User Manual: CP Series CP160D/CP200D/CP225D
User Manual: CP Series CP160D/CP200D/CP225D
User manual
CP SERIES
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D
Note:
The information contained in this User Manual is correct at the time of writing. Further developments
on the equipment may however be implemented at a later stage and may lead to changes in the
manipulation of the equipment. Also, additional features may become available which are not
described at all in this version of the User Manual. ICM will update this User Manual to incorporate
these changes at its own discretion and without prior notification. It is therefore recommended to
contact ICM or your local distributor to obtain the latest version of the User manual if you see
behavioral changes or new functionalities after a repair or upgrade.
REVISION HISTORY 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
1. SAFETY WARNING 8
2. INTRODUCTION 11
3. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 14
3.2 PowerModule 18
3.3
PowerBox
19
3.3.1
Mechanical
dimensions
19
3.3.2
Front
panel
19
3.3.3
Power
connector
20
3.3.4
Interconnection
cable
20
3.3.5
Interlock
connector
20
3.3.5.1
Wire
cut
21
3.3.5.2
24Vdc
21
3.3.5.3
Door
1,
2,
3,
Water
and
Oil
21
3.3.5.4
Lamp
1
to
4
21
3.3.5.5
Com,
Relay
1
to
4
21
3.3.6
Handle
21
3.3.7
USB
ports
22
3.3.7.1
Master
port
22
3.3.7.2
Slave
port
22
4. OPERATION 23
5. POWERBOX MENU 30
5.1
Introduction
31
5.1.1
Navigating
through
the
PowerBox
menu
31
5.1.2
Padlocked
menu
items
31
5.4
Settings
34
5.4.1
Modes
34
5.4.2
Door
control
34
5.4.3
Lamp
control
35
5.4.4
Interlock
35
5.4.5
Key
beep
36
5.4.6
Date
and
time
36
5.4.7
Language
36
5.4.8
Screen
37
5.4.9
Prewarning
37
5.4.10
Units
37
5.4.11
Fan
mode
37
5.4.12
Carousel
38
5.4.13
Terminal
gen
38
5.5
Information
38
5.5.1
Powerbox
38
5.5.1.1
Customer
38
5.5.1.2
ICM
39
5.5.2
Generator
39
5.5.2.1
Customer
39
5.5.2.2
ICM
40
5.5.2.3
All
measurements
41
6. TROUBLESHOOTING 44
7. ACCESSORIES 49
8. RECYCLING 54
Guard ring
X-ray output
Carrousel
PowerModule
Interconnection socket
The guard rings provide handles to easily manipulate and position the generator but more
importantly they provide shock absorption in case the generator is dropped.
3.1.3 Carousel/Diaphragm
Full open
A 3mm aluminium filter is applied for the full 60°x40° opening
of the X-ray output.
Custom diaphragm
By standard, a 480x100@700mm film shape is provided. This
will reduce the shape of the X-ray beam to match the used film
and consequently reduce the leakage radiation.
Custom shapes with different sizes can be ordered from ICM to
match your application.
Beryllium window
A full open position without aluminium filter for use at low kV
settings. Exposure above 50 kV are not allowed in this position.
A warming message will be displayed on the PowerBox.
Laser pointer
A red laser light will be emitted from the centre of the laser
pointer when the red button is pressed for more than 1 second.
The laser will automatically shut down after 20 seconds or
when the red button is pressed again.
The interconnection cable connects the PowerBox with the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator.
The socket of the interconnection cable on the generator side can easily be switched between an axial
or radial connection position. Please refer to the maintenance chapter for the procedure to change the
connector position.
The main cooling fan is a very high power fan providing the required cooling to the
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator’s anode. Due to the high speed and high air displacement
volume when the fan is working at maximum speed, a siren-like sound will be generated. When
working in open air conditions, this can be desirable as it provides for an audible warning when X-rays
are emitted. When working in a bunker or closed environment, this sound can become disturbing.
Therefore, the speed of the fan can be controlled by the PowerBox and 3 setting are made available to
the user:
- M axim um cooling
The fan will always run at full speed whenever X-rays are generated. The fan will make a
continuous sound and maximum cooling performance is guaranteed.
- M edium
The fan will always run at a medium speed producing a minimal amount of sound. In this
mode, the cooling is however not working at optimal performance and the generator will
interrupt the exposure to cool down when overheating is eminent.
- Silent
The fan will start at a minimal speed, producing almost no sound at all. During an exposure, as
the generator is getting hotter, the fan speed will increase to satisfy the generator’s cooling
requirements. In this mode, you will notice the sound generated by the fan increase to its
maximum in several steps throughout the exposure.
The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator is equipped with an electronic memory which can store
exposure and system information of up to 5000 exposures. This memory is kept on the
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator itself and also contains the electronic serial number of that
generator. The content of the memory is accessible via the menu of a PowerBox and gives the user
access to the complete exposure history of that CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator as well as any
error or fault information that may have been stored in it. The contents can be downloaded to a USB
pen drive and sent to ICM for failure analyses. This memory is independent of the PowerBox or
PowerModule that is used so this record can still be accessed even when the PowerBox and
PowerModule the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator was working with failed.
The information stored in this memory are, among other: date and time, the exposure parameters,
measurements of kV, mA and external power source and any error states detected by the PoweBox.
This information will be very helpful to ICM’s service centres to in diagnosing any failures and assist in
determining the cause of a defect.
3.2 PowerModule
The PowerModule converts a 380Vdc power supplied by the PowerBox into a signal that will generate
the requested kV and mA in the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator. This PowerModule is a
standard component and is identical for all Site-X CP generators. It can easily be replaced and no
further configuration or calibration is required, even on site.
Required in some countries, ICM makes a flashing light on the generator available by standard. The
flashing light is positioned on the PowerModule next to the interconnection socket. The behaviour of
the lamp (when it should flash or when it should be ON) can be programmed from the PowerBox
Menu.
3.3 PowerBox
Power is supplied through the 3 pin Cannon connector on the left side of
the PowerBox.
Thanks to the use of a Power Factor Controller (PFC), the power factor
of the PowerBox is close to 1. This will allow the PowerBox to be run from almost any petrol or diesel
power generator without suffering from interference from voltage or frequency fluctuations.
The recommended minimum power rating of the power generator is 2kVA.
It is possible to power the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator set from a car or truck battery when
an appropriate 12/24Vdc to 230Vac adaptor is used. The current consumption on 24V will be
approximately 60A.
The maximum total power consumption for the 24V powered lamps is 15W.
3.3.5.2 24Vdc
A 24 Vdc is provided by the PowerBox to power external flashing lights and siren.
Please refer to the PowerBox’s ‘Configure interlock’ chapter for more information on how to
configure the inputs.
3.3.5.4 Lamp 1 to 4
Lamp 1 to 4 are 4 fully configurable output contacts which can be used in combination with the
24Vdc provided by the PowerBox for warning lamps, sirens or any other 24V output or warning
device providing the max power consumption is respected.
The maximum total power consumption for all 4 ports combined is 15 Watt.
The respective port is internally connected to ground when the output is activated. Each port
also has a consumption current detection to detect lamp failure. The alarm for this is
configurable per port.
Please refer to the PowerBox’s ‘Configure interlock’ chapter for more information on how to
configure the outputs.
Please refer to the PowerBox’s ‘Configure interlock’ chapter for more information on how to
configure the relays.
3.3.6 Handle
To unlock the handle press both the handle joints inward and turn the handle in the desired position.
Release the joints to lock back into the selected position.
The CP200 generator can be powered through the PowerBox from either the main grid, from a power
generator set or even from a car or truck battery with a DC to AC power inverter. Its electronic power
circuits enable it to adapt, without danger, to most fluctuations and sudden variations that may occur
on some networks.
Thanks to the very good power factor, the input current is limited to 5.7A @230VAC or 11.4A @115VAC.
This makes it possible to use the PowerBox with long power extension cables or small size power
generators.
The PowerBox is equipped with a very accurate measurement of the power supply’s voltage and
frequency. It constantly monitors and analyzes the input power’s square root voltage, peak voltage
and frequency. If the input power goes out of the specified operating range, the PowerBox will
automatically stop any ongoing exposure to prevent damage to the equipment due to out of bounds
input power.
The PowerBox can be powered from electric power generator sets of nominal power equal to or
greater than 2 kVA to offer the full performances of the tube head.
The excellent power factor (voltage and current are in phase) guarantees smooth operation, without
any particular problems, with most existing models. The electrical power sets can be of "petrol" type
with electronic regulation or "diesel" with flywheel.
Voltage and frequency fluctuations should be less than 5%.
The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D X-ray generator produces ultra-high voltage internally. In order for
the electrical safety shut-off devices to operate optimally in the event of failure or an accident, it is
essential that the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator or Powerbox are effectively connected to an
earth of low impedance (< 10 Ohm).
This protective earth connection can be provided by the network (single-phase + earth) via the power
supply cable which comes with the equipment. You must however always check that the earth is
actually connected to ground in the supply circuit and that it does not exceed 10 Ohm.
If there is any doubt or in the case a generator set is used, it is strongly recommended that the visible
earth terminal of the PowerBox or CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator, provided for this purpose,
is connected locally to earth (for example by using an earth rod), the value of which you should
carefully check before use.
This is both for the safety of the equipment as well as for the safety of the operator!
Observing certain simple rules will ensure that operations are performed under optimal safety
conditions, both for the operator and the equipment. Some of these rules will ensure that you obtain
images of the highest quality. We advise you most strongly to adopt the following recommendations:
1. Only authorized personnel shall use the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator set.
2. Take care that the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator is never used with a supply voltage
exceeding 264VAC.
3. Make sure that you ALWAYS work with the equipment well earthen. Check this if in doubt.
4. Avoid exposing the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D or PowerBox to direct bright sunlight for
extended periods.
5. Whenever possible, avoid switching off the power immediately after a long exposure. Allow
the fan to cool the anode down during 1 minute before to switch the off the PowerBox.
6. Check that neither the air inlet nor outlet of the tube head becomes blocked.
7. Do not attempt to modify, disconnect or bridge the safety shut-off devices. Your warranty will
be void.
8. Use the custom diaphragm adapted to the sizes of your films as much as possible to reduce
the scattered radiation level.
9. Use the lead shutter during preheating (warm-up). The leakage dose will be become less than
2 mSv/h at one meter from the focal spot. This level is however still harmful for your health,
step away from the tube head during preheating and shots and monitor your personal dose
rate meter/survey meter.
10. Make sure the circular cannon jack are locked in position. (A ‘click’ can be heard or felt when
the connector goes in the locked position and the red dots on both sides of the connector will
be aligned)
11. Keep the cooling fans and heat sinks clean. Remove accumulated dust with compressed air
when required.
4.2.1 Connections
When connecting the cables to the PowerBox and CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator, make sure
to close the connector until a ‘click’ can be felt. This will ensure a good connection and will prevent
the cables from getting disconnected while the equipment is in use.
When properly locked, a small silvery dot is visible in the connector.
4.2.2 Power On
After all connections are made and all safety points have been checked, turn ON the PowerBox by
turning ON the main switch (11).
The PowerBox will now start up and either one of these messages will be shown on the main display:
1) Ready to start
This message is displayed when the PowerBox is successfully initialized and a
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator is detected and identified. You may now enter the
desired kV, mA, Exposure Time (T) and start the exposure by pressing the START button (10).
Please refer to the ‘Setting kV, mA and Exposure time’ chapter for more information on
entering these values.
Make sure the carousel is in the desired position and press the START button (10) to start the
exposure.
2) Key off
The Safety Key (12) is not present or not in ‘XI’ position. This Safety key is a supervisor key and
will enable the supervisor to lockout any user interaction or accidental starting of the X-ray
while the equipment is unattended.
Insert the Safety key (12) if it is not present and turn it to the "XI" position.
3) Preheat required for kVm ax.
When the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator has not been used for more than 8 hours, a
preheating is required to operate at maximum kV. The message further asks the operator if he
would the maximum kV to be programmed for the preheating. Pressing the ENTER button will
automatically program the maximum kV and mA and the required preheating time will be
shown. When pressing cancel, the last used exposure values will be loaded. Depending on the
set kV value, a shorter preheating may be required or not at all. The required preheating time
is indicated. Please refer to the ‘Preheating’ chapter for more information about the
preheating process.
Make sure the carousel is in the shutter position and press the START button (10) to start the
preheating.
4) Door Open
When a door safety contact is active and the respective door contact is open, this message will
be displayed.
When working with a shielded room or containment, make sure the door is closed and there is
no cabling defect. Press the START button (10) to start the exposure.
If you are not working in a shielded room or using a door contact, verify the door control
settings through the secondary display (2) > Settings > Door control
5) No Generator
After initialization, the Powerbox attempts to detect and identify the connected
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator. If this is not successful or when no generator is
connected, the PowerBox will display that no generator is detected. Make sure the
interconnection cable is connected and the connectors are in the ‘click-lock’ position on both
the PowerBox and CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator.
6) Ready to start … MODE DEM O NO GEN
When ‘Demo mode’ is activated, the Powerbox will simulate normal operation without actually
generating any X-ray. The messages ‘Ready to start’ and ‘MODE DEMO NO GEN’ will be
displayed alternatively.
Note:
The START button has to be pressed between 0.3 and 3 seconds to be activated. This is done so to
prevent accidental activation by an object falling on the START button.
The STOP button will always respond immediately without any limitation of the duration of pressing
the red STOP button.
The preheating, also called warm-up, is a procedure which is required to progressively re-establish
the maximum vacuum level inside the X-ray insert when it has not been used for more than 8 hours.
During this preheating procedure, the high voltage and insert current is gradually applied to the insert
and built up to the maximum power output or the selected power output.(kV and mA) This procedure
is fully automatic and the required preheating time is calculated by the PowerBox based on the kV
settings during the last exposure, the idle time of the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator since
that last exposure and the set kV. The data which is required for the calculation of the preheating time
is taken from the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D’s internal memory. This way, your
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D will be correctly pre-heated in the minimum amount of time as possible,
even when the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator was previously used with another PowerBox.
It is not possible for the user to avoid the preheating procedure since bypassing it would lead to
serious defects and malfunction of the equipment.
The preheating time is mainly based on the kV setting and idle time of the
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator. The calculation follows these general rule of thumb:
- no preheating is required for 8 hours or less idle time
- 5 minutes preheating is required after 8 hours
- for each additional day of idle time, 1 additional minute of preheating time is required
- the maximum duration of the preheating is limited to 60 minutes
- The required preheating time will be less if the programmed kV is lowered.
- No preheating is required for kV settings up to and including 60kV.
To start the pre heating, make sure the carrousel is in the preheating / lead cap position and press the
START button.
Note:
Please refer to the chapter Maintenance and storage for the proper procedure when the generator has
been stored unused for more than 6 months.
When the “Ready to start” message is displayed on the main display, you can enter the desired kV,
mA and exposure time values.
To enter the kV:
The Constant Power function will automatically set the mA to the maximum value possible according
to the maximum operating range and will adjust the required exposure time accordingly.
For example:
The parameters that are set are; 120 kV, 3mA, 5 minutes exposure time. When pressing the Pct (6)
button, the PowerBox will automatically increase the current to its maximum for that selected kV
(ie:7.5mA ) and adjust the exposure time to obtain the same result in exposure. The exposure time is
thus decreased to 2 minutes.
The emitting of X-rays during preheating or while making an exposure, can always be stopped
immediately by pressing the STOP button (9) or by turning OFF the Safety key (12).
It is however not recommended to switch OFF the power with the power switch (11).
When the STOP button is pressed or the Safety key is switched off, the remaining preheating or
exposure time is kept. When the danger situation is cleared and X-ray can be emitted again, the
remaining preheating or exposure time can be finished by pressing the START button again.
5.1 Introduction
The secondary display (2) provides the user with an interface to the MAIN MENU
PowerBox extended functionalities and advanced user options.
Exposure
Calculation
Each feature will be explained in the following chapters. Memory
access
Settings
Information
5.1.1 Navigating through the PowerBox menu Data
access
Help
on
error
Demo
mode
OFF
ICM
Functions
To navigate through the PowerBox menu, use the menu navigation keys (15).
Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to browse through the menu items.
Press OK to select a function and BACK arrow to go up one level in the menu structure.
Use the Alphanumeric keys (7) to enter numeric or text values and confirm with the ENTER key (13) or
CANCEL key (14) to clear the input and re-enter the value.
Certain menu items are locked and cannot be changed by the operator for security reasons. In
the PowerBox menu, these items are preceded by a padlock symbol.
To change locked settings, one must enter into ‘superuser’ mode first. After entering the superuser
pin code, the padlock symbols will be removed and the menu items can be selected and modified.
Please refer to the superuser chapter on how to enter into superuser mode.
Note: When no CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator is connected to the PowerBox, certain items
specifically related to the generator itself will remain locked after entering into superuser mode.
Connect the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator and enter in super user mode again to change
these settings.
5.2.1 Calculate
The exposure calculator software allows for automatic calculation of the Exposure Calc
required kV or the required exposure time (TP). The type of calculation
Calculate
TP
can be changed by pressing the ‘OK’ button (15) while the ‘Calculate’ kV
200
menu item is highlighted. mA
4.5mA
D
Fe
2.0
AGFA
D7
Enter the remaining desired variables and parameter required for the Thickness
35mm
calculation and press ‘OK’ on the ‘Confirm’ menu item to execute the FFD
700mm
calculation. **********
Confirm
The remaining items that must be completed to make the calculation
**********
are:
kV or TP: depending on the selected calculation mode, enter the desired kV or Exposure
time.
mA: the desired mA
[Chart]: See below for further explanation. Press ‘OK’ to enter the calculation chart sub-
menu and change the desired settings
Thickness: the thickness of the inspected material in mm
FFD: Film to Focal Distance in mm
[Chart]
Newly delivered equipment comes pre-loaded with standard ICM charts ICM Chart
for the most commonly used film types and materials. Custom charts
Direct
Directional
for different film brand, film type or specific material can also be
Material
Fe
entered in the PowerBox and used for exposure time or kV calculations. Film
AGFA
D7
Please refer to the next chapter Custom charts for more information on Film
density
2.0
entering custom charts. **********
Confirm
The parameters linked to the chart to be used for the calculation are: **********
Direct: Generator model (currently only directional is available)
Material: The material that will be inspected.
Film: The film type that will be used. Press ‘OK’ to change the Film type or brand.
Film density: The desired density on the film
Confirm: Press ‘OK’ on the confirm item when the desired parameters are set and go back
to the main calculation menu.
Note: Although the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D is capable of making exposures of 10kV, a kV setting
lower than 80kV will not be accepted by the calculation software. This is because the ICM exposure
charts start from 80kV.
If you wish to use the calculator at lower kV, a custom chart has to be added.
For materials or film types that are not standard included in the Custom Chart
calculation software, custom exposure charts can be made and stored in
Add
new
chart
the PowerBox. Custom charts will enable easy, fast and correct Delete
saved
chart
calculation of the required exposure time, greatly reducing the amount Choose
chart
of film that is used on trial and error basis.
Custom charts can be entered in the PowerBox by specifying the material thickness which results in
the specified thickness for 5mA.min and 100mA.min for each kV line.
For example:
A custom chart will be made for a material ABC using a film brand and type XYZ. The chart will result
in a density of x.x at an FFD of xxx mm.
5 kV lines will be calculated for 100, 120, 140, 160 and 180 kV.
Using a step wedge made out of the material ABC, 2 exposures are made at an FFD of xxx mm; one at
5mA.min and one at 100mA.min. This is done for each of the kV lines that will be plotted on the
custom chart. The thickness of the material that results in a density of x.x is recorded for each of the
developed films. The result is a table of 10 thicknesses: 2 thicknesses per kV line, for each of the 5 kV
lines that will be plotted in this example. The number and range of kV lines that will be recorded if
free to choose within the operating range of the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator.
The table that was found by doing the density measurements on the films can now be recorded in the
PowerBox.
New Chart
1) In the ‘Custom charts’ menu, choose ‘Add new chart’
Name
CUSTOM1
2) Using the alphanumeric keys (7) give your custom chart a name kV
start
100kV
kV
step
20kV
3) Specify the lowest kV line that will be plotted. For our example Enter
thickness
100kV.
4) Specify the step between each of the kV lines. For our example 20kV.
5) Select ‘enter thicknesses’ and press the ‘OK’ button (15). Thickness
6) Now enter the thicknesses of 5mA.min and 100mA.min for each
Thickness
for
100kV
of the kV lines. At
5mA.min
1.00
At
100mA.min
5.00
7) Select ‘continue’ and press the ‘OK’ button to go to the next kV Continue
line. Back
*********
8) Select ‘Finish’ and press the ‘OK’ button to complete the entry Cancel
Finish
of your custom chart.
********
Your custom chart is now saved and can be recalled when doing an exposure calculation with the
PowerBox’s exposure time calculator.
5.4 Settings
The settings menu gives access to various settings of parameters and Settings
equipment behavior. Superuser access rights are required for menu
Modes
items preceded with a padlock symbol. Door
control
Lamp
control
The following chapters will explain each of the ‘Settings’ menu items in Interlock
more detail. Key
beep
ON
Date
and
Time
Language
Screen
Prewarning
5s
Units
metric
Fan
mode
silent
Carousel
Terminal
gen
OFF
5.4.1 Modes
Superuser
Superuser mode gives access to customizations or settings that are not Modes
intended to be changeable by the operator such as the door and lamp
Superuser
control settings. To enable the Superuser mode, select the mode by After
Sales
pressing ‘OK’ and enter the Superuser password when requested. Engineering
Alternatively; if you try to access an item with padlock symbol in the
menu, you will immediately be prompted to enter the password which will enable Superuser mode.
Note: For newly delivered Powerboxes the default Superuser password is ‘000000’. It is highly
recommended to change this password upon commissioning of the PowerBox to avoid misuse.
After sales and Engineering
These modes are password protected and give access to routines that are strictly intended for use
during service and production.
A door control input enables the user to connect safety switches to the Door Control
PowerBox and prevent accidental exposures. There are 5 door control
All
off
inputs available on the PowerBox, each one of them can be enabled or Door
1
OFF
disabled individually. The PowerBox will not start an exposure while an Door
2
OFF
Door
3
OFF
open contact is detected on one of the enabled door control inputs. Water
door
OFF
All off : Disable all door controls. Oil
door
OFF
Door 1, Door 2, Door 3, Water door, Oil door: Change the setting for each individual door.
All lamp on the PowerBox front panel, the externally connectable lamp, Lamp Control
siren or buzzer outputs and the warning lamp on the
All
off
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator are equipped with a ‘device Lamp
1
OFF
failure’ detection. When enabled the PowerBox will detect a failure of Lamp
2
OFF
Lamp
3
OFF
one or more of these devices and display an error indicating which lamp Ext
Buzzer
OFF
or buzzer is defect. No X-ray is emitted while the error condition exists Green
lamp
OFF
to prevent accidental radiation due to a failing warning device.
When no external lamps or siren are connected, the device failure detection can be deactivated in this
menu.
All off: Disables the device failure detection for all devices.
Lamp 1, Lamp 2, Lamp 3, Ext Buzzer: Enable/disables the device failure detection for the
external lamp and siren outputs on the Powerbox’s Interlock connector.
Green lamp, Red lamp, Yellow lamp: Enable/disables the device failure detection for the
front panel lamps of the PowerBox.
Gen lamp: Enable/disables the device failure detection CP160D/CP200D/CP225D
generator warning lamp
5.4.4 Interlock
The behaviour of each warning device and output can be programmed Man Interlock
for each of the generator’s states: Standby, Pre-warning, Shot and End
Standby
Shot, error and preheat. Prewarning
Shot
End
shot
Error
Preheat
In the ‘Manual’ submenu, the behaviour of each of the front panel Man Interlock
lamps (Red lamp, Green lamp, Yellow lamp, Buzzer) as well as the
Red
Lamp
OFF
interlock outputs (Lamp 1, Lamp 2, Lamp 3, Ext Buzzer, Relay 1, Relay Green
lamp
BL
SLOW
2, Relay 3 and Relay 4) can be individually specified for each of the Yellow
lamp
BL
FAST
Buzzer
ON
abovementioned states. Lamp
1
OFF
The different behaviours that can be programmed are: Lamp
2
OFF
Lamp
3
OFF
OFF, blinking slow (BL SLOW) , blinking fast ()BL FAST) or continuous Ext
Buzzer
OFF
Relay
1
OFF
ON for each state of the generator.
Relay
2
OFF
Relay
3
OFF
Relay
4
OFF
In the ‘Standard’ submenu a preset behavior pattern that matches the Std Interlock
country’s standards and regulations can be set by selecting its
GB
○
respective country code. FR
○
US
○
Off
●
There is a real time clock in both the PowerBox and the Date and Time
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator indicating the UTC time and
Powerbox
date. The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator’s clock data will be Generator
used to calculate the required preheating time and will be recorded in *
Format
*
Date
DD/MM/YYYY
the exposure listing. It is therefore fixed at UTC time and date The Hour
HH:MM:SS
Superuser access to change the time in the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D
generator.
PowerBox
On the PowerBox, the following readouts and settings are available:
Time zone: Set your timezone relative to UTC time.
Daily sav time: Enable or disable Daylight savings time.
The current UTC time
The current UTC date:
The current local time (= UTC + time zone )
The current local date (= UTC + time zone)
Generator
The indicated time and date under the ‘generator’ menu item is the time from the
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator’s real time clock and are both UTC.
‘Load to generator’ will set the real time clock in the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator to the
UTC time of the PowerBox. This function is however reserved only for authorized After Sales service
centers as changing the date in the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator will have an influence on
the preheating time and may lead to equipment failure if used incorrectly.
Form at
The time format can be changed between 12 hour (AM/PM) or 24 hour format.(HH:MM:SS)
The date format can be changed between DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD
5.4.7 Language
PowerBox menu. Graphical characters such as Chinese or Korean are also supported.
5.4.8 Screen
The brightness of the display can be set here. It is recommended to set Screen
a lower ‘Sleep Brightness’ to extend the display’s lifetime. The
Working
bright.
max
brightness is selectable in 7 steps: Min > 2 >3 >4 >5 >6 >Max.by Sleep
bricht.
Min
pressing the ‘OK’ button while the submenu item is highlighted. Standby
time
10s
Working bright. Select the brightness of the display when the display is active. i.e. when working in
the PowerBox menu.
Sleep bright. : Select the brightness of the display when the display is in standby. i.e. when not
working in the PowerBox menu and for instance you are waiting for a shot to finish.
Standby tim e Set the time in seconds after which the display will revert to the standby. i.e.: Sleep
brightness.
5.4.9 Prewarning
The pre-warning time is the time where the PowerBox will emit a Settings
warning signal between pressing the START button and the actual start
Prewarning
5s
of X-ray.
The desired pre-warning time can be by pressing the ‘OK’ button (15) and using the alphanumeric
keyboard (7) to enter the desired value. The PowerBox will accept any value between 5 and 231
seconds. Any value below or above these limits will automatically be adjusted to the nearest limit.
5.4.10 Units
Set your preferred unit system, metric or imperial, by pressing the ‘OK’ Settings
button (15) while the ‘Units’ menu item is highlighted.
Units
metric
Toggle between the 3 modes by pressing the ‘OK’ button while the ‘Fan Mode’ menu item is
highlighted.
5.4.12 Carousel
When ‘Terminal gen’ is ON, the PowerBox will enable the USB slave Settings
port and initialize communication with a terminal program running on a
Terminal
gen
OFF
PC. This feature is provided to integrate the
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator and PowerBox in computerized environments. For further
information about this functionality, please contact ICM.
5.5 Information
The information menu provides access to settings and real time measurements of temperature,
pressure and electrical power characteristics that can assist in determining alarm or failure condition.
These settings and information are read only and cannot be changed by the user or superuser.
5.5.1 Powerbox
The following settings and measurements for the PowerBox are available under each sub-menu:
5.5.1.1 Customer
Temperature
Min radiat T°: Minimum PowerBox radiator temperature (setting)
Cur radiat T°: Current PowerBox radiator temperature (measurement)
Max radiat T°:Maximum PowerBox radiator temperature (setting)
Voltage
48V: Internal 48 to 50 Vdc voltage (measurement)
Mains: Mains supply voltage (measurement)
Freq Mains: Mains supply frequency (measurement)
380V: High voltage power supply (measurement)
5.5.1.2 ICM
Serial numbers
SN PBB100: PBB100 board serial number
Version
5.5.2 Generator
The following settings and measurements for the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator are available
under each sub-menu:
5.5.2.1 Customer
1) Model Generator model number (Currently only CP160D/CP200D/CP225D)
2) Serial Generator serial number (YYnnnn/nn)
3) Fabric. Date Manufacturing date
4) Val. Date Generator can be used until date
5) Shot time Total working hours
a) Max uptime Maximum exposure time before a rest is forced
b) Work cadence Maximum allowed work cadence
6) Preheating
a) T w/o preheat Maximum rest time without preheating
b) T min preheat Minimum required preheating time
c) T added by day Additional minutes of preheating per day of rest time
d) T max preheat Maximum preheating time
e) kV w/o preheat maximum kV setting that does not require preheating
7) Temperature
a) Min SF6 T° Minimum SF6 temperature limit
b) Cur SF6 T° Current SF6 temperature (measurement)
c) Max SF6 T° Maximum SF6 temperature limit
d) Min radiat. T° Minimum anode heatsink temperature limit
e) Cur radiat. T° Current anode heatsink temperature (measurement)
f) Max radiat. T° Maximum anode heatsink temperature limit
g) Min inv. T° Minimum inverter transistor temperature limit
h) Cur inv. T° Current inverter transistor temperature (measurement)
5.5.2.2 ICM
1) Val. Date Generator can be used until date
2) Version Generator firmware version
3) Measure res.
a) kV resist. kV measurement resistance value
b) mA resist. mA measurement resistance value
4) Filament
a) I min fil. Minimum filament current
b) I cur fil. Current filament current (measurement)
c) I max fil. Maximum filament current
d) f min fil. Minimum filament frequency
e) f cur fil. Current filament frequency
f) f def fil. Default filament frequency
g) f max fil. Maximum filament frequency
5) Inverter
a) Duty cycle min Minimum duty cycle of the inverter
b) Duty cycle cur Current duty cycle of the inverter
c) Duty cycle def Default duty cycle of the inverter
d) Duty cycle max Maximum duty cycle of the inverter
e) f min inv. Minimum frequency of the inverter
f) f cur inv. Current frequency of the inverter
g) f def inv. Default frequency of the inverter
h) f max inv. Maximum frequency of the inverter
6) BPR Pressure measurement conversion factor
7) Reference year Starting time for the Real Time Clocks
8) Peaks/minute Max. allowed number of kV peaks per minute
9) Raise V/s kV ramp-up velocity
10) Raise I/s mA ramp-up velocity
11) D odr-contr kV regulation parameter
The ‘all measurements’ menu displays the most important 0.1kV
0.01mA
10%
0mA
measurements in 1 screen and updates them in real time, even while 45000Hz
146192H
making an exposure. This will allow for easy monitoring of the main i
29°C
a
29°C
6.1bar
z
environmental and generator parameters and assist in analyzing s
29°C
r
27°C
conditions that lead to warning or error conditions. The displayed 230.0V
50Hz
a
34°C
50.2V
0.27A
r
28°C
measurements are: 1.4V
0.00A
Real time measurement of kV [kV] and mA [mA]
Duty cycle of the kV inverter[%] and current drawn by the filament [mA]
Frequency of the kV inverter [Hz] and the filament inverter [Hz]
Temperature of the kV inverter [i°C], the ambient air in the PowerModule [a°C] and the SF6 pressure
[bar]
Temperature of the SF6 gas [s°C] and radiator of the generator [r°C]
Input voltage (AC) [V] and frequency [Hz], ambient temperature in the PowerBox [a°C]
Internal 50Vdc [V], current consumption [A] and radiator temperature [r°C]
380 Vdc High Voltage power supply [V] and current consumption [A]
5.6.1 Powerbox
The ‘View all’ menu will list all exposures recorded by the PowerBox. Log PowerBox
The contents of the list on the PowerBox will differ from that of the View
all
Search
generator which is described in the next chapter since the generator will Export
only record an entry if the exposure has started. The PowerBox will add
a record as soon as the START button is pressed. Exposures that have been stopped in the prewarning
time will thus be recorded by the PowerBox but not by the generator.
The PowerBox can be used in conjunction with different generators so records of exposures with
generator with a different serial number may be listed in the PowerBox but will not be found in the
listing of the generator.
The ‘Export’ will export the PowerBox’s listing to USB when a USB pen drive is plugged in. This way
the entire exposure listing can be extracted from the PowerBox for archiving or failure analyses
purposes.
Further detail of the exposure can be viewed by selecting the desired exposure with the navigation
keys (15) and pressing the ‘OK’ button.
5.6.2 Generator
The ‘Show all’ menu item will retrieve the exposure listing from the Log Generator
connected generator and list them on the display.
Show
all
Further details of a particular exposure can be viewed by navigation to Search
Export
the desired exposure using the navigation keys (15) and pressing the
‘OK’ button.
If no generator is connected, no listing can be retrieved and a padlock symbol will be shown before
the generator menu item.
5.6.3 Scope
All measurements made by the PowerBox are updated every millisecond and recorded for the last 5
minutes. After 5 minutes, the oldest measurements are overwritten. This function gives thus an
oscilloscope view of the last 5 minutes of all measurements made inside the PowerBox and provides
a wealth of information for failure analyses and diagnostics. This information can also be copied to a
USB pen drive if it is plugged in, allowing for remote ‘on site’ recording of any recurring failures and
easy transfer to ICM for further analyses.
‘Current errors’ will provide a full text explanation of the current error if the PowerBox or
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator is facing a warning or error situation. Suggestions on how to
resolve the problem are displayed on the main display (1).
‘All errors’ will display the current status of all 24 warning and error bytes from all 6 categories in the
form of hexadecimal codes. The warning and error categories are:
1) Sh: errors during a shot
2) On: errors during pfc ignition when high kV is being generated.
3) Off: errors during pfc extinction when high kV is being shut down
4) No: Errors related to the PowerBox only
5) Ge: Generator error
6) Gw: Generator warning
‘View all’ will show a history of passed error messages sorted by date.
‘Export to USB’ will export the error list to USB when a USB pen drive is plugged in.
After entering the ‘superuser’ submenu in the ‘ICM functions’, the Check Updates
superuser will be able to check for updates and automatically install
PBB100
them on the PowerBox. PBB400
Generator
To install an update get the required .icm file from the ICM website or VNC
from your distributor and copy it to the root directory of a USB pen MicroSD
drive. Plug the USB pendrive in the USB master port of the PowerBox Charts
and go to the ICM functions > Superuser menu.
Enter the superuser code when prompted for it and select the item you wish to update from the menu.
The PowerBox will now search the USB pen drive and display all suitable update files. Select the
desired file and press the ‘OK’ button (15) to start the update progress.
Follow the instructions on the PowerBox screen to complete the upgrade.
Note:
If a problem occurs while upgrading the PBB100 software it may cause the main software is get
corrupted which will leave the Power Box to become unresponsive after a restart. In this case, leave
the USB pen with the upgrade files in the PowerBox’s master USB port, turn off the main switch (11),
press the "STOP" button (9) and keep it pressed while switching on again. Keep the "STOP" button
pressed until you can see on the display that the upgrade process has restarted.
The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D constantly makes sure the pressure is high enough according to SF6
temperature. If it is too low a warning message will be displayed indicating that the gas pressure is
getting low. Please schedule maintenance for the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator to identify
any gas leaks and refill the generator with SF6.
The carousel position detection has been disabled in the software. This may be wanted in case there is
a defect in the carousel position detection system but the PowerBox will remind you that the
detection system was deactivated every time the PowerBox is powered ON.
Please schedule maintenance of the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator as soon as possible to
repair the carousel position detection system for your own safety and comfort.
When attempting to make an exposure with the carousel in shutter position a warning message
‘Carousel shutter’ will be displayed on the main display.
Shooting with the carousel in shutter position will not damage the equipment but X-ray emission is
blocked by the shutter. The film will thus not get exposure.
When attempting to make a preheating while the carousel is not in shutter position a warning
message ‘Carousel preheat’ will be displayed on the main display.
It is highly recommended to put the carousel in the shutter position while preheating, in order to avoid
exposing operators to high levels of radiations.
The gas pressure of the SF6 gas must be between 5.0 and 7.5 bar. Typically it should be around 6.0
bar at 25°C, but varies a lot with temperature. For instance, it will rise to 7 bar at 70°C, and drop to 5.3
bar at 0°C. If the gas pressure is too low due to very low SF6 temperature, please try to increase the
SF6 temperature by using heating blankets, or putting the generator for some time in a heated
vehicle or room. Once the gas pressure is high enough to start an exposure, the
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D will keep itself warm enough as long as you use it regularly.
The temperature of the invertor transistors in the PowerModule has become too hot.
Allow the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator to cool down in stand-by mode before attempting to
make further exposures.
The temperature of the SF6 gas inside the generator has become too high. Allow the generator to
cool down in stand-by mode before attempting to make further exposures.
The temperature of the radiator of the anode has become too high. Allow the generator to cool down
in stand-by mode before attempting to make further exposures.
A preheating is required for the set kV. Put the carousel in the shutter position and press the START
button (10) to start the preheating process. Allow the generator to finish the preheating before
continuing.
The temperature of the radiator of the Power Box has become too high. Make sure there is sufficient
room for air circulation, move the Power Box to a cooler or shaded area and allow it to cool down in
stand-by mode before attempting to make further exposures.
The temperature inside the Power Box has become too high. Make sure there is sufficient room for air
circulation, move the Power Box to a cooler or shaded area and allow it to cool down in stand-by mode
before attempting to make further exposures.
One of the lamps controlled by the Power Box is defective. Replace the lamp, or disable the lamp
control if you are authorized to do so.
The water or oil flow control circuit detects an error. Please check the cooling circuit, or disable the
control if you are not using liquid cooling.
The external buzzer is defective. Replace it, or disable the buzzer control if you are authorized to do
so.
One of the 3 door controls is giving an error. Check the door contact, or disable the control if you are
authorized to do so.
The red lamp located on the generator is defective. Replace the lamp, or disable the lamp control if
you are authorized to do so.
The key (12) is not present or is in the X0 position. Set it to the XI position in order to enable X-rays.
The Power Box cannot communicate with the generator. Make sure the interconnection cable is
connected properly, or try to replace it.
The carousel is in the laser pointer position. Making an exposure with the carousel in the laser pointer
position may damage the electronics of the laser pointer. The laser pointer would also show up in the
developed film. Put the carousel in a correct position to continue with the exposure.
The carousel is in between 2 positions. Verify that ‘click’ can be heard and that the carousel is in a
good position.
The carousel is in the ‘be window’ position but a kV is selected of more than 50kV. Select a kV below
or equal to 50kV or use the ‘full open with 3mm aluminum filter’ instead.
A single red warning light in a reinforced housing with a 20 m connection cable attached.
The functioning of the light – always on or flashing during X-ray active – can be controlled by
the PowerBox.
This accessory includes a 1/4-20UNC thread for mounting on a magnetic foot or on a tripod
(order number 00003406 and 00000666, to be ordered separately).
A red, orange and green warning light and siren in a reinforced housing with a 20 m
connection cable attached.
The functioning of the 3 lights – always on or flashing during X-ray active – and the
siren can be controlled by the PowerBox.
The warning lights and siren described in point 8.1 and 8.2 can be equipped with a magnetic
foot, allowing them to be attached to metal objects such as pipelines, metal tank walls or
support structures.
The warning lights and siren described in point 8.1 and 8.2 can be mounted on a standard
camera tri-pod.
A hard plastic transport case which can hold the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator, the
PowerBox, the 10m power cable, a 20m interconnection cable, a single red or a 3 color flashing
light with built-in siren and its tripod.
The tripod for the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator allows adjustment of height and
rotation in 3 axes of the generator itself. This allows the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator
to be positioned in any position or orientation desired.
A clamping ring is mounted around the generator body which clicks into its tripod holder. To
release the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator from pull down and 1/4 turn the locks and
lift out the generator as illustrated in the pictures below.
An aluminum transport case which can hold the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator, the
PowerBox, the 10m power cable, a 20m interconnection cable, a 3 color flashing light with built-
in siren and its tripod and the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D generator tripod.
When ordering a custom diaphragm, please inform ICM of the film size and FFD.
ICM confirms comply with European regulations and fulfil the obligations under Directive
2012/19 / EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment.
ICM supports the recycling of its products when they are end of life. The cost of collection is not
included in the standard package.
Customers can return the concerned products to ICM or to ICM’s authorized distributor.
ICM specifies that substances such as lead (Pb), see Annex IV of Directive 2011/65 / EU related
to the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
Electrical and electronic equipment, and beryllium (Be) are parts of its equipment.
ICM specifies that X-ray generators contain pressurized gas, such as sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).