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Rev F - 2/2006
DPX consists of 4 Primary Modules
X-Ray Generation
Tube
Power Supplies
X-Ray Detection
Detector
Counting (AGS)
Communication
Communications with Host PC
Error Detection
Mechanics
Motion Control
Power Sub-System
Power flow in the DPX-IQ
AC Isolation Transformer
Protects Unit from Voltage
transients
All power supplies are fused
individually
120 /220 V AC systems alike -
only difference is in fusing
Scanner and PC controller draws
12.5 A max (120V) requires a
15A dedicated line
6 Separate Power Supplies
+26 VDC (Mechanics)
+5 & +/- 12 VDC (Logic and
Communications)
+28 VDC (Tube Current)
2 High Voltage (X-Ray
Generator)
1 High Voltage (X-Ray Detector)
+5 and +/-12 VDC Supply: Scanner Control
and Communications
+5 and +/-12 VDC Supply: Scanner
Control and Communications
Dedicated
Create 76KeV (38KeV each)
potential across X-Ray Tube
Head insert
As soon as 41 KeV potential
exists - X-Rays exist
Types vary depending on the sub-
type of scanner
Programmed by the SBC
3mA Maximum Current
HVPS in High Current scanners: DPX-L,
DPX-alpha, DPX-SF and DPX-IQ HVPS
New Spellman or Bertan
Units from the two vendors are
interchangeable
Can mix and match but not
recommended
3.0 mA Maximum
Current
Input from AC line
Protected by Isolation
Transformer
+/- 40 KeV DC (38 KeV
per power supply)
Service Tip: Use care when
changing power supplies -
mounting screws are different
X-Ray Production
Subsystem
Basic Theory of X-Ray Production
AMP Board
AGS Board
AGSDCA Board
DPXDCA Board
AMP Board
AMP Board - Amplification and Pulse
Shaping
Amplification of charge pulses
from the PMT
Gain of approximately 240Av
Shape signal into a stable bipolar
pulse
Drive the pulse down a 50 Ohm
coaxial cable to the AGS board
(5m of cable)
+ 12 VDC drives amps
Located next to detector in metal
case on IEC Certified systems /
part of AMP Module which also
includes the detector power supply
Separate board on older systems
(non-IEC)
Troubleshooting the AMP Board
Symptoms
No Counts
No Amp / Attenuate
Lights on AGS Board Test Point Signal Expected Value
AMP TP6 to TP4 on
AGS should be
TP 2 Input Pulse ~1.0 mVDC
continuous - if not
signal cable break
exists TP 6 Output (Bipolar ~2.4 VDC (High)
Never Unplug J2 Pulse) ~1.6 VDC (Low)
LEMO (HV in) with TP 7 + 12 VDC ~ 12VDC
scanner power on - it
will destroy the AMP TP 8 - 12 VDC ~ -12 VDC
Board (ONLY non-IEC
systems) TP 9 Ground ~ 0 VDC
The AGS System
AGS Board
AGSDCA
Overview and Function of the AGS
System
OINK Board
OMI Board
SBC Board
OINK Board
RELAY
+28 VDC PS MAX
TUBE
SBC OINK
HEAD
HV PS
Upper Lower
Detector AMP AGS
cable bundle cable bundle
Red - + 28V DC
present Green - Fuse
is good
LEDs will only be lit
when the relay is
triggered
Troubleshooting tip - Test Point Signal Expected @ 76kV
TP4, TP5 and TP13 .750mA
should be continuous TP 3 Ground 0.000 VDC
when the Tube Head TP 4 Q1 Output (Filament ~ 16 VDC
control cable is hooked Drive Signal)
up TP 5 Q2 Output (Filament ~ 16 VDC
Drive Signal)
Indicates TH TP 6 + 12 VDC + 12 VDC
Filament is good
TP12 + 28 VDC +28 VDC
TP 13 Filament Drive Signal ~16 VDC
TP 14 - 12 VDC -12 VDC
Troubleshooting with the XORB
If ramping trouble
exists TP 1, 5, 2 and 6
good troubleshooting
guides
current ramping signal
Test Point Signal Expected @ 76kV
~ 7 sec after SBC and .750mA
receives command to TP1 -uA Monitor .750 VDC
generate x-rays TP2 -kV Monitor 3.800 VDC
voltage ramping signal TP3 -kV Programming 3.800 VDC
~ 7 sec after SBC TP5 +uA Monitor .750 VDC
receives command to
TP6 +kV Monitor 3.800 VDC
generate x-rays
TP7 +kV Programming 3.800 VDC
Troubleshooting at the SBC
Test Point Signal Expected @ 76kV
.75mA
TP 18 PMT HV 1 VDC / 1000V at
Feedback detector
TP14 Current Set .750 VDC
31-6 errors
multiple error events occurring An Error Has Occurred
at the same time 31-6
Unknown Error
thermostat and +28VDC errors Esc to Continue
A thermostat error disables the
+28 VDC so a 31-6 is typically a
thermostat error
An arc may also cause an error
in the MAX which sends a false
thermostat error
The tube head thermostat never
opens because of heat, typically
this is a tube head control cable
failure or a short inside the tube
Error Detection: Sensing System
Faults
Emergency Stop Detection
Error Detection
Motion Detection
Errors Detected by OINK
Signal sent by OMI HEX Code Error Possible Cause
Board
15-4 Transverse Motion OMI signal lost
Monitor on Pin 2 of Continuous resetting of
watch dog on OINK
J 13 ONIK Board
23-3 Longitudinal Motion OMI signal lost
This section of the board Continuous resetting of
watch dog on OINK
detects system faults - it 27-2 +28VDC PS Loss of power to
then sends a signal to the TH (via MAX and/ or
SBC to shut down X-Ray OINK)