97050725 - VGi Evo Service Manual Rev6

Rev.
6
97050725
05.02.2017
NewTom VGi evo - Service Manual
EN
NOTES
This document is provided as a consultation manual intended for the device technicians.
CEFLA s.c. follows a policy based on the constant development and update of the product. For this reason, it
reserves the right to change the content of this manual without prior notice.
This document can not be modified, copied, reproduced, distributed, saved on magnetic or optical supports,
or published on websites and other on-line services, in full or in part, without the prior written authorisation of
CEFLA s.c.
The original version of this manual is in English.
NEWTOM™ VG is a trade mark of CEFLA s.c.
All other products and trade names mentioned in this document are registered marks of the relevant
manufacturers.
INFORMATIVE NOTE OF THE MANUFACTURER ON THE MEDICAL DEVICES

The medical device referred to in this manual consists of a scanner and a control, display and calculation unit
(Main Workstation). Such device, as delivered and configured by the production and assistance technical
personnel, is an X-ray device compliant with the safety requirements set forth by the Italian Legislative Decree
of 19 September 1994, no. 626 implementing Directives 89/391/EEC, 89/654/EEC, 89/655/EEC, 89/656/EEC,
90/269/EEC, 90/270/EEC, 90/394/EEC and 90/679/EEC concerning the improvement of the health and safety
of workers in the workplace, and with the essential requirements set forth by the Italian Legislative Decree 24
February 1997, no. 46 implementing Directive 93/42/EEC as amended, on the medical devices.
The medical device referred to in this manual is an X-ray device compliant with Directive 2011/65/EU on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Any tampering with, modification, updating or other change both of hardware 1 and software2 of the device as
supplied and installed by the company (and in the conditions specified in the attached documentation) may
partially or totally compromise the device expected operation. This may also alter the safety features with
consequent hazard increase for patients, operators and surrounding environment.
For this reason, should the user need to modify the device, he/she must request a written authorisation by
CEFLA s.c.
Failure to comply with what is specified in this informative note will null and void the device warranty and the
civil and/or penal responsibility for any consequent damage and/or accident and/or worsening of the patient,
operator or other people health (including the surrounding environment) will be borne by the person who
tampered with the device or his/her legal representative.
1 Adding of a new memory expansion, a new hardware on the connection bus, a printer, the
replacement of the graphic display interface represents an important modification.
2 Including the operative system and the applications already installed upon medical device delivery.
Automatic updates of the operative system, changes to network connection parameters, modification
and/or addition and/or removal of interface software with hardware (device driver) and/or services (e.g.
file and printer sharing service) and/or applications represent an important modification.
SUMMARY
1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................................ 1-2
TYPHOGRAPHY ........................................................................................................................................ 1-2
2 SAFETY INFORMATIONS............................................................................................................................... 2-1
GENERAL SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
ELECTRICAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2.1 Input power connection ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
SAFETY INSPECTION GUIDE ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE-SENSITIVE DEVICES .................................................................... 2-5
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................... 2-5
X-RAY WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................... 2-6
LASER WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................... 2-6
SPECIAL SAFETY NOTES ........................................................................................................................... 2-6
3 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
SYMBOLS ON THE PACKAGE ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
SYMBOLS ON THE LABELS ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
ENABLING THE SERVICE LEVEL ................................................................................................................. 3-3
OPENING THE “GENERAL SETTINGS” WINDOW ........................................................................................... 3-3
4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
CABLES .................................................................................................................................................. 4-2
5 INSTALLATING THE SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................... 5-1
6 CONSOLE PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................. 6-1
7 NETWORKING ............................................................................................................................................ 7-1
8 CALIBRATING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
CHINREST CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
TIN CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................... 8-3
VERIFYING THE CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................... 8-5
HEAD REST CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................ 8-8
8.4.1 QA scan acquisition ............................................................................................................................ 8-8
8.3.3 Laser alignment ................................................................................................................................ 8-9
CALIBRATION BACKUP ............................................................................................................................ 8-11
VIEW CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................ 8-11
FACTORY BACKUP FOLDER ..................................................................................................................... 8-11
9 MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 9-1
REMOTE ASSISTANCE SUPPORT................................................................................................................ 9-1
REPLACING THE COMPUTER ..................................................................................................................... 9-2
ROTATING ARM ........................................................................................................................................ 9-3
9.3.1 Running a motor test ...................................................................................................................... 9-3
TESTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES................................................................................................................... 9-4
TESTING THE MOTOR CONTROLLER POWER SUPPLY................................................................................... 9-5
MODIFYING THE FLAT PANEL IP ADDRESS.................................................................................................. 9-5
REPLACING THE X-RAY SOURCE AND INVERTER ......................................................................................... 9-7
UNCORRECTED PIXEL MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 9-8
REPLACING THE FLAT PANEL DETECTOR.................................................................................................. 9-12
REGULATING THE MOTOR CONTROLLER FOR VERTICAL SCANNER MOTION ............................................... 9-13
KV CURVE ........................................................................................................................................... 9-17
MA CURVES ......................................................................................................................................... 9-17
ADJUSTING THE COLLIMATOR ............................................................................................................... 9-20
IMAGE BY IMAGE CHECK ....................................................................................................................... 9-24
LASER VOLTAGE .................................................................................................................................. 9-24
CONSOLLE .......................................................................................................................................... 9-25
DAILY CHECK ...................................................................................................................................... 9-26
10 BOARDS LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................... 10-1
CONTROL BOX .................................................................................................................................... 10-1
INVERTER............................................................................................................................................ 10-3
11 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 11-1
NNT LOG ERROR VIEWER (ONLY FROM NNT 8.0).................................................................................. 11-2
PHANTOM ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................ 11-3
12 EXTRANET SITE ..................................................................................................................................... 12-1
About this manual
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1 About this manual

Contents
This manual has been prepared to provide informations and instructions regarding the installation, use, maintenance,
and troubleshooting of the device “NewTom VGi evo”. This manual comprises all versions of the series.
This manual is intended only for trained personnel recognized by the manufacturer of the “NewTom VGi evo” device.
Before servicing the “Newtom VGi evo” device, be sure to read and understand all the information under Chapter 2
“Safety information” and Chapter 3 “General information”.
Keep this and other associated manuals for future reference and for new operators or qualified service personnel.
Structure
This manual contains the following chapters:
 Chapter 1 - “About this manual”:

provides general information about the structure of the manual and the conventions used.
 Chapter 2 – “Safety information”:
provides guidelines, and safety information required servicing the machine.
 Chapter 3 – “General information”:
includes information about the labels used for the shipment and located on the equipment, and an overview of
the service window on the software.
 Chapter 4 – “System overview”:
provides a general description of the equipment.
 Chapter 5 – “Installating the system”:
describe the procedures to follow to unpack, disassemble, move the equipment and perform a correct
installation of a “NewTom VGi evo”. Some procedures make reference to the "Installation Manual".
 Chapter 6 – “Console preparation”:
describes the procedure for a console preparation of the system.
 Chapter 7 – “Networking”:
provides general information about the installation of the system inside a network
 Chapter 8 – “Calibrating the system”:
describes the procedure for a complete calibration of the system.
 Chapter 9 – “Maintenance of the system”:
provides procedures in order to test and perform the maintenance of the machine.
 Chapter 10 – “Boards Layout”:
Shows the layout of the board installed in the control box.
 Chapter 11 – “Troubleshooting”:
provides guidelines to solve problem or failure that could happen.
 Chapter 12 – “Extranet site”
describes how to access to the documentation included in the extranet site http://extranetmedical.cefla.it.
Attached documents
The following documents are attachments of this manual:
- “VGi evo - Installation Manual” Cod. 97070043
- “Workstation Setup annex” Cod. 97050818
NewTom VGi evo – Service Manual rev 6 1-1

About this manual
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Conventions used in this manual

The general safety information in this part of the manual is for servicing personnel. Specific warning and cautions will be
found throughout the manual where they apply.
DANGER/WARNING:
Statements in manual identifying conditions or practices that could
result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Statements in manual identifying conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the equipment or other property.
IMPORTANT:
Statements in manual providing instructions that MUST be followed
to complete a task.
NOTE:
Tips and additional information to help to perform a task.
Typhography
Bold text Indicates a menu label or an item to select
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key> Key enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you
must press the enclosed key.
<Key1+Key2> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are
linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply
the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Safety information
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2 Safety informations
The following section contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a “NewTom VGi
evo”. Additional information are included inside the “User Manual”.
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
 Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
 When lifting any heavy object:
1) Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.

2) Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3) Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift.
4) Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain from
the muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any objects that you think are too heavy for you.
 Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.
 Perform an installation that achieve a optimal use. Care to
 Obstacles do motorized motion,

 Mechanical damage of connecting cable,
 Patient-operator visibility,
 Device accessibility for maintenance and cleaning, etc.
 Before you start the machine, ensure that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are not
in a hazardous position.
 Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the
machine.
 Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.
 Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your sleeves are
fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.
 Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a non-conductive clip.
 Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing.
 Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, using solvents, or working in any
other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
 Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
 Do not under any circumstances, remove any Caution, Warning or any other descriptive labels from the device
until the conditions warranting the label are eliminated.
 To avoid fire or explosion, do not operate this device in an explosive environment or near flammable anesthetics.
 After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn
or defective.

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 Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.
 Do not under any circumstances make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Manufacturer
is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified product.
 Connect to the device only computers, computer peripherals and cables in compliance to the manufacturer
specifications.
CAUTION:
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
Broken and/or defective parts must be returned to manufacturer and
replaced with spare part approved by the manufacturer or distributor.
CAUTION:
For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same
type and rating of fuse.
Electrical safety
Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.
WARNING:
The “Newtom VGi evo” is an equipment, containing high voltage
devices and must be opened only by qualified personnel, authorized
by CEFLA s.c.
WARNING:
Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have
handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when
working with live electrical currents.
WARNING:
Metal objects are good electrical conductors.
 Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet.
If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly (if applied).
 Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages.
 Disconnect all power before:
1. Performing a mechanical inspection

2. Working near power supplies
3. Removing or installing main units
 Before you start working on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer to
power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine and to lock the wall box in the off position.

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 If you need to work on an exposed electrical circuit, observe the following precautions:
 Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you.
WARNING:
Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.
 Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your
pocket or behind your back.
NOTE:
There must be a complete circuit to cause electrical shock.
By observing the above rule, you may prevent a current from passing
through your body.
 When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that
tester.
 Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as metal
floor strips and machine frames.
 Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
 Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous voltages may be present.
Conductive foreign objects could produce a short circuit that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage to
your equipment.
 Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.
 Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered-off.
 Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, no-
grounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.
 Do not use household extension cords to supply the console workstation or the equipment.
 Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is
conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
 To avoid electrical shock hazard, do not remove covers or panels when power is supplied to the device.
 Do not under any circumstances remove the ground wire from any power plug.
 Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating
places in a machine:
- X-Ray source
- X-Ray Detector
- All the electronic boards

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 If an electrical accident occurs:
- Use Caution: do not become a victim yourself.

- Switch Off power.
- Send another person to get medical aid.
 Never connect to the system any other parts or accessories not specified from the manufacturer.
 Install the equipment in a way that an optimal usage can be made by the operator. (Easy cleaning, servicing
and patient positioning).
2.2.1 Input power connection
Consider the following precautions:
 Follow rigorously the instructions included in the “VGi evo - Installation Manual” about the permanent power
cord connection. Do not connect the cable to any plug or follow any other type of connection not specified in
the aforementioned manual.
 Not all power cords have the same current ratings. Household extension cords do not have overload protection
and are not meant for use with this device. Do not use household extension cords with this product.
 In order to remove all power from this unit power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine and lock
the wall box in the off position.
Safety inspection guide
The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions of the device.
When inspecting a machine good judgment should be used to identify potential safety hazards.
If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you
can continue without first correcting the problem.
Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:
 Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal electrical
shock).
 Explosive hazards, such as a damaged or bulging capacitor
 Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware
Checklist:
1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).
2. Power Off the machine. Disconnect the power cord in case of detachable cable or power-off the wall box
3. Check the power cord for:
a) A third-wire ground connector in good condition.

b) The power cord should be the appropriate type.
c) Insulation must not be frayed or worn.
4. Remove the cover.

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5. Check for any obvious alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations.
6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other
liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
8. Check for loosen or missing bolts.
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

Any boards containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling
the part are all at the same charge.
NOTES:
1) Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the
requirements noted here.
2) Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been
certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective.
When handling ESD-sensitive parts:
 Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product.
 Avoid contact with other people.
 Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body.
 Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulate and retains a charge even when you are
wearing a wrist strap.
 Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful
when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
 Select a grounding system to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement.
NOTE:
The use of a grounding system is desirable but not required to protect
against ESD damage.
Grounding requirements
Electrical grounding of the machine and computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper
grounding of the electrical outlet can verified by a certified electrician.

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X-Ray warnings
This equipment is a radiological device that can expose the personnel to the risk resulting from ionizing radiation. It must
be used in compliance with safety regulations, required by current radioprotection regulations in accordance with local
laws.
WARNING:
The use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
WARNING:
In the “NewTom VGi evo” an X-Ray source is present. Each action,
which causes the switching on of the NewTom 5G, must be performed
by qualified personnel, trained on the dangers and risks connected
with X-Rays for people.
Before switching on the “NewTom VGi evo”, verify that the radiation
protection regulations for environment, people and operators safety
are respected.
Laser warnings
The device is equipped with cross shaped positioning laser. The beam is emitted from the front cover aperture.
WARNING:
Do not disassemble the optical instrument or attempt to perform any
internal servicing.
WARNING:
Do not stare into the laser beams, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. The beams can
cause permanent eye damage.
WARNING:
Keep your eyes at least 40mm from the laser when the beam is on. If
necessary, use appropriate protective glasses.
WARNING:
The use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Special safety notes
For the Chinese market the computer, monitor and power cables MUST be CCC (China Compulsory Certification)
approved.
They must be consistent to the specifications included in the attached document “Console preparation“.

General information
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3 General information
Symbols on the package
The following table illustrates the symbols used for the shipment of the equipment:
Symbol Meaning
FRAGILE
THIS WAY UP
KEEP AWAY FROM RAIN
DO NOT STACK
TEMPERATURE LIMITS

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Symbols on the labels
Next table provides a description of the symbols included on the device’s labels.
Symbol Standard Description

IEC 60417-5010 ON / OFF (push-push)
~ IEC 60417-5032 Alternating current
ISO 7000-0434A Caution
ISO 7010-W001 General warning sign
IEC 60878 Warning: dangerous voltage

ISO 3864-B.3.6
IEC 60417-5019 Protective earth (ground)
IEC 60417-5017 Earth (ground)
N IEC 60445 Connection point for the neutral conductor on

permanently installed equipment
L IEC 60445 Connection point for the line conductor on
permanently installed equipment
IEC 60417-5841 Defibrillation-proof type B applied part
ISO 361 Ionizing radiations
Directive WEEE - Waste from Electrical and Electronic

2002/96/CE Equipment Symbol
Directive 93/42/CEE CE Mark
EN 980:2008 Serial Number

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EN 980:2008 Date of manufacture
EN 980:2008 Manufacturer
ISO 7000-1641 Operating instructions
ISO 7010-M002 Refer to instruction manual/booklet
Enabling the service level

In order to enable the service level, first left click on the NNT main window and then press CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + END on
the keyboard:
The service level is automatically disabled, every time the software is closed.
Opening the “General Settings” window

Through the “General Setting” window is possible to access to different parameters related to the device. The appearance
of the window may differ depending on the current software level (user or service).
To open the “General Setting” window proceed as following:
1. Open the software and press <ALT + F10>.

2. In the “Insert Password” window that will appear type “336699” and select the “OK” button.
The “General Setting” window will appear.

System overview
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4 System overview
The “NewTom VGi evo” is a cone beam computed tomography x-ray system.
It is intended for diagnostic use obtaining geometric information and radiologic density from two-dimensional and three-
dimensional images of objects in the examined area.
Through a scan process the system acquires the data which, after have been stored inside a computer, are used by the
software to reconstruct the volume of the patient’s anatomical parts.
SCANNER
CONTROL
BOX
WORKSTATION
Fig. 1:“Newtom VGi evo” system
The system can be divided in 3 main components:
 Console workstation
 Scanner unit
 Control Box
The console workstation is the computer that controls the scanner. In order to do that, the console runs a dedicated
software that provides the user interface to run and monitor the scanner unit.
Besides the software can be also used to perform the analysis of the acquired data.
The scanner is the main components of the system. It includes a radiological system, composed by the x-ray generator
and a flat panel. These components are mounted on a rotating arm driven by a motor. During the scan the arm performs
a rotation around the patient’s head taking maximum 360 images that are acquired by the console.
The control box hosts various circuits and electronic boards in order to control the functional components of the machine.
It is connected both to the workstation and to the scanner unit.

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Cables
The system includes the cables for the connection between main workstation and scanner and between the main
workstation and the control box. These two cables are:
 Ethernet Cable(4 couples/26 AWG-FTP-Cat. 6) (workstation  scanner)

 CAN bus Cable (2 couples/24 AWG shilded) (workstation  control box)
The power supply cable is already connected inside the control box, but needs to be connected to the main power of the
installation site by the installer.
ATTENTION:
The usage of accessories and cables different from the expected
ones can results in a decay of the electromagnetic compatibility
of the device!

Installating the system
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5 Installating the system

For a detailed description of the installation procedure, refer to the attached document “VGi evo -Installation Manual”
COD. 97070043.

Console preparation
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6 Console preparation
The console workstation (or main workstation) is the computer that controls the scan machine.
Specific requirements, procedures and settings must be followed in order to prepare the computer to run the machine
and to obtain extreme performance.
The computer must comply with the specifications described in the “Workstation Setup” annex document.
For instructions, about settings and installation on Main or Secondary Workstations (workstations that are not directly
connected with the machine) refer to document “97060818 - Workstation Setup Annex”.

Networking
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7 Networking
The NNT software has been designed to provide the best functionality and performance when it is installed in a LAN
(Local Area Network) or workgroup.
Working in a workgroup means that different workstations have to share the same archives.
In the case of “NewTom VGi evo” these data include the documents created from the software (RawData, Volumetric
data, Studies, 2D images collections and Reports), the patients’ database and other files used by the application.
For a complete guide of how to manage docuemnts and archives, please refer to the specific document 97071196
“Software archive giude”.

Calibrating the system
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8 Calibrating the system

Chinrest calibration
In case some maintenance (replacement of motor or limit switches) has been performed on the chinrest, a new
calibration has to be carried out.
1) Enable the service level (CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + END).
2) Select Tools → Scanner test, then select Calibration

→ Chine rest setup. The “Chinrest Calibration”
window will appear.
3) Select the “Axes Calibration” button and wait for the

procedure to complete.
4) Manually move the plate all the way to the RIGHT by

pressing the corresponding button on the console
(see picture on the side).
5) Write down the current position with reference to

the horizontal ruler.
6) Move the plate all the way to the LEFT by pressing

the corresponding button on the console (see
picture on the side).

8) Calculate the total excursion along the X axes and

enter it in the corresponding field.
9) Move the plate all the way to the FRONT by pressing


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11) Move the plate all the way to the REAR by pressing

13) Calculate the total excursion along the Z axes and

14) Move the plate to the HIGHEST position by pressing


16) Move the plate to the LOWEST position by pressing


18) Calculate the total excursion along the Y axes and

19) Select the “Store” button.

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TIN Calibration
NOTE:
Make sure that the rotating arm cover (code
99934963) is fixed on the device before proceeding
with the calibration.
1) Remove the head support from the chinrest.
2) Select the [15x12] FOV
3) If required by the software perform the blank

acquisition.
TIN Acquisition
Once the blank acquisition has been performed, the software is ready for the TIN acquisition.
4) Select Scan  Mattarellum Acquisition
5) When the dialog on the side appears, select

“OK”. The system will automastically adjust the
position of the chinrest.
6) Fix the calibration base and place the TIN

phantom on it as showed in the side pictures
(use the laser light to align the TIN on the
center).

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7) From the main window of the software select

the “Next” button and then “X-Ray flash” button.
8) The software will acquire an image of the TIN.
The goal is to have the two spheres located on the

right part of the TIN, included in the two red boxes
drawn on the right side of the image, and the four
spheres located in the center of the TIN, included
in the two red boxes drawn in the center of the
image (see the yellow circles on the side image).
Once a sphere enters in the box it turns from red

to green.
Repeat step 7 and 8 until a correct alignment is

TIN scout view achieved
9) Once the image is displayed select the “Start”

button (the acquisition process will start)
10) At the end of the scan process the software will

automatically run the procedure for the
calculation of the center of rotation of the device.
The software will show the result of the analysis.
In case any of the values is out of range (three
asterisks next to that value), repeat the
calibration process..
11) Select File  Close.

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Verifying the calibration

In order to verify that the 3D calibration is correct, it is highly recommended to perform two scans on the QA phantom,
one using the 15x12 FOV and one using the 8x8 HR FOV.
1) Place the QA phantom on the support plate.
2) Select the desired FOV (15x12 or 8x8 HR).
3) From the main window select “Scan → QA

Phantom scan”.
4) When the dialog on the side appear select “OK”.

The system will automastically adjust the position
of the chinrest.
5) On the window that will appear click on the “Next”

button.
6) Click on the “X-Ray Flash” button. The first scout

image will appear. Center the phantom according
to the following criteria:
 The brighter dots (representing the holes of the

aluminum pipe of the phantom) are crossed by
the two horizontal dashed lines as showed in the
following picture (red circles).
 The phantom is aligned with the vertical dashed

line as showed in the following picture (green
circle)

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7) In order to adjust the position of the phantom

proceed as following:
 Press and keep pressed the CTRL button on

the keyboard (see following image)
 Left click on the acquired image and drag the

image until it reaches the desired position.
 Keeping the CTRL key pressed, release the left

button of the mouse and wait until the
software prompts you to acquire a new
image.
 When prompted acquire a new image
ALWAYS TRY TO CENTER THE PHANTOM AS BETTER

AS POSSIBLE!
8) Once the phantom is properly centered, press the

“Next” button to acquire the second scout view
image.
9) After the second scout view has been acquired

and the phantom is centered, press the “Next”
button and then the “Start” button.
10) Wait until the scan has been completed. When

prompted by the software (see following picture)
select “Yes”.

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11) The analysis of the phantom scan will be

performed, showing a table with the resulting
values.
In case a value is out of range, three asterisks will

appear on its side.
Following is a short guide about what to do in case

some value is out of range.
 AAP: Manually adjust the inclination of the

phantom (referring to the first scout view)
 ALL: Manually adjust the inclination of the

phantom (referring to the second scout view)
 RNS: Repeat blank acquisition
 HDE – HDI – VDE – VDI :

1)Repeat scan
2)Repeat TIN calibration
 H FWHM – V FWHM:
1)Verify phantom didn’t move
during acquisition
 HFD: 1)Repeat scan

 VFD: 1) Verify vertical alignment of the

phantom
2) Repeat TIN calibration

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Head Rest Calibration

The head rest calibration is required only after the head rest has been mounted or adjusted. In order to carry out the
calibration proceed as following:
1) QA Scan acquisition using 8x8 HiRes FOV with service level enabled.
2) Laser aligment.
8.4.1 QA scan acquisition
1) Enable the service level (CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + END).
2) Perform a QA scan as explained in the previous

chapter using the 8x8 HiRes FOV.
Pay particularly attention to center the phantom as

better as possible.
3) Just before running the scan, the following message

will appear. Select the “YES” button.
4) Run the scan

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8.3.3 Laser alignment

Next is the procedure to follow for a correct centering of the laser:
1) Be sure the phantom has been perfectly centered

on both scout views, as explained in the “8.4.1 QA
scan acquisition” paragraph.
2) Turn on the laser and center them on the QA

Phantom stickers.
STEP 1 : ADJUSTING THE INCLINATION
If the laser is tilted as in the first picture, adjust it

by loosing the set screw (1) and using a pliers with
long spouts to rotate the laser (2)
WARNING:
Be sure that the pliers doesn't touch the mechanical
structure because the laser module or the NIM040
board could burn (the laser body is 5Vdc and the
mechanical structure is 0V)
Once the laser line is aligned hold the module with

the set screw (1).

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STEP 2 : ADJUSTING THE POSITION
Once the inclination of the two lasers has been

corrected, the position needs to be adjusted by
acting on the four bolts located on the laser bracket.
To move the line on the right, screw the right bolt

or loose the left bolt.
To move the line on the left, screw the left bolt or

loose the right bolt.
To move the line on the top, screw the top bolt or

loose the bottom bolt.
TOP
To move the line on the bottom, screw the bottom
bolt or loose the top bolt.
LEFT RIGHT
BOT Once the laser line is centered use some silicon

drops to hold the bolts firmly.

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Calibration backup
At the end of the calibration a backup must be done in order to store a copy of the modified files. Follow next steps to
perform the backup process.
1. From the main menu select File → Settings Backup.

2. The “Import/Export path setup” window will appear. Select the “Change Path” button to select the directory
where you wish to backup the files. Use the “Add folder” button to create a new folder inside the selected path.
3. Once the destination path is ready, select the “Go on” button to start the backup process.
4. At the end a message will appear informing that the Backup procedure has successfully completed.
5. Burn a CD with the contents of the directory in which you have just backed up the files.
NOTE:
The CD containing the calibration files should be labelled with
the serial number of the machine and the date of the calibration
and shall be kept in a safe place. Remember that these data are
essential in case of a computer failure or crash.
View calibration
Even from the normal user mode, it is possible to view the machine calibrations selecting the View menu at the opening
of the NNT software and choosing the desired calibration.
It is also possible to print the calibration (selecting File  Print) or to save it in PDF format (selecting File  Save as
PDF).
Factory backup folder

Starting from 18th December 2017 all the data listed below will be found in the "C:\NNT\FACTORY_BACKUP" folder on all
Workstations and into the NNT Installation DVD with the device serial number:
 One extra copy of the factory calibration data

 Installer of the current version of the iRysNNT software at the moment the unit was manufactured
 User manuals
 Technical manuals (in a zipped file with password "Cefla", for field engineer use only)

Maintenance of the system
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9 Maintenance of the system

This chapter provides a list of procedures to test and eventually replace different components of the system.
WARNING:
Always switch the system off before any maintenance of the device!
NOTE:
The equipment doesn’t include parts inclined to deterioration.
Remote assistance support

Remote Assistance Support is a feature that allows to temporarily grant control of the computer with someone else over
the internet, such as a member of support team who can view the user desktop and share control of mouse and keyboard.
The remote assistance support tool can be used on the main workstation if it is configured to allow the internet
connection to this service. This means that Default Gateway and DNS Servers has to be specified in TCP/IP network
properties.
Depending on the system in use, the default setting values may be those provided by the service provider (ISP).
Consult the network administration if the main workstation is on a LAN (Local Area Network) or contact the Internet
Service Provider if you have problems getting connected to the internet.
Administrative access to Windows account is required anyway to establish internet connectivity.

It is a task of the distributor to acquire and manage the proper remote assistance support tool (Web-based screen-
sharing solution like TeamViewer™ or similar).
CAUTION:
Internet use activities, different from remote assistance support,
may expose the computer system to security risks and cause
improper functioning.
In order to obtain the TeamViewer login details select the Help  Remote support menu. The “Remote support”
window will appear (see below).

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Replacing the computer

This chapter provides the guidelines for the replacement of the computer directly connected to the scanner (Main WS).
1) Settings backup
In case the original workstation is still accessible, perform the following backups::
 Configuration data and calibration of the device (Menu File → Settings Backup).
 Patient exam.
 Network configuration (IP Address, Workgroup, Domain Name…).
 Potential personal files and documents, which needs to be restored in the new workstation.
2) LAN PCI-E Installation
Mount the LAN card included in the package inside

the workstation. For the complete and detailed
installation procedure, refer to the “Workstation
Setup Annex” document.
3) Can Bus Terminator connector
Insert the CANBUS terminator on the CANBUS PCI card

and connect the CAN cable that comes from the
scanner (see image on the side).
4) Restore of software components

 Install the NNT software.
For compatibility reason with the OS preloaded in the provided workstation (WIN 7 64 bit) it is
mandatory to install a version of NNT preceding to release 6.0.
 Install the flap panel driver. For the complete and detailed installation procedure, refer to the
corresponding documentation “Workstation Setup Annex”.
 Restore the network configuration (IP Address, Workgroup, Domain Name …) previously backed up.
 Restore the backup of the NNT configuration and calibration files. In case these files are not available,
perform a complete calibration of the device including Kv setup, mA setup, beam limiter calibration
and geometric calibration..
5) Verify system calibration

Perform a QA scan and verify that all the results of the analysis are inside the expected ranges.

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Rotating arm
From the main toolbar, select Tools -> Scanner Test. The scanner test window will appear.
9.3.1 Running a motor test

The motor test consists in one or more complete rotations of the arm. The results of the test are the number of
encoder steps and the elapsed time. Next are the steps to run a motor test.
From the scanner test window select the “Motor Test” button.
The “Motor Test” dialog will appear.

From the drop down list select the number of test (rotations) you wish to run and
select “OK”.
NOTE:
For an installation it is suggested to perform at least 5 tests.
Located on the bottom-left corner of the service window, a “Status process” area
will display the status of the test.
This area includes a “Stop” red button that can be used to stop the test.
Once the test is finished the “Motor Test” window will show the results of the
test(s).
Select “Print” to display a report of the performed test(s).

The Motor Test report includes a table with the results of each single rotation and,
at the bottom, the average values.
Verify that the averages are inside the provided ranges (The report on the side is
only for representation. Do not refer to its ranges).
Select File -> Print to print a copy of the report.
NOTE:
To modify the current range for the Encoder steps, enable the
service level.
Open the “General Settings” window (see paragraphs 3.4
“Opening the “General Settings” window”).
Select the “Configuration” tab. In the “Encoder Steps” field, type
the new average of encoder steps. Close the window and when
prompted by the software click “OK” to save the file.

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Testing the limit switches

Use the scanner test window (see picture below) to verify the functionality of the limit switches.
Mechanical limit switches
Backward limit switch
1) From the “Scanner Test” window select the “FC-“ button.
2) Select the “Move” button and wait until the arm is stopped.
3) Select the “Test FCs” button.
4) Verify that the “FC-“ led is on.
Forward limit switch
1) From the “Arm Movement Console” select the “360“ button.
2) Press more time the “+” button in order to obtain a final position about 364°.
3) Select the “Move” button and wait until the arm is stopped.
4) Select the “Test FCs” button.
5) Verify that the “FC+“ led is on.
Inductive limit switch
1) From the “Arm Movement Console” select the “Reset“ button and wait until the arm is stopped.
2) Verify that the “FC 0“ led is on.

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Testing the motor controller power supply
1) From the “Scanner Test ” window select Tools → Arm Motor Controller control.
2) On the window that appears, check that in the “Power Voltage” the value is around 40 Volts (30Vac rectified).
Modifying the flat panel IP address
The communication between flat panel and grabber card (Intel Gigabit CT Desktop adapter) is performed through the
TCP-IP protocol.
By default the IP address assigned to the flat panel is 192.168.1.1, while the one assigned to the grabber card is
192.168.1.2.
In case these IP addresses create a conflict with the local network (meaning the same addresses result to be already
assigned to other devices), it is possible to change them as explained in the following procedure.
1) Change the IP address of the grabber card (see next picture). In this sample, the new assigned IP address is
192.168.210.1.
2) Create a file named “CustomPixDyn.txt” in the NNT working folder (usually “C:\NNT”).
3) Open the “CustomPixDyn.txt” file and type the following lines:

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- The “gigevision.host.address” represents the new IP address of the grabber card as you selected in
the step 1 of this procedure.
- The “gigevision.remote.address” represents the new IP address of the flat panel and must have the
same network address as for the grabber card (192.168.210.x)
NOTE: be sure you typed a space character after the string and before the IP value.
4) Restart the computer and the device.

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Replacing the x-ray source and inverter
1. Dismount the old x-ray source and inverter and replace them with the new ones.
2. Turn on the equipment and with the aid of a multimeter adjust (acting on P2 potentiometer) the OFFSET value
on the inverter board to a value of 0÷10 mV.
3. Start the NNT application and enable the service level (CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+END).
4. Press ALT+F10 insert password “336699” and type the new Monoblock and X-Ray tube serial numbers
retrieving them from the monoblock sticker (available only from NNT 5.5 software version).
5. From the scanner test window perform the X-Ray source forming process (Tools → X-Ray source forming
process).
6. Wait 10 minutes.
7. From the scanner test window perform the X-Ray source conditioning process (Scan → X-Ray source
conditioning).
8. Turn OFF the device and wait 1 hour for the tube to cool down.
9. After 1 hour, perform the mA curve for both SFS and LFS (see chapter "9.12 mA curves”)
10. From the scanner test window perform the Beam Limiter test (see chapter "9.13 Adjusting the collimator").
11. Invalidate the blank (Scan → Invalidate Blank) and perform a new one (if required also perform the Daily Check
process). In case at the end of the blank procedure, the software advises that “…the number of defective pixels
of the detector exceeds the specifications “ please refer to chapter “9.8 Uncorrected pixel management”
12. Perfom a complete calibration of the device (see chapter "8 Calibrating the system”).

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Uncorrected pixel management

In case the software during the blank procedure, detects a high number of pixels that cannot be corrected, the following
error message will appear at the end of the process.
Typically, this could happen after the replacement of the x-ray source and could be caused by some shadows inside the
acquired image due to an incorrect x-ray source or collimator adjustment (typically, shadows will be located on the edges
of the image).
NOTE: Even if the message appears the system can still be operated, but it could be possible to get some artifact inside
the reconstructed images.
HOW TO IDENTIFY WHERE THE DEFECTIVE PIXELS ARE LOCATED

Proceed as following to define what portion of the image caused the blank process to failed
1. Open the NNT Log file and search for the error message that appeared at the end of the blank. In the error
message look for the defect map file to which the error refers as explained below and write it down.
 NNT 8.0 and higher: Select Tools ->Start error log viewer. Click on the error message, look on the error
details (green arrow) and write down the complete file name.
 NNT previous than 8.0: Select Tools -> Open log error file and save as PDF. In the PDF file search for
message just above the error and write down the complete file name.

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2. In this specific sample the file is “C:\NNT\ThalesConfig\1533TT_DefectMapref_ConfMode4__Zoom0.fxd” but it

could also be a different one.
3. From the main WS of the scanner enable the Service level, then select Tools -> Scanner Test.
4. Select Tools -> Detector control panel
5. Fron the “Detector control panel” window (see below), click on the “Convert defect map file” button (1), select
the defect map file (2) you previously wrote down and open it (3).
6. The converted Defect map image will appear. The pixels can have three different colors
 Black: Good pixels
 Gray: Ignored pixels (tipically the border of the image)
 White: Pixels that haven’t been corrected

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7. Once the uncorrected area has been identified, it necessary to verify if the cause is a shadow and in case get rid
of it.
8. Open the Beam Limiter Test selecting Tools -> Beam limiter calibration.
9. Select Tools -> Enable additional FOVs.
10. Acquire an image using the following parameters:
Device FOV kV mA msec

VGi evo 24x19 110 3 5
11. Acquire an image. In this specific case there are two different shadows that appears inside the image (see
following pictures). These shadows force the blank to fail.
The position of the x-ray source or collimator must be adjusted until the two shadows disappear.

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12. Once the image does not show any shadow, is it possible to repeat the blank acquisition.
13. Following is the same defect map file open after the new adjustment of the x-ray source. It is possible to see
that the white area previously located on the right side of the image disappeared, meaning the blank was
successfully performed.

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Replacing the flat panel detector

The replacement of detector includes both the flat panel sensor and the converter board. For a correct replacement
please follow the next steps:
1. Move the arm to 0º position, then turn the device OFF.
2. Remove the "CARTER PANNELLO NEXT- 99934962" and the "CARTER GENERATORE NEXT- 99934961".
3. Remove the “CARTER SELLA BR. ROTANTE NEXT - 99934963”.
4. Disconnect all the cables from the sensor and the converter, then remove the flat panel (unscrewing the 8
bolts circled in the picture below) and the converter.
5. Mount the new flat panel and connect it.
6. Perform a complete calibration of the device following tat sequence:
a) Verify the Beam limiter calibration (see the chapter “#Adjusting the collimator”)
b) Invalidate and perform a new one Blank Acquisition
c) Perform the Geometric Calibration (see the chapter#TIN Calibration”)
d) Perform the Headrest calibration and check the calibration (see the chapter “#Head Rest Calibration”)

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Regulating the motor controller for vertical scanner motion

Next is the procedure for a correct regulation of the motor controller for vertical scanner motion. There are two
different models: AMC A12A100 or AMC 12A8.
Please verify the model installed on the device and follow the correct procedure before starting:
AMC A12A100 AMC 12A8
Regulation of the AMC A12A100 motor controller
1. Set the SW1 Dip Switches as folllowing:

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Dip Switch / Pin ON/OFF Function

SW1 - 1 ON VOLTAGE FEEDBACK
SW1 - 2 OFF CURRENT LOOP ACTIVE
SW1 – 3 OFF OUTER LOOP ACTIVE
SW1 – 4 OFF OFFSET
SW1 – 5 ON INHIBIT ACTIVE LOW
SW1 - 6 ON STANDARD OPERATION
2. Set the potentiometers as following:
Potentiometer Setting Function

1 COMPLETELY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE LOOP GAIN
2 COMPLETELY CLOCKWISE CURRENT LIMIT
3 COMPLETELY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE REFERENCE GAIN
4 COMPLETELY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE + OFFSET / TEST
6 ROTATIONS CLOCKWISE
3. Connect Voltage DC Tester probes on P2 connector (Power Connector) as following
Red Pin P2 Connector Pin B (2)

Black Pin P2 Connector Pin A (1)
Moving the column in UP direction by the consolle. Wait a few seconds so that the speed is maximum (2nd
gear)
Set the Potentiometer n. 3 until the voltage is about 36Vdc ± 0.5V
Moving the column in DOWN direction by the console. Wait a few seconds so that the speed is maximum (2nd
gear)
Set the Potentiometer n. 4 until the measured voltage are as similar as possible to the value obtained in the
direction UP (obviously with reverse polarity: approx -36Vdc ± 0.5V)
4. Moving the column in UP direction by the console. Wait a few seconds so that the speed is maximum (2nd
gear) and verify that the voltage is still within the predetermined range 36Vdc ± 0.5V.
If not, set again the Potentiometer n. 3

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Regulation of the AMC 12A8 motor controller
1. Set the SW1 Dip Switches as folllowing:
Dip Switch / Pin ON/OFF Function

SW1 - 1 ON VOLTAGE FEEDBACK
SW1 - 2 OFF CURRENT LOOP ACTIVE
SW1 – 3 OFF OUTER LOOP ACTIVE
SW1 – 4 OFF OFFSET
2. Set the potentiometers as folllowing:
Potentiometer Setting Function

1 COMPLETELY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE LOOP GAIN
2 COMPLETELY CLOCKWISE CURRENT LIMIT
3 COMPLETELY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE REFERENCE GAIN
4 COMPLETELY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE + OFFSET / TEST
6 ROTATIONS CLOCKWISE

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3. Connect Voltage DC Tester probes on P2 connector (Power Connector) as following
Red Pin P2 Connector Pin B (2)

Black Pin P2 Connector Pin A (1)
Moving the column in UP direction by the consolle. Wait a few seconds so that the speed is maximum (2nd
gear)
Set the Potentiometer n. 3 until the voltage is about 36Vdc ± 0.5V
Moving the column in DOWN direction by the console. Wait a few seconds so that the speed is maximum
(2nd gear)
Set the Potentiometer n. 4 until the measured voltage are as similar as possible to the value obtained in the
direction UP (obviously with reverse polarity: approx -36Vdc ± 0.5V)
4. Moving the column in UP direction by the console. Wait a few seconds so that the speed is maximum (2nd
gear) and verify that the voltage is still within the predetermined range 36Vdc ± 0.5V. If not, set again the
Potentiometer n.3

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kV curve
1. Enable the service mode, then in the scanner

test window (TOOLS→SCANNER TEST) select the
Small Focal Spot (button “SFS” selected).
2. Select Calibration → kV Setup.
3. Highlight the first step of the table (DAC = 0).
4. Select “APPLY”.
5. Measure the voltage on TP4 of NIM034 (kV Ref)

and insert the value in the DAC Vout box of DAC
step selected.
6. Select “NEXT” and return to point 4 of this

procedure.
7. At the end select “PRINT” and verify that the

curves on the graphs are straight lines, laid one
upon the other.
8. When prompt by the software sekct “YES” to

save the file.
mA curves
The mA curve tables define the range of available mA values that can be used by the device. There are two tables for
the Large Focal Spot (LFS) (@110 and 75 kV) and two for the Small Focal Spot (SFS) (@110 and 75 kV).
The mA tables are strictly related with the x-ray source. They are originally created by the manufacturer based on the
original x-ray source but it could be necessary to adjust them expecially after the same part has been replaced.
1. With the aid of a multimeter adjust (acting on P2

potentiometer) the OFFSET value on the inverter board
(TP2 and TP7) to a value of 0÷10 mV.
SETTING THE SFS mA CURVE
2. Enable the service mode, then in the scanner test

window (TOOLS→SCANNER TEST) select the Small Focal
Spot (button “SFS” selected) .
3. Select Calibration → mA Setup.

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4. In the “mA Curve Setup” window verify that:
 kV=110
 “Rotating anode” flag is checked
 Sampling delay (ms) = 50
Adjusting the MINIMUM mA (range 0.95± 0.05 mA)
5. Select the first line of the table, click on the “Apply”

button and then on the “Rx On” button.
6. The software will take a shot and automatically read the
mA value which will appear in the related field on the top
of the window.
7. In case the mA are out of range adjust the initial DAC
value by selecting the “Edit Min” button and increasing (if
mA were lower) or decreasing (if mA were higher) the
value.
8. Once done, take a new shot as explain in the previous
steps. Continue untile the mA are in the expected range.
Adjusting the MAXIMUN mA (range 32.5 ± 0.05 mA)
9. Select the last line of the table, take a new shot as

explained in the previous steps and if necessary adjust
the last DAC values by selecting the “Edit Max” button
and increasing (if mA were lower) or decreasing (if mA
were higher) the value.
10. Repeat the same steps until the value is inside the
expected range.
11. Once the min and max values has been adjusted,
complete the whole table by acquiring a shot for each
line.
12. At the end select the “Print” button to save the table and
close the report that will appear.
13. Select Calibration → mA Setup.
14. In the “mA Curve Setup” window verify that:
 kV=75
 “Rotating anode” flag is checked
 Sampling delay (ms) = 50
15. Repeat previous steps from n° 5 to n°12.
SETTING THE LFS mA CURVE
16. Select the Large Focal Spot (button “SFS” deselected)
and repeat the above procedure from steps from

n°3 to n°15.

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NOTE: In case the mA curve are already existing, it is also possible after completing step 1 of the above procedure to
run the “Automatic procedure” by selecting the corresponding button located on the bottom right corner of the
window.
This procedure will try to automatically calculate the min and max value and once done will automatically fill the whole
mA table.
This process will have to be repeated for all the available mA tables (SFS 110kV, SFS 75kV, LFS 110kV, LFS 75kV …).

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Adjusting the collimator

The adjustment of the collimator is required in order to collimate the x-ray beam on the flat panel surface. Tipically this
procedure is required after the x-ray source or the beam limiter have been replaced.
Following is the correct procedure for the adjustment of the collimator.
1. Enable the service level (CRTL+SHIFT+ALT+END).
2. From the scanner test window select Tools→Beam limiter

test.
The “Movable Window Beam limiter” dialog will appear.
3. Select the smallest available FOV (tipically 5x5 HiRes) and

verify that the Small Focal Spot (SFS) button is selected.
4. Set the radiological parameters [mA = 4 ; Time (ms) = 12;

Image IMG=10] and acquire an image by pressing the
“Acquisition” button.
5. The purpose of this first step is to center the collimated area

(the gray one) in the green box.
In order to adjust the position of the collimated area is
necessary to modify the inclination of the x-ray source
bracket plate, by acting on the screws that hold the bracket
(see pictures below).
After each adjustment acquire a new image by pressing the

 Horizontal adjustment. Rotating the bracket plate will result in moving the collimated area to the left
and/or to the right.

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 Vertical adjustment. Pointing the bracket plate toward the top or toward the bottom will result in
moving the collimated area toward the top or toward the bottom.
6. Once the collimated area is centered verify that all

the bolts of the bracket are tight. At this point it’s
time to adjust the size of the collimated area.
In order to do that select the “Enable manual

tuning” flag on the Beam limiter dialog…
…then act on the single collimator positions as

shown below.
Once done acquire a new image pressing the


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7. The goal is to have the collimated area all the way

outside of the green rectangle and included
between the horizontal and vertical pair of red
lines.
On the side picture a few samples of good

positioning and bad positioning.
8. Once the collimated area is properly set (position

and size), select the “Store” button to link the
current collimator aperture to the selected FOV.
9. Repeat step 6 to 8 for each single FOV using the table here below in order to choose the right x ray parameters
Arm
FOV n. IMG kV mA (dosed) Time (ms) Expected GL
Position
Standard 0° 10 110 3 5 10k – 15k

Hi Res 0° 10 110 4 12 10k – 15k
10. Once all the FOVs has been correctly adjusted, close the “Movable Window Beam limiter”.

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Image by image check

The software integrate the possibility to acquire a stack of images images and later check the images one by one.
This can be particularly useful in case of investigation related to possible unstability of the x-ray source emission and/or
detector acquisition.
1. Enable the service level (CRTL+SHIFT+ALT+END).
2. From the scanner test window select Tools → Image by

Image Check.
3. The dialog on the side will appear.
4. Set the number of images you wish to acquire and the

radiological paremeters in terms of mA and Time (ms).
5. Acquire the images by selecting the “Acquisition”

button.
6. Press the “Previous” and “Next” buttons on the dialog

to move toward the sequence of acquired images.
For each image the “Gray level" and “Standard

deviation” referred to the Region Of Interest will be
displayed.
Laser voltage
Laser voltages can be measured on NIM040-A board located on RP1 plate, between TP2 (GND) and TP9 (V Laser1) for
LASER1, and between TP2 (GND) and TP10 (V Laser2) for LASER2. Laser voltage must be 3.3 Vdc.
In case the voltage needs to be adjusted it can be done acting respectively on TRIM1 and TRIM2 on the same board.

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Consolle
From the consolle display is possible to access to a few service menus as explained in the following lines.
First select the “Menu” button.
To move between the different pages use the arrows

and then confirm pressing the “ENTER” button.
In the new page that will appear select the “SERVICE”

icon. The password when required is “2468”.
The service page will appear. Following is a list of the

manu included:
 Show last recorded error: shows the list of the last

error of the consolle.
 Clear recorded erros: clear the list of the last error of

the consolle.
 Set device s.n.: allow to insert the SN of the device.
 Set console position: allow to define on what side of

the device the consolle is mounted (this will impact
on the horizontal direction assigned to the console
button during patient positioning)
Following is a list of error that can appear on the consolle:
Error Description
10 Error writing to internal flash
20 Error sending CANbus message
21 Error sending CANbus message
30 Icons not uploaded

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Daily Check
Following the list of tests performed by Daily Check procedure:
Test N. 1: Beam limiter test.
Test N. 2: The Arm moves to 0 degrees (same as RESET button on Hardware Test window).
Test N. 3: The Arm moves to 90 degrees (checks the required time. It should take a quarter of scan time).
Test N. 4: Initialize the detector
Test N. 5: Initialize the X-Ray source
Test N. 6: First of all, perform acquisitions to warm up the X-Ray source. After, another set of acquisition is
performed. The software calculates the mean gray level of every image. At the end, the mean of the
means (MEAN) and the difference between the maximum and minimum single mean are calculated
(SD).
Test N. 7: Switch the X-Ray system off.
Test N. 8: Dark image acquisition.
Test N. 9: The Arm moves to 0 degrees

Boards Layout
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10 Boards Layout
Control Box

Boards Layout
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Boards Layout
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Inverter

Troubleshooting
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11 Troubleshooting
Please use the official “Troubleshooting report” form (below an preview of Page 1) to report any problem to the
manufacturer. The complete form can be downloaded from the extranet site (http://extranetmedical.cefla.it)

Troubleshooting
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NNT Log error viewer (only from NNT 8.0)

The NNT Log Viewer is an utility integrated in the NNT software, used to visualize error, messages, information that
occurred in the usage of the scanner and/or NNT application.
For a complete guide of this application please refer to the document “NNT Log Viewer Guide”.

Troubleshooting
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Phantom analysis
At the end of the Qa Scan the Qa Phantom Report will be appear.
Here below the details of the values of the table:
Parameter What to do… when out of range
AAP Verify the phantom acquisition during the first scout view. If inclined adjust the phantom
position.
ALL Verify the phantom acquisition during the second scout view. If tilted level the table.
ScanTime Change CM2 motor controller
RNS First, perform a Daily Check then a new QA Phantom scan and analysis
Check the Xray source emission curve.
Check the Phantom is filled up of water.
TIN CALIBRATION
HDE, HDI, VDE, VDI Repeat the TIN calibration.
H FWHM & V FWHM Make sure the calibration TIN is not damaged or warped. If the “Average Tin Error” value
in the Tin Report is higher than 1.00 pixel for the Full Field, the TIN must be replaced.
HFD
VFD

Extranet site
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12 Extranet site
Additional information can be downloaded from the dedicated extranet site http://extranetmedical.cefla.it.
Only registered user can access to the site. If a new account is required please contact [email protected].
The site is mainly divided between the main menu on the left side and the products area on the right site.

Extranet site
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Clicking on a single product the corresponding window will pop up, listing all the available resources linked to that
specific equipment.

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All other products and brand names are registered trademarks

or trademarks of their respective companies.
NEWTOM™ VG series is manufactured by:
CEFLA s.c.
Phone: +39 045 8202727
Fax +39 045 8203040
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INFORMATIVE NOTE OF THE MANUFACTURER ON THE MEDICAL DEVICES

1 About this manual

 Chapter 1 - “About this manual”:

NewTom VGi evo – Service Manual rev 6 1-1

Conventions used in this manual

Bold text Indicates a menu label or an item to select

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

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 When lifting any heavy object:

1) Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.

 Perform an installation that achieve a optimal use. Care to

 Obstacles do motorized motion,

 Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.

NewTom VGi evo – Service Manual rev 6 2-1

Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.

 Disconnect all power before:

1. Performing a mechanical inspection

NewTom VGi evo – Service Manual rev 6 2-2

 Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.

NewTom VGi evo – Service Manual rev 6 2-3

 If an electrical accident occurs:

- Use Caution: do not become a victim yourself.

2.2.1 Input power connection

Consider the following precautions:

Safety inspection guide

Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:

 Explosive hazards, such as a damaged or bulging capacitor

 Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware

1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).

3. Check the power cord for:

a) A third-wire ground connector in good condition.

4. Remove the cover.

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7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.

8. Check for loosen or missing bolts.

Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

When handling ESD-sensitive parts:

 Avoid contact with other people.

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Special safety notes

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Symbols on the package

KEEP AWAY FROM RAIN

NewTom VGi evo – Service Manual rev 6 3-1

Symbols on the labels

Symbol Standard Description

~ IEC 60417-5032 Alternating current

ISO 7000-0434A Caution

ISO 7010-W001 General warning sign

IEC 60878 Warning: dangerous voltage

IEC 60417-5019 Protective earth (ground)

IEC 60417-5017 Earth (ground)

N IEC 60445 Connection point for the neutral conductor on

ISO 361 Ionizing radiations

Directive WEEE - Waste from Electrical and Electronic

Directive 93/42/CEE CE Mark