8 [Appendix] Adjustment Mode

8.1 How to Start Adjustment Mode

There are two methods to start the Adjustment Mode.

8.1.1 Method 1

1 Remove the power plug from the outlet, and turn OFF the main system.

2 Remove the right-inside cover and right-side cover.

"3.5 How to Open/Close Covers"

3 Turn ON the DIP switch SW3-8 on the X-CONT2008X.

4 Turn ON the main power.

"TECI" is displayed immediately on the kV/mAs display fields of the X-ray control panel.

Fig. 8-1 Initial display on adjustment mode

By pressing the Registration key for each setting described in this chapter, the setting
value is registered and "record" is displayed on the kV/mAs display fields.

Fig. 8-2 "record" Display when registering

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n How to finish adjustment mode

1 Turn OFF the main system.

2 Turn OFF the DIP switch SW3-8 on the X-CONT2008X board.

3 Attach the removed covers in reverse order.

"3.5 How to Open/Close Covers"

4 Restart the main system.

8.1.2 Method 2

This method allows to enter initialization and adjustment mode without setting DIP
switches on the X-CONT2008X board.

This method allows to perform some settings below without opening the covers.
• Adjustment of X-ray tube current

• Initialization

• Check the irradiation counter

X-ray tube current can easily be checked because the unit is automatically brought into the
measured value display mode.

1 Remove the power plug from the outlet, and turn OFF the power to te system.

2 Turn ON the power to the system.

3 Press and hold the Setting Change key for more than 3 seconds.
The Setting Change Mode will start.

4 Wait until the display field changes from to

(Personal ID Setting). When the display is changed, press <7> and then the 8
collimator Lamp key within 3 seconds.

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5 appears for approx. 1 second, and then appears on

the dose display field.

At this time, the version of S/W "X.XX"is displayed on mAs display field. If the Collimator
Lamp Key is pressed,"8" will be displayed as the type of software on the mAs display.

Be sure to confirm software compatibility after the replacement of the X-CONT2008X

board.
The installation of software incompatible with the unit output may cause damage to
the unit.

Fig. 8-3 Display of software version (example of Ver.1.00)

Fig. 8-4 Display of software type

6 In this state, the display will switch between (adjustment mode) and

(initialization) by pressing the INFO switch

7 Press Program Register key with the chosen mode. The chosen mode will start.

8 Refer to the following for details of each mode.

• "8.2 Initialization of X-CONT2008X Board".

• "8.3 Adjustment Mode List"

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n How to finish the mode

1 Turn OFF the power to te system.

2 Turn ON the power to the system.

The system returns to normal mode.

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8.2 Initialization of X-CONT2008X Board

When replacing the X-CONT2008 board, it must be initialized.

8.2.1 Procedure of Initialization

1 Remove the power plug from the outlet, and turn OFF the power to te system.

2 Remove the right-inside cover and right-side cover.

"3.5 How to Open/Close Covers"

3 Set the DIP switch SW3-1 on the X-CONT2008X board as shown below.
• DIPSW2-8: ON
• DIPSW3-1: ON

4 Turn ON the main power of the system.

5 "i nit" is displayed on X-ray control panel for about 40 seconds.

6 After "i nit" disappears, press and hold the Registration key until "CAL end"
appears.

7 Set the DIP switch SW2-8 and SW3-1 on the X-CONT2008X board to original
position.
• DIPSW2-8: OFF
• DIPSW3-1: OFF

Be sure to reset both DIP switches to the original position once the initialization
is complete.

8 Attach the removed covers in reverse order.

"3.5 How to Open/Close Covers"

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8.3 Adjustment Mode List

Mode list in Adjustment Mode is shown below.

n Adjustment mode Page 1 (Key <1> blinks, and INFO switch goes off)

Table 8-1

Key Name of mode Notes

Adjustment by unit.
Adjustment mode of the battery
4 "8.6 Adjustment of Battery
detection circuit
Voltage Detection Circuit"

5 Setting Date and Time "8.7 Setting of Date and Time"

Adjustment by unit.
6 Adjustment mode of the Handle "8.1 How to Start Adjustment
Mode"

The standard adjustment of tube

Tube current two-point adjustment current.
7
mode "8.4 Adjustment of Tube
Current"

The detailed check and adjustment of

Tube current each-point adjustment tube current. (Not usually performed.)
8 mode
Setting Date and Time "8.4 Adjustment of Tube
Current"

This mode checks the condition of the

battery under load (ex. radiography).
9 Battery voltage drop check mode
"8.10 Battery Voltage Drop
Check Mode"

n Adjustment mode Page 2 (Key <1> blinks, and INFO switch blinks)

Table 8-2

Key Name of mode Reference

Perform the operation of charging
for a minute with charging current
setting 1A.
4 Battery charging test mode This mode is used to confirm the
operation of charging circuit.
"9.8 Checking battery
charging"

"8.9 Display of Running 8

5 Displaying running speed
Speed"

"8.11 Battery Code Setting

6 Battery code setting mode
Mode"

7 DR setting mode "8.21 DR Setting Mode"

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Key Name of mode Reference

Dose area product meter adjustment • "8.12 Dose Area Product

mode (SW3-5ON) Meter Adjustment Mode"
8 Dose calculation adjustment mode or • "8.20 Dose Area Product
Dose Area Product Calculation Unit Calculation Unit Setting
Setting (SW3-5OFF) Mode"

"8.8 Display and Reset of

9 Error Log mode
Error Log"

n Adjustment mode Page 3 (INFO switch goes off, and key <2> blinks)

Table 8-3

Key Name of mode Reference

4 - Not used
5 - Not used
6 - Not used
7 - Not used
8 - Not used
9 - Not used

n Adjustment mode Page 4 (INFO switch goes off, and key <3> blinks)

Table 8-4

Key Name of mode Reference

"8.17 Motor Usage
4 Motor usage information setting mode
Information Setting Mode"

"8.16 X-ray Tube Unit

X-ray tube unit usage information
5 Usage Information Setting
setting mode
Mode"

Usage information collective setting "8.19 Usage Information

6
mode Collective Setting Mode"

"8.13 Battery Usage Setting

7 Battery usage setting mode
Mode"

"8.14 CPU Board Battery

CPU board battery usage information
8 Usage Information Setting
setting mode
Mode"

"8.15 Emergency Brake

Emergency brake release battery usage
9 Release Battery Usage
Information setting mode
Information Setting Mode"

n Adjustment mode Page 5 (INFO switch blinks, and key <3> blinks)

Table 8-5

Key Name of mode Reference

"8.24 Mechanical
Mechanical performance usage
4 Performance Usage
information setting mode
Information Setting Mode"

5 - Not used

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Key Name of mode Reference

6 - Not used
"8.18 Arm Usage
7 Arm usage information setting mode
Information Setting Mode"

Cord Reel usage information setting "8.22 Cord Reel Usage

8
mode Information Setting Mode"

"8.23 FSR Usage

9 FSR usage information setting mode
Information Setting Mode"

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8.4 Adjustment of Tube Current

8.4.1 Tube Current Adjustment Mode

The tube current of this unit is adjusted by changing the setting of the filament current
(called FVR value).
As shown below, there are 6 points of adjustable FVR values; 40, 60, 80, 100, 125 and
133 kV for each tube current. FVR values between tube voltage points are calculated
using linear interpolation.

n Small focus

Table 8-6

50 ｍＡ 63 ｍＡ 80 ｍＡ 100 ｍＡ 125 ｍＡ 160 ｍＡ 200 ｍＡ

133ｋV ○ ○ ○ ○ - - -
125ｋＶ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ - -
100ｋＶ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ -
80ｋＶ ○◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○◎
60ｋＶ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
40ｋＶ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
* ○：Adjustment point in Tube Current Each-point Adjustment Mode
◎：Adjustment point in Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode

n Large focus

Table 8-7

50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400

ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ ｍＡ
133ｋV ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ - - -
125ｋＶ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ - -
100ｋＶ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ -
80kV ○◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○◎
60kV ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
40ｋＶ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ -
* ○：Adjustment point in Tube Current Each-point Adjustment Mode
◎：Adjustment point in Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode

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There are two types of tube current adjustment mode. Normally, the tube current is
adjusted with (1) Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode. When necessary, the tube
current at each adjustment point is checked and adjusted with (2) Tube Current
Each-point Adjustment Mode
• (1) Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode
FVR value is adjusted with two points; minimum and maximum tube current of 80kV.
The FVR values of other points are calculated based on the two values.
• (2) Tube Current Each-point Adjustment Mode
FVR values are adjusted at each adjustment point.

The Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode is to correct the currently-set FVR
value table based on the adjustment results of the two points. Therefore, if any
currently-set FVR value is invalid, the correction results could be wrong. Be sure
to initialize FVR value before the tube current two-point adjustment.

8.4.2 To Initialize FVR Values

The initialization is not required in the standard installation procedure of the

unit. Perform the initializing methods in case such as when the circuit boards or
other parts are replaced and readjustment is required.

1 Press the focus key you choose to initialize the FVR value.

2 Press the key <0> for about 3 seconds until "c A n c e L" appears on the display.
FVR value of selected focus will be initialized only.

FVR value can also be initialized by initializing the X-CONT2008X board.

However, other important data will also be initialized.be initialized by initializing
the X-CONT2008X board. However, other important data will also be initialized.

8.4.3 Others

• When the Tube Current Two-point or Each-point Adjustment Mode is selected, the tube
current feedback circuit is automatically disabled. Radiography time is fixed at 20msec.
• To adjust the tube current, use the secondary tube current meter or neutral point tube
current meter, or enter the actual measurement mode on the system. (During the tube 8
current adjustment mode, the system automatically enters the actual measurement
display mode.)

The tube current of the same FVR value may differ due to the presence of the
tube voltmeter connection. Make sure that the tube voltmeter is disconnected
when the tube current adjustment is performed.

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8.4.4 Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode

This mode is to calculate the currently-set FVR value table based on the
adjustment results of the two points. Therefore, if any currently-set FVR value is
invalid, the correction results could be wrong. Be sure to initialize FVR value
before the tube current two-point adjustment.

1 Enter the adjustment mode.

"8.1 How to Start Adjustment Mode"

2 Press the key <1> to enter the Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode.
LED of the switch and keys are indicated as follows.
• INFO switch goes off
• Key <1> blinks
• Key <7> blinks

3 Tube voltage is displayed on kV display field and tube current is displayed on

mAs display field when enter the Tube Current Two-point Adjustment Mode.

4 Press focus key and select small focus.

Focus key will light.

5 Set the tube voltage and tube current by pressing each key.
The tube voltage is fixed at 80kV. The tube current can be set at two points, minimum
and maximum. Set the minimum tube current first.

Table 8-8

Adjustment point of
Focus type Tube current value
tube current

Small focus Minimum 50mA

(Focus key lighting) Maximum 200mA

Large focus Minimum 50mA

(Focus key light out) Maximum 400mA

Fig. 8-5 Tube current two-point adjustment mode (the tube current is set to 50 mA)

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6 Execute X-ray exposure.

Execute the exposure by pressing the hand switch.

7 Adjust the FVR value.

1 Press the Additional Filter key to show the FVR value on the tube voltage display.
(The Additional Filter key blinks when the FVR value is displayed.)

2 Use the the Tube Voltage key to change the FVR value.

To decrease the tube current, set the FVR value to a smaller value.
To increase the tube current, set the FVR value to a larger value.

8 Repeat the steps 6 and 7 until the measured tube current value is within the
recommended range.
Table 8-9

Focus type Adjustment point Recommended range

Small focus 80kV 50mA 45mA to 50mA

(Focus key lighting) 80kV 200mA 185mA to 200mA

Large focus 80kV 50mA 45mA to 50mA

(Focus key light out) 80kV 400mA 370mA to 400mA

Fig. 8-6 Tube current two-point adjustment mode-FVR value setting (the tube current is set to 50mA, the FVR
ajusted to FVR = 3.92)

9 Register FVR values.

1 Register the FVR value after the tube current adjustment is complete.

2 To register the FVR value, press the Registration key. Characters "r e c o r d" will 8
show on the display.

Be sure to press the Registration key when the FVR value is changed.
Otherwise, the changed FVR value will become invalid if the other
point or mode is moved, or the switch is turned off. FVR value can
also be registered on the display of the exposure condition (instead
of the FVR value).

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10 Set the maximum tube current, and then repeat the steps 6 to 9.

However, the same adjustment results can be obtained in reverse order.

If this mode is terminated with only one point setting being performed, the
automatic adjustment on this mode is not executed.

11 Press the Focus key and select Large focus. Repeat the steps 5 to 10.

12 Finish the adjustment mode.

"8.1 How to Start Adjustment Mode"

8.4.5 Tube Current Each Point Adjustment Mode

n How to Adjust FVR value

1 Enter the adjustment mode.

"8.1 How to Start Adjustment Mode"

2 Press the key <8> to enter the Tube Current Each Point Adjustment Mode.
LED of the switch and keys are indicated as follows.
• INFO switch goes off
• Key <1> blinks
• Key <8> blinks

3 Tube voltage is displayed on kV display field and tube current is displayed on

mAs display field when enter the Tube Current Each Point Adjustment Mode.

4 Select focus.

• Small focus : focus key LED ON

• Large focus : focus key LED OFF

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5 Set the tube voltage and tube current by pressing each key.

Fig. 8-7 Tube current each point adjustment mode – Exposure condition setting (In case of 160mA)

6 Execute X-ray exposure.

Execute the exposure by pressing the hand switch.

7 Adjust the FVR value.

1 Press the Filter key to show the FVR value on the tube voltage display.
The Filter key blinks when the FVR value is displayed.

2 Use the Tube Voltage key to change the FVR value.

• To decrease the tube current, set the FVR value to a smaller value.

• To increase the tube current, set the FVR value to a larger value.

8 Repeat the steps 5 and 6 until the measured tube current value is within -15%
to +5% of the set value.

Fig. 8-8 Tube current each point adjustment mode: FVR value adjusted (this figure shows an example of the display:
the FVR is setting to FVR = 3.87)

8
9 Register FVR values.
Register the FVR value after the tube current adjustment is complete. To register the FVR
value, press the Registration key. Characters “r e c o r d” will show on the display.

Be sure to press the Registration key when the FVR value is changed. Otherwise,
the changed FVR value will become invalid if the other point or mode is moved,
or the switch is turned off. FVR value can also be registered on the display of
the exposure condition (instead of the FVR value).

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10 Repeat the steps 5 to 8 for other points, as required.

11 Press focus key and select focus. Repeat the steps 4 to 9 for the other focus.

• Small focus : focus key LED ON

• Large focus : focus key LED OFF

12 Finish the adjustment mode.

"8.1 How to Start Adjustment Mode"

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