Technical Participant Book HCVP

Heimann CargoVision
HCVP
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Technical Participant Book
Edition: November 2009

2009
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction................................
roduction ................................................................
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............................................................ 5
1. Active in multiple industry sectors....................................................... 5
2. Global presence .................................................................................... 5
3. Clients ................................................................................................... 6
4. Solutions for a safer world ................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 System Overview ................................................................

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.................................................... 7
1. Purpose................................................................................................. 7
2. General view ......................................................................................... 7
3. Main features ........................................................................................ 8
3.1. Inspection ...........................................................................................9
3.2. Scanning process................................................................................9
3.3. Outstanding image quality ..................................................................9
Chapter 3 Air Conditioning System ................................................................

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....................................... 11
1. Generalities......................................................................................... 11
1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 11
1.2. Function ............................................................................................ 11
1.3. Main modules ................................................................................... 11
2. Production of “cold”............................................................................ 12
2.1. Process ............................................................................................. 12
2.2. Main components of a cooling system ............................................. 12
2.3. Phases of the fluid cycle ................................................................... 15
2.4. Pressure and specific points ............................................................ 18
2.5. Consequences for the ambient air ................................................... 20
3. Cooling system KU30.......................................................................... 21
3.1. General schematics .......................................................................... 21
4. Maintenance operations ..................................................................... 23
Chapter 4 X-
X-Rays Emission System ................................................................
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...................................... 27
1. Generalities......................................................................................... 27
1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 27
1.2. Function ............................................................................................ 27
1.3. Main modules ................................................................................... 27
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2. Accelerator working principle ............................................................ 28

2.1. General schema................................................................................28
2.2. Modulator..........................................................................................28
2.3. RF Unit & X-rays Head......................................................................31
3. Main parts of the accelerator ............................................................. 39
3.1. Modulator..........................................................................................39
3.2. RF unit & X-Rays Head .....................................................................40
3.3. Temperature Control Unit (TCU) ......................................................41
3.4. Collimator .........................................................................................42
3.5. Varian console...................................................................................43
Chapter 5 X-
X-Rays Detection System ................................................................
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......................................47
...... 47
1. Generalities......................................................................................... 47
1.1. Introduction.......................................................................................47
1.2. Function ............................................................................................47
1.3. Main modules....................................................................................47
2. X-Rays Detection System.................................................................... 48
2.1. Bloc diagram.....................................................................................48
2.2. Constitution of the detection line......................................................49
3. Different components ......................................................................... 50
3.1. Scintillator.........................................................................................50
3.2. Detector Array Carrier (DAC)............................................................51
3.3. Analog Sensor Board (ASB) ..............................................................51
3.4. COncentration Board (COB) ..............................................................58
3.5. Power supply.....................................................................................61
3.6. Network ............................................................................................62
4. Interconnection Box............................................................................ 63
4.1. General overview ..............................................................................63
4.2. Electrical Interface ...........................................................................64
5. Software .............................................................................................. 65
5.1. XDS automaton .................................................................................65
5.2. CargoXDS ..........................................................................................66
5.3. Reference table.................................................................................69
Chapter 6 Image Processing System ................................................................

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.....................................73
..... 73
1. Generalities......................................................................................... 73
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1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 73

1.2. Function ............................................................................................ 73
1.3. Main modules ................................................................................... 73
2. Hardware ............................................................................................ 74
2.1. PowerEdge 2950 ............................................................................... 74
2.2. Precision 490 .................................................................................... 78
2.3. Network ............................................................................................ 79
3. Windows XP......................................................................................... 80
3.1. Generalities....................................................................................... 80
3.2. Operator Class.................................................................................. 80
3.3. Login ................................................................................................. 81
3.4. Computer management.................................................................... 82
3.5. Network management...................................................................... 83
Chapter 7 Pre-
Pre-processing Acquisition Tail................................
Tail ............................................................
............................................................ 89
1. Generalities......................................................................................... 89
1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 89
1.2. Functions .......................................................................................... 89
1.3. Main modules ................................................................................... 89
2. Pre-processing and Acquisition Tail .................................................. 90
2.1. Hardware .......................................................................................... 90
2.2. Network ............................................................................................ 90
2.3. Operating system.............................................................................. 90
2.4. Software............................................................................................ 92
2.5. Tabs contain...................................................................................... 92
3. PAT tabs .............................................................................................. 93
3.1. Different tabs .................................................................................... 93
3.2. General information.......................................................................... 93
3.3. Automaton tab .................................................................................. 94
3.4. CS Interface tab ................................................................................ 95
3.5. Acquisition tab .................................................................................. 96
3.6. DBW Interface tab............................................................................. 97
3.7. Pre-processing tab ........................................................................... 98
3.8. Reference Table tab.......................................................................... 99
4. Scanning process.............................................................................. 100
4.1. Generalities of scan ........................................................................ 100
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4.2. How PAT creates an image.............................................................103

4.3. Useful files ......................................................................................103
Chapter 8 Facility Control System ................................................................

.......................................................................
....................................... 107
1. Generalities....................................................................................... 107
1.1. Introduction.....................................................................................107
1.2. Function ..........................................................................................107
1.3. Main modules..................................................................................107
2. Hardware .......................................................................................... 108
2.1. Network configuration ....................................................................108
2.2. Schneider TSX57 overview ..............................................................109
2.3. Electrical cabinet ............................................................................120
2.4. Sensors ...........................................................................................121
2.5. Radiological Safety System.............................................................122
2.6. Video cameras.................................................................................124
Chapter 9 Control Monitoring Workstation ..........................................................

.......................................................... 129
1. Generalities....................................................................................... 129
1.1. Introduction.....................................................................................129
1.2. Functions ........................................................................................129
1.3. Main modules..................................................................................129
2. Control and Monitoring Workstation ................................................ 130
2.1. Hardware ........................................................................................130
2.2. Network ..........................................................................................130
2.3. Operating system............................................................................130
3. Software ............................................................................................ 131
3.2. Main page........................................................................................131
3.3. Alarm Pages....................................................................................144
4. Login and Logout .............................................................................. 147
5. Inspection Counter............................................................................ 147
Chapter 10 Technical assistance ................................................................

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......................................... 151
1. How to contact technical assistance ? ............................................. 151
1.1. Local technical assistance..............................................................151
1.2. SMITHS HEIMANN assistance service............................................151
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1. Active in multiple industry sectors
Transportation
Military
Critical
infrastructure
Ports
& borders
Emergency
responders
Chapter 1
2. Global presence
Maximum market reach with global manufacturing/

distribution/ sales offices - Sales in 160 countries
Developing market leading products through:

- access to international customer requirements
- access to world-
world-wide technologies/academia
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
3. Clients
Governments and ministries, airlines, port authorities, freight handling organizations,
industrial companies, banks, correctional institutions, courts, privates investors,
service providers and other industry groups throughout the world use Smiths Detection
systems.
4. Solutions for a safer world

With over 50 years of experience in security technology, Smiths Detection is the world’s
leading supplier of X-ray inspection systems. Its wide range of non-intrusive X-ray
inspection systems is specifically designed to scan mail, baggage, pallets, trucks, cars
and containers.
Our X-ray inspection systems identify suspect goods like contraband, weapons and
drugs quickly, accurately and reliably in unopened loads, thus reducing freight
damages or losses caused by unnecessary and complicated manual inspections. Our
systems are ideal tool to efficiently fight terrorism without disrupting traffic flow.
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Chapter 2
System Overview
1. Purpose
The HCV-Portal is an inspection unit designed for the fast and very efficient
examination of containers, vehicles and truck loads.
It uses the principle of X-ray control and enables a high-quality radioscopic image of
the vehicle inspected and its content to be displayed on screens.
It is designed to help the governments and customs authorities to ensure the security
of the infrastructures and the safety of persons.
It is designed to aid governments and customs authorities in their fight against illicit
imports and exports.
2. General view
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - System Overview
3. Main features
The HCV-Portal system exits in two versions: the HCVP 4026 and the HCVP 6030.
The characteristics differs from one model to another.
The characteristics given bellow are only for the HCVP 4026 :
HCVP inspection system (Heimann Cargo Vision Portal)
Accelerator energy 3.8 MeV
Penetrating power 270 mm (steel)
S&G S&G FF FF
Inspection rate (std cycle) (short cycle) (std cycle) (short cycle)
in vehicles/hour
- - 120 180
Max. dimensions of a vehicle

19 x 3.4 x 4.7 m
(L x w x h)
Max. weight of a vehicle 55 T
System service range:

0°C to + 45°C
- Temperature (min./max.)
up to 95% at 25°C
- Relative humidity (min./max)
380 V +/- 5 % – 60 Hz +/- 1 %

Electrical power supplies 220 V +/- 5 %– 60 Hz+/- 1 %
Inverter 3 kVA
Max. dose absorbed per inspection 500 µSv
Max. dose in
1 mSv / hr
operator work zone
Max. dose outside

1,000 µSv / yr
safety zone
3.1. Inspection
High inspection rate
Complete scanning of truck (from bottom to top)
Automatic, low dose and safe scanning process
High penetration level
3.2. Scanning process

Very simple inspection process
Scanning of vehicles in one pass
No risk for the operator
3.3. Outstanding image quality

High scanning height & no corner cut off
Latest generation of software and computers for fast and effective image analysis
User-friendly & comfortable working environment
Scanning a truck and delivering radioscopic image
Image processing tools to explore the radioscopic image
Chapter 3
Air Conditioning System
1. Generalities
1 .1 . Introduction
This module presents the principles of the Air Conditioning System on HCV, its main
functions and its characteristics.
This document is only used for maintenance level 2 training purpose.
1 .2 . Function
The Air Conditioning System on HCV system is used to regulate the temperature and
the humidity on technical room, boom, Modulator’s cab according to set points.
1 .3 . Main modules
Chapter 3
The Air Conditioning System on HCV is mainly constituted by:
• Cooling system KU30 for detection line
The examples on the following chapters are based on the KU 30. The principles are the
same for the other cooling systems except for the specific values. For more
information, please refer to the technical manuals.
Chapter 3 - Air Conditioning System
2. Production of “cold”
2 .1 . Process
Three process of “cold” production exist:
• The mixtures coolers: The dissolution of certain salts needs heat absorption;
this dissolution produces cold by calories exchange (Example: Snow + salt).
• The expansion of a compressed gas: This is the principle used by the machines
allowing the liquidation of the components of the air (nitrogen, oxygen, neon, …)
• The evaporation of a pure liquid: This process as the previous one makes a
transformation of a fluid from liquid status to gas status. The expansion
absorbs the energy from another body and produces “cold” (This process is
mainly used for industrial and personal purposes (fridges, A/C, frozen rooms…).
The principle of this process is the same as when you clean an injury with ether.
When the ether evaporates from your body, you fell cold because the ether
absorbs energy from your skin.
The HCV cooling systems use the third principle of “cold” production (evaporation of a
pure liquid).
To proceed, each cooling system uses a specific gas. In the KU 30 cooling systems, we
use R134a gas (Tetrafluoroethane C2H2F4).
2 .2 . Main components of a cooling system

To produce “cold”, we use that kind of technical circuit composed by:
2. 2. 1. Evaporator
The evaporator is a heat exchanger in which circulates:

• On one side, the refrigerating fluid,
• On the other side, the fluid to cool,
The refrigerating fluid that arrives as liquid phase will reach the boiling point absorbing
the heat of the fluid to cool.
This is possible because the temperature to evaporate the refrigerating fluid is clearly
inferior to the fluid temperature to cool.
At the output of the evaporator, the refrigerating fluid is on gas phase. Then it is
inhaled by the compressor.
2. 2. 2. C ompressor
Powered by an electric motor, the compressor inhales the sprayed fluid in the
evaporator and compresses it.
Its pressure and its temperature increase. The fluid has a high gaseous state with high
temperature and high pressure. This phase allows it to be condensable (or liquefiable).
2. 2. 3. C ondenser
As the water vapour condenses itself on a cold pane, in the condenser, the gas liquefies
itself and yields his heat.
The heat transfer carries out itself always from more hot point towards the less hot
point.
In this exchange, the hot refrigerating gas will yield his heat to the external air that is
at a weaker temperature.
This heat transfer results in the condensation of the gas. At the output of the
condenser, the refrigerating fluid is liquid and has high pressure.
2. 2. 4. P ressure reducer
The refrigerating fluid goes out of the condenser on liquid state. Its pressure drops
when it passes through the pressure reducer.
Once in the evaporator, it is in vaporisation phase. The cycle is curled.
2. 2. 5. Other components
Some additional components are used to produce cold (liquid bottle, fans, sensors…)
but they are not so specific than the previous one.
2 .3 . Phases of the fluid cycle
2. 3. 1. Theoretically cycle
To produce “cold” we need to increase and decrease the pressure and the temperature
of a gas. The basic general graph for such a cooling cycle is as following:
Section 1 to 2:
A refrigerating gas is strongly compressed from pressure Pe to Pk. The
temperature of the fluid increases during this phase from T1 to T2 - (with T1 <<
T2). The fluid is high pressure gas.
Section 2 to 3:
The fluid cools itself and condenses itself to constant pressure Pk while yielding
heat to the cooling fluid. The fluid becomes liquid.
Section 3 to 4:
The fluid expands itself from Pk to Pe exchanging with the external environment
no mechanical energy and no heat. The fluid is liquid and gas.
Section 4 to 1:
The fluid evaporates at constant pressure Pe and the temperature T1. During this
transformation, the fluid absorbs heat and cools the ambient temperature. The
fluid is totally gaseous.
2. 3. 2. Practical cycle
In reality, some typical points are shifted in comparison with the theoretical cycle. So
the real graph is as following:
Point 1’ “over heat”:

To avoid the presence of droplets in the compressor, we extend the
transformation 4-1 beyond the point 1 by over heating of the gas. Usually, we add
about 5°C at point 1 to obtain point 1’.
Point 3’ “under cool”:
To minimize the proportion of evaporated fluid from 3 to 4, we under cool the
liquid. Usually, we remove about 5°C to 7°C at point 3 to obtain point 3'.
2. 3. 3. Overview of R134a cycle graph (MOLLIER’s

(MOLLIER’s diagram
diagram)
The diagram has 3 different phases:

Left one phase:
Liquid phase; the refrigerating fluid is liquid due to the pressure. More the
pressure increases, more the temperature increases too.
Middle one phase:
Mixed phase: The refrigerating fluid is a mix of liquid and gas.
Right one phase:
Gaseous phase: The refrigerating fluid is totally gaseous.
According to the pressure, the temperature, the volume, the phases and the enthalpy
of fluid, the variation of these parameters gives the following diagram:
This diagram is different for each fluid, according to its own characteristics.
2. 3. 4. Example of cycle
The following diagram is available for a cooling system using R134a.
2 .4 . Pressure and specific points
2. 4. 1. G as pressure
In case of maintenance operation management, technicians may follow the

professionals and check some specific points:
When the system is off, the low and high pressures are equivalent and correspond to
the value of the gas R134a at the ambient temperature.
Here, the pressure inside the circuit is about 4 bars.
2. 4. 2. C ompressor
The intensity absorbed by the compressor depends on the pressure of gas at the
entrance point of the condenser.
If the gas pressure drops, the power of the compressor drops too. So drops the
intensity.
On normal conditions the compressor needs about 5.4

5.4 A. The maximum
should be 7.4 A.
2. 4. 3. Electrical box
Technicians may check during maintenance operations some typical electrical values.
Components Intensity value Pins N°

Compressor 5.4 A max 7.4 A 2&3
Condenser fan 0.6 A 3&4
Evaporator fan 1.52 A Fuse FU2
Resistors 8.7 A (2 x 4.35 A) 6, 7 & 8
Total in load ~16.6 A max 19 A
In case of wrong value, perform a diagnostic or contact a professional.
2 .5 . Consequences for the ambient air
2. 5. 1. Psychrometric diagram
The Psychrometric diagram is used to calculate the characteristics of a cooling system

(starting temperature, ending temperature, relative humidity…).
According to the previous phase diagram, the cooling systems blow cold / hot air in
cabs or boom and it is possible to diagnosis a trouble due to a high level of humidity or
a low temperature.
2. 5. 2. Example with a KU30 thermal cycle
How using the diagram with a KU 30 temperature cycle (example with set points)?
2. 5. 3. Example with a KU30 hygrometric cycle
How using the diagram with a KU 30 hygrometric cycle (example with set points)?
3. Cooling system KU30
3 .1 . General schematics
3. 1. 1. Thermodynamic schematic
Look at the A3 thermodynamic schematic for explanations and fill the gap and the
table.
N° Label N° Label
1 10
2 11 Regulation thermostat
3 12 HT thermostat
4 13 LT thermostat
5 14 Thermal sensors
6 15 Electronic hygrometry sensor
7 16 Hygrometric sensor
8 Fan pressure sensor 17
9 18 Resistor regulation thermostat
3. 1. 2. Electrical schematic
Look at the A3 electrical schematic for explanations.
All the connections are located in the electrical box, nearly close to the high pressure
and low pressure valves.
3. 1. 3. C ontrol panel
The KU 30 is equipped with one hygrometry regulator.

When you power on the system, it displays “---“ few second, then it displays the
hygrometry of the ambient air.
By default, the regulation is performed on the hygrometry in opposition with a

regulation in comparison with the temperature.
On specific countries or seasons (temperature low and humidity high), the regulation
may take long time before reaching the set point (see § 3.5).
In this case, it is possible to change the set point of the KU 30.
For very specific reason,

reason, it may happen that technicians have to change the
set point. Before that,
that, contact SMITHS HEIMANN Customer service.
To proceed:
• Press few seconds “SEL” switch,
• The panel displays “St1”,
• Release “SEL” switch,
• Change the value with up / down arrows,
• Validate the new value by pressing “SEL” switch.
4. Maintenance operations
Instructions for maintenance operations are stored on the maintenance instruction
sheets folder.
To maintain the HCV A/C in good conditions, follow

follow and respect the
maintenance instruction sheets.
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Chapter 4
X-Rays Emission System
1. Generalities
1 .1 . Introduction
This module presents the principle of the X-Rays Emission System (XES), its main
This document is only written for Varian’s accelerators.
This document is only used for maintenance trainings.
1 .2 . Function
The XES is used by SMITHS HEIMANN in HCV systems to produce X-Rays to scan
containers or trucks.
Chapter 4
1 .3 . Main modules
XES is constituted by:
1) The modulator, which is located on the left in the embedded room, produces high
voltage signals to supply the magnetron and the electron gun.
2) The RF unit which produces high frequency signal, the X-Rays head which
produces X-Rays, the collimator which concentrates X-Rays and the Temperature
Control Unit for cooling the system. All these 4 parts are located at the back of the
truck.
Chapter 4 - X-Rays Emission System
2. Accelerator working principle
2 .1 . General schema
The XES works in accordance with the following technical schema.
Details for each component are given in the following chapters.
2 .2 . Modulator
2. 2. 1. Generalities
Generalities
The modulator is composed of the following :

• The primary power supply rack (203Vac),
• The motherboard and automaton rack (115Vac),
• The high voltage power supply rack (HVPS + 20kV DC, 1A),
• The Pulse Forming Network rack (- 10kV),
• The safety system (emergency stop, short sticks).
2. 2. 2. Creation of high voltage pulses
The high voltage power supply (1) produces a signal at about +20kV DC. This signal is
used for charging the capacitors of the Pulse Forming Network (2). A current limiter
inside the HVPS set at 1A allows to the power supply to deliver a linear current.
In the following schema, the time base is given for a 200 pps trigger signal, with a
period of 5ms.
1) From 0 to 1.6ms the caps of the PFN charge up at 20kV.

2) Between 1.6ms and 5ms, the voltage is still at 20kV.
3) At 5ms, caps discharge to produce a negative high voltage pulse (-10kV – 400A).
2. 2. 3. Pulse Forming Network (PFN

(PFN)
PFN)
The Pulse Forming Network is located on the top of the modulator.

It is constituted by a network of inductors and capacitors mounting in chain.
There are 4 caps for a 3 MeV1 accelerator, and 6 for a 6 Mev and 9 Mev accelerators.
In the charge up time, the capacitors of the PFN accumulate voltage from the high
voltage power supply through inductors.
In a second time, the capacitors discharge themselves automatically and create a high
negative voltage signal (-10kV, 400A). The discharge time is during about 3 micro
seconds. So, voltage and intensity are very important, the impulsion power is 4MW, but
the average power of the signal is very low.
1 -19
1eV = 1,6 x 10 J
2. 2. 4. Thyratron
The thyratron (S1 on the schema) is a high voltage and current switch located on the
top left of the modulator.
It receives a trigger signal produced by the COncentration Board (COB mounted in the
detection line) and amplified by the modulator.
The Thyratron is directly connected to the PFN.
When it is opened, caps charge up to 20kV. When it closes, it produces a short circuit
between the high voltage in the capacitors and the ground of the system (-10kV, 400A,
2.6µs for a M3 – 4µs for a M9).
2 .3 . RF Unit & X-
X-rays Head
2. 3. 1. Pulse Transformer
The negative signal issued from the thyratron is directly sent to the pulse transformer
located in the RF Unit cabinet.
Pulse transformer has inside of it a multi output transformer with two main ratio.
One ratio of 4 to supply with power the magnetron, an another one with a variable
voltage ratio to produce a voltage between 0.7kV and 12kV. This voltage is used for the
electron gun. In the 9 Mev accelerator, an additional transformer is used to increase
the electron gun voltage to 36kV.
So, pulse transformer creates two output signals with the following characteristics:
-40 kV, 400A send to the magnetron,

-0.7 to -36 kV send to the cathode of the electron gun.
2. 3. 2. Electron gun
Located in the X-Rays Head cab, the electron gun (in grey) is used to produce
electrons.
It is powered by the pulse transformer. The cathode of the gun receives the high
voltage pulses. A heated filament (700°C) produces heat to facilitate the electron
extraction.
2. 3. 3. Magnetron
Located in the RH unit cab, the magnetron receives pulses (-40 kV, 400A) from the
pulse transformer and drives the signals to the cathode.
Electrons accumulate energy and are extracted with a high speed from the cathode.
Due to their negative polarity, electrons are attracted by the anode.
The magnetron is constituted by resonance cavities. Inside these cavities, inductors

and capacitor are inserted.
The values of the components are used to calculate the frequency of magnetron signal.
During their way, the electrons give energy to the capacitor located at the entrance of
the cavities.
Then, the capacitor restores the energy to the inductors and creates a signal in
resonance (3GHz).
2. 3. 4. Waveguide
The waveguide is located in the RF Unit cab, just after the magnetron.
The waveguide is used to drive the 3 GHz wave produced by the magnetron to the beam
centerline.
To avoid arcing inside the waveguide due to the power of the signal, a neutral gas (SF6
Sulfur Hexafluoride) insolates the signal from the metal borders.
2. 3. 5. Beam centerline
The electrons produced by the gun are injected into the beam centerline which is like a
cylinder with cavities inside of it.
The size of cavities is calculated in accordance with the frequency of the signal
produced by the magnetron
The 3 GHz wave produced by the magnetron is injected into the cavities of beam
centreline.
So, electrons ejected from the cathode are accelerated through the cavities to 98% of
the light speed and strike the target located at the other extremity of the electrons gun.
When the electrons accelerate through the beam centerline, they accumulate energy
from the wave.
When electrons strike the target, they give energy and produce heat and X-Rays.
As the pulse frequency of the voltage applies to the cathode of the electrons gun is
during 4µs each 5ms (period of 200pps), the following graph shows in green the X-Rays
emission.
2. 3. 6. AFC Automatic Frequency Controller
From power on to setup time, the temperature inside the beam centerline increases.
Due to this, the size of the cavities changes with time.
To keep in resonance the frequency of the wave produced by the magnetron and the
size of the cavities, we have to adjust a little bit the frequency of the signal produced by
the magnetron.
To do this, the Automatic Frequency Controller (AFC) controls the resonance of the
beam centerline and adjusts the frequency of the magnetron if necessary.
The magnetron produces and sends an alternative signal to the beam centerline (in
red).
To accelerate the electrons (negative charge) we inject them into the RF wave.
• The negative part of the wave (red) repulses electrons.
• The positive part of the wave (black) attracts the electrons.
To control the resonance, the AFC measures the reflected power from the beam
centerline.
2. 3. 7. Target
As the electrons are extracted from the cathode, they are introduced in the beam
centerline and accelerated through the 3GHz wave to 98% of the light speed.
At the end of the beam centerline, electrons strike the target made of tungsten and
produces heat and X-Rays.
An ion chamber located between the target and the pre-collimator measures the dose
rate emitted.
2. 3. 8. P re-
re -collimator
At the extremity of the beam centerline, the pre-collimator concentrates the X-Rays to
produce a fine strip of X-Rays. This strip is concentrated again by the collimator and
the rays are used to scan the containers.
2. 3. 9. C irculator
Located in the RF Unit cab, the circulator drives the wave from the magnetron to the
beam centerline and from the beam centerline to the RF load.
The phase ball graduated from 0° to 180° allows to adjust the reflected power.
2. 3. 10.
10. Main signals
On the following graph, you can find the main characteristics of the accelerator, and
some typical values.
Here is a line scope graph of the reflected power
3. Main parts of the accelerator
3 .1 . Modulator
The modulator supplies the RF unit and the X-Rays Head with a high voltage pulses -10
kV.
It is installed in the technical room. On the front panel, different switches and
information are available:
• Main circuit breaker,

• Internal circuit breaker,
• Light X-Rays are ON,
• Filament timer indicates that power is on,
• Beam timer indicates the X-Rays emission time,
• BNC cables for the supervision computer,
• Vacuum current controls the quality of the vacuum in the beam centerline.
• An emergency stop is located at the top of the modulator
3 .2 . RF unit & X-
X-Rays Head
The RF Unit, receives the high voltage pulses from the modulator and produces the
microwave which accelerates the electrons in the beam centerline.
The neutral gas (SF6) injected inside the waveguides is originally contained in a bottle
located in the X-Rays Head.
Set point of the SF6 pressure is about 20 PSI.

In case of low pressure, an alarm is activated and the technician can add pressure
directly with the accelerator control panel located in the technical room.
3 .3 . Temperature Control Unit (TCU)

It is a temperature controller that cools the RF unit and the X-Rays Head.
Liquid temperature functional set point is 30°C.
The liquid is a mix of anti-corrosion and distilled water (45%) and anti-freeze liquid
(55%).
At this concentration the freeze point is –40°C.
At the top of the TCU, a fill tower allows technicians to add easily cooling liquid in the
circuit.
As the input and output tubes are transparent, check of level liquid is simple.
When the accelerator works, the pressure inside the cooling circuit is about 80 PSI. A
manometer and a control panel give information about working conditions.
3 .4 . C ollimator
The collimator concentrates the X-Rays coming from the head to produce a thin strip of
X-Rays.
It is located at the extremity of the X-Rays Head.
Preventive maintenance sheet gives you instruction to check and adjust the space
between shapes which is about 8mm.
3 .5 . Varian console
3. 5. 1. Front view
The Varian console is located in the image operators cab. The console allows
technicians to check and modify parameters.
Some accesses are passworded.
On the front panel are located the following components:

1) A 3 position key switch which allows to prevent and change the trigger source. In
“Remote” position, the trigger is produced by an external system (Detection line
for HVC), in “Enable” position, the trigger is produced by the modulator itself. Turn
the key is enough to change the trigger source. A passworded parameter in the
setting menu allows to change the trigger frequency. In “X-Ray Disable” position,
beam on is disabled.
2) “X-Ray ON” switch allows to beam on in “Enable” mode. This switch has a light on
inside when X-Rays are emitted.
3) “X-Ray OFF” switch allows to beam off in “Enable” mode.
4) “Emergency Off” switch turn off X-Rays and power down the system.
5) The touch screen allows technicians to navigate in the different menus.
3. 5. 2. Touch screen menus
The different menus are on the next page.
Some pages are set by default and can not be changed. In case of doubt,
please refer to Varian specialists.
Main Menu
Interlock
Alarm preventive warmup
Alarm preventive ready
Fault
Fault preventive ready
Resetable fault
Monitor
Utilities
PLC Fault
PLC CPU Bat
PLC Program Memory

Error
PLC I / O Error
PLC Watchdog Timeout
Customer Interface
Input
Output
Tune Trigger Setup
Trigger source
Magnetron Tunning
Analog
HI / LO Mode Setup
Filament Setup
Event Log
HI / LO Mode Setup 2
Misc Setup
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Chapter 5
X-Rays Detection System
1. Generalities
1 .1 . Introduction
This module presents the principles of the X-Rays Detection System (called also XDS),
its main functions and its characteristics.
This document is only written for new electronic detection line.
This document is only used for HCV-Portal maintenance level 2 training.
1 .2 . Function
The XDS is used by SMITHS HEIMANN in HCV systems to collect X-Rays emitted from
XES, to treat and to convert the received X-Rays and to send this information to the
Image Processing System (IPS) to create the radioscopic image.
Chapter 5
1 .3 . Main modules
The XDS is composed of sensors (called scintillators) and electronic boards located on
the Portal.
Chapter 5 - X-Rays Detection System
2. X-Rays Detection System
2 .1 . Bloc diagram
The XDS configuration (in yellow) is composed of one Detection Line and different
boards as shown in the following block diagram:
Details for each module are given in the following chapters.
2 .2 . Constitution of the detection

detection line
Detection line is composed of different types of boards:
• The Detector Array Carrier (called DAC),
• The Analog Sensor Board (called ASB),
• The COncentration Board (called COB).
All the detection line is powered by a 15 VDC supply bus. This voltage is supplied by a
power supply located in the technical room.
To insure the communication between the detection lines on one side and the
accelerators and the PLC on the other side, an interconnection box is used.
3. Different components
3 .1 . Scintillator
The scintillator is a non organic crystal which can convert X-Rays into light.
The X-Rays emitted by XES arrive at the bottom of the sensor.
To convert light into electrical current, the scintillator has 4 independent photodiodes.
The sensor thickness is 5mm.

This thickness defines the size of the pitch on the image operator screen.
The height of the sensors is different for the HCV systems: for the Mobile system,
sensors are about 2cm high (because the boom is not fixed and moves during scan
operation).
For the Portal systems, sensors are about 0.5cm high.
Each sensor is equipped with a test diode. To test a possible dead sensor, the field
service engineers activate light with a specific test programmed in CargoVision, the
software of the HCV systems.
The grey cover of the scintillator is very sensitiv

sensitive
tiv e. Touches with fingers c an
damage the cover and alter ththe efficiency of the sensor.
sensor.
☞ During manipulation, use the support board to avoid direct contact with the cover.
A Scintillator ai also called a “Detector” or a “Pixel”.
3 .2 . Detector Array Carrier (DAC)

The Detector Array Carrier (DAC) is a little printed circuit board composed of X-Rays
detectors (Pixels). There are 8 detectors connected on the DAC board.
The DACs are plugged on and powered by the Analog Sensor Board.
For one pixel, the 4 photodiodes outputs are connected together on the cupper of the
DAC. The current produced by each photodiode is added to the three other currents to
create one single current by pixel.
3 .3 . Analog
Anal og Sensor Board (ASB)
3. 3. 1. Functions
The ASB has multiple functions in the detection line:

• Connect and support the DAC,
• Collect analogical signal from DAC,
• Transform this signals in digital data,
• Send data to the concentration board,
• Make tests to check the detection system,
3. 3. 2. Connect and support

support the DAC
One ASB can support and supply 4 DACs with 8 pixels each. The DAC are plugged on
connectors and are removable in case of trouble.
One Analog Sensor Board can manage up to 32 pixels.
With the previous information, in the detection system, one ASB is equivalent to 16cm
of height of a container.
3. 3. 3. Collect analogical signals

signals from DAC
The signal coming from DAC is an electrical current. The value of this current (few
micro-Amps) depends of the X-Rays dose received by the scintillator.
Two types of signals are coming from the DACs :
• One signal from the transformation of X-Rays into light,
• One signal from the test diode.
3. 3. 4. Transform this signal in digital data
To process the information received by the Detection Line, the raw signals have to be
transformed.
The following schematic shows the different steps for this transformation :
To convert the current coming from the pixels into a voltage, the signal is integrated
through an amplifier. Then the resulting signal from the integrator is transformed into
digital data by an analogical to digital converter (ADC). The data transmission from this
converter is in serial mode.
The data coming from the ADC is coded on 20 bits. It is converted and displayed on a
digital scale from 0 to 1.048.576.
The integration and conversion operations are done by one chip. This chip contains 2
integrators and 2 ADC for treating 2 pixels outputs.
On an ASB, 16 chips are used to treat the data coming from the 32 pixels.
The data of all pixels are coded and sent to the FPGA of the ASB. FPGA is a micro
controller which is loaded on power on with a specific software located in an external
memory.
The software contains also pattern tests which can be used by the field service
engineers to check the different modules of the ASB.
The field service engineers can emulate the pixels, the integrators, the ADC, the
version of the software used by FPGA.
If there is any problem, the information is returned by the main software CargoVision.
When the FPGA has been loaded and when it has converted all the data from the pixels,
it sends the information through a 20 bits bus to the COncentration Board (COB).
3. 3. 5. Send data to the COncentration

COncentration Board
When the ASB has finished the data transformation, it waits for the COB request to
transfer the data (by bus) to be stored in the COB memory banks.
All the ASBs are interconnected between themselves through 2 connectors J1 and J2
to form the data bus.
Since all the ASBs are the same, to differentiate them, 2 types of codification exist :
- There are two branches in the detection line, the High and the Low,
- Each ASB has its own number (binary address).
ON the HCV S ystems

ystems, the high branch is designed by “H” and the low branch
by “L”.
The binary codification is realised through an 8 dipswitches located on the ASB. The
first bit is the switch N°1.
When the field service engineers have to change anASB, they have to put the correct
binary address.
In case of wrong binary address setting,

setting, the system will not work in good
conditions.
Examples of ASB addresses:
ASB N° Binary address

[8765 4321]
H1 / L1 0000 0001
H2 / L2 0000 0010
H3 / L3 0000 0011
H4 / L4 0000 0100
The ASB numbers and binary

binary addresses are the same for the low and high
branches
branch es of the Detection
Detection Line,
Line, but the connect
connections
ctions of high and low
branches to the COB are made by different input / output ports of COB.
COB.
The connections between the ASBs and the COB are realised by bus.
The last ASB of each branch (high and low) is equipped with terminal impedances.
The terminal impedances are generally 8 yellow pins components and are plugged by
default on the spare ASB.
The function of these impedances is to loop back the signal from the end of the
detection line to the COB.
In case of replacement of ASB, check if you need or not the terminal

impedances.
impedances. In the second case, you have to remove all of them.
In case of wrong configuration of terminal impedances,

impedances, the system will not
work properly.
properly .
3. 3. 6. Make tests to check the detection system
The status of the ASBs can easily checked through the LEDs on the ASB.
The 4 LED mounted on the board give the following information:
LED Status Signification

1 ON On starting: FPGA loaded - reset mode (waiting instruction)
OFF On starting: FPGA unloaded (no code FPGA)
7 ON Supply: 15Vdc; 5Vdcnum; 3.3Vdcnum; 1.5Vdcnum OK
OFF Supply trouble on digital module
8 Not used
9 ON Supply: 15Vdc; 5Vdcana OK
OFF Supply trouble on analog module
Each voltage is set by a voltage regulator.
Point Signification
LMS 2676 S 5.0 Power regulator 5 Volt
LMS 1585 AIS 3.3 Power regulator 3.3 Volt
When the detection line is running correctly, only the LEDs number 7 and 9
are ON.
☞ It is not possible to measure the voltage on board because there is insulated

protection.
☞ The Voltage of the power supply can be checked directly on the bar bus.
During manipulation, field service engineers have to take precautions to

avoid electrical short circuits.
3 .4 . COncentrat
COn centration
centration Board (COB)
3. 4. 1. Functions
The COB has multiple functions in the detection line:

• Sends trigger to XES,
• Creates a “column of data” from ASB,
• Sends the columns of data to the IPS,
• Makes tests to check the detection system.
3. 4. 2. Send trigger to XES
The XDS sends the trigger to XES for X-Rays emission. To proceed, the COB FPGA
produces a TTL signal at 200pps and sends it to the modulator in the technical room.
For HCV systems running on electrical voltage at 50pps, there is a synchronisation
between the COB and electrical network via a little transformer 240V / 5VAC.
The COB will use the received signal to generate a trigger signal at 200pps. So that the
X-Rays emission is always synchronized with the electrical network.
For HCV systems running on electrical voltage at 60pps there is no synchronisation
between the COB and electrical network.
☞ If the X-Rays are not emitted due to a triggering problem, it is recommended to

check the trigger signal from the COB and possible bad connections before
suspecting the modulator.
3. 4. 3. Creation of a “column of data” from ASB
One COB can support up to 56 ASBs that is 28 ASBs on each branch.

On a the HCV Portal, we have the following configuration :
- One COB that supports 25 High ASBs and 13 Low ASBs,
The detection
detection line contains 1280 pixels.
When the COB sends data on the network, it sends data column by column.
To collect the data, the COB sends requests ASB by ASB. The received data is stored in
two banks of R/W memory located on the board.
When one memory bank is full, the data is transferred to the ETX COB (network board)
before being transferred to the Image processing System via the network.
The ETXCOB stores data of 100 columns in a buffer before sending it to the IPS.
The ETXCOB stores

stores 100 columns and then transfers them to the IPS.
3. 4. 4. Send the columns of data to the computer
The Columns are sent to the computer by a specific board on the COB. This second
board (called ETXCOB) has in charge the communication management.
The ETXCOB is directly plugged and fixed on the COB. Of course, as we have one COB
we will have one ETXCOB.
Its structure is the same as a Single Computer Board. A specific software stored in the
memory of the EXTCOB is loaded on power on.
Written under LINUX language, the software loads the configuration of the fixed IP
address of the ETXCOB and loads the software into the FPGA of the COB.
3. 4. 5. Make tests to check the detection system
We can easily check through the status LEDs if the COB is working properly or not.
There are three status of the LEDs : On, Off or Flashing.

The following table gives the signification of each status :
LED Status Signification

1 Flashing Network activity
2 Not used
3 On Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit
Off Fast Ethernet 10 Mbit
14 On Reset Program mode
Off In functioning
15 On Acquisition + interruption (strobe of reception ASB data)
Off In functioning
Flashing Acquisition
slowly
Flashing Interruption without acquisition
rapidly
16 On Loaded FPGA
Off Unloaded FPGA
17 On Power supply: 15VDV, 5VDCnum 3.3VDCnum 1.5VDCnum Ok
Off Power supply default
Each voltage is set by a voltage regulator.
Point Signification
LMS 2678 S 5.0 Power regulator 5 Volt
☞ It is not possible to measure the voltage on the board because there is insulated
protection.
The Voltage of the power supply can be checked directly on the bar bus.
During manipulation, field service engineers have to take precautions to

avoid electrical short circuits.
3 .5 . Power supply
One power supply is used to power the detection line. It has the following
characteristics : Input voltage 115/230VAC and the output voltage 15VDC / 600 W .
The output power is driven to the detection line through a bar bus in copper square
section for 40 Amps. The bar bus is equipped with spade terminal to plug the COB and
the ASB cables easily.
The block diagram of the power distribution is as follows:
The filters are installed at the output of the power supply.

The filters are used to eliminate the noise from the power supply.
3 .6 . N etwork
In the HCV Portal system, all the modules communicate by Ethernet protocol.
In the detection line, data are driven by bus from the ASBs to the COB. When ETXCOB
sends data to the Image Processing System, it uses Ethernet protocol.
One RJ45 connector is plugged on the COB for communication. The COB has a fixed IP
address defined as following:
10.
10 .125.XXX.YYY
125 .XXX.YYY
XXX represents the number of the HCV project,

YYY represents the number of the COB.
On the HCV Portal systems,

systems, threre are two COBs
COBs :
The COB 10.125

10 .125.XXX.145
.125 .XXX.145
The Spare COB 10.

10 .125.XXX.159
When a COB is replaced, it is necessary to replace the configuration file of CargoXDS, a

part of CargoVision (see software chapter).
If the IP address in the configuration file is not the same as the IP address of
the COB,
COB, the detection line does not work at all.
4. Interconnection Box
4 .1 . General overview
It is composed of an 19 inches rack, located in the technical room.
Its main role is to interconnect the following :

The XDS.
The modulator of the XES
The PLC
The ARD (optional)
The Interconnexion box insures many functions :
Synchronisation signal (50 Hz) generation.
Allow the interface with the accelerators.
Allow the interface with the PLC
4 .2 . Electrical Interface
Interface
On the back view of the Interconnction Box, we see the different connectors. There are
9 connctors (from left to right) :
1- Mains Input connector

2- Accelerator connector (View B)
3- Accelerator connector (View A)
4- PLC connector
5- Not used connector
6- Reference Block connector (View B)
7- View B connector
8- View A connector
9- Reference Block connector (View A)
5. Software
All the tabs useful to manage the detection line are available via the Processing and
Acquisition Tail software (PAT).
The XDS automaton, CargoXDS and Reference table tab allow technicians to make
tests and diagnosis about a possible trouble.
5 .1 . XDS automaton
This tab shows the synchronization between FCS and XDS.
On the top right appears the name of the default loaded configuration file “file.xds”.
This file can be changed via the settings menu.
5 .2 . CargoXDS
CargoXDS contains 3 tabs which allow to make:

• Diagnosis about the network and boards of the detection line,
• Communication between computer and detection line,
• Setting of the COB and ASB.
5. 2. 2. Diagnosis
It allows to make tests to check the detection line.
5. 2. 3. Communication
It allows to see incoming / outgoing messages between software.
5. 2. 4. Settings
It allows to configure the parameters in the default setting loaded file (IP address of
COB, N° of COB…).
5 .3 . Reference table
It allows to see data received by the detection line (Offset, Gain).
On the reference table tab graph, offset is in blue and gain is in black.
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Chapter 6
Image Processing System
1. Generalities
1 .1 . Introduction
This module presents the Computer System used in HCV system.
This document is only used for maintenance level 2 training.
1 .2 . Function
The computers are used by SMITHS HEIMANN in HCV systems to treat the data coming
from XDS, to display the images to the operators, to store the data on supports and to
communicate with the other sub-systems.
1 .3 . Main modules
Chapter 6
The computer system in a HCV system is constituted by hardware and software. The
hardware is mainly located in the technical room of the HCV systems.
Two models of computers are used :

The Dell Poweredge 2950 racks for the DBW, PAT and CMW workstations.
The Dell Precision 490 desktops for the RIW and CIW workstations.
Chapter 6 - Image Processing System
2. Hardware
2 .1 . PowerEdge 29
2 950
The PowerEdge 2950 are used for the DBW, PAT and CWM
The configurations of 2950 on HCV-Stationary systems is as follows:
• The DBW domain server computer is equipped with six hard disks (1 for
operating system and 3 for storage unit in RAID 5),
• The workstations computers are equipped with one hard disk.
• Dual-Core Intel® Xeon 1.60 GHz,
• Memory 1Gb.
All computers are equipped with CD driver and floppy drive.
2. 1. 2. Front panel
The front cover of 2950 is removable. It is possible to lock it with a key. The middle
switch indicates that computer is OK (blue light) or not OK (yellow light).
If computer is not OK, field engineers can read the fault code and information on the
top left display.
Power on switch is located on the left side of the front side.
Basically, these computers have several empty locations to plug hard disks or other
internal peripherals.
Some front connectors are also available (CRT monitor, USB).
2. 1. 3. Rear panel
The Rear panel of the Poweredge 2950 we find the power supply and different
connectors.
By default, network cable is linked to the network switch, video, keyboard and mouse
cables are connected to the KVM switch.
On the DBW, one USB is used to connect the nethasp key which contains the access
licences for the software CargoVision.
In case of failure, the power supply can be exchanged without power off.
2. 1. 4. Motherboard
The motherboard is equipped with microprocessor, sticks of RAM, PERC6 controller

and video controller.
On the DBW, the PERC6 controller is set on “RAID 5” to manage the container of the
Storage Unit created with 3 identical hard disks.
2. 1. 5. Hard disk
Hard disks are used on computers to store the operating system, some data and the
images of the scans.
On the DBW Storage Unit the 3 hard disks are hot plug. In case of one hard drive crash,
field service engineers can replace it without powering the system off.
When done, the RAID controller rebuilds the SU container with the information
contained on the two other disks.
2. 1. 6. RAID 5 principle
The RAID 5 cuts an image file to create and store 6 identically parts as following:
- Parts 1 and 2 are stored on HDD 1 and HDD 2, the parity data of the parts 1 and 2 are
stored on disk 3.
stored on disk 2.
stored on disk 1.
In case of hard disk crash (example HDD 1), the part 1 and 3 and the parity data of parts
5 and 6 are lost.
The field service engineer replaces the faulty disk by a new empty one, then, RAID 5 is
using the part 2 of the file on HDD 2 and the parity data from the parts 1 and 2 stored
on disk 3 to recreate the missing part 1 on disk 1.
The process is the same for part 3 which is created, with parity data of part 3 & 4 on
HDD 2 and part 4 on HDD 3.
The process is the same for the creation of new parity data of parts 5 & 6 stored on
HDD 2 & 3.
This kind of operation takes time and the duration to rebuild the disk depends on the
power of the computer and the size of data to recreate.
If for example the capacity of each disk is 36 Gb, thus all the disks have about 108 Gb
(3 x 36 = 108 Gb). One third of each disk is automatically used for the parity size. So, on
the DBW the real size of the Storage Unit is about 2 third of the total hard disk size (~72
Gb).
Generally, on a RAID 5 configuration made with n hard disks (3 at least):

• 1/n of a disk size is used for the parity data,
• Files are divided by n (n-1),
• Storage Unit size is about (n-1)/n of the total HDD size,
The RAID allows to store and save the images file. In case of 2 hard disks failure, all
the images on the Storage Unit are lost.
That is why it is important to backup the of images on DVD or a tape recorder and to
erase old image from the Storage Unit to keep free space necessary for the operation
of the HCV systems.
The Storage Unit is not a backup system. It is a protection against disk

failure.
2 .2 . Precision 490
The DELL Precision 490 are used fro RIW and CIW. They have one hard disk.
The characteristics of the Precision 490 is as follows :

• Dual-Core Intel® Xeon 1.60 GHz,
• Memory 1Gb.
2 .3 . Network
2. 3. 1. Architecture
On HCV systems, all the computers talk through the network with TCP/IP fast Ethernet
protocol.
A switch links all the computers and peripherals of a system.
2. 3. 2. Switch
The AT-GS950 switch is located in the technical bungalow.
3. Windows XP
3 .1 . Generalities
On the HCV systems the server domain works with Windows Server 2003 professional
server SP2, and the other computers work with Windows XP professional Workstation
SP2.
3 .2 . Operator Class
Three operator classes have been determined by Smiths-Heimann to correspond to the
different Maintenance levels (L1, L2 and L3).
3. 2. 1. Power Operator Class (POC)
This Operator Class corresponds to the maintenance level 1 (L1).

This class is reserved for the customer and it allows application configuration and the
management of the customer data.
3. 2. 2. Maintenance Operator Class (MOC)

This class is reserved for the local agent and it allows to perform tasks that related to
level 2 of maintenance.
3. 2. 3. Administrator Class (ADC)

This class is reserved to Smiths-Heimann personnel and it has all the rights.
3. 2. 4. Check-
Check -in Operator Class (COC)
These operators key-in administrative data when the vehicles are received at the
inspection site.
They work on the DHW station.
3. 2. 5. Image Operator
Operator Class (IOC)
These operators analyse the radioscopic images and decide whether the load is
suspicious or not.
They work on the RIW stations in exploitation and training modes.
3. 2. 6. Training Operator Class (TOC)
These operators analyse images during training sessions.

They work on the RIW stations in training mode only.
3. 2. 7. Recheck Operator Class (ROC)
These operators analyse the suspicious areas of the radioscopic images to facilitate
the manual search and render the final decision.
They work on the RCW station.
The table below indicates the relationships between the operator classes and their
access rights.
Operator Class Station

ADC All
MOC All
POC PAT, DBW and CMW
COC DHW
IOC RIW (RIW and TW modes)
TOC RIW (TW mode)
ROC RCW
3 .3 . Login
On power on, the auto login logs the computer as default user. To use tools and setting
menus or to access to specific parameters, the field service engineers have to log as
administrator.
• On the CMW, the field service engineers can log as administrator to access to
Windows explorer via the switch “login” and the menu “utilities” (see chapter
CMW).
• On the DBW, a specific passworded switch on the “Tool” tab allows the field
service engineers to access to Windows explorer (see chapter DBW).
• On the PAT and the RIW, the field service engineers can not access directly to
Windows explorer.
To proceed, field engineers have to quit the software and press shift during
the login sequence. When done, they access to the “Welcome to Windows
Windows”
dialog box.
box. then they have to press “Ctrl-
“Ctrl-Alt-
Alt-Delete” keys to access to the
Log on” dialog box. With correct login and correct password they can access
to Windows explorer.
3 .4 . Computer management
A lot of the characteristics of a computer are available through the “Computer
Management” windows via the icon “My Computer” menu “Manage”.
Field engineers can access to the event Viewer, System Information, Device Manager…
3 .5 . Network management
3. 5. 1. Check IP addresses
In case of network trouble, it is possible to check the configuration of IP addresses of

the different computers.
One possibility is to check the properties of IP address, mask and gateway via the
window “Internet Protocol Properties”:
This practice is realised only for the active computer. It is not possible to check the IP
address of another computer. The same information is available through a DOS
windows with the instruction “ipconfig”:
All machines have the TCP/IP protocol layer installed with the IP address 127.0.0.1.
It is also possible to check the correct installation of the driver by “ping 127.0.0.1”.
If you try to ping a computer not connected, you receive the following message:
It is also possible to make a duration test to check the flow of packet on the network by
a ping address all time (–t) and with the size of the packet (-l x) with x < 65500.
3. 5. 2. IP addresses
On a full option HCV system, the different computers have the following IP address. If
certain computers are not present on your HCV system, their IP address do not exist.
System Name Addresses

On all computers TCP/IP layer 127.0.0.1
DBW AxxxDBW01 10.125.xxx.1
PAT AxxxPAT01 10.125.xxx.2
PLC 10.125.xxx.5
CMW AxxxCMW01 10.125.xxx.6
RIW1 AxxxRIW01 10.125.xxx.33
RCW1 AxxxRCW01 10.125.xxx.36
RCW2 AxxxRCW02 10.125.xxx.37
CIW1 AxxxCIW01 10.125.xxx.96
CIW2 AxxxCIW02 10.125.xxx.97
COB master 10.125.xxx.145
COB slave 10.125.xxx.146
COB spare 10.125.xxx.159
PU 1 (printer) AxxxPU01 10.125.xxx.160
PU 2 AxxxPU02 10.125.xxx.161
Switch Ethernet Switch 10.125.xxx.175
PLC XES Varian 10.125.xxx.193
☞ yyy represents the project number, for the HCVP Brazil the yyy is 227.
3. 5. 3. Domain Name
The domain name on the HCV Systems is under the form CVISIONXYYY where :
• X represent an alphabetical letter related to the project,
• YYY the project number.
☞ For the HCVP Brazil CVISIONA227
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Chapter 7
Pre-processing Acquisition Tail
1. Generalities
1 .1 . Introduction
This module presents the principles of the Pre-processing Acquisition Tail (called also
PAT), its main functions and its characteristics.
This document is only written for new computing system.
This document is only used for maintenance level 2 training.
1 .2 . Functions
Function s
The PAT is used by SMITHS HEIMANN in HCV systems to treat data coming from the
detection line (XDS) and to create and send the image to the operator Review Image
Workstation (RIW).
Chapter 7
The PAT is a part of the IPS (Image Processing System). It also supervises
communication with the automaton (FCS).
1 .3 . Main modules
modules
The hardware of the PAT is a PowerEdge 2950 located in the computer rack in the
technical room and the software (PAT) is a module of CargoVision.
Chapter 7 - Pre-processing Acquisition Tail
2. Pre-
Pre- processing and Acquisition Tail
2 .1 . Hardware
The 2950 computer has the following characteristics which are at least:
• Intel® Xeon ® Dual Core @ 1.60 GHz,
• 1 Gb of SDRAM memory,
• One connexion LAN Fast Ethernet (100 Mbits/s),
• One flat screen 17”,
• One keyboard and one mouse.
2 .2 . Network
The PAT communicates with other systems via fast Ethernet through a switch.
The network on HCV Portal runs with TCP/IP protocol.
2 .3 . Operating system
PAT runs under Windows XP Professional SP2 Workstation.
On power on, an auto logon load directly the PAT with an operator configuration
workspace.
To make diagnosis or settings, technicians should have to log as Administrator to
access setup files and options.
Chapter 7 – Pre-processing Acquisition Tail
☞ To proceed, technicians have to quit the soft and press shift during the login
sequence.
When done, technicians have to type login and correct password:
☞ If the technicians quit the soft and logoff administrator, PAT logs automatically
with an image operator configuration workspace (user pop).
In case of wrong login or password, the connexion fails.
2 .4 . Software
2. 4. 1. Graphical environment
The soft uses Windows graphical environment. The users only need a mouse to access
to the functions.
2. 4. 2. The workspace
The different windows of the PAT are available by tabs located at the top of the screen
(some functions are passworded).
Operators and technicians can easily toggle between tabs with the mouse.
2 .5 . Tabs contain
Almost all tabs contain history windows and control buttons.
2. 5. 1. History windows
The history windows give information in real time about the process or the
communication.
Generally, the information contain an icon with a chronological number, the date and
the time of the message and its name.
Inside some windows, the icons allow to make the link between the request and the
answer.
Example of request:
Informs that a XDS lock trigger has been requested at 12:54:56 PM the 10/26/2004.
These request is the N°3.
Example of answer:
Informs that a XDS lock trigger has been done at 12:54:57 PM the 10/26/2004. These
answer is the N°5
2. 5. 2. C ontrol buttons
The control buttons allow to send requests or to access other menus.
3 switches are always available on the PAT software:
“Quit” allows to quit the soft, “Settings” (passworded) allows to access at the
workstation settings, “System” (passworded) allows to access to diagnosis tabs.
3. PAT tabs
3 .1 . Different tabs
The different tabs available on the PAT are:
• Automaton – Automaton management,
• CS Interface – Interface management with FCS,
• Acquisition – Data acquisition from XDS,
• DBW Interface – Interface management with DBW,
• Pre-processing – Pre-treatment management,
• Reference Table,
3 .2 . General information
Some information is always present by cycle at the bottom of the screen (current
directory, machine name, domain name, memory size, processor information, time of
soft running…).
3 .3 . Automaton tab
This tab gives information about the different processes.
To access to any option of the PAT, “Freeze UI” must be unlocked with the good
password.
Then technicians can make some tests or save all lists.
Any wrong manipulation can set a wrong parameter and stop all the system.
“Save all lists” switch saves all the windows contained and the parameter of the PAT in
a file.TXT.
When switching, it opens a dialogue box which allows to chose the file name. By
default, files are saved in a specific directory, but it is possible to change it
temporarily.
3 .4 . CS Interface tab
This tab allows to see the exchanges between PAT and FCS.
Several switches allow to simulate request to FCS.
3 .5 . Acquisition tab
This tab allows to see the exchanges between PAT and XDS when the system receives
data from during a scan.
Note the size of the created image file (about 30 MO of raw data at 24 m/min).
3 .6 . DBW Interface tab

This tab allows to see the exchanges between PAT and DBW.
3 .7 . Pre-
Pre-processing tab
This tab allows to see the good sequence of pre-processing operations.
3 .8 . Reference Table tab

Allows to see data receipt by detection line (Offset, Gain).
4. Scann
Scanning process
4 .1 . Generalities of scan
Before creating an image, we need some information concerning the system:
- The “offset” of X-Rays of the detection line,
- The X-Rays “gain” of the detection line,
- The image data incoming from the scan.
4. 1. 1. Pre-
Pre -processing of offset measure
The offset is a measure of radiation without X-Rays. This measures the residual noise
of X-Rays.
To pre-treat the data of the offset, we need the following operation:
Column detection
Statistics on the raw data (extract the wrong pixel)
Calculation of the offset table for all pixels
Calculation of final image statistics
Creation of a raw image of 1216 pixels coded in 32 bits (20 are used)
4. 1. 2. Pre-
Pre -processing of gain measure
The gain is a measure of X-Rays radiation without object between XES and XDS.
To pre-treat the data of the gain, we need the following operation:
Column detection
Calculation of the gain table for all pixels
Calculation of final image statistics
Creation of a raw image of 1216 pixels coded in 32 bits (20 are used)
4. 1. 3. Pre-
Pre -processing of image data measure
The image data are measure of X-Rays radiation through an object between XES and
XDS.
To pre-treat the data, we need the following operation:
Column detection
Offset and gain correction
Extraction of the reference block pixels
Interpolation of the invalid pixels
Statistic calculation (brightness, dynamic…)
Average column calculation (2 x 2)
Final statistic calculation (with an horizontal symmetry if backward

scan)
Creation of a raw image of 1216 pixel coded in 32 bits (20 are used)
4 .2 . How PAT creates an image

To create a 2 dimensions image, PAT needs columns (Y axe) and movement of the truck
(X axe).
4 .3 . Useful files
To store the different information, PAT creates files in the following directory:
|
|---RAW
RAW
|---NoImage.img image use to replace an empty image
|---PixelImage.img image created during a dead pixel test
|---TestImage.img image created during a test
|---|
|---|---TABLE contain reference tables
|---|---DeadPixelTable.txt invalid pixels file
|---|---GainTable.txt gains file
|---|---OffsetImage.img offset measure file
|---|---OffsetTable.txt offset file
|---|---ReferenceTable.txt reference file of system
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Chapter 8
Facility Control System
1. Generalities
1 .1 . Introduction
This module presents the principles of Facility Control System (called FCS), its main
This document is only written for Schneider automaton.
This document can only be used for maintenance training purpose.
1 .2 . Function
The Facility Control System is used by SMITHS HEIMANN in HCV systems to treat the
information coming from the different sensors, to manage the Radiological Safety
System (RSS), to manage the scanning sequence.
Chapter 8
1 .3 . Main modules
The facility Control System in a HCV Systems is mainly composed of a Hardware and
Software parts.
The Hardware part is made of automaton located in the technical cabinet and the
sensors situated all around the systems (included Radiological Safety System).
Chapter 8 - Facility Control System
The Software part is program used by Programmable Logical Computer (PLC) and the
Control and Monitoring Workstation (CMW) a part of CargoVision (see chapter CMW).
2. Hardware
2 .1 . Network configuration
The FCS communicates with other sub-systems by fast Ethernet via a switch, and with
the sensors of the HCV Systems via the Inputs / Outputs boards on PLC.
The network runs with TCP/IP protocol (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet
Protocol). This is a connection based on Internet protocol breaking data into packets
before sending them over the network to a specific module identified by its own IP
address.
2 .2 . Schneider TSX57 overview

The PLC used in the electrical cabinet is a Schneider Modicon TSX57 Premium.
2. 2. 1. C omposition
The PLC is composed of the following modules:

• Power supply,
• Motherboard,
• Communication board,
• ASI Interface board.
All intervention on the PLC

PLC must be done on power off.
2. 2. 2. Power supply (PS)
The power supply converts the 230VAC in 24VDC to power the PLC. A removable
battery supplies the memory and the internal clock of the PLC when the HCV Portal is
powered off.
Components inside the power supply bloc are:
N° Function
1 Display panel with 3 LED:
OK (green): means that the system is powered with the good voltage
BAT (red): off by default, on if the battery is missing or discharged
24V (green): option for alternative specific sensors
2 Reset switch (use a pin to reset)
3 Safety battery for internal RAM
4 Safety front cover
5 Screw connector for:
Network power supply
Warning relay contact
Alternative power supply for specific sensors
6 Location for fixed cables system
7 Fuse
2. 2. 3. CPU unit - Bloc 0
This is the main bloc. It contains the motherboard and the components to manage the
PLC (microcontroller, memory, software…).
Some information is displayed on the top.

RUN: in green means that the PLC works in RUN mode and waits information. In red, it
means that the internal software is stopped.
ERR: means that there is an error (soft trouble or microcontroller card trouble…).
TER: means that the PLC has a terminal connection with another system (Magelis, PC,
Other PLC…).
I/O: means that there is an error on the Inputs / Outputs cards.
FIP: when there is a communication on the FIPIO bus.
Two mini-DIN8 connectors allow the connection of the terminal or auxiliary personal
computer.
A SUB-D9 connector for the communication FIPIO.
An extension slot for a PCMCIA flash memory.
An extension slot for a PCMCIA communication card.
The CPU unit manages I/O and networks up to:

• 2048 discrete Inputs / Outputs,
• 256 analogical Inputs / Outputs,
• 4 communication networks.
The PLC software is written with PL7 PRO (on PC) a specific software of Schneider.
The software is downloaded and stored on a removable PCMCIA flash memory (bloc 0).
In case of a new release, field service engineers can easily update the system by
replacing the flash memory.
2. 2. 4. Network card - Bloc 1
This bloc connects the PLC with the Ethernet network via a RJ45 cable.
The parameters of the bloc contain IP address, mask address and gateway address as
in a computer network board.
2. 2. 5. ASI interface board - Bloc 2
This bloc will ensure all the communications with the ASI network. It is also called the
AS-i master. It status can be viewed on the display .
1- This part of the display consists of 4 indicators : RUN, ERR, I/O and A/B. They give
the operation status of the module.
2- This part of the display consists of 32 indicators (0 to 31). They give the status of all
the slaves connected to the bus.
3- PWR OK indicator.
4- FAULT indicator.
5- A/B button to display either A or B channel .
6- MODE button to change mode for programming or manufacturer maintenance.
7- CANNON SUB D connector for the AS-i bus.
2. 2. 6. Communication Networks
The PLC uses two types of communication networks : the AS-Interface network and the
FIPIO network.
AS--interface Network
AS
It a field bus network. It is a better way to connect field devices to the control system.
There are different varieties of topologies (wiring strategies).
The AS-Interface is easy to install and to configure as well as add new devices later.
The principle of operation is based on a communication between the Master and the
Slaves.
An AS-Interface network consists of a controller, a so-called master and the
associated sensor and actuator components, the slaves. The master and the slaves are
powered by a specific power supply and they are interconnected together through a
cable.
• AS–
AS– i Master :
The Master is an optional module which is added on the PLC chassis ( the host).
• AS-
AS- i Power Supply :
It is a 30 Vdc power supply. It is a special power supply that allows the information and
the power on the same cable.
• AS-
AS- i Cable :
It is unshielded two-connector a yellow flat cable for transmitting data and power. Up
to 8 Amps can be transmitted via the yellow cable. The maximum length is 100 meters.
It can be extended with a repeater.
The cable structure a very simple installation technique : contact blades penetrates the
insulating material.
• AS-
AS- i Slave :
The slaves are connected to the different sensors and actuators. They have a unique
address in the network.
Principle of operation
The principle of operation of a master / slave is as follows :

The master calls the slave one after the other, and the slaves respond after each call;
so the master works in cycles (polling).
The master can address up to 62 slaves in one network. To achieve this, the slave
address 1…31 can be configured for two slaves each, slave “A” and slave “B”.
AS-
AS-i Safety at Work
The AS-i Safety at Work enables Safety devices such as Emergency Stop Buttons, Light
Barriers and Interlocks to run on the same cable as a standard AS-i system.
The Safety Devices (slaves) operate within the same cyclic pattern as the standard AS-i
devices but take no part in normal monitoring and control. They are handled by the
master just like any other slave and are incorporated into the network.
The Safety Monitor resides on the bus to listen only to the Safety devices. It recognises
when a Safety-related event occurs e.g. a Stop Button is pressed and initiates a shut
down of the system.
AS-
AS-i Safety Monitor
The AS-i safety monitor is a two dual circuits from Siemens. The status of the safety
monitor can be checked directly through LEDs on the safety monitor itself.
In normal operation the status of the leds is as follows:

AS-
AS- i : AS-i led ON
1 : Ready led (for each channel) OFF
2 : ON led (for each channel) ON
3 : OFF/FAULT led (for each channel) OFF
FIP Input/O
nput/Output Network
The FIPIO is a field bus which allows the decentralization of the inputs and outputs of
the PLC station and its peripheral devices nearest to the operational part.
The FIPIO field bus can be used in a single architecture (mono-station) or in a more
complex architecture (multi-station).
Where :
1- PLC
2- TSX P 57
3- FIPIO Cable
4- FIPIO Connectors
5- NIM Module
6- I/O Modules
Advantys
Advantys STB (Smart Terminal Blocks) segment
One or more Advantys STB segments can be used in a network. Each segment has its
unique (to the network) manual set address.
In case of segment replacement

replacement the same address (unique) have to be set on
the new one.
The Advantys STB segment is composed of different modules :
1- Network Interface Module (NIM)

2- 24Vdc Power Distribution Module (PDM)
3 and 4- Input Modules
5 and 6- Output Modules
The status of the segment is displayed on the NIM module through LEDs :
The FIPRUN, the FIPERR and the FIPCOM indicators show the status of the FIPIO
network.
The RUN, PWR, ERR and TEST indicators show the events happening on the Advantys
STB Segment.
☞ For more detail refer to the manufacturer manual.
The connections from the input/output modules to the sensors are done through
specific interface module (Telefast 2 output module) located in the electrical cabinet.
2 .3 . Electrical cabinet
The electrical cabinet contains the relays and other components to link the PLC with
the power components (motors, resistors…).
The main circuit breaker on top right is powered at 3 x 400 VAC 50 or 60 pps with the
electrical network. The switch on the electrical cabinet allows to turn on the power
source.
2 .4 . Sensors
Different types of sensors are used on HCV System:
• Mechanical sensors,
• Magnetic sensors ,
• Pressure sensors (cooling liquid pressure in TCU),
• Temperature and humidity sensors (Embeded room).
2 .5 . Radiological Safety System
2. 5. 1. Infrared barriers
The infrared barriers are installed at the entrance and the exit of the HCV-Portal. If
there is any intrusion during the scan, the x-rays emission is stopped immediately to
prevent any accident.
2. 5. 2. Radia
adia meter
Radiometer measures the dose rate when HCV system is running. The safety set point
is at 0.5 µSv. If dose rate is over, the radiological safety loop is activated and the XES
stops beaming
Radiameter is powered by internal batteries.
If batteries are discharged, the HCV system does not work at all.
2. 5. 3. Emergency stops
stops
On HCV Portal, 9 emergency stops push button inside and around the system, they
allow to activate the emergency loop.
The emergency stop on the Modulator only turns the modulator power supply off,
The other emergency stops on HCV systems only disable the X-Rays emission.
In case of maintenance operation, always check with voltmeter

voltmeter that power is
off.
2. 5. 4. S afety key
The safety key is located in the middle of the electrical cabinet:

• Shunt emergency stop ACCELERATOR
This safety key allow the field service engineers to bypass the accelerator if needed
during maintenance operations.
By default, the safety key is on position 0.
Always check after

after maintenance operation that the key is
is on 0
2 .6 . Video cameras
cameras
Five cameras allow the System Operator to check the inspection zone during the
scanning of the truck.
The cameras are displayed on the CMW. The Operator can select any camera by double
clicking on it.
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Chapter 9
Control Monitoring Workstation
1. Generalities
1 .1 . Introduction
This module presents the main functions of the Control and Monitoring Workstation
(CMW).
This document is only used for HCV-Gantry maintenance level 2 training.
1 .2 . Functions
The CMW is used by SMITHS HEIMANN in the HCV systems to display the different
status of the PLC, the Radiological Safety System and the alarm pages in real time.
CMW is included in the FCS (Facility Control System) and dialogues with PLC via the
network.
Chapter 9
In maintenance mode, CMW allows the field service engineers to make tests on XDS,
XES, IPS and network.
1 .3 . Main modules
The CMW is composed of a hardware (PowerEdge 2950) located in the computer rack in
the technical room and by software (CWM), a module of CargoVision and CITECT a
specific graphical interface.
Chapter 9 - Control Monitoring Workstation
2. Control and Monitoring Workstation
2 .1 . Hardware
The 2950 computer has the following characteristics which are at least:
® ®
• Dual-Core Intel Xeon @ 1.60 GHz,
• 1 Go of SDRAM memory,
• One connexion LAN Fast Ethernet (100 Mbits/s),
• two flat screen 17”,
• One keyboard and one mouse.
2 .2 . Network
The CMW communicates with PLC via fast Ethernet through the switch.
The network on the HCV Gantry runs with TCP/IP protocol.
2 .3 . Operating system
The CMW works under Windows XP Professional SP2 Workstation.
On power on, the CMW will start but it will not be logged. The System Operator (SO)
needs to opened the session using the login and password.
To make diagnosis, field service engineers can switch from the operating mode to the
maintenance mode to access to specific options.
3. Software
3. 1. 1. Graphical environment
The CMW uses CITECT graphical environment. The users need a mouse to access to
the functions.
3. 1. 2. Workspace
The different menus of the CMW are available by buttons displayed on the screens
(some functions are passworded).
3. 1. 3. General information
Icon Designation
This white LED indicates that the condition has not been met
This green LED indicates that the condition has been met
This red LED indicates that the condition has not been met and creates
a fault.
This icon indicates that all the conditions required upon launching the
sequence have been met
This animated icon indicates that at least one of the required conditions
is missing
3 .2 . Main page
3. 2. 1. Overview
The default main page is as following:
It is divided into 3 parts :

• The top bar is always visible on every window.
• The main window displays the information and the selected options (according
to the operator's access level).
• The three last alarms
3. 2. 2. Top bar Menu
The top bar allows to access on the following options :
Indication Description
User logged on the CMW
Accelerator mode
Display the operating mode window
Date and Time
X-ray scan without ARD
Back to main menu
Initial condition
System conditions
Interlocks
On the top left of the top bar menu, 3 main pages are available :
Name Description
Pages • Maintenance,
• Monitoring.
Alarms • Active Alarms,
• Alarms Summary.
Tools • System utilities,
• Factory,
• CCTV config,
• TagDebug.
3. 2. 3. General viewing block diagram
The general overview diagram shows the status of the HCV system: emergency stop,
intrusion in the safety area, status of the accelerator, X-rays on / off, speed selected…
3. 2. 4. Operating mode window
This tab allows to select different modes. The Automatic Mode is activated by default.
Indication Description
The SO confirmation is needed for emitting x-rays
Factory mode for production : burning, adjustments…
Used by field service engineers for maintenance
3. 2. 5. Initial Conditions
This tab displays for each sub system the initial condition to perform a scan. If one
condition is missing, the automatic sequence does not start. In case of missing
condition, a red LED indicates the present default.
3. 2. 6. System Conditions
This tab shows the status of the different sub-systems in the HCV Gantry.
3. 2. 7. Interlocks
Display the missing interlock conditions to perform a scan.
3. 2. 8. P ages
The pages contain two main menus : Maintenance and monitoring
3. 2. 9. Maintenance
This menu is divided into 4 sub-menus for the maintenance of the accelerator, IPS,
Other and ARD.
Accelerator Maintenance
This menu allows the field service engineers to check the status the accelerator. The
field service engineers have also the possibility to test the accelerator e.g. emitting x-
rays.
IPS Maintenance
This menu allows the field service engineers to check and test the IPS status, the
communication between IPS and FCS, the acquisition and the XDS.
Other Maintenance
This menu allows the field service engineers to check and test the siren, the entrance
boom, the different warning lights and the control of the air conditioning system.
ARD Maintenance
It allows the field service engineers to check and test the radioactivity detectors.
3. 2. 10.
10. Monitoring
This menu is divided into 4 sub-menus for the monitoring of the Accelerator, RSS,
Shielding Gates and Gantry.
Accelerator Monitoring
This window displays the status of the inputs and outputs of the accelerator.
RSS Monitoring
This window displays the status of the inputs and outputs of the RSS.
3 .3 . Alarm Pages
This page provides a list and displays the status of alarms in real time. There are two
alarm pages : active alarms and alarms summary.
Active Alarms
This window displays all the active alarms that are present on the system.
They are classified by a colour code as follows :
Black text on red background = Alarm present (ON) and not acknowledged
Green text on black background = Terminated alarm (OFF), not

acknowledged
Red text on black background = Alarm present (ON), acknowledged
Alarms Summary
This window displays the history of all the alarms that occurred in the system
(acknowledged and not acknowledged).
4. Login
Login and Logout
Click on to change the user and the language of the CMW.
5. Inspection Counter
The inspection counter comprises:
a daily counter that indicates the number of inspection sessions performed each day
between midnight and midnight,
a general counter that indicates the number of inspection sessions performed since
the last time the system was activated.
☞ The daily counter is automatically reset to 0 every night at midnight.
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Chapter 10
Technical assistance
1. How to contact technical assistance ?
1 .1 . Local technical assistance

The information given below is to be completed by the local user.
PERSON IN CHARGE
TELEPHONE / FAX / E-
E -MAIL
LOCATION
1 .2 . SMITHS HEIMANN assistance

assistance service
With the HCV-Gantry system, all of our experience as a specialised constructor is at
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your service. And do not hesitate to request an information or complementary
information that you should wish to acquire.
Our Client Service, whose data is given below, is at your service to provide any help
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SMITHS HEIMANN
HCV Customer Service
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F-94405 VITRY SUR SEINE CEDEX - FRANCE
Phone: + 33 1 55 53 54 55
Fax: + 33 1 55 53 54 45
E-mail: callcenter@smiths-
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Chapter 2 System Overview ................................................................

Chapter 3 Air Conditioning System ................................................................

2. Accelerator working principle ............................................................ 28

Chapter 6 Image Processing System ................................................................

1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 73

4.2. How PAT creates an image.............................................................103

Chapter 8 Facility Control System ................................................................

Chapter 9 Control Monitoring Workstation ..........................................................

Chapter 10 Technical assistance ................................................................

1. Active in multiple industry sectors

Maximum market reach with global manufacturing/

Developing market leading products through:

4. Solutions for a safer world

HCVP inspection system (Heimann Cargo Vision Portal)

Accelerator energy 3.8 MeV

Penetrating power 270 mm (steel)

Max. dimensions of a vehicle

Max. weight of a vehicle 55 T

System service range:

380 V +/- 5 % – 60 Hz +/- 1 %

Max. dose absorbed per inspection 500 µSv

Max. dose outside

3.2. Scanning process

3.3. Outstanding image quality

2 .2 . Main components of a cooling system

The evaporator is a heat exchanger in which circulates:

2 .3 . Phases of the fluid cycle

Point 1’ “over heat”:

2. 3. 3. Overview of R134a cycle graph (MOLLIER’s

The diagram has 3 different phases:

The following diagram is available for a cooling system using R134a.

2 .4 . Pressure and specific points

In case of maintenance operation management, technicians may follow the

Here, the pressure inside the circuit is about 4 bars.

On normal conditions the compressor needs about 5.4

Components Intensity value Pins N°

In case of wrong value, perform a diagnostic or contact a professional.

2 .5 . Consequences for the ambient air

The Psychrometric diagram is used to calculate the characteristics of a cooling system

2. 5. 2. Example with a KU30 thermal cycle

2. 5. 3. Example with a KU30 hygrometric cycle

3. Cooling system KU30

6 15 Electronic hygrometry sensor

8 Fan pressure sensor 17

9 18 Resistor regulation thermostat

Look at the A3 electrical schematic for explanations.

The KU 30 is equipped with one hygrometry regulator.

By default, the regulation is performed on the hygrometry in opposition with a

For very specific reason,

To maintain the HCV A/C in good conditions, follow

2. Accelerator working principle

Details for each component are given in the following chapters.

The modulator is composed of the following :

2. 2. 2. Creation of high voltage pulses

1) From 0 to 1.6ms the caps of the PFN charge up at 20kV.

2. 2. 3. Pulse Forming Network (PFN

The Pulse Forming Network is located on the top of the modulator.