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Service Manual Table

Discovery RF180

Discovery RF180
Service Manual Table
5793727-1EN

Revision 5
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Revision History

Revision Date Reason for change

1 July 2018 First Release

Added GE tools in Sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2;

Updated jumper setting of TDI board adapter (Section 4.3.9);
Updated jumper setting of Main CPU Board (Section 4.3.8);
Updated compressor adjustment (Section 6.15);
2 April 2019
Updated electrical schematics (TDI board adapter; line input & cabinet power
circuit; system interconnections; block diagram) (Chapter 8);
Added remote console electrical schematics (Chapter 8);
Updated the preventive maintenance (Chapter 6).

Updated electrical schematics (System interconnections)

3 November 2019
Updated tilting potentiometer replacement
Added SW tools location (C:\SW_SETUP)
4 March 2020
Added in-room secondary console calibration and jumper setting
Corrected collimator screenshots. Corrected collimator shutters check at
5 October 2020
180cm.

Manufacturer: GENERAL MEDICAL MERATE S.p.A.

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24068 Seriate (BG) – Italy
Tel. +39 035 45 25 311
Fax +39 035 29 77 87 / 29 95 37
www.gmmspa.com

Distributor: GE Medical Systems. SCS

283, rue de la Miniére, 78530 Buc, France

The original version of this publication was drafted in English and will be referred to for any controversy regarding interpretation of the
eventual corresponding versions, translated into other languages.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any manner with any electronic or mechanical means. It cannot be
distributed in any manner without written authorization issued by the manufacturer. The manufacturer reserves the right to
modify/update this document without notice.

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Table of Contents
1. General Notes .................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Typographic conventions ........................................................................................ 10
1.2. Safety notes for preventive and corrective maintenance ......................................... 11
1.3. Warning symbols on the equipment ....................................................................... 14
1.4. Functioning supplementary symbols ....................................................................... 15
1.5. Applicable standards and compliance ..................................................................... 16
1.6. Classification (IEC 60601-1) ..................................................................................... 17
1.7. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ...................................................................... 17

2. Unit Description ............................................................................................... 20

2.1. Main components................................................................................................... 20
2.2. Remote tilting table ................................................................................................ 20
2.2.1. Patient tabletop ......................................................................................................... 21
2.2.2. Collimator ................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.3. Grid ............................................................................................................................. 22
2.2.4. Compressor (option) .................................................................................................. 22
2.3. User interface ......................................................................................................... 23
2.4. Digital system ......................................................................................................... 24
2.5. Generator ............................................................................................................... 25
2.6. Configurations ........................................................................................................ 25
2.7. Optional hardware and software components ........................................................ 26
2.8. Accessories ............................................................................................................. 26

3. Adjustments (with GE service table tool) .......................................................... 28

3.1. Movements calibrations ......................................................................................... 28
3.1.1. Entering maintenance mode ...................................................................................... 28
3.1.2. Tilting movement ....................................................................................................... 32
3.1.3. Elevation movement .................................................................................................. 36
3.1.3.1. Tabletop height for Patient Loading mode ................................................................ 39
3.1.4. Column movement..................................................................................................... 40
3.1.5. SFD movement ........................................................................................................... 44
3.1.6. Incidence movement.................................................................................................. 48
3.1.7. FFD (SID) movement .................................................................................................. 50
3.1.8. Panel lateral movement ............................................................................................. 54
3.1.9. Panel longitudinal movement .................................................................................... 58
3.1.10. Analog joysticks calibration ........................................................................................ 62
3.1.11. Main CPUs erasure and default parameters loading ................................................. 65
3.1.12. Monitor menu ............................................................................................................ 67
3.2. Collimator calibration ............................................................................................. 69
3.2.1. Entering maintenance mode ...................................................................................... 69

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3.2.2. Collimator configuration ............................................................................................70

3.2.3. Collimator shutters calibration...................................................................................73
3.2.4. Collimator shutters check ...........................................................................................80
3.2.5. Motorized and manual filters test ..............................................................................82
3.2.6. Light timer setting ......................................................................................................86
3.2.7. Back light set...............................................................................................................87
3.2.8. Shutters speed setting ................................................................................................88
3.2.9. Shutters test (not used on the field) ..........................................................................89
3.3. Beam Alignment..................................................................................................... 90
3.3.1. Collimator light field / X-ray field adjustment ............................................................91
3.3.2. X-ray field perpendicularity check ..............................................................................93
3.3.2.1. Procedure with the cylinder .......................................................................................93
3.3.2.2. Procedure without the cylinder .................................................................................94
3.3.3. Alignment of the X-ray beam with the detector center.............................................96
3.3.4. Correspondence between X-ray field and effective image reception area ...............98
3.3.5. Collimator position adjustment..................................................................................99
3.3.6. X-ray tube housing position adjustment ....................................................................99
3.3.6.1. Longitudinal adjustment ..........................................................................................100
3.3.6.2. Transversal adjustment ............................................................................................102

4. System Setup .................................................................................................. 103

4.1. Table configuration .............................................................................................. 103
4.1.1. Tomo Offset II [mm] .................................................................................................104
4.1.2. Ceiling Height [cm] ...................................................................................................106
4.1.3. Left wall [cm] ............................................................................................................107
4.1.4. Right wall [cm] ..........................................................................................................109
4.1.5. FFD (SID) stitching [cm] ............................................................................................111
4.2. Field Interface menu ............................................................................................ 112
4.2.1. System ......................................................................................................................113
4.2.2. Generator .................................................................................................................114
4.2.3. Clisis ..........................................................................................................................116
4.2.4. Main Controller (not used on the field) ...................................................................119
4.2.5. Webcam....................................................................................................................120
4.2.6. RemoteCtrl ...............................................................................................................121
4.2.7. Air Kerma ..................................................................................................................122
4.2.8. Virtual Scanning ........................................................................................................124
4.2.9. CAN-bus ....................................................................................................................125
4.3. Jumper setting ..................................................................................................... 126
4.3.1. Tube stand control board .........................................................................................126
4.3.2. SFD control board .....................................................................................................128
4.3.3. Interface board .........................................................................................................131
4.3.4. Keyboard adapter board ..........................................................................................134
4.3.5. Collimator CPU board ...............................................................................................136
4.3.6. ARM CPU module .....................................................................................................138
4.3.7. Console interface board ...........................................................................................140
4.3.8. Main CPU board........................................................................................................144
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4.3.9. TDI boards adapter ................................................................................................... 148

4.4. Webcam setup ..................................................................................................... 150
4.5. Connecting the table emergency button in series with the room emergency button
151

5. Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 154

5.1. Table firmware upgrade ....................................................................................... 154
5.1.1. Main CPU firmware upgrade.................................................................................... 156
5.1.2. Console CPU firmware upgrade ............................................................................... 160
5.1.3. SFD CPU firmware upgrade ...................................................................................... 163
5.1.4. Collimator CPU firmware upgrade ........................................................................... 167
5.2. AKD Kollmorgen drivers firmware upgrade ........................................................... 171
5.2.1. PC network configuration ........................................................................................ 172
5.2.2. Firmware upgrade .................................................................................................... 177
5.2.3. Configuration loading ............................................................................................... 181

6. Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................ 189

o User maintenance ................................................................................................ 189
6.1.1. Cleaning and disinfection ......................................................................................... 189
6.1.1.1. Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 189
6.1.1.2. Disinfecting ............................................................................................................... 191
6.2. Service team maintenance .................................................................................... 192
6.3. Tool list ................................................................................................................ 192
6.4. Inspection ............................................................................................................ 193
6.4.1. Preventive maintenance tables ............................................................................... 193
6.4.2. End of stroke switches ............................................................................................. 196
6.4.3. Movements deceleration area check....................................................................... 196
6.4.4. Safety ground connection check .............................................................................. 196
6.4.5. Labelling check ......................................................................................................... 196
6.4.6. Compressor unlock tools check ............................................................................... 198
6.5. TBT elevation movement safety brake check......................................................... 199
6.6. Tilting gears check ................................................................................................ 200
6.7. Collimator light field / X-ray field accuracy check .................................................. 201
6.8. Beam alignment check .......................................................................................... 201
6.9. Collimator accuracy check ..................................................................................... 202
6.10. TBT elevation screw inspection ............................................................................. 203
6.11. Tubestand chain inspection and lubrication .......................................................... 204
6.12. Detector bucky chain inspection and lubrication ................................................... 205
6.13. Elevation belt ....................................................................................................... 206
6.13.1. Belt tension check .................................................................................................... 206
6.13.2. Belt lubrication ......................................................................................................... 208
6.13.3. Belt adjustment procedure ...................................................................................... 209
▪ Belt replacement ...................................................................................................... 212

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6.14. Measuring of protective ground resistance ........................................................... 217

6.15. Adjustment of the compressor movement clutch.................................................. 219
6.16. Precautions for linear metal guides ...................................................................... 222
6.17. Preventive maintenance register .......................................................................... 223

7. Corrective Maintenance ................................................................................. 224

7.1. Tilt brake 24V DC adjustment ............................................................................... 224
7.2. Potentiometers replacement & adjustment .......................................................... 225
7.2.1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................225
7.2.2. Table elevation potentiometer replacement and adjustment ................................226
7.2.3. Table tilt potentiometer replacement and adjustment ...........................................229
7.2.4. Column longitudinal potentiometer replacement and adjustment ........................231
7.2.5. Detector potentiometer replacement and adjustment ...........................................235
7.2.6. FFD (SID) potentiometer replacement and adjustment ..........................................238
7.2.7. Panel lateral potentiometer replacement and calibration ......................................241
7.3. End switches replacement and adjustment ........................................................... 244
7.3.1. Table elevation end switches replacement and adjustment ...................................244
7.3.2. Table tilt end switches replacement and adjustment ..............................................246
7.3.3. Tubestand longitudinal travel end switches replacement and adjustment ............248
7.3.4. Detector end switches replacement and adjustment..............................................250
7.3.5. Tube FFD (SID) end switches replacement and adjustment ....................................252
7.3.6. Tube rotation sense switch replacement and adjustment ......................................254
7.3.7. Tabletop lateral travel end switches replacement and adjustment ........................256
7.3.8. Tomography bar emergency switch replacement and adjustment .........................259

8. Electrical Schematics....................................................................................... 261

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1. General Notes
WARNING
X-ray equipment and devices can be dangerous for the health of both patients and
operators unless proper safety measures are strictly observed.

Although this equipment was designed and manufactured according to the most up-to-date safety
standards, the source of X-rays is always dangerous when the operator is not properly qualified or
trained. Excessive exposure to X-rays damages the human body.
Therefore, all the necessary precautions must be taken to prevent unauthorized or unskilled
personnel from operating this equipment, thus jeopardizing themselves and other people. Do not use
the equipment if you have not received appropriate training in the correct and safe use of the
equipment itself by the manufacturer or any of his appointed instructor. Before executing any
operation, the persons qualified and authorized to operate this equipment must be informed about
the protection and safety measures established by the International Committee for Radiological
Protection, as well as any other relevant national Standards.
For proper use of this equipment, it is necessary that the operator refer preventively and carefully
to this user’s manual. Special attention should be paid to the sections concerning user interface,
command functions, application examples and safety recommendations. Incorrect and
inappropriate use of the equipment by poorly qualified personnel who are unsuitable and
insufficiently trained can cause fatal accidents.

N.B.
This system is in compliance with the requirements established by the European Directive
2007/47/EC, which amends the Directive 93/42/EEC regarding medical devices, thus it bears the EC
mark stating the code number identifying the notified body responsible for carrying out the
procedures foreseen for the compliance certification.

This is a Class IIb device according to Rule 10 of Annex IX to Directive 93/42/EEC and following
amendments and additions.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility with regard to the proper functioning of the
equipment, should the installation or the maintenance of it be executed by unauthorized
personnel.

WARNING
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a Physician.

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1.1. Typographic conventions

In order to facilitate the reading of the manual, different styles and types were used.

The text identified by bullets indicates:

• Instructions to be executed according to the sequence specified.

The following icons are also used:

Important information
It is advisable that extra attention be paid in reading the topics identified with this
symbol.

WARNING
The topics identified with this icon regard aspects of safety for the patient and/or
operator.

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1.2. Safety notes for preventive and corrective maintenance

These below represent some important general safety notes while performing any service activity on
site.

Important information
• Before starting the maintenance operations, read carefully the procedure to follow.
• Keep clean and dry the working area.
• Keep all parts in good condition and correctly installed. Repair immediately
damages, replacing the consumed and broken parts.
• After the maintenance, it is necessary to check the correct mounting and functioning
of all electrical and mechanical devices before make the unit operative again.
• The operator’s absolute attention is a safety essential element.
• All ordinary or extraordinary operations on the equipment must be proved by
findable documents.

WARNING
• All operations to do on the unit must be carried out when it does not work. The
person who is responsible of the maintenance must completely disconnect the unit,
before the adjustment or replacement of an equipment part.
• Keep hands, feet, dresses, jewels and hair at safety distance from any moving part in
order to avoid their getting caught.
• Limited access areas, corners and sharp edges, could be present near and inside the
device. Take the appropriate precautions to protect oneself from possible injury. The
use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is highly recommended.
• When the table is tilted to +/- 90 °, keep the feet and lower limbs out of the
occupancy area of tabletop headers and the footrest, to avoid them being trapped.
• When the table is in horizontal position or tilted, do not position yourself under the
table in order to avoid trapping areas.
• Do not change any part of the unit; changes which are not authorized can
compromise the equipment functioning and safety. They void the manufacturer’s
guarantee as well. In particular, it is not possible to make inoperative or replace
devices and/or circuits which permit the radiations emission in accordance with the
safety laws.
• The equipment must be installed and can be maintained only by authorized and
trained personnel. In particular, this must be informed about the possible dangers
caused by an equipment incorrect use and residual risks.
• The manufacturer has no responsibility in case of bad working, which can be caused
by negligence or elusion of the basic maintenance rules listed below.
• Maintenance and documentation duties must be observed; in contrary case, the
equipment manufacturer’s responsibilities decay automatically.

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WARNING
Hazardous voltages exist inside the device whenever the mains power is switched ON. Pay
the maximum attention to the electrical boards, the insulation transformer and in general
to all live parts.

WARNING
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage sensitive electronic components inside the
device. ESD handling procedures must be followed at all times.

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1.3. Warning symbols on the equipment

Warning symbol that indicates potential generic danger for the equipment or the
operator. It invites the operator to check the equipment documentation for further
details.

Warning symbol that invites operators to follow the instructions for using the device
on which the symbol itself is applied.

Hazard symbol that indicates X-ray radiation exposure.

Warning symbol that indicates electrical components, which are sensitive to

electrostatic discharge.

Warning symbol that indicates live electrical parts with a possible risk of electric
shock.

Warning symbol that indicates that fingers may be crushed.

Symbol of protective earth (ground).

“ON” symbol (power).

“OFF” symbol (power).

“ON” / “OFF” symbol (push-push).

Symbol of applied part B type.

Symbol of filtration.

Symbol that indicates electrical and electronic components, which must be collected
separately.
The screws labelled with ETS symbol (Essential To Safety) are involved in safety
during installation or parts replacement.
The technician is asked to label with a red marker each of these screws.

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Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a Physician (According
to 21 CFR 801.109).

Subchapter J label

LED radiation warning

LASER radiation warning

1.4. Functioning supplementary symbols

Housing side - indicates the correct side for grid insertion

Unlocking of the compressor (if installed - option)

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1.5. Applicable standards and compliance

This system complies with the requirements and design standards of the following directives
concerning electro-medical equipment:

Reference Description
European Directive 2007/47/CE which amends
the Directive 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive (EC mark)
Class IIb device according to Rule 10 of Annex IX
General requirements for the basic safety
IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012
and essential performance
General requirements for the basic safety
and essential performance - Collateral
IEC 60601-1-2:2014
standards:
Electromagnetic compatibility
General requirements for the basic safety
and essential performance - Collateral
IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2013
standards:
Usability
Particular requirements for the basic safety
IEC 60601-2-54:2009+A1:2015 and essential performance of X-ray
equipment for radiography and radioscopy
General requirements for the basic safety
and essential performance - Collateral
IEC 60601-1-3:2008+A1:2013
Standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic
X-ray equipment
Medical device software – Software life-cycle
IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015
processes

All the medical devices that interface or integrate with the table for system composition, acquired by
the manufacturer or built with OEM for the manufacturer are individually certified, must meet the
requirements of Annex I of the European Directive 2007/47/EC which amends the Directive
93/42/EEC and must comply with the following standards regarding electro-medical equipment:

X-ray generator IEC 60601-2-54

X-ray radiant components IEC 60601-2-28
Digital system IEC 60601-1

For the north American market:

UL 60601-1 ; CAN/CSA C22,2 No 601.

NOTE: All reference standards are to be considered at the latest revision.

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1.6. Classification (IEC 60601-1)

Type of protection against electric shock class I equipment
Degree of protection against electric shock with applied part B type
Degree of protection against seepage of harmful
ordinary IPX0 type equipment
water
continuous functioning with intermittent
Functioning mode
loading (standby - exposure)
Equipment not suitable for use in presence of a
flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or with
oxygen or nitrous oxide.

1.7. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

In accordance with the intended use, this system complies with the European Directives concerning
Medical Devices. The CE marking affixed to this product signifies this. One of the standards of this
directive defines the allowed levels of electromagnetic emission from this equipment and its required
immunity from the electromagnetic emissions of other devices.
It is not possible, however, to exclude with absolute certainty the possibility that other high
frequency electronic equipment, which is fully compliant to the EMC regulations, will not adversely
affect the operation of this system. If the other equipment has a comparatively high level of
transmission power and is in close proximity to the system, these EMC concerns (the risk of
interference) may be more pronounced. It is therefore recommended that operations with mobile or
cordless telephones, microphones and other similar equipment, such as mobile radio systems, are
strictly executed away from the R&F system.

Annex A

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic emissions

The Equipment is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The purchaser or user of the
Equipment should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below:

Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment

RF emissions Group 1 This Equipment uses RF energy only for its internal function.
Therefore, the RF emission is very low and not likely to cause
CISPR 11 any interference in nearby electronic equipment.

RF emissions Class A This Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other
than domestic and those directly connected to the public low-
CISPR 11 voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for
domestic purposes.
Harmonic emissions Not Applicable

IEC 61000-3-2

Voltage fluctuations/ Not Applicable

flicker emissions

IEC 61000-3-3

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Annex B

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic immunity

The Equipment is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The purchaser or user of the Equipment
should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below:

Immunity IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance

Electromagnetic Environment
Test Test level level

Electrostatic 8 kV contact IEC 60601-1-2 Floors should be wood, concrete or

discharge (ESD) 2/4/8/15 kV air Test level ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
IEC 61000-4-2 synthetic material, the relative humidity
should be at least 30%.

Radiated IEC 60601-1-2 Portable and mobile RF communications

electromagnetic field Test level equipment
IEC 61000-4-3 3 V/m should be used no closer to any part of
80 MHz to 2.7 GHz the Equipment, including cables, than
the recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation
applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter
Recommended separation distance

Electrical fast 2 kV for power IEC 60601-1-2 Mains power quality should be that of a
transient/burst supply lines Test level typical commercial or hospital
IEC 61000-4-4 environment.
1 kV for input/output
lines > 3 m

Surge 0.5/1 kV differential mode IEC 60601-1-2 Mains power quality should be that of a
IEC 61000-4-5 Test level typical commercial or hospital
0.5/1/2 kV common mode environment.

Conducted RF 3V IEC 60601-1-2 Portable and mobile RF communications

IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz Test level equipment
should be used no closer to any part of
6V the Equipment, including cables, than
ISM frequencies the recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation
applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter
Recommended separation distance

Voltage dips, short 0% Un for 0.5 cycles IEC 60601-1-2 Mains power quality should be that of a
interruptions 0 % Un for 1 cycles Test level typical commercial or hospital
and voltage 70 % Un for 25 cycles environment. If the user of the
variations on power 0 % Un for 5 s Equipment requires continued operation
supply input lines during power mains interruptions, it is
IEC 61000-4-11 recommended that the Equipment be
powered from an uninterruptible power
supply or a battery.

Power frequency 30 A/m IEC 60601-1-2 Power frequency magnetic fields should
(50/60 Hz) magnetic Test level be at levels characteristic of a typical
field location in a typical commercial or
IEC 61000-4-8 hospital environment.

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2. Unit Description
The system is designed to perform radioscopic and fluoroscopic examinations, using a 90/90
universal remote control table with variable height, an R&F panel connected to a digital system, and
a high voltage generator.

2.1. Main components

In its standard configuration, the system is composed of different components, here below listed:
− Remote tilting table
− User interface
− Digital system
− Generator

2.2. Remote tilting table

The table structure allows the operators to move easily toward the patient; also a cantilevered
tabletop allows operator access from all sides. The patient can easily climb on or off the table, either
horizontally or vertically. The longitudinal displacement of the X-ray tube and of the detector
assembly of 162 cm, allows a 205x43 cm patient coverage area, thus eliminating the need of
repositioning the patient.
The reduced focus / floor distance of the unit allows easy performance of weight bearing studies.
The focal distance variation is motorized, and allows positioning the X-ray tube assembly from the
minimum distance of 115 cm to a maximum of 180 cm. The X-ray tube can be stopped anywhere
between this range. The compressor (optional) is motorized, with a parking position and double
safety device (mechanical and electric).

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The automatic collimator with square fields shutter is interlocked to the detector size and to the
anatomic program selection and it is complete with manual filter for the beam hardening motorized
filters.
The special carbon fiber grid can be easily removed to allow dose minimal levels, and the device
autofocusing grid avoids manual replacement in case of focal distance modification.

2.2.1. Patient tabletop

The tabletop has a length of 246 cm and allows better patient exploration, without need of
repositioning.
The tabletop movements are particularly wide:
− Transversal movements: 35 cm
− Longitudinal movements: 100 cm (±50 cm)
The carbon fiber tabletop can be reversed into a flat (A) or concave (B) transversal profile.
The tabletop reversal can be done during the installation or later on by the technical service
personnel.
In addition, a plastic laminate tabletop with flat transversal profile is available.

Important information
Please, note that the distance between tabletop and detector plane is varying
according to tabletop profile and longitudinal movement.

Both the flat and the concave patient tabletop can perform:
− A transversal displacement
− A transversal / symmetrical longitudinal displacement

Maximum weight allowed for the patient:

− 265 kg without limitation
− 320 kg in static condition

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2.2.2. Collimator
Motorized, 100% unleaded RoHS powered collimator, with rectangular field, motorized filter
insertion, and touchscreen monitor allowing control of collimator functions and some table and tube
movements. Integration with camera (optional) for viewing on the monitor of the anatomical part
being examined.

Light field vs X-ray field accuracy < 1.8% FFD

X-ray field vs receptor size accuracy < 2.8% FFD
Indicated field vs X-ray field accuracy < 1.8% FFD
FFD indication accuracy < 1.8% FFD

2.2.3. Grid
Having a focal length up to 180cm, the device is equipped with a system ensuring optimum
radiological conditions in each exposure, through grid self-focusing. The grid is properly focused
according to the selected focal distance. To ensure low-dose pediatric and limbs exams, the grid can
easily be removed from its housing.

2.2.4. Compressor (option)

The remotely controlled compressor allows effective though not traumatic palpation. The
compression force can be adjusted up to 200 N. A special consideration has been devoted to
mechanical and electrical safety, as well as safety against wrong manoeuvres. The compressor has a
parking position from which it automatically moves in and out.

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2.3. User interface

The user interface represents the main contact point between operator and system. Considerable
care has been dedicated to this important element, especially concentrating on integration of the
commands of the various components: remote controlled table, generator and digital system.
The user interface of this equipment includes the following components:
− A main control console with joysticks that move the table;
− A 23’’ multi-touch monitor displaying the generator data, the digital system data, and the built-in
images; it can be connected to a keyboard and a mouse allowing the operator to operate without
using the touch features;
− Control panel on the table detector housing;
− Buttons on the collimator.

The layout of each of the above listed elements is provided below.

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2.4. Digital system

This component has been specifically designed to be used with a radio-fluorescent digital detector.
Its action consists in the coordination of connected devices, in order to collect and archive diagnostic
radiologic images.

Digital PC
It is dedicated to digital image processing, its storage, and to the management of DICOM protocol for
remote archiving and image printing.
A part of the operator interface of this component directly manages the synchronization of
fundamental devices in the room, such as the table and the radiologic generator.

Main Controller
This device manages the AEC chambers and synchronizes the X-ray emission.

PU Device
This component is the first interface with the dynamic detector. It directly sends the ABS signal for
adjusting the brightness of the fluoroscopic images.

Image Receptor
The digital system can be configured to work with various dynamic digital detectors that provide high
performance in any condition and type of exam. The dynamic detector is installed within the remote
controlled table and is available in two versions:

DETECTOR
Digital detector Pixium RF4343
Digital detector Pixium RF4343FL

For details on the differences between the two detectors, please refer to the system technical charts.
For direct mode use on the detector, up to two static detectors can be connected to the Wi-Fi digital
system (optional).

Important information
Please refer to digital system manual (P/N 5793726-1EN) for further details about
digital system.

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2.5. Generator
The generators feature a computerized advanced control system that guarantees minimum doses to
patients, excellent stability and high contrast. The control functions for the operator are designed to
be simple and easy to use.
The special TDI interface allows high-level integration with the remote controlled table and the digital
system. These generators use advanced 200 kHz technology for high quality performances in all
applicative fields of modern radio-diagnostics:
− Minimum residual undulation;
− High performance;
− Minor dose absorption;
− Reduced weight and size of the high voltage transformer.

The innovative technical solutions allow the equipment functioning to be controlled completely, and
ensure:
− Functioning reliability and safety;
− Sophisticated interface with the operator;
− Versatility in connecting with any X-ray tube;
− Radiologic parameters setting according to the selected X-ray tube’s load curves;
− Possibility of modifying the data of the programmed examinations anytime.

Two generator models are available with two different powers:

GENERATOR
65 kW with one X-ray tube (two tubes optional)
80 kW with one X-ray tube (two tubes optional)

Important information
Please refer to generator manual (P/N 5792128-1EN) for further details about
generator.

2.6. Configurations
Depending on the customer requirements, the system can be configured in several versions, the
features of which are shown in the table below.

DETECTOR
Digital detector Pixium RF4343
Digital detector Pixium RF4343FL
TABLETOP
Tabletop with concave profile
Tabletop with flat profile
GENERATOR
65 kW
80 kW

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2.7. Optional hardware and software components

Optional hardware components can also be added to the basic configuration.

− Bucky with or without AEC

− Wi-Fi detectors (up to two detectors)
− Second tube on ceiling stand (manual/synch)
− Second monitor in the room (hanging or on cart)
− Third monitor in the room (hanging or on cart)

Optional software components can be added to the basic configuration, as well:

− Stitching
− Tomosynthesis (not available in the US market)
− DSA
− Virtual scan
− Wi-Fi detector

2.8. Accessories
The standard configuration includes standard accessories. Additionally, there are optional accessories
available.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
HANDGRIP
INTERNAL HANDGRIP WITH ARM HOLDER SUPPORT
REMOVABLE GRID
FOOTREST
UPS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FLUOROSCOPY/RADIOGRAPHY FOOTSWITCH
MOTORIZED COMPRESSOR
COLLIMATOR ROTATION FLANGE
COMPRESSION BAND WITH RATCKET
INFUSION SUPPORT
LEG SUPPORT
ARM SUPPORT
SHOULDERS REST
LATERAL CASSETTE SUPPORT
TABLETOP MATTRESS
PAPER ROLL SUPPORT
INTERCOMUNICATION SYSTEM
WEBCAM
PEDIATRIC CRADLE

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3. Adjustments (with GE service table tool)

3.1. Movements calibrations
3.1.1. Entering maintenance mode

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. In particular:
− The anti-collision routine is disabled.
− All safety controls related with potentiometers and encoders sensing circuits
are disabled.
− All movements can be operated by the service personnel only at the control
desk side. Only the end of the travel microswitches can stop the movements.
− The feedback signals from all power drivers are ignored.
− The movements speed can be modified only by the sensing potentiometer value
(low speed close to travel limits).
For such reasons, service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing
the system, not to cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present
in the room.

In order to enter maintenance mode, close the application software, enter Windows as administrator
on digital system, and launch GE Service Table application (located at C:\SW_SETUP\04 GE\Table\GE
Service Table of digital system).

WARNING
Every time GE Service Table is used, after closing it, the field engineer is mandatorily
asked to switch the remote table off and turn it on again.

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• The following window will be showed.

• Touch OPEN “CAN” icon and wait for the following menu to appear on the screen as shown in
the following figure.

• Press Apply button and wait for the USB to CAN state to be ENABLED.

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• Press Close button.

At this point all the buttons on right menu are enabled.

In the upper part of this window, the list of current table SW is displayed.

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WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

Alternatively, follow the instructions below to enter maintenance mode.

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Open the remote console and set switch #1 of DIPswitch SW10 of remote console board to on.

• Turn the remote table on.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial
position and turn the table on again.

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3.1.2. Tilting movement

WARNING
The anti-collision routine is disabled.
When performing the tilting movement, make sure not to collide with the floor and
the ceiling, being aware that at ±90° tilting angles the table vertical movement must
be at the highest limit position. This calibration must be carried out with the
minimum focal distance.

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the table tilting movement.

• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch TILT icon and wait for the tilt menu to appear on the screen as shown in the following
figure.

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• Drive the table to +90° position (clockwise) by using the joystick for tilting movement. Make sure
that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.

• Adjust the ZERO value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the ZERO
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the minimum value (zero) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Drive the table to -90° position (counterclockwise) by using the joystick for tilting movement.
Make sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.
• Adjust the GAIN value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the GAIN
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the maximum value (gain) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

• Drive the table to its horizontal (0°) position by using the joystick for tilting movement. Be as
accurate as possible with the aid of a level (tolerance ±0.5°).
• Touch icon SET 0° (zero gradi) to store the actual potentiometer value. Its LED turns green and a
confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Quit the Tilt service menu by touching the icon Exit.

Important information
In case a value is not considered valid by the unit CPU, a specific error message
(invalid position) would be displayed in the bottom text menu.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.3. Elevation movement

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the table elevation movement.
• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described section 3.1.1.
• Touch ELEVATION icon and wait for the elevation menu to appear on the screen as shown in the
following figure.

• Drive the table to the lowest limit position by using the joystick for elevation movement. Make
sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.

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• Adjust the ZERO value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the ZERO
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the minimum value (zero) into the serial EEPROM. A confirmation message is displayed
in the bottom text menu. If calibration is performed successfully, a confirmation message is
displayed in the bottom text menu.

• Drive the table to the highest limit position by using the joystick for elevation movement. Make
sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.
• Adjust the GAIN value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the GAIN
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the maximum value (gain) into the serial EEPROM. A confirmation message is displayed
in the bottom text menu. If calibration is performed successfully, a confirmation message is
displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Quit the Elevation service menu by touching the icon Exit.

Important information
In case a value is not considered valid by the unit CPU, a specific error message
(invalid position) would be displayed in the bottom text menu.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.3.1. Tabletop height for Patient Loading mode

It is possible to set a tabletop height for Patient Loading mode by picking a value from 500 mm to
1000 mm in Elevation: tabletop height box. Touch Set icon to store it and a confirmation message is
displayed in the bottom text menu.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.4. Column movement

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the column longitudinal movement.
• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch COLUMN icon and wait for the column menu to appear on the screen as shown in the
following figure.

• Tilt the tube of about -25° counterclockwise by using the joystick for tube tilting movement.

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• Drive the column to the left limit position by using the joystick for longitudinal column
movement. Make sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t
go farther. Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the
end of travel microswitch.

• Adjust the ZERO value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the ZERO
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the minimum value (zero) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Tilt the tube of about +25° clockwise by using the joystick for tube tilting movement.
• Drive the column to the right limit position by using the joystick for longitudinal column
movement. Make sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t
go farther. Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the
end of travel microswitch.
• Adjust the GAIN value of the potentiometer by touching the icon Auto of the GAIN calibration
row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit and store
the maximum value (gain) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed successfully, a
confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Quit the Column service menu by touching the icon Exit.

Important information
In case a value is not considered valid by the unit CPU, a specific error message
(invalid position) would be displayed in the bottom text menu.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.5. SFD movement

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the SFD longitudinal movement.
• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch SFD icon and wait for the SFD menu to appear on the screen as shown in the following
figure.

• Drive the tube tilting to 0° position by using the joystick for tube tilting movement.

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• Drive the SFD to the left limit position by using the joystick for longitudinal SFD movement. Make
sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.

• Adjust the ZERO value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the ZERO
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the minimum value (zero) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Drive the SFD to the right limit position by using the joystick for longitudinal SFD movement.
Make sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.
• Adjust the GAIN value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the GAIN
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the maximum value (gain) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Quit the Column service menu by touching the icon Exit.

Important information
In case a value is not considered valid by the unit CPU, a specific error message
(invalid position) would be displayed in the bottom text menu.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.6. Incidence movement

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the tube incidence movement.
• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch INCIDENCE icon and wait for the incidence menu to appear on the screen as shown in the
following figure.

• Drive the tubestand to its vertical position by using the joystick for tube incidence movement. Be
as accurate as possible with the aid of a level.

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• Touch icon SET 0° (zero gradi) to store the actual potentiometer value. Its LED turns green and a
confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu, if calibration is performed
successfully.

• Quit the Incidence service menu by touching the icon Exit.

Important information
In case the incidence angle is >|3°| when saving 0° value, it is not considered valid
by the unit CPU, and a default value is automatically stored.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.7. FFD (SID) movement

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the FFD (SID) movement.

Important information
Before calibrating the FFD (SID) movement, drive the tubestand to its vertical
position by using the joystick for tube incidence movement.

Important information
As the FFD (SID) calibration is stored into the collimator CPU, the following
procedure cannot be carried out in case the collimator is not present.

• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.

• Touch FFD icon and wait for the FFD (SID) menu to appear on the screen as shown in the
following figure.

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• Drive the FFD (SID) to the lowest limit position by using the joystick for FFD (SID) movement.
Make sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.

• Adjust the ZERO value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the ZERO
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the minimum value (zero) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Drive the FFD (SID) to the highest limit position by using the joystick for FFD (SID) movement.
Make sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther.
Additionally, please refer to section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of
travel microswitch.
• Adjust the GAIN value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the GAIN
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the maximum value (gain) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

• Quit the FFD (SID) service menu by touching the icon Exit.

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Important information
In case a value is not considered valid by the unit CPU, a specific error message
(invalid position) would be displayed in the bottom text menu.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.8. Panel lateral movement

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the panel lateral movement.

Important information
The following procedure has to be carried out only if potentiometer for panel lateral
movement is present.

• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.

• Touch PANEL LATERAL icon and wait for the panel lateral menu to appear on the screen as
shown in the following figure.

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• Drive the tabletop to the internal limit position (the internal position is the closest to the main
frame) by using the joystick for panel lateral movement. Make sure that the end of travel
microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther. Additionally, please refer to
section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of travel microswitch.

• Adjust the ZERO value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the ZERO
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the minimum value (zero) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Drive the tabletop to the external limit position (the external position is the farthest from the
main frame) by using the joystick for panel lateral movement. Make sure that the end of travel
microswitch is activated, that is the movement can’t go farther. Additionally, please refer to
section 4.3.8 to check the status of the LED related to the end of travel microswitch.
• Adjust the GAIN value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Auto of the GAIN
calibration row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer sensing circuit
and store the maximum value (gain) into the serial EEPROM. If calibration is performed
successfully, a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

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• Quit the Panel Lateral service menu by touching the icon Exit.

Important information
In case a value is not considered valid by the unit CPU, a specific error message
(invalid position) would be displayed in the bottom text menu.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.9. Panel longitudinal movement

Follow the procedure below to calibrate the panel longitudinal movement.
• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch PANEL LONGIT. icon and wait for the panel longitudinal menu to appear on the screen as
shown in the following figure.

• From the central position (tabletop perfectly aligned with its frame on longitudinal axis, see
picture below), drive the tabletop 50 cm leftward by using the touch button for panel leftward
longitudinal movement. Do not go further.

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WARNING
Great care must be taken to move the panel in longitudinal direction, because there
is no limit microswitch to stop it. Any overtravel may cause mechanical irreparable
damage to the system.

• Adjust the ZERO value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Set point Min of
the Panel longitudinal set row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer
sensing circuit and store the minimum value (zero) into the serial EEPROM. Its LED turns green
and a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu, if calibration is performed
successfully.

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• Drive the tabletop rightward up to reaching the central position, by using the touch button for
panel rightward longitudinal movement.

• Touch the icon Set Center to store this position into the serial EEPROM. Its LED turns green and a
confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

• From the central position, drive the tabletop 50 cm rightward by using the touch button for panel
rightward longitudinal movement. Do not go further.

WARNING
Great care must be taken to move the panel in longitudinal direction, because there
is no limit microswitch to stop it. Any overtravel may cause mechanical irreparable
damage to the system.

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• Adjust the GAIN value of the potentiometer sensing circuit by touching the icon Set point Max of
the Panel longitudinal set row. The unit main CPU will automatically calibrate the potentiometer
sensing circuit and store the maximum value (gain) into the serial EEPROM. Its LED turns green
and a confirmation message is displayed in the bottom text menu, if calibration is performed
successfully.

• Touch the icon Store of the Panel longitudinal set row to save the calibration. A confirmation
message is displayed in the bottom text menu.

• Quit the Panel Longitudinal service menu by touching the icon Exit.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.10. Analog joysticks calibration

Follow the procedure below to perform the joysticks calibration.
• Enter the maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch JOYSTICKS icon and wait for the joysticks menu to appear on the screen as shown in the
following figure.

• Select CONSOLLE “1” key if the Main Console has to be calibrated; select CONSOLLE “2” if the in-
room Secondary Console has to be calibrated (the following example is about the main console).

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• Open the drop-down menu to pick one of the three joysticks (numbered as in the following
figure).

• Only for joystick #1, it is possible to customize its movement configuration to match the user
habits. Choose one of the eight icons in Direction Setting box keeping in mind that:
o X+ identifies the tube/detector longitudinal rightward movement;
o X- identifies the tube/detector longitudinal leftward movement;
o Y+ identifies the tabletop lateral inward movement;
o Y- identifies the tabletop lateral outward movement.

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• For each of the three joysticks, store the analog positions by following these steps:
o Press 0 button when the joystick is in its resting position.
o Move the joystick to its top position and press An.1 button.
o Move the joystick to its right position and press An.2 button.
o Move the joystick to its bottom position and press An.3 button.
o Move the joystick to its left position and press An.4 button.

• For each of the three joysticks, it is possible to configure Low and High Speed Settings (both for X
and Y-axes) and to choose either a Linear or a Parabolic Movement Profile.

• Quit the Joysticks service menu by touching the icon Exit

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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3.1.11. Main CPUs erasure and default parameters loading

• Enter the maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch EEPROM INIT icon and wait for the EEPROM initialization menu to appear on the screen as
shown in the following figure.

• In order to erase the data contained into the Threephase CPU serial EEPROM and load the default
calibration/configuration data, touch THREEPHASE icon.

WARNING
After erasing the Threephase CPU serial EEPROM, it is necessary to enter
maintenance mode, as described in section 3.2.1, and perform the
calibrations/adjustments mentioned in sections 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.5, 3.1.6,
3.1.8, 3.1.9, and 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5.

• In order to erase the data contained into the SFD CPU serial EEPROM and load the default
calibration/configuration data, touch SFD icon.

• In order to erase the data contained into the Collimator CPU serial EEPROM and load the default
calibration/configuration data, touch COLLIMATOR icon.

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WARNING
After erasing the Collimator CPU serial EEPROM, it is necessary to enter
maintenance mode, as described in section 3.2.1, and perform the
calibrations/adjustments mentioned in sections 3.1.7, 3.2 (entire section).

• In order to erase the data contained into the Consolle CPU serial EEPROM and load the default
calibration/configuration data, touch CONSOLLE icon.

WARNING
After erasing the Consolle CPU serial EEPROM, it is necessary to enter maintenance
mode, as described in section 3.2.1, and perform the calibrations/adjustments
mentioned in section 3.1.10.

• Quit the EPPROM initialization menu by touching the icon Exit.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and turn the table on again.

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3.1.12. Monitor menu

In maintenance mode, it is possible to monitor the current system values.
• Enter the unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1.
• Touch MONITOR icon and wait for the monitor menu to appear on the screen as shown in the
following figure.

Current zoom type Current focal distance

Current grid type Current tilting angle

Current filter type Current incidence angle

Current collimation
area

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• Press one of the zoom buttons to change the current zoom type.

• Press one of the grid buttons to change the current grid type.

• Press one of the filter buttons to change the current filter type.

• Quit the monitor menu by touching the icon Exit.

WARNING
In order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote table off and turn it on again.

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3.2. Collimator calibration

3.2.1. Entering maintenance mode
In order to enter collimator maintenance mode, it is enough to enter table maintenance mode, as
described in section 3.1.1.
Alternatively, if the tilting remote table is not connected to the digital system, follow the instructions
below to enter maintenance mode.
• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Open the remote console and set switch #1 of DIPswitch SW10 of remote console board to on.

• Turn the remote table on.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial
position and turn the table on again.

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3.2.2. Collimator configuration

The first screen of collimator display allows the operator to modify collimator settings.

Collimator light turns on automatically when the operator modifies the shutters opening.

Collimator light DOES NOT turn on automatically when the operator modifies the shutters
opening.

Collimator is NOT provided with iris. This option is permanently active.

Collimator is provided with iris. Not available.

Collimator is NOT provided with beam hardening filters.

Collimator is provided with MOTORIZED filters for beam hardening.

Collimator is provided with MANUAL filters for beam hardening.

Collimator light is permanent. It is only an indication; refer to section 4.2.3 (option

Collimator lamp timed) to change this option.

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Collimator light is time delayed. It is only an indication; refer to section 4.2.3 (option
Collimator lamp timed) to change this option.

Collimator in automatic mode.

Collimator in manual mode.

For any category, select one of the available options. When a new option is selected, its icon turns
violet for a little time and then permanently green. In the following example, the options S, 0, A, T, B
are selected.

By pressing the button, all the default settings are restored. In order to select it, it is necessary
to keep it pressed as long as its background turns violet.

The two arrows buttons and allow the operator to go to the previous and to the next
page respectively.
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• Press the forward arrow to go to the next page.

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3.2.3. Collimator shutters calibration

The second screen of collimator display allows the operator to perform the shutters calibration.

The aim of such a calibration is to store two different sizes (5x5 cm2 and 43x43 cm2) when FFD (SID)
equals 115 cm, by using the four buttons on the bottom side of the screen. In particular:

5 cm for lateral opening

43 cm for lateral opening

5 cm for longitudinal opening

43 cm for longitudinal opening

Important information
Before starting, make sure that:
− Collimator light field is perfectly centred with X-ray field (section 3.3.1).
− X-ray tube is perfectly centred with detector (section 3.3.3).

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• Drive the tubestand to its vertical position by using the joystick for tube incidence
movement.

• Make sure the collimator is in its central position, perfectly aligned with the detector.
• Take the FFD (SID) to 115 cm (make the lower microswitch be pressed), as indicated by this
icon.

• Turn the collimator light on by touching icon , which turns green when light is on.

• Modify the lateral shutters opening by touching icons and up to measure 5

cm (light field) on the detector plane.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, modify the shutters
opening up to measure 4.63 cm (in case of concave tabletop) or 4.56 cm (in case of
flat tabletop), corresponding to 5 cm on detector plane.

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• Touch and keep pressed the icon as long as it turns violet. As soon as it is pressed, its
background turns light blue; when such a value is properly stored, the icon background turns
violet and then white again.

• Modify the lateral shutters opening by touching icons and up to measure 43

cm (light field) on the detector plane.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, modify the shutters
opening up to measure 39.82 cm (in case of concave tabletop) or 39.19 cm (in case
of flat tabletop), corresponding to 43 cm on detector plane. Make reference to the
table in section 2.2.2 for accepted tolerance.

• Touch and keep pressed the icon as long as it turns violet. As soon as it is pressed, its
background turns light blue; when such a value is properly stored, the icon background turns
violet and then white again.

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• Modify the longitudinal shutters opening by touching icons and up to

measure 5 cm (light field) on the detector plane.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, modify the shutters
opening up to measure 4.63 cm (in case of concave tabletop) or 4.56 cm (in case of
flat tabletop), corresponding to 5 cm on detector plane. Make reference to the table
in section 2.2.2 for accepted tolerance.

• Touch and keep pressed the icon as long as it turns violet. As soon as it is pressed, its
background turns light blue; when such a value is properly stored, the icon background turns
violet and then white again.

• Modify the longitudinal shutters opening by touching icons and up to

measure 43 cm (light field) on the detector plane.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, modify the shutters
opening up to measure 39.82 cm (in case of concave tabletop) or 39.19 cm (in case
of flat tabletop), corresponding to 43 cm on detector plane. Make reference to the
table in section 2.2.2 for accepted tolerance.

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• Touch and keep pressed the icon as long as it turns violet. As soon as it is pressed, its
background turns light blue; when such a value is properly stored, the icon background turns
violet and then white again.

• Press the forward arrow to go to the next page.

The third screen of collimator display allows the operator to conclude the shutters calibration.

The aim of such a calibration is to store only one size (43x43 cm2) when FFD (SID) equals 180 cm, by
using the two buttons on the bottom side of the screen. In particular:

43 cm for lateral opening

43 cm for longitudinal opening

• Take the FFD (SID) to 180 cm (make the upper microswitch be pressed), as indicated by this icon.

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• Turn the collimator light on by touching icon , which turns green when light is on.

• Modify the lateral shutters opening by touching icons and up to measure 43

cm (light field) on the detector plane.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, modify the shutters
opening up to measure 40.97 cm (in case of concave tabletop) or 40.56 cm (in case
of flat tabletop), corresponding to 43 cm on detector plane. Make reference to the
table in section 2.2.2 for accepted tolerance.

• Touch and keep pressed the icon as long as it turns violet. As soon as it is pressed, its
background turns light blue; when such a value is properly stored, the icon background turns
violet and then white again.

• Modify the longitudinal shutters opening by touching icons and up to

measure 43 cm (light field) on the detector plane.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, modify the shutters
opening up to measure 40.97 cm (in case of concave tabletop) or 40.56 cm (in case
of flat tabletop), corresponding to 43 cm on detector plane. Make reference to the
table in section 2.2.2 for accepted tolerance.

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• Touch and keep pressed the icon as long as it turns violet. As soon as it is pressed, its
background turns light blue; when such a value is properly stored, the icon background turns
violet and then white again.

By pressing the button, all the factory shutters settings are restored. In order to select it, it is
necessary to keep it pressed as long as its background turns violet.

• Press the forward arrow to go to the next page.

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3.2.4. Collimator shutters check

The fourth screen of collimator display allows the operator to check the shutters calibration.

• Take the FFD (SID) to 115 cm (make the lower microswitch be pressed), as indicated by this
icon.

• Turn the collimator light on by touching icon , which turns green when light is on.

• Touch button . Collimator will automatically open 10 x 10 cm2.

• Measure the collimation area (light field) on the detector plane and check it corresponds to
10 x 10 cm2.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, check if the
collimation area equals 9.26 x 9.26 cm2 (in case of concave tabletop) or 9.12 x 9.12
cm2 (in case of flat tabletop), corresponding to 10 x 10 cm2 on detector plane.

• Touch button . Collimator will automatically open 20 x 20 cm2.

• Measure the collimation area (light field) on the detector plane and check it corresponds to
20 x 20 cm2.

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Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, check if the
collimation area equals 18.52 x 18.52 cm2 (in case of concave tabletop) or 18.24 x
18.24 cm2 (in case of flat tabletop), corresponding to 20 x 20 cm2 on detector plane.

• Touch button . Collimator will automatically open 30 x 30 cm2.

• Measure the collimation area (light field) on the detector plane and check it corresponds to
30 x 30 cm2.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, check if the
collimation area equals 27.78 x 27.78 cm2 (in case of concave tabletop) or 27.36 x
27.36 cm2 (in case of flat tabletop), corresponding to 30 x 30 cm2 on detector plane.

• Touch button . Collimator will automatically open 40 x 40 cm2.

• Measure the collimation area (light field) on the detector plane and check it corresponds to
40 x 40 cm2.

Important information
As the detector plane is covered by the tabletop and consequently not reachable,
the measurement may be done on tabletop plane. In this case, check if the
collimation area equals 37.04 x 37.04 cm2 (in case of concave tabletop) or 36.48 x
36.48 cm2 (in case of flat tabletop), corresponding to 40 x 10 cm2 on detector plane.

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3.2.5. Motorized and manual filters test

The fifth screen of collimator display allows the operator to check the beam hardening filters
functioning.

1 - Collimator provided with motorized filters 2 - Collimator provided with manual filters

• Collimator provided with motorized filters

• When filters are off, icon has a green background.

• Press the left button to insert filter #1. When it is on, the icon background will turn
green.

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• Press the right button to insert filter #2. When it is on, the icon background will turn
green.

• In case of error, the icon background color would turn red.

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• Collimator provided with manual filters

• When filters are off, icon has a white background.

• Insert manually filter #1. When it is on, the icon background will turn green.

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• Insert manually filter #2. When it is on, the icon background will turn green.

• In case of error, the icon background color would turn red.

Press the forward arrow to go to the next page.

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3.2.6. Light timer setting

The sixth screen of collimator display allows the operator to set the duration of light on.

• Touch one of the six buttons (button 2 in the example) to set the light on duration, knowing that:

Light duration = 30 s

Light duration = 60 s

Light duration = 90 s

Light duration = 120 s

Light duration = 150 s

Light duration = 180 s

• Press the forward arrow to go to the next page.

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3.2.7. Back light set

The seventh screen of collimator display allows the operator to set the brightness of touchscreen
background.

• Touch one of the six buttons (button 2 in the example) to set the brightness of touchscreen
background, knowing that:

Brightness = 30%

Brightness = 44%

Brightness = 58%

Brightness = 72%

Brightness = 86%

Brightness = 100%

• Press the forward arrow to go to the next page.

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3.2.8. Shutters speed setting

The eighth screen of collimator display allows the operator to set the shutters speed, when they are

moved manually, by touching icons .

• Touch one of the six buttons (button 2 in the example) to set the shutters speed, knowing that
they indicate increasing speeds from 1 to 6.

• Move the shutters by touching icons . to check the previous

selection.
• Press the forward arrow to go to the next page.

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3.2.9. Shutters test (not used on the field)

The ninth screen of collimator display allows the operator to perform a test of the steps of shutters
motors.

This menu performs a cyclic test on the shutters. In order to start the test, touch button .

Touch button to stop it.

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3.3. Beam Alignment

Before the shipment, the equipment is subject to tests and detailed inspections in the factory. In
addition, the mechanical parts adjustment is made during the inspection, but because of the
impossibility to reproduce the same installation conditions (different ways of mounting of rails and
bridge), little adjustments might be necessary.

All the limit values here used are stricter than those required by applicable IEC standards. In case the
limits in this document are not achievable for the system considered, please refer to the IEC
standards.

Important information
Perform all the procedure both in vertical and in horizontal conditions.

WARNING
The screws labelled with ETS symbol (Essential To Safety) are involved in safety
during installation, parts replacement or regulations.

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3.3.1. Collimator light field / X-ray field adjustment

Important information
If you prefer, you can also use the GE TOOL 2109725.

This alignment rarely has to be performed during installation. However, check the alignment at the
end of installation keeping the following first points of the procedure as reference.
The light group does not have any more the possibility to move the light source, which is
mechanically centered in factory. Therefore, the following procedure describes how to align the X-ray
field with the simulation light by adjusting the position of the X-ray field. The idea is to move the
collimator on its flange until misalignment requirements are met.

• Mount the collimator approximately centered on the flange, by equally tightening the four fixing
screws. This step is important to reduce the time loss to achieve correct alignment.
Particular attention must be paid to avoid damaging extra-focal blades by crashing them against
x-ray tube output cone.
• Select an anatomical program that has the logical mode LM10 and NOT LM11 (the anatomical
program TEST is suggested).
• Position the tube at minimum FFD (SID). Set the collimator for manual operation (no virtual
collimator) and project an illuminated field of about 30x30 cm2.
• Put the radio opaque markers (similar to small coins) on the borders of the light field, as showed
in the figure below.

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• Check the misalignment by looking at the markers in the image acquired. If the alignment is
correct, the markers will be placed close to the four corners of the acquired image.

Example: the alignment between collimator Example: the alignment between collimator
light field and X-ray field is NOT CORRECT light field and X-ray field is CORRECT

F1 → |a| + |b| < 2% SID

F2 → |c| + |d| < 2% SID

Perform the measurements (in pixel) using the ruler calibrator tool .
In order to make the comparison with the SID, convert the measured pixels to millimeters, using the
conversion factor:
o Thales 4343FL → 0.148 mm/pixel
o Thales 4343RF → 0.148 mm/pixel

Important information
The conversion factor depends on the detector type. Check the specific factor if
managing with detectors other than the listed ones.

distance [mm] = distance [pixel] * conversion_factor [mm/pixel]

• If necessary, adjust the position of the collimator as described in the Installation Manual (P/N
5793725-1EN).

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3.3.2. X-ray field perpendicularity check

Important information
You can either use the GE TOOL 2109724 or go to section 3.3.2.2.

If possible, it is advisable to perform this check with the cylinder method because it is more reliable
and precise. If the technician does not have the cylinder, follow the procedure without the cylinder
as option.
This procedure must be carried out after performing the adjustment between collimator light and X-
ray field.
The perpendicularity (maximum 3°) is requested in order to correctly perform the adjustment
between X-ray field and detector. Anyway, it is strongly suggested to reduce this inclination as much
as possible.

3.3.2.1. Procedure with the cylinder

The procedure must be performed in NO-TILTING condition.
• Place the cylinder so that its center is centered with respect to the collimator light. This
procedure assumes that the collimator light field is aligned with the X-ray field.
• Select an anatomical program that has the logical mode LM10 and NOT LM11 (the anatomical
program TEST is suggested).
• Set the system so that the X-ray beam is supposed to be perpendicular to the detector. Take an
exposure.
• In the resulting image, evaluate the distance between the two metal pieces positioned in the
two-cylinder bases.

Perform the measurements (in pixel) using the ruler calibrator tool .
If the X-ray field is perfectly perpendicular to the detector, the two metal pieces are overlapped
in the image. If not, two separate points corresponding to the metal pieces are clearly visible.

Example: the beam is NOT PERFECTLY Example: the X-ray beam is ALMOST
perpendicular to the detector. PERFECTLY perpendicular to the detector.

• Convert the measured pixels to millimeters, using the conversion factor:

o Thales 4343FL → 0.148 mm/pixel
o Thales 4343RF → 0.148 mm/pixel
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Important information
The conversion factor depends on the detector type. Check the specific factor if
managing with detectors other than the listed ones.

distance [mm] = distance [pixel] * conversion_factor [mm/pixel]

• In case the distance between the two points exceeds the limit value, mechanical adjustment of X-
ray tube position on the fixation group has to be performed (please refer to Installation Manual
P/N 5793725-1EN).
The limit value is calculated with the equation below, keeping 3° as the maximum acceptable
inclination from the perfect orthogonality. The measurement of the cylinder height is required
for this check.
𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 [𝑚𝑚] = 𝑡𝑎𝑛 (3°) ∗ 𝑐𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟_ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 [𝑚𝑚]

If the cylinder height is 200 mm, the limit value is 10,5 mm.

3.3.2.2. Procedure without the cylinder

The procedure must be performed in NO-TILTING condition.
• Position the tube at 115 cm as focal distance.
• Select an anatomical program that has the logical mode LM10 and NOT LM11 (the anatomical
program TEST is suggested).
• Set the collimator for manual operation (no virtual collimator) and project an illuminated field of
20x20 cm2 (or another value smaller than the detector area).
• Set convenient exposure data and acquire the image.
• Draw the diagonal lines relative to the acquired image field to identify its center. With the ruler

calibrator tool , measure the distance (in pixel) of the center from the left border and from
the lower border.

Whole detector

Irradiated
x1 zone

y1

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• Repeat the procedure at 180 cm as focal distance.

Whole detector

Irradiated
x2 zone

y2

• Find the distance between the two centers with the formula:

𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 ′ 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 [𝑝𝑖𝑥𝑒𝑙] = √(|𝑥1 − 𝑥2 |2 + |𝑦1 − 𝑦2 |2 )

[𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑦1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦2 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑖𝑥𝑒𝑙]

• Convert the measured pixels to millimeters, using the conversion factor:

o Thales 4343FL → 0.148 mm/pixel
o Thales 4343RF → 0.148 mm/pixel

Important information
The conversion factor depends on the detector type. Check the specific factor if
managing with detectors other than the listed ones.

distance [mm] = distance [pixel] * conversion_factor [mm/pixel]

• The limit value of this distance is 3,41 cm, obtained with this formula:

𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 [𝑐𝑚] = 𝑡𝑎𝑛 (3°) ∗ (180 − 115)[𝑐𝑚]

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3.3.3. Alignment of the X-ray beam with the detector center

In this section, it is described the procedure to check the alignment between the x-ray field and the
image receptor center. This procedure assumes that the collimation is correct.
In case the misalignment exceeds the limits, a calibration of the synchronization between tube and
image receptor, both in the patient support table and in the wall stand.

Refer to the Digital Service Manual, Chapter 8.4 “General Configuration” to remove the Auto
recognize shutter for these tests. Please, after this alignment, put the settings back as they were
originally.

• Position the table at 0°

• Position the tube at minimum FFD (SID).
• Set the collimator for manual operation (no virtual collimator) and project an illuminated field of
20x20 cm2.
• Select an anatomical program that has the logical mode LM10 and NOT LM11 (the anatomical
program TEST is suggested).
• Set convenient exposure data and acquire the image.
• Draw four diagonal lines relative to the receptor field and the acquired image field. With the ruler

calibrator tool , measure the distance in pixel between the two intersections of the four
diagonal lines (i.e. the centers of the two rectangles).

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• Convert the measured pixels to millimeters, using the conversion factor:

o Thales 4343FL → 0.148 mm/pixel
o Thales 4343RF → 0.148 mm/pixel

Important information
The conversion factor depends on the detector type. Check the specific factor if
managing with detectors other than the listed ones.

distance [mm] = distance [pixel] * conversion_factor [mm/pixel]

• If the distance expressed in millimeters exceeds 1.4% of the SID, adjust the X-ray tube position on
the fixation group, as described in the specific paragraph (please refer to Installation Manual P/N
5793725-1EN).

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3.3.4. Correspondence between X-ray field and effective image reception area
Important information
Prefer this procedure rather than the previous one, if wanting to check if the
collimation is correct. The good outcome of this test verifies also that the X-ray
beam is centered with respect to the detector’s center.

• Select an anatomical program that has the logical mode LM10 and NOT LM11 (the anatomical
program TEST is suggested).
• Set the collimation to 20x20 cm2. Take an exposure.

• Remove the virtual collimator. Using the ruler calibrator tool , on the image select a square
200 mm x 200 mm centered with respect to the detector. If needed, find the detector’s center
with the diagonal lines.

It is recommended to measure the square in pixels, instead of millimeters, because the ruler may
not have been calibrated. For this purpose, use the conversion factor (below) and use the ruler
calibrator to have the distances expressed in pixels.

• Measure (pixel) the four distances from the square to the irradiated area and convert them in
millimeters using the same conversion factor.
Conversion factor:
o Thales 4343FL → 0.148 mm/pixel
o Thales 4343RF → 0.148 mm/pixel

Important information
The conversion factor depends on the detector type. Check the specific factor if
managing with detectors other than the listed ones.

distance [pixel] = distance [mm] / conversion_factor [mm/pixel]

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• Check that the following conditions are verified:

o C1 + C2 < 0.03 * SID
o D1 + D2 < 0.03 * SID
o C1 + C2 + D1 + D2 < 0.04 * SID
• If needed, adjust the X-ray tube position on the fixation group, as described in the specific
paragraph (please refer to Installation Manual P/N 5793725-1EN).

3.3.5. Collimator position adjustment

WARNING
Take care not to introduce a rotation of the collimator. Collimator blades must be
parallel to the detector edges.

This adjustment performs the centering between the X-ray field and collimator light. This operation
does not act on the correspondence with the detector.
The collimator position has to be adjusted on the flange by acting on the four screws in the following
figure. In particular, to move the collimator in one direction, loosen the screws on the opposite
direction and tighten the screws of that direction.
At the end of the adjustment, tighten the screw (1 Nm for each screw) in order to fix the collimator
position reached and add Loctite Type 222.

Important information
As a general rule, when X-ray field is shifted in direction “D” with respect to the light
field, the collimator has to be moved in the direction opposite to “D”
(alias “-D”) to correct the alignment.

WARNING
At the end of the alignment operations, ensure that all screws are properly tightened
(torque value above).

3.3.6. X-ray tube housing position adjustment

The adjustments in this subchapter are required when it is necessary to center the X-ray field and the
collimator light on the detector. They do not perform any correction between the X-ray field and the
collimator light.

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3.3.6.1. Longitudinal adjustment

If the displacement to correct is very small, it may be enough to perform the adjustment of the
following four screws. In normal condition the screws are placed centered in the holes.
Unscrew the four nuts and move the X-ray tube housing until the right position is reached. Screw the
same nuts to fix the new position (25 Nm).

WARNING
At the end of the alignment operations, ensure that all nuts are properly tightened (torque
value above).

If the displacement to correct can not be adjusted as above, follow the procedure below.
Screw two screws and unscrew the other two screws (symmetrically!), all highlighted with red arrows
(Allen key CH.ES 4) in order to make the bracket rotate in the desired direction. An example is
reported below.

Bracket
For example, if the bracket (so the X-ray tube) is wanted to be turned anti-clockwise (like the arrow
on the left), screw partially the screws 1 and 4 and unscrew partially the screws 3 and 2, in order to
have the desired rotation.

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1 2 2
1

3 4 4
3

Then, release the tube-housing brake and turn the X-Ray tube housing until the sphere in the pictures
is positioned in the opening as illustrated.

Check that the adjustment has produced the desired correction.

At the end of the adjustment, apply a torque value of 25 Nm to all the screws, in order to fix the
rotation obtained.
WARNING
At the end of the alignment operations, ensure that all screws are properly tightened
(torque value above).

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3.3.6.2. Transversal adjustment

In order to correct a displacement in the transversal direction, follow the procedure here explained.

Insert the allen key CH.ES 5 through the

holes highlighted until the two screws
are reached.

Unscrew the screws until the X-ray tube

housing can be manually rotated in the
transversal direction.

Rotate the Xray tube housing as desired.

Screw the two screws in order to fix the

rotation performed (10 Nm).

Check that the adjustment has

produced the desired correction.

WARNING
At the end of the alignment operations, ensure that all screws are properly tightened
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4. System Setup
4.1. Table configuration
The remote tilting table is equipped with a software package that allows the service personnel to set
various configuration and calibration parameters, which are stored into the main CPU serial EEPROM.
In order to run this service software, it is necessary to enter the unit maintenance mode.

• Enter the unit maintenance mode as indicated in section 3.1.1.

• Touch OPTIONS icon and wait for the options menu to appear on the screen as shown in the
following figure.

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4.1.1. Tomo Offset II [mm]

It is possible to correct the tomo layer setting, by following this procedure. It is valid both for
tomography and for tomosynthesis.
• Before entering maintenance mode, use a tomography tool to make a tomo exposure with the
tomo layer set at 100 mm. Any phantom for image resolution can be used (i.e. equivalent
phantom GE: P/N 46-197871P2). Position the phantom in oblique (i.e. 30°) so that its central
layer (in red in the following image) is 100 mm far from the tabletop.

• Determine the difference between the layer read on the film and the unit actual value indicated
on the display (pay attention that the value may differ of some millimetres). This difference (or
tomo layer offset) can be either positive or negative.
• Enter the unit maintenance mode.
• Touch OPTIONS icon and wait for the options menu to appear on the screen.
• Type the tomo layer offset value in the Tomo Offset II [mm] row by using a keyboard, or modify
the current value by using the two arrows on the left side of number box (accepted values: from
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• Touch Set button to save the new setting. Some confirmation messages are displayed in the
bottom text menu.

• Quit the service menu by touching button Exit.

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4.1.2. Ceiling Height [cm]

Important information
The unit software has been designed to allow the use of the system within a room
with a minimum ceiling height of 260 cm. Please refer to Pre-Installation Manual
(P/N 5793724-1EN) for futher details.

The remote tilting table is equipped with an anti-collision software module that is capable to prevent
its collision with the room ceiling.
By means of the following procedure, it is possible to store the actual room ceiling height.

• Enter the unit maintenance mode.

• Touch OPTIONS icon and wait for the options menu to appear on the screen.
• Type the ceiling height value in the Ceiling Height [cm] row by using a keyboard, or modify the
current value by using the two arrows on the left side of number box.

• Touch Set button to save the new setting. Some confirmation messages are displayed in the
bottom text menu.

• Quit the service menu by touching button Exit.

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4.1.3. Left wall [cm]

The remote tilting table is equipped with an anti-collision software module that is capable to prevent
its collision with the room left wall.
By means of the following procedure, it is possible to store the actual distance from the tilting tower
vertical axis (in red in the following figure) to the left wall, facing the table.

• Enter the unit maintenance mode.

• Touch OPTIONS icon and wait for the options menu to appear on the screen.
• Type the value of the left wall distance in the Left wall [cm] row by using a keyboard, or modify
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• Touch Set button to save the new setting. Some confirmation messages are displayed in the
bottom text menu.

• Quit the service menu by touching button Exit.

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4.1.4. Right wall [cm]

The remote tilting table is equipped with an anti-collision software module that is capable to prevent
its collision with the room right wall.
By means of the following procedure, it is possible to store the actual distance from the tilting tower
vertical axis (in red in the following figure) to the right wall, facing the table.

• Enter the unit maintenance mode.

• Touch OPTIONS icon and wait for the options menu to appear on the screen.
• Type the value of the right wall distance in the Right wall [cm] row by using a keyboard, or
modify the current value by using the two arrows on the left side of number box.

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• Touch Set button to save the new setting. Some confirmation messages are displayed in the
bottom text menu.

• Quit the service menu by touching button Exit.

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4.1.5. FFD (SID) stitching [cm]

• Enter the unit maintenance mode.
• Touch OPTIONS icon and wait for the options menu to appear on the screen.
• Type the value of the stitching focal distance in the FFD stitching [cm] row by using a keyboard,
or modify the current value by using the two arrows on the left side of number box.

• Touch Set button to save the new setting. Some confirmation messages are displayed in the
bottom text menu.

• Quit the service menu by touching button Exit.

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4.2. Field Interface menu

In order to access Field Interface Menu, enter Windows as administrator on digital system, and
launch GE Service Table application (located at C:\SW_SETUP\04 GE\Table\GE Service Table of digital
system).

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. In particular:
− The anti-collision routine is disabled.
− All safety controls related with potentiometers and encoders sensing circuits
are disabled.
− All movements can be operated by the service personnel only at the control
desk side. Only the end of the travel microswitches can stop the movements.
− The feedback signals from all power drivers are ignored.
− The movements speed can be modified only by the sensing potentiometer value
(low speed close to travel limits).
For such reasons, service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing
the system, not to cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present
in the room.

It automatically connects to TableCfg.ini file, located at

C:\ProgramData\Digitec\SysInside\Settings\Field\GMM.
If for any reason TableCfg.ini file is not located at this path, at GE Service Table startup it is possible to
search it manually.

WARNING
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4.2.1. System

In System menu, it is possible to select the following options:

• TCP Address: digital system TCP/IP address.

• TCP Port: digital system TCP/IP port.
• Time show selections: it indicates the time (in seconds) the DLL drop-down menus are open.
• Unit of measure: it indicates the length unit of measurement used in the system.
• Table type: not used.
• Log Data:
o to Digital: it enables log files collection from DLL to digital system.
o from Digital: it enables log files collection from digital system to DLL.
o to Main Controller: it enables log files collection from DLL to Main Controller.
o from Main Controller: it enables log files collection from Main Controller to DLL.
o to Table: it enables log files collection from DLL to table.
o from Table: it enables log files collection from table to DLL.
o to Generator: it enables log files collection from DLL to generator.
o from Generator: it enables log files collection from generator to DLL.
o Debug: it enables log files collection of the DLL itself.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.2.2. Generator

In Generator menu, it is possible to select the following options:

• Type: it indicates generator type.

• TCP Address: generator TCP/IP address.
• TCP Port: generator TCP/IP port.
• DAP tube 1 present: select this option if DAP-meter is present for tube 1.
• DAP tube 2 present: select this option if DAP-meter is present for tube 2.
• Frame rate Special fluoro: it indicates the frame rate used for fluoroscopy with zooms 30x30 and
15x15.
• Accessory 1: WiFi – [Tube 1]: it permits to enable (or disable) this accessory (Wi-Fi on tube 1) and
associate it with one of the six available workstations.

• Accessory 2: Table – [Tube 1]: it permits to enable (or disable) this accessory (Table on tube 1)
and associate it with one of the six available workstations.
• Accessory 3: Direct – [Tube 1]: it permits to enable (or disable) this accessory (Direct on tube 1)
and associate it with one of the six available workstations.
• Accessory 4: WiFi – [Tube 2]: it permits to enable (or disable) this accessory (WiFi on tube 2) and
associate it with one of the six available workstations.

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• Accessory 5: Auxiliary – [Tube 2]: it permits to enable (or disable) this accessory (Auxiliary on
tube 2) and associate it with one of the six available workstations.
• Accessory 6: Direct – [Tube 2]: it permits to enable (or disable) this accessory (Direct on tube 2)
and associate it with one of the six available workstations.

For each of the six workstations, one of the following icons can be chosen.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.2.3. Clisis

In Clisis menu, it is possible to select the following options:

• Exclude Timers safety: such a safety checks proper CANBUS connections while each movement is
running. By enabling this option, the linked safety will be excluded.

WARNING
It is strongly recommended not to enable Exclude Timers safety option, unless
absolutely necessary.

• Exclude Motor On control: such a safety checks proper tilting movement. By enabling this option,
the linked safety will be excluded.

WARNING
It is strongly recommended not to enable Exclude Motor On control option, unless
absolutely necessary.

• Exclude Potentiometers control: such a safety performs a coherence check between values read
by potentiometers and current encoder position, for elevation, column, and SFD movements. By
enabling this option, the linked safety will be excluded.

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WARNING
It is strongly recommended not to enable Exclude Potentiometers control option,
unless absolutely necessary.

• Tilting detent active at startup: by enabling this option, the table tilting button will be active at
startup.
• Incidence detent active at startup: by enabling this option, the column incidence button will be
active at start-up.
• Tilting button function:
o CENTER: by keeping tilting button pressed, tilting movement is performed and stops at 0°
automatically.
o DETENT: if pressed, tilting button can be enabled or disabled. If enabled, tilting movement
automatically stops at 0° when moving from negative angle to positive and vice versa; if
disabled, tilting movement does not stop at 0° when moving from negative angle to positive
and vice versa.
• Incidence button function:
o CENTER: by keeping incidence button pressed, incidence movement is performed and stops
at 0° automatically.
o DETENT: if pressed, incidence button can be enabled or disabled. If enabled, incidence
movement automatically stops at 0° when moving from negative angle to positive and vice
versa; if disabled, incidence movement does not stop at 0° when moving from negative angle
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• Collimator lamp timed:

o If enabled, collimator light turns off after a timeout, which may be set in collimator
configuration menu (refer to section 3.2.6).
o If disabled, collimator light turns on and off by pressing collimator light button.
• Tabletop Longitudinal detent active: by enabling this option, the tabletop longitudinal
movement stops automatically when its zero position is reached.
• Exclude Focal adjust on tilting: by enabling this option, focal distance does not change while
tilting the table.
• Compressor present: to enable if compressor is present.
• Tabletop lateral potentiometer present: to enable if potentiometer for tabletop lateral
movement is present.
• Tabletop longitudinal movement present: to enable if tabletop can be moved in longitudinal
direction.
• Exclude tabletop adjust on tilting: by enabling this option, if a collision condition due to tabletop
longitudinal position takes place, tabletop does not automatically move to default position while
a tilting movement has been carrying out.
• Autopositioning:
o ON: enabling Autopositioning.
o OFF: disabling Autopositioning.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.2.4. Main Controller (not used on the field)

In Main Controller menu, it is possible to select the options related to standard fluoroscopy and HCF
adjustment.

Important information
These parameters are set in factory. Do not modify them.

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4.2.5. Webcam

In Webcam menu, it is possible to select the following options:

• Rotation -90 degree: by enabling this option, the webcam image is turned 90° counter clockwise.
• Horizontal mirroring: by enabling this option, the webcam image is mirrored horizontally.
• Vertical mirroring: by enabling this option, the webcam image is mirrored vertically.
• Mirror mode: uneditable.
• FPS: frame per second of webcam image. Recommended value: 24.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.2.6. RemoteCtrl

In RemoteCtrl menu, it is possible to select the following options:

• COM port: it permits to enable (or disable) the remote control and associate it with the proper
COM port.

Important information
The other parameters are set in factory. Do not modify them.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.2.7. Air Kerma

In AirKerma menu, the following options related to AirKerma calibration are listed:

• Detector to support distance in Ws 1[mm]: it indicates the distance between detector and
patient support for workstation 1.
• Detector to support distance in Ws 2[mm]: it indicates the distance between detector and
patient support for workstation 2.
• Detector to support distance in Ws 3[mm]: it indicates the distance between detector and
patient support for workstation 3.
• Detector to support distance in Ws 4[mm]: it indicates the distance between detector and
patient support for workstation 4.
• Detector to support distance in Ws 5[mm]: it indicates the distance between detector and
patient support for workstation 5.
• Detector to support distance in Ws 6[mm]: it indicates the distance between detector and
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• SID distance in Ws 1 [mm]: it indicates the focal distance used for AirKerma calibration for
workstation 1.
• SID distance in Ws 2 [mm]: it indicates the focal distance used for AirKerma calibration for
workstation 2.
• SID distance in Ws 3 [mm]: it indicates the focal distance used for AirKerma calibration for
workstation 3.
• SID distance in Ws 4 [mm]: it indicates the focal distance used for AirKerma calibration for
workstation 4.
• SID distance in Ws 5 [mm]: it indicates the focal distance used for AirKerma calibration for
workstation 5.
• SID distance in Ws 6 [mm]: it indicates the focal distance used for AirKerma calibration for
workstation 6.
• XRay on in HCF [msec]: average duration of any pulse for pulsed fluoroscopy.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.2.8. Virtual Scanning

In VirtualScanning menu, it is possible to select the following options:

• Rotation: by enabling this option, the virtual scanning image is turned 90° counter clockwise.
• Lateral mirroring: by enabling this option, the virtual scanning image is mirrored vertically.
• Longitudinal mirroring: by enabling this option, the virtual scanning image is mirrored
horizontally.
• Lateral displacement window [mm]: it indicates the minimum lateral displacement (in
millimeters) for virtual scanning to be operative.
• Longitudinal displacement window [mm]: it indicates the minimum longitudinal displacement
(in millimetres) for virtual scanning to be operative.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.2.9. CAN-bus

In CANBus menu, it is possible to select the following options:

• CAN board: it indicates digital CAN board (P/N manufacturer: 65010).
• Channel: it indicates the number of channels of digital CAN board.

• Speed: it indicates the baudrate of the digital CAN board.

Important information
After any modification, touch Save button to store it properly.

Important information
Touch Restore button to restore the default configuration.

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4.3. Jumper setting

4.3.1. Tube stand control board

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MAIN CONSOLE

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4.4. Webcam setup

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please refer to digital system service manual (P/N 5793726-1EN) for information
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4.5. Connecting the table emergency button in series with the room emergency
button
If you need to make a serial connection between the room button and the table emergency circuit,
you must reach the connector inside the cabinet (POWER CABINET).
Remove the table power supply, then remove the POWER CABINET covers in order to gain access to
the CN106 terminal board and to the SW7 switch on the PCB 166010B, see figure on the following
page.
On the CN106 terminal board, you will find the table emergency stops contact, which is normally
closed.
Bring the cable connecting the room buttons to terminals 1 and 2 of CN106.

Act on the SW7 switch to bring it to selection 2, External Emergency.

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SW7 has no knob with indicator. To bring it to position 2 turn the switch up to its mechanical block,
and then rotate it in the opposite direction by one-step.
Below is the wiring diagram that shows only the section relating to the emergency circuit.

MAIN CPU BOARD - 166010B

CN422
EMERGENCY
2 2 9 9
CN432 CN423 CN123
SFD
1 1 15 15
Emergency
CN432 CN423 CN123

SFD CONTROL
BOARD - 96241
SFD

CN501

EMERGENCY
11 1
1
SW1 CN1072

12 2
2
SW1 CN1072

Control Desk
To optional
remote control
desk (CN1072) 1A 5
CN102
(remove wire Control desk
bridge if the
remote controi is
2A 6
Emergency Emergency switches
present) CN102 function selection
3 - Internal switch Off
2 - External emergency
CN106 Terminal block 1 - All bypass

ROOM EMERGENCY BUTTON 12

1 7
11
10
D
CN102
P1 P2 Pn
9
2 8
8
7
C
CN102

6
Terminal block 5 B
4

3
2 A
1

SW7
1
CN102 2 1

RXE9 D5
2

VCC ST

IC2 R101
4 4 - + 1 1 3
CN102 IN OUT

GND Case C10

+ + LD25
3

2 4
2 C6 C3 C7 D11
CN102

Power cabinet
Power Distribution Box

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5. Firmware Upgrade
5.1. Table firmware upgrade
The unit control firmware is contained on the flash EPROM mounted on the Main CPU, on the
Console CPU, on the SFD CPU, and on the Collimator CPU boards.
The operator can upgrade the unit FW version by using the GMM Flash EPROM programmer utility
delivered with each unit.
The utility has been designed to run under a standard Windows environment and can be installed on
any PC or laptop computer.
The connection between the laptop computer and the Unit CPU boards requires:
− a standard null modem cable (female – female) for Main CPU, for Console CPU, and for SFD CPU
boards;
− a collimator service cable (P/N GE: 5565436 P/N GMM: 97731) for Collimator CPU board (a
schematic follows).

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to access all CPUs easily, tilt the table up to +90° and preferably orient the
collimator upwards, as in the following figure.

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5.1.1. Main CPU firmware upgrade

The Main CPU board is located on back left side (frontal view).

Programming of Flash EPROM of Main CPU board can be performed by following procedure below:

• Switch the system on by pressing the starting button on the console.

• Connect the null modem cable to plug CN131 on the Main CPU board as shown in the following
figure and to the serial port of the laptop computer (use a serial-USB adapter if your laptop is not
provided with a serial port).
• Set the CPU in bootstrap mode by mounting jumper JP5 as shown in the following figure.

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• Launch Flash.exe service utility on your laptop (it is also located at C:\SW_SETUP\04
GE\Table\TABLE UPGRADE SERVICE TOOL of digital system).

• Wait for the main menu to appear on the screen as shown in figure.

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• Press SAAB_167 button and wait for the FW uploading window to appear on the screen as shown
in figure.

• Select the suitable COM port, press SEND button and load trirom_discovery.H86 file.

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• Reset the CPU board by pressing button SW17 for about three seconds, and press the OK button
on the Flash EPROM programmer menu. Wait for the Flash EPROM tool to load the firmware
until the operation is successfully ended.

• Click on the OK button and quit the Flash EPROM programmer utility.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At the end of this procedure, set the jumper JP5 back to its original position and
unplug the null modem cable from CN131.

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5.1.2. Console CPU firmware upgrade

The Console CPU board is located within the console itself.

Programming of Flash EPROM of Console CPU board can be performed by following procedure
below:

• Switch the system on by pressing the starting button on the console.

• Connect the null modem cable to plug CN1003 behind the console itself as shown in the
following figure and to the serial port of the laptop computer (use a serial-USB adapter if your
laptop is not provided with a serial port).

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• Launch Flash.exe service utility on your laptop (it is also located at C:\SW_SETUP\04 GE\Table\TABLE
UPGRADE SERVICE TOOL of digital system).

• Wait for the main menu to appear on the screen as shown in figure.

• Press STM_32_F4 button and wait for the FW uploading window to appear on the screen as
shown in figure.

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• Select the suitable COM port and press Connect → Send button and load Consolle_discovery.hex
file.

• Wait for the Flash EPROM tool to load the firmware until the operation is successfully ended.

• Click on the OK button and quit the Flash EPROM programmer utility.

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5.1.3. SFD CPU firmware upgrade

The SFD CPU board is located within the Spot Film Device cover, under the table panel.

Programming of Flash EPROM of SFD CPU board can be performed by following procedure below:

• Switch the system on by pressing the starting button on the console.

• Connect the null modem cable to plug CN413 on the SFD CPU board as shown in the following
figure and to the serial port of the laptop computer (use a serial-USB adapter if your laptop is not
provided with a serial port).
• Set the CPU in bootstrap mode by mounting jumper SW5 in position 2 as shown in the following
figure.

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• Launch Flash.exe service utility on your laptop (it is also located at C:\SW_SETUP\04 GE\Table\TABLE
UPGRADE SERVICE TOOL of digital system).

• Wait for the main menu to appear on the screen as shown in figure.

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• Press SAAB_167 button and wait for the FW uploading window to appear on the screen as shown
in figure.

• Select the suitable COM port, press SEND button and load serrom_discovery.H86 file.

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• Reset the CPU board by pressing button SW6 for about three seconds, and press the OK button
on the Flash EPROM programmer menu. Wait for the Flash EPROM tool to load the firmware
until the operation is successfully ended.

• Click on the OK button and quit the Flash EPROM programmer utility.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At the end of this procedure, set the jumper SW5 back to its original position and
unplug the null modem cable from CN413.

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5.1.4. Collimator CPU firmware upgrade

Programming of Flash EPROM of Collimator CPU board can be performed by following procedure
below:

• Remove the collimator covers to access the CPU board, located behind the frontal cover.

• Switch the system on by pressing the starting button on the console.

• Connect the collimator service cable to plug CN17 on the collimator CPU board as shown in the
following figure and to the serial port of the laptop computer (use a serial- USB adapter if your
laptop is not provided with a serial port).

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• Set the CPU in bootstrap mode by putting jumper JP1 in position BOOT0 (pins 1-2) as shown in
the following figure.

• Launch Flash.exe service utility on your laptop (it is also located at C:\SW_SETUP\04 GE\Table\TABLE
UPGRADE SERVICE TOOL of digital system).

• Wait for the main menu to appear on the screen as shown in figure:

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• Press STM_32_F4 button and wait for the FW uploading window to appear on the screen as
shown in figure.

• Select the suitable COM port and press Connect → Send button and load Colrom_discovery.hex
file.

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• Reset the CPU board by pressing button PL1 and press the OK button on the Flash EPROM
programmer menu. Wait for the Flash EPROM tool to load the firmware until the operation is
succesfully ended.

• Click on the OK button and quit the Flash EPROM programmer utility.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At the end of this procedure, set the jumper JMP1 back to its original position
(bottom two) and unplug the null modem cable from CN17.

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5.2. AKD Kollmorgen drivers firmware upgrade

Important information
The following procedures are related to all four AKD Kollmorgen drivers (column
longitudinal movement, SFD longitudinal movement, table vertical movement,
tabletop longitudinal movement), the green ones in the following figures.

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5.2.1. PC network configuration

• It is necessary to setup a Local Area Network between your laptop and the drivers. Go to Control
Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center and click on Local Area
Connection.

• Then click on Properties, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties
again. In the new window, choose Use the following IP address, and set 192.168.0.10 as IP
address and 255.255.255.0 as subnet mask.

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• Then click on OK, Close and Close again.

• Before connecting the drivers, switch the system off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Set DIP switch SW14 (located on Unit Main CPU board) as showed in this figure (switch #6: ON;
other switches: OFF).

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• As far as programming and configuration of AKD Kollmorgen drivers are concerned, an eight-pole
Ethernet cable is needed. Connect the cable from the driver (connector X11) to your laptop, as
you can see in the figure below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After disconnecting, set DIP switch SW14 (located on Unit Main CPU board) as
showed in this figure (all switches OFF).

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5.2.2. Firmware upgrade

• Swtich the system ON and remove the LOTO sefaty tools.
• Launch the program WorkBench.exe (located at C:\SW_SETUP\04 GE\Table\DRIVER of digital
system) and select Connect.

• Then wait for the automatic detection of the driver and select Connect.

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• The following figure indicates that driver is properly connected.

WARNING
After the driver connect to the Kollmorgen WorkBanch application you must step
away from table movements area. Do not lay below the table. Do not work on other
subsystem while updating the driver. Do not remove the power during flash
operation.

• Press More >> button and then Download… to upgrade new firmware.

• Select the proper file from your laptop (*.i00 extension) and then click on Open.

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• Now wait for the programming sequence to complete.

• Select Disconnect to close communication with driver and close WorkBench application.

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5.2.3. Configuration loading

WARNING
After loading the configuration of tabletop longitudinal driver, it is necessary to
enter maintenance mode, as described in section 3.2.1, and perform the
calibrations/adjustments mentioned in section 3.1.9.

• Launch the program WorkBench.exe (located at C:\SW_SETUP\04 GE\Table\DRIVER of digital

system) and select Connect.

• Then wait for the automatic detection of the driver and select Connect.

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• The following figure indicates that driver is properly connected.

WARNING
After the driver connect to the Kollmorgen WorkBanch application you must step
away from table movements area. Do not lay below the table. Do not work on other
subsystem while updating the driver. Do not remove the power during flash
operation.

• Make sure Device Type line is 3 – CANopen, otherwise change it by pressing Change button and
selecting 3 – CANopen.

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• Select Parameter Load/Save on the left side menu.

• Select Load From File…

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• Select the proper configuration file from your laptop (*.akd extension) and then Open.

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• Wait for the loading sequence to be completed.

• Press OK button when loading procedure is over.

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• Select Save To Device to save the new configuration. A confirmation message will be displayed.

• Select Disconnect to close communication with driver and close WorkBench application.

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6. Preventive Maintenance
WARNING
The expected lifetime of the unit is 10 years if maintenance is properly carried out
by following the instructions contained in the unit service documentation.

The unit, as any other technical apparatus, must be carefully used and needs periodical maintenance
as specified in the technical documentation.
The manufacturer is responsible for its products safety only in case their maintenance, repairing or
modification are carried out by the manufacturer itself, or by personnel authorized by the
manufacturer.

WARNING
The manufacturer denies any responsibility for improper operation, damages or
dangerous situations caused directly or indirectly by non-respect of maintenance
schedule.

o User maintenance
The operator must daily check the following items:

• checking that all the accessories are firmly fixed to their supports;
• checking that all the movement stop buttons, if pressed, properly switch off the power circuit of
the table.

6.1.1. Cleaning and disinfection

The unit must be always cleaned after use. All appropriate policies and procedures should be
followed for cleaning and disinfecting in order to prevent contamination of the staff, patients and
unit itself, according to the local regulation. The user is responsible for selecting a disinfection
procedure.

6.1.1.1. Cleaning
In order to clean the exterior of the unit:
• Turn off the system and disconnect the power supply.

WARNING
Switch off the equipment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

WARNING
When the unit is going to be cleaned, be sure to turn off the main power of the
system. Never use anhydrous or high solvency alcohols, benzene, thinner or any
other flammable cleaning agent. Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock.

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• Clean the unit by means of a soft cloth moistened with water and a neutral detergent.

WARNING
Make sure no liquid gets into the device.

WARNING
Clean the unit with only a little moisture. Do not spray disinfectants or detergents
directly on the unit. Do not pour liquid directly on the unit.

WARNING
Do not use solvents such as anhydrous or high solvency alcohols, ether, thinner or
benzene. Do not use any corrosive, dissolving or abrasive cleaning or polishing
detergents.
Otherwise, the unit’s surface might be damaged. Using unsuitable cleaning agents
or methods can damage the property when surface becomes dull and brittle (e.g. by
using alcohol-containing agents).

WARNING
Do not open the unit for cleaning. No components inside the device require cleaning
by the user.

WARNING
Let the unit surfaces get dry before switching the X-ray system back on.

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6.1.1.2. Disinfecting
WARNING
Using a disinfectant that can form explosive or flammable gas mixtures is hazard to
life and health because of explosion risk. Switch the unit off before disinfecting. Let
the gas mixture evaporate before switching the X-ray system back on.

WARNING
Switch off the equpiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

In order to disinfect the unit, use only disinfectant and procedures approved by the manufacturer
and that correspond to the national regulations and guidelines, as well as to explosion protection. If
you plan to use other disinfectants, approval by the manufacturer is needed before use, as most
disinfectants can damage the unit.
It is recommended to use a liquid solution with aldehyde or amphoteric based water solution for
disinfecting surfaces such as Tego 103, Korsolin (not available in Canada. For Canadian market, it is
recommended to use tb Minuteman or hx2). Disinfectants containing phenolic substances or chlorine
are partially abrasive and not recommended. These limitations are to be taken into account for
agents with alcohol used in non-diluted form (e.g. for disinfecting hands).
Disinfectant sprays must not be used: the spray could penetrate within the unit itself. Consequently,
unit safety cannot be guaranteed (possible damage to electronic components, formation of
inflammable mixtures of air and solvent vapors).

WARNING
It is generally known that disinfectants can be hazardous to health. Concentrations
of disinfectants in air that is breathed must not exceed specific legal limits. For this
reason, it is important to follow instructions supplied by the disinfectant’s
manufacturer regarding their usage.

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6.2. Service team maintenance

In order to ensure the maximum safety level for the patient and the operator, it is necessary that the
manufacturer authorized service team check the unit periodically.

Mechanical parts such as chains, wires, ball bearings, etc. need regular inspections.
It is recommended to check frequently the conditions of the wires and in any way not to exceed one
year between checks.
It is recommended to check periodically the proper operation of the grounding system of the
examination room in which the unit has been installed, according with the regulations in force.

Checks should be made at shorter time intervals in case the unit is intensively used. Special
modifications or maintenance must be made exclusively by the manufacturer or by expressly
authorized personnel.

6.3. Tool list

Here below the tools needed for preventive maintenance:

• Set of generic mechanical tools as Allen keys, screwdrivers, etc.

• Dynamometric wrench (1-100 Nm)
• Multimeter
• Tool for ground resistance measure (specification in the related section)
• Grease OKS 451
• Grease SYSTEM GBM2 AL MoS2 AREXON
• Weight for compression force (GE tool P/N 46-194427P407)
• Dry and soft cleaning rag
• Cleaning products (no spray, no corrosive)
• Silicon paste for HV insulation
• HYSTER 3041620
• MEGADYNE DTM-MICRO (GE tool P/N 5790798)
• Hioki 3157-01 Grounding HiTester: P/N FR-HIOKI for France / P/N TOOL 0302 Europe except
France / P/N 5305782 other countries, or any other compatible tool
• Support like the one shown in section o (GE tool P/N 5816820)
• Fluke ESA612 (electrical safety analyzer) (GE tool P/N 5453348)
• OPTIONAL TOOL: Alignment test tool (GE tool P/N 2109724)
• OPTIONAL TOOL: Collimator rest tool (GE tool P/N 2109725)

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6.4. Inspection
WARNING
The operations described hereafter might require the use of X radiation.
In such a case, the operator is asked to take all the necessary precautions in order to
avoid any type of exposure.

6.4.1. Preventive maintenance tables

WARNING
Every technical intervention must be recorded in the preventive maintenance
register (see section 6.17).

Planned check

Test
Procedure result (PASS/ FAIL)
Activity to be
Ref. # Component/Group Description Type of check ref. for table
done in visit: SM 5793727

General 1° 2°
2.2 and 2.3
of
#1. Security and signals circuits Check Functionality 1 operator
manual PN
5793736
#2. Presence of external damage Control 1 -
All the
Check Functionality and
movement
#3. All unit movements fixation of main 1
described in
components sec. 3
6.4.2
#4. End switches functionality check Check Functionality 1
6.4.3
#5. Safety ground connection check Fixation 1 6.4.4
#6. Cables / Cables Chain / Cables Sheaths Wear/ Cables strain 1 -
Collimator fixation 10.10 of
Fixation Installation
1&2
Essential To Safety (Torque to apply 1Nm) Manual PN
#7. 5793725
Note on status:

Collimator flange fixation 10.9 of

Fixation Installation
1&2
#8. Essential To Safety (Torque to apply 10Nm) Manual PN
5793725
Note on status:
#9. Collimator accuracy check Check Functionality 1 6.9
Collimator light field/ X-Ray field
#10. Check Functionality 1 6.7
accuracy check
#11. Beam alignment check Check Functionality 1 6.8
Tube ARM fixation Fixation 10.5 of
#12. 1&2
(Torque to apply 25Nm) Installation

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Essential To Safety Manual PN

5793725
Note on status:

X-Ray tube fixation 10.9 of

Fixation Installation
1&2
Essential To Safety (Torque to apply 25Nm) Manual PN
#13. 5793725
Note on status:

Table top structure fixation Fixation 10.8 of

(Torque to apply to Installation
1&2
Essential To Safety 6x25 screws 11Nm, to Manual PN
#14. 5793725
8x25 screws 25Nm)
Note on status:

Fixation
Base plate fixation (Torque to apply 55Nm 5.5.2
of Pre-
thickness 200/140 mm)
1&2 installation
#15. Essential To Safety Manual PN
(Torque to apply 20 Nm 5793724
thickness 100 mm)
Note on status:
Main structure fixation 10.2 of
Fixation Installation
1&2
Essential To Safety (Torque to apply 86Nm) Manual PN
#16. 5793725

Note on status:

SFD fixation 10.4 of

Fixation Installation
1&2
#17. Essential To Safety (Torque to apply 25Nm) Manual PN
5793725
Note on status:
#18. Footrest Fixation 1 -
#19. Handgrips Functionality 1 -
Table Elevation
TRANSMISSION BELT Cleaning
#20. 1 6.13
GE TOOL P/N 5790798 Wear/ Cables strain
#21. GEARMOTOR Noisiness 1 -
#22. GEARS Cleaning 1 -
#23. ENDLESS SCREW Cleaning 1 6.10
Cleaning and
#24. BEARINGS 1 -
Noisiness
#25. SAFETY BRAKE Check Functionality 1 6.5
Table Tilting
Noisiness and
#26. GEARMOTOR 1 -
lubrication
Cleaning and
#27. GEARS 1 6
lubrication
Cleaning and
#28. BEARINGS 1 6
noisiness
SFD Longitudinal Movement
#29. GEARMOTOR Noisiness 1 -

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Cleaning and
#30. GEARS 1 -
lubrication
Cleaning and
#31. CHAIN 1 6.12
lubrication
Cleaning and
#32. SLIDES 1 -
fixation
#33. BEARINGS Cleaning and noisiness 1 -
Cleaning and
#34. LINEAR GUIDE 1 -
fixation
Grid
#35. DIGITAL MOTOR Noisiness 1 -
Cleaning and
#36. CHAINS 1 6
lubrication
Cleaning and
#37. PINS - GEARS 1 -
lubrication
#38. ROPE Wear / cable strain 1 -
Column stand longitudinal
movement
#39. GEARMOTOR Noisiness 1 -
Cleaning and
#40. GEARS 1 -
lubrication
Cleaning and
#41. CHAIN 1 6.11
lubrication
Cleaning and
#42. SLIDES 1 -
fixation
#43. BEARINGS Cleaning and noisiness 1 -
Cleaning and
#44. LINEAR GUIDE 1 -
fixation
Focal Distance
#45. GEARMOTOR Noisiness 1 -
Cleaning and
#46. TELESCOPIC ACTUATOR 1 -
lubrication
Tabletop Longitudinal and
Transversal movements
#47. GEARMOTOR Noisiness 1 -
Cleaning and
#48. GEARS 1 -
lubrication
Cleaning and
#49. CHAIN 1 6
lubrication
Cleaning and
#50. SLIDES 1 -
fixation
#51. BEARINGS Cleaning and noisiness 1 -
Cleaning and
#52. LINEAR GUIDE 1 -
fixation

Planned replacement
GMM P/N Frequency Procedure
Component/Group Description
(GEHC P/N) [Years] Ref.
R96130
(5696085-2)
POLY-V 340J 12 BELT 5 o

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6.4.2. End of stroke switches

• Operate all unit movements and check that they all stop on the end of stroke microswitches. In
the negative, replace and/or adjust the faulty microswitch.

6.4.3. Movements deceleration area check

• Operate the table tilting movement at the maximum speed, by using the remote console. Check
that the movement automatically decelerates before touching the +90°/-90° limit switches. In the
negative, check the tilting and elevation potentiometers and sensing circuits calibration.
• Operate the table elevation movement at the maximum speed, by using the remote console.
Check that the movement automatically decelerates before touching the limit switches. In the
negative, check the tilting and elevation potentiometers and sensing circuits calibration.
• Operate the tube/detector longitudinal movement at the maximum speed, by using the remote
console. Check that the movement automatically decelerates before touching the limit switches.
In the negative, check the column and digital bucky potentiometers and sensing circuits
calibration.
• Operate the tube incidence movement at the maximum speed, by using the remote console.
Check that the movement automatically decelerates before reaching the +40°/-40° limit switches.
In the negative, check the tube incidence potentiometer and sensing circuit calibrations.

6.4.4. Safety ground connection check

• Access table line input terminals. Check that the line cable is firmly fixed by the related fixation
clamps.
• Check that the ground cable is firmly connected to the ground terminal.

6.4.5. Labelling check

• Verify that all the following labels are still clearly visible and have not come unglued.

Which label Where it is positioned Quantity

Inferior part of the collimator 1

Left side of the collimator 1

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Which label Where it is positioned Quantity

Table 1

Right side of the beam of the 1

table

Left side of the beam of the 1

table

Tabletop 1

Table, close to the switch ad 3

on the driver

Table 11

Compressor beam 1

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6.4.6. Compressor unlock tools check

Verify that the tools necessary to lock/unlock the

compressor are present on the back of the
system.

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6.5. TBT elevation movement safety brake check

Operate the TBT elevation movement and check that the safety brake is properly released and
enabled. The brake should activate in case of:
- A total safety in engaded (tilting and elevation extra travel EOT pressed)
- The table is turned off byt the console
In the negative, adjust the brake 24V DC power supply.
In case it is necessary to replace such a brake, use the following instructions.

• Disconnect the power supply plug.

• Remove the entire brakes assembly from the ball screw nut removing screws 1 as shown in the
following figure.
• Remove screws 2 and replace the brakes with new ones.

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6.6. Tilting gears check

• Remove the covers: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 and 7 from the table support structure.

• Tilt the unit at +90° or -90° to remove the screws (red circles) which support the covers (8)
and (9).

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• Remove the covers and tilt the unit back at 0°.

• Switch off the system.

WARNING
Switch off the equipment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Check the proper condition of the gears.

• If necessary, lightly lubricate the gearbox with a specific grease like SYSTEM GBM2 AL MoS2
AREXON (GMM PN 40251).

6.7. Collimator light field / X-ray field accuracy check

Important information
Please refer to section 3.3.1.

6.8. Beam alignment check

Important information
Please refer to section 3.3.3.

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6.9. Collimator accuracy check

• Drive the table to its horizontal position and set the focal distance to 115cm.
• Select an anatomical program with 43x43 cm2 collimation.
• Have an X-ray and check that all the detector active area has been correctly irradiated.
• Drive the table to +90° position and set the focal distance to 180cm.
• Select an anatomical program with 43x43 cm2 collimation.
• Have an X-ray and check that all the detector active area has been correctly irradiated.

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6.10. TBT elevation screw inspection

• Remove the tilting base covers to freely access the elevation screw and check the presence of
any oli leakeage below the screw.
• Tilt the table from the horizontal to the +90° limit stop and check the proper condition of the ball
screw.
• If necessary, remove accumulated dust on the elevation ball screw, using a dry and soft rag.
Make sure that the rag was not contaminated with other lubricants before using it. The endless
screw should automatically provide lubrication.
• Mount the table covers back.

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6.11. Tubestand chain inspection and lubrication

• Remove the tube stand covers 1 and 2 and the rear cover 3 to freely access the tube stand chain
as shown in the following figure.

• Check the tube stand chain tilting the table from the horizontal to the +90° limit stop. If
necessary, when lubrication is missing, lightly apply OKS 451.

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WARNING
Never over-lubricate. Lubricants are sticky and so tend to collect dust and dirt. If too
much lubricant is applied, it could drip when the system is at +90°/-90°.

6.12. Detector bucky chain inspection and lubrication

• Remove front cover to freely access the detector bucky chain as shown in the following figure.

• Check the chain and, if necessary, lightly grease it as shown in the following figure. The
recommended lubricant is OKS 451.

WARNING
Never over-lubricate. Lubricants are sticky and so tend to collect dust and dirt.

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6.13. Elevation belt

6.13.1. Belt tension check
The belt tension value is directly proportional to its vibration frequency.

• Remove covers 1 and 2 from the main body.

• Switch the unit on.

• Move the structure elevation transmission down by pressing key 17 on the SFD keyboard.

• Switch the equipment off.

WARNING
Switch off the equipment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

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WARNING
During belt tension measurement, the transmission must be stopped.

• First, verify that the belt is not showing excessive wear. If it is, it is necessary to replace it.
• Then, if the belt is not excessively worn out, place the microphone perpendicularly to the back of
the belt. It is possible to use tool P/N 5790798.
• Place it in the center of the free section A between the two pulleys, as indicated by the red
arrow.

WARNING
Avoid contact between belt and microphone.

• With the microphone in position, trigger the vibration of the belt, hitting it near the center of the
free section on the outer side.

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• Read the value of the frequency [Hz] detected on the display.

• Repeat the frequency measurement several times and consider the average value of the
measurement made.

Important information
The correct frequency value must be 140 Hz with a tolerance of ±5 Hz. If the
detected value is different, proceed to the chapter 6.13.3 Belt adjustment
procedure.

6.13.2. Belt lubrication

Lubricate the belt only when necessary, and only lightly.
It is ONLY allowed to lubricate the plastic roller, the rotation pivots of the fall arrester device and the
outer part of the belt.
It is ABSOLUTELY forbidden to lubricate the inner part of the belt or the dented surface of the pulley
for the transmission of motion!

WARNING
Lubricating the inner part of the belt or the pulley for the transmission of motion could cause their
slipping with consequent rotation of the endless screw and fall towards the ground of the tabletop.

Use only lubricants of silicon type like, for example, the HYSTER 3041620. Do not use mineral oils. Do
not use spray types or lubrication devices that do not guarantee the exact position of the deposit of
the lubricant.

Fall arrester
safety

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6.13.3. Belt adjustment procedure

In order to adjust the belt tension, it is necessary to use an electronic instrument able to detect the
belt vibration frequency (tool P/N 5790798). Please refer to the previous chapter “Belt tension check”
to see how to check the belt tension.

• By means of an Allen key, slightly loosen the four screws that secure the gear motor support to
the main frame.

• Accessing from the bottom with a spanner, unscrew the retainer nut of the belt tension-adjusting
device.

• Act on the adjusting screw to decrease or increase the belt tension.

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Important information
If the value of the detected frequency is lower than 140 Hz ±5 Hz, unscrew the
adjustment screw (counter clockwise rotation).
If the value of the detected frequency is higher than 140 Hz ±5 Hz, tighten the
adjustment screw (clockwise rotation).

• Screw the retaining nut.

• Tighten the four mounting screws on the engine support.
• Switch the unit on.
• Move the structure elevation transmission upward by pressing key 16 and then downward by
pressing key 17 on the SFD control panel.

• Switch the unit off.

WARNING
Switch off the equipment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

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• Monitor the belt frequency, making sure it has reached the correct value of 140 Hz ±5 Hz.
Otherwise, repeat the sequence of belt tension adjustment operations until the required value is
reached.

• Once the belt has been correctly adjusted, reassemble covers 203 and 204 on the main structure.

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▪ Belt replacement
This procedure must be followed every five years.

• Turn off the system.

• Remove the covers: 1 – 2 – 6 and 7 from the table support structure.
• In order to proceed with the replacement of the belts, it is necessary to get N°2 stands with
the following technical features (the second is GE tool P/N 5816820):

Min height 50 cm
Max height 80 cm
Min load capacity 350
kg/each

OR

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• Move the panel toward its central

position.
• Move X-ray column and spot film
device to a central position.
• Put the first stand under the right
beam edge.

WARNING
Do not put the stand under
the drivers support (red
circle).

• Put the second stand under the left

beam edge.

WARNING
Do not put the dollies
under the drivers 10 and
11 on the backside of the
mainframe, they will crash
due to table weight.

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• Slowly move down the beam up to 2

mm from the stands.

WARNING
Gently lower the beam on
the stands.

• Switch off the unit.

• Between the motor support and the pulley there is a clamping screw. Unscrew it and its own
bolt to discharge the motor from the belt.

• Create a gap between the screw and the motor support

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• Then, unscrewing a bit the support of the motor it can be pushed closer to the pulley and the
belt will be discharged.

• Remove the belt

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• Before replacing the belt, verify that the ratchet pawl which mounts the roller can intercept
correctly the disk
• Verify that the safety belt switch is pressed correctly
• With a soft, dry and clean rag to clean the area of the rollers and the grooves to remove any
residue of rubber
• Once the area is clean and the checks were performed, replace the belt between the pulley
and the motor

• Pull the motor in the direction shown and start tensioning the belt

WARNING
Follow the “Belt adjustment procedure” Chapter 6.13.3 to adjust the belt tension.

• Remove the dollies

• Test the normal behavior of elevation and tilting movement
• Test the brakes intervention pushing manually the safety belt switch
• Check that during the movement the belt switch does not interfere or activate incorrectly
• Once these checks have been completed successfully, replace the carters

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6.14. Measuring of protective ground resistance

Measurements shall be performed using a measuring device able to deliver a current of at least 200
mA into 500 mΩ. The open circuit voltage shall not exceed 24 V.
While low current tests (up to 1 A) are recommended, tests using up to 25 A may be used.
The protective ground connection to the supply mains shall be tested as given in next figure.

The resistance between the protective ground terminal of the equipment and protectively grounded
accessible conductive parts of the equipment, which may in case of a fault become live shall not
exceed 300 mΩ. During the test no protective ground conductor is disconnected.

Use GE tool: P/N FR-HIOKI for France / P/N TOOL 0302 Europe except France / P/N 5305782 other
countries. Or use FLUKE ESA612 (electrical safety analyzer) GE P/N 5453348.

Here below the main contact point suggested for a full check of ground connection.

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6.15. Adjustment of the compressor movement clutch

• Move the tabletop to the horizontal position.
• Remove the cover protecting the gearmotor and the compressor trolley clutch.
• Connect the dynamometer (f.s. 30 kg) between the compressor arm and the X-ray housing arm
with the specific tools as indicated in the following figure.
• Adjust the potentiometer R88 on Tube stand control board (refer to electrical schematics, section
8) by completely turning it counterclockwise so that the intervention of the compressor current
limitation is avoided.
• Press the touch-button for compressor downwards movement, letting the compressor clutch
intervene for 4 or 5 seconds and check the force indicated by the dynamometer that has to be
28±2 kg.
• Should it be necessary to tweak the clutch setting, open the safety washer clip (E in the next
figure) inserted in the ring nut groove (D in the next figure) and tighten (to increase) or loosen (to
decrease) the clutch ring nut.
• Repeat the above-mentioned operations as long as obtaining the proper adjustment of the
clutch.
• Close the safety washer clip in the ring nut groove.

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• Lower the compressor until it reaches the mid position of the vertical travel on the shaft.
• Connect the dynamometer between the compressor arm (1) and the X-ray tube support (2).

• Pre-set the value of the compressor current limitation with 12 clockwise turns of the
potentiometer R88.

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• Press the touch-button for compressor downwards movement until it stops, and check the force
indicated by the dynamometer. It is also possible to use a weight for compression force (GE tool
P/N 46-194427P407).

Important information
The force has to be 15 kg.
If the value is different, it is necessary to adjust the potentiometer R88 on tube
stand control board to set the compressor current limitation.

• Gently lift the cone of the compressor (1) to intervene on the micro-switch (2) and in the
meantime press the touch-button for compressor upwards movement until the dynamometer is
unloaded.

• Adjust the potentiometer R88 on tube stand control board to modify the compressor current
limitation.

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Important information
Clockwise to decrease the Force value;
Counterclockwise to increase the Force value;
1 of turn corresponds to about 1.5 kg.

• Repeat the above-mentioned operations as long as obtaining the proper Force value indicated by
the dynamometer.
• Put the cover back.

6.16. Precautions for linear metal guides

In order to avoid the formation of rust on the guides, due to contact with bare hands or other body
parts, the following precaution, care, and good working practices must be implemented during the
assembly and fixing, cleaning and disassembling of the mechanical guides.

Use gloves to perform all the steps when assembling and fixing the metal guides.
After assembling them on the equipment, use gloves and a disposable cloth to apply the specific
dewatering and corrosion-preventing oil (CONTRAKOR FLUID H1 SPRAY - KLUBER - GMM P/N 161254)
on the guides.

EQUIPMENT CLEANING PHASE:

In the various equipment cleaning steps, use specific products that, in case of accidental contact with
the guide, do not damage it.
The following are the suitable/allowed products:
- Solmentar C4 degreaser (GMM P/N 33765)
- Certisuds degreaser (GMM P/N 33912)

Once the cleaning phase is completed, lubricate the guide with protective oil (CONTRAKOR FLUID H1
SPRAY - KLUBER - GMM P/N 161254).

SURFACE RUST REMOVAL:

If there is rust on the guides, the operator must perform the following operations in order to remove
it.
Wear nitrile gloves and use a layer of 1000-grit wettable sand paper.
Rub the sand paper repeatedly over the rusty part of the linear guide, until the rust is eliminated.

To reach the rust located in a concave area of the guide, use a piece of 1.5 mm2- section electrical
wire, and wrap it with wettable,1000-grit sand paper.

Once the sanding phase is completed, lubricate the guide with protective oil (CONTRAKOR FLUID H1
SPRAY - KLUBER - GMM P/N 161254).

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6.17. Preventive maintenance register

Device serial number: Hospital site:

Model: Installation date:

Every 12 months: checks from #1 to #49

F.E. Name Authorized Service Date Signature

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7. Corrective Maintenance
7.1. Tilt brake 24V DC adjustment
The coils of the magnetic brake mounted on the tilt motor shaft is supplied by means of a switching
power supply that allows an independent voltage regulation.
The suggested adjustment procedure is the following:

• Enable the tilting movement by means of remote console, and check if the brake is correctly
released and engaged.
• In the negative, remove the side cover to access the main electronics board and correct the DC
voltage power supply by means of trimmer PT3, as shown in the following figure.
• Repeat the test until the optimum calibration has been found.

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7.2. Potentiometers replacement & adjustment

7.2.1. Introduction
The software calibration procedure described in section 3 of this manual is valid if the analogue
sensing circuits of the multi-turns potentiometers used as position detectors of the remote tilting
table movements have been properly adjusted.
In order to get the optimum dynamic range from the potentiometer signals, it is necessary that the
potentiometer itself be mechanically coupled to the movement and that the end of travel micro-
switches be properly adjusted as described in the present section of the manual.

The following instructions are related to the replacement of all the potentiometers:
• Position the potentiometer (not coupled to the mechanical) at half of its stroke.
• Move the mechanical up to reaching the “minimum” end of stroke position being sure that the
microswitch is activated.
• Position the potentiometer at a quarter turn.
• Couple the potentiometer with the mechanical movement.

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7.2.2. Table elevation potentiometer replacement and adjustment

• Drive the tabletop to the lowest limit position, by using the joystick for elevation movement.

Important information
In case tabletop is not able to move because of potentiometer breakage, enter unit
maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the front covers to access the elevation potentiometer as shown in the following figure.

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• Unplug connector CN807 (highlighted in red in the next figure).

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• Remove the nut 1 that fixes the translator wire.

• Remove the screws 2 and replace the translator with a new one.
• Plug the potentiometer cable to the connector CN807.
• Tension the translator wire rope and fix it by means of nut 1.

Important information
In order to prevent potentiometer damages, do not tight too much the nut that
locks the potentiometer to the supporting bracket.

• Put the covers back together.

• Turn the remote table on.
• Calibrate the table elevation movement according to section 3.1.3.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.2.3. Table tilt potentiometer replacement and adjustment

• Drive the table to +90° position (clockwise) by using the joystick for tilting movement. Do position
the carriage in order to make visible the potentiometer for an easier access to the potentiometer
assembly.

Important information
It is not mandatory to have the table in vertical position. It is indeed possible also to
have it horizontal oriented.

Important information
In case tabletop is not able to move because of potentiometer breakage, enter unit
maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the front covers to access the tilt potentiometer as shown in the following figure.
Register the correspondence between wires color and the potentiometer terminal and unsolder
them.
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• Remove the screws 1 and consequently the whole potentiometer support 3.

• Loosen the grub screws 4 and remove the sprocket 5.
• Remove potentiometer 6 and replace it with a new one.
• Put the sprocket 5 back together and fasten the grub screws 4.
• Reassemble the potentiometer support 3.
• Before coupling the sprocket 5 with the driving sprocket, turn the potentiometer
counterclockwise (seeing from the back) and turn it again a quarter turn clockwise. Then couple
the sprocket 5 with the driving sprocket.
• Weld the wires to the potentiometer terminals as previously noted.
• Be aware that the spring 7 couple the potentiometer gear correctly towards the tilting gear.
• Put the covers back together.
• Turn the remote table on.
• Calibrate the table tilting movement according to section 3.1.2.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

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WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

7.2.4. Column longitudinal potentiometer replacement and adjustment

• Perform an incidence of the tube of about -25° counterclockwise by using the joystick for tube
tilting movement.

Important information
In case tube is not able to move because of potentiometer breakage, enter unit
maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

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• Drive the column to the left limit position by using the joystick for longitudinal column
movement. Make sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated.

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the unit main frame right rear cover to access the column position sensing
potentiometer, as shown in the following figure. Register the correspondence between wire
color and the potentiometer terminal.

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• Remove screws 1 and the entire potentiometer supporting bracket.

• Loosen grain 3 to remove gear 4 from the potentiometer shaft, by pushing the potentiometer
support away from the reduction gear.
• Remove nut 5 and replace the old potentiometer with a new potentiometer. Connect the wires
to the potentiometer terminals as previously noted.

Important information
In order to prevent potentiometer damages, do not tight too much the nut that
locks the potentiometer to the supporting bracket.

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• Turn the potentiometer shaft clockwise to the end of its travel and turn it again a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
• Mount the potentiometer bracket and couple the reduction gear with the transmission gear.
• Tighten screws 1 when the correct coupling is achieved.

Important information
The correct coupling of the reduction gear with the transmission gear is achieved
when it is possible to detect a small float between the two gears. A tight coupling of
the two gears could damage the potentiometer bushing.

• Put the covers back together.

• Turn the remote table on.
• Calibrate the column movement according to section 3.1.4.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.2.5. Detector potentiometer replacement and adjustment

• Drive the tube tilting to 0° position by using the joystick for tube tilting movement.

Important information
In case tube is not able to move because of potentiometer breakage, enter unit
maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Drive the SFD to the left limit position by using the joystick for longitudinal SFD movement. Make
sure that the end of travel microswitch is activated.

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• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the unit main frame left front cover to access the bucky position sensing potentiometer
as shown in the following figure. Register the correspondence between wire color and the
potentiometer terminal.

• Remove screws 1 and the entire potentiometer supporting bracket.

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• Loosen grain 3 to remove gear 4 from the potentiometer shaft, by pushing the potentiometer
support away from the reduction gear.
• Remove nut 5 and replace the old potentiometer with a new potentiometer. Connect the wires
to the potentiometer as previously noted.

Important information
In order to prevent potentiometer damages, do not tight too much the nut that
locks the potentiometer to the supporting bracket.

• Turn the potentiometer shaft clockwise to the end of its travel and turn it again a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
• Mount the potentiometer bracket and couple the reduction gear with the transmission gear.
Tighten screws 1 when the correct coupling is achieved.

Important information
The correct coupling of the reduction gear with the transmission gear is achieved
when it is possible to detect a small float between the two gears. A tight coupling of
the two gears could damage the potentiometer bushing.

• Put the covers back together.

• Turn the remote table on.
• Calibrate the SFD movement according to section 3.1.5.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.2.6. FFD (SID) potentiometer replacement and adjustment

• Drive the FFD (SID) to the lowest limit position by using the joystick for FFD (SID) movement.

Important information
In case FFD (SID) is not able to move because of potentiometer breakage, enter unit
maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the table tubestand cover to access the FFD (SID) potentiometer assembly as shown in
the following figure.

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• Remove pins from 1 to 4 of CN506.

• Loose the translator wire stand upper nut 1 and remove the two fixing translator screws 2 as
shown in figure.

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• Replace the translator with the new one.

• Connect pins from 1 to 4 to CN506.
• Tension the translator wire rope and fix it to the column wire bar in its upper part.

Important information
In order to prevent potentiometer damages, do not tight too much the nut that
locks the potentiometer to the supporting bracket.

• Put the covers back together.

• Turn the remote table on.
• Calibrate the FFD (SID) movement according to section 3.1.7.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.2.7. Panel lateral potentiometer replacement and calibration

• Drive the tabletop to the external limit position by using the joystick for panel lateral movement.

Important information
In case FFD (SID) is not able to move because of potentiometer breakage, enter unit
maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the table support internal cover as shown in the following figure.

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• Remove the nut 1 that fixes the translator wire.

• Remove the screws 2 and take the potentiometer off its bracket.

• Unplug the potentiometer cable from connector CN343 (highlited in red in the next figure).

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• Replace the potentiometer with a new one, screwing it to its support.

• Reposition the cables and plug them.
• Put the covers back together.
• Turn the remote table on.
• Calibrate the panel lateral movement according to section 3.1.8.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.3. End switches replacement and adjustment

7.3.1. Table elevation end switches replacement and adjustment

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the system base covers to access the elevation end switches assemblies.
• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.
• Replace the microswitch with a new one by removing the fixation nuts 4 (for FC38) or 2 (for
FC37).
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.
• Turn the remote table on.
• Enter unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

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WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Drive the table to the lowest limit position (for FC38) or to the highest limit position (for FC37), by
using the joystick for elevation movement.

• If needed, adjust the transverse position of the microswitch by releasing the fixation nuts 3 (for
FC38) or 1 (for FC37). Adjust the microswitch assembly in order to activate the microswitch.
• Calibrate the table elevation movement according to section 3.1.3.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.3.2. Table tilt end switches replacement and adjustment

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the towers cover to access the tilt end switches.

• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.
• Replace the microswitch FC1 (for +90°) or FC2 (for -90°) with a new one by removing the fixation
nuts.
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.
• Turn the remote table on.
• Enter unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

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WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.
• Drive the table to +90° position (clockwise) (for FC1) or -90° position (counterclockwise) (for FC2)
by using the joystick for tilting movement.

• Release screws 2 (for FC1) or 4 (for FC2) that lock the entire microswitches assembly and adjust it
in order to activate microswitches. If needed, adjust the transverse position of the microswitches
by releasing the screws 1 (for FC1) or 3 (for FC2). Tighten screws 2 or 4.
• Calibrate the table tilting movement according to section 3.1.2.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.3.3. Tubestand longitudinal travel end switches replacement and adjustment

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the unit tubestand covers to access the tubestand end switches.
• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.
• Replace the microswitch FC33 (for left limit) or FC34 (for right limit) with a new one by removing
the fixation screws.
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.
• Turn the remote table on.
• Enter unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

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WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.
• Perform an incidence of the tube of about -25° counterclockwise (for FC33) or +25° clockwise (for
FC34) by using the joystick for tube tilting movement.

• Drive the column to the left limit position (for FC33) or to the right limit position (for FC34) by
using the joystick for longitudinal column movement.

• Release screws 3 that lock the microswitch on the bracket. Adjust its vertical position in the way
that the microswitch FC is activated by the end of travel cam 6. Tighten screws 3.
• Calibrate the column movement according to section 3.1.4.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.3.4. Detector end switches replacement and adjustment

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the detector bottom cover to access the SFD end switches.
• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.
• Replace the microswitch FC12 (for right limit) or FC13 (for left limit) with a new one by removing
the fixation screws.
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.
• Turn the remote table on.
• Enter unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

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WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Drive the column to the right limit position (for FC12) or to the left limit position (for FC13) by
using the joystick for longitudinal column movement.

• Release screws that lock the microswitch on the bracket. Adjust its vertical position in the way
that the microswitch is activated by the end of travel cam. Tighten screws.
• Calibrate the SFD movement according to section 3.1.5.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.3.5. Tube FFD (SID) end switches replacement and adjustment

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the unit tubestand cover to access the FFD (SID) end switches.
• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.
• Replace the microswitch FC22 (for lowest limit) or FC23 (for highest limit) with a new one.
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.
• Turn the remote table on.
• Enter unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Drive the FFD (SID) to the lowest limit position (for FC22) or to the highest limit position (for
FC23) by using the joystick for FFD (SID) movement.

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• Release screws that lock the entire microswitch assembly and adjust it in order to activate
microswitch. Tighten screws.

• Calibrate the FFD (SID) movement according to section 3.1.7.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.3.6. Tube rotation sense switch replacement and adjustment

• Drive the tubestand to its vertical position by using the joystick for tube incidence movement.

• Remove the covers 1 to access the tube rotation sense switch as shown in the following figure.

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• Remove screws 2.

• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.

• Remove the microswitch and its bracket from the loop. Replace the microswitch with a new one
by removing the screws 3.
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.

• Put the bracket with the new microswitch back in place. Loosen screw 5 and adjust microswitch
FC24 position so that it enters into the cam 4. Tighten screw 5.

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7.3.7. Tabletop lateral travel end switches replacement and adjustment

• Switch the remote table off.

WARNING
Switch off the equiment and apply the LOTO procedure (GE PN 5789495-1EN).

• Remove the cover 1 to access the microswitches 2 for tabletop lateral travel, as shown in the
following figures.

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• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.

• Replace the microswitch FC5 (tabletop internal limit) or FC6 (tabletop external limit) with a new
one by removing the fixation screws 4.
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.

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• Turn the remote table on.

• Enter unit maintenance mode as described in section 3.1.1. Alternatively, use the method
described in section 3.2.1.

WARNING
In maintenance mode, most of the safety controls are disabled. For this reason,
service personnel is requested to be very careful while managing the system, not to
cause damages to it and/or injuries to any other person present in the room.

• Drive the tabletop to the internal limit position (for FC5) or to the external limit position (for FC6)
by using the joystick for panel lateral movement.

• Release screws 3 that lock the entire microswitches assembly and adjust it in order to activate
microswitch. Tighten screws 3.
• Calibrate the panel lateral movement according to section 3.1.8.

WARNING
At the end of calibration, in order to quit maintenance mode, switch the remote
table off and turn it on again.

WARNING
If the alternative method for entering maintenance mode has been used, at the end
of calibration, switch the remote table off, set switch #1 to its initial position and
turn the table on again.

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7.3.8. Tomography bar emergency switch replacement and adjustment

• Remove the cover 1 (green in next figure) to access the tomography bar microswitch 2 (FC35).

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• Register the correspondence between wires color and microswitch terminal.

• Remove the microswitch and its bracket by removing the screws 3. Replace the microswitch with
a new one by removing the screws 4.
• Weld the wires to the microswitch terminals as previously noted.

• Put the bracket with the new microswitch back in place.

• Tilt the column to +40° by using the joystick indicated in the following figure and drive the FFD
(SID) to the highest limit position, by using the same joystick.

• Verify that the microswitch is always pressed during these movements.

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8. Electrical Schematics
In the next pages the following electrical schematics are illustrated.

• System interconnections;
• Block diagram;
• Line input & cabinet power circuit;
• Main console assembly wiring;
• In-room secondary console assembly wiring;
• Column longitudinal movement wiring;
• SFD longitudinal movement wiring;
• TBT longitudinal movement wiring;
• Digital SFD assembly wiring;
• FFD and compressor assembly wiring;
• Collimator assembly wiring;
• Webcam power supply wiring;
• Main CPU board;
• Interface board;
• Console control;
• 32F437II (ARM) CPU module;
• SFD control board;
• Keyboard adapter;
• Tubestand control board;
• TDI boards adapter;
• AL collimator CPU.

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