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TITLE
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REVISION HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HOW TO USE APPLICATIONS & SYSTEM ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SYSTEM ERROR CODES 4000 THRU 41E4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 4200 THRU 42FE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 4300 THRU 4380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 4700 THRU 47FF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 4C01 THRU 4C41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 4D00 THRU 4D0F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 4E00 THRU 4E1D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 6000 THRU 6B1D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SYSTEM ERROR CODE 8100 THRU 81A3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX
OVERSIZED ILLUSTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REVISION HISTORY
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DATE
REASON FOR CHANGE
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2
3
Dec. 3, 1993
Apr. 24, 1995
Oct. 31, 1995
Dec. 14, 1995
Apr. 12, 1996
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6
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May 31, 1996

June 19, 1998
July 17, 1998
Nov. 2, 1998
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Dec. 16, 1999

Apr. 25, 2003
Initial release for Model Period 11.

Updates for Model Period 12 and SWE1 software.
Updates for VAMP and Virtual DIP Switches.
Updates for LCA: 4AF1, 4AE5, 4AE6, 4AE9, 4AFF, 4B01, 4A09, 4AB5, 4AD9, 4ADA, 4ADB,
4ADC, 4ADD, 4ADE, 4AE0, 4AE1, 4AE3, 4AB2, 4AB3, 4AB4, 4705, 4706, 4170, 4172, 4173,
41C0, 41C1, 41C2, 41C3, 42D8.
Added error code 4B07 for LCA. Corrected sequence of error codes 41B0 through 41B4 and
41C0 through 41C3. Added error codes: 4065, 4066, 4067, 4086.
Added error codes 6020, 6021. Updated error codes 440F, 4E1A, 6121, 4B07.
Added error codes 8180, 8181, 8182, 8183, 8184 and 8185.
Updated Error 42CF.
Added error codes 8101, 8102, 8103, 8104, 8105, 81A0, 81A1, 81A2, 81A3. Revised error
codes 8180, 8181, 8182, 8183, 8184, 8185.
Updated error codes 4ADB.
Updated for Advantx e-tools project.
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Direction 2105661-100
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IMPORTANT! . . . XRAY PROTECTION

Xray equipment if not properly
used
may
cause
injury.
Accordingly, the instructions
herein contained should be
thoroughly read and understood
by everyone who will use the
equipment before you attempt to
place
this
equipment
in
operation. The General Electric
Company,
Medical Systems
Group, will be glad to assist and
cooperate
in
placing
this
equipment in use.
Although
this
apparatus
incorporates a high degree of
protection against xradiation other
than the useful beam, no practical
design of equipment can provide
complete protection. Nor can any
practical design compel the

operator
to
take
adequate
precautions
to
prevent
the
possibility
of
any
persons
carelessly exposing themselves or
others to radiation.
It is important that everyone having
anything to do with xradiation be
properly
trained
and
fully
acquainted
with
the
recommendations of the National
Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements as published in
NCRP Reports available from
NCRP
Publications,
7910
Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016,
Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of
the International Commission on
Radiation Protection, and take
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adequate steps to protect against

injury.
The equipment is sold with the
understanding that the General
Electric
Company,
Medical
Systems Group, its agents, and
representatives
have
no
responsibility for injury or damage
which may result from improper use
of the equipment.
Various protective material and
devices are available. It is urged
that such materials or devices be
used.
CAUTION: United States Federal
law restricts this device to use by or
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MANAGER - INFORMATION INTEGRATION
AMERICAS, X-RAY W-622
P.O. BOX 414
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All electrical installations that are
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the
applicable
The purchaser of GE equipment

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CHAPTER 1 HOW TO USE APPLICATIONS & SYSTEM ERROR CODES
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WHAT ARE APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEM ERROR CODES?

Applications and System error codes are messages that alert youand the
customerthat Applications, Operating System, or Module Test Executive (MTE)
software cannot perform one of their programmed tasks.
Applications and System error codes may appear on the console display at any time,
whether you are running Applications, Diagnostics, or Service Mode software. So
there must be bits of Applications, Operating System, and MTE software in all three
types of codeApplications, Diagnostics, and Service Mode.
What is all this software? And what hardware does it live in? You must understand
these two questions to effectively use Applications and system error codes as part of
your troubleshooting tool kit.
What are Applications, Operating System, and MTE Software?
Applications Software
As its name implies, Applications software controls customer Xray applications such as
RAD, TOMO, Fluoro, Spot Film, etc. To accomplish a customers intended use, parts of
Applications software are sent to all modules.
For example, when the customer selects the fluoro function, fluoro Applications software
uses the Console (to accept operator input), the ECM module (to control the exposure), the
power unit module (to generate X rays), the VIC module (to control the TV system), the
Positioner module (to position the patient), and the ASC module (to control all the other
modules).
Operating System Software
Operating System software handles highlevel, system related functions such as

initializing system hardware, managing system resources, downloading software to
modules, system timing functions, handling and processing operator input from the
console, processing and displaying system output to the console, etc.
MTE Software
A copy of Module Test Executive software gets loaded into each module, where it primarily
performs four functions. It serves as a module loader, communicating with the ASC
operating system during download of more software to a module. It serves as a test
sequencer. It handles GE Bus communication with the ASC. And it reports errors back to
the ASC.
What Modules Run What Software When?

Illustration 11 (next page) shows all the ADVANTX modules, the software (and
firmware) run by each, and the Error Code range associated with each type of
software.
When the system is reset, the ASC module is the first to execute any code. The ASC
runs its Poweron/Reset Diagnostics (PRDs) and then resets all the other modules.
Then the other modules start running their PRDs. For details on PRD Error Codes,
refer to Direction 46019121 and to Advantx-E ECM PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics,
Direction 2129775100.
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ILLUSTRATION 11
ADVANTX SYSTEM SOFTWARE STRUCTURE
ASC MODULE
PRD 80-FF
APPLICATIONS
DIAGNOSTICS
SERVICE MODE
ASC MODULE
ASC MODULE
ASC MODULE
MCD 8500-85FF
APOS 4000-40FF
SMOS 4000-40FF
SLOS 4000-40FF
APPL 6100-67FF
SMOS A000-A0FF
SLOS 8101-81FF
APPL 6100-67FF
SLD 8500-85FF
ECM MODULE
LFX MODULE
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
APPL 4200-4277
APPL 4282-42FF
CON MODULE
CINE MODULE
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
APPL 4300-43FF
APPL 4600-46FF
VIC MODULE
DIGITAL SYSTEM
PRD 80-FF
SEE DF PRD
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
APPL 4700-47FF
APPL 4800-48FF
POS MODULE
PS MODULE
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
APPL 4900-4BFF
APPL 4C00-4CFF
ECM MODULE
CON MODULE
ECM MODULE
POWER UNIT
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
SLD 8200-82FF
SLD 8300-83FF
APPL 4200-4277
APPL 4282-42FF
LFX MODULE
CINE MODULE
CON MODULE
CINE MODULE
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
SLD 8400-84FF
SLD 8600-86FF
APPL 4300-43FF
APPL 4600-46FF
VIC MODULE
DF SYSTEM
VIC MODULE
DF SYSTEM
PRD 80-FF
SEE DF PRD
PRD 80-FF
SEE DF PRD
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
SLD 8700-87FF
SLD 8800-88FF
APPL 4700-47FF
APPL 4800-48FF
RAD MODULE
VAS MODULE
POS MODULE
PS MODULE
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
SLD 8900-89FF
SLD 8A00-8AFF
APPL 4900-4BFF
APPL 4C00-4CFF
R&F MODULE
PS MODULE
PRD 80-FF
PRD 80-FF
MTE 8100
MTE 8100
CAL
&
CONFIG
UNITS
SLD 8B00-8BFF
SLD 8C00-8CFF
SEE TEXT
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After PRDs run, the type of software loaded depends on which software mode is
selected.
Applications Mode
When the Applications mode is selected, the ASC loads the Applications Operating System
(APOS) into itself and MTE software into each module. Any errors that APOS encounters
are reported within the 4000 thru 40FF error range. Any errors that MTE encounters are
reported with Error Code 8100.
Then the ASC loads Applications software into itself and all the other modules, too.
Remember, each module has its own CPU, and each CPU must have software to tell it what
to do. So bits of Applications software reside in all modules. Any errors that a modules
Applications software encounters are reported within the following ranges:
Diagnostics Mode

ASC module . . . . . . 6100 thru 67FF

ECM module . . 4200 thru 4277
Power unit module . . . . . 4282 thru 42FF
Console module . . . 4300 thru 43FF
Advantx DX . . . . . . 4400 thru 44FF
Advantx DR . . . . . . 4500 thru 45FF
Cine module . . . . . . 4600 thru 46FF
VIC module . . . . . 4700 thru 47FF
Digital system . . . . 4800 thru 48FF
Positioner module . . . . . 4900 thru 4BFF
Photo Spot module . . . . . 4C00 thru 4CFF
Pulscan module . . . 4D00 thru 4DFF
AFM, CFM positioners . . . . . 4E00 thru 4EFF
When the Diagnostics software mode is selected, the ASC loads Module Confidence
Diagnostics (MCDs). For details on ASC MCD Error Codes, refer to Direction 46019122
and to Direction 2128144100, AdvantxE ASCEDM Diagnostics.
After the ASC runs MCDs, it loads the System Level Operating System (SLOS) into itself
and MTE software into each module. SLOS may report the same errors as APOS and may
encounter additional errors that it reports within the 8101 thru 81FF error range. Any
errors that MTE encounters are reported with Error Code 8100.
Then the ASC loads System Level Diagnostics (SLD) software into itself and all the other
modules. For an overview of SLD Error codes, refer to Direction 46019115.
Service Mode
When the Service Mode (Cal & Config) software mode is selected, the ASC loads the
Service Mode Operating System (SMOS) into itself and MTE software into each module.
SMOS may report the same errors as APOS and may encounter additional errors that it
reports within the A000 thru A0FF error range. Any errors that MTE encounters are
reported with Error Code 8100.
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Service Mode uses many of the Applications software routines to facilitate calibration, and
therefore any module running Service Mode software may report the same Applications
Error Codes encountered in Applications Mode. Additionally, the individual Cal & Config
Units may encounter and report their own errors. For a complete listing of Cal & Config
Unit and SMOS Error Codes, refer to Direction 46019049, Advantx Service Mode Error
Codes.
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ILLUSTRATION 12
NORMAL APPLICATIONS ERROR DISPLAY
RUN TIME AVAILABLE 25 sec
SYSTEM READY
4A07 POS: SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEM. PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
TECHNIC SUMMARY
PATIENT
PHOTO
SPOT
kVp
mA
F.S.
CHEST
VTR
REVIEW
FLUORO
72
.9
FR/SEC : 4
DENSITY: NORM
FILM
MED ADULT
>100fr
5.0 min
FLTIME
TOTAL :
EST EXP
5
@ 95% HU 20
ENABLE
INJ
9 in
FOV
10.2 min
PROCEDURE
MENU
ILLUSTRATION 13
EXTENDED APPLICATIONS ERROR DISPLAY
RUN TIME AVAILABLE 25 sec
SYSTEM READY
4A07 POS: BAD DESTINATION TRANSMITTING ID

4A07 RM=00 NODE=0B RMX=0000 HW=00E1 USER=0000 000A 03A3:0021 0D4A:0151
TECHNIC SUMMARY
PATIENT
PHOTO
SPOT
kVp
mA
F.S.
CHEST
VTR
REVIEW
FLUORO
72
.9
FR/SEC : 4
DENSITY: NORM
FILM
MED ADULT
9 in
FOV
>100fr
TOTAL :
ENABLE
5.0 min
FLTIME
EST EXP
5
@ 95% HU 20
INJ
10.2 min
PROCEDURE
MENU
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ADVANTX I APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEM ERROR REPORTING

All Applications and System Error Codes appear on the consoles display. The type
of information displayed when an Applications or System error occurs depends on
whether Normal Error Reporting or Extended Error Reporting is active. For Advantx
I, you will use DIP switches on the ASC BIU board to select the error reporting mode
of your choice. For AdvantxE, you will use the virtual DIP switches controlled from
the service laptop.
Normal Error Reporting
Illustration 12 shows a typical Applications Error Code with Normal Error Reporting
active. In this mode, only the Error Code, the module that generates the error, and an error
message are displayed. Many Applications and System Error Codes also appear on the
InRoom Display.
Extended Error Reporting
Illustration 13 shows the same Applications Error Code as Illustration 12 but this time
Extended Error Reporting is active. In this mode, the Error Code and the module that
generates the error are still displayed, along with a different error message and some further
information:

RM=00
Room that generated error.
NODE=0B
Node ID of module that generated error. Node IDs for
all modules are summarized in Table 11, below.
Node IDs are also sometimes referenced within the
error message itself.
RMX=0000
RMX is Intel software that provides some utilities for
the 80186 and 80188 CPUs. RMX codes have
already been translated for you into the Applications
Error Code.
HW=00E1
Hardware Status. Contains additional error information.
USER=0000 000A User Status. Contains additional error information.
03A3:0021
Line number of Applications code running in ASC
module when error occurred. Useful only to the
programmer.
0D4A:0151
Line number of Applications code running in module
that generated error. Useful only to the programmer.
TABLE 11
STANDARD TABLE
MODULE
ASC (Frontal)
ASC (Lateral)
Console Room 1
Console Room 2
Console Room 3
Console Room 4
ECM
Cine
Photo Spot
VIC
NODE ID (hex)
00 or FF
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
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MODULE
Positioner Room 1
Positioner Room 2
Positioner Room 3
Positioner Room 4
Digital Fluoro (DF)
SIMS PC Room 1
SIMS PC Room 2
SIMS PC Room 3
SIMS PC Room 4
Digital Recorder (DR)
NODE ID (hex)
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
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Pulscan
15
ILLUSTRATION 14
ASC BIU BOARD DIP SWITCH LOCATION
(TOP)
MSB
DS100
DS101
DS125
DS126
LSB
S155
S180
SKL1 A10
ASC BIU
Switch Settings
Illustration 1-4 (previous page) shows the ASC BIU board DIP switches
(S155 and S180) that control error reporting. These switches also let you run Applications
software in Debug Mode.
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CAUTION
Extended Error Reporting
CAUTION
Debug Mode
Extended Error Reporting and Debug Mode are PROPRIETARY. If you use these
modes, make sure you reset switches to Normal Mode before leaving site.
Table 12, below, summarizes switch settings for Extended Error Reporting and Debug
Mode. Note that all Extended Error messages are listed, by Error Code, in Chapter 2 of this
Directionreference the Debug Mode error message. You neednt run in Extended Error
Reporting mode to learn what its message is. Due to the PROPRIETARY nature of these
messages, we recommend that you simply refer to Chapter 2.
In some early ASC BIU boards, the functions of S155 and S180 are reversed. For those
boards, you must use S180 to enable Debug Mode or Extended Error Reporting, leav
ing all S155 switches ONthe opposite of what's described in the Table. Designators
found on the switches (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) still apply, but to the opposite DIP switch
bank.
Debug Mode lets you run Applications software and, at the same time, observe ARCNET
(GE Bus) activity, send commands to modules, peek at memory locations, etc. Debug Mode
requires the use of a VT100 terminal and is normally for development use only.
TABLE 12
ASC BIU BOARD APPLICATIONS MODE SWITCH SETTINGS
APPLICATIONS MODE
Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended Error Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debug Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended Error Reporting and Debug Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTES:
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ASC BIU SWITCH SETTINGS (S155)

2
3
4
5
6
7
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON = closed, OFF = open

Switch numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) refer to designators found on the switches themselves.
Table shows settings for S155 (upper DIP switch bank).
All S180 (lower DIP switch bank) switches must be ON.
1-9
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
8
ON
ON
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ADVANTXE APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEM ERROR REPORTING

The AdvantxE virtual DIP switch is controlled from the service laptop. The virtual DIP
switch allows you to enable and disable maintenance features and system initialization.
The virtual DIP switch settings are stored in a file on the AdvantxE system controller.
Here is a list of the controls and Check Boxes on the service laptop virtual DIP switch
screen:

WARNING
Message Box: Displays informative messages about the current status of the service
laptop to the AdvantxE system controller connections or to tasks that are in process.
Room Description Box: The Room Description Box displays the room currently
selected.
Room Directory Box: The Room Directory Box displays the directory in which the
selected room files are stored.
Set Control: The Set Control sets the virtual DIP switches to the state displayed in the
check boxes.
Read Control: The Read Control reads the current state of the virtual DIP switches and
displays the settings in the check boxes.
Exit Control: The Exit Control exits this screen and returns to the previous screen.
Debug Mode Check Box: Customer Mode: OFF. Selecting this box changes the debug
mode between On and Off. selecting this option allows the following actions:
- Causes debug mode error messages to be displayed instead of product error messages.
- Causes the maintenance error log file to be created from the binary log upon initialization.
- Will NOT mark a node Off Line regardless of defined error action for a given message.
- Causes a software breakpoint to occur in the RMX Exception Handler instead of resetting
the system.
- Causes a software breakpoint to occur upon initialization if the database is unable to be
loaded.
THIS OPTION IS FOR SOFTWARE DEBUG ONLY AND SHOULD NOT
BE ENABLED WHILE THE CUSTOMER IS USING THE EQUIPMENT
FOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, OR WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING
SYSTEM PROBLEMS AS IT MAY EFFECT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
AND OPERATION.
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Extended Error Reporting Check Box: Customer Mode: OFF. The extended error
reporting switch will enable an additional line of information (with the Node, User, etc.
fields) to be displayed on the AdvantxE console.
Ignore DB Checksum Check Box: Customer Mode: OFF. Selection of the Ignore
Database Checksum will allow the system to continue even though a checksum error
was detected on the values in the database. This is an option that is used for software
and hardware debug and should not be enabled when the equipment is used for
diagnostic procedures.
THIS OPTION IS FOR SOFTWARE DEBUG ONLY AND SHOULD NOT
BE ENABLED WHILE THE CUSTOMER IS USING THE EQUIPMENT
FOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, OR WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYSTEM PROBLEMS AS IT MAY EFFECT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
AND OPERATION.
WARNING
Auto Return Check Box: Customer Mode: OFF or ON. Selection of the Auto Return
option will cause the last application to be restored along with all the currently selected
technique parameters, when SYSTEM RESET is pressed.
Full VIC Initialization Check Box: Customer Mode: OFF. Selection of the Full VIC
Initialization will force the VIC subsystem to wait for the pickup tube to warm up each
time the subsystem is initialized. This mode requires additional time to complete and
should be bypassed if minimum boot time is critical.
DX Offset Override Check Box: Customer Mode: OFF. This switch forces DX Offsets
to be suppressed when the DX application is entered.
AdvantxE Virtual DIP Switch Procedure
To perform an AdvantxE virtual DIP switch selection:

Install and verify that the ethernet connection is correctly installed.

If the service laptop has not been configured for connectivity to the desired room, or if
the room is not currently selected, use the Install, Add or Select room feature via the
laptop IP Select application.
Selection of the virtual DIP switch application causes a read of the virtual DIP
switches. The settings are displayed in the check boxes.
Select the check boxes to turn the functions On or Off.
Select the Set Control to change the virtual DIP switch settings in the AdvantxE
system controller.
Select the Exit Control to exit this screen and return to the previous screen.
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USING APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEM ERROR CODES

Chapter 2 thru 17 of this direction lists Applications and System Error Codes
arranged in hexadecimal order, starting at 4000H and extending through 81FFH.
Each error code has its own page. On that page youll find the error codes screen
message(s), Module that generated the error, error Description, and Recommended
Actions.The tables are titled according to the type of software that generated the
error: Applications, Operating System, or MTE.
Sometimes the customer may easily correct an Applications software error
condition, such as when the error is caused by an empty cine film cassette or an
unsatisfied interlock. At other times, however, the Applications software error
message only advises the customer to call service.
In these cases, your best action is to load and run SLDs (refer to Direction
46019115) in the module that generated the error. Alternately, you may check that
modules CPU board for a PRD error (refer to Direction 46019121 and to Direction
2129775100, AdvantxE ECM PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics.
Whichever action you pursue, always bear in mind which module generated the
error, which type of software generated the error, and what the system was trying to
do when the error occurred.
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CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM ERROR CODES

4000 THRU 41E4
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Error 4000
MESSAGES
Console Error Message:
Instruction not understood. Please try again.
Debug Mode Error Message:
System error: RMX error was detected
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
Applications Operating System (APOS) code running in the ASC module generates
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4001
MESSAGES
System error: error code not found in error table.
System error: error code not found in error table
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4011
MESSAGES
Press CPU Reset at Control Cabinet. System requires reboot.
System error: no free buffers
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Several R&F Tomo sites have reported System Aborts. This problem is reproduced
by selecting TOMO function on the Advantx Console prior to turning on the
Ordograph Control. All of the sites reporting this problem have Ordograph Control to
Positioner Cabinet interconnect cable 80 feet long or longer.
We were able to reproduce this problem in Engineering using an 80 foot cable. The
problem is caused by 60 Hz pickup on the sweep vel and time lines greater than 8
volts peaktopeak. We are working on a solution.
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Error 4012
MESSAGES
System error: no free mailboxes
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4013
MESSAGES
System error: no free semaphores
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4020
MESSAGES
System communications problem. Turn console power OFF/ON.
System error: not communicating with node
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4022
MESSAGES
System error: node took to long to respond
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4023
MESSAGES
System communications corrupted. Call service
System error: ARCNET did not initialize
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4024
MESSAGES
System error: Wrong node address
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4025
MESSAGES
System error: Bad return token from node
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4026
MESSAGES
System error: GE bus transmitter is not available
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4027
MESSAGES
System communication problem. Turn console power OFF/ON.
System error: mailbox is not active
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4030
MESSAGES
System error: no descriptor block present
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4031
MESSAGES
System error: bad data type in descriptor block
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4032
MESSAGES
System error: no data pointer present
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4033
MESSAGES
System error: no ETX at end of ASCII string
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4035
MESSAGES
System error: bad ODB number
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4036
MESSAGES
System error: bad value
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
2-20

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Error 4037
MESSAGES
System error: invalid character in input field
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
2-21

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Error 4038
MESSAGES
System error: bad input field byte count
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4039
MESSAGES
System error: bad data type. MSG$DECODE
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4040
MESSAGES
System error: call table index outofrange
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4041
MESSAGES
System error: module file name not found
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
The module code filename requested is not found in the filename table. This is an
error that would be more typically found during product development. The error
shown is the customer mode error message. The debug error message was
removed some time ago.
Software Action: The error is displayed and logged. No attempt is made to load the
node. The error is not flagged to the caller, so the caller will probably generate a
communication error when trying to talk to the node.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Finding this error in the field may indicate that the ASC CPU or its related MEMORY
may be bad. Reboot the system and try it again. If this fails, reboot with another disk,
test ASC CPU and ASC MEMORY.
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Error 4042
MESSAGES
System error: passed pointer is zero
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4043
MESSAGES
System error: text exceeds field size
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4044
MESSAGES
System error: stack limit exceeded
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4050
MESSAGES
System error: error message que is full
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4051
MESSAGES
System error: bad control word for ERR$MSG$DEL
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4060
MESSAGES
System error: no default task address in table
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4061
MESSAGES
System error: bad default task number
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4065
MESSAGES
System Error: ASC Dynamic RAM Memory Parity Error.
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
This indicates a problem with the ASc main memory.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ignore the error on single occurrences.

Replace the CPU board if it happens often.
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Error 4066
MESSAGES
System Event: System was reset from the console.
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This is just an informative message.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. Ignore the error.
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Error 4067
MESSAGES
System Event: System was powered down.
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This is just an informative message. It is a marker in the Event Log for a system power
down.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. Ignore the error.
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Error 406F
MESSAGES
Press CPU RESET at control cabinet. System requires reboot.
French:
German:
InRoom Display Message:
N/A
French:
German:
System error: bad priority specified in RAM for received arcnet cmd
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
Recommended Actions are not yet available.
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Error 4070
MESSAGES
System error: bad command receive over link
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4071
MESSAGES
System error: bad node ID received over link
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4072
MESSAGES
System error: node error detected
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4073
MESSAGES
System error: mailbox released with data
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4074
MESSAGES
System error: semaphore released with data
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4075
MESSAGES
System error: GE bus reconfiguration occurred
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4076
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
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Error 4077
MESSAGES
System error: bad translate table
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4078
MESSAGES
Other ASC did not respond to biplane communication request.
Other ASC did not respond to biplane communication request.
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
The lateral plane did not respond to the Operating Mode Request command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Validate that the lateral plane is turned on, and that there is either an Exclusive
Service Mode or Exclusive Diagnostic floppy in the disk drive.
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Error 4082
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
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Error 4083
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
2-47

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Error 4084
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
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Error 4086
MESSAGES
System error: Database is unusable, restore required.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This indicates that the application code does not like the database.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. Boot to service mode. Use the laptop to restore a saved database.
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Error 4090
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
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Error 4091
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
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Error 4092
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
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Error 4093
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
System error:
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
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Error 40A0
MESSAGES
System communications. Call service
System error: Timer in use
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
This error is displayed when the Advantx ASC software attempts to reallocate a
software timer that is already in use. This error has been known to occur when
bouncing on and off the prep and fluoro switches.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
There is nothing the operator can do to correct this problem. If this error occurs,
reboot the system.
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Error 40FF
MESSAGES
System communications problem. Turn console power OFF/ON
System error: bad room number
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
this error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4111
MESSAGES
French:
Frnt trial too bright. Lat trial too bright. Take other trials.
Face et Profil trop lumineux. Refaire des cliches d'essai.
FRNT TRIAL TOO BRIGHT. LAT TRIAL TOO BRIGHT. TAKE OTHER TRIALS
TAKE OTHER TRIAL IMAGES.
French:
MODULE
REFAIRE DES CLICHES D'ESSAI

DX
DESCRIPTION
Both frontal and lateral trial images are too bright.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change technique values of both frontal and lateral planes and run again a biplane
trial. Or separate trial on each plane.
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Error 4112
MESSAGES
French:
Frnt trial too bright. Lat trial too dark. Take other trials.
Face trop lumineux Profil trop sombre. Refaire des cliches d'essai.
FRNT TRIAL TOO BRIGHT. LAT TRIAL TOO DARK. TAKE OTHER TRIALS
French:
MODULE

DX
DESCRIPTION
Frontal trial image is too bright and lateral trial image is too dark.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change technique values of both frontal and lateral planes and run a biplane trial
again, or separate trial on each plane.
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Error 4113
MESSAGES
French:
Frnt trial too dark, Lat trial too bright. Take other trials.
Face trop sombre Profil trop lumineux. Refaire des cliches d'essai.
FRNT TRIAL TOO DARK, LAT TRIAL TOO BRIGHT, TAKE OTHER TRIALS
French:
MODULE

DX
DESCRIPTION
Frontal trial image is too dark and lateral trial image is too bright.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4114
MESSAGES
French:
Frnt trial too dark, Lat trial too dark. Take other trials.
Face et Profil trop sombres. Refaire des cliches d'essai.
FRNT TRIAL TOO DARK, LAT TRIAL TOO DARK. TAKE OTHER TRIALS
TAKE OTHER TRIAL IMAGES
French:
MODULE

DX
DESCRIPTION
Both frontal and lateral trial images are too dark.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4115
MESSAGES
French:
DX store function in progress on the inroom monitor.

DX memorisation en cours sur l'ecran de salle.
DX STORE FUNCTION IN PROGRESS ON THE INROOM MONITOR
STORE FUNCTION IN PROGRESS
French:
MODULE
MEMORISATION EN COURS
DX
DESCRIPTION
Information message because the DX action can take 2 seconds and the operator
could ask him why the screen is black.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait the store photo completion.
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Error 4116
MESSAGES
French:
DX recall function in progress on the inroom monitor.

DX restauration en cours sur l'ecran de salle.
DX RECALL FUNCTION IN PROGRESS ON THE INROOOM MONITOR.
RECALL FUNCTION IN PROGRESS
French:
MODULE
RESTAURATION EN COURS
DX
DESCRIPTION
Information message because the DX action can take 2 seconds and the operator
could ask him why the screen is black.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait the recall photo completion.
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Error 4150
MESSAGES
Power Unit communication error. Try again or cycle power.
French:
Erreur COM avec generateur. Recommencer ou remettre sours tension.
German:
Kommunikationsproblem mit Generator. Nochmal oder Aus-und Einschalten.
TRY AGAIN OR CYCLE POWER
French:
RECOMMENCER OU ARRET / MARCHE
German:
WIEDERH. ODER AUS-UND EIN.
POWER UNIT: COMMUNICATION TEST
MODULE
SCPU type power unit
DESCRIPTION
Problem in ECM/PU communication is detected. If the power unit sends a request
for service and receive no response from ECM after a timeout of 130s, the error
appears.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Reset or cycle console in order to run PRDs for the power unit. Refer to the Advantx
PowerOn / Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions
should an error occur.
3.
Run PRDs ECM. Refer to the Advantx PowerOn / Reset Diagnostic manual for
instructions and recommended actions should an error occur.
4.
Verify connection cable between ECM and power unit.
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Error 4151
MESSAGES
French:
Erreur COM avec generateur. Recommencer ou remettre sous tension.
German:
Kommunikationsproblem mit Generator. Nochmal oder Aus-und Einschalten.
French:
German:
WIEDERH. ODER AUS-UND EIN
POWER UNIT: ECM PACKET ERROR
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Error detected in the format of the packet received from ECM (checksum, overrun...)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Run PRDs ECM. Refer to Advantx PowerOn / Reset Diagnostic manual for
3.
Reset or cycle console in order to run PRDs of the power unit. Refer to the Advantx
PowerOn / Reset Diagnostic manual for instructions and recommended actions
4.
Verify connection cable between ECM and power unit.
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Error 4152
MESSAGES
Instructions not understood. Please try again.
French:
Instruction non comprise. Recommencez SVP.
German:
Anweisung unklar, bitte nochmal versuchen.
RELEASE SWITCH, TRY AGAIN
French:
RELACHER LA COMMANDE
German:
SCHALTER LOSLASS, WIEDERH
POWER UNIT: ECM MA / KV / MAS OUT OF RANGE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Bad command from ECM concerning tube number, kv demand, ma demand or mAs
demand.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Reset or cycle console in order to run power unit PRDs. Refer to Advantx PowerOn /
Reset Diagnostic manual for instructions and recommended actions should an error
occur.
3.
4.
Run SLD ECM. Refer to Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions
and recommended actions should an error occur.
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Error 4153
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ECM BOOST > 400 MS
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
ECM maintains boost heater command for more than 400 ms.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
3.
4.
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Error 4154
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ECM COMMAND DURING TUBE SWITCH
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
ECM sends a rotor command while the tube is switching.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
3.
4.
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Error 4155
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: FILAMENT DRIVE SENT ON UNSELECTED FOCAL SPOT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Error 4156
MESSAGES
Filament drive error. Cycle power, call service and continue.
French:
Erreur chauffage filament. Remettre sous tension. Prevenir le SAV.
German:
Fehler: Heizsteuerung.AUS-/Einschalten. Service rufen u. weiter.
FILAMENT DRIVE ERROR
French:
ERREUR CHAUFFAGE FILAMENT
German:
FEHLER-HEIZUNGSSTEUERUNG
POWER UNIT: EXCESSIVE CURRENT ON XS DURING PRE-LIGHT
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
When the filament current sense system on the heater board detects a filament
current above a certain threshold, it trips a latch and reports the error to the CPU.
CPU determines the heater state (here is prelight on small focus) and send the
appropriate error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Run System Level Diagnostics power unit heater function diagnostics. Refer to
Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended
actions should an error occur.
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Error 4157
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: EXCESSIVE CURRENT ON XS DURING BOOST
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
CPU determines the heater state (here is boost on small focus) and send the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Run SLD power unit heater function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level
Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions should an error
occur.
2-69

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Error 4158
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: EXCESSIVE CURRENT ON XS DURING ACQUISITION
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
CPU determines the heater state (here is acquisition on small focus) and send the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
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Error 4159
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: EXCESSIVE CURRENT ON XL DURING PRE-LIGHT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
CPU determines the heater state (here is prelight on large focus) and send the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
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Error 415A
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: EXCESSIVE CURRENT ON XL DURING BOOST
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
CPU determines the heater state (here is boost on large focus) and send the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
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Error 415B
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: EXCESSIVE CURRENT ON XL DURING ACQUISITION
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
CPU determines the heater state (here is acquisition on large focus) and send the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
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Error 415C
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ZERO CURRENT ON XS DURING PRE-LIGHT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No current detected in the small focus heater circuit with a nonzero heating
demand. CPU determines the HEATER state (here is prelight) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-74

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Error 415D
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ZERO CURRENT ON XS DURING BOOST
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
demand. CPU determines the HEATER state (here is boost) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-75

REV 10
Error 415E
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ZERO CURRENT ON XS DURING ACQUISITION
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
demand. CPU determines the HEATER state (here is acquisition) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-76

REV 10
Error 415F
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ZERO CURRENT ON XL DURING PRE-LIGHT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No current detected in the large focus heater circuit with a nonzero heating
demand. CPU determines the HEATER state (here is prelight) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-77

REV 10
Error 4160
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ZERO CURRENT ON XL DURING BOOST
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
demand. CPU determines the HEATER state (here is boost) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-78

REV 10
Error 4161
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ZERO CURRENT ON XL DURING ACQUISITION
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
demand. CPU determines the HEATER state (here is acquisition) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-79

REV 10
Error 4162
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: OVER-CURRENT OR OPEN CIRCUIT XS DURING PRE-LIGHT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Overcurrent in small focus inverter circuit or open circuit detected. CPU determines
the HEATER state (here is prelight) and sends the appropriate error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-80

REV 10
Error 4163
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: OVER-CURRENT OR OPEN CIRCUIT XS DURING BOOST
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Overcurrent in small focus inverter circuit or open circuit detected. CPU determines
the HEATER state (here is boost) and sends the appropriate error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-81

REV 10
Error 4164
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: OVER-CURRENT OR OPEN CIRCUIT XS DURING ACQUISITION
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Overcurrent in small focus inverter or open circuit detected. CPU determines the
HEATER state (here is acquisition) and sends the appropriate error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-82

REV 10
Error 4165
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: OVER-CURRENT OR OPEN CIRCUIT XL DURING PRE-LIGHT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Overcurrent in large focus inverter circuit or open circuit detected. CPU determines
the HEATER state (here is prelight) and sends the appropriate error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-83

REV 10
Error 4166
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: OVER-CURRENT OR OPEN CIRCUIT XL DURING BOOST
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
the HEATER state (here is boost) and sends the appropriate error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-84

REV 10
Error 4167
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: OVER-CURRENT OR OPEN CIRCUIT XL DURING ACQUISITION
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
the HEATER state (here is acquisition) and sends the appropriate error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-85

REV 10
Error 4168
MESSAGES
Power unit rotor control error. Cycle power, call service and continue.
French:
Erreur demarreur d'anode. Remettre sous tension. Continuer. Prevenir SAV.
German:
Fehler: Rotorkontrolleinheit. AUS-/EINschalten, Service rufen u. weiter
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER FAILURE - DURING HS ACCEL
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
CPU detect no current in rotor controller circuit while it is commanded on. CPU
determines the rotor state (here is High Speed Acceleration) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Run SLD power unit rotor controller function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions should an error
occur.
2-86

REV 10
Error 4169
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER FAILURE - DURING HS RUN
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is High Speed Run) and sends the appropriate error
code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-87

REV 10
Error 416A
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER FAILURE - DURING HS BRAKE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is High Speed Brake) and sends the appropriate
error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-88

REV 10
Error 416B
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER FAILURE - DURING LS ACCEL
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is Low Speed Acceleration) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-89

REV 10
Error 416C
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER FAILURE - DURING LS RUN
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is Low Speed Run) and sends the appropriate error
code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-90

REV 10
Error 416D
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER FAILURE - DURING LS BRAKE
MODULE
SCPU power unit
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is Low Speed Brake) and sends the appropriate
error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-91

REV 10
Error 416E
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER OVERLOAD DURING HS ACCEL
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
CPU detect over current in rotor controller circuit while it is commanded on. CPU
determines the rotor state (here is High Speed Acceleration) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-92

REV 10
Error 416F
MESSAGES
French:
German:
Fehler: Rotorkontrolleinheit. AUS-/EINschalten, Service rufen u. weiter.
French:
RECOMMENCER OU ARRET/MARCHE
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER OVERLOAD DURING HS RUN
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is High Speed Run) and sends the appropriate error
code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-93

REV 10
Error 4170 (SW18 and later)

CAUTION! This Error's Meaning Depends on Model Period
Power Unit Code: 70h
Classe: 5
Upon receipt of this error code, ECM will reset the Power Unit and abort
any record sequences, but will continue fluoro.
MESSAGES
Bias Fault. Switch focal spot to continue. Call Service.
BIAS FAULT / SWITCH FOCAL SPOT
Grid/Bias Power Fault Detection
Debug Mode Numeric Fields:

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VAMP type power unit
DESCRIPTION
The signal grid_func_ok has been tested at bad level during mode change. This
error code should be detected only in secondary timed modes or when bias is
selected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run power unit GRID / BIAS diagnostics
2.
Check 36V on Grid Bias Control Board at TP4, reference TP3. Adjust P1 if necessary
(LED DS4).
3.
Check 220VAC on Grid Bias board TP5, TP6.
4.
Replace Bias Grid Control board.
2-94

REV 10

Classe: 5
MESSAGES
Bias Fault. Switch focal spot to continue. Call Service
Grid Pulse Feedback from Microgrid not detected

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The signal grid_pulse_ok has been detected false during CINE, PULSED FLUORO
init (EXP_CMND rise).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run power unit GRID / BIAS diagnostics
2.
Replace m Grid Bias Module.
2-95

REV 10

Classe: 5
MESSAGES
Grid leakage too high

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The grid monitoring has measured mA during the grid off time. Measures mA for 2.9
msec, 3 msec after end of RAD Pulse. Error if > 1.1 mA fluoro or 11 mA cine > 0.6.
(Accounts for possible bleeder current).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run power unit GRID / BIAS diagnostics.
2.
Check and replace if necessary Grid Bias Control Board or micro grid_bias module.
3.
Possible grid short in XRT.
2-96

REV 10

Classe: 5
MESSAGES
RAD_Pulse not received from ECM

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
During a 2 s delay after receiving Exp Cmd, no RAD_PULSE interrupt has been
received by CPU board.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run ECM SLD Power Unit communication test.
2.
Run power unit PRD.
3.
Run power unit CPU board SLD.
4.
Run power unit GRID / BIAS SLD.
2-97

REV 10
Error 41B0
MESSAGES
Power unit tube spit recovery. Continue.
French:
Recuperation sur amorcage tube. Continuer.
German:
Generatorneustart nach Rohrenuberschlag.
Not applicable
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: KV FAILURE - ANODE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected during tube spit (kV drop anode side). KV is automatically cut
off, automatic retry is performed. After 7 spits during the same exposure, the
exposure is automatically aborted with error 42F9: Repetitive error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
If the tube is new and not already formed, ignore the error and continue.
2.
Decrease kV or mA and try again.
3.
Run SLD power unit kV command function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
occur.
2-98

REV 10
Error 41B1
MESSAGES
French:
German:
Not applicable
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: KV FAILURE - CATHODE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected during tube spit (kV drop anode side). KV is automatically cut
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
occur.
2-99

REV 10
Error 41B2
MESSAGES
French:
German:
Not applicable
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: UNKNOWN TUBE SPIT SAFETY DETECTED
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected during tube spit (unknown). KV is automatically cut off,
automatic retry is performed. After 7 spits during the same exposure, the exposure is
automatically aborted with error 42F9: Repetitive error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
occur.
2-100

REV 10
Error 41B3
MESSAGES
Power unit kV regulation error. Continue and call service.
French:
Erreur sur les kV. Continuer et prevenir le SAV.
German:
Fehler: kV Steuerung. Bitte weitermachen und Service rufen.
KV REGULATION ERROR
French:
ERREUR REGULATION KV
German:
FEHLER: KV STEUERUNG
POWER UNIT: KV REGULATION ERROR
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected during tube spit (kV regulation error). KV is automatically cut
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions should an
error occur.
2-101

REV 10
Error 41B4
MESSAGES
Tube casing water flow not detected. Call service and continue.
POWER UNIT ERROR. CALL SERVICE.
POWER UNIT: NO WATER WITH >40 DEG C

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
With MX150 tube, this error is detected when the Chiller circuitry detects that the
water isnt flowing in the Chiller or that the water temperature is too high.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Check Chiller panel FLOW and TEMP indicators. Refer to Chiller documentation for
more information.
2-102

REV 10
Error 41C0 (SW18 and later)

Power Unit Code: C0h
Classe: 3
Upon receipt of this error code, ECM will abort any exposures and se
quences.
MESSAGES
Reduce duty cycle. If fault persists, Call Service
DUTY CYCLE LIMIT EXCEEDED
KV below 75% of KVp not detected between cine exposures

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
During primary timed cine application, three consecutive pulses have been shot with
KV75% signal not released. This is symptomatic of a continuous exposure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Run power unit INTERFACE 2 board SLD.

Run power unit Regulation board SLD.
Check kVp waveform.
Check gate drives of quench SCRs on the Control board.
2-103

REV 10

Classe: 3
quences.
MESSAGES
XRT Bias Acknowledge Fault

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The bias inverter feedback signal from the micro Grid/Bias tank is at an incorrect
level.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run power unit GRID/BIAS diagnostics.

Check LED DS5 Bias_On.
Check and replace if necessary Micro Grid/Bias module or link cables.
2-104

REV 10

Classe: 3
quences.
MESSAGES
XRT Bias High

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The bias inverter supply on the Grid/Bias Interface board is too high. The measured
value is more than 10% above the demand value. Risk of filament burnout; mA
accuracy could be impacted (mA lower than expected due to filament limits). Signals
checked are Bias Fdbk_A/Bias Fdbk_B on Grid/Bias Interface board and are sent to
the Interface 2 board becoming bias feedback measured by an A/D converter.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run power unit GRID/BIAS diagnostics.
2.
Check and replace if necessary Grid/bias Interface or micro grid_bias module or link
cables.
2-105

REV 10

Classe: 3
quences.
MESSAGES
XRT Bias Low

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The bias inverter supply on the Grid/Bias Interface board is too low. The measured
value is more than 10% below the demand value. Image quality may suffer, mA
accuracy should be OK due to mA regulation loop. Signals checked are
Bias Fdbk_A/Bias Fdbk_B on Grid/Bias Interface board and are sent to the Interface
2 board becoming bias feedback measured by an A/D converter.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run power unit GRID / BIAS diagnostics.
2.
Check and replace if necessary Grid/bias Interface or micro grid_bias module or link
cables.
2-106

REV 10
Error 41D0
MESSAGES
French:
German:
Fehler: Rotorkontrolleinheit. AUS-/EINschalten. Service rufen u.weiter
TRY AGAIN OR CYCLE POWER.
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER OVERLOAD DURING HS BRAKE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is High Speed Brake) and sends the appropriate
error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-107

REV 10
Error 41D1
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER OVERLOAD DURING LS ACCEL
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is Low Speed Acceleration) and sends the
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-108

REV 10
Error 41D2
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER OVERLOAD DURING LS RUN
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is Low Speed Run) and sends the appropriate error
code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-109

REV 10
Error 41D3
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER OVERLOAD DURING LS BRAKE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
determines the rotor state (here is Low Speed Brake) and sends the appropriate
error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-110

REV 10
Error 41D4
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR CONTROLLER CAPACITOR NOT CORRECTLY SELECTED
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Low speed relay status not compatible with the demand.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-111

REV 10
Error 41D5
MESSAGES
Power unit tube select error. Cycle power, call service and continue.
French:
Erreur select. tube generateur. Arret/Marche, appeler SAV et continuer
German:
Rohrenanwahlfehler.Bitte AUS/EINschalten und fortfahren
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: TUBE SELECTION WHILE ROTOR ENERGIZED
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCPU receives a tube switching command while the rotor is still running (RUN,
ACCELERATION or BRAKE state).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Reset or cycle console in order to run power unit PRDs. Refer to Advantx
PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics for instructions and recommended actions should an
error occur.
3.
Run PRDs ECM. Refer to Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostic for instructions and
recommended actions should an error occur.
4.
Run SLD ECM diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for
2-112

REV 10
Error 41D6
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: TUBE SELECTION WHILE FILAMENT ENERGIZED
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCPU receives a tube switching command from ECM while heater on large or small
focus is ON.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Reset or cycle console in order to run power unit PRDs. Refer to Advantx
PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics for instructions and recommended actions should an
error occur.
3.
Run PRDs ECM. Refer to Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostic for instructions and
4.
Run SLD ECM diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for
2-113

REV 10
Error 41D7
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: TUBE SELECTION WHILE KV MEASURED
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCPU receives a tube switching command from ECM while kV measured is more
than 9 kV.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Run SLD power unit KV command function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
occur.
2-114

REV 10
Error 41D8
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: TUBE SELECTION DOES NOT MATCH COMMANDED VALUE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected when the high voltage tube switch status is different from the
tube requested.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
Run SLD power unit tube selection function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
occur.
2-115

REV 10
Error 41D9
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR TUBE SELECTION DOES NOT MATCH COMMANDED VALUE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected when the rotor tube switch status is different from the tube
requested.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-116

REV 10
Error 41DA
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: FILAMENT DRIVE TUBE SELECTION DOES NOT MATCH COMMANDED VALUE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected when the heater tube switch status is different from the tube
requested.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Try again.
2.
occur.
2-117

REV 10
Error 41DB
MESSAGES
Power unit control not operable. Call service.
French:
Panne generateur. Appeler SAV
German:
Generatorsteuerung arbeitet nicht. Bitte Service rufen
POWER UNIT NOT OPERABLE
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
GENERATOR ARBEITET NICHT
POWER UNIT: INTERNAL MA/KV SWITCH FAILURE OR MA MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT FAILURE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The status of the mA scale relays or kV/mA test relays are not compatible with the
demand or error detected in the mA measurement circuit.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run SLD power unit mA measure function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
occur.
2.
Run SLD power unit KV command CMD1 kV test relay diagnostics. Refer to
2-118

REV 10
Error 41DC
MESSAGES
French:
Panne generateur. Appeler SAV
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: CPU-COMMAND1/2 BOARD FAULT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a bad connection between SCPU front panel boards is
detected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run SLD power unit kV command CPU read buffers diagnostics. Refer to Advantx
System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions should
an error occur.
2.
Check cables between the following boards: CPU, CMD1 and CMD2 on power unit
front panel.
2-119

REV 10
Error 41DD
MESSAGES
Filament command failure. Cycle power, call service and continue.
French:
Panne commande filament. Remettre sous tension. Continuer Prevenir SAV
German:
Fehler: Heizungskommando. AUS-/EINschalten. Service rufen u.weiterm.
FILAMENT COMMAND FAILURE
French:
PANNE DE COMMANDE FILAMENT
German:
FEHLER: HEIZUNGSKOMMANDO
FILAMENT OR KV COMMAND DAC/ADC FAILURE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
For heater and kV command, the reference value is loop from the DAC output to the
ADC input. This error is generated when the ADC result does not match the
reference.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Run SLD power unit kV command CPU A/D converter diagnostics. Refer to
2-120

REV 10
Error 41DE
MESSAGES
French:
Panne generateur. Appeler le SAV
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: INVERTER STATUS SIGNAL FAULT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A safety from inverter is set out of exposure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run SLD power unit DC power supply function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx
an error occur.
2.
Run SLD power unit ON/OFF function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level
Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions should an error occur.
3.
Run SLD power unit kV command diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level
2-121

REV 10
Error 41DF
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: XL FILAMENT DRIVE STATUS SIGNAL FAULT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A safety from heater on large focus function is set while heater is not activated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Run SLD power unit Heater function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level
occur.
2-122

REV 10
Error 41E0
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: ROTOR INVERTER STATUS SIGNAL FAULT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A safety from rotor function is set while rotor is not activated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Run SLD power unit Rotor controller function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
error occur.
2-123

REV 10
Error 41E1
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: DC BUS OUT OF RANGE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated by the MAIN PS board when DC BUS is out of range: inferior
to 400 V or superior to 762 V.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run SLD power unit ON/OFF function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level
2.
Run SLD power unit power supply function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
occur.
2-124

REV 10
Error 41E2
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: HV INVERTER FLOATING POWER SUPPLY ERROR
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An error is detected in the inverter floating power supply.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
error occur.
2-125

REV 10
Error 41E3
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: LOGIC POWER SUPPLY FAILURE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An error is detected in the low voltage power supply (5V, +15V or 15V or 24V)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Run SLD power unit low voltage function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System
error occur.
2-126

REV 10
Error 41E4
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
PANNE GENERATEUR
German:
POWER UNIT: XS FILAMENT DRIVE STATUS SIGNAL FAULT
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A safety from heater on small focus function is set while heater is not activated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
occur.
2-127

REV 10
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2-128

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CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES

4200 THRU 42FE
3-1

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3-2

REV 10
Error 4200
MESSAGES
RELEASE SWITCH, TRY AGAIN.
Bad external command

HW:
Invalid command value.
USER:
ID of node where packet was sent from.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ECM received an ARCNET packet which contained an
undefined command. Either the command was outside the valid range or the pointer
in the ECMs opcode call table for that particular command is NIL. The range for
system/configuration commands is 00H0FH; the range for external commands is
80HFFH. It is also possible the ARCNET hardware is failing in either the ECM or the
sending node and the packet is being corrupted by the hardware when it is sent or
received. However, if this is the case, many other errors would most likely be
encountered since this type of failure would imply all ARCNET transmissions or
receptions by the faulty node would be error prone. The received packet will be
ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Cycle console power to reinitialize the ECM.
2.
Press CPU Reset to reload ASC and module software.
3.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and ASC modules. Refer to the
4.
Run all ECM and ASC System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the Advantx System Level
5.
Run ARCNET Communication System Level Diagnostics for the ECM and the
infracting node. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for
3-3

REV 10
Error 4201
MESSAGES
Bad data received. Turn console power OFF/ON.
TURN CONSOLE POWER OFF/ON.
A bad recipe was loaded

HW:
Bit mapped according to the following table:

BIT
MEANING
0
Over or underrun of rip when compared with cumulative byte count trans
fered (RIP DONE in middle of recipe perhaps).
1
Stack overflow, nested more than 6 deep.
2
End of RIP with nonzero stack index (too many DOs, DOWHILEs, IFs or
missing ENDs, ENDOWHILEs, or ENDIFs.
3
Nested IFs (IF and ENDIF IDs don't match).
4
Mismatched block delimiter (different order for ENDO, ENDOWHILE,
and ENDIF from DO, DOWHILE, and IF).
5
Bad opcode or word count.
6
Recipe size exceeds allotted space in ECM.
7
Unused.
USER:
Recipe index where error was detected.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ECM recipe prechecker found an error with the recipe.
A flag is set which will prevent the recipe from being executed. Any applications
which use the recipe will not be able to take exposures until the recipe is corrected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ASC and ECM modules. Refer to the
ADVANTX PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level
Run all ASC System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level
Try a different floppy.
3-4

REV 10
Error 4202
MESSAGES
Power Unit reset for unknown reason. Continue and call service.
Power Unit spontaneous reset
MODULE
HW:
Last control data bitmap (low byte) and last demand data bitmap (high byte) sent to the power unit.
USER:
Last mode select bitmap (low byte) and last reply data bitmap (high byte) sent to the
power unit.
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The power unit sent a packet to the ECM with the Reset Done bit set in Discrete Feedback
Word #2 even though the ECM never sent a reset command to the power unit. See the Power
Unit Packet Format chapter for more information on the power unit packet structure and
the significance of the error status fields. This error will cause the ECM to reset the power
unit and execute the power unit recovery sequence which includes:
D sending the power unit the previously selected tube
D sending the power unit the previous filament select
D setting the filaments to prelight levels
If the tube had been rotating prior to receiving this error, the power unit will also be commanded to return the rotor back to its previous status as follows :
D if the tube had been at high speed, the rotor will be commanded to high speed
for 10 seconds and then will brake to low speed for 20 more seconds, after which
time it will brake to off
D if the tube had been at low speed, the rotor will be commanded to low speed for
30 seconds, after which time it will brake to off.
The system should normally recover from this error. During the recovery sequence, however, normal power unit communications are halted, so no exposures may be taken and other
errors may be encountered if the operator activates the prep/expose switch or attempts to
switch tubes or selects a different focal spot. The recovery sequence usually takes about
35 seconds. Also note that errors 422DH and 4260H will usually be encountered if the
prep/expose switch is pressed during the recovery sequence.
3-5

REV 10
Error 4202
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
If the recovery sequence fails or a problem persists, cycle console power to reset the
power unit.
2.
Run all ECM and Power Unit System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the
ECM/Power Unit Interface tests. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics
manual for instructions and recommended actions should an error occur.
3.
This is actually a power unit error. For further clarification, refer to the power unit
documentation. Also check the error log for any power unit errors which may have
occurred prior to receiving this error.
3-6

REV 10
Error 4203
MESSAGES
Bus timeout NMI.
Bus timeout NMI

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
An NMI (NonMaskable Interrupt) was detected by the ECM. The ECMs NMI
service routine will first check to see if the NMI was caused by a bus timeout (error
4203H). Otherwise, it assumes the NMI was caused by a loss of power (error
4261H). After sending the appropriate error message to the ASC, the NMI latch will
be reset to enable further NMIs.A bus timeout will occur when the CPU attempts to
access either an undefined memory location or an unreachable memory location.
This error will occur if the Multibus decode logic on any of the ECM circuit boards fails
(i.e. the CPU attempts to access a memory location which is unreachable because
of some sort of hardware error; note that this memory address may be physically
found on any of the ECM boards, not necessarily the CPU board). This error may
also be seen with software errors such as trying to use NIL pointers, DMA
addressing errors, or when the software is corrupted and is executing at an invalid
address.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
D
D
D
D

Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM module. Refer to the Advantx
PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the following tests
:
- BIU BOARD - GE Bus Interrupt Generation

- BIU BOARD - Real Time Bus Accessibility
- ETL-1 BOARD - Board Bus Acknowledge GEN
- ETL-2 BOARD - Board Bus Acknowledge GEN
Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions should an error occur.
D Check the module CS:IP in the error log. This should indicate the last address where
the software was executing and may point to a NIL pointer or the invalid address.
3-7

REV 10
Error 4204
MESSAGES
N/A
FILAMENT CORRECTION INCREASING, DECREASING X-RAY EMISSION
MODULE
HW:
Filament drive correction value (HIGH portion of DWORD; range = 0-0FFFH).
USER:
Magnitude of the change in filament drive correction value (HIGH portion of

DWORD).
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is an informational message which was introduced during implementation of
the Filament Control Algorithm. It was added so that the modification of the filament
drive correction value could be monitored directly during debug mode without having
to break the ASC or ECM to see what the current value is. See the ECM Filament
Control SDD for information regarding when the filament correction value should be
modified and how this parameter is used in the ECM. Note that this error will only be
displayed when the HIGH word of the filament correction value has been increased
by a count of 4 or more since this message or the 4205H error message was last
displayed.
Under normal operating conditions, this error has been observed to compensate for
conditions such as:
tube heating/cooling effects when a tube becomes hot and mA increases slightly,
the filament correction value will increase (error 4204H) to bring the emission current
back to acceptable levels. If the tube is then allowed to cool, mA levels will be lower
again so the filament correction value may be decreased slightly (error 4205H)
which in turn will increase the filament current and result in higher mA values.
mA feedback lag of commanded mA if the technique changes because the dialed
mA/pulse width or KV is changed or the thickness of filtration is changing as the
system pans over it, the commanded filament current will also change. However,
since the system takes a certain amount of time to react to the new commanded mA,
an error will be introduced since the ECM thinks the mA should be at the new level
but the mA feedback from the power unit will be lagging behind somewhat. The
Filament Control Algorithm will attempt to correct this error by adjusting the filament
correction value. Since the commanded mA is higher at lower KVs, the 4204H error
will usually be seen when the system is going from lower to higher KV values (lag in
mA will give higher mA feedback than commanded mA, so Filament Control
Algorithm will attempt to reduce emission current).
3-8

REV 10
Error 4204
If the filament correction value is being increased very rapidly (i.e. the 4204H error
occurs often and/or the value is being increased in large steps as indicated by the
USER error status field), it may indicate one or more of the following; in these cases
the corrective action outlined below should be executed:
some of the filament control parameters have not been calibrated properly
there is a problem with the mA meter (ABC modes) or mA integrator (rad modes) in
the power unit
the mA (ABC modes) or mA error (rad modes) feedback from the power unit is being
returned incorrectly
Note that conditions which cause the mA feedback to increase an unusually large
amount such as mA meter saturation (42EAH) and tube spit (42CAH) errors may
also be encountered along with this error message. Also note that the mA exceeds
125% of max mA error (420AH) may also be encountered along with this error.
Finally, note that since this error is not logged, the HW and USER error status fields
cannot be viewed in the error log. The only way to view these values is by monitoring
ARCNET packets being sent from the ECM to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check the error log and determine if any other errors were also being encountered
when this error occurred (note that this error is not logged, so the time associated
with the errors in the error log will have to be coordinated with when the 4204H error
was occurring). Specifically check for related errors such as mA meter saturation
(42EAH) and tube spit (mA overload error 42CAH) errors. These other errors should
be investigated first since the 4204H error was probably caused by the other errors.
Rerun the proper calibration units to make sure associated nonvolatile parameters
such as the mA meter values (units R002 and R009) and the maximum mA tables (units
X100 and X101 for conventional Fluoro, X120 and X121 for progressive Fluoro, X102
for Cine, R003 for rad) have been calibrated correctly. Alternatively, restore a database
which is known to be valid.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and Power Unit modules. Refer to
the Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and
Run all Power Unit System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to all mA meter
tests. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the ECM/Power
Unit Interface tests. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for
3-9

REV 10
Error 4205
MESSAGES
N/A
FILAMENT CORRECTION DECREASING, INCREASING X-RAY EMISSION
MODULE
HW:
Filament drive correction value (HIGH portion of DWORD; range = 0-0FFFH).
USER:
Magnitude of the change in filament drive correction value (HIGH portion of

DWORD).
FUNC:
0 = LOWER LIMIT NOT REACHED; 0FFFFH = lower limit reached.

ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is an informational message which was introduced during implementation of
the Filament Control Algorithm. It was added so that the modification of the filament
drive correction value could be monitored directly during debug mode without having
to break the ASC or ECM to see what the current value is. See the ECM Filament
Control SDD for information regarding when the filament drive correction value
should be modified and how this parameter is used in the ECM. Note that this error
will only be displayed when the HIGH word of the filament correction value has been
decreased by a count of 4 or more since this message or the 4204H error message
was last displayed. This message will also be displayed if the lower limit of filament
correction adjustment is encountered (i.e. the Filament Control Algorithm attempts
to decrease the filament correction value more than 21H counts below its previous
peak value); the FUNC field will indicate when the lower limit is being enforced.
Under normal operating conditions, this error has been observed to compensate for
conditions such as :
tube heating/cooling effects when a tube becomes hot and mA increases slightly,
the filament correction value will increase (error 4204H) to bring the emission current
back to acceptable levels. If the tube is then allowed to cool, mA levels will be lower
again so the filament correction value may be decreased slightly (error 4205H)
which in turn will increase the filament current and result in higher mA values.
mA feedback lag of commanded mA if the technique changes because the dialed
mA/pulse width or KV is changed or the thickness of filtration is changing as the
system pans over it, the commanded filament current will also change. However,
since the system takes a certain amount of time to react to the new commanded mA,
an error will be introduced since the ECM thinks the mA should be at the new level
but the mA feedback from the power unit will be lagging behind somewhat. The
Filament Control Algorithm will attempt to correct this error by adjusting the filament
correction value. Since the commanded mA is lower at higher KVs, the 4205H error
will usually be seen when the system is going from higher to lower KV values (lag in
mA will give lower mA feedback than commanded mA, so Filament Control
Algorithm will attempt to increase emission current).
3-10

REV 10
Error 4205
If the filament correction factor has been adjusted to its lower limit, it may be possible
that something is wrong with the mA or mA error feedback from the power unit and
mA values being returned to the ECM are lower than the actual mA. It is also possible
that some other condition such as mA meter saturation (42EAH) or tube spit
(42CAH) errors may have caused the filament correction value to be increased more
than normal and the Filament Control Algorithm is simply adjusting the filament
correction factor back to its proper level after these other errors have cleared
themselves. Note that if the mA feedback value is too much below the maximum mA
value, error 420BH will be displayed instead of this error (only in Fluoro modes).
Finally, note that since this error is not logged, the HW, USER, and FUNC error
status fields cannot be viewed in the error log. The only way to view these values is
by monitoring ARCNET packets being sent from the ECM to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
when this error occurred (note that this error is not logged, so the time associated
with the errors in the error log will have to be coordinated with when the 4205H error
was occurring). Specifically check for related errors such as mA meter saturation
(42EAH) and tube spit (mA overload error 42CAH) errors. These other errors should
be investigated first since the 4205H error was probably caused by the other errors.
Check the error log for error 420BH. This may indicate a faulty mA meter in the power
unit (see 420BH error description).
3-11

REV 10
Error 4206
MESSAGES
Executing without valid rip

HW:
1 = recipe processor interrupt received

2 = prep sequence enabled received (ARCNET command 088H)
3 = expose sequence enabled received (ARCNET command 086H)
4 = exit sequence enabled received (ARCNET command 085H)
5 = kick start recipe command received (ARCNET command 0A2H)
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is usually a software error. Either a recipe processor interrupt was received
when the ECM did not think a valid recipe was being executed at that time, or the
ASC sent down an Exit, Prep or Expose Sequence Enable or a kick start recipe
command before a recipe was successfully downloaded. This error may also be
encountered if a recipe is sent which does not contain a DONE recipe opcode or if
the recipe processor enable hardware is not functioning properly. This error will
prevent the recipe from being executed and no exposures will be possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Cycle console power to reinitialize the ECM and resend the recipe.
2.
3.
Check the error log and make sure the recipe was downloaded successfully with no
other recipe download errors (4201H error). Also make sure the recipe contains a
DONE recipe opcode.
4.
Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended
5.
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to all ETL1 and
ETL2 board tests. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for
6.
Run all ASC System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the Advantx System Level
3-12

REV 10
Error 4207
MESSAGES
Received recipe poke command with no RIP downloaded.
Received recipe poke command with no RIP downloaded

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. A patch recipe command (ARCNET command 0A1H) was
received from the ASC when no valid recipe resides in the ECM. This error may be
encountered if the ASC sends a recipe which contains an error, sends a recipe which
does not contain a DONE recipe opcode or if the ASC fails to send the ECM a recipe
before sending the poke recipe command. The desired patch to the recipe will not be
performed if this error is encountered.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
other recipe download errors (4201H error). Also make sure the recipe contains a
DONE recipe opcode.
4.
5.
3-13

REV 10
Error 4208
MESSAGES
REC READY lost during exposure

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
A loss of receptor ready interrupt occurred while xrays were on. This shuts down
exposures and terminates the current recipe. This error is caused by the module
(positioner, cine, etc.) which drives the receptor ready signal (RTB1) triggering it
from high to low while an exposure is occurring. It is also possible to encounter this
condition if the ASC disables the RTB1 driver before the exposure is over or if the
ASC enables more than one modules RTB1 driver. The cause of RTB1 going
away must be determined. Checking the error log may be helpful in determining if
any other errors which would cause receptor ready to be taken away preceded this
error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on all modules. Refer to the Advantx
3.
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to all ETL1 board
4.
Run Special Combinations Group Intermodule Real Time Bus Test. Pay particular
attention to the ECM and any modules which drive Receptor Ready. Refer to the
3-14

REV 10
Error 4209
MESSAGES
No exit marker found

HW:
Recipe index where a DONE RIP opcode was found.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ECM could not find an EXITMARK opcode (recipe
opcode 00DH) in the current recipe when it received an Exit Sequence Enable
command (ARCNET command 085H) from the ASC. The ECM thinks it saw a
DONE recipe opcode (recipe opcode 000H) before it detected an EXITMARK
opcode. This error will prevent the recipes exit sequence from being executed and
functions such as setting the high and low speed rotor timers and cooling the
filament and then returning it to prelight level will not be executed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
other recipe download errors (4201H error). Also make sure the recipe contains an
EXITMARK recipe opcode.
4.
5.
3-15

REV 10
Error 420A
MESSAGES
Filament control adjusting. Call service promptly if message persists.
FILAMENT CONTROL ADJUSTING.
FLUORO MA EXCEEDS 125% OF MAX. RUN FLUORO IN KV OVERRIDE TO ADJUST MA.
MODULE
HW:
Measured mA (i.e. mA feedback from power unit which is mA scaled by 40)
USER:
Calculated mA taper value (word value).
FUNC:
Calculated mA taper error value (integer value).

ECM
DESCRIPTION
This may be either an informational message or a hardware error. This error
indicates the mA returned from the power unit is 1.25 times the expected mA. If a
system has not been operating in KV override, it is possible to age the filaments
without adjusting the filament correction value. If the system is suddenly put into KV
override, the mA may initially be fairly high until the Filament Control Algorithm has a
chance to adjust the correction value and bring the mA back down to an acceptable
value. If this is the case, the error message will only be sent until the emission current
is brought back within limits.
If this error is continually displayed, it probably indicates a problem with the power
units mA metering hardware or the max mA tables were never calibrated or were
calibrated improperly. Note that other errors such as 4204H (filament correction
increasing), 420CH (suspected grid short), 42EAH (mA meter saturation), 42B6H
(grid short), and 42CAH (tube spit) may also be encountered along with this error.
Note that this error only occurs during Fluoro exposures. Also note that the 125%
level must be maintained for at least three seconds before this message will be
displayed; this is so that occurrences such as a short tube spits will not cause this
error to be displayed.
3-16

REV 10
Error 420A
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
when this error occurred. Specifically check for related errors such as suspected grid
short (420CH), mA meter saturation (42EAH), grid short (42B6H), and tube spit (mA
overload error 42CAH) errors. These other errors should be investigated first since the
420AH error was probably caused by the other errors.
3-17

REV 10
Error 420B
MESSAGES
Filament control limit. Call service promptly and continue.
MA READING BELOW 50% OF EXPECTED VALUE. RECAL METER AND FLUORO
MODULE
HW:
USER:
Calculated mA value (word value).
FUNC:
Calculated mA error value (integer value).

ECM
DESCRIPTION
This error may indicate a possible problem with the mA metering circuit. The mA
feedback received from the power unit was less than half of the calculated maximum
mA, but the ECM thinks it should be near the maximum mA. Note that this error
should only occur when the ABC Algorithm is operating in KV override (i.e. at
maximum filament drive) for nonpulsed systems and at or above 90% max pulse
width for pulsed systems. This is because if we are at max filament current or max
pulse width, the mA should also be fairly close to its maximum value; a value which is
below half the maximum is obviously too low and is flagged as an error. It may also be
possible that the max mA tables were not calibrated or were calibrated improperly.
Note that this error only occurs during Fluoro exposures.
This error has also been seen when a temporary grid short occurs. The ECM
receives the grid short error from the power unit and reduces the filament drive levels
by the appropriate grid short correction factor. If the grid short then clears while
exposures are still being taken, the grid short correction factor will still be subtracted
from subsequent filament commands since the power unit does not inform the ECM
that there is no longer a grid short condition until the next prep/expose switch
transition. Therefore, the commanded filament drive levels will be too low since the
ECM is trying to compensate for a grid short condition which no longer exists.
Releasing and then reactivating the expose switch will return the filament drive
levels back to their appropriate levels.
3-18

REV 10
Error 420B
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Release the expose switch and try again. If this error was caused by a temporary grid
short, this should clear the error. If the error persists, check the error log for grid short
errors (420CH and 42B6H) to determine if intermittent grid shorts are causing this
problem.
Check the error log for tube spit errors (42CAH). If the tube is spitting often, the
Filament Control Algorithm will be receiving high mA feedback values which in turn
will cause the filament correction value to be increased. If the filament correction
value is increased enough, the filament drive levels during nonspitting conditions
will be driven lower than they should be and in turn will keep the mA below what it
should actually be. If the filament drive correction value has been increased
substantially, the xray tube preventive maintenance error (600EH) should also be
found in the error log; the 600EH error is only displayed/logged at warm start time
however.
Rerun unit R009 to recalibrate the Fluoro mA meter. Also rerun the proper
calibration units to make sure the maximum mA tables have been calibrated correctly
(units X100 and X101 for conventional Fluoro, X120 and X121 for progressive Fluoro,
etc.). Alternatively, restore a database which is known to be valid.
3-19

REV 10
Error 420C
MESSAGES
Filament control threshold exceeded. Call service promptly & continue.
CORRECTING FOR SUSPECTED GRID SHORT

HW:
USER:
Calculated mA taper value (word value).
FUNC:
Calculated mA taper error value (integer value).
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
During most grid short situations, the power unit reports the error to the ECM (error
code 42B6H). However, if the technique is fairly low, the power may not be sufficient
to trip the power units grid short detection hardware. In these cases, the ECM will
detect the possible grid short by evaluating the mA feedback level. If the mA is more
than twice what the ECM thinks it should be, the ECM will assume the excessively
high mA is being caused by a grid short which was not detected by the power unit.
This will cause the ECM to subtract the grid short correction factor from all
subsequent filament drive commands until the footswitch is released. Note that this
error only occurs during pulsed Fluoro exposures.
This error may also indicate a possible problem with the mA metering circuit. It may
also be possible that the max mA tables were not calibrated or were calibrated
improperly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Release the expose switch and try again. If this error was caused by a temporary grid
short, this should clear the error. If the error persists, perhaps the tube is actually
experiencing a grid short. Increase the technique so that the power unit will be able to
detect the grid short (error 42B6H) for confirmation of this.
Check the error log for other power unit errors. In particular check for the mA meter
saturation error (42EAH).
Rerun unit R009 to recalibrate the Fluoro mA meter. Also rerun the proper
calibration units to make sure the maximum mA tables have been calibrated correctly
(units X100 and X101 for conventional Fluoro, X120 and X121 for progressive Fluoro,
etc.). Alternatively, restore a database which is known to be valid.
3-20

REV 10
Error 420D
MESSAGES
Minimum kv temporarily limited for thermal protection.

DIALED KV OVERRIDDEN BY THERMIC LIMITED KV VALUE
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
3-21

REV 10
Error 420E
MESSAGES
Suspected Auto Brightness Control problem. Continue and call service.
Not applicable
ATTEMPT TO LAOD RAD PULSE TIMER DURING ABC EXPOSURE
HW:
Value that was going to be loaded in the 4 MHz RAD PULSE timer; 0.25 usec per count (ex: value of
4000 = 1 msec).
USER:
ABC frame rate value scaled by 10 (ex: value of 600 = 60 fr/sec).
FUNC:
NOT APPLICABLE.
MODULE
Applies to MPPU Phase 3/4 pulsed systems
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates the ABC Algorithm attempted to reload the pulse width timer (ECM
Timer 2) while an exposure was already occurring. If this were to happen, the current exposure would be cut short because the timer would be reset when the new timer value was
loaded, which in turn would cause RAD PULSE (and thus EXP SIG) to be driven low. This
in turn would cause the ABC brightness to be lower than expected since we had an exposure
signal which was shorter than the pulse commanded by the ABC Algorithm. This would
then result in the ABC Algorithm driving the technique higher to compensate for the low
brightness condition.
If this error is detected, the timer will not be reloaded, so the next ABC exposure will
occur at the same pulse width as the current exposure. Otherwise, if we would allow
the timer to be reloaded, the duration of EXP SIG would not match the value
predicted by the ABC Algorithm and the brightness level would become unstable.
This error indicates either :
1.
2.
3.
4.
There is a problem with the configuration of the ECM timers that is allowing the ABC
Update timer to timeout in the middle of EXP SIG.
There is a problem in the module driving the EXT SYNC signal if Fluoro exposures are
being taken or the EXP GATE signal if Cine/Cardiac exposures are being taken.
There is some other timing problem where the ECM is servicing higher priority
interrupts which delays the servicing of the ABC interrupts.
There is some other hardware or Real Time Bus problem which is causing the ABC
timing to be incorrect.
3-22

REV 10
Error 420E
The timing for Fluoro exposures should appear similar to that in Illustration 31.
ILLUSTRATION 31
FLUORO ABC TIMING
EXT SYNC
min pulse width
EXP SIG
max pulse width
pulse width timer reload

ABC Update
(Timer 5)
approx. 3 msec
NOTE 1
: EXP SIG should approximately be centered around EXT SYNC when at maximum pulse width.
NOTE 2
: ABC Update Timer is gated by the rising edge of EXT SYNC; the ABC Update Timer should be configured to
time out very close to the falling edge of EXP SIG when running at the maximum pulse width; the actual loading
of the pulse width timer will occur approximately 3 msec after the ABC Update Timer times out because other
higher priority interrupts are being serviced at this time; the pulse width timer load should occur while EXP SIG
is low to avoid the 420E error.
: EXT SYNC frequency and duration is dependant on 50/60 Hz and interlaced/progressive modes.
NOTE 3
The timing for Cine exposures should appear similar to that in Illustration 32.
ILLUSTRATION 32
CINE ABC TIMING
EXP GATE
min pulse width
EXP SIG
max pulse width
pulse width timer reload

ABC Update
(Timer 5)
approx. 3 msec
NOTE 1
: EXP SIG should start with the rising edge of EXP GATE.
NOTE 2
: ABC Update Timer is gated by the falling edge of EXP GATE; the ABC Update Timer should be configured to
time out very close to the falling edge of EXP SIG when running at the maximum pulse width; the actual loading
of the pulse width timer will occur approximately 3 msec after the ABC Update Timer times out; the pulse width
timer load should occur while EXP SIG is low to avoid the 420E error.
NOTE 3
: EXP GATE frequency and duration is dependant on the selected frame rate.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

Use an oscilloscope to monitor the appropriate Real Time Bus signals and determine
where the timing error is (for instance, is EXT SYNC or EXP GATE not occurring at
the proper frequency?). A special ECM software set may have to be created to trigger at
the exact time that the pulse width timer is loaded since this occurs somewhere in the
middle of the ABC Update interrupt service routine.
3-23

REV 10
Error 4210
MESSAGES
No brightness samples available.
No brightness samples available

HW:
Number of samples stored in buffer.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This may be either a hardware or a software problem. The ASC requested the ECM
to send the brightness samples stored in the brightness sample buffer (ARCNET
command 0A6H) for one period of an injected error signal before the buffer was
completely full. It may be because: (1) the ECM is not receiving brightness ready
interrupts from the ETL2 board, or (2) the ASC is requesting the samples before the
brightness sample buffer is full.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on ECM module. Refer to the ADVANTX
attention to the modules which drive EXT SYNC (RTB4) and EXP GATE (RTB5) and
the ECM. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions
Check if the slave PIC on ETL1 is receiving an ABC SAMPLE RDY interrupt. If not,
swap ETL1 and ETL2 boards.
Determine if EXT SYNC (RTB4) or EXP GATE (RTB5) is supposed to be driving the
ABC interrupts; check this signal coming out of the module responsible for driving it
and also the signal coming into the ABC sampling hardware on the ETL2 board.
3-24

REV 10
Error 4213
MESSAGES
Power Unit communication error. Turn console power OFF/ON.
Power unit packet queue is full

HW:
USER:
power unit.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The ECM has 20 power unit packet buffers that it can use to transmit packets to the
power unit. This error means that all 20 buffers are currently full (no free buffers) with
valid packet information and that packets have been queued up more quickly by the
ASC and ECM than can be sent out over the SDLC link. This probably indicates the
SDLC link is not functioning properly. This error will cause the ECM to reset the
power unit and run the power unit reset recovery sequence.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cycle console power to reinitialize the ECM and power unit.

Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and power unit modules. Refer to
the ADVANTX PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the ECM power
unit Interface tests. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
Run all power unit System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level
3-25

REV 10
Error 4214
MESSAGES
Improper exposure. Call service.
IMPROPER EXPOSURE.
ECM: Exposure feedback watchdog timeout

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The power unit did not set HV ON in response to EXP CMND from the ECM within 50
100 msec. The cause is unknown; this is the generic watchdog timeout error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX and MPPU2/MPPU3:
See Illustration A1 in Appendix. This error occurs if (1) you are running Revision
11.x (or later) Applications software and the LFX does not contain the new KV board
(46264472) or the latest CPU board firmware, or (2) the system has an MPPU
Power Unit. This error indicates one of the conditions described in Errors 4215 thru
421C, below. Refer to those errors for Recommended Actions and trace all indicated
signals to isolate cause of failure.
For VAMP (MPPU ph4), LFX, and MPPU2/MPPU3, SCPU:
1. Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and power unit modules. Refer to
2.
3.
Run all Power Unit System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level
3-26

REV 10
Error 4215
MESSAGES
No exposure. Power unit inoperative. Try again or call service.
POWER UNIT: No HV ON, EXPOSE ENABLE did not reach KV Board

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
100 msec. because it never received EXP ENBL. This EXP ENBL refers to the
power units EXP ENBL, which ANDs several signals together, one of which is the
ECMs EXP ENBL signal. Monitor EXP ENBL, EXP CMND, and the watchdog
interrupt in the ECM and check if the ECMs EXP ENBL signal is low when EXP
CMND is set; this will be the cause of the watchdog timeout and indicated an ECM
problem. Otherwise, if EXP ENBL and EXP CMND are both high in the ECM when
the watchdog timeout occurs, the problem lies somewhere in the power unit. Note
that this error has been previously observed with leaky precontacting SCRs (see
IBM bulletin board message 6393).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
See Illustration A1 in Appendix. The LFX CPU told the ECM that it didnt see
SAFETY CONTEN at LFX KV board Status Register. Trace signals back to EXP
EN* and determine where signal was lost.
2.
3.
3-27

REV 10
Error 4216
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: No HV ON, SCR ON or PRECONTACTING fault

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
100 msec. because of an SCR ON or precontacting fault.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
See Illustration A1 in Appendix. The LFX CPU told the ECM that it saw an SCR ON
OR PRECONT FAULT at LFX KV board Status Register. Trace signals back thru
Primary Contactor Panel to determine cause of failure.
2.
3.
3-28

REV 10
Error 4217
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: No HV ON, SAFETY CONTACTOR disabled or PRIMARY LED fault

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
100 msec. because the safety contactor is not enabled or there was a primary LED
fault.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
See Illustration A1 in Appendix. The LFX CPU told the ECM that it saw a Primary
Switch Fault (PRISW FLT) at LFX KV board Status Register. Trace signals back thru
Primary Contactor Panel and/or LFX KV board to determine cause of failure.
2.
3.
3-29

REV 10
Error 4218
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: No HV ON, SAFETY CONTACTOR did not close

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
100 msec. because the safety contactor did not close.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
SAFETY CONT ON at LFX KV board Status Register. Trace signals to determine
why Safety Contactor opened.
2.
3.
3-30

REV 10
Error 4219
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: No HV ON, EXPOSE COMMAND did not reach KV Board

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
100 msec. because it never received EXP CMND.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
See Illustration A1 in Appendix. The LFX CPU told the ECM that it didnt see EXP
CMND at LFX KV board Status Register. Trace signals back to EXP CMD* and
determine where signal was lost.
2.
3.
3-31

REV 10
Error 421A
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: No HV ON, CHARGER SCR ON fault

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
100 msec. because of a charger SCR ON fault.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
CHARGER SCR ON at LFX KV board Status Register. Trace signals back thru
Primary Contactor Panel to determine cause of failure.
2.
3.
3-32

REV 10
Error 421B
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: No HV ON, COMMUTATING CAPACITORS did not charge

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
100 msec. because the commutating capacitors never charged.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
See Illustration A1 in Appendix. The LFX CPU told the ECM that it didnt see COM
CAP CHARGED at LFX KV board Status Register. Trace signals back thru Primary
Contactor Panel to determine cause of failure.
2.
3.
3-33

REV 10
Error 421C
MESSAGES
ECM: HV ON error condition requested but never received

HW:
USER:
power unit.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The ECM requested the power unit to send back the cause of a watchdog timeout in
feedback #1 but the next packet it received from the power unit did not contain
feedback #1. This may happen if the power unit dies right after the ECM sends it a
packet requesting the watchdog timeout condition; however, this should cause the
ECM to reset the power unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX:
See Illustration A1 in Appendix. This error means that the ECM detected loss of HV
ON, asked the LFX CPU to read LFX KV board Status Register for cause of failure,
but never received an answer from the LFX (via the ECM/LFX serial link). This error
should not occur unless the LFX dies between the time an error was detected and
the moment the ECM asked for more information. Reset the system and check for
an LFX PRD error or use ECM SLD tests to check the ECM/LFX serial link.
1. Check the error log and make sure there was not some other power unit error which
may have preceded this error. Any preceding errors should be investigated first.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3-34

REV 10
Error 421F
MESSAGES
INVALID ABC DATA RECEIVED
HW:
The HW Status value varies depending on the USER Status field:

USER Status
HW Status
1
invalid dialed rad_cntrl value
2
invalid dialed pulse width value
3, 4, or 5
invalid byte count value
USER:
1 = dialed rad_cntrl out of range; valid range = 300 to 60,000

2 = dialed pulse width out of range; valid range = database dependent
3 = byte count in ABC download packet (command 0x81) incorrect; expected byte
count = 56
4 = byte count in ABC Fly packet (command 0x8E) incorrect; expected byte count = 18
5 = byte count in ABC HVT Fly packet (command 0xAF) incorrect; expected byte
count = 18
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. Some of the ABC configuration data sent by the ASC was
incorrect. Check the USER and HW status error fields for the condition which
caused the error. This error was created when the ABC Algorithm was modified
during the Vamp program, at which time the ABC Download and ABC Fly command
formats were modified. This error was created to ensure that the ASC/ECM ABC
interface was modified properly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM module. Refer to the ADVANTX
4.
3-35

REV 10
Error 4220
MESSAGES
Maximum tube housing heat units reached. Allow time to cool.
ALLOW TIME FOR TUBE TO COOL
MAX bulk heat limit reached

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
3-36

REV 10
Error 4221
MESSAGES
Allow xray tube to cool before continuing.
ALLOW XRAY TUBE TO COOL.
Programmed Heat threshold limit reached

HW:
1 = Bulk energy exceeds bulk temperature threshold.

2 = Track energy exceeds track temperature threshold (fixed time modes only).
3 = Track energy exceeds max. value computed in the JTX table (AEC modes
only).
USER:
Threshold value (high word).
FUNC:
Threshold value (low word).
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a status/informational message which is displayed when the ECM detects a
heat wait condition. This error is displayed indirectly by the ASC through ARCNET
command 35H (see opcode 35H description in the ECM to ASC Commands
section). If the error happens even when the %H.U.A. is rather high, it may be
because the heat threshold values being sent by the ASC are too low (check the
USER and FUNC Status fields) which would indicate perhaps a bad database value.
This error has also been seen with the diving heat unit problem (see error code
4229H).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Wait a few minutes for the tube to cool; then continue.
2.
3.
3-37

REV 10
Error 4222
MESSAGES
Invalid data base number received

HW:
Invalid database number which was received.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ECM received a cal/config packet (ARCNET command
0CH) which contained a database number other than 2 (ECM database identifier
value) or 3 (power unit database identifier). The ECM disregards any data contained
in the remainder of the packet if this error occurs. Table 31 below defines the
current packets which download the databases (NOTE : byte count in the following
table is the byte count of the data portion of the packet which includes 4 bytes for the
database #, part #, # of packets, and packet # fields):
TABLE 31
DESCRIPTION OF DATABASE DOWNLOAD PACKETS
Database
#
Part #
# of pack
ets
packet
#
byte
count
Description of data
ECM Database
2
204
Graphite tube heating/cooling parameters.
100
SID limit tables.
248
Tube 0 cooling table (first 122 WORDs).
160
Tube 0 cooling table (last 78 WORDs).
248
160
248
160
248
160
188
Graphite tube heating/cooling parameters.
160
Non-volatile run-time parameters.
164
AEC backup time calculation parameters.
3-38

REV 10
Error 4222
Database
#
Part #
# of pack
ets
packet
#
byte
count
0A
164
AEC backup time calculation parameters.
0B
248
Conv and prog Fluoro watt limit tables.
0B
248
Prog Fluoro and Cine watt limit tables.
0B
136
Cine watt limit tables.
0C
248
mA limit SID factor tables.
0C
26
mA limit SID factor & pw factor tables; grid short corr.
Description of data
Power Unit Database

3
248
Power unit cal/config data.
248
Power unit cal/config data.
101
Poser unit cal/config data.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-39

REV 10
Error 4223
MESSAGES
Invalid config part number received

HW:
Illegal part number value.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ECM received a cal/config. command (ARCNET
command 00CH) which contained an invalid part number. See error code 4222H for
a table of valid part number values for database download packets. The ECM
disregards any data contained in the remainder of the packet if this error occurs.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-40

REV 10
Error 4224
MESSAGES
Invalid number of cal/config packets received

HW:
Part number being processed.
USER:
Illegal number of packets value.
FUNC:
Expected number of packets value.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
0CH) which contained an invalid value in the number of packets parameter for the
part number being processed. See the description for error code 4222H for a table of
valid number of packet values for database download packets. The ECM disregards
any data contained in the remainder of the packet if this error occurs.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-41

REV 10
Error 4225
MESSAGES
Invalid byte count for cal/config data

HW:
USER:
Invalid byte count value.
FUNC:
Expected byte count value.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
0CH) which contained either more or less data than expected for the part number
being processed. See the description for error code 4222H for a table of valid byte
counts for database download packets (NOTE : the data byte values found in the
table are actually four higher than the actual number of expected data bytes since
the table values also include the bytes for the database identifier, part #, # of
packets, and packet # fields). The ECM disregards any data contained in the
remainder of the packet if this error occurs.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-42

REV 10
Error 4226
MESSAGES
HW:
USER:

Cal/config data out of range
MODULE
ECM
(See below)
(See below)
DESCRIPTION
This is a database error. The ECM received cal/config data which was out of range. Any
invalid data will force the ECM to execute an endless loop toggling the LEDs on the ECMs
CPU board between 00FH and 0F0H until a gotocold command is received. If this error
is detected, the ECM will not send a module ready command to the ASC and it will not be
marked online. An exception to this is if the gotocold time is invalid; in this case the
gotocold time is set to the current time but the ECM will still come online (as long as
the rest of the data is valid). This will result in a standby cooling time of zero and no standby
cooling will be performed. The HW status error field will indicate which parameter(s) are
out of range according to the following table :
TABLE 32
HW STATUS DEFINITION FOR INVALID NV DATA
HW Status
Service Mode
Unit
Anticipation times
R007
0-500; array index found in USER field.
Tail times
R006
0-40,000; array index found in USER field.
Tube 0 cooling table
C004
0-7000H; invalid data found in USER field.
C004
C004
C004
Cooling table shift factor
C000
13; invalid data found in USER field.
Filament drive correction

factors
C004 or T006
JBM maximum energy
C004
100-1500
Go-to-cold time
10
C029
year = 0-99; month = 0-12; day = 0-31;
Current time
11
C029
hour = 0-24; minute & second = 0-59
12
R003 & X100

or
R003 & X120
Parameter
Grid short correction fac

tors
3-43
Expected range
0-0FFFH; high word of invalid dword data found in

USER field; tube index and focal spot index found in
high and low byte of FUNC field respectively.
0-0FFFH; invalid value found in USER field; FUNC

field = 0 if conv fluoro value bad (run X100 after R003)
and FUNC field = 1 if prog fluoro value bad (run X120
after R003).

REV 10
Error 4226
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Restore a previous database version if possible.
3.
4.
5.
Determine which parameter is out of range and run the appropriate service mode unit
as outlined in the previous table to set the parameter to a valid value.
3-44

REV 10
Error 4227
MESSAGES
Allow power unit to cool before continuing.
ALLOW POWER UNIT TO COOL
POWER UNIT HEAT THRESHOLD REACHED

HW:
USER:
Value of the inverter thermic parameter which is too high.

Max value of the parameter which is too high.
High byte = 00H if inverter kJoule value too high, 0FFH if inverter mAs value too
high.
Low byte = index (0, 1, or 2) for array element that is too high
MODULE
SCPU type power units.
DESCRIPTION
This is a status/informational message which is displayed when the ECM detects an inverter heat wait condition. This error is displayed indirectly by the ASC through ARCNET
command 35H. This error will cause the ECM to abort the current exposure recipe and the
current exposure sequence will be terminated. Note that this error is only encountered with
SCPU power units. Also note that this error will normally be encountered during predictive calculations which means that the actual thermic parameter value (HW status) may
not currently be higher than the max value (USER status), but it would have been if the
pending exposure had been taken. This error is different than the overload error returned
by the power unit when one of the inverter thermic status values actually does exceed the
max value. Note that this error will only occur during radiographic exposures. There is a
similar error for fluoro exposures (see error 420DH) with the main difference being that
fluoro exposures will be allowed to continue when the inverter thermal theshold is approached.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Wait a few minutes for the inverter to cool; then continue.
2.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM, ASC, and power unit modules.
Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and
3.
Run all ECM, ASC, and power unit System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the Advantx
an error occur.
3-45

REV 10
Error 4228
MESSAGES
TURN CONSOLE POWER OFF/ON
ECM: Invalid cal/config packet number received

HW:
USER:
Illegal packet number value.
FUNC:
Maximum packet number expected.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
0CH) which contained an invalid value in the packet number parameter for the part
number being processed. See the description for error code 4222H for a table of
valid packet number values for database download packets. The ECM disregards
any data contained in the remainder of the packet if this error occurs.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-46

REV 10
Error 4229
MESSAGES
n.a.
ECM: Cooling table index out of range
MODULE
HW:
Invalid index value. (*or kV value used to calculate tube energy).
USER:
n.a. (*or expose time value in msec. used to calculate tube energy.
FUNC:
n.a. (*or mA value used to calcualte tube energy.
Note:
The error status fields have different definitions depending on which condition
caused the error. See the Description section below.
ECM
DESCRIPTION
There are two conditions which may cause this error. The first condition may be
identified by observing values of zero in the USER and FUNC Status error fields; the
second condition should load nonzero values for these entries:
1. Database error the bulk temperature sent down with the nonvolatile runtime
parameters for one of the configured tubes was too large. While performing the bulk
cooling algorithm, the ECM divides the current bulk temperature by 8 to determine an
index into the tube cooling table. Each entry in the cooling table corresponds to an
eight degree C temperature band (07, 815, ..., 15921599 degrees C). There are 200
entries in the table so the range of the cooling table index is 0199. This means that the
ECM calculated an index greater than 199 (bulk temp. > 1600 degrees C!). The index
will be set to 199, the maximum cooling rate possible; this should eventually cool the
bulk temperature to a valid range. The HW Status error field should be decreasing in
value as the temperature decreases; once the values reaches 0C8H (corresponding to a
calculated index value of 200), the error should go away. NOTE: prior to model period
9, this error caused both Record and Fluoro exposures to be aborted and locked out
until the error cleared itself; starting with model period 9, only Record exposures are
prohibited. Also, prior to model period 9, this error was sent up every time the cooling
algorithm was performed (i.e. once every 1/2 second) which purged out the error log
with 4229H errors; starting with model period 9, the error will be sent when it is first
detected and then will only be resent if the prep/expose switches are pressed.
3-47

REV 10
Error 4229
2.
Diving heat unit problem an intermittent problem has surfaced where it appears
during the tube heat calculations, one of the parameters used in the calculations is
becoming corrupted which results in a substantially large value being calculated.
During exposures, energy is added into the tube by multiplying KV * mA * expose
time. One of these three parameters may possibly become excessively large when the
calculations are performed (such as the expose time value being corrupted perhaps a
hardware timer problem). The detection of this condition was added during model
period 9 with the hope that the error fields will point us in the right direction so we may
find the root cause of the diving heat unit problem. (NOTE : subsequent to adding the
detection of this condition, a software error in the heating/cooling algorithm was found
and corrected in the MP9 Filament Control release; this detection was left in place in
case there are other conditions which are causing the heat dive problem, but if no more
problems are reported, we should probably remove the logic from the ECM software.)
1.
Turn the console off and wait a few minutes for the tube to cool back within range. If the
console is kept off for 4 or more hours, the ECM will automatically set the tube energy
to zero (i.e. 100% heat units available or H.U.A.) once the console is turned back on.
Perform a runtime database restore with a database backup which was made when the
%H.U.A. was valid (i.e. bulk temperature was valid). NOTE there is a known
problem with runtime restore where it may not work the first time it is run; press the
runtime restore button twice to insure it works properly.
ETL2 board tests. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
2.
3.
4.
5.
3-48

REV 10
Error 422A
MESSAGES
Selected focal spot out of range.
ECM: Selected focal spot out of range

HW:
Invalid focal spot value.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. When a new tube or focal spot is selected at the ADVANTX
console, the ASC will send a command to tell the ECM which focal spot is selected
for that tube (ARCNET command 0B1H). The valid range for selected focal spots is
0 to 5. If the ASC sends a value which is out of this range, the ECM will send this error
back to the ASC and initiate an abort sequence.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-49

REV 10
Error 422B
MESSAGES
n.a.
ECM: Part of ECM database not downloaded

HW:
Value of missing part number.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ECM thinks the ASC is through sending cal/config data,
but one or more part numbers was not not received by the ECM. The LEDs on the
ECMs CPU board will toggle between 033H and 0CCH in an endless loop until a go
to cold command is received, the ECM will not send a module ready command to the
ASC, and the ECM will not be marked online by the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-50

REV 10
Error 422C
MESSAGES
n.a.
ECM: Selected fluoro detail value out of range

HW:
Invalid fluoro detail value.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ASC send a Fluoro detail value greater than two (i.e.
high detail) to the automatic video gain control routine (ARCNET command 0B4H).
The ECM will default the value to two.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-51

REV 10
Error 422D
MESSAGES
Power unit in reset state prep/expose switch ignored.
SWITCH INACTIVE, TRY AGAIN.
ECM: POWER UNIT IN RESET STATE - PREP/EXPOSE SWITCH IGNORED
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
An error occurred which caused the ECM to reset the power unit. While the power
unit is being reset, any prep/exposure switch transitions seen by the ECM will not be
sent to the ASC. This is to prevent the ASC from attempting to take another
exposure sequence while the power unit is being initialized. Once the power unit has
been successfully reset, prep/expose switch transitions will again be serviced. The
reset should take 35 seconds; if this error continued to be encountered even after
the power unit has been reset, perform the Corrective Action as outlined below. This
error should be preceded by some other error which caused the ECM to reset the
power unit (usually some sort of power unit error).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Wait for power unit reset to complete; then continue.
2.
Cycle console power to reinitialize the ECM and power unit.
3.
If this error is encountered during every exposure sequence, check the error log for
prior power unit errors. Investigate these errors since they lead to this error.
4.
5.
Run all ECM and Power Unit System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the
ECM/Power Unit Interface tests. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics
manual for instructions and recommended actions should an error occur.
3-52

REV 10
Error 4230
MESSAGES
Recipe download over active recipe attempted

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The ASC tried to download a new recipe when the ECM thought it was still executing
the current recipe. This may happen when : 1.) the ECM fails to send a switch
released command before it sends the next switch active command, 2.) improper
recipe format, or 3.) some other software error. Normally, when the switch is
released, the ECM will inform the ASC, the ASC will send an exit sequence enable to
the ECM, and the ECM recipe processor will jump down to the exit portion of the
current recipe, clean up, and set a flag indicating there is no recipe active when it
reaches the DONE recipe opcode. A recipe is also marked as inactive on certain
critical errors such as power unit errors, start when errors, etc.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Press CPU Reset.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Run Special Combinations Group Intermodule Prep/Expose Switch Test. Pay

particular attention to the modules with the Prep/Expose switch that was in use when
the error occurred. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
6.
3-53

REV 10
Error 4231
MESSAGES
Recipe has odd byte count

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The recipe downloaded from the ASC did not contain an
even number of bytes. All recipes must have an integer number of words (i.e. even
byte count ).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Press CPU Reset.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3-54

REV 10
Error 4244
MESSAGES
Incorrect SID calibration
MODULE
HW:
XRT distance.
USER:
SID zero value.

ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. If the xray tube distance downloaded by the ASC for the
SID parameters (command = 0A0H) is less than SID zero this error is generated.
Xray tube distance will then be set to SID zero by the ECM.
Theoretically this error should never be encountered since sid_zero is the smallest
distance the xray tube should ever be. However, there is a little bit of play in the sid
position feedback in the positioner. This means the xray tube distance reported
when sid zero is calibrated may be plus or minus a couple of millimeters compared to
minimum sid position when applications is running. If the error occurs all the time,
there may be something wrong with the positioners sid feedback potentiometer or
there is a communication problem between the positioner and ECM, positioner and
ASC, and/or ASC and ECM.
Also note that on systems not equipped with variable SIDs and applications which
take ABC exposures but dont use SID compensation (such as Cine/Cardiac), this
error will not be detected, even if the ECM is receiving invalid xrt_dist and ii_dist
values.
3-55

REV 10
Error 4244
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Press CPU Reset.
2.
3.
Rerun service mode calibration unit X101 to recalibrate the SID zero value.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ASC, positioner and ECM modules.
Refer to the ADVANTX PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and
4.
Run all ECM and positioner System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX
an error occur.
5.
3-56

REV 10
Error 4245
MESSAGES
Power Unit communication error. Try Again.
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Link timeout

HW:
USER:
MODULE
power unit.
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is probably a hardware error caused from the SDLC not functioning properly.
The ECM did not receive a reply packet from the power unit within one second of
transmission of its last packet to the power unit. This error will cause the ECM to
reset the power unit. The other possibility is that the power unit is taking longer than
one second to process and respond to the last packet sent by the ECM.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Cycle console power to reinitialize the ECM and the power unit.
2.
If the error is only occurring right after the console is turned on, check the DIP switches
on the ECMs CPU board and verify the switch to bypass the wait for power unit
response during ECM initialization is not flipped (see the I/O Port Definitions chapter
for DIP switch specifications). If this switch is set incorrectly, it is possible the ECM
will start sending packets to the power unit before it is ready to receive them and the
ECM will encounter link timeouts until the power unit has had time to initialize
properly.
3.
Verify the ECM and power unit DIP switches are set properly so that the modules are
not running some sort of diagnostic tests which are interfering with normal
ECM/power unit communications.
4.
If the exposure tone and xray on lamp stays on continuously and this error message
occurs, check the +5V DC supply on the Power Unit CPU Board. For LFX: LFX 1A
1A9 TP2 with respect to TP1. For MPPU: MPPU 1 A5 A9. XJ1C31 with respect to
XJ1C32. No xrays occur during this period.
5.
Check POWER UNIT CPU board LEDs for a PRD error.
6.
Replace POWER UNIT CPU board, check link cable between POWER UNIT and
ECM. Tube spits may also cause this error.
7.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and POWER UNIT modules.
8.
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the ECM POWER
UNIT Interface tests. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
9.
Run all POWER UNIT System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System
occur.
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Error 4245
10. In addition to problems in the POWER UNIT, ECM problems may cause error 4245. A
dual channel storage scope may be used to verify that the ECM is transmitting packets
to and from the POWER UNIT.
For LFX: Connect one channel to u64 pin 27 on the cpu board. Connect the other
channel to u64 pin 25. Trigger on pin 27 (packet from ECM). For each ecm packet there
should be a corresponding reply packet on pin 25 from the POWER UNIT. If no ecm
packet is present, refer to ECM diagnostics. Verify that the transmit and receive clocks
are present on pins 26 and 28 of u64.
For MPPU: Connect on the CPU board one channel on pin 14 of u66 (received data
from ECM), second channel on pin 16 of u66 (transmit data to ECM). If no ECM
packet is present, refer to ECM diagnostics. Verify that the transmit and receive clocks
are present on pins 15 and 13 of u66.
3-58

REV 10
Error 4246
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT PRD ERROR

HW:
PRD error code received from power unit.
USER:
Not applicable.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The ECM received a PRD error from the power unit after the PU Reset line had been
asserted (either at warm start time or after a fatal error condition had caused the
ECM reset the power unit). Consult the appropriate manual for a description of the
PRD error code displayed in the HW status field.
This error will cause the ECM to reset the power unit and execute the power unit
recovery sequence (i.e. will be treated as a class I power unit error) which includes :
sending the power unit the previously selected tube
sending the power unit the previous filament select
setting the filaments to prelight levels.
If the tube had been rotating prior to receiving this error, the power unit will also be
commanded to return the rotor back to its previous status as follows :
if the tube had been at high speed, the rotor will be commanded to high speed for 10
seconds and then will brake to low speed for 20 more seconds, after which time it will
brake to off
if the tube had been at low speed, the rotor will be commanded to low speed for 30
seconds, after which time it will brake to off.
The system should normally recover from this error. During the recovery sequence,
however, normal power unit communications are halted, so no exposures may be
taken and other errors may be encountered if the operator activates the prep/expose
switch or attempts to switch tubes or selects a different focal spot. The recovery
sequence usually takes about 35 seconds. Note that errors 422DH and 4260H will
usually be encountered if the prep/expose switch is pressed during the recovery
sequence.
Also note that if this error is occurring because of some type of hard failure that
causes a PRD error on every reset, the ECM/power unit will be caught in a perpetual
reset sequence since this error will be detected every time the power unit is reset,
which will cause another reset, which will cause another error, etc., etc., etc.
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REV 10
Error 4246
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Run all ECM and Power Unit System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the Advantx
an error occur.
3-60

REV 10
Error 4247
MESSAGES
Invalid power unit error code. Cycle power, call service and continue.
POWER UNIT ERROR
UNRECOGNIZED ERROR CODE RECEIVED FROM POWER UNIT

HW:
Error code received from power unit.
USER:
Not applicable
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The ECM received an error from the power unit that belonged to the unused class.
This may indicate a power unit firmware problem where the power unit is sending
bogus error code values to the ECM or an ECM software problem where the ECM is
interpreting the received error code incorrectly. It is also possible that the error code
value is being corrupted as it is sent over the serial data link, but this would more than
likely lead to other errors such as power unit packet checksum errors (error code
425CH).
setting the filaments to prelight levels
if the tube had been at high speed, the rotor will be commanded to high speed for
10 seconds and then will brake to low speed for 20 more seconds, after which time it
will brake to off
sequence.
3-61

REV 10
Error 4247
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Monitor the serial data link between the ECM and the power unit to verify whether the
power unit is actually sending an unused error value or if the ECM is simply receiving a
normal error value but interpreting it incorrectly. This should lead to further
investigation in the appropriate module.
3.
not running some sort of diagnostic tests which are interfering with ECM/power unit
communications.
4.
5.
an error occur.
3-62

REV 10
Error 4248
MESSAGES
Bad data received. Turn console power OFF / ON.
TURN CONSOLE POWER OFF / ON

MODULE
HW:
Error code received from power unit.
USER:
1 = frame #2 received but not expected

2 = frame #4 received but not expected
3 = PRD test packet received but not equal to frame 2 or 4
4 = PRD test packet received after PRDs were completed
5 = frame #4 expected but not received
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The ECM detected an error during the PRD communications tests which are used to
monitor the integrity of the serial data link between the ECM and the power unit.
These tests are performed when the power unit is reset and are currently only
performed on SCPU power units. See the ECMPU Communications SDD for
details on how these tests are performed and the significance of the USER Status
values.
Note that if there is some sort of problem with the hardware (PU Reset or Request
For Service lines, power units or ECMs DMA or SCC hardware, etc.), the
communications test will never get started and other types of errors will be
encountered. These errors include :
4213H
power unit packet queue full
4245H
power unit link timeout
425CH power unit checksum error
425DH power unit CRC error
425EH
power unit receiver overrun
4264H
request for service interrupt not received
4277H
minimum DMA packet

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REV 10
Error 4248
commanded to return the rotor back to its previous status as follows:
brake to off
sequence.
Also note that if this error is occurring because of some type of hard failure, it is very
likely that the ECM/power unit will be caught in a perpetual reset sequence since this
error will be detected every time the power unit is reset, which will cause another
reset, which will cause another error, etc., etc., etc.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Monitor the serial data link between the ECM and the power unit to verify whether the
power unit is actually sending an unused error value or if the ECM is simply receiving a
normal error value but interpreting it incorrectly. This should lead to further
investigation in the appropriate module.
3.
4.
5.
an error occur.
3-64

REV 10
Error 4255
MESSAGES
HW:
USER:
MODULE

Bit bucket error
Interrupt vector number.
N/A
ECM
DESCRIPTION
A spurious interrupt was received by the ECM. This may be caused by signal noise
or by a valid interrupt signal that is present for the initial interrupt but is not held long
enough to strobe the appropriate interrupt vector onto the address lines. Most times
the vector number will be 03FH, which indicates one of the slave PICs received an
interrupt which was cleared before it could send the appropriate interrupt vector.
This error is usually encountered with RTB problems (improper termination of the
RTB, two modules both trying to drive the same signal, bad receiver/transmitter
chips on one or more BIU boards, etc.).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Note:
Noise generated causes:

a. Noisy +5VDC supply from the kernel.
b. Noisy signals on the ECM/power unit serial or parallel link.
c. Noise generated from improper grounding or from tube spits.
d. Momentary loss of power to power unit cabinet(s).
Later LFX 1 cabinets provide a terminal strip above the safety contactor that supplies power to the card rack. Confirm properly terminated connections.
2.
Note:
e. Loose 480VAC input connections in the power unit cabinet.

Circuit Boards:
a. Faulty ECM CPU, or ETL1 Board, or power unit CPU (especially pre-G6
boards).
b. Faulty ECM BIU associated with PAL U80 manufactured by Texas
Instruments.
New (VIC, POS, ECM) BIU boards should have a GAL in place of the U80 PAL
per FMI 10553.
3.
4.
5.
Faulty cable between the power unit and ECM.

If the exposure tone and Xray On lamp stays on continuously and this error message
occurs, check the +5V DC supply on the Power Unit CPU Board. For LFX: LFX 1A
1A9 TP2 with respect to TP1. For MPPU: MPPU 1 A5 A9. XJ1C31 with respect to
XJ1C32. No Xrays occur during this period.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on all modules. Refer to the ADVANTX
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REV 10
Error 4255
6.
7.
tests. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and
Run Special Combinations Group Intermodule Real Time Bus Test. Refer to the
ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended
3-66

REV 10
Error 4256
MESSAGES
Not applicable
VIDEO GAIN OUT OF RANGE

HW:
The HW Status value varies depending on the User Status field :

User Status :
HW Status :
0x00AA
Lowbyte of invalid ABC_G_parms_X.max_vg_cntrl_lmt_D
value.
0x0055
Low byte of invalid ABC_G_parms_X.min_vg_cntrl_lmt_D
value.
0xFF00
Invalid 12-bit video gain override value.
0x00FF
Invalid 12-bit video gain value calculated by the ABC
Algorithm.
USER:
0x00AA - the maximum video gain sent in the ABC Download Command (0x81; pa
rameter = ABC_G_parms_X.max_vg_cntrl_lmt_D) was too large; it should be less
than 4,194,305 (i.e. a video gain of 40.0 as a 12-bit value scaled up by 1024).
0x0055 - the minimum video gain sent in the ABC Download Command (0x81; pa
rameter = ABC_G_parms_X.min_vg_cntrl_lmt_D) was too small; it should be great
er than 104,858 (i.e. a video gain of 1.0 as a 12-bit value scaled up by 1024).
0xFF00 - the video gain value sent in the Video Gain Override Command (0xB3) was
out of range; the value should be between 102 (i.e. a video gain of 1.0 scaled as a 12-bit
value) and 4095 (i.e. a video gain of 40.0 scaled as a 12-bit value).
0x00FF - the video gain value calculated by the ABC Algorithm was out of range; the
value should be between 102 (i.e. a video gain of 1.0 scaled as a 12-bit value) and 4095
(i.e. a video gain of 40.0 scaled as a 12-bit value).
FUNC:
The HW Status value varies depending on the User Status field :

User Status :
HW Status :
0x00AA
High byte of invalid ABC_G_parms_X.max_vg_cntrl_lmt_D value.
0x0055
High byte of invalid ABC_G_parms_X.min_vg_cntrl_lmt_D value.
0xFF00
0
0x00FF
0
MODULE
ECM
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REV 10
Error 4256
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ASC sent video gain information to the ECM that was
out of range. Refer to the HW, USER, and FUNC error status fields to determine
exactly which information the ECM thought was out of range. The ECM will override
the invalid value received from the ASC and set its internal value appropriately so
that it is in range. This is done to guarantee that the video gain value sent to the VIC
does not exceed the valid range of 1.0 to 40.0.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Cycle console power to reinitialize the ECM and ASC modules.
2.
Press CPU Reset to reload module software.
3.
4.
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REV 10
Error 4257
MESSAGES
Video gain control not working. Call service.
VGC OFF. CALL SERVICE.
Problem with VIDEO GAIN DUART

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a hardware error. A timeout occurred waiting for the Transmitter Ready bit in
the status register of the 2681 DUART to become set after writing data to the TX
holding register.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
tests. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and
3.
Run all VIC System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to all Iris board tests.
Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and
3-69

REV 10
Error 4259
MESSAGES
PRESS CPU RESET.
High parity error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
A RAM high parity error interrupt occurred.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the CPU Dynamic
RAM Parity test. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
3-70

REV 10
Error 425A
MESSAGES
PRESS CPU RESET.
Low parity error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
A RAM low parity error interrupt occurred.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Pay particular attention to the CPU Dynamic
RAM Parity test. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
3-71

REV 10
Error 425C
MESSAGES
Checksum error on Power Unit link

HW:
USER:
power unit.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a hardware error. Every time a power unit packet is received by the ECM a
checksum is calculated on the data within the packet. If the checksum does not
equal the checksum sent by the power unit this error is reported. This error will cause
the ECM to reset the power unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
occur.
3-72

REV 10
Error 425D
MESSAGES
CRC error on Power Unit link

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
When an 8530 receive interrupt occurs, the ECM reads Read Register 1 and checks
if the End of Frame bit is set which indicates that a valid packet has been received. If
this bit is not set the ECM reads the CRC and Receive Overrun Error bits to see if
they are set. This error is reported if the CRC Error bit is set. This error will cause the
ECM to reset the power unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
occur.
3-73

REV 10
Error 425E
MESSAGES
Receive overrun on Power Unit link

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
When an 8530 receive interrupt occurs, the ECM reads Read Register 1 and checks
if the End of Frame bit is set which indicates that a valid packet has been received. If
this bit is not set the ECM reads the CRC and Receive Overrun Error bits to see if
they are set. This error is reported if the Receive Overrun Error bit is set. This error
indicates that the receive FIFO has overflowed. This error will cause the ECM to
reset the power unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
occur.
3-74

REV 10
Error 425F
MESSAGES
Initial value of H.U.A. incorrect

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
3-75

REV 10
Error 4260
MESSAGES
Power Unit in reset state due to error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a status/informational message. When certain power unit errors are
encountered, the ECM will reset the power unit module. If the operator engages the
prep or expose switches, or if the ECM attempts to transmit a power unit packet
while the power unit is in a reset state, this error will be reported.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Check POWER UNIT CPU board LEDs for a PRD error.
2.
Cycle console power.
3.
Press CPU Reset.
4.
5.
6.
occur.
3-76

REV 10
Error 4261
MESSAGES
Power OK NMI

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The ECM detected a loss of power to its CPU.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Verify +5V, +12V, 12V, and 15V power on all ECM circuit boards. (Some boards do
not use all supplies).
3-77

REV 10
Error 4262
MESSAGES
Invalid byte count for Power Unit data base

HW:
Expected number of data bytes.
USER:
Received number of data bytes.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The number of data bytes transmitted during a power unit
data base download command did not match the number of bytes expected by the
ECM. When one or more bytes are added or subtracted to the power unit database,
the ECM routine which accepts the download packets will have to be changed also.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
3-78

REV 10
Error 4263
MESSAGES
Divide by zero interrupt

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This may be either a software error or a database error. The ECM attempted to
perform a divide by zero operation. This is usually a software error, although some
NV parameters will also cause this error if they are not initialized properly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Press CPU Reset.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Restore a previous database version if possible.
3-79

REV 10
Error 4264
MESSAGES
PRESS CPU RESET.
Power Unit not ready

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a hardware error. Before sending a module ready command (ARCNET
command 004H) to the ASC, the ECM waits for the power unit to complete its PRD
and initialization at which time the power unit will set the RESET DONE bit in discrete
word #2 of the ECMpower unit packet. If this bit is not set within ten seconds from
the time the ECM sends the reset command to the power unit, this error will be
reported and the ECM will again try to bring the power unit on line. Until the power
unit sends the RESET DONE bit, the ECM will continue resetting it every ten
seconds, no module ready command will be sent to the ASC, and the ECM will not be
marked online.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Check power unit CPU board LEDs for a PRD error.
2.
3.
Press CPU Reset.
4.
Replace power unit CPU board.
5.
6.
7.
3-80

REV 10
Error 4265
MESSAGES
WARNING, Maximum exposure time reached.
THE LAST EXPOSURE WAS LIGHT
Backup timer interrupt

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is usually a status/informational message used for AEC applications. The
exposure backup timer timed out which indicates the exposure reached the
maximum expose time allowed for the given technique and was terminated by the
backup timer rather than the AEC LUT sequencer hardware; this will result in a dim
image. It also indicates a software error in fixed mode applications when the backup
timer is loaded with a value less than the expose/rad timer. In this case the backup
timer will always timeout before the expose/rad timer and the error will happen for
every exposure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Press CPU Reset.
2.
3.
ETL2 board tests. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
4.
Run Special Combinations Group Intermodule Brightness Signal Test. Pay particular
attention to the modules which drive the brightness signal for the mode in which the
error occurred. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
3-81

REV 10
Error 4266
MESSAGES
PRESS CPU RESET.
AEC GAIN of zero received

HW:
Received gain A value.
USER:
Received gain B value.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ECM received a load AEC gain command (ARCNET
command 097H) with one or both of the data bytes for AEC gain being equal to zero.
In response to this error the ECM will load both gain addresses with a value of 0FFH
which results in an AEC gain value of one.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Press CPU Reset.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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REV 10
Error 4267
MESSAGES
AEC LUT address exceeded 1299

HW:
Invalid LUT address value.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This may be either a hardware or software problem. Upon termination of an AEC
exposure, the AEC LUT address is read to determine the exposure time. If the LUT
address is greater then 1299 (4 sec. exposure) this error will be reported and the
LUT address is then defaulted to 1299. The backup timer should be loaded with a
value less than four seconds, however, so a backup timer interrupt should be seen
before this error occurs. If the backup timer is loaded with a value less than four
seconds and this error occurs, there is probably something wrong with the backup
timer on the ETL1 board or the AEC hardware on the ETL2 board.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Press CPU Reset.
2.
3.
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REV 10
Error 4268
MESSAGES
PREP/EXPOSE switch redundancy error

HW:
Bit mapped according to the following table:

BIT
Prep/Expose switch port (read only)

Address = DEF06H
0-4
Spare
Expose with/without trail 1
Expose switch 1
Prep switch 1
8-12
USER:
MODULE
Spare
13
Expose with/without trail 2
14
Expose switch 2
15
Prep switch 2
N/A
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a hardware error. The ECM received a prep/expose switch transition
interrupt. Upon reading the prep/expose switch management port the
prep/expose/trail redundancy bits did not match (the switch status is actually stored
in two separate places; the status between switch 1 and switch 2 are then compared
to verify the ECM received a valid switch status). Any currently running recipe will be
aborted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Release switch and try again.
2.
3.
4.

3-84

REV 10
Error 4270
MESSAGES
Latch through set but not enabled

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ASC told the ECM that latch through was set but the 2.1
Second Trail Delay Enable bits were not set in the ETL configuration latches. Any
record mode acquisitions will be terminated when this error occurs.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press CPU Reset.

3-85

REV 10
Error 4271
MESSAGES
Last exposure may be bad. Proceed with caution/call service.
LAST EXPOSURE MAY BE BAD.
AEC OFFSET greater than 1.5 Volts

HW:
Invalid offset value scaled by 102.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The offset on the brightness signal is greater then 1.5 volts (153 when scaled by
102). The offset added to the AEC RAM will be clamped at 1.5 volts and probably
cause AEC exposures to terminate early or immediately.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-86

REV 10
Error 4272
MESSAGES
Min. expose time attempted. Select new technique to continue.
MIN. EXPOSE TIME ATTEMPTED.
Calculated AEC exposure time is negative

HW:
AEC LUT time in milliseconds.
USER:
Anticipation time in milliseconds.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The exposure time calculated for an AEC type exposure was less then zero (AEC
LUT time + tail time antic. time). The ECM will send up an exposure time of zero to
the ASC. It may be that a high technique is being used with very little filtration and the
expose time is so short that this error occurs. It is also possible that the
anticipation/tail times are not set properly, AEC LUT is bad or AEC LUT addressing
hardware is bad.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Run Service Mode Units R006 and R007 to recalibrate tail and anticipation times.
3-87

REV 10
Error 4273
MESSAGES
Calculated fixed time exposure length is negative

HW:
Expose time in milliseconds without tail/antic. time.
USER:
Anticipation time in milliseconds.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The exposure time calculated for a fixed time exposure was less then zero (expose
time + tail time anticipation time); actual expose time is read from the backup timer
registers. The ECM will send up an exposure time of zero to the ASC. This is
probably a software error indicating that the expose/rad timer (timer 2) and/or the
backup timer (timer 6) is not being loaded properly or that the anticipation/tail times
are not set properly. It is also possible that an invalid mode was selected for the
backup timer, in which case error 4274H will precede this error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Run Service Mode Units R006 and R007 to recalibrate tail and anticipation times.
3-88

REV 10
Error 4274
MESSAGES
Invalid mode selected for backup timer

HW:
Invalid timer mode value.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The timer mode programmed into the backup timer for a
primary timed exposure was not equal to F1 F5. The ECM requires one of these
modes to correctly calculate exposure times for tube heating. Error 4273H may also
appear because of this error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press CPU Reset.

3-89

REV 10
Error 4275
MESSAGES
Unknown PREP/EXPOSE switch state

HW:
Invalid switch state.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The value for total prep/expose switch state is out of range. The valid range is zero to
fifteen (see description for ECM to ASC command 010H for specific meanings of
these states).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Press CPU Reset.
Try a different switch.
3-90

REV 10
Error 4276
MESSAGES
Recipe poke attempted past end of recipe.
Recipe poke attempted past end of recipe

HW:
Invalid recipe index value (word index).
USER:
Data which was going to be stuffed into the recipe.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ASC tried to poke a value into the recipe at a RIP index
greater than the size of the RIP. Either the ASC tried to use the poke recipe
command (ARCNET command 0A1H) before a valid recipe was downloaded or the
index value which was sent is larger than the size of the current recipe which resides
in the ECM.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press CPU Reset.

3-91

REV 10
Error 4277
MESSAGES
Minimum DMA packet received from Power Unit
MODULE
HW:
Number of bytes which were received.
USER:
N/A
ECM
DESCRIPTION
The ECM received a DMA packet from the power unit which was less than five bytes
long. This error will cause the ECM to reset the power unit. This error may be
encountered if there are problems with the DMA controller or with the 8530 SCC
hardware, either because the hardware is faulty or because there is a software
configuration problem. If there is some sort of problem with the hardware other
associated errors may be encountered. These errors include :
4213H
power unit packet queue full
4245H
power unit link timeout
4248H
power unit PRD communications test error
425CH power unit checksum error
425DH power unit CRC error
425EH
power unit receiver overrun
4264H
request for service interrupt not received

brake to off
3-92

REV 10
Error 4277
sequence.
Also note that if this error is occurring because of some type of hard failure, it is very
likely that the ECM/power unit will be caught in a perpetual reset sequence since this
error will be detected every time the power unit is reset, which will cause another
reset, which will cause another error, etc., etc., etc.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

3-93

REV 10
Error 4278
MESSAGES
Selected exposure time is greater than device will allow.
CHECK SELECTED EXP TIME.
Selected exposure time is greater than device will allow

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a status/informational message. The exposure was terminated by a loss of
expose gate rather than the exp/rad timer. This may happen in cases such as
selecting a film changer expose time of 320 msec. but programming a SEP
programmer for 4 shots/second; the SEP will toggle expose gate at some time less
than 250 msec. as sheets of film are being transported and exposures will thus be
terminated at a time less than the selected 320 msec. If the error happens all the
time, there is a problem with the generation of the EXP GATE signal.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Choose a technique whose expose time is compatible with the limitations of the
receptor.
attention to the modules which drive EXP GATE and the ECM. Refer to the
3-94

REV 10
Error 4279
MESSAGES
Selected maximum AEC expose time out of range

HW:
Low word of invalid time in msec. scaled by 10.
USER:
High word of invalid time in msec. scaled by 10.
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The ASC sent an initial AEC expose time that was less than
5 msec. or greater than 2 sec.; the ECM AEC backup time algorithm expects an
initial expose time within this range. The initial AEC backup time will be set to either 5
msec. or 2 seconds depending on if the received time is less than the smallest or
greater than the largest acceptable value.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Press CPU Reset.

3-95

REV 10
Error 427A
MESSAGES
HW:
USER:

AEC timer table calculation error
MODULE
ECM
KW_Time_Interval(i) value used in calculation.

K_Time_Interval(i) value used in calculation.
DESCRIPTION
This is probably a database error although it is possibly a software error. One of the
calculations to compute the AEC backup time table resulted in a negative number.
Since this number is used as a divisor in subsequent calculations, the value will be
set to one to avoid divide by zero errors; this in turn will result in very small energy
values for the JTX table and AEC exposures will probably be terminated when the
backup times approach the particular time value that the error occurred at.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Press CPU Reset.
Check the K_$TIME_$INTERVAL and KW_$TIME_$INTERVAL_$TBL arrays in
the database. Any values which are configured for that room should have the following
limitations to avoid this error:
KW$TIME$INTERVAL$TBL(i).TIME(0) > 0.5 ,
K$TIME$INTERVAL(i).TIME(0)
where i depends on the selected focal spot. Note that the x.TIME(0) member is used
for backup times of 0 500 msec., x.TIME(1) member for times of 500+ 2000 msec.,
and x.TIME(2) member for times of 2+ 10 seconds; therefore:
6.
since backup times are 5 msec. to 2 seconds, the third structure member is really a dont
care. If these ratios are not met, run service mode unit C004 to reconfigure the values.
3-96

REV 10
Error 427B
MESSAGES
Table top position data incorrect. Call service.
ECM: Invalid table top position

HW:
Invalid table top position value.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a hardware error. The three RT bus lines which report the current table top
position for film changer stepper acquisitions (RT bus 8, 9, and 10) specified an
unrecognized table position (positions 0, 6, and 7 are not valid). This error will cause
the ECM to abort the recipe and kill Xrays.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
attention to the modules which drive the table top signals (RTB8, RTB9, and RTB10)
and the ECM. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
3-97

REV 10
Error 427C
MESSAGES
Please wait 5 sec for filament warmup, then continue.
WAIT 5 SEC, THEN CONTINUE.
Waiting 5 sec for filament warmup, try again

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
This is a status/informational message. If either the prep or expose switch is pressed
within five seconds after turning a new filament on, this error will be displayed
indicating that there is a five second waiting period for the filament to warm up before
exposures may be taken. After the five second interval has passed, the message will
be cleared (message is only cleared if in product mode, however). The message is
also cleared when a new tube is selected in a different room (multiroom
environments only).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Wait five seconds for message to clear, then continue.

3-98

REV 10
Error 427D
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
FOCAL SPOT OR ABC MODE CHANGE DURING PREP/EXPOSE
HW:
Previous focal spot (high byte); new focal spot (low byte)
USER:
Previous ABC mode:
0 = Cine, 1 = conventional fluoro, 2 = progressive fluoro
FUNC:
New ABC mode:
0 = Cine, 1 = conventional fluoro, 2 = progressive fluoro
MODULE
ECM or ASC
DESCRIPTION
This message indicates there is an error in the sequence of commands the ECM
receives from the ASC. If the ECM receives a focal spot change or the ABC mode is
changed (i.e., change between Cine and Fluoro or between conventional and
progressive Fluoro) after the ABC has already issued a Prep Sequence Enable
Command (Arcnet command 88H), the ECM will abort the current exposure
sequence and send this error. These parameters should be setup prior to issuing
Prep Sequence Enable and the ASC should not be changing them after an exposure
sequence has been started.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Monitor Arcnet commands being sent to the ECM and determine what command is
being sent after prep has been started which is causing the error. Also look at the error
status fields to determine which parameter was changed. Modify the ASC software so
that the commands are sent in the proper order.
Cycle console power to re-initialize the ECM.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM module. Refer to the Advantx
Run all ECM System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the Advantx System Level
3-99

REV 10
Error 427E
MESSAGES
French:
German:
French:
German:
MODULE
ECM: MAX FILAMENT DRIVE COMMAND CALCULATED
HW:
ABC_G_parms_X.control_byte_B (ABC control byte bitmap - see 0x94 command in the ASC To ECM
Commands chapter for the format).
USER:
Calculated filament current in Amps scaled by 438.0 for LFX power units or by 409.6
for non-LFX power units.
FUNC:
Maximum allowed filament current in Amps scaled by 438.0 for LFX power units or by
409.6 for non-LFX power units.
ECM or ASC
DESCRIPTION
This may be either a software error or a database error. This error indicates the ABC
Algorithm calculated a filament current which exceeds the maximum rating of the
currently active filament (usually either 5.5 Amps or 6.5 Amps). The filament current
will be limited to the maximum allowed value if this error is encountered. The actual
filament drive command limit is sent to the ECM in ECM NVTT part #1.
A 10 Amp filament drive level on an LFX power unit is equal to a fil_drive_cmd of
4380 while a 10 Amp level on a nonLFX power unit is equal to a fil_drive_cmd of
4096. Therefore, the maximum allowed limits are :
TABLE 33
MAXIMUM FILAMENT DRIVE COMMAND VALUES
Maximum Filament
Current
Power Unit
Type
Maximum fil_drv_cmd
5.5
LFX
0x969
= 5.5 * (4380/10amps)
5.5
non-LFX
0x8CD
= 5.5 * (4096/10amps)
6.5
LFX
0xB1F
= 6.5 * (4380/10amps)
6.5
non-LFX
0xA66
= 6.5 * (4096/10amps)
3-100

REV 10
Error 427E
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Observe the max fil_drv_cmd limits being sent to the ECM in ECM NVTT part #1 and
verify the limits are appropriate for the configured tube.
Monitor the Download ABC Override Parameters command (0x83) to determine
whether the error is being caused by the ASC sending down a fil_drv_cmd which is too
high or if it is being caused by the ECMs ABC calculations.
Run the appropriate Service Mode units to recalibrate the Fluoro and Cine filament
drive and watt limit tables (X100, X101, X102, etc.).
Dump the NV_G_abc_parms_X structure and verify it contains valid values for those
elements used in the ABC fil_drive calculations (i.e. G1, G3, G4, sid_zero, etc.). Also
dump the NV_G_pu_fil_drv_taper_X tables and verify they contain valid values
which are at or below the maximum fil_drv_cmd limits.
3-101

REV 10

MESSAGES
Start when timeout, receptor ready.
Start when timeout, receptor ready

HW:
(See Description, below)
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
STARTWHEN errors are generated when a particular signal or state has not been
achieved after a given amount of time as specified in the currently active recipe. The
recipe index where the error was detected will be displayed in the HW STATUS error
field. STARTWHEN errors cause the current recipe to be aborted and the exposure
run to be terminated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
attention to the modules which drive the failing RTB signal and the ECM. Refer to the
Run the system in debug error mode (since STARTWHEN errors are not generally
displayed in product mode) and stay on the prep/expose switch long enough to
generate the STARTWHEN timeout condition. Since several STARTWHEN
conditions may occur simultaneously and overwrite each other, check the error log to
determine all the STARTWHEN conditions. Begin investigating the module
responsible for generating the particular signal which is causing the STARTWHEN
error. If the signal appears valid in this module, trace it back to the ECM. If it seems to
be making it to the ECM, trace it all the way to where it gets written to the Recipe
Process Status Register on the ETL2 board. This should determine if the problem is
being caused by the source module, in the transmission of the signal to the ECM, or
between where the signal comes into the ECM and where it gets written to the Recipe
Process Status Register.
3-102

REV 10

MESSAGES
Start when timeout, pretrigger.
Start when timeout, pretrigger

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-103

REV 10
Error 4282
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, expose signal.
Start when timeout, expose signal

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-104

REV 10
Error 4283
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, external synch.
Start when timeout, external synch

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-105

REV 10
Error 4284
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, expose gate.
Start when timeout, expose gate

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-106

REV 10
Error 4285
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, expose rate.
Start when timeout, expose rate

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-107

REV 10
Error 4286
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, control 1.
Start when timeout, control `1'

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-108

REV 10
Error 4287
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, control 2.
Start when timeout, control `2'

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-109

REV 10
Error 4288
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, RT bus 9.
Start when timeout, RT bus 9

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-110

REV 10

MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-111

REV 10
Error 428A
MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-112

REV 10
Error 428B
MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-113

REV 10
Error 428C
MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-114

REV 10
Error 428D (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-115

REV 10
Error 428E (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-116

REV 10
Error 428F (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-117

REV 10
Error 4290
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, timer 8.
Start when timeout, timer 8

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-118

REV 10
Error 4291
MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-119

REV 10
Error 4292
MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-120

REV 10
Error 4293
MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-121

REV 10
Error 4294
MESSAGES

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-122

REV 10
Error 4295
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, overlap detector.
Start when timeout, overlap detector

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-123

REV 10
Error 4296
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, bit 22.
Start when timeout, bit 22

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-124

REV 10
Error 4297
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, boost done.
Start when timeout, boost done

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-125

REV 10
Error 4298
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, trial sync.
Start when timeout, trial sync

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-126

REV 10
Error 4299
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, trial done.
Start when timeout, trial done

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-127

REV 10
Error 429A
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, rotor rotating.
Start when timeout, rotor rotating

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Run Power Unit System Level Diagnostics for power unit:
Power Unit TIRC Control Function test (Error 84A2).
3-128

REV 10
Error 429B
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, rotor at speed.
Start when timeout, rotor at speed

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3-129

REV 10
Error 429C
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, power unit ready.
Start when timeout, power unit ready

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3-130

REV 10
Error 429D
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, exit seq. enable.
Start when timeout, exit seq. enable

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-131

REV 10
Error 429E
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, expose seq. enable.
Start when timeout, expose seq. enable

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-132

REV 10
Error 429F
MESSAGES
Start when timeout, prep seq. enable.
Start when timeout, prep seq. enable

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-133

REV 10
Error 42A0
MESSAGES
HW:
USER:
MODULE
kVp control error. Call service.

Power unit not ready, servo error
N/A
ECM
DESCRIPTION
If the voltpac brush does not reach the position commanded by the ECM during the
servo lock sequence of a primary timed exposure, the power unit locks out exposure.
It reports this condition to the ECM and the ECM generates code 42C0.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
For LFX, run the following power unit System Level Diagnostics tests. Refer to the
actions should an error occur:
LFX KV: KV DAC.
LFX KV: SERVO INTERFACE/VOLTPAC.
Check jumper positions.
For LFX, reseat or replace LFX KV board, power supply board, voltpac motor,
backplane relay and diode, voltpac position pot.
Go into the applications mode and generate the error. Measure +24v on J3 a9 of the KV
board .If it is not there, swap power supply boards. Measure the voltage at j3 c27. It
should be between 20 and 30v. Measure the voltage at J3 a26 the wiper of the pot. The
ratio of the voltage at j3 a26 to j3 c27 should be about the same as the brush position
percentage of full travel. If it isnt check the voltpac pot. Measure the voltage across the
motor terminals. If it is greater than 3 v when the brush is not moving and not at limit,
the motor may be defective.
3-134

REV 10
Error 42A0
8.
3-135

REV 10
Error 42A1
MESSAGES
Selected filament open. Call service
Power unit not ready, open filament error

HW:
USER:

N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
If the filament current during a primary timed exposure is not greater than 1.5 a and
there is no inverter inverter fault (errors 4298, 4299, 42c2, or 42c3) error 42c1 will be
sent to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
For LFX, run the following power unit System Level Diagnostics tests. Refer to the
LFX INVERTER: FILAMENT INVERTER A.
LFX INVERTER: FILAMENT INVERTER B.
Check the filament calibration data base. Rerun the initial filament cal unit if
necessary.
Go into the applications mode and generate the error. Measure the actual filament
current on the focal spot controlling radiation. If it is less than 1.5 a , it may be a
calibration problem. If not measure the logic level at J1 a15 on the i/o board 46
264024 (use j1a16 if on the large spot). If it is logic 0 swap the appropriate filament
inverter board. If it is logic 1, swap the i/o board.
3-136

REV 10
Error 42A1
7.
3-137

REV 10
Error 42A2
MESSAGES
Filament control fault. Call service.
Power unit not ready, Inverter A fault

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-138

REV 10
Error 42A3
MESSAGES
Filament control fault. Call service.
Power unit not ready, Inverter B fault

HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ECM
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
3-139

REV 10
Error 42B1
MESSAGES
Power unit communication error. Try again or cycle power.
POWER UNIT: COMMUNICATION TEST

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by MPPU and VAMP type power units.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn off Advantx console and start again.

Run MPPU or VAMP PRD and verify DMA, PIT, SCC.
Run ECM PRD.
Verify connection cable between ECM and MPPU or VAMP.
3-140

REV 10
Error 42B2
MESSAGES
ECM packet checksum error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX, VAMP and MPPU type power units. In addition to checksum
problems, this error might also indicate that the power unit received a packet
containing undefined bits/data (e.g. LFX receiving SCPU specific bitmap and
associated data).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check link cable between LFX or MPPU or VAMP and ECM.

Replace LFX or MPPU or VAMP CPU board.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and LFX or MPPU or VAMP
modules. Refer to the ADVANTX PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for
Run all LFX or MPPU or VAMP System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX
an error occur.
3-141

REV 10
Error 42B3
MESSAGES
CRC error in SDLC link

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported by the SDLC chip. It compares the result of the CRCCCITT
polynomial with the last 2 bytes of the packet.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

an error occur.
3-142

REV 10
Error 42B4
MESSAGES
Overrun error in SDLC link

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU or VAMP type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

an error occur.
3-143

REV 10
Error 42B5
MESSAGES
Break/abort error in SDLC link

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU or VAMP type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

an error occur.
3-144

REV 10
Error 42B6
MESSAGES
Grid Cathode short. High voltage aborts in Cine.
GRID SHORT ERROR.
GRID-CATHODE SHORT, HIGH VOLTAGE ABORTS IN CINE

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by LFX type power units. Terminates exposures and sends a hard
reset to the power unit only if Cine (i.e., secondary timed) exposure were being taken
at the time of the error; if Fluoro exposures were being taken, the error is reported but
exposures are still permitted; this error is ignored during radiographic exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and LFX modules. Refer to the
Run all LFX System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level
3-145

REV 10
Error 42B7
MESSAGES
Power unit soft start error. Cycle power, call service & continue.
POWER UNIT: MODE OR SOFT START ERROR

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USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by MPPU or VAMP type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
3-146

REV 10
Error 42B8
MESSAGES
Power unit sequence error. Cycle power, call service & continue.
POWER UNIT: BAD SEQUENCE
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
3-147

REV 10
Error 42B9
MESSAGES
Power unit tube select error. Cycle power, call service & continue.
POWER UNIT: INCORRECT TUBE SELECTION.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
POWER UNIT
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn off ADVANTX console and start again for cases 1 and 2 above.
If the error has occurred during exposure and is recalled every 5s. Then if necessary
continue exposures or Fluoro on the other tube (condition 3).
In patient and personal safety conditions, this error maybe cleared on the tube where it
occurs by a general power-off at the main cabinet.
Run SLD Diagnostic Interface 1 Tube select Logic check the high voltage switch in the
high voltage tank. When running the test in loop mode you should hear the switching
noise. Check LEDS D11/D77/D35 on the measure commutation board (See Chapter 3
of the service manual).
Measure kV, mA filament current
D kV at TP7 or measure commutation
D
mA: BNC measure commutation
) 10V]8kVV
[* 10V,
[0, * 160kV]
[10, 80mA] : IV + 2mA

FluoroIV + 200mA, Rad Rad[100,
1250mA] : IV + 20mA]
D
6.
filament current at TP MES i on the filament heating board. (1A 1V)
If there is kV and filament current but very low mA (<200 min/mA), and if you cannot
hear the noise at step 4 above, then change the HV tank.
This error could be caused by a poor cathode cable connection at the High Voltage
Transformer (compressed pins). The connection was just good enough for the system
to sense some filament current, thus preventing a filament error from occurring. This
same error could occur in any (not just at the HV XFMR cathode) high voltage cable
pins were compressed.
Remove the high voltage cables and check for compressed ins. use a High voltage pin
Spreader Tool (46208572P44) or a thin bladed knife to carefully spread open the pins.
Note: Do not use a screwdriver. Follow the recommended procedure for cleaning and
lubricating the high voltage connectors and wells before reinserting the high voltage
cables. You may have to check both the anode and cathode cables at both ends before
finding the compressed pins.
3-148

REV 10
Error 42BA
MESSAGES
Power unit KV range error. Cycle power, call service & continue.
POWER UNIT: KV OUT OF RANGE
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
3-149

REV 10
Error 42BB
MESSAGES
Power unit not operable. Call service.
Fatal self test error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ECM and MPPU or VAMP modules.
Rpwd efer to the ADVANTX PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions
Run all MPPU or VAMP System Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System
occur.
3-150

REV 10
Error 42BC
MESSAGES
kVp control not operable. Call service.
KVP CONTROL NOT OPERABLE.

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
LFX and MPPU and VAMP type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-151

REV 10
Error 42BD
MESSAGES
Power unit regulation selection error. Call service.
POWER UNIT: REGULATION SELECTION ERROR

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USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.

Check ECM power unit communication.
3-152

REV 10
Error 42BE
MESSAGES
Power unit inverter 1 failure. Call service
POWER UNIT: KV INVERTER 1 FAILURE

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USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check fuses F11 and F12 on power supply. If fuses are blown, check Inverter 1 and
Inverter 2 thyristors.
Check flat cable between Control board and Inverter 1.
Check Inverter 1.
Check Security board.
Check Control board.
3-153

REV 10
Error 42BF
MESSAGES
Power unit inverter 2 failure. Call service.
POWER UNIT: KV INVERTER 2 FAILURE

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check fuses F11 and F12 on power supply. If fuses are blown, check Inverter 1 and
Inverter thyristors.
Check flat cable between Control board and Inverter 2.
Check Inverter 2.
3-154

REV 10
Error 42C0
MESSAGES
MA SENSE does not agree with selection

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
LFX OR MPPU OR VAMP TYPE POWER UNITS
DESCRIPTION
For MPPU or VAMP, this error is generated when the generator does not measure
mA during an exposure. This error is also detected for Model Period 11 MP (phase
2), if the mA jumper is not re-installed after calibration unit, where mA
measurements have to be done with an external DMM.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
For phase 2 MP, confirm that the mA jumper has been re-installed.
recommended actions, should an error occur.
Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions, should an error occur.
Diagnostics manual for instructions and recommended actions, should an error occur.
For MPPU and VAMP, check the mA measurement loop: run MPPU or VAMP System
Level Diagnostics. Refer to the ADVANTX System Level Diagnostics manual for
instructions and recommended actions should an error occur:. Be sure to run specially
the mA measurement test.
3-155

REV 10
Error 42C1
MESSAGES
Incorrect kV/mA station selection

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU and VAMP type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
an error occur.
3-156

REV 10
Error 42C2
MESSAGES
BIAS INVERTER error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by LFX type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Reseat or replace LFX I/O and/or Bias Inverter boards, cables, Bias Inverter Power
Supply.
Run the following LFX System Level Diagnostics tests. Refer to the ADVANTX
an error occur:
LFX CPU: Bias Interrupt
LFX I/O: Bias Demand D/A
LFX I/O: Focus Bias Interface.
While running applications mode, select the bias spot. Prep the system. Measure the
following voltages at the focus bias tank (46225942) and verify that they are within
the limits shown:
Test Point
Voltage
Possible Causes Of Failure
J112 . . . . . . . . same as bias DAC on I/O

bd, 46264024 J3B30 . . . . . cable from LFX to bias tank
J29 . . . . . . . . . same as J112 +/ 10% . bad inverter power supply,
bad inverter board 46225942
J23 . . . . . . . . . 0 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cable from LFX to bias tank
J24 . . . . . . . . . 5 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cable from LFX to bias tank
J110 . . . . . . . . 15 V +/ 5% . . . . . . . . . bad inverter board 46225942
J111 . . . . . . . . 15 V +/ 5% . . . . . . . . . . . . bad inverter board 46225942
3-157

REV 10
Error 42C3
MESSAGES
Overload detected. Press reset button at console to continue.
MAS LIMIT. PRESS RESET.
MAS INTEGRATOR limit

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
For LFX Power Unit

1.
2.
a.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Reseat or replace LFX I/O and/or LFX kv overload boards, HV transformer, tube.
Run the following LFX System Level Diagnostics test. Refer to the ADVANTX
an error occur:
LFX I/O: BACKUP MAS METER.
Connect one channel of a dual channel storage scope to pin 6 of u234 on the I/O board
46264024 . Connect the other channel to pin 6 of u440 on the I/O board. Select the
radiographic mode. Select 60 Kv, 200ma , and 2 seconds. Set the scope to trigger at
exposure start. Pin 6 of u440 should be approximately 2.1 v at exposure start and
remain there during exposure. Pin 6 of u234 should ramp up from 0v to about 1.6 v
during exposure. If u234 rises above 2 v , check the filament control, the closed loop
ma system and the length of exposure. If U440 is not approximately 2 v, check the
backup mas dac and latch u428,429 on the I/O board. 4294 TIRC ERROR
For MPPU and VAMP Power Units

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Run R013 HHS measurements to verify mA calibration.

Verify filament drive at test point MESI on Filament Drive Boards (1 Volt/Amp).
Connect external mA meter at XJ3 on Measures and Commutation Board.
Run diagnostics of INTERFACE I BOARD.
Run diagnostics of INTERFACE II BOARD.
3-158

REV 10
Error 42C4
MESSAGES
Tube anode not rotating. Try again.
NO ANODE ROTATIONTRY AGAIN.
EXPOSURE CMND without ROTOR ON

HW:
USER:
N/A
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Reseat or replace LFX I/O board or MPPU or VAMP Interface 1 board, TIRC,loose
power connections, cable between LFX or MPPU or VAMP cardrack and TIRC.
Run the following power unit System Level Diagnostics tests. Refer to the
LFX I/O: TIRC CONTROL.
MPPU and VAMP POWER UNIT: TIRC Control.
LFX I/O: TUBE STATOR.
In the applications mode, select fluoro and tap the foot switch. Verify that TP 17 on the
TIRC is 0 v during the low speed acel cycle. Verify that Tp 17 on the TIRC is 5 v after
the low speed acel cycle. Measure the low speed pilot T 16 . Make sure that it is 0 v
during the entire low speed hold time. If any of these signals are missing, check the
cable between the TIRC and the LFX I/O board or MPPU or VAMP back panel. If the
cable is all right check the signals on the i/o board. Low speed acel is J3 b12. Low speed
pilot is J3 a12. Measure rotor on at the TIRC (pin 34 of u88 8749 cpu ). Make sure it is 0
v. Measure rotor on i/o board J3 b11. If it is 0 at the i/o board, swap i/o boards (or MPPU
or VAMP Interface 1 board).
Select radiographic mode and prep the system and hold the prep switch. Verify that Tp
14 on the TIRC is 0 v during the high speed acel cycle. Verify that Tp 14 on the TIRC is
0 v after the high speed acel cycle. Measure the high speed pilot Tp 13 . Make sure that
it is 0 v. If any of these signals are missing, check the cable between the TIRC and the
LFX I/O board. If the cable is all right check the signals on the i/o board. High speed
acel is J3 a12. High speed pilot is J3 c12. Measure rotor on at the TIRC (u88 pin 34).
Make sure it is 0v. Measure rotor on i/o board J3 b11. If it is 0 at the i/o board, swap i/o
boards (or MPPU or VAMP Interface 1 board).
3-159

REV 10
Error 42C5
MESSAGES
Maximum tube housing heat units reached. Allow time to cool.
ALLOW TIME FOR TUBE TO COOL
Tube casing temp too high

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX, MPPU, VAMP and SCPU type power units. This is an operator
correctable error that will be erased from the console when the condition clears
(product mode only). This error will abort exposure sequence but will not send a hard
reset to the power unit and is also referred to as the tube pressure switch or casing
thermal limit error. Reception of this error will cause the ECM to suppress the
transmission of prep/expose switch commands to the ASC so that no further
exposures may be taken until the error condition clears; however, the ECM will still
service prep/expose interrupts so that this error may be redisplayed when the
operator activates the switch so that the operator receives an indication why no
exposures are commencing when the switch is pressed. Also, the ECM will issue a
rotor brake command when this error is received to ensure the rotor is not rotating
(note that the LFX power unit automatically brakes the rotor itself upon detection of
this error; the MPPU and VAMP do not, so the ECM must send a rotor brake
command). The power unit will continue to send this error to the ECM until the tube
cools and the error clears itself, although the error is only sent to the ASC for display
upon the initial detection of the condition and during any prep/expose switch
transitions so that the error log wont be filled with 42C5H errors. When the condition
clears itself the power unit will send the ECM an error byte equal to zero. This will
inform the ECM that the tube has cooled enough to allow further exposures and the
ECM will reenable the transmission of prep/expose switch status commands to the
ASC. Note that rotor controller thermal limit (42DEH) and inverter thermal limit errors
(42DFH) are handled in the same fashion this error is handled.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Reseat or replace LFX I/O board, Tube casing, cables, Fuse in LFX cardrack.
For MPPU and VAMP, check the flat cable W17 between TIRC and MPPU1
backplane. Check stator cables at MPPU2 J103, J107. Check Interface 1 board.
an error occur:
LFX I/O: TUBE PRESSURE LOGIC.
3-160

REV 10
Error 42C5
4.
For LFX, measure the voltage at each tube pressure point for each tube per the
following table:
Tube
Pressure Point
T1
T2
T3
T4
J3a18
J3c19
J3c18
J3a19
.......
.......
.......
.......
If any point is not 24v,check the table for that tube. If the cable is not defective, check
the pressure sensor in the tube casing. Its contact should be closed if the tube casing is
allowed to cool to room temperature. (25 C)
3-161

REV 10
Error 42C6
MESSAGES
Filament drive error. Auto-reset in progress. Please wait.
FILAMENT DRIVE ERROR.
Excessive current on INV A

HW:
USER:
N/A
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reseat or replace LFX I/O board, LFX inverter board, LFX overload board, HV
transformer harness.
For MPPU and VAMP, reseat or replace Filament Heating board 1 (left) or Interface 1
board.
LFX I/O: FILAMENT A DEMAND D/A.
LFX I/O: MA DEMAND D/A.
LFX Inverter: FILAMENT INVERTER A.
or, for MPPU and VAMP:
MPPU Power Unit: Heating Measurement.
Verify the jumper configuration on JP1 for shunt #3.
necessary.
For LFX, monitor the voltage at J1 a13 on the i/o board 46264024. Enter the
application mode and select the technique which generated the error. Attempt an
exposure. Verify that the voltage is 5v at the time the error code is generated. If it is not
swap the i/o board. If the error occurs during a radiographic exposure , boot the service
mode and enter R013 HHS data unit. Select the same technique that failed in the
applications mode, but select open loop. If the error code does not appear, but still
appears when the application mode is rebooted, the problem may be in the closed loop
system on the i/o board. Check the cables between the overload board and the HVT.
Swap overload boards and i/o boards. Verify that the filament demand command
during closed loop operation is within limits if the error occurs during a radiographic
exposure. Select the technique which causes the failure. Monitor the voltage at j1 a3.
If it rises above 6.0 v (7.0 v if the tube with a 6.5a small spot limit is selected) during
exposure, swap i/o boards. otherwise swap the filament inverter A board.
3-162

REV 10
Error 42C7
MESSAGES
Filament drive error. Autoreset in progress. Please wait.
Excessive current on INV B

HW:
USER:
N/A
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reseat or replace LFX I/O board, LFX inverter board, LFX overload board, HV
transformer harness.
For MPPU and VAMP, reseat or replace Filament Heating board 2 (right) or Interface 1
board.
LFX I/O: FILAMENT B DEMAND D/A.
LFX Inverter: FILAMENT INVERTER B.
Verify the jumper configuration on JP1 for shunt #4.
necessary.
For LFX, monitor the voltage at J1 a14 on the i/o board 46264024. Enter the
application mode and select the technique which generated the error. Attempt an
exposure. Verify that the voltage is 5v at the time the error code is generated. If it is not
swap the i/o board. If the error occurs during a radiographic exposure , boot the service
mode and enter R013 HHS data unit. Select the same technique that failed in the
applications mode, but select open loop. If the error code does not appear, but still
appears when the application mode is rebooted, the problem may be in the closed loop
system on the i/o board. Check the cables between the overload board and the HVT.
Swap overload boards and i/o boards. Verify that the filament demand command
during closed loop operation is within limits if the error occurs during a radiographic
exposure. Select the technique which causes the failure. Monitor the voltage at j1 a5.
If it rises above 7.0 v (6.5 v if the tube with a 6.5a small spot limit is selected) during
exposure, swap i/o boards. otherwise swap the filament inverter A board.
3-163

REV 10

MESSAGES
DC offset on INV A

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX, MPPU, VAMP type power units. This error will only be serviced if
inverter A is controlling the radiation.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reseat or replace LFX inverter board A. Check for open filament, open wire in harness.
For MPPU and VAMP reseat or replace Filament Heating board 1 (left) or Interface 1
board. Check for open filament, open wire in harness.
LFX I/O: FILAMENT A DEMAND D/A.
LFX Inverter: FILAMENT INVERTER A.
Turn off power and remove the cathode HV cable from the HVT. Measure the
resistance between Xc and Xs on the cable end. Make sure it is less than 10 ohms. If not,
check the HV cable and the tube.
3-164

REV 10

MESSAGES
DC offset on INV B

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX, MPPU, VAMP type power units. This error will only be serviced if
inverter B is controlling the radiation. Once this error has been reported and the
power unit reset sequence initiated, the ECM will set a flag indicating that this error
has been sent to the ASC; any other DC offset errors received while this flag is set
will be ignored; the flag will be cleared when the ECMs seven second power unit
stability timer times out. This is done so that the power unit hardware has time to
stabilize and any residual DC offset errors encountered right after the power unit has
been reset will be ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reseat or replace LFX inverter board B. Check for open filament, open wire in harness.
For MPPU and VAMP reseat or replace Filament Heating board 2 (right) or Interface 1
board. Check for open filament, open wire in harness.
an error occur:
LFX I/O: FILAMENT B DEMAND D/A.
LFX Inverter: FILAMENT INVERTER B
Turn off power and remove the cathode HV cable from the HVT. Measure the
resistance between Xc and Xl on the cable end. Make sure it is less than 10 ohms. If not,
check the HV cable and the tube.
3-165

REV 10
Error 42CA (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES
mA overload occurred.
mA OVERLOAD OCCURRED
EMISSION CURRENT TOO HIGH

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU and VAMP type power units. All prep/expose switch
transitions will be ignored by the ECM and no switch status commands will be sent to
the ASC until both the prep and expose switches are released.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reseat or replace LFX I/O board, LFX overload board, xray tube.
For MPPU and VAMP decrease kV or mA. Check Security board. Check tube. If tube is
new, perform tube runin procedure.
an error occur:
For LFX, select another xray tube. Select the same technique that caused the error and
attempt an exposure. If no error occurs, the original tube is probably defective. If an
error sill occurs, the problem may be in the overload sensitivity system. Verify the
following table:
Mode
Resistance Across K15 or

K8 Contacts on Ovld Bd
Logic Level at J1 C4
on Ovld Bd
fluoro . . . . . . . . . . .
cine . . . . . . . . . . . .
rad ma > 320 . . . . .
rad ma < 160 . . . . .
> 20 ohms
< 0.5 ohms
< 0.5 ohms
> 20 ohms
logic
logic
logic
logic
..................
..................
..................
..................
0
1
1
0
If the logic levels are correct and the resistance is not, swap overload boards. If the
logic levels are not correct, swap i/o boards.
3-166

REV 10
Error 42CB (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES
CPU in Never Never land

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU and VAMP type power units. For SCPU power units,
this error means that either a VRTX error was detected, a floating point calculation
error occurred, or the SCPU error code table is corrupted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the LFX or MPPUor VAMP module. Refer
to the ADVANTX PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual for instructions and
Reseat or replace LFX or MPPU or VAMP CPU board.
3-167

REV 10
Error 42CC (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES
Power unit memory corrupted. Power system off, then on again.
MEMORY FAULT. CYCLE POWER.
RAM error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the power unit module. Refer to the
Reseat or replace power unit CPU board.
3-168

REV 10
Error 42CD (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES
Power unit communication error. Try again or cycle power.
Incorrect filament selection

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-169

REV 10
Error 42CE (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES
Data base checksum error

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
3-170

REV 10
Error 42CF (SW14 and later)

MESSAGES
Incoming line voltage low. Select lower mA to continue.
Servo fault, check line voltage or line regulation.

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Check fuses LFX2 A6 F1 and F2.

Check relays K45 and K47 on LFX cardrack backplane.
Check limit switches on voltpak for highly resistive contacts.
3-171

REV 10
Error 42D0
MESSAGES
Power unit tirc error. Cycle power, call service & continue.
POWER UNIT: NO TIRC CONNECTED
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
3-172

REV 10
Error 42D1
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: TIRC FAILURE

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
3-173

REV 10
Error 42D2
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: TUBE SELECTION WHILE ROTOR ON

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

Run power unit diagnostic TIRC control function.
Check TIRC.
Check Interface 1 board.
3-174

REV 10
Error 42D3
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: TUBE SELECTION HARDWARE ERROR
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
3-175

REV 10
Error 42D4
MESSAGES
Invalid power unit error code. Cycle power, call service & continue.
POWER UNIT: ERROR CODE OFFSET OUT OF RANGE

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by MPPUand VAMP type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
3-176

REV 10
Error 42D5
MESSAGES
Filament command failure. Autoreset in progress. Please wait.
FILAMENT COMMAND FAILURE
FILAMENT OR MA COMMAND DAC FAILURE. CHECK AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU and VAMP and SCPU type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1.
The DAC tests in the power unit diagnostics can be run for additional troubleshooting
information.
3-177

REV 10
Error 42D6
MESSAGES
Input power loss. Call service.
INPUT POWER LOSS
POWER UNIT : INPUT POWER PHASE LOSS
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by SCPU type power units. One phase of the network has dropped to zero. This
error will put the SCPU CPU board in a reset state 50ms later.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
3-178

REV 10
Error 42D7
MESSAGES
Power Unit Fault. High voltage unavailable. Call service.
POWER UNIT DOWN.
SNUBBER FAILURE
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by Vamp type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
3-179

REV 10
Error 42D8 (SW18 and later)

Classe: 1
any exposures and sequences.
MESSAGES
Power Unit Fault. High Voltage Unavailable. Call Service
POWER UNIT INOPERABLE
Power Unit Fault Mini-Bridge Failure

HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VAMP
DESCRIPTION
The Mini Bridge switching feedback is incompatible with selection done. Either fuse
or switch is dead.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check fuse F11 on MPPU1 A4A1 AC Supply board.

Check LED MB on Control Board
Run Diagnostics for INT2 board
Check auxilliary contact of X10 on Mini Bridge board.
Replace mini bridge switch
3-180

REV 10
Error 42DE
MESSAGES
Maximum rotor controller termperature reached. Allow time to cool.
ALLOW ROTOR CONTROL TO COOL
POWER UNIT : ROTOR CONTROLLER TEMP TOO HIGH
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by SCPU type power units. This is an operator correctable error that will
be erased from the console when the condition clears (product mode only). This
error is actually treated as a Class III type error (i.e. will abort exposure sequence but
will not send a hard reset to the power unit) and is also referred to as the rotor
controller thermal limit error. Reception of this error will cause the ECM to suppress
the transmission of prep/expose switch commands to the ASC so that no further
exposures may be taken until the error condition clears; however, the ECM will still
service prep/expose interrupts so that this error may be redisplayed when the
operator activates the switch so that the operator receives an indication why no
exposures are commencing when the switch is pressed. Also, the ECM will issue a
rotor brake command when this error is received to ensure the rotor is not rotating.
The power unit will continue to send this error to the ECM until the rotor controller
cools and the error clears itself, although the error is only sent to the ASC for display
upon the initial detection of the condition and during any prep/expose switch
transitions so that the error log wont be filled with 42DEH errors. When the condition
clears itself the power unit will send the ECM an error byte equal to zero. This will
inform the ECM that the rotor controller has cooled enough to allow further
exposures and the ECM will reenable the transmission of prep/expose switch
status commands to the ASC. Note that casing thermal limit (4215H) and inverter
thermal limit errors (42DFH) are handled in the same fashion this error is handled.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
3-181

REV 10
Error 42DF
MESSAGES
Maximum power unit temperature reached. Allow time to cool.
French:
German:
ALLOW POWER UNIT TO COOL
French:
German:
POWER UNIT: HV INVERTER TEMP TOO HIGH
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by SCPU type power units. This is an operator correctable error that will be
erased from the console when the condition clears (product mode only). This error is actually treated as a Class III type error (i.e. will abort exposure sequence but will not send a hard
reset to the power unit) and is also referred to as the inverter thermal limit error. Reception of this error will cause the ECM to suppress the transmission of prep/expose switch
commands to the ASC so that no further exposures may be taken until the error condition
clears; however, the ECM will still service prep/expose interrupts so that this error may be
redisplayed when the operator activates the switch so that the operator receives an indication why no exposures are commencing when the switch is pressed. Also, the ECM will
issue a rotor brake command when this error is received to ensure the rotor is not rotating.
The power unit will continue to send this error to the ECM until the inverter cools and the
error clears itself, although the error is only sent to the ASC for display upon the initial
detection of the condition and during any prep/expose switch transitions so that the error
log wont be filled with 42DEH errors. When the condition clears itself the power unit will
send the ECM an error byte equal to zero. This will inform the ECM that the inverter has
cooled enough to allow further exposures and the ECM will reenable the transmission of
prep/expose switch status commands to the ASC. Note that casing thermal limit (4215H)
and rotor controller thermal limit errors (42DEH) are handled in the same fashion this error
is handled.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
3-182

REV 10
Error 42E0
MESSAGES
Power unit self test error occurred. Call service and continue.

POWER UNIT: NON-FATAL SELF TEST ERROR

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
3-183

REV 10
Error 42E1
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: mA ImaxSPIT RECOVERY ON RETRY

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
If this error is not very frequent, ignore it and continue (especially on new tube).
If error is frequent, decrease kV or mA.
Check tube.
For MPPU and VAMP:
a. Disable restart after arcingswitch IN2 on Security board.
b. Try to induce this fault again, then...
c. Check red fault LED on Security board.
d. Depending on the LED refer to one of the Errors 42F5 thru 42F9 or 42FE.
e. Enable restart after arcingswitch IN2 on Security board.
3-184

REV 10
Error 42E2
MESSAGES
Power unit missing current on filament A. Call service.
POWER UNIT: NO CURRENTFILAMENT A

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check XS (PF) Filament Heating board.

Check small filament in the tube.
3-185

REV 10
Error 42E3
MESSAGES
Power unit missing current on filament B. Call service.
POWER UNIT: NO CURRENTFILAMENT B

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check XL (GF) Filament Heating board.

Check large filament in the tube.
3-186

REV 10
Error 42E4
MESSAGES
Power unit tube spit recovery. Continue
POWER UNIT: KV MAX FAILURE

HW:
USER:
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by MPPU, SCPU and VAMP type power uits.

This error is detected during tube spit. kV is automatically cut off, automatic retry is
performed. After 7 spits during the same exposure, exposure is aborted with error
42CA: emission current is too high.
This error code is reserved for Model Period 11 (SW17 and later). For previous
model period, it is included in Error Code 42E1: Power Unit Tube Spit Recovery.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
If tube is new and not already formed, ignore error and continue.
Decrease kV or mA.
If tube is old, check tube.
3-187

REV 10
Error 42E5
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: KV FAILURE

HW:
USER:
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by MPPU, VAMP, SCPU type power units.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Decrease kV or mA.
3-188

REV 10
Error 42E6
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: THYRISTOR TO FAILURE

HW:
USER:
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by MPPU, VAMP type power units.

This error is also detected with regulation troubleshooting or HV measurement
problems or control board problem.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Decrease kV or mA.
Check Regulation board and Measurement Switching board.
Check Control board..
3-189

REV 10
Error 42E7
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: MAX CURRENT IN INVERTER 1

HW:
USER:
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by MPPU, VAMP, SCPU type power units.

This error is also detected with regulation or inverter problems.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Decrease kV or mA.
Check Inverter 1 and Inverter 2.
3-190

REV 10
Error 42E8
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: MAX CURRENT IN INVERTER 2

HW:
USER:
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION

This error is also detected with regulation or inverter problems.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Decrease kV or mA.
3-191

REV 10
Error 42E9
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: KV UNBALANCE FAULT

HW:
USER:
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION

This error is also detected with HV tank problem or measurement problems.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Decrease kV or mA.
Check HV tank at low kV.
Check Measurement/Switching board.
You may have a problem on the divider board which should only be calibrated at the
factory and which is coming with the HV tank: change the HV tank.
3-192

REV 10
Error 42EA
MESSAGES
mA meter limit. Call service promptly and continue.
N/A
MA READING EXCEEDS FLUORO METER SCALE.
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX, MPPU, VAMP, and SCPU type power units.
Once this error has been reported, the ECM will set a flag indicating that this error
has been sent to the ASC; any other mA meter limit errors received while this flag is
set will be ignored; the flag is cleared at the start of the next exposure sequence (so
that this error will be reported at least once per each Fluoro exposure sequence)
when the ECM receives an Expose Sequence Enable Command (86H) or when the
power unit sends a packet to the ECM with no errors reported (in case the mA meter
unsaturates in the middle of a Fluoro exposure sequence). This is done so that the
ECM and ASC are not overrun with mA meter limit errors; once the mA meter
saturates, every packet sent by the power unit will have an mA meter limit error < if
ABC exposures are being taken (60Hz Fluoro for example), the ECM and ASC
would have to handle error messages at a rate beyond the capabilities of the system
(60 error messages per second for 60Hz Fluoro).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1.
The mA meter test in the power unit diagnostics can be run for additional
troubleshooting information.
3-193

REV 10
Error 42EB
MESSAGES
mA meter error. Call service promptly and continue.
N/A
MA METER FAILURE DETECTED. CHECK AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
MODULE
Power Unit.
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU and VAMP type power units. Reception of this error
sets a flag which disables the ECM Filament Control Algorithm for ABC type
exposures (i.e., for secondary timed and primary continuous exposures). The flag
will be cleared again when the console power is cycled.
On the Measures and Commutation board, voltage regulator B17 provides a current
source which is used to test the mA metering circuit at 5 mA and 100 mA. This test is
performed after power up and after selecting a different tube.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1.
The mA meter test in the power unit diagnostics can be run for additional
2.
Run diagnostics for MPPU and VAMP Interface 2 Board: Frequency to Voltage
Converter Test. More detail for this test can be found in MP Diagnostics under Error
Code 8490.
3-194

REV 10
Error 42EC
MESSAGES
Closed loop mA error. Call service promptly and continue.
N/A
CLOSED LOOP MA FAILURE. CHECK AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
MODULE
Power unit
DESCRIPTION
Reported by LFX and MPPU and VAMP type power units. Reception of this error
sets a flag which disables the ECM Filament Control Algorithm for radiographic type
exposures (i.e., for primary timed exposures). The flag will be cleared again when
the console power is cycled.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1.
The fil error integrator tests in the power unit diagnostics can be run for additional
3-195

REV 10
Error 42F0
MESSAGES
Excessive tube current attempted. Call service.
POWER UNIT: MA DEMAND EXCEEDS GENERATOR CAPACITY
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
3-196

REV 10
Error 42F1
MESSAGES
Power unit power supply error. Call service.
POWER UNIT: POWER SUPPLY ERROR

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Wait 3 minutes without doing any reset of the power unit. Normally the 600V will
automatically switch again.
Check Power Supply board or Security board.
3-197

REV 10
Error 42F2
MESSAGES
Power unit exposure without command. Please try again.
POWER UNIT: EXPOSURE WITHOUT COMMAND

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by MPPU, VAMP, and SCPU type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Try again.
Check ECM/power unit communication.
Run PRD especially Parallel Interface Test.
Change security board.
Change CPU board.
3-198

REV 10
Error 42F3
MESSAGES
Power unit backup mAs error. Call service and continue.
POWER UNIT: BACKUP MAS DEFAULT

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNITS
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run Diagnostic Interface 1 6840 Timer Test (check timer).

Run Diagnostic Power Unit mA Measurement (check mA frequency on Measure
Commutation board).
Check AEC.
3-199

REV 10
Error 42F4
MESSAGES
Power unit exposure exceeds 10 sec. Call service and continue.
POWER UNIT: Tmax 10s OVERFLOW

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by MPPU, VAMP and SCPU type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run Diagnostic PRD, Parallel Interface Test.

Check AEC.
3-200

REV 10
Error 42F5
MESSAGES
KVP Failure. Call servie.
KVP FAILURE
POWER UNIT: KV FAILURE - NO KV FEEDBACK

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Only reported by SCPU type power units.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Check coaxial cable between Regulation board and Measurement Switching board.
Decrease kV or mA.
Check HV tank.
3-201

REV 10
Error 42F6
MESSAGES
MA failure. Call service.
MA FAILURE
POWER UNIT: NO MA FEEDBACK

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Decrease kV or mA.
3-202

REV 10
Error 42F7
MESSAGES
Power unit internal error. Try again or cycle power.
UNKNOWN INVERTER SAFETY DETECTED.

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Decrease kV or mA.
3-203

REV 10
Error 42F8
MESSAGES
Overload detected. Press reset button at console.
MAS LIMIT. PRESS RESET.
POWER UNIT: MAS INTEGRATOR LIMIT

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
3-204

REV 10
Error 42F9
MESSAGES
Power unit tube spit ecovery. Continue.
Not applicable
POWER UNIT: MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TUBE SPITS DETECTED.

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Decrease kV or mA.
Check Regulation board and Measurement/Switching board.
3-205

REV 10
Error 42FA
MESSAGES
POWER UNIT: ROTOR NOT AT SPEED
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
3-206

REV 10
Error 42FB
MESSAGES
Tube casing water flow not detected. Call service and continue.
POWER UNIT: NO WATER WITH >40 DEG C

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Allow cooling time.

Check tube casing refrigerator.
3-207

REV 10
Error 42FC
MESSAGES
Power unit no KV or KV ripple. Call service promptly and continue.
POWER UNIT: NO kV OR kV RIPPLE
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Reported by VAMP, MPPU and SCPU type power units.
SCPU only:
The kV does not reach 12 kV 500ms after the start of the exposure. This error is
detected by the CMD1 board.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check coaxial cable.

Check kV measurement or kV feedback.
Replace regulation board.
SCPU only:
Run SLD SCPU kV command function diagnostics. Refer to Advantx System Level
occur.
3-208

REV 10
Error 42FD
MESSAGES
Power unit inverter overheat. Call service and continue.
POWER UNIT: KV INVERTER OVERHEAT
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Allow 10 minutes of cooling if inverter radiators are hot.

Check sensors serial connection to interface 1.
3-209

REV 10
Error 42FE
MESSAGES
Power unit KV balance fault. Call service and continue.
POWER UNIT: KV UNBALANCE FAULT. SPIT RECOVERY ON RETRY.

HW:
USER:
MODULE
POWER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Decrease kV or mA.
Check HV tank at low kV.
Check Measurement/Switching board.
3-210

REV 10

4300 THRU 4380
4-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
4-2

REV 10
Error 4300
MESSAGES
ASC command out of range

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the Console receives an invalid application command
in a GE bus packet from the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Cycle power on the system to try and clear the problem. If the problem continues, try
one of the following actions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Run PRD extended RAM test on the Console CPU board.

Run PRD extended RAM test on the ASC CPU board.
Run diagnostic test on the ASCs GE bus interface (Arcnet).
Replace the floppy disk from which the system was booted.
4-3

REV 10
Error 4301
MESSAGES
Bad CSI sequence received

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the Console receives an invalid video format command
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-4

REV 10
Error 4302
MESSAGES
CSI sequence too long

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the Console receives a video format command of
invalid length in a GE bus packet from the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-5

REV 10
Error 4303
MESSAGES
Illegal CHAR in CSI sequence

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the Console receives an invalid display command
character in a GE bus packet from the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-6

REV 10
Error 4304
MESSAGES
Bad data in video info

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the Console receives an invalid video display character
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-7

REV 10
Error 4305
MESSAGES
Bad cursor position

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the Console receives an invalid GE bus command from
the ASC to position the video cursor.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-8

REV 10
Error 4306
MESSAGES
Bad limits on selective erase

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to selectively erase the video display.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-9

REV 10
Error 4307
MESSAGES
Bad parameter in ED CMD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to erase the video display.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-10

REV 10
Error 4308
MESSAGES
Bad parameter in DMI CMD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to disable touch screen or trackball reports.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-11

REV 10
Error 4309
MESSAGES
Bad parameter in EMI CMD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to enable touch screen or trackball reports.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-12

REV 10
Error 430A
MESSAGES
Bad parameter in RTB CMD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to configure the handswitch signals on the realtime bus.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-13

REV 10
Error 430B
MESSAGES
Loaded template out of range

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to load a programmable touch screen row template.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-14

REV 10
Error 430C
MESSAGES
Bad parameter in TONE CMD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to sound an audible beep tone on the internal speaker.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-15

REV 10
Error 430D
MESSAGES
Bad parameter in ERROR TONE CMD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
the ASC to sound an audible error tone on the internal speaker.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-16

REV 10
Error 430F
MESSAGES
Invalid box erase coordinates.
Invalid box erase coordinates.
MODULE
Console
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
4-17

REV 10
Error 4380
MESSAGES
Touch screen may not be working. If so, call service.
Generic touch screen failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
0001H
0002H
0003H
0004H
0005H
0006H
0007H
0008H
0009H
000AH
000BH
000CH
000DH
000EH
000FH
0010H
0011H
0012H
0013H
0014H
0015H
0016H
0017H
0018H
0019H
001AH
001BH
USER:
N/A
MODULE
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Console CPU 2681 DUART fifo error.

Invalid report initialization from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid X position entry from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid Y position entry from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid terminal entry from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid X position exit from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid Y position exit from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid terminal exit from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid touch state report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid frame size report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid firmware version report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid configuration report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid status report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid signal value report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid failed beam report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid scan report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Invalid amplification value report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Unknown report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Non-contiguous beam report from the Carroll Touch frame.
Console CPU 2681 DUART not ready.
Console CPU 2681 DUART receiver overrun error.
Console CPU 2681 DUART receiver parity error.
Console CPU 2681 DUART receiver framing error.
Invalid start of touch report from Carroll Touch frame.
Console CPU 2681 DUART receiver error.
Console CPU 2681 DUART transmit handshake error.
Console CPU 2681 DUART unable to transmit.
Console
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the Console detects a failure in communications with,
or performance of the optical touch frame.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Refer to Error 430E same actions recommended for Error 4380.
4-18

REV 10

4400 THRU 4417
5-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
5-2

REV 10
Error 4400
MESSAGES
Communication problem. Turn console power OFF/ON to continue.
A protocol error was detected.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
Refer to the DX/DLX error log to locate DX/DLX errors that may have caused this
Advantx console error.
Refer to DX or DLX Advantx Advanced Service Manual for information on this error
code.
5-3

REV 10
Error 4401
MESSAGES
A hardware error has occurred
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-4

REV 10
Error 4402
MESSAGES
A software error has occurred
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-5

REV 10
Error 4403
MESSAGES
The acquisition has been terminated due to a digital system error.
DIGITAL ERROR. CALL SERVICE.
A DX fault has occurred. Auto restart in process.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-6

REV 10
Error 4404
MESSAGES
Digital system is out of disk space. Delete sequences to continue.
DIGITAL OUT OF DISK SPACE.
The DX has run out of disk space
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-7

REV 10
Error 4405
MESSAGES
Digital system maximum run length was reached.
MAX DIGITAL RUN LENGTH.
The DX maximum run length was reached.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-8

REV 10
Error 4406
MESSAGES
Digital system image disk is write protected. Call service.
The DX image disk is write protected.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-9

REV 10
Error 4407
MESSAGES
Digital system image disk fault. Call service.
A DX image disk fault was detected.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-10

REV 10
Error 4408
MESSAGES
Max number of sequences for this patient reached. Add a new patient.
MAX SEQUENCES. ADD PATIENT.
The maximum number of sequences for this patient reached.
MODULE
DX/DLX Informational
DESCRIPTION
Create a new patient and continue.
code.
5-11

REV 10
Error 4409
MESSAGES
Max number of categories for this patient reached. Add a new patient.
MAX CATEGORIES. ADD PATIENT.
The maximum number of categories for this patient reached.
MODULE
DX/DLX Informational
DESCRIPTION
Add a new patient and continue.
code.
5-12

REV 10
Error 440A
MESSAGES
Max sequences on digital system reached. Delete sequences to continue.
DELETE SEQUENCE TO CONTINUE.
The maximum number of sequences on digital system reached.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-13

REV 10
Error 440B
MESSAGES
Digital system offsets failed. Turn console power OFF/ON to continue.
The DX offset adjustments have failed.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
Check communication between DLX and VIC.
code.
Check VIC module A15 circuit board.
5-14

REV 10
Error 440C
MESSAGES
Digital system losing too many images. Insufficient compression ratio.
LOSING IMAGES ON DIGITAL.
DX losing too many images because of bad compression ratio.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
See error code 351157 in error log and refer to DX or DLX Advantx Advanced
Service Manual for information on this error code.
5-15

REV 10
Error 440D
MESSAGES
Trial too bright. Take another trial image.
TAKE ANOTHER TRIAL IMAGE.
Trial too bright. Take another trial image.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
Check technique and filtration.
Check default apertures.
5-16

REV 10
Error 440E
MESSAGES
Trial too dark. Take another trial image.
TAKE ANOTHER TRIAL IMAGE.
Trial too dark. Take another trial image.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-17

REV 10
Error 440F
MESSAGES
Images being recorded to Cine film only.
Images being recorded to Cine film only.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-18

REV 10
Error 4410
MESSAGES
French:
French:

Probleme de communication. Etteindre puis rallumer la console.
TURN CONSOLE POWER OFF/ON
ETEINDRE ET RALLUM. CONSOLE
DX Biplane Synchronization error has occured.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-19

REV 10
Error 4411
MESSAGES
Frnt trial too bright, Lat trial too bright. Take other trials.
(French) Face et Profil trop lumineux. Refaire des cliches dessai.

(French) REFAIRE DES CLICHES DESSAI
Frnt trial too bright, Lat trial too bright. Take other trials.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-20

REV 10
Error 4412
MESSAGES
Frnt trial too bright, Lat trial too dark. Take other trials.
(French) Face trop lumineux Profil trop sombre. Refaire des cliches dessai.

(French) REFAIRE DES CLICHES DESSAI
Frnt trial too bright, Lat trial too dark. Take other trials.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-21

REV 10
Error 4413
MESSAGES
(French) Face Trop sombre Profil trop lumineux. Refaire des cliches dessai.

(French) REFAIRES DES CLICHES DESSAI
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-22

REV 10
Error 4414
MESSAGES
(French) Face et Profil trop sombres. Refaire des cliches dessai.

(French) REFAIRES DES CLICHES DESSAI
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
code.
5-23

REV 10
Error 4415
MESSAGES
DX store function in progress on the inroom monitor.

(French)DX memorisation en cours sur lecran de salle.
STORE FUNCTION IN PROGRESS

(French) MEMORISATION EN COURS
DX store function in progress on the in-room monitor.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
Wait until store function is complete.
5-24

REV 10
Error 4416
MESSAGES
DX recall function in progress on the inroom monitor.

(French) DX restauration en cours sur lecran de salle.
RECALL FUNCTION IN PROGRESS

(French) RESTAURATION EN COURS
DX recall function in progress on the in-room monitor.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
Wait until recall is complete.
5-25

REV 10
Error 4417
MESSAGES
Digital System Error, see digital console for details.
DIGITAL SYSTEM ERROR, SEE DIGITAL CONSOLE FOR DETAILS.
MODULE
DX/DLX
DESCRIPTION
Refer to Digital Console for details.
5-26

REV 10

4500 THRU 4526
6-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
6-2

REV 10
Error 4500
MESSAGES
DR busy/fault exists. Wait/clear fault to continue or call service.
DRS/EPS: response error.

HW:
0
E0
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
EA
EB
EC
ED
EE
EF
USER:
DR Module failed to respond during power up sequence.

Recommended Action: check for life in module.
No Errors
Parameters Out Of Range.
Recommended Action: Possible Serial Link Hardware failures: Run DR
BIU DR Communications Test. Possible Ram Hardware failures: Run DR
BIU Extended Mode PRDs and DR SC Memory Test.
Data String Too Long. Recommended Action: same as E1
Data String Too Short. Recommended Action: same as E1
Invalid Command. Recommended Action: same as E1
Operation Prevented. Recommended Action: Unknown Hardware Failure
(Operation Prevented): Run all DR Module SLDs.
Invalid Row. Recommended Action: same as E1
Invalid Column. Recommended Action: same as E1
Undefined character. Recommended Action: same as E1
Pointer Out Of Range. Recommended Action: same as E1
Disk Read Error. Recommended Action: Possible DR Module Disk Failure:
Run all DR Module Disk Controller SLDs.
Disk Write Error. Recommended Action: same as EA
Parity Error. Recommended Action: Serial Link Hardware failures: Run
DR BIU DR Communications Test.
Framing Error. Recommended Action: same as EC
Overrun Error. Recommended Action: Possible Serial Link failure: Run
DR BIU DR Communications Test. Possible Interrupt generation failure:
Run DR BIU DR Communications Test.
Not Defined
0 or Number of command for which this response was returned by the DR Module.
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported for two different reasons:
1. DR Module failed to respond during power up sequence (HW = 0, USER = 0). The DR
BIU processor waits 5 seconds for the DRRDY signal at pin 7 of U133 to go high.
2. The DR module has reported an error either in response to a command issued to it from
the GE BIU or while in the process of reporting internal status information to the GE
BIU (HW = EX.).
6-3

REV 10
Error 4502
MESSAGES
System communications problem. Please try again.
DRS/EPS: ready fail.
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
When the operator depresses the fluoro switch, the ASC will indicate this to the DR
BIU processor via the GE bus. The DR BIU will in turn initiate the following sequence:
The ACQREQ signal (Pin 18 of U178) in the parallel I/O interface is set low by the
DR BIU. The DR Module responds within 10 msec. by setting the ACQGNT signal
(Pin 11 of U180) high. (Note: No test is made to insure that the ACQGNT signal was
low prior to the setting of the ACQREQ signal.)
Upon seeing ACQGNT high, the DR BIU will then set the FLUORO SWITCH
signal (Pin 7 of U178) in the parallel I/O interface low.
The DR Module responds within 10 msec. by setting the DRRDY signal (Pin 7 of
U133) low. (Note: No test is made to insure that the DRRDY signal was low prior to
the setting of the FLUORO SWITCH signal.) Upon seeing the DRRDY signal (Pin
7 of U133) low the DR BIU continues to monitor it and, to complete the sequence, the
DR Module then has 50 msec. to set the DRRDY signal high. Failure to do so
results in this error message being reported to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Run the following diagnostic test(s) and take the recommended actions for the
test(s) should a failure occur.
DR BIU Extended Mode PRDs (Power On/Reset Diagnostics).
All DR BIU Board SLDs (System Level Diagnostics).
All DR I/O Board SLDs (System Level Diagnostics).
6-4

REV 10
Error 4503
MESSAGES
DRS/EPS: Invalid command.

USER:
See Description below.
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Message can be generated from several different sources:
DR BIU To DR Module Communication. The serial communication between the
DR BIU and the DR Module consists of command packets of the following form:
STX/CMD/CNT/DATA/ETX where: STX: Start Of Text = 02H; CMD: Command
Number = Greater than or equal to 80H; CNT: Count = Number of data bytes; DATA:
Data = Command Dependant; ETX: End Of Text = 03H. Before transmission of a
packet begins, the DR BIU transmitter routine validates the contents of the packet. If
the command number found in the second location of the packet is less than 80H,
this error message is reported to the ASC. USER = Assumed Command Number
(Less than 80H).
ASC To DR BIU Communication. The data of several commands which are
transmitted from the ASC to the DR BIU is checked for its validity. If the data is not
within the proper range, this error is reported back to the ASC with the User Status
variable containing the number of the command for which the check failed. The
commands which are checked are: 17 Hex In-room Remote Disable; 18 Hex
Auxiliary Remote Disable; 19 Hex Tri-state Camera Drive; 1A Hex Camera Drive
Relay Control; 2A Hex Fluoro Camera Sync Select. USER = ASC Command
Number for which data is bad 17H, 18H, 19H, 1AH and 2AH.
ASC Pass Through Commands. Via the Direct Transfer Command, the ASC has
the capability to directly transfer any valid command string to the DR Module via the
DR BIU. To insure the correctness of this passed through command, the DR BIU will
check the STX, Command Number and Count value. A failure of any of these
parameters will result in this error message being reported back to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
As can be seen from the definitions given above, it is not possible to tell from which
source the error was reported. (Command number for the first source could be
anything from zero to 7F hex.) As such, run the following diagnostic test(s) and take
the recommended actions for the test(s) should a failure occur.
ASC Extended Mode PRDs (Power On/Reset Diagnostics).
All DR SC Board SLDs (System Level Diagnostics).
6-5

REV 10
Error 4504
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Invalid start of text.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Assumed Command Number
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The serial communication between the DR BIU and the DR Module consists of
command packets of the following form: STX/CMD/CNT/DATA/ETX where: STX:
Start Of Text = 02H; CMD: Command Number = Greater than or equal to 80H; CNT:
Count = Number of data bytes; DATA: Data = Command Dependant; ETX: End Of
Text = 03H.
Before transmission of a packet begins, the DR BIU transmitter routine validates the
contents of the packet. Failure to find the STX code (2H) in the first location of packet
causes this error message to be reported to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-6

REV 10
Error 4505
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Invalid count.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Assumed Command Number
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The serial communication between the DR BIU and the DR Module consists of
command packets of the following form: STX/CMD/CNT/DATA/ETX where: STX:
Start Of Text = 02H; CMD: Command Number = Greater than or equal to 80H; CNT:
Count = Number of data bytes; DATA: Data = Command Dependant; ETX: End Of
Text = 03H.
Before transmission of a packet begins, the DR BIU transmitter routine validates the
contents of the packet. If the calculated last packet location does not contain the
ETX code (3H), it is assumed that the data count value is wrong and this error
message is reported to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-7

REV 10
Error 4506
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: BIU buffer overrun.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported by the processor on the DR BIU board when it finds that it has
an abnormally large number of messages (20) stacked up waiting to be transmitted
to the DR Module via the serial link.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-8

REV 10
Error 4507
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: BIU transmitter timeout.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported to the ASC by the DR BIU processor whenever the serial link
Duart (U133) transmitter fails to become ready after a specified period of time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-9

REV 10
Error 4508
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Parity error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Duart (2681) Status Register
USER:
Character Received
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Duart (U133) detects a parity error in the reception of a character from the DR
Module. A NAK is also transmitted to the DR Module such that it may attempt to
retransmit the message.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-10

REV 10
Error 4509
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Framing error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
Character Received
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Duart (U133) detects a framing error in the reception of a character from the DR
Module. A NAK is also transmitted to the DR Module such that it may attempt to
retransmit the message. (Note: A framing error is defined as the absence of the
stop bit in a character transmission on the serial link.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-11

REV 10
Error 450A
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Message acknowledgement timeout.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Number Of Command That Was To Be Acknowledged By Module
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The link protocol between the DR BIU processor and the DR Module consists of
several handshakes. When the last character of a command, the ETX, is transmitted
from the DR BIU, the DR Module has approximately 20 msec. to acknowledge
reception of the command by sending back an ACK character. It must do this before
it even begins to respond to it. If the ACK character is not received within the proper
time frame, the DR BIU will retransmit the command and again wait for
acknowledgement. The DR BIU will attempt to retransmit the command three times,
and if it still does not receive acknowledgement, it will report this error to the ASC and
drop the command on the floor.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Suspect that the DR Module has died. If, however, it appears to be functioning, run
the following diagnostic test(s) and take the recommended actions for the test(s)
should a failure occur.
6-12

REV 10
Error 450B
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Prep bit acknowledgement timeout.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Prep Bit Position In The Parallel I/O Interface
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
When the operator depresses the prep switch, the ASC will indicate this to the DR
Upon seeing ACQGNT high, the DR BIU will then set the PREP SWITCH signal
(Pin 12 of U178) in the parallel I/O interface low.
U133) low. Failure to do so results in this error message being reported to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-13

REV 10
Error 450C
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Fluoro bit acknowledgement timeout.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
When the operator depresses the fluoro switch, the ASC will indicate this to the DR
Upon seeing ACQGNT high, the DR BIU will then set the FLUORO SWITCH signal
(Pin 7 of U178) in the parallel I/O interface low.
U133) low. Failure to do so results in this error message being reported to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-14

REV 10
Error 450E
MESSAGES
DR function inoperative. Try again or call service.
TRY AGAIN OR CALL SERVICE
DRS/EPS: Sync fail.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The selecting of the appropriate sync mode by the DR BIU is accomplished in the
following manner: If interlaced sync is requested, the DR BIU will set the INTSYNC
signal (Pin 14 of U178) in the parallel I/O interface low. The DR Module then has
approx. 0.5 seconds to respond by setting the SYNCACK signal at pin 4 of the
Duart chip (U133) high.
If progressive sync is requested, the DR BIU will set the INTSYNC signal (Pin 14 of
U178) in the parallel I/O interface high. The DR Module then has approx. 0.5
seconds to respond by setting the SYNCACK signal at pin 4 of the Duart chip
(U133) low.
Failure of the DR Module to respond in the manner described above for either sync
request will result in this error being reported to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-15

REV 10
Error 4510
MESSAGES
Enter new study information and continue.
ENTER NEW STUDY
DRS/EPS: New study command fail.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Should the DR Module choke on a New Study Command, it will place an error code in
the response. The DR BIU will, in turn, report both this and Error 4500 which will
contain the specific reason that the DR Module rejected the command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run the following diagnostic test(s) and take the recommended actions for the test(s)
Refer to error 4500 and perform the diagnostics recommended there for the error
reported.
6-16

REV 10
Error 4511
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Expose acknowledgement fail.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
When the operator depresses the exposure switch, the ASC will indicate this to the
DR BIU processor via the GE bus. The DR BIU will in turn initiate the following
sequence:
The EXPOSE SWITCH signal (Pin 9 of U178) in the parallel I/O interface is set low
by the DR BIU. The DR Module responds immediately (approx. 1 msec.) by setting
the EXPACK signal (Pin 39 of U133) high. Failure to do so results in this error
message being reported to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-17

REV 10
Error 4512
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Response timeout.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Number Of Command That Was To Be Responded To By Module
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
from the DR BIU, the DR Module acknowledges reception of the command by
immediately (within approx. 20 msec) by sending back an ACK character. It then has
a specified period of time in which to respond to the command and report back to the
DR BIU that it has done so. If the response is not received within the proper time
frame, the DR BIU will report this error to the ASC. (Note: The period of time which
the DR BIU waits varies from command to command.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Suspect that the DR Module has died. If, however, it appears to be functioning, run
the following diagnostic test(s) and take the recommended actions for the test(s)
6-18

REV 10
Error 4513
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: DUART overrun.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
Character Received At Time Of Error
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Duart (U133) detects an overrun of data in the receiving Fifo. A NAK is also
transmitted to the DR Module such that it may attempt to re-transmit the message.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-19

REV 10
Error 4514
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Command not acknowledged.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Position Of Command In The DR BIU's Transmit Buffer.
USER:
Number Of Command That Was To Be Acknowledged By Module
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
from the DR BIU, the DR Module has approximately 20 msec. to acknowledge
proper reception of the command by sending back an ACK character. Should it not
recognize the command or should it detect an error in the transmission it will instead
send a NAK character. The DR BIU must retransmit the command and again wait for
acknowledgement. The DR BIU will attempt to retransmit the command three times,
and if it still receives NAKs, it will report this error to the ASC and drop the command
on the floor.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-20

REV 10
Error 4515
MESSAGES

DRS/EPS: Bad database values received.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Bit Parameter(s):
0 - Fluoro Mode Byte Not Indicating Pulse Or Non-Pulsed.
1 - Invalid LIH Type Value
2 - Invalid Default Window Size
3 - Invalid Imager Type And/Or Format Controller
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
This error message is reported to the ASC when the DR BIU processor detects bad
values for certain parameters in its database. The database is sent to it on demand
from the ASC at warm start.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
ASC Extended Mode PRDs (Power On/Reset Diagnostics).
All ASC SLDs (System Level Diagnostics).
6-21

REV 10
Error 4517
MESSAGES
XY shift failure.

DRS/EPS: XY shift failure.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
This error is only reported when the system is in the service (Cal) mode. It is reported
by the processor on the DR BIU board when the DR Modules response to the
downloading of the xy shift parameters for the blanking circle indicates that there
was a problem with the transmitted command. This problem could be with the data,
with the actual transmission of the command or even that the operation was
currently inhibited by the DR Module. Due to the manner in which the error is
transmitted back to the ASC (token response), no further information is available.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Insure that the DR Module is not indicating that it is busy (Busy light on Matrix Module
Console) and re-attempt the calibration.
6-22

REV 10
Error 4518
MESSAGES
Circle adjust failure.

DRS/EPS: Circle adjust failure.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
downloading of the size parameter for the blanking circle indicates that there was a
problem with the transmitted command. This problem could be with the data, with
the actual transmission of the command or even that the operation was currently
inhibited by the DR Module. Due to the manner in which the error is transmitted back
to the ASC (token response), no further information is available.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
6-23

REV 10
Error 4519
MESSAGES
Smooth filter failure.

DRS/EPS: Smooth filter failure.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
downloading of the coefficients for filter number 2 indicates that there was a problem
with the transmitted command. This problem could be with the data, with the actual
transmission of the command or even that the operation was currently inhibited by
the DR Module. Due to the manner in which the error is transmitted back to the ASC
(token response), no further information is available.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
DR Filter Test.
6-24

REV 10
Error 451A
MESSAGES
Sharp filter failure.

DRS/EPS: Sharp filter failure.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DR
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
downloading of the coefficients for filter number 1 indicates that there was a problem
with the transmitted command. This problem could be with the data, with the actual
transmission of the command or even that the operation was currently inhibited by
the DR Module. Due to the manner in which the error is transmitted back to the ASC
(token response), no further information is available.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Console) and reattempt the calibration.
DR Filter Test.
6-25

REV 10
Error 451B
MESSAGES
French:
Maximum number of studies defined on the Dig Rec module.

Nombre maximum d'examens atteint.

DRS: MAX NUMBER OF STUDIES DEFINED
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
The DRS has a maximum number of 50 studies. If the ASC sends the DRS a
command to define the 51st new study, the DRS should send this error message to
the ASC. The DRS shall not acknowledge the request for the 51st new study.
Because the new study is not acknowledged, if an acquisition is attempted, an error
indicating that no study is defined shall be displayed by the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Reduce the number of studies that are no longer required.
6-26

REV 10
Error 451C
MESSAGES
French:
Maximum number of images have been stored in this study.

Nombre maximum d'images atteint.

DRS: MAX NUMBER OF IMAGES IN A STUDY
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
The DRS allows a maximum of 99 images in a study. If the 99th image is reached
during an acquisition, the DRS should send this error message to the ASC and then
hold REC RDY low.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The DRS shall send an error clear command (05h) to the ASC for this error under the
following conditions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
When a study is selected on the DRS.

When an image is deleted from a sequence on the DRS.
When a study is deleted on the DRS.
When a new study command is received by the DRS.
6-27

REV 10
Error 451D
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Dig Rec temperature too high. Please wait for cooling and try again.
Dig Rec temperature trop leve.
WAIT FOR COOLING.
ATTENDRE REFOIDISSEMENT
DRS: DRS TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
The MHR has a temperature sensor. If the temperature in the MHR rises too high.
This error message shall be sent to the ASC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The DRS shall send an error clear command (05h) to the ASC for this error when the
DRS temperature decreases to an operational level.
6-28

REV 10
Error 451E
MESSAGES
French:
French:
No storage of images on the Dig Rec disk is available. Call Service

Stockage d'images sur disque impossible Appeler le SAV.
DIGITAL ERROR. CALL SERVICE
ERREUR NUM, APPELER SAV
DRS: DISK OR SCSI FAILURE
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
This error is a powerup test failure. In the cases where a degraded mode is entered,
the DRS shall operate as well as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-29

REV 10
Error 451F
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Only Image Hold Fluoro is available. Call Service

Une seule image possible en fluoroscopie. Appeler le SAV.
DRS: RAM, IMPAS 1 OR BOTH IMPAS FAILURE
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-30

REV 10
Error 4520
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Only Image Hold Fluoro and Limited Dig Rec is available. Call Service.
Onze images possible en memoire. Appeler le SAV.
DRS: HALF RAM OR IMPAS 2 FAILURE
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-31

REV 10
Error 4521
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Filters and Postprocessing functions are not available. Call Service.

Zoom et filtrage impossible. Appeler le SAV.
DRS: TRAIT FAILURE
MODULE
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-32

REV 10
Error 4522
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Subtraction is not available. Call Service

Soustraction impossible. Appeler le SAV.
DRS: DRS GEL 2 FAILURE
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-33

REV 10
Error 4523
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Digital Filming is not available. Call Service.

Reprographie impossible. Appeler le SAV.
DRS: DRS GEL 3 OR SERIAL LINE FAILURE
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-34

REV 10
Error 4524
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Communication problem encountered. Try again or call Service.

Problme de communication. Essayer nouveau ou appeler le SAV.
RE-ESSAYER OU APPELER SAV
DRS: INVALID COMMAND RECEIVED BY DRS
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-35

REV 10
Error 4525
MESSAGES
French:
French:

DRS: INVALID BYTE COUNT RECEIVED BY DRS
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-36

REV 10
Error 4526
MESSAGES
French:
French:

DRS: INVALID BYTE VALUE RECEIVED BY DRS
MODULE
DRS
ERROR TYPE:
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
6-37

REV 10
(Blank Page)
6-38

REV 10

4602 THRU 4642
7-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
7-2

REV 10
Error 4602
MESSAGES
Illegal frame rate command.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the module receives an invalid frame rate from the ASC
in the set frame rate command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Recycle the system power (cold start) to try and clear problem.
Run the extended PRD tests (RAM/Arcnet) on the CINE module (set switch 3 of bank
S165 to the OFF position, and reset the CINE module). Refer to the Advantx
PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ASC module (set switch 3 of bank S153
to the OFF position, and reset the ASC module). Refer to the Advantx
7-3

REV 10
Error 4603
MESSAGES
Illegal phase command

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the module receives an invalid phase from the ASC in
the set phase command or the camera is running when the command is received.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
7-4

REV 10
Error 4604
MESSAGES
Release Jog button and try again.
RELEASE JOG BUTTON.
Illegal EXP ENBL CMND, camera already running

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Informational/Status
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the CINE module receives a command to operate the
camera for exposure and the software already thinks it is running.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If the camera is not running, try cycling the console (warm start).
Persistent problem indicates either the CINE module has a problem with the software
or the ram. Verify the CINE ram with PRD tests. Run the extended PRD tests
(RAM/Arcnet) on the CINE module (set switch 3 of bank S165 to the OFF position,
and reset the CINE module). Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics
manual if an error should occur.
Try replacing the Applications floppy.
It could mean there is a software bug and the events that lead to the error should be
noted.
7-5

REV 10
Error 4605
MESSAGES
Illegal ADVNC FLM CMND, camera already running

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a request for a film transport is received from the ASC
and the software thinks it is already running the camera.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
noted.
7-6

REV 10
Error 4606
MESSAGES
Jog not allowed during Cine recording.

Illegal CINE TRIAL CMND, camera already running

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the enable cine trial command is received and the
software thinks it is running the camera at the time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
noted.
7-7

REV 10
Error 4608
MESSAGES
System communications corrupted. Call service.
CALL SERVICE.
Illegal RTRN S/W VERSION CMND, no RTN CMND or token

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
7-8

REV 10
Error 4609
MESSAGES
Unrecognized command

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
7-9

REV 10
Error 460A
MESSAGES
Cine camera out of film. Reload magazine.
CAMERA OUT OF FILM.
Camera motion dsabld, intrlk sig active, out of film

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
his informational message indicates that the camera is out of film. It is detected by
seeing the INTLOK bit as off on port 0, as read by the processor, and the film
remaining A/D value is less than the calibrated no film value.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check magazine for film and reload.

If the camera still has film in it, then reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy
disk. Run the Camera Film Remaining Sensor and the Camera Motor tests. These tests
appears under the CINE Power Amp Board entry in the CINE menu. Refer to the
Advantx Cine Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in either test.
7-10

REV 10
Error 460B
MESSAGES
Cine magazine missing. Replace magazine.
CINE MAGAZINE MISSING.
Camera motion dsabld, intrlk sig active, no magazine

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message indicating that the magazine does not appear to be
present on the camera. It is detected when the INTLOK bit is off on port 0, as read
by processor, and the film remaining A/D value is below 8 counts (almost 0 volts).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Place the magazine on the camera and be sure its locked in place.
Check the two signals at the CPU to see if they indicate the values for magazine not
present: film remain A/D is 0 and INTLOK signal is low. To do this, reboot the system
using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the Camera Film Remaining Sensor and the
Camera Motor tests. These tests appear under the CINE Power Amp Board entry in the
CINE menu. Refer to the Advantx Cine Diagnostics manual if an error should
occur in either test.
7-11

REV 10
Error 460C
MESSAGES
Reset Cine camera overspeed switch at camera or check for film jam.
CINE CAMERA FAULT.
Camera motion dsabld, intrlk sig active, overspeed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock error that means the camera has indicated a problem condition
that it cannot run. It is generated when the INTLOK bit is read as a zero by the CPU
on port 0 under prep or when the camera is started.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check camera to be sure the film is loaded correctly.

Reset the camera RPM limiter switch if it has been tripped.
Hold slide switch on camera in opposite direction and attempt to run the camera. If it
will run without an error then the camera is indicating a normal problem. Should the
error occur again, then trace the INTLOK signal from the camera to find where the
problem is or change the camera.
7-12

REV 10
Error 460D
MESSAGES
Cine camera overheated. Allow time to cool.
ALLOW TIME TO COOL.
Camera motion dsabld, camera heating

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error means that the heat protection timeout timer (80188 timer 1) expired,
generating an interrupt that stops the camera to prevent its overheating. The timeout
is based on a cooling curve for the camera.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wait for 15 minutes for camera to cool and try again.

Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following tests:
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
These tests appear under the CINE CPU Board entry in the CINE menu. Refer to the
7-13

REV 10
Error 460E
MESSAGES
Cine mode fault. Cine mode unavailable.
CINE MODE UNAVAILABLE.
Camera motion dsabld, power amplifier fault

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error means that the Poweramp board is indicating a fault condition via the
PAFAULT* signal on port 0. It is generated only when attempting to run the camera. It
probably means there is a shorting condition between the power amp output stages.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk and run the Camera Motor test.
This test appears under the CINE Power Amp Board entry in the CINE menu. Refer
to the Advantx Cine Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Replace the power amp board.
7-14

REV 10
Error 460F
MESSAGES
Cine film jammed in camera. Reload magazine.
CINE FILM JAMMED. RELOAD.
Camera motion dsabld, camera jammed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates that the camera seems to be stalled. There is a timeout period
within which the camera is expected to get to 98% of expected speed for the frame
rate. The heat timer (80188 tmr 1) is used for this initial start up and is tied to an
interrupt. The tach input interrupt generates the speed analysis. The error is
generated by the heat timer interrupt occurring and the camera is not found up to
speed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the cassette and unjam the film transport mechanism.

Reset the camera RPM limiter switch if it has been tripped.
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
Run the Camera Tach and Shutter test. This test appears under the CINE Power Amp
Board entry in the CINE menu. Refer to the Advantx Cine Diagnostics manual if
an error should occur in either test.
7-15

REV 10
Error 4610
MESSAGES
Camera still hot. Waiting for 5 seconds of camera run time.
CAMERA STILL COOLING.
Camera not started, less than minimum heat avail

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates that the heat protection software thinks that the camera is still too
warm to allow the camera to run. It is generated only when attempting to start the
camera. The heat is determined based on a cooling curve.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wait a few minutes to allow the camera to cool before trying again.
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
Replace the CINE CPU board.
7-16

REV 10
Error 4611
MESSAGES
Cine mode fault. Cine mode unavailable.
CINE MODE UNAVAILABLE.
Camera not started, relay not engaged

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates a wrong sequence of commands was received from the ASC for
an exposure setup. The commands that are used to turn the camera motor on have
not been received yet. Having it occur during prep indicates the software is not
working properly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Try a new Applications floppy.
7-17

REV 10
Error 4620
MESSAGES
WARNING! Cine camera not line locked. Call service.

Phase lock loop not locked (warning only)

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates that the hardware phase lock loop could not lock to the incoming
signal in getting ready for a run. The phase lock (LOCK) signal on port 0 is indicating
not locked when the stall timer expires after the camera has started to run. The stall
timer is the heat timer (80188 timer 1).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Check the LOCK signal on the power amp board to the CPU board.
If it is not asserted then check the two incoming signals to the phase comparator
circuitry with a scope to see if they are in phase.
8253 Diagnostic Timer
8253 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
Phase Locked Loop
Advantx Cine Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Run the Intermodule RT Bus Comm. test. This test appears under the Special
Combinations Group entry in the main menu. Refer to the Advantx Special
Combinations Group (SCG) Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
7-18

REV 10
Error 4621
MESSAGES
System communications corrupted. Call service.
CALL SERVICE.
No sync received after RT Bus configuration

RMX:
HW:
USER:
N/A
N/A
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error means the MASTOSC signal, generated from the incoming sync signal,
wasnt stable enough or wasnt close to final speed in order to use it. The error is
generated after five seconds of a prerun check measuring the period of the
MASTOSC signal using the shutter phase detector circuitry. Four consecutive
speed checks must be within 4% of their average (stable signal) and then the
average speed must be within +10% of the expected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8253 Diagnostic Timer
Master Oscillator Mux.
8253 Timers 0, 1 & 2
Shutter Phase Detector
80188 PIC
Receptor Ready Select Mux.
Phase Locked Loop
Advantx Cine Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Run the Intermodule RT Bus Comm. test. This test appears under the Special
Combinations Group entry in the main menu. Refer to the Advantx Special
Combinations Group (SCG) Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
With Applications running and in prep, use a scope to look at the the RT bus line for the
frame rate as defined below. A changing signal or wrong frequency points to the source
of that signal.
Frame
RT
Signal
Rate
Line
Source
15/12.5
CINE EXT SYNC
PULSCAN
Others
EXT SYNC
VIC Vertical blank
Lateral cameras external signal on a Biplane system comes across the RT line BP
SYNC from the Frontal CINE camera.
7-19

REV 10
Error 4630
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
GE Bus trnsmisn failed, transmitter never became available

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Status as read from the ARCNET hardware's status register.
USER:
USER: The destination node id of the packet to be sent.
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The module tried to transmit a packet to a node and did not get the transmit
acknowledge before a timeout occurred. This generally happens if the node it was
trying to talk to is off or was not receiving. The timeout is timed by 80188 timer 2.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Verify that the destination id is valid for the system and that the node ids of the modules
are correct.
Make sure all coax cables are good and connected properly.
For invalid destination verify the CPU ram is ok. To do this, run the extended PRD tests
Try a new BIU board.
7-20

REV 10
Error 4631
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Received packet was not correctly decoded

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Packet index value which should be less than 257.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
Indicates improper updating of the packet indexer. The indexer went past the end of
the packet after processing a command because the packet had less data than was
expected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
7-21

REV 10
Error 4632
MESSAGES
Attempted to send GE bus packet with too much data

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
The number of bytes of data the software wanted to put in the packet. Can put a maxi
mum of 244 bytes into the packet.
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error means that the software attempted to transmit more data than would fit in
a single packet.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
7-22

REV 10
Error 4633
MESSAGES
GE Bus transmit queue overflowed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The softwares internal GE Bus transmit queue was full when the module attempted
to send a packet. This indicates that the either the module software is lost or the
ARCNET is not transmitting.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual if an error should occur. Verify the ARCNET
hardware is ok with diagnostics.
7-23

REV 10
Error 4634
MESSAGES
Node did not acknowledge transmission

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Status data from the ARCNET hardware where:

bit 0 - Transmitter Available
bit 1 - Transmit Message Acknowledge
bit 2 - Reconfiguration
bit 3 - Test (Diagnostic purposes)
bit 4 - Power On Reset
bit 5 - Extended Timeout Status 1
bit 7 - Receiver Inhibited
USER:
Destination node ID it was trying to transmit to.
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates the ARCNET hardware could not find the designated node on
the system to transmit the packet to. It is detected when the ARCNET hardware
indicates the transmitter is available before the transmission timeout period but no
transmit acknowledge was given.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Verify that the destination id is valid for the system and that the node ids for the
modules are correct.
7-24

REV 10
Error 4635
MESSAGES

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Index value into the packet received of where this command was located.
USER:
The GE bus command it was trying to process.
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates there is a software bug or the hardware is bad. It is generated
when a GE bus transmission is received and the software cannot find the command
in its command table. The transmission is then ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
7-25

REV 10
Error 4636
MESSAGES
Schedule failed because all timers allocated

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The software attempted to schedule a task on the system timer and there was no
more room in the list for it.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
7-26

REV 10
Error 4637
MESSAGES
Attempt to flush or set unallocated timer

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to update or flush a scheduled task with a timer id that was
outside the list of scheduled tasks.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
7-27

REV 10
Error 4640
MESSAGES
Attempted to use more s/w timers than available

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
7-28

REV 10
Error 4641
MESSAGES
Attempted to flush non-existent timer

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
7-29

REV 10
Error 4642
MESSAGES
Arcnet initialization failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
CINE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
7-30

REV 10

4700 THRU 47FF
8-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
8-2

REV 10
Error 4700
MESSAGES

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The index into the packet at which the invalid command was found.
USER:
The command byte that was invalid.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Internal Software
DESCRIPTION
A command was received across the GE Bus (ARCNET) that is not one of the define
commands for the VIC module.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Check out the software that transmitted the command for improper construction of
the packet.
8-3

REV 10
Error 4701
MESSAGES
ARCNET transmission to non-existent node

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Status from ARCNET status port.
USER:
Destination node to which the transmission was attempted.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An ARCNET transmission was attempted to a nonexistent node. (TA was set and
TMA was not set).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check the destination modules power and GE Bus cable.

Check the destination modules BIU board for installation and or failure.
- VIC Extended mode PRDs (Power On/Reset Diagnostics).
- VIC CPU and BIU board SLDs (System Level Diagnostics).
- Extended mode PRDs on the destination module.
- CPU and BIU Board SLDs on the destination module.
Replace VIC CPU and/or BIU Board(s).
Replace destination module CPU and/or BIU Board(s).
8-4

REV 10
Error 4702
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
ARCNET transmission failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Status from the ARCNET status port.
USER:
Destination node to which transmission was attempted.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An ARCNET transmission failed. The destination module did not acknowledge
reception of the packet within 2 seconds.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
- VIC Extended mode PRDs (Power On/Reset Diagnostics)
Replace VIC BIU Board.
Replace destination module BIU Board.
8-5

REV 10
Error 4703
MESSAGES
GE Bus command interpreter index overrun

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The value of the index at the time the overrun was discovered.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
GE Bus command interpreter packet index overrun. The number of bytes
transmitted in a packet did not match the expected number of bytes. It is most likely
that the number of data bytes for a command was incorrect.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The software that transmitted the packet should be inspected for adherence to the
VIC command structure.
8-6

REV 10
Error 4704
MESSAGES
Too much data to transmit in one packet

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
The number of bytes for which the transmission was attempted.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The packet for which transmission was attempted is larger than the maximum
transmittable size.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software that is attempting to transmit the large packet.
8-7

REV 10
Error 4705
MESSAGES
Integer math overflow

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Internal Software
DESCRIPTION
An integer math overflow has occurred.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
After the system is upgraded to Release 16.x, the saturation of an amplifier in the light bias readback circuit may result in an invalid reading
being reported back to Applications Software.
CAUTION
This invalid reading will result in one of the following light bias error codes:
D
4705/4706 PRODUCT MODE

Console: Bad data received. Turn console OFF/ON"
IRD: TURN CONSOLE OFF/ON"
4705 DEBUG MODE

Console: VIC: INTEGER MATH OVERFLOW "
4706 DEBUG MODE

Console: VIC: DIVIDE BY ZERO"
8-8

REV 10
Error 4706
MESSAGES
Divide by zero

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Internal Software
DESCRIPTION
A divide by zero has occurred.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
After the system is upgraded to Release 16.x, the saturation of an amplifier in the light bias readback circuit may result in an invalid reading
being reported back to Applications Software.
CAUTION
This invalid reading will result in one of the following light bias error codes:
D
4705/4706 PRODUCT MODE

Console: Bad data received. Turn console OFF/ON"
IRD: TURN CONSOLE OFF/ON"
4705 DEBUG MODE

Console: VIC: INTEGER MATH OVERFLOW "
4706 DEBUG MODE

Console: VIC: DIVIDE BY ZERO"
8-9

REV 10
Error 4707
MESSAGES
Input to logarithm procedure out of range

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
8-10

REV 10
Error 4708
MESSAGES
Bad parameter to command task

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The command whose parameter was invalid.
USER:
The parameter that was invalid or the best approximation of it that is possible. If the
parameter is larger than a word then the lowest 16 bits will be in this field.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Internal Software or Database
DESCRIPTION
A GE Bus command was received whose parameter was invalid. It was outside the
valid range for the command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Look up the command that is indicated in the HW field of the error and determine the
timing of when the error occurs. These two pieces of information should lead you to
the database parameter that is incorrectly loaded.
For example, if the command is 80, which is the Image Gate Position command; and
the error occurs whenever the prep switch is engaged for cine; it follows that the
database parameter that defines the gate position for the cine application is
incorrect. Rerun the Image Gate Configuration unit.
8-11

REV 10
Error 4709
MESSAGES
TV gain curve data bad.

TV gain curve data bad

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Database
DESCRIPTION
The TV gain linearization data is not valid.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The gain curve data in the database is not valid. Re-execute the Video Gain Cal
Linearization unit.
8-12

REV 10
Error 470A
MESSAGES
Message transmit queue is full, no room

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The GE Bus output queue is full.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
- VIC Extended mode PRDs (Power On/Reset Diagnostics).
Try replacing the BIU Board. If this does not fix the problem then search for other
symptoms that could be a source of confusion to the VIC. Run ALL VIC SLDs (System
Level Diagnostics). Replace any board that seems related.
8-13

REV 10
Error 470B
MESSAGES
Soft timer task overwrite attempted.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Timer number that the software attempted to use.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to schedule a time delayed task through
SCHEDULE_SOFT_TIMER_TASK using a timer that is already allocated to
another task.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
8-14

REV 10
Error 470C
MESSAGES
TV camera power supply failed. Call service.

Warm power supply failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An interrupt was received indicating that the warm power supply has failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check if warm power switch was inadvertently turned off while console was on.
Check voltages of warm power supplies on the power supply regulator board (VIC1
A31). The following voltages are present:
+24VDC
TP5 to TP4
24VDC
TP3 to TP4
+40VDC
TP1 to TP9
+15VDC
TP7 to TP6
15VDC
TP8 to TP6
6.3V as shown on schematic
- VIC XRII & IRIS Control Board, Iris Slave PIC's test.
8-15

REV 10
Error 470D
MESSAGES
TV camera power supply failed. Call service.

Cold power supply failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An interrupt was received indicating that the cold power supply has failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check if cold power switch inadvertently turned off while console was on.
Check voltages of cold power supply on the power supply regulator board (VIC1 A31).
The following voltages are present:
+15VDC
TP14 to TP15
15VDC
TP16 to TP15
- VIC XRII & IRIS Control Board, Iris Slave PIC's test.
8-16

REV 10
Error 470E
MESSAGES
Photo cath current read attempted during AGC.

Photo cath current read attempted during AGC.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to sample the photo cathode current while the Automatic Gain
Control Function was enabled. The two are mutually exclusive. Recode and be
sure that the AGC function is disabled when sampling the photo cathode current.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
8-17

REV 10
Error 470F
MESSAGES
AGC attempted during photo cath current read.

AGC attempted during photo cath current read.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to enable the Automatic Gain Control Function sample the
photo cathode current while the Photo Cathode Sample function was active. The two
are mutually exclusive. Recode and be sure that the Photo Cathode Current
Sample function is finished prior to enabling the AGC function.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
8-18

REV 10
Error 4710
MESSAGES
Photo cathode current read already active.

Photo cathode current read already active.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to sample the photo cathode current while the a previous
sample command is still executing.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
8-19

REV 10
Error 4711
MESSAGES
Attempt to flush or set invalid soft timer

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to either flush or set a soft timer that is greater than the number
of timers the system is configured for. This is a software error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
8-20

REV 10
Error 4712
MESSAGES
Schedule failed because all soft timers allocated

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to schedule a task when there are no more timers available.
This is a software error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
8-21

REV 10
Error 4713
MESSAGES
Video setup corrupted. Reinitializing. Continue and call service.

(French) Erreur paramitre video. Reeinitialisation. Continuer and appeler SAV.
VIC: Previous video setup corrupted. Re-initializing.

MODULE
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to utilize the saved parameters from the last time that the
system was in the warm state (console on) but the data was corrupted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Backup the database.

Perform the ASC NV RAM Test.
Restore the database.
Restore the runtime database.
Note that this procedure will clear the error log for the system.
8-22

REV 10
Error 4720
MESSAGES
Video camera power supply inoperative. Call service.
VIDEO SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.
Camera power supply failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Condition of camera status port at time of failure.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An interrupt was received that indicated that the camera power supply has failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
- VIC Camera Power Supply Board tests.
Replace the TV Power Supply Board (VIC1 A10).
8-23

REV 10
Error 4721
MESSAGES
Video camera system inoperative. Call service.
Camera sweep failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
State of camera status port at the time of the failure.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
A camera sweep fail has occurred.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
- VIC Camera Power Supply Board tests.
Replace the TV Power Supply Board (VIC2 A1 A2).
8-24

REV 10
Error 4722
MESSAGES
Camera sync failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
State of the camera status port at the time of the failure.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The camera hardware has generated an interrupt indicating that a camera sync fail
has occurred.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
- VIC Sync and Timing Board Tests.
Replace the Sync and Timing Board (VIC1 A11).
8-25

REV 10
Error 4723
MESSAGES
Camera phase lock loop failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
State of the camera status port at the time of the failure.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware or Software
DESCRIPTION
The camera hardware has generated an interrupt indicating that a camera phase
lock loop failure has occurred.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Several simple things can cause this error to occur. They are listed below.
- The system is configured for the wrong line frequency; i.e., the system is a 60
Hz system but is configured as a 50 Hz system.
- The Sync and Timing Board is on an extender. Occasionally, PLL failures
have been known to occur on systems when the Sync and Timing Board is on
an extender. When this board is put back into the rack the errors should no
longer occur.
- Sync and Timing Board (VIC1 A11).
If these are not the cause of the error, then it is likely that a hardware failure has
occurred.
Replace the Sync and Timing Board.
8-26

REV 10
Error 4724
MESSAGES
Camera A/D converter took too long

RMX:
N/A
HW:
State of the camera status port at the time that the timeout was detected.
USER:
Output of the A/D. The A/D is read even though the convert never completed. This
value is not to be considered valid.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The camera A/D converter did not signal a completed conversion within a
reasonable amount of time. This time is currently 40+ milliseconds.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
The following boards could cause the fault:

- Camera Interface Board (VIC1 A9)
This is the board that has on it the A/D and the circuitry that generates the
synchronization pulse (SMP-HLD*) that starts the conversion at a certain
point in the video waveform.
- Sync and Timing Board (VIC1 A11)
This board generates the H-Blank and V-Blank signals used by the Camera
Interface Board to create the synchronization pulse that starts the A/D
conversion.
- VIC Camera Interface Board Tests.
Replace the Camera Interface Board.
Replace the Sync and Timing Board.
8-27

REV 10
Error 4725
MESSAGES
TV Video signal out of range. Try again or call service.
TRY AGAIN OR CALL SERVICE.
Camera setup adjust could not get video in range

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Final setup value attempted.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The setup adjust task could not get the video into a readable range. It is either very
near the top saturation point or the bottom saturation point. Moving setup would not
bring the video into range. This error could be caused by either the CF video chain
setup adjust task or the ABC video chain setup adjust task.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
-
VIC Camera Interface Board Tests.

VIC Vertical Scan Board Tests.
VIC Sync and Timing Board Tests.
VIC Video Processor Board Tests.
VIC Image Processor Board Tests.
8-28

REV 10
Error 4726
MESSAGES
Video shading correction fault. Continue, then call service
CAMERA FAULT. CALL SERVICE.
Shading correction failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The amount of shading compensation required is greater than can be provided by
the hardware.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
-
VIC Camera Interface Board Tests.

VIC Vertical Scan Board Tests.
VIC Sync and Timing Board Tests.
VIC Video Processor Board Tests.
VIC Image Processor Board Tests.
8-29

REV 10
Error 4727
MESSAGES
Light bias inoperative. Call service.
LIGHT BIAS INOPERATIVE.
Light bias inoperative

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
At VIC initialization a line is characterized that plots light bias DAC output values
against signal current read back. This line is used by the VIC to calculate the DAC
output value required for the signal current requested by the light bias command.
The line is determined by outputting two values to the light bias DAC and reading
back their corresponding signal currents. If the signal currents are within 10 A/D bits
of each other, a problem is assumed. That is, changing the amount of voltage to the
light bias LEDs is not causing a corresponding change in the amount of signal
current read back. This error is saved by the system and is not reported until a
nonzero amount of light bias is requested, This would happen at prep for the record
modes and at release of prep and system initialization for fluoro modes.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
The following components are suspect:

- Light Bias Ring connection
- Light Bias Ring (VIC2 A3 A2)
- Camera Interface Board (VIC1 A9)
Turn the console off. Darken the room and remove one of the small rectangular access
panels at the base of the camera. Reboot the VIC. Turn the console on and observe the
light bias ring through the access port. After approximately 30 to 45 seconds the
initialization of the light bias will occur and green light should be visible for a few
moments. If the system comes up and there was no light visible then there is definitely a
problem.
Check the connection of the light bias ring into the camera head. Replace the Camera
Interface Board.
8-30

REV 10
Error 4728
MESSAGES
Light bias inoperative. Call service.
LIGHT BIAS INOPERATIVE.
Light bias failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The amount of light bias attained after the final DAC value is output. This value is expressed in nanoamps of signal current.
USER:
The requested amount of light bias. This value is also expressed in nano-amps of sig
nal current.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The requested amount of signal current to be induced by light bias was unattainable.
The limit of the hardware was reached. Either more signal current is required and the
DAC is currently set to 255 or less signal current is required and the DAC is currently
at zero. This problem is similar in nature to the 4727 E$Lt_Bias_Inoperative error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
The problem is probably on an intermittent nature because if it were a hard error the
system would probably be reporting a 4727 (E$Lt_Bias_Inoperative) error. The
following components are suspect:
- Light Bias Ring connection.
- Light Bias Ring (VIC2 A3 A1).
- Camera Interface Board (VIC1 A9).
Turn the console off. Darken the room and remove one of the small rectangular access
panels at the base of the camera. Reboot the VIC. Turn the console on and observe the
light bias ring through the access port. After approximately 30 to 45 seconds the
initialization of the light bias will occur and green light should be visible for a few
moments. If the system comes up and there was no light visible then there is definitely a
problem.
Check the connection of the light bias ring into the camera head. Replace the Camera
Interface Board.
8-31

REV 10
Error 4740
MESSAGES
Video aperture did not respond. Try again or call service.
APERTURE DID NOT RESPOND.
Aperture did not reach position in allowable time

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The condition of the iris status register when the timeout occurred.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The iris electronics did not generate an interrupt indicating that the iris reached the
requested position within the allowable time. This time is currently 1 second.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Run Unit C009 to set the database parameter ap_pos_cal.

- VIC XRII and Iris Control Board Tests.
Replace XRII & Iris Control Board (VIC1 A4).
Replace Iris and TV Rotator Interface (VIC2 A3 A2).
Replace Iris assembly.
8-32

REV 10
Error 4741
MESSAGES
Aperture preset size greater than maximum size

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Maximum preset value passed in the Max Aperture Size command.
USER:
Preset value requested.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Database
DESCRIPTION
The preset value requested is larger than the maximum value passed to the iris
software in the Max Aperture Command. This error occurs at the time that the
aperture preset command is sent to the VIC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
If the problem occurs when the prep switch is stepped on then run the video
presentation unit for the mode that is being prepped.
If the error occurs when the prep switch is released then rerun the fluoro dose unit for
the fluoro mode that is active.
8-33

REV 10
Error 4742
MESSAGES
VGC from ECM outside of allowable range

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
The received VGC that was out of range.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software
DESCRIPTION
A Video Gain Command (VGC) received over the RT Bus serial link from the ECM
was outside of the allowable range. The allowable range is 66H through 0FFFH.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
- All ECM Tests.
Fix the ECM code.
8-34

REV 10
Error 4743
MESSAGES
Invalid aperture motion

RMX:
N/A
HW:
State of the aperture status register at the time that the interrupt was received.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An Aperture in Position interrupt was received when none was expected. This error
will be in the error log but will not be displayed on the console when the system is
booted in the Hospital (nondebug) mode. This error is known to occur occasionally
without any detrimental effect on the system. If there are a great deal of these errors
in a small amount of time there likely is a hardware problem of some type.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
If there are a great deal of these errors in a relatively short period of time, the following
components are suspect:
- XRII & Iris Control Board (VIC1 A4).
- Iris and TV Rotator Interface Board (VIC2 A3 A2).
- Iris Mechanics
(Unless there are a great deal of these errors within a very short period of time, this error
can be ignored.)
8-35

REV 10
Error 4744
MESSAGES
Aperture A/D converter took too long

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Condition of the aperture status register when the timeout was detected.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An IRIS AD RDY interrupt signaling the completion of an Iris A/D conversion was not
received within 10 milliseconds of the start of the conversion.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
- All ECM Tests.
Replace the XRII & Iris Control Board (VIC1 A4).
8-36

REV 10
Error 4780
MESSAGES
Optical distributor not positioned. Try again or call service.
Gate rotate failed to position in time

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The low order 8 bits contain the condition of the 5 gate position bits from the XRII I/F board at the time
of the failure and the high order 8 bits contain the condition of the gate status port at the time of the
failure.
USER:
The low order eight bits contain the state of the gate rotate state machine. The high
order eight bits contain zero the first time the error is encountered. If a gate command
is received from the ASC during the period of recovery from this error, this error will
again be generated but the upper eight bits of this word will contain 88. This will often
occur if the error was originally generated on the prep of a record application. The
system will then attempt to config for fluoro while the gate is still recovering and this
error will again be generated as a result.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Gate rotate failed to position in time. At initialization, the gate rotate is commanded to
position to port 1. If the electrical in position bit is not received within 2 seconds, this
error is flagged. During a normal move to a new position, if both the electrical and
mechanical in position bits are not lost within 100 milliseconds, this error is flagged.
Once these indicators are lost, they must reappear within 1 second indicating the
move has been successfully completed. If they do not reappear, this error is flagged.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
- VIC Gate and NDF Control Board Tests.
Replace the Gate & NDF Control Board (VIC1 A3).
Replace the Gate & NDF Interface Board (VIC3 A2 A1).
XRII Interface Board (VIC3 A1 A2).
Replace the Gate Sensor (VIC3 A2 A2).
Replace the Gate Mechanics.
8-37

REV 10
Error 4781
MESSAGES
Gate moved out of position

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
The low order eight bits contain the state of the gate rotate state machine. The high
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Gate moved out of position. During the course of a normal move the in position bits
are monitored. If these bits go true and within 100 milliseconds go false again, this
error is generated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-38

REV 10
Error 4782
MESSAGES
ND Filter shows both position bits true

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
The low order eight bits contain the state of the ND Filter state machine. The high
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Neutral Density Filter shows both position bits true. If both the close to in bit and the
close to out bit from the XRII I/F board are true (logic low) this error is flagged.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-39

REV 10
Error 4783
MESSAGES
ND Filter failed to position in time

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-40

REV 10
Error 4784
MESSAGES
ND Filter amp indicated stall at bad time

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
ND Filter amp indicated stall at bad time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-41

REV 10
Error 4785
MESSAGES
Gate pivot shows both position bits true

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
The low order eight bits contain the state of the Gate Pivot state machine. The high
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-42

REV 10
Error 4786
MESSAGES
Gate pivot failed to position in time

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Gate pivot failed to position in time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-43

REV 10
Error 4787
MESSAGES
Gate pivot amp indicated stall at bad time

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Gate pivot amp indicated stall at bad time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-44

REV 10
Error 4788
MESSAGES
Gate or NDF device has failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
8-45

REV 10
Error 4789
MESSAGES
Gate clock failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The gate clock is a clock that triggers every 6.5536 milliseconds. The software runs
a watchdog timer that times out after 10 milliseconds and is reset by the gate clock
task. If the gate clock does not run, the watchdog timer will time out and this error is
generated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-46

REV 10
Error 478A
MESSAGES
No gate motion allowed xrii link down.

No gate motion allowed XRII link down.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
The low order eight bits contain the reason that the link is down:
00
The link is initializing
02
The XRII I/F did not replay to a command
04
The XRII I/F did not ACK a command
06
The XRII I/F NAKed a command
08
The XRII I/F replay to a command did not match the command sent.
0A
A DUART error occurred.
0C
An XRII I/F error occurred.
The high order eight bits contain zero the first time the error is encountered. If a gate
command is received from the ASC during the period of recovery from this error, this
error will again be generated but the upper eight bits of this word will contain 88. This
will often occur if the error was originally generated on the prep of a record applica
tion. The system will then attempt to config for fluoro while the gate is still recovering
and this error will again be generated as a result.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
The gate and/or filter will not be allowed to move because the serial link to the XRII
I/F board is down.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-47

REV 10
Error 478B
MESSAGES
Gate pivot or ndf did not recover.

Gate pivot or NDF did not recover.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
The low order eight bits contain the reason that the recovery failed:
01
Gate pivot stalled.
02
Gate pivot timed out.
03
Gate pivot stall did not go away in time.
04
Gate pivot stall hardware watchdog latched.
11
ND filter stalled.
12
ND filter timed out.
13
ND filter stall did not go away in time.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
The gate and/or ND filter was attempting to recover from a prior error and could not
successfully complete the recovery.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-48

REV 10
Error 478C
MESSAGES
Gate stall hardware latch kicked in.

Gate stall hardware latch kicked in.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
failure.
USER:
The low order eight bits contain an indication of the time that the stall was detected:
00FF At initialization.
00nn
where bit 7 is set. The state of the ND filter state machine after bit 7 is
stripped.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
The stall watchdog was detected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-49

REV 10
Error 4790
MESSAGES
XRII RIP transmit buffer full

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Transmit buffer input pointer value.
USER:
Transmit buffer output pointer.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The output buffer containing messages to be sent to the XRII I/F microcontroller is
full. Communications with the XRII I/F are not proceeding normally.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Replace the XRII Interface Board (VIC3 A1 A2).
8-50

REV 10
Error 4791
MESSAGES
XRII RIP error

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Error code reported by the XRII I/F micro-controller. The currently defined error code is as follows:
11
Invalid command: the XRII I/F micro-controller received a command
that was not within its valid range.
USER:
The state of the 5 gate position feedback bits at the time of the error.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The XRII I/F microcontroller has reported an error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Replace the XRII I/F Board (VIC3 A1 A2).
8-51

REV 10
Error 4792
MESSAGES
XRII RIP invalid byte count received

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
8-52

REV 10
Error 4793
MESSAGES
Invalid field of view command

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
The requested field of view.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software
DESCRIPTION
The requested field of view in an XRII Field of View command was not in the valid
range. The valid range for this command is 0 through 3.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Write an EPR because something is wrong with the code.
8-53

REV 10
Error 4794
MESSAGES
XRII RIP response time out

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Diagnostic Timeout
The XRII I/F Board was reset and the diagnostic reply was not received within the
appropriate amount of time. The time allowed depends upon the conditions of
the reset. If the reset occurred because the console was turned on, the allowed
time is 4 seconds. If the reset was caused by the VIC asynchronous to console pow
er being applied, the allowed time is 0.75 seconds. The difference in time is to give
the power supplies time to come up.
Reply Timeout
The XRII I/F Board was sent a command by the VIC and did not reply to the com
mand within 40 milliseconds.
NAK Received
This error is displayed any time that a NAK is received from the XRII I/F Board
micro-controller.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The XRII I/F microcontroller did not respond appropriately to the VIC within a
prescribed amount of time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
8-54

REV 10
Error 4795
MESSAGES
XRII DUART receiver framing error

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The condition of the DUART status register at the time that the framing error was detected.
USER:
The character on which the framing error was detected.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The DUART on the XRII & Iris Control Board reported a framing error for channel A
which is the channel that communicates with the XRII I/F Board microcontroller.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
8-55

REV 10
Error 4796
MESSAGES
XRII DUART receiver parity error

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The condition of the DUART status register at the time that the parity error was detected.
USER:
The character on which the framing error was detected.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The DUART on the aperture board reported a parity error for channel A which is the
channel that communicates with the XRII I/F microcontroller.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
8-56

REV 10
Error 4797
MESSAGES
XRII DUART receiver overrun error

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The condition of the DUART channel A status port at the time that the error condition was detected.
USER:
The character that was read from the input buffer. Due to the error the character is
more than likely garbage.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The DUART on the XRII & Iris Control Board reported an overrun error for channel A
which is the channel that communicates with the XRII I/F micro controller. This
means that characters are coming in from the microcontroller faster than they are
being removed from the DUART input queue.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
8-57

REV 10
Error 4798
MESSAGES
Diagnostic test failed. Call service and continue.

Diagnostic test on XRII board failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Diagnostic Error Code reported by XRII I/F Board diagnostics.

Error
Meaning
80H
CPU alive test failed.
81H
EPROM checksum test failed.
82H
CPU instruction set test failed.
83H
D/A failure.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The power up diagnostics of the 8031 microcontroller on the XRII I/F board have
detected an error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
8-58

REV 10
Error 4799
MESSAGES
The cmd sent to XRII was not the cmd returned

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The command that was sent to the XRII I/F Board micro-controller.
USER:
The reply command that was received from the XRII I/F Board micro-controller.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
Communications with the 8031 microcontroller on the XRII I/F board provide for a
handshake whereby the 8031 responds when a command is finished. One byte of
the response is the command to which it is responding. If this byte does not match
the command that was sent, the above error is flagged.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
8-59

REV 10
Error 47B0
MESSAGES
WARNING, Camera rotator stalled. Please try again.

WARNING, Camera rotator stalled. Please try again.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Condition of TV Rotate Status port at the time of the failure.
USER:
The angle to which the rotator was commanded. This number is in the range of -950
to +1350 decimal. The number is displayed in hex. These numbers represent the
angles -95.0_ to +135.0_.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
TV Rotator failed to track command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check for mechanical jam in the head.

- VIC TV Rotator Control Board Tests.
Replace the TV Rotator Board (VIC1 A5).
Replace the Iris and TV Rotator Interface (VIC2 A3 A2).
Replace the Rotator Motor in the head.
8-60

REV 10
Error 47D0
MESSAGES
Turn on Video Tape Recorder or check cable connection.
TURN ON VIDEO TAPE RECORDER
VTR did not respond to command

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
The state of the VIC VTR software at the time of the error.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The VTR did not respond to a command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check for the following conditions:

- The VTR is powered down.
- The communication cable has become disconnected at the VTR or the
transition panel.
- The VTR does not have the serial option installed.
- The serial card in the VTR is defective.
- VIC In-Room Display Board Tests.
8-61

REV 10
Error 47D1
MESSAGES
VTR Communication error. Turn console power OFF/ON.
VTR responding with NAK

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Transport Mode of the VTR at the time of the error.
USER:
The state of the VIC VTR software at the time of the error.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The VTR sent a NAK to the VIC.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check for poor connection of the serial cable.

Replace the VIC InRoom Display Board (VIC1 A8).
Replace the serial card in the VTR.
8-62

REV 10
Error 47D2
MESSAGES
Select REMOTE 1 on tape recorder and continue.
SELECT REMOTE 1 ON VTR.
VTR not in remote mode

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
State of the VIC VTR software at the time of the error.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware/Operator
DESCRIPTION
The VTR is not in remote mode. It is most likely that the VTR was taken out of remote
mode to allow the use of the VTR front panel and the operator put the VTR back into
Remote Mode. This condition can also occur when the tape becomes unthreaded.
The VTR takes itself out of remote mode when the tape unthreads.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Hit the REM 1 button on the VTR control panel.

8-63

REV 10
Error 47D3
MESSAGES
VTR Communication error. Turn console power OFF/ON.
VTR aborted record before sync

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
8-64

REV 10
Error 47D4
MESSAGES
Search may not have been successful. Check tape location.
SEARCH NOT CONFIRMED.
VTR aborted search

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Operator
DESCRIPTION
A search for a mark or run did not complete. This is most often caused by starting the
active runs too close to either the beginning or end of the tape. The VTR will not allow
searches to move too close to the ends of the tape. If a search to a point too close to
the end of the tape is attempted, the VTR will not allow completion and this error will
occur. This can also occur if a Cue/Record is attempted before there are any valid
runs in the system. The software will attempt to cue the recorder to time 00:00:00.01
which may not be attainable given the state of the recorder clock.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
If this occurred prior to creating any runs, then the proper procedure is to position the
tape approximately five minutes from the beginning of the tape and hit the reset button
twice. This will cause the system to display a Recorder Ready message and the system
will be ready to begin recordings.
If the error occurred after some valid runs have been made, then the operator will need
to live with the problem of possibly not being able to easily access the runs near the
beginning of the tape. When search does not work, it is possible that the runs may be
accessible via the shuttle button. In any case be sure that the operator is instructed in the
proper procedure before using the system again.
8-65

REV 10
Error 47D5
MESSAGES
Freeze deselected. No activity on system for 1/2 hour.
FREEZE DESELECTED.
VTR time out while in freeze frame

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Operator
DESCRIPTION
The VTR was left in a freeze frame state for 30 minutes. The software assumes that
the operator forgot about the freeze condition and puts the VTR into the stop mode to
prevent head wear on the machine.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No action required.
8-66

REV 10
Error 47D7
MESSAGES
VTR communication error. Try again or call service.
VTR COMMUNICATION ERROR.
Transmit to VTR requested while transmission active.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
8-67

REV 10
Error 47D8
MESSAGES
Unknown stimulus to VTR state machine.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The stimulus which was in error.
USER:
The state of the VIC VTR software at the time of the failure.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Software
DESCRIPTION
The VTR software made an attempt to stimulate the ActionState driver for the VTR
within invalid stimulus.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Recode the incorrect code creating the invalid stimulus and rebuild the code.
8-68

REV 10
Error 47D9
MESSAGES
VTR responded with a bad transport mode.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The transport mode reported by the VTR.
USER:
The state of the VIC VTR software at the time of the failure.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The VTR responded with a transport mode that is not valid. This is a code indicating
the current state of the VTR (eg, playing, etc.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Replace the HPR50.
8-69

REV 10
Error 47DA
MESSAGES
HPR50 VTR left idle in ready > 30 minutes.

HPR-50 VTR left idle in ready > 30 minutes.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The transport mode at the time of the time out.
USER:
The state of the VTR firmware at the time of the failure.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Operator
DESCRIPTION
The VTR was left in the ready state for thirty minutes without being used in any
manner. The VTR was taken out of ready in order to protect the machine.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Put the VTR back into the ready state prior to running the machine. This is
accomplished by cycling the VTR ON button.
8-70

REV 10
Error 47DB
MESSAGES

HPR-50 VTR DUART Framing Error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The status of the DUART at the time of the failure.
USER:
The character in the buffer at the time of the failure.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The VTR DUART detected a framing error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Replace the HPR50.
8-71

REV 10
Error 47DC
MESSAGES

HPR-50 VTR DUART Parity Error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
The character in the buffer at the time of the parity error.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The VTR DUART detected a parity error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Replace the HPR50.
8-72

REV 10
Error 47DD
MESSAGES
VTR communications error. Try again or call service.

HPR-50 VTR DUART Overrun Error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
The character in the buffer at the time of the overrun.
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
The VTR DUART detected an overrun error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Replace the HPR50.
8-73

REV 10
Error 47E0
MESSAGES
Tried to access iris power supply from an M1 card.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
VIC
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
8-74

REV 10
Error 47FE
MESSAGES
Invalid data base item ID number.
Invalid data base item ID number.
MODULE
VIC
DESCRIPTION
8-75

REV 10
Error 47FF
MESSAGES
Invalid data base item size.
Invalid data base item size.
MODULE
VIC
DESCRIPTION
8-76

REV 10

4800 THRU 4807
9-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
9-2

REV 10
Error 4800
MESSAGES
An invalid command was received by the DF system.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
A command received by the DF module is undefined.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check Arcnet components

Run diagnostics on DF BIU board
Run diagnostics on ASC hub controller
IF 50 Hertz system verify power line noise conditions.
9-3

REV 10
Error 4801
MESSAGES
The message received by the DF had an invalid byte count.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The Arcnet packet received by the DF module contains a legal command, but the
byte count of the packet is incorrect.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

Run diagnostics on DF BIU board
Run diagnostics on ASC hub board
IF 50 Hertz system verify power line noise conditions.
9-4

REV 10
Error 4802
MESSAGES
ASC configure message received when DF status should be not OK.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The Advantx application is attempting an exposure sequence when the DF is not
able to acquire images. The DF module has already informed the ASC of this
condition, but the application code has some how ignored the current DF status.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Check Arcnet components.
9-5

REV 10
Error 4803
MESSAGES
An unknown ASC status type was received.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The DF module has received a packet from the ASC that indicates which application
mode to enter (e.g. Static or Dynamic). However, the data within the packet does not
indicate either Static or Dynamic.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
9-6

REV 10
Error 4804
MESSAGES
The ASC status type changed during an acquisition.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The DF module has received a packet, during the acquisition, that indicates that the
current acquisition mode has changed (e.g. DF was originally in Static by now is in
Dynamic).
Note:
This error could happen if either DF or Advantx are reboot while both are in acquisition mode. In this case the error can be ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Check Arcnet components.
9-7

REV 10
Error 4805
MESSAGES
The acquisition has been terminated due to a DF error.
DF ERROR
An error has occurred in the DF system.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
A fatal error in the DF has been detected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Examine the DF module error log for details.
9-8

REV 10
Error 4806
MESSAGES
The disk space available is less than 2 seconds of run time.

The DF system has run out of disk space.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The DF module has exhausted the available disk space during the acquisition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
This is a normal event if the elapsed exposure sequence exceeds the available disk
space.
Delete images to continue.
Be aware of the available space before starting an acquisition sequence.
9-9

REV 10
Error 4807
MESSAGES
The DF maximum run length of 999 images was reached.

The DF maximum run length of 999 images was reached.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
DF
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The current run sequence attempted to store more then the allowed 999 images.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
This is a normal event when the exposure sequence exceeds 999 images.
Start a new run.
9-10

REV 10

4900 THRU 4919
10-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
10-2

REV 10
Error 4900
MESSAGES
Align/position XRay field with receptor to continue.

Collimator not positioned for use with table Bucky.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the table has been selected as the RAD receptor at the console
but the tube and table receptor are not in proper alignment with each other to allow exposure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check that table receptor is in proper horizontal/vertical orientation for the intended
exposure.
Check that the tube is oriented perpendicular to the table receptor and that the tube is
located at a valid sid position.
Using System Level Diagnostics (SLDs), run tests shown in Tables below to check
indicated signals. Tests appear on RAD or R&F SLD menu depending on positioner
type. Refer to the Advantx System Level Diagnostics manual for instructions and
Check Table Inputs to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Interface 1 and 2:
Receptor A Bucky Position Test
Receptor B Bucky Position Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
R&F Signal Name
BUCKY HORIZONTAL A/B n/a
n/a
BUCKY VERTICAL A/B
n/a
Check Horizontal SID Inputs to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
SID Interlock Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
SID SWITCH A
R+F Interface:
SID SWITCH B
XT SID Interlock Test
R&F Signal Name

SID A INTLK
SID B INTLK
SID SWITCH C
SID C INTLK
SID SWITCH D
SID D INTLK
SID SWITCH E
SID E INTLK
Check Collimator Angulation Input to Coll Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Collimator 1 and 2:
Coll. Switch/Position Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
-80 TO -100 SW
R+F Collimator Control:
-10 TO +10 SW
+80 TO +100 SW
R&F Signal Name

-80 TO -100 SW
-10 TO +10 SW
+80 TO +100 SW
Check Vertical SID Input to Coll Board:

RAD SLD Test
SID A/D Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
SID POT / SID POT RTN

SID A/D Test
10-3
R&F Signal Name


REV 10
Error 4901
MESSAGES
Close room door and continue.
The room door is open
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a RAD exposure is attempted but the room door is not closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check that the room door is closed.

Hardware could be causing this error if the room door input is not being presented to the
positioner. Check the correct sense of the below listed signal at the positioner and if not
present, backtrack this signal through the system until the source of the problem is
determined.
Using System Level Diagnostics (SLDs), run tests shown in Table below to check
Check Room Door Input to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Interface Board 1 and 2:
Mammo Filter/Room Door Int.
RAD Signal Name

ROOM DOOR INTLK
R&F SLD Test

R+F Interface Board:
10-4
R&F Signal Name

ROOM DR

REV 10
Error 4902
MESSAGES
Load cassette in tray to continue.
Cassette not in tray, tray not in, or film not in place
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a RAD exposure is attempted for the selected receptor but the
system has determined that a cassette is not in place.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check that a cassette is in the tray for the selected receptor.

Check that the tray is pushed all the way in.
Hardware could be be causing this error if the cassetteinplace input is not being
presented to the positioner. Check the correct sense of the below listed signal at the
positioner and if not present, backtrack this signal through the system until the source
of the problem is determined. Note that the A/B designation used for the General
RAD I/F board signal name below indicates that there is both an A and a B receptor
port on the board and that the signal in question could be connected to either port.
Check Cassette-in-place Input to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
Cassette Sensing/Sizing Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
CASS/FILM IN PLACE A/B R+F Interface Board:

Table Bucky Test
Vertical Bucky Stand Test
10-5
R&F Signal Name

TBL CASS IN
WALL CASS IN

REV 10
Error 4903
MESSAGES
Correct Bucky rotation to XRay field to continue.
Receptor not upright or 180 from upright
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a RAD exposure is attempted for the selected receptor but the
receptor is not rotated to correct position.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check that the receptor is rotated to the upright or 180 degrees from upright position.
Hardware could be be causing this error if the buckyrotated input is not being
Check Bucky-rotated Input to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name

BUCKY ROTATED A

BUCKY ROTATED B
R&F SLD Test

Vertical Bucky Stand Position
10-6
R&F Signal Name

BKY ROTATED

REV 10
Error 4904
MESSAGES
XRay tube is in an improper orientation.

Collimator is in an improper orientation
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when the tube and/or receptor are not in proper alignment with each
other to allow a RAD exposure and it cannot be determined what the intention of the operator is for the tubereceptor relationship.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make sure that the proper receptor application is selected at the console, and that
receptor is in proper horizontal/vertical orientation for intended exposure.
If receptor is a variable-height wall unit, check for proper height.
Check that the tube is oriented perpendicular to the receptor and that the tube is located
at a valid sid position.
Check Table Inputs to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
R&F Signal Name
BUCKY HORIZONTAL A/B n/a
n/a
BUCKY VERTICAL A/B
n/a
Check Wall Unit Inputs to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
R&F Signal Name
BUCKY HORIZONTAL A/B R+F Interface:
BKY HOR
BUCKY VERTICAL A/B
BKY VER
BUCKY UPPER A/B*
BKY UPPER
BUCKY LOWER A/B*
BKY LOWER

RAD SLD Test
SID Interlock Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
SID SWITCH A
R+F Interface:
SID SWITCH B
R&F Signal Name

SID A INTLK
SID B INTLK
SID SWITCH C
SID C INTLK
SID SWITCH D
SID D INTLK
SID SWITCH E
SID E INTLK

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
-80 TO -100 SW
-10 TO +10 SW
+80 TO +100 SW
R&F Signal Name

-80 TO -100 SW
-10 TO +10 SW
+80 TO +100 SW

RAD SLD Test
SID A/D Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test

SID A/D Test
10-7
R&F Signal Name


REV 10
Error 4905
MESSAGES
Align/position XRay field with receptor to continue.

Collimator not positioned for use with wall bucky pres. position
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a wall unit has been selected as the RAD receptor at the console but the tube and wall receptor are not in proper alignment with each other to allow exposure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check that the wall receptor is at the proper height if the receptor can be positioned to
different heights.
Check that the wall receptor is in proper horizontal/vertical orientation for the intended
exposure.
Check that the tube is oriented perpendicular to the wall receptor and that the tube is
located at a valid sid position.
Check Wall Unit Inputs to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
R&F Signal Name
BUCKY HORIZONTAL A/B R+F Interface:
BKY HOR
BUCKY VERTICAL A/B
BKY VER
BUCKY UPPER A/B*
BKY UPPER
BUCKY LOWER A/B*
BKY LOWER

RAD SLD Test
SID Interlock Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
SID SWITCH A
R+F Interface:
SID SWITCH B
R&F Signal Name

SID A INTLK
SID B INTLK
SID SWITCH C
SID C INTLK
SID SWITCH D
SID D INTLK
SID SWITCH E
SID E INTLK

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
-80 TO -100 SW
-10 TO +10 SW
+80 TO +100 SW
R&F Signal Name

-80 TO -100 SW
-10 TO +10 SW
+80 TO +100 SW

RAD SLD Test
SID A/D Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test

SID A/D Test
10-8
R&F Signal Name


REV 10
Error 4906
MESSAGES
Raise table to proper exposure height to continue.
Table not positioned to expose height
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a RAD exposure is attempted but the table has variable height
capability and is not presently positioned to the proper height.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check that the table is positioned to the proper height for exposure.
Hardware could be be causing this error if the tableatexposeht input is not being
of the problem is determined.
Check Table-at-expose-ht Input to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name

BUCKY UPPER A/B*
R&F SLD Test

n/a
10-9
R&F Signal Name

n/a

REV 10
Error 4907
MESSAGES
Exposure terminated early. Select lower technique to continue.
EXPOSURE TERMINATED EARLY.
Exposure terminated prematurely.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a RAD exposure is attempted in conjunction with a receptor
utilizing a reciprocating grid and either the reciprocating grid did not come up to speed or
the signal indicating that the grid is up to speed is bouncing.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
A hardware problem causes this error message to be put up. The
buckyuptospeed signal from the receptor reciprocating grid being presented to
the positioner is generally either not being asserted at all during exposure or is
bouncing during the expose cycle. Monitor the below listed signal at the positioner
with a scope and if not present or deficient, backtrack the signal through the system
until the source of the problem is determined. Note that the A/B designation used
for the General RAD I/F board signal name below indicates that there is both an A
and a B receptor port on the board and that the signal in question could be
connected to either port.
Check Bucky-up-to-speed Input to I/F Board:
RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test

BUCKY IN MOTION A/B
Receptor A Bucky Energize Test
Receptor B Bucky Energize Test
R&F Signal Name
R+F Interface:
Table Bucky Test
TBL BKY RDY
R+F Interface:
WALL BKY RDY
10-10

REV 10
Error 4908
MESSAGES
Check magazine, receiver, or insert new patient ID.
CHECK MAG/REC OR PATIENT ID
Check film changer magazine/receiver, or insert new patient ID.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a RAD exposure is attempted in conjunction with a film
changer wall device such as a Changex or ACS1000 and either the film is not in place,
there is a film jam, or the patient id card is not in place.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check that the film is in place and that there is no jam or other associated problem with
the film loading mechanism.
Check that the patient id card is in place if the device is equipped with such a
mechanism.
Hardware could be be causing this error if the filminplace input is not being
Check Film-in-place Input to I/F Board:

RAD SLD Test
RAD Signal Name
R&F SLD Test
CASS/FILM IN PLACE A/B R+F Interface:

10-11
R&F Signal Name

WALL CASS IN

REV 10
Error 4909
MESSAGES
Collimator motion problem detected. Call service and continue.
Collimator motion problem.
Collimator is stalled.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
10-12

REV 10
Error 490F
MESSAGES
Invalid receptor.

Invalid receptor.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The error indicates that the software is corrupted because the internal receptor
indicator is not an acceptable value.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Recycle the console power (warm start) to see if it recurs.

Recycle the system power (cold start) in an attempt to clear it.
Run the extended PRD tests (RAM/Arcnet) on the R+F Positioner module (set switch 3
of bank S90 to the OFF position, and reset the R+F Positioner module). Refer to the
Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Try a new Application floppy.
10-13

REV 10
Error 4911
MESSAGES
Film changer programmer not ready.


RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that is sent at Prep to indicate that the Film Changer
control is not ready because the film magazine and/or the film receiver is not
attached to the film changer. The FC READY signal for the appropriate changer is
indicating not ready to the software after required delays for validity of the signal.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Check the film changer controller to determine why its not ready.
If it is then the FC READY signal should be traced to determine where the failure is.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the appropriate tests from the
following list: 80188 Internal Timer, PDQ, and SEP. The first test appears under the
R+F S188 CPU Board and the latter two appear under the R+F Injc/Step/FC IF Board
entry in the R+F menu. Refer to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error
should occur in any of these tests.
10-14

REV 10
Error 4912
MESSAGES
Out of film. Reload film magazine to continue.

Film changer out of film.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that indicates that the Film Changer is out of film.
Monitoring of the FILM IN PL signal at Prep and during the run for PDQ changer
indicates no film when expected along with the film changer indicating not ready on
the FC READY signal.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reload the film changer with film.

Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following tests: 80188
Internal Timer and PDQ. The first test appears under the R+F S188 CPU Board and the
latter appears under the R+F Injc/Step/FC IF Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to
the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in either test.
Trace the FILM IN PL signal from film changer to determine where the error is. Also
check the FC READY signal for proper presentation.
10-15

REV 10
Error 4913
MESSAGES
Position table to horizontal to continue.

Table not at horizontal.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message reported at Prep when the software does not think the
table has been positioned at horizontal for film changer operation. The output signal
HPOS0 on the servo controller is not being asserted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Place the table at horizontal. Use the horizontal stop switch to insure the table stopping
at valid horizontal.
Check the HPOS0 signal to identify whether the software is signalling the table at
horizontal or not. Verify that the signal is only asserted at horizontal. If not then the
software is not able to properly determine horizontal.
Restore the database in an attempt to clear the problem.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test: Table Top
Angulation Test. This test appears under the R+F Interface Board entry in the R+F
menu. Refer to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this
test.
Check the table angulation pot and related paths to determine if it is working ok.
10-16

REV 10
Error 4914
MESSAGES
Stepper switch in wrong position on film changer programmer.

PDQ stepper switch wrong.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message for PDQ2 film changer that indicates its stepper
selection switch is not the same as the console selection. Either the stepper is
selected on the console and not at the changer or vice versa. The error is reported at
Prep by looking at the PDQ STEP SW (SPARE IN1) on Input Port 4 of the Stepper
Interface board.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Set the stepper selection switch on the PDQ2 in accordance with the stepper selection
on the console.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test: PDQ. This
test appears under the R+F Injc/Step/FC IF Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to
the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of these tests.
Check the PDQ STEP SW (SPARE IN1) signal to be sure it follows the switch
properly. Trace the signal to find any failure.
10-17

REV 10
Error 4915
MESSAGES
Injector switch in wrong position on film changer programmer.

PDQ injector switch wrong.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message for PDQ2 film changer that indicates its injector
selection switch is not the same as the console selection. Either the injector is
selected on the console and not at the changer or vice versa. The error is reported at
Prep by looking at the PDQ INJ SW (SPARE IN6) on Input Port 6 of the Stepper
Interface board.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Set the injector selection switch on the PDQ2 in accordance with the console.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test: PDQ. This
test appears under the R+F Injc/Step/FC IF Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to
Check the PDQ INJ SW (SPARE IN6) signal to be sure it follows the switch properly.
Trace the signal to find any failure.
10-18

REV 10
Error 4916
MESSAGES

PDQ not ready.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that indicates that the injector is selected for use and
the injector is not armed when used with the PDQ2 film changer. The INJ ARMED
signal is looked at to determine this condition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Arm the injector for automatic injection.

Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test: Injector.
This test appears under the R+F Injc/Step/FC IF Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer
to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of these tests.
Determine if the injector is signaling that is armed at its output.
Trace the INJ ARMED signal from injector to Stepper interface board to find where the
failure is.
10-19

REV 10
Error 4917
MESSAGES
Remove all cassettes to continue.


RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
10-20

REV 10
Error 4918
MESSAGES
Collimator failure detected. Call service and continue.
Collimator is in automatic limitation failure.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
This error has occurred on an R&F system with an Ultranet Radiographic Collimator.
1.
2.
The error may be produced if the operator attempts to manually move the Rad Ultranet
Collimator blades using the collimator knobs immediately after a tube warmup.
After completing a tube warmup, the Advantx still commands the blades to be closed
for 30 seconds. Manually overriding this command causes the error.
10-21

REV 10
Error 4919
MESSAGES
Collimator failure detected. Call service and continue.
Collimator blades did not close properly.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
10-22

REV 10

4A00 THRU 4AFF
11-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
11-2

REV 10
Error 4A00
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Received command is not defined

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates either there is a software bug or the hardware is bad. It is
generated when a GE bus transmission is received and the software cannot find the
command in its command table. The transmission is then ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Run the extended PRD tests (RAM/Arcnet) on the Positioner module (set switch 3 of
bank S165 to the OFF position, and reset the Positioner module). Refer to the Advantx
Try replacing the BIU board.
11-3

REV 10
Error 4A01
MESSAGES
Message transmit queue is full, no room

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
hardware is ok with diagnostics. Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ASC
module (set switch 3 of bank S153 to the OFF position, and reset the ASC module).
Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Verify the ARCNET hardware is ok with diagnostics.
Try replacing the BIU board.
11-4

REV 10
Error 4A02
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
ARCNET transmission failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
The destination node id of the packet to be sent.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
trying to talk to is off or was not receiving. The timeout is timed by the 80188s timer
2.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Verify that the destination id is valid for the system and that the node IDs of the
modules are set correctly.
Make sure all GE bus cables are good and connected properly.
(RAM/Arcnet) on the Positioner module (set switch 3 of bank S165 to the OFF
position, and reset the Positioner module). Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset
Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test:
ARCNET Interrupt
This test appears under the BIU Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to the
Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
Try a new BIU board.
11-5

REV 10
Error 4A03
MESSAGES
ARCNET initialization failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The software attempted to schedule a task to run and an internal timer indicator was
allocated to a different scheduled task.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Try replacing the CPU board.
11-6

REV 10
Error 4A04
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Maximum packet count exceeded

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error means that the software attempted to transmit more data than was
expected to fit in a single packet.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
11-7

REV 10
Error 4A05
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
GE Bus transmit not completed in time

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11-8

REV 10
Error 4A06
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
GE Bus command packet overrun

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
expected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
11-9

REV 10
Error 4A07
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Bad destination transmitting ID

RMX:
N/A
HW:

USER:
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Verify that the destination node id is valid for the system and that the node IDs for the
modules are set correctly.
(RAM/Arcnet) on the Positioner module (set switch 3 of bank S165 to the OFF
position, and reset the Positioner module). Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset
11-10

REV 10
Error 4A08
MESSAGES
Attempt to flush or set unallocated timer

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
11-11

REV 10
Error 4A09
MESSAGES
Schedule failed because all timers allocated

RMX:
N/A
HW:
For LCA positioner:

0000: L-arm Smart Amp board
0001: LC Pivot Smart Amp board
0002: LC Arc Smart Amp board
0003: LC II Smart Amp board
0004: LP II Smart Amp board
0005: LP X-ray Tube Smart Amp board
0006: LP Pivot Smart Amp board
0007: LP Arc Smart Amp board
0008: system Interface board
0009: Omega 4 Stepping board
For other positioners: N/A
USER:
For LCA Positioner: DEAD: The communication driver can no longer schedule out
put messages to boards placed in HW status.
For other positioners: N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
11-12

REV 10
Error 4A0A
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
A/D conversion failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
An A/D conversion did not complete in a reasonable period of time. The conversion
complete bit was not found set within the expected time period. Could have been
reading the A/D on the interface board or the collimator board at the time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
A/D Reference
This test appears under the Device I/O Board and Collimator Control Board(s) entries
in the positioner menu. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should
occur in any of these tests.
11-13

REV 10
Error 4A0B
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Invalid GE Bus command data received

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
Part or all of the data being processed from the GE bus packet is not valid for the
command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Recycle the console (warm start) to try and clear the problem.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to try and clear the problem.
Try a new applications floppy.
Try a database restore to attempt to fix the problem.
11-14

REV 10
Error 4A10
MESSAGES

French text: Mauvaise donn recue. Redmarrer la salle.
No cal/confg data received

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Indicates there was a problem with transmitting the request for the download of cal
and config data. Probably preceded by some other error pointing to the specific
failure in the GE Bus.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check error log to see what error occurred prior to this one and see that error for action
if GE bus related.
Cycle the system console (warm start) to attempt to clear.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to attempt to clear.
11-15

REV 10
Error 4A31
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
GE Bus command packet overrun

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11-16

REV 10
Error 4A32
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Maximum packet count exceeded

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11-17

REV 10
Error 4A34
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Bad destination transmitting ID

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11-18

REV 10
Error 4A42
MESSAGES
Arcnet initialization failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11-19

REV 10
Error 4A51
MESSAGES
Table Side control error. Turn console power OFF/ON.
Tableside link failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
After the software determines there is a problem in communicating with the tableside
controls it tries to reset the control panel. This error is reported if the diagnostic code
sent after reset shows a problem or after many unsuccessful attempts at resetting to
get the link coordinated again.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Recycle the console (warm start) to try and get the tableside controls back.
Recycle the system power (cold start) to try and correct the situation.
Verify that the tableside control is getting power and is properly connected at the table
base.
DUART Test
Reset Test
Serial Channel Loopback Test
The first test appears under the Device I/O Board and the latter two tests appear under
the Tableside Control Board 1(2) entries in the positioner menu. Refer to the Advantx
Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of these tests.
Verify the reset line at the tableside control is released to allow firmware to run.
Verify the cable is ok.
80188 Internal Timer
This test appears under the S188 CPU Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to the
11-20

REV 10
Error 4A52
MESSAGES
Table Side control error. Turn console power OFF/ON.
Tableside receive error

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Contains the status register of the DUART channel:

Bit 6 = Framing error
Bit 5 = Parity error
Bit 4 = Buffer Overrun (4 byte buffer)
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The DUART status register indicated there was an error in a reception from the
tableside control.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If not a frequent occurrence and the controls still work then it can be ignored.
Cycle the console (warm start) to try and clear.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to clear problem.
DUART Test
Reset Test
The first test appears under the Device I/O Board and the latter two tests appear under
the Tableside Control Board 1(2) entries in the positioner menu. Refer to the Advantx
11-21

REV 10
Error 4A53
MESSAGES
Bad lamp transition table

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
A transition state that the software determined is to occur is not a valid one. The state
is based on the CC select state, auto format select state, and whether using II or Film
changer (based on FC PARK signal).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

11-22

REV 10
Error 4A54
MESSAGES
Bad sine, cosin or tan trig function table

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
Software could not determine the arc sine, cosine or tangent of the L & U angles in
the corresponding trig table.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Verify that the L & U angles displayed are correct for the position.
11-23

REV 10
Error 4A55
MESSAGES

French text: Fermer la porte de la salle et continuer.
CLOSE ROOM DOOR.

French text: FERMER LA PORTE.
The room door is open.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message to indicate that the Room door needs to be closed to
continue. At Prep time the ROOM DOOR signal indicated it was open.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Close the Room door to continue.

Cycle the system power (cold start) to try and clear.
Room Door Switch
This test appears under the Device I/O Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to the
Check that the signal at the interface board is seeing the switch change. Might be
interface board if signal looks ok. If not, then must be in wiring from switch or check
the Room door switch to see that it is functioning.
11-24

REV 10
Error 4A56
MESSAGES
Retract Film Changer to park position to continue.
PARK FC
Bad interlock, film changer is not parked

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This an interlock message indicating that the film changer is not parked. At Prep time
the FC PARKED signal indicated it was not parked.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Make sure the film changer is fully parked to continue.

Film Changer Interchange
Check the FC park switch to see if it is functional.
Check the FC PARKED signal on the interface board to see if it is coming through
properly. If not trace signal to find the failure.
Replace the interface board to try to clear it.
11-25

REV 10
Error 4A57
MESSAGES
Lower Image Intensifier and continue.
LOWER II AND CONTINUE.
Bad interlock, II not at or below 30 cm

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that indicates that the II is not at or below 30cm SID. It
happens when an Interchange is not fully completed on an L/UA; the Interchange
button lights when the II reaches the required position. The error is based on the SID
calculation as determined by the difference between the II and tube position pots and
some internal flags.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Make sure the II is at or below 30cm from ISOcenter.

Image Intensifier Iso A/D
Verify that the II ISO DIST and XRT ISO DIST voltages change on the interface board.
If not then trace back to the pots to determine failure.
Try replacing the positioner I/O board to correct the problem.
Cycle the console power (warm start) to try and clear the problem.
Redo the II and XRT distance cals.
11-26

REV 10
Error 4A58
MESSAGES
Rotate Film Changer to detent to continue.
ROTATE FC
French:
TOURNER LE CHNGR
Bad interlock, FC is not at 0, -90, or +90 deg

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message to indicate that the film changer is rotated. At Prep time
the FC NOT ROT signal is showing rotated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Place the film changer back to the normal position making sure it is locked in place.
This test appears under the Device I/O Board entry in the positioner menu. Rotate the
film changer back and forth and verify that the FC NOT ROTATED signal responds
accordingly. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this
test.
Cycle the console power (warm start) to try and clear problem.
Replace the positioner I/O board to clear problem.
Try cycling the system power (cold start).
11-27

REV 10
Error 4A59
MESSAGES
Verify the film changer position and continue.
FC NOT CORRECTLY LOCKED.
French:
CHNGR NON VERROUILLE

Bad interlock, FC error reported by the SEP.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message at Prep time when the film changer is not at either
Endoftravel (EOT) or AUX EOT as indicated by the FC AT EOT and FC AT AUX
EOT signals.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fully extend the film changer or place at the Aux end of travel positions.
This test appears under the Device I/O Board entry in the positioner menu. Check both
signals to see if they are activated appropriately while moving the film changer back
and forth several times. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should
occur in this test.
Cycle the console power (warm start) to try and clear up the problem.
Replace the positioner I/O board to attempt to fix problem.
11-28

REV 10
Error 4A5A
MESSAGES
Lower Film Changer to contact position and continue.
LOWER FC TO CONTACT POS.
Bad interlock, FC is not at or below 30 cm

RMX:
HW:
USER:
N/A
N/A
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message at Prep to indicate that the positioner is not in a valid
position with Cerebral Contact (CC) selected in film changer mode. One of the
following three conditions is not being met for CC mode and the CC button will be
flashing.
Valid CC positions combinations:
L angle
U angle
Film changer setup
I
> +45 degrees
any
AT EOT & not rotated &
II < +45 degrees
< +45 degrees
ISO dist. <= 30cm
III < +45 degrees
> +45 degrees AT Aux EOT & not rotated &
ISO dist. <= 30cm
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Move the film changer down so under 30cm condition is satisfied. CC button will stop
flashing.
Make sure Film changer is at proper end of travel position for L/U angle combination.
Trace the EOT signal if not properly indicating at the I/O board.
Check that the system is really in CC mode by pressing CC switch to turn it off. Then
try Prepping to check interlocks. Should it still occur then the CC SW signal is not
being seen properly and should be traced out to find out where the problem is.
Verify that the L and U angles displayed are correct for the position. If not then trace out
the one that is wrong. If the angles change with movement of the arms then try a
database restore. Then try recal of the arm that is not displaying correctly.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following tests to aid in
determining if there is a hardware problem:
L Angle A/D
U Angle A/D
Cerebral Contact Switch
Film Changer Iso A/D
Cerebral Contact Lamp
These tests appear under the Device I/O Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to
the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of these tests.
Try recycling the console power (warm start) to try and clear problem.
11-29

REV 10
Error 4A5B
MESSAGES
Extend Film Changer further into field to continue.
EXTEND FC FURTHER IN FIELD.
Bad interlock, CC case I, II failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message at Prep time to indicate that the Cerebral Contact mode
setup failed the Case I/II checks. The conditions of either of the cases below is not
met.
Valid CC positions combinations:
L angle
U angle
Film changer setup
any
I
> +45 degrees
II <= +45 degrees <= +45 degrees
AT EOT
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Place the L/U arms to satisfy one of the two conditions with the film changer fully
extended.
Check the FC AT EOT signal to determine that it is working properly.
L Angle A/D
U Angle A/D
Verify that the L and U angle position feedbacks are working properly by checking
position against displayed angle and during movement of the arms. Trace the signal(s)
that do not indicate properly from I/O board to pots to find problem.
Try cycling the console power (warm start) to attempt to clear problem.
Restore the database should the angles displayed or film changer positions do not seem
to match reality.
Recal the suspect position feedbacks.
11-30

REV 10
Error 4A5C
MESSAGES
Extend Film Changer further into field to continue.
EXTEND FC FURTHER IN FIELD.
Bad interlock, CC case III failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message at Prep to indicate that with Cerebral Contact (CC)
mode and Film changer selected the positioner does not appear to meet any of the
conditions for the case as defined below.
L angle
U angle
III < +45 degrees > +45 degrees
Film changer setup

At Aux EOT
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Place the L/U arms to satisfy one of the two conditions with the film changer fully
extended.
Check the FC AT AUX EOT signal to determine that it is working properly.
L Angle A/D
U Angle A/D
Verify that the L and U angle position feedbacks are working properly by checking
position against displayed angle and during movement of the arms. Trace the signal(s)
that do not indicate properly from I/O board to pots to find problem.
Try cycling the console power (warm start) to attempt to clear problem.
Restore the database should the angles displayed or film changer positions do not seem
to match reality.
Recal the suspect position feedbacks.
11-31

REV 10
Error 4A5D
MESSAGES


French text: REDEMARRER LA SALLE
Non-maskable interrupt bus time out

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
A nonmaskable interrupt occurred. It is generated either by an I/O request to a port
that does not exist, or the hardware is not acknowledging, or by an access to
nonexistent memory. The status of CPU Timer 0 showed the timer had expired (no
ACK).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Restore the database in an attempt to clear any possible changes that are causing
software to talk to something not present.
Check system configuration and insure all corresponding interface boards are present.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to try and clear the hardware.
Systematically replace boards in rack until it goes away.
11-32

REV 10
Error 4A5E
MESSAGES


Math overflow

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The CPU detected a math overflow during some calculation and generates a
predefined interrupt.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to reload the system.

Note the conditions under which it occurs. If it appears to happen with some hardware
motion then those pots can be checked or any associated cal could be redone.
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
These tests appear under the S188 CPU Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to
Replace the CPU board to try to fix.
11-33

REV 10
Error 4A5F
MESSAGES


Divide by zero

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The CPU detected a math attempt to divide by zero.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to reload the system.

Note the conditions under which it occurs. If it appears to happen with some hardware
motion then those pots can be checked or any associated cal could be redone.
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
These tests appear under the S188 CPU Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to
Replace the CPU board to try to fix.
11-34

REV 10
Error 4A60
MESSAGES
Film Changer Programmer not ready.
CHECK FC PROGRAMMER
Film Changer Programmer not ready

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message at Prep time when the film changer signals indicate that
either the film changer is not ready either because the film magazine or receiver are
out of the device; the software cannot determine which. The FC RDY signal
indicates its not ready or an internal flag indicates the film is not in place (determined
by flags saying that a tube is selected with the appropriate film changer).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check the SEP film changer programmer for more information as to the cause.
Frontal Plane SEP Film Changer
Check the Film changer ready (FC RDY) signal is the programmer does not indicate
any problem. Trace from programmer to I/O board to find failure.
11-35

REV 10
Error 4A61
MESSAGES
Film Changer out of film. Reload to continue.
FC OUT OF FILM. RELOAD.
Bad interlock, FC no film in magazine

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message at Prep time when the film changer appears to be
indicating it is out of film. The FC RDY signal is not ready and the FC FILM IN PLACE
SW* signal is not indicating film present during PREP.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Reload the film changer with film.

Check the FC FILM IN PLACE signal at the appropriate I/O board to see it matches
what the film changer is sending. If not then trace the signal.
Check the FC RDY signal at the appropriate I/O board to see it matches what the film
changer is sending. If not then trace the signal.
Be sure that the correct film changer has been configured for the system.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to see if that clears the problem.
11-36

REV 10
Error 4A63
MESSAGES
Collimator has stalled. Try again or call service.
COLLIMATOR STALLED.
Collimator stalled

RMX:
N/A
HW:
001 - Lateral collimator blade is stalled

002 - Longitudinal collimator blade is stalled
003 - Both collimator blades are stalled
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The collimator board is indicating a stall condition to the software. The LONG STALL
and/or TRANS STALL signals is active during a routine check of the status.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Cycle the console power (warm start) to get positioner to initialize the collimator
hardware.
Restore the database in case the collimator cal is corrupted.
Transverse Stall
Longitudinal Stall
This test appears under the Collimator Control Board(s) entry in the positioner menu.
Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in these tests.
Replace the collimator board to see if it clears the stalling.
Check the appropriate stall indicator signal to see if it is signalling a stall. This can
indicate if it is the collimator or CPU board, or backplane.
Verify the performance of the collimator and that it is not sticking by visual monitoring
and scoping feedback response.
Try a complete recal of the collimator, oscillation and positioning.
11-37

REV 10
Error 4A64
MESSAGES
Cannot select CC with table stepper selected.
CANNOT SELECT CC.
Cannot select CC with table stepper selected.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Attempted to select CC mode when the table stepper is selected. It is reported when
an internal flag indicates the CC button (CC SW) was pressed, a flag shows the FC is
selected, and either a flag shows the table is selected at the console or the STPR ON
signal is active from the table.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Deselect table at the console and turn stepper control off at the table to enter the CC
mode.
Table Stepper
Check the STPR ON signal at the I/O board to make sure it indicates proper status when
the stepper control is turned on and off. Trace the signal to find the problem if not
working.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to try to clear any hardware problem.
Restore the database in case the NV ram has become corrupted.
11-38

REV 10
Error 4A65
MESSAGES
CC deselected, not allowed with stepper.
CC DESELECTED.
CC deselected, not allowed with stepper

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The table stepper unit power on was detected when the CC mode was selected and
so it was deselected. It is reported when an internal flag indicates that the CC is
selected and checking the STPR ON signal shows the stepper is activated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
If the stepper control is not really on, then reboot the system using the diagnostics
floppy disk. Run the following test:
Table Stepper
Trace the STPR ON signal to find the failure.
11-39

REV 10
Error 4A66
MESSAGES
Injector did not inject as programmed.

French text: Linjection na pas fonctionn.
INJECTOR FAIL
French text: DEFAUT INJECTEUR
Injector is not injecting.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The injector does not appear to be injecting after being commanded to. A timer is set
for a delayed injection and after the delay the injector INJECTING signal is checked
to see if the injection is actually occurring. The error is reported if it is not.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Injector
If it did inject then the INJECTING signal is not getting to the software. Check the
injector itself, the cable to the positioner cabinet, and the signal getting to the board.
If no injection occurred, then check the injector to see if it does manual injecting. If it
does then check the injector receiving the INJ START DR signal from the positioner to
be sure it is seen at the injector.
Cycle power on the injector to try and reset it.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to attempt to clear problem.
11-40

REV 10
Error 4A67
MESSAGES
FC program is not compatible with console selection.
FC PROGRAM INCOMPATIBILITY.
FC program is not compatible with console selection.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This interlock message is reported at PREP time when the positioner finds the plane
selections on the console and the SEP programmer do not agree for the acquisition.
An internal flag, set by an ASC GE Bus command, indicates which plane(s) to use
and checking the SEPs plane select signals CHANGER 1 SEL and CHANGER 2
SEL dont correlate to the command. Also the film changer is identified as a SEP.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Make sure the SEP program selected corresponds to the plane selection of the console.
The film changer programmer must be a SEP.
If the SEP controller is on, then reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk.
Run the following test:
Film Changer Plane Select
Check and trace the select lines, that are not correct, from the positioner to the SEP.
Look at the lines while changing programs that use different planes to verify they are
working ok.
11-41

REV 10
Error 4A68
MESSAGES
Check FC program, place hand switch in holder.
CHECK FC PROGRAMMER.
Check FC program, place hand switch in holder.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message to indicate that the SEP programmer is not indicating
any plane selection. A film changer is selected, its thought to be a SEP, a rad
acquisition is being asked for, any required delay for the SEP powering on has
expired, and neither the CHANGER 1 SEL or CHANGER 2 SEL signals are active
from the programmer.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the SEP on and/or select a program to use.

Verify that the programmer used is a SEP as configured.
Trace the programmer select signals to find any problem in getting to the positioner
cabinet.
11-42

REV 10
Error 4A69
MESSAGES
Film changer error reported, refer to film changer console.

FC error.

RMX:
HW:
USER:
N/A
N/A
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
There is an error of some kind with the film changer. The FC RDY signal went away
or the FC FILM IN PLACE signal (for nonSEP film changers) is not present
indicating something is wrong. The SEP programmer, if the type used, will have
more info as to what the error is.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Check the film changer controller for any indication that it is not ready and why.
If a SEP programmer is used, reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run
the following test:
If a nonSEP programmer is used, reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk.
Run the following tests:
Latch Loopback
One Shot
Expose Gate
This test appears under the Aux Frontal Plane FC Board entry in the positioner menu.
Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of these tests.
Check the FC RDY signal to see that it follows the film changer when causing it to
change using the FC control.
For nonSEP film changer check the FC FILM IN PLACE signal to see if it follows the
control when moving film. The signal should change with each transport.
Make sure the Film changer type is configured correctly for the hardware present.
Replace the interface board to see if the problem goes away.
11-43

REV 10
Error 4A6A
MESSAGES
Turn console power OFF/ON and retry or call service.

System init failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Internal error code returned by interface utilities
USER:
Type of error encountered:

001 - I/O Driver error
002 - Initialize Protocol error
003 - Protocol start error
004 - Host Cal data download error
005 - Protocol in fail mode
006 - Protocol startup failed
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
There was a problem while the positioner software was initializing that it
encountering an error so that it could not complete properly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Verify that the link is ok between the Positioner and the LP controls.
Cycle the console power (warm start) to try starting again.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following tests: Host Link
DUART and Host/VPM Communications. These tests appear under the Device I/O
Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an
error should occur in either test.
Run LP diagnostics and refer to the Fisher documentation for the possible cause.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to try and clear the problem.
Try replacing the Device I/O board.
11-44

REV 10
Error 4A6B
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Collimator problem. Try again or call service.

Dfaut collimateur. Recommencer ou appeler
COLLIMATOR PROBLEM
DEFAUT COLLIMATEUR
General collimator failure.

HW:
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
`A'
valid.
Collimator motor failure

Collimator CPU test failure
Collimator DAC test failure
Shared RAM access failure
Collimator power failure
Collimator reset failure during initialization
Recommended Action: Try resetting system (system Warm Start).
Collimator test failure
Collimator calibration failure. Calibration of collimator potentiometers is
incorrecta task took too long to execute.
Recommended Action: Recalibrate the collimator's three potentiometers.
Refer to GECGR service manual Y02W25L.04 for details.
Unknown Hardware Status." Indicates NVRAM for collimator type is not
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This is a general collimator error (CFM/AFM vascular systems). During xray
exposure, this error stops the sequence as a Type 1 Interlock does.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
If error occurs during exposure sequence, recalibrate the collimators three
potentiometers. Refer to GECGR service manual Y02W25L.04 for details.
11-45

REV 10
Error 4A81
MESSAGES

Link to host failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Serial Link interface between the Vascular positioner module and the host has
failed: 5 packets were transmitted to the Host with no response.
Note that the link must have successfully initialized for this error to be reported,
implying an actual equipment failure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Verify LC gantry power has not been turned off.

Check cabling/etc for open, unplugged, etc.
Run diagnostics on host.
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
Host Link DUART
Host/VPM Communications
The first three tests appear under the LC S188 CPU Board entry while the remaining
two appear under the LC Device I/O Board entry in the LC positioner menu. Refer to
11-46

REV 10
Error 4A82
MESSAGES
Receiver error on host link

Receiver error on host link

RMX:
N/A
HW:
DUART status byte
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Serial Link interface between the Vascular positioner module and the host has
failed: the DUART status for a given received byte was bad.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Verify LC gantry power has not been turned off.

Check cabling/etc for loose connections, etc.
Observe the serial link data traffic with an analyzer.
Check for noise on signal lines.
Check power supplies, grounds, etc.
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
Host Link DUART
11-47

REV 10
Error 4A83
MESSAGES
RMX:
HW:
USER:
MODULE
ERROR TYPE
Unsequence packet received

Unsequence packet received
N/A
N/A
N/A
Positioner
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The serial link between the Vascular positioner module and the host is not working
correctly.
All data packets exchanged across this link are encoded in such a way that the 2
highorder bits of each byte toggle between 1 and 0 in a predictable pattern. An
example of this pattern is shown below:
byte #
vv
bit#>
00
01
02
03
04
05
1
1
1
1
1
(etc.)
0
1
0
1
0
Packet Start Byte Controls:

System Status Byte
XRT/II Position Request Byte
General Position Request Byte
Park Select & Preprogrammed Control Byte
Reserved Control Byte
Each byte received is checked for the correct pattern sequence. If the sequence is
incorrect, this error is reported, and all bytes received are discarded until a new data
packet is detected.
Note that if more than one byte is missed, it is possible that the receiver will miss the
error condition. When this condition occurs, E$Host_Unexpected_Strt_Byte will
be reported at the start of the next packet.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Verify correct PWBs in VPM, particularly A3 & A7 boards.

Observe the serial link data traffic with an analyzer, and check for the pattern described
above.
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
Host Link DUART
11-48

REV 10
Error 4A84
MESSAGES
Host not in application mode

Host not in application mode

RMX:
N/A
HW:
new host mode

0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
USER:
N/A
Application
Failure
Degraded
Calibration
Calibration Data
Diagnostics
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
During applications mode, the host executed an internal mode change and reported
this to the Vascular positioner.
If the host mode is changed due to an error condition, the error will be reported at the
same time (usually just prior to this one); the new mode will normally be degraded
or failure.
Note:
Under normal conditions the host cannot change modes to calibration or diagnostics without command from the VPM.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run diagnostics at the host processor.

Contact XRPE Software Engineering regarding problem.
11-49

REV 10
Error 4A85
MESSAGES
Autopositioner control problem. Use manual positioning or try again.
AUTOPOSITIONER PROBLEM.
Pre-program link failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The serial link interface between the Vascular positioner and the autopositioner
tableside control has failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

LC S188 CPU Board
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
LC Device I/O Board
Host Link DUART
LC Tableside Autopos. Board
Serial Link Alive
Remote Panel Lamp
Remote Panel Switch
These tests appear under the LC positioner menu. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics
manual if an error should occur in any of these tests.
11-50

REV 10
Error 4A86
MESSAGES
Pre-program link received error

RMX:
N/A
HW:
DUART status byte
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
tableside control has failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

LC S188 CPU Board
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
LC Device I/O Board
Host Link DUART
Serial Link Alive
Remote Panel Lamp
Remote Panel Switch
11-51

REV 10
Error 4A87
MESSAGES
Received invalid pre-program data

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Invalid code value
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
tableside control has failed; an invalid byte was sent from the tableside control.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

LC S188 CPU Board
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PI
LC Device I/O Board
Host Link DUART
Serial Link Alive
Remote Panel Lamp
Remote Panel Switch
11-52

REV 10
Error 4A88
MESSAGES
Cannot memorize current position.
ILLEGAL POSITION.
Pre-program in illegal zone

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The user has the Larm positioned outside of the allowable limits.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Reposition Larm before storing position.
11-53

REV 10
Error 4A89
MESSAGES
5 seconds exceeded

5 seconds exceeded

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The user did not use the selected preprogrammed position within 5 seconds.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Reselect the position.
11-54

REV 10
Error 4A8A
MESSAGES
Laterally center table top to continue.
LATERALLY CENTER TABLE TOP.
Table top not laterally centered

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The tabletop is not centered laterally.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Center the table.
11-55

REV 10
Error 4A8B
MESSAGES
Position LP properly.
REPOSITION LP.
LP at undefined position

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The user has the LP in an invalid state for storing preprogrammed positions.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Move LP to park or isocenter before storing position.
11-56

REV 10
Error 4A8C
MESSAGES
I/O driver failed

I/O driver failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
I/O Driver status word
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An I/Odriver call within the software failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
11-57

REV 10
Error 4A8D
MESSAGES
RMX:
HW:
USER:
Unexpected start byte

Unexpected start byte
N/A
N/A
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
correctly.
highorder bits of each byte toggle between 1 and 0 in a predictable pattern; this
encoding pattern also permits detection of the first byte of any packet the start
byte. An example of this pattern is shown below:
byte #
vv
bit#>
00
01
02
03
04
05
1
1
1
1
1
(etc.)
0
1
0
1
0

System Status Byte
If more than one byte is missed in a given packet, it is possible that the receiver will
not detect the E$Host_Pckt_Rec_Seq_Err error condition and subsequently
terminate the current packet. When this condition occurs, the receiver does not
switch over to looking for a new packet, and when a start byte is detected, this error is
reported.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Verify both Advantx and LC gantry type configuration (single or biplane).

above.
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
Host Link DUART
11-58

REV 10
Error 4A8E
MESSAGES
Missing start byte

Missing start byte

RMX:
HW:
USER:
N/A
N/A
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
correctly.
highorder bits of each byte toggle between 1 and 0 in a predictable pattern; this
encoding pattern also permits detection of the first byte of any packet the start
byte. An example of this pattern is shown below:
byte #
vv
bit#>
00
01
02
03
04
05
1
1
1
1
1
(etc.)
0
1
0
1
0

System Status Byte
When the VPM has received all the bytes expected for a given packet, it then
expects the next received byte to be encoded as a start byte. If it is not, this error is
reported, and all bytes received are discarded until a valid start byte is detected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

above.
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
Host Link DUART
11-59

REV 10
Error 4A8F
MESSAGES
BAD status received from MUD

Bad status received from MUD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
M.U.D. status word
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The Module Utilities and Driver package (M.U.D.) reported an internal failure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
11-60

REV 10
Error 4A90
MESSAGES

Failed download cal data to host

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The transfer of calibration & configuration data from the Vascular positioner module
to the host across the serial link did not complete due to a response error or a
timeout.
Note that the link must have correctly initialized to reach this stage of initialization
processing, so the link hardware itself is not suspect.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run diagnostics on the host processor.

11-61

REV 10
Error 4A91
MESSAGES
Gantry problem. Operation degraded,continue with caution.
GANTRY OPERATION DEGRADED.
Gantry running in invalid mode

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The Vascular positioner module commanded the host to change operating modes,
but the host did not change to the required mode.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run diagnostics at the host processor.

11-62

REV 10
Error 4A92
MESSAGES
Gantry problem. Try again or call service.
GANTRY PROBLEM.
Gantry protocol driver software error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
error condition 0100

parameter error
0200
table value error
0300
table pointer error
DEAD unrecoverable logic error
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The vascular positioner protocol software driver has detected an internal error
condition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
11-63

REV 10
Error 4A93
MESSAGES
Gantry link restart in process.
Gantry link restart in process.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
11-64

REV 10
Error 4AA1
MESSAGES
Cannot take exposures with LP parked.
LP IS PARKED.
LP is not in range.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message generated at PREP when the Lateral Positioner is in the
parked position. It determined based on an internal flag which indicates that status
based on the position sent by the LP itself.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Unpark the LP to take exposures.

If the system is a Biplane Fluoro (LU/C LP), then reboot the system using the
diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following tests:
LP Communications
LP Motion Control
These tests appear under the LIP Biplane I/O Board entry in the BiPlane
Positioner menu. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in
either test.
If the system is a LC, then reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the
following tests:
Host/VPM Motion Control
These tests appear under the LIP Biplane I/O Board entry in the BiPlane Positioner
menu. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in either test.
11-65

REV 10
Error 4AA2
MESSAGES
LP control error. Try again or call service.
LP CONTROL ERROR.
LP link is failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The serial link to the LP appears to be down. After 20 tries to communicate with the
LP there is no response (at 50ms intervals). An internal counter keeps track of the
number of tries and the polling uses the CPU timer 2 to do timing intervals.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cycle the system power to cold start the system.

LP Communications
This test appears under the LIP Biplane I/O Board entry in the BiPlane Positioner
menu. Refer to the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
This test appears under the S188 CPU Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to
the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
11-66

REV 10
Error 4AA3
MESSAGES
LP control error. Try again or call service.
LP CONTROL ERROR.
LP link rcvd error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Status register value:

B6 = Framing error
B5 = Parity error
B4 = Buffer Overrun (4 byte buffer)
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
An error was detected in receiving a data byte from the LP. The status register
indicated either a parity, framing, or overrun error for the next byte to read.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cycle the console to warm start the system.

DUART Test
LP Communications
either test.
Run the LP diagnostics to test the link.
11-67

REV 10
Error 4AA4
MESSAGES
Communication problem with LP. Try again or call service.
PROBLEM WITH LP.
LP packed rcvd parity.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The transmission start byte received from the LP is indicating a packet parity error
from the last Positioner transmission.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DUART Test
LP Communications
These tests appear under the LIP Biplane I/O Board entry in the BiPlane Positioner
11-68

REV 10
Error 4AA5
MESSAGES
PROBLEM WITH LP.
LP unrecognized packet.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The transmission start byte received from the LP is indicating there was an
unrecognized data byte in the last Positioner transmission.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

DUART Test
LP Communications
either test.
11-69

REV 10
Error 4AA6
MESSAGES
PROBLEM WITH LP.
LP unsequenced packet rcvd.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The data byte received from the LP is out of sequence. The MSB of each data byte is
to correspond to what number data byte it is in the transmission and this one did not
correspond. For the even count bytes MSB is 0 and for the odd count bytes MSB is 1.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

DUART Test
LP Communications
either test.
11-70

REV 10
Error 4AA7
MESSAGES
Lateral system not operating. Cannot perform task.
LATERAL SYS NOT OPERATING.
Park LP, lateral ASC down.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Lateral ASC appears to be down. The Positioner requested cal/config data to be
downloaded from the Lateral ASC and after a two minute timeout there was no
response.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Reboot the Lateral ASC.
Cycle the system from cold to attempt to get communications reestablished.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the Lateral ASC module (set switch 3 of
bank S153 to the OFF position, and reset the Lateral ASC module). Refer to the
Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics manual if an error should occur. Verify the
ARCNET hardware is ok with diagnostics.
ARCNET Interrupt
This test appears under the BIU Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to the
This test appears under the S188 CPU Board entry in the positioner menu. Refer to
the Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
11-71

REV 10
Error 4AA8
MESSAGES
Rotate table to center position to continue.
ROTATE TABLE TO CONTINUE.
Table top not rotationally centered.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
001 - Attempted moving LP in/out, Rotate L/U or LP

002 - Attempted Auto Position motion
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The table is not rotationally centered to allow LP motion to occur. The TT ROTATNL
CNTR signal is indicating not centered. It is checked during two conditions: either for
LP motion or smart handle requests. For LP motion it is checked when there are the
FRTL DR REQ and LAT DR REQ signals present and the Lateral ASC appears to be
up. For smart handle requests the SMART HANDLE DRIVE REQ signal is active
and there is sensed motion on one of the axis.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Rotationally center the table to allow the desired motion.

Cycle the system from cold to attempt to clear problem.
If the system is a Biplane Fluoro (LU/C LP), then reboot the system using the
diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following tests:
Table Top Centering
Uarm Drive Speed
Larm Drive Speed
Drive Request
The first test appears under the LIP Device I/O Board entry while the remaining tests
appear under the LIP Biplane I/O Board entry in the BiPlane Positioner menu.
Note that the Larm Drive Speed and Uarm Drive Speed tests allow the testing of the
SMART HANDLE DRIVE REQ signal. This may be done by observing that the A/D
counts are only displayed when the smart handle drive enable is pressed. Refer to the
Advantx Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in either test.
If the system is a LC, then reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the
following tests:
Drive Request
Table Top Centering
These tests appear under the LC Device I/O Board entry in the BiPlane Positioner
11-72

REV 10
Error 4AA9
MESSAGES
Positioners must be orthogonal/xray tube at min to continue.
French:
Les POSIT doivent etre orthogonaux/Tube RX au min pour continuer.
POSITIONERS NOT ORTHOGONAL.
L is not at 0 degree.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The transmission start byte from the LP contained the status to indicate that the L
angle is not at zero degrees when attempting to move the LP to or from the vertical
position.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Put the L angle at zero degrees.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-73

REV 10
Error 4AAA
MESSAGES
Use manual control. Automatic motion not allowed from this position.
USE MANUAL CONTROL.
Positioner interference.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The transmission start byte received from the LP electronics contains the status
indicating that cannot drive to next auto position due to positioner interference.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Clear the interference that is preventing the move.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-74

REV 10
Error 4AAB
MESSAGES
Park LP before attempting single plane automatic motion.
NO SINGLE PLANE AUTO MOTION.
LP must be parked.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Attempted the auto position operation with the LP and its at isocenter and the Frontal
plane is selected on the Smart Handle. The transmission start byte received from the
LP contains status indicating this condition exists.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Park the LP first to continue.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-75

REV 10
Error 4AAC
MESSAGES
Exceed travel limit.

Exceed travel limit.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The LP has reached its travel limit in the current direction. The transmission start
byte contains the status indicating this condition to the positioner.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Discontinue current requested motion.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-76

REV 10
Error 4AAD
MESSAGES
Drive not responding. Try again or call service.
DRIVE NOT RESPONDING.
Axis drive failure.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
001 - L Arm drive failure

002 - U Arm drive failure
003 - Pivot Arm drive failure
004 - Arc arm drive failure
005 - Frontal II drive failure
006 - Lateral X-ray tube drive
007 - Lateral II tube drive
008 - LP in/out drive
009 - LP in/out setup
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The LP is indicating an axis drive failure to the positioner. This status is indicated in
the transmission start byte received by the positioner.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-77

REV 10
Error 4AAE
MESSAGES
Collided at lateral XRT.

Collided at lateral XRT.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The Xray tube on the LP has collided with something and motion is disabled. The
third data byte received from the LP indicates this collision status.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Clear the collision point by going in the opposite direction.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-78

REV 10
Error 4AAF
MESSAGES
Collided at lateral II.

Collided at lateral II.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The II on the LP has collided with something and motion is disabled. The third data
byte received from the LP indicates this collision status.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-79

REV 10
Error 4AB0
MESSAGES
Collided at frontal XRT.

Collided at frontal XRT.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The Xray tube on the L/U has collided with something and motion is disabled. The
third data byte received from the LP indicates this collision status.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-80

REV 10
Error 4AB1
MESSAGES
Collided at frontal II.

Collided at frontal II.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The II on the L/U has collided with something and motion is disabled. The third data
byte received from the LP indicates this collision status.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

LP Communications
LP Motion Control
either test.
11-81

REV 10
Error 4AB2
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Only FLUORO operable when collimator mask is installed. Call service.

Seule SCOPIE est autorisee avec Limiteur de champ en place. Appeler SAV.
COLLIMATOR MASK INSTALLED
LIMITEUR DE CHAMP EN PLACE

MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Type 1 bad interlock. When the SAFETY MASK is installed, Rad Acquisition is always inhibited and Fluoro Acquisition is allowed to let the doctor remove the catheter.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Remove the SAFETY MASK and repair the collimator (Field Service).
11-82

REV 10
Error 4AB3
MESSAGES
French:
French:
SID Error. Install the collimator mask and call service.

Erreur SID. Installer le limiteur de champ et appeler le SAV.
SID ERROR
ERREUR SID

MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Type 1 bad interlock. Current SID value has been found to be either too small or too
large. This error can also occur during fluoro while changing SID.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Verify that the positioner is ready.

Verify that the communication between the positioner and the positioner module is
OK. (diagnostics)
Recalibrate the positioner imageintensifier axis.
11-83

REV 10
Error 4AB4
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Collimator error. Install the collimator mask and call service.

Erreur collimateur. Installer le limiteur de champ et appeler le SAV.
COLLIMATOR ERROR
ERREUR COLLIMATEUR

MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Type 1 bad interlock, the collimator blades are open too far. During Xray exposure,
the error stops the sequence per CDRH specifications. This error can also occur during fluoro while changing SID.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The medical team has to install the SAFETY MASK to allow a Fluoro Acquisition and
to remove the catheter. Recalibrate the collimator (Field Service).
11-84

REV 10
Error 4AB5
MESSAGES
Collision detection problem. Please call Service.
COLLISION DETECTION PROBLEM.
POS: COLLISION DETECTION PROBLEM.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
0004: Frontal II collision sensor ring

0010: Frontal tube collision sensor
0020: Lateral II collision sensor ring
0080: Lateral tube collision sensor
1000: Collision statistics backup battery
USER:
0001: Detector Level 1 switch fault

0002: Detector Level 1a switch fault
1000: Battery power-supply voltage too low
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
An operating fault has been detected on one of the collision detection system
switches.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check the operation of the switches declared faulty.

If no switch is faulty, check the cabling between the switches and the positioner
cabinet.
11-85

REV 10
Error 4AD9
MESSAGES
MOVE L
MOVE L
POS: MOVE L

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
During a spin examination learning phase, this message is sent when an attempt is
made to record a pivot arm spin trajectory while the Larm is outside a safety cone.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Move the Larm into the safety cone.
11-86

REV 10
Error 4ADA
MESSAGES
Ready. Clear rotation area.
READY. CLEAR ROTATION AREA.
POS: READY. CLEAR ROTATION AREA.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
This message is displayed between the end of the trajectory check and the
beginning of image recording in a spin examination (press the PREP key). It advises
the user to remove all objects from the positioner path in order to prevent collisions
which could cause the examination to be aborted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
N/A
11-87

REV 10
Error 4ADB
MESSAGES
Position not allowed.
POSITION NOT ALLOWED.
POSITION NOT ALLOWED.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
0000: 3D or Spin exam.

0008: Bolus exam
USER:
0001: Start position not allowed.

0002: Stop position not allowed.
0010: Limit switch too near.
0020: Insufficient trajectory travel.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
During an examination in Spin and Bolus Modes, this message is displayed when
the requested start position or stop position is refused. Refusal can occur for the
following reasons:
D
D
Position too close to arm endoftravel.

Insufficient trajectory travel.
D
D
Reselect the start position correctly.

Check the longitudinal calibration.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11-88

REV 10
Error 4ADC
MESSAGES
Table Ready.
TABLE READY.
POS: TABLE READY.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
This message indicates that all Bolus Technique learning phases have ended
correctly and that the examination can be started by pressing the PREP key.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
N/A
11-89

REV 10
Error 4ADD
MESSAGES
Ready for spin test.
READY FOR SPIN TEST.
POS: READY FOR SPIN TEST.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
When a spin trajectory has been memorized, a message is displayed advising the
user to carry out a trajectory test before beginning the examination.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
N/A
11-90

REV 10
Error 4ADE
MESSAGES
Spin test in progress.
SPIN TEST IN PROGRESS.
POS: SPIN TEST IN PROGRESS.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
This message is displayed between the beginning and the end of a spin test.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
N/A
11-91

REV 10
Error 4ADF
MESSAGES
Spin setup aborted.
SPIN SETUP ABORTED.
POS: Spin set-up aborted.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
This message is displayed when a programmed spin is aborted after the software
detects a condition that is not part of an allowable spin sequence.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The only course of action available is to reprogram the sequence correctly.
11-92

REV 10
Error 4AE0
MESSAGES
Table problem. Operation degraded, continue with caution.
TABLE OPERATION DEGRADED.
POS: TABLE PROBLEM. OPERATION DEGRADED, CONTINUE WITH CAUTION.
MODULE
RMX:
N/A
HW:
0019: Longitudinal Stepping board failure (board initializing error)

0059: Longitudinal Stepping board failure (communication error)
0069: Longitudinal Stepping board failure (servo control error)
0079:Longitudinal Stepping board failure (safety error)
USER:
For HW=0019, error condition identifiers - 1000 Data setup verify failed
For HW=0059, encoded error condition identifier nn is support data
e is the error code (0-7)
t is timeslot" (0-9)
tenn
v
device error
t1nn
DUART status register
unexpected data
t2nn
data byte received
missing data
t3nn
status register byte
sequence error
t4nn
data byte
too much data
t5nn
timeout
t6nn
bad address t7nn
(none)
For HW=0069 or oo79, for all smart-amp boards:
0001 hardstop error; limit switch or +24v error
0002 buddy disabled-me
0004 12-volt error
0008 130-volt error
0010 comm link timeout error
0020 UART overrun error
0040 UART framing error
0080 UART parity error
0100 HW current limit
0200 software fast blow current limit
0400 software slow blow current limit
0800 buddy reported velocity too fast
1000 encoder failure
2000 pot/encoder mismatch
4000 position error too large
8000 velocity error too large
Positioner
11-93

REV 10
Error 4AE0
For HW=0069 or 0079, for the System Interface board:
0001 invalid mode OR write bad RAM OR bogus SFR
0002 both park & iso OR park timeout
0004 12-volt error
0008 comm link error (toggle OR timeout)
0010 10-volt error
0020 watchdog error
0040 ADC timeout error
0080 both park & iso OR missed park switch
0100 SMH A error
0200 SMH B error
0400 Comm transmit error
ERROR TYPE
Hardware related
DESCRIPTION
A hardware error has been detected on the Stepping Board from the Positioner.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run diagnostics on LC gantry. Refer to Direction 36004931, LC/LP Diagnostics,

Section 4, Error Codes, for more details.
Run diagnostics on TiltC gantry, Direction 2106458100.
Run diagnostics on LCA gantry, Direction 2133485100.
11-94

REV 10
Error 4AE1
MESSAGES
GANTRY PROBLEM.
Gantry init fault. Call service.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
LC/LP board identifier 0000 Larm

smartamp board
0001 LC pivot
smartamp board
0002 LC arc
smartamp board
0003 LC II
smartamp board
0004 LP II
smartamp board
0005 LP Xray Tube
smartamp board
0006 LP pivot
smartamp board
0007 LP arc
smartamp board
0008 System interface board
TiltC board identifier
0000 Carc
0001 Cpivot
0002 Ctrans
0003 II elevate
0004 Clong
0005 Table elevate
0006 Table cradle
0007 Table tilt
0008 System I/F board, communications failure during smartamp board initialization
0009 Communication timeout during SA init.
USER:
For Tilt-C, error condition identifiers - 1000 Data setup verify failed
For LCA:
0001: PRD failure.
0002: Too many communication errors during board setup.
0004: Data setup verify error.
0008: Board deactivated by its associated buddy board".
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
11-95

REV 10
Error 4AE1
DESCRIPTION
One of the LC or TiltC gantry subsystem boards did not initialize correctly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.

Run diagnostics on LCA, LC+, LCV+ gantry, Direction 2133485100, LCA and
Omega IV Troubleshooting guide.
11-96

REV 10
Error 4AE2
MESSAGES
Gantry internal fault. Operation degraded.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
error -
0001 smart amp control register verification error

0002 3D table version incorrect
0003 Internal error - DBC timeout
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The LC or TiltC CPU software detected an internal error condition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.

11-97

REV 10
Error 4AE3
MESSAGES
Gantry init fault. Operation degraded.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
For Tilt-C Positioner: N/A

For LCA Positioner:
0001: Database error in statec RAM
0002: Database error in flash memory
0004: Problem on flash memory housing
USER:
describes the failure 0001 initialization failure (possibly checksum)

0002 EEPROM read error
0003 EEPROM write error
0004 auto update executed
0005 checksum error
0006: Auto conversion executed
0007 Static RAM backup battery must be replaced
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The LC or TiltC gantry internal EEPROM storage has failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Attempt to restore saved data from floppy disk to LC or TiltC.

For LCA Positioner: If a fault is declared on the SRAM backup battery, check teh
battery and replace it if required.
Replace LC, LCA or TiltC CPU board.
11-98

REV 10
Error 4AE4
MESSAGES
GANTRY PROBLEM.
Gantry fault. Call service.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
error -
0001 watchdog failed - runtime.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The LC or TiltC CPU watchdog timer failed during runtime.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.

11-99

REV 10
Error 4AE5
MESSAGES
Gantry comm fault. Operation degraded.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
describes the type of error detected 0001 DUART overrun

0002 DUART parity
0003 DUART framing
0004 toggle sequence (similar to E$Host_Pckt_Rec_Seq_Err")
0005 start byte (similar to E$Host_Unexpected_Strt_Byte")
0006 buffer overflow (similar to E$Host_Missing_Strt_Byte")
0007 error in packet checksum
0008 incorrect packet formatting
0009 saturated messgae memory
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The LC or TiltC gantry reported that an error was detected at the host end of the Vascular
positioner module the serial link.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Check for noise on signal lines. Check power supplies, grounds, etc.
Run Diagnostics on host. Refer to Direction 36004931, LC/LP Diagnostics, Section 4,
Error Codes, for more details, or to TiltC gantry, Direction 2106458100. Run
diagnostics on LCA, LC+, LCV+ gantry, Direction 2133485100, LCA and Omega IV
Troubleshooting guide.
For Advantx I, reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following
tests:
80188 Internal PIC
Host Link DUART
8259A Master PIC
11-100

REV 10
Error 4AE6
MESSAGES
Gantry collision occurred. Clear and continue.
CLEAR COLLISION.
Collision sensor activated. Clear and try again.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
0001 second level lateral

0002 second level frontal
0004 first level frontal II (ring)
0008 first level frontal II (airbag)
0010 first level frontal tube
0020 first level lateral II (ring)
0040 first level latteral II (airbag)
0080 first level lateral tube
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
A secondlevel collision or limit switch was hit.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Clear collision.
11-101

REV 10
Error 4AE7
MESSAGES
Increase SID for full display.
French:
German:
INCR.SID FOR FULL DISPLAY
French:
German:
POS: INCREASE SID FOR FULL DISPLAY
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
This may show up for 40cm image intensifier when SID is reduced to the point where
the collimator can no longer track.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-102

REV 10
Error 4AE8
MESSAGES
Stepper problem. Try again, turn console power OFF/ON or ???
French:
German:
STEPPER PROBLEM.
French:
German:
POS: GENERAL STEPPER ERROR.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-103

REV 10
Error 4AE9
MESSAGES
Position not allowed. Move table longitudinally (2 cm).
French:
German:
POS. NOT ALLOWED, MOVE TABLE LONG. (2CM).
French:
German:
POS: POS. NOT ALLOWED, MOVE TABLE LONG. (2CM).
RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
The table cannot be powered because it is too close to its electrical and/or software
limits. In Auto Positioner mode, the trajectory is stopped because the table must be
moved in order to complete the movement without risk of collision.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-104

REV 10
Error 4AEA
MESSAGES
Table or gantry not in authorized position.
French:
German:
TABLE OR GANTRY NOT IN AUTHORIZED POSITION.
French:
German:
POS: TABLE OR GANTRY NOT IN AUTHORIZED POSITION.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-105

REV 10
Error 4AEB
MESSAGES
The Table is moving to the Start Position.
French:
German:
TABLE MOVES TO START POSITION.
French:
German:
POS: MOVE TABLE TO START POSITION.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-106

REV 10
Error 4AEC
MESSAGES
Pos attained.
POSITION ATTAINED.
POS: Position attained.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
The programmed autopositions have all been reached.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
N/A
11-107

REV 10
Error 4AF0
MESSAGES

RMX:
N/A
HW:
LC/LP board identifier 0000 L-arm

smart-amp
0001 LC pivot
smart-amp
0002 LC arc
smart-amp
0003 LC II
smart-amp
0004 LP II
smart-amp
0005 LP X-ray Tube
smart-amp
0006 LP pivot
smart-amp
0007 LP arc
smart-amp
0008 System Interface board
board
board
board
board
board
board
board
board
TiltC board identifier 0000 Carc

0001 Cpivot
0002 Ctrans
0003 II lift
0004 Clong
0005 Table lift
0006 Table cradle
0007 Table tilt
0008 SIB communication error
USER:
encoded error condition identifier nn is support data

e is the error code (0-7)
t is timeslot" (0-9)
tenn
device error
t1nn
unexpected data t2nn
missing data
t3nn
sequence error
t4nn
too much data
t5nn
timeout
t6nn
bad address
t7nn
v
DUART status register
data byte received
data byte
(none)
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
One of the LC or TiltC gantry subsystem boards reported a communications problem.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.

Section 4, Error Codes, for more details. Run diagnostics on LCA, LC+, LCV+
gantry, Direction 2133485100, LCA and Omega IV Troubleshooting guide. Run
diagnostics on TiltC gantry, Direction 2106458100.
11-108

REV 10
Error 4AF1
MESSAGES
Gantry problem. Operation degraded, continue with caution.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
LC/LP and LCA board identifier 0000 L-arm

0001 LC pivot
0002 LC arc
0003 LC II
0004 LP II
smart-amp
smart-amp
smart-amp
smart-amp
smart-amp
0005 LP X-ray Tube

0006 LP pivot
0007 LP arc
0008 System Interface board
smart-amp board
smart-amp board
smart-amp board
TiltC board identifier

0000 Carc
0001 Cpivot
0002 Ctrans
0003 II lift
0004 Clong
0005 Table lift
0006 Table cradle
handle.
0007 Table tilt
0008 SIB reported error
USER:
board
board
board
board
board
LCA Smarthandle axis failure error codes:

101: smarthandle A side lever
102: smarthandle A twist
104: smarthandle A rockerswitch
108: smarthandle B sidelever
110: smarthandle B twist
120: smarthandle B rockerswitch
0002: No axis change detected on the smart
error condition identifiers For all smart-amp boards:

0001 hardstop error; limit switch or +24v error
0002 buddy disabled-me
0004 12-volt error
0008 130-volt error
0010 comm link timeout error
0020 UART overrun error
0040 UART framing error
0080 UART parity error
0100 HW current limit
0200 software fast blow current limit
0400 software slow blow current limit
0800 buddy reported velocity too fast
1000 encoder failure
2000 pot/encoder mismatch
4000 position error too large
8000 velocity error too large
11-109

REV 10
Error 4AF1
For the System Interface board:
0001 invalid mode OR write bad RAM OR bogus SFR
0002 both park & iso OR park timeout
0004 12-volt error
0008 comm link error (toggle OR timeout)
0010 10-volt error
0020 watchdog error
0040 ADC timeout error
0080 both park & iso OR missed park switch
0100 SMH A error
0200 SMH B error
0400 Comm transmit error
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
One of the LC, LCA or TiltC gantry subsystem boards has reported one of several
possible error conditions.
The actual error is described by means of the USER status word (below); when
multiple errors occur nearsimultaneously on one board, two or more of these status
words will be logically ORed together to form a single error condition identifier.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.

For an LCA system, recalibrate the faulty smarthandle axis. If the error persists after
recalibration, change the smart handle. Run diagnostics on LCA, LC+, LCV+ gantry,
Direction 2133485100, LCA and Omega IV Troubleshooting guide.
11-110

REV 10
Error 4AF2
MESSAGES
Move L
90 (
3) DEG.
French:
German:
MOVE L
90 (
3) DEG.
French:
German:
POS: MOVE L 90 (3) DEG.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-111

REV 10
Error 4AF3
MESSAGES
Obtain LAO/RAO
15 deg.
French:
German:
OBTAIN LAO/RAO
15 DEG.
French:
German:
POS: OBTAIN LAO/RAO 15 DEG.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-112

REV 10
Error 4AF4
MESSAGES
Obtain CRA/CAU
3 deg.
French:
German:
OBTAIN CRA/CAU
3 DEG.
French:
German:
POS: OBTAIN CRA/CAU 3 DEG.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-113

REV 10
Error 4AF5
MESSAGES
Bolus filters problem. Try again or call service.
French:
German:
BOLUS FILTERS PROBLEM.
French:
German:
POS: GENERAL BOLUS FILTER ERROR.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-114

REV 10
Error 4AF6
MESSAGES
General positioner module software error.
French:
German:
SOFTWARE ERROR.
French:
German:
POS: GENERAL POSITIONER MODULE SOFTWARE ERROR.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-115

REV 10
Error 4AF7
MESSAGES
Emergency Stop depressed. Release Stop Switch to continue.
EMERGENCY STOP DEPRESSED.
POS: Emergency Stop depressed. Release Stop Switch to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
0000
MODULE
Emergency stop activated.
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Emergency Stop Switch actuated.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Release Emergency Stop.
11-116

REV 10
Error 4AF8
MESSAGES
GANTRY PROBLEM.
POS: Gantry problem. See User/HW field.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
0000
0001
0002
MODULE
+24V Failure
Stuck Enable at power up
Stuck Enable during operation (timeout > 2 min.)
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Gantry Power or Enable failure.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-117

REV 10
Error 4AF9
MESSAGES
Gantry DMT (Lifetest) failure. Call service.
GANTRY PROBLEM.
POS: Gantry DMT (Lifetest) failure.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
MODULE
N/A
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
DMT cycle failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-118

REV 10
Error 4AFA
MESSAGES
Positioner Console Fault. Try again or call service.
POSITIONER CONSOLE FAULT.
POS: Positioner Console Fault. See User/HW field.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
0000
0001
USER:
UART Communications Status.
MODULE
Remote Console communication error

Inroom Console communication error
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Communications failure with Remote or Inroom Console.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-119

REV 10
Error 4AFB
MESSAGES
Gantry Link Fault. Try again or call service.
GANTRY PROBLEM.
POS: Gantry Link Fault. See User/HW field.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
0000
0001
USER:
UART Communications Status (If HW Status = 0)

Invalid command received (If HW Status = 1)
MODULE
Host link Communications Error.

Bad Command received on host link.
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Communications failure with Gantry.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-120

REV 10
Error 4AFC
MESSAGES
Hardstop Bypass Error. Call service.
GANTRY PROBLEM.
POS: Hardstop Bypass Error.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
0000
MODULE
Hardstop bypass error.
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Limit Switch jumper(s) in wrong position. (Detected only when Emergency Stop is
actuated.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Note:
11-121

REV 10
Error 4AFD
MESSAGES
Collision recovery failed. Clear to continue.
CLEAR COLLISION.
POS: Collision recovery failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
Bump code (Vendor Code)
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
First Level Collision backout did not clear collision.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Clear the collision.
11-122

REV 10
Error 4AFF
MESSAGES
Film changer in working position.
FC IN WORKING POSITION.
POS: FILM CHANGER IN WORKING POSITION

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
The film changer is palced in working position.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
N/A
11-123

REV 10
(Blank Page)
11-124

REV 10

4B01 THRU 4B57
12-1

REV 10
Error 4B01
MESSAGES
Film changer position.
FC COLLISION
POS: FILM CHANGER COLLISION

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Informational
DESCRIPTION
A collision has been detected on the PUCK film changer.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Clear collision.
12-2

REV 10
Error 4B07
MESSAGES
Smart handle problem. Please call service.
SMART HANDLE PROBLEM
Smart handle problem

RMX:
N/A
Note:
HW:
Smart handle signal needs to stay true for one minute before 4B07 error appears.
LCA smart handle axis failure users codes:
101
102
104
108
110
120
USER:
Smart handle A side lever

Smart handle A twist
Smart handle A rocker switch
Smart handle B side lever
Smart handle B twist
Smart handle B rocker switch
0002
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware related
DESCRIPTION
A permanent command is detected on one axis of the smart handle A or B. The
actual error is described by means of the HW status word. When multiple errors
occur nearly simultaneously, two or more of these status words will be logically
ORed together to form a single error condition identifier.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Recalibrate the faulty smart handle axis.

Check that the side lever is not stuck under the TSSC.
If the error persists after recalibration, change the smart handle.
12-3

REV 10
Error 4B10
MESSAGES
SFD DUART receive error

RMX:
N/A
HW:

B6 = Framing error
B5 = Parity error
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The DUART status register indicated an error for the character received on channel
A. The received character is ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

DUART Test
Reset Test
The first test appears under the R+F Interface Board and the latter two tests appear
under the R+F SFD Push Button Interface entries in the R+F menu. Refer to the
Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of these tests.
12-4

REV 10
Error 4B11
MESSAGES
Spot Film Device function unavailable. Call Service.
SFD FUNCTION UNAVAILABLE.
Remote DUART receive error

RMX:
N/A
HW:

B6 = Framing error
B5 = Parity error
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The DUART status register indicated an error for the character received on channel
B. The received character is ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.

DUART Test
Reset Test
under the R+F Remote Push Button Int. entries in the R+F menu. Refer to the
12-5

REV 10
Error 4B12
MESSAGES
SFD link is down

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The serial link to the SFD panel is not active even after an attempt to reset the panel
to restart communications. A polling is done over the link every second to make sure
the link is up. If the poll does not complete within a timeout the reset line out of the
DUART to the SFD panel is toggled to get the link going again. If the next poll still fails
then the link is considered down.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cycle the console power (warm start) to get link up.

Verify that there is power to the SFD panel control board.
Press the reset button on the SFD panel control board and verify that the lamps come
on. Verify that the communication line is ok between the SFD head and the positioner
transition panel.
DUART Test
Reset Test
under the R+F SFD Push Button Interface entries in the R+F menu. Refer to the
Run the following diagnostic tests:
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
80188 Internal Time
These tests appear under the R+F S188 CPU Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to
12-6

REV 10
Error 4B13
MESSAGES
Remote link is down

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The serial link to the Remote panel is not active even after an attempt to reset the
panel to restart communications. A polling is done over the link every second to
make sure the link is up. If the poll does not complete within a timeout the reset line
out of the DUART to the Remote panel is toggled to get the link going again. If the
next poll still fails then the link is considered down.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Verify that there is power to the SFD panel control board.
Press the reset button on the SFD panel control board and verify that the lamps come
on. Verify that the communication line is ok between the SFD head and the positioner
transition panel.
DUART Test
Reset Test
under the R+F Remote Push Button Int. entries in the R+F menu. Refer to the
Run the following diagnostic tests:
80188 Internal PIC
8259A Master PIC
These tests appear under the R+F S188 CPU Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to
12-7

REV 10
Error 4B14
MESSAGES
Unsolicited input.

Unsolicited input from SFD/remote link

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Which link it is from:

1 = SFD head
2 = Remote panel
USER:
Lower byte contains the data received
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
Received a character on the serial link that looks like a command and is unexpected.
Either the character is incorrectly transmitted or the software is out of sequence.
This can happen on powerup in preMP6 systems. The data is not used.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.

DUART Test
Reset Test
under the R+F SFD Push Button Interface (R+F Remote Push Button Int.) for the
remote panel) entries in the R+F menu. Refer to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics
12-8

REV 10
Error 4B15
MESSAGES
Invalid write link ID #

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
Indicates that software may be corrupted. The identifier for which serial link to use
was not a valid value.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Cycle the system power (cold start) and see if it occurs again.
Try a new Applications floppy disk.
12-9

REV 10
Error 4B16
MESSAGES
CLOSE ROOM DOOR.
Interlock room door open

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that says the room door does not seem to be closed. It
is generated in response to an exposure request and the Room Door signal indicates
it is open.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Close the Room door.

This test appears under the R+F Interface Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to the
Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
Trace the Room door signal to the Interface board to see if theres a problem.
12-10

REV 10
Error 4B17
MESSAGES
Lock Spot Film Device in forward position to continue.
LOCK SFD FORWARD POSITION
Interlock SFD not in forward position

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that indicates that the SFD is not in the forward position
and should be for the mode of operation. It is generated on a Prep request and the
SFD POS SW signal indicates the SFD is not forward.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pull the SFD forward being sure it is locked in place.

Cassette Sensor/SFD Position
Trace the SFD POS SW signal to the interface board and verify that the switch itself is
working.
12-11

REV 10
Error 4B18
MESSAGES
Remove object from front load port and continue.
OBJECT IN FRONT LOAD PORT.
Interlock front sensor broken

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that means there is something blocking the front
sensor(s) and must be cleared to continue current action. It is generated on a fluoro
expose request.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Remove object blocking the front sensor(s).

Verify the front sensor(s) is working properly and the sensitivity is adjusted properly.
Trace the IN FRONT CASS signal from the front sensor(s) to the interface board to see
if theres a problem with it.
Replace the interface board.
12-12

REV 10
Error 4B19
MESSAGES
Close rear door on Spot Film Device to continue.
CLOSE REAR DOOR ON SFD.
Interlock rear door open

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that indicates the rear door is open and needs to be
closed. It is generated on an exposure request when the REAR DOOR SW signal
reads low to the software.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Close the rear door.

Check the rear door switches to be sure they are adjusted correctly and working.
Trace the signal from the switch to the interface board to see if theres a problem.
Replace the interface board.
12-13

REV 10
Error 4B1A
MESSAGES
Load cassette in Spot Film Device to continue.
LOAD CASSETTE TO CONTINUE.
Interlock no cassette in system

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that says the system does not contain a cassette to do
any Spot Films. This is determined internally and is generated at a Prep request.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Load a cassette into the system to continue.

12-14

REV 10
Error 4B1B
MESSAGES
Cassette being loaded. One moment please.
ONE MOMENT PLEASE.
Interlock cassette loading

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message indicating that a cassette is in the middle of either
loading or unloading and prevents the present action . It is generated on an exposure
request and determined internally.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wait until the cassette has been sized if one is loading or has been ejected out the front.
If no cassette action is really taking place, run the extended PRD tests (RAM/Arcnet)
on the R+F Positioner module (set switch 3 of bank S90 to the OFF position, and reset
the R+F Positioner module). Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset Diagnostics
12-15

REV 10
Error 4B1C
MESSAGES
Invalid format selected. Make selection to continue.
MAKE VALID FORMAT SELECTION
Interlock invalid format

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message which indicates the currently selected format is not
valid for the current cassette. All valid formats are designated at half intensity. This is
generated on a Prep request.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Release Prep and select a valid format.

12-16

REV 10
Error 4B1E
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Command received out of sequence

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Current internal system state.
USER:
The command that was to change the state.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
It is generated when a command is received out of an expected sequence and
indicates a software bug or corruption. The command is acted on and the system will
run correctly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Verify the Positioner GE bus hardware is ok.
Report error, information, and circumstances surrounding error being reported.
12-17

REV 10
Error 4B1F
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Invalid state change

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Current internal system state.
USER:
The command that was to change the state.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
It is generated when a command is received out of an expected sequence and
indicates a software bug or corruption. The command is ignored and the system may
not run correctly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Cycle the console (warm start) and see if it continues.

Cycle the system power (cold start) to attempt to clear.
Restore the database in attempt to fix it.
Verify the Positioner GE bus hardware is ok.
Report error, information, and circumstances surrounding error being reported.
12-18

REV 10
Error 4B20
MESSAGES
Obstruction may be in way of Fluoro image.
OBSTRUCTION MAY BE IN IMAGE
SFD not in forward position

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This message is sent when the carriage is stuck when fluoro is requested and after
delay fluoro will be allowed anyway. The cassette jam error should have occurred
previously.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Either continue in fluoro possibly shooting through the cassette or unjam the carriage
first.
Check the carriage servos and feedbacks to be sure they working ok.
12-19

REV 10
Error 4B21
MESSAGES
Cone not parked. Press Cone button to continue.
PRESS CONE BUTTON.
Park the cone NAR

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated at startup time when it has been determined that the cone is
not in one of its two valid positions (Front or Park). It has never been commanded to a
valid position yet.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Cycle the console (warm start) to try again.

Cycle the system power (cold start) to try again.
Restore the database as the cone cal data may be corrupted or wrong SFD type is
configured.
8835:
Depress the cone button to send it to the park position.
Cone Axis Test
This test appears under the R+F Servo Controller Board entry in the R+F menu.
Refer to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
Check the cone position feedback.
12-20

REV 10
Error 4B22
MESSAGES
Servo problem encountered. Try again or call service.
Servo move

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Servo that moved:

0 - Fixed mask
1 - Variable mask
2 - Cone
3 - Grid
4 - Lateral cassette servo
5 - Longitudinal cassette servo
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The error indicates that one of the servo axis is not maintaining its proper position.
Either it is repeatedly jumping in and out or it jumped out and stayed out. Each of the
servo axis is monitored by comparing the requested position against the position
indicated by the servo controller. There is a small window placed around the
requested position that the servo must stay in. A timer is turned on if it jumps out and
upon timeout will generate the error if the servo is still out.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Cycle the console (warm start) to attempt to clear.

Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the appropriate test(s) from
the following list:
Fixed Mask Axis Test
Grid Axis Test
Variable Mask Axis Test
Lateral Cassette Axis Test
Cone Axis Test
Long. Cassette Axis Test
These tests appear under the R+F Servo Controller Board entry in the R+F menu.
Refer to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of these
tests.
Check the servo damping to be sure it is adjusted properly.
Check the feedback vs. command voltages on the appropriate servo amp board. Does it
follow properly? Is the command changing or just the feedback?
Check the room grounds to be sure they are setup properly.
Look for any pinched cables at the SFD under the cover.
Replace the Servo amp board and/or Servo Controller.
12-21

REV 10
Error 4B22
8.
This test appears under the R+F S188 CPU Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to
the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
12-22

REV 10
Error 4B23
MESSAGES
Table locks nonfunctional. Call Service.
LOCKS NONFUNCTIONAL.
Lock failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Lock that failed:

0 - Longitudinal lock
1 - Lateral lock
2 - Vertical lock
3 - Table top lateral lock
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The error indicates that one of the locks on the system did not perform as expected.
The lock was either requested to set and then didnt or set when it was requested but
then failed or set when not requested to. This is determined by comparing what it
should be to what state the Power Assist board says the lock is. The error is reported
after a timeout period and the lock is in the wrong state. (The feedback is basically
an indication that current is going to the lock itself.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Lock Test
This test appears under the R+F Power Assist/Lock Control entry in the R+F menu.
Check lock to see if it is operating correctly.
Replace the Power Assist board.
Check the cable to be sure it is ok.
Replace the broken lock.
12-23

REV 10
Error 4B24
MESSAGES
Power Assist nonfunctional. Call Service.
POWER ASSIST NONFUNCTIONAL.
Power assist locks thermal overload

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The error indicates that the there is a thermal overload on the Power Assist board
and the Power Assist is being turned off. It is generated when monitoring of the
Power Assist finds the board generating the OVERTEMP signal over Multibus.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cycle the console (warm start) to see if that will clear it.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to attempt to clear it.
Power Assist/Thermal Cutoff
Verify that the Power Assist board is generating the OVERTEMP signal. If not then
trace the signal to find the problem.
12-24

REV 10
Error 4B25
MESSAGES
Power Assist nonfunctional. Call Service.
POWER ASSIST NONFUNCTIONAL.
Power assist clutch lost

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The error indicates that the Power Assist clutch has failed. It either was requested to
set and did not or set when it was requested but then failed or set when it was not
requested to. It is determined by checking the PA CLUTCH STATUS signal from the
Power Assist board against the expected state it should be.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cycle the console (warm start) to try to clear problem.

Power Assist Clutch Test
Check the PA CLUTCH STATUS signal on the board to see if it is properly indicating
status. If it is, then trace signal to CPU to see where failure is.
12-25

REV 10
Error 4B26
MESSAGES
Select Horizontal Stop IN and continue.
SELECT HORIZ. STOP IN.
Inhibit cone horizontal move

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The error is generated when an attempt is made to use the Cone button when the
Horizontal Stop switch is in the OUT position.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Push the Horizontal Stop switch to the IN position.

Horizontal Stop Switch Test
Trace the Horizontal Stop switch to the R&F interface board to see if theres a problem.
Replace the R&F Interface board.
12-26

REV 10
Error 4B27
MESSAGES
INVALID FORMAT. Make another selection.
INVALID FORMAT SELECTION.
Invalid format

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is displayed when attempting to select a format that is not currently valid
for the cassette.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Select one of the halflit format buttons, which indicate the currently valid selections.
DUART Test
Run the following tests:
Reset Test
Switch Scan Test
Lamp Low Intensity Test
These tests appear under the R+F SFD Push Button Interface entry in the R+F menu.
12-27

REV 10
Error 4B28
MESSAGES
Wrong size cassette detected. Remove and try again.
REMOVE CASSETTE/TRY AGAIN
Cassette not sized

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The SFD was unable to recognize the cassette just loaded. It could be because the
cassette is jammed or is not a valid size.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Verify that the cassette is not jammed in the device.

Verify that the cassette is a valid size.
Verify that the carriage is properly clamping the cassette.
Cycle the console (warm start) to try to clear problem.
Reset Test
Command Port Loopback Test
Drive Enable Loopback Test
Command Status Loopback Test
tests.
Check the sizing pots to be sure they are ok and are correct at the servo controller.
Restore the database or redo the carriage lateral and longitudinal A/D cals.
Replace the Servo controller.
12-28

REV 10
Error 4B29
MESSAGES
Remove exposed cassette to continue.
REMOVE EXPOSED CASSETTE.
Cassette is fully exposed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Indicates that the cassette currently in the system is thought to be fully exposed and
can not be used. This is an interlock message displayed at a Prep request. It is
determined based on internal flags. All format lamps should be off when this
condition exists.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Remove the exposed cassette and load a new one.

12-29

REV 10
Error 4B2A
MESSAGES
Select another Format to continue.
SELECT ANOTHER FORMAT.
Double exposure attempt

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This is an interlock message that is generated during Prep to indicate that the
currently selected format has just become invalid. It is determined based on internal
flags indicating how much of the film has been used.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Release Prep and select another valid format or load a new cassette to continue.
12-30

REV 10
Error 4B2B
MESSAGES
Patient Step or Overhead Obstruction Preventing Angulation.
OBSTRUCTION PREVENTS MOTION.
Check step

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error message indicates that the tables step is out and therefore no table
angulation is allowed. It is reported whenever any angulation is requested with the
table step indicating its out.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Push the table step in all the way.

Cycle the system power (cold start) to try to clear it.
To verify that the switch in the table step is working properly, reboot the system using
the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test:
Interlock Test
Trace the table step switch signal to the interface board to see if there is a
communication problem.
12-31

REV 10
Error 4B2C
MESSAGES
Table Angulation nonfunctional. Call Service.
ANGULATION NONFUNCTIONAL.
No angulation motion

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The error indicates that table angulation was requested, enabled, and no motion was
detected after a period of time. The table position feedback pot is not indicating any
movement with table angulation requested.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Table Top Angulation Test
Verify the request at the Angulation and Table Top I/F board.
If system has external angulation deadman enable switch, check it to be sure it is
allowing motion.
Cycle the console (warm start) to try to clear it.
Check the table angulation feedback pot and path to see if there is any failure.
12-32

REV 10
Error 4B2D
MESSAGES
Table top motion nonfunctional. Call Service.
TABLE TOP NONFUNCTIONAL.
No longitudinal motion

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The error indicates that table top longitudinal motion was requested, enabled, and
no motion was detected after a period of time. The table top position feedback pot is
not indicating any movement with the table top in the requested longitudinal
direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Table Top Lat/Long Motion Test
Verify the request at the Angulation and Table Top I/F board.
Cycle the console (warm start) to try to clear it.
Check the table top longitudinal feedback pot and path to see if there is any failure.
12-33

REV 10
Error 4B2E
MESSAGES
Clear jam using Front/Rear load buttons.
CASSETTE CARRIAGE JAMMED.
Servo jam

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
Indicates that the expected servo motion did not complete in time and appears to be
stalled unexpectedly. The servo in position bits must be asserted in a timeout
period long enough to make the commanded move. The front load lamp is set to
flashing to draw attention to it.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Depress the front load button to attempt an automatic recovery if cassette looks to be in
a position to not cause any damage.
On an 8835 you can depress the flashing rear unload button causing the door to be
unlocked thus allowing entry to try and clear the jam.
Reset any of breakers CB1CB8 that may be tripped. Make sure that toggle switches
S1S4 on the front of positioner cabinet are up.
Unjam the cassette and remove it from the system.
Check the front sensor assembly to be sure it is not glitching to cause the jam.
Check the carriage servo axis using Service Mode to be sure both axis move freely.
Restore the database in case the calibration data has gone bad.
12-34

REV 10
Error 4B2F
MESSAGES
Table at angulation limit.
ANGULATION LIMIT.
Angulation limit

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
Angulation limits have been reached or the foot step is extended and the table looks
like it is nearly fully angulated. It is reported when angulating and the INTERLOCK*
signal reads true on the Servo controller board. The signal is generated from the
STEP/SUSP and ANG LMT signals on the Angulation and Table Top I/F board.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Check the foot step and be sure it is in all the way.

To verify that the switch in the table step is working properly, reboot the system using
the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test:
Interlock Test
This test appears under theR+F Servo Controller Board entry in the R+F menu.
Check the angulation limit switches to see that they are positioned ok.
Check the affected signals to see if they are correct and track through the system.
Cycle the console (warm start) to try to clear.
Cycle the system power (cold start) to try to clear problem.
12-35

REV 10
Error 4B30
MESSAGES
Collimator nonfunctional. Call Service.
COLLIMATOR NONFUNCTIONAL.
Collimator failure

RMX:
HW:
USER:
N/A
0000
0001
0002
0003
N/A
Longitudinal blades are

extended period of time.
Lateral blades are open
period of time.
Longitudinal blade not
period of time.
Lateral blade not staying
time.
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
open
farther
than
requested
position
for
an
farther than requested position for an extended

staying
within
position
window
for
extended
within position window for extended period of
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported after a time period where one or both collimator blades are not
at the requested position. This is determined by comparing the collimator feedback
A/D values, which have an acceptable position window to be in, to the internal
commanded values.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Latch Loopback Test
Long. Collimator Linearity
A/D Reference Test
Trans. Collimator Stall
Transverse Collimator DAC
Long. Collimator Stall
Longitudinal Collimator DA
Transverse Collimator Test
Trans. Collimator Linearity
Longitudinal Collimator Test
These tests appear under the R+F Collimator Control Board and R+F Fluoro
Collimator Control entries in the R+F menu. Refer to the Advantx R+F
Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in any of this tests.
Validate that the collimator blades have been properly adjusted so they do not oscillate.
Check the proper blade sets feedback pot to be sure it is functioning ok.
Check the collimator board to be sure it sees the feedback pot properly. Try a different
collimator board to see if collimator will work.
Recal the collimator.
Recycle the system power and perform a cold start to attempt to clear the problem.
12-36

REV 10
Error 4B31
MESSAGES
Close rear door on Spot Film Device to continue.
CLOSE REAR DOOR ON SFD.
Close rear door

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Displayed to indicate that the rear door is not closed and positioner is waiting for it to
be closed to complete carriage motion. The REAR DR SW signal is indicating the
door is open when carriage motion is to occur. The carriage handling software will
wait until the door is closed before attempting any moves.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Close the rear door.

Check the rear door switch for proper operation.
Check the REAR DR SW signal on the interface board to see if it follows. If not then
trace the signal to find where it is failing.
12-37

REV 10
Error 4B32
MESSAGES
Remove object from front load port and continue.
OBJECT IN FRONT LOAD PORT.
Remove cassette

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Message to indicate to operator to remove the cassette that is thought to be in the
front cassette opening. The front sensors and internal software states that say the
system has unloaded a cassette are the basis for the error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Remove the cassette from the front load port.

Check the front sensor(s) for proper sensitivity adjustment.
Check the IN FRONT CASS signal on the RF interface board for proper indication.
12-38

REV 10
Error 4B33
MESSAGES
Select Front Load with 14 X 14 Cassettes.
SELECT FRONT LOAD ONLY.
Front only

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This message is displayed when the lit rear load button on an 8835 is pressed to try
and unload a 14x14 cassette.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Use the Front Load button to unload the cassette.

If not a 14x14 cassette then redo the carriage A/D calibration.
Refer to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in either of
these tests.
Check the sizing feedback pots for failure to operate.
12-39

REV 10
Error 4B34
MESSAGES
Reopen and close rear load door and continue.
REOPEN AND CLOSE REAR DOOR.
Lock fault

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The rear door lock failed to lock or unlock after a prescribed number of retries was
attempted. The SOLENOID POS SW signal did not give proper indication about the
rear door lock in a timeout period and after many repeated attempts to do so.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Make sure the rear door is closed properly.

Rear Door Lock Test
3. If the lock is trying to move then lock may be bad.
4. Check fuse on RF interface board for REAR DR LOCK signal.
5. Verify that the REAR DR LOCK PULL IN signal is being asserted prior to error being
reported.
6. Verify lock is getting voltage.
7. Recycle the console power (warm start) to see if it recurs.
8. Recycle the system power (cold start) in an attempt to clear it.
9. Run the extended PRD tests (RAM/Arcnet) on the R+F Positioner module (set switch 3
10. Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test:
12-40

REV 10
Error 4B35
MESSAGES
Table Stepper engaged. No manual motion permitted.
NO MANUAL MOTION PERMITTED.
Stepper active

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is displayed when angulation or lateral table motion is requested and the
film changer is not parked or the Film Changer application is selected and the table is
at the horizontal position. The DIS ANG/LAT* signal being active on the servo control
board indicates film changer not parked. Or when the Film Changer application is
selected and the table is horizontal as indicated by the HPOS0 signal being active.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Make sure the film changer is plugged into the wall box to show its clear of the table.
Select Spot Film mode on console and verify that plugging and unplugging the film
changer cable allows and disallows the table motion. If not then trace the DIS
ANG/LAT* signal from Servo Controller board to Angulation board.
Is the Film Changer wall box cable ok to the Positioner cabinet?
With Film Changer selected on console verify that the HPOS0 signal is only asserted
when the table is horizontal. If not then check table angulation feedback pot that is
working properly. Try a recal of the angulation points if signal does not work.
12-41

REV 10
Error 4B36
MESSAGES
Obstruction detected, clear using Front/Rear load buttons.
OBSTRUCTION DETECTED.
Illegal entry

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error gives indication that unexpected access occurred at the front. The front
sensor beam(s) (IN FRONT CASS signal) was detected as broken when the
carriage was not at the front or a cassette is already thought to be in the system. The
system goes into an operator initiated recovery mode.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Depress the flashing front load button to cause an automatic recovery which attempts
to unload the cassette thru the front. On 8835 the rear load button also flashes and can
be depressed to allow the rear door to be unlocked and opened. The rear load button can
then be used to toggle the clutch/brake for access to the carriage.
Check the IN FRONT CASS signal to see if it is indicating falsely. Replace A9
interface board if signal is ok to board.
Check the front sensor adjustment to be sure it is in correct tolerances.
12-42

REV 10
Error 4B37
MESSAGES
PRESS CPU RESET.
Calibration RAM load failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
12-43

REV 10
Error 4B3A
MESSAGES
Press OFF button to stop table motion. Call Service.
PRESS EMERGENCY OFF BUTTON.
Illegal table region

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported when the table top somehow enters an illegal region, which
means it is extended in an angulated position in which it should be retracted or it
extended beyond a calibrated boundary. It can be detected at any time when the
table top feedback pot is showing a value outside the calibrated positions for the
tables current position.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Use opposite motion to bring table out of the illegal region by trying to center the table
top and angulate towards horizontal. The motion that caused the error to be displayed
will be allowed when the table is not in the illegal region.
These tests appear under the R+F Interface Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer to
Check the angulation and longitudinal top feedback pots for proper operation.
Verify that the angulation switches are wired correctly. Wired backwards the table may
angulate correctly but the retraction points will not occur at the proper places for the
direction.
Check the table motors as they may not be stopping fast enough and coasting past the
allowed boundary. Try changing the Angulation board.
Restore the database as the cal data may be corrupted.
12-44

REV 10
Error 4B3B
MESSAGES
Table motion nonfunctional. Call Service.
TABLE MOTION NONFUNCTIONAL.
Illegal table feedback

RMX:
N/A
HW:
00 - Angulation feedback is bad

01 - Longitudinal top feedback is bad
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error is detected when either the table longitudinal pot or angulation pot are
reading zero or full A/D value. It indicates a rail condition on either the LONG POT VS
or the ANG POT VS signals, which means the pots have probably gone bad.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Check the positioning of the related pot to allow for travel of table. Check voltage at
pot and the reference voltage for being ok.
Check voltage of related signal at input to the A/D converter on the RF interface board.
Trace signal to failure if not same as at pot.
Check pot for proper operation.
12-45

REV 10
Error 4B3C
MESSAGES
Spot Film Device nonfunctional. Call Service.
SFD NONFUNCTIONAL.
Servo board communication failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported when the handshake with the servo controller board did not
happen within the allotted time period of about 100ms. The servo controller did not
change the state of the handshake bit (bit 0) of the servo board status port.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Recycle the console power (warm start) to see if it recurs. Check bit 0 of Board Status
port on the Servo Controller to see if toggles (will need to use a scope).
12-46

REV 10
Error 4B3D
MESSAGES
Rear load door forced open. Turn console power off, then on.
Rear door fault

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported when the rear door is opened when not expected. The carriage
controls are turned off and not allowed anymore. The REAR DR SW signal shows
the rear door was opened and the rear load button had not been pushed requesting
that it be unlocked.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Close the door and recycle the console power (warm start) to get system fully
operational.
Check the rear door switch for proper operation.
Trace the REAR DR SW signal back to RF interface board to determine if theres any
failure.
12-47

REV 10
Error 4B3E
MESSAGES
Spot Film Device nonfunctional. Call Service.
SFD NONFUNCTIONAL.
Servo board initialization failed

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error means the S188 was unable to pass the setup parameters to the servo
controller. During initialization of the hardware at start up of the system, some servo
setup data is passed to the servo controller and then read back. The read back data
did not match the passed data.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reset Test
Hold Off Write Test
Hold Off Read Test
Command Port Loopback Test
Drive Enable Loopback Test
Command Status Loopback Test
tests.
Replace the servo controller.
12-48

REV 10
Error 4B3F
MESSAGES
Collimator nonfunctional. Call Service.
COLLIMATOR NONFUNCTIONAL.
Collimator feedback failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
00 - SID feedback
01 - Longitudinal collimator feedback
02 - Lateral collimator feedback
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported if the SID feedback pot or either collimator blade feedback pot
A/D value registers at zero or full scale. The pot is assumed to be bad.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
A/D Reference Test
Long. Collimator Linearity
Transverse Collimator DA
Transverse Collimator Test
Longitudinal Collimator DAC
Longitudinal Collimator Test
Trans. Collimator Linearity
SID A/D Test
These tests appear under the R+F Collimator Control Board and R+F Fluoro
Collimator Control entries in the R+F menu. Refer to the Advantx R+F
Check voltage of related signal at input to the A/D converter on the collimator board.
Trace signal to failure if not same as at pot.
12-49

REV 10
Error 4B40
MESSAGES
Spotfilmer servo nonfunctional. Call Service.

Servo feedback failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
00 - Fixed Mask
01 - Variable Mask
02 - Cone
03 - Grid
04 - Lateral cassette axis
05 - Longitudinal cassette axis
06 - Lateral cassette sizing
07 - Longitudinal cassette sizing
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported if the any of the servo feedback A/D values registers at zero or
full scale. It can be detected at any time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Reboot the system using the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the appropriate test(s) from
the following list:
Grid Axis Test
Cone Axis Test
tests.
Check voltage of related signal at input to the analog mux on the Servo Controller
board. Trace signal to failure if not same as at pot.
12-50

REV 10
Error 4B41
MESSAGES
Park cone or release compression lock to continue.
PARK CONE OR RELEASE LOCK.
Cone position inhibits table motion.

RMX:
HW:
USER:
MODULE
ERROR TYPE
N/A
N/A
N/A
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
This error is only valid if the system is configured for U.K. cone operation. It is
reported when a table top motion is requested either directly or indirectly via
angulation and the cone is not parked. The cone park switch indicates the cone is not
parked, and any table top motion is either active or requested.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Park the cone and verify the table top now works.
Check the cone operation configuration to be sure it should be for U.K.
Cone Axis Test
Check the cone park switch signal from the switch to the interface board.
If no table motion is requested then check the table motion signals (ANG TREND,
ANG VERT, TABLE TOP RIGHT, TABLE TOP LEFT, TABLE TOP OUT, TABLE
TOP IN, LONG CENTER) to find which one is requesting. Reboot the system using
the diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following tests:
Warm start.
Cold start.
12-51

REV 10
Error 4B48
MESSAGES
Step command requested when in external mode.

Step command requested when not in Advantx mode

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The error is reported in response to a command from the ASC to step the table top
when positioner was already told to look at the film changer for stepping control.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

12-52

REV 10
Error 4B4B
MESSAGES
The injector did not inject as requested.

Injector not injecting

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The injector did not give an injecting indication within a time period after being given
the inject start signal. The INJECTING signal is watched, for positioner controlled
injections, after the INJ START DR signal was asserted to start the injection. This
would be like during a DF type operation.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Injector
This test appears under the R+F Injc/Step/FC IF Board entry in the R+F menu. Refer
to the Advantx R+F Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in this test.
If the injector is injecting then check the injectors output signal to see if it is signaling
correctly.
Check the cable to the Transition Panel for continuity on that line. Check the
INJECTING signal on the Stepper interface from cable.
If the injector does not inject then check that the INJ START DR signal is getting to the
injector to determine if its the injector or the Positioner.
12-53

REV 10
Error 4B50
MESSAGES
Retry selection, cycle console power or call service.
RETRY OR CALL SERVICE.
Fixed mask NAR

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Fixed mask servo failed to reach the requested position in the allotted time. Its
servo in position bit from the servo controller was not asserted within the timeout.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2. Check the feedback pot for proper operation.
3. Check the Servo amp board where the servo is handled to determine if a problem exists
there. The command voltage changes and the feedback voltage changes.
4. Check the motor to see that it is trying to move.
6. Check the servos belt for proper tension.
7. Redo the servo damping and the servo positioning cal.
12-54

REV 10
Error 4B51
MESSAGES
Variable mask NAR

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Variable mask servo failed to reach the requested position in the allotted time.
Its servo in position bit from the servo controller was not asserted within the timeout.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
12-55

REV 10
Error 4B52
MESSAGES
Check for obstruction and try again.
CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTION.
Cone NAR

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Cone servo failed to reach the requested position in the allotted time. Its servo in
position bit from the servo controller was not asserted within the timeout.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Cone Axis Test
12-56

REV 10
Error 4B53
MESSAGES
Grid NAR

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Grid servo failed to reach the requested position in the allotted time. Its servo in
position bit from the servo controller was not asserted within the timeout.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Grid Axis Test
12-57

REV 10
Error 4B54
MESSAGES
Retry or call service. Cassette not positioning.
LAT cass axis NAR

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Lateral cassette servo failed to reach the requested position in the allotted time.
Its servo in position bit from the servo controller was not asserted within the timeout.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
12-58

REV 10
Error 4B55
MESSAGES
Retry or call service. Cassette not positioning.
LONG cass axis NAR

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
The Longitudinal cassette servo failed to reach the requested position in the allotted
time. Its servo in position bit from the servo controller was not asserted within the
timeout.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
12-59

REV 10
Error 4B56
MESSAGES
Park spotfilmer to continue.

Spot film device in FORWARD

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The SFD is locked in the forward position and should not be for the selected function.
This is an interlock message that occurs at Prep time after checking the SFD POS
SW signal.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Park the SFD to rear park position.

To check the switch for proper operation, reboot the system using the diagnostics
floppy disk. Run the following test:
Verify the SFD POS SW signal follows the switch itself. Replace RF interface board if
it does. Trace signal from switch to find failure if it doesnt.
12-60

REV 10
Error 4B57
MESSAGES
Remove all cassettes to continue
MODULE
Positioner
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated when a RAD exposure is attempted while in AUX or Tube
Warmup Mode and a cassette or several cassettes are in the table and/or wall bucky
trays in the room. No Auxiliary shot can be taken as long as there is film that can be
exposed. The TBL CASS IN and WALL CASS IN signals are looked at to determine
this condition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Remove film cassettes from the table and wall buckys to continue.
Hardware could be be causing this error if any cassetteinplace input associated with
the system is falsely being presented to the positioner. Check the correct sense of the
below listed signal/s at the positioner and if falsely present, backtrack through the
system until the source of the problem is determined. Note that the A/B designation
used for the General RAD I/F board signal name below indicates that there is both an
A and a B receptor port on the board and that the signal/s in question could be
connected to either/both port/s.
These signals may be tested by rebooting the system using the diagnostics floppy disk
and running the tests listed below. Refer to the Advantx RAD POS Diagnostics or the
Advantx R&F POS Diagnostics manual if an error should occur.
Gen RAD Cassetteinplace Input to I/F BD CASS/FILM IN PLACE A/B
This test appears under the RAD Interface Board 1 and RAD Interface Board 2
entries in the RAD Positioner menu:
R&F Table Cassetteinplace Input to I/F BD TBL CASS IN
R&F Wall Cassetteinplace Input to I/F BD WALL CASS IN
These tests appear under the R+F Interface Board entry in the R+F
Positioner menu:
Table Bucky Test
12-61

REV 10
(Blank Page)
12-62

REV 10

4C01 THRU 4C41
13-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
13-2

REV 10
Error 4C01
MESSAGES
An NMI occurred

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
13-3

REV 10
Error 4C02
MESSAGES
Film Advance in process.
FILM ADVANCE IN PROCESS.
Local film advance in progress

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
13-4

REV 10
Error 4C03
MESSAGES
Film Advance in process.
FILM ADVANCE IN PROCESS.
Remote film advance in progress

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Informational/Status - 105 camera.
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates that a remote film advance on the console was attempted and
the camera is already doing a transport due to the manual pushbutton film advance.
It is generated when the ASC film advance command is received on the GE bus and
an internal flag indicates a transport is occurring based on the cameras advance
pushbutton. The transport control is timed using the 80188s Timer 0.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
If the camera pushbutton had not been pressed when this happens, then the manual
advance did not complete. The film jam error may have occurred prior to this. Verify
that the film is transporting and that the camera is ready when done.
Cycle the console power (warm start).
Run the extended PRD tests (RAM/Arcnet) on the PHOTOSPOT module (set switch 3
of bank S165 to the OFF position, and reset the PHOTOSPOT module). Refer to the
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
These tests appear under the PCM CPU Board entry in the PHOTOSPOT menu.
Refer to the Advantx Photospot Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in either
test.
Recycle power (cold start) on the system.
13-5

REV 10
Error 4C04
MESSAGES
Camera shutter did not open. Try again or call service.
TRY AGAIN. CAMERA FAULT.
Shutter did not open.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related - 105 camera.
DESCRIPTION
This error is generated at Photospot Prep time when the 105 cameras shutter is
commanded open by the ASC and the camera status indicates it is still closed after a
timeout period.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
test.
Camera Shutter
This test appears under the PCM Power Amp Board entry in the PHOTOSPOT
menu. Refer to the Advantx Photospot Diagnostics manual if an error should occur
in this test.
Check to see if the shutter is opening and moves freely.
If the shutter is opening then trace the SHTR OPEN* signal to see if where it isnt
coming through properly. You can hear the shutter move.
If the shutter is not opening then check the SHTR OPEN CMD* signal to Power
Amp board and the shutter motor voltage at the camera to see if its being commanded.
13-6

REV 10
Error 4C05
MESSAGES
Zero divide occurred

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal - 105/Anodica camera.
DESCRIPTION
This error means there was a math problem in the software in which it tried to divide
something by zero. An interrupt is generated to cause the error to be sent.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Replace CPU board for hardware or else replace Application floppy as a possibility
should the hardware be ok.
13-7

REV 10
Error 4C06
MESSAGES
Photospot camera inoperable. Call service.
CAMERA INOPERABLE.
Power amp failure

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related - 105 camera.
DESCRIPTION
This error means the Power amp board is indicating a fault condition. It is generated
during a pretransport check with the PAFAULT* signal active.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Camera Transport Motor test
in the test.
Check the Power Amp board to see if it is generating the signal.
Trace the PAFAULT signal from the Power Amp board to determine where the
problem is.
13-8

REV 10
Error 4C07
MESSAGES
Close lever on camera magazine to continue.
CLOSE MAGAZINE LEVER.
Knife switch is out

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ERROR TYPE
Photospot
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates that the knife switch is closed and should be open. It is generated
when the camera is prechecked for either a transport or a Prep and finds the knife
switch signal (KNIFE SW) indicating its closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make sure the knife switch is in the open position. Reboot the system using the
diagnostics floppy disk. Run the following test:
Camera Knife Switch test
in the test.
Trace the KNIFE SW signal from the camera to determine where the problem is.
13-9

REV 10
Error 4C08
MESSAGES
Load Photospot camera film supply to continue.
LOAD FILM TO CONTINUE.
No film in camera

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
his error indicates that the camera appears to have run out of film. This condition is
detected when the film remaining (FILM REM) A/D has been indicating low film
followed by the camera signaling its not ready. The error is only reported during Prep.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Load film into the camera.

If camera ready lamp is not lit then trace the camera ready (CAM RDY*) signal to the
CPU board to determine where its not properly rendered. Otherwise, determine why
the camera is not ready and fixing that will clear the film out condition.
Camera Film Remaining Sensor test
in the test.
Check the FILM REM voltage to be sure it changes with movement of film wiper arm.
Trace it back to the CPU board to check for a problem.
13-10

REV 10
Error 4C09
MESSAGES
Photospot camera not loaded properly. Reload to continue.
FILM NOT LOADED PROPERLY.
Camera not ready for transport

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
This error means that the camera could not do a transport because it indicated it was
not ready. It is detected as part of the pretransport checks with the camera ready
(CAM RDY*) signal indicating not ready.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check the film path to be sure the loops are ok, the film pan is in the correct position and
the dot on the drive sprocket is close to the dot on the film pan. Cameras Not Ready
light should be on.
Camera Transport Motor test
in the test.
Trace camera ready signal from the camera to see where it is indicating not ready.
13-11

REV 10
Error 4C0A
MESSAGES

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates there is a software bug or the hardware is bad. It is generated
when a GE bus transmission is received and the software cannot find the command
in its command table. The transmission is then ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
13-12

REV 10
Error 4C0B
MESSAGES
Empty takeup magazine to continue.
EMPTY TAKEUP MAGAZINE.
Empty takeup magazine to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Informational/Status - Anodica 6 fr. camera only.
DESCRIPTION
Camera is indicating that the takeup magazine is full and must be emptied in order to
continue. The error is generated when the CAMERA RDY* signal indicates not
ready and the following conditions exist: the TAKE UP MAG OK and SUPPLY
MAG OK signals indicate they are in place, the CARD OK is indicating the patient
id card is in place, the film supply A/D (FILM REMAINING STATUS) is greater than
2.5 volts, and the takeup A/D (TAKE UP STATUS) is greater than 5 volts.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Remove the takeup magazine and exposed film and replace magazine to continue.
Verify the camera ready lamp is indicating the camera isnt ready. If not then trace the
signal from the camera.
Anodica I/F Analog Status
This test appears under the APCM Anodica Interface Board entry in the
PHOTOSPOT menu. Refer to the ADVANTX ANODICA PHOTOSPOT
Diagnostics manual if an error should occur in the test.
Verify that the camera takeup (TAKE UP STATUS) and supply magazine voltages
(FILM REMAINING STATUS) are correct at the A/D inputs. Follow the signal path to
be sure there is no problem in the path.
Verify the CARD OK signal is correct and that both magazines are in place to match the
signals.
13-13

REV 10
Error 4C0C
MESSAGES
Reload supply magazine and/or empty takeup magazine to continue.
CHECK MAGAZINES.
Reload supply magazine and/or empty takeup magazine to continue

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera is indicating that the takeup magazine appears to be full and also that
the supply magazine appears to be empty. The error is reported when the CAMERA
RDY* signal is showing not ready and the following conditions exist: takeup
magazine A/D (TAKE UP STATUS) is greater than 5 volts, the supply magazine A/D
(FILM REMAINING STATUS) is less than 2 volts, and both magazines are indicating
theyre in place.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If the cameras ready lamp is showing not ready, then empty the takeup magazine and
reload the supply magazine.
If lamp does not indicate not ready, then trace the CAMERA RDY* signal to find the
problem.
Anodica I/F Digital Status
PHOTOSPOT menu. Use this test to verify the other conditional signals used match
the camera. Refer to the ADVANTX ANODICA PHOTOSPOT Diagnostics manual
if an error should occur in the test.
13-14

REV 10
Error 4C0D
MESSAGES
Invert patient ID card in camera to continue.
INSERT PATIENT ID CARD.
Invert patient ID card in camera to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera indicates that there is no patient id card inserted. This error is detected
by looking at the CARD OK signal from the camera on the status port and is reported
at Prep time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Place a patient id card in camera to continue.

PHOTOSPOT menu. Use this test to verify the status of this signal as read by the
CPU. Refer to the ADVANTX ANODICA PHOTOSPOT Diagnostics manual if an
error should occur in the test.
Trace the CARD OK signal from the camera to see if there is a failure. Isolate the
camera from the module to determine which one may have failed.
13-15

REV 10
Error 4C0E
MESSAGES
Supply magazine not in place. Insert to continue.
INSERT SUPPLY MAGAZINE.
Supply magazine not in place. Insert to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera is indicating the supply magazine is not in place. This is detected by
looking at the SUPPLY MAG OK signal on the camera status port and reporting it at
Prep time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Place the supply magazine on the camera and be sure it is secured in place to continue.
Trace the SUPPLY MAG OK signal from the camera to see if there may be a failure.
13-16

REV 10
Error 4C0F
MESSAGES
Takeup magazine not in place. Insert to continue.
INSERT TAKEUP MAGAZINE.
Takeup magazine not in place. Insert to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera is indicating the takeup magazine is not in place. This is detected by
looking at the TAKEUP MAG OK signal on the camera status port and reporting it at
Prep time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Place the takeup magazine on the camera and be sure it is secured in place to continue.
Trace the TAKEUP MAG OK signal from the camera to see where the failure may be.
13-17

REV 10
Error 4C10
MESSAGES
Check takeup mag, patient ID card, or reset switch to continue.
CHECK TAKEUP, CARD, RESET SW.
Check takeup mag, patient ID card, or reset switch to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera is indicating either there is no takeup magazine, or its full, or no patient
id card present. The camera does not give enough information to determine which it
is. It is generated at Prep when the camera is not ready and the film supply A/D is
greater than 2 volts.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Place patient id card in camera if not present and make sure takeup magazine is in place
and not full.
Verify the cameras ready lamp is showing not ready. Trace the camera ready
(CAMERA RDY*) signal from the camera, if it is ready, to see where the failure may
be.
Trace the FILM REMAINING STATUS signal to be sure it is indicating correctly.
Replace the camera.
13-18

REV 10
Error 4C11
MESSAGES
Reload or insert supply magazine to continue.
CHECK SUPPLY MAGAZINE.
Reload or insert supply magazine to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera is indicating that the supply magazine needs to reloaded. This is
detected when the CAMERA RDY* signal indicates its not ready and the FILM
REMAINING STATUS A/D is indicating less than 30 frames (less than 2 volts). It is
reported at Prep.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Refill the supply magazine and be sure it is in place.

If the camera shows it is ready, then trace the CAMERA RDY* signal from the camera
to see where the failure may be.
Trace the FILM REMAINING STATUS signal to be sure it is correct for the amount of
film in the magazine.
Replace the camera.
13-19

REV 10
Error 4C13
MESSAGES
Reload supply magazine to continue.
RELOAD SUPPLY MAGAZINE.
Reload supply magazine to continue.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera is indicating that the supply magazine is empty. This condition is
detected because the CAMERA RDY* signal indicates not ready and the following
conditions exist: the FILM REMAINING STATUS A/D reads less than 2.5 volts, the
TAKEUP STATUS A/D is less than 5 volts to show that it is not full, and the patient id
card is in place. This is reported at Prep.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Verify the camera ready lamp is showing its not ready. Reload the supply magazine
with film and securely place back on camera.
If the supply magazine is not empty, then trace the supply magazine feedback (FILM
REMAINING STATUS) back from the camera to see if theres a problem. Trace the
camera ready signal from the camera to determine if any failure.
13-20

REV 10
Error 4C14
MESSAGES
Camera did not respond. Try again or call service.
CAMERA DID NOT RESPOND.
Camera did not prep. Inspect camera.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
ERROR TYPE
Photospot
Informational/Status - Anodica camera.
DESCRIPTION
The camera did not generate expose to generator signal before a timeout expired
from the open shutter command. It is detected when the timeout occurs and the
EXP TO GEN signal still does not indicate true on the camera status port and the
CAMERA RDY* signal indicated ready.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Trace the expose to generator signal from the camera to the Power Amp board to see
where the problem may be.
Verify that the PREP/EXPOSE signal is reaching the camera.
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
test.
13-21

REV 10
Error 4C15
MESSAGES
Camera did not respond. Continue and call service.
CAMERA DID NOT RESPOND.
Camera did not unprep. Inspect camera.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera did not release expose to generator before a timeout expired after
receiving the close shutter command. The EXP TO GEN signal is monitored and did
not go low or didnt stay low.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Trace the expose to generator signal from the camera to the Power Amp board to see
where the problem may be.
Verify that the PREP/EXPOSE signal is released at the camera.
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
test.
Replace the camera.
13-22

REV 10
Error 4C16
MESSAGES
Film transport fault. Try again or inspect camera.
FILM TRANSPORT FAULT.
Film transport fault. Inspect camera.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
The camera did not complete transporting a film within one second from the start of
the transport. This error is generated at the end of a transport timeout period if the
CAMERA RDY* signal didnt show not ready to indicate start of the transport.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If the camera does transport film then trace the CAMERA RDY* signal back from the
camera to determine where theres a failure.
If camera does not transport, then check the transport film command signal (2
XPORT CMD* or 6 XPORT HOLDOFF) at the camera to see if it is getting it. Trace
line to if there is a failure.
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
test.
13-23

REV 10
Error 4C30
MESSAGES
System communication problem. Please try again.
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
GE bus transmission failed. Transmitter never became available.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
The destination node id of the packet to be sent.
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Hardware Related
DESCRIPTION
trying to talk to is off or was not receiving. The timeout is timed by 80188 timer 2.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Verify that the destination id is valid for the system and that the node ids of the modules
are correct.
Make sure all GE bus cables are good and connected properly.
(RAM/Arcnet) on the PHOTOSPOT module (set switch 3 of bank S165 to the OFF
position, and reset the PHOTOSPOT module). Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset
80188 Timers 0, 1 & 2
80188 PIC
test.
Try a new CPU board.
13-24

REV 10
Error 4C31
MESSAGES
System communication problem. Please try again.
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Received packet was not correctly decoded.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
expected.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Replace the Application floppy.
13-25

REV 10
Error 4C32
MESSAGES
RELEASE SWITCH. TRY AGAIN.
Attempted to send GE bus packet with too much data.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
This error means that the software attempted to transmit more data than would fit in
a single packet.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Replace the Application floppy.
13-26

REV 10
Error 4C33
MESSAGES
GE bus transmit queue overflowed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
13-27

REV 10
Error 4C34
MESSAGES
Node did not acknowledge transmission.

RMX:
N/A
HW:

USER:
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Verify that the destination id is valid for the system and that the node ids for the
modules are correct.
(RAM/Arcnet) on the PHOTOSPOT module (set switch 3 of bank S165 to the OFF
position, and reset the PHOTOSPOT module). Refer to the Advantx PowerOn/Reset
13-28

REV 10
Error 4C35
MESSAGES
ARCNET initialization failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The software attempted to schedule a task to run and an internal timer indicator was
allocated to a different scheduled task.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
13-29

REV 10
Error 4C40
MESSAGES
Attempted to use more S/W timers than available.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
13-30

REV 10
Error 4C41
MESSAGES
Attempted to flush non-existent timer.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Photospot
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
13-31

REV 10
(Blank Page)
13-32

REV 10

4D00 THRU 4D0F
14-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
14-2

REV 10
Error 4D00
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
ARCNET transmission failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Status from the ARCNET status port.
USER:
Destination node to which transmission was attempted.
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An ARCNET transmission failed. The destination module did not acknowledge
reception of the packet within 250 milliseconds.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Run diagnostics.
Replace the Pulscan Advantx Interface Board
Replace the destination node BIU.
14-3

REV 10
Error 4D01
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
GE bus command packet overrun.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The value of the index at the time the overrun was discovered.
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
GE Bus command interpreter packet index overrun. The number of bytes
transmitted in a packet did not match the expected number of bytes. It is most likely
that the number of data bytes for a command was incorrect.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The software that transmitted the packet should be inspected for adherence to the
Pulscan command structure.
14-4

REV 10
Error 4D02
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Maximum packet count exceeded.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
The number of bytes for which the trasnmission was attempted.
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The packet for which transmission was attempted is larger than the maximum
transmittable size.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software that is attempting to transmit the large packet.
14-5

REV 10
Error 4D03
MESSAGES
Message transmit queue is full, no room.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
The GE Bus output queue is full.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run diagnostics.
Replace Pulscan Advantx Interface Board.
14-6

REV 10
Error 4D04
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Bad destination transmitting ID.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
Status from ARCNET status port.
USER:
Destination node to which the transmission was attempted.
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
An ARCNET transmission was attempted to a nonexistant node. (TA was set and
TMA was not set).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check the destination modules power and GE Bus cable.

Check the destination modules BIU unit for installation and or failure.
14-7

REV 10
Error 4D05
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Received command is not defined.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
The index into the packet at which the invalid command was found.
USER:
The command byte that was invalid.
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Internal Software
DESCRIPTION
A command was received across the GE Bus (ARCNET) that is not one of the define
commands for the Pulscan module.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Check out the software that transmitted the command for improper construction of
the packet.
14-8

REV 10
Error 4D06
MESSAGES
Schedule failed because all timers allocated.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to schedule a task when there are no more timers available.
This is a software error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
14-9

REV 10
Error 4D07
MESSAGES
Attempt to flush or set unallocated timer.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to either flush or set a soft timer that is greater than the
number of timers the system is configured for. This is a software error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
14-10

REV 10
Error 4D08
MESSAGES
ARCNET initialization failed.

RMX:
N/A
HW:
N/A
USER:
N/A
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
Software Internal
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to schedule a time delayed task through
SCHEDULE_SOFT_TIMER_TASK using a timer that is already allocated to
another task.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Fix the software.
14-11

REV 10
Error 4D0F
MESSAGES
PLEASE TRY AGAIN.
Unknown error.

RMX:
HW:
USER:
MODULE
Pulscan
ERROR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
14-12

REV 10

4E00 THRU 4E1D
15-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
15-2

REV 10
Error 4E00
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Bolus filters problem. Try again or call service.

Dfaut filtres de contour. Recommencer ou appeler la maintenance.
BOLUS FILTER PROBLEM
DEFAUT FILTRES DE CONTOUR
General bolus filter error.

HW:
MODULE
0001
0002
0003
Bolus filter motor failure

Bolus filter counter failure
Bolus filters are not mounted
Recommended Action: Connect wires to bolus filters.
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
General bolus filter error.
15-3

REV 10
Error 4E01
MESSAGES
French:
French:
PVC problem. Try again, turn console power OFF/ON or call service.
Dfaut pupitre. Recommencer, redmarrer la salle.
PVC PROBLEM
DEFAUT PUPITRE
General PVC error.

HW:
MODULE
0001
0002
PVC error. Invalid message with PVC.

PVC link failure.
Recommended Action: Check PVC cable connection at table base.
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
General PVC console error.
15-4

REV 10
Error 4E02
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Gantry problem. Try again, turn console power OFF/ON or call service.
PROBLEME ARCEAU." Re-essayer, ARRET/MARCHE sur console ou appeler
SAV."
GANTRY PROBLEM
PROBLEME ARCEAU
General Gantry error.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
General error with the Gantry. See the following status.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Refer to precise error

/HW:
0001
Gantry link failure.

Recommended Action: None
0002
Gantry motor failure.

Recommended Action: No action
0003
Gantry power failure.

Recommended Action: No Action
0004
Gantry not initialized.

0005
Gantry in Service Mode.

0006
CPU does not respond to init or instructions not correctly executed. CPU
instruction set failure.
Recommended Action: Change CPU
0007
Eprom checksum failure Bank 2. Eprom checksum failure Bank 3.

Recommended Action: Change Eprom
0008
Address bus test failure. Data bus test failure. Memory chip B41 test failure.
Memory chip B43 test failure. Memory chip B44 test failure. Memory chip
B46 test failure.
Recommended Action: Change board
0009
Timer 1 (B7) Q* initialization logic failure. Timer 1 (B7) Q* watchdog start
logic failure. Timer 1 (B7) time constant duration error
000A
Downstream watchdog reset logic circuitry error

15-5

REV 10
Error 4E02
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Refer to precise error

000B
68010 CPU to DUART2 (B16) communication test failure DUART2
functional test failure
000C
II impact switch is not reactivated after OBFC has left its working position
00FC
Time out for PRD result from FMB

0011
NVC FMB line error

0013
Power validation failure

0014
Channel 1 test failure. Channel 2 test failure.

0016
CPU problem
0017
Eprom checksum failure

0018
Internal RAM failure

01FC
Time out for PRD result of NVC

Recommended Action: No action.
0026
Eprom checksum failure. Data communication with timer failure

0027
Biport RAM test failure (68701 side) Biport RAM test failure (68010 side)
Internal RAM failure.
02FC
Time out for PRD results of axis board

0036
Eprom checksum failure. Data communication with timer failure.

0037
Internal RAM failure
03FC

0046
Eprom checksum failure. Data communication with timer failure

0047
Internal RAM failure.
04FC

15-6

REV 10
Error 4E03
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Engage table top and try again.

Embrayer la table et recommencer.
ENGAGE TABLE TOP
TABLE DEBRAYEE
M200 Table is disengaged. Remote control not allowed.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
M200 Table is disengaged. Remote control not allowed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Re-engage the table (operator).
15-7

REV 10
Error 4E04
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Table problme. Try again, turn console power OFF/ON or call service.
Dfaut table. Recommencer, redmarrer la salle ou appeler la maintenance.
TABLE PROBLEM
DEFAUT TABLE
General M200 Table error.

HW:
MODULE
0001
0002
0003
M200 Table link failure

Table conversion failure
Table out of movement range
Recommended Action: Move table using NVC controls (operator).
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
General M200 Table error.
15-8

REV 10
Error 4E05
MESSAGES
French:
French:
II collision occurred. Press reset button on NVC to continue.

Collision avec l'ampli. Presser le bouton reset sur le PRV puis continuer.
II COLLISION OCCURRED
COLLISION AMPLI
II collision occurred. Press reset on NVC to continue.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
II collision.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Press reset button on the NVC (operator).
15-9

REV 10
Error 4E06
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Collimator collision occurred. Press reset button on NVC to continue.

Collision avec le collimateur. Presser le bouton reset sur le PRV puis continuer.
COLLIMATOR COLLISION
COLLISION COLLIMATEUR
Collimator collision. Press reset on NVC to continue.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Collimator collision.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Press reset button on the NVC (operator).
15-10

REV 10
Error 4E07
MESSAGES
Table problem. Press reset button on NVC to continue.
French:
Probleme table. Appuyer sue le bouton de rearmement sur le NVC.
German:
Tischproblem. Bitte Reset am Steuerpuit betaetigen
TABLE PROBLEM
French:
PROBLEME TABLE
German:
TISCHPROBLEM
Table problem. Press reset on NVC to continue
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
General error with the table.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
15-11

REV 10
Error 4E08
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Emergency stop occurred. Press reset button under NVC to continue.

Arret d'urgence. Presser le bouton reset sous le PRV puis continuer.
EMERGENCY STOP OCCUR
ARRET D'URGENCE
Emergency stop occurred. Press reset on NVC to continue.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Emergency stop detection.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Press reset button under the NVC (operator).
15-12

REV 10
Error 4E09
MESSAGES
Place the Gantry with the AP keys on PVC.
GANTRY NOT IN AP
Gantry not placed in AP.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-13

REV 10
Error 4E0A (SW16 and earlier)

MESSAGES
French:
French:
Collimator error. Install the collimator mask and call service.

Erreur collimateur. Installer le limiteur de champ et appeler le SAV.
COLLIMATOR ERROR
ERREUR COLLIMATEUR
Collimator interlock error.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-14

REV 10
Error 4E0B
MESSAGES
French:
Collision CHNGR.
Appuyer sur bouton de rearmement du NVC, Continuer.
FC COLLISION
Film Changer collision. Press reset on NVC to continue.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-15

REV 10
Error 4E0C (SW16 and earlier)

MESSAGES
French:
French:
Only FLUORO operable when collimator mask is installed. Call service.

Seule SCOPIE est autorisee avec Limiteur de champ en place Appeler SAV.
COLLIMATOR MASK INSTALLED
LIMITEUR DE CHAMP EN PLACE
Collimator mask is installed.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-16

REV 10
Error 4E0D
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Film Changer direction : TO XRAY

Direction Changeur de film : RX.
FC DIRECTION : TO XRAY
DIRECTION CHNGR : RX.
POS: Film Changer Direction : To XRAY
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Onboard film changer moves from Parking to Working position.
15-17

REV 10
Error 4E0E
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Film Changer direction : TO HEAD

Direction Changeur de film : TETE
FC DIRECTION : TO HEAD
DIRECTION CHNGR : TETE
POS: Film Changer Direction : To Head
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Onboard film changer moves from Working to Parking head position.
15-18

REV 10
Error 4E0F
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Film Changer direction : TO FOOT

Direction Changeur de film : PIEDS
FC DIRECTION : TO FOOT
DIRECTION CHNGR : PIEDS
POS: Film Changer Direction : To Foot
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Onboard film changer moves from Working to Parking Foot position.
15-19

REV 10
Error 4E10
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Rotate Film Changer to the other Work Position.

Tourner le Changeur de film jusqu'e l'autre Position.
ROTATE FC
TOURNER LE CHNGR
POS: Rotate Film Changer to the other Position.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Request can not be executed with film changer in this position.
15-20

REV 10
Error 4E11
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Gantry Angulation not allowed for Film Changer motion.

Mouvement Changeur de film interdit. Bouger l'Arceau.
MOVE GANTRY
BOUGER L'ARCEAU
POS: Move Gantry
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Enable to perform interchange in this Gantry angulation.
15-21

REV 10
Error 4E12
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Move Table Up.

Monter la Table.
MOVE TABLE UP
MONTER LA TABLE
POS: Move Table Up
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Interchange not allowed in AP angulation if table is not on top.
15-22

REV 10
Error 4E13
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Gantry MOVING.
Arceau en MOUVEMENT.
GANTRY MOVING
ARCEAU EN MOUVEMENT
POS: Gantry Moving
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Gantry is moving.
15-23

REV 10
Error 4E14
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Film Changer MIDDLE of Travel.

Changeur de film a mi-chemin.
FC MIDDLE OF TRAVEL
CHNGR A MI-CHEMIN
POS: Film Changer Middle of Travel.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
No Gantry motion with FC middle of travel.
15-24

REV 10
Error 4E15
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Film Changer Collision Risk.

Risque de Collision Changeur de film.
FC COLLISION RISK
RISQUE DE COLLISION CHNGR
POS: Film Changer Collision Risk.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Collision risk during interchange.
15-25

REV 10
Error 4E16
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Film Changer Interchange Complete.

Fin de Mouvement du Changeur de film.
FC INTERCHANGE COMPLETE
FIN MVT CHNGR
POS: Film Changer Interchange Complete.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-26

REV 10
Error 4E17
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Lift collision. Press reset button on NVC to continue.

Collision Ascenceur. Appuyer sur le bouton de rearmement sur le NVC.
LIFT COLLISION
COLLISION ASCENCEUR
POS: Lift Collision Occurred. Press Reset on NVC to Continue.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-27

REV 10
Error 4E18
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Verify the film changer position and continue.

Verifier la mise en place du changeur et continuer.
FC NOT CORRECTLY LOCKED
CHNGR NON VERROUILLE
POS: FC not correctly locked.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-28

REV 10
Error 4E19
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Verify that the film changer is in work position and continue.

Verifier que le changeur est en position de travail et continuer.
FC NOT IN WORK POS
CHNGR NON EN POSITION RX
POS : Bad Interlock, FC not in work pos.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
15-29

REV 10
Error 4E1A
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Gantry not centered.

Arceau non centre.
GANTRY NOT CENTERED
ARCEAU NON CENTRE
POS: Gantry not centered.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Warning message (cyclic).
15-30

REV 10
Error 4E1B
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Move table fully backward to continue.

Reculer la table completement et continuer.
MOVE TABLE BACKWARD
RECULER LA TABLE
POS: Move table backward.
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Move table fully backward before interchange in AP.
15-31

REV 10
Error 4E1C
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Retract Film Changer to park position to continue.

Placer le Film changeur en position parking et continuer.
PARK FC
PLACER LE CHNGR EN PARKING
POS: Park FC
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
Type II bad interlock, the film changer is not in park position.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Place the film changer in its park position (operator).
15-32

REV 10
Error 4E1D
MESSAGES
The table is moving to the Start Position.
French:
La table rejoint la position de Depart.
German:
Tisch fahrt in Startposition.
TABLE MOVES TO START POS.
French:
LA TABLE REJOINT LE DEPART
German:
TISCH FAHRT ZU STARTP
POS: Move table to start positioner
MODULE
Positioner
DESCRIPTION
In DA / DSA stepping acquisition, the table is moving to the start position.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No action.
15-33

REV 10
(Blank Page)
15-34

REV 10

6000 THRU 6B1D
16-1

REV 10
(Blank Page)
16-2

REV 10
Error 6000
MESSAGES
Floppy Disk error. Press CPU RESET or CALL SERVICE
MODULE
ASC Floppy Disk Code Module
DESCRIPTION
Disk hardware failure
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Check cable connections to Disk Drive.

Check HUB/FDC Board.
Replace HUB/FDC Board and/or Disk Drive.
16-3

REV 10
Error 6001
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Unknown disk format
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Insert a properly formatted Floppy
16-4

REV 10
Error 6002
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Volume granularity error
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-5

REV 10
Error 6003
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Device granularity error
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-6

REV 10
Error 6004
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Read command failure
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Try operation again
16-7

REV 10
Error 6005
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No TEND on filename
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Software Error, Recall Model Period
16-8

REV 10
Error 6006
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Filename not specified
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-9

REV 10
Error 6007
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Filename too long
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-10

REV 10
Error 6008
MESSAGES
File not found. Insert proper floppy disk to continue
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
File not found
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Insert proper Floppy
16-11

REV 10
Error 6009
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Pointer pair overflow
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-12

REV 10
Error 600A
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
VOL block not found
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Try another diskette.
16-13

REV 10
Error 600C
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Entry point not found
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-14

REV 10
Error 600D
MESSAGES
Runtime database error. Call service promptly and continue.
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported at warm start if the values in NV_G_fil_correction_X do not
equal NOT (NV_G_fil_correction_not_X). This indicates that a portion of the NV
runtime database was corrupted somehow. The error is reported and the
NV_G_fil_correction_at_cal_X values are sent to the ECM instead. The values in
NV_G_fil_correction_X and NV_G_fil_correction_not_X are updated when
exposure status is received from the ECM, so these values should be reset
to appropriate values once exposures are taken. Note that the
NV_G_fil_correction_X and NV_G_fil_correction_not_X structures are stored in the
runtime portion of NV RAM and as such are not included in the NV RAM checksum
computations. Therefore, the fil correction values may be corrupt even though a bad
NV checksum error is never encountered.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
If this error is reported frequently at warm start a service person should check the
validity of the NV RAM. Check the error log for conventional NV RAM checksum
errors (6903H or 6904H). This may give an indication if its a problem with the overall
NV RAM (bad batteries perhaps?) or if its just limited to the NV runtime portion of NV
RAM.
16-15

REV 10
Error 600E
MESSAGES
Recommended Xray tube Preventive Maintenance. Call service and continue.
SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE VISIT
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
This error is reported at warm start if the values in NV_G_fil_correction_X have
increased from their initial values in NV_G_fil_correction_at_cal_X by more than
3B$0000H. This error is for display only, no corrective action is taken in the software.
In a system that is operating normally, this error will appear after an extended period
of time where the filaments have aged and the filament correction value has been
increased to compensate for the aging effects.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
If the mA feedback is unusually high because of some other error such as mA meter
saturation (42EAH), grid short (42B6H) or tube spit (42CAH) errors, the Filament
Control Algorithm in the ECM may increase the filament correction value more than
usual and this error may be encountered. Therefore, the error log should be checked for
these types of errors to determine if the filament correction value is being increased
because of some other sort of error.
When this error is reported and the above mentioned errors have been checked for and
corrected, a service person should recalibrate the filament drive values. The
following units are used to calibrate these values:
R003
Rad
X102
Cine
X100,X101 Conventional Fluoro
X120,X121 Progressive Fluoro
The USER field of the error block contains the Tube, Focal Spot and Function in the
following manner:
USER error status = TFnI, where:
T = tube number
F = focal spot (0 = small, 1 = medium, 2 = large)
n=0
I = function ==> 0 = rad
==> 1 = Cine
==> 2 = Conventional Fluoro
==> 3 = Progressive Fluoro
16-16

REV 10
Error 6010
MESSAGES
French:
Fastboot not functional, booted from disk. Continue and call service.
Erreur lecture AMB, Boot disquette en cours. Continuer et appeler SAV.
NONE
none
16-17

REV 10
Error 6011
MESSAGES
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Incorrect data count
RECOMMENDED ACTION
16-18

REV 10
Error 6020
MESSAGES
SPROM access error.
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
This message is a result of an INSITE Electronic Device ID software failure to
read/access the ASC i2c devices properly or the AdvantxE software finds that the
devices have bad programming. This error is in no way a hindrance to the system
performance. It is decided that these errors are not displayed only logged. This error
would normally occur at installation time or configuration time. So either before the
system ships or after the system is installed it is the normal procedure to examine
and scrutinize the error log to see what anomalies are occurring. So these errors as
with other logged only errors will flag the service person upon examination of the
error log to look up the recommended actions. (It is possible that installed TC and
Carmen systems may generate these errors with software upgraded after New
World M4 if the device IDs were badly programmed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. If the error(s) persist after a few hours of use, the ASC Diagnostics for the ASC
BIU Board ID Memory Test needs to be run to determine which i2c device has
failed.
2. A board i2c device may not be programmed and INSITE EID reads will not work.
16-19

REV 10
Error 6021
MESSAGES
Board ID: Elapsed Hours On Checksum Error.
MODULE
ASC
DESCRIPTION
This message is a result of an INSITE Electronic Device ID software failure to
read/access the ASC i2c devices properly or the AdvantxE software finds that the
devices have bad programming. This error is in no way a hindrance to the system
performance. It is decided that these errors are not displayed only logged. This error
would normally occur at installation time or configuration time. So either before the
system ships or after the system is installed it is the normal procedure to examine
and scrutinize the error log to see what anomalies are occurring. So these errors as
with other logged only errors will flag the service person upon examination of the
error log to look up the recommended actions. (It is possible that installed TC and
Carmen systems may generate these errors with software upgraded after New
World M4 if the device IDs were badly programmed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. If the error(s) persist after a few hours of use, the ASC Diagnostics for the ASC
BIU Board ID Memory Test needs to be run to determine which i2c device has
failed.
2. A board i2c device may not be programmed and INSITE EID reads will not work.
16-20

REV 10
Error 6108
MESSAGES
Optical filter not in position. Try again or call service.
DOSE LEVEL MAY BE INCORRECT
Neutral Density Filter not in position
MODULE
ASC Fluoro Code Module
DESCRIPTION
Neutral Density Filter positioned reply was not received from the VIC module when
Fluoro exposures attempted. (A module error would be generated if a reply was
received with an error status.) If only image errors have occurred (image gate,
aperture and/or neutral density filter), fluoro exposures will still be allowed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the VIC is online and check the neutral density filter positioning hardware.
Cycle console power so that it can be marked online in the ASC.
16-21

REV 10
Error 6110 (SW17 and earlier)

MESSAGES
Please wait. Exposure in progress in this room.

Cannot release room during exposure
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A room deselect is attempted during fluoro exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait until exposures are complete before giving up control of the room.
16-22

REV 10
Error 6111
MESSAGES
Cannot do Fluoro. Room control module inoperable. Call service.
FLUORO NOT OPERABLE.
Cannot do Fluoro, Positioner is not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
One of the following happened: 1) POS was not configured on a mode configure
because the POS was never marked online. 2) No interlock reply was received from
the Positioner when attempting fluoro exposures. 3) No reply to the Configure for
Acquisition command was received from the Positioner when attempting fluoro
exposures. 4) An error status was received in reply to Configure for Acquisition
command from the Positioner when attempting fluoro exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the Positioner is online and functional.

16-23

REV 10
Error 6112
MESSAGES
Cannot do Fluoro. Exposure control inoperable. Cycle Console.
Cannot do Fluoro, ECM is not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
One of the following happened: 1) ECM was not configured on a room configure
because the ECM was never marked online. 2) No reply received from the ECM to
the load rip command. 3) No reply received from the ECM to the reset fluoro timer. 4)
No reply received from the ECM to the prep sequence enable command when
attempting fluoro exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the ECM is online and functional.

16-24

REV 10
Error 6113
MESSAGES
French:
Cannot do Fluoro. Video control module inoperable. Cycle console.

Pas de Scopie (Pb Module de controle vido). Arrt / Marche la console.
Cannot do Fluoro, VIC is not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
One of two things happened: 1) VIC was not configured on a mode configure
because the VIC was never marked online. 2) No reply received from the VIC to the
RT Bus drivers command when attempting fluoro exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the ECM is online and functional.

16-25

REV 10
Error 6116
MESSAGES
Turn on Video Tape Recorder or check cable connection.
TURN ON VIDEO TAPE RECORDER
The Video Tape Recorder is not ready
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No reply was received from the VIC to the request VTR status command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the VIC and Video Tape Recorder are on and functional.
If the VIC was offline, cycle console power so that it will be marked back online by the
ASC.
16-26

REV 10
Error 6117
MESSAGES
Optical distributor did not respond. Try again or call service.
OPTICAL DISTRIBUTOR FAULT.
Aperture not in position
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Aperture in place reply was not received from the VIC module when Fluoro
exposures attempted. (A module error would be generated if a reply was received
with an error status.) If only image errors have occurred (image gate, aperture
and/or neutral density filter), fluoro exposures will still be allowed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Ensure that the VIC is online and check the aperture opening/closing hardware.
16-27

REV 10
Error 6118
MESSAGES
Optical filter did not respond. Try again or call service.
OPTICAL FILTER NOT WORKING.
Image gate not in position
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Image Gate positioned reply was not received from the VIC module when Fluoro
exposures attempted. (A module error would be generated if a reply was received
with an error status.) If only image errors have occurred (image gate, aperture
and/or neutral density filter), fluoro exposures will still be allowed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Ensure that the VIC is online and check the image gate positioning hardware.
16-28

REV 10
Error 6119
MESSAGES
VTR being used for playback, unable to record.
VTR NOT READY TO RECORD.
VTR being used for playback, unable to record
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The current VTR state indicates that the VTR is not stopped.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No action is needed per se. This is a warning message so that the operator knows
that the fluoro or record exposure is not being recorded. The operator should come
off the prep/expose switch and prepare the VTR for recording if tape recordings are
desired.
16-29

REV 10

MESSAGES
Performing camera auto zero. Please wait.

Performing camera auto zero. Please wait.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This informational message is displayed when the operator presses the horizontal
reverse button at the console. It indicates that the sweep reversal is in progress;
xrays should not be attempted until it is completed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No action is required. Xrays should not be attempted for several seconds.
16-30

REV 10
Error 6121
MESSAGES
Pulscan inoperative. Reverted to next available FL mode. Call service.
French:
Pulscan hors serv. Passe au premier mode scopie disp. Appeler service.
German:
Pulscan a betr. Ruckk. nachsten verf. DL-Modus. K-dienst rufen.
Spanish:
Pulscan inoperante. Pasar al sig. modo FL disponible, ver el Servicio.
Italian:
Pulscan non operativo. Selez. Fl interallacc. e Chiamare il Service.
Portuguese:
Expos pulsada inoperativa. Seleccione fl entrelaado e chame assist.
PULSCAN INOPERATIVE
French:
PULSCAN EN PANNE
German:
PULSCAN GEHT NICHT
Spanish:
PULSCAN NO FUNCIONA
Italian:
PULSCAN NON OPERATIVO
Portuguese:
EXP PULSADA INOPERATIVA
Cannot do progressive fluoro, Pulscan not available.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
One of the following happened: 1) Pulscan was not configured on a mode configure
because the Pulscan was never marked online or a bad reply was received to the
status request command. 2) Pulscan fluoro mode initialization was not completed
because the Pulscan was not marked online or a bad reply was received to the
status request command. 3) No Pulscan fluoro exposures on request because the
Pulscan was not marked online or a bad reply to the RT Bus driver command was
received.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the Pulscan is online and functional.

16-31

REV 10
Error 6122
MESSAGES
Selection cannot be made during acquisition.

Selection cannot be made during acquisition
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Fluoro operation mode change is attempted while taking exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait until exposures are complete before attempting to change fluoro operation
mode.
16-32

REV 10
Error 6123
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Dig Rec inoperative. Select other Fluoro mode to continue.

Dig Rec ne marche pas. Choisir un autre mode de scopie pour continver.
SELECT OTHER FLUORO MODE.
SELECT AUTRE MODE DE SCOPIE
Cannot do image hold fluoro. Dig Rec not available.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
One of the following happened: 1) Digital Record was not configured on a mode
configure because the Digital Record was never marked online or a bad reply was
received to the status request command. 2) Digital Record fluoro mode initialization
was not completed because the Digital Record was not marked online or a bad reply
was received to the status request command. 3) No Digital Record fluoro exposures
on request because the Digital Record was not marked online.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the Digital Record is online and functional.

16-33

REV 10
Error 6124
MESSAGES
French:
Dig Rec module busy. No last image hold will occur.

Dig Rec occvpe. Pas de memorisation derniere image.

Busy indication received from Dig Rec module.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A reply was received from the Digital Record when attempting Digital Record fluoro
exposures which indicates that the Digital Record is currently busy.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is required. This is a warning message so that the operator knows
that the Digital Record is busy; fluoro exposures will automatically be switched to
conventional fluoro without any operator intervention. If the operator wants Digital
Record fluoro exposures, the prep/expose switch should be released and the
operator should wait for the Digital Record to become idle before attempting
exposures.
16-34

REV 10
Error 6125
MESSAGES
Cannot do Progressive Fluoro, DX not available.
PROG FL NOT AVAILABLE.
Cannot do Digital Fluoro, DX not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No fluoro configure reply was received from the DX when attempting DX fluoro
exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Ensure that the DX is functional.
16-35

REV 10
Error 6126
MESSAGES
Cannot do Progressive Fluoro, DX offline.
PROG FL OFFLINE.
Cannot do digital fluoro, DX offline.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When attempting DX fluoro exposures, it was found that the DX was either offline or
not ready for acquisitions.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is needed per se. This is a warning message so that the operator
knows that the DX is currently unavailable; fluoro exposures will automatically be
switched to conventional fluoro without any operator intervention. If the operator
wants DX fluoro exposures, the prep/expose switch should be released and the
operator should wait for the DX to become idle before attempting exposures. If the
DX was offline, the operator should put it back online and cycle console power so
that it can be marked online in the ASC before attempting exposures again.
16-36

REV 10

MESSAGES
Horizontal Sweep Reversal already in progress. Please try again.

Horizontal sweep reversal already in progress. Please try again.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This warning message is displayed when the operator presses the horizontal
reverse button at the console while a previous horizontal sweep reversal is still in
progress. This sweep reversal request will be ignored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator should wait for the first sweep reversal to complete before attempting
another reversal.
16-37

REV 10
Error 6128
MESSAGES
Lateral FLUORO VIEW not allowed with DIGITAL FLUORO selected.

Lateral Fluoro View not allowed with Digital Fluoro selected
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This warning message will be generated in a biplane room under the following
circumstances: 1) The fluoro operation mode is changed to DX fluoro and the current
fluoro view includes lateral fluoro. 2) The fluoro view is attempted to be changed
when DX fluoro is the current fluoro operation mode. This is because DX fluoro runs
on the frontal plane only.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is required. This is a warning message to remind the operator that
with the current fluoro operation mode selected, lateral fluoro exposures will not be
run. If lateral fluoro exposures are desired, the operator should switch to either
conventional or pulscan fluoro. When the mode is changed from DX fluoro, the fluoro
view will be restored to the configuration it was before DX fluoro was selected.
16-38

REV 10
Error 61F9
MESSAGES
WARNING, VTR did not start recording.

The VTR did not start recording.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This warning message is displayed when no reply is received to the VTR record
command being sent for the HPR50.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is required per se. This is a warning message so that the operator
know that the fluoro or record exposure is not being recorded. The operator should
come off the prep/expose switch and check the HPR50 VTR if tape recordings are
desired.
16-39

REV 10
Error 61FA
MESSAGES
No run data saved, acquisition less than 3 seconds.
NO RUN DATA SAVED.
No run data saved, acquisition less than 3 seconds.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Less than 3 seconds of tape has elapsed since the beginning of the recording.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator is required. This is a warning message to let the operator know that this
short spurt of recording will not be saved.
16-40

REV 10
Error 61FB
MESSAGES
Select frame within present run selection. Mark not recorded.

Mark not within current run table.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error message occurs when a mark frame is attempted at a spot on tape which
is not within the range of the current run.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator should reposition the tape to within the range of the current run and try
again.
16-41

REV 10
Error 61FC
MESSAGES
No run data to search on.

No run data present.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error message is displayed when the VTRs current run directory is found to be
empty when one of the following is attempted: 1) Mark a frame, 2) Select a run
number, or 3) Select a mark.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is required per se. The operator simply needs to know that the
requested operation cannot be completed because there are no runs in the VTRs
current run directory.
16-42

REV 10
Error 61FD
MESSAGES
No mark saved for this run.

No mark saved for this run.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error message is displayed when the operator has attempted to select a mark
for a VTR run which has no mark position stored.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is required per se. The operator simply needs to know that the
requested operation cannot be completed because there is no marked frame for the
chosen VTR run.
16-43

REV 10
Error 61FE
MESSAGES
Touch reset again to clear run data.

Touch reset again to clear run data.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This informational message is displayed when the operator presses the VTR Reset
button on the console.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
In order to clear the run directory, the operator must press the VTR Reset button
twice.
16-44

REV 10
Error 6202
MESSAGES
Injector not ready. Correct problem and continue.
INJECTOR NOT READY.
Injector not ready
MODULE
ASC Film Changer Code Module
DESCRIPTION
When the prep switch is depressed, the injector is selected to be used with the
exposure, but the last status received from the Positioner indicates that it is not in a
ready state. (Used in Film Changer, DF Static, and DX Vascular.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Release the prep switch and either prepare the injector or deselect it before
attempting an exposure again.
16-45

REV 10
Error 6203
MESSAGES
Table not ready. Correct problem and continue.
TABLE NOT READY.
Stepper not ready
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When the prep switch is depressed, the stepper is selected to be used with the
ready state. (Used in Film Changer.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Release the prep switch and either prepare the table or deselect it before attempting
an exposure again.
16-46

REV 10
Error 6212
MESSAGES
Select Stepper at Console to continue.
SELECT STEPPER AT CONSOLE.
Select Stepper at Console to continue.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When the prep switch is depressed, the stepper is selected at the table, but not at the
console. (Used in Film Changer.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Release the prep switch and either select the stepper at the console or deselect it at
the table before attempting an exposure again.
16-47

REV 10
Error 62CA
MESSAGES
mA overload occurred.
RELEASE SWITCH AND CONTINUE.
Emission current too high.
MODULE
ASC Film Changer Code Module.
DESCRIPTION
16-48

REV 10
Error 6304
MESSAGES
Optical distributor did not respond. Try again or call service.
OPTICAL DISTRIBUTOR FAULT.
Image gate not in position
MODULE
ASC Cine Code Module
DESCRIPTION
Image Gate positioned reply was not received from the VIC module when Cine
exposures attempted. (A module error would be generated if a replay was received
with an error status.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the VIC is online and check the image gate positioning hardware.
16-49

REV 10
Error 6306
MESSAGES
Optical filter did not respond. Try again or call service.
OPTICAL FILTER NOT WORKING.
Neutral Density Filter not in position
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Neutral Density Filter positioned reply was not received from the VIC module when
Cine exposures attempted. (A module error would be generated if a reply was
received with an error status.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the VIC is online and check the neutral density filter positioning hardware.
16-50

REV 10
Error 630A
MESSAGES
WARNING! Cine camera not line locked. Call service.

Cine mod phase-locked loop unsynchronized
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Error status reply received from Cine module in response to RT Bus receivers
configure command.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Correct Phaselocked loop unsynchronized problem.
16-51

REV 10
Error 630E
MESSAGES
Trial sequence time out
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The 20 second timeout on start of the auto stabilize sequence was reached.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Release the switch and try again.
16-52

REV 10
Error 630F
MESSAGES
Cannot do Cine. Control module inoperable. Call service.
CINE NOT AVAILABLE.
Cannot do cine, cine module not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Cine module was found to be offline when cine mode select performed or when
record exposures attempted in Cine, DF Dynamic, or DX Cardiac.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Put the Cine module online and cycle console power so that it can be marked online
in the ASC.
16-53

REV 10
Error 6310
MESSAGES
Cannot do Cine. Video control module inoperable. Call service.
CINE NOT AVAILABLE.
Cannot do cine, VIC module not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
VIC module was found to be offline when cine mode select performed or when
record exposures attempted in Cine, DF Dynamic, or DX Cardiac.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Put the VIC module online and cycle console power so that it can be marked online in
the ASC.
16-54

REV 10
Error 6311
MESSAGES
Cannot do Cine. Room control module inoperable. Call service.
CINE NOT AVAILABLE.
Cannot do cine, Positioner not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Positioner module was found to be offline when cine mode select performed or when
cine exposures attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Put the Positioner module online and cycle console power so that it can be marked
online in the ASC.
16-55

REV 10
Error 6312
MESSAGES
Cannot do Cine. Exposure control inoperable. Cycle Console.
CINE NOT AVAILABLE.
Cannot do Cine, ECM not available
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
ECM module was found to be offline when cine mode select performed or when cine
exposures attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Put the ECM module online and cycle console power so that it can be marked online
in the ASC.
16-56

REV 10
Error 6314
MESSAGES
Injector not ready. Correct problem and continue.
INJECTOR NOT READY.
The injector is not ready
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When the prep switch is depressed, the injector is selected to be used with the
ready state. (Used in Cine, DF Dynamic and DX Cardiac.)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Release the prep switch and either prepare the injector or deselect it before
attempting an exposure again.
16-57

REV 10
Error 6315
MESSAGES
French:
French:
VIC Pedestal Servo did not respond. Try again or call service.
L'Asservt du noir de ref VIC ne repond pas. Reessayer ou appeler SAV.
PEDESTAL SERVO NOT READY
PB ASSERVT NOIR DE REF
VIC BLACK LEVEL SERVO DID NOT PREP
MODULE
VIC
DESCRIPTION
No response received from imaging module to black level servo command when
cine record acquisition attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Determine why the command was not sent during the cine record acquisition.
2.
Change the software so that camera setup commands that affect black level are sent
when cine acquisition is made.
16-58

REV 10
Error 6316
MESSAGES
Pulscan inoperative. Continue and call service.

No Cine fill in. Pulscan not available.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Pulscan module was found to be offline when cine exposures which would use
Pulscan fill in attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is required per se. Cine exposures without Pulscan fill in will occur
without any operator intervention. If Pulscan fill in is desired, the operator should
release the prep switch, put the Pulscan module online, cycle console power so that
it can be marked online in the ASC, and try exposures again.
16-59

REV 10
Error 6318
MESSAGES
Opposite plane acquisition sequence timeout.

Opposite plane acquisition sequence timeout.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The timeout on opposite plane response was reached when cine exposures
attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Check communication between frontal and lateral ASCs.
16-60

REV 10
Error 632A
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Maximum single plane run time for a biplane acquisition.

Duree maximale d'acquisition monoplane pour une acquisition biplan.
MAX BIPLANE RUN LENGTH
DUREE ACQ BIPL MAX ATTEINTE
Max time allowed for Biplane exit sync - forcing opp plane exit.
16-61

REV 10
Error 63FF
MESSAGES
Cine camera has less than 20 feet of film remaining.

Cine low film indication active.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Film update packet received from the Cine module at the end of exposures (Cine, DF
Dynamic or DX Cardiac) indicates that there is less than 20 feet of film remaining on
the camera spool.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Be aware that film in Cine camera will soon need to be replaced.
16-62

REV 10
Error 6401
MESSAGES
Prep pos timeout
MODULE
ASC General Service Routines
DESCRIPTION
The 10 second timeout on receiving prep done when attempting record exposures
(for all receptors except Cine) was reached because the reply to the Configure for
Acquisition command from the Positioner was not received or was bad.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the Positioner is online and running properly.

Cycle console power and try exposure again.
16-63

REV 10
Error 6402
MESSAGES
Prep VIC timeout
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The 10 second timeout on receiving prep done when attempting record exposures
(for DF Static, DF Dynamic, DX Vascular or DX Cardiac) was reached because the
VIC module configuration was not completed properly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the VIC is online and running properly.

16-64

REV 10
Error 6403
MESSAGES
Interlock timeout
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The 10 minute timeout on receiving interlock status when attempting record
exposures (for all receptors except Cine) was reached because the reply to the
Interlocks command from the Positioner was not received.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the Positioner is online and running properly.

16-65

REV 10
Error 6404
MESSAGES
Exit done timeout
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The 1.5 second timeout on receiving exit done at end of record exposures (for all
receptors except Cine) was reached because the reply to the expose sequence
disable command from the ECM was not received.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the ECM is online and running properly.

16-66

REV 10
Error 6405
MESSAGES
Exposure control inoperable. Cycle Console.
CALL SERVICE.
Room wait timeout
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The ASC commanded the ECM to select a tube and room. The ECM was supposed
to execute this command. The ASC waits for 20 seconds for ECM compliance. If no
compliance reply is reported by the ECM, then this error occurs.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Ensure that the ECM is online and running properly.

Its possible that ASC 64k nonvolatile memory is corrupted. This may occur if a
corrupted or incompatible data base is inadvertently loaded into the system. The
solution here is to wash the data base. Use Service Mode Unit C000 to clear the data
base, then Restore a known good data base.
16-67

REV 10
Error 6406
MESSAGES
Module communication error
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A module node has been found to be offline when various communications are to be
attempted, i.e., record acquisition preparation, dx offsets, film speed change,
temporal value change.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run the module diagnostics.
16-68

REV 10
Error 6407
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Wait for Trial Done Timeout.

Timeout sur cliche d'essai.
TRIAL DONE TIMEOUT
TIMEOUT SUR CLICHE D'ESSAI
TRIAL DONE TIMEOUT
16-69

REV 10
Error 6408
MESSAGES
Select same mode at Tomo controls and console to continue.

Select proper mode at both TOMO controls and console
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When attempting record exposures (for Rad and Tomo) it was found that the
selected mode at the console does not match the table type received in the auxiliary
mode packet from the Positioner.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change the given mode for acquisitions at either the console or the table so that they
are both the same.
16-70

REV 10
Error 6409
MESSAGES
Select sweep speed and angle to continue Tomo procedure.

Select Tomo sweep angle and speed at table
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When attempting Tomo record exposures it was found that the expose time packet
has not been received from the Positioner which would indicate the desired
exposure length.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Select the desired exposure length using the table side controls.
16-71

REV 10
Error 640A
MESSAGES
Math overflow
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A variable has exceeded the boundaries for a mathematical function to work
properly in the application generic software set.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Cycle console power and try to continue.

Call service to verify the correctness of the nonvolatile database.
16-72

REV 10
Error 640B
MESSAGES
Divide by zero
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A dividend of zero was passed into the divide routine in the application generic
software set.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.

16-73

REV 10
Error 640C
MESSAGES
Bad state table stimulus
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An invalid value was passed into the actionstate driver routine in the application
generic software set.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-74

REV 10
Error 640D
MESSAGES
Cannot use Stepper while CC selected.
NO STEPPER WITH CC SEL.
Attempted Stepper select while CC selected
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-75

REV 10
Error 640E
MESSAGES
Select Mode at table to continue.

Select Mode at table to continue
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When attempting record exposures (for Rad and Tomo) it was found that no auxiliary
mode packet has been received from the Positioner which would indicate which
table to use.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Select the given mode for acquisitions using the table side controls.
16-76

REV 10
Error 640F
MESSAGES
Press PREP button at table to continue.

Table not prepped for Tomo sweep
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
When attempting Tomo record exposures it was found that the proper auxiliary mode
packet has not been received from the Positioner which would indicate that the Tomo
table has been properly prepared for acquisitions.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Prepare the Tomo table for exposures and try again.
16-77

REV 10
Error 6411
MESSAGES

Invalid stimulus for this stage
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A value was passed into the actionstate driver routine which was invalid for the
current state in the application generic software set.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Try sequence again or Cycle console power and try to continue.
16-78

REV 10
Error 6412
MESSAGES
Cannot switch filaments during acquisition.

Cannot switch filaments during acquisition.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A change of focal spot is attempted during fluoro or record exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait until exposures are complete before making the change.
16-79

REV 10
Error 6413
MESSAGES
Cannot switch PATIENT SIZE during acquisition.

Cannot switch patient size during acquisition.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A change of patient size is attempted during fluoro or record exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-80

REV 10
Error 6414
MESSAGES
Cannot switch AEC mode during acquisition.

Cannot switch AEC mode during acquisition.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A change of record mode between aec and fixed is attempted during fluoro or record
exposures.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-81

REV 10
Error 6415
MESSAGES
Bad data received. Call service.

Bulk temperature value out of range.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A bulk temperature greater than the 2000 degree maximum was passed into the
temperature to energy conversion routine used when making sequence prediction
calculations.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-82

REV 10
Error 6416
MESSAGES
Bad data received. Call service.

Bulk energy value out of range.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A bulk energy greater than the maximum was passed into the energy to temperature
conversion routine used when making sequence prediction calculations.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-83

REV 10
Error 6417
MESSAGES
French:
French:

Donne evrone recve. Eteindre puis rallumer ls console.
ARRET/MARCHE A LA CONSOLE
Dig Rec Prep timeout
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The 10 second timeout on receiving prep done when attempting Digital Record
exposures was reached because the Digital Record module configuration was not
completed properly.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Ensure that the Digital Record module is online and running properly.
2.
16-84

REV 10
Error 6418
MESSAGES
Prep PS timeout
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The 10 second timeout on receiving prep done when attempting Photospot
exposures was reached because the prep done was not received from the
Photospot module.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Ensure that the Photospot module is online and running properly.

16-85

REV 10
Error 6501
MESSAGES
Invalid film remaining value received from Photospot module
MODULE
ASC Photospot Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The film remaining value received from the Photospot module was not in the valid
range for the configured camera type.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.

Ensure that the configured Photospot camera type matches the actual camera being
used if problem persists.
16-86

REV 10
Error 6600
MESSAGES
Unrecognized command. Try again.

Unrecognized command.
MODULE
ASC Procedure Edit (Auto-protocols) Code Module
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. The AUP software received an unrecognized command in
the packet sent to it from the other applications code. The AUP software will simply
ignore the packet when this error is encountered. See Section 2.3.3 or Appendix A
for a list of recognized commands which are used to communicate between the AUP
software and the rest of the applications code set.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Run the extended PRD diagnostic tests on the ASC module. Refer to the Advantx
16-87

REV 10
Error 6601
MESSAGES
Communication failure with auto protocol memory board.

COMMUNICATION FAILURE WITH AUTO PROTOCOL MEMORY BOARD.
USER:
User
Status
any nonzero value
RMX Status:
MODULE
System Type
Description
single or frontal
Value returned by the AMB read/write utilities. Consult the AMB Manager
SDD for a description of the USER status field when this error is encountered
.These utilities will return different values depending on what type of error
was encountered.
lateral
An RMX error was encountered on the lateral plane while waiting for the
biplane synchronization mailbox to be returned from the frontal after the
lateral had made an AUP data base read request (the timeout while waiting
for this mailbox is equal to three seconds). Check the RMX status field for the
appropriate error.
lateral
An RMX error was encountered on the lateral plane while waiting for the
biplane synchronization mailbox to be returned from the frontal after the
lateral had made an AUP data base write request (the timeout while waiting
for this mailbox is equal to three seconds). Check the RMX status field for the
appropriate error.
RMX error received from AMB read/write utilities (frontal or single plane systems) RMX error received
while waiting for biplane sync mailbox after a read/write request (lateral systems)
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates that the AUP software attempted to access the AUP memory
board but an error was encountered in the process. This error will have a different
meaning depending on the type of system which is reporting it (see the preceding
table of USER error status values). The user should be wary of any procedures
which are saved or retrieved when this error is encountered.
16-88

REV 10
Error 6601
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Many of the addresses used by the AUP software are calculated based on values found
on the AUP memory board. If a portion of the AUP database has been corrupted, it is
possible that these values are corrupt and will result in invalid addresses being sent to
the AMB utilities. Run Service Mode unit C037 Autoprotocol Memory Init and then
restore a backup version of the procedures using Procedure Edits SAVE/RETRIEVE
function; see if the problem has been corrected.
2.
Check that the AUP memory board is securely attached to the ASC CPU board and that
its battery voltage is okay (approximately 3.6 volts).
3.
Perform diagnostic tests on the AUP memory board to ensure it is accessible. If the
AMB is being used, make sure all portions of the first 512K of AMB memory are okay.
4.
If this error is seen on the lateral half of a biplane system, check the error log on the
frontal to see if it is encountering errors when attempting to access the AUP memory
board. If no errors are found on the frontal (i.e. the AUP memory board appears to be
okay), it is possible there are ARCNET problems between the frontal and lateral
planes. Run biplane ARCNET diagnostics between the frontal and lateral planes. Also,
since the biplane sync mailbox timeout on the lateral plane is equal to three seconds,
verify that some other higher priority tasks on the frontal are not taking up this three
second window so that the sync mailbox is sent back too late (note that there should be
a corresponding mailbox not active error on the lateral plane once the frontal finally
sends the sync mailbox if this is true).
5.
6.
16-89

REV 10
Error 6602
MESSAGES
Procedure data base version is not compatible.

USER:
MODULE

Version number of data base stored on backup floppy OR ...
expected version # (low byte) & actual version # found on the AUP memory
(high byte).
board
DESCRIPTION
This error indicates two different problems depending on when it is displayed :
warm start
at warm start time, the AUP software will read the AUP data base version number stored on
the AUP memory board with the version number expected by the current software. If these
version numbers are not equal, the AUP software will remove itself from the list of active
applications and the PROCEDURE MENU button will not be displayed. Note that this
error is displayed in AUP mode while error 6605 is displayed if in PED mode.
AUP data base retrieve
when the AUP software attempts to restore procedures from a procedure edit backup
floppy, it first makes sure the AUP data base version of the backup is compatible with the
current version number supported by the software. If the version numbers are not
compatible, the retrieve will be prevented. Generally speaking, AUP data bases may be
retrieved which have AUP version numbers which are smaller than or equal to the current
version number supported by the AUP software but not the other way around (i.e. backups
made from an earlier Advantx model period may be retrieved but not viceversa). Consult
the Autoprotocols Compatibility SDD for a list of AUP data base version numbers
corresponding to specific Advantx model periods.
16-90

REV 10
Error 6602
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
If this error is occurring at warm start time, run Service Mode unit C037 Autoprotocol
Memory Init and then restore the appropriate backup version of the procedures using
Procedure Edits SAVE/RETRIEVE function; see if the problem has been corrected.
2.
If this error is occurring while trying to use Procedure Edits SAVE/RETRIEVE

function, the backup floppy which is being restored is either corrupt, was made on a
system prior to model period 5, or was made on a system which is more current (i.e. at a
larger version number) than this system. Fetch a backup floppy from a compatible
model period and try again.
3.
4.
Perform diagnostic tests on the AUP memory board to ensure it is accessible. If an

AMB is being used, make sure the lowest portions of the AMB memory are okay
(version # is stored at address zero).
5.
6.
16-91

REV 10
Error 6603
MESSAGES
No procedure present, cannot perform requested operation.

No procedure present, cannot perform requested operation.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No procedure has been selected.
SOFTWARE ACTION: Requested action aborted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-92

REV 10
Error 6604
MESSAGES
Procedure menu is full.

Procedure menu does not have room for requested operation
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The procedure menu is full. There is no more room to add data.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete a procedure that is no longer desired.
16-93

REV 10
Error 6605
MESSAGES

MODULE
DESCRIPTION
See error 6602. This is the error displayed at warm start time during PED mode if the
AUP data base version number stored on the AUP memory board does not match
the expected version number stored on the Procedure Edit disk. Although the
condition causing this error and the error text are actually the same for errors 6602
and 6605, this error will cause the system to abort while error 6602 will not. This
makes sense since during PED mode, only Procedure Edit functions are available
(i.e. no exposures are possible); since the AUP memory board appears to be
uninitialized or there is some sort of problem with it, the system simply aborts since
nothing else can be done. In AUP mode, even though the autoprotocol functions will
be prohibited by the absence of the PROCEDURE MENU key, the operator may still
use the system to take exposures, so it doesnt make sense to abort.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Run Service Mode unit C037 Autoprotocol Memory Init and then restore the
appropriate backup version of the procedures using Procedure Edits
SAVE/RETRIEVE function; see if the problem has been corrected.
2.
3.

AMB is being used, make sure the lowest portions of the AMB memory are okay
(version # is stored at address zero).
4.
5.
16-94

REV 10
Error 6606
MESSAGES
Other room editing cast techniques at this time.

Other room editing cast techniques at this time.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Software will display this error if cast editing is being performed in another room.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait for the other room to finish (verbal communication works well).
16-95

REV 10
Error 6607
MESSAGES
Procedure edit must be run, cannot perform requested operation.

Procedure edit must be run, cannot perform requested operation.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error is displayed when the operator touches the PROCEDURE MENU button
during AUP mode but the ped_required flag is set (for biplane systems, this error will
be displayed if either the frontals or the laterals ped_required flag is set). This error
indicates a change has been made to the NV RAM database which potentially
affects some of the data which is already saved in the configured procedures.
Procedure Edit should be run so that compatibility checking may be performed to
ensure the procedures are still compatible with the NV RAM database. The operator
will not be allowed to select any of the procedures until Procedure Edit has been run
and the procedures have been checked for compatibility. The ped_required flag is
set when certain Service Mode Cal/Config units are performed which affect the
database or whenever the NV RAM database is initialized by using Service Modes
RESTORE function.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Boot the Procedure Edit floppy and allow compatibility checking to run. Then reboot
the Applications floppy and access the procedures by touching the PROCEDURE
MENU button. Note that any procedures whose data had to be modified (i.e. those
procedure with a question mark to the left of their name) must be selected during
Procedure Edit and reviewed in order to remove the question mark and make the
procedure accessible during Applications mode.
2.
3.
16-96

REV 10
Error 6608
MESSAGES
No AEC data, cannot select it as default.

No AEC data, cannot select it as default.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No AEC data has been programmed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Do not attempt to select this default.
16-97

REV 10
Error 6609
MESSAGES
No fixed data, cannot select it as default.

No fixed data, cannot select it as default.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
No fixed data has been programmed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Do not attempt to select this default.
16-98

REV 10
Error 660A
MESSAGES
Category full, cannot perform requested operation.

Category full, cannot perform requested operation.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Attempt was made to add a procedure to a full category.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Select a different category or delete an unneeded procedure.
16-99

REV 10
Error 660B
MESSAGES
Maximum receptors reached, cannot perform requested operation.

Maximum receptors reached, cannot perform requested operation.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The procedure already has a maximum number of receptors assigned.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Do not attempt to add another receptor or first delete an existing receptor.
16-100

REV 10
Error 660C
MESSAGES
Other room currently using SAVE/RESTORE.

Other room currently using SAVE/RESTORE.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Another room is currently in the save/restore screen. SOFTWARE ACTION:
Requested action aborted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait for the other room to complete.
16-101

REV 10
Error 660D
MESSAGES
System floppy in drive, cannot perform requested operation.

Advantx floppy in drive, cannot perform requested operation.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An Advantx software floppy is in the drive during the save/restore operation.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Replace the floppy with a procedure menu backup floppy.
16-102

REV 10
Error 660E
MESSAGES
Unable to save, check floppy drive.

Unable to save, check floppy drive.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Floppy drive door was left open.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Close the floppy drive door.
16-103

REV 10
Error 660F
MESSAGES
Unable to retrieve, check floppy drive.

Unable to retrieve, check floppy drive.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Floppy drive door was left open.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Close the floppy drive door.
16-104

REV 10
Error 6610
MESSAGES
Frontal/Lateral database mismatch.

Frontal/Lateral database mismatch.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-105

REV 10
Error 6611
MESSAGES
No unique receptors, cannot perform requested operation.

No unique receptors, cannot perform requested operation.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The new procedure already has all the receptors that we are attempting to copy in to
it.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Copy in different receptors or delete receptor in the destination procedure.
16-106

REV 10
Error 6612
MESSAGES
French:
Autoprotocols unavailable. Continue and call service.

Autoprotocols indisponible. Continuer et appeler le SAV.

AUP: Database Initialization Failed.
DESCRIPTION
At power up time, the AUP software will attempt to write and then read back a pattern
of walking ones to a reserved test location in the AUP data base and then write and
read back a pattern of walking zeros. If any errors are encountered or the data which
is read back does not match the data which was written, this error will be displayed. If
this error is encountered, the AUP software will remove itself from the list of active
applications and the PROCEDURE MENU button will not be displayed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Reboot system to perform the power up init tests again; see if the error has cleared
itself.
2.
3.

AMB is being used, make sure all portions of the first 512K of AMB memory are okay.
4.
5.
16-107

REV 10
Error 6613
MESSAGES
French:
Autoprotocols unavailable. Continue and call service.

Autoprotocols indisponible. Continuer et appeler le SAV.

AUP: Procedure Menu Task Initialization Failed
DESCRIPTION
This is a software error. At power up time, the AUP software on the frontal half of a
biplane system creates a separate RMX task to service AUP data base read/write
requests from the lateral. If any errors are encountered while this task is being
created, this error will be displayed. If this error is encountered, the AUP software will
remove itself from the list of active applications and the PROCEDURE MENU button
will not be displayed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Reboot system to perform power up initialization again; see if the error has cleared
itself.
2.
3.
16-108

REV 10
Error 6614
MESSAGES
A protection key floppy is required to edit procedures.
French:
German:
French:
German:
A PROTECTION KEY FLOPPY IS REQUIRED TO EDIT PROCEDURES.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Install Key Floppy to edit procedures.
16-109

REV 10
Error 6680
MESSAGES
Media error, insert new diskette.

Media error, insert new diskette.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Failure to properly read the floppy.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
First try again. Then try opening and closing the floppy drive door. If these both fail,
try a new floppy.
16-110

REV 10
Error 6681
MESSAGES
Disk error, check disk drive.

Disk error, check disk drive.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
A failure has occurred with the floppy drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Try a different floppy. Then try turning the system off/on. If these fail, call service.
16-111

REV 10
Error 6682
MESSAGES
Diskette write protected, remove write protect tab.

Diskette write protected, remove write protect tab.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Floppy disk is write protected (with tab over notch). SOFTWARE ACTION:
Requested action aborted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Remove the write protect tab or try a different floppy.
16-112

REV 10
Error 66C0
MESSAGES
Turn on opposite plane to continue, or call service.

Biplane communications error.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Communication failure while communicating with the other plane in a biplane
system.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Try rebooting both systems or call service.
16-113

REV 10
Error 6700
MESSAGES
Cannot switch receptors during an exposure.

Cannot switch receptors during an acquisition
MODULE
ASC Applications Utilities
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to switch receptors at the console or the spot film device while
fluoro or record exposures are in progress.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait until exposures are complete before attempting the switch again.
16-114

REV 10
Error 6701
MESSAGES
Please wait for Tube conditioning to complete.
PLEASE WAIT.
Console inactive during heat soak cycle
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An attempt was made to switch receptors at the console or the spot film device while
tube conditioning is in progress.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait until the conditioning is complete before attempting the switch again.
16-115

REV 10
Error 6702
MESSAGES

Software failure detected
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Software detected execution pathway designed to be unreachable.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Software engineering should be contacted.
16-116

REV 10
Error 6703
MESSAGES
Application not loaded. Reboot with different floppy.

Application read error. Check floppy disk.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An application file which is configured for this system did not get properly uploaded
from the floppy disk.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check floppy disk.

Try boot sequence again with a different floppy.
16-117

REV 10
Error 6704
MESSAGES
Receptor not available due to floppy disk read error.

Application not loaded from floppy. Check floppy disk.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The application file which the operator is attempting to select did not get properly
uploaded from the floppy disk.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Check floppy disk.

16-118

REV 10
Error 6705
MESSAGES
Lateral application not found. Reconfiguring as single plane.

Application not found on lateral ASC.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An application file which is configured as biplane for this system did not get properly
uploaded to the lateral ASC from the floppy disk.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No operator action is needed per se. The system is reconfigured and will run properly
as a single plane system. If the biplane application is desired, the operator should
check the lateral systems floppy and reboot it with a different floppy after turning off
the console power.
16-119

REV 10
Error 6706 (SW 17 and earlier)

MESSAGES
Application not loaded. Reboot with different floppy.

Application read error. Check floppy disk.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The tube warmup application file which is configured for this system did not get
properly uploaded from the floppy disk.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Check floppy disk.
2.
16-120

REV 10
Error 6707
MESSAGES
French:
Parameters not as previously selected. Check console settings.

Param differents de selections precedentes. Verifier param sur console.

Auto Return Failed. Appl Defaults in Effect.
DESCRIPTION
The FastBoot auto return functionality can not be effectuated, and the default
application mode and parameters are being restored. The cause could have been
that the NVRAM has failed or that the system was somehow halted during the
runtime snapshots.
In biplane systems, the cause could be that the LAT has a snapshot belonging to a
different application relative to FRNT. This can happen under the following
scenarios: the LAT plane was halted before mode change has a chance to complete,
or user has changed receptor while running as single plane and LAT was then
brought back online, or the auto return dipswitch has been activated on LAT but not
on FRNT.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Mode and parameters displayed on console might be different from settings
previously used before the reboot. Check application mode and parameters
deemed important to the acquisition, and adjust if necessary. This is a rare event and
call service if this error persists.
16-121

REV 10
Error 6708
MESSAGES
French:
Parameters not as previously selected. Reboot system to resynchronize.

Param differents de selections precedentes. Reboot pour resynchroniser.

Biplane Match-Up Communication Failed
DESCRIPTION
In biplane systems, frontal failed to send the packet containing biplanecommon
values to lateral because of a communication error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
There is a risk of needing to retake exposures. System operation is aborted. Reboot
system to restore normal operation.
16-122

REV 10
Error 6800
MESSAGES
A DF ACQ parameters message has not been received.
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
A packet, from the DF, was not received within the allotted time. This is an indication
of a synchronization problem between the DF and Advantx.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Cycle console power. This causes the Advantx and DF synchronization process to
begin.
16-123

REV 10
Error 6801
MESSAGES
Communication problem encountered. Try again or call service.
A DF Config done message has not been received
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
A packet, from the DF, was not received within the allotted time. This is an indication
of a synchronization problem between the DF and Advantx.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
begin.
16-124

REV 10
Error 6802
MESSAGES
The DF status is not OK.
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The last DF module status received indicates a fault condition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.

If the problem still exists examine the DF error log for additional information.
16-125

REV 10
Error 6803
MESSAGES
The DF run type does not match the ASC run type.
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DF module software and the Advantx software are not in the same acquisition
mode (e.g. DF is in Static and Advantx is in Dynamic).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
begin.
16-126

REV 10
Error 6804
MESSAGES
Enter DF acquisition ready screen to continue.
SET DF CONSOLE FOR EXPOSURE
The DF is off-line.
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DF module is not ready for acquisitions.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Insure DSMON has been entered at the DF keyboard.

Insure DSMON is in acquisition mode and not REPRO or XFER.
16-127

REV 10
Error 6805
MESSAGES
The number of images exceeds disk space. Delete runs to continue.

The requested number of images would exceed the DF disk space.
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The Static sequence will require more image disk space then what is available.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete images or reduce the number of images being requested for the acquisition
sequence.
16-128

REV 10
Error 6806
MESSAGES

MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The Dynamic acquisition is being prevented because the available image disk space
will result in less then two seconds of exposure time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete images from the image disk.
16-129

REV 10
Error 6807
MESSAGES
The run directory is full. Delete runs to continue.

The DF run directory is full. DF runs must be deleted.
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The image disk directory contains 100 images and is therefore full.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete images from the image disk.
16-130

REV 10
Error 6808
MESSAGES
The exposure time for a fixed time exposure cannot be zero.
MODULE
ASC DF Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DF service mode is attempting to perform an exposure of zero milliseconds.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Cycle Advantx console power.

Exit and re-enter DF service mode.
16-131

REV 10
Error 6902
MESSAGES
Close collimator blades and continue.

Close collimator blades to continue.
MODULE
ASC NMI, Tube Warmup Routines
DESCRIPTION
This warning message is put up on the console when tube warmup is entered and
the system has a manually controlled collimator.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Close the collimator blades before continuing with the Tube Warmup sequence.
Note, however, that warmup is not disabled if this action is not performed.
16-132

REV 10
Error 6903
MESSAGES
NV dbase checksum is wrong. Call service.

NV dbase checksum is wrong.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The checksum run on the non volatile database at start up time does not match the
stored value.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Notify service of the error immediately. The non-volatile database will have to be
reloaded.
16-133

REV 10
Error 6904
MESSAGES
NV dbase checksum is wrong. Call service.

NV dbase checksum is wrong.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The checksum run on the nonvolatile database at start up time does not match the
stored value. The third dip switch from the top of the low BIU switch on the ASC BIU
card is also set such that the system will abort when this error occurs.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Notify service of the error immediately. The non-volatile database will have to be
reloaded.
16-134

REV 10
Error 6905
MESSAGES
Warmup inactive while two soak cycles in progress.
WARMUP INACTIVE.
Warmup inactive while two soak cycles in progress.
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
This error occurs when a tube change is attempted while on the tube warmup screen
when two soak timers are currently active.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Only two soak timers may be activated at one time. Wait until one soak timer is
complete before attempting to change tubes.
16-135

REV 10
Error 6906
MESSAGES
Cannot perform Tube conditioning, Call Service.
CALL SERVICE.
Illegal warmup parameter
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
While attempting to start up Tube Warmup, the selected focal spot value set using
the initialized MA value was found to be in error. This is due to a database or software
error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Call service to investigate the reason for the wrongly initialized values. Attempt to
reload a backed up database and continue.
16-136

REV 10
Error 6A00
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Enter NEW STUDY annotation to continue.

Entrer nouvelle tude et continuer.
ENTER NEW STUDY.
ENTRER NOUVELLE ETUDE
New study acknowledgement not received from Dig Rec module.
MODULE
ASC DRS Code Module
DESCRIPTION
It was found that Digital Record New Study annotation had not been entered when
Digital Record exposures were attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Select the New Study screen at the operators console and enter the Study
information before attempting exposures.
16-137

REV 10
Error 6A01
MESSAGES
French:
Disk space remaining is less than 15 frames.

Espace disque restant inferiver a 15 trames.

Dig Rec module disk space remaining less than 15 frames.
MODULE
ASC DRS Code Module
DESCRIPTION
It is found that there are less then 15 frames of storage available on the Digital Disk
as Digital Record exposures are attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No action is needed per se. This is an informational message so that the operator
knows the storage capacity of the Digital disk is reaching its maximum limit. The
operator should come off the prep/expose switch and delete images from the Digital
Disk if more disk space will be needed in order to complete this study.
16-138

REV 10
Error 6A02
MESSAGES
French:
Dig Rec module busy. No last image hold will occur.

Dig Rec occup. Pas de memorisation dernier image.

Busy indication received from Dig Rec module
MODULE
ASC DRS Code Module
DESCRIPTION
It was found that the Digital Recorder was in a busy state when Digital Record
exposures were attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator should come off the prep/expose switch and wait for the busy
indication lamp on the Digital Record Remote box to go out before attempting
exposures again.
16-139

REV 10
Error 6A03
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Disk full. Remove images to continue.

Disque plein. Enlever images pour continuer.
IMAGE DISK FULL.
DISQUE IMAGE PLEIN.
Dig Rec module out of disk space.
MODULE
ASC DRS Code Module
DESCRIPTION
It is found that there are no more frames of storage available on the Digital Disk as
Digital Record exposures are attempted.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator must come off the prep/expose switch and delete images from the
Digital Disk before attempting record exposures again.
16-140

REV 10
Error 6A04
MESSAGES
French:
Maximum number of images have been stored in this study.

Nombre maximum d'images atteint.

French:
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF IMAGES IN A STUDY
MODULE
DRS
DESCRIPTION
An acquisition was attempted to append images to a study that contains 99 images
(the maximum number of images allowable for a study).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator must create a new study rather than append to the existing one with 99
images already allocated.
16-141

REV 10
Error 6A05
MESSAGES
French:
French:
Dig Rec temperature too high. Please wait for cooling.

Dig Rec temperature trop leve.
ALLOW TIME TO COOL
LAISSER REFROIDER
MHR TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
MODULE
DRS
DESCRIPTION
The temperature sensor on the MHR image processor has sensed an overheating
condition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator must either wait for the system to cool off or call field service to
determine why the system is overheating.
16-142

REV 10
Error 6A06
MESSAGES
French:
Images cannot be appended to this study at this time.

Append n'est pas authorise a ce moment.

French:
OPERATOR ANSWERED NO TO APPEND IMAGE QUESTION
MODULE
DRS
DESCRIPTION
An acquisition was attempted on a study that was not selected for APPEND mode.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator must either create a new study rather than append to the existing one
or select APPEND for the current study.
16-143

REV 10
Error 6A07
MESSAGES
French:
Select a patient study or enter new study information to continue.

Selectionner ou crer un examen pour continuer.

French:
NO CURRENT STUDY ON DRS
MODULE
DRS
DESCRIPTION
An acquisition was attempted when no current study exists on the DRS.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator must either select a study with the append option on the DRS or must
enter new study information (via the Advantx New Study screen).
16-144

REV 10
Error 6A08
MESSAGES
French:
Communication problem encountered. Turn console power OFF/ON to continue.

Problme de communication. Etteindre puis ralumer la console.

French:
XDIU IS NOT FUNCTIONING, RESET ADVANTX TO CONTINUE
MODULE
DRS
DESCRIPTION
An acquisition was attempted when the XDIU was not functioning.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
16-145

REV 10
Error 6B00
MESSAGES
Number of images exceeds disk space. Delete sequences to continue.
The requested number of images would exceed the DX disk space.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The Vascular sequence requires more disk space than is currently available.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete images or reduce the number of requested exposures.
16-146

REV 10
Error 6B01
MESSAGES
The maximum number of patients on digital system has been reached.
MAX PATIENTS ON DIGITAL.
The DX run directory is full. DX runs must be deleted.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX image disk cannot store additional images.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete runs on DX.
16-147

REV 10
Error 6B02
MESSAGES
The maximum number of sequences on digital system has been reached.
DELETE SEQUENCE TO CONTINUE
The DX run directory is full. DX runs must be deleted.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX image disk cannot store additional images.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete runs on DX.
16-148

REV 10
Error 6B03
MESSAGES
Digital system offsets failed. Turn console power OFF/ON to continue.
The DX offsets were not successful.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX video adjustment was not completed successfully.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Cycling console power will cause the offset process to be performed on the next
entry to DX Advantx application.
16-149

REV 10
Error 6B04
MESSAGES
The digital system offset increment is enabled.

The DX noise option is enabled.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX service mode has left the noise measurement functionality enabled.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Turn the noise measurement functionality off.
16-150

REV 10
Error 6B05
MESSAGES
Digital system offset adjustment in process (console is locked).

DX offsets in process (console is locked).
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX video adjustment process is being performed. Console and foot pedal
activity is prevented.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Wait for adjustment completion (10 seconds).
16-151

REV 10
Error 6B06
MESSAGES
Digital system offset adjustment has completed.

DX offsets complete.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX video adjustment process has completed successfully.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
This is an informational message only.
16-152

REV 10
Error 6B07
MESSAGES
French:

Probleme de communication systeme. Recommencer SVP.
A DX ACQ parameters message has not been received.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
A packet, from the DX, has not been received within the allotted time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.

Exit and re-enter DX (from the DX keyboard).
16-153

REV 10
Error 6B08
MESSAGES
A DX CONFIG DONE message has not been received.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.

16-154

REV 10
Error 6B09
MESSAGES
French:
French:
The Digital system is not in READY state.

Le systme numrique n'est pas prt pour l'acquisition.
DIGITAL NOT READY
NUMERIQUE PAS PRET
The DX status is not OK.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The last DX status received is indicating a fault with the DX module.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.

Exit and re-enter the Adv antx application.
16-155

REV 10
Error 6B0A
MESSAGES
French:
Previous digital offset values applied.

Prise en compte des valeurs d'offset numerique precedentes.

OFFSETS FAILED
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
Offsets failed.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Note:
Cycle console power to cause offsets to run check in applications.

Error returns offsets must be recalaibrated.
Error Code will be displayed everytime you set to prep.
16-156

REV 10
Error 6B11
MESSAGES
Enter digital system acquisition acquire screen to continue.
ENTER DIGITAL ACQUIRE.
The DX is off-line.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX is not ready for acquisitions.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ensure the DX is in ACQUIRE mode.

Exit and re-enter the Advantx application.
16-157

REV 10
Error 6B12
MESSAGES
The DX disk space available is less than 2 seconds of run time
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The Cardiac exposure sequence is being prevented because there is less then two
seconds of image storage available.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Delete images.
16-158

REV 10
Error 6B13
MESSAGES
A DX aperture message has not been received.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.

Exit and re-enter the Advantx application.
16-159

REV 10
Error 6B14
MESSAGES
Digital system offset failed to complete within the allowed time.
DIGITAL OFFSETS FAILED.
The DX offsets did not complete in the allowed time.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The DX video adjustment failed to complete within the allotted time.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.

Exit and re enter DX (from the DX keyboard).
Exit and re enter the Advantx application.
16-160

REV 10
Error 6B15
MESSAGES
AEC expose time is less than the suggested minimum.

AEC expose time is less than the suggested minimum.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The trial or mask AEC exposure resulted in an expose time that is less than five
milliseconds.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change technique or dose and repeat.
16-161

REV 10
Error 6B16
MESSAGES
Film record not allowed at this frame rate. Record Medium set to Disk.

Neutral Density Filter not in position.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
Film record is not allowed at the two lowest frame rates in Cardiac. The record
medium is automatically set to Disk record at these frame rates. Record Medium
adjust is not allowed when at these frame rates.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
This is an informational message, no operator action is required.
16-162

REV 10
Error 6B17
MESSAGES
The selection of DENS QUANT with the Record Medium Film is not allowed.

The selection of DENS QUANT with the Record Medium Film is not allowed.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
Film record only is not allowed with Dens Quant in Cardiac when the DX runs a
software version prior to A4. This is an invalid selection and exposures are
prevented.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The operator has to either deselect Dens Quant or set the record medium to disk or
both.
16-163

REV 10
Error 6B18
MESSAGES
Trial expose time too long. Adjust technic.

Neutral Density Filter not in position.
MODULE
ASC DX Code Module
DESCRIPTION
The trial expose resulted in an expose time that is greater than half of the trial backup
time. This indicates that record exposures taken at this technic will exceed the
backup time as well.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change technique or dose and repeat.
16-164

REV 10
Error 6B19
MESSAGES
French:
Frame rate too slow to use cine camera.

Cadence trop faible pour utiliser la camera cine.

FRAME RATE TOO SLOW FOR CINE RECORD
16-165

REV 10
Error 6B1A
MESSAGES
French:
Biplane acquisitions not possible in TECH MENU.

Acquisitions biplan impossibles lorsque MENU TECHNIQUE.

BIPLANE RECORD VIEW NOT ALLOWED WITH THE DX IN TECHNICAL MENU
16-166

REV 10
Error 6B1B
MESSAGES
French:
Frontal AEC expose time is less than the suggested minimum.

Temps d'exposition CAE Face inferieur au minimum suggere.

FRONTAL AEC EXPOSE TIME IS LESS THAN THE SUGGESTED MINIMUM
DESCRIPTION
The frontal trial or mask AEC exposure resulted in an expose time that is less than
five milliseconds, during biplane acquisition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change frontal technique or frontal dose and repeat.
16-167

REV 10
Error 6B1C
MESSAGES
French:
Lateral AEC expose time is less than the suggested minimum.

Temps d'exposition CAE Face inferieur au minimum suggere.

LATERAL AEC EXPOSE TIME IS LESS THAN THE SUGGESTED MINIMUM
DESCRIPTION
The lateral trial or mask AEC exposure resulted in an expose time that is less than
five milliseconds, during biplane acquisition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change lateral technique or frontal dose and repeat.
16-168

REV 10
Error 6B1D
MESSAGES
French:
Both AEC expose times are less than the suggested minimum.
Temps d'exposition CAE Face/Profil inferieur au minimum suggere.

BOTH AEC EXPOSE TIMES ARE LESS THAN THE SUGGESTED MINIMUM
DESCRIPTION
Both frontal and lateral trial or mask AEC exposures resulted in expose times that
are less than five milliseconds, during biplane acquisition.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Change both frontal and lateral technique or doses and repeat.
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16-170

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CHAPTER 17 SYSTEM ERROR CODE

8100 THRU 81A3
17-1

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17-2

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Error 8100
Hardware Status 00000800
MESSAGES
French:
SYSTEM ERROR: AN MTE ERROR HAS OCCURRED. Bad data received. Turn console power OFF/ON.
Donnee erronee recue. Eteindre puis rallumer la console.
MTE detected an error, please reboot system.
HARDWARE STATUS
0000
0100
0200
0300
0400
0500
0600
0700
0800
Unknown Error - Error number sent to the error reporting utility exceeds
the size of the error translate table.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
Reset module. Report failure to Diagnostic Engineering.
Invalid Command - Command received is not valid. Command is ignored.
User Status:
Contains the test number.
Action:
Reset system. Report failure to Diagnostic Engineering.
GE Bus Xmit Failure - Executive was unable to transmit a command to the
ASC. The MTE retries until the maximum retry count is exceeded, before
sending this error, and then the module is reset.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
Reset system.
Wrong Test - A command sent, to control the execution of the test cur
rently executing, contains the test number. If the test number sent does not
match the number of the currently executing test this error is sent and the
command is ignored.
User Status:
Contains the bad test number.
Action:
Bad Overlay Load - Code overlay load from the ASC failed. This error
only reported in SLD mode. If this failure occurs in any other mode (i.e.,
while running MCD's), the module is reset and no error is reported.
User Status:
Contains the overlay number.
Action:
Test Not Found - Test is not found in the expected test overlay. The re
quest to execute this test is ignored.
User Status:
Action:
Double Test - The ASC requested that a new test be initiated while a previ
ously requested test is still executing. New request is ignored.
User Status:
Action:
Unexpected Interrupt - An unexpected interrupt has occurred, while NOT
executing SLD's. This may be due to noise or by the MTE code set.
User Status:
0000H
an unexpected interrupt occurred which was
not the non-maskable interrupt.
00FFH
a non-maskable interrupt occurred.
Action:
Reset module. If failure occurs randomly it is probably
caused by noise.
Unexpected Code Block Received - A code block has been received from
the ASC when not requested. Transmission is ignored.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
17-3

REV 10
Error 8100
Hardware Status 09001000
MESSAGES
SYSTEM ERROR: AN MTE ERROR HAS OCCURRED.
HARDWARE STATUS
0900
0A00
0B00
0C00
0D00
0E00
0F00
1000
Bad Code Block - Invalid packet format received. System is reset if not in
SLD mode. SLD mode ignores request to execute a test.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
Unexpected Start Address Received - Start address command has been
received from the ASC when not requested. Transmission is ignored.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
GE Bus Receiver Depth - GE bus receiver routine was called too many
times (i.e., out of sequence).
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
Dummy Test Activated - This error code is generated by dummy tests as a
programming debugging tool. This is a function of the dummy test.
User Status:
Also a function of the dummy test.
Action:
Operator Termination Not Requested - The ASC sent an operator termi
nation command that was not expected. Command is ignored.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
Reset module.
Parameter Not Requested - The ASC sent a parameter input command
that was not expected. Command is ignored.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
Reset system.
Invalid Data Block Received - An invalid data block has been received
from the ASC while waiting for the MTE's" configuration data. Com
mand is ignored.
User Status:
0000H.
Action:
Error Code Out Of Range - An internal error code exceeds the error table
size.
User Status:
0000H
Action:
17-4

REV 10
Error 8101
MESSAGES
SYSTEM ERROR: AN RMX ERROR HAS OCCURRED.
DESCRIPTION
An RMX error has occurred.
USER STATUS
Contains the actual iRMX error code.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Reset system.
17-5

REV 10
Error 8102
MESSAGES
Database Error: NonVolatile Database Corrupted
DESCRIPTION
The NonVolatile Database checksum is invalid.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Execute the ASC NonVolatile Database test to validate the hardware.

Restore the NonVolatile database using Cal and Config Backup procedures.
17-6

REV 10
Error 8103
MESSAGES
System Error: Clear Call Table Parameter Out Of Range
DESCRIPTION
The procedure using this utility has passed invalid parameters. This is a
programming error.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Reset system.
Report error to Diagnostic Engineering.
17-7

REV 10
Error 8104
MESSAGES
Database Error: Incompatible Database Version
DESCRIPTION
The NonVolatile Database major revision number does not match the floppies
release number used for database compatibility. Only ASC tests are available since
backwards compatibility is not guaranteed.
USER STATUS
XXYY (if full error display active), where:

XX = Expected database major rev number.
YY = Actual database major rev number.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
You are attempting to run a software release floppy on a system which is not
compatible with this release. Obtain SLD floppy pertaining to your database revision.
17-8

REV 10
Error 8105
MESSAGES
Database Error: Default Override Switch Active
DESCRIPTION
The NonVolatile Database Checksum Override Switch is set. This is an
informational error code indicating that the switch is enabled (ASC BIU switch 3 on
the lower bank of switches below the Hex Display). The override switch forces the
SLOS to boot using default database parameters (does not access nonvolatile
database) regardless of the checksum status.
USER STATUS
0000
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
This switch enables the SLOS to bootup regardless of the state of the nonvolatile
database. If this is not your intention, disable this feature via the override switch.
17-9

REV 10
Error 8180
MESSAGES
Transmitter Not Ready. Test Aborted
DESCRIPTION
The GE bus transmit procedure cannot obtain the ARCNET transmit token (transmit
request), therefore, the test sequencer was not able to send the SLD command.
USER STATUS
Node ID of node attempting to transmit to.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
One node may be holding the ARCNET in the reconfiguration cycle. Turn off all nodes
except the ASC and the Console and reset the system.
Apply power to one node at a time and execute one or more SLD to validate
communications. Repeat this procedure until the faulty node is detected.
17-10

REV 10
Error 8181
MESSAGES
Node Response TimeOut Exceeded. Test Aborted
DESCRIPTION
The GE bus transmit procedure timedout before the receiving node responded,
therefore, the test sequencer was not able to send the SLD command.
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Insure that the ASC can communicate with any node on the system to validate the ASC
BIU.
Reboot the node not responding to insure the code download request is being received
by the ASC.
Execute extended PRDs on the node not responding to validate hardware.
Replace BIU on receiving node.
17-11

REV 10
Error 8182
MESSAGES
Node Not Responding. Test Aborted
DESCRIPTION
The GE bus transmit procedure cannot communicate to the receiving node,
therefore, the test sequencer was not able to send the SLD command.
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Insure that the ASC can communicate with any node on the system to validate the ASC
BIU.
Reboot the node not responding to insure the code download request is being received
by the ASC.
Execute extended PRDs on the node not responding to validate hardware.
17-12

REV 10
Error 8183
MESSAGES
Node Error. Test Aborted
DESCRIPTION
The Test Sequencer received a node error while communicating with the receiving
node.
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
Reset the receiving node and execute BIU tests on that node to validate the BIU.
17-13

REV 10
Error 8184
MESSAGES
Invalid Packet Received. Test Aborted
DESCRIPTION
The Test Sequencer received an invalid packet while communicating with the
receiving node.
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reset the receiving node and reexecute the same test which generated this error.
If the error persists, reset the system and reexecute the same test which generated this
error.
Determine if failure is generated by a single test or entire node.
Report error to Diagnostic Engineering.
17-14

REV 10
Error 8185
MESSAGES
Node is off-line. Test aborted. Node communication problem.
DESCRIPTION
The Test Sequencer received a node off-line error while attempting to communicate
with a node.
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reset the receiving node and execute extended PRDs for faulty CPU. Wait
approximately 3 minutes for accurate CPU LED display of error code.
Attempt to execute BIU tests on the receiving node to validate the BIU.
Check ARCNET connections and cabling.
Check BIU boards for +15V supply to LANDS, etc.
Some module has been left in extended PRD mode.
17-15

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Error 81A0
MESSAGES
Floppy read error, boot information not found.
DESCRIPTION
An error occurred while attempting to read the Third Party data file from the floppy.
The file may not exist on the floppy.
Note:
This error code generates the following warning message to indicate that only
ASC tests are available:
WARNING: Non-volatile database corruption detected or checksum switch
set. Only ASC tests available at this time.
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
2.
The data file was not found on the floppy. The floppy should be replaced.
The floppy has been corrupted and should be replaced.
17-16

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Error 81A1
MESSAGES
Floppy not initialized properly.
DESCRIPTION
The Third Party data file data was not initialized properly.
Note:
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
The floppy is incomplete. The floppy should be replaced.
17-17

REV 10
Error 81A2
MESSAGES
Floppy incompatible with system.
DESCRIPTION
The Third Party data file key checksum does not match the non-volatile checksum
(i.e., the floppy is not keyed to this system).
Note:
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Obtain a compatible floppy from the GE Service Center.
17-18

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Error 81A3
MESSAGES
Invalid system identification.
DESCRIPTION
The Third Party data file ID checksum does not match the non-volatile checksum
(i.e., the floppy is not keyed to this system).
Note:
USER STATUS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1.
Obtain a compatible floppy from the GE Service Center.
17-19

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17-20

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APPENDIX
OVERSIZED ILLUSTRATIONS
The following illustration gives you more troubleshooting information for selected
error codes.
A-1

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A-2

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SKL1 A30
KERNEL PS
+5VDC
KERNEL
A1
+5VDC
PREP
EXP
J5
SCC1 A2
CONSOLE CPU
J6
14
HANDSWITCH
INTERFACE
13
PREP
J1
SW
C24
EXP
SW
C25
J3
LFX1 A1 A9
LFX CPU
(MP5 BOARD:
46-264472)
SKL1 A2
ETL
SWITCH
MGMNT
LOGIC
STATUS
REG
J1
A4
EXP EN*P/N
C4
A3
J2
A22
C3
EXP
EN*
A22
SEE
ERROR
4214 or
4227
RS-422
XCVR
J2
A6
J2
EXPOSURE
CNTRL
LOGIC
LFX1 A4
HV XFMR
J3
C2
CLOSE
SAFETY
CONT
P1L
P2L
P3L
CNTRL
REG
ECM
MULTIBUS
DS
301
SAFETY
CONTEN
SAFETY
CONTEN
INVERT
HV ONP/N
C6
A9
STATUS
REG
HV
ON
C9
C23
C23
C22
DRIVER
STATUS
REG
EXP
CMD*
EXP CMND*P/N
A2 C2
A1 C1
SAFETY
CONTENUP
EXP
ON
A
N
D
NOT
AND
SCR ON OR
PRECONT
FAULT
C31
SEE ERROR 4219

A
N
D
SEE ERROR 421A
PRILED2
SYNC
DELAY
COM CAP
CHARGED
A
N
D
SAFETY
CONT ON*
A
N
D
PRI
LED
CMD
PRILED2
A
N
D
SURGE
DELAY
A29 C30
EXP
SCR'S
DS
302
CHARGER
SCR ON
CHARGER
SCR ON
80188
CPU
PURX-P/N
CARDRACK
I/O BUS
STATUS
REG
A31
DS
134
COM CAP
CHARGED
COM CAP
CHARGED
COM
CAPS
B31
SAFETY
CONT ON
A7
SEE ERROR 421C

SEE ERROR 421B
SEE ERROR 4218
ILLUSTRATION A-1
PREMATURE EXPOSURE TERMINATION (LOSS OF HV ON):
ERRORS 4214 THRU 421C & 4227
HV
XFMR
P4N
NOT
PUTX-P/N
X-RAY
TUBE
LFX1 A6
PRIMARY
CONTACTOR
PANEL
PRILED2
DRIVER
EXP
CMND
EXPEN
UP
PRISW
FLT
SEE ERROR 4216
SCR ON OR
PRECONT
FAULT
C22
80186
CPU
SAFETY
CONTENUP
SEE ERROR 4217
PRISW
FLT
CNTRL
REG
A-3
SAFETY
CONT ON
K1
SEE ERROR 4215
SAFETY
CONTEN
J2
CONSOLE
HANDSWITCH
SKL1 A1
ECM CPU/BIU
LFX1 A3
SAFETY
CONTACTOR
LFX1 A1 A5
LFX KV
SAFETY
CONT ON
P5N
P6N

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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 4602 THRU 4642 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES 6000 THRU 6B1D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYSTEM ERROR CODE 8100 THRU 81A3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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