M503-E390D

Jan 2022

Mobile X-ray System

MobileDaRt Evolution
(MX8 Version)

Software Release Notes

MUX-300
Only authorized service personnel is allowed to perform the update.

Perform the update after reading this document carefully.

Preface
This manual describes about the release note of CPU software for X-CONT2008X board of
MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version).

The installation, operation, and maintenance should be of the equipment in

accordance with the instructions in this manual
• Safety can be achieved with an individual operator’s attention.
• While operating the equipment, ensure safety of operator and people around
one.
• Repair and inspection of the inside of the equipment is dangerous. A person
who has received proper training in Shimadzu performs them.

About the Symbols Appearing in this Operation Manual

Throughout the text in this manual, warnings and other information essential when using this
unit, such as cautionary or prohibited items, appear classified as per the following:

Mark Description

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in serious injury or possibly
death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or
equipment damage.

Emphasizes additional information that is provided to

ensure the proper use of this product.

Indicates an action that must not be performed.

Indicates an action that must be performed.

Indicates the location of related reference

information.
－Contents －

1. Contents of Software Update .................................................. 1

Contents of Update to Rev.1.52 from Rev.1.40 ........................................................ 1
Contents of Update to Rev.1.40 from Rev.1.21 ........................................................ 2
Contents of Update to Rev.1.21 from Rev.1.20 ........................................................ 3
Contents of Update to Rev.1.20 from Rev.1.10 ........................................................ 4
Contents of Update to Rev.1.10 from Rev.1.01 ........................................................ 5
Contents of Update to Rev.1.01 from Rev.1.00 ........................................................ 7

2. Update Procedure ..................................................................... 8

Required tools and Software...................................................................................... 8
Preparation for the X-CONT2008X board ................................................................ 8
Backup and install of Software .................................................................................. 9
Operation Check ........................................................................................................ 10
Recovery of Software ................................................................................................ 12

3. Revision History of Software ................................................. 13

Revision History of Software .................................................................................... 13
 Contents of Software Update

1. Contents of Software Update

Contents of Update to Rev.1.52 from Rev.1.40

⚫ Function addition
✓ Turn off the status indicator while the battery is charging
It is possible to turn off the status indicator while the battery is charging.

⚫ Correction of Problems
✓ Modification of malfunction to clear EEPROM data unintentionally
Modified the defect that EEPROM data was cleared unintentionally.
✓ Modification of malfunction to register invalid FVR
Modified the defect that invalid FVR was registered in the tube current two-point
adjustment mode.
✓ Modification of malfunction to detect error F04 unintentionally
Modified the defect that power relay error F04 was generated unintentionally.
✓ Modification of malfunction to detect error d62 unintentionally
Modified the defect that error d62 was generated unintentionally.
✓ Modification of defect that errors d20 and d21 occur
Modified the defect that the FET for motor of the motor drive circuit was damaged
and errors d20 and d21 occurred.
✓ Modification of malfunction to change the error log number
Modified the defect that the error log number was changed unintentionally when
updating the firmware.
✓ Modification of the response monitoring time for DR communication
Modified the response monitoring time for DR communication.
✓ Modification of malfunction to record the number of error bb1
Modified the defect that the number of error bb1 was not recorded correctly.
✓ Modification of malfunction to record error bb1 or bb0
Modified the defect that error bb1 or bb0 was not recorded.
✓ Modification of malfunction that the battery charge does not stop
Modified the defect that the battery charge does not stop even after 10 hours have
passed since the battery charge started.
✓ Modification of malfunction that the battery level is not displayed correctly
Modified the defect that the battery level is not displayed correctly while charging
the battery.

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 Contents of Software Update

Contents of Update to Rev.1.40 from Rev.1.21

⚫ Function addition

✓ Correspondence to Infrared Remote Controller Option

Correspondence to Infrared Remote Controller Option.

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 Contents of Software Update

Contents of Update to Rev.1.21 from Rev.1.20

⚫ Correction of Problems

✓ Modification of Error Detection

Modified the defect that the d24/d25 errors are detected incorrectly in a very rare
case.

✓ Modification of Wire Rope Replacement Time Notification Function

Modified the defect that the U06 notification is displayed earlier than actual usage.

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 Contents of Software Update

Contents of Update to Rev.1.20 from Rev.1.10

⚫ Details of Improvements
✓ Design Change of Error Code, Error Sound, and Indication Color of Status
Indicator
Changed the following designs for d2 and d4 to d11 errors caused by user’s
attention problem.
- Change of error codes of d2 and d4 to d11 to A2 and A4 to A11
- Chang of the error sound
- Change of the status indicator from red to purple

⚫ Correction of Problems

✓ Modification of Error Code Display (dXX) about System Moving

Modified the defect that when the wire breakage (d60) and other failures occur
simultaneously, the error code “d60” is not displayed.

✓ Modification of Error Log Display

Modified the defect that loading the error log data in different order happens during
the software update.

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 Contents of Software Update

Contents of Update to Rev.1.10 from Rev.1.01

⚫ Details of Improvements

✓ Wire Rope Replacement Time Notification Function

Added the function to notify a time for replacement of wire rope based on the total
distance of arm travel. This function is available for the system having the arm travel
distance detection encoder.

✓ Correspondence to Grip Bar Height Change Option

Corresponded to the grip bar height change option.

✓ Temporary Suspension of Replacement Time

Enabled the temporary suspend of a replacement time for each parts in the parts
information display function, which is newly added to the change setting mode.

✓ Addition of Administrator

Enabled an administrator to use the keyless entry (option) in addition to the

password manager and general users.
The item below can be set only by the password manager for the system combined
with the keyless entry (option).
- Personal ID
The items below can be set only by the administrator and password manager for
the system combined with the keyless entry (option).
- APR (available for the system having CXDI or DR-ID800)
- Unlock FPD
- Time for silent mode
- Battery information
- Battery information for CPU backup
- Battery information for emergency brake release
- X-ray tube unit information
- Motor information
- Wire rope information

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 Contents of Software Update

✓ Addition and Change of Usage Information Setting Mode

Added the following usage information setting modes.

- Arm usage information setting mode
- Cord reel usage information setting mode
- FSR usage information setting mode
- Mechanical performance usage information setting mode
Changed the following usage information setting modes due to the
addition of the setting modes above.
- Battery usage information setting mode
- Motor usage information setting mode

✓ Sending of Operation Log, Error Log, and Setting Information

Added the function to send the operation log, error log, and setting information to
the digital radiography system control PC when the system has DR-200m.
This function is disabled if CXDI or DR-ID800 is equipped with the digital
radiography system.

⚫ Correction of Problems

✓ Modification of Startup Error

Modified the defect that when the system is powered ON or recovered from auto
power-off, the startup process fails occasionally, and the brake release and arm
lock release cannot work.

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 Contents of Software Update

Contents of Update to Rev.1.01 from Rev.1.00

⚫ Correction of Problems

✓ Modification of Dose Area Product Calculation Unit Error

Modified the defect that when a dose area product calculation value is displayed after
the change and registration of ckV value in the dose area product calculation unit
setting mode, it always refers to the initial ckV value, not the changed one.

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 Update Procedure

2. Update Procedure

Required tools and Software

 PC equipped with Window 7 or later, and with RS-232C serial port. If RS-232C serial
port is not equipped, USB/RS232-C conversion cable should be separately prepared.
 Serial cable for RS-232C (9pin female - 9pin female, Cross type)
 Software SH-MUX300_VerXXX (XXX indicates the version number)

Preparation for the X-CONT2008X board

1. Turn off the power.

2. Remover the right inside cover and the right side cover.
3. Preparation for the version up S/W
 Turn off Main breaker NFB.
 Unplug the unit.
 Turn on Emergency switch.

4. Set the DIP switch SW4 on the X-CONT2008X board. Set only SW4-2 to ON side and set
other switch of SW4 to OFF side.

5. Connect the J4 connector of the X-CONT2008X and serial port of the PC with the serial
cable.

SW4
ON
OFF
1234
XCONT-2008X
Board

J4

Fig. Preparation of X-CONT2008X

6. Connect power plug. The power is supplied to the system.

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 Update Procedure

Backup and install of Software

1. Make sure there are following files in MUX3DXXX folder.

 SoftUD.exe: Software update executable file.
 setup.ini: Software update setting file
 SH_MUX300_VerXXX.bin: Software file (XXX indicates the version number.

Be sure to terminate the serial communication software

(e.g. Tera-Term) before starting the setup program.
Otherwise, the backup process may fail.

2. Double-click the SoftUD.exe. The following screen is displayed.

X Button
COM PORT select

Install button

3. Select the COM PORT of PC that is connected with the serial cable and click the BackUp

button.

4. Confirmation screen is displayed. To proceed with the S/W backup, click the OK button.

5. The backup is started, and then the status screen is displayed. After completing the backup,

screen of completion is displayed.

6. Return to the SoftUD screen in 2 and click the Install button.

7. Confirmation screen is displayed. To proceed with the S/W installation, click the OK button.

8. The install is started and then, the status screen is displayed. After completing the install,

screen of completion is displayed.

9. Return to the SoftUD screen in 2. Click the × button and the screen will be closed.

10. Set the current date and time.

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 Update Procedure

Operation Check
After the install or the recovery of S/W, confirm the operation of X-CONT2008X board.
Follow the opposite procedure in "2.2 Preparation for the X-CONT2008X board" to put the
system back to the original state, and then, turn the power ON. Enter the adjustment
mode according to the procedure below, and check the software version.
If the version of installed software does not correspond to the displayed version of
software in mAs display, try the installation or recovery again.

When the X-CONT2008X board is replaced in the installation or

recovery of the S/W, the new board must be initialized.
Reference: "8.2 Initialization of X-CONT2008X Board" in
Installation Manual.
After the initialization, ensure the X-CONT2008X board
operates correctly

1. Prepare the followings for operation check.

 Disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
 Turn ON the main breaker NFB.
 Release the emergency stop switch. (Set to OFF.)

2. Disconnect the serial cable between J4 connector on the X-CONT2008X board and the serial

port on PC.

3. Set DIP SW4 on the X-CONT2008X board. Return SW4-2 to OFF.

4. Turn ON the system and make sure the system starts normally.

5. Turn OFF the power.

6. Attach the right inside cover and the right side cover.

7. Turn ON the power.

8. Press and hold the user settings button for about 3 seconds to enter the change setting mode.

9. When the display of is changed to

(personal ID setting), press 7 on the numeric keypad and then the collimator lamp button within

3 seconds.

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 Update Procedure

10. is displayed for about 1 second, and then is

displayed in the dose display.In this case, the current version of software is displayed in the

mAs display. By pressing the collimator lamp button, “8” indicating a software type is displayed

in mAs display.

11. Turn OFF then ON the power to restart the system.

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 Update Procedure

Recovery of Software
When restoring the S/W that was back up, execute the recovery.

Be sure to terminate the serial communication software

(e.g. Tera-Term) before starting the setup program.
Otherwise, the backup process may fail.

1. Double-click the SoftUD.exe. The following screen is displayed.

X Button
COM PORT select

Install button

2. Select the COM PORT of PC that is connected with the serial cable and click the Recovery

button.

3. Confirmation screen is displayed. To proceed with the S/W recovery, click the OK button.

4. Following procedures is the same as install of S/W.

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 Revision History of Software

3. Revision History of Software

Revision History of Software

The revision history of the software is listed below.

Rev Date Item Description

1.00 11/27/2017 Newly created - Newly created

1.01 1/18/2018 Correction of - Modified an error of the dose area product calculation unit.

problem

1.10 3/18/2018 Function - Added the wire rope replacement time notification function.
addition/ - Corresponded to the grip bar height change option.
- Enabled the temporary suspension of replacement time.
improvement - Added an administrator.
- Added and changed the usage information setting mode.
- Added the function to send an operation log, error log, and
setting information.

Correction of - Modified the startup error.

problem

1.20 10/30/2018 Function - Design change of error codes, error sound, and indication
color of the status indicator
addition/
improvement

Correction of - Modification of the error code display

- Modification of the error log display
problem

1.21 26/7/2019 Correction of - Modification of the error detection

- Modification of the wire rope replacement time notification
problem function

1.40 26/8/2020 Function - Correspondence to Infrared Remote Controller Option

addition

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 Revision History of Software

Rev Date Item Description

1.52 14/2/2022 Function - Turn off the status indicator while the battery is charging

addition

Correction of - Modification of malfunction to clear EEPROM data

unintentionally
problem - Modification of malfunction to register invalid FVR
- Modification of malfunction to detect error F04
unintentionally
- Modification of malfunction to detect error d62
unintentionally
- Modification of defect that errors d20 and d21 occur
- Modification of malfunction to change the error log number
- Modification of the response monitoring time for DR
communication
- Modification of malfunction to record the number of error
bb1
- Modification of malfunction to record error bb1 or bb0
- Modification of malfunction that the battery charge does not
stop
- Modification of malfunction that the battery level is not
displayed correctly

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