Chapter 3.

6
HEALTHCARE Repair and Service
Imaging Services
Adjustments and Calibrations

Document No: DD+DIS150.06E

CR 30-X
Type 5175 / 100/110

► Purpose of this Document

This document describes all adjustments and calibrations as well as their purpose.

► Document History

Edition. Release Changes

Revision Date compared to previous Version 1.2:
1.3 10-2009  Added drawer adjustment tool "version 2", which allows to check
min. and max. height position. See section 2.1.
 Revised PMI Board Carrier Position Adjustment and Cassette Unit
Safety Switch Position Adjustment: Replaced (pixel based) images
by vector drawings. See sections 2.2 and 2.3.
 Revised Cassette Edge Sensor Position Adjustment: Added
multimeter as optional tool. See section 2.4.
 Added "laser beam check and adjustment". See section 2.5.
 Revised Shading Calibration Procedure: Shifted FLFS specific items
into an appendix section. See section 3.1.
 Revised Stall Calibration Procedure: Removed overview table about
which stall calibration has to be performed at which replacement, as
this is described at each replacement procedure. See section 3.2.

► Referenced Documents

Document Title
DD+DIS150.06E CR 30-X Service Documentation Chapter 3.5,
Replacements / Repair Procedures

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► Manufacturer
Agfa HealthCare N.V.

Publisher
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Germany
Copyright  2009 Agfa HealthCare N.V.
All rights reserved.
Technical modifications reserved.
AGFA and the Agfa-Rhombus are trademarks of Agfa HealthCare N.V.

WARNING:
Improper operation or service activities may cause damage or injuries.

INSTRUCTION:
(1) Read the "Generic Safety Directions" document
(see MEDNET GSO => General Info => Agfa HealthCare => Publications =>
Service Manual) prior to attempting any operation, repair or maintenance task on
the equipment.
(2) Strictly observe all safety directions within the "Generic Safety Directions" and on
the product.

NOTE:
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LIST OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW OF ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS.........................................................4

2 ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................................................................5
2.1 Drawer Unit Adjustment ............................................................................................................5

2.1.1 Preparing the Drawer Unit Adjustment .....................................................................................6

2.1.2 Checking and Adjusting the lateral Position .............................................................................7

2.1.3 Checking and Adjusting the Height...........................................................................................9

2.2 PMI Board Carrier Position Adjustment ..................................................................................12

2.3 Cassette Unit Safety Switch Position Adjustment...................................................................14

2.3.1 Checking the Switch Position..................................................................................................15

2.3.2 Adjusting the Switch Position..................................................................................................15

2.4 Cassette Edge Sensor Position Adjustment ...........................................................................16

2.5 Laser Beam Position Check and Adjustment .........................................................................19

2.5.1 Performing the Laser Beam Position Check...........................................................................22

2.5.2 Performing the Laser Beam Position Adjustment ...................................................................25

2.5.3 Verifying the Laser Beam Position Check and Adjustment ....................................................28

3 CALIBRATIONS .....................................................................................................................29
3.1 Shading Calibration.................................................................................................................29

3.1.1 Verifying a successful Shading Calibration.............................................................................32

3.1.2 Possible Reasons for a failed Shading Calibration.................................................................33

3.1.3 Appendix: Changes in the Shading Calibration Procedure if Full Leg / Full Spine Cassettes
are in Use................................................................................................................................33

3.2 Stall Calibration .......................................................................................................................35

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1 Overview of Adjustments and Calibrations

The following tables give an overview of adjustments and calibrations for the digitizer.

Adjustment Type Use Case Section

Drawer Unit After replacement of the drawer unit 2.1
Adjustment
PMI board carrier After replacement of the PMT with light collector 2.2
position adjustment
Cassette unit After replacement of cassette unit safety switch 2.3
safety switch
position adjustment
Cassette edge After replacement of cassette edge sensor 2.4
sensor position
adjustment
Laser beam  In case of sporadic or persistent errors 10761 2.5
position check and or 10767 to identify the possible root cause of
adjustment an incorrect laser beam position
 To solve errors 10761 or 10767, if an incorrect
laser beam position is the root cause

Calibration Type Use Case Section

Shading calibration  After replacement of the PMT with light 3.1
collector
 After replacement of the optic module
 After the laser beam position adjustment
 Whenever the PMT or light collector have been
removed (e.g. for replacing the slow scan
module).
 Whenever stripes in slow scan position are
visible, which cannot be removed by cleaning
of the scan line with the cleaning brush.
Stall Calibration  After replacement of a motor or mechanical 3.2
assembly where a motor with stall detection is
built in
 After replacement of the IP handling board (as
this has the motor controllers built in)
 During preventive maintenance

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2 Adjustments

2.1 Drawer Unit Adjustment

Purpose Adjustment of the optimum height and lateral position of the upper drawer unit plate
for reliable image plate transport in and out of the cassette.

Use Case After replacement of the drawer unit

REQUIRED TOOLS:

3 mm Drawer adjustment tool

NOTE:
Two versions of the drawer adjustment tool are available:

Version 1, delivered min. Version 2, delivered

max.

till October 2009 as of October 2009

Figure 1

Difference: Drawer adjustment tool version 2 has an additional gauge integrated to

check the maximum height position (marked with text "max.").
The drawer adjustment tool is part of delivery of following spare parts:
 Drawer Unit
 Drawer Motor
Its is also available from spare parts stock with spare part number*: CM+9 5175 6001 0
* The last digit in the spare part number indicates the spare part revision at release of
this document. When ordering, the actual revision of the spare part is delivered.

This document describes the adjustment with drawer adjustment tool version 2.
Where applicable, differences to version 1 are described.

REQUIRED TIME:
30 minutes

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The drawer unit adjustment is split up in three parts:

# Drawer Unit Adjustment Part Section

1 Preparing the adjustment 2.1.1
2 Checking and adjusting the lateral position 2.1.2
3 Checking and adjusting the height position 2.1.3

2.1.1 Preparing the Drawer Unit Adjustment

(1) Switch off the digitizer.

(2) Disconnect the mains cable.
(3) Simultaneously press the two
buttons (A) positioned
underneath the feed table.
(4) Pull out cassette unit (B).
B
A
A

Figure 2

CAUTION:
Less reliable IP run possible if IP guide plate is deformed.
Do not bend IP guide plate at removal.

(5) Remove the front cover.

See chapter 3.5.
(6) Remove the erasure unit.
See chapter 3.5.
(7) Slide IP guide plate to the left and
lift it out.

Figure 3

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(8) Pull at the toothed belt to open

the cassette opener.

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Figure 4

CAUTION:
Misalignment of drawer unit possible when pushing it at the upper plate.
When pushing the drawer unit only do this via drawer unit axle.

(9) Push drawer unit at the axle Upper plate Drawer axle
completely to the front.

Figure 5

2.1.2 Checking and Adjusting the lateral Position

(1) Insert the drawer unit adjustment

tool in the cassette unit entry.
(2) Push it completely to the right.
(3) Check, whether plastic finger at
drawer unit is aligned with the
lateral stop of the drawer
adjustment tool. See Figure 7.

Figure 6

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NOT OK OK NOT OK

Lateral stop

Notch

Distance exaggerated Drawer adjustment tool Distance exaggerated

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Figure 7

IMPORTANT:
When inserting the drawer unit adjustment tool, be sure, that the notch of the tool is
properly inserted in the right hand side of the cassette unit entry. See Figure 7.

Evaluation In case the lateral stop is aligned with the plastic finger at the drawer unit there is no
adjustment required. Continue with section 2.1.3.
Otherwise perform lateral adjustment as described in next steps.

LATERAL ADJUSTMENT
(1) Open the lateral position fixation
screws. See arrows.

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Figure 8

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(2) Shift the drawer unit upper plate

this way, that:
Plastic finger
 The plastic finger at the
Cassette input
drawer unit is aligned with side wall
the lateral stop
 While the drawer
adjustment tool is shifted to
the cassette input side wall. Lateral stop
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(3) Fasten the lateral position

fixation screws. Figure 9

2.1.3 Checking and Adjusting the Height

(1) Insert the drawer unit adjustment tool in the cassette unit entry.
(2) Check the minimum and maximum height. See also IMPORTANT note below.

Check min. Check min.

height left. height right.

min.
min.
max.

max.

Check max. Check max.

height left. height right.

max. max.

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min.
min.

Figure 10

IMPORTANT:
Perform the min. height check between Magnet Plastic Finger
magnet and plastic finger.

min.

Figure 11

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Expected result:
 The plate marked with "min."
(= minimum height) has to fit under
the drawer upper plate.
 The plate marked with "max." Min. height
(= maximum height) may not fit under Max. height
the drawer upper plate.
Figure 12

NOTE:
With drawer adjustment tool version 1 it is possible to check the minimum height only.
It is not possible to check the maximum height.

Evaluation In case the height is OK on both sides there is no height adjustment required.
Otherwise proceed with next steps.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(1) Open the four height adjustment
fixation screws (see arrows).

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Figure 13

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(2) Adjust the height with the

height adjustment screws (see
arrows).
(3) Press down the drawer unit
upper plate after each
adjustment cycle (before
checking the height again).
(4) Fasten the four height
adjustment fixation screws.
(5) Again, check the height
adjustment (min. and max.)
with the drawer adjustment tool.
(6) Repeat adjustment if required.
(7) Mount IP guide plate, erasure
unit and front cover.
(8) Connect the mains cable. Figure 14

Verification (1) Switch on the digitizer.

(2) Wait till the green light at the user interface lights up
(takes approximately 1 minute).
(3) Scan one image plate with each cassette format the customer is using.

Result The drawer unit adjustment is performed.

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2.2 PMI Board Carrier Position Adjustment

Purpose Adjust the position of the light collector this way that it is stress-free mounted.
Miss-alignment can lead to IP jams, laser reflections or cracks in the light collector.

Use Case After replacement of the Photomultiplier (PMT) with light collector

REQUIRED TOOLS:

13 mm 6 mm

PMT gauge
(Part of delivery)

REQUIRED TIME:
30 minutes

IMPORTANT:
The PMI Board Carrier Position Adjustment is part of the replacement procedure “PMT
with Light Collector”.
The adjustment has to be done before mounting the PMT, after mounting optic module
and PMI board carrier.

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT:
(1) Shift the PMI carrier to the rear.
(2) Fasten the four fixation screws.

Figure 15

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(3) Mount the PMT gauge on the light

collector.

Figure 16

(4) Check the distance between PMT

gauge and PMI carrier (see two
circles in Figure 17):
The PMI carrier should just touch
the PMT gauge.
(5) If the distance is OK, continue
with step (9), otherwise continue
with next step.
(6) Open the four adjustment screws.
See arrows in Figure 17.
(7) Adjust horizontal position as well Figure 17
as the angle of the PMI board
carrier.
(8) Fasten the four adjustment
screws.
(9) Remove the PMI carrier.
(10) Remove PMT gauge.
(11) Mount PMT on the light collector.
(12) Keeping the PMT in its mounting
position by hand, mount the PMI
board carrier. See Figure 18.
(13) Re-assemble the digitizer.
(14) Perform a shading calibration.

Figure 18

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Result The PMI board carrier is adjusted this way, that the light collector is mounted
stress free.

2.3 Cassette Unit Safety Switch Position Adjustment

Purpose Adjustment of the switch-off position of the safety switch

Use Case After replacement of the cassette unit safety switch

REQUIRED TOOLS:

3 mm

REQUIRED TIME:
20 minutes

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2.3.1 Checking the Switch Position

(1) Close the cassette unit.

(2) Switch the digitizer on.
(3) Check: With closed cassette unit
the switch may not interrupt the
power: The status indicator LED
lights up.
Figure 19

(4) Open the cassette unit

approximately 1 cm.
(5) Check: With cassette unit opened
approximately 1 cm, the switch
must switch off the digitizer.
If it does not switch off, continue
with section 2.3.2. 1 cm

Figure 20

2.3.2 Adjusting the Switch Position

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT:
(1) Remove the power cord in the rear.
(2) Open the cassette unit.
(3) Remove the top cover. See
chapter 3.5, Replacements.
(4) Remove the left cover. See chapter
3.5, Replacements.
(5) Open the adjustment screws. See
arrows in Figure 21.
(6) Shift the switch to the front (switch
does not close with inserted
cassette unit) or to the rear (switch
switches too late when cassette
unit is opened).
(7) Repeat the check as described in
section. 2.3.1.
Figure 21
(8) Mount covers.

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Verification (1) Connect the power cord.

(2) Switch on the digitizer.
(3) Open the cassette unit approximately 1 cm.
(4) Confirm that the switch opens and switches off the digitizer.
(5) Close the cassette unit.
(6) Wait till the green LED lights up.

Result The cassette unit safety switch is adjusted.

2.4 Cassette Edge Sensor Position Adjustment

Purpose Adjustment of the switch position, so that it reliably detects whether the cassette is
inserted the right way.

Use Case After replacement of the cassette edge sensor

REQUIRED TOOLS:
Optional:
1,5 mm
200 Multimeter
(Ohmmeter)

REQUIRED TIME:
20 minutes

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(1) Switch off the digitizer.

(2) Disconnect the mains cable.
(3) Simultaneously press the two
buttons (A) positioned underneath
the feed table.
(4) Pull out cassette unit (B).
(5) Remove the front cover. B
A
A

Figure 22

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT:
(1) Insert a cassette the right way, i.e.
black tube side to the top and the
shutter inside the digitizer.
(2) Push the cassette to the right: The
cassette edge sensor has to
switch.
 A click must be audible.
Fixation
 When using a multimeter, the Right: screws
resistance has to be close Black tube side on top
to 0 Ω.
(3) If the sensor does not switch, open
the fixation screws at the cassette
edge sensor and push it more to
the left. Fasten the fixation screws
and repeat step (2).
(4) If the sensor switches, continue Figure 23
with next step.

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(5) Insert a cassette the wrong way,

i.e. red side to the top and the
shutter inside the digitizer.
(6) Push the cassette to the right: The
cassette edge sensor may not
switch:
 No click may be audible.
 When using a multimeter, the
Fixation
resistance should be outside screws
the measuring range. Wrong:
Red side on top
(7) If the sensor switches, open the
fixation screws at the cassette
edge sensor and push it more to
the right. Repeat step (5).
(8) If the sensor does not switch,
repeat the complete procedure
once more, to confirm the proper
Figure 24
adjustment.

Verification (1) Switch on the digitizer.

(2) Wait till the green light at the user interface lights up
(takes approximately 1 minute).
(3) Insert a cassette the wrong way: The digitizer may not recognize the cassette.
(4) Insert the cassette the right way: The digitizer has to recognize the cassette.

Result The cassette edge sensor is adjusted.

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2.5 Laser Beam Position Check and Adjustment

Purpose The purpose of the "Laser Beam Position Check and Adjustment" is:
 Checking the laser beam position, to see, whether it is centered to the calibration
board.
 Adjustment of the optic module this way that the laser beam position is centered
to the calibration board.

Use Case Perform the "Laser Beam Position Check and Adjustment" in following cases:
 In case of sporadic or persistent errors 10761 or 10767 to identify the possible
root cause of an incorrect laser beam position
 To solve errors 10761 or 10767, if an incorrect laser beam position is the root
cause

REQUIRED TOOLS:

3 mm

REQUIRED TIME:
Approximately 30 minutes

IMPORTANT:
This adjustment requires:
 Calibration board version 2* and
 Distributor board version 2* (see Figure 25) and
 Software ≥ CRE_1511**
For digitizers with lower serial numbers, which do not fulfil the requirements, it can also
be performed with the Laser Beam Detection Toolkit, spare part number***:
CM+9 5175 2940 0
The Laser Beam Detection Toolkit has instructions for installation and adjustment
included.

* Installed in SN ≥ 6397 (Type 5175/100) and SN ≥ 5935 (Type 5175/110) and in all digitizers, where the
calibration board was exchanged after September 2009.
** Installed in SN ≥ 5570 (Type 5175/100) and SN ≥ 6377 (Type 5175/110).
*** The last digit in the spare part number indicates the spare part revision at release of
this document. When ordering, the actual revision of the spare part is delivered.

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Distributor Board
Version 1

Distributor Board
Version 2

5175_enc900.cdr

Figure 25: Distributor Board Version 2 is one prerequisite to perform the

"Laser Beam Position Check and Adjustment"

The laser beam position check and adjustment is divided in following steps:

# Step Section
1 Performing the Laser Beam Position Check 2.5.1
2 Performing the Laser Beam Position Adjustment 2.5.2
3 Verifying the Laser Beam Position Check and 2.5.3
Adjustment

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NOTE:
Short description of the laser beam position check:
 The laser beam is switched on via service client.
 By putting the switch on the distributor board to ON position the laser beam
position check functionality is activated: The yellow "LED 1" lights up.
 If "LED 2" and "LED 3" on the distribution board are light up, the laser beam
position is OK.

Short description of the laser beam position adjustment:

 The laser beam is switched on via service client.
 By putting the switch on the distributor board to ON position the laser beam
position check functionality is activated: The yellow "LED 1" lights up.
 By opening the screws at the two Optic Module Position Plates the Optic Module
can be shifted this way that both Laser Beam Position Detection Sensors are
covered by the laser beam. In this case LED 2 and LED 3 are light up.

Optic Module
Position Plate 2

Optic Module

Optic Module
Position Plate 1

EOL Sensor

Laser Beam Position

Detection Sensor 1

LED 3 LED 2 Laser Beam Position BOL Sensor

Distributor Board Detection Sensor 2 517502by.cdr
Calibration Board
Version 2 Version 2
Switch LED 1

Figure 26: Functional principle of the laser beam position check and adjustment

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2.5.1 Performing the Laser Beam Position Check

(1) Switch off the digitizer.

(2) Remove power cord in the rear.
(3) Simultaneously press the two
buttons (A) positioned underneath
the feed table.
(4) Pull out cassette unit (B).
B
(5) Remove top cover.
A
A

Figure 27

(6) Set the switch on the distributor

board to the ON position.

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OFF ON

Figure 28

DANGER:
If the power cord is connected and the main switch is switched on the input
side of the power supply is connected to high voltage. Risk of live.
Do not touch the input side of the power supply by hand or with any tool.

(7) Connect the power cord in the rear.

(8) Switch on the digitizer.
Observe safety note above.
(9) Check that the yellow LED on the
distribution board is ON: This is the
proof, that the check functionality is
activated.

LED 1

Figure 29

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(10) Log-off the current user at the control PC.

(11) Login as user “crservice”.
(12) Select menu:
<Start - Programs - Agfa CR 30-X - Service Client>
(13) Enter user name and password.
(14) Select menu:
<Analysis and Repair – Check laser beam position>:
A window "ESF Initialization" opens and stays for approximately one minute.
See Figure 30.

Figure 30

WARNING:
Laser light. Eye injuries possible.
Do not keep any tool in the laser beam while the laser is switched on.

(15) Select the button <On> to switch on the laser beam. See Figure 31.
The status message shows <Polygon is spinning. Laser ready>.
See Figure 32. The Polygon motor is audible.

Figure 31 Figure 32

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NOTE:
The laser beam switches off automatically after 30 minutes.

(16) Check the LEDs on the distribution board. LED 3 LED 2

(17) Evaluate as follows (see table below):

LED 1
Switch

Figure 33

Evaluation of the LEDs on the distribution board:

# Status Action
1 LED 1 ON LED 2 ON LED 3 ON No further action required. Laser beam
position OK. Continue with next step.
2 LED 1 ON LED 2 OFF LED 3 ON Laser beam position adjustment
required. Continue with section 2.5.2.
3 LED 1 ON LED 2 ON LED 3 OFF
4 LED 1 ON LED 2 OFF LED 3 OFF Check, whether laser beam is really
switched on: Look from the digitizer
right hand side, whether the red laser
line is visible. For more information
refer to the troubleshooting guide,
DD+DIS151.08E.
If laser beam is visible, the laser beam
position adjustment is required.
Continue with section 2.5.2.
5 LED 1 LED 2 OFF LED 3 OFF Set switch to ON position.
OFF

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CAUTION:
If switch on distributor board stays in "ON" position during digitizer operation,
reduced image quality possible.
Set the switch on the distributor board to the OFF position before handing the digitizer
over to the customer.

(18) Set the switch on the distributor

board to the OFF position.
(19) Mount all covers.
(20) Connect the cables in the rear.
(21) Continue with section 2.5.3.
OFF ON

Figure 34

Result The Laser Beam Position Check is performed.

2.5.2 Performing the Laser Beam Position Adjustment

NOTE:
Before starting the laser beam position adjustment, first perform the laser beam
position check. See steps (1) to (17) in section 2.5.1.

(1) Open the four optic module fixation

screws.

Figure 35

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(2) Open the four screws at the optic

module position plates (secured with
red lacquer).

Figure 36

(3) Shift the optic module gently this LED 3 LED 2

way that both red LEDs (LED 2 and
LED 3) light up.

LED 1
Switch

Figure 37

(4) Fasten the four screws at the optic

module position plates.

Figure 38

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(5) Fasten the four optic module

mounting screws.
(6) Once more check the red LED 2 and
LED 3: They should stay light up
when all four optic module mounting
screws are fastened.

Figure 39

CAUTION:
If switch on distributor board stays in "ON" position during digitizer operation,
reduced image quality possible.
Set the switch on the distributor board to the OFF position before handing the digitizer
over to the customer.

(7) Set the switch on the distributor

board to OFF position: The yellow
LED 1 does not light up anymore.
(8) Mount the top cover.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
CAUTION! Remove power plug before servicing. (1) This device may not cuase harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Transport may only be undertaken as described in the operator manual. This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
ACHTUNG! Vor Öffnen des Gerätes Netzstecker ziehen. Regulations.

(9) Close the cassette unit.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material
Vor dem Transport unbedingt Hinweise im Bedienhandbuch beachten. brouillant du Canada.
ATTENTION! Retirez la prise de courant avant l'entretien. Type B equipment
Geräte Typ B
Cat appareil être transporté confrom au manual d'operations. Appareil du type B

The manufacturer certifies that this

product conforms to all applicable
provisions of 21 CFR Subchapter J in

(10) Connect the cables in the rear:

effect of the date of manufacture

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Observe the FireWire connector

FireWire

direction. See Figure 40.

Connector

Direction

Figure 40

CALIBRATION:
(1) Perform a shading calibration. Refer to section 3.1 of this chapter.

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2.5.3 Verifying the Laser Beam Position Check and Adjustment

Verification If only the laser beam position check has been performed:
(1) Insert cassette with unexposed IP in the digitizer.
(2) At the workstation select examination type “System diagnosis – Flatfield”.
(3) Select “ID” to identify the image: Scanning starts.
(4) Confirm that the image arrives at the workstation.
(5) Reject the image.

If the laser beam position adjustment has been performed:

Verification is done with the shading calibration procedure.

Result The laser beam position check and adjustment is performed.

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3 Calibrations

3.1 Shading Calibration

Purpose Determine the sensitivity of the scanning system for each pixel of the scan line:
A flatfield is scanned. For each pixel a sensitivity factor is stored in an EEPROM
on the PMT.

Use Case Perform a shading calibration in following cases:

 After replacement of the Photomultiplier (PMT) with light collector
 After replacement of the optic module
 After the laser beam position adjustment
 Whenever the PMT or light collector have been removed (e.g. for replacing the
slow scan module)
 Whenever stripes in slow scan position are visible, which cannot be removed by
cleaning of the scan line with the cleaning brush

REQUIRED TOOLS:

1,5 mm Copper Filter*

CM+9 5155 1015 2

* The last digit in the spare part number indicates the spare part revision at release of
this document. When ordering, the actual revision of the spare part is delivered.

REQUIRED TIME:
60 minutes

(1) Select the largest available cassette. If the largest available cassette is only a
Full Leg / Full Spine (FLFS) Cassette, use this cassette.
In this case see the special instructions for Shading Calibration with a FLFS
cassette in section 3.1.3.
(2) Open the cassette and check the image plate (IP) for scratches. If no scratches
are visible, select this IP.
(3) Erase the IP.
(4) Mount the Cu-filter below the collimation window at the X-ray device.

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(5) Place the cassette in length

direction to the X-ray tube. Rotating X-Ray tube
Anode

517536aa.cdr

OK NOT OK

Figure 41

(6) Ensure that the entire image plate Exposed

is fully exposed! The collimated area
field must be larger than the image
plate.
517536ab.cdr
Cassette

OK NOT OK

Figure 42

(7) Select the following exposure parameters to obtain a dose of 10 µGy:

 12 mAs
 75 kV
 1.3 m (51,2”) distance
 Large focus
(8) Expose the cassette.
(9) Turn the cassette 180°.
(10) Expose the cassette again.
After the second exposure the cassette has been exposed in total
with a dose of approximately 20 µGy.
(11) Remove the Cu-filter from the X-ray device.
(12) Start the CR 30-X Service Client: Select “Start - Programs - Agfa CR 30-X -
Service Client”.
(13) Select "Preventive Maintenance - Calibration":
The current shading calibration is displayed. See Figure 43.
(14) Select "Calibrate".
(15) Insert the exposed cassette: The IP is scanned and erased.

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(16) Wait until the calibration data is transferred. In case of an error refer to section
3.1.2, Possible Reasons for a failed Shading Calibration.
(17) Remove cassette from digitizer.

Figure 43: Example screenshot

NOTE:
 The digitizer records 6 shading calibration lines (Gain 1 to Gain 6), one for
each facet of the polygon mirror.
 Additionally to the storage on the PMT, the calibration file is stored in the
following folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Data\Agfa\CR30-X\Gains00.stc
The calibration file is overwritten by the new one. To keep a certain
calibration file, save it with a different name.

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3.1.1 Verifying a successful Shading Calibration

Verification (1) Expose and scan a flatfield.

(2) Print or archive the image.
(3) Check the image for homogeneity in slow scan and fast scan direction.

Evaluation:
 If the scanned image does not show stripes in fast scan or slow scan direction or
large area inhomogeneities no further action is required.
 If there are unacceptable effects in slow scan or fast scan direction, see
Troubleshooting Guide, DD+DIS151.09E.

NOTE:
 For external partners accessing the “Troubleshooting Guide” on MedNet, GSO
Library may be restricted. In such a case please contact your local Agfa
representative.
 Checking the images may only happen on light boxes and viewing stations that
comply with the specified installation and configuration conditions for diagnostic
reading. For details please refer to the respective instructions of the viewing stations
or light boxes.
 The slow scan direction is always the long side of the scanned area.

43 cm 24 cm

18 cm
Slow scan
direction 35 cm
30 cm

24 cm
30 cm

15 cm 517509ab.cdr

Figure 44: Slow scan direction

Result The shading calibration is executed.

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3.1.2 Possible Reasons for a failed Shading Calibration

There are mainly following reasons for a failed shading calibration:

 Dirt or dust in the optical path
 Cassette wrong exposed (too high / low dose)
 Cassette not exposed on its full surface (wrong collimation)
 PMT exposed to direct sunlight before calibration (in this case PMT has lower
sensitivity)
 PMI board carrier (with mounted PMT) misaligned

3.1.3 Appendix: Changes in the Shading Calibration Procedure if Full Leg / Full Spine
Cassettes are in Use

NOTE:
This section describes the changes in the shading calibration procedure, if a FLFS
cassette is used. See section 3.1.
Reason for different proceeding: In opposite to Genrad (General Radiology)
cassettes, FLFS cassettes do not have the complete IP area covered with a
backscatter protection: The lead foil does not cover approximately 10 mm on the
upper and lower side of the cassette.

Genrad Cassette FLFS Cassette

Backscatter
FLFS
Protection

10 mm

10 mm
FLFS

Figure 45

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(1) Put 2 cassettes underneath the FLFS cassette when using a FLFS cassette for
shading calibration.

NOTE:
This covers the area where the cassette has no backscatter protection.
Only this area has to be covered, which is used by the digitizer to
determine the shading calibration curves.

FLFS cassette

Area used by
shading calibration
Area used by
shading calibration

Put a cassette underneath this area.

This prevents, that the missing
backscatter protection falsifies the
shading calibration result.

Figure 46: Exposure 1 Figure 47: Exposure 2

(2) Erase the two cassettes which were put underneath the FLFS cassette during
exposure.
(3) Observe IMPORTANT note below when evaluating the flatfield
(Evaluating the flatfield is described in section 3.1.1).

IMPORTANT: Flatfield with Flatfield with

Genrad Cassette FLFS Cassette
When using a FLFS cassette for flatfield
exposure, the image will be slightly
darker in the upper and lower image
area where the backscatter protection is
removed (approximately 1 cm each).
These darker zones also have to be
used for image quality evaluation in
slow scan and fast scan direction to Effect exaggerated
verify a successful shading calibration.
Figure 48

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3.2 Stall Calibration

Purpose The stall calibration determines the optimum motor current for stall detection:
The motor drives several times to its home and end position with different motor
currents. The mean value of these different motor currents is used as motor control
current, where the steps of the motor are in the specified, allowed range.
It compensates the differences (e.g. friction; motor controller) of an assembly in series
production.

Use Case Perform a stall calibration in following cases:

 After replacement of a motor or mechanical assembly where a motor with stall
detection is built in
 After replacement of the IP handling board (as this has the motor controllers
built in)
 During preventive maintenance

REQUIRED TOOLS:
CR 30-X service client on processing station

REQUIRED TIME:
Approximately 1 minute per stall calibration

(1) Start the CR 30-X Service Client.

(2) Enter username and password.
(3) Select "Preventive Maintenance - Stall Calibration".
(4) Select the required stall calibration.
(5) Wait till the stall calibration is finished: Takes approximately 1 minute.
(6) For software < CRE_13XX: Switch off/on the digitizer.

Result The stall calibration is successfully performed.

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Figure 49: Example screenshot

NOTE:
The stall calibration does not harm - it can be performed anytime. It is required
however only in the cases as described previous page.

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