GE Healthcare

Discovery CT750 HD
LightSpeed VCT
Installation Manual

(Book 2 of 2)

ELECTRICAL CALIBRATION, INTEGRATION & TESTING

5308551-1EN
Rev. 5.0
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Book 2 of 2: Electrical Calibration, Integration & Testing

The information in this manual applies to the following GE Healthcare LightSpeed CT Scanners:
• LightSpeed VCT (with GOC6 console)
• Discovery CT750 HD
The information in this manual does NOT apply to non-fixed (mobile) installations.

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Table of Contents - Book 2

Section 1.0
Safety & Hazard Information ............................................................................ 25
1.1 Text and Character Representation..................................................................................25
1.2 Graphical Representation .................................................................................................26
Section 2.0
Publication Conventions .................................................................................. 27
2.1 General Paragraph and Character Styles.........................................................................27
2.2 Page Layout......................................................................................................................27
2.3 Computer Screen Output/Input Character Styles .............................................................28
2.4 Buttons, Switches and Keyboard Inputs (Hard & Soft Keys) ............................................28

Chapter 1
Position Subsystems .............................................................................................29
Section 1.0
Installer/FE Notices ........................................................................................... 29
1.1 Shipping, Warehouse and Transportation Warning..........................................................29
1.2 International Shipments ....................................................................................................29
1.3 On Site Warning ...............................................................................................................29
1.4 Service Actions .................................................................................................................29
Section 2.0
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 30
2.1 Skill Set Required .............................................................................................................30
2.2 All Installers ......................................................................................................................31
2.3 Floor and Room Preparation ............................................................................................31
2.4 Overview...........................................................................................................................32
2.5 Pre-Installation Template..................................................................................................32
2.6 Required Common Tools and Supplies ............................................................................32
Section 3.0
Delivery Procedure............................................................................................ 35
3.1 System Transportation - Temperature Extremes..............................................................35
3.2 Stored Systems ................................................................................................................35
3.3 Construction Site Storage.................................................................................................35
3.4 Construction Site Installations ..........................................................................................35
3.5 Working with the Mover ....................................................................................................37
3.6 Damage In Transportation ................................................................................................38
3.7 A1 Breaker........................................................................................................................39
3.8 Installation Support Kits ....................................................................................................39
3.9 Installation Conditions.......................................................................................................40
Section 4.0
Layout the Floor Template ............................................................................... 41
4.1 Time & Personnel .............................................................................................................41
4.2 Tools and Test Equipment................................................................................................41

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4.3 Safety ............................................................................................................................... 41

4.4 Preparation....................................................................................................................... 41
4.5 Procedure......................................................................................................................... 42
Section 5.0
Install the Gantry ............................................................................................... 45
5.1 Time and Personnel ......................................................................................................... 45
5.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................... 45
5.3 Gantry Preparation.......................................................................................................... 45
5.4 Procedure......................................................................................................................... 46
Section 6.0
Level the Gantry.................................................................................................48
6.1 Time and Personnel ......................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................... 48
6.3 Procedure......................................................................................................................... 49
Section 7.0
Gantry Bearing Gap Inspection........................................................................ 51
7.1 Time and Personnel ......................................................................................................... 51
7.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................... 51
7.3 Preparation: Damage Indicators ...................................................................................... 51
7.4 Procedure......................................................................................................................... 52
7.5 Finalization ....................................................................................................................... 53
Section 8.0
Install Gantry Alignment Laser and Bracket ................................................... 54
8.1 Time and Personnel ......................................................................................................... 54
8.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................... 54
8.3 Procedure......................................................................................................................... 54
Section 9.0
Table Installation ............................................................................................... 58
9.1 Time and Personnel ......................................................................................................... 58
9.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................... 58
9.3 Procedures....................................................................................................................... 58
Section 10.0
Level the Table................................................................................................... 63
10.1 Time and Personnel ......................................................................................................... 63
10.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................... 63
10.3 Alignment Preparations.................................................................................................... 63
10.4 Procedures....................................................................................................................... 64
10.5 Finalization ....................................................................................................................... 68
Section 11.0
Drilling the Table Anchor Holes ....................................................................... 70
11.1 Notes to Mechanical Installers ......................................................................................... 70
11.2 Time and Personnel ......................................................................................................... 70
11.3 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................... 71
11.4 Procedures....................................................................................................................... 71
11.5 Finalization ....................................................................................................................... 76

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Section 12.0
Removing Table Shipping Dollies ................................................................... 78
12.1 Time and Personnel..........................................................................................................78
12.2 Tools and Test Equipment................................................................................................78
12.3 Preparation .......................................................................................................................78
12.4 Procedure .........................................................................................................................78
Section 13.0
Rear Entry Cable Box........................................................................................ 80
13.1 Rear Entry with Surface Floor Duct ..................................................................................80
Section 14.0
Install Table Footswitch Assembly.................................................................. 81
14.1 Time and Personnel..........................................................................................................81
14.2 Tools and Test Equipment................................................................................................81
14.3 Procedure .........................................................................................................................81
Section 15.0
Remove Gantry Tilt Bracket ............................................................................. 85
15.1 Time and Personnel..........................................................................................................85
15.2 Tools and Test Equipment................................................................................................85
15.3 Procedure .........................................................................................................................85
Section 16.0
Position the Power Distribution Unit............................................................... 86
16.1 Time and Personnel..........................................................................................................86
16.2 Tools and Test Equipment................................................................................................86
16.3 Procedure .........................................................................................................................86
Section 17.0
Install Operator Console (GOC6) ..................................................................... 89
17.1 Time and Personnel..........................................................................................................89
17.2 Tools and Test Equipment................................................................................................89
17.3 Procedures .......................................................................................................................89
Section 18.0
Seismic Mounting.............................................................................................. 94
18.1 Time and Personnel..........................................................................................................94
18.2 Tools and Test Equipment................................................................................................94
18.3 Procedures .......................................................................................................................94
18.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ................................................................................95

Chapter 2
Power, Ground & Interconnect Cables .................................................................97
Section 1.0
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 97
1.1 System Component Identification .....................................................................................98
1.2 Cable Color Identifiers ......................................................................................................99

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Section 2.0
System Interconnect Diagram ........................................................................ 102
Section 3.0
Console Connections...................................................................................... 103
3.1 SCIM, Keyboard, Trackball and Mouse Installation
.............................................................. (On Lean Cart in the desktop component tray)104
3.2 Connecting the Media Tower
.......................................................... (On Lean Cart in the User Tower & Accessories)107
3.3 Optional MOD Drive ....................................................................................................... 107
3.4 Connecting the LCD Monitor.......................................................................................... 108
3.5 Power Panel Connections.............................................................................................. 110
3.6 Console Connections ..................................................................................................... 110
3.7 Install Drives................................................................................................................... 112
3.8 USB Barcode Reader Option ......................................................................................... 114
Section 4.0
Install Options.................................................................................................. 115
4.1 Install Optional Remote Monitor (on Lean Cart)............................................................. 115
4.2 Install Respiratory Gating Option (on Lean Cart) ........................................................... 115
4.3 Install Cardiac Gating IVY Monitor and Stand Option IVY 3150B (HD) ......................... 115
4.4 Install Injector Option (on Lean Cart) VCT /HD.............................................................. 115
4.5 Install IVY Monitor and Stand IVY A (on Lean Cart) VCT .............................................. 115
4.6 Customer Accessories (Head Holders and Extender) (on Lean Cart) ........................... 115
4.7 UPS Installation (on skid)............................................................................................... 115
4.8 Flat Tabletop used with Respiratory Gating ................................................................... 115
Section 5.0
Gantry Cable Connections.............................................................................. 116
5.1 Gantry Option Board CT750 HD Only............................................................................ 118
5.2 CT750 HD IPC Cable Connections................................................................................ 119
5.3 CT750 HD Cardiac Monitor Setup (IVY B)..................................................................... 120
5.4 VCT GOB and Option Panel Installation ........................................................................ 122
5.5 VCT Cardiac Monitor Setup and Installation (IVY Monitors) .......................................... 123
5.6 TGPU Connections ........................................................................................................ 124
Section 6.0
Table Connections........................................................................................... 125
Section 7.0
PDU Cable Connections & Configuration .....................................................126
7.1 Introduction to NGPDU .................................................................................................. 126
7.2 Panel - 380 - 480VAC Mains “TS1” Input Power Connection
completed by the customer electrician.127
7.3 Panel - Circuit Breakers ................................................................................................. 128
7.4 HVDC Connection.......................................................................................................... 129
7.5 440V Connection............................................................................................................ 129
7.6 Gantry & Console Power Connections (HD/GOC6)....................................................... 130
7.7 Console Power Cable Plug Removal ............................................................................. 131
7.8 Console Power Connection............................................................................................ 131
7.9 PDU Control Cable......................................................................................................... 132
7.10 System Ground Connection ........................................................................................... 132

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7.11 For HD ONLY .................................................................................................................132

7.12 Warning Light & Door Interlock Connections..................................................................133
Section 8.0
System Ground Connections......................................................................... 135

Chapter 3
System Continuity & Ground Checks.................................................................137
Section 1.0
System Continuity (Mechanical Contractor)................................................ 137
1.1 Time and Personnel........................................................................................................137
1.2 Tools and Test Equipment..............................................................................................137
1.3 Procedure .......................................................................................................................137
Section 2.0
Site Ground Continuity Check ....................................................................... 140
Section 3.0
Shim Installations............................................................................................ 140
3.1 Time and Personnel........................................................................................................140
3.2 Tools and Test Equipment..............................................................................................141
3.3 Preparation .....................................................................................................................141
3.4 Procedure .......................................................................................................................142
3.5 Finalization......................................................................................................................143

Chapter 4
System Covers: Installation & Alignment ..........................................................145
Section 1.0
Process Overview ........................................................................................... 145
1.1 Gantry Front Cover Installation.......................................................................................146
1.2 Gantry Rear Cover Installation ......................................................................................148
1.3 Gantry Top Covers .........................................................................................................148
1.4 Gantry Side Covers ........................................................................................................149
1.5 Scan Windows ................................................................................................................149
1.6 Align Gantry Covers........................................................................................................150
1.7 Install Gantry Base Covers .............................................................................................152
Section 2.0
Install Console Covers.................................................................................... 155
2.1 Time and Personnel........................................................................................................155
2.2 Tools and Test Equipment..............................................................................................155
2.3 Preparation .....................................................................................................................155
2.4 Procedures .....................................................................................................................155
Section 3.0
.......................................................................................................................... 155
3.1 Install Panels ..................................................................................................................156
3.2 Re-install Side Panel ......................................................................................................156

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3.3 Table Side Covers Install ............................................................................................... 156

3.4 Table Side Covers Removal .......................................................................................... 156
Section 4.0
Install All Option Covers .................................................................................156
Section 5.0
Electrical Power On & Ground Checks.......................................................... 157
5.1 Introduction and Flowchart............................................................................................. 157
5.2 Electrical Power On & Ground Checks Process Overview ............................................ 158
5.3 Required Tools............................................................................................................... 158
5.4 Initial PDU Configuration................................................................................................ 158
5.5 Suite Emergency Off Checks ........................................................................................ 159
5.6 Line Transformer Settings.............................................................................................. 160
5.7 System Power-Up .......................................................................................................... 162
5.8 Install PDU Covers......................................................................................................... 164
Section 6.0
Mechanical Installation Completion Checklist..............................................166

Appendix A
Gantry Cover Removal and Dolly Setup ............................................................ 167
Section 1.0
Gantry Cover Removal .................................................................................... 167
1.1 Time & Personnel........................................................................................................... 167
1.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................. 167
1.3 Procedures..................................................................................................................... 167
1.4 Gantry Rear Cover Removal.......................................................................................... 174
Section 2.0
CT UMI Tilting Dolly......................................................................................... 175
2.1 Installation Procedure .................................................................................................... 175
2.2 Tilting the Dolly............................................................................................................... 175
Section 3.0
Gantry Auxiliary (Mini) Dolly Installation....................................................... 176
3.1 Time & Personnel........................................................................................................... 176
3.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................. 176
3.3 Procedures..................................................................................................................... 176

Appendix B
Pictorial Representation of Required Tools ...................................................... 181

Appendix C
Regulatory Clearance Quick Reference Guide.................................................. 185
Section 1.0
Regulatory Code Description ......................................................................... 185

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Section 2.0
Terms and Definitions..................................................................................... 186
Section 3.0
Minimum Regulatory Working Clearance by Major Subsystem ................. 187
Section 4.0
Room Dimensions .......................................................................................... 189
4.1 Suggested Room Size ....................................................................................................189
4.2 Typical Room Size..........................................................................................................189
4.3 Minimum Room Size (Limited Access) ...........................................................................189
4.4 Regulatory Caution .........................................................................................................190
4.5 Operational Caution........................................................................................................190
Section 5.0
Egress ............................................................................................................. 190
Section 6.0
How to Measure............................................................................................... 191
Section 7.0
Minimum Room Layouts................................................................................. 192
Section 8.0
Suggested and Typical Room Layouts ......................................................... 194

Chapter 5
Electrical Introduction..........................................................................................213
Section 1.0
Installer/FE Notices ......................................................................................... 213
Section 2.0
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 213
Section 3.0
Review Mechanical Hand Off Material........................................................... 213
Section 4.0
Calibration Training Requirements ............................................................... 213
Section 5.0
Required FE Common Tools and Supplies................................................... 213
5.1 Cleanliness .....................................................................................................................214
Section 6.0
Requirements/Assumptions........................................................................... 214
Section 7.0
FE Workflow..................................................................................................... 214
Section 8.0
Overview for Completing Installation............................................................ 215
8.1 System-Level Tasks .......................................................................................................215

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8.2 Site Clean-Up................................................................................................................. 215

8.3 Dolly Return ................................................................................................................... 215
8.4 Options........................................................................................................................... 215
8.5 Final Activities (Paperwork)............................................................................................ 216
Section 9.0
GE and Regulatory Forms ............................................................................. 216
9.1 All Countries................................................................................................................... 216
9.2 U.S. Installations Only.................................................................................................... 217

Chapter 6
Electrical Integration and Safety Verifications .................................................. 219
Section 1.0
Computer Integration and Configuration ...................................................... 219
1.1 Introduction and Flowchart............................................................................................. 219
1.2 Inventory System Software and Restore System State ................................................. 220
1.3 Determine System Configuration ................................................................................... 223
1.4 Configure Site Specific Set Up ................................................................................... 225
1.5 Set Time and Date ......................................................................................................... 237
1.6 Install Customer Options................................................................................................ 237
1.7 Network and Service Integration and Checkout............................................................. 241
1.8 Camera .......................................................................................................................... 242
1.9 Save System State and Start Up Applications ............................................................... 243
Section 2.0
Table Gantry Integration .................................................................................244
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 244
2.2 Check Alignment Lights ................................................................................................. 245
2.3 Autovoice/Intercom Checks ........................................................................................... 246
2.4 CT System X-Ray ON Indicators, Cautions & Warning Labels...................................... 248
2.5 Check Warning Labels ................................................................................................... 249
2.6 Process Product Locator Cards ..................................................................................... 249
2.7 Install Service Cabinet ................................................................................................... 250
2.8 Check X-Ray Lights ....................................................................................................... 251
2.9 Table Height Characterization........................................................................................ 251
2.10 Interference Test ............................................................................................................ 252
2.11 Gantry Tilt Verification Test............................................................................................ 253
2.12 Leakage Current Test .................................................................................................... 257

Chapter 7
Image Quality........................................................................................................ 259
Section 1.0
Image Quality Process Overview Flowchart ................................................. 259
Section 2.0
Reference Procedure - Scanning w/Service Protocols ................................ 260

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Section 3.0
Tube Warm Up and Fast Cal........................................................................... 260
Section 4.0
Table/Gantry Alignment Procedure ............................................................... 260
4.1 Time & Personnel ...........................................................................................................260
4.2 Tools and Test Equipment..............................................................................................261
4.3 Preparation .....................................................................................................................261
4.4 Procedure .......................................................................................................................261
4.5 Tilt Alignment Tool Procedure ........................................................................................262
Section 5.0
Prepare the QA Phantom................................................................................ 268
Section 6.0
Center Phantom............................................................................................... 268
6.1 Required Tools ...............................................................................................................268
6.2 Procedure .......................................................................................................................268
Section 7.0
Tomographic Plane Indication ....................................................................... 269
Section 8.0
Image Quality Test .......................................................................................... 271
8.1 Preparation .....................................................................................................................271
8.2 Procedures .....................................................................................................................271
Section 9.0
System Functional Test .................................................................................. 271
9.1 Preparation .....................................................................................................................271
9.2 Procedure .......................................................................................................................272
9.3 Cardiac Functional Test..................................................................................................273
9.4 Connect Pro Functional Test ..........................................................................................274
9.5 Finalization......................................................................................................................274
Section 10.0
Save System State .......................................................................................... 274

Chapter 8
Customer Options Installation & Verification ....................................................275
Section 1.0
DICOM Network ............................................................................................... 275
1.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................275
1.2 Preparation .....................................................................................................................276
1.3 Procedures .....................................................................................................................276
1.4 Declaring the Scanner on Advantage NET Protocol Devices/Systems ..........................283
1.5 Declaring the Scanner on DICOM Protocol Devices/Systems .......................................283
Section 2.0
DICOM HIS/RIS Setup ..................................................................................... 285
2.1 Prerequisites...................................................................................................................285

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2.2 Loading ConnectPRO Software Option on the CT System............................................ 285

2.3 Troubleshooting Tips...................................................................................................... 287
Section 3.0
Network Connections...................................................................................... 290

Chapter 9
System-Level Safety Tests .................................................................................. 293
Section 1.0
Patient Touch Leakage Test ........................................................................... 293
1.1 Time and Personnel ....................................................................................................... 293
1.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................. 293
1.3 Safety ............................................................................................................................. 293
1.4 Preparation..................................................................................................................... 293
1.5 Procedures..................................................................................................................... 294
1.6 Ground Resistance Checks Procedure (done during mechanical install) ...................... 297
1.7 Finalization ..................................................................................................................... 297
Section 2.0
CT System Chassis Leakage Test.................................................................. 298
2.1 Time & Personnel........................................................................................................... 298
2.2 Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................................................. 298
2.3 Safety ............................................................................................................................. 298
2.4 Procedures..................................................................................................................... 298
2.5 Finalization ..................................................................................................................... 300

Appendix D
System Configuration Data Sheets .................................................................... 301
Section 1.0
Requirements................................................................................................... 301
Section 2.0
Manual Film Composer Options..................................................................... 301
Section 3.0
System Network Configuration ...................................................................... 302
Section 4.0
Network Application (Image Transfer) Configuration .................................. 303
Section 5.0
Camera Application Configuration ................................................................ 303

Appendix E
Informational Support Procedures ..................................................................... 305
Section 1.0
Symbols........................................................................................................... 305

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Section 2.0
ESD Grounding Points................................................................................... 307
Section 3.0
Manually Mount/Unmount a CD .................................................................... 310
3.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................310
3.2 Procedures .....................................................................................................................310

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Chapter 5
Electrical Introduction

Section 1.0 Installer/FE Notices

Section 2.0 Introduction

Use the continuity and ground checks to verify that the system power connections have not shorted
to ground and that the ground and neutral connections are intact.

Section 3.0 Review Mechanical Hand Off Material

Complete the Mechanical Hand Off checklist:
All options were installed. If not, contact your Project Manager of Installation.
Check for short ships.
Complete paperwork and phone calls as needed.
Review cable connections with mechanical team.

Section 4.0 Calibration Training Requirements

See requirements outlined in Book 1.

Section 5.0 Required FE Common Tools and Supplies

TOOL COMMENT
Standard FE Tool Kit See new tool list
Fluke 87 DVM or equivalent must be calibrated yearly.
AC Clamp-on amp meter must be calibrated yearly.
Dale 600 or 601 must be calibrated yearly.
QA Phantom and phantom holder
Lockout/Tagout kit, or equivalent
Safety Glasses
Table 5-1 FE Tools and Supplies

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5.1 Cleanliness

The system must not be located in, near, or around construction. The room should be clean and
clear of construction dust and installation materials. Do not power on the system if requirement in
Book 1, Chapter 1, Section 3.13

NOTICE NEVER USE AN ERASER TO CLEAN ANY PART OF THE DAS.

Section 6.0 Requirements/Assumptions

• The procedures in this manual are performed by an appropriately trained GE engineer.
• You need the Internet (IP) addresses the first time you execute a reconfig on the system.
- When you connect the system to a network, contact the system administrator to obtain the
IP addresses for all the computers in the suite.

Section 7.0 FE Workflow

1.) Review mechanical hand-off material. Check that the Mechanical section of GE Form e4879
is completed.
2.) Obtain required FE common tools and supplies.
3.) Perform electrical power-on and ground checks.
4.) Gather all customer information needed for reconfiguration.
5.) Perform computer integration.
6.) Complete Table/Gantry integration.
7.) Complete the calibration process.
8.) Perform tube warm-up and fast calibration.
9.) Complete tomographic plane indication.
10.) Check table/gantry alignment.
11.) Run image series tests.
12.) Run system functional test.
13.) Verify that all options were installed.
14.) Create system state DVD.
15.) Complete network connections.
16.) Perform Patient Touch Leakage test.
17.) Perform the CT System Chassis Leakage test, as required by local code.
18.) Complete installation and verification of any customer options.
19.) Complete and return GE Form e-4879 Installation Data Verification for all installations.

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Section 8.0 Overview for Completing Installation

8.1 System-Level Tasks

Complete the tasks listed and check the appropriate box on the GE e-4879 form (explained in
Section 8.0 on page 215).

8.1.1 General
HVAC system is operational and environmental data reported on the GE e-4879 form.
System realignments completed, if required.
Broadband installed and operational.
Power and ground audit completed.

8.1.2 Optional and Regional

Seismic mounting kit installed, if required in your area.
Generator recalibration completed, if necessary.
Collimator recalibration completed, if necessary.

8.2 Site Clean-Up

All DVDs for customer options placed in the GE service cabinet.

All system software and service tools placed in the GE service cabinet.
System cleaned and nicks touched up with paint.
Room is cleaned and all trash disposed of properly.
Installation site cleaned and all trash properly disposed.

8.3 Dolly Return

Return of dollies arranged and dolly pick-up made.

8.4 Options

Check the appropriate box on the GE e-4879 form to verify the installation and proper functionality
of all customer-ordered options.
Injector installed and operational.
Advantage Windows Workstation installed and functional tests completed.
Advantage 4D installed and functional tests completed.
Filming/Camera/DASM installed and operational.
Modem installed and functional tests completed.
UPS installed and functional tests completed.
Network items installed and functional tests completed.

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Customer software options installed and operational.

Teleradiology connections completed.
Remote monitor installed and operational.
Bar Code Reader installed and operational.
Cardiac monitor and stand installed and operational.

8.5 Final Activities (Paperwork)

GE e-4879 completed; see Section 9.0. (Required for installations in ALL countries.)
FDA 2579 completed; see Section 9.0. (Required ONLY for U.S. installations.)
Any PQRs or PSRs encountered have been reported.
All FMIs for system completed, if necessary.
All dispatching activities (03-04-10 codes) completed.
Customer acceptance checks completed.
System transfer completed and appropriate GE Healthcare personnel notified.
All outstanding customer installation issues have been addressed.

Section 9.0 GE and Regulatory Forms

Field Engineers must complete and submit the documents listed in Section 8.1 for ALL installations,
regardless of the country. In addition, for installations performed within the United States, Field
Engineers must ALSO complete and submit the documents listed in Section 8.2.

9.1 All Countries

9.1.1 GE e-4879 Form

The Field Engineer should:
1.) Locate the GE e-4879 form on the Service CD.
2.) Complete the form.
3.) E-mail the completed form to the HHS Administrator.

9.1.2 Product Locator Cards

The Field Engineer should:
1.) Enter the Product Locator Card information on the Product locator Website. Go to the following
address to access the site: http://gib.gehealthcare.com/gib/gib_entry.jsp
2.) Leave one (1) Product Locator Card (or a copy) at the customer site for EACH piece of
equipment installed there.
Note: CT Manufacturing completes the GE HHS Data Sheets and provides them to the HHS
Administrator.

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9.2 U.S. Installations Only

9.2.1 FDA 2579 Form

The Field Engineer should:
1.) Download the FDA 2579 form from the HHS Support Central Web site:
http://supportcentral.ge.com/products/sup_products.asp?prod_id=16442
2.) Complete the form.
3.) E-mail the completed form to the HHS Administrator.
Note: Do NOT print this form after completion. The HHS Administrator will e-mail a printable version to
the FE for customer site records.
Note: Some states require a State Registration Number to complete this form. For any questions
concerning your state, contact the HHS Administrator or check the HHS Support Central
Website.
Some states may also require additional information and test information. For instructions,
contact the Project Manager of Installation.

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Chapter 6
Electrical Integration and Safety Verifications

Section 1.0 Computer Integration and Configuration

1.1 Introduction and Flowchart

This section describes the reconfiguration, system state restore, options installation, and monitor
adjustment procedures.

Start

Inventory System Network & Service

Software Integration / Checkout

Restore Camera
System State

Determine Save
System Configuration System State

Reconfigure
Operator’s Console Adjust
Monitor

Set
Time & Date

End
Install Customer
Options

Figure 6-1 Computer Integration and Configuration Process Overview

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1.2 Inventory System Software and Restore System State

Locate the box with the system software and option DVD disks, system order sheets, product
locator cards, and system reconfig DVD. This tray is in the top shelf on the Lean cart labeled
“Software. If not Lean packed, locate these items.”
You should find the following software CD documents:
• System Operating Software CD set
• Learning and Reference Guide
• Tip Simulator
• Advanced Applications
• Service Information
Note: There may be other items in addition to those above.

1.2.1 Restore System State

1.2.1.1 Time & Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
1 (FE or mechanical supplier)

1.2.1.2 Tools and Test Equipment

None required.

1.2.1.3 Preparation
Your system should have a system state DVD, located in the software box on the Lean cart.
The system state DVD contains:
• Characterization
• Calibrations
• Gen Cal
• Other Data
If you cannot locate the shipped system state DVD and your console data is not present, you must
do a complete recalibration of your system. If the system data is present and your Save State disk
is missing, complete a Save State now.

1.2.1.4 Procedures
The installation process uses all the system state files. At this time, use the system state DVD to
restore all files.
1.) If you are not on the Service Desktop, click the SERVICE DESKTOP Icon.
2.) Click the UTILITIES icon.
3.) Select SYSTEM STATE.
4.) Insert the DVD into the DVD drive.
5.) Select CHARACTERIZATION AND CAL.

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6.) Select CALS.

Figure 6-2 System State Restore

7.) Select RESTORE to restore the system characterization and phantom calibration files to the
system.
Restore State can take as long as ten minutes, although typical times average about three
minutes. When Restore State completes, dismiss the tool, and proceed to the next section.
If any error should occur during the restore process, see the Software Load Procedure manual
(Load From Cold) for information regarding possible error messages and their recovery.
8.) Click NO for the Reset Scan Hardware popup message.
9.) Click DISMISS.

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1.3 Determine System Configuration

1.3.1 Preparation
For convenient removal and use during installation, System Configuration Data Sheets are located
in Appendix D on page 301.
Below is a summary of key information, some of which is required from the customer, to complete
system configuration. When gathering this information, refer to Configure Site Specific Set Up on
page 225.
System File Information:
• Hospital name (Ask the customer for ALL related fields.)_____________________________
• Service ID________________________________________________________________
Patient Info:
• Next MOD#_______________________________________________________________
• Exam #, Diagnostic # 50000 default____________________________________________
• Click YES to regenerate database.
• Click NO for Mobile System.
• HIPAA ___________________________________________________________________
Preference File Information:
• Doctor’s title_______________________________________________________________
• Date Format_______________________________________________________________
• Time Format______________________________________________________________
• Language type_____________________________________________________________
• Selected Fast Cal KV’s – default - ALL unless instructed otherwise_____________________
• Dose Information – default - Unless instructed otherwise_____________________________
• Dicom – default - Unless instructed otherwise_____________________________________
Hardware File Information:
• Select table type GT 2000 or GT 1700__________________________________________
• Default for all others
• Network printer – default_____________________________________________________
Network file Information:
• Suite Name – (from FE or hospital)_____________________________________________
• Host Name – (from FE or hospital)______________________________________________
• IP Address________________________________________________________________
• Net Mask _________________________________________________________________
• Broadcast Address__________________________________________________________
• Default Gateway___________________________________________________________
• Advanced options – default - Unless instructed otherwise by the FE____________________
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1.4 Configure Site Specific Set Up

Note: The document collector box that arrived with your system contains the Software Installation
Procedures manual, which documents the reconfiguration procedure in more detail.

1.4.1 Preparation
On the following screens, you should make the changes necessary, pressing the corresponding
button at the top of the screen to move from screen to screen. When you are done, you can either
press the ACCEPT button to start the reconfiguration process, or press the QUIT button to exit
without changing the system configuration.
While the reconfiguration is going on, messages are displayed in a shell window that closes when
reconfiguration is complete. Should you later want to review the reconfiguration output, it is logged
in:
/var/adm/install.log.YYYYMMDDWWWHHMMSS
Where
YYYYMMDDWWWHHMMSS is the Date/Time that the reconfiguration was started.
To view the file, type: more /var/adm/install.log.YYYYMMDDWWWHHMMSS
It is possible to abort the reconfiguration while entering information on the reconfiguration screens.
Press the QUIT button at the top of the screen. There is NO safe way to abort the reconfiguration
after pressing the ACCEPT button. If the entries made in the screens were incorrect, DO NOT try
to stop the reconfiguration, instead wait for it to complete, and rerun reconfig, entering the correct
parameters.

1.4.2 Procedure
1.) Shut down applications from the Service Desktop.
2.) In an xterm window, log in as root:
a.) Type: su - ENTER
b.) Type the root password; press ENTER
3.) Launch the Install utility:
Type: reconfig ENTER at the prompt.
The OC displays the Install Utility Window as shown in Figure 6-3.

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Figure 6-3 Install Utility Window

Comment: The following pages show the screens that are used to change the configuration of the system.
These screens are the same as those used for the Software Configuration during Load From Cold.
The actual screens vary depending on the current configuration of your system.
4.) Click the CONFIG button.

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The OC displays the System Configuration - System Settings Screen as shown in Figure 6-4.

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Figure 6-4 System Settings Screen

ID Item Description
a Hospital Name Configures the name that appears on images produced by this
scanner.
Example: St Marys Hospital
b Service ID Issued by the service organization.
Example: 262785CT2 (no spaces)
c Time Zone Selects the time zone for this site.
d Next Patient Exam # Configures the next exam number the scan user interface uses.
e Next Diagnostic Exam # Customer-selected; configures the next exam number the scan
user interface uses.
f Mobile System Indicates to the software if this CT is in a mobile environment or
not.
Table 6-1 System Setting Screen

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ID Item Description
g Regenerate Database Determines whether the scan database is regenerated during
reconfiguration.
h Recreate Scan Disk Determines whether the Scan Array is recreated during
Array reconfiguration. Used only after HSDA Assembly replacement or
multiple Hard Disk Drive failures
i Rebuild Scan Disk Array Used only if replacing a single hard Disk Drive in the High Speed
Disk Array (HSDA) of GOP6 operator consoles. When a new hard
drive is installed in HSDA and the reconfig utility is executed, a
new set of buttons are displayed to allow the inclusion of the new
hard Disk Drive into the array.
This is not displayed during normal operation; it is displayed only
after a new HDD is installed in the HSDA, and the HSDA
recognizes it.
Table 6-1 System Setting Screen

5.) Configure System Settings:

a.) Enter the Hospital Name.
b.) Enter the Service ID.
c.) Select the Time Zone for this site.
Use the scrollbar at the bottom of the time-zone selection list to view the entire description
of a time-zone, to ensure that you are selecting the correct time-zone for your location.
If the time-zone of your location is not in the list, select one of the universal times in the
selection menu. In this case, automatic changes for daylight savings time do not take
effect. See the LFC manual for more information regarding time-zone setting and
selection
d.) At Next Patient Exam #, enter 1 (during installation only; this is customer-selected).
e.) Next Diagnositc Exam #, enter 1 (during installation only; this is customer-
selected.
f.) Mobile System, select the correct answer for this installation site.
g.) Regenerate database.Select YES if this is an installation with no customer data present.
Important: This destroys any Scan Data present.
h.) Recreate Scan Disk Array: Not used during system installation.
i.) Rebuild Scan Disk Array: Not used during system installation.
6.) Click the PREFERENCES button to display the Preference Settings Screen as shown in
Figure 6-5. for VCT Example and the Figure 6-6 for HD Example.

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VCT example below:

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Figure 6-5 Preferences Setup Screen VCT Only)

VCT Identification
ID Item Description
a Doctor’s Title Title of the doctor (e.g. radiologist)
b Units for Patient Weight Identifies to the software if this site uses pounds or kilograms.
c Language Selects the language to display on the Application screens.
d Autovoice Language Configures the language heard in the scan room.
e Keyboard Selection Configures the language specific keyboard character set.
f Date Format Configures the format to display the date on the images.
g Time Format Configures the format to display the time on the images.
h Modified in Room Start Be sure OFF is selected.
If this site is in Japan, select ON.
i HIPPA Present Be sure OFF is selected, unless told differently
j Dose Information Display Option for the site to use in monitoring calculated patient dose.
k Preferred Fast Cal kV Configures the preferred kV that the Fast Cal routine will
calibrate (80, 100, 120, 140 in the Selected Preferred Fast Cal
kV field) Default is ON for VCT systems.
l Target Noise Index Table Select Table 2.
Table 6-2 Preferences Settings VCT

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HD example below:

Figure 6-6 Preferences Setup Screen (HD Example)

HD Identification
ID Item Description
a Doctor’s Title Title of the doctor (e.g. radiologist)
b Units for Patient Weight Identifies to the software if this site uses pounds or kilograms.
c Language Selects the language to display on the Application screens.
d Autovoice Language Configures the language heard in the scan room.
e Keyboard Selection Configures the language specific keyboard character set.
f Date Format Configures the format in which the date will be displayed on the
images.
g Time Format Configures the format in which the time will be displayed on the
images.
h Modified In Room Start Be sure OFF is selected, unless the site is in Japan, in which
case, this feature should be ON.
i HIPAA Present Be sure OFF is selected unless told differently.
Table 6-3 Preferences Settings HD

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HD Identification
ID Item Description
j Dose Information Display Option for the site to use in monitoring calculated patient dose.
Use the default selection unless told differently. Select ON (full
CTDiw Display); Select ON WITHOUT TOTAL DLP (no Dose
Length Product Display); Select OFF (no CTDiw Display or Dose
Report, series 999 created)
k Dose Record Configures support for DICOM Dose SR Record option for
saving dose information with study. Default is OFF. The dose
information is saved in a DICOM structured report. Select ON -
Saves the dose information. Select OFF- turn off the option.
Select FULL- Save the does information in a DICOM X-RAY
Radiation Dose SR SOP Class
l Preferred Fast CAl KV Configures the preferred kV that the Fast Cal Routine will
calibrate. Defaulted ON for HD systems.
m Target Noise Index Table Be sure Table 2 is selected.
n Gantry Layout Configures the preference for Patient loading. Choose correct
orientation depending on site specific Gantry layout. Default is
ON RIGHT.
o Flip and Rotate Configures the preference for allowing the Flip and Rotate
feature to be turned on in the User Interface on the (Left) SCAN
monitor. Default is OFF.
Table 6-3 Preferences Settings HD

7.) Configure Preferences Settings:

a.) Enter the Doctors Title.
b.) Select the Units for Patient Weight for this installation site
c.) Select the Language for the customer’s preference for the Applications screen.**
d.) Select the Autovoice Language for the customer’s preference.**
e.) Select the Keyboard Selection for the language specific keyboard configuration. **
** To change this setting the Radiology Manager (or equivalent) must signoff on e4879
Installation Form.
f.) Select the Date Format for the customer’s preference.
g.) Select the Time Format for the customer’s preference.
h.) Make sure OFF is selected for the Modified in Room Start, unless the site is in
Japan.
i.) Select OFF for the HIPAA Present, unless the customer requests differently.
j.) Select the site preferred Dose Information Display option for the site to use in
monitoring calculated Patient Dose. Use the default selection unless told differently.
k.) Select the site-preferred Dose Record. Configures support for DICOM Dose SR Record
option for saving dose information with study. Default is OFF. The dose information is
saved in a DICOM structured report. The DICOM standard defines a new DICOM X-RAY
Radiation SR SOP class, which the other systems must support. The Dose SR feature
saves an exam’s dose information in this format.
* ON = Saves the dose information in a DICOM Enhanced SR SOP Class
* OFF = Turns off the option
* FULL = Saves the dose information in a DICOM X-Ray Radiation Dose SR SOP
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Note: This preference shall not be enabled unless specifically requested by the Customer and
Evaluation of Dose SR Compatibility functional check procedure has been executed and
indicates that the other hospital systems support the Dose Report SOP classes!
l.) Select the Preferred kVs for Fast Cal.
These kVs should include all kVs that the site uses for patient scanning. The default
selections are 80, 100, 120, and 140. Use the default selection unless the customer
prefers others.
m.) Verify that Table 2 is selected for Target Noise Index
n.) Choose the correct orientation for Gantry Layout depending on the orientation of the
gantry table as viewed from the operator’s console. Default is ON RIGHT.
o.) Flip and Rotate: Configures the preference for allowing the Flip and Rotate
feature to be turned on in the User interface on the (Left) SCAN Moniotr. Default is OFF.
This preference allows the Customer to apply custom orientation changes based on
Exam Type and reconstructions methods on the DICOM images that will be transferred
to PACS and related systems.
Note: This preference shall not be enabled unless specifically requested by the Customer and
Evaluation of Image Flip and Rotate Compatibility functional check procedure has been
executed and all DICOM test images pass orientation check!
8.) Click the HARDWARE button to display the Hardware Settings Screen for VCT see Figure 6-
7 for CT750 HD see Figure 6-8

Figure 6-7 VCT Hardware Settings VCT Only

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VCT
ID Item Description
a Gantry Type Indicates the type of gantry installed with this system.
b Tube Type Indicates the type of X-ray tube installed in this system.
c DAS Type Indicates the type of DAS installed in this system
d Table Type Select the table type:
VT 1700 (GT Long)
VT 2000 (GT Short)
e PDU Type Indicates the type of PDU installed in this system.
f Scan Recon Indicates the number of VeRBs installed.
Hardware
g Number of VeRBs Indicates the number of VeRBs installed in this system.
Table 6-4 Hardware Settings

HD Example Below.

Figure 6-8 Hardware Settings Screen HD Only

CT750 HD
ID Item Description
a Gantry Type Indicates the type of gantry installed with this system.
b Tube Type Indicates the type of X-ray tube installed in this system.
c DAS Type Indicates the type of DAS installed in this system
Table 6-5 Hardware Settings

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CT750 HD
ID Item Description
d Detector Type Select the detector type: Colorado64 for HD
e Table Type Select the table type:
VT 1700 (GT Long)
VT 2000 (GT Short)
f PDU Type Indicates the type of PDU installed in this system.
g Scan Recon Indicates console type.
Hardware
h Number of VeRBs Indicates the number of VeRBs installed in this system.
Table 6-5 Hardware Settings

9.) Configure Hardware Settings

a.) Review the information for Gantry Type, Tube Type and DAS Type for this system.
b.) Select the Table Type installed with this system.
Determine the Table Type using the product locator card shipped with the order
information.
c.) Review the PDU Type and Number of VeRBs for this system.
10.) Click the NETWORK button to display the Network Settings Screen, as shown in Figure 6-9.
Comment: This screen provides the ability to declare the CT system on a hospital network. Key
information such as Host Name, IP Address, Net Mask (for CT systems on a subnet) must be
obtained from the hospital network administrator.
See Chapter 8 for more information and complete details of setting the Hospital/System
Network Configuration.

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Figure 6-9 Network Settings Screen:

ID Item Description
a Suite Name The name this site is using on the system to identify the CT suite.
b Station Name
c Host Name Identifies the network hostname and AE Title of the CT system to
the hospital’s network
d IP Address Hospital’s IP Address for the system.
e Net Mask Hospital-provided; used if the CT system is on a subnet
f Broadcast Address Same as the IP Address, except the last digit group is set to 1’s
or 0’s, depending on the network configuration.
g Default Gateway Hospital-provided.
h AW DirectConnect Enable if the option is provided with the system.
i NIS Domain Name: Customer-provided site domain name.
j IP Address The IP Address for the NIS Server, if used. Hospital-provided.
k Enable Network Time Hospital decision.
Protocol
l Change DARC Subnet Hospital decision.
Table 6-6 Configure Network Settings

11.) Configure Network Settings:

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a.) Enter the Suite Name.

The Suite Name must start with a letter, followed by three alphanumeric characters (a
total of four characters). The name of the OC interface is <Suite Name>_OC, within the
scanner’s subnet. Example: su01 or ct01 (su and ct must be lowercase)
b.) Enter the Station Name.
* It cannot exceed 16 characters
* It can only contain a though z, and 0 through 9.
Example: stmary or ct01
c.) Enter the Host Name.
* It cannot exceed 16 characters
* It can only contain a though z, and 0 through 9.
Example: stmary or ct01
d.) Enter the IP Address.
e.) Enter the Net Mask, if the CT system is on a subnet.
f.) Enter the Broadcast Address
g.) Enter the Default Gateway IP Address.
h.) Enable the AW DirectConnect, if this option is provided with this system.
i.) Enter the hospital-provided NIS Domain Name for the system, if NIS is utilized on-site.
j.) Enter the hospital-provided IP Address for NIS Service for the system, if NIS is utilized
on-site.
k.) Check the Enable Network Time Protocol box, if instructed to do so by the
hospital.
l.) Check the Change DARC Subnet box, if instructed to do so by the hospital.
12.) Review all screens to be sure the information is correct before proceeding to the next step.
13.) Click the ACCEPT button.

Figure 6-10 Accept Button

14.) When the configuration changes are complete, the system displays a prompt to reboot. Click
on YES. (See Figure 6-11.)

Figure 6-11 Reboot Screen

15.) The system automatically logs in as ctuser after the reboot. Select OK on the Autostart
Disabled popup message.

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16.) Open a Shell window.

1.5 Set Time and Date

Important: You must set the time and date on the Host Computer with Application Software down.
1.) Open a Unix Shell and log in as root:
a.) Type: su - ENTER
b.) Type the root password; press ENTER
2.) Set the date and time for your time zone by updating the fields in the setdate routine.
a.) Type the following: {root@hostname}# setdate
Note: Type q to quit at any time; press ENTER to proceed.
To be accurate, this tool prompts you to enter the Second. Watch your clock or PC carefully to enter
the proper value, and press ENTER at the right second to set the accurate time. Press ENTER to
proceed.
b.) Type the current Year (1980-2030).
c.) Type the current Month (1-12).
d.) Type the current Day (1-30).
e.) Type the current Hour (Military time, 0-23).
f.) Type the current Minute (0-59).
g.) Type the current Second (0-59).
\Updating the time on the OC and DARC, Please Wait…
Ping darc (172.16.0.2) 56(84) bytes of data.
3.) Boot system to application level.

1.6 Install Customer Options

1.6.1 Time & Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
1 (FE or mechanical supplier))

1.6.2 Tools and Test Equipment

Laptop

1.6.3 Preparation
Note: • Your system has one or more DVDs that contain customer-purchased options. Standard
options are required for system operation. Install the Options DVD(s) at this time, following the
instructions in this section. A more complete listing of options are located on the Service CD-
ROM shipped with your system.
• The following tables are options clarification and identification for installation purposes only.
• Standard options are loaded before additional options. Load the standard options in the order
listed in Table 6-7.
• Customer software options are located in the Option and Documentation Tray on the lean cart.

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Part Marketing Name Installed Options Comments

Number
2371127 Smart Prep SmartPrep
2360576 Auto MA AutomA
2370921 Large Image Series 3000 Image Series
2371407 Connect PRO Connect Pro Required for Exam Split
5133030 Exam Split Exam Split • Requires Connect Pro
• Before installing, engineer needs to
determine if Hard Exam Split (HES) or
Virtual Exam Split (VES).
• VES requires PPS (Performed
Procedure Step), which is installed as a
part of the Connect Pro install.
2360525 Direct 3D Direct-3D
5133028 DMPR Direct-MPR Direct-MPR requires 4 GB of Host Main
memory as shown in hinv; otherwise, with
2 GB the maximum images is set to 1200.
5133032 Data Export Data Export
5133034 Interchange, CD/DVD Copy Composer
Table 6-7 Standard Options

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Additional options must be loaded in the following order for proper operation.
Marketing Name Installed Options Comments
Neuro 3D Filter NeuroFilter
AutoFilter-and-Transfer AutoFilter-and-Transfer
HD option (64 slice) Patient-64-Slice
HD Hi-Power Option HD Hi-Power Option
Smart Score Pro SmartScore Pro Requires AutomA for EKG
Monitor
Required for Cardiac options
CardIQ Snapshot CardIQ SnapShot
.35 Second Rotation Sub-0.4-Second-Scan Requires CardIQ SnapShot
ECG Trace OC EKG Viewer Requires CardIQ SnapShot
Cardiac Enhancement Filter Noise Reduction Filter Requires CardIQ SnapShot
SnapShot Pulse CardIQSnapShot-Cine
DentaScan DentaScan
CTPerfusion3Neuro CTPerfusion3Neuro
Volume Viewer VolumeViewer Install before DMPR
CardIQPlus OR CardIQXpressPlus OR
Cardiac Pro on OC CardIQ2XpressPro Requires CardIQ SnapShot
Card EP CardEP
AdvVesselAnalysis AdvVesselAnalysis
Auto Bone AutoBone
CTCBase CTColonoBase load only one
CTCPlus CTColonoPlus
CTC PRO on OC CTColonoPro
SmartStep SmartStep
Volume Shuttle AxialShuttle
Table 6-8 Additional Options

1.6.4 Procedures
1.) Locate all of the option DVDs.
2.) Ensure that the Options DVD(s) are NOT write-protected at this time. The initial install requires
that the DVD be write-enabled; subsequent installs can be done with the DVD write-protected.
3.) Inventory product locator cards. There should be approximately 28 cards depending on the
options ordered. Use the sales order sheet that comes with the system to verify that all sold
items are present.
4.) If you are not on the Service Desktop, click the SERVICE DESKTOP icon.
5.) Click the CONFIGURATION icon.
6.) Click INSTALL OPTIONS.
A blank Options window is displayed (Figure 6-12).

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Figure 6-12 Install Options Window

7. Click INSTALL. A Select Mechanism (Figure 6-13) prompt appears. Click the button for the
mechanism through which Option Keys are installed.

Figure 6-13 Select Mechanism window

8.) Click PERMANENT. A Select Device window (Figure 6-14) is displayed.

Figure 6-14 Options Window when First Selected

9. Click the MEDIA button.

10.) Insert the options DVD into the DVD drive and click on OK. (If you do not have an options DVD,

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click OK anyway, wait for the abort pop up, then abort the process.) Available options on the
DVD appear on the Software Options window. (See Figure 6-15.)

Figure 6-15 Software Options screen

11.) Select each option in the left-hand column in the order given in Table 6-7 to install the
corresponding software. The options must be loaded in the order given in Table 6-7.
Note: Some options require you to complete the data field(s). Refer to the inventory sheet for the options
with data requirements. Have this information available when completing this section.
• Check the FDO to see what options were ordered.
• Compare FDO options to those on the Options DVD.
• If different, contact your local sales representative.
12.) Select INSTALL. A box may be displayed while the options are loading. When an option is
displayed in the Installed Options list on the right side, then installation of that option is
complete. Note that some options take a fraction of a second to install, while options like 3D
may take a half- minute.
13.) When all options have been installed, check the permanent options on the right side of the
screen against those ordered. Make changes as required and close this screen.
14.) Run Verify Options to confirm that all options are loaded.
15.) After the options are installed, select QUIT then QUIT again.
16.) Remove the DVD and write-protect the side with options.
17.) When the system prompts to reboot, click YES, and reboot the system to complete the installation.

1.7 Network and Service Integration and Checkout

• If additional network connections are needed for this installation, complete as required.
Confirm network operation.
• If additional service integration is required to complete this installation, complete as required.
• Verify that the system information on the service home page is correct and that system service
information is present on the service desktop.

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1.8 Camera

1.8.1 Time & Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
1 (Field Engineer)

1.8.2 Tools and Test Equipment

• Data collected from data sheets (See “Camera Application Configuration” on page 303.)
• Software Load Procedures manual
• System Service manual.

1.8.3 Preparation
If a DASM is required, notify the PMU that the DASM is not supported on systems with GOC6.
For details on camera configuration, refer to the Software Load Procedures manual.
For details on troubleshooting the camera, refer to the System Service manual.

1.8.4 Procedures
1.) Click on the SERVICE DESKTOP icon.
2.) Select CONFIGURATION icon.
3.) Select INSTALL CAMERA.
4.) Read WARNING message, and click OK.

5.) From the remote printer list select a camera, and select ADD for new install.
a.) ADD
b.) UPDATE
c.) DELETE
6.) Select DICOM or POSTSCRIPT*.
* Follow the manufacturers suggested setup instructions..
7.) Follow the procedures on the screen.
Note: Camera and film information is required. Review this information with the customer. Data
sheets are available in Service Information CD under Alignment, Setup and Calibrations.
8.) Return to the Home Page
9.) Click the SERVICE DESKTOP icon.
10.) Click SHUTDOWN
11.) Click REBOOT.

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12.) Restart the system.

ENABLE THE CONSOLE LAPTOP PORT

13.) On the console in a unix shell, change user to root and enable the console laptop port:
a.) Type: su - ENTER
b.) Type the root password; press ENTER
c.) Type: enableFEport ENTER

1.9 Save System State and Start Up Applications

1.) Insert a new Save State DVD into the SCSI Tower DVD RAM drive.
2.) Click the SERVICE DESKTOP icon.
3.) If reloading software, click UTILITIES.
4.) Select SYSTEM STATE.

Figure 6-16 System State Save

5.) Click ALL to select all the cals, characterizations, etc.

6.) Click SAVE.

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7.) If the following message appears, insert a DVD into the DVD drive and click YES.

Figure 6-17 Save System State Prompt

8.) When completed, click DISMISS.

9.) Label and date the disk including the suite name.
10.) Close the Service Desktop window at the upper left corner of the screen.

Section 2.0 Table Gantry Integration

2.1 Introduction

Use these procedures to functionally check every part of the table/gantry subsystem.

Start
Check
X-Ray Lights
Check Alignment
Lights
Perform Mechanical
Characterization
Intercom Check
Volume Set
Interference
Test
Check
Warning Labels
Verify Table
Elevation
Process Product
Locator Cards
Leakage Current
Test
Install Service
Cabinet
End

Figure 6-18 Table Gantry Integration Process Overview

Required Tool
• Multimeter

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2.2 Check Alignment Lights

2.2.1 Time and Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
1 (FE or mechanical supplier) labor on-site

2.2.2 Tools and Test Equipment

2.2.3 Procedures

CAUTION Verify all personnel have cleared the system. The gantry rotates during this check.
1.) Adjust the scan room lights to normal customer operating levels.
2.) Turn ON the AXIAL DRIVE ENABLE and HVDC ENABLE switches (located on the gantry
service switch panel.
3.) Turn on the alignment light switch on the gantry service panel. The gantry rotates and the
alignment lights turn ON.

CAUTION LASER EYE INJURY!

NEVER STARE DIRECTLY INTO THE LASER BEAMS WHEN YOU OPERATE THE
ALIGNMENT LIGHTS. STARING INTO THE BEAMS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
4.) Place a sheet of plain white paper over the output port of each light.
5.) Verify that the two laser lines coincide and appear as a single line.
Note: GE designed the internal axial lasers on the current CT system to shine down on the collimator. Do
NOT adjust the internal alignment lights at this time. The tomographic plane tests use the QA
phantom to check the internal axial lasers alignment to the collimator.
Note: 6.) Ensure that cradle is level.
7.) Raise the table to its highest elevation.
8.) Extend the cradle until you see both the internal and external laser lights shining on the cradle.
9.) Place a metric rule on the right edge of the cradle, and measure the distance from the internal
axial laser line to the external axial line. Verify this distance equals 240.0 mm ±1.0 mm.
10.) Place the rule on the left edge of the cradle, and measure again.
11.) Leave the cradle in its current position, and lower the table to the minimum elevation.
12.) Measure the distance between the internal and external lights on both edges of the cradle, as
above. Verify the distance remains equal to 240.0 mm ±1.0 mm..
13.) Press the alignment light button on the gantry control panel to turn the lights OFF.

2.2.4 Alignment Light Characterization

1.) Start the Mechanical Characterization tool from the Calibration tab on the Common Service
Desktop.
2.) Select the CHARACTERIZE ALIGNMENT LIGHTS button from the interface.
3.) Follow the on-screen instructions.

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2.3 Autovoice/Intercom Checks

2.3.1 Time and Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
2 people required labor on-site

2.3.2 Tools and Test Equipment

Volume Volume Volume

Press to talk

Figure 6-19 SCIM Volume Controls

2.3.3 Procedures

PATIENT SPEAKER
To adjust the volume of the patient speaker in the table:
1.) Adjust the left-most volume thumb wheel on the SCIM while speaking into the console
microphone. (Press the bar on the SCIM to talk; release the bar to listen.)
2.) The assistant should be able to clearly hear the operator.

OPERATOR CONSOLE SPEAKER

To adjust the console speaker volume:
1.) Have an assistant speak into the gantry microphone.
2.) Adjust the SCIM console volume knob until you can clearly hear the assistant.

AUTOVOICE VOLUME
1.) On the Scan Desktop, select PROTOCOL MANAGEMENT.
2.) Select AUTO VOICE RECORD.

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3.) Click the 3.4 button, to the right of “FF2. Inspiration”.

4.) Click the PLAY button, to play the Inspiration AutoVoice message.
5.) Adjust the center volume thumb wheel while Autovoice is playing, to set the volume for the
gantry speaker.
6.) Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary to achieve satisfactory volume.
7.) Select DONE, then select QUIT.
Note: If a satisfactory volume cannot be achieved, refer to the system service manual and review the
intercom module setup procedure.

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2.4 CT System X-Ray ON Indicators, Cautions & Warning Labels

2.4.1 Check And Install System Warning Labels

All labels are installed in English and present on PDU, Console, Table, Gantry and Accessories.
Add the labels listed below (Table 6-9 and Section 2.5) for the appropriate language for the country
in which this system is installed. Additionally, apply any other warning labels if present, on
equipment where appropriate.
Important: Do not cover English labels already on the system.
Subsystem Component Label(s)
Language overlay label
SCIM
X-ray warning label
Console Keyboard warning label
Keyboard Function key overlay label
Back warning label
Scan Window Laser warning label
Laser Window Laser warning label
Gantry Laser warning label
Front Cover
Information labels
System GIB System Global Installation Base (rating) label
Front Side Cover Pinch Hazard warning label - each side of cover
Table (1700) Rear Side Cover Pinch Hazard warning label - each side of cover
Back Cradle Pan Pinch Hazard warning label - each side of cover
Front Side Cover Pinch hazard warning label - each side of cover
Table (2000)
Back Cradle Pan Pinch hazard warning label - each side of cover
Emergency OFF label
NGPDU Front Cover Gantry Enable label
Power ON label
Table Foot Extender Warning label
Coronal Head Holder Warning label
Accessories Sagittal Head Holder Warning label
Accessory Tray Warning label
IV Pole Caution label
Table 6-9 System Warning Labels

2.4.2 Documentation - Verification

When finished update GE Form e4879 and the installation completion form that all appropriate
language labels were installed and present.

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2.5 Check Warning Labels

The labels on the system and the system manuals must comply with the country law, as listed in
Direction 5221102-1EN (found in the keyboard collector kit shipped with the system) regardless of
the user interface (UI) language that is chosen. Compliance to the law must be completed prior to
releasing the system to the customer.
Important: Do not cover English labels already on the system.

2.5.1 On SCIM
1.) Make sure the X-Ray warning label appears in the correct location on the SCIM.
2.) Record this information on GE Form e4879 located on the Service CD.

2.5.2 On Gantry
1.) Check that all laser warning labels are present on the gantry near the laser opening.
2.) There should also be warning labels on the lower right side of the gantry front cover.
3.) Record this information on GE Form e4879 located on the Service CD.

2.5.3 On Laser
1.) Make sure all laser warning labels appear in the correct location on the outside of the gantry.
2.) Obtain and install replacements for any missing labels.

Figure 6-20 Laser Warnings and Precautions

2.6 Process Product Locator Cards

1.) Collect the product locator cards shipped with the system. There should be approximately 28
product locator cards with the average system.
2.) Update the online product locator web site with the required hospital information.
3.) Confirm that the serial numbers on the cards shipped with the system match those found on
the web site for that GON number. Update the information, as required.
4.) Place the cards in a plastic bag, then place them in the service cabinet.

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2.7 Install Service Cabinet

The service cabinet is shipped assembled.

2.7.1 Time and Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
1 (FE or mechanical supplier) 1. 5 hours labor on-site

2.7.2 Tools and Test Equipment

•

2.7.3 Procedures
1.) Place the cabinet in the location shown on the site print.
2.) Verify and place all of the service materials shipped with the system in the service cabinet.

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2.8 Check X-Ray Lights

Perform several scans following the steps below. Verify that the x-ray ON lights are ON during the
scans. When done, complete the information on GE form e4869 on the Service CD
1.) Make sure the axial drive enable and HVDC enable switches are ON.
2.) If you are not on the Service Desktop, click on the Service Desktop icon.
3.) Select DIAGNOSTICS.
4.) Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA COLLECTION.
5.) Set the scan time to 2.00.
6.) Set the kV to 80.
7.) Set the mA to 40.
8.) Press ACCEPT RX.
9.) Press START SCAN button when flashing.
10.) Record the above information on GE Form e4879 located on the Service CD.

2.9 Table Height Characterization

The relationship of table height to ISO center and internal-to-external landmarks must be
characterized for proper interference matrix functionality.
Important: Do NOT perform tilt characterization.
1.) Select the CHARACTERIZE TABLE HEIGHT button from the interface.
2.) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If the table height is less than 21 mm or greater than 25 mm, relative to ISO, you must adjust the
table height using the table leveling pad and adjusters. Raise or lower all adjusters equally to
achieve desired results.

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2.10 Interference Test

PREREQUISITES
• Be sure that the System State was restored from DVD per Section 1.2.1 on page 220.
• Reset the hardware to download the new characterization values before performing the table/
gantry interference tests in this section.

CONFIGURATION
The table must:
• Be flashed with latest software.
• Have elevation, cradle, and IMS characterized.
• Be mechanically aligned to gantry.
• Have table/gantry characterization completed.
• Have the table extender installed.

TEST OUTLINE
The following tests verify the proper tilt and table interference matrix on the gantry.
• Gantry Tilt Verification Test – Section 2.11
• Position Tilt, Move Table to Interference Limit – Section 2.11.1
• Position Table, Move Tilt to Interference Limit – Section 2.11.2
• Tilt Limits When Table Below Scan Plane Lower Limit – Section 2.11.3

REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are tested in this series of tests:
1.) No motion causes the table to hit the gantry (or gantry to hit the table)
2.) Requirement #1 includes the use of the table extender.
3.) No tilt motion causes the gantry tilting frame to touch the stationary base covers for any tilt
angle.

LIMITATIONS
These requirements are only met when the table is NOT in service mode.

INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS

If test results indicate that elevation and/or tilt display readings fail to meet specifications, DO NOT
adjust the limit switches. Instead, re-characterize and/or adjust tilt speed. Perform elevation, cradle,
and IMS first, then repeat the test. If it still fails, perform tilt.

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2.11 Gantry Tilt Verification Test

Test Steps Expected Results
Move the cradle (and IMS) to home position. Elevation Display should read
1 Push the Table Down gantry push-button to lower 585.0 ± 3 mm
the table to the minimum height.
Raise the table to the maximum height using the Elevation Display should read
gantry controls. 25.0 ± 3 mm.
If the mechanical alignment of the table/gantry is not If mechanical alignment of the
2 correct, as is often the case during manufacturing table/gantry is not correct, this
staging, this value may be out of range. Most of the value can be as low as 0 mm and
following tests are still valid: Those that might have as high as 40 mm.
some variation are indicated in bold type.
Table 6-10 Table Elevation Tests

2.11.1 Position Tilt, Move Table to Interference Limit

The following tests verify the table interference limits at different tilt locations.
Note: • “S” means top of gantry tilts away from the table base.
• “I” means top of gantry tilts toward the table base.
Important: For all tests, make sure there is 2.5 cm of clearance between the gantry and table. Also, for
all tilt angles used in this test, make sure that the Gantry Tilting frame covers do not touch
the stationary base covers.
Test Steps Expected Results
Move cradle (and IMS) to home position and Cradle position on the display should read
1
set internal landmark. 0.0.
Raise table height to maximum height. Table elevation on the display should read
Set the internal landmark. 25.0 ± 3mm. (This value is the same as
in the Gantry Tilt Verification Test #2 in
Move the IMS into gantry 400 mm, as
2 Table 6-10.)
displayed on gantry.
Cradle position on display should read
Set the internal landmark a second time.
1000.0 mm.
Move cradle into gantry 1 m.
Tilt the gantry to I30.0. Table elevation on display should read
3 :Lower the table until motion stops. 65 ± 3mm.
Tilt display should read I30.
Tilt the gantry to I23. Table elevation on the display should read
4 Lower the table until motion stops. 124 ± 3mm.
Tilt display should read I23.
Tilt the gantry to I20.0. Table elevation on the display should read
5 Lower the table until motion stops. 140 ± 3mm.
Tilt display should read I20.
Raise the table elevation to maximum height. Table elevation on the display should read
25.0 ± 3mm. (This value is the same as in
6
Gantry Tilt Verification Test #2 in
Table 6-10.)
Tilt the gantry to S30.0, then lower table until Table elevation on display should read 147
7
motion stops. ± 3mm. Tilt display should read S30.
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Test Steps Expected Results

Tilt the gantry to S23.0. Table elevation on display should read 175
8 ± 3mm. Tilt display should read S23.
Lower the table until motion stops.
Tilt the gantry to S20.0. Table elevation on display should read 185
9 ± 3mm. Tilt display should read S20.
Lower the table until motion stops.
Raise the table to 145 mm. Table elevation on display should read
10
145 mm. Tilt display should read S3.0.
Tilt the gantry to S3.0. Tilt display should read S3.0.
Verify that the table height can be adjusted The table lower limit should be 145 ± 3mm.
11 from 145 mm to 25 mm. (This value is the Upper table limit should be 25 ± 3 mm.
same as in Gantry Tilt Verification Test #2 (This value is the same as in the Gantry
Table 6-10.) Tilt Verification Test #2 Table 6-10.)
Set the table height to 63 mm. Table elevation on display should read
12
63 mm.
Tilt the gantry to I30. Tilt display should read I30.
Verify that the table height can be adjusted The table lower limit should be 63 ± 3 mm.
13 from 63 mm to 25 mm. (This value is the The upper table limit should be 25 ± 3 mm.
same as in Gantry Tilt Verification Test #2 (This value is the same as in Gantry Tilt
Table 6-10.) Verification Test #2 Table 6-10.)
Table 6-11 Position Tilt, Move Table to Interference Limit Tests (Continued)

2.11.2 Position Table, Move Tilt to Interference Limit

The following tests verify the tilt interference limits at different table heights.
Note: • “I” means top of gantry tilts toward the table base
• “S” means top of gantry tilts away from the table base.
Important: For all tests, make sure there is 2.5 cm of clearance between the gantry and table.
Test Steps Expected Results
Move cradle (and IMS) to home Cradle position on the display should read 0.0.
position. Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
1
Set internal landmark.
Set gantry tilt to zero.
Raise the table to maximum height. Table elevation on the display should read
Set the internal landmark. 25.0 ± 3mm. (This value is the same as Gantry
2 Tilt Verification Test #2 in Table 6-10.)
Move the cradle into gantry 1 m.
Cradle position on the display should read
1000.0 mm.
Lower the table until height is 115 mm. Table elevation on the display should read
3 Tilt the gantry top away from the table 115 mm.
(“S”) until it stops. The tilt display should read S30 ± 0.5º.
Tilt the gantry top toward the table (“I”) Table elevation on display should read 115 mm.
4
until it stops. Tilt display should read I24 ±0.5º.
Tilt the gantry to 0. Lower table until Table elevation on display should read 200 mm.
5 height is 200mm. Tilt the gantry top Tilt display should read S14.5 ± 0.5º.
away from the table (“S”) until it stops.
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Test Steps Expected Results

Tilt the gantry top toward the table (“I”) Table elevation on display should read 200 mm.
6 until it stops. Tilt display should read I8 ± 0.5º.
Tilt the gantry to 0. Lower table until Table elevation on display should read 210 mm.
7 height is 210 mm. Tilt the gantry top Tilt display should read S10.5 ± 0.5º.
away from the table (“S”) until it stops.
Tilt the gantry top toward the table (“I”) Table elevation on display should read 210 mm.
8 until it stops. Tilt display should read I6 ± 0.5º.
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2.11.3 Tilt Limits When Table Below Scan Plane Lower Limit
The following tests verify the table and tilt interference limits when the table height is below the scan plane.
Note: • “I” means top of gantry tilts toward the table base
• “S” means top of gantry tilts away from the table base.
Important: For all tests, make sure there is 2.5 cm of clearance between the gantry and table.
Test Steps Expected Results
Set the gantry tilt to zero. Cradle position on the display should read 0.0.
Move the cradle (and IMS) to the home Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
position. Table height should read 585 ± 3 mm. (This
1 Lower the table all the way. value is the offset from 560 mm by the same
Set the internal landmark. amount as the upper table limit varies from
25 mm in the Gantry Tilt Verification Test #2 in
Table 6-10.)
Tilt the gantry forward and backward. Gantry tilt on the display should read S0.5 ± 0.5º.
2 Verify the following tilt limits:S0.5 & I30. Gantry tilt on the display should read
I30.0 ± 0.5º.
Set the gantry tilt to 0. Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
Using the gantry push-buttons, move Cradle should stop at 10.0 mm ± 6 mm from the
the cradle in toward the gantry until it home position. (This value is not valid if the
3 stops. table/gantry mechanical characterization is
not correct as described in the Gantry Tilt
Verification Test #2 in Table 6-10. Ensure that
the front of the table is at least 25 mm from
the gantry.)
Set the gantry tilt to zero. Cradle position on the display should read 0.0
4
Move the cradle to the home position. Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
Raise the table to a height of 386 mm. Table height should read 386 mm.
Verify the following tilt limits: S11.0 & Gantry tilt on the display should read
5
I30.0. S11.0 ± 0.5º.
Gantry tilt on the display should read I30.0 ± 0.5º.
Set the gantry tilt to 0. Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
Set the internal landmark. The cradle should stop at 141 mm ± 6 mm from
6 Using the gantry push-buttons, move the home position.
the cradle (and IMS) in toward the
gantry until it stops.
Set the gantry tilt to zero. Cradle position on the display should read 0.0.
7
Move the cradle to the home position. Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
Raise the table to a height of 242 mm. Table height should read 242 mm.
Verify the following tilt limits: S24.0 & Gantry tilt on the display should read
8
I30.0. S24.0 ± 0.5º.
Gantry tilt on the display should read I30.0 ± 0.5º.
Table 6-13 Tilt Limits When Table Below Scan Plane Lower Limit Tests

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Test Steps Expected Results

Set the gantry tilt to 0. Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
Raise the table to 210 mm. THe cradle should go all the way through the
9 Using the gantry push-buttons, move gantry bore to the full-extended position,
the cradle in toward the gantry until it (approximately 2445 mm for the GT 2000 table).
stops.
Set the gantry tilt to zero. Cradle position on the display should read 0.0.
Move the cradle (and IMS) to the home Gantry tilt on the display should read 0.0.
position. Table height should read 586 ± 3 mm. (This
10 Lower the table all the way. value is the offset from 586 mm by the same
Set the internal landmark. amount as the upper table limit varies from
25 mm in the Gantry Tilt Verification Test #2
Table 6-10.)
Tilt the gantry top toward the table to a Display should read I30.
11
tilt of 30 degrees
With the table down all the way, move The cradle position should be 378.5 ±3 mm.
12
the cradle in until it stops.
Move the table to the home position. Cradle position should be 403 ± 5 mm.
Raise the table to a height of 386 mm.
13
Set the internal landmark.
Move the cradle in until it stops.
Raise the table to a height of 63 mm. The cradle should go all the way through the
14 Move the cradle in. gantry bore to the full-extended position,
(approximately 2445 mm for the GT 2000 table).
Table 6-13 Tilt Limits When Table Below Scan Plane Lower Limit Tests (Continued)

2.12 Leakage Current Test

Follow the instructions listed in System-Level Safety Tests on page 293.

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Chapter 7
Image Quality

CAUTION Shock Hazard.

Voltage Present.
No service on left side while energized.

NOTICE To prevent potential data loss, please do the following:

Potential for • Record data collected from procedures in this chapter into Form F4879 when directed,
Data Loss and/ located in Chapter 6 of this book.
or Equipment
• Only use the Installation manual that arrives with your system for installation. Any other
Damage
revisions of this manual may not exactly match your system.

Section 1.0 Image Quality Process Overview Flowchart

Start
Table/Gantry
Alignment Procedure

Introduction
Tomographic Plane
Indication

Basic Preparation
IQ Series

Tube Warm-Up
Fast Calibration System Functional
Test

Center Phantom
Save System State

Prepare the QA
Phantom
End

Figure 7-1 Image Quality Process Overview

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Section 2.0 Reference Procedure - Scanning w/Service

Protocols

NOTICE Do not perform the following procedure until instructed to do so in other sections of this
chapter.
This procedure is used to locate the Manufacturing and Installation protocols on the SERVICE tab.
Note: Manufacturing and Service share this Protocol list. Different product option offerings also
use this list. Carefully follow the scan section instructions and verify you acquired the
images with the correct technique before filling out the data sheet. Otherwise you may
troubleshoot an image problem that only exists because you used the wrong technique.

PROCEDURE
1.) Select the NEW PATIENT icon on the left monitor.
2.) Enter a Patient ID (e.g., getest)for easy identification.
3.) Click on the box labeled SERVICE to access the necessary protocols.

Section 3.0 Tube Warm Up and Fast Cal

1.) Select DAILY PREP and TUBE WARMUP. Follow the steps on screen until all scans are
completed.
2.) Select FAST CALIBRATION from the Daily Prep menu.
Four basic steps will be performed: Gantry Balance Check, Mylar Window Check (Warm up scans
if tube is cold), Interconnectivity Map Scan List, and Fast Cal Air Scans.
Note: Use the default Fast Cal selections determined by the system configuration. (The
system defaults to all four kV stations, but you can choose kV stations to calibrate
during reconfig.)
3.) When the calibration process completes, click on QUIT.

Section 4.0 Table/Gantry Alignment Procedure

4.1 Time & Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
2 (FE or mechanical supplier) 45 minutes labor on-site

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4.2 Tools and Test Equipment

• 1 mm wire

4.3 Preparation

• All table mechanical alignment procedures completed.

• The table perpendicular alignment test passed.
• Table anchors are in place and within specification.
• The table is level in all directions.

4.4 Procedure

TABLE GANTRY PREP

1.) Check that the table cradle is level in all directions. Correct, if necessary.
2.) Drive the table to its highest elevation ISO with the phantom holder removed.
3.) Check the scan window for proper installation.

VERIFY TABLE DRIVE CONSISTENCY

4.) Drive the table cradle in and out five times to seat the rollers.

CRADLE SETUP
5.) Turn on the alignment lights.
6.) Advance the end of the cradle to the black dot on cradle.
7.) Tape a 100 mm section of tungsten wire on the cradle that aligns with the white cradle center
line.
8.) Using the gantry keypad, set an internal landmark, and then advance the cradle 1000 mm.
9.) Tape second 100 mm section of tungsten wire on the cradle that aligns with the alignment light.

SCANNING SETUP
10.) From the application screen Select NEW PATIENT.
a.) Fill out patient ID: GE Test
b.) Name: Alignment
11.) From the Protocol screen:
a.) Select SERVICE,
b.) Select IMAGE QUALITY,
c.) Select PERPENDICULAR ALIGNMENT.
12.) The red boxes should disappear from the screen. If not, reset an internal landmark.
13.) Select CONFIRM, then press the START SCAN button when lighted.

IMAGE REVIEW
14.) On the Service screen, select IMAGE WORKS
a.) Locate the scanned examination in the Examinations column.
b.) Highlight the Alignment scans

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c.) Select VIEWER.

d.) Select FORMAT, and select the two-in-one format horizontal display view.
15.) Click on image 1 and select the grid. With the grid and image displayed, visually compare
image 1 to image 2.
- For close inspection, you may need to use the zoom function to see a difference.
- Visually compare image 1 and image 2 to verify the centering wire appears in the center
of the grid. As shown on the screen, the wire is 1 mm. Use the measure tool to determine
the alignment difference. Move the table until both are within ± 2 mm of center.

MOVING THE TABLE

16.) The adjustment is likely to require a very small movement. Use a suitable tool to move the table
the required distance.
17.) Rescan to confirm each movement trial. This can take a few trials to move the table to a
position that is within the specification.
18.) The plastic accessory edges of the cradle are installed to allow cradle accessories to be used.
These edges, although visible, should not be used to determine cradle center. Edge-to-edge
difference can be greater than the alignment specification.
19.) Repeat above steps until both images are visually aligned on the screen.

FINALIZATION
20.) Use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten the anchors to 75 ± 6 N-m (55 ± 5 ft.-lb.). Confirm
that the torqued anchor still meets the anchor installation specifications:
a.) Maintain 1 full thread of adjustor showing above the lock ring or table base plate.
b.) Have not more than 1 in. of anchor showing above the nut. Do not cut off any access.
c.) Using a permanent marker, draw a line on the nut and base. Use this line to determine
whether the anchor loosened over time.
21.) Reinstall all table components removed to access the anchors.

4.5 Tilt Alignment Tool Procedure

4.5.1 Initial Scan - Measure Alignment

1.) Make sure the gantry is in NORMAL (not SERVICE) mode.
2.) Tilt the gantry to 5 degrees in either direction, then press both tilt buttons to return the gantry
to 0.0.
3.) Turn on alignment lights.
4.) Place alignment tool on the table and proceed as follows:
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tool (Figure 7-1). This will center the tool in the FOV.

Figure 7-1 Alignment Tool on Table

b.) Align any of the top lines with the internal laser plane by driving the cradle in/out.
c.) Using the side adjacent screw, tilt phantom until sagittal line strikes both top and bottom
lines. The reading should be 0.0.
d.) Set an internal landmark.
e.) Turn off lasers.
5.) Open a New Patient window at the console.
6.) Enter a Patient ID and Patient Name.
7.) Click the Service tab and select Service Generic Scan.
8.) Choose an Axial 1 second scan and set the following parameters:
a.) Thick Speed: 20.0 mm detector coverage, 0.625/32i, 1.0 rotation
b.) SFOV: Medium body
c.) Interval: 0 mm
d.) 120 kV
e.) 200 mA
f.) Start Location: S9.688
g.) End Location: I9.688
9.) Confirm the scan and press the [Scan] button when it lights up green.
10.) After the scan ends, open Image Works at the console and do the following:
a.) Select the exam and click Viewer on the right of the screen.
b.) Choose the 1-block Format to view 1 image.
c.) Adjust W:400 and L:-300 (using the middle mouse button)

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d.) Scroll through the images (using [Page Up] or [Page Down]) until the holes are visible
(Figure 7-2).

Figure 7-2 Holes Visible

(Compare Figure 7-2 with Figure 7-3, where the holes are NOT visible.)

Figure 7-3 Holes Not Visible

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4.5.2 Determine Number of Shims and Location

1.) From the images, determine the number of differences between the top and bottom hole
centerlines.
Note: The holes are 1.0mm. The images are 0.625. Therefore most of the time the hole will show up in 2
images where the center line lies in between, as shown in Figure 7-4. It is possible for the hole to
show up in 3 images. In that case, the centerline of the hole will be in the center image and the a
small portion of the hole in the outer images.

Figure 7-4 Centerline Example 1

2.) Using the Shim Calculator Chart below (Figure 7-5), determine the approximate number of
shims. (Choose the closest number.)

Figure 7-5 Shim Calculator Chart

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the shims.

Figure 7-6 Centerline Example 2

4.) Check phantom at center line.

4.5.3 Scan Using Shims to Verify Angle to Correct

1.) Using the number of shims and location determined above, repeat the scan.

Figure 7-7 Shims Shown in Location A

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2.) Using the previous method, verify that the top and bottom holes are off by no more than 1
image. If off by more than 1 image, adjust the shims accordingly. (See Figure 7-8).)

Figure 7-8 Centerline Example 3

3.) Ensure that alignment hasn’t changed from Step 3 in the previous section, then repeat the
image series.

4.5.4 Modify Table-Gantry Alignment

1.) Determine how much to change the gantry angle by obtaining the following information:
- How many shims were used? ______________
- Multiply the number of shims used by 0.1 to determine angle change needed:
____________
- To which end of the alignment tool (A or B) were the shims added?:____________
2.) Adjust the gantry based on the chart in Figure 7-9.:

Figure 7-9 Gantry Adjustment Chart

3.) Tighten the levelers.

Note: The following are technical considerations:

• Moving the front levelers clockwise will raise the front end of the gantry.
• Moving the front levelers counter-clockwise will lower the front end of the gantry.

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4.5.5 Finalization
1.) Remove any shims from the alignment tool.
2.) Repeat scan as defined in Section 4.5.1.
3.) Make additional adjustments so that the top and bottom holes can be seen in the same 2
consecutive images (0 slices between centerlines). (See Figure 7-10.)

Figure 7-10 Centerline Example 4

Section 5.0 Prepare the QA Phantom

Note: The QA phantom is shipped water-filled.
1.) Locate the multi-language sticker packet in the QA phantom shipping box.
2.) Attach the sticker with the customer's language to the face of the phantom hanger bracket.
3.) Check for bubbles.
4.) Purge and refill if necessary.

Section 6.0 Center Phantom

6.1 Required Tools

• Standard FE Tool Kit

• 9" Level

6.2 Procedure

1.) Locate the QA phantom and mount it and the phantom holder on the table.
2.) Use the adjustment knobs on the phantom holder to level the phantom front-to-back and side-
to-side with a bubble level.
3.) Select SCANNER UTILITIES on the left monitor.
4.) Select CENTER PHANTOM.
5.) Follow the on-screen procedures.

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Note: The phantom center spec is ± 0.5mm.

6.) Select QUIT when the phantom is within specification.
Level the phantom both front-to-back and side-to-side. (Use a 6" level.)

Figure 7-11

Section 7.0 Tomographic Plane Indication

1.) Place the QA phantom on the phantom holder.
2.) Turn ON the internal alignment lights, and drive the phantom into the gantry opening, until the
line on the phantom lines up with the internal laser lights.
3.) Verify that BOTH internal axial lasers line up along the line on the QA phantom. If not, check
table/gantry, cradle, and/or laser alignment.
4.) Center the phantom in the scan plane with the CENTER PHANTOM found in the “Scanner
Utilities” on the left monitor in the lower right corner.
5.) Click on CONFIRM.
a.) Adjust phantom as needed to achieve ± 0.5mm in both X and Y. Use CONFIRM to retry
each time.
b.) Click DONE and QUIT when centered.
6.) Select NEW PATIENT.
7.) Select the service protocol, MANUFACTURING, TOMO PLANE INDICATION. The protocol
should appear as shown in Table 7-1.

Scan Start End No. of Thick Interval Gantry SFOV kV mA Total DFOV Reco
Type Locatio Locatio Image Speed (mm) Tilt Exposur n
n n s e Time Type
Helical I3.000 S3.200 32 0.625 0.200 S0.0 Small 120 100 2.1 25.0 Bone
Full 10.62 Body
0.8 sec 0.531:1

Table 7-1 Tomographic Plane Protocol

8.) Select IMAGE WORKS and select Exam, Series, Image 1.

9.) Click on VIEWER.
10.) Select FORMAT and choose single image format view.

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11.) Locate the scan plane indicator, the longest bar in the bar pattern on the right side of the
phantom. The right side of the phantom corresponds to the side of the image labeled L on the
display screen. See Figure 7-12.

Slice
location
(I1.0 to
S1.0)

Bar
pattern

Figure 7-12 Exam, Series, Image 1

12.) On the GE Form e4879 Data Sheet, record the scan location (shown on the image annotation)
of the image with the darkest scan plane indicator (darkest long bar).
13.) If your system meets all the installation and alignment specifications, the image at scan
location zero (S0.0) should contain the scan plane indicator. If scan location S1.0 or scan
location I1.0 has the darkest bar, the system still meets the specification. The scan plane
deviation should equal S0.0 +/- 1.0mm. If necessary, adjust the internal alignment light position
to meet the S0.0 +/- 1.0mm requirement.
14.) Repeat the Tomographic Plane Indication test with the external alignment lights.
a.) Use the external alignment light, and press the external landmark.
b.) Verify the external light lines up along the black line on both the left and right sides of the
QA phantom.
c.) The scan plane indication must fall within the S0.0 + 1.0mm specification.
15.) Initial below.

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Section 8.0 Image Quality Test

8.1 Preparation

• All table mechanical alignment procedures are completed.

• The table perpendicular alignment test passed.
• The table tilt alignment test passed.
• Table anchors are in place and within specification.

8.2 Procedures

Important: Run ALL Image Series Tests in Auto Mode.

SETUP
1.) Check that the table cradle is level in all directions. Correct, if necessary.
2.) Check the scan window for proper installation
3.) From the operator’s desktop, select SCANNER UTILITY.
4.) Complete COLLIMATOR CALIBRATION and FAST CALIBRATION.
5.) Complete section 4, CENTER PHANTOM procedure.
6.) Locate the white service CD that ships with the system, located in the tech pub tray of the lean
cart.
7.) Load the CD into the lapto drive. Look under the Functional Checks tab located on the left hand
side. Run the QA procedure.
8.) Record all pass/fail information on the GE e4879 form.

Section 9.0 System Functional Test

Use the system tests in the following sections to exercise all aspects of the system and to ensure
system integrity before releasing to the customer. Although the means, standard deviation, and
resolution specifications do not apply during system functional tests, treat any artifact or image
anomaly as a failure.

9.1 Preparation
• All table mechanical alignment procedures are completed.
• The IQ test passed.
• All options are installed and operational.
If you encounter a failure during the system tests:
• Record any evidence of artifacts, such as rings, streaks, shading, cupping, noise, or center
artifacts.
• Correct artifacts, system test, or image series failures when they occur.
• Record failure information in the comment section of the GE Form e4879.

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9.1.1 What is Tested

• Scanning modes, including Cardiac.
• Installed hardware options, including:
- UPS operation
- cardiac monitor
- remote monitor
- bar code Reader
- image transfer (if the network is operational)
- confirm that customer network features are operational, based on options ordered and
the network.
- modem, if it is installed
- saving an image to DVD
- injector functional tests
- AW functional tests
- filming/camera functional tests
- SmartStep

9.2 Procedure

1.) Locate the white service CD that ships with the system, located in the tech pub tray of the lean
cart.
2.) Load the CD into the laptop drive. Look under the Functional Checks tab located on the left
hand side. Run the System Scanning Test procedure.
3.) Record all pass/fail information on the GE e4879 form.

9.2.1 Confirm the following:

1.) The UPS goes into a backup mode when the power fails. Confirm that you can shut down the
console and the table is operational before the loss of battery power.
Follow the procedure in the UPS startup/shutdown procedure.
2.) The remote monitor displays the same images as shown on the console image monitor.
3.) The bar code reader is operational and data is displayed.
- From the APPLICATION screen, select NEW PATIENT.
- Enter the Patient ID.
- Using the barcode reader, scan a bar code to verify the information shown here.

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Figure 7-13 Barcode Reader

4.) If installed, confirm the following:

- An image can be filmed, saved to DVD, and networked to another network device or
AWW.
- The Nomoto injector is operational, and all setup and calibration procedures are
completed.
- All other installed injectors must power on.
- The SmartStep option is operational. Set up a SmartStep scan and confirm that the foot
switch and the hand switch operate.

9.3 Cardiac Functional Test

9.3.1 Procedure

CARDIAC MONITOR SETUP

1.) Install these cables on the gantry option interface panel

CABLE VCT CT750 HD

NEC (power cord to wall outlet) Yes No
IEC (power cord to gantry) No Yes
Cat 5 (cable between monitor and gantry) Yes Yes
Lemo connector (between monitor and gantry) Yes Yes
Ground Connection NA Yes

2.) Turn on the monitor. Follow the monitor self test setup procedure using the document shipped
with the system.
3.) From the APPLICATION screen, select NEW PATIENT. Fill out:
- Patient ID: GE Test
- Name: Cardiac Functional System Functional Test
- Select from Protocol Menu
* User
* Chest

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- On the dark blue bar on the scan monitor select Gating "On"”
4.) Check for presence of these items:
a.) Heart rate on the gantry display board
b.) Cardiac pulses shown on the screen
c.) Gating BPM displayed on the screen
d.) ECG trace highlighted on the screen

9.4 Connect Pro Functional Test

9.4.1 Procedure

PATIENT SCHEDULER
1.) On the scan desktop select Patient scheduler
2.) Select the button labeled Update
3.) The customer list should be present select Export data
4.) Send a test image to a workstation AWW or what ever is available.

9.5 Finalization

This section is complete when all of the above items pass.

Check all appropriate boxes on the GE Form e4879.

Section 10.0 Save System State

Use the following commands to create the System State DVD.
1.) Insert a DVD into the DVD drive.
2.) If you are not on the Service Desktop, click the SERVICE DESKTOP icon,.
3.) Click on UTILITIES icon.
4.) Select SYSTEM STATE to open the System State Save/Restore menu.
5.) Select ALL
6.) Select SAVE
7.) When the save operation completes, select FILE and QUIT from the pull-down menu.
8.) Remove the DVD from the drive.

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Chapter 8
Customer Options Installation & Verification
Note: Only use the Installation manual that arrives with your system for installation. Any other
revisions of this manual may not exactly match your system.

Section 1.0 DICOM Network

1.1 Introduction

LightSpeed systems support two basic Networking Protocols:

• Advantage NET (IC, Signa 4.X, CT-HLA, CT/I …)
• DICOM (CT/I, CT Synergy, Advantage Workstations, …)
DICOM networks operate on the tasks or services that various devices on the network use or
provide. These services are labeled as Application Entity Titles (AE Titles). The CT scanner system
is uses six DICOM Network Services and is provides two DICOM Services:

1.1.1 As a DICOM Service User:

• Send or “Push” images to another network device.
• Send or “Push” images to a DICOM Printer.
• Review image database on another device and retrieve or “Pull” selected images from that
device (Query/Retrieve User).
• Send or “Push” images to a an image storage device and obtain confirmation that the images
were archived (Storage Commitment).
• Obtain Patient Worklist Information from the Hospital HIS/RIS System.
• Store images on MOD media.

1.1.2 As a DICOM Service Provider:

• Receive “Pushed” images from another network device.
• Allow another network device to review the image database and to retrieve or “Pull” selected
images (Query/Retrieve Provider).
For each DICOM Service that the CT system is a User (except for storing images on MOD media),
you must declare this device on the CT system using three menu selections. For some devices,
you must declare not only the device, but each service (AE Title) that the device provides.
For example, you may need to declare a PACS System twice on the CT system: once as a
destination to push images and, second, as destination that provides storage commitment
capability after images have been pushed.
For each DICOM Service that the CT system is a Provider, you must declare the CT system on
the network device that is using these services.
Information required to complete configuring a hospital DICOM network is provided by:
• The hospital network administrator (hostnames, IP Addresses)
• The DICOM Conformance Statement document (AE Titles, Port Numbers), provided with each
DICOM compatible network device on the network.

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1.2 Preparation

1.2.1 Network Physical Requirements

Before setting up the CT scanner system on the hospital network, verify the following physical items
are complete:
• Scanner console, monitor, keyboard, and mouse are installed and connected.
• CT system power is ON.
• Hospital Ethernet network RJ45 Class IV twisted pair cable is connected to the scanner
console network receptacle.
• Hospital network connection is operational and is running 10baseT or 100baseT.

1.2.2 Network Identity Information

You need to gather network identity information to do the following tasks:
• Declare the CT system on the network
• Declare the DICOM remote hosts (PACS systems, archival devices, review workstations) on
the CT system.
• Declare the DICOM Hospital HIS/RIS Interface devices (Mitra and others) on the CT system.
• Declare the DICOM on the CT System,
Ensure the following network identity information is available:
• From the Hospital Network Administrator:
- Hostname (No more than 16 Characters).
- Internet Protocol (IP) Address.
- Subnet Net Mask IP Address (if applicable).
- Broadcast Address (if applicable).
- Network Protocol (DICOM for CT Systems)
• From the Remote Host Device DICOM Conformance Statement Document:
- DICOM Application Entity Title or AE Title (DICOM service that remote host provides or
uses).
- DICOM Listening Port Number.
• From the HIS/RIS Interface Device DICOM Conformance Statement Document:
- DICOM Application Entity Title or AE Title (DICOM Service that the HIS/RIS interface
provides).
- DICOM Listening Port Number.
• From the Printer DICOM Conformance Statement Document:
- DICOM Application Entity Title or AE Title (DICOM service that remote host provides or
uses).
- DICOM Listening Port Number.

1.3 Procedures

1.3.1 Enter Configuration Routine

1.) On the operator’s console, open a shell window.
2.) Enter root as a superuser:
At the prompt, type: su - ENTER
At the password prompt: type the password; press ENTER

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3.) Change directory to scripts.

Type: cd /user/g/scripts ENTER at the root prompt.
4.) Launch the Install Utility:
At the prompt, type: reconfig ENTER
The OC displays the Install Utility Window as shown in Figure 8-1.

Figure 8-1 Install Utility Window

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5.) Enter the Configuration Routine:

Click the CONFIG button.
The OC displays the System Configuration - System Settings screen, as shown in Figure 8-2.

Figure 8-2 System Settings Screen

1.3.2 Configure Network Settings

This screen allows you to declare the CT system on a hospital network. Key information such as
Host Name, IP Address, Net Mask (for CT systems on a subnet) must be obtained from the hospital
network administrator.
1.) Select the NETWORK button to display the Network Settings screen as shown in Figure 8-3.

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Figure 8-3 Networks Settings Screen

2.) Enter the Suite Name.

The Suite Name identifies this particular CT system as a part of a group of CT Systems in a
suite configuration. This Suite Name appears on all image headers.
The Suite Name must start with a letter, followed by three alphanumeric characters (total
MUST be four characters long). The name of the OC interface is <Suite Name>_oc and the
SBC interface is <Suite Name>_sbc.
3.) Enter the hospital-provided Host Name.
The Host Name identifies the network hostname and AE Title of the CT system.
The Host Name:
- MUST NOT be <Suite Name>_oc or <SUITE NAME>_OC.
- MUST NOT exceed 16 characters.
- MUST only contain the following characters: A through Z, a through z, 0 through 9, - and _
4.) Enter the hospital-provided IP Address.
5.) Enter the hospital-provided Net Mask (if the CT system is on a subnet).
6.) Enter the Broadcast Address:
The Broadcast Address should be the same as the IP Address, except for the bits of the host
ID portion (last digit group) set to 1’s or 0’s, depending on the configuration of the network. The
standard default is 1’s but older SunOS machines used 0’s.
Example: If the IP Address is 192.100.9.17, the Broadcast Address should be 192.100.9.255 if the
network is configured to use 1's to specify the broadcast address.
If the network contains genesis-based scanners or other SunOS 3.5 or 4.1 computers, the
Broadcast Address should be 192.100.9.0.
7.) Enter the hospital-provided Default Gateway IP Address (if applicable). If the site network
does not use a default gateway, leave the field blank.
8.) Select NIS (Yellow Pages database) Advanced Option only if requested by the hospital
network administrator as follows:
a.) Select ADVANCED OPTIONS button on the Network Settings screen.

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b.) Select USE NIS? button.

c.) Enter the hospital-provided Domain Name.
9.) Record all the Network parameters in the Software Installation Procedures Document, or on
the worksheet in Appendix E, Section 4.0 on page 303.

1.3.3 Initiate System Reconfiguration

1.) Select ACCEPT on the System Configuration Screen.
The system loads the application software, OS patches, and kernal changes, and configures
the system on both the OC and the SBC.
This loading process takes approximately 15 minutes. While the load is going on, the results
are displayed in a shell window, which closes when the loading process is complete. All the
window output is logged to a file named:
/var/adm/install.log.YYYYMMDDWWWHHMMSS.
(Where YYYYMMDDWWWHHMMSS is the Date/Time that the loading process was started.)
2.) When the loading process and configuration changes are complete, the system displays a
prompt to reboot. Click YES.
3.) The system automatically logs in as ctuser after the reboot. Select OK on the Autostart
Disabled popup message.
4.) To startup Applications, in the console shell window, type: startup ENTER.

1.3.4 Declaring Remote Hosts on the CT System

1.) On the OC, select the IMAGE WORKS icon.
2.) Select NETWORK.

1.3.5 Declaring Advantage NET Remote Hosts on the Scanner

Use Advantage NET Protocol networks to communicate with older CT Systems (CT-HLA, CT/I
Systems, and Workstations that support the Advantage NET protocol). Advantage NET Protocol
does not offer full compatibility with LightSpeed DICOM formats.
Repeat the following procedure for each Advantage NET Remote Host device that the customer
expects to have this CT system communicating with.
1.) Select REMOTE HOSTS from the pull down menu. The system displays the Remote Host

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Parameter Screen as shown in Figure 8-4.

Figure 8-4 Advantage Net Network Protocol Parameter Settings

2.) Enter the hospital-provided Host name.

3.) Enter the hospital-provided Network Address (IP Address).
4.) Select ADVANTAGE NET as the Network Protocol.
The system automatically removes the highlighting from the remaining parameter fields on the
Remote Host parameter selection screen. These are dedicated DICOM protocol parameters
and do not apply to Advantage NET type devices.
5.) Select SAVE to store the parameter settings of the remote host.

1.3.6 Declaring DICOM Remote Hosts on the CT Scanner

Use DICOM protocol networks to communicate to DICOM devices such as CT/i, CT Synergy, DLX,
MR Lx, and third party hosts.
Repeat the following procedure for each DICOM remote host device that the customer expects to
have this CT system communicating with.
1.) Select REMOTE HOSTS from the pull down menu. The system displays the Remote Host

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Parameter screen as shown in Figure 8-5.

Figure 8-5 DICOM Network Setting Protocol Parameter Settings

2.) Enter the hospital provided Host name.

3.) Enter the hospital provided Network Address (IP Address).
4.) Select DICOM as the Network Protocol.
The system automatically highlights the remaining parameter fields on the Remote Host
parameter selection screen. These are dedicated DICOM Protocol parameters.
5.) Enter the TCP/IP Listening Port Number from the DICOM Conformance Statement provided
with the device.
6.) Enter the AE Title from the DICOM Conformance Statement provided with the device.
Application Entity Titles (also known as ACR-Nema or Dicom Name) refer to the DICOM
Network Services that a device provides to the CT System. For most devices, the AE Title is
the same as the hostname (CT systems are equipped with this feature).
However, some devices such as PACS systems may have separate AE Titles and port
numbers for each of the services that the PACS system provides. In these cases, you must
enter a separate remote host (same hostname and IP Address) for each of the independent
AE Title Services that the host provides (one host as an image push-to destination, another
host as a query/retrieve provider, and another host as a storage/commitment provider).
Be sure to review the DICOM Conformance Statement for each device that will provide a
remote host network service for the CT system (image push-to or store destination, Query/
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7.) Select the correct Archive Node choice for the device. The Archive Node selection field
defines the ability of the remote host to act as a DICOM Storage/Commitment provider and
indicate to the operator that a study/series/image was archived. Select:
- AUTO to have the CT system automatically check to see if the designated remote host is
a DICOM Storage/Commitment Provider.
- YES if the device is the hospital designated DICOM Storage/Commitment Provider.
During an Application Study Archive process, the local browser screen will indicate
Archive Status = Y to the operator.
- NO if the device is not a DICOM Storage/Commitment Provider.
8.) Select the correct Access to local host: settings. These two selections allow you to
selectively block the remote host from using the LightSpeed DICOM services as a provider
(image push-to destination, and a Query/Retrieve provider).
- Send Images? Set to YES if the customer wants the CT system to be able to have
images pushed to the system from the applicable remote host. Set to NO if the customer
wants to block an image push from the applicable remote host.
- Query/retrieve images? Set to YES if the customer wants the remote host to be
able to review the image database (query) and pull selected images from the database.
Set to NO if the customer does not want the remote host to have this ability.
9.) Select the correct Custom search? setting. This selection allows the CT scanner to
selectively search through the remote host's image database when the operator is using
remote browser screen to query the remote host. The search parameters that the CT system
allows the customer to use are: last name contains, patient ID, exam number, accession
number, and exam date.
- Select ON if the device supports custom searches as part of the devices Query/Retrieve
DICOM Provider service.
- Select OFF if the device does not support custom searches.
10.) Record all the remote host network parameters for each remote host in the Software
Installation Procedures Document.
11.) Select SAVE to store the parameter settings of the remote host.

1.3.7 Declaring the CT System on Remote Hosts

1.4 Declaring the Scanner on Advantage NET Protocol Devices/Systems

Refer to the appropriate service manual provided with the Advantage NET Protocol device or
system to find instructions how to declare the CT System as an Advantage NET remote host.

1.5 Declaring the Scanner on DICOM Protocol Devices/Systems

Refer to the appropriate Service Manual provided with the DICOM protocol device or system to find
instructions how to declare the CT System as a DICOM remote host.
The CT System provides two DICOM Services as a provider to remote hosts:
• A remote host can push images to the CT image database.
• A remote host can review the CT image database (query) and pull selected images (retrieve).
Use the following parameter information to configure the DICOM device/system to either push
images to the CT scanner and/or perform a Query/Retrieve operation:
• Hostname: Provided by the Hospital Network Administrator. Exactly the same scanner
assigned hostname entered in Network Configuration Screen.

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• Application Entity Title: Exactly the same entry as the Hostname.

• Network Address: Provided by the Hospital Network Administrator. Exactly the same
scanner assigned IP Address entered in Network Configuration Screen.
• Network Protocol: DICOM 3.0.
• Port Number: For all DICOM service that the CT System provides, use 4006.
• Provider Type: This field concerns the LightSpeed DICOM Query/Retrieve provider
capability. All CT systems are wtudy root systems, which allow queries at the exam, series,
and image level.
• Support Worklist: This field concerns whether a DICOM Query/Retrieve provider
capable device or system supports a filter search of the image database. All CT systems
support a filtered search of the image database as part of the LightSpeed DICOM Query/
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Section 2.0 DICOM HIS/RIS Setup

2.1 Prerequisites

Most hospital HIS/RIS systems are not DICOM compatible and require a DICOM HIS/RIS Worklist
Interface to provide patient scheduling information to the CT system. Contact your local HNS sup-
port engineer to determine exactly what DICOM HIS/RIS Interface is appropriate for the customer.
In addition, the CT system must have the ConnectPRO software option installed to utilize the
DICOM Protocol Worklist capability.

2.2 Loading ConnectPRO Software Option on the CT System

1.) If you are not on the Service Desktop, click on the SERVICE DESKTOP icon.
2.) Click on the UTILITIES icon.
3.) Click on INSTALL.
4.) Select INSTALL OPTIONS and click START. The console displays the Software Options
window as shown in Figure 8-6.

Figure 8-6 Options Window when First Selected

5.) Insert the ConnectPRO Options MOD into the MOD drive.
6.) Click on OK to continue.
7.) On the Software Option window, select the CONNECTPRO option in the Available Options
window.
8.) Click on the INSTALL button.

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The console may display a message box during the software loading operation. When the
system has completed loading the software:
- the Installed Options window displays the ConnectPRO option, and
- the console displays the ConnectPro Setup window as shown in Figure 8-7.

Figure 8-7 ConnectPro Setup Screen

9.) Enter the hospital provided HIS Server IP Address.

10.) Enter the HIS Server AE Title from the DICOM HIS/RIS Interface device DICOM
Conformance Statement document.
11.) Enter the HIS Server AE Port # from the DICOM HIS/RIS Interface device DICOM
Conformance Statement document.
12.) Record all the ConnectPRO HIS/RIS Network parameters in the Software Installation
Procedures document.
The system will automatically load the LightSpeed CT Server AE Title (Hostname of the
system).
13.) Click on the ACCEPT button. The system will check valid setup entries, execute a perl script
that makes changes to the configuration files for HIS/RIS, and return to the Software Option
window shown in Figure 8-6.
14.) Click on the QUIT button and the subsequent OK button in the message window.
15.) Remove the MOD from the MOD drive, and write protect the side containing the ConnectPRO
option.

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2.3 Troubleshooting Tips

The following is a summary of troubleshooting information for DICOM print that was gathered during
software testing and validation of the DICOM print feature.
There is also a significant amount of additional troubleshooting procedures, and the theory of the
DICOM print feature in the System Service Manual. Should you have problems installing a DICOM
print camera, first read the information in System Service Manual.

ERROR BRINGING UP THE CAMERA INSTALLATION/FILMING

APPLICATION
• Symptom: After creating/modifying the DICOM print camera the install camera interface does
not come up and the filming application indicates it cannot bring up the film composer.
Cause: The configuration field contains invalid information such as a backslash (\) as the final
character in the field or brackets ({}).
• Solution: The camera.dev file in ~ctuser/app-defaults/devices must be manually
edited to remove the offending characters in the set configuration line. Invalid characters
include \{}

CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FIELD

• Symptom: Cannot view the entire configuration field (> 25 characters)
• Solution: Hold down the middle mouse button and move the field contents

NEED TO SET DICOM PRINT ATTRIBUTES NOT SUPPORTED BY

SOFTWARE
• Symptom: User wants the white border around each image box ON/OFF permanently for this
system and it cannot be set as the default for the camera.
• Solution: Using your favorite editor, add the following line to the camera.dev file located in
~ctuser/app-defaults/devices after the DICOM print device has been otherwise
configured.
For Trim Off - set TRIM NO
For Trim On - set TRIM YES
• Symptom: DICOM print camera supports multiple film sizes and the user only wants to print
if the film size is correct for LightSpeed 7.X (14x17). [Otherwise the camera will queue the films
or return an error causing the queue to pause (based upon the DICOM print camera
specifications).]
• Solution: Using your favorite editor, add the following line to the camera.dev file located in
~ctuser/app-defaults/devices after the DICOM print device has been otherwise
configured.
To force a 14x17 film size - set filmSize 14INX17IN

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NEED TO PREVENT DICOM PRINT ATTRIBUTES FROM BEING SENT TO

DICOM PRINT CAMERA
• Symptom: Some DICOM print attributes are optional, and may result in fatal errors. For
example, the Fuji camera does not support the Empty Image Density parameter for the film
box.
• Solution: Using your favorite editor, add the following line(s) to the camera.dev file located in
~ctuser/app-defaults/devices after the DICOM print device has been otherwise
configured.
- To prevent sending the Smoothing Parameter set FB_Smooth FALSE
- To prevent sending the Border Density set FB_Border FALSE
- To prevent sending the Empty Image Density set FB_EID FALSE
- To prevent sending the Minimum Density set FB_MinD FALSE
- To prevent sending the Trim Parameter set FB_Trim FALSE

ERROR TRYING TO CONNECT TO THE DICOM PRINT CAMERA

• Symptom: DICOM print server can be reached (ping), but Application error indicates
"Unable to start filming interface" and the help message talks about running the
install.dasm (Association Error)
• Solution: The system is unable to complete the association. Check the AE Title and the
Port number of the DICOM print server and correct them through the Install Camera
procedure.

FILM COMPOSER ERROR NOT USABLE

• Symptom: Film composer error says “unrecognized status - code 0”
• Solution: Review the log file, the attention and status windows. These areas have the correct
filming status (for example, film jam and supply empty).

DEBUGGING CONNECTION ISSUES DIFFICULT

• Symptom: The timeouts for the DICOM print are very long, which means one needs to wait a
long time before you know the application is not working.
• Solution: The timeouts for the DICOM print were setup to ensure that the system would work
regardless of whether the DICOM print camera was on a LAN or a WAN halfway around the
world. The DICOM print timeouts for the association and DIMSE classes (for example, N-GET,
N-DELETE) can be modified within the DICOM print camera installation. They can be reduced
down to 90 seconds.

DICOM PRINT ERROR ON N-GET TIMEOUT CONFUSING

• Symptom: When the N-GET timeout goes off, the error message in the prslog file will be
“Could not get printer status, invalid command sequence for N-GET”.
• Solution: When the user sees the above error they may want to consider that the issue may
be an inactivity timer on the N-GET DIMSE service.

DICOM PRINT CAMERA SLIDE SUPPORT

• Symptom: Current implementation of DICOM print does not allow selection of slide format.
• Solution: Feature not currently supported. Possibly in future releases.

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CONFUSION ON FILM FORMAT NOTATION

• Symptom: GE Healthcare Laser Camera and DICOM Print film format notations are opposite.
• Solution:
- GE Healthcare Laser Camera film format notation has always been row x col (for
example, 12 on 1 = 4x3)
- DICOM Print Standard film format notation is col x row (for example, 12 on 1 = 3x4)

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Section 3.0 Network Connections

BROADBAND
Broadband is considered the standard network connection for HD.
Broadband connections should use the appropriate ethernet cables for these connections.
The CT system is connected to the network through the Console.
• An ethernet cable (not to exceed 10 feet) should be provided by the customer, and it is used
to connect the console to a wall box.
• Some customer-site units may require cable duct-work or conduit to route connecting network
cables to the workstation, camera and console.
• The run from the hospital switch to the CT wall outlet must not exceed 290 ft. (88m). Bandwidth
performance is degraded when the length reaches 300 ft. (91m) or greater.

1. J31 RPM
2. CB3 ON/OFF
3. RUN #056 #2 Ground
4. G22
5. G21
6. J22
7. J21
8. J4
9. J5 Media tower
10. J2 Scan Monitor
11. J3 Display Monitor
12. J1 RUN # 053 Console Power
13. J20 RUN #101 Scan INTL (Interlock)
14. J25 RUN # 103 DAS Data (Fiber)
15. J26 HSP (hospital)
16. J27 TGP RUN # 102 LAN (RJ45)
17. J28 UPS
18. J29 AW
19. J30 EKG Cat 5 J45

Figure 8-8 Console Rear Bulkhead

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US PROCESS OVERVIEW
The United States network connectivity requirement for this product is broad-band. The US process
relies on the Install Specialist to select a Customer Champion and identify an IT contact for the site.
Together, those individuals then complete a site assessment to gauge what tasks are needed to
fulfill the connection.
Anyone can contact the GE Connectivity team at 800.321.7937, Option #3, with questions.
CUSTOMER BROADBAND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide GE Healthcare Project Manager of Installation with an accurate site address, telephone
number, contact name, and e-mail address for the:
• Customer Champion
- Coordinate VPN activities between Radiology/Cardiology and the Information
Technology (IT) departments
- Act as a focal point in assuring site broadband infrastructure meets GE Healthcare
requirements for connection as determined by a mutual assessment with the GE
Healthcare Connectivity team.
• IT Contact
- Complete an equipment assessment with GE Healthcare Connectivity team to determine
site readiness for broadband
- Work with the Customer Champion to complete any identified infrastructure changes
- Provide IP addresses for new CT equipment
- Provide a VPN compatible appliance that will support the IPSec tunneling protocol and
3DES data encryption
- To utilize an Internet Service Provider that supports static routing

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Chapter 9
System-Level Safety Tests
You must complete these tests after all options are installed. They cover three safety and leakage
current checks:
• Patient Touch Current Test (completed after installation)
• System Ground Resistance Measurement (completed during installation)
• Ground Current Typical (completed after installation - optional)

Section 1.0 Patient Touch Leakage Test

1.1 Time and Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Reqs Procedure Finalization

1 10 mins 20 mins 10 mins

1.2 Tools and Test Equipment

• Standard FE Tool Kit

• Dale 600 Meter (from tool pool; p/n 48-328406G1)
• Date extended length lead (part of p/n 46-328406G1)

1.3 Safety

WARNING POTENTIAL FOR SHOCK

GROUND WIRES WILL HAVE GROUND CURRENT PRESENT WITH POWER “ON”.
FOLLOW APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR WORKING WITH AN
ENERGIZED SYSTEM.

NOTICE Follow ALL required safety and PPE procedures customary for your organization, when
working on this product.

1.4 Preparation

• Only trained service personnel should service the GE CT Scanner.

• Footswitch cover must be removed.

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1.5 Procedures

1.) Move the table to ISO elevation.

2.) Remove the footswitch covers and the gantry left side cover.
3.) Refer to the Dale 601 Operator’s Manual for instructions on the use of the Dale 600 meter for
measuring leakage current (or refer to Figure 9-1, for a quick overview)

Figure 9-1 Using Dale 600 to Measure Leakage Current

4.) Plug the Dale 600 Meter into the outlet on the gantry left side.
Confirm the outlet is correctly wired per the three LED indicators on the meter.
5.) Connect one end of the shorter, black lead to the chassis plug and connect the other end to the
table ground bus.
6.) Connect the longer, red test lead (or the longer black lead) to the external plug on the top of
the Dale 600 meter.
7.) Set the function switch on the Dale meter to external. Use the external lead to touch the meter’s
test terminal, to test that the meter is operational.
8.) The black lead is connected to the table base ground bus, and the read lead is connected to
the devices (components) under test.
Note: Your meter may have two black leads that are keyed for chassis and the ground connection.

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A valid calibration sticker must be present on the meter you use. Record this information on
the GE Form e4879.
9.) Leakage current is tested with power ON.:
Measurement Area Current Not to Exceed
Critical care ares (invasive) 10µa CT Systems
General care areas 20µa
Not intended for patient area 50µa
Table 9-1 Maximum Leakage Current Measurements

10.) Complete testing between the system reference ground point (table base) to unit reference
ground points (i.e. gantry and table, see Figure 9-3).
11.) Test all conductive surfaces and components within patient reach or within 1.9 m (6 ft) of the
table and 2.3 m (7.5 ft) above the table.
- Measure at table maximum travels.
- At some sites, wall outlet cover plates and sinks may become an issue.
12.) Test all Optional components such as in-room monitors, injector, overhead monitor
suspensions, and table options.
Record these results in the data sheet.
Gnd Bus to Install <10µA
Any table ground points within the 6’ range
Any gantry ground points within the 6’ range
Injector assembly metal surface
Boom-in-Room metal surface
Monitors or metal surface
Sink or metal surface
Installed table accessories
(other)
(other)
(other)

13.) Test conditions:

a.) Table max elevation, Min - Max travel
b.) Patient face up and face down head first, feet first
c.) Table min elevation 7.2 ft patient access to all conductive surfaces including:
* IV poles and tray assembly
* Any smart step monitors and stands
* Table bearing rails
* All other conductive surfaces

NOTICE Be aware of Static Discharge from: scan window, keypads, displays, touch pads, or
other plastic surfaces.

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14.) Procedure Hints:

a.) Look for items that have abnormal measurements, high or low.
These could indicate mis-wiring, loose connections, or poor connections due to corrosion,
painted surfaces, etc.
b.) High leakage could indicate a wiring error such as a neutral connected to the ground.
c.) Fluctuating ground currents could indicate a short, poor connection, or facilities ground
problem, causing leakage currents from other areas of the facility to flow through our
system grounds.
d.) Refer to the illustrations below, for measurement visual descriptions.

Figure 9-2 CT Leakage Current Map

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Figure 9-3 Measurement Points

1.6 Ground Resistance Checks Procedure (done during mechanical install)

Refer to the procedures found in Book 1, Chapter 3:

• Section Section 1.0 - System Continuity (Mechanical Contractor)
• Section Section 2.0 - Site Ground Continuity Check

1.7 Finalization

No finalization required.

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Section 2.0 CT System Chassis Leakage Test

2.1 Time & Personnel

Required Persons Preliminary Procedure Finalization

Reqs
1 Engineer 2 hours labor on-site
1 customer electrician

Labor time includes:

• Removal of covers
• Leakage test
• Reinstallation of covers
• Recording of site data on the CT System Chassis Leakage Test Completion Form, if required
by your state. Forward the completed form to your Project Manager of Installation.

2.2 Tools and Test Equipment

• Standard FE Service Tool Kit

• GE LOTO Kit
• Dale 600 or 601 Leakage Current Meter (from tool pool; p/n 46328406G1)
• Documentation: LOTO PPE in the Equipment Service section of the Service Methods manual.
Note: This procedure was validated only with the Dale 600/601. GE cannot guarantee the accuracy of this
procedure if you use another meter.

2.3 Safety

DANGER POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK

GROUND WIRES WILL HAVE GROUND CURRENT PRESENT WITH POWER “ON”.
THIS TEST IS PERFORMED WITH POWER “ON” - SYSTEM IN STAND-BY!

NOTICE Follow ALL required safety, PPE, and arc-flash procedures customary for your organization,
when working on this product.

DANGER POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK

SERVICING HARDWARE WITH POWER “ON”.

2.4 Procedures

Follow LOTO and other safety procedures found in this manual before starting this procedure.
1.) Remove the Gantry top and side covers. Guide rails on each side of the top cover will aid in
removal. Refer to Appendix A: Gantry Cover Removal and Dolly Setup on page 167 for more
details.

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Note: Fans located on the top cover will make that cover heavier.
2.) Power down the console and follow the GEH LOTO procedure.
3.) Remove the Gantry front cover, see cover procedure in Book 1.
4.) Remove the Table foot switch top cover to gain access to the ground cables and ground bar.
Note: Do NOT disconnect ANY grounds at this time.
5.) Confirm that all system grounds are securely attached to the system ground buss and NOT
the Table base.
6.) The electrician will remove all external electrical connections made during installation,
including:
a.) Main system ground at PDU
b.) Power feeder flex connection at PDU
c.) Room door interlocks and room warning light connections
d.) Any and all other external ground connections to the system.
7.) Confirm that all external gantry, table, console, and PDU connections have been removed.
Note: Some wires such as the room warning light may have external power and wire nuts, which
should be installed to protect from arching.
8.) Follow the LOTO procedure for re-energizing power and boot to application level. If not
already done, remove the footswitch assembly top cover while the system boots.
9.) Plug the Dale 600 / 601 Leakage Current Meter into one of the outlets on the gantry.
10.) Connect the meter leads to the meter as follows:
a.) Connect one end of the shorter black lead to the chassis plug and the other to the table
ground bus.
b.) Connect the longer red test lead to the external plug on top of the Dale 600 / 601 meter.
11.) Set the function switch on the Dale 600 / 601 meter to EXTERNAL. Using the external lead,
touch the meter’s test terminal to confirm that the meter is operational.
Note: For more detailed information, refer to the Dale 600 / 601 Operator’s Manual or see Figure 9-
1, for a quick overview.
With the system at application-level and all components functional, test the system ground
wires as follows:
a.) Remove a system ground wire.
b.) Test that system ground wire.
c.) Replace that system ground wire.
d.) Repeat, testing all system ground wires ONE-AT-A-TIME. A list of the system ground
wires appears in Table 9-2.
Note: The measured leakage current must not exceed 5 MA in any ground wire.
Components Results Date Tester
PDU Leakage 1/0
Gantry Leakage 1/0
Console Leakage #2
Table Leakage #10
Option Grounds, if present

Table 9-2 System Ground Measurements

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12.) After completing all tests, follow the LOTO procedure to power down the system.
13.) The electrician will reinstall all electrical connections, conduits, cables, and wires removed in
Step 6 and will secure all connections per NEC code. Check that all connections are securely
tightened.
14.) Reinstall all removed system covers, except for the gantry right-side cover, located by the
service switch panel.

SYSTEM POWER-UP AND TEST

Note: Complete this section of the installation manual on-site.
1.) Follow the LOTO procedure for re-energizing power.
2.) Turn-on the gantry service switches and power up the console.
3.) Check that no cables remain in the gantry rotating path.
4.) Return cover dollies to storage areas.
5.) Check that the table controls and footswitch function properly.
6.) Re-test the system by completing a system functional scan. If installed, be sure to test the
room warning light and the door interlock at this time.
7.) Complete the CT System Chassis Leakage test, if required by your state, and forward the
completed form to your Project Manager of Installation. (This form is located on the Service
CD.)

2.5 Finalization

No finalization required.

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Appendix D
System Configuration Data Sheets

Section 1.0 Requirements

Record valuable system information in the data sheets that follow. Consult with your customer or
network administrator to obtain the information. Understanding how the customer plans to use their
CT scanner and their network and filming expectation reduces the time required to reconfigure the
system.
• Table D-1 Manual Film Composer Options, on page 301
• Table D-2 System Network Configuration, on page 302
• Table D-3 Networking Application (Image transfer) Configuration, on page 303
• Table D-4 DASM Laser Camera Configuration, on page 303
• Table D-5 DICOM Print Camera Configuration, on page 304
• Table D-6 DICOM Print Camera Advanced Configuration, on page 304

Section 2.0 Manual Film Composer Options

MANUAL FILM COMPOSER OPTIONS

Slide Format (if available):
Greyscale:
Auto Printing:
Auto Clear Page:
Icon Labels:
Expose Order:
No. of Copies:
Table D-1 Manual Film Composer Options

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Section 3.0 System Network Configuration

SYSTEM NETWORK CONFIGURATION

FIELD NAME: SETENV NAME: FIELD VALUE:
System Settings: Service ID SERVICE_ID
Hospital Name HOSPITAL_NAME
Exam Number * * Ask customer or check log
DAS Type DASTYPE
PDU Type PDUTYPE
Network Gateway Host Name GATEWAY_HOSTNAME
Settings:
Gateway IP GATEWAY_IP
Gateway Net Mask GATEWAY_NETMASK
Gateway Broadcast GATEWAY_BROADCAST
Mask
Suite Name SUITEID
Option Network Printer IP
Address
Option HIS Server IP
Address
Option HIS Server AE Title
Option HIS server AE Port
Option CT Server AE Title
Option Connect Pro IP
Address
Table D-2 System Network Configuration

HOST ETHERNET ADDRESS

_________:_________:_________:_________:_________:_________

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Section 4.0 Network Application (Image Transfer)

Configuration
Record the network application (image transfer) configuration.
NETWORKING APPLICATION (IMAGE TRANSFER) CONFIGURATION
AE TITLE OR NETWORK NETWORK PORT COMMENTS
HOST NAME ADDRESS PROTOCOL NUMBER

Table D-3 Networking Application (Image transfer) Configuration

Section 5.0 Camera Application Configuration

Record the camera application configuration for the DASM or DICOM print camera.
DASM LASER CAMERA CONFIGURATION
Camera Type:
DASM Type:
Film Smooth/Sharp
Setting:
Options:
Valid Film Formats:

Default Film Formats:

Table D-4 DASM Laser Camera Configuration

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DICOM PRINT CAMERA CONFIGURATION

Camera Type:
Host Name:
IP Address:
AE Title:
TCP/IP Listen Port:
Comments (Optional):

Valid Film Formats:

Default Film Formats:

Destination:
Orientation:
Medium Type:
Magnification Type:
Table D-5 DICOM Print Camera Configuration

DICOM PRINT CAMERA ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

Smoothing Type:
Configuration:
Minimum Density:
Maximum Density:
Empty Density:
Border Density:
Association Timeout:
Session Timeout:
N-Set Timeout:
N-Action Timeout:
N-Create Timeout:
N-Delete Timeout:
N-Get Timeout:
Table D-6 DICOM Print Camera Advanced Configuration

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Appendix E
Informational Support Procedures

Section 1.0 Symbols

SYMBOL PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION

417-5032 Alternating Current

3
335-1 Three-phase Alternating Current

3N
335-1 Three-phase Alternating Current with
neutral conductor

Direct Current

417-5019 Protective Earth (Ground)

348 Attention, consult ACCOMPANYING

DOCUMENTS

417-5008 OFF (Power: disconnection from the

mains)

417-5007 ON (Power: connection to the mains)

Warning, HIGH VOLTAGE

Emergency Stop

Table E-1 Symbols

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SYMBOL PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION

Type B

417-5339 X-ray Source Assembly Emitting

417-5009 Standby

Start

Table Set

Abort

Intercom

(on Operator Console)

Power On: light on
Standby: light off

Table E-1 Symbols

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Section 2.0 ESD Grounding Points

The gantry has defined ESD attachment points that allow easy attachment for banana clip and
alligator clip style connections. There are points on the stationary frame on each side of the gantry
and rotating assembly behind the DAS plate. The stationary frame locations should always be used
if the length of your ESD strap is sufficient.

Standoff used for

clip or banana jack.

Figure E-1 Gantry Right Side Clip Example

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Standoff used for

clip or banana jack.

Figure E-2 Gantry Right Side Banana Jack Example

Standoff used for

clip or banana jack.

Figure E-3 Gantry Left Side Connection

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Figure E-4 Rear of DAS Plate ESD Connection Points

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Section 3.0 Manually Mount/Unmount a CD

3.1 Introduction

This appendix contains the following procedures that may be useful during a software load:
• CDROM — Mount Process
• CDROM — Unmount Process

3.2 Procedures

2.5.1 Preparation
1.) Insert a CD into the DVD ROM drive.
2.) Open a Shell window.
3.) Type: su - ENTER
4.) Type the password and press ENTER

2.5.2 CDROM — Manual Mount CD Process

If login was successful, continue with manually mounting the CD:
1.) Type: cd / ENTER
2.) Type: mount /mnt/cdrom ENTER
3.) Type: cd /mnt/cdrom ENTER
4.) The CD has now been mounted. To see what is on it, type:
ls /mnt/cdrom ENTER
5.) Type: ./copy_rpms ENTER
The following messages appear.
Copying darc rpms...
Please wait...
Done...

2.5.3 CDROM — Manual Unmount CD Process

Unmount the CD in order to remove it from the drive; do this by typing the following:
1.) Type: cd / ENTER
2.) Type: umount /mnt/cdrom ENTER
3.) Type: eject ENTER
4.) Remove the CD from the DVD-ROM drive and close the drive.

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