switches, change the CPU
board.
8.3.8.3. Rotation
Rotation Axis Zero (M3 Motor)
the tubehead rotates towards the right of the operator, and towards the
left ( ) when it rotates towards the left of the operator. The same
concept can be expressed by saying that the rotation is towards the right
when it is made clockwise in relation to an operator who is looking at the
arm from above (from above the unit).
This test is accessed in password 118 by pressing key "26" or
S E R V I C E M E N U
R O T A T I O N Z E R O
T Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The components described herebelow (microswitches) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.5 and in Figure 8-1.
Quits the motor function, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
M4
Y-axis
M5
X-axis
S16
S13 S9
S10
S12
S14
M3
Rotation
axis
S5 S6 S8
Figure 8-1
continue to press it until the arm stops; the display must show 0011;
if not check the switch S16 and/or the cable X32, as described
before.
direction; continue until the arm stops the end and the display must
show 1100; if not, check the switch S13 and/or the cable X32, as
described before.
4. Check that, during the movement the bit b and c changes the status;
as these are linked to a single switch, S14, so they must change quite
at the same time. The change of a and b must occur quite in the front
of the operator. If they do not change in a few steps, check S14.
• check the functionality of S14
• if glued, replace it
• if not, verify the port D10, bits 6 and 5. If the displayed values do
not change also if the switch is activated and the cable has been
tested OK, the CPU port is broken; replace it.
If the switch S14 do no change its status, the control system will
not be able to determine the zero position of the rotation axis, so
the message error E506 will be displayed.
6. If the arm moves, verify the cable X32 up to the CPU board. If still
continue to haven’t a variation of the signals when there is an
activation of the switches, change the CPU board.
During the panoramic examination the system checks that the rotating
arm is functioning checking that the transition of the zero switch for that
movement occurs at the correct position; if this does not happens, it
indicates a possible collision between the rotating arm and, for instance,
the shoulder of the patient. Reset the machine pressing the appropriate
button, ; the rotating arm will position at the normal status and
Power off the machine and on again, observing that all motors move; if
one of the motor is not moving, perform the appropriate service program
already described under the error 500, 501, 502.
NOTE:
This program is dedicated to models carrying the slit primary collimator.
Note be sure that if the machine has the slit primary collimator the
password 89 is set to “linear slit” selection to enter the correct primary
collimator setup program.
This program is disabled for PAN ONLY machines that carry the fix
primary collimator.
S E R V I C E M E N U
P R . C O L L . S E T U P
P C C Z E R O [ f f ] a
Z E R O O F S ± e e e e e e
NOTE:
In case of PAN ONLY machine this menu item is disabled: by pressing
key "23" the warning message E602 is displayed.
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The component described here below (zero sensor) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.6 and in Figure 8-2.
WARNING:
In this menu item X-ray are active.
Quits the motor function, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
WARNING:
The following keys are active but must not be pressed.
Test key moves the primary collimator bringing the ceph slit
in the center of X-ray field (if digital ceph sensor is enabled
test key moves also secondary collimator and sensor).
NOTE:
The slit primary collimator has two positions: Panoramic slit and Ceph
slit, but there is just one zero offset corresponding to the Panoramic
position, while the Panoramic to Ceph offset is considered constant.
The check of which slit is in field is performed through a zero resetting at
machine setting, after each Ceph exam and passing from Ceph to
Panoramic exam.
WARNING:
Since there is one zero sensor, perform limited runs (e.i. ±eeeeee =
+080000) when testing the primary collimator with the cover of the
tubehead mounted and always, at first, move it to the left direction.
NOTE:
To access the primary collimator, the plastic cover of the tubehead has to
be removed; to do that, the sensor holder unit has to be removed prior to
remove the cover itself.
These errors can happen either if the zero sensor or its wires are broken
or if the Primary Collimator is blocked inside the zero sensor.
Check the wire from X1 of Primary Collimator zero board (A16) up to
connector X55 of board A8 and from X34 of the same board up to X34 of
the CPU.
If the cables are right in order to check if the zero sensor is working
measure with a DVM setted in "Volt DC" the voltage between pin 2 and
pin 3 of the zero sensor board (A16): the sensor works properly if there
are 0V when the sensor is lit and 4V when it is darkened (to darken the
zero sensor insert a piece of paper or something else inside the zero
sensor fork).
If it is not a cable or a sensor fault check if the Primary Collimator motor
moves.
NOTE:
This program is dedicated to models carrying the slit primary collimator.
Note be sure that if the machine has the slit primary collimator the
password 89 is set to "linear slit" selection to enter the correct Soft Tissue
Filter test program.
This program is disabled for PAN ONLY machines that carry the fix
primary collimator.
NOTE:
This function is used only to test the functionality of the Soft Tissue
Filter, to adjust/check the alignment use the dedicated menu item in
password 124.
WARNING:
In this menu item X-ray are active. Pay attention not to press X-ray
button.
S E R V I C E M E N U
T E S T S T F
S T F T E S T a
O F F S E T + e e e
NOTE:
In case of PAN ONLY machine this menu item is disabled: by pressing
key"23" the warning message E602 is displayed.
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The component described herebelow (optoisolator) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.5 and in Figure 8-2.
Quits the motor function, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
A17
A16 B1 B2
Figure 8-2
STRATO 2000 Digital contains a motorised Soft Tissue Filter used during
the execution of cephalometric exam; this filter has the function to avoid
the overexposure of the soft part of the patient during a latero-lateral
cephalometric exam.
The normal position of the soft tissue filter is "ON", that is inserted; the
condition is sensed at the power on, when the control system checks the
zero position switch B2 and after that moves the filter out.
The Soft Tissue Filter program in password 118 (paragraph 8.3.8.6) can
be used:
• To test if the zero sensor of the Soft Tissue Filter works checking if
the digit "a" changes its status passing from sensor darkened to lit
and viceversa
• To test if the motor of the Soft Tissue Filter works using the key
NOTE:
To access the primary collimator, the plastic cover of the tubehead has to
be removed; to do that, the sensor holder unit has to be removed prior to
remove the cover itself.
ERROR 521 and ERROR 523 mean that the sensor B2 is sensed
darkened when it should be lit.
These errors can happen either if the zero sensor or its wires are broken
or if the Soft Tissue Filter is blocked inside the zero sensor.
Check the wire from X1 of Soft Tissue Filter zero board (A17) up to
connector X55 of board A8 and from X34 of the same board up to X34 of
the CPU.
If the cables are right in order to check if the zero sensor is working
measure with a DVM setted in “Volt DC” the voltage between pin 2 and
pin 3 of the zero sensor board (A17): the sensor works properly if there
are 0V when the sensor is lit and 4V when it is darkened (to darken the
zero sensor insert a piece of paper or something else inside the zero
sensor fork).
Check if the Soft Tissue motor moves and its wires are right as explained
for ERROR 520/ERROR 522 errors.
If it is not a cable or a sensor fault neither a motor problem the CPU may
be broken. So replace it.
If the motor doesn’t run check the motor cable from X59, near the motor
to X16 on the CPU.
If the motor cable is right the motor can be broken or the CPU can be
broken.
S E R V I C E M E N U
T E S T C O L U M N
C O L U M N T E S T a b
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The components described herebelow (microswitches) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.5 and in Figure 8-3.
Enables the shift of the column (press together with one of the
two previous keys (key "28")
S27
S3
S2
S26
Figure 8-3
NOTE:
To quit Password 118 press key "9" . The following message will
be displayed:
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
NOTE:
This program can be accessed only in models carrying the slit primary
collimator; trying to enter this program on a fixed collimator Pan only
unit, after the machine setting, the message ERROR 602 will be
displayed.
WARNING:
DO NOT MODIFY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF PASSWORD 124:
• DIGITAL CEPH X OFFSET
• DIGITAL CEPH Y OFFSET
• DIGITAL CEPH SENSOR SPEED 2x2
• DIGITAL CEPH SESNRO SPEED 3x3
FUNCTIONALITY CAN BE SEVERELY IMPAIRED.
Whenever any data has been modified, exiting from each single function
(by pressing the key "9" ) the display will show the following
message:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
key "9" to cancel the changes; the function related axis will return
R E S T O R I N G
A X I S P O S I T I O N . . .
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
Then press key "23" ; the unit will carry out some movements
W A I T F O R
M A C H I N E S E T T I N G
When the unit stops moving the following message will be displayed:
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
Press key "23" to enter this menu item and the following message will be
displayed:
D I G I T A L C E P H
D I G I T A L C E P H x x x
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
Press key "26" or key "24" to move from one option to the
other.
If OFF is set (DIGITAL CEPH device not present or not activated) and
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
Setting xxx=OFF all the others password 124 menu items are disabled.
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
If xxx=ON all the password 124 menu items are enabled and they can be
Press instead key "9" to quit Password 124. The following message
will be displayed:
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
password 124.
NOTE:
All changes made and stored result in the loss of the original calibration
data. The user is therefore recommended to make and store only those
changes that are deemed necessary.
If changes are made and stored but the user quits password 124 by
switching the system off and not going through the normal quitting
procedure, the stored data will be lost and the system will be reset to the
previous data.
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
R O T A T I O N O F F S E T
P L E A S E W A I T . . .
while the slit primary collimator moves to the DIGITAL CEPH central
position.
Then the following message will be displayed:
T Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
WARNING:
In this menu item X-ray are active. Pay attention not to press X-ray
button.
NOTE:
The components here after indicated (microswitches) can be identified on
the block diagram of paragraph 3.5 and in Figure 8-1.
Quits the setup program, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
X-RAY Emit X-rays in order to take the Rotation Arm aligment test in
BUTTON Ceph mode (key "30")
If any change has been introduced, after pressing key "9" the
display shows:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
key "9" not to store them. The system will exit from this routine
D I G I T A L C E P H
R O T A T I O N O F F S E T
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S . C O L . Z E R O
S Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The component described here below (zero sensor) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.6 and in Figure 8-4.
WARNING:
In this menu item X-ray are active.
Quits the motor function, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
X-RAY
BUTTON Emit X-rays in order to center the secondary collimator axis
If any change has been introduced, after pressing key "9" the
display shows:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
key "9" not to store them. The system will exit from this routine
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S . C O L . Z E R O
B4 A19
Figure 8-4
These errors can happen either if the zero sensor or its wires are broken
or if the Secondary Collimator is blocked inside the zero sensor.
Check the wire from X1 of Secondary Collimator zero board (A19) up to
connector X3 of board A9 and from X2 of the same board up to X63 of
the CPU.
If the cables are right in order to check if the zero sensor is working
measure with a DVM setted in "Volt DC" the voltage between pin 2 and
pin 3 of the zero sensor board (A19): the sensor works properly if there
are 0V when the sensor is lit and 4V when it is darkened (to darken the
zero sensor insert a piece of paper or something else inside the zero
sensor fork).
If it is not a cable or a sensor fault check if the Secondary Collimator
motor moves.
In case of no motion, it is possible that the problem is related to the
motor or to the CPU: in order to check where the problem is connect to
the driver of the Secondary Collimator motor the CEPH sensor motor
inserting X18 cable on X53 connector of the CPU board.
Try to move the motor inside the DIGITAL CEPH S. COL. ZERO item and
look at the ceph sensor: if it moves the problem is on the motor of the
secondary collimator (or in its mechanism or in its cable from X4 of A9
board to X53 of CPU board); else the problem is in the CPU so replace it.
Take care to restore the correct connections.
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S E N S O R Z E R O
S Z E R O [ f f ] a b c d
Z E R O O F F S ± e e e e e
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The component described here below (zero sensor) can be seen on the
block diagram in paragraph 3.6 and in Figure 8-5.
WARNING:
In this menu item X-ray are active.
Quits the motor function, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
X-RAY
BUTTON
Emit X-rays in order to center the sensor axis
If any change has been introduced, after pressing key "9" the
display shows:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
key "9" not to store them. The system will exit from this routine
D I G I T A L C E P H
C E P H S E N S O R Z E R O
A18
B3
Figure 8-5
8.3.9.3.1. ERROR 582 The zero sensor of ceph sensor is always active /
ERROR 590 Unexpected limit switch activation CEPH sensor
motor / ERROR 593 CEPH sensor zeroing timeout / ERROR 544
CEPH sensor motor limit sensor not found
These errors can happen either if the zero sensor or its wires are broken
or if the CEPH sensor is blocked inside the zero sensor.
Check the wire from X1 of CEPH sensor zero board (A18) up to connector
X5 of board A9 and from X2 of the same board up to X63 of the CPU.
If the cables are right in order to check if the zero sensor is working
measure with a DVM setted in “Volt DC” the voltage between pin 2 and
pin 3 of the zero sensor board (A18): the sensor works properly if there
are 0V when the sensor is lit and 4V when it is darkened (to darken the
zero sensor insert a piece of paper or something else inside the zero
sensor fork).
If it is not a cable or a sensor fault check if the CEPH sensor motor
moves.
In case of no motion, it is possible that the problem is related to the
motor or to the CPU: in order to check where the problem is connect to
the driver of the CEPH sensor motor the Secondary Collimator motor
inserting X53 cable on X18 connector of the CPU board.
Try to move the motor inside the DIGITAL CEPH SENSOR ZERO item and
look at the secondary collimator: if it moves the problem is on the motor
of the CEPH sensor (or in its mechanism or in its cable from X6 of A9
board to X18 of CPU board); else the problem is in the CPU so replace it.
Take care to restore the correct connections.
These errors can happen if the motor of the CEPH sensor is not working.
This fault can be caused by a failure of the motor or of the CPU or of the
cables from X18 on CPU side to X1 on A9 board to X6 on the motor side;
refer to instructions explained for ERROR 582/ERROR 590.
8.3.9.4. Lining-
Lining-up test
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
L I N I N G U P T E S T
This menu item is used to center the ear rings of the CEPH head
positioning device and its functionality is described in paragraph 7.1.3.2.
No data is saved in this menu item.
WARNING:
In this menu item X-ray are active.
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
S T F Z E R O O F F S E T
S T F Z E R O O F F S a
O F F S E T + e e e
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
NOTE:
The component here after indicated (optoisolator) can be identified on the
block diagram of paragraph 3.5 and in Figure 8-2.
NOTE:
The procedure to set the correct value of the Soft Tissue Filter offset is
described on paragraph 7.1.3.5. Please refer to that if adjstment is
needed.
Quits the setup program, does not save the changes made
and returns to the "Service Menu" display (key "9")
Starts the exam dedicated to set the Soft Tissue Filter offset
X-RAY
BUTTON (key "30").
WARNING: Emits X-rays
If any change has been introduced, after pressing key "9" the
display shows:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
key "9" not to store them. The system will exit from this routine.
D I G I T A L C E P H
E N A B L E S E N S O R
D I G I T A L C E P H
S T F % C O R R E C T I O N
S T F % C O R R E C T I O N
V A L U E = a a a %
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
Quits the setup program, does not save the changes made
and returns previous display (key "9")
If any change has been introduced, after pressing key "9" the
display shows:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
key "9" not to store them. The system will exit from this routine
D I G I T A L C E P H
S T F % C O R R E C T I O N
This password enables the operator to change the language in which the
messages are displayed during normal working use. The Technical
Services messages are always in English.
S E L E C T L A N G U A G E
I T A L I A N O
made, the system will quit the password mode, otherwise the following
message will be displayed:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
With this password, the operator can keep a centralised control of the
readings and resetting of the counters for the various examinations and
of the overall exposure of the system.
P A N C O U N T E R
V A L U E = n n n
NOTE:
The characters presented on the display have been substituted with
letters in this figure, so that the significance/function of each one can be
described more clearly.
Quits the counter function, quits the password, does not save
the changes made and returns to the "Service Menu" display
(key "9")
The reading of the overall exposure time of the system is indicated on the
display as follows:
R X T U B E U S A G E
h h : m m : s s
where:
• hh = hours of use
• mm = minutes of use
• ss= seconds of use.
After each reset request (key "10" ) the following message will be
displayed:
U P D A T E C H A N G E S ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
Press key "9" to quit Password 143. The following message will
be displayed:
C O N F I R M E X I T ?
E N T E R = Y R E S E T = N
NOTE:
In all cases, when the original flash Eproms of the system have failed, the
data stored in the memory are lost or replaced with default values, so a
complete calibration of the machine has to be performed.
If after the storing of the new values the error message persists, it means
that a severe error occurred on the chips, so replace the Memory chips or
the Smart Card complete.
All these errors suggest an anomaly in the CPU or in the Flash Eprom:
replace the CPU board.
This error is shown when the jumpers of connector X30 on the CPU
board are not well connected. Check and, if necessary, replace the
jumper.
These errors are shown when, in password 92, is set "STANDARD CPU".
Refer to paragraph 8.3.3 to set the correct parameter.
This error is shown when, in password 90, is set "DIGITAL MODE OFF".
Refer to paragraph 8.3.2 to set the correct parameter.
This error is shown when the firmware of the STRATO 2000 Digital does
not sense the presence of the U.I.C.; the U.I.C. is an hardware
components, mounted on the CPU card A11 (Smart CPU) on
connector/jumper X6. This components holds a unique code that is read,
with its check byte, from the control system at the start-up; if the check
byte is incorrect, the system displays the above error number.
Verify that the U.I.C. is correctly inserted on the connector X6: the
component shows a flat side on the upper part; the U.I.C. must be
inserted having this flat side on the inner part of the CPU board. The
reset of the situation is performed switching off and on the system.
In case there is a fault on the U.I.C. components itself, the U.I.C. must be
replaced. In this case, all the optional features must be re-enabled
with proper codes linked to the new U.I.C. Before requesting a new
U.I.C. device, the S/N of the equipment and/or the U.I.C. itself must be
recorded and reported to Villa Sistemi Medicali.
This error is shown when the sub-menu item selected is not available.
These errors are displayed when there are no compatibility between the
Digital Sensor firmware and the Imaging Management program running
on the PC.
Figure 8-6
1. The patient should not dress clothes that may interfere with the
X-ray beam, also to leave more space between the patient’s shoulders
and the rotating arm of the machine. Care must be taken in order to
avoid interference between the X-ray beam and the protective apron
worn by the patient.
2. Metal objects (neck chain, ear-ring) must be avoided; this objects not
only create radio-opaque images in their own position but also false
images projected in other parts of the radiography, so disturbing the
correct view of the anatomy.
3. The patient’s head must be lightly tilted downward in order to have
the Frankfurt plane horizontal. In this way, the hard palatal ceiling
will be projected slightly over the superior apex of anterior teeth. If
the patient has a low palatal ceiling, slightly increase the tilting
downward.
4. Align the middle sagittal plane with centre of the chin support,
normally indicated by the relevant light beam.
5. Check that the vertical light beam falls on the canine and lays
between the third and fourth teeth. This will insure that the apex of
the anterior teeth are positioned within the focussed area and
therefore will be properly reproduced on the radiography. Normally,
the panoramic equipment has a narrower focussed layer in the front
area, and therefore a proper positioning of the anterior teeth is of the
utmost importance.
Figure 8-7
STRATO 2000 Digital 8-94 (Rev. 3)
SERVICE MANUAL
Troubleshooting
The result of all the above listed actions will be radiography where all the
parts are properly exposed are well identifiable as in the schema of
Figure 8-8.
Figure 8-8
Figure 8-9
Possible cause:
The patient is positioned too forward, e.g. the centring light beam
falls at the back as shown in the drawing, the anterior teeth will
result unfocussed and reduced.
Remedy:
Check the patient positioning by using the light beams and the
adjustment knob of the canine light beam.
If, after the correct patient’s positioning, the problem still remain,
check the alignment of the centering laser lights, as described on
paragraph 7.1.2.
A fast check can be performed lighting on the beams and verifying its
positioning. The mid sagittal line must lay on the center of chin rest
while the canine one has to lay on the terminal part of the bite block.
A more accurate check can be performed using the rounded service
tool and verifying that the distance between the two lateral metal
parts.
Figure 8-10
Possible cause:
In the case the patient is positioned too backward, e.g. the centring
light beam falls at the beginning of the anterior teeth, as shown in
the drawing.
Remedy:
Check the patient positioning by using the light beams and the
adjustment knob of the canine light beam as above described.
Figure 8-11
Possible cause:
This effect can be due to two different causes.
In the first one, the median-sagittal plane is not
aligned with the relevant centring light beam, which
falls at the centre of the chin support.
In the second case instead, the centre of the median-
sagittal plane matched the centre of the chin support,
but the patient’s head is rotated.
In both cases, one side is closer to the image plane than the other,
thus resulting in a different magnification of the two sides; the part
more distant from the image will be more magnified while the part
closer to the image plane will result smaller. This error in positioning
the patient will result in a radiography as shown in the next drawing:
the right-most area of the image shows a bigger magnification that
can be noticed either on the teeth and on the ascending rami of the
TMJ.
Remedy:
Check the positioning of the median-sagittal plane by using the
relevant centring light beam.
Check also the position of the middle sagittal beam; lighted, it must
fall down on the center of the chin rest and also on the center of the
byte.
intersection of the laser beam with the reference line of the flat
template. The intersection point must not drift more than 2 mm,
measure this drift.
If this does not happens, means that the sigittal laser is not aligned
with the rotation center, so it must be adjusted; to perform it, remove
the upper cover of the STRATO 2000 Digital.
the X axis half of the above measure and on the opposite direction of
the drift; save the new position of the X-axis. At this point, the mid
sagittal laser will not be in the correct position and it must be aligned
using the four screws of the laser support; this operation must be
performed in such a way that all the laser beam falls on the reference
line.
Figure 8-12
Possible cause:
The mid sagittal plane is not vertical. This can be a patient’s
problem, but if the defect is always present, check the laser beam.
Remedy:
Verify that the laser beam is vertical; this check can be performed
very quicly using the laser beam and verifying that falls on the center
of the chin support; remove the chin support itself and check that
the beam falls on the center of the holes used to fix the chin itself.
If not, a possible cause can be due to a non perfect horizontally of the
chin arm, that must be adjusted using the relevant screws.
As can be seen on Figure 8-13, the upper teeth are magnified and
unfocussed, with the shadow of the hard palate positioned over the
superior apex. The temporo-mandibular joints are exposed outward,
with lines divergent upward. In some cases, the condile vertex might
not appear on the image.
Figure 8-13
Possible cause:
Patient’s head tilted upward.
A Frankfurt plane too tilted upward produces different anomalies
that may also appear contemporaneously. A chin support plane too
high during the patient positioning or when extending the spine may
generate this mistake. In this condition, the rear side of the patient’s
head may also interfere with rotating arm of the panoramic
equipment.
Figure 8-14
Possible cause:
Patient’s head tilted downward, as on the aside schema.
Remedy:
Check the positioning of the patient by aligning it with the help of the
corresponding light beam.
NOTE:
In some cases the positioning of the Frankfurt plane too tilted downward
produces a correct image of the lower incisors, but the projection of the
palate falls on the lower teeth apex, as shown on Figure 8-15.
Figure 8-15
In this case, a light tilting downward of the Frankfurt plane causes the
palate to be projected over and too far from the root of the teeth of the
maxilla arch, without distortion of the incisor teeth, as on Figure 8-16.
Figure 8-16
Figure 8-17
The part identified with "6" in Figure 8-17 represents the image of the
controlateral mandible (the other side of the mandible). That
therefore results as a clearer area overlapped to the real image. Very
often the resulting darker area in the bottom corner is noticed and is
considered as an artefact of the radiological image.
With reference to the previous Figure 8-17, let’s analyse the cause
and remedy.
In the case the image shows a too clear and unfocussed area in the
central portion (see point "4" - Figure 8-17), this is probably caused
by the wrong position of the spine that has not been properly
extended by the patient. In this case, the spine absorbs a too big
quantity of radiation that therefore causes the image to be too clear.
This lightness can be noticed especially in the lower part of the
image, while it’s normally less visible on the upper part of the image.
Remedy:
Ask the patient to step forward thus extending the spine, in order to
reduce X-ray absorption.
The most common cause for the presence of these artefacts is the
presence of metal objects worn by the patient (ear-rings, necklace).
The necklace worn on the neck of the patient can normally result in a
radio-opaque arch positioned in the chin area. This arch normally
overlaps the chin itself and the shadow of the spine, disturbing the
diagnosis of possible problems in the chin area and in the area of the
superior apex.
The ear-rings instead creates real images in the proper position and
shadow images projected in the contro-lateral area, thus hiding
possible problems or generating bright areas within the paranasal
sinuses.
In some cases, that may depend either on the trajectory of the
panoramic machine or on the position of the metal objects, they can
generate up to three images (one real ad two shadows), thus further
disturbing the correct diagnosis.
This situation may occur especially if the patient has large prothesis
or metal cures and if it is associated to a positioning error, that
projects the shadow of the metal part on wide area of the image.
• Non-
Non-exposed area in the lower-
lower-central part of the image
Remedy:
Properly position the leaded apron (it must be worn well tight to the
shoulder and neck of the patient) then carry out a new examination.
Remedy:
Ask the patient to position the tongue against the palate during the
exposure.
8. Lay-out HF board A2
22-¢W
22-¢W
12V-¢W
12V-¢W
12V-¢W
12V-¢W
100-¢W
100-¢W
100-¢W
100-¢W
¢W
¢W
1K - ¢W
¢W
¢W
¢W
8,2V-¢W
12V-¢W
Cables
4 - COVERS
5 - ROTATION ARM
6 - CEPH DEVICE
10
9
1
17
16
11
12
18 15
14
13
Ref.
Ref. Order code Description Note
10 4291308500 Microswitch
5
9
3
8
11
7 5
10
12
Cables
14
8
7
2
9
4 10
11
5
12
13
16 15
1
2
9 2
3
5
7 5
8
6
10
11
12
4 - COVERS
10
9
2
4
5
6
11
12
14 15
13
5 - ROTATION ARM
1 6609600000 HF Tubehead
7 4
2 5
3
11
10
12 12
6 – CEPH DEVICE
1
2 3
7
4
2
1
10
11
15
12
13
14
2
1
4 5
3 3 6
7 9 8
9
10
11 12
13
14 15
Code Description
12. APPENDIX
NOTE:
The information listed in the table are the technical parameters set
during factory testing. Preferences set by the user (e.g. exposure
parameters different than the default ones) are not listed.
The table also has columns with blank cells. These cells must be filled in
when, during installation or during the life on the unit, any of the listed
parameters will be modified (e.g. after replacing a motor or a positioning
sensor).
Date
CPU type
Primary collimator
type
Primary collimator
motor offset
Digital ceph
Rotation offset
Digital ceph
secondary
collimator offset
Language (English,
Italian, French,
German, Spanish)