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The contents of this document are accurate at the time of publication. However, changes in design and
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The OEC 9900 Elite is manufactured under the following U.S. Patents: 5283808, 5426683, 5503416, 5506882,
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Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Energized Electrical Work Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................5
Definitions .........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Purpose...............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Training Requirements................................................................................................................................................................................5
Special Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Emergency Procedures: In case of an accident..............................................................................................................................6
Application of Energized Work Procedure: ........................................................................................................................................6
Electrical Hazards and Hazard Classes:..............................................................................................................................................6
Voltage 0v – 50v.............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Voltage 50v – 120v........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Voltage 120v – 240v.....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Voltage 240v – 480v.....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Lock-Out, Tag-Out ..................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Specific Sources of Energy ........................................................................................................................................................................9
Energy Control Procedures .......................................................................................................................................................................9
Testing and Positioning During Service............................................................................................................................................12
Restore Power After Service ..................................................................................................................................................................13
Subsystem..................................................................................................................................................................................15
Workstation Block Diagram with UPS........................................................................................................................................................15
Power Distribution and Control.............................................................................................................................................16
Intelligent Shutdown Power Control PCB (ISD-PC2 PCB) ...................................................................................................................16
Uninterruptible Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................................17
Front-Panel Controls and Indicators .................................................................................................................................................18
Rear-Panel Devices....................................................................................................................................................................................19
UPS Functional Tests..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Uninterruptible Power Supply Self-Test............................................................................................................................................23
Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Test ....................................................................................................................................23
UPS Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Adjustment and Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................27
Stability Pot (R83) Overshoot Adjustment.................................................................................................................................................27
Adjustment and Calibration...................................................................................................................................................................27
Camera Iris..............................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Iris Stop Verification...................................................................................................................................................................................29
Iris Stop Calibration....................................................................................................................................................................................30
Direct Connect Procedure ...............................................................................................................................................................................32
Brightness and Contrast Defaults Adjustments for Customizing Profiles.................................................................................36
Calibrate Touch Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................................38
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................................................39
Workstation Messages......................................................................................................................................................................................39
Right Monitor Messages ..........................................................................................................................................................................39
Left Monitor Messages .............................................................................................................................................................................51
C-Arm Messages ..................................................................................................................................................................................................53
Replacement..............................................................................................................................................................................60
Torque Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................60
FRU Replacement Test and Calibration Table........................................................................................................................................61
System Software ..................................................................................................................................................................................................69
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Safety
NOTE: Safety glasses and safety shoes are required when performing any installation, servicing or
maintenance of equipment. See the hazard matrix in the following Energized Electrical Work
Procedure for specific PPE relative to energized electrical work.
Definitions
NFPA 70E – is a national consensus standard that forms a “Standard for Electrical Safety in the
Workplace.” It is also a part of the National Electrical Code, which has been adopted by OSHA as an
enforcement standard.
Arc-flash – an explosion of electrical energy that can cause burns and other injuries. An arc-flash is
essentially a short circuit through the air.
Qualified Individual – an authorized employee who has been properly trained and certified (verified) to
work on energized equipment. Anyone not meeting these requirements is an un-authorized individual.
Purpose
To mitigate the electrical safety hazards (arc-flash) associated with energized system testing, positioning,
or adjustment (calibration) of GEHC/OEC equipment - in accordance with the NFPA 70E consensus
standard.
Training Requirements
It is the obligation of each GE Field Service Engineer to follow this procedure and understand that failing
to do so can cause serious injury or death.
Only Field Service Engineers who have completed:
• LOTO Authorized [LOTOAth]
• Electrical Safety Authorized [GE-EHS-280-a] and
• Hands-On Demo [CEP-38] …
… training will be considered a “Qualified” employee and permitted to work on energized GEHC/OEC
equipment. All other non-authorized personnel will be considered “Affected” individuals.
Safety
In addition, “Qualified” Personnel must be trained on the proper use of voltage testing equipment. The
training must include:
Special Precautions
Conductive articles of jewelry shall be removed from the hands, wrists, and shirt pockets. Tools and test
equipment shall be visually inspected prior to use. Individuals shall be aware of their surroundings and
take precautions to prevent accidental contact with the energized electrical circuits. Each “Qualified”
person is responsible for ensuring that non-authorized individuals remain outside the “Default Approach
Boundary.” When ever possible, protective barriers should be erected around the flash protection
boundary as means to protect “Unqualified” personnel from the effects of an arc blast.
Insulated tools used within the restricted boundary must be rated for the nominal voltage of the system
being worked on.
Only ladders possessing non-conductive side rails (e.g. fiber glass) shall be allowed within the “Limited
Approach Boundary.”
Hazard: Accidental contact with exposed energized circuits resulting in electrical shock or arc-flash.
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GEHC/OEC equipment contains one or more of the following voltage ranges: 0v – 50v, 50v – 120v, 120v –
240v, and 240v – 480v. The appropriate section of this energized work procedure will apply based on the
voltage range to which the authorized employee may be exposed.
Voltage 0v – 50v
Task: System testing, positioning, or adjustment (calibration) with exposed and energized conductors.
Minimum Number of Qualified Individuals 1
Limited Approach Boundary Not Specified
Restricted Approach Boundary Not Specified
Prohibited Approach Boundary Not Specified
Default Flash Protection Boundary 4 feet
Hazard/Risk Category None
Required PPE/Equipment: No significant arc-flash risk. Only general safe electrical work practices and
standard PPE needs to be used – safety glasses (w/side shields) and safety shoes.
Task: System testing, positioning, or adjustment (calibration) with exposed and energized conductors.
Minimum Number of Qualified Individuals 1
Limited Approach Boundary 3’ 6” (1.07 m)
Restricted Approach Boundary Avoid Contact
Prohibited Approach Boundary Avoid Contact
Default Flash Protection Boundary 4 feet
Hazard/Risk Category 0
Energized Work Permit Required No
Pre-job Briefing Required No - notify affected persons
Required PPE/Equipment: Long sleeve shirt (natural fiber, i.e. cotton), Long Pants (natural fiber, i.e. cotton),
Safety glasses (w/ side shields), safety shoes, and voltage rated gloves (1000v) and insulated tools.
Possible Tools: Digital multi-meter, Digital scope-meter, insulated screwdriver, and/or insulated
“tweeker.”
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Task: System testing, positioning, or adjustment (calibration) with exposed and energized conductors.
Minimum Number of Qualified Individuals 1
Limited Approach Boundary 3’ 6” (1.07 m)
Restricted Approach Boundary Avoid Contact
Prohibited Approach Boundary Avoid Contact
Default Flash Protection Boundary 4 feet
Hazard/Risk Category 0
Energized Work Permit Required No
Pre-job Briefing Required No -notify affected persons
Required PPE/Equipment: Long sleeve shirt (natural fiber, i.e. cotton), Long Pants (natural fiber, i.e. cotton),
Safety glasses (w/ side shields), safety shoes, and voltage rated gloves (1000v) and insulated tools.
Possible Tools: Digital multi-meter, Digital scope-meter, insulated screwdriver, and/or insulated
“tweeker.”
Task: System testing, positioning, or adjustment (calibration) with exposed and energized conductors.
Minimum Number of Qualified Individuals 2
Limited Approach Boundary 3’ 6” (1.07 m)
Restricted Approach Boundary 1’ 0” (304.8 mm)
Prohibited Approach Boundary 0’ 1” (25.4 mm)
Default Flash Protection Boundary 4 feet
Hazard/Risk Category 1
Energized Work Permit Required No
Pre-job Briefing Required Yes*
Required PPE/Equipment: FR Long sleeve shirt, FR Long Pants (or coveralls), Hardhat, Safety glasses (w/
side shields), safety shoes, voltage rated gloves (1000v) and insulated tools.
Possible Tools: Digital multi-meter, Digital scope-meter, insulated screwdriver, and/or insulated
“tweeker.”
*When working with 480v, job assignments are to be discussed prior to work beginning. One individual
will perform the energized work tasks, while the other remains ready to act in case of an emergency.
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Lock-Out, Tag-Out
This procedure meets the basic LOTO requirements established by OSHA and follows the policy of GE
Healthcare for energy-isolation during the service/maintenance of this equipment. It is designed to
insure that each employee involved in servicing this equipment has exclusive control over when the
equipment is reenergized (i.e. each employee maintains a personal lock with a unique key).
It is the obligation of each employee to follow this procedure and understand that failing to do so can
cause serious injury or death.
Only Field Service Engineers who have complete LOTO Authorized and initial LOTO Verification training
will be permitted to execute Lockout/Tagout on this system. All other non-authorized individuals will be
considered “affected” individuals.
NOTE: When servicing the Workstation alone, the system is considered a single energy source if and
only if the C-Arm is disconnected (by removing the Main Interconnect Cable) and the power cord
is under the exclusive control of the authorized employee performing service. As long as the
authorized employee can retain exclusive control over the power cord, the 120 VAC electrical
energy source can be considered controlled and service can proceed. If at any time service
involves maintenance of the C-Arm, the following “Energy Control Procedures” are mandatory
and must be implemented by authorized Employees.
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Safety
9. Remove workstation rear and side panels. Disconnect J10 from the ISD board. (This isolates AC
power coming from the UPS).
10. In the workstation verify zero volts AC at TB1 between the brown and blue wires.
11. On the C-Arm turn off battery circuit breaker CB1 located under the front right side below the
power cap module.
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13. At the top of the power cap module disconnect red and black battery connectors. Verify zero
volts DC across previously removed red and black battery connectors.
14. Power is now locked out.
NOTE: In the event service will continue into another day, and/or the machine will cause a hazard if
reenergized after the authorized employee leaves the location, leave the A/C cord cover installed
with a “transition” lock and yellow tag attached.
If more than one authorized employee is going to conduct service on the same system, at the
same time, multiple locking devices must be employed and each authorized employee must
adhere to the entire LOTO procedure.
In the event that lockout/tagout devices must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating devices,
for testing or positioning purposes, the following sequence shall be followed:
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Safety
WARNING: High voltage cables, electrolytic capacitors, and CRTs can retain a dangerous
static charge for long periods after power has been removed. Some devices can
acquire a charge spontaneously without direct contact with other circuitry. Do not
touch these components unless power has been completely removed and they
have been discharged. Equipment that contains high power electrical components
must be serviced only by personnel familiar with proper safety procedures for
working near these components. Disconnect AC power (and battery packs if used)
before discharging static electricity in components such as electrolytic capacitors
and high voltage cables. Failure to heed this message will result in death or severe
personal injury. Allow adequate time for static charges to discharge through
bleeder resistors. Use a high wattage resistor when discharging circuits to avoid
burns. Have someone watch while you work near high voltages. This person must
remain clear of all circuitry and be prepared to turn off the power to the system
and render aid in an emergency.
WARNING: Systems with battery packs can deliver high currents at high voltage. Electric
shock from batteries can cause death or personal injury, including severe burns.
Use extreme caution when working on circuits energized by or located near the
batteries. Batteries are dangerous at all times. Setting the battery pack circuit
breaker to off removes battery current from other circuitry, but does not render the
batteries harmless.
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Safety
CAUTION: Never operate the system unless all potential equalization conductors (green wire
with a yellow stripe) and related components are fastened in place. Dangerous
electrical shock and improper equipment operation can result.
CAUTION: Remove all metal rings and watchbands before working on system circuitry. Skin
burns and damage from involuntary muscle contractions can result if metal
jewelry shorts electrical circuits.
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Subsystem
All Workstations, including non-NAV Workstations, should now be fitted with an uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) as standard equipment. The block diagram below, as well as the following sections, reflects
this change.
External Video
Source
(Endoscope)
External
Touchscreen
Video Out
Cine
Left LCD Right
Disk
Monitor LCD
Monitor
NAV
Cine Footswitch
Bridge
PCB IFB
PCI Interface
USB Hub
Ambient Power
Infrared Isolated
Light Control
Receiver External UPS Workstation
Sensor PCB
Interface Touchpad/
Keyboard
Thermal DICOM
Film/Paper Remote
Printer Connectivity
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Workstation UPS
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The UPS front-panel controls and indicators shown below are accessible behind the right Workstation
cover (viewed from the front of the Workstation).
The UPS external circuitry appears on sheets 4 and 5 of Interconnect Diagram 885899.
When the Workstation is on, the ISD-PCB supplies a low on P12-2- to pin 3 of the UPS communication
port, turning the UPS on.
When the UPS is on, it supplies AC power to its rear-panel receptacles by switching AC power from its
input connector. The AC power at the input connector comes from the ISD PCB. After the UPS is on it
conducts a self-test, and if all is well it enters Normal mode. The green Power On indicator glows,
indicating that power is available from the UPS rear-panel receptacles.
If the AC mains power fails, the UPS supplies power to the system using its internal battery and inverter.
The green Power On indicator goes out and the yellow On Battery indicator comes on. An audible alarm
sounds.
The UPS receives AC power whenever the system power switch is on. The battery recharges if necessary.
Refer to the UPS Fault Indicators table at the end of this section for more information on how the UPS
front-panel controls and indicators behave in various error conditions.
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Rear-Panel Devices
The following illustration shows the rear panel of the UPS. You must remove the Workstation front cover,
the two screws securing the strap, the UPS corner bracket and slide the UPS out to the right to gain
access to this panel.
Communication Port
The ISD board connects to the UPS communication port. This enables the system to turn the UPS on or
off. The pinout for the 9-pin D-sub connector appears below.
Communication Port
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USB Port
The GPOS CPU connects to the UPS USB port. This enables the system to monitor the UPS.
DIP Switches
The two DIP switches next to the communication port configure the UPS for the proper input voltage
range. A switch in the up position is on and in the down position is off. Normally, you will not have to
adjust these switches unless you are replacing the UPS. Verify output voltage setting is 220V
10A Receptacles
The six IEC-320 230 VAC receptacles together have a maximum current capacity of 10A.
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Input Connector
Cooling Fan
The UPS fan and Workstation cooling fans must operate at all times the system is on, or the Workstation
will overheat.
The Workstation has a UPS OFF switch, which enables you to turn the system off manually even if the
UPS is currently powering it.
CAUTION: This switch turns the system off immediately without the protection of software
controlled shutdown. Because there is risk of data loss or corruption, use this
switch to turn off the system only when absolutely necessary.
The UPS OFF switch is located on the rear panel of the Workstation. There is a clear plastic protective
panel over the switch, that you must lift before operating the switch. If AC line power is available, an LED
behind the switch lights when you press the switch. If the Workstation is being powered by UPS battery
power, the LED lights and the ISD -PC2 alarm sounds until power is removed. The LED and alarm serve as
reminders if the UPS Off switch is still engaged when AC power returns.
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Refer to sheets 4 and 5 of Interconnect Diagram 885899 and to sheet 3 of ISD PC2 Schematic 887456
when reading the following description of the UPS Off switch.
After the system boots completely, the system routes AC line power through the UPS to the Workstation.
This permits a rapid switchover from AC line power to UPS power in the event of a power failure. K9
energizes after bootup and remains energized if AC power fails.
CAUTION: When the system operates on UPS battery power it may become necessary to shut
the system down immediately to prevent equipment damage, even though some
loss of data may occur.
Press the normally closed UPS Off switch on the back of the Workstation to accomplish this. Pressing the
UPS switch causes P11-5 to go high. This turns on transistor Q10, pulling the UPS_SEL line (U8-7) low and
de-energizing relay K9. This shuts off power from the UPS. When P11-5 goes high, it also lights the UPS
Off lamp if battery power from the UPS is still available.
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CAUTION: Removing the Workstation's covers in the following step exposes high-voltage
points within the Workstation. Avoid contact with these points as you perform the
following procedure.
1. Remove the front, side, and rear Workstation covers as described in the Replacement section of this
manual.
2. With the workstation plugged in and not powered up, press and hold the Test/Alarm Reset button
for three seconds to initiate a self test. The UPS automatically distributes the load to the batteries for
15 seconds and tests the battery’s performance. If there is a problem with the battery, the On
Battery indicator glows and the Service indicator flashes. Check the battery connections and be sure
that the battery is fully charged.
The UPS inside the Workstation can power the Workstation for a limited amount of time when the system
loses AC power. This allows the operator to shut down system operation in an orderly way to avoid the
loss of patient images and data. The UPS uses an internal sealed lead acid (SLA) battery as the primary
source of power during power outage emergencies. The SLA battery powers an inverter inside the UPS,
which generates AC power for the Workstation.
Note: The C-arm shuts down immediately when the Workstation loses AC power. It is not possible to
generate X-rays during a power outage.
The AC line supplies charging power to the UPS internal battery charger as long as the Workstation's AC
line plug connects to an active AC outlet. Circuitry inside the UPS turns the charger on and off as
necessary to keep the UPS SLA battery charged.
The following procedure tests the UPS battery only. It does not test any other circuitry inside the UPS or
elsewhere.
1. Make sure that the Workstation has been plugged into an active AC outlet for at least 3 hours. If not,
plug the Workstation into an active outlet and wait at least 3 hours before performing step 2.
Note: If the system has been in long-term storage, you should charge the UPS batteries for 6–24 hours.
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UPS Troubleshooting
UPS Troubleshooting Table
Perform Test Failure Possible Cause
UPS Self Test. (Test The Power On indicator Faulty or disconnected UPS power cord.
initiates upon does not glow and the UPS Faulty wall outlet.
power-up or when does not start.
you press the The UPS operates in The input overcurrent protector is tripped. Turn off
Self-Test button for battery mode only, even the UPS. Reduce the load on the UPS and reset the
three seconds.) though normal utility overcurrent protector.
power is present.
UPS does not provide the Battery may be discharged because of long-term
expected backup time. storage, frequent power outages, or end of battery
life. Plug the Workstation into a power outlet and
turn the system on for 3 hours to let the battery
charge, then press the Self-Test button. If the alarm
beeps, replace the UPS. During extended power
outages, shut down the system to conserve the
battery.
UPS lights flash and/or See the “UPS Fault Indicators” table below.
system beeps.
Uninterruptible UPS does not provide Fuse F31 or F32 on the dual passive backplane is
Power Supply back-up power to the open, causing the intelligent shutdown logic on the
Battery Test Workstation, causing the ISD PC2 PCB to fail. This causes the UPS bypass
Workstation to relays to deenergize and switch the Workstation
immediately shut down. directly to the AC power input. Because there is no
AC power available, the Workstation shuts down
immediately.
Cause
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Adjustments and Calibration
1. If you are installing a new HVSR PCB, turn R83 on the High Voltage Supply Regulator
PCB fully clockwise (10 turns max), and then turn it counterclockwise about one turn.
This provides an approximate starting adjustment. Otherwise, skip this step.
3. Select 8 pps on the Workstation. While taking an HLF X-ray, set the kVp for 40 and
adjust mA to 11. Observe the kVp signal at TP21 (KV_SEN_TP) looking for kVp
overshoot on the leading edge of the kVp waveform. If kVp overshoot exceeds 400
mV, adjust R83 to reduce it. Repeat this procedure, increasing the kVp by 10 each
time until you reach 120 kVp.
1. While observing the oscilloscope, adjust R83 for about 400 mV of overshoot--This
represents about a 5% overshoot. See waveform in following illustration.
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Note: Before you perform the next step, perform the Filament/Duty Cycle Calibration in the
Adjustment and Calibration section of the 9900 Service Manual.
Note: The following steps require Digital Cine mode. If the system is not Digital Cine
capable, skip steps 6 and 7.
3. Select a Digital Cine Pulse mode (of any available PPS) and a technique of 100 kV @
100 mA. Monitor TP21 (KV_SEN_TP) on one oscilloscope channel, and monitor TP40
(HI_MA_SEN) on the other oscilloscope channel, using TP49 (HI_MA_SEN_REF) for
ground. The two waveforms you see should appear as follows. (The top trace is kV
and the bottom trace is HI_MA_SEN.)
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Camera Iris
1. Before verifying the camera iris setup, ensure that the collimator cover and image
tube focus grid are in place on the system.
2. Using RUT (or open UTILITY SUITE, go to RUT and connect), verify that the Generator
Sync rate is to 30 Hz for Domestic systems and 25 Hz for International systems.
3. Remove covers to access CCD Camera. Place 2 millimeters of copper on the
collimator cover so that the entire X-ray beam passes through it.
4. Attach a suitable dosimeter ion chamber (150 cc) to the center of the focus grid on
the image tube.
5. Verify that the following image tube input doses are produced while making NORMAL
Magnification mode Normal Auto Fluoro exposures through the copper filters (Dose
corrected for temperature and atmospheric pressure):
a) Domestic and International systems with Domestic ABS tables
• 9-inch I.I. – 4.5 ±0.3 mR/minute
• 12-inch I.I. – 3.3 ±0.2 mR/minute
b) International systems with ABS tables of types A
• 9-inch I.I. – 3.5 ±0.3 mR/minute
• 12-inch I.I. – 2.5 ±0.25 mR/minute
c) International systems with ABS tables of type B
• 9-inch I.I. – 2.05 ±0.15 mR/minute
• 12-inch I.I. – 1.47 ±0.17 mR/minute (between 1.3 - 1.65)
NOTE: The verification values should be in specification. If not, perform the calibration
procedure. After calibration it is acceptable to make small adjustments to the open
Iris Stop after the appropriate ABS table is installed to bring value within specification
if out nominally.
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8. Manually takes the iris to open stop. Select Digital Spot and while taking fluoro shot
verify that the iris stop goes to the closed iris position. When the shot times out, the
iris should open.
9. If system is configured as VAS 15 or higher, perform the following verification.
10. Verify that the following closed iris image tube input doses are produced while
making NORMAL magnification mode 30 PPS Digital Cine (25 PPS for International
systems) exposures with Auto Technique on:
a) Domestic systems and International systems with Domestic ABS tables
• 9-inch I.I. – 32 ± 3.0 mR/minute
• 12-inch I.I. – 23.2 ± 2.5 mR/minute
b) International systems with ABS tables of types A or B
• 9-inch I.I. – 29 ± 3.0 mR/minute
• 12-inch I.I. – 21 ± 2.5 mR/minute
11. Reinstall covers and remove copper filters and dose chamber.
1. Before verifying the camera iris setup, ensure that the collimator cover and image
tube focus grid are in place on the system. Remove covers to gain access to the CCD
Camera.
2. Using RUT (or open UTILITY SUITE, go to RUT and connect), temporarily change (if
different) the following settings to verify or calibrate the Camera Iris:
a) change Generator Sync rate to 30 Hz. (Note that the International systems
have 25 Hz Sync rate)
b) select the Domestic ABS table. (Note that some International systems have
ABS tables types A or B)
3. Place 2 millimeters of copper on the collimator cover so that the entire X-ray beam
passes through it.
4. Attach a suitable dosimeter ion chamber to the center of the focus grid on the image
tube.
5. Loosen the open iris stop set screw using a 6 flute Bristol Spline tool (see next picture).
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6. While making a Normal Auto Fluoro exposure in the Normal Magnification mode,
move the iris gears to obtain image tube input doses according to (Dose corrected
for temperature and atmospheric pressure):
• 9-inch I.I. – 4.5 ±0.3 mR/minute
• 12-inch I.I. – 3.3 ±0.2 mR/minute
7. Without moving the position of the iris gears, swing the open iris stop up against the
iris stop and tighten the set screw.
8. Loosen the closed iris stop set screw using a 6 flute Bristol Spline tool (see above
picture).
9. While making an exposure in the Auto Fluoro exposure in the Normal Magnification
mode, move the iris gears to obtain the following image tube input dose:
• 9-inch I.I. – 16 ± 2.0 mR/minute
• 12-inch I.I. – 11.6 ± 1.5 mR/minute
10. Without moving the position of the iris gears, swing the closed iris stop up against the
iris stop and tighten the set-screw to 10 ounce-inches (see following picture).
CAUTION: If system settings were changed in step 2, restore the settings now.
11. Repeat the Iris Stop Verification procedure in the previous section.
Note: The doses set in step 6 and 9 are not the verified amounts specified in the Verification
instructions in the previous section.
12. Return the system to its original configuration using RUT and insure all covers are
reinstalled. Verify system operation.
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Materials Needed
• laptop service computer with version -14 or greater of Utility Suite installed
• crossover cable (00-901719-01)
Procedure
Note: You are about to temporarily change communication properties for both the laptop
service computer and the Workstation. Make a written record of every parameter you
change so that you can return both devices to their original state when you are
finished with this procedure.
1. Boot the Workstation completely, then press the Setup button on the Workstation
keyboard.
2. On the right screen, touch Network Config. Record the following information:
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Use DHCP □
IP Address _____._____._____._____
Subnet Mask _____._____._____._____
Gateway _____._____._____._____
Primary DNS _____._____._____._____
Secondary DNS _____._____._____._____
3. On the right screen, touch Advanced. Record the following information:
Auto-negotiate? □
□ 10 mbit □ 100 mbit
□ Half Duplex □ Full Duplex
4. Touch OK to exit the Advanced Network screen.
5. On the Network Configuration screen, deselect Use DHCP.
6. Type the following IP address: 169.254.0.9 (delete the dashes).
7. Type the following subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 (delete the dashes).
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13. Close all dialog boxes by clicking OK or Close. If you are using a version of Windows
that is earlier than Windows XP, reboot the laptop service computer.
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When you have finished using Utility Suite, return the Workstation to its previous network
settings.
1. Press Setup on the Workstation keyboard.
2. Touch Network Config on the right screen.
3. Type the values that you wrote down in step 1.2.
4. Touch Advanced on the right screen.
5. Enter the values that you wrote down in step 1.3.
6. Under Proxy Configuration, enter the following values:
; Enable Proxy
Proxy: 3.87.248.1
Port: 88
7. Press OK twice to exit.
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Materials Needed
• laptop service computer with version –14 or greater of Utility Suite installed
• crossover cable (00-901719-01)
Procedure
Although the brightness and contrast levels can be adjusted manually for each separate
image, you might also want to adjust the default brightness and contrast settings for one or
more profiles. These adjustments can be performed only with Utility Suite build 7.2.11 (00-
884049-14) or greater.
Connect with Utility Suite via the Direct Connect procedure in this manual
1. Determine which profile or profiles to adjust.
2. Select five or more images from system memory that represent the clinical usage of the
system for each profile to be adjusted. The images should represent a wide variety of
anatomies, angulations, and patient sizes.
3. Rotate the C-arm so that the Image Intensifier is underneath the X-ray tube.
4. Select a profile to be adjusted. Place a copper filter on the Image Intensifier, take a shot,
and save the image. This image will be used to verify that the adjustment has been
properly saved onto the system.
5. Repeat step 4 for each profile to be adjusted.
6. For each image in a profile, perform the following steps:
A. Recall an image from system memory that was taken using the selected profile.
B. Press the Auto Contrast/Brightness button on the Workstation keyboard.
C. Write down the brightness and contrast values, which are located at the upper-
right of the image, as shown in the figure below.
D. Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the Workstation until the desired
result is achieved.
E. Write down the new values for brightness and contrast.
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F. Subtract the values that you wrote down in step 6.C from the values that you wrote
down in step 6.E. These are the adjustment values. Write them down.
7. After you have determined the adjustment values for a minimum of five images, average
the numbers that you derived from step 6.F. The average is the brightness and contrast
adjustment value for that profile. Write it down. Consult the table below for an example
of how to average the adjustment values.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each profile that you want to adjust.
9. On the laptop service computer, start Utility Suite and perform the Direct Connect
procedure in this supplement.
10. Select Anatomical Profile from the RUT View pane.
11. Locate the profile that you want to adjust.
12. Change the brightness and contrast settings by adding the adjustment values that you
calculated in step 7 to the current values. For example, if the current brightness value
is 0 and the adjustment value is 5, select 5 from the drop-down menu in the Brightness
field. If the current brightness value is 3 and the adjustment value is 5, select 8 in the
Brightness field. if the current brightness value is 2 and the adjustment value is –5, select
–3 in the Brightness field. The same formula applies to the Contrast field.
13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 for each profile that you want to adjust.
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14. From the Utility Suite main menu, select File > Save > To System > Both and follow the
prompts to save the files.
15. Reboot the Workstation.
16. Select a profile that was adjusted. Recall the image that you took in step 4 with that
same profile and swap it to the other monitor.
17. Place a copper filter on the Image Intensifier, take a shot, and save the shot.
18. Verify that the brightness and contrast values for the shot that you took in step 17 vary
from the shot that you took in step 4 by the same amount as the adjustment value, ± 1.
For example, if the shot you took in step 4 has a contrast value of 28 and the adjustment
value was –5, the contrast value of the shot that you took in step 17 should be 23 ± 1.
19. Repeat steps 16–18 for each profile that you adjusted.
NOTE: If you get a “Lost Connection to System” message on the service laptop computer,
click OK. This does not impact the calibration procedure
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Diagnostics
Workstation Messages
AC POWER LINE SENSOR ERROR Workstation detects invalid AC line Perform the Transformer
DETECTED. voltage and/or current readings: Strapping procedure in the
Subsequent X-ray shots will < 50 VAC Adjustment and Calibration section
eventually drain the battery < 2A/1A @ 120V/200V of the Workstation Service
rendering the system unusable. > 27A/13.5A @ 120V/200V Manual.
Please call service. Battery charger is disabled.
ALL EXISTING ANNOTATION AND User tried to zoom in on an image If you proceed, the annotations
MEASUREMENTS WILL BE that was annotated with text or and measurements will be
REMOVED FROM THE IMAGE measurements. removed from the image.
Proceed?
ALL PATIENT HEALTH User invoked the "Delete All Patient Be careful: deleted patient
INFORMATION AND SAVED IMAGES Health Information" option on the information cannot be restored.
WILL BE DELETED Customize Security Screen.
Proceed?
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Diagnostics
CD/DVD NOT RESPONDING The CD or DVD device is not Check for a hookup problem or
Please ensure a disk is inserted responding to commands from the hardware failure.
and the tray is closed. If problem system.
persists contact service.
COMMUNICATION FAILED A loss of communication with the Press FAST STOP to manually
The communication between the Generator was detected by the terminate X-ray generation.
Generator and the Workstation Workstation during an exposure. Reboot and retry. If the error
failed. Press the FAST STOP switch persists, check for hardware error.
to disable X-rays. Turn the system
off, wait ten seconds, and then
restart the system.
If this message persists, call for
service.
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Diagnostics
ERROR RETRIEVING IMAGES The PACS server has incorrect Be sure that the PACS server has
Check the Workstation's Workstation information. For the correct Workstation
configuration in the hospital PACS example, it could set up the wrong IP information.
system. address, which could cause move
requests to be sent to a different
store server.
ERROR WHILE PROCESSING DICOM The media on the CD or DVD does not The media may be accessible from
FILE contain the information needed to the Query Retrieve Application.
There is a problem in accessing display images. The Image Directory can read only
necessary data from a removable- 9900-compatible DICOM data
media DICOM file. when the media was created
using a 9900 and had the “9900
Compatible” checkbox enabled.
FAILED TO OPEN PORT The user tried to open a port that is Set a different port number.
Could not open port on the already in use.
firewall. Try setting a different port
number.
FAILED TO READ IMAGE FILE The system tried to read a DICOM Check disk for smudges or
The media may be damaged or image from a CD/DVD that may be damage. If possible, clean the disk
the files are invalid. damaged. and try again.
HIGH-CAPACITY DISK FAILURE The CD/DVD was not connected at Inspect the CD/DVD drive to make
Drive has failed or is not properly bootup. sure it is properly connected to
installed. If this message persists, power and data cables. Refer to
call for service. Interconnect Diagram 885899 for
more information.
IMAGE TOO BIG TO COPY The user pressed the Copy button, If possible, use a more
The size of a selected Cine and the file that the user attempted abbreviated version of the file.
exceeds the limits specified in the to store or retrieve exceeds the
DICOM standard. Deselect it and DICOM standard limit of 4.29 GB.
try the copy again.
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INVALID PORT ENTRY Displayed when configuring the Use a correct port number.
Port number needs to be in the 1– DICOM Query/Retrieve server.
65536 range.
INVALID PORT ENTRY Displayed when configuring the port Use a correct port number.
Port number needs to be 104 or in on the DICOM local server.
1025 - 49150 range.
JOYSTICK FAILURE The system was unable to Check RUI cable and Lemo
The system could not communicate with the joystick on connector for loose of bent pins.
communicate with the joystick. bootup. Press on the pins to make sure
Turn the system off, wait ten they are secure in the connector.
seconds, then restart the system.
If this message persists, call for
service.
JOYSTICK STUCK This message appears on the right Move any objects that may be in
The joystick reported an error monitor and on the C-arm control contact with the joystick and
while initializing. Move any objects panel. The following explanation also reboot. If the problem persists, see
that may be in contact with the appears on the right monitor: “The the Motorized Drive section of the
joystick. Turn the system off, wait joystick reported an error while C-arm Service Manual for
ten seconds, then restart the initializing.” functional tests and
system. troubleshooting.
If this message persists, call for
service.
LINE POWER WAS LOST Occurs when AC line power is lost Plug in the AC power cord before
Shutdown sequence begins in 20 with the NAV application not in focus. shutdown begins. The system
seconds. To cancel, restore line shuts down in an orderly fashion if
power. power is not restored within 20
seconds. The message disappears
if power returns in less than 20
seconds.
LOGIN FAILED The user entered an invalid password Enter the correct password.
Please enter your password again. at the LOGON screen.
LOGOUT IN PROGRESS The user confirmed a logout. This is a Enter OK to confirm logout.
Proceed? second chance to abort the logout.
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NEW DISK NEEDED The current target disk does not have Insert an empty disk and resume
Insert an empty disk and press OK enough space to complete the copy the copy operation.
to copy remaining images. operation.
NEW PASSWORD AND RETYPED On the Change Password screen, the Type the same password twice.
PASSWORD DO NOT MATCH user did not type the same password
Enter the new passwords again. twice.
Make sure the retyped password
matches the new password.
NEW PASSWORD TOO SHORT The user entered a password of fewer Select a new password that is at
Enter a new password at least six than six characters. least six characters long.
characters in length.
NO DISK IN DRIVE. The user attempted to perform a Insert a disk and retry.
Insert disk. "Copy From" or a “Copy To” the
CD/DVD and no media is present in
the drive.
NO MATCH FOUND No DICOM images are found that Change the search criteria and try
Modify the search criteria. match the search criteria. the search again.
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Diagnostics
NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON THE The combined size of the selected Copy the images to multiple disks
CURRENT DISK images is greater than the space or return to the Image directory
Press OK to span the data over available on the target disk. and select fewer images to copy.
more than one disk or CANCEL to
get back to Image Directory.
OLD PASSWORD INCORRECT The user attempted to change the Retry entry of old password.
Please enter your old password current password, but made an
again. incorrect entry in the Old Password
field.
PLEASE WAIT... The user started a search for Notification only; no response
Searching for DICOM-format files DICOM-formatted files. required.
on media…
PLEASE WAIT.... The user initiated the Copy To Notification only; no response
Searching for media... process. required.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY IS The IR remote control reports that the Replace the battery in the
LOW charge remaining in its battery is too handheld infrared remote control.
Replace battery. low for accurate usability. If necessary, refer to the
instructions in the Workstation
Operator Manual.
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Diagnostics
THE SELECTED IMAGE CANNOT BE The user selected a thumbnail of a Select a different thumbnail.
DISPLAYED corrupted image.
The image data is corrupt and
could not be repaired. Please
select a different image.
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Diagnostics
Transmission complete. The displayed log files have been sent Notification only; no action
Reboot to restore system function. to the GE On-Line center. required.
Transmitting files. The user selected a button to send Notification only; no action
Please wait. . . log files to GE On-Line center. required.
UNKNOWN ERROR RESPONSE An unknown error was detected in Reboot. If problem persists, call for
RECEIVED FROM REMOVABLE the media. service.
MEDIA
Current removable media
operation will be canceled.
Contact service if problem
persists.
UNIQUE ID FIELD DOES NOT A field on the second entry line on the Re-enter the unique ID field.
MATCH Service screen did not match its
One or more fields between the corresponding field on the first entry
first and second Unique ID entry line.
fields do not match. Check the
fields and try again.
UNIQUE ID FIELD INCORRECT The user entered a field on the Re-enter the unique ID field.
One or more Unique ID entry fields Service screen incorrectly.
are incorrect. Check the fields and
try again.
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WARNING! X-RAY HOUSING The system sensed that the Troubleshoot the X-ray tube heat
TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILURE temperature sensor in the housing sensor. Replace if necessary.
Temperature information had failed.
unavailable.
If this message persists, call for
service.
WORKSTATION AND GENERATOR The system determined during Connect the C-arm to a
ARE NOT COMPATIBLE bootup that the Workstation software compatible Workstation.
Connect the Workstation to a and the Generator software were not
compatible Generator or use it as compatible, such as when a
an independent Workstation. motorized C-arm is connected to a
non-motorized Workstation.
If this message persists, call for
service.
WORKSTATION KEYBOARD ERROR Communication with the Workstation Check for a loose connection at
Turn the Workstation off, check keyboard has failed. the USB hub. Examine the
the keyboard connection, wait ten keyboard for damage.
seconds, then restart the
Workstation.
If this message persists, call for
service.
WORKSTATION UPS Upon startup, a connection between Look for a loose or damaged USB
COMMUNICATION FAILURE the Workstation and the UPS was cable between the UPS and the
Turn the workstation off, wait ten disrupted. GPOS SBC. If the cable is OK,
seconds, and then restart the suspect a bad UPS.
workstation.
If this message persists, call for
service.
WORKSTATION UPS FAILURE Upon startup, communication Most likely the UPS power switch is
Turn the workstation off, wait ten between the UPS and Workstation turned off (green power LED not
seconds, and then restart the was established but the UPS reported on). If the power switch is on and
workstation. Navigation is not an error other than “BATTERY LOW.” the error persists, suspect a faulty
recommended. UPS.
If this message persists, call for
service.
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C-Arm Messages
C-Arm Messages
Message Meaning Recommended Action
24 HOUR RECHARGE If the system has been in storage for more Leave the Workstation power cord plugged
REQUIRED — X-RAYS than six months, the batteries need in, make sure the Interconnect cable is
DISABLED recharging. X-rays are disabled. properly connected, and wait 24 hours
before use. The system does not need to be
turned on.
4 HOUR WARM-UP If the system has been stored for more Leave the system on with no operation for
REQUIRED — PRESS than 60 days, a warm-up period is 4 hours. Press any C-arm control panel key
ANY KEY necessary for ion removal from the Image to continue.
Intensifier tube.
AD CHANNEL # FAIL- The analog-to-digital channels are Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
POWER OFF. WAIT 10 checked during system startup. If a fault and restart it. If the problem persists, refer
SECONDS. in the data-conversion process is to “A/D Channel Failure” in the Diagnostics
detected in any of the channels, the section of the C-arm Service Manual.
system will not operate.
ANODE IS HOT — XX% This message alternates with the TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE X-RAY TUBE,
technique displayed on the control panel ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE MAKING
display and an alarm sounds. The anode ANOTHER EXPOSURE. Although fluoroscopy
temperature is at 80% of its rated heat is not prevented, you should wait for the
capacity or greater. tube to cool before making another
exposure. HLF and film exposures are not
allowed.
Silence the alarm by pressing the ALARM
RESET key.
ANODE IS WARM — This message will alternate with the TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE X-RAY TUBE,
XX% technique displayed on the control panel ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE MAKING
display. Anode temperature is at 70–80% ANOTHER EXPOSURE. You may continue
of its rated heat capacity or greater. The with fluoroscopy, but discretion is advised.
system displays this message as a
warning only and does not restrict HLF or
film shots.
ARMED This message is displayed as the system Notification only; no action is required.
prepares the technique for a film
exposure. If the X-ray switch has not been
pressed after 60 seconds, the message
will be removed from the display.
BATTERY CHARGE — The effective battery charge has dropped To charge the batteries, leave the system
XX% to between 70 and 40 percent. Fluoro, plugged into an AC receptacle with the
film, and HLF exposures are still allowed. Interconnect cable in place between the
C-arm and the Workstation. The
Workstation should be turned off. Normally,
a full battery recharge requires only a few
hours. If the batteries are further
discharged without adequate recharge
time, the effective charge may drop below
70 percent.
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C-Arm Messages
Message Meaning Recommended Action
CHARGER FAILED. If the failure occurs during operation this Troubleshoot the battery charger. Check
message will alternate with the technique for loose connectors or bad cables.
displayed on the control panel. Continued Replace the battery charger if necessary.
use will result in system failure.
CHARGER FAILED – If the battery charger fails at boot-up, this Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
POWER OFF. WAIT 10 error is displayed and the system will not and restart it. If the problem persists,
SECONDS. operate. troubleshoot the battery charger. Check for
loose connectors or bad cables. Replace
the battery charger if necessary.
CLUTCH IS OPEN The clutch is released and the C-arm is Release the clutch handle. If the clutch fails
free to orbit. Normally this is possible only to engage, perform the Orbital Clutch
when someone holds the clutch handle to adjustment in the Adjustment and
the rear. Calibration section of the C-arm Service
Manual.
COL IRIS The software has sensed that the Until you clear this message, all generator
POTENTIOMETER collimator iris potentiometer is not functions including X-rays are disabled. If
ERROR – PRESS ANY working and therefore the iris position the problem persists, check position sense
KEY cannot be determined. line COLL_IRIS_POSN on the Fluoro
Functions PCB. This line should transition as
the collimator iris moves.
COL IRIS TOO LARGE The collimator iris is larger than the Recalibrate the collimator per the Beam-
control panel indicates. Alignment procedure in the Adjustment and
Calibration section of the C-arm Service
Manual.
COL IRIS UNSTABLE The iris collimator motor control cannot Troubleshoot the collimator iris
maintain position tolerance. potentiometer. If necessary, replace the
The system is still operable, although the collimator assembly.
iris instability may degrade the image at
the edges of the X-ray field.
COLLIMATOR CAL The current collimator iris- or leaf-position Reload the collimator calibration files. If the
REQUIRED — PRESS values do not match the reference values problem persists, then calibrate the
ANY KEY stored in memory. collimator per the Beam-Alignment
procedure in the Adjustment and
Calibration section of the C-arm Service
Manual.
COLLIMATOR STUCK The collimator iris motor is unable to open Troubleshoot the collimator iris and replace
or close the collimator iris. The system is the collimator assembly if necessary.
still operable, although the collimator iris
cannot be adjusted.
COMMUNICATION System communication has failed. The Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
FAILED C-arm cannot take X-rays under these and restart it. If the problem persists see
conditions. the System Communication section of the
C-arm Service Manual for functional tests
and troubleshooting.
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C-Arm Messages
Message Meaning Recommended Action
CONTROL PANEL The system generates this message when Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
ERROR it cannot communicate with the C-arm and restart it. If the problem persists check
Control Panels. The message never the functionality of the system and check
appears on the C-arm Control Panel the Control Panel Processor and cable
displays, but the system logs it in the between the CPP and the FFB.
Generator Error log. X-rays are disabled.
DATA ERROR Corrupted software or data has been Use Utility Suite to erase flash memory.
detected. X-rays are disabled. Reload the calibration files.
FAST STOP ACTIVATED This message appears when the interlocks Power the system down, wait 10 seconds,
— POWER OFF. WAIT are open. This is typically the result of and reboot to resume operation. If the
10 SECONDS. pressing either FAST STOP switch on the problem persists, the 24V interlock loop has
front of the C-arm control panel. This most likely been broken. See the Interlocks
condition disables X-ray generation and section of the C-arm Service Manual for
most system functions, including column functional tests and troubleshooting.
lift motors.
FILAMENT CAL The system sensed that the filaments Press any C-arm Control Panel key to re-
REQUIRED — PRESS have not been calibrated. It is possible to enable the generator and clear the
ANY KEY receive multiple mA errors if this condition message. If the message persists reload
exists. This error disables the generator. the cal files or perform the Filament
Calibration in the Adjustment and
Calibration section of the C-arm Service
Manual.
FILAMENT REGULATOR The system sensed that the filament See the mA Generation section of the
FAILURE — PRESS ANY current is out of tolerance. The resolution C-arm Service Manual for functional tests
KEY of future images may be degraded. and troubleshooting.
FILAMENT SELECT The filament size selected by software Press any C-arm Control Panel key to
ERROR — PRESS ANY does not match the current filament in the continue. If the problem persists, check the
KEY PIO hardware. X-rays are disabled while filament select circuitry.
the message is displayed.
HLF OVERTIME This message appears when a Digital Cine Release the X-ray button to clear the
run or High Level Fluoro (HLF) has message, silence the alarm, and re-enable
exceeded the preset time and has been X-rays.
terminated. An audible alarm sounds
when this message appears, and X-rays in
process terminate. This is a safety
precaution to prevent excessive patient
X-ray dosage.
HOUSING IS HOT — The housing temperature is at 80% of its Disable the alarm by pressing the ALARM
XX% rated heat capacity or greater. RESET key on the control panel. Although
fluoroscopy is not prevented, you should
wait for the tube to cool before making
another exposure. HLF and film exposures
are not allowed at this temperature.
HOUSING WARM — The housing temperature is at 70–80% of You may continue with fluoroscopy, but
XX% its rated heat capacity. discretion is advised.
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C-Arm Messages
Message Meaning Recommended Action
HOUSING The housing temperature has reached Let the housing cool before attempting
OVERHEATED 100% of its rated capacity and the another exposure.
thermal cutoff switch has activated.
Operation is terminated.
HV GENERATOR ERROR Software has detected an error in the Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
high-voltage generator. The system and restart it. If the problem persists
automatically shuts down, preventing replace the Generator Driver PCB. If the
operation. problem still persists, replace the High
Voltage Regulator PCB.
HV REGISTER FAIL Software has detected a failure in the Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
high-voltage register. The system and restart it. If the problem persists, check
automatically shuts down, preventing the cable for damage or replace the GIB. If
operation. the problem still persists, replace the High
Voltage Regulator PCB or the Generator
Driver PCB.
INTERLOCK FAILURE The interlock circuit has failed during Reboot the system. If the error continues,
system start-up. see the Interlocks section of the C-arm
Service Manual for functional tests and
troubleshooting.
JOYSTICK STUCK This message appears on the right Move any objects that may be in contact
monitor and on the C-arm control panel. with the joystick and reboot. If the problem
The following explanation also appears on persists, see the Motorized Drive section of
the right monitor: “The joystick reported the C-arm Service Manual for functional
an error while initializing.” tests and troubleshooting.
KEY STUCK — RELEASE, During bootup, the system sensed a key Verify that there are not any objects
THEN PRESS ANY KEY press on the control panel possibly pressing against the control panel.
TO CONTINUE indicating a stuck control panel key. After releasing the stuck key, press any
C-arm control panel key to continue.
KEY SWITCH IN The X-ray keyswitch on the C-arm has Turn the keyswitch to the On position to
STANDBY — X-RAYS been turned to the Standby position. operate the system. If the keyswitch is
AND LIFT DISABLED already in the on position there may be a
fault in the keyswitch or software. See the
X-ray keyswitch section in the C-arm
Service Manual for functional tests and
troubleshooting.
KV ON IN ERROR- High voltage is being generated without Turn the system off for at least ten seconds
POWER OFF. WAIT 10 an X-ray switch being activated, and restart it. If the message persists,
SECONDS. indicating a fault with the high-voltage troubleshoot the kV circuitry starting with
generator. The system will not operate the Generator Interface PCB.
with this error.
LIFT SWITCH STUCK — The lift switch has been pressed If there is no object pressing against the
PRESS ANY KEY continuously for 30 seconds. A foreign switch, see the vertical lift column section
object may be pressing against the of the C-arm Service Manual for functional
switch, or there is a faulty switch or lift tests and troubleshooting.
circuit.
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C-Arm Messages
Message Meaning Recommended Action
MA ON IN ERROR — The system has detected X-ray tube Turn the system off for at least ten seconds
POWER OFF. WAIT 10 current but an X-ray switch has not been and restart it. If the message persists,
SECONDS. activated, indicating a fault with the X-ray troubleshoot the mA circuitry starting with
generator. the Generator Interface PCB.
The system will not operate with this error.
MA SENSOR FAIL The system has detected a failure in one If the message persists, check HV tank
of the mA sensors. sense points and the HV Supply Regulator
PCB.
MOTION CAL The system has detected that the motion Perform the Motorized Drive Calibration in
REQUIRED has not been calibrated. the Adjustment and Calibration section of
the C-arm Service Manual.
OVERLOAD FAULT The system may have detected a fault in If message persists, look for excessive
the high-voltage regulator circuit. The first current in the series-tuned circuit inductor
time this fault is detected, the message (L1), and check for an HV tank or X-ray tube
appears only briefly after an exposure. arc.
The second time this fault occurs, the
system automatically shuts down and the
message remains on the display.
OVERVOLTAGE FAULT This message may indicate an X-ray If message persists, look for excessive
generator failure. The first time this fault current in the series-tuned inductor (L1),
occurs, the message appears only briefly and check for an HV tank or X-ray tube arc.
after an exposure. The second time this
fault occurs, the system automatically
shuts down and the message remains on
display.
PLEASE WAIT The system is updating Generator data or Wait until complete. If message does not
performing internal tests. The message clear, turn the system off for at least ten
should clear within moments. seconds and restart it.
PRECHARGE CIRCUIT The contact relay has failed to close Turn the system off for at least ten seconds
TIMEOUT — POWER during the start-up process. This condition and restart it. If the message persists,
OFF. WAIT 10 results in automatic system shutdown. troubleshoot the Precharge circuitry
SECONDS. starting with the Generator Interface PCB,
Filament Driver PCB, and relay K2. Verify
that AC is supplied to the Stator
Transformer and DS1 is lit on the Filament
Driver during precharge. Verify that the
precharge relays on the Filament Driver are
operating
PRECHARGE VOLTAGE During the start-up process, the system Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
ERROR — POWER OFF. sensed that the precharge voltage was and restart it. If the message persists,
WAIT 10 SECONDS. too high. This condition results in check that CB1 is on and the batteries are
automatic system shutdown. connected and fully charged. Most likely an
error on the Filament Driver PCB. For
precharge to end and K1 to close, the
capacitors need to charge to about 5 volts
above the battery voltage.
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C-Arm Messages
Message Meaning Recommended Action
RELEASED EARLY During a film exposure, the X-ray switch Using new film in the cassette, press the
was released before the desired mAs were X-ray switch and allow enough time for the
reached. The exposure time may have system to terminate the exposure.
been too short for a good image.
ROOM DOOR OPEN — X-ray Door switch is open. Close the door. If the message persists,
CLOSE DOOR check the external door switch. If no door
switch is present, go to Utility Suite and
make sure that “Room Door Contact
Normally Open” is checked.
RUI KEY STUCK The system has received the same signal If there are no objects pressing against a
from the RUI multiple times, suggesting a key, see the Motorized Drive section of the
stuck key. C-arm Service Manual for functional tests
and troubleshooting.
RUNNING The system is running a calibration. Notification only; no action required.
CALIBRATION
SATURATION FAULT — The system has detected a fault in the Turn the system off for at least ten seconds
POWER OFF. WAIT 10 high-voltage regulator circuit. The system and restart it. If the message persists, look
SECONDS. will not operate with this error. for excessive current in the IGBTs and
check the HV drive circuitry.
STATOR NOT ON — The X-ray tube stator is not on, and the Turn the system off for at least ten seconds
POWER OFF. WAIT 10 tube’s anode cannot rotate. The system and restart it. If the message persists, see
SECONDS. will not operate with this error. the Stator section of the C-arm Service
Manual for functional tests and
troubleshooting.
TEMP SENSOR FAIL The condition of the X-ray tube’s heat- You may continue using the system, but
sensing element is tested during startup there is a danger that the X-ray tube may
and during system operation. This overheat during use without further
message appears if the test indicates that warning being given. OVERHEATING MAY
the element is defective. CAUSE X-RAY TUBE OR COOLING BLADDER
DAMAGE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN PATIENT
BURNS. Troubleshoot the thermistor circuit
from the X-ray tube to the GIB.
WAIT The system is busy. Notification only; no action required.
WARNING, HIGH KV — The system has detected an error in the If the message persists, check the HV drive
PRESS ANY KEY kV loop. The actual kVp is higher than is circuitry and kVp sense circuitry.
indicated on the control-panel display and
is not within specified tolerances.
WARNING, LOW KV — The system has detected an error in the Low kVp may result in poor image quality.
PRESS ANY KEY kV loop. The actual kVp is lower than is Press any C-arm control panel key to
indicated on the control-panel display and continue. If the message persists, check the
is not within specified tolerances. HV drive circuitry and kVp sense circuitry.
WARNING, HIGH MA — The system has detected a calibration If the message persists, check the filament
PRESS ANY KEY error. The actual mA is higher than is drive circuitry and mA sense circuitry. Also
indicated on the control-panel display and check the filament calibration.
is not within specified tolerances.
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C-Arm Messages
Message Meaning Recommended Action
WARNING, LOW MA — The system has detected a calibration If the message persists, check the filament
PRESS ANY KEY error. The actual mA is lower than is drive circuitry and mA sense circuitry. Also
indicated on the control panel display and check the filament calibration.
is not within specified tolerances. Lower
mA may result in poor image quality.
X-RAY OVERTIME — The film shot has continued beyond the Press any key to continue.
PRESS ANY KEY time required to achieve the correct
exposure and software has terminated
the exposure.
X-RAY SWITCH STUCK The system detected that one of the X-ray Verify that the X-ray switches are not being
exposure switches was enabled during enabled by a foreign object, or disconnect
the boot-up sequence. the handswitch and/or footswitch and
restart the system. If the system restarts
without an error, the disconnected device
may contain a fault. If the message
persists, there is an internal fault that is
preventing system operation.
X-RAY SWITCH The system has detected a mismatch Verify that the X-ray switches are not being
SECURITY ERROR — between the handswitch or footswitch enabled by a foreign object, or disconnect
PRESS ANY KEY and a security line. System operation is the handswitch and/or footswitch and
terminated. restart the system. If the system restarts
without an error, the disconnected device
may contain a fault. If the message
persists, there is an internal fault that is
preventing system operation.
X-RAYS DISABLED The system has disabled X-rays. Notification only; no action required.
X-RAYS DISABLED — During bootup, the system detected an Turn the system off for at least 10 seconds
REBOOT REQUIRED active X-ray generation input signal (X-ray and restart it. If the message persists,
command line, security line, XRAY_ON, disconnect the handswitch and/or
XRAY_EN) and shut down of the system. footswitch and restart the system. If
message still persists troubleshoot the
X-ray On and X-ray Enable circuitry.
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Replacement
Torque Specifications
When replacing assemblies on the 9900 System, refer to the following table for proper torque
specifications.
Note: The values in the table apply unless specific torque values are provided in the replacement
procedure. Torque values do not apply when fastening into plastic or soft metal i.e. Aluminum.
Min Tensile
(psi) 180,000 80,000 74,000
FT-LBS FT-LBS
1/4 – 20 10 ± 1 5±1
5/16 – 18 20 ± 2 10 ± 1
3/8 – 16 36 ± 4 18 ± 2
7/16 – 14 NOT APPLICABLE
58 ± 6 30 ± 3
1/2 – 13 88 ± 9 44 ± 4
5/8 – 11 170 ± 17 85 ± 9
3/4 – 10 310 ± 30 130 ± 13
7/8 – 9
500 ± 50 200 ± 20
1
750 ± 80 300 ± 300
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System Software
Note: There are two types of installs that can be performed. A “CLEAN” install will format the hardrive
erasing all patient images and system calibration data. You must backup calibration data and all
essential patient information. A “NON-CLEAN” install will format the hardrive erasing all system
calibration data. Patient images will not be lost.
When loading a system software version other than the current version, then generator flash
must be erased.
Perform the following procedure to install software on the system using a CD. Before you install
the system software, verify that the Interconnect cable is connected to the C-arm.
Open the Electronics Box at the back of the Workstation and flip the Service switch to the up
(service) position.
Note: You might have to press Delete repeatedly so that the system registers the keystroke.
4. Change the first boot device to the CD-ROM and to disable automatic tests that might interfere
with the software upload. Use the arrow keys to select each option.
CAUTION: Do not skip this step, or the system will reload the old flash memory programs.
Note: Perform a clean install when it is desired to remove all patient data and images
h. When prompted, press Enter for a non-clean install or type in Clean and press Enter for a
non-clean install. This formats the drive and installs White Box Enterprise Linux software. It
will take several minutes to load the new software.
5. When installation is complete, the drive ejects the CD. Take out the system software CD and
close the CD/DVD drive.
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on the Workstation keyboard to enter the GPOS SBC’s CMOS set-up screen.
c. Select Load Optimized Defaults, type Y, and press Enter. This resets the First Boot Device to
the Hard Disk, and resets Quick Power On Self Test to Enabled.
d. Press F10, Y, and Enter to save and exit the CMOS. The system continues booting, loading the
newly installed software from the Workstation’s hard drive.
e. Return the service switch to the down (operate) position.
f. When you see the words “NO MORE LOADS IN PROGRESS. REBOOT TO RUN APPLICATION” on
the left screen, press the power switch, wait for the Workstation to turn off, wait 10 seconds,
then press the power switch again.
g. When the Workstation reboots, several messages might appear. On the right monitor touch
OK on each one.
6. Restore the Configuration Files to the Workstation.
a. Connect to the system with RUT and restore the Calibration files.
7. Calibrate the touch screen.
Note: Every time you load or reload software into the Workstation, you must calibrate the right screen’s
touchscreen.
Note: The connection may be lost before you begin the display calibration. If this happens, continue
with the right-screen calibration. The calibration will work anyway.
e. On the Workstation, a bull’s-eye appears in the upper-left corner of the right screen. Touch
the center of the bull’s-eye with a fingertip and lift your finger away from screen.
f. The bull’s-eye moves to the lower-right hand corner of the screen. Touch the center of the
bull’s-eye with your finger and lift your finger away from screen.
g. The bull’s-eye moves to the upper-right corner of the screen. Touch the center of the
bull’s-eye with your fingertip and lift your finger away from the screen.
h. The bull’s-eye disappears. This indicates that the touchscreen is calibrated.
i. If you get a “Lost Connection to System” message on the service laptop computer, click OK
and re-establish the connection of UtilitySuite with the system.
8. If you are working on a Cine system, reformat the Cine drive.
a. Launch UtilitySuite and Connect to the System.
b. From the RUT menu, select Tools > Cine disk format.
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c. Follow all screen prompts and click OK or Yes to all dialog boxes.
3. Locate and remove the UPS corner bracket and the NAV Tracker Box mounting bracket.
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4. Locate the UPS mounting strap. Remove the two screws that secure the front end of the mounting
strap to the UPS mounting bracket.
5. Carefully slide the UPS a few inches right to expose the UPS rear-panel connectors. Disconnect and
tag all of the UPS rear-panel connectors.
6. Remove the faulty UPS from the Workstation.
7. Inspect the replacement UPS for missing parts or obvious damage. Make sure the replacement UPS
is equipped with the following label:
8. Because the UPS is shipped with its battery disconnected, you must connect the battery by following
these steps:
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WARNING: A small amount of arcing may occur when connecting the batteries. This is normal
and does not damage the unit or present any safety concern. Put your gloves on
for protection.
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12. Set the replacement UPS on the UPS mounting bracket, leaving a few inches of access for the
UPS rear panel.
13. Reinstall the rear-panel connections that you removed in step 5.
14. Connect the Workstation AC line plug to the facility’s AC outlet.
15. Verify that the green LED on the front panel of the UPS glows; this indicates that the battery
inside the UPS is charging. (You may have to press and hold the power on button on the UPS.)
16. Allow the UPS to charge for three hours before use.
17. Power up the system and perform the functional tests in the Workstation Power Distribution and
Control section of this supplement.
18. Reinstall the UPS corner bracket and the NAV Tracker Box mounting bracket that you removed in
step 3. Secure the mounting screws.
19. Fasten the front end of the UPS mounting strap to the UPS mounting bracket. Make sure that the
UPS is secure on the UPS mounting bracket.
20. Reinstall the Workstation covers that you removed in step 2.
Make sure that the component side of the PCB is facing to the left before you attempt to insert the PCB
into the backplane.
Inspect the mating connectors on the backplane for bent or loose pins.
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The PCBs for the C-arm backplane must be inserted in the positions as shown in the figure on the
following page:
Placement of PCBs in the C-Arm Card Cage (MCU in Motorized Systems Only)
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4. Remove the screws that attach the ISD PCB to the chassis. Retain the screws and
associated hardware for reuse.
5. Place the removed PCB in an anti-static bag.
6. Inspect the replacement ISD PCB for any obvious damage or missing components.
CAUTION: Make sure that you tie in cable 887762 (plugs into P10) with bundled cable assembly
886367. If you do not, cable 887762 could activate reset switch S1, which would
result in an un-commanded system shutdown.
7. Mount the replacement PCB on the chassis and secure the mounting hardware.
8. Reconnect the cables to the ISD PCB.
9. Reverse the LOTO.
10. Verify that the Workstation boots without errors.
11. Reinstall the Workstation covers that you removed in step 2.
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CCD Camera
The CCD Camera mounts on the output phosphor end of the Image Intensifier as shown in the illustration
below.
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• ESD Kit
• Dosimeter
WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new CCD Camera, make sure that you
are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before handling any
electronic components sensitive to ESD.
Follow these steps to remove the CCD Camera:
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
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Note: Use a slotted screwdriver or 5/16 nut driver to loosen the clamp that secures the EMI Shield.
5. Lift the EMI Shield up and disconnect the wires that run from the EMI Shield to the Camera.
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NOTE: Later CCD Camera models use a digital CCD chip that does not require cooling. A
Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) would not be installed on this Camera. The Camera can be
distinguished from earlier versions by the three diagnostic LEDs located on the circuit board.
6. Remove four TORX screws, shown in the above illustration, that secure the Thermoelectric
Cooler to the II if installed.
7. Remove the three allen screws (black mount) that secure the CCD Camera to the II.
Remove any protective material that comes with new camera. Make sure the lens is clean and
reassemble in reverse order. Check Camera alignment.
Perform camera iris calibration as describe in the Adjustment and Calibration section of this manual.
Perform Beam Alignment and Camera Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section
of the 9900 Service Manual.
Reassemble the system, torque the camera hat cover (80-85 in·lbs) and check the following as described
in the Functional Tests section of this service manual.
• Image Resolution
• Image Rotation/Image Reversal
• Auto Technique Tracking
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Collimator Assembly
The Collimator mounts over the X-ray tube aperture as shown in the illustration below.
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CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
Note: New collimator will have three spacers that need to be removed.
1. Transfer the secondary Collimator ring from the removed Collimator to the new Collimator. If
collimator happens to come with a secondary collimator, send it back to Salt Lake City for
disposal.
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Manpower Requirements
Special Tools
WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new Filament Driver PCB, make sure
that you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before
handling any electronic components sensitive to ESD.
Follow these steps to remove the Filament Driver PCB:
1. Turn Workstation off and remove its AC power plug from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
CAUTION: The thermal paper can be reused but be sure to apply sufficient thermal grease to the
face of the heat sink.
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1. Perform a Filament Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the
9900 Service Manual.
2. Perform the High Voltage Arc Test and Film Mode Test as described in the Functional Tests
section of this Service Manual update.
3. Replace the Rear Cover and connect the steering linkage.
4. Install covers and reconnect the steering linkage. Torque the steering coupler to 48 in·lbs.
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Special Tools
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new High Voltage Supply Regulator
PCB, make sure that you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap
before handling any electronic components sensitive to ESD.
Follow these steps to remove the High Voltage Supply Regulator PCB:
1. Place the Workstation power switch in the OFF position and disconnect the Workstation's AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
Follow these steps to replace the High Voltage Supply Regulator PCB:
CAUTION: Inserting a PCB into the backplane incorrectly may result in bent or broken pins on the
backplane.
Make sure that the component side of the PCB is facing to the left before you attempt to insert the PCB
into the backplane. Inspect the mating connectors on the backplane for bent or loose pins.
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1. Insert the replacement High Voltage Supply Regulator PCB onto an extender board and place
the boards in the slot located to the far right in the Electronic Card Rack.
1. Perform a Generator Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the
9900 Service Nanual.
2. After calibration remove the extender board and place the HVSR PCB back into the far right
slot of the card rack.
3. Re-Install the metal cover to the Electronic Card Rack and tighten the four screws that secure
the cover.
4. Perform the High Voltage Arc Test and Film Mode Test as described in the Functional Tests
section of this update.
5. Replace the Rear Cover and connect the steering linkage. Torque the steering coupler to 48
in·lbs.
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Manpower Requirements
Special Tools
1. Turn off the Workstation and disconnect its plug from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps as well as verifying
0 VDC on all wires and caps before starting steps below.
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4. Remove the Generator Driver cover and disconnect its DC fan. Tag the fan connectors so you
can find them later.
5. Remove and tag the wires from connectors E1 and E2 on High Voltage tank.
6. Disconnect J1 from P1 on the tank, and disconnect J2 from P2 on tank.
7. Follow the procedure provided elsewhere in this manual to remove Filament Driver PCB.
8. Follow the procedure provided elsewhere in this manual to remove IGBT Snubber PCB.
9. Using great care to avoid electric shock, use spanner wrench to disconnect Anode cable from
High Voltage tank and immediately discharge cable to ground through an appropriate current-
limiting resistance.
10. Using great care to avoid electric shock, use a spanner wrench to disconnect the Cathode
cable from the High Voltage tank and immediately discharge the cable to ground through an
appropriate current-limiting resistance.
11. Remove the hex nut and washers that secure left side of the tank to the chassis. This fastener is
accessible near PS3 on the left-hand side of the chassis.
12. Remove the two hex socket screws and associated washers that secure the right-hand side of
the High Voltage tank to the C-Arm chassis.
13. Remove EMI bracket that connect tank to lift column.
14. Taking care not to disconnect or damage the transformer oil expansion tank or hose, move the
High Voltage Tank to the right and lift it carefully from the C-Arm chassis. Refer to the
illustration below.
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1. Perform Generator calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the 9900
Service Manual.
2. Perform the High Voltage Arc Test and Film Mode Test as described in the Functional Tests
section of this update.
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Special Tools
WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new IGBT Snubber, make sure that
you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before handling any
electronic components sensitive to ESD.
1. Turn the Workstation off and remove its power plug from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps as well as verifying
0 VDC before removing any screws or wires.
2. Remove the C-Arm's Rear Cover and disconnect the steering linkage.
3. Remove the nine screws that secure the Generator Driver Cover and remove the cover.
4. Remove the Filament Driver PCB to gain access to the IGBT Snubber PCB following the
procedures described earlier in this manual.
5. Remove the cover and screws that secure the wires from the Capacitor/Power module on the
IGBT PCB.
6. Remove the two screws that secure L1 to the IGBT Snubber.
NOTE: You might have to remove Generator Drive PCB to gain access to the two recessed screws.
7. Remove the two recessed screws that secure the IGBT PCB to the heatsink.
8. Remove the other two screws that secure the IGBT PCB to the heatsink.
9. Remove the IGBT PCB Snubber PCB assembly by carefully sliding it out and disconnecting the
connectors to the Generator Driver board.
10. Set the insulators aside to be used in reassembly.
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CAUTION: The thermal paper can be reused but be sure to apply sufficient thermal grease to the
face of the IGBT PCB heat sink and Filament Driver heat sinks.
NOTE: When connecting the replacement Snubber assembly to the tuned circuit, ensure that the lead
wires exiting the Snubber face each other like this:
1. Perform a Generator Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the
9900 Service Manual.
2. Perform the High Voltage Arc Test and Film Mode Test as described in the Functional Tests
section of this update.
3. Replace the Rear Cover and connect the steering linkage. Torque the steering coupler to 48
in·lbs.
Image Intensifier
Manpower Requirements
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WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage, make sure that you are properly grounded with a properly
functioning wrist strap before handling any electronic components sensitive to ESD.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
CAUTION: If the Image Intensifier is removed along with the X-ray tube, LOTO must be performed
on the gas shock (L-arm only).
NOTE: Due to the weight and shape of all C-Arm Image Intensifiers, additional help might be required for
lifting assemblies. Refer to the Figureon the next page to aid in the following procedures.
1. Switch off Workstation power and remove the Workstation power cord from the AC outlet.
2. Rotate the C-arm to a vertical position with the Image Intensifier furthest from the C-Arm chassis.
3. Lock the C-arm brake.
4. Remove the two hex socket screws from the Camera Cover, then remove the Camera Cover.
5. Disconnect the P6, P7, and P8 connectors from the Connector Mount on the EMI Shield.
6. Disconnect all connectors from the Image Intensifier’s Power Supply that connect from the HV cable
assembly.
7. Remove the Image Intensifier from the C-arm as follows, using two people:
a. Remove the four hex socket screws that mount the Image Intensifier to the C-arm.
b. Carefully lift off the Image Intensifier from the C-arm and place it on a flat surface.
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NOTE: Due to the weight and shape of all C-Arm Image Intensifiers, additional help might be required for
lifting assemblies. Refer to the Figure (next page) to aid in the following procedures.
NOTE: The following procedures assume you are replacing the old Image Intensifier with a new Image
Intensifier, in which case some components must be swapped from the old II to the new II.
Perform the Beam Alignment and Camera Calibration procedure described in the Adjustment and
Calibration section of the 9900 Service Manual.
Check the following as described in the Functional Tests section of the 9900 Service Manual.
• Image Resolution
• Image Rotation/Image Reversal
• Auto Technique Tracking
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NOTE: Due to the weight and shape of all C-Arm Image Intensifiers, additional help might be required for
lifting assemblies. Refer to the Figure (next page) to aid in the following procedures.
1. Switch off Workstation power and remove the Workstation power cord from the AC outlet.
2. Rotate the C-arm in a vertical position with the Image Intensifier furthest from the C-Arm chassis.
3. Lock the C-arm brake.
4. Remove the hex socket screw from the front of the Camera Cover, then remove the Camera Cover.
5. Disconnect the P6, P7, and P8 connectors from the Connector Mount on the EMI Camera Shield.
6. Disconnect J7 and the green/yellow ground wire from the Image Intensifier’s Power Supply.
7. Remove the Image Intensifier from the C-arm as follows, using two people:
a. Remove the four hex socket screws that mount the Image Intensifier to the C-arm.
b. Carefully lift off the Image Intensifier from the C-arm and place it on a flat surface.
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NOTE: Due to the weight and shape of all C-Arm Image Intensifiers, additional help might be required for
lifting assemblies. Refer to the Figure on the next page to aid in the following procedures.
NOTE: The following procedures assume you are replacing the old Image Intensifier with a new Image
Intensifier, in which case some components must be swapped from the old II to the new II.
Perform the Beam Alignment and Camera Calibration procedure described in the Adjustment and
Calibration section of the 9900 Service Manual.
Check the following as described in the Functional Tests section of the 9900 Service Manual.
• Image Resolution
• Image Rotation/Image Reversal
• Auto Technique Tracking
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WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
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CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage, make sure that you are properly grounded with a properly
functioning wrist strap before handling any electronic components sensitive to ESD.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
1. Remove the Image Intensifier by following the removal procedure in the Image Intensifier section of
this Update. (Ignore the steps concerning removal of the X-ray Grid, X-ray Gasket, and CCD
Camera.)
2. Loosen the hose clamp on the bottom of the EMI Camera Shield, then remove the EMI Camera
Shield from the Image Intensifier.
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CAUTION: In the next step, when the hex socket screw is removed, the screw’s standoff and nut
may fall down into the Power Supply’s chamber. To prevent this, hold onto the
standoff and nut when removing the screw.
3. Remove the single hex socket screw that attaches the II Power Supply to the body of the Image
Intensifier.
4. Tag and remove the connectors on the II Power Supply.
5. Carefully lift out the Power Supply from its chamber in the Image Intensifier.
Perform the Beam Alignment and Camera Calibration procedure described in the Adjustment and
Calibration section of the 9900 Service Manual.
Check the following as described in the Functional Tests section of the 9900 Service Manual.
• Image Resolution
• Image Rotation/Image Reversal
• Auto Technique Tracking
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1. Remove the Image Intensifier by following the removal procedure in the Image Intensifier section of
this Update. (Ignore the steps concerning removal of the X-ray Grid, X-ray Gasket, and CCD
Camera.)
2. Loosen the hose clamp on the bottom of the EMI Camera Shield, then remove the EMI Camera
Shield and the attached Front Weight from the Image Intensifier.
3. Tag and remove connectors from II Power Supply.
CAUTION: In the next step, when the hex socket screw is removed, the screw’s standoff and nut
may fall down into the Power Supply’s chamber. To prevent this, hold onto the
standoff and nut when removing the screw.
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4. Remove the single hex socket screw that attaches the II Power Supply to the body Image Intensifier.
5. Carefully lift out the Power Supply from its chamber in the Image Intensifier.
Perform the Beam Alignment and Camera Calibration procedure described in the Adjustment and
Calibration section of the 9900 Service Manual.
Functional Tests
Check the following as described in the Functional Tests section of the 9900 Service Manual.
• Image Resolution
• Image Rotation/Image Reversal
• Auto Technique Tracking
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Special Tools
Removal of PS1
WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new PS1 Assembly, make sure that
you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before handling any
electronic components sensitive to ESD.
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1. Turn off the Workstation and disconnect the Workstation’s AC power plug from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
Replacement of PS1
1. Inspect the replacement power supply assembly for any obvious damage or missing
components.
2. Mount the replacement power supply assembly to the chassis swing-out panel and secure the
mounting hardware.
3. Connect P1 to J1 and P2 to J2 on the replacement power supply.
4. Mount cable guide removed in step 6 to the replacement power supply. Secure the screw and
lockwasher.
5. Connect the Workstation’s AC power plug to AC outlet.
6. Close the swing-out panel and secure with TORX screws .
See DC Power Supply PS1 in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the 9900 Service Manual.
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Special Tools
Removal of PS2
WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new PS2 Assembly, make sure that
you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before handling any
electronic components sensitive to ESD.
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1. Turn off the Workstation and disconnect the Workstation’s AC power plug from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
Replacement of PS2
1. Inspect the replacement power supply for any obvious damage or missing components.
2. Mount replacement power supply assembly to the C-Arm chassis and secure the mounting
hardware.
3. Connect P1 to J1, P2 to J2, and P3 to J3 on replacement power supply.
4. Reinstall the TORX screws that secure the swing-out panel.
5. Connect the Workstation’s AC power plug to the AC outlet.
See Multi-Output Power Supply PS2 in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the 9900 Service Manual.
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WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
Manpower Requirements
Special Tools
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• Scope meter
• Dosimeter
• Extender board
WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new Generator Interface PCB, make
sure that you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before
handling any electronic components sensitive to ESD.
Follow these steps to remove the Generator Interface PCB:
1. Turn off the Workstation and remove its power plug from the facility's AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
CAUTION: Inserting a PCB into the backplane incorrectly may result in bent or broken pins on the
backplane.
Make sure that the component side of the PCB is facing to the left before you attempt to insert the PCB
into the backplane. Inspect the mating connectors on the backplane for bent or loose pins.
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1. Perform a Generator Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the
9900 Service Nanual.
2. After calibration remove the extender board and place the HVSR PCB back into the far right slot
of the card rack.
3. Re-Install the metal cover to the Electronic Card Rack and tighten the four screws that secure
the cover.
4. Perform the High Voltage Arc Test and Film Mode Test as described in the Functional Tests
section of this update.
5. Replace the C-Arm cover and connect the steering linkage.
X-ray Tube
The X-ray tube mounts on the C-Arm opposite the Image Intensifier. The following illustration shows a
view of the tube and High Voltage Cables.
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Manpower Requirements
2 persons 3 hours
Special Tools
WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present when covers are removed from the C-Arm.
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new X-ray tube, make sure that you
are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before handling any
electronic components sensitive to ESD.
Follow these steps to remove the X-ray tube:
1. Turn off the Workstation and remove its power plug from the facility's AC outlet.
CAUTION: Follow all LOTO procedures before performing the following steps.
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3. Remove the Collimator. Follow the procedure provided elsewhere in this update.
WARNING Lethal high voltage is present on the X-ray tube and high voltage cables, even
when the system is turned off. Be sure to turn the system off and carefully
discharge high voltage from the cables before working near X-ray tube or cables.
4. USING GREAT CARE TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, use spanner wrench to disconnect the Anode
cable from X-ray tube
5. Disconnect J15 from P15 on the X-ray tube's wiring harness.
6. Disconnect ground wires E5 and E6 from the X-ray tube. If the system has Heat Management,
remove vent tube and mounting block for the heat tube.
CAUTION: As soon as you remove fasteners in the following step, the X-ray tube will fall freely
from the C-arm. The X-ray tube is heavy (about 40 pounds). Get somebody to help you
hold the X-ray tube steady in the following step and prevent it from falling to the floor.
7. Have someone help you hold the X-ray tube steady, and then remove the 6 hex-keyed bolts that
secure the X-ray Tube to the C weldment and remove the tube.
8. Place the X-ray tube on a flat surface.
Follow these steps to replace the X-ray tube:
1. Transfer the following from the removed X-ray tube to the new X-ray tube: the X-ray tube covers,
the Primary collimator, the foam spacer, the retainer ring and the heat sensor as shown in the
figure below.
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2. Have someone help you move the replacement X-ray tube into position on the C weldment.
3. Install the six bolts you removed in step 8 of removal. Torque the bolts to 120 in·lbs.
4. Connect ground wires E5 and E6 to the X-ray tube.
5. Connect J15 to P15 on X-ray tube's wiring harness.
6. Grease candlesticks for Anode and Cathode cables and connect to the replacement X-ray tube.
Use spanner wrench to secure fasteners.
7. Re-Install the Collimator.
1. Verify Generator Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the 9900
Service Manual.
2. Perform Filament Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the 9900
Service Manual.
3. Perform the High Voltage Arc Test and Film Mode Test as described in the Functional Tests
section of this update.
4. Verify the dose output.
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Special Tools
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CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new GPOS SBC PCB, make sure that
you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before handling any
electronic components sensitive to ESD.
1. Turn off Workstation and disconnect its AC line from facility’s electrical outlet.
2. Remove Workstation Rear Cover.
3. Loosen captive quarter-turn fasteners that secure hinged cover on Electronics Box. Open
cover.
4. Identify the GPOS Single Board Computer, which occupies position A1B1 in the Dual Passive
Backplane.
5. Disconnect all cables from board. Tag cables so you can readily identify where to plug them
into replacement board.
6. Remove two screws that secure the GPOS SBC to the card rack.
7. Gently pull board forward to release it from the backplane. Pull board just far enough to get
access to attached cables.
8. Place removed SBC in antistatic bag to prevent ESD damage.
1. Align edge connectors on replacement board with slot A1B1 in Dual Passive Backplane.
Gently push board into place.
CAUTION: Inserting a PCB into the backplane incorrectly may result in bent or broken pins on the
backplane.
NOTE: When you replace the GPOS SBC the 9900 Elite will not boot up fully unless you reload software
(either a clean install or normal install.) This is because Linux has the Ethernet MAC addresses
stored on the hard disk and requires a match to bring up the Gigabit network (eth1). The new
SBC will have different MAC addresses for the two Ethernets, causing bootup to fail. This causes
the GPOS to fill up the /var/log/messages files with network errors. The RTOS hangs, waiting for
the GPOS DHCP server to provide PXE services for bootup. Reinstalling software formats the disk
partitions and cleans up the files that have MAC addresses stored in them. The new addresses
are detected and stored during the Linux install procedure.
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Reloading the software deletes all saved images. Be sure to back up all essential images prior to
loading software.
5. Reload software.
6. Close cover on Electronics Box and secure cover with captive fasteners.
1. Ensure proper system bootup. Perform the High Resolution Video Test as described in the
Video Processing and Display section of the 9900 Service Manual.
2. Test system for proper operation.
3. Install Workstation Rear Cover.
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Special Tools
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new RTOS SBC PCB, make sure that
you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before handling any
electronic components sensitive to ESD.
1. Turn off the Workstation and disconnect its AC line from the facility’s electrical outlet.
2. Remove the Workstation Rear Cover.
3. Loosen the captive quarter-turn fasteners that secure the hinged cover on Electronics Box.
Open cover.
4. Identify the RTOS Single Board Computer, which occupies position A1A3 in the Dual Passive
Backplane.
5. Disconnect all cables from the board. Tag the cables so you can readily identify where to
plug them into the replacement board.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the RTOS SBC to the card rack.
7. Gently pull the board forward to release it from the backplane. Pull the board just far
enough to get access to the attached cables.
1. Align the edge connectors on the replacement board with slot A1A3 in the Dual Passive
Backplane. Gently push board into place.
2. Connect the cables you removed in step 5 (previous section) to replace SBC.
CAUTION: Inserting a PCB into the backplane incorrectly may result in bent or broken pins on the
backplane.
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4. Connect the Workstation to AC line and check system for proper operation.
5. Close the cover on the Electronics Box and secure the cover with the captive fasteners.
4. Ensure proper system bootup. Perform the High Resolution Video Test as described in the
Video Processing and Display section of the 9900 Service Manual.
5. Test the system for proper operation.
6. Install the Workstation Rear Cover.
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Special Tools
CAUTION: To prevent ESD damage to both the old and the new Video Control PCB, make sure
that you are properly grounded with a properly functioning wrist strap before
handling any electronic components sensitive to ESD.
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1. Perform Camera Iris Calibration as described in the Adjustment and Calibration section of the
9900 Service Manual.
2. Test the system for proper operation.
3. Install the Workstation Rear Cover.
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Functional Tests
The following test supersedes the mA Accuracy Functional Test located in the 9900 Service
Manual.
mA Accuracy
Note: This test can only be accomplished using a complete C-arm system with functional
system software, as the image chain must be operational.
Note : The values in the chart above are representative of typical values but may vary by
±20%.
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Note: These tests may heat the X-ray tube up. Observe all temperature warnings and allow
cooling when necessary to avoid damage to the X-ray tube.
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3. Verify the fluoro time alarm sounds after the 2-minute exposure (total of 5 minutes
continuous exposure). Discontinue the exposure.
4. Press and release the alarm-reset button on the C-Arm control panel. Verify that the
audible alarm shuts off.
5. Press and hold the alarm-reset button. Verify that the indicated fluoro time resets to
zero.
1 Millimeter
Copper Filter kVp range
1 Filter 61 kVp ± 3 kVp
2 Filters 71 kVp ± 3 kVp
3 Filters 79 kVp ± 3 kVp
Note: If any values are found out of range, a recalibration is necessary. using the Camera
Iris calibration described in this maual.
1. Using the Converging Line pairs/millimeter (lp/mm) tool (P/N 00-900860) on the Image
Intensifier, verify the resolution in lp/mm is equal to, or greater than the following values:
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1. Select the FILM mode. Verify that an exposure can be pre-armed by pressing the X-ray
switch for one second and then releasing it. The ARMED message must be displayed.
2. Verify the control panel displays the technique values.
1. Select a technique of 50 kVp @ 5 mAs. Make an exposure. Verify that the X-RAY ON
indicators (C-Arm and workstation) are lit and the audible alarm signals the beginning
and end of the exposure.
2. Verify that the system completes the exposure without any failure indications.
3. Select a technique of 50 kVp @ 70 mAs. Make an exposure. Verify that the X-RAY ON
indicators (C-Arm and workstation) are lit and the audible alarm signals the beginning
and end of the exposure.
4. Verify that the system completes the exposure without any failure indications.
1. Verify that the system completes a 70 kVp @ 110 mAs exposure without failure
indications.
2. Using the voltage and current bar-graph indicators on the Battery Charger PCB, verify
that the voltage applied to the batteries is temporarily increased until the charge is
restored to nominal values of approximately 225V @ 150 mA. The duration of this high
charge condition depends on the current demand of the last exposure.
3. Verify that the system executes a 100 kVp @ 300 mAs exposure without failure
indications.
4. Using the voltage and current bar-graph indicators on the Battery Charger PCB, verify
that the voltage applied to the batteries is temporarily increased until the charge is
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restored to nominal values of approximately 225V @ 150 mA. The duration of this high
charge condition depends on the current demand of the last exposure.
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Monitors
The Workstation uses two 18-inch, 1-megapixel grayscale LCD monitors designed especially
for medical applications. The right-hand monitor is color in systems equipped for surgical
navigation.
The monitors each have a liquid-crystal display (LCD) with a built in backlight control unit,
making them easy to see under a wide variety of lighting conditions. Both monitors operate
at the optimum and manufacturer-recommended resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels.
The Workstation has an articulating arm that holds both monitors. The operator can move
the monitor pair toward or away from the Workstation, and adjust the height, lateral position
and tilt of the monitors with moderate hand pressure.
An ambient light sensor and related electronics is mounted on top of the two monitors. This is
to detect the room light level and adjust the monitor for optimum brightness under existing
light conditions.
Note: The ambient light sensor can be enabled/disabled by RUS. At this time, OEC
recommends to keep the ALS disabled. This is because of ALS calibration issues.
Please note that ALS calibration from RUS is not available for 9900 and therefore,
behavior of the ALS operation cannot be changed by re-calibrating the sensor via
RUS. Any issues related to poor ALS response from the system could only be resolved
by replacing the ALS assembly.
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