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X-Ray Generation Error Codes (Pro16)

1 Introduction – Diagnostics and Error Management
The purpose of this document is to give some root causes and recommended actions for the
inverter troubleshooting. Any inverter malfunction is stored in the inverter error log and reported to
the system through a protocol that transports error code. These errors found can only be reported
if the inverter is powered on and live.
This HP Inverter diagnostics section consists on the following information:
• Power-On diagnostics LED indication.
• List all the potential error codes that can be issued by the HP Inverter.
• Provide error code explanation and potential cause.

1.1 Application Self Tests

Under application mode the generator continuously monitors the correct operation of its functions.
Faults are reported through an error code and associated message. Some are straightforward and
convey the root cause.

1.2 Simplified Error Code Definition

The simplified error code is a grouping of the inverter error codes. This field gives a rapid
understanding of which part of HP Inverter is faulty.

Table 1: Simplified Error Code Definitions

Simplified
Error Code Description
30 Tube spits errors
40 Rotation errors
50 Heater errors
60 Exposure errors (HV inverter + mA measure + exposure control
70 Power supply errors (low voltage + DC bus)
80 Hardware errors (internal communications + cables)
90 Application errors (saved RAM + software)
100 External communication errors
110 Thermal errors
140 Tube Switch Errors
10 Rotation warnings
20 Heater warnings
25 LVPS warnings
27 Application warnings (mainly saved RAM battery change)

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1.2.1 Error Class Definition
There are five classes of errors that correspond to different levels of impact to the system. The class
of errors corresponds to the seriousness of the error and the system software will manage operations.

Table 2: Error Class Definitions

Class Description
1 Errors which have no impact on the system operation. Errors detected in background
diagnostics during application. They are referred as "Warning" errors, to monitor drifts
and used for engineering tracking. The inverter phase remains unchanged. Errors are
stored in the inverter event log.
2 Errors which are detected by HP Inverter and that are recoverable automatically without
noticeable effect on the system, such as error related to recovered tube spits. The
inverter phase remains unchanged. Errors which usually occur during exposure.
3 Errors detected by HP Inverter during exposure. They stop the exposure and revert the
inverter into a safe state. Error will be reset on Exposure Command release. It will require
another Exposure Command to restart the sequence. The inverter phase is set to "error"
until the error is cleared.
4 Errors which are related to any hardware failures, software application or communication
errors. HP Inverter will revert to a safe state. If preparation is in progress, it is stopped.
Errors are cleared either by a reset error action from the system (for system having a re-
set error mechanism) or by a prep release or by a new prep command. The inverter phase
is set to "error" until the error is cleared. Application cannot work if errors are persistent.
5 These codes may appear when the inverter or tube temperature limits are reached. The
application waits until the thermal information disappears. The error information is
temporary. The inverter phase is set to "error" until the error is cleared.

1.2.2 Error Code Definition

Each error code comprises two fields (which cannot be generated and used separately);
• the first field describes the inverter function which is faulty (referred to as the function code)
• the second field describes the error detected.
Example: error code 0307 means:
• 03: high voltage generation function;
• 07: no kV feedback on cathode (see Section 3).

Table 3: Function Codes List

Function Code Description
01 Rotation
02 Heater 1
03 High voltage generation / kV control
04 mA control
05 Power supplies
06 System interface
07 Software
08 Application
09 Tube control
14 Hardware
15 Operator error

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1.2.3 Data Associated with the Error Code
The field data associated with the error code shows detailed information over the state of the
inverter when the error occurred. Examples: rotation high speed acceleration state, small focus
preheat.

2 Error Code List

The error code list and associated short description is presented below. Only those error codes with
an "X" in the rightmost column pertain to the JEDI subsystem in this product.

Table 4: Error Code List

Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
Tube Spits (30) 0301H Tube spit (kV+ and kV- dropped) 2
0302H Tube spit (kV+ has dropped) 2
0303H Tube spit (kV- has dropped) 2
0304H Tube spit (kV regulation error) 2
0305H FPGA problem (restarting safety signal) 2 x
0324H Tube spit (all kV drop/regul errors) 2 x
0328H Warning, spit counter overflow 1 x
0450H Tube Curr max detected 2
Rotor Error (40) 0101H No CAN message received within 5 sec 4 x
0102H Database not correct 4 x
0103H Current overload 4 x
0104H Openload 4 x
0105H Phases unbalanced 4 x
0106H Phases error 4 x
0107H Inverter permanent overcurrent 4 x
0108H Command error 4 x
0109H MAINS_DROP has failed 4 x
0110H PRD error (Z3 Z4 = bitmap) 4 x
0111H F0 main frequency problem 4 x
0112H HW/FW config error 4 x
0113H IUVW short circuit error 4 x
0114H Rotor not at speed 4 x
0115H HV cable open error 4 x
0149H Unknown error 4 x
Heater Error (50) 0201H Heater 0: no CAN message received within 4 x
5 secs
0202H Heater 0: database not correct 4 x
0203H Heater 0: inverter permanent overcurrent 4 x
0204H Heater 0: filament permanent open circuit 4 x
0205H Heater 0: inverter permanent short circuit 4 x

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Table 4: Error Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
0206H Heater 0: filament Overload Pre-heat 4 x
0207H Heater 0: filament Overload Boost 4 x
0208H Heater 0: filament Overload Heat 4 x
0209H Heater 0: command error 4 x
0210H Heater 0: PWM rate too low 4 x
0211H Heater 0: PWM rate too high 4 x
0212H Heater 0: MAINS_DROP has failed 4 x
0213H Heater 0: PRD error (Z3 Z4 = bitmap) 4 x
0214H Heater 0: boost too long 4 x
0215H Heater 0: filament selection error 4 x
0216H Heater 0: current feedback not null when 4 x
inverter off
0217H Heater 0: Current not zero through a not 4
selected filament
0221H Heater 0: filaments database tube1 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
0222H Heater 0: filaments database tube2 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
0223H Heater 0: filaments database tube3 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
0224H Heater 0: filaments database tube4 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
0248H Heater large focus error 4 x
0249H Heater small focus error 4 x
1201H Heater 1: no CAN message received within 4 x
5 secs
1202H Heater 1: database not correct 4 x
1203H Heater 1: inverter permanent overcurrent 4 x
1204H Heater 1: filament permanent open circuit 4 x
1205H Heater 1: inverter permanent short circuit 4 x
1206H Heater 1: filament Overload Pre-heat 4 x
1207H Heater 1: filament Overload Boost 4 x
1208H Heater 1: filament Overload Heat 4 x
1209H Heater 1: command error 4 x
1210H Heater 1: PWM rate too low 4 x
1211H Heater 1: PWM rate too high 4 x
1212H Heater 1: MAINS_DROP has failed 4 x
1213H Heater 1: PRD error (Z3 Z4 = bitmap) 4 x
1214H Heater 1: boost too long 4 x
1215H Heater 1: filament selection error 4 x

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Table 4: Error Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
1216H Heater 1: current feedback not null when 4 x
inverter off
1217H Heater 1: Current not zero through a not 4
selected filament
1221H Heater 1: filaments database tube1 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
1222H Heater 1: filaments database tube2 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
1223H Heater 1: filaments database tube3 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
1224H Heater 1: filaments database tube4 err (Z3= 4 x
LF Z4=SF)
Exposure Error (60) 0306H No kV Feedback on anode 3 x
0307H No kV Feedback on cathode 3 x
0308H No kV Feedback on anode and cathode 3 x
0309H kV detected during kV diag 3 x
0310H kV max detected 3 x
0311H ILP current not OK 3 x
0312H ILR current not OK 3 x
0313H ILR max current detected 3 x
0314H ILR current timeout 3 x
0316H Spit Max error 3 x
0317H Spit Ratio error 3 x
0318H kV did not reach 75%(rad) or 95%(gridded) 3 x
after 20ms
0319H kV unbalanced detected 3 x
0320H FPGA problem (safety signal) 3 x
0321H Spit retry failed (TD computing) 3
0323H ILR and ILP current not OK 3 x
0325H DSP overload 3 x
0326H DSP exposure stop 3 x
0327H DSP regul. out of range 3
0329H wrong HV capa measure 3
0350H TMax 10s Overflow
0351H Repetitive Error
0401H No mA feedback 3 x
0402H mA scale error 3
0403H mA out of range 2 x
0451H mA meter saturated 3 x
0504H Inverter Gate Power Supply error 3 x
0801H Exposure backup mAs exceeded 3

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Table 4: Error Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
0802H Exposure backup time exceeded 3 x
0803H Exp cmd while gene not ready 3 x
1181H mA between pulses 3
1406H Time counter problem 3
1407H mAs counter problem 3 x
1408H AEC does not count 3 x
1409H mAs meter saturated 3 x
1410H FPGA locked 3 x
1411H Time counter problem 3 x
1420H Tomo cut too early 3
1421H Tomo cut by generator 3
1454H Inverter thermal error 5 x
Power Supply Error (70) 0501H DC bus out of range 4 x
0502H Error Overvoltage > 780 VDC 4
0503H Inverter Gate Power Supply error 4 x
0505H Mains power supply has dropped during 4 x
exposure
0506H DC bus 1 phase precharge error 4
0507H DC bus 1 phase discharge error 4
0510H HVPM AEC not 230V 3
0511H Error Undervoltage < 320 VDC 4
0549H LVPS TRI: unknown error 4
0553H LVPS TRI: detected +160V too high (Z6 Z7 4
= value)
0557H LVPS TRI: detected +160V too low (Z6 Z7 = 4
value)
0563H LVPS TRI: detected +15V too high (Z6 Z7 = 4
value)
0567H LVPS TRI: detected +15V too low (Z6 Z7 = 4
value)
0573H LVPS TRI: detected -15V too strong 4
0577H LVPS TRI: detected -15V too weak 4
Hardware Error (80) 0180H Rotor board com pb 4 x
0181H Rotor board has reset 4 x
0280H Heater 0 board com pb 4 x
0281H Heater 0 board has reset 4 x
0322H kV ref ADC / DAC failed 4 x
03A0H DSP error 4 x
0601H RTL error (Z6 Z7 = bitmap) 4 x
0602H External CAN bus off 4 x

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Table 4: Error Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
0902H tube cooling supply error 4
1000H Tube Switch com. Problem ! 4
1006H HV switch sel error 4
1007H Rotor switch sel error 4
1008H Heater switch sel error 4
1010H Tube Switch board has reset ! 4
1180H Ingrid not active 4
1182H Ingrid CAN bus off 4
1280H Heater 1 board com pb 4 x
1281H Heater 1 board has reset 4 x
1402H Internal CAN bus off 4 x
1403H Connectic Fault 4 x
1404H FPGA configuration problem 4 x
1413H Internal CAN bus Txo 4 x
1414H Internal LD CAN bus Txo 4 x
1415H External CAN bus Txo 4 x
1416H Internal CAN RTL2 error 4 x
1417H DC disch. when inhib 4 x
1418H No DC disch. on request 4 x
1419H 10V reference error 4 x
1422H Overpress or Blown fuse 5 x
1423H H4 Power IF com. Error 4 x
1425H Rotor accel is forbidden 4 x
1450H Hardware Inverter Error 4
1452H Incorrect KVmA Test Sel 4
Application Error (90) 0701H Saved RAM checksum pb 4 x
0702H Software problem 4 x
0705H Configuration error 4 x
0706H Wrong DSP version 4 x
0707H Wrong FPGA version 4 x
1001H Wrong tube number sel 4
1003H Tube Sel While Rotor On 4
1004H Tube Sel While Heat On 4
1005H Tube Sel While KV On 4
1011H Unexpected tube switch board 4 x
1012H Exposure preparation while tube not ready 4
1424H Thermal algo to use is inconsistent with the 4
database.
Com Error (100) 0603H Debug screen com error 4 x

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Table 4: Error Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
0604H Database download error 4
0605H TAV com error 4
0606H MPC/Madrid com pb 4
0607H room SLIO com problem ! 4
0650H ETHERNET com. Error 4
0651H HDLC com. Error 4
0652H APR com. Error 4
1301H AEC Board com problem 4
1302H Watchdog CAN com. Error 4 X
Thermal Error (110) 0111H Rotor Thermal error 5
0804H Tank Thermal sensor too high 5 X
0805H Inverter HW Temperature too high 5 X
0806H Lp Temperature too high 5 X
807h Tank Thermal sensor warning 1
808h Inv Thermal sensor warning 1
809h Lp Thermal sensor warning 1
0903H Tube exceeded 70degC 5 X
0904H HEMIT Error 5
0905H Tube thermal protection 5 x
0906H Tube track protection 5
1405H Tank temp meas too low 5 x
1406H Inverter Temp meas too low 5 x
1412H Lp Temp meas too low 5 x
1453H Rotor Thermal error 5
Manipulation Error (120) 1500H Tomo brightness not good 3
1501H Exposure switch release 3
1502H AEC does not cut exposure 3
Ingrid Error (130) 1100H Ingrid communication watchdog error 4
1101H Ingrid repetition rate higher than 100 fps 4
1102H Inter grid CMD time shorter than 0.5ms 4
1103H Ingrid power supply voltage lower than 130V 4
1104H Ingrid power supply voltage higher than 4
200V
1105H Ingrid feedback error 4
1107H Grid feedback voltage too High 4
1109H Bias feedback voltage too High 4
1110H Ingrid target DAC voltage feedback fault 4
1199H Ingrid error 4
Tube Switch Error (140) 1020H Tube switch status error ! 4

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Table 4: Error Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
1021H Tube switch state machine error 4
1022H Tube switch lamp relay feedback error 4
1023H Tube Switch heater SF feedback error 4
1024H Tube switch heater LF feedback error 4
1025H Tube switch rotation relay feedback error 4
1026H Tube switch motor position error 4
1027H Tube switch motor feedback error 4
1028H Tube switch motor is in the opposite position 4
1030H Tube switch config reply error 4
1031H Tube switch status reply error 4
1032H Tube switch motor move refused 4
1033H Tube switch rotor capa activation error 4

3 Warning Code List

The warning code list and associated short description is presented below. Only those warning
codes with an "X" in the rightmost column pertain to the JEDI subsystem in this product.

Table 5: Warning Code List

Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
Rotation Warning (10) 0151H CAN Domain command number error 1 x
0152H CAN Domain request with no transfer init 1 x
0153H CAN Domain Toggle bit error 1 x
0154H CAN Domain : less than 2 data to download 1 x
0155H CAN Domain Abort received & applied 1 x
0156H Bad index in config upload 1 x
0157H Tube switch while rotor not off 1
0158H Acceleration cmd while no tube selected 1 x
0159H Acceleration cmd while database not OK 1 x
0160H Database download while rotor speeding 1 x
0161H Acceleration command not OK 1 x
0162H Acceleration while in error 1 x
0163H No CAN message received within 4 sec 1 x
0164H Inverter overcurrent (< 3 times) 1 x
0199H Unknown warning 1 x
330H Chiller Warning 1
Heater Warning (20) 0251H Heater 0: received command is not OK 1 x
0252H Heater 0: command not OK 1 x

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Table 5: Warning Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
0253H Heater 0: no CAN message received within 1 x
4 secs
0254H Heater 0: inverter overcurrent (inverter1) 1 x
(<3 times)
0255H Heater 0: filament open circuit (inverter1) 1 x
(<3 times)
0256H Heater 0: inverter short circuit (inverter1) 1 x
(<3times)
0257H Heater 0: tube switch while filaments not 1
OFF
0258H Heater 0: CAN Domain command number 1 x
error
0259H Heater 0: CAN Domain request with no 1 x
transfer init
0260H Heater 0: CAN Domain Toggle bit error 1 x
0261H Heater 0: CAN Domain less than 2 data to 1 x
download
0262H Heater 0: CAN Domain Abort received & 1 x
applied
0263H Heater 0: database download while heater 1 x
not cut
0299H Heater 0: unknown warning 1 x
1251H Heater 1: received command is not OK 1 x
1252H Heater 1: command not OK 1 x
1253H Heater 1: no CAN message received within 1 x
4 secs
1254H Heater 1: inverter overcurrent (inverter1) 1 x
(<3 times)
1255H Heater 1: Filament open circuit (inverter1) 1 x
(<3 times)
1256H Heater 1: inverter short circuit (inverter1) 1 x
(<3times)
1257H Heater 1: tube switch while filaments not 1 x
OFF
1258H Heater 1: CAN Domain command number 1 x
error
1259H Heater 1: CAN Domain request with no 1 x
transfer init
1260H Heater 1: CAN Domain Toggle bit error 1 x
1261H Heater 1: CAN Domain : less than 2 data to 1 x
download
1262H Heater 1: CAN Domain Abort received & 1 x
applied

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Table 5: Warning Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
1263H Heater 1: database download while heater 1 x
not cut
1299H Heater 1: unknown warning 1 x
LVPS Warning (25) 0508H Warning Overvoltage > 755VDC 1 x
0509H Warning Undervoltage < 320VDC 1 x
0520H LVPS 400: received command is not OK 1 x
0521H LVPS 400: external +15V too high 1 x
0522H LVPS 400: external +15V too low 1 x
0523H LVPS 400: external +160V too high 1 x
0524H LVPS 400: external +160V too low 1 x
0525H LVPS 400: gate +24V too high 1 x
0526H LVPS 400: gate +24V too low 1 x
0527H LVPS 400: CAN +15V too high 1 x
0528H LVPS 400: CAN +15V too low 1 x
0529H LVPS 400: CAN -15V too high 1 x
0530H LVPS 400: CAN -15V too low 1 x
0531H LVPS 400: heater 0 +160V too high 1 x
0532H LVPS 400: heater 0 +160V too low 1 x
0533H LVPS 400: heater 1 +160V too high 1 x
0534H LVPS 400: heater 1 +160V too low 1 x
0535H LVPS 400: main inverter +17V too high 1 x
0536H LVPS 400: main inverter +17V too low 1 x
0537H LVPS 400: main inverter +26V too high 1 x
0538H LVPS 400: main inverter +26V too low 1 x
0539H LVPS 400: main inverter +160V too high 1 x
0540H LVPS 400: main inverter +160V too low 1 x
0541H LVPS 400: FAN 0 overcurrent 1 x
0542H LVPS 400: FAN 1 overcurrent 1 x
0543H LVPS 400: FAN 2 overcurrent 1 x
0544H LVPS 400: FAN 3 overcurrent 1 x
0550H LVPS TRI: no more warn +160V 1
0551H LVPS TRI: detected +160V too high 1
0555H LVPS TRI: detected +160V too low 1
0560H LVPS TRI: no more warn +15V 1
0561H LVPS TRI: detected +15V too high 1
0565H LVPS TRI: detected +15V too low 1
0570H LVPS TRI: no more warn -15V 1
0571H LVPS TRI: detected -15V too strong 1
0575H LVPS TRI: detected -15V too weak 1

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Table 5: Warning Code List (Continued)
Code Jedi
Function Code (hex) Details Class HP
0595H LVPS400: Recovery from power int 1
0596H LVPS 400: communication error 1 x
0597H LVPS 400: unknown error 1 x
0599H LVPS TRI: unknown warning 1
Application Warning (27) 0404H No Pulse Warning 2
0703H NMI occurred (MSB @) 1 x
0704H Heater / Rotor hold too long 2 x
0708H NMI occurred (LSB @) 1 x
0810H Configuration warning 1 x
0811H thermal switch warning 1
0907h Filament aging saturated 1 x
1401H Saved RAM Battery life time limit reached 1 x

4 Error Reporting
The inverter error is logged in the system event log file and displayed on the operator console (or
workstation), the inverter event log upload functionality is available to get more detailed information
about the error. This function must be performed from the operator console (or workstation).

4.1 Detailed Error Description and Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING POTENTIAL FOR SHOCK
VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT.
BEFORE ANY MANUAL INTERVENTION, ENSURE THE MAIN POWER IS OFF.
APPLY LOCK OUT-TAG OUT PROCEDURE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN
MANIPULATING INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT.
For each error code this manual shows an associated message and additional explanation related
to the error occurrence.
Codes are sorted by ascending order both for simplified code and error code. Refer to the theory of
operation for error code structure. Information about associated data structure is located at the end
of each error code subset whenever it applies.

4.1.1 Tube Spits Detection Errors (Code 30)

Table 6: Tube Spits Detection Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
30-0305h
FPGA problem (Restarting safety) Error occurring on safety line, while No
root error present at the error inputs

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Table 6: Tube Spits Detection Errors
Error code (hex) Message Explanation
30-0324h Tube spit (kV+ has dropped) kV drop/spit detected on Anode side
data=1*
(see note)
30-0324h Tube spit (kV- has dropped) kV drop/spit detected on cathode side
data=2*
(see note)
30-0324h Tube spit (kV+ and kV- dropped) kV drop/spit detected
data=4*
30-0324h kV regulation error This is a slow speed safety circuit in case
data=8* of "smooth" spits or a case of a regulation
(see note) problem.
30-0328h Warning , spit counter overflow
30-0450h Tube Curr max detected

NOTE: Regarding error 30 0324H:

The generator sends only one message of error for all the spits (0324H) at the end of the exposure.
During the same exposure we may have different kinds of spits.
In the data of this error we can distinguish between the different spits:
1: Spit in anode side
2: Spit in cathode side
4: Spit in both sides
8: kV regulation error.
For an exposure with anode and both sides spit, the data will be 5.
In case of KV regulation error , decrease kV-mA target of exposure (for example 60kV-50mA).

4.1.2 Anode Rotation Errors (Code 40)

Table 7: Anode Rotation Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
40-0101h No CAN message received within 5 The rotation board has not received any
sec's signal from the PPC kV control main
software for the last 5 sec., interpreted as a
loss of communication
40-0102h Data base not correct. The firmware of the rotation board has
detected that the data base received from
the PPC kV control board has wrong data.
40-0103h Rotation current overload Rotation board has detected Main or
auxiliary Rotation current too high
compared to the max. Tube motor current.
40-0104h Rotation current open load Rotation board detected that no current is
flowing to the motor.
40-0105h Rotation Phases unbalanced The amplitude difference of the current
between main and auxiliary is too large.

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Table 7: Anode Rotation Errors
Error code (hex) Message Explanation
40-0106h Rotation phase error The Rotation board has detected that the
current in the anode stator does not show
the correct phase shift between main and
auxiliary.
40-0107h
Rotation Inverter permanent over An over current has been detected and 3
current restart have been tried unsuccessfully
within a single rotation state
40-0109h MAINS_DROP detected The firmware of the rotation board has
detected the mains drop signal activation
and transmitted error to PPC kV control
40-0110h PRD error (Z3Z4=bitmap) Firmware checksum, RAM test and EPLD
access are performed at power up or reset.
40-0111h F0 main frequency problem. EPLD has not applied the inverter start
command
40-0112h Rotor HW/ FW Config error
40-0113h IUVW short circuit error
40-0114h
HV cable short circuit error
40-0115h HV cable open error
40-0149h Unknown rotation error. The main software received an error from
rotation board with no error code
associated

Table 8: Associated Data Structure: PRD error (Z3/Z4 bitmap)

component failure :
0001H=RAM
0002H=RAM stack
0200H=EPLD
8000H=program checksum

Table 9: Rotational Database Error

Rotation database error:
2 bytes data, each value points to a specific parameter found as being erroneous

Table 10: Other Errors

rotation state (rotor Z3 bitmap):
0=inverter OFF
1=acceleration 0 to low speed

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Table 10: Other Errors
rotation state (rotor Z3 bitmap):
2=acceleration 0 to high speed
3=acceleration low speed to high
4=low speed run
5=high speed run
6=high speed to low speed brake
7=brake reverse
8=brake DC

4.1.3 Filament Heater Errors (Code 50)

Table 11: Filament Heater Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
50-0201h, 1201h No CAN message received within 5 The Heater board has not received any
sec's command from the PPC kV control main
software for the last 5 sec., interpreted
as a loss of communication
50-0202h, 1202h Database not correct. The firmware of the heater board has
detected that the data base received
from the PPC kV control board has
wrong data.
50-0203h, 1203h Heater inverter permanent over Issued by the heater board when an
current.(SW limit) over current has been detected and 3
restarts have been tried without
success within 100 ms
50-0204h, 1204h Filament permanent open circuit. Issued by the heater board when an
open has been detected and 3 restarts
have been tried without success within
100 ms
50-0205h, 1205h Heater Inverter permanent short Issued by the heater board when a short
circuit (HW limit) circuit has been detected and 3 restarts
have been tried without success within
100 ms
50-0206h, 1206h Filament overload Pre-Heat This is the result of an integrated value
of the RMS current measurement on
Heater board comparison with max.
Tube value in database.
50-0207h, 1207h Filament overload Boost Same as above
50-0208h, 1208h Filament overload Heat Same as above
50-0210h, 1210h PWM rate too low RMS filament current measurement
(every 0.5 m sec.) on heater board is too
low
50-0211h, 1211h PWM rate too high RMS filament current measurement
(every 0.5 msec.) on heater board is too
high

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Table 11: Filament Heater Errors
Error code (hex) Message Explanation
50-0212h, 1212h MAINS_DROP detected. The firmware of the Heater board has
detected the mains drop signal
activation and has transmitted error to
PPC kV control
50-0213h, 1213h PRD error Firmware checksum, RAM test and
EPLD access are performed at power
up or reset.
50-0214h, 1214h Boost too long Boost command stayed longer than
400ms
50-0215h, 1215h Filament selection error The relay on the Heater board selecting
the filament is in the wrong position with
respect to the selection
50-0216h, 1216h Current feedback not null when
inverter OFF
Inverter current has been
measured while the inverter was
not commanded
50-0217h, 1217h Current not zero through a not Residual current of unselected filament
selected filament at heater output (for Heater V6 version
only)
50-0221h, 0222h, Filament Database not correct The firmware of the heater board has
0223h, 0224h, detected that the Received Data base
1221h 1222h from PPC kV control contains
1223h 1224h erroneous data for Tube 1, 2, 3, or 4.
50-0248h, 1248h Heater large focus error The main software received an error
from heater board with no error code
associated
50-0249h, 1249h Heater small focus error The main software received an error
from heater board with no error code
associated

Table 12: Associated Data Structure: PRD Error

Component failure:
0001H=RAM
0002H=RAM stack
0200H=EPLD
8000H=program checksum

Table 13: Filament Database Error

2 bytes bitmap ( LSByte=small focus, MSByte=large focus)
Each bit points to an erroneous parameter

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Table 14: Other Errors

1 byte bitmap with the following structure:
bit7 (MSB) bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0 (LSB)
focus selected tube selected small focus state large focus state
0=small focus selected 1=tube 1 selected 0=inverter OFF 0=inverter OFF
1=large focus selected 2=tube 2 1=preheat 1=preheat
3=tube 3 2=boost 2=boost
4=tube 4 3=heat 3=heat

4.1.4 Exposure Errors (Code 60)

Table 15: Exposure Error Codes

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
60-0306h No kV feedback on anode side kV measured <12kV 0,5ms after start of
exposure on anode side only
60-0307h No kV feedback on cathode side kV measured <12kV 0,5ms after start of
exposure on cathode side only
60-0308h No kV Feedback (on anode and kV measured <12kV 0,5ms after start of
cathode) exposure on both anode and cathode
60-0309h kV detected during kV diagnostics. kV measured during inverter diagnostics
while no kV must be generated.
60-0310h kV MAX detected kV reached maximum kV limit during
exposure
60-0311h ILP current not OK. The current in the parallel resonant circuit
of the inverter did not rise at the beginning
of the exposure.
60-0312h ILR current not OK The current in the serial resonant circuit of
the inverter did not rise at the beginning of
the exposure.
60-0313h Inverter max. ILR current detected. This is a hardware detection of maximum
current in serial resonant circuit.
60-0314h ILR Current time out. The current resonant frequency is lower
than expected
60-0316h Spit Max error. PPC kV control has detected the number
of tube spits during exposure has reached
the limit (see theory of operation, software
section)
60-0317h Spit Ratio error. PPC kV control has detected the rate of
tube spits during exposure has reached
the limit (see theory of operation, software
section)
60-0318h kV did not reach 75% after 20ms. Indicates that there were no HV ON signal
generated for exposure time count-up
60-0319h kV unbalanced detected. Detects that there is more than 12kV
difference between kV+ and kV -

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Table 15: Exposure Error Codes
Error code (hex) Message Explanation
60-0320h FPGA problem; Safety hit with No error at the inputs while checking for
unknown reason error source.
60-0321h Spit retry failed
60-0323h ILP and ILR current not OK No inverter current measures at the
beginning of the exposure
60-0325h DSP overload
60-0326h DSP exposure stop
60-0329h Wrong HV capa measure
60-0401h No mA feedback mA measurement function: PPC kV
control has detected no mA feedback 20
ms after the beginning of the exposure.
60-0402h mA scale error mA has been measured to be either too
low or too high with respect to mA
demand 20 ms after the beginning of the
exposure
60-0403h mA out of range Measured mA every 50 msec exceeded
5% of mA demand. This error is logged,
but does not stop the exposure.
60-0504h Inverter Gate Power Supply error Gate supply voltage has dropped below
the level required to drive the IGBTs
properly
60-0801h Exposure backup mAs exceeded The exposure command last so long that
the maximum mAs allowed has been
reached
60-0802h Exposure backup time exceeded. The exposure command last longer than
the duration that was loaded by the
system (Backup time + 5%.)
60-0803d Exp cmd while gene not ready. Generator received an exposure
command while not in ready state
60-1181h mA between pulses Error found in verifying the counter normal
operation.
60-1407h mAs counter error Error found in verifying the counter normal
operation.
60-1408h AEC does not count. If there is no AEC feedback in AEC station
exposure.
60-1409h mAs meter saturated. A check is done on mAs counter operation
at the beginning of exposure and found
the mAs meter with unrealistic value.
60-1410h FPGA locked. FPGA detected an error and did not allow
start exposure after exposure command
signal was received.
60-1411h Time counter error Error found in verifying the counter normal
operation.
60-1420h Tomo cut too early
60-1421h Time cut instead tomo
60-1454h Jedi inverter temperature too high

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4.1.5 Power Supply Errors (Code 70)

Table 16: Power Supply Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
70-0501h DC bus out Of range (<400 or
>850)
70-0502h Error Overvoltage > 780Vdc
70-0503h Inverter Gate Power Supply error
(checked at prep)
70-0505h Mains power supply has dropped LVPS400 has detected a drop of its power
During exposure supply and shuts down JEDI
70-0506h DC bus 1 phase pre-charge error. Found DC bus did not reach 400V after 30
sec.Charge relay is not activated and pre-
charge relay drops
70-0507h DC bus 1 phase discharge error. Found that DC bus voltage is > 30 V
before pre-charge.
70-0510h HVPM AEC not 230V 230V voltage generated in AEC board for
ion chamber supply not OK
70-0511h Error Undervoltage < 320VDC
70-0549h LVPS TRI: Unknown error The main software received a LVPS error
with no error code associated
70-0553h LVPS TRI: Detected +160V too +160V is higher than 225V (measured on
high heater board)
70-0557h LVPS TRI: Detected +160V too low +160V is lower than 110V (measured on
heater board)
70-0563h LVPS TRI: Detected +15V too high +15V is higher than 17.3V (measured on
heater board)
70-0567h LVPS TRI: Detected +15V too low +15V is lower than 13V (measured on
heater board)
70-0573h LVPS TRI: Detected -15V too high -15V is lower than -17.3V (measured on
heater board)
70-0577h LVPS TRI: Detected -15V too low -15V is higher than -13V (measured on
heater board)

4.1.6 Hardware Errors (Code 80)

Table 17: Hardware Error Codes

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
80-0180h Rotation board communication PPC kV control board communication
problem. Watch Dog with Rotation board popped up
because it did not get reply from Rotation
board.
80-0181h Rotation board has reset. PPC kV control has detected the Rotation
board has reset. PPC kV control will reload
Rotation data base.

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Table 17: Hardware Error Codes
Error code (hex) Message Explanation
80-0280h Heater 0 board communication PPC kV control board communication
problem Watch Dog with Heater board popped up
because it did not get reply from Heater
board.
80-0281h Heater board has reset. PPC kV control has detected the heater
board has reset. KV ctrl will reload
Rotation data base.
80-0322h kV ref ADC / DAC failed PPC kV control DAC and ADC capability
are permanently tested for coherency.
80-03A0h DSP error DSP program corrupted
80-0601h RTL error (+ associated data to Real Time Lines show a wrong state.
check which of the 4 RTL lines) RTL's are tested on a regular basis in
stand by.
80-0602h External CAN bus off Communication to system through CAN
not possible. System will report JEDI
comm. problem.
80-0902h Tube Fan supply error. Rotation board has detected that a wrong
voltage is applied to the tube fan
80-1000h Tube switch com. Problem
80-1006h HV switch sel error
80-1010h Tube Switch comm problem
80-1180h Ingrid not active
80-1182h Ingrid CAN bus off
80-1280h Heater 1 board com pb
80-1281h Heater 1 board has reset
80-1402h Internal CAN bus off Can device on PPC kV control board
detected abnormal level on it's 2 line and
sent error to the CPU
80-1403h Connection Fault One of the flat cable connector is not
connected in Generator.
80-1404h FPGA configuration problem. Detected during power up. The PPC kV
control main software cannot load the
FPGA
80-1413h Internal CAN bus Txo Internal CAN bus not transmitting
80-1414h Internal CAN LD bus Txo Internal LD CAN bus not transmitting
80-1415h External CAN bus Txo External CAN bus not transmitting. System
to JEDI communication not possible
80-1416h Internal CAN RTL2 error
80-1417h DC disch. when inhib
80-1418h No DC disch. on request
80-1419h 10V reference error
80-1422h Overpress or Blown fuse
80-1422h H4 Power IF com. error
80-1425h Rotor accel is forbidden

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4.1.7 Application Errors (Code 90)

Table 18: Application Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
90-0701h NV RAM checksum pb.
Generator PPC kV control board
has detected corruption in the NV
Ram verification (After power up)
90-0702h Software problem.
90-0705h System or database configuration The identifier of the system and the
error database are not compatible
90-0706h Wrong DSP version (Engineering debug)
90-0707d Wrong FPGA version (Engineering debug)
90-1001h Wrong tube number sel.
90-1003h Tube Sel. while rotor On
90-1004h Tube Sel. while heat On
90-1005h Tube Sel while kV On
90-1011h Unexpected tube switch board A switch board has been detected in a
single tube system
90-1012h Exposure preparation while tube not
ready (during tube switching)

4.1.8 Communication Errors (Code 100)

Table 19: Communication Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
100-0603h Debug screen com. error
100-0604h Database download error Generator has detected a problem during
data base download
100-0605h TAV communication error. Generator has detected a communication
problem between the I/F and the service
laptop (When Generator is controlled by
the laptop).
100-1301h AEC Board com problem. AEC communication problem
100-1302h Watchdog CAN com. Error No more communication with system

4.1.9 Thermal Errors (Code 110)

Table 20: Thermal Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
110-0804h Tank Thermal sensor too high HV tank temperature has reached the
maximum limit.

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Table 20: Thermal Errors
Error code (hex) Message Explanation
110-0805h Inverter HW temperature too high. Parallel inductor temperature has reached
the maximum limit.
110-0806h Lp temperature too high Lp inductor temperature has reached the
maximum limit
110-0903h Tube exceeded 70°C Tube temperature switch detected open
110-0904h HEMIT Thermal error.
110-0905h Tube thermal protection Thermal protection algorithm has detected
that tube exceeded its temperature limits
110-0906h Tube track protection For pulsed mode only , instantaneous
exceeding tube capacity
110-1405h Tank temperature sensor too low HV tank temperature is below < 3°C.
Indicates sensor malfunction
110-1406h Inverter HW temp meas too low Parallel inductor temperature is below <
3°C. Indicates sensor malfunction
110-1412h Lp temperature too low

4.1.10 Manipulation Errors (Code 120)

Table 21: Manipulation Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
120-1500h Tomo brightness not good
110-1501h Release exposure switch
110-1502h AEC does not cut exposure
Exposure stopped by mAs
limitation

4.1.11 Ingrid Errors (Code 130)

Table 22:
Error code (Hex) Message Explanation
130-1100h Ingrid communication watchdog Communication lost
error
130-1101h Ingrid repetition rate higher than
100 fps
130-1102h Inter grid CMD time shorter than
0.5ms
130-1103h Ingrid power supply voltage lower
than 130V
130-1104h Ingrid power supply voltage higher
than 200V
130-1105h Ingrid feedback error Ingrid voltage is wrong
130-1107h Grid feedback voltage too High

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Table 22:
Error code (Hex) Message Explanation
130-1109h Bias feedback voltage too High
130-1110h Ingrid target DAC voltage feedback
fault
130-1199h Ingrid error

4.1.12 Tube Switch Errors (Code 140)

Table 23: Tube Switch Errors

Error code (hex) Message Explanation
140-1020h Tube Switch status error
140-1021h Tube Switch State Machine error
140-1022h Tube Switch lamp relay feedback
error
140-1023h Tube Switch heater SF feedback
error
140-1024h Tube Switch heater LF feedback
error
140-1025h Tube Switch rotation relay
feedback error
140-1026h Tube Switch Motor Position error (Motor is in intermediate position)
140-1027h Tube Switch Motor Feedback error (Switching Time out)
140-1028h Tube Switch Motor is in the
opposite position
140-1030h Tube switch config reply error
140-1031h Tube switch status reply error
140-1032h Tube switch motor move refused
140-1033h Tube switch rotor capa activation
error

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