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IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION

the operator to take adequate adequate steps to insure

X-ray equipment if not properly precautions to prevent the protection against injury.
used may cause injury. possibility of any persons
Accordingly, the instructions carelessly, unwisely, or All persons authorized to use the
herein contained should be unknowingly exposing equipment must be cognizant of
thoroughly read and themselves or others to radiation. the danger of excessive exposure
understood before you attempt to x-radiation and the equipment
to place this equipment in It is important that everyone is sold with the understanding
operation. The General Electric having anything to do with x- that the General Electric
Company, Medical Systems radiation be properly trained and Company, Medical Systems
Group, will be glad to assist fully acquainted with the Group, its agents, and
and cooperate in placing this recommendations of the National representatives have no
equipment in use. Council on Radiation Protection responsibility for injury or damage
and Measurements as published which may result from improper
Although this apparatus in NCRP Reports available from use of the equipment.
incorporates a high degree of NCRP Publications, 7910
protection against x-radiation Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016, Various protective material and
other than the useful beam, no Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and devices are available. It is urged
practical design of equipment can of the International Commission that such materials or devices be
provide complete protection. Nor on Radiation Protection, and take used.
can any practical design compel

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LANGUAGE WARNING

• THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

WARNING
• IF A CUSTOMER’S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A LANGUAGE
OTHER THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
TO PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THIS

SERVICE MANUAL HAS BEEN CONSULTED AND IS UNDERSTOOD.

• FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO

THE SERVICE PROVIDER, OPERATOR OR PATIENT FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MECHANICAL OR OTHER HAZARDS.

AVERTISSEMENT • CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE N’EST DISPONIBLE QU’EN

ANGLAIS.

• SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS

UNE AUTRE LANGUE QUE L’ANGLAIS, C’EST AU CLIENT QU’IL
INCOMBE DE LE FAIRE TRADUIRE.

• NE PAS TENTER D’INTERVENTION SUR LES EQUIPEMENTS TANT

QUE LE MANUEL SERVICE N’A PAS ETE CONSULTE ET COMPRIS.

• LE NON–RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRAINER

CHEZ LE TECHNICIEN, L’OPERATEUR OU LE PATIENT DES
BLESSURES DUES A DES DANGERS ELECTRIQUES, MECANIQUES
OU AUTRES.

• DIESES KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN

WARNUNG ENGLISCHER SPRACHE.

• FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE

BENÖTIGT, IST ES AUFGABE DES KUNDEN FÜR EINE
ENTSPRECHENDE ÜBERSETZUNG ZU SORGEN.
• VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERÄT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES
KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH NICHT ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND
VERSTANDEN WURDE.

• WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU

VERLETZUNGEN DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES BEDIENERS
ODER DES PATIENTEN DURCH ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE, MECHANISCHE
ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN.

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• ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SOLO EXISTE EN INGLES.

AVISO
• SI ALGÚN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA
UN IDIOMA QUE NO SEA EL INGLÉS, ES RESPONSABILIDAD DEL
CLIENTE OFRECER UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCIÓN.
• NO SE DEBERÁ DAR SERVICIO TÉCNICO AL EQUIPO, SIN HABER
CONSULTADO Y COMPRENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO.
• LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE DAR LUGAR
A QUE EL PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS, EL OPERADOR O EL
PACIENTE SUFRAN LESIONES PROVOCADAS POR CAUSAS
ELÉCTRICAS, MECÁNICAS O DE OTRA NATURALEZA.

• ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA

ATENÇÃO DISPONÍVEL EM INGLÊS.

• SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE

NÃO A GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, É
DA RESPONSABILIDADE DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIÇOS
DE TRADUÇÃO.
• NÃO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO
E COMPREENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA.

• O NÃO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A

SEGURANÇA DO TÉCNICO, OPERADOR OU PACIENTE DEVIDO A‘
CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS, MECÂNICOS OU OUTROS.

• IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE È DISPONIBILE

AVVERTENZA SOLTANTO IN INGLESE.

• SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS

RICHIEDE IL MANUALE IN UNA LINGUA DIVERSA, IL CLIENTE È
TENUTO A PROVVEDERE DIRETTAMENTE ALLA TRADUZIONE.
• SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELL’APPARECCHIATURA
SOLO DOPO AVER CONSULTATO IL PRESENTE MANUALE ED
AVERNE COMPRESO IL CONTENUTO.
• NON TENERE CONTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA
POTREBBE FAR COMPIERE OPERAZIONI DA CUI DERIVINO
LESIONI ALL’ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE,
ALL’UTILIZZATORE ED AL PAZIENTE PER FOLGORAZIONE
ELETTRICA, PER URTI MECCANICI OD ALTRI RISCHI.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................i

LANGUAGE WARNING......................................................................................................................................................... iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................................v
REVISION HISTORY ...............................................................................................................................................................vi
ESD WARNING .......................................................................................................................................................................vii
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................................vii
System Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................1
Main Power Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................2
Console Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................3
Error Log Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................4
Generator CPU Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................5
Chopper Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................6
Inverter Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................7
Filament Drive Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................8
mA and mAs Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................9
Tube Selection Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................10
AEC Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................11
Rotor Drive Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................12
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................................................14
CONSOLE-ONLY DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................................................14
LED Test .......................................................................................................................................................................14
Display Test ..................................................................................................................................................................14
Keyboard Test ...............................................................................................................................................................15
GENERATOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................................................................15
Communications Loopback Test...................................................................................................................................15
GENERATOR-ONLY DIAGNOSTICS ...........................................................................................................................16
UART Transmitter Test ................................................................................................................................................16
Input Ports Test .............................................................................................................................................................17
Output Ports Test...........................................................................................................................................................18
D/A Converter Test .......................................................................................................................................................19
A/D Converter Test .......................................................................................................................................................20
mA Feedback Test.........................................................................................................................................................21
Procedure for making a copy of the NVRAM...............................................................................................................21
NEW TUBE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................22
Tube Seasoning..................................................................................................................................................................22
Filament Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................................23
RAD kV Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................................24
Pulsed Fluoro Calibration ..................................................................................................................................................25
ROUTINE CALIBRATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.........................................................................................................26
AEC Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................26
3 Field Balancing ...............................................................................................................................................................27
FINAL CHECKS.......................................................................................................................................................................28
MTX Inverter Supply Voltages (Line Contactors) ....................................................................................................................29
K02 High Line Inverter Supply Relay ...................................................................................................................................29
K04 Low Line Inverter Supply Relay....................................................................................................................................29
DESCRIPTION OF ERRORS...................................................................................................................................................30
MTX 340/360/380 COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST .............................................................................................................35
PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................................................36
PM SCHEDULE........................................................................................................................................................................40

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REVISION HISTORY

REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Approved: Date:

0 January 25, 2001 First Release

1 October 25, 2002 Section added
Common Problem Hit List Pg. 35.
Sections added on pages 4 & 30
“ACCESSING THE ERROR LOG”

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Page Revision Page Revision Page Revision

Number Number Number Number Number Number

Title Page 0 Title Page 1

i thru vii 0 i thru vii 1

1 thru 39 0 1 thru 43 1

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ESD WARNING

CAUTION!
Components are static sensitive so be sure to use Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) handling
procedures when troubleshooting. Always use Lockout Tagout procedures. Power down the
system when removing connectors, circuit boards, and fuses.

INTRODUCTION

This document is laid out on several pages covering the sublevel of the system where the trouble exists. Due to lack of
documentation in the field, this can only be used to help pinpoint most problems in a general area. If further information is
needed, contact the On Line Center at 1-800-321-7937

In most cases troubleshooting is displayed as a Flowchart. I have chosen this method of troubleshooting to further explain
some steps and provide more detail.

When measuring TEST POINTS in the system the 0V test point on the circuit board
should be used as the REFERENCE unless stated otherwise.

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System Troubleshooting
1. Apply power to the system. Is the DS-T light on at the fuse panel?

NOTE: On some systems manufactured after 1993 the transformer system is set up differently.
Check fuses F01 and F02. If either of these fuses is blown the Power Supply LED’s
will not light on the +/- 15, 12, and +5 volt supplies but the DS-T light will still be on
indicating power to the system unless F3 is blown.

NO—See Main Power Troubleshooting

YES—Power up the Generator at the Console. Is there a display on the console?
NO—See Console Troubleshooting
YES—Is the display flashing at a 3-second interval?
YES—Check the Generator CPU card in the electronics cabinet for an active heartbeat
LED. Is it active (flashing)?
YES—There is a problem with the communications between the Console and
Generator. This will sometimes occur if the Date and Time is not
current or valid. If this is the case then set the proper date and time at
the Console and order a new Battery (P/N 2277281) for the Console
Mother Board. Otherwise, perform the Communications Loop Back Test
if cables and connectors checkout okay. [END]
NO—See Generator CPU Troubleshooting
NO—View the Error Log and write down the last five errors that are listed then see
Error Log Troubleshooting

2. Verify all Console buttons are working properly. Are they functioning normally?

NO—Are there any inhibits that are displayed (i.e., Spot Film not ready or CTM not ready)?
NO—see Error Log Troubleshooting
YES—Correct the condition causing the inhibit. [END]
YES—Make sure AEC is not selected and press the PREP button. Do you hear the ROTOR?
NO—See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting
YES—Does the system indicate a READY to make an exposure?
NO—See Error Log Troubleshooting
YES—Make a Non-AEC exposure. [END]

3. Did the exposure start and stop properly?

YES—Make another exposure using AEC mode. Is AEC okay?
NO—See AEC Troubleshooting
YES—Try FLUORO if you have it. Do you hear the ROTOR?
NO—See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting
NO on
YES—Is there a FLUORO Image?
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[CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

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NO—Is there any indication of kV or mA on the external meter?

From
previous NO—Check the kV and mA waveforms. If the kV is not okay then see
page Chopper Troubleshooting. Otherwise, Check all other system peripherals
YES—Check all other system peripherals. [END]
YES—If using ABC, is it working properly?
NO—Check the brightness feedback from the I.I. at the ADA board B25 and HV supply to the PMT.
PCB #71 (Rack B far right). Run A/D Diagnostics
YES—Check all other system peripherals. [END]
NO—Is the correct mAs displayed?
NO—See mA and mAs Troubleshooting
YES—Scope the kV (PCB 52 TP-1) and mA (PCB 52 TP-2) waveforms. If the kV is not okay then see
Chopper Troubleshooting Otherwise, Check all other system peripherals. [END]

Main Power Troubleshooting

1. Check for 25VDC on PCB 30 at the Fuse Panel (30Ab24 to 30Ab25). Is it good?
NO—Check fuse F3. Is it okay?
NO—Check out PCB 30. [END]
YES—Measure the 3-phase input ( CAUTION! LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT) at the line-matching
transformer. Is it okay?
NO—Check incoming power at the Load Center. [END]
YES--Measure the 3-phase output ( CAUTION! LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT) at the line-
matching transformer. Is it okay?
NO—Check transformer and connections. [END]
YES—Check DC power supplies (+/-15V, +/-12V, +5V) and proceed to step 2.
YES—Check DC power supplies (+/-15V, +/-12V, +5V)

2. Are the (+/-15V, +/-12V, +5V) DC Power supplies okay?

NOTE: On some systems manufactured after 1993 the transformer system is set up
differently. Check fuses F01 and F02. If either of these fuses is blown the
Power Supply LED’s will not light on the +/- 15, 12, and +5 volt supplies.

NO—Measure the 18 Vac input to the DC Supply. Is it okay?

NO—Check Fuse F05, Filter, and Transformer T2 and see note above. [END]
+5V at Bridge CR4
YES—Repair or replace the DC Power Supply [END]
+12 & +15 at Bridge CR5
YES—Measure the 24 V DC Power Supply. Is it okay? -12 & -15 at Bridge CR18
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YES—Measure for 110 VAC at TB3-3 (REF. TB3-6) and 136 VAC at TB3-1 (REF. TB3-6). Are they okay?
YES—Reset the system and try again. [END]
NO—Check K08 and fuses F1 and F2. [END]
NO—Measure the 33 VAC input to the 24 VDC Supply (Bridge CR1). Is it okay?
YES—Repair or replace the 24 VDC Supply. [END]
NO—Check transformer T1 and fuse F6. [END]

Console Troubleshooting
1. Look to see if the LED’s are on for +5V DC, +47V DC (CR21, B, C). Are they on?
YES—Look at the watchdog LED CR-21. Is it blinking?
NO—Repair or replace the Console PCB. [END]
YES—Does it blink ON for one second then OFF for two seconds?
NO—Check the RAM and EPROMs. [END]
1 blink. Problem with U18 (RAM)
2 blinks. Problem with U04 (RAM)
3 blinks. Problem with U8 (EPROM)
4 blinks. Problem with U10 (EPROM)

YES—If the display is working properly then run the console diagnostics. Otherwise check the display drivers.
[END]
NO—Check fuse F10, 60VAC, and 25V DC at the Console. Do these check okay?
NO—Check the Console cables and connections. [END]
YES—Measure the +5V supply at TP-10. Is it okay?
NO—Check the regulator U1 and Rectifier CR1
YES—Repair or replace the Console PCB

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Error Log Troubleshooting

Also see COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST
Or DESCRIPTION OF ERRORS
ACCESSING THE ERROR LOG

1. Raise the Console Panel and locate the Service Switch at the front of the Circuit Board (Console front).
2. Place the Service Switch in the ON position.
3. Close the Console and press the “INFORMATION” Button by the upper display.
4. Scroll through the menu using the “+” and “-“ keys to the right of the “INFORMATION” Button and locate
“VIEW ERROR LOG”.
5. Press the “INFORMATION” Button again.
6. Press the “-“ key to view the last error.
7. Pressing any ANATOMICAL key will exit.

ERRORS WHAT TO DO OR WHERE TO GO

1, 7, 40, and 42 Run the Communications Loopback Test

3, 4, 5, 10, 22, 48, and 50 Verify Technique, Tube, and Generator Configurations

6 and 9 See Tube Selection Troubleshooting

8, 46, 47, and 53 Run the Filament Calibration Procedure at the console

12, 34, and 45 See Chopper Troubleshooting

Check Relays 52K1 and 52K2 then see
13 and 14
mA and mAs Troubleshooting
15, 16, 20, 21, 36, and 37 See Filament Drive Troubleshooting
Check CB01 circuit breaker and reset if necessary. If the
circuit breaker CB01 is okay and the error occurs in Fluoro
18
then there could be a possible problem with the Inverter or
HT Transformer
19 Turn the Generator off then back on to clear the error

23, 28, 29, 30, and 31 See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting

33 See mA and mAs Troubleshooting

Suspect a possible tube arc and see
38
Chopper Troubleshooting
51 and 54 Run the AEC Calibration Procedure at the console

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Generator CPU Troubleshooting

1. Look at CR2A (+5V LED) on the Generator CPU (Rack A in tall cabinet). Is it on?
NO—Check fuse F05 and the +5V DC Supply PCB (Rack A second from the left) [END]
YES—Is the CPU watchdog LED (bottom LED) flashing each second?
NO—Check PROMs and EPROMs. [END] 1 blink. Problem with U3 (RAM)
3 blinks. Problem with U20 (EPROM)
4 blinks. Problem with U14 (EPROM)
5 blinks. Problem with U6 (EPROM)
7 blinks. The HEX switch (S1) is in an
YES—Is the interrupt LED (second from the bottom) on? invalid position. Otherwise, replace the
YES—Repair or replace the CPU PCB. [END] CPU PCB
NO—Is the 7.5 LED on?
YES—Check the B2 input on the EPC PCB. Is the input ACTIVE?
YES—Repair or replace the IVC PCB. [END]
NO—Repair or replace the EPC PCB. [END]
NO—Is the AEC STOP interrupt LED on?
NO—Repair or replace the CPU PCB. [END]
YES—Scope the B4 input on the EPC PCB. Is it ACTIVE?
NO—Repair or replace the EPC PCB. [END]
YES—See AEC Troubleshooting

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Chopper Troubleshooting
See Service Note XR SN 146 for troubleshooting error 38

1. Measure the LINE VOLTAGE at the CHC PCB (TP 8). 10V = 500V. Is the Line Voltage good?
NO—Measure the Voltage across C01 on the Inverter Chassis. CAUTION!
Is the voltage okay?
This voltage should be approx.
YES—Check U1 on the CHC PCB & the Voltage Divider. 300 VDC in Low Line and
[END] 540 VDC in High Line
NO—Check the LINE CONTACTORS and CB01. Also
Check the contacts on CB01.
Are they okay?
NO—Repair or replace the contacts. [END]
YES—See Main Power Troubleshooting
YES—Remove jumper J1 on the IVC PCB and continue to the next step.

2. Measure the BUS VOLTAGE at the CHC PCB (TP 7) during exposure. 10V = 500V. Is the Bus Voltage good?
NO—Measure the voltage across C2 on the Inverter Chassis during exposure. CAUTION!
Is the voltage okay?
This voltage will vary with the
YES—Check U1 on the CHC PCB & the Voltage Divider. [END] different techniques. At 100kV,
NO—Measure the nominal BUS voltage at CHC-B5. 100mA you should see approx. 240
Is the reference voltage okay? VDC or 4.8 – 5.0 at TP 7

NO—Check B1 on the ADA PCB and

run the D/A diagnostics. [END]
YES—Scope the START and STOP pulses on the CHC PCB During expose
Do you have the pulses?
START: TP 5, C1, 30-50uS
NO—Repair or replace the CHC PCB. [END] STOP: TP 6, C3, 15-28uS
YES—Do you have +24V at IPU2 PCB A7 and A9?
NO—Check for the +24V Supply through the CHC PCB. [END]
YES—Measure the SCR Gate Enable. Is it okay?
NO—Check out B15 and Relay K1 [END]
YES—Scope the SCR Gate pulses at TP2A and TP2B on IPU2 PCB
Are the Gate Pulses okay?
NO—Repair or replace the IPU2 PCB [END]
YES—Check Q7, Q8, L1, L2, C1, and C2 in the Chopper Circuit
[END]
YES—See Inverter Troubleshooting

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Inverter Troubleshooting
See Service Note XR SN 146 for troubleshooting error 38

1. Measure the kVp at TP 1 (1V = 20kV) on PCB 51 (Measuring PCB). Do you have kV?
YES—Measure the kV reference at the IVC PCB-B5 (1V = 20kV). Is the reference voltage okay?
NO—Check B5 on the ADA PCB. Run the D/A Diagnostic if necessary. [END]
YES—Place the jumper J1 back onto the IVC PCB and proceed to step 2.
NO—Measure the kV output from the H.T. Transformer using a GE Divider or Kiethley Non-Invasive divider.
Is there kV present?
YES—Repair or replace PCB 51. [END]
NO—Check for pulses at C1 and C3 on the IVC PCB. Are there pulses measuring 12.5 – 20uS?
YES—Check the GATE ENABLE at TP 3 on the IPU1 PCB. Is it low during exposure?
NO—Check out IPU1-B15. [END]
YES—Measure the Gate Pulses on IPU1 PCB TP2A and TP2B. Are they okay?
NO—Repair or replace IPU1 PCB. [END]
YES—Check Q1 through Q4, CR1 through CR4, and C4. Suspect problem
with the H.T. Transformer if these are okay. [END]
NO—Scope B1 (Inverter Start) and 15 (75kHz) on the IVC PCB. Are the signals okay?
NO—Repair or replace the CHC PCB. [END]
YES—Measure TP4 on the IVC PCB (make sure J1 is still removed). Do you have
9.5V after SOFT START?
NO—Repair or replace the IVC PCB. [END]
YES—Place jumper J1 back on the IVC PCB and measure the kV reference
voltage at B5 on the IVC PCB (1V = 20kV). Is the reference okay?
NO—Check B5 on the ADA PCB. Run the D/A Diagnostic if necessary.
[END]
YES—Repair or replace the IVC PCB. [END]

2. Measure the kVp at TP 1 (1V = 20kV) on PCB 51 (Measuring PCB). Is the kV correct?
YES—Proceed to STEP 3
NO-- Measure the kV output from the H.T. Transformer using a GE Divider or Kiethley Non-Invasive divider. Is
the kV correct?
YES—Repair or replace PCB 51. [END]
NO—Measure the voltage at the H.T. Transformer Primary (P1 and P2 CAUTION!) with an Oscilloscope.
Is the input waveform okay?
NO—Proceed to STEP 3
YES—Replace the High Tension Transformer. [END]

3. Measure the pulses at C1 and C3 with the Oscilloscope on the IVC PCB. Are the pulses between 12.5 and 20uS?
NO—Repair or replace the IVC PCB. [END]
YES— Check Q1 through Q4, CR1 through CR4, and C4. Suspect problem with the H.T. Transformer if
these are okay. [END]

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Filament Drive Troubleshooting

1. Check the Filament Power Supply (PCB 7 +/- 75Vdc). Are the LED’s 7CR1 and 7CR2 on?
NO—Check for 110 Vac to the bridge rectifier 7CR8 through 7CR14. Is it okay?
YES—Repair or replace PCB 7. [END]
NO—Check out Transformer T1, Fuse F7, and K08 relay. [END]
YES—Is LED 7CR12 on?
YES—Repair or replace PCB 7. [END]
NO—Check the DC voltages to circuit boards 5 & 6. Are the supplies okay? CR22B +24V
CR22C +75V
NO—Check the appropriate power supply. [END] CR23A -75V
YES—Is the TEST SWITCH on (indicated by CR2C)? CR23B -15V
YES—Turn the test switch off. [END] CR23C +15V
NO—Is the Filament Overcurrent LED on (CR1A)?
NO—Proceed to step 2
YES—Turn the Generator off then back on. Proceed to step 2.

2. Hold the PREP button down. Is the Prep Indicator on? (PCB 5 or 6 CR1B)
NO—Check the PREP Relay 1K312 on PCB 1. [END]
YES—Is the Filament Current display indicating the correct current? (LED bar graph on edge of PCB 5 or 6)
YES—Try the other filament and if it’s correct then reset and try again. [END]
NO—Does the indicator show any filament current?
NO—Check the Filament at the Tube. [END]
YES—Check the Filament Limit indicator (CR2B) on PCB 5 or 6. Is it on?
NO—Proceed to step 3.
YES—Measure the Filament Limit input at PCB 5 or 6 input z4. Is the voltage correct?
YES—Proceed to step 3.
NO—Measure the output of the ADA PCB (B10 ribbon cable) 1V= 1A
and run the D/A diagnostic. [END] (3.6V in standby)

3. Measure the NOMINAL Filament Current on the output of the ADA PCB (B3 ribbon cable) during prep.
Is the nominal voltage okay?
NO—Run the filament calibration from the console. [END]
YES—Repair or replace PCB 5 or 6. [END]

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mA and mAs Troubleshooting

1. Measure the Filament Limit input at PCB 5 or 6 input z4. Is the voltage correct?
NO—Check the Filament Limit settings at the console in the Filament
Calibration Menu. Are the settings correct? 1V= 1A
(3.6V in standby)
YES-- Measure the output of the ADA PCB (B10 ribbon cable) and
run the D/A diagnostics. [END]
NO—Reset the Filament Limits. [END]

YES—Measure the actual mA feedback on PCB 51 (TP 2). RAD: 1V=100mA

Is the mA okay? FLUORO: 1V=1mA
NO—Measure the mA at the fuse panel test points.
Is the mA okay?

NO—Possible problem with the High Tension Transformer.

[END]
YES—Repair or replace PCB 51. [END]

YES—Run the mA Feedback Diagnostics at the Generator CPU (not the console) or scope the output of the
EPC PCB (B 21) mA Impulses.
Are the impulses good? 100mA = 10kHz

NO—Repair or replace the EPC PCB. [END]

YES—Scope the output of the EPC PCB (B 22) mAs Impulses.
Are the impulses good? 100 pulses / mAs

NO—Repair or replace the EPC PCB. [END]

YES—Run the Input Ports Diagnostics at the Generator CPU (not the console) for the
EPC PCB. [END]

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Tube Selection Troubleshooting

1. Is the 24 Volt DC okay?

NO—Proceed to step 3.
YES—Proceed to step 2.

2. Make sure the Technique Configuration is set correctly at the Console. Is it correct?
NO—Enter the correct Tube. [END]
YES—Make sure the tube select relay (for the proper tube) is energizing on the Relay PCB’s.
If needed, measure the signals from the OUT PCB (C5, C6, and C13). Run the Output 2K301=Tube 1
Ports Diagnostic from the Generator CPU (not the console). If necessary, replace the 2K302=Tube 2
OUT PCB. [END] 3K303=Tube 3
Located on the top of
3. Measure the output of the +24 Vdc Supply. Is the supply good? PCB 3 may not
RACK A. Back, right.
NO—Repair or replace the +24Vdc Supply. [END] be installed.
YES—Measure pins 8 and 9 on Plug 92 (top of HT Transformer, Tube selector board) for a
left or right turn command. Is there a turn command?
NO—Measure the signals from the OUT PCB (C15 and C16) for the commands. Run the Output Ports
Diagnostic from the Generator CPU (not the console). If necessary, replace the OUT PCB. [END]
YES—Is the motor turning?
NO—Does LED’s CR1 and CR2 on the Tube Selector Board light?
NO—Check Q1, Q2, and the Diodes on the Circuit Board. [END]
YES—Check relays 90K1, 90K2, and the Motor. [END]
YES—Check the switches (S1, S2, and S3) and LED CR7. Are they good?
NO—Replace the faulty switch. [END]
YES—Measure the inputs on the IN2 PCB. Pin B17=Tube 1
If necessary, run the Input Ports Pin B18=Tube 2
Diagnostic from the Generator CPU Pin B19=Tube 3
(not the console). [END]

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AEC Troubleshooting

1. If AEC has never been calibrated then do so at this time.

2. Measure the AEC reference signal on the AEC PCB TP11 and compare it to the calibrated value displayed at the
console. Keep in mind that some kVp settings may not have been calibrated.

NOTE: To display the values at the console one must select PICKUP DATA EDIT
or AEC CALIBRATION at the Console.

Is the reference signal good?

NO—Repair or replace the AEC PCB. [END]
YES—Scope the signal at TP 4 on the AEC PCB. This is the negative ramp signal from the Pickup PCB in the
Bucky or from the Ion Chamber. Is the negative ramp present?
NO—Measure the High Voltage at the spade lugs on the edge of PCB 71 (AEC Power Supply, Rack
B far right). Is the supply okay?
YES—Measure the inputs at the AEC PCB for the negative ramp signal.
Is the signal present?
YES—Check the relays on the AEC PCB. AEC PCB B25=Pickup 1
NO—Possible problem with the PMT, Ion Chamber AEC PCB B23=Pickup 2
or the Pickup PCB. Make sure that the fields AEC PCB B21=Pickup 3
are selected properly. [END] AEC PCB B19=Pickup 4
AEC PCB B5=ABC signal
NO—Measure the voltage on PCB 71 TP 2 (35 Vdc).
routed back to the ADA PCB
Is the voltage present?
from B4 through K6 contacts.
YES—Repair or replace PCB 71. [END] AEC PCB B4=SFC
NO-- Measure the 25 Vac on the input of PCB
71 (AEC HV) between pins 71Ab24
and 71Ab26 or at the bridge rectifier
CR35. Is the 25 Vac present?
NO—Check fuse F9 or Transformer T1. [END]
YES—Repair or replace PCB 71. [END]
YES—Monitor TP 2 and TP 3 with a dual channel scope and verify that TP 3 shows a positive stop pulse
when TP 2 (positive ramp) peaks out at the voltage measured on TP 11.
Is this functioning properly?
NO—Repair or replace the AEC PCB. [END]
YES—Verify a negative pulse on TP 5 (24Vdc to 0V). Is the pulse present?
NO—Repair or replace the AEC PCB. [END]
YES—Is the pulse at the input of the EPC PCB (B4)?
YES—Replace the EPC PCB. [END]
NO—Reseat the EPC PCB and the AEC PCB and check continuity. [END]

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Rotor Drive Troubleshooting

1. Is an External Starter Used?

YES—Proceed to step 2.
NO—Proceed to step 3.

2. Is the Rotor Start Relay (1K320, PCB 1) energized when the PREP button is pressed?
NO—Proceed to step 4.
YES—Is High Speed Selected? K25 contacts have been known
to fail causing intermittent
YES—Is Relay 4K324 and/or 4K325 energized? Error 29.
YES—Is Relay K25 pulled in (Top of Rack B)?
NO—Check fuse F1 and measure across the coil of K25 for 132 Vac. Are these okay?
YES—Replace Relay K25
NO—Measure the voltage between TB2-11 and TB2-15 (132 Vac). Is it okay?
YES—Check the contacts on 4K324 and 4K325 and make sure Cleveland
Starter is programmed at the console.
NO—Check the contacts on Relay K08 (3 & 4).
YES—Proceed to step 2A
NO—Verify that CLEVELAND STARTER is programmed in Tube Programming at the console.
Is it programmed?
NO—Select CLEVELAND STARTER and try again.
YES— Measure the signals from the OUT PCB (C17 and C18) for the commands. Run the
Output Ports Diagnostic from the Generator CPU (not the console). If necessary,
replace the OUT PCB. [END]
NO—Proceed to step 2A.

2A. Measure P87-58 for a Rotor Start signal (REF. Chassis 0V TP). Is it low (0Vdc)?
NO—Check the contacts on Relays 1K320 (4 & 5) and K25 (43 & 44). [END]
YES—Is 4K26 energized?
YES—Possible bad contacts on 4K26 causing ERROR 29 (known problem). Solder a jumper wire
from 4K26 pins 2 to 4 and 4K26 pins 3 to 5 (spare contacts) and see if problem is still there. If
so and you can measure a low signal at the B2 input of the IN2 PCB then replace the IN2 PCB.
[END]
NO—Troubleshoot the High Speed Starter and check the wiring between it and the Generator. [END]

3. Is the Rotor Start Relay (1K320, PCB 1) energized when the PREP button is pressed?
NO—Proceed to step 4.
YES—Scope the AC voltage between TP1 and TP2 on the Internal Rotor Drive Circuit during prep.
Is 220 Vac present?

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P21 pin 2 to P21 pin 3

NO—Check the OUT 1 PCB pin 89. Is it active with prep? 70 Vac (RUN)
NO—Run the diagnostics on the OUT 1 PCB. [END]
YES—Measure the voltage (AC) between these points. P21 pin 1 to P21 pin 3
Is the voltage present? 220 Vac (START)

YES—Check the Solid State Relays Q1 (start) and Q2 (run). [END]

NO—Check fuses F07 (start) and F04 (run) and T01
Transformer. T01 primary is supplied through fuses F02 and F01
and K01 supplies the voltage from the secondary of T01 to F07 and
F04. [END]
YES—Is K21 pulling in?
NO—Check the Generator settings at the Console to make sure INTERNAL STARTER is
selected. If the setting is okay then check the wiring to the Tube and K21. [END]
YES—Measure the points for the RUN voltage. Do you have the RUN
voltage? P21 pin 2 to P21 pin 3
70 Vac (RUN)
YES—Is K22 pulling in?
NO-- Check the Generator settings at the Console to make sure INTERNAL STARTER
is selected. If the setting is okay then check the wiring to the Tube and K21.
[END]
YES—Scope the inputs to the IN1 PCB pin B9 (Rotor start current relay K21 contacts)
and IN1 PCB pin B10 (Rotor run current relay K22 contacts). If the signals are
present then run the Input Diagnostics. [END]
NO—Scope the output on the OUT PCB pin B10 (rotor run command). Does it change during
run?
NO—Run the Output Diagnostics. [END]
YES—Check the Rotor AC Supply. P21 pin 2 to P21 pin 3
Is the voltage present? 70 Vac (RUN)
YES—Check Solid State Relay Q2 (run). [END] P21 pin 1 to P21 pin 3
NO—Check fuses F07 (start) and F04 (run) and T01 220 Vac (START)
Transformer. T01 primary is supplied through
uses F02 and F01 and K01 supplies the voltage
from the secondary of T01 to F07 and F04.
[END]

4. Is OUT PCB pin B5 low (Rotor start command to 1K320)?

YES—Repair or replace Relay PCB1. [END]
NO—Is 1K12 (prep relay) or 1K18 (fluoro relay) pulling in?
YES—Run the Output Diagnostics. [END]
NO—Scope IN1-B1 (1K12 pulled in with prep), IN1-B2 (1K12 pulled in from SFD), and EPC-B9 (Fluoro
footswitch). Is one of them low?
YES—Check Exposure switches, wiring, and connections. [END]
NO—Measure the +24 Vdc supply to PCB1. Is the voltage good?
NO—Repair or replace the +24 Vdc Supply. [END]
YES—Run diagnostics. Input diagnostics (RAD: IN1 PCB). (FLUORO: EPC PCB). If the
diagnostics check out okay then repair or replace PCB1. Otherwise replace the bad board.
[END]

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Diagnostics
Test Equipment

Dual Channel Scope, several clip leads, and an extender card for “Rack A”.

Helpful hints:

Think of the “INFO” button as an “ENTER” button.

The “+” and “-“ buttons are “SCROLL” buttons unless entering data in some cases.

CONSOLE-ONLY DIAGNOSTICS
Place the service switch in the “Service Position”. This switch is located in the Console on the front edge of the Mother
Board. If you are not sure of the position the press the “INFO” button by the top display and use the “+ and –“ (to the right
of the “INFO” button) to scroll through the menus. If there are several menus that include “TECH BUTTON
CONFIGURATION”, “FILAMENT CALIBRATION”, etc. then the switch is in the service position.

LED Test
This test will light the 50 LEDs on the Console Panel in sequence.

1. With the console switch in the service position press the “INFO” button.

2. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “CONSOLE DIAGNOSTICS” then press “INFO” again.

3. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “LED TEST” then press “INFO” again.

4. Verify that all LED’s are functioning. Press the “INFO” button to exit the test.

5. Done.

Display Test
This test will verify the functionality of the fluorescent display on the Console.

1. With the console switch in the service position press the “INFO” button.

2. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “CONSOLE DIAGNOSTICS” then press “INFO” again.

3. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “FLUORESCENT DISPLAY TEST” then press “INFO” again.

4. Verify that all LED’s are functioning. Press the “INFO” button to exit the test.

5. Done.

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Keyboard Test
1. With the console switch in the service position press the “INFO” button.

2. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “CONSOLE DIAGNOSTICS” then press “INFO” again.

3. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “KEYBOARD TEST” then press “INFO” again.

4. Verify that each key pressed displays a different key code. Press the “INFO” button to exit the test.

5. Done.

GENERATOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

Communications Loopback Test

1. With the console switch in the service position press the “INFO” button.

2. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “CONSOLE DIAGNOSTICS” then press “INFO” again.

3. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “COMMUNICATIONS LOOPBACK TEST” then press “INFO”
again.

4. The RCD: in the display should increment indicating that the loop-back of the data is correct. If the ERR: in the
display increments then further troubleshooting is necessary.

5. You must power down to exit this test.

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GENERATOR-ONLY DIAGNOSTICS
These tests are NOT run from the Console panel. These tests are set up at the Generator CPU PCB using the HEX switch on
the edge of the circuit board. Only positions 1 through 6 are used for Generator diagnostics. Position 7 is used for RAM
copy.

The HEX switch is only read on POWER-UP or with a CPU HARDWARE RESET. Some newer systems have a reset push
button on the edge of the CPU PCB that can be used in some cases. Otherwise, power down and up at the Console.

UART Transmitter Test

WARNING: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE RIBBON CABLES FROM IN1, IN2, IN4, EPC, AEC, AND ADA
BOARDS BEFORE RUNNING THE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS.

This test sends out characters at the rate of 100/second and the HEX switch determines the character. The HEX switch can
be changes any time during the test. The characters output are @, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O.

The Console must be set for GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS to Loopback the characters received from the Generator. If this
is not set the Console will keep trying to wake up the generator and additional characters will be transmitted from the
Console.

Place the service switch in the “Service Position”. This switch is located in the Console on the front edge of the Mother
Board. If you are not sure of the position the press the “INFO” button by the top display and use the “+ and –“ (to the right
of the “INFO” button) to scroll through the menus. If there are several menus that include “TECH BUTTON
CONFIGURATION”, “FILAMENT CALIBRATION”, etc. then the switch is in the service position.

1. On the Generator CPU PCB set the HEX switch to position 1 and RESET the Generator.

2. With the console switch in the service position press the “INFO” button.

3. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS” then press “INFO” again.

4. On the CPU PCB scope the transmit signal (U2 pin 3) and the receive signal (U1 pin 1) using a dual channel scope
and verify the signals are the same. Change the HEX switch setting at any time to output the characters noted
above.

5. If no further Generator Diagnostics are to be run, return all ribbon cables to their proper positions.

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Input Ports Test

WARNING: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE RIBBON CABLES FROM IN1, IN2, IN4, EPC, AEC, AND ADA
BOARDS BEFORE RUNNING THE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS.

There are 11 input ports that can be tested with this procedure. Each port consists of 8 inputs that will be decoded into an 8-
bit character and sent to the UART Transmitter (provided the UART transmitter is working correctly).

The chart below shows which input signals the CPU reads for the various HEX switch settings.

HEX SWITCH PORT ADDRESS BEING TESTED

0 IN1 PCB pins B1 through B8
1 IN1 PCB pins B9 through B16
2 IN1 PCB pins B17 through B24
3 NOT USED
4 IN2 PCB pins B1 through B8
5 IN2 PCB pins B9 through B16
6 IN2 PCB pins B17 through B24
7 NOT USED
8 IN4 PCB pins B1 through B8
9 IN4 PCB pins B9 through B16
A IN4 PCB pins B17 through B24
B NOT USED
C NOT USED
D EPC PCB pins B1 through B8
E NOT USED
F NOT USED

1. On the Generator CPU PCB set the HEX switch to position 2 and RESET the Generator.

2. With the console switch in the service position press the “INFO” button.

3. Use the “+” and “-“ keys until the display reads “GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS” then press “INFO” again.

4. On the connector panel above rack “A” (follow the ribbon cables) momentarily jumper pin “OUT B15” to ground.
This will turn on the +24 Vdc supply.

5. Set the HEX switch to the position required for your test.

6. Jumper the input to be tested to “ground” and scope the transmit signal (U2 pin 3) and the receive signal (U1 pin 1)
on the CPU PCB.

7. If no further Generator Diagnostics are to be run, power down the system, return all ribbon cables to their
proper positions and set the CPU Hex Switch to 0.

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Output Ports Test

WARNING: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE RIBBON CABLES FROM IN1, IN2, IN4, EPC, AEC, AND ADA
BOARDS BEFORE RUNNING THE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS.

The 9 output ports on the OUT PCB will be toggled with this test. The chart below shows which output signals the CPU will
send out for the various HEX switch settings.

HEX SWITCH PORT ADDRESS BEING TESTED

0 OUT PCB pins B1 through B8
1 OUT PCB pins B9 through B16
2 OUT PCB pins B17 through B24
3 OUT PCB pins C1 through C8
4 OUT PCB pins C9 through C16
5 OUT PCB pins C17 through C24
6 NOT USED
7 EPC PCB pins B17 through 22 and 24
8 AEC PCB pins C1 through C8
9 AEC PCB pins C9 through C13
A NOT USED
B NOT USED
C NOT USED
D NOT USED
E NOT USED
F NOT USED

1. On the Generator CPU PCB set the HEX switch to position 3 and RESET the Generator.

2. Set the HEX switch to the position required for your test.

3. Scope the output pin of the signal being tested.

4. If no further Generator Diagnostics are to be run, power down the system, return all ribbon cables to their
proper positions and set the CPU Hex Switch to 0.

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D/A Converter Test

WARNING: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE RIBBON CABLES FROM IN1, IN2, IN4, EPC, AEC, AND ADA
BOARDS BEFORE RUNNING THE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS.

This Test will test the output of the 4 D/A converters on the ADA PCB.

HEX SWITCH PORT ADDRESS BEING TESTED

0 ADA PCB pin B1 (Chopper Reference)
1 NOT USED
2 ADA PCB pin B3 (Filament Reference)
3 NOT USED
4 ADA PCB pin B5 (KV Reference)
5 ADA PCB pin B7 (Filament Preheat Reference)
6 ADA PCB pin B9 (Not used)
7 ADA PCB pin B10 (Filament Limit Reference)
8 NOT USED
9 ADA PCB pin B1 (AEC Reference)
A NOT USED
B NOT USED
C NOT USED
D NOT USED
E NOT USED
F NOT USED

1. On the Generator CPU PCB set the HEX switch to position 4 and RESET the Generator.

2. Set the HEX switch to the position required for your test.

3. Scope the output pin of the signal being tested. (A ramp from 0 to 10 volts positive)

4. If no further Generator Diagnostics are to be run, power down the system, return all ribbon cables to their
proper positions and set the CPU Hex Switch to 0.

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A/D Converter Test

WARNING: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE RIBBON CABLES FROM IN1, IN2, IN4, EPC, AEC, AND ADA
BOARDS BEFORE RUNNING THE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS.

This Test will test the output of the 8 Channel A/D converter on the ADA PCB. The D/A Converter Test should be run first
since this test requires U6 to be functional. The System will automatically cycle through and read the 4 A/D channels and
send the digital signals back through the D/A to read the output values.

HEX SWITCH A/D INPUT D/A OUTPUT

(Equal to input potential)
ADA PCB pin B11 ADA PCB pin B5
ADA PCB pin B13 ADA PCB pin B7
0
ADA PCB pin B15 ADA PCB pin B9
ADA PCB pin B17 ADA PCB pin B10
ADA PCB pin B19 ADA PCB pin B5
ADA PCB pin B21 ADA PCB pin B7
1 ADA PCB pin B23 ADA PCB pin B9
ADA PCB pin B10
ADA PCB pin B25
(5v IN = 10v OUT)

1. On the Generator CPU PCB set the HEX switch to position 5 and RESET the Generator.

2. Set the HEX switch to the position required for your test.

3. Scope the output pin of the signal being tested and jumper the inputs to ground or +5V.

4. If no further Generator Diagnostics are to be run, power down the system, return all ribbon cables to their
proper positions and set the CPU Hex Switch to 0.

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mA Feedback Test

WARNING: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE RIBBON CABLES FROM IN1, IN2, IN4, EPC, AEC, AND ADA
BOARDS BEFORE RUNNING THE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS.

1. On the Generator CPU PCB set the HEX switch to position 6 and RESET the Generator.

2. Inject a signal of either ‘ground’ or ‘+5V’ on pin B15 on the EPC PCB while verifying the presence or absence of
pulses on EPC pins B21 and B22. (+5V = approx. 50 kHz)

3. If no further Generator Diagnostics are to be run, power down the system, return all ribbon cables to their
proper positions and set the CPU Hex Switch to 0.

Procedure for making a copy of the NVRAM

WARNING: YOU MUST REMOVE ALL THE RIBBON CABLES FROM IN1, IN2, IN4, EPC, AEC, AND ADA
BOARDS BEFORE RUNNING THE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTICS.

The NVRAM (P/N 2206160) should be replaced every four years as a precautionary maintenance routine since there is an
internal battery (in the chip). This procedure allows one to copy the contents of a good NVRAM into the replacement.

1. Power down the Generator at the console and set the HEX switch to position 7.

2. Insert the NVRAM to be copied into the U3 socket on the Generator CPU PCB.

3. Insert the blank NVRAM into the U6 socket on the Generator CPU PCB.

4. Restore power to the Generator

5. When the copy procedure is complete the “heartbeat” LED on the CPU PCB will stay off. If the “heartbeat” LED is
blinking 4 times (verify error) then the copy procedure was not successful.

6. If all is well, power down the Generator and remove the two NVRAMs. If the procedure failed try again with
another blank NVRAM chip.

7. If no further Generator Diagnostics are to be run, power down the system, return all ribbon cables to their
proper positions and set the CPU Hex Switch to 0.

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NEW TUBE INSTALLATION

Installing a new tube is very simple on this system. Other than the usual mechanical alignments associated with any tube
install a Tube Seasoning should be performed and of course the Calibration.

Tube Seasoning
Tube Seasoning on an MTX Generator is somewhat accomplished during the Filament Calibration. I recommend doing the
Filament Calibration first and then performing the seasoning process below.

Set the Generator time to 6.4 Seconds (approx.) and the mA to 10 then follow the settings below.

KVp SETTING NUMBER OF EXPOSURES

60 5 Exposures (no wait time)
70 5 Exposures (no wait time)
80 5 Exposures (no wait time)
Wait 5 Minutes
90 5 Exposures (no wait time)
100 5 Exposures (no wait time)
110 5 Exposures (no wait time)
Wait 5 Minutes
110 5 Exposures (no wait time)
120 5 Exposures (no wait time)
125 5 Exposures (no wait time)
Wait 10 Minutes before taking any more exposures

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Filament Calibration

This is a brief format for calibrating the tube filaments. If any further information is necessary then contact the On-Line
Center at 1-800-321-7937.

1. Place the service switch in the “Service Position”. This switch is located in the Console on the front edge of the
Mother Board. If you are not sure of the position the press the “INFO” button by the top display and use the “+
and –“ (to the right of the “INFO” button) to scroll through the menus. If there are several menus that include
“TECH BUTTON CONFIGURATION”, “FILAMENT CALIBRATION”, etc. then the switch is in the service
position.
2. If this is only a calibration and not a tube installation then proceed to step 5.
3. Scroll through the main menu and write down the Tube Counter Information before performing the next step.
4. Scroll through the main menu until “CLEAR DATA FOR TUBE INSTALL” is displayed. This will reset all
filament data and reset the tube counter.
5. Scroll through the main menu until “FILAMENT CALIBRATION” is displayed.
6. Press the “INFO” button on the Console.
7. When “MAKE TUBE SELECTION” is displayed on the lower display then press the “TECHNIQUE” button
(i.e., Over table, Fluoro, Bucky, etc.) that uses the tube to be calibrated.
8. The upper display will now indicate the Tube number (T1, T2, etc.), Filament number (1=large, 2=small), Tube
type, Date of last calibration attempt, if the filament data is GOOD or BAD, and the Filament Limit Setting
(should be set to default of 5.6 Amps).
The Filament Limit Setting can be adjusted using the “+ and –“ buttons.
9. Select the filament to be calibrated by using the “FILAMENT SELECT” buttons.
10. Verify that the filament data reads “BAD” (if this is a new tube installation then step 4 should have already cleared
the filament data). If it does not then momentarily press and release the “PREP” button. The display should now
read “BAD”.
11. Make sure the Collimator Shutters and doors to the room are closed.
12. Press and hold the “EXPOSURE” button. There will be a short delay and the Generator will start making
exposures. Continue holding the button down until “EMISSION FOUND” is displayed then release the button.
13. Press and hold the “EXPOSURE” button again to calibrate the LOW LINE. Continue holding the button down
until “LOW LINE DONE” is displayed then release the button.
14. Press and hold the “EXPOSURE” button again to calibrate the HIGH LINE. Continue holding the button down
until “CALIBRATION DONE” is displayed then release the button.
15. The display should now read “GOOD”
16. Repeat steps 9 through 15 for the other filament.
17. Exit the calibration by pressing any anatomical button.
18. If needed, proceed to Fluoro Calibration or Pulsed Fluoro Calibration.

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RAD kV Calibration

1. Attach a Scope lead to TP1 on the Measurement PCB 52.

2. Select 80kVp and make exposures at various mA stations.
3. Note the kV difference if any. If there is no difference then the kV calibration is done.
4. Place the service switch in the “Service Position”. This switch is located in the Console on the front edge of the
Mother Board. If you are not sure of the position the press the “INFO” button by the top display and use the “+
and –“ (to the right of the “INFO” button) to scroll through the menus. If there are several menus that include
“TECH BUTTON CONFIGURATION”, “FILAMENT CALIBRATION”, etc. then the switch is in the service
position.
5. Scroll through the main menu until “TUBE CONFIGURATION” is displayed.
6. Press the “INFO” button on the Console.
7. Press the “TECHNIQUE” button (i.e., Over table, Fluoro, Bucky, etc.) that uses the tube to be calibrated.
8. Press the “INFO” button several times until “KV CORRECTION:” is displayed.
9. Using the “+ and –“ buttons select the kV correction (if 78kV was measured then indicate +02 for the correction).
10. Exit the calibration by pressing any anatomical button.

NOTE: The procedure above will only compensate in the range of +16 or –15. If an adjustment is required outside this
range then R50 on the IVC PCB will need to be adjusted. Turning the POT clockwise will REDUCE the
kVp.

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Pulsed Fluoro Calibration

Make sure the Digital system is working properly for the calibration.

1. Place the service switch in the “Service Position”. This switch is located in the Console on the front edge of the
Mother Board. If you are not sure of the position the press the “INFO” button by the top display and use the “+
and –“ (to the right of the “INFO” button) to scroll through the menus. If there are several menus that include
“TECH BUTTON CONFIGURATION”, “FILAMENT CALIBRATION”, etc. then the switch is in the service
position.
2. Scroll through the main menu until “PULSED FLUORO CALIBRATION” is displayed.
3. Press the “INFO” button on the Console.
4. The display should now read “CAL 40 KV: OFFSET”.
5. Select pulsed fluoro at 15 frames/second.
6. Using the first position of the footswitch press and hold until the display reads “CALIBRATION DONE”.
7. Release the footswitch.
8. Exit the calibration by pressing any anatomical button.

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ROUTINE CALIBRATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

AEC Calibration
This procedure is performed after clearing the AEC CAL DATA. All calibration at this time is using CENTER CELL
with the equivalent of six inches of water in the field. Make sure the Minimum Response Time is correct for the pickup
selected (see 3 field Balancing on the next page).

1. Place the service switch in the “Service Position”. This switch is located in the Console on the front edge of the
Mother Board. If you are not sure of the position the press the “INFO” button by the top display and use the “+
and –“ (to the right of the “INFO” button) to scroll through the menus. If there are several menus that include
“TECH BUTTON CONFIGURATION”, “FILAMENT CALIBRATION”, etc. then the switch is in the service
position.
2. Scroll through the main menu until “AEC PICKUP CALIBRATION” is displayed.
3. Press the “INFO” button on the Console.
4. Be sure to select the middle screen button before proceeding with the calibration.
5. The display will now show the TECH., SCREEN, Reference voltage, and the selected technique parameters.
6. Select 60 kVp and verify the reference voltage reads 5.00V.
7. Make an exposure with a loaded cassette in the Bucky then develop the film.
8. If the density is not correct then adjust the PMT High Voltage on the AEC Power Supply PCB (Rack B far right).
The potentiometer corresponds with the Technique buttons on the Console.
9. Once the film density is at the desired value then press the INFO button
R1A = Technique button 1
to enter the reference voltage into the memory.
R2A = Technique button 2
10. Select 90 kVp and make an exposure with a loaded cassette in the Bucky R3A = Technique button 3
(do not worry about the reference voltage at this time). R4A = Technique button 4
R5A = Spot Film Camera
11. Develop the film and measure the density. R6A = Cine
R7A = Fluoro input I.I. dose
12. If the density is too dark then press the “-“ button below the upper display.
(Not MAX Dose)
If the density is too light then press the “+” button below the upper display.
13. You will notice the reference voltage change to the new setting.
14. Repeat steps 10 through 13 until the desired density is obtained.
15. Now perform steps 10 through 14 using 120kVp.
16. All steps between the calibrated steps will be interpolated by the system. If you desire the best accuracy for the kVp
settings in between then steps 10 through 14 will have to be repeated for every 10 kVp increments between the
calibrated steps above.
17. After the calibration is completed, scroll through the kVp settings and write down the reference voltages for each
kVp selection along with the High Voltage setting for each technique selection. If the RAM is lost then these values
can be manually input using “PICKUP DATA EDIT” at the Console. “PICKUP DATA EDIT” can also be used to
fine-tune any of the kVp stations for the desired density. If there is an overall drift in density for the technique
selected then “tweaking” the high voltage is the best bet.

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3 Field Balancing
Use this procedure to balance the 3 fields on the Universal Bucky with a PMT. This procedure must be performed before
calibrating the AEC.

1. Locate the Pickup PCB in the Bucky.

2. The Pickup PCB has three potentiometers. R5 (far left pot.) is used for adjusting the Minimum Response Time
for the pickup. The other two potentiometers are used for adjusting the LEFT and RIGHT Cells to match the
CENTER cell after completing the AEC Calibration on the previous page. The center cell can only be adjusted
using the High Voltage adjustment on the AEC Power Supply PCB.
3. Place six inches of water (or the equivalent) in the field.
4. Place a loaded cassette into the Bucky.
5. Make an exposure using 100 kVp (CENTER CELL) then develop the film.
6. Measure the density of the film (value is not important at this time).
7. Place four inches of water (or the equivalent) in the field.
8. Place a loaded cassette into the Bucky.
9. Make an exposure using 100 kVp (CENTER CELL) then develop the film.
10. Measure the density of the film (value is not important at this time).
11. The value of the second film must match the density of the first film. If it does not then adjust R5 (CCW makes
the second film darker) and repeat steps 3 through 10 until both films have the same density.
12. This completes the calibration for Minimum Response Time.
13. Place six inches of water (or the equivalent) in the field making sure all fields are covered.
14. Make an exposure using CENTER CELL at 80 kVp and note the mAs displayed on the Console after the
exposure.
15. Make an exposure using LEFT CELL at 80 kVp and note the mAs displayed on the Console after the exposure.
16. Adjust R15 on the Pickup PCB in the Bucky until the CENTER CELL and LEFT CELL produce the same
mAs.
17. Repeat steps 13 through 15 using CENTER CELL and RIGHT CELL and adjust R12 on the Pickup PCB in
the Bucky until the CENTER CELL and LEFT CELL produce the same mAs.
18. This completes the Pickup Balance calibration.

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FINAL CHECKS

These are reminders and cautions before powering up or returning the system to normal operation status.
1. Verify all Ribbon Cables are connected in their proper slots.
2. Be sure the J1 jumper is in place after troubleshooting the Chopper and Inverter.
3. Make sure the filament test switches on the Filament Drive PCBs are in the normal position.
4. Check all High Tension Cables and connectors.
5. Verify all Circuit Boards are seated properly.
6. Remove all test jumpers from the system.
7. Shut off the Diagnostics in the Console.

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MTX Inverter Supply Voltages (Line Contactors)

K02 High Line Inverter Supply Relay

K02 is pulled in through the K03 (N.O.) contacts for High Line Pre-charging only when a High Line Technique is selected
and supplies 380 Vac through CB01 to the Inverter. Voltage (110vac) through the K03 contacts is supplied through (1K323
(Bucky Start) or 1K318 (Fluoro)) and through 1K53 (Safety).

K03 is pulled in by the Digital Out PCB (B14) with power coming in through contacts (1K12 (Hardware Prep by prep
switch) and through 1K53 (Overload).

1K323 is pulled in by the Digital Out PCB (B21) with power coming in through contacts (1K12 (Hardware Prep by prep
switch) or 1K18 (Hardware Fluoro by the footswitch)) and 1K331 (Filament OK).

1K318 is pulled in by the Digital Out PCB (B7) with power coming in through contacts (1K12 (Hardware Prep by prep
switch) or 1K18 (Hardware Fluoro by the footswitch)).

1K53 is pulled in by K51D contacts (Cathode Overload) or K52D contacts (Anode Overload)

K04 Low Line Inverter Supply Relay

K04 is pulled in through the K03 (N.C.) contacts when a Low Line Technique is selected and supplies 208 Vac through
CB01 to the Inverter. Voltage (110vac) through the K03 contacts is supplied through (1K323 (Bucky Start) or 1K318
(Fluoro)) and through 1K53 (Overload).

1K323 is pulled in by the Digital Out PCB (B21) with power coming in through contacts (1K12 (Hardware Prep by prep
switch) or 1K18 (Hardware Fluoro by the footswitch)) and 1K331 (Filament OK).

1K318 is pulled in by the Digital Out PCB (B7) with power coming in through contacts (1K12 (Hardware Prep by prep
switch) or 1K18 (Hardware Fluoro by the footswitch)).

1K53 is pulled in by K51D contacts (Cathode Overload) or K52D contacts (Anode Overload)

kVp
120
100 HIGH
80 LINE
65 LOW
50 LINE
40
100
125

150

175

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

600

700

800
10

15

25

40

50

75

mA

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DESCRIPTION OF ERRORS
Also see COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST
Or ERROR LOG TROUBLESHOOTING

ACCESSING THE ERROR LOG

1. Raise the Console Panel and locate the Service Switch at the front of the Circuit Board (Console front).
2. Place the Service Switch in the ON position.
3. Close the Console and press the “INFORMATION” Button by the upper display.
4. Scroll through the menu using the “+” and “-“ keys to the right of the “INFORMATION” Button and locate
“VIEW ERROR LOG”.
5. Press the “INFORMATION” Button again.
6. Press the “-“ key to view the last error.
7. Pressing any ANATOMICAL key will exit.

TYPE
ERROR DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED
OF HINTS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
NO ERROR MESSAGE
CODE
Possible problem with the cable to
System is not able to
the console, CPU board in the
1 transmit data to the Soft GEN OFF-ON
generator, or the display board in
Console
the console.
2 Not Used Soft
Incorrect Tube selection in
SELECT OTHER Verify that the technique button is
3 the technique configuration Soft
TECHNIQUE configured properly
data
Console sending wrong
SELECT OTHER Verify that the technique button is
4 technique information to the Soft
TECHNIQUE configured properly
generator

Illegal tube type found in SELECT OTHER Verify that the tube configuration is
5 Soft
tube configuration data TECHNIQUE set properly

The tube select switch on Check for loose connections at the

SELECT OTHER
6 the HT Transformer did not Soft HT Transformer or a possible bad
FOCUS
reach the correct position motor and switch.

Illegal focus selection SELECT OTHER

7
received from the Console FOCUS

Tube Focus selection was

SELECT OTHER
8 not found in the filament Soft Check Filaments and regulators
TECHNIQUE
data
More than one tube is
SELECT OTHER Check HT Transformer tube select
9 being selected at the same Soft
ROTOR switches.
time or none are selected
Illegal rotor frequency
SELECT OTHER Verify that the Generator
10 found in the configuration Soft
ROTOR configuration is set properly
data

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TYPE
ERROR DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED
OF HINTS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
NO ERROR MESSAGE
CODE

Illegal rotor speed selection EARLY

11 Soft
received from the console TERMINATION

Verify there is no KVp being

EARLY produced. Possible IVC board
12 Un-commanded KVp Hard
TERMINATION problem. Possible ADA board
problem.
Verify using scope. Check HT
EARLY Cables. Swap HT cables if
13 Cathode Overcurrent (K51) Hard
TERMINATION necessary to see if problem moves
to Anode side.
Verify using scope. Check HT
EARLY Cables. Swap HT cables if
14 Anode Overcurrent (K52) Hard
TERMINATION necessary to see if problem moves
to Cathode side.
Swap the filament regulator PCB’s.
EARLY
15 Large Filament overcurrent Hard If problem moves then replace or
TERMINATION
repair the bad PCB.
Swap the filament regulator PCB’s.
EARLY
16 Small Filament overcurrent Hard If problem moves then replace or
TERMINATION
repair the bad PCB.
Safety Timer kicked in (not EARLY
17 Hard
used) TERMINATION
Check CB01 Circuit Breaker. Reset
if tripped. If CB01 is okay then
18 CB01 is tripping Hard CALL SERVICE
suspect a problem with the Inverter
or HT Transformer.
EARLY Remove a7 & a6 on the
19 K53 tripping Hard Safety Timer PCB
TERMINATION
Check the filament regulator PCB’s.
Large Filament. Current
SELECT OTHER Verify the max filament current
20 limit reached. Soft
FOCUS setting when calibrating the
(IN STANDBY ONLY)
generator.
Check the filament regulator PCB’s.
Small Filament. Current
SELECT OTHER Verify the max filament current
21 limit reached. Soft
FOCUS setting when calibrating the
(IN STANDBY ONLY)
generator.

Illegal rotor starter selection Verify proper rotor selection

22 Soft CALL SERVICE
found in configuration data configuration at the Console.

Rotor aborted during High

23 Soft RESTART ROTOR
Speed run.

24 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

25 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

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TYPE
ERROR DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED
OF HINTS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
NO ERROR MESSAGE
CODE

26 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

27 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

Rotor error during HT SELECT OTHER

28 Soft Check Rotor Circuit
switching. TECHNIQUE

CHECK PREP Check Rotor Circuit. Also see Service

29 Rotor Start Failure Soft BUTTON OR Note XR SN 114 for reliability
FOOTSWITCH modification.
CHECK PREP
Rotor run failure in low
30 Soft BUTTON OR Check Rotor Circuit
speed
FOOTSWITCH

Verify the brake time in the Tube

31 Rotor brake time exceeded Soft CALL SERVICE
configuration.

32 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

Loss of mA feedback from PCB 51.
Bad ribbon cable connection
33 mAS integrator run-on Soft PLEASE WAIT between EPC and CPU. Also see
Service Note XR SN 115 for
reliability modification.
Check the mA (PCB 52 TP2) and
KVp failed to reach 75% of EARLY
34 Soft kV waveforms (PCB 52 TP1). Run
commanded KVp TERMINATION
Filament calibration.
EARLY
35 Over kV Hard Check waveforms (see error 34)
TERMINATION
Check the associated filament
Open filament during SELECT OTHER
36 Soft regulator PCB and verify the +/-
exposure (Large filament) FOCUS
75V supply on PCB 7.
Check the associated filament
Open filament during SELECT OTHER
37 Soft regulator PCB and verify the +/-
exposure (Small filament) FOCUS
75V supply on PCB 7.
Check the Inverter SCR’s for shorts.
Suspect a possible HT Transformer
SELECT OTHER
38 Inverter failure Soft if the inverter is OK. See Common
FOCUS
Problems Hit List and XR SN 146
for troubleshooting this error.
SELECT OTHER
39 Software error Soft
FOCUS

Check Communication between the

40 Data transmission overflow Soft CALL SERVICE
Generator and Console CPU’s

41 Not Used

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TYPE
ERROR DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED
OF HINTS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
NO ERROR MESSAGE
CODE

Data transmission not

42 Soft CALL SERVICE
accepted by console

43 Rotor failed to start Soft CALL SERVICE See Rotor Drive Troubleshooting

44 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

45 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

Using Filament Data Edit at the

Insufficient Filament RAM
46 Soft ALL ALLOCATED console. De-allocate the filament
(During Calibration only)
data block.

SELECT OTHER Run the Filament Calibration

47 Filament not calibrated Soft
FOCUS procedure.

Configuration data
48 Soft CALL SERVICE Verify all configurations
checksum error

49 Software error Soft CALL SERVICE

Illegal AEC pickup number

SELECT OTHER Verify Technique button
50 found in the configuration Soft
TECHNIQUE configuration.
data

Perform AEC pickup calibration or

51 AEC data cleared Soft SELECT NON-AEC
edit the data.

Verify Technique button

52 AEC not allowed Soft SELECT NON-AEC
configuration.

Filament data checksum SELECT OTHER Perform filament calibration or edit

53 Soft
error FOCUS the filament data.

SELECT OTHER Perform AEC pickup calibration or

54 AEC data checksum error Soft
SCREEN edit the data.

55 Not Used

56 Not Used

57 PCAL checksum error Hard NO PF CAL DATA Perform Pulsed Fluoro calibration

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TYPE
ERROR DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED
OF HINTS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
NO ERROR MESSAGE
CODE

TURN GEN OFF- Check large filament PCB during

58 Large Filament Overdrive Hard
ON fluoro pin 5Az 10

TURN GEN OFF- Check small filament PCB during

59 Small Filament Overdrive Hard
ON fluoro pin 6Az 10

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MTX 340/360/380 COMMON PROBLEM HIT LIST

L AS T
ERROR DESCRIPTION
TYPICAL
CODE OF WHERE
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION OF RESOLUTION
IN PROBLEM IS
SCENARIO
ERROR L O C AT E D
LOG
Press any Anatomical button when the Console flashes on
Display on the and see if the flashing stops. If so, check the Date and
Console is Console or Time and adjust if necessary. If the date and time are
flashing on then Programming corrupt then replace the Lithium Battery on the Console
off PCB (GE 277281). Most systems are not Y2K compliant so
the year 2002 should be set for 1902 instead.
“CALL SERVICE” CB01 Tripped in CB01 is located between K02 and K04 in the Generator
displayed on the 18 Generator Cabinet. Reset and attempt exposures at various kV
Console Cabinet settings to verify proper operation. See notes for Error 38.
Even though Contactor K25 (located on the top of Card
“CHECK PREP
Rack B) is pulled in, the contacts are badly pitted. This can
OR
be confirmed by pressing down on the Contactor while
FOOTSWITCH” 29 Contactor K25
prepping using the remote prep button. Replace the
displayed on the
Contactor if necessary. Picker P/N FGM44.05.63. GE P/N
Console
2207766
“CHECK PREP
OR Ensure the modification to Relay PCB 4 has been done per
Relay K26 on
FOOTSWITCH” 29 Service Note 114. Replace the Relay if necessary. Picker
Relay PCB 4
displayed on the P/N FGM43.12.11. GE P/N 2166284
Console
“PLEASE WAIT” Ensure the modification to Relay PCB 4 has been done per
Relay K312 on
displayed on the 33 Service Note 115. Replace the Relay if necessary. Picker
Relay PCB 1
Console P/N FGM43.12.11. GE P/N 2166284
“EARLY Bad Tube, H.T.
Check the P1 & P2 Connections at the H.T. Transformer.
TERMINATION” Transformer, or
34 Open Transformer is not common so the X-Ray Tube
displayed on the P1 & P2
should be replaced first.
Console disconnected
“SELECT OTHER Verify by switching between Small and Large focus. Swap
FOCUS” Open Tube PCB’s 5 & 6 (Filament Regulators) in Rack B. If problems
36 or 37
displayed on the Filament moves to the other Filament then order a new Filament
Console Regulator PCB (see Parts List).
Shorted CR01, CR02, or CR03
CB01 Trips with
38 Inverter Chassis Shorted Capacitor C01 A, B, C, D
Prep. (Rotor)
Bad CB01 Circuit Breaker. Picker P/N FGM51.07.04
CB01 Trips on K03 Contacts shorted. Replace K03. Picker P/N
38 Inverter Chassis
Power-up FGM44.05.61
“EARLY Inverter Chassis Check for shorted SCR Blocks on the Inverter Chassis.
TERMINATION” See Service Note SCR 01, 02, 03 & 04. If a shorted SCR is found, then all
38
displayed on the XR SN 146 for four should be replaced. At the least, replace in pairs (SCR
Console troubleshooting 01 & 03) or (SCR 02 & 04). See Parts List.

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PARTS LIST
System
Single Dual
INVERTER CHASSIS Card Card MARCONI P/N GE P/N OEM P/N
Rack Rack
IGBT (Q8, 1200V 400A) 100kw X FGM 47.01.20
FZ300R12KF2
IGBT (Q8, 1200V 300A) 80kw X FGM47.01.19 2248795
1K2
SCR Block (Q01-04 & Q201-204) X X FGM47.01.14 2197181-2 AD180S10KBC
Diode CR6 X X FGM46.01.33 2248796
Rectifier Block CR01, CR02, &
X X FGM46.01.27 2225379 DD8912K
CR03
IPU 1 (Pulse transformer) X X FGM1143-71 2268312
IGBT Control PCB 100kw X FGM1197-20 2283775
IGBT Control PCB for MTX 80kw X FGM1196-20 2248797
Inverter Chassis 100kw X FGM1197-9
Inverter Chassis for MTX 80kw X FGM1196-9

System
Single Dual
TRANSFORMER Card Card MARCONI P/N GE P/N OEM P/N
Rack Rack
High Tension Transformer for MTX
3100
(Identified by having four primary X X FGM3990 2234421
leads, P1 – P4, and used with a Dual
Inverter Module)
High Tension Transformer for MTX
340/360/380
X X FGM4048 2283705
(Identified by having two primary
leads P1 & P2)
Motor Control PCB on H.T.
X X FGM1230-20 2287917
Transformer
FGM1230-3 or
Drive Motor X X 2339124
FGM29.02.38
mA Measurement PCB (Older style)
(Located above the H.T. X FGM1143-72 2263546
Transformer)
mA Measurement PCB (MTX
X FGM1160-28 2233713
Revision B style and MTX 3100)
mA Measurement PCB (Located
above the HT Transformer behind X FGM1196-28 2347987
the Filament Drive Chassis)

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System
Single Dual
CONSOLE Card Card MARCONI P/N GE P/N OEM P/N
Rack Rack
Console Power Supply X X FGM1155-20 2249266
Console Display PCB X X FGM1143-74 2202286-2
Expose button & PCB X X FGM1143-49 2185835-2
Backup Battery for date and time X X FGM80.02.40 2277281
NVRAM Chip U4 (Non Volatile BQ4010YMA-
X X FGM47.52.91 2206160
RAM) 150N

System
Single Dual
CARD RACK A Card Card MARCONI P/N GE P/N OEM P/N
Rack Rack
Power Supply (+24 Vdc) (On top of
X FGM1162-49 2279111
Rack A)
Power Supply (+24Vdc, +/-15Vdc) X FGM1194-22 2321013
SAFETY TIMER PCB (On top of
X X FGM1136-54 2256577
Rack A)
Power Supply (± 12 and 15 Vdc) X FGM1143-30 2223775
Power Supply (+5, ±12, & ±15 Vdc) X FGM1194-20 2238859
Power Supply (+5 Vdc, 12A) X FGM1143-67 2228826
OUT PCB (Output) X X FGM1143-23 2213983
IN #1 and IN #2 PCBs (Input) X FGM1143-22 2326669
IN PCB (used on MTX Revision C)
X FGM1160-44 2287253
SLOT 7
ADA PCB (analog – digital -
X X FGM1143-25 2242496
analog)
IN #4 PCB (Input) X FGM1143-53
EPC PCB (Exposure Control)
(Verify P/N on PCB with Pulsed X FGM1143-60 2263100
Fluoro)
EPC PCB (Exposure Control) X FGM1160-21 2219339
CPU PCB X FGM1148-22 2177499
CPU PCB with EPROM’s X FGM1156-21-2
NVRAM Chip U3 (Non Volatile BQ4010YMA-
X X FGM47.52.91 2206160
RAM) 150N
AEC PCB (Phototiming input) FGM1148-20
CHC PCB X FGM1196-25 2248754
IVC PCB (Inverter control) FGM
X X FGM1160-20 2216231
1160-20-1 must be ordered as well.
IVC PIGGYBACK (MTX 3100) X X FGM1160-20-1 2263666
AEC PCB X FGM1179-26 2306315
AEC PCB X FGM1148-20

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System
Single Dual
CARD RACK B Card Card MARCONI P/N GE P/N OEM P/N
Rack Rack
Power Supply (±15 Vdc for AEC)
X FGM1136-48
(On top of Rack B)
RELAY PCB #1 X FGM1148-24 2212849
RELAY PCB #2 X FGM1143-27 2222359
RELAY PCB #3 X FGM1143-48
RELAY PCB #4 X FGM1143-47 2165480
RELAY FOR PCB 1 THROUGH 4 X FGM43.12.11 2166284
RELAY FOR PCB 1 THROUGH 4 X FGM43.12.12 2165480
FILAMENT PCB (mA stabilizer)
X FGM1143-54 2164373
Both boards are interchangeable
Power Supply (±75 Vdc for
X FGM1143-52/1 2291187
filaments)
CHC PCB (Chopper control)
X FGM1143-68 2214488
MTX 340/360/380 only
CHC PCB (Chopper control)
X FGM1160-25 2263667
MTX 3100 only
IVC PCB (Inverter control)
Replaced by FGM1160-20. FGM X X FGM1160-20 2216231
1160-20-1 must be ordered as well.
IVC PIGGYBACK (MTX 3100) X X FGM1160-20-1 2263666
3 FIELD SELECT PCB
X FGM1143-45
(Phototiming)
AEC POWER SUPPLY
(Phototiming) -1000 Vdc (This PCB
is located under the Card Rack next X X FGM1143-46 2259700
to the Relay PCB in the Single Card
Rack System)

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System
Single Dual
MISCELLANEOUS Card Card MARCONI P/N GE P/N OEM P/N
Rack Rack
POWER ON-OFF PCB
MTX Revision B setup has all the
fuses on this board including the X FGM1158-29 2326342
remote expose switch, prep switch,
power on, and power off.
POWER ON-OFF PCB X FGM1194-29 2383375
ROTOR DRIVE PCB (MTX
X FGM1160-31 2337661
Revision B style)
ROTOR DRIVE PCB (see K25, K1,
K2, & K3 below). This PCB is
X FGM1196-26 2306217
located on the Contactor & Line
Fuse Chassis behind K02.
Relay PCB (Located under the Card
X FGM1196-21
Rack)
Filament Drive PCB (2 each) X FGM1174-20 2256796
Filament Indicator PCB X FGM1194-23
K01 Contactor X X FGM44.05.75 2191075
K02 Contactor X X FGM44.04.26 2239270
K03 Contactor X FGM44.05.61
K04 Contactor (Early models) X FGM44.04.16
CB01 Circuit Breaker X X FGM51.07.08 2239271
Contactor K25 (On top of Card
Rack B in the Dual Card Rack
System) (Located on the Rotor X X FGM44.05.63 2207766
Drive PCB behind K02 in the
Single Card Rack System)
Contactors K1, K2, & K3 (On top
of Card Rack B in the Dual Card
Rack System) (Located on the Rotor X X FGM 44.05.65 2257986
Drive PCB behind K02 in the
Single Card Rack System)

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PM SCHEDULE

EXTERNAL VISUAL CHECKS

INTERVAL
PROCEDURE EVERY 6 EVERY 12
MONTHS MONTHS
Check console and pedestal stand. X
Check for proper seating of APR and station
X
program labels.
Inspect unit for all warning labels, serial tags,
X
UL and CSA tags.

MECHANICAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
PROCEDURE EVERY 6 EVERY 12
MONTHS MONTHS
Check mechanical operation of front panel
X
on/off and prep/expose switches.
Check mechanical operation of electronic
X
cabinet interlock switch.
Check mechanical operation of tube select
X
switches on top of H.T. Transformer.
Remove H.T. cables from transformer ports and
X
check for proper level of oil.
Check connections of all cables on top of H.T.
X
transformer.
Check connections of all cables in electronic
X
cabinet.
Check connections of all cables in console. X

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OPERATIONAL CHECKS
INTERVAL
PROCEDURE EVERY 6 EVERY 12
MONTHS MONTHS
Check for proper power up sequence. X
Check electronic cabinet fan rotation. X
Check for proper operation of console switches;
X
Run console diagnostics.
Check for proper operation of console LEDs;
X
run console diagnostics.
Check for proper operation of console display;
X
run console diagnostics.
Check for proper operation of console to
generator communications; run console X
diagnostics loop–back test.
Check +5V Power Supply X
Check + 15 V Power Supply X
Check +24V Power Supply X
Depress Prep Switch and check that console
X
display reads “READY”.
Depress Exposure Switch and listen for audible
indicator to sound and check console exposure X
indicator light.
Check that the B.U.T. logic works – Display
X
should read “AEC BACKUP TIME”
Check for actual mAs indication in display. X
Check that another AEC exposure cannot be
X
made.
Check that reset button resets the B.U.T. and
X
another exposure can be made.
Check KV, mA and time accuracy. X
Check PT station(s) for proper density tracking. X

FINAL APPEARANCE CHECKS

INTERVAL
PROCEDURE EVERY 6 EVERY 12
MONTHS MONTHS
Clean all exposed exterior surfaces of the MTX
X
Generator.
Check that all mounting hardware is secure and
X
all covers are in place.

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