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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1-1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1-2 Diagnostics Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1-3 Diagnostics Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
1-4 Sys Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1-5 Data Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1-6 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
1-7 Charge Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
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8 CHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
8-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
8-2 Entering Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
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13 THEORY 13–1
13-1 Power–up Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–1
13-2 Visual Indication Of Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–1
13-3 Power Up Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–1
13-4 80C31 Microcontroller Tests (test – 00) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2
13-5 EPROM Checksum Test (test – 01) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2
13-6 Ram Battery Test (test – 02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2
13-7 External Ram Test (test – 03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2
13-8 Calibration Data Checksum Test (test – 04) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2
13Ć8Ć1 Checksum By-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13-9 Watchdog Timer Test (test – 05) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4
13-10 Programmable Interval Timer Test (test – 06) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4
13-11 A/D Converter Circuitry Test (test – 07) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4
13-12 Application Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4
13-13 Charge Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–5
13Ć13Ć1 Charge Control Algorithm for PROMS 46-302688G1/46-302687G1,
46-303272G1/46-303273G1 and 46-303815G1/46-303816G1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
13Ć13Ć2 Charge Control Algorithm for PROMS 46-316685G1/46-316686G1 . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
13Ć13Ć3 Charge Control Algorithm for PROMS
46-329187G1 or G2/46-329188G1 or G2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
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DIAGNOSTICS
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
ILLUSTRATION 1–1
AMX–4 IDENTIFICATION
RATING
PLATE
1-1 General
See Illustration 1–1. The AMX–4 Series (henceforth, in this publication, called AMX–4) is
identified on the rating plate located on the top cover by Model Numbers 46–270157Gx,
46–315161Gx, 46–329267Gx, 2115090–x, 2169360–x, 2236420–x and any other model
number associated with the AMX–4 Series mobile x–ray equipment.
This book is not intended to be read from cover to cover like a novel. It is intended to intro-
duce you to the AMX–4 Diagnostics Service Tools and provide reference material to help
you isolate problems.
You should be familiar with the operation and capabilities of Diagnostics before you need
them. This book can help you with the process. Read Section 1 Introduction. It provides a
brief overview of the diagnostics. Read Section 3-5 Loop Test or Section 4-5 Loop Test, as
appropriate for the PROMS in this unit, and Section 9 Data Base Access. You will learn how
to operate AMX–4 Diagnostics and gain some insight into it’s capabilities by performing
the Demonstration Procedures.
You will need to change values between decimal, hexadecimal, and binary equivalents
when using diagnostics. Many pocket calculators have functions to perform the conver-
sions for you. However, a calculator is not always available when needed. Appendix 1 will
help with conversions up to 16 bits or 4 hexadecimal characters when you are unable to use
your calculator.
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The AMX–4 contains operating safeguards providing maximum safety. Before servicing,
be certain proper operating procedures are being used. Refer to Direction 46–017291
AMX–4 Operation for Model Numbers 46–270157G1, G2, G3, and G50. For Model
Numbers 270157G4 and G5, refer to Direction 46–017334, AMX–4 (Japanese) Operation.
For Model Numbers 46–315161 and 46–329267 Series, refer to Direction 46–017531,
AMX–4 International Operation Manual (46–315161 & 46–329267 Series). For model
numbers 2169360–x and 2236420–x, refer to Direction 2166913–100, AMX–4+ Operation
Manual, and to Direction 2166911–100, AMX–4+ International Operation Manual.
ILLUSTRATION 1–2
PROM LOCATIONS ON CPU BOARDS
CALIBRATION
PROM
DIAGNOSTICS
& APPLICATION
PROM
U51
U6
U104
U36
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TABLE 1–2
RELATED FMI’S
46-303815G1/46-303816G1 N/A
46-316685G1/46-316686G1 FMI'S 10545 & 10546
46-329187G1/46-329188G1 N/A
46-329187G2/46-329188G2 N/A
ILLUSTRATION 1–3
DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
STRUCTURE
DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM
PASSWORD
REQUIRED
The Diagnostics program bypasses the applications program and operator console control
functions, providing control for fault isolation. Illustration 1–3 is a diagram of the Diagnos-
tics program structure.
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ILLUSTRATION 1–4
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
STRUCTURE
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
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ILLUSTRATION 1–5
DATA LOG FUNCTIONS
DATA LOG
3. Load Data log Put information into specific Data Log eleĆ
ments.
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ILLUSTRATION 1–6
ERROR LOG FUNCTIONS
ERROR LOG
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SECTION 2
ENTERING DIAGNOSTICS
ILLUSTRATION 2–1
SERVICE SWITCH LOCATION
KEY SWITCH
É
É
SERVICE
SWITCH
IN LEFT
SIDE
Before using Diagnostics you must start the diagnostic program. To start the diagnostic pro-
gram, perform the following steps:
1. Set the service switch shown on Illustration 2-1 up to the application position.
2. Reset the AMX-4 using one of the following methods.
If power is off, turn the Key Switch to the ON position.
If power is on and the top cover is installed, turn the power key OFF for more than
two seconds, then back ON again.
If power is on and the top cover is removed, providing access to the processor
board, press the processor reset switch (AMX1 A2 A1 S183 for CPU Board
46–264974 or AMX1 A2 A1 S29 for CPU Board 46–232828).
3. While Power Up tests are running, set the service switch down to the service
position.
When the diagnostic program is ready the END SERVCăMODE menu selection appears
on the Message Display.
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ILLUSTRATION 2–2
DIAGNOSTIC MENU SELECTION
DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
PASSWORD
mAs kVp kVp REQUIRED
ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT
After END SERVC MODE appears on the display, you must reach the DIAGNOSIS
ITEMS menu selection.
Illustration 2–2 shows diagnostics selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select DIĆ
AGNOSIS ITEMS.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the DIAGNOSIS ITEMS menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to ENTER PASSWORD-- indicating that
Data Base Access may be entered.
2-1-1 Entering Password
Enter password. If password is not available, contact Service Engineering. After entering
the password, the prompt changes to SYS DIAGNOSTICS indicating that Diagnostics has
been entered.
When an invalid password is entered, the display changes to INVALID ENTRY followed
by PLEAS TRY AGAIN, then to DIAGNOSIS ITEMS. Press mAs to re–enter Diag-
nostics.
If the password is not available, press mAsĂ until the prompt INVALID ENTRY appears.
The processor halts after three invalid entry attempts. Reset the processor by turning the
key switch off.
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To exit DIAGNOSIS ITEMS press mAsĂ when one of the menu selections shown on
Illustration 2–2 displays.
1. Press either kVp or kVp . The END SERVICE MODE menu selection
displays.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to SWITCH TO RUN.
3. Set the service switch up to the run position. The prompt changes to CYCLE
KEY SWITCH. Turn the power key OFF for more than two seconds, then back
ON again.
4. Check all functions you worked on to make sure they operate correctly.
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SECTION 3
SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS FOR AMX–4 UNITS WITH:
PROMS 46–302688G1/46–302687G1 OR
46–303272G1/46–303273G1
AND CPU BOARDS 46–232828 OR 46–264974
System Diagnostics allows you to display the battery voltage, check for stuck switches, and
check blocks of circuitry.
ILLUSTRATION 3–1
SYSTEM BLOCK TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
System Block Test checks the digital to analog and analog to digital converters. It also
checks the tap selection circuitry.To check the D/A and A/D converters, DAC U332 on CPU
46–232828 or U355 on CPU 46–264974 is set up so that it will send a KVP DMN+ signal to
the Filament and kVp Control Board. The signal is received by the Filament and kVp Con-
trol Board at J2 pins 11 and 12, schematic location 2–D1. The signal leaves this board unal-
tered as KVP DMN FBK+ at J2 pins 13 and 14, schematic location 2–E4, and returns to the
CPU Board on connector J5 pins 13 and 14, schematic location 5–E1. Analog buffer AR398
on CPU 46–232828 or AR392 on CPU 46–264974 conditions the signal for multiplexer
U406 on CPU 46–232828 or U342 on CPU 46–264974. The signal is ultimately read by the
processor and compared with the output signal. If they agree the test passes.
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Taps are checked by individuals selecting TAP1* through TAP5* signals at the Generator
Control 2 Port, schematic location 4–B9 on CPU board. The six tap signals go to six identi-
cal circuits on the 1kHz Driver Board, schematic sheet 2. On the 1kHz Driver Board these
signals are converted to 110 volt coil driving signals and tap feed back logic signals. TAP1
FDBK through TAP5 FDBK return to the CPU board Generator and AEC Status port,
schematic location 3–E7. Tap select and feedback signals are compared. If they agree the
test passes.
By examining the tap feedback circuit, you can see that a shorted coil will produce a feed-
back signal. Keep this in mind when running System Block Test. You should hear six (see
note) equally spaced clicks of the relays being selected when the tap test is running. If you
don’t, and the test passes, check the relays.
Illustration 3–1 shows Block Test selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select SYS
BLOCK TESTS.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the SYS BLOCK TESTS menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The test starts to run. The prompt changes to ANALOG TEST,
then to TAP TEST. If the test passes, PASS appears after the prompt, if the test
fails FAIL appears after the prompt.
When Tap Test runs, you should hear six equally spaced clicks of the relays being
selected.
3. End System Block Tests by Pressing and holding mAs until the display goes
blank and the test stops. Release mAs . The test makes one last check, then
the prompt changes to SYS BLOCK TESTS indicating that another selection
may be made from the Diagnostics menu.
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ILLUSTRATION 3–2
SWITCH TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
Op Switch looks for closed switches. When a closed switch is found, its name appears on
the message display. If all switches are open the display prompts with NOSWITCH
PRESSED. When more than one switch is pressed, they display tone after the other. Fol-
lowing is a list of switches checked, their signal names, and CPU Schematic locations:
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Illustration 3–2 shows OP Switch selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select OP
SWITCH TEST.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the OP SWITCH TEST menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to NOSWITCH PRESSED indicating that
the test is running.
If a switch is closed, the name of the switch appears on the message display.
3. End the Op Switch Test by Pressing mAs . The prompt may not display mAs
when pressed but change to OP SWITCH TEST indicating that another seĆ
lection may be made from the Diagnostics menu and that the mAs switch is funcĆ
tioning correctly.
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ILLUSTRATION 3–3
DISPLAY CONTROLLER TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
This test checks the Display Controller Module. Each display is checked to see that seg-
ments are not shorted, then they are checked to see that each segment lights. This is a visual
test.
Illustration 3–3 shows Display Controller Test selection using the kVp , kVp , and
mAsă switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to
select DISP CNTRL TEST.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the DISP CNTRL TEST menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The test starts to run.
3. Press and hold mAs . When all displays are blank, release the switch. The
prompt changes to DISP CNTRL TEST indicating that another selection may be
made from the Diagnostics menu.
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ILLUSTRATION 3–4
BATTERY VOLTAGE
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
Battery Voltage displays on the kVp and mAs Display. This may be used instead of remov-
ing covers to check battery voltage. The displayed voltage should match the actual voltage
within +0.2 volts. Correct the display by using the calibration procedure Calibrate Voltme-
ter. Generator calibration must be done after calibrating the volt meter, if the voltage differ-
ence is more than 0.2 volts.
Illustration 3–4 shows Battery Voltage selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select
DISP BATRY VOLTS.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the DISP BATRY VOLTS menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to BATTERY VOLTS, and Battery voltage
appears on the kVp and mAs Display.
Each time you press mAs , the battery voltage is sampled and displayed.
3. Press either kVp or kVp to make your next selection from the DiagnosĆ
tics Menu.
Battery voltage stays on the display until the display controller is reset by some other func-
tion.
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ILLUSTRATION 3–5
LOOP TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
DEFINE ADDRESS
–WRITE– –READ–
DATA
Loop Test continuously reads a selected address, or writes data that you specify to a selected
address. The prompt LOOPING appears on the Message Display while the test is running.
Data being read or written appears on the kVp and mAs Display. Any CPU address bus loca-
tion can be accessed with this test.
Writing to RAM can corrupt the Calibration Data Base, producing a Check
CAUTION Sum Error. Calibration is required if this occurs. Limiting your use of Loop
Test to the I/O ports listed in Section 5 will prevent this problem.
Loop Test can be used to check circuits that are not tested by other portions of diagnostics.
Command signals may be set, and feedback checked to see if circuits are functioning. You
may use Loop Test for signal tracing by setting selected signals to a known state. When a
potential fault is discovered, Loop Test may be used to set the signal high and low to verify
the fault.
Exit Diagnostics and turn the AMX OFF when you finish using Loop Test. This resets the
system and makes sure the CPU Port Latches are properly set for other tests. (Setting the
Service Switch up and down will also reset the latches.)
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Illustration 3–5 shows Loop Test selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrate the selection path. Use the following steps to select
LOOP TEST.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the LOOP TEST menu selection appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt DEFINE ADDRESS appears on the Message DisĆ
play, and an address appears on the kVp and mAs Display. To exit without enterĆ
ing an address, press mAs .
The prompt changes to EXITING------, then to LOOP TEST.
ILLUSTRATION 3–6
HEXADECIMAL
REPRESENTATION
Addresses and data are changed starting with the left, or most significant, hexadecimal
character and moving right to the least significant character. Notice the difference between
hexadecimal B and 6 as shown on Illustration 3–6. It is easy to mistake a B for a 6.
Address or Data appearing on the mAs and kVp display is entered when either mAsă is
pressed to enter the selection, or when mAsă is pressed to change the last value.
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ILLUSTRATION 3–7
LOOP TEST DISPLAY
Address Data
kVp mAs
kVp AND mAs
DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
ËËË
Prompts
and
Increase Errors
Value mAs UP
Exit
kVp UP
mAs
DOWN
Enter Value
kVp or
DOWN
Shift Data Entry
Decrease
Value
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ILLUSTRATION 3–8
READ PORT DISPLAY
1000 Data
kVp mAs
kVp AND mAs
DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
ËËË Prompts
ËËË
and
Increase Errors
Value mAs UP
Exit
kVp UP
mAs Enter Value
kVp DOWN
Decrease DOWN or
Value Shift Data Entry
You will read the Charger and Drive Status Port at location 1000 Hex. This port is read by
Op Switch Test to display a closed switch. Refer to Section 5-3 Charger and Drive Status
for signal identification. By pressing switches you will see that the port is continually being
read and the result displayed. Read the Charger and Drive Status Port by performing the
following steps:
8. Press the Drive Enable Switch, Tube Parked Switch, and Bumper. Data changes
when any of the switches close. By pressing the switches you should be able to
satisfy your self that the port is continuously read and its Hexadecimal value disĆ
played.
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You will activate tap relays by writing to the Generator Control 2 Port located at 1000 Hex.
By reading the Generator and AEC Status Port at 1600 Hex you will see that the relays are
active. Refer to Section 5-8 Generator Control 2 and Section 5-7 Generator and AEC Status
for signal identification. These two ports are used by Block Test when it checks the tap re-
lays.
Re–enter Loop Test and read the Generator and AEC Status Port at 1600 Hex.
Depending on the status of bit 7, AEC EXP EN, the data will either be 07 Hex or 87 Hex.
Reset the Generator Control Port by writing 00 Hex to location 1000 Hex. You will hear the
relays drop out when the data is written to the port.
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SECTION 4
SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS FOR AMX–4 UNITS WITH:
PROMS 46–303815G1/46–303816G1, 46–316685G1/
46–316686G1, OR 46–329187G1/46–329188G1 OR
46–329187G2/46–329188G2
AND CPU BOARD 46–264974
System Diagnostics allows you to display the battery voltage, check for stuck switches, and
check blocks of circuitry.
ILLUSTRATION 4–1
SYSTEM BLOCK TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
System Block Test checks the digital to analog and analog to digital converters. It also
checks the tap selection circuitry.To check the D/A and A/D converters, DAC U355 on
CPU 46–264974, is set up so that it will send a KVP DMN+ signal to the Filament and kVp
Control Board. The signal is received by the Filament and kVp Control Board at J2 pins 11
and 12, schematic location 2–D1. The signal leaves this board unaltered as KVP DMN
FBK+ at J2 pins 13 and 14, schematic location 2–E4, and returns to the CPU Board on
connector J5 pins 13 and 14, schematic location 5–E1. Analog buffer AR392 on CPU
46–264974 conditions the signal for multiplex U342 on CPU 46–264974. The signal is ulti-
mately read by the processor and compared with the output signal. If they agree the test
passes.
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Taps are checked by individuals selecting TAP1* through TAP6* signals at the Generator
Control 2 Port, schematic location 4–B9. The six tap signals go to six identical circuits on
the 1kHz Driver Board, schematic sheet 2. On the 1kHz Driver Board these signals are con-
verted to 110 volt coil driving signals and tap feed back logic signals. TAP1 FDBK through
TAP6 FDBK return to the CPU board Generator and AEC Status port, schematic location
3–E7. Tap select and feedback signals are compared. If they agree the test passes.
By examining the tap feedback circuit, you can see that a shorted coil or stuck contacts will
produce a feedback signal. Keep this in mind when running System Block Test. You should
hear seven equally spaced clicks of the relays being selected when the tap test is running. If
you don’t, and the test passes, check the relays.
Illustration 4–1 shows Block Test selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select SYS
BLOCK TESTS.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the SYS BLOCK TESTS menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The test starts to run. The prompt changes to ANALOG TEST,
then to TAP TEST. If the test passes, PASS appears after the prompt, if the test
fails FAIL appears after the prompt.
When Tap Test runs, you should hear seven equally spaced clicks of the relays
being selected.
3. End System Block Tests by Pressing and holding mAs until the display goes
blank and the test stops. Release mAs . The test makes one last check, then
the prompt changes to SYS BLOCK TESTS indicating that another selection
may be made from the Diagnostics menu.
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ILLUSTRATION 4–2
SWITCH TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
Op Switch looks for closed switches. When a closed switch is found, its name appears on
the message display. If all switches are open the display prompts with NOSWITCH
PRESSED. When more than one switch is pressed, they display tone after the other. Fol-
lowing is a list of switches checked, their signal names, and CPU Schematic locations:
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Illustration 4–2 shows OP Switch selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select OP
SWITCH TEST.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the OP SWITCH TEST menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to NOSWITCH PRESSED indicating that
the test is running.
If a switch is closed, the name of the switch appears on the message display.
3. End the Op Switch Test by Pressing mAs . The prompt may not display mAs
when pressed but change to OP SWITCH TEST indicating that another seĆ
lection may be made from the Diagnostics menu and that the mAs switch is funcĆ
tioning correctly.
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ILLUSTRATION 4–3
DISPLAY CONTROLLER TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
This test checks the Display Controller Module. Each display is checked to see that seg-
ments are not shorted, then they are checked to see that each segment lights.
Illustration 4–3 shows Display Controller Test selection using the kVp , kVp , and
mAsă switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to
select DISP CNTRL TEST.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the DISP CNTRL TEST menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The test starts to run.
3. Press and hold mAs . When all displays are blank, release the switch. The
prompt changes to DISP CNTRL TEST indicating that another selection may be
made from the Diagnostics menu.
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ILLUSTRATION 4–4
BATTERY VOLTAGE
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
Battery Voltage displays on the kVp and mAs Display. This may be used instead of remov-
ing covers to check battery voltage. The displayed voltage should match the actual voltage
within +0.2 volts. Correct the display by using the calibration procedure Calibrate Voltme-
ter. Generator calibration must be done after calibrating the volt meter, if the voltage differ-
ence is more than 0.2 volts.
Illustration 4–4 shows Battery Voltage selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select
DISP BATRY VOLTS.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the DISP BATRY VOLTS menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to BATTERY VOLTS, and Battery voltage
appears on the kVp and mAs Display.
Each time you press mAs , the battery voltage is sampled and displayed.
3. Press either kVp or kVp to make your next selection from the DiagnosĆ
tics Menu.
Battery voltage stays on the display until the display controller is reset by some other func-
tion.
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ILLUSTRATION 4–5
LOOP TEST
SYS DIAGNOSTICS
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
DEFINE ADDRESS
SELECT
HEXADECIMAL OR BINARY FOR-
MAT
–WRITE– –READ–
DATA
Loop Test continuously reads a selected address, or writes data that you specify to a selected
address. The prompt LOOPING appears on the Message Display while the test is running.
Data being read or written appears on the kVp and mAs Display. Any CPU address bus loca-
tion can be accessed with this test.
Writing to RAM can corrupt the Calibration Data Base, producing a Check
CAUTION Sum Error. Calibration is required if this occurs. Limiting your use of Loop
Test to the I/O ports listed in Section 4 will prevent this problem.
Loop Test can be used to check circuits that are not tested by other portions of diagnostics.
Command signals may be set, and feedback checked to see if circuits are functioning. You
may use Loop Test for signal tracing by setting selected signals to a known state. When a
potential fault is discovered, Loop Test may be used to set the signal high and low to verify
the fault.
Exit Diagnostics and turn the AMX OFF when you finish using Loop Test. This resets the
system and makes sure the CPU Port Latches are properly set for other tests. (Setting the
Service Switch up, and then down will also reset the latches.)
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Illustration 4–5 shows Loop Test selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrate the selection path. Use the following steps to select
LOOP TEST.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the LOOP TEST menu selection appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt DEFINE ADDRESS appears on the Message DisĆ
play, and an address appears on the kVp and mAs Display. To exit without enterĆ
ing an address, press mAs twice.
The prompt changes to EXITING------, then to LOOP TEST.
ILLUSTRATION 4–6
HEXADECIMAL REPRESENTATION
Addresses and data are changed starting with the left, or most significant, hexadecimal
character and moving right to the least significant character. Notice the difference between
hexadecimal B and 6 as shown on Illustration 4–6. It is easy to mistake a B for a 6.
Address or Data appearing on the mAs and kVp display is entered when either mAsă is
pressed to enter the selection, or when mAsă is pressed to change the last value.
3. Change address by first pressing mAsă, then pressing kVp or kVp to
select the proper hexadecimal value. After the required value displays, press
mAsă to enter the value and move to the next character. Note that the digit
being changed will flash.
4. The messages MAS UP for HEX ",MAS DN for BIN" will alternate on the
display. Pressing MAS will display in hexadecimal format. Pressing MAS
will display data in a binary format.
5. The prompt changes to -READ-. Using either kVp or kVp , select
-READ- to read the address or -WRITE- to write to the address.
6. Press mAsă at the prompt -READ- and the prompt changes to LOOPĆ
ING---. The address and data appear on the kVp and mAs display. Data
will change if the bit pattern on the port changes. Only data will appear if
binary format is selected.
7. Press mAsă at the prompt -WRITE- and the prompt changes to DATA.
Change data by first pressing mAs two times, then pressing kVp or kVp
to select the proper hexadecimal or binary value. After the required value disĆ
plays, press mAsă to enter the value and move to the next character. The digit
will flash. The prompt changes to LOOPING--- when the last value is
changed. The address and data appear on the kVp and mAs display. Only
data will appear if binary format is selected.
8. End the test by pressing mAsă. The prompt changes to LOOP TEST indicating
that another selection may be made from the Diagnostics menu.
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ILLUSTRATION 4–7
LOOP TEST DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
ËËË
Prompts
and
Increase Errors
Value mAs UP
Exit
kVp UP
mAs
DOWN
Enter Value
kVp or
DOWN
Shift Data Entry
Decrease
Value
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ILLUSTRATION 4–8
READ PORT DISPLAY
1000 Data
kVp mAs
kVp AND mAs
DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
ËËË Prompts
ËËË
and
Increase Errors
Value mAs UP
Exit
kVp UP
mAs
DOWN
Enter Value
Decrease kVp or
Value DOWN Shift Data Entry
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You will activate tap relays by writing to the Generator Control 2 Port located at 1000 Hex.
By reading the Generator and AEC Status Port at 1600 Hex you will see that the relays are
active. Refer to Section 5-8 Generator Control 2 and Section 5-7 Generator and AEC Status
for signal identification. These two ports are used by Block Test when it checks the tap re-
lays.
Re–enter Loop Test and read the Generator and AEC Status Port at 1600 Hex.
Depending on the status of bit 7, AEC EXP EN, the data will either be 07 Hex or 87 Hex.
Reset the Generator Control Port by writing 00 Hex to location 1000 Hex. (Setting the Ser-
vice Switch up and down will also reset the Generator Control Port) You will hear the relays
drop out when the data is written to the port.
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SECTION 5
I/O PORTS
5-1 Introduction
This section contains listings of CPU Port addresses, signal names, and schematic loca-
tions. Using Loop Test, you can read from and write to these ports.
Tables 5–1 and 5–2 cross reference the read and write port select signals with the hex ad-
dress, port name, and section where signal descriptions are located. These signals originate
at U78 on CPU 46–232828 or U170 on CPU 46–264974 and U139 on CPU 46–232828 or
U24 on CPU 46–264974. Signal names appear along the right edge of CPU Schematic page
two.
TABLE 5–1
READ PORTS
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This table lists selected functions with their address and data. You may activate these func-
tions by writing the data value to the address listed for the function. When finished, always
reset any port that you wrote to by writing 00 Hex to it, or resetting the CPU.
TABLE 5–3
SELECTED FUNCTIONS PORT
Address Data
Function Hex Value Hex Value
60 Hz Clocks 1200 01
Turns on 60 Hz clocks to 60 Hz
Inverter.
1k Hz Clocks 1200 02
Turns on 1k Hz clocks to the 1k Hz
Inverter.
2k Hz Clocks 1200 04
Turns on 2k Hz and 16k Hz clocks
to the 1k Hz Inverter.
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Read only port with address location 1000 hex. Schematic location; sheet 3, 1–A to 1–D.
Port select signal is RDP0*.
TABLE 5–4
CHARGER AND DRIVE STATUS PORT
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Read only port with address location 1100 hex. Schematic location; sheet 4, 7–F to 7–H.
Port select signal is RDP1*.
TABLE 5–5
ON–BOARD STATUS PORT
0 BU TMR OKAY Logic 1 back–up exposure timer has not timed out
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Read only port with address location 1201 hex. Schematic location; sheet 5. Reading from
this address with the READ A/D signal = “0”,starts an 8–bit conversion (data read in this
case is irrelevant).
Read only port with address location 1200 hex. Schematic location; sheet 5. Reading from
this address with the READ A/D signal = “0”, starts a 12–bit conversion (data read in this
case is irrelevant).
Read only port with address location 1200 hex. Schematic location; sheet 5. Reading from
this address with the READ A/D signal = “1”, reads the 8 most significant bits of the A/D
output.
Read only port with address location 1201 hex. Schematic location; sheet 5. Reading from
this address with the READ A/D signal = “1”, reads the 4 least significant bits of the 12–bit
A/D output followed by the 4 trailing zeroes in the least significant nibble.
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Read only port with address location 1400 hex. Schematic location; sheet 3, 1–D to 1–H.
Port select signal is RDP4*.
TABLE 5–6
OPERATOR I/O STATUS PORT
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Read only port with address location 1600 hex. Schematic location; sheet 3, 5–D to 1–H.
Tap feedback signals originate on the 1 kHz driver board. Tap selection is through the Gen-
erator Control 2 port. Tap numbers and tap selection relay numbers are the same. Tap 6 and
relay K6 should not be active during applications. Port select signal is RDP6*.
TABLE 5–7
GENERATOR AND AEC STATUS PORT
0 TAP 1 FDBK Logic 1 tap 1 signal was received by the 1khz inverter
1 TAP 2 FDBK Logic 1 tap 2 signal was received by the 1khz inverter
2 TAP 3 FDBK Logic 1 tap 3 signal was received by the 1khz inverter
3 TAP 4 FDBK Logic 1 tap 4 signal was received by the 1khz inverter
4 TAP 5 FDBK Logic 1 tap 5 signal was received by the 1khz inverter
5 TAP 6 FDBK Logic 1 tap 6 signal was received by the 1khz inverter
TABLE 5–8
KVP TAP SELECTION RELAY
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00H 0 0 0 0 0 0
01H 0 0 0 0 0 1
02H 0 0 0 0 1 0
03H 0 0 0 0 1 1
04H 0 0 0 1 0 0
05H 0 0 0 1 0 1
06H 0 0 0 1 1 0
07H 0 0 0 1 1 1
08H 0 0 1 0 0 0
09H 0 0 1 0 0 1
0AH 0 0 1 0 1 0
0BH 0 0 1 0 1 1
0CH 0 0 1 1 0 0
0DH 0 0 1 1 0 1
0EH 0 0 1 1 1 0
0FH 0 0 1 1 1 1
10H 0 1 0 0 0 0
20H 1 0 0 0 0 0
30H 1 1 0 0 0 0
40H = AEC ON
80H = AEC EXP EN
C0H = AEC ON and AEC EXP EN
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Write only port with address location 1000 hex. Schematic location; sheet 4, 9–B. Port se-
lect signal is WRP0*.
TABLE 5–9
GENERATOR CONTROL 2 PORT
1 ROTOR SELECT Logic 1 pulls in a relay which enables current to flow through
the stator. If this relay is not pulled in, the field lamp circuit is
enabled.
2 SAFETY CONT ENB Logic 1 pulls in a relay whose contacts pull in the safety
contactor which supplies power to the 1 khz inverter. In addition,
the prep switch must be depressed in order to pull in the safety
contactor.
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Write only port with address 1100 hex. Schematic location; sheet 4, 11–D to 11–F. Port se-
lect signal is WRP2*.
TABLE 5–10
CHARGER AND DRIVE CONTROL PORT
7 BAT V & CHARGE CUR SEL Logic 1 selects charge current feedback.
Logic 0 selects battery voltage feedback.
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Write only port with address location 1180 hex. Schematic location; sheet 3, 5–A. KVP0 to
KVP4 gives the selected KVP when prep is entered. Port select signal is WRP3*.
TABLE 5–11
AEC CONTROL PORT
0 KVP0
1 KVP1
2 KVP2
3 KVP3
4 KVP4
TABLE 5–12
KVP SELECTION
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Write only port with address location 1200 hex. Schematic location; sheet 6, 7–B. Port se-
lect signal is WRP4*.
TABLE 5–13
GENERATOR CONTROL 1 PORT
3 LOW RESOLUTION Logic 1 selects low timer resolution for mAs >=12.5
Logic 0 selects high timer resolution for mAs <12.5
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Write only port with address 1280 hex. Schematic location; sheet 5 6–E. AMUX0 through
AMUX3 determine which of 16 possible A/D inputs are selected. See the A/D Input Select
table below. Port select signal is WRP5*.
TABLE 5–14
A/D CONTROL PORT
0 AMUX0
1 AMUX1
2 AMUX2
3 AMUX3
4 spare
5 spare
6 READ A/D Logic 1 enables A/D output read when the A/D output is read
Logic 0 allows an A/D conversion when the A/D output is read
7 HOLD Logic 1 places the A/D sample and hold device into the
hold mode
Logic 0 puts it into the sample mode
TABLE 5–15
A/D INPUT SELECT
Spare 00H 0 0 0 0
Spare 01H 0 0 0 1
RGT MAN TDS OUT 02H 0 0 1 0
LFT MAN TDS OUT 03H 0 0 1 1
Spare 04H 0 1 0 0
RIGHT DRV FDBK 05H 0 1 0 1
LEFT DRV FDBK 06H 0 1 1 0
KVP DMN FDBK 07H 0 1 1 1
FIL FDBK 08H 1 0 0 0
LEAKAGE COMP FDBK 09H 1 0 0 1
Spare 0AH 1 0 1 0
Spare 0BH 1 0 1 1
+40V V.F. DISP SUPPLY 0CH 1 1 0 0
SIGNAL GROUND 0DH 1 1 0 1
+24V VF SUPPLY 0EH 1 1 1 0
+5V LOGIC SUPPLY 0FH 1 1 1 1
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Write only port with address location 1300 hex. Port select signal is WRP6*. Schematic
location; sheet 6, F–3. Writing to this port just before an exposure sets the back–up time as
follows:
Back–Up Counts = ((MAS 60) 70 + 5)
The actual back–up time is equal to (Back–Up Count 16.67) millisec since the back–up
timer is clocked at 60Hz.
Write only port with address location 1380 hex. Port select signal is WRP7*. Schematic
location; sheet 5, 9–B. FREQ FDBK0 and FREQ FDBK1 select which frequency feed-
back the 80C31 frequency counter looks at. See Frequency Feedback Select table below.
TABLE 5–16
ON–BOARD CONTROL PORT
0 UART MUX CNTRL Logic 1 selects spare data as serial output and input
Not used on CPU 46-264974 Logic 0 selects Display data as serial output and switch
data as serial input
1 PWR DOWN RST HOLDOFF Logic 0 advanced power down signal resets processor
Logic 1 holds off the reset.
3 spare
4 spare
5 FREQ FDBK 0
6 FREQ FDBK 1
7 FREQ FDBK 2
TABLE 5–17
FREQUENCY FEEDBACK SELECT
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Write only port with address location 1400 hex. Port select signal is WRP8*. Schematic
location; sheet 4, D–2. The data written to this address is the Right Wheel Speed Command,
where:
0 = full forward
127 = zero speed
255 = full reverse
Write only port with address location 1401 hex. Port select signal is WRP8*. Schematic
location; sheet 4, D–2. The data written to this address is the Left Wheel Speed Command,
where:
255 = full forward
127 = zero speed
0 = full reverse
Write only port with location 1480 hex. Port select signal is WRP9*. Schematic location;
Sheet 4, F–2. Data written to this address controls the Charging Current. When the
TRICKLE CHARGE bit is set to “0”, 0 to 255 gives 0 to 5 Amps of charge current. With
TRICKLE CHARGE set to “1”, 0 to 255 gives 0 to 0.5 Amps of charge current.
This DAC also is used in the DRIVE mode to check the integrity of the Handle Circuitry.
255 – enables handle transducer signal.
0 – forces the handle signal to 0.6V (diode drop).
Write only port with address location 1481 hex. Port select signal is WRP9*. Schematic
location; sheet 4, F–2. Data written to this address is the Leakage Current Compensation.
Writing to the following addresses controls the timer as listed below. Port select signal is
WRP10*. Schematic location; sheet 6, D–6. Note that access to this timer occurs only dur-
ing system initialization.
ADDRESS DESCRIPTION
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Write only port with the following address locations; 1580H low nibble, 1581 medium nib-
ble, 1582H high nibble, 1583H control (load command) nibble. Port select signal is
WRP11*. Schematic location; sheet 4, B–2. Data written to this address is the Filament
Current Demand. 0H = filament current of approximately 4.5A and 4096H = filament cur-
rent of approximately 5.5A
Write only port with the following address locations; 1584H low nibble, 1585H middle nib-
ble, 1586H high nibble, 1587H control (load command) nibble. Port select signal is
WRP11*. Schematic location; sheet 4, B–2. Data written to this address is the kVp De-
mand. 0H = 0kVp and 4095H = 145kVp
Write only port with address location 1600 hex. Port select signal is WRP12*. Schematic
location; sheet 2, E–2. Writing to this port retriggers the watchdog timer. Data is irrelevant.
This port must be written to once every 30ms or the watchdog will timeout.
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Sections 5-24, 5-25, 5-26 and 5-27 cover AMX-4 Units with:
ATTENTION
Proms 46-303815G1/46-303816G1 and later, and CPU Board 46-264974.
Note: This function interacts with Section 5Ć26 function below since they share the
same address location. Only one of these functions can be used at a time.
If the customer would want to inhibit the feature that stops the kVp/mAs display from flash-
ing after exposure, then do as follows:
Load – Location C98 hex with 79H
Load – Location C99 hex with 63H
To place the system back to normal, load these locations with something other than 7963H
(e.g., 0000H).
Note: This is for reference only. This would not normally be done.
Note: This function interacts with Section 5Ć24 function above since they share the
same address location. Only one of these functions can be used at a time.
The new code allows Tapcal below 137 kV at low battery voltages. Loading these locations
will force the use of 137 kV as in previous code.
Load location C98 hex with 8AH
Load location C99 hex with 74H
To place the system back to normal, load these locations with something other than 8A74H
(e.g., 0000H).
Loading this location will force an extended charge cycle. (Refer to Section 13–13.)
Load location CA5 hex with 15H
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SECTION 6
DATA LOG
ILLUSTRATION 6–1
DATA LOG
6-1 Introduction
To enter the Diagnostics Program, refer to Section 2 Entering Diagnostics. Data Log main-
tains a history of AMX–4 operation. As shown on Illustration 6–1 there are three Data Log
functions:
Illustration 6–1 shows Data Log selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrate the selection path.
Exit Data Log by pressing mAsă at any of the three Data Log function prompts listed
above. The prompt changes to DATA LOG, indicating that Data Log is closed and another
selection may be made from the Diagnostics Menu.
ILLUSTRATION 6–2
DATA LOG DISPLAY
HEX VALUE
kVp mAs
kVp AND mAs
DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
ËËËË
Prompts
Increase
Value
kVp UP
ËËËË mAs UP
Exit
Refer to Illustration 6–2. Data Log items appear on the Message Display directly above the
kVp and mAs switches. Values appearing on the kVp and mAs display are a Hexadecimal
equivalent of the Decimal number. Numbers are valid only if Data Log has been initialized.
Following is a sequential listing of Data Log items:
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The prompt goes blank, then changes to INT DATA LOG, indicating that Initialize Data
Log is closed and another selection may be made from the Data Log menu.
The number of digits varies from one item to the next. Repeat this process until the value
has been entered.
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SECTION 7
ERROR LOG
ILLUSTRATION 7–1
ERROR LOG
DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
PASSWORD
kVp kVp REQUIRED
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
7-1 Introduction
Error Log maintains an error occurrence history which can be helpful when diagnosing
problems. Calibration errors, and errors encountered when entering Diagnostics are not re-
corded. As shown on Illustration 7–1 there are two Error Log functions:
Both the Error List and Histograms can be initialized, setting all data to zero, to establish a
starting point from which errors can be monitored.
Initializing the Error List empties the error buffer. This provides a starting point from which
errors may be tracked. Initializing the error list at installation, just before turning the unit
over, provides a clean buffer from which operating errors can be followed.
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ILLUSTRATION 7–2
ERROR LOG DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
ËËËË
Prompts
Display
ËËËË mAs UP
Exit
Next kVp UP
Error
mAs
DOWN
Display Enter
kVp
Previous
Error DOWN
Illustration 7–2 shows Error Log selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. The prompt ERROR LIST displays when you are in Error Log. Shaded boxes
illustrate the selection path.
Exit Error Log by pressing mAsă at either of the Error Log function prompts. The
prompt changes to ERROR LOG, indicating that Error Log is closed and another seĆ
lection may be made from the Diagnostics Menu.
Error log prompts appear on the Message Display directly above the kVp and mAs
switches. Error Codes and the number of times they occurred appear on the kVp and mAs
Display. Errors display as Hexadecimal numbers, while the occurrence is a decimal
number.
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ILLUSTRATION 7–3
ERROR LIST
ERROR LOG
mAs kVp
ENTER TOGGLE
ERROR LIST HISTOGRAMS
kVp
TOGGLE
Error List tells you the order in which errors have occurred. It has room for 256 errors. The
first error to display when viewing the error list is the first error which occurred. This is the
oldest error listed. The most recent error is at the end of the list. Each time an error occurs it
is logged at the end of the error list. If an error occurs 20 times in secession, it’s code will
occupy 20 consecutive spaces. This appears as if there is no response to stepping up or down
through the list. You must count the number of steps to determine the number of occur-
rences.
Illustration 7–3 shows Error List selection using the kVp and mAsă switches. Use
the following procedure to view the Error List:
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Initializing the Error List empties the error buffer. This provides a starting point from which
errors may be tracked. Initializing the error list at installation, just before turning the unit
over, provides a clean buffer from which operating errors can be followed.
Illustration 7–3 shows Error List selection using the kVp and mAsă switches. Use
the following procedure to initialize the Error List:
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ILLUSTRATION 7–4
HISTOGRAM
ERROR LOG
kVp mAs
ENTER
TOGGLE
ERROR LIST HISTOGRAMS
kVp
TOGGLE
Histogram tells you the number of times an error occurred. It is arranged in error code order.
Each time an error occurs it is logged in the Histogram. If an error has not occurred, the error
code will not display. Histogram displays the hexadecimal error code number above kVp
and the number of occurrences as a decimal number above mAs.
Illustration 7–4 shows Histogram selection using the kVp and mAsă switches. Use
the following procedure to view the Error List:
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Initializing Histograms empties it’s buffer. This provides a starting point from which you
may track errors. Initializing Histograms at installation, just before turning the unit over,
provides a clean buffer from which operating errors can be followed.
Illustration 7–4 shows Histogram selection using the kVp and mAsă switches. Use
the following procedure to initialize the Error List:
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Table 7–1 is a complete cross reference of error code numbers to error names. Refer to Table
12–1 Power Up Error Codes, and Table 12–3 Applications Error Codes for the probable
cause of the error and recommended service actions.
Random RAM patterns appearing to be Error Codes other than those listed in Table 7–1
occur when the CPU Board or RAM are replaced. Prevent confusion this misinformation
causes by initializing Error List and Histograms at installation and whenever the CPU
Board or RAM are replaced.
TABLE 7–1
ERROR CODE TO ERROR NAME CROSS REFERENCE
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SECTION 8
CHARGER
ILLUSTRATION 8–1
CHARGER
DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
PASSWORD
kVp kVp REQUIRED
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
CHARGE
SYS DIAGNOSTICS DATA LOG ERROR LOG BATTERYS
8-1 Introduction
Charger provides a means by which the batteries may be charged when the AMX is not
completely calibrated. The Voltmeter and Charger MUST be calibrated before this proce-
dure is used. Other calibration procedures may be delayed until batteries are charged.
CAUTION Battery damage may occur if Charger is used when the Voltmeter and
Charger are not properly calibrated
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Illustration 8–2 shows Charger selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrate the selection path. The prompt PLUG IN CHARGER
displays when you are in Charger.
Exit Charger at the prompt PLUG IN CHARGER by turning the key switch off.
ILLUSTRATION 8–2
CHARGE BATTERIES
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
ËËË
Prompts
kVp UP
ËËË mAs UP
mAs
DOWN
Enter
kVp
DOWN
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SECTION 9
DATA BASE ACCESS
9-1 Introduction
Data Base Access provides direct access to the calibration and configuration data base.
Data may be checked to see that it is within specified values, and it may be altered to opti-
mize operation.
Always record the address and data before making changes so you can return to where you
started. Always test your changes to make sure they are correct.
Be very careful when altering data. It is possible to enter data that will make the AMX–4
operate improperly, causing damage to the unit, injuring a patient, or when attempting to
drive the unit, injuring the operator and pedestrians.
ILLUSTRATION 9–1
SERVICE SWITCH LOCATION
KEY SWITCH
ÉÉ
É
SERVICE
SWITCH
IN LEFT
SIDE
Before using Data Base Access you must start the Service Program, not the Diagnostics
Program. To start the service program, perform the following steps:
1. Set the service switch shown on Illustration 9-1 down to the service position.
2. Reset the AMX-4 using one of the following methods.
If power is off, turn the Key Switch to the ON position.
If power is on and the top cover is installed, turn the power key OFF for two sec-
onds and then back ON again.
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If power is on and the top cover is removed providing access to the processor
board, press the processor reset switch (AMX1 A2 A1 S183 for CPU Board
46–264974, or AMX1 A2 A1 S29 for CPU Board 46–232828).
When the service program is ready the END SERVCăMODE menu selection appears on
the Message Display.
ILLUSTRATION 9–2
DATA BASE MENU SELECTION
SERVICE PROGRAM
kVp kVp
PREVIOUS NEXT
mAs
ENTER
After END SERVC MODE appears on the display, you must reach the DATA BASE ACĆ
CESS menu selection.
Illustration 9–2 shows Data Base Access selection using the kVp , kVp , and mAsă
switches. Shaded boxes illustrates the selection path. Use the following steps to select
DATA BASE ACCESS.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the DATA BASE ACCESS menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to ENTER PASSWORD-- indicating that
Data Base Access may be entered.
9-2-1 Entering Password
Enter password. If password is not available, contact Service Engineering. After the pass-
word is entered, a hexadecimal address and data value appear on the kVp and mAs display.
When an invalid password is entered, the display changes to INVALID ENTRY followed
by PLEAS TRY AGAIN, then to DATA BASE ACCESS. Press mAs to re–enter Data
Base Access.
If the password is not available, press mAsĂ until the prompt INVALID ENTRY appears.
The processor halts after three invalid entry attempts. Reset the processor by turning the
power off.
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To exit DATA BASE ACCESS press mAsĂ when one of the menu selections shown on
Illustration 9–2 displays.
1. Press either kVp or kVp until the END SERVICE MODE menu selection
appears.
2. Press mAs . The prompt changes to SWITCH TO RUN.
3. Set the service switch up to the run position. The prompt changes to CYCLE
KEY SWITCH. Turn the power key OFF for 2 seconds, then back ON again.
4. Check all functions you worked on to make sure they operate correctly.
ILLUSTRATION 9–3
DATA BASE DISPLAY
Address Data
kVp mAs
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
Prompts
ËËËË
And
Errors
mAs UP
Increase Exit
kVp UP
Value
mAs
DOWN
Enter Value
Decrease kVp Or
Value DOWN Shift Data Entry
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You can always read Data Base Access. However, you can write only to areas containing a
valid check sum. The area where the check sum error occurred must be re–calibrated before
access is allowed. Why? A new check sum must be calculated every time data changes. If
you change the wrong value you could damage the AMX–4, or leave it in a non–compliant
condition.
A Limit Error occurs when a value is entered that is above or below preset limits. A limit
error prompt occurs after out of range data is entered. What happens? The data you entered
is compared with it’s upper and lower limits. If it is outside of the limit, the original value is
placed in the data base instead of the value you entered.
During this demonstration you will learn to operate Data Base Access. You will also see the
relationship between Calibration and Configuration Data Base. First, you will enter out of
range data to see the response to a limit error. Then you will use Data Base Access to change
data and test the change. Finally, you will change data using Calibration, test the change and
verify the change using Data Base Access.
Let’s look at an example of Data Base Access. Field light on time is used for this demonstra-
tion because it presents the fewest problems if things go wrong. If a problem should arise as
you try this example, simply enter calibration and reset the field light on time.
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ILLUSTRATION 9–4
HEXADECIMAL REPRESENTATION
1. Place the service switch in the service position (down) and turn the power on.
After completing power up diagnostics, the display changes to END SERVC
MODE.
2. Press kVp to display the prompt DATA BASE ACCESS, then press mAsă.
The prompt changes to ENTER PASSWORD--.
3. Enter the password. An address and data appear on the kVp and mAs display.
Press kVp , then kVp to see how the address changes. Pressing and holding
the button scrolls the display. Notice the difference between hexadecimal B and
6 as shown on Illustration 9-4. It is easy to mistake a B for a 6.
ILLUSTRATION 9–5
FIELD LIGHT ON–TIME DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY
Prompts
and
ËËËË
Errors
Increase
mAs UP
Value
Exit
kVp UP
mAs
DOWN
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Change the Field Light On–Time to more than 45 seconds. Because one bit equals one sec-
ond, this location must be set to 2E Hex or higher to exceed the maximum value. Refer to
Table 9–1, Field Light On–Time Values.
Entering the specified data in a location other than address 1BB could damĆ
CAUTION age the AMX-4. Make sure the address is correct before entering data.
1. Select the Field Light On-Time address 1BB shown on Illustration 9-5. This
address is very near the end of the data base. Press kVp to scroll from the top
of the data base to the bottom. Press mAsă when address 1BB displays. The
address disappears from the kVp and mAs display, leaving the two data characĆ
ters. Record this Hex value in the margin so you can return to this setting later.
2. Press kVp , then kVp to see how the first data character changes, then
change this character to 2.
Notice that characters will not scroll, they change when the switch is released.
3. Press mAsă setting the first character to 2 and allowing the second character
to be changed. Press kVp , then kVp to see how the second data character
changes, then change this character to E.
4. Press mAsă. The prompt changes to FLDLT BYT LIMIT. Press mAsă. The
prompt changes to OLD VALUE RESTRD.
What happened? The value you entered was higher than the maximum value, so the pro-
gram returned (restored) the original value to the data base.
5. Enter the hex value 2D in address location 1BB. This corresponds to a lamp on-
time of 45 seconds.
9-7-3 Test Change
By going to the application program you will see the changes introduced by entering your
data.
1. Exit the Service Program by pressing kVp or kVp until the prompt END
SERVC MODE appears.
2. Press mAsă. The prompt changes to SWITCH TO RUN.
3. Set the Service Switch to the run position. The prompt changes to CYCLE KEY
SWITCH.
4. Turn the Power Key Switch off, then back on. Power-up test is performed.
5. Press the collimator light button. The collimator light will stay on for 45 seconds.
Accurate timing is not important for this demonstration.
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Enter calibration and check the Field Light On–Time to check the value.
1. Turn the Power Key Switch to OFF. Set the Service Switch to the service posiĆ
tion. Turn the Power Key Switch to the ON position.
2. Press kVp to display the prompt CALIBRATE SYSTEM, then press mAsă.
The prompt changes to CAL DRIVE HANDLE.
3. Press kVp until the prompt CAL FLD LT TIME appears, then press mAsă.
The prompt changes to ENTER VALUE indicating that Field Light On-Time
has been entered. The Field Light On-Time of 045.00 appears on the kVp and
mAs Display.
Now, while still in the calibration mode, change the Field Light On–Time to 15 seconds.
This is represented by 0F Hex in the data base.
1. Select 15 second on-time by holding the switch down to scroll the values.
Pressing kVp increases on–time in 0.1 second increments.
Pressing kVp decreases on–time in 0.1 second increments.
2. Press mAs when 15 appears. The prompt changes to CAL FLD LT TIME.
3. Press mAs . The prompt changes to CALIBRATE SYSTEM.
The display shows tenths of a second, but only seconds are saved. If a value greater than 45
seconds or less than 5 seconds is entered, the error FLDLT BYTE LIMT displays until mAs
is pressed, then FLDLIT TIME LIMT is displayed. The Field Light On–Time is set to
the limit that was exceeded. Press mAs again to exit.
By going to the application program you will see that the collimator light will stay on for 15
seconds.
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Enter Data Base Access to verify the 15 second change. The address 1BB and data 0F ap-
pear on the kVp and mAs display indicating that the Field Light on Time is set to 15 sec-
onds.
TABLE 9–1
FIELD LIGHT ON–TIME VALUES
5 05 20 14 35 23
10 0A 25 19 40 28
15 0F 30 1E 45 2D
You have used Data Base Access to change a calibration value. Then you tested the change
and you saw the result of entering out of range data. Table 9–1 contains some Field Light
On–Times in seconds and the Data Base hexadecimal values. Enter some of these values to
see that valid data is accepted. Test your changes to see that values from 5 seconds, 05 Hex,
to 45 seconds, 2D Hex, are accepted. You may enter a value that is less than 5 seconds to see
that it produces the same results that too long a time produced.
By now you can see that as long as the Data Base Value is within it’s minimum and maxi-
mum range, the program will accept it. You have seen that you can do no damage with Field
Light On–Time. With other parts of the data base this is not the case. Improper values can
destroy the batteries or X–Ray Tube and most every thing in between. Don’t be afraid of
using Data Base Access. But when you use it, use it carefully.
Enter the original hexadecimal value that you wrote in the margin in Section 9-7-2, Change
Field Light On–Time. Test the unit to make sure it is operating properly before leaving.
Some units leave marks on the floor when accelerating. Reducing the Acceleration Factor
reduces this problem. Refer to Acceleration Factor (address 01 6A) in Table 10–6, Drive
Parameters, or Table 11–5, Drive Parameters (whichever is appropriate for PROMS in this
unit), and experiment with the value until the scuffing is reduced. After the data change, be
sure to recalibrate the drive handle.
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SECTION 10
DATA BASE FOR AMX–4 UNITS WITH:
PROMS 46–302688G1/46–302687G1
OR 46–303272G1/46–303273G1
AND CPU BOARDS 46–232828 OR 46–264974
TABLE 10–1
CALIBRATIBLE X–RAY PARAMETERS
X–RAY BYTES
Counts Per mAs00 00 99 C8 64
This value is established during calibration,
do not change with Data Base Access. The
number of VCO pulses required for 1.0 mAs of
X–ray emission.
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kVp Calibrated 00 0A FF FF 00
This value is established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. Hex value
01 indicates the kVp has been calibrated, any
other value is false.
X–RAY WORDS
Turn off Delay at 50 kVp 00 0F 03 E8 07 D0 00 FA
This value is established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. The time
in microseconds between the EXP STOP
CMND being given and XRAY ON going low at
50kVp. This time is used to determine when to
terminate the exposure in order to get the se-
lected mAs.
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This table is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. Table
10–2 is the first of the two filament look–up–tables giving the relationship between fila-
ment current DAC counts at emission current of 90 and 110 mA for all valid kVp stations.
This table is updated after most exposures to maintain this relationship.
TABLE 10–2
AUTO CAL FILAMENT CURRENT
kVp at 90 mA 110 mA
Address Default Max Min Address Default Max Min
50 kVp 00 27 08 09 0F 64 03 0C 00 29 0A 18 0F FF 04 EC
52 kVp 00 2B 07 F5 0F 61 02 E1 00 2D 09 FF 0F FF 04 CB
54 kVp 00 2F 07 E1 0F 37 02 B7 00 31 09 E6 0F FE 04 AA
56 kVp 00 33 07 CD 0F 0C 02 8C 00 35 09 CD 0F DD 04 89
58 kVp 00 37 07 B9 0E E2 02 62 00 39 09 B5 0F BC 04 68
60 kVp 00 3B 07 A5 0E D8 02 4C 00 3D 09 9C 0F 9C 04 48
62 kVp 00 3F 07 91 0E CC 02 35 00 41 09 83 0F 7B 04 27
64 kVp 00 43 07 7D 0E B3 02 15 00 45 09 6A 0F 64 04 06
66 kVp 00 47 07 6D 0E 9C 01 F4 00 49 09 59 0F 5A 03 E5
68 kVp 00 4B 07 5E 0E 90 01 DE 00 4D 09 48 0F 4A 03 C4
70 kVp 00 4F 07 4E 0E 83 01 C7 00 51 09 37 0F 3E 03 A4
72 kVp 00 53 07 3E 0E 6D 01 BB 00 55 09 27 0F 31 03 83
74 kVp 00 57 07 2E 0E 56 01 AE 00 59 09 16 0F 1A 03 62
76 kVp 00 5B 07 1F 0E 4A 01 A2 00 5D 09 05 0F 5D 03 41
80 kVp 00 5F 06 FF 0E 31 01 89 00 61 08 E3 0F 4E 03 00
85 kVp 00 63 06 D8 0E 0C 01 6E 00 65 08 B9 0F 40 02 D4
90 kVp 00 67 06 B9 0D DD 01 53 00 69 08 8B 0E FD 02 A9
95 kVp 00 6B 06 9A 0D AE 01 38 00 6D 08 5D 0F 29 02 7D
100 kVp 00 6F 06 7B 0D 80 01 1E 00 71 08 2F 0E D2 02 52
105 kVp 00 73 06 5B 0D 51 01 03 00 75 08 01 0E A6 02 26
110 kVp 00 77 06 3C 0D 22 00 DE 00 79 07 D3 0E 7B 01 FB
115 kVp 00 7B 06 1D 0C F3 00 C7 00 7D 07 A5 0E 4F 01 CF
120 kVp 00 7F 05 FE 0C C5 00 A9 00 81 07 77 0E 24 01 A4
125 kVp 00 83 05 DF 0C 96 00 7A 00 85 07 49 0D F8 01 78
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This value is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. This is
the second of the two filament look–up–tables giving the relationship between filament
current DAC counts at emission current of 90 and 110 mA for all valid kVp stations. This
table is modified only during filament current table calibration. After calibration it is cop-
ied into Table 10–2 Auto Cal Filament Current Table.
TABLE 10–3
FILAMENT CURRENT CALIBRATION TABLE
kVp at 90 mA 110 mA
Address Default Max Min Address Default Max Min
50 kVp 00 87 08 09 0F 64 03 0C 00 89 0A 18 0F FF 04 EC
52 kVp 00 8B 07 F5 0F 61 02 E1 00 8D 09 FF 0F FF 04 CB
54 kVp 00 8F 07 E1 0F 37 02 B7 00 91 09 E6 0F FE 04 AA
56 kVp 00 93 07 CD 0F 0C 02 8C 00 95 09 CD 0F DD 04 89
58 kVp 00 97 07 B9 0E E2 02 62 00 99 09 B5 0F BC 04 68
60 kVp 00 9B 07 A5 0E D8 02 4C 00 9D 09 9C 0F 9C 04 4B
62 kVp 00 9F 07 91 0E CC 02 35 00 A1 09 83 0F 7B 04 27
64 kVp 00 A3 07 7D 0E B3 02 15 00 A5 09 6A 0F 64 04 06
66 kVp 00 A7 07 6D 0E 9C 01 F4 00 A9 09 59 0F 5A 03 E5
68 kVp 00 AB 07 5E 0E 90 01 DE 00 AD 09 48 0F 4A 03 C4
70 kVp 00 AF 07 4E 0E 83 01 C7 00 B1 09 37 0F 3E 03 A4
72 kVp 00 B3 07 3E 0E 6D 01 BB 00 B5 09 27 0F 31 03 83
74 kVp 00 B7 07 2E 0E 56 01 AE 00 B9 09 16 0F 1A 03 62
76 kVp 00 BB 07 1F 0E 4A 01 A2 00 BD 09 05 0F 5D 03 41
80 kVp 00 BF 06 FF 0E 31 01 89 00 C1 08 E3 0F 4E 03 00
85 kVp 00 C3 06 D8 0E 0C 01 6E 00 C5 08 B9 0F 40 02 D4
90 kVp 00 C7 06 B9 0D DD 01 53 00 C9 08 8B 0F 29 02 A9
95 kVp 00 CB 06 9A 0D AE 01 38 00 CD 08 5D 0E FD 02 7D
100 kVp 00 CF 06 7B 0D 80 01 1E 00 D1 08 2F 0E D2 02 52
105 kVp 00 D3 06 5B 0D 51 01 03 00 D5 08 01 0E A6 02 26
110 kVp 00 D7 06 3C 0D 22 00 DE 00 D9 07 D3 0E 7B 01 FB
115 kVp 00 DB 06 1D 0C F3 00 C7 00 DD 07 A5 0E 4F 01 CF
120 kVp 00 DF 05 FE 0C C5 00 A9 00 E1 07 77 0E 24 01 A4
125 kVp 00 E3 05 DF 0C 96 00 7A 00 E5 07 49 0D F8 01 78
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This table is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. It is a
look–up–table giving the effective turns ratio (battery volts to kVp) of the system for each
valid tap combination. It is calculated during tap calibration.
TABLE 10–4
TURNS RATIO TAPS
No Taps 00 E7 02 66 03 B6 00 96
K1 00 E9 02 34 03 C4 00 A4
K2 00 EB 02 4F 03 DF 00 BF
K2, K1 00 ED 02 7D 04 0D 00 ED
K3 00 EF 02 E6 04 76 01 56
K3, K1 00 F1 03 28 04 B8 01 98
K3, K2 00 F3 03 33 04 C3 01 A3
K3, K2, K1 00 F5 03 62 04 F2 04 D2
K4 00 F7 03 4A 04 DA 01 BA
K4, K1 00 F9 03 7F 05 0F 01 EF
K4, K2 00 FB 03 AC 05 3C 02 1C
K4, K2, K1 00 FD 03 E1 05 71 02 51
K4, K3 00 FF 04 25 05 B5 02 95
K4, K3, K1 01 01 04 65 05 91 02 D5
K4, K3, K2, 01 03 04 76 06 06 02 E6
K4, K3, K2, K1 01 05 04 C3 06 53 03 33
K5 01 07 05 21 06 B1 03 91
K5, K1 01 09 05 17 06 A7 03 87
K5, K2 01 0B 05 39 06 C9 03 A9
K5, K2, K1 01 0D 05 6A 06 FA 03 DA
K5, K3 01 0F 05 9A 07 2A 04 0A
K5, K3, K1 01 11 05 EB 07 7B 04 5B
K5, K3, K2 01 13 06 24 07 B4 04 94
K5, K3, K2, K1 01 15 06 8D 08 1D 04 FD
K6, K3 01 17 06 EA 08 7A 05 5A
K6, K3, K1 01 19 06 F3 08 83 05 63
K6, K3, K2 01 1B 07 23 08 B3 05 93
K6, K3, K2, K1 01 1D 07 AF 09 3F 06 1F
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This table is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. A look–
up–table giving the effective system resistance (battery to x–ray tube) for each valid tap
combination. It is calculated during tap calibration.
TABLE 10–5
SYSTEM RESISTANCE TAPS
No Taps 01 1F 00 D3 01 9B 00 6F
K1 01 21 00 E1 01 A9 00 7D
K2 01 23 00 C7 01 8F 00 64
K2, K1 01 25 00 D0 01 98 00 6C
K3 01 27 01 37 01 FF 00 6F
K3, K1 01 29 01 54 02 1C 00 8C
K3, K2 01 2B 01 27 02 53 00 96
K3, K2, K1 01 2D 01 34 01 FC 00 9E
K4 01 2F 00 D2 01 9A 00 6E
K4, K1 01 31 00 EA 01 B2 00 86
K4, K2 01 33 00 F9 01 C1 00 95
K4, K2, K1 01 35 01 11 01 D9 00 AD
K4, K3 01 37 01 3A 02 02 00 C2
K4, K3, K1 01 39 01 5F 02 27 00 C3
K4, K3, K2, 01 3B 01 51 02 19 00 C5
K4, K3, K2, K1 01 3D 01 8B 02 53 00 C7
K5 01 3F 01 AC 02 74 00 C8
K5, K1 01 41 01 7C 02 44 00 D2
K5, K2 01 43 01 8F 02 57 00 DB
K5, K2, K1 01 45 01 A7 02 6F 00 DF
K5, K3 01 47 01 C1 02 89 00 F9
K5, K3, K1 01 49 01 FF 02 C7 01 37
K5, K3, K2 01 4B 02 23 02 EB 01 5B
K5, K3, K2, K1 01 4D 02 7C 03 44 01 B4
K6, K3 01 4F 02 B3 03 7B 01 C2
K6, K3, K1 01 51 02 9C 03 64 01 C2
K6, K3, K2 01 53 02 B4 03 7C 01 C2
K6, K3, K2, K1 01 55 03 37 03 E7 01 C5
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TABLE 10–6
DRIVE PARAMETERS
DRIVE BYTES
Drive Threshold01 60 0A 14 00
Drive command deadband in DAC counts
around the zero output value.
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Acceleration Factor 01 6A C8 FF 28
Controls handle sensitivity. The larger this
number is the more responsive the unit will be
after the drive handle is calibrated.
DRIVE WORDS
Left Input Zero Point 01 6D 08 00 0C 00 05 00
This value is established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. The num-
ber of A/D counts with no force applied to the
drive handle on the left side.
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TABLE 10–7
CHARGE PARAMETERS
CHARGE BYTES
EQUALIZATION AMP HR 01 7D AF C8 32
Amount of charge returned to battery before
an equalization cycle is required. (extended
recharge) (not used with PROMS
46–302688G1/46–302687G1).
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EQUALIZATION TIME 01 87 12 40 06
The time to ”equalization complete” when the
switch to the trickle charge rate occurs. (not
used).
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CHARGE WORDS
Feedback at High Charge High Output 01 89 09 C4 13 88 04 B0
This value is established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. The
charge current feedback in VCO pulses ob-
tained during one second with the charge cur-
rent demand set to High Charge High Output
counts. This parameter is used to determine
what the charging current feedback should be
for any given charge current demand DAC
output.
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Maximum Charging mA 01 97 09 C4 0B B8 07 D0
The maximum allowable charging current in
milliamps.
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TABLE 10–8
BATTERY PARAMETERS
BATTERY WORDS
Not used 01 9B
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TABLE 10–9
FIELD LIGHT PARAMETERS
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SECTION 11
DATA BASE FOR AMX–4 UNITS WITH:
PROMS 46–303815G1/46–303816G1,
46–316685G1/46–316686G1, OR 46–329187G1/
46–329188G1, OR 46–329187G2/
46–329188G2 AND CPU BOARD 46–264974
TABLE 11–1
CALIBRATIBLE X–RAY PARAMETERS
X–RAY BYTES
Counts Per mAs00 00 99 C8 64
This value is established during calibration,
do not change with Data Base Access. The
number of VCO pulses required for 1.0 mAs of
X–ray emission.
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kVp Calibrated 00 0A FF FF 00
This value is established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. Hex value
01 indicates the kVp has been calibrated. Any
other value is false.
Taps Calibrated00 0B 00 FF 00
This value established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. Hex value
01 indicates Taps have been calibrated. Any
other value is false.
X–RAY WORDS
Turn off Delay at 50 kVp 00 0F 03 E8 07 D0 00 FA
This value established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. Time in
microseconds between EXP STOP CMND
being given and XRAY ON going low at
50kVp. This time used to determine when to
terminate exposure in order to get selected
mAs.
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This value is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. This is
the second of the two filament look–up–tables giving the relationship between filament
current DAC counts at emission current of 90 and 110 mA for all valid kVp stations. This
table is modified only during filament current table calibration. After calibration it is cop-
ied into Table 11–2 Auto Cal Filament Current Table.
TABLE 11–2
FILAMENT CURRENT CALIBRATION TABLE
kVp at 90 mA 110 mA
Address Default Max Min Address Default Max Min
50 kVp 00 87 08 09 0F 64 03 0C 00 89 0A 18 0F FF 04 EC
52 kVp 00 8B 07 F5 0F 61 02 E1 00 8D 09 FF 0F FF 04 CB
54 kVp 00 8F 07 E1 0F 37 02 B7 00 91 09 E6 0F FE 04 AA
56 kVp 00 93 07 CD 0F 0C 02 8C 00 95 09 CD 0F DD 04 89
58 kVp 00 97 07 B9 0E E2 02 62 00 99 09 B5 0F BC 04 68
60 kVp 00 9B 07 A5 0E D8 02 4C 00 9D 09 9C 0F 9C 04 4B
62 kVp 00 9F 07 91 0E CC 02 35 00 A1 09 83 0F 7B 04 27
64 kVp 00 A3 07 7D 0E B3 02 15 00 A5 09 6A 0F 64 04 06
66 kVp 00 A7 07 6D 0E 9C 01 F4 00 A9 09 59 0F 5A 03 E5
68 kVp 00 AB 07 5E 0E 90 01 DE 00 AD 09 48 0F 4A 03 C4
70 kVp 00 AF 07 4E 0E 83 01 C7 00 B1 09 37 0F 3E 03 A4
72 kVp 00 B3 07 3E 0E 6D 01 BB 00 B5 09 27 0F 31 03 83
74 kVp 00 B7 07 2E 0E 56 01 AE 00 B9 09 16 0F 1A 03 62
76 kVp 00 BB 07 1F 0E 4A 01 A2 00 BD 09 05 0F 5D 03 41
80 kVp 00 BF 06 FF 0E 31 01 89 00 C1 08 E3 0F 4E 03 00
85 kVp 00 C3 06 D8 0E 0C 01 6E 00 C5 08 B9 0F 40 02 D4
90 kVp 00 C7 06 B9 0D DD 01 53 00 C9 08 8B 0F 29 02 A9
95 kVp 00 CB 06 9A 0D AE 01 38 00 CD 08 5D 0E FD 02 7D
100 kVp 00 CF 06 7B 0D 80 01 1E 00 D1 08 2F 0E D2 02 52
105 kVp 00 D3 06 5B 0D 51 01 03 00 D5 08 01 0E A6 02 26
110 kVp 00 D7 06 3C 0D 22 00 DE 00 D9 07 D3 0E 7B 01 FB
115 kVp 00 DB 06 1D 0C F3 00 C7 00 DD 07 A5 0E 4F 01 CF
120 kVp 00 DF 05 FE 0C C5 00 A9 00 E1 07 77 0E 24 01 A4
125 kVp 00 E3 05 DF 0C 96 00 7A 00 E5 07 49 0D F8 01 78
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This table is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. It is a
look–up–table giving the effective turns ratio (battery volts to kVp) of the system for each
valid tap combination. It is calculated during tap calibration.
TABLE 11–3
TURNS RATIO TAPS
No Taps 00 E7 02 66 03 B6 00 96
K1 00 E9 02 34 03 C4 00 A4
K2 00 EB 02 4F 03 DF 00 BF
K2, K1 00 ED 02 7D 04 0D 00 ED
K3 00 EF 02 E6 04 76 01 56
K3, K1 00 F1 03 28 04 B8 01 98
K3, K2 00 F3 03 33 04 C3 01 A3
K3, K2, K1 00 F5 03 62 04 F2 04 D2
K4 00 F7 03 4A 04 DA 01 BA
K4, K1 00 F9 03 7F 05 0F 01 EF
K4, K2 00 FB 03 AC 05 3C 02 1C
K4, K2, K1 00 FD 03 E1 05 71 02 51
K4, K3 00 FF 04 25 05 B5 02 95
K4, K3, K1 01 01 04 65 05 91 02 D5
K4, K3, K2, 01 03 04 76 06 06 02 E6
K4, K3, K2, K1 01 05 04 C3 06 53 03 33
K5 01 07 05 21 06 B1 03 91
K5, K1 01 09 05 17 06 A7 03 87
K5, K2 01 0B 05 39 06 C9 03 A9
K5, K2, K1 01 0D 05 6A 06 FA 03 DA
K5, K3 01 0F 05 9A 07 2A 04 0A
K5, K3, K1 01 11 05 EB 07 7B 04 5B
K5, K3, K2 01 13 06 24 07 B4 04 94
K5, K3, K2, K1 01 15 06 8D 08 1D 04 FD
K6, K3 01 17 06 EA 08 7A 05 5A
K6, K3, K1 01 19 06 F3 08 83 05 63
K6, K3, K2 01 1B 07 23 08 B3 05 93
K6, K3, K2, K1 01 1D 07 AF 09 3F 06 1F
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This table is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. A look–
up–table giving the effective system resistance (battery to x–ray tube) for each valid tap
combination. It is calculated during tap calibration.
TABLE 11–4
SYSTEM RESISTANCE TAPS
No Taps 01 1F 00 D3 01 9B 00 6F
K1 01 21 00 E1 01 A9 00 7D
K2 01 23 00 C7 01 8F 00 64
K2, K1 01 25 00 D0 01 98 00 6C
K3 01 27 01 37 01 FF 00 6F
K3, K1 01 29 01 54 02 1C 00 8C
K3, K2 01 2B 01 27 02 53 00 96
K3, K2, K1 01 2D 01 34 01 FC 00 9E
K4 01 2F 00 D2 01 9A 00 6E
K4, K1 01 31 00 EA 01 B2 00 86
K4, K2 01 33 00 F9 01 C1 00 95
K4, K2, K1 01 35 01 11 01 D9 00 AD
K4, K3 01 37 01 3A 02 02 00 C2
K4, K3, K1 01 39 01 5F 02 27 00 C3
K4, K3, K2, 01 3B 01 51 02 19 00 C5
K4, K3, K2, K1 01 3D 01 8B 02 53 00 C7
K5 01 3F 01 AC 02 74 00 C8
K5, K1 01 41 01 7C 02 44 00 D2
K5, K2 01 43 01 8F 02 57 00 DB
K5, K2, K1 01 45 01 A7 02 6F 00 DF
K5, K3 01 47 01 C1 02 89 00 F9
K5, K3, K1 01 49 01 FF 02 C7 01 37
K5, K3, K2 01 4B 02 23 02 EB 01 5B
K5, K3, K2, K1 01 4D 02 7C 03 44 01 B4
K6, K3 01 4F 02 B3 03 7B 01 C2
K6, K3, K1 01 51 02 9C 03 64 01 C2
K6, K3, K2 01 53 02 B4 03 7C 01 C2
K6, K3, K2, K1 01 55 03 37 03 E7 01 C5
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TABLE 11–5
DRIVE PARAMETERS
DRIVE BYTES
Drive Threshold01 60 0A 14 00
Drive command deadband in DAC counts
around the zero output value.
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Acceleration Factor 01 6A C8 FF 28
Controls handle sensitivity. The larger this
number is the more responsive the unit will be
after the drive handle is calibrated.
DRIVE WORDS
Left Input Zero Point 01 6D 08 00 0C 00 05 00
This value is established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. The num-
ber of A/D counts with no force applied to the
drive handle on the left side.
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TABLE 11–6
CHARGE PARAMETERS
CHARGE BYTES
TOP OFF TIME 01 7D AF* C8* 32*
Additional charge time in minutes that the 2E** FF** 00**
system will charge after switching to trickle
mode. This is the absolute minimum time
to “Charge Complete.” (Not used with PROMS
46–303815G1/46–303816G1.)
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CHARGE WORDS
Feedback at High Charge High Output 01 89 09 C4 13 88 04 B0
This value is established during calibration, do
not change with Data Base Access. The
charge current feedback in VCO pulses ob-
tained during one second with the charge cur-
rent demand set to High Charge High Output
counts. This parameter is used to determine
what the charging current feedback should be
for any given charge current demand DAC
output.
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Maximum Charging mA 01 97 09 C4 0B B8 07 D0
The maximum allowable charging current in
milliamps.
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TABLE 11–7
BATTERY PARAMETERS FOR PROMS 46–303815G1/46–303816G1 OR 46–316685G1/46–316686G1
BATTERY WORDS
TRICKLE LMT 01 9B 14 14* FF FF* 00 00*
The number of charge cutoff cycles run 09 09** FF FF** 00 00**
before a complete charge is allowed. Both
lower and upper bytes must be the same.
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TABLE 11–8
BATTERY PARAMETERS FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1
BATTERY WORDS
TRICKLE LMT 01 9B 09 09 FF FF 00 00
The number of charge cutoff cycles run
before a complete charge is allowed. Both
lower and upper bytes must be the same.
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TABLE 11–9
FIELD LIGHT PARAMETERS FOR PROMS 46–303815G1/46–303816G1 OR 46–316685G1/46–316686G1
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TABLE 11–10
FIELD LIGHT PARAMETERS FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1
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This value is established during calibration, do not change with Data Base Access. This is
the second of the two filament look–up–tables giving the relationship between filament
current DAC counts at emission current of 90 and 110 mA for all valid kVp stations. This
table is updated after most exposures to maintain this relationship.
TABLE 11–11
AUTO CAL FILAMENT TABLE
kVp at 90 mA 110 mA
Address Default Max Min Address Default Max Min
50 kVp 0C 2D 08 09 0F 64 03 0C 0C 2F 0A 18 0F FF 04 EC
52 kVp 0C 31 07 F5 0F 61 02 E1 0C 33 09 FF 0F FF 04 CB
54 kVp 0C 35 07 E1 0F 37 02 B7 0C 37 09 E6 0F FE 04 AA
56 kVp 0C 39 07 CD 0F 0C 02 8C 0C 3B 09 CD 0F DD 04 89
58 kVp 0C 3D 07 B9 0E E2 02 62 0C 3F 09 B5 0F BC 04 68
60 kVp 0C 41 07 A5 0E D8 02 4C 0C 43 09 9C 0F 9C 04 4B
62 kVp 0C 45 07 91 0E CC 02 35 0C 47 09 83 0F 7B 04 27
64 kVp 0C 49 07 7D 0E B3 02 15 0C 4B 09 6A 0F 64 04 06
66 kVp 0C 4D 07 6D 0E 9C 01 F4 0C 4F 09 59 0F 5A 03 E5
68 kVp 0C 51 07 5E 0E 90 01 DE 0C 53 09 48 0F 4A 03 C4
70 kVp 0C 55 07 4E 0E 83 01 C7 0C 57 09 37 0F 3E 03 A4
72 kVp 0C 59 07 3E 0E 6D 01 BB 0C 5B 09 27 0F 31 03 83
74 kVp 0C 5D 07 2E 0E 56 01 AE 0C 5F 09 16 0F 1A 03 62
76 kVp 0C 61 07 1F 0E 4A 01 A2 0C 63 09 05 0F 5D 03 41
80 kVp 0C 65 06 FF 0E 31 01 89 0C 67 08 E3 0F 4E 03 00
85 kVp 0C 69 06 D8 0E 0C 01 6E 0C 6B 08 B9 0F 40 02 D4
90 kVp 0C 6D 06 B9 0D DD 01 53 0C 6F 08 8B 0F 29 02 A9
95 kVp 0C 71 06 9A 0D AE 01 38 0C 73 08 5D 0E FD 02 7D
100 kVp 0C 75 06 7B 0D 80 01 1E 0C 77 08 2F 0E D2 02 52
105 kVp 0C 79 06 5B 0D 51 01 03 0C 7B 08 01 0E A6 02 26
110 kVp 0C 7D 06 3C 0D 22 00 DE 0C 7F 07 D3 0E 7B 01 FB
115 kVp 0C 81 06 1D 0C F3 00 C7 0C 83 07 A5 0E 4F 01 CF
120 kVp 0C 85 05 FE 0C C5 00 A9 0C 87 07 77 0E 24 01 A4
125 kVp 0C 89 05 DF 0C 96 00 7A 0C 8B 07 49 0D F8 01 78
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TABLE 11–12
MONITOR ZERO CAPACITY MILLIVOLTS FOR PROMS 46–303815G1/46–303816G1 OR 46–316685G1/46–316686G1
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TABLE 11–13
BATTERY AGING CAPACITY OFFSET FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1
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SECTION 12
ERROR CODES
12-1 Introduction
This section contains error prompt listings, the probable cause, and recommended acĆ
tions to correct the problem.
The error listings are organized into three categories, Power Up Errors, Calibration
Errors, and Applications Errors. Error prompts are listed in alphanumeric order
within these three categories.
Software detected errors are divided into three categories:
1. Software errors like Battery Error 4 and Check Sum Err 1. These involve calcuĆ
lations and parameter passing.
2. Data errors like Cal Charger Err 3. These are the result of comparing calibration
values in RAM with allowed maximum or minimum values stored in PROM.
3. Hardware errors like Battery Error 1. These are the result of an error bit set durĆ
ing a read; or comparing a calibration port value with the allowed maximum or
minimum value stored in PROM.
When an applications runĆtime error occurs, the status signal which leads to the error
is checked again to make sure that it wasn't a noise glitch that caused it. If the recheck
indicates no problem, a glitch is assumed and the original error is ignored. When the
recheck yields the error again, a fault is assumed and appropriate action is taken. This
involves both displaying an error code and message, and logging the error code in a
circular error buffer and adding it to a histogram of errors. If a fault is found during
application code processing, the error code is displayed along with an appropriate erĆ
ror message. A fault will not necessarily bring down the whole system, it will only inĆ
hibit the applicable function. For example, a drive mode fault will inhibit drive, an xĆ
ray mode fault will inhibit xĆray, and a charge fault will inhibit charging. The exception
to this is the Watchdog timeĆout error which disables all functions and places the procĆ
essor in a powerĆdown state.
This is a 256 Byte buffer in non-volatile RAM where error codes are stored in the
order in which they occur. The most recent 256 error codes are kept. Any previous erĆ
ror codes are lost.
This buffer, also in non-volatile RAM, keeps a history of the number of times each
error has occurred. The error code count stops at 255, after which, any additional erĆ
rors are ignored by this buffer.
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TABLE 12–1
POWER UP ERROR CODES
No Response Microprocessor operation verification test. If the Check microprocessor and EPROM if failure
displays do not turn on, check the diagnostic LED occurs.
array on the processor board. If all LEDs are on, the
processor is not executing the test. If all LEDs are off,
the test failed.
This test assumes that the power supplies are working
correctly.
TEST – 01 FAILED EPROM Check Sum is calculated and compared with Check EPROM and microprocessor if failure
EPROM Check Sum stored value. Error Code 81 Hex is recorded in the occurs.
Error Log for a failure.
TEST – 02 FAILED The first write to the RAM will not be stored if the RAM Check RAM and it’s associated circuitry. Check
RAM Battery Test battery is below 2.0 volts. The processor writes to the microprocessor.
RAM then reads the location. An error occurs if the
value written is not the same as the value read. Error
Code 82 Hex is recorded in the Error Log for a failure.
TEST – 03 FAILED Preserves data form bottom of RAM to top of Data Check RAM and it’s associated circuitry. Make
Auxiliary RAM Test Base. Does not preserve data above top of Data Base. sure RAM is in the correct socket.
Error Code 83 Hex is recorded in the Error Log for a Check the microprocessor.
failure.
Check the option switch, S96 on CPU
46–232828 or S75 on CPU 46–264974, to see
that ram is selected. Option switch 1 must be in
the on (closed) position. Closed = 2k of RAM,
open = 4k of RAM.
TEST – 04 FAILED Calculates the Check Sum for the Calibration Data Check Calibration and RAM.
Calibration Data Base Check Base and compares it with the stored value. Test fails
Sum if they are not equal. Entering Calibration will give a
more specific error code for the check sum failure.
Error Code 84 Hex is recorded in the Error Log for a
failure.
TEST – 05 FAILED Write to timer and read back several times. Test fails if Check HC123 one shot and associated circuitry.
Watchdog Timer timer is high for more than 75 milliseconds or less than
25 milliseconds. Error Code 85 Hex is recorded in the
Error Log for a failure.
TEST – 06 FAILED Timer 1 can not be checked because the program Check 82C54 timer, HC151 8 to 1 MUX,
Programmable Interval Timer 0 does not have direct control of it’s input gate. Initialize oscillator, and all associated circuitry.
and 2 timer 0 for 16 kHz and timer 2 for 120 kHz. Count
pulses to verify frequency. Check output 2 for 50%
duty cycle. Error Code 86 Hex is recorded in the Error
Log for a failure.
TEST – 07 FAILED Read +5 volt power supply. Test fails if result is below Check +5 volt supply, AD574A A/D Converter,
Analog to Digital Converter Test +4.5 volts or above +5.5 volts. Error Code 87 Hex is LF398 sample and hold, AD7506 16 to 1 MUX,
recorded in the Error Log for a failure. Also tests +24V HC374 latch, and all associated circuitry.
and 15 supplies if option switch is set to do so.
(+24V and 15V supply test only with firmware
46–302688G1/ 46–302687G1 and later on CPU
46–264974. Test enabled by dip switch #3.)
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TABLE 12–2
CALIBRATION ERROR CODES
BATTERY ERROR 1 Counter overflowed while determining battery voltage. Frequency at Charger Board TP–6 must be less
than 10 kHz.
Multiplexer U76 on Charger Board must be
operating properly.
BATTERY ERROR 2 Reading battery voltage indicated less than 80 volts. Battery voltage must be properly calibrated.
Check connection between CPU and Charger
boards.
BATTERY ERROR 3 Reading battery voltage indicated more than 150 volts. Battery voltage must be properly calibrated.
Check VCO.
Check Charger board.
BATTERY ERROR 4 Voltage value was not saved. An invalid condition was Repeat the test or calibration procedure that
detected. Could not determine if battery voltage was a caused the error.
loaded or unloaded value. Replace PROM if problem continues.
BATRY WORD LIMIT Data for either upper of lower battery calibration limit Calibrate volt meter.
has been exceeded. Check connection between CPU and Charger
boards.
Frequency at Charger Board TP–6 must be from
55 to 75 Hz per volt. For example a battery
voltage of 115.0 volts should produce a
frequency of 6.3 to 8.6 kHz.
CAL CHGR ERR 1 Hardware counter overflowed while determining Frequency at Charger Board TP–6 must be less
charging current. than 60 kHz.
Multiplexer U76 on Charger Board must be
operating properly.
CAL CHGR ERR 2 Reading battery current port indicated charge current Check connection between CPU and Charger
frequency was missing. boards.
Check for Digital to Analog Converter output at
least 0.5 volts at TP–29 on the CPU Board
Does charger charge? Does charge voltage
develop across charging resistor AMX1 A3 R1?
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CAL CHGR ERR 3 Either upper or lower charger calibration limit has been Calibrate charger.
exceeded. Check connection between CPU and Charger
boards.
Check connection between CPU and Charger
boards.
Does CHARGE SCALE–SELECT signal change
state during charger calibration?
During Calibration, the charge Digital to Analog
Converter output voltage at TP–29 on the CPU
Board should be:
For the first conversion
0.5 to 1.5 volts when CHARGE
SCALE–SELECT is not asserted.
For the second conversion
1.5 to 2.5 volts when CHARGE
SCALE–SELECT is not asserted.
For the third conversion
2.9 to 4.9 volts when CHARGE
SCALE–SELECT is asserted.
For the fourth conversion
6.8 to 8.8 volts when CHARGE
SCALE–SELECT is asserted.
The average frequency at Charger board TP–6
should be:
1.8 to 2.4 kHz per amp of charge current when
CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is not asserted
18 to 24 Hz per milliamp of charge current when
CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is asserted
CAL TAP ERROR 1 The proper mA could not be reached by changing the Repeat the Tap Calibration Procedure.
kVp. Check mAs Calibration.
Check for bad connections in the
X–ray generator.
CAL TAP ERROR 2 More than 140 kVp at tube voltage port with a tap Repeat the Tap CAL Procedure.
selection that should provide less than 140 kVp. Check mAs Calibration.
Calibrate kVp.
Check generator tap relay wiring.
CAL TAP ERROR 3 More than 35 kVp at tube voltage port with a tap Charge if battery voltage is less than 112 volts.
selection that should provide 35 kVp. Repeat the Tap Calibration Procedure.
Check mAs Calibration.
Calibrate kVp.
Check generator tap relay wiring.
CAL TAP ERROR 4 A high order tap combination produced less kVp then Check generator tap relay wiring.
a low order tap combination. Repeat the Tap Calibration Procedure.
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CAL TAP ERROR 5 Even With the filament current digital to analog Check mAs Calibration.
converter at full count, not enough emission current Check filament current by checking voltage across
could be produced. Filament and kVp control board resistor AMX1 A4 A2
R188. Voltage should be about 0.5 volts. This is 0.1
volt per amp of filament current.
Check generator tap relay wiring.
Repeat the Tap Calibration Procedure.
CAL TAP ERROR 6 Even with the filament current digital to analog Check filament current by checking voltage across
converter at its lowest value, the emission current Filament and kVp Control board resistor AMX1 A4 A2
was too high. R188. Voltage should be about 0.5 volts. This is 0.1
volt per amp of filament current.
Check generator tap relay wiring.
Repeat the Tap Calibration
Check mAs Calibration.
CAL TAP ERROR 7 One or more of the tap calibration parameters was Either upper or lower limit of filament current
out of limits, data exceeded either upper or lower calibration points has been exceeded.
limit value of selected tap.
CAL TUBE ERR 1 This error always occurs after a limit error. Refer to the limit error description for additional
information.
CAL TUBE ERR 3 One or more of the Filament current table data field This error always occurs after a limit error. Refer to
limits was exceeded. the limit error description for additional information.
CHARG BYTE LIMIT Reading battery charger port indicated either upper Calibrate charger.
or lower calibration limit exceeded.
CHARG WORD LIMIT Battery charger upper or lower calibration limit Calibrate charger.
exceeded. Check connection between CPU and Charger
boards.
Does CHARGE SCALE–SELECT signal change
state during charger calibration?
During Calibration, the charge Digital to Analog
Converter output voltage at TP–29 on the CPU Board
should be:
For the first conversion
0.5 to 1.5 volts when CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is
not asserted.
For the second conversion
1.5 to 2.5 volts when CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is
not asserted.
For the third conversion
2.9 to 4.9 volts when CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is
asserted.
For the fourth conversion
6.8 to 8.8 volts when CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is
asserted.
The average frequency at Charger board TP–6
should be:
1.8 to 2.4 kHz per amp of charge current when
CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is not asserted.
18 to 24 Hz per milliamp of charge current when
CHARGE SCALE–SELECT is asserted.
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CHECK SUM ERR 1 Drive calibration bytes check sum failed. Recalibrate drive.
CHECK SUM ERR 2 Drive calibration words check sum failed. Recalibrate drive.
CHECK SUM ERR 3 Charger calibration bytes check sum failed. Recalibrate charger.
CHECK SUM ERR 4 Charger calibration words check sum failed. Recalibrate charger.
CHECK SUM ERR 5 Battery calibration words check sum failed. Calibrate voltmeter and generator.
CHECK SUM ERR 6 X–Ray calibration bytes check sum failed. Calibrate generator.
CHECK SUM ERR 7 X–Ray calibration words check sum failed. Calibrate generator.
CHECK SUM ERR 8 Field light calibration bytes check sum failed. Calibrate field light.
CHECK SUM ERR 9 Turns ratio calibration check sum failed. Calibrate generator.
CHECK SUM ERR 10 X–Ray circuit resistance calibration check sum failed. Calibrate generator.
CHECK SUM ERR 11 Filament current tables have a check sum error, or If no other generator checksums are present,
were not calibrated. Calibrate Filament Current.
DRIVE BYTE LIMIT Drive upper or lower calibration limit was exceeded. Calibrate drive.
Check wiring to drive handle transducers.
Check for +10 volts at transducer input.
Does transducer output change when handle is
moved?
Is transducer output always between 1 and 9 volts?
Check the ”Handle Check*” circuitry, AMX1 A2A1
shell 4–F5. TP 29 should be 9.9V+/–1% during
Handle Calibration.
DRIVE WORD LIMIT Drive upper or lower calibration limit was exceeded. Calibrate drive.
Check wiring to drive handle transducers.
Check for +10 volts at transducer input.
Does transducer output change when handle is
moved?
Is transducer output always between 1 and 9 volts?
Check the ”Handle Check *” circuitry AMX1 A2A1
shell 4–F5. TP 29 should be 9.9V +/–1% during
Handle Calibration.
FLDLIT TIME LIMT An invalid time was entered during field light Calibrate field light.
calibration.
FLDLT BYTE LIMIT Reading field light data indicated either upper or lower Calibrate field light.
time limit was exceeded.
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HIGH FIL LIMIT One or more of the filament current calibration data IGNORE IF:
parameters exceed the limit. The unit is being calibrated for the first time with a
new battery backed RAM.
The message did not occur during filament current
calibration.
OTHERWISE:
Calibrate mAs.
Check filament current by checking voltage across
Filament and kVp Control board resistor AMX1 A4
A2 R188 (sheet 2 location F–9). Voltage should be
about 0.5 volts. This is 0.1 volt per amp of filament
current.
Check x–ray tube
Check filament transformer
HNDL CAL ERR 1 Drive handle zero point value was out–of–range. Calibrate drive.
Check wiring to drive handle transducers.
Check for +10 volts at transducer input.
Is transducer output between 2.5 and 7.5 volts?
Does transducer output change when handle is
moved?
Check that TP29 is 9.9V +/– 1% during Handle
Calibration
HNDL CAL ERR 2 Calculated forward gain was out of range. Calibrate drive.
Check wiring to drive handle transducers.
Check for +10 volts at transducer input.
Does transducer output change when handle is
moved?
Check that TP29 is 9.9V +/– 1% during Handle
Calibration.
HNDL CAL ERR 3 Calculated reverse gain was out of range. Calibrate drive.
Check wiring to drive handle transducers.
Check for +10 volts at transducer input.
Does transducer output change when handle is
moved?
Check that TP29 is 9.9V +/– 1% during Handle
Calibration.
HANDLE CAL ERR 4 Drive handle calibration indicated improper polarity Was the handle moved in the correct direction in
relationship between zero, forward, and reverse response to prompts?
calibration voltages. Calibrate drive.
Check that TP29 is 9.9V +/– 1% during Handle
Calibration
KVP CAL ERROR 1 The required kVp and mA can not be reached. Tap Calibrate mAs.
combinations do not go high enough. Is battery voltage drop excessive: See Section 14-1.
Are tap relays functioning properly?
KVP CAL ERROR 2 No tap relays pulled in and the required kVp and mA Are tap relays functioning properly? Check the High
cannot be reached. Voltage Cables for shorts. Calibrate mAs.
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KVP CAL ERROR 4 One or more of the calibration parameters is out of Were kVp values entered correctly?
limits. Is bleeder properly calibrated?
Are all tap relays functioning properly?
LOW FIL LIMIT One or more of the filament current calibration data IGNORE IF:
parameters is less than the minimum allowed. The unit is being calibrated for the first time with a
new battery backed RAM.
The message did not occur during filament current
calibration.
OTHERWISE:
Calibrate mAs.
Check filament current by checking voltage across
Filament and kVp Control board resistor AMX1 A4
A2 R188 (sheet 2 location F–9). Voltage should be
about 0.5 volts. This is 0.1 volt per amp of filament
current.
Check x–ray tube.
Check filament transformer.
MAS CAL ERROR 1 The frequency produced by injecting 100 mA during Was the injected current more than 110 mA?
mAs meter calibration was to high causing the Is the frequency at Filament and kVp Control board
counter to overflow. TP–2 more than 18 kHz?
MAS CAL ERROR 4 The check to see if data base parameters are being Check data bus connection on CPU board.
written correctly produced an error. Check battery backed RAM.
RAM READBACK ERR Data read from memory location is not what was
written to that location.
SYS RESIST LIMIT The slope of emission current vs kVp was calculated Is mAs properly calibrated?
to be either too flat or too steep at the last tap Is kVp properly calibrated?
selection. This error is valid only during tap
calibration. Check the batteries for excessive voltage drop. See
Section 14-1.
TURN RATIO LIMIT The battery voltage to kVp multiplication factor Is mAs properly calibrated?
(effective turns ratio) was out of range for the last tap Is kVp properly calibrated?
selected.
Check batteries for excessive voltage drop. See
Section 14-1.
VOLTMETER ERR 1 Battery voltage frequency is too high causing the Is the frequency at Charger board TP–6 more than
counter to overflow. 10 kHz?
Is multiplexer AMX1 A3 A1 U76 on Charger Board
functioning properly?
VOLTMETER ERR 4 One or more of the battery voltage calibration data Calibrate voltmeter.
base parameters is out of range. Check connection between CPU and Charger
boards.
Frequency at Charger Board TP–6 must be from 55
to 75 Hz per volt. For example a battery voltage of
115.0 volts should produce a frequency of 6.3 to 8.6
kHz.
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X–RAY BYTE LIMIT One or more of the x–ray calibration parameters just DURING MAS CALIBRATION:
adjusted are out of range. Was correct mA value entered?
Check connection between CPU and Filament/kVp
boards.
Frequency at Filament and kVp Board TP–2 must
be between 14 and 18 kHz.
Is your mA meter working properly?
DURING TAP CALIBRATION:
Indicates not enough taps could be calibrated
without exceeding the maximum allowable kVp.
Is kVp calibration correct?
is mAs calibration correct?
Is battery voltage more than 117 volts?
X–RAY WORD LIMIT One or more of the x–ray calibration parameters just DURING MAS CALIBRATION:
adjusted is out of limits. Was correct mA value entered?
Check connection between CPU and Filament/kVp
boards.
Frequency at CPU Board TP–2 must be between 14
and 18 kHz.
Is your mA meter working properly?
DURING KVP CALIBRATION:
Were kVp values entered correctly?
Is the bleeder properly calibrated?
Are all tap relays functioning properly?
DURING FILAMENT TABLE CALIBRATION:
Indicates that the turn off delay, the time from the
stop command being asserted to X–RAY ON going
away is greater than 2.0 ms.
Is the kVp calibration jumper removed?
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TABLE 12–3
APPLICATIONS ERROR CODES
ERROR 12 Left stall signal was detected. Occasional occurrence are normal (i.e. elevator thresholds,
Left Drive Stall etc.)
Release Handle Check snubbers on motor relays.
Check brakes.
Check motors.
Code 12 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 19 Invalid drive command feedback was detected. The message is normal if the unit was being driven fast
Release Handle down an incline, the wheels left the ground, or occasionally
while positioning with the tube not parked. Infrequent
occurrences are not a problem!
Check drive fuses (3).
Check to see that connectors are in place in the drive
module.
Check drive relays.
Code 19 in the error list.
ERROR 13 Right stall signal was detected. Occasional occurrence are normal (i.e. elevator thresholds,
Right Drive Stall etc.)
Release Handle Check snubbers on motor relays.
Check brakes.
Check motors.
Code 13 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 44 Battery voltage was higher than expected during If the unit just came off of a charge cycle, the surface
Battery too High prep. charge must be bled off of the batteries. (15 to 20 minute
Voltage Recovery is wait) Driving the unit, turning on the field light, or repeatedly
Required prepping the unit will reduce the wait. This message is
dependent on technique. Lower techniques can be used at
high battery voltage.
Code 44 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 45 Battery voltage was lower than expected during Code 45 Hex in the error list.
Battery too Low prep. A battery charge cycle may be required if the bar graph
Charge Required shows low capacity.
Check batteries if bar graph shows significant charge
remaining. See Section 14-1.
ERROR 23 The DISPLAY OK status signal was low Check DISPLAY OK signal of the On Board Status port on
Display Error indicating the display controller malfunctioned, or sheet 4 location F 8 of the CPU schematic.
there was faulty feedback. Check connection from CPU to display controller.
Check display controller.
Error Code 23 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 70 Watch dog timer shut the system down. Does the unit pass power-up tests?
Halting Error Check the watchdog U137 on CPU 46–232828 or U65 on
46–264974 and associated components.
Is there excessive noise somewhere that may cause the
CPU to get lost.
Are there glitches on CPU reset line?
Error Code 70 Hex in the Error List.
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ERROR 101 Charging current feedback value was high during Check BAT V & CHARGER CUR SEL signal of the
Charge Fault high current charging. Charger and Drive Control port on sheet 4 location D 8 of
the CPU schematic.
Is the charge current demand DAC functioning properly?
Are multiplexers U77 on CPU 46–232828 or U123 on CPU
46–264974 and U76 on Charger Board functioning
properly?
Was there a very large step change in line voltage?
Error Code 01 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 102 Charging current feedback value was low during Check BAT V & CHARGER CUR SEL signal of the
Charge Fault high current charging. Charger and Drive Control port on sheet 4 location D 8 of
the CPU schematic.
Is the charge current demand DAC functioning properly?
Are multiplexers U77 on CPU 46–232828 or U123 on CPU
46–264974 and U76 on Charger Board functioning
properly?
Was there a very large drop in line voltage?
Was charging initiated immediately after the unit was just
charged? The charger may saturate faster than the
firmware can compensate in this case.
Were locks or extraneous loads left on?
Error Code 02 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 103 Charging current feedback value was high during Check FREQ FDBK 0 signal of the On Board Control port
Charge Fault trickle charge. on sheet 5 Location B 9 of the CPU schematic.
Is the charge current demand DAC functioning properly?
Are multiplexers U77 on CPU 46–232828 or U123 on CPU
46–264974 and U76 on Charger Board functioning
properly?
Was there a very large change in line voltage?
Error Code 03 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 104 Charging current feedback value was low during Check CHARGE SCALE SELECT signal of the Charger
Charge Fault trickle charge. and Drive Control port on sheet 4 location D 8 of the CPU
schematic.
Is the charge current demand DAC functioning properly?
Are multiplexers U77 on CPU 46–232828 or U123 on
46–264974 and U76 on Charger Board functioning
properly?
Was there a very large drop in line voltage?
Was charging initiated immediately after the unit was just
charged? The charger may saturate faster than the
firmware can compensate in this case.
Error Code 04 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 105 The charger has been operating at full charger Was the unit calibrated properly?
Charge Fault output for more than 15 hours. Is the line voltage low?
Was the battery voltage below 110 volts before the charge
was initiated?
Were the batteries discharged to less than 108 volts? If so a
few charge and run cycles may be needed to rejuvenate
them.
Error Code 05 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 106 Charge current feedback value was zero. Check FREQ FDBK 0 signal of the On Board Control port
Charge Fault on sheet 5 Location B 9 of the CPU schematic.
If a voltage is developed across AMX1-A3-R1 when the unit
is first plugged in, the feedback circuitry is defective,
otherwise look for a faulty connection or a charge board
failure.
Error Code 06 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 107 Charge clamp voltage was exceeded at zero Check CHARGE SCALE SELECT signal of the Charger
Charge Fault charge current demand. and Drive Control port on sheet 4 Location D 8 of the CPU
schematic.
Does the charge command reach the charge board
correctly?
Error Code 07 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 210 Left stall feedback circuitry is defective. A stall is Check stall circuits from drive board to CPU.
Drive Fault indicated after the drive board has been reset. Error Code 10 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 211 Right stall feedback circuitry is defective A stall is Check stall circuits from drive board to CPU.
Drive Fault indicated after the drive boardhas been reset. Error Code 11 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 214 Left drive current feedback from the drive control Check connections from the CPU board to the drive control
Drive Fault was higher than the command from the CPU board.
board. Check the feedback buffers on the CPU.
Check drive module fuses.
Check the feedback circuits on the drive control board.
Check to see if all connectors in the drive module are in
place.
Error Code 14 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 215 Left drive current feedback from the drive control Check current from the CPU board to the drive control
Drive Fault was lower than the command from the CPU board.
board. Check the feedback buffers on the CPU.
Check drive module fuses.
Check the feedback circuits on the drive control board.
Check to see if all connectors in the drive module are in
place.
Error Code 15 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 216 Right drive current feedback from the drive Check connections from the CPU board to the drive control
Drive Fault control was higher than the command fromthe board.
CPU board. Check the feedback buffers on the CPU.
Check drive module fuses.
Check the feedback circuits on the drive control board.
Check to see if all connectors in the drive module are in
place.
Error Code 16 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 217 Right drive current feedback from the drive Check connections from the CPU board to the drive control
Drive Fault control was lower than the command from the board.
CPU board. Check the feedback buffers on the CPU.
Check drive module fuses.
Check the feedback circuits on the drive control board.
Check to see if all connectors in the drive module are in
place.
Error Code 17 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 218 One or both handle signals were out of range. Calibrate the handle if the error occurs when the handle is
Drive Fault This indicates a potential circuit problem. pushed all the way forward or pulled all the way back. Make
sure that the handle is pushed all the way forward to the
stop and pulled all the way back to the stop during
calibration.
Check connectors and wiring to the drive handle
transducers.
Check the feedback buffers on the CPU.
TP-15 on CPU should be +10 volts.
Check that the +10V supply from the CPU to the
transducers is intact.
Check the data acquisition circuitry; analog MUX, sample
and hold, and Analog to Digital converter.
Error Code 18 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 320 The 60 Hz inverter feedback failed when Check 60 HZ EN and 60 HZ INV RELAY signals of the
Generator Fault attempting to light field lamp. Generator Control 1 port on sheet 6 location B 7 of the CPU
schematic.
Determine why 60HZ INV OK signal does not go “high”
when the 60Hz inverter is turned on. (60HZ EN and 60HZ
INV RELAY must both be asserted)
Check Rotor Controller Board AMX1-A3-A2 Q85 and Q86
FET’s case to ground with J2 removed, resistance should
be greater than 2 megohm.
Check drivers at TP-4 and TP-5 on the Rotor Controller
Board.
Check 6 amp fuse on the Rotor Controller Board.
Error Code 20 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 321 The 60 Hz inverter feedback failed after the field Check 60 HZ EN and 60 HZ INV RELAY signals of the
Generator Fault lamp was turned on. Generator Control 1 port on sheet 6 location B 7 of the CPU
schematic.
Determine why 60HZ INV OK signal goes “low” after the
60Hz inverter is turned on. (60HZ EN and 60HZ INV
RELAY must both be asserted).
Check Rotor Controller Board AMX1-A3-A2 Q85 and Q86
FET’s case to ground with J2 removed, resistance should
be greater than 2 megohm.
Check drivers at TP-4 and TP-5 on the Rotor Controller
Board.
Check 6 amp fuse on the Rotor Controller Board.
Error Code 21 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 322 Battery voltage is less than 90 volts. Feedback Check signals of the Charger and Drive Control port on
Battery Fault circuit is probably defective. sheet 4 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
Check CPU connection to the charger board.
If battery voltage when measured with a DVM indicates
voltage is truly below 90V, the batteries should be replaced.
Check VCO frequency to CPU. Should be from 55 to 75 Hz
per battery volt.
Error Code 22 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 326 Battery voltage went above 150 volts indicating a Check BAT & CHARGE CUR SEL signals of the Charger
Battery Fault probable feedback circuit fault. and Drive Control port on sheet 4 location D 8 of the CPU
schematic.
Check VCO frequency to CPU. Should be from 55 to 75 Hz
per battery volt.
Error Code 26 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 42F A fault occurred with the auto calibration data Recalibration is required to clear this fault.
Calibration Fault base. RAM is most likely defective. Power up and Error Code 2F Hex in the error list.
Calibration error prompts may provide additional
information.
ERROR 430 The Rotor Interlock Feedback signal was active Check ROTOR INTLK signal of the Critical Status port on
Generator Fault during the prep cycle pre-exposure interlock sheet 3 location D 8 and ROTOR SELECT signal of the
check. Generator Control 2 port on sheet 4 location B 8 of the CPU
schematic.
Are the 60hz clocks at FETS AMX1-A3-A2 Q85 and Q86?
Does relay AMX1-A3-A2-K39 pull in?
Is the rotor ok?
Error Code 30 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 431 The kVp Demand Feedback was high after Connector intact from CPU to filament control board?
Generator Fault command was output during the prep cycle. DAC output correct? Is it approximately 0.069 volts per kVp.
Is the analog multiplexer working correctly?
Error Code 31 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 432 The Filament Current Demand Feedback was Connector intact from CPU to filament control board?
Generator Fault high after command was output during the prep Does the filament inverter turn on?
cycle.
The filament current feedback must be within 0.69 volts of
the command from the CPU. Use 3.0V for PROMS
46–303815G1/46–303816G1 and later.
Error Code 32 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 433 Leakage Compensation Command feedback was Check drive level from the CPU to the filament board.
Generator Fault high after command was output during the prep Should be about 0.0V at 50 kVp, 0.4V at 80 kVp and 1.3V at
cycle. 125 kVp.
Connector intact from CPU to filament control board?
The leakage compensation feedback must be within 0.2
volts of the command from the CPU.
Error Code 33 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 435 Tap Feedback did not correspond with taps Check TAP1 FDBK through TAP6 FDBK signal of the
Generator Fault selected during the prep cycle. Generator and AEC Control port on sheet 3 location A 5 of
the CPU schematic.
Check connection to the 1kHz board.
Check tap select circuitry on the 1kHz board.
Check wiring to tap relay coils.
Error Code 35 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 436 The X-RAY ON status signal was asserted in Check X-RAY ON signal of the Critical Status port on sheet
Generator Fault pre-exposure interlock check during the prep 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
cycle. Check XRAY ON circuit from filament/kVp control board to
the CPU.
Error Code 36 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 437 Back Up Timer Ok status signal was not asserted Check BU TMR OKAY signal of the On Board Status port
Generator Fault in pre-exposure interlock check during the prep on sheet 4 location F 8of the CPU schematic.
cycle. This error will follow a 466 error. Was X-RAY ON asserted at some time other than during an
exposure (by noise perhaps)? This would be the case if the
error log does not have 66 codes.
Check for loose or missing ground connections in the
generator and high voltage circuits.
Error Code 37 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 439 The X-ray On status signal was not asserted Check EXP START CMND signal of the Generator Control
Generator Fault within two milliseconds after the Exposure Start 1 port on sheet 6 location B 7 and X-RAY ON signals of the
Command signal was asserted. Critical Status port on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU
schematic.
Does the start command get to the inverter?
Does the safety contactor pull in?
Is high voltage produced? If so, is the resulting kVp what
was selected?
Do the correct tap relays pull in?
Check the XRAY ON circuitry.
Check kVp feedback circuitry.
Error Code 39 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 43A Rotor Interlock feedback was low during the Check ROTOR INTLK signal of the Critical Status Port on
Generator Fault exposure interlock check. sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic, and ROTOR
SELECT* signals of the Generator Control 2 port on sheet 4
location B 8 of the CPU schematic.
Is 60Hz inverter functioning?
Check feedback circuits.
Error Code 3A Hex in the error list.
ERROR 43B Tap feedback did not correspond with the taps Check TAP1* through TAP6* of the Generator Control 2
Generator Fault selected during the exposure interlock check. port on sheet 4 location B 8 of the CPU schematic, and TAP
1 FDBK through TAP 6 FDBK of the Generator and AEC
Status Port on sheet 3 location E 7 of the CPU schematic.
Check connection to the 1kHz board.
Check tap select circuitry on the 1kHz board.
Check wiring to tap relay coils.
Check tap select signal receivers on the CPU board.
Error Code 3B Hex in the error list.
ERROR 43D During the exposure interlock check, KVP DMN Check KVP DMN FDBK+ and KVP DMN FDBK- on sheet
Generator Fault FDBK was high. 5 location E 1 of the CPU schematic.
Check AMUX1 AMUX2, and AMUX3 signal of the A/D
Control port on sheet 5 location E 6 of the CPU schematic.
Check connection to the filament/kVp board.
Check feedback circuitry.
Check drive level from the CPU to the filamentboard.
Should be about 0.069 volts per kVp.
Error Code 3D Hex in the error list.
ERROR 43E During the exposure interlock check, FIL FDBK Check FIL FDBK+ and FIL FDBK- on sheet 5 location F 1
Generator Fault was high.(Only displayed after 100 occurrences) of the CPU schematic.
Check AMUX1 AMUX2, and AMUX3 signal of the A/D
Control port on sheet 5 location E 6 of the CPU schematic.
Is the unit properly calibrated? If the initial kVp is off by
more than 8% a recalibration is required.
Check the feedback circuitry.
Error Code 3E Hex in the error list.
ERROR 443 The X-Ray On signal did not become in–active Check X-RAY ON signal of the Critical Status port on sheet
Generator Fault within two milliseconds after the Exposure Stop 3 location D 8 and EXP START CMND signal of the
Command. This error will be immediately Generator Control 1 port on sheet 6 location B 7 of the CPU
followed by the breaker tripping. schematic.
Check that the kVp cal jumper is not installed.
Does the stop command get to the stop SCR?
Error Code 43 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 450 For non–Orion x–ray tubes: Check X-RAY PRESS SW signal of the Critical Status port
Generator Fault The tube pressure switch was open during the on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
prep cycle pre-exposure interlock check. For non–Orion x–ray tubes only: Check the connection from
the CPU to the pressure switch.
For Orion x–ray tubes only: For Orion x–ray tubes only: Check the connection from the
The tube temperature switch was open during the CPU to the temperature switch.
prep cycle pre-exposure interlock check.
Check for a faulty switch.
Check the receiving circuits on the CPU.
Error Code 50 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 453 The 60 Hz Inverter Ok signal was high and the Check 60HZ INV OK signal of the Critical Status port on
Generator Fault field light was not on during the prep cycle sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
pre-exposure interlock check. Check the connection from the CPU to the 60Hz inverter.
Check for faulty feedback circuitry.
Error Code 53 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 454 The 1k Hz Inverter Ready signal was high and Check 1KHZ INVERTER OK signal of the Critical Status
Generator Fault the field light was not on during the prep cycle port on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
pre-exposure interlock check. Check the connection from the CPU to the 1kHz inverter
board.
Check for faulty feedback circuitry.
Error Code 54 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 456 Tap select feedback indicated one or more taps Check TAP1 FDBK through TAP6 FDBK signals of the
Generator Fault were active when none were selected. Generator and AEC Status port on sheet 3 location 7 of the
CPU schematic.
Check connection to the 1kHz board.
Check tap select circuitry on the 1kHz board.
Check wiring to tap relay coils.
Check tap select signal receivers on the CPU board.
Error Code 56 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 457 The 60 Hz Inverter Ok signal was not asserted Check 60HZ INV OK signal of the Critical Status port on
Generator Fault when 60 Hz inverter was turned on during the sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
prep cycle. Check the connection from the CPU to the 60Hz inverter.
Check that the 60Hz inverter turns on.
Check for faulty feedback circuitry.
Error Code 57 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 458 Rotor Interlock Feedback was not asserted when Check ROTOR INTLK signal of the Critical Status port on
Generator Fault 60 Hz inverter was turned on during prep cycle. sheet 3 location D 8, and ROTOR SELECT signal of the
Generator Control 2 port on sheet 4 location B 8 of the
CPU schematic.
Check the connection from the CPU to the 60Hz inverter.
Check that the 60Hz inverter turns on.
Check that the rotor select relay pulls in.
Check for faulty feedback circuitry.
Error Code 58 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 459 The kVp Command Feedback was low after Check connection to the filament/kVp board.
Generator Fault command was output during the prep cycle. Check drive level from the CPU to the filamentboard.
Should be about 0.069 volts per kVp.
Check feedback circuitry.
Error Code 59 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 45A LEAKAGE COMP FDBK was low after the Check LEAKAGE COMP FDBK+ and LEAKAGE COMP
Generator Fault command was output during the prep cycle. FDBK- on sheet 5 location H 1 of the CPU schematic.
Check AMUX1 AMUX2, and AMUX3 signal of the A/D
Control port on sheet 5 location E 6 of the CPU schematic.
Check connection to the filament/kVp board.
Check drive level from the CPU to the filamentboard.
Should be about 0.0V at 50 kVp, 0.4V at 80 kVp and 1.3V at
125 kVp.
Check feedback circuitry.
Error Code 5A Hex in the error list.
ERROR 45B FIL FDBK was low after the command was Check FIL FDBK+ and FIL FDBK- on sheet 5 location F 1
Generator Fault output during the prep cycle. of the CPU schematic.
Check AMUX1 AMUX2, and AMUX3 signal of the A/D
Control port on sheet 5 location E 6 of the CPU schematic.
Check connection to the filament/kVp board.
Check that the voltage across R188 on the filament/kVp
control board is 0.45 to 0.55V.
Is the 60Hz inverter running properly?
The voltage across AMX1-A4-C6 should be approximately
27 Volts when the 60Hz inverter is turned on.
Error Code 5B Hex in the error list.
ERROR 45C The 1 kHz inverter ready signal was not asserted Check 1kHz INVERTER READY signal of the Critical
Generator Fault after the 60 Hz inverter turned on during prep. Status port on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
Check the connection from the CPU to the 1kHz board.
Check that the 60Hz inverter turns on.
Check that AMX1-A4-C2 charges to at least 70VDC when
the 60Hz inverter is turned on.
Check for faulty feedback circuitry.
Error Code 5C Hex in the error list.
ERROR 45D Filament shorted signal was asserted during the Check FIL SHRT DETECT signal of the Critical Status port
Generator Fault prep cycle. on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
Check the circuitry associated with this signal.
Check R150 on CPU 46–232828 or R321 on CPU
46–264974.
Error Code 5D Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 45E Filament shorted signal failed to be asserted Check FIL SHRT DETECT signal of the Critical Status port
Generator Fault when the filament driver was turned on during on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
prep. Because its resistance is low initially (cold), Does the filament inverter turn on?
the filament should appear to be shorted for a
short while when the inverter is first turned on. Are the high voltage cables connected correctly?
Check the circuitry associated with this signal.
Is the filament open?
Error Code 5E Hex in the error list.
ERROR 45F Filament shorted signal did not go low after the Check FIL SHRT DETECT signal of the Critical Status port
Generator Fault filament was allowed to heat up during prep. on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
Anode/Cathode cables reversed. Are the high voltage cables reversed?
Is the filament drive sufficient?
The small filament should be selected in the high voltage
transformer.
Check the circuitry associated with this signal.
Error Code 5F Hex in the error list.
ERROR 460 Tube Pressure Switch opened during exposure Check X-RAY PRESSURE SW signal of the Critical Status
Generator Fault interlock check. port on sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
Check the connection from the CPU to the pressure switch.
Check for a faulty switch.
Check the receiving circuits on the CPU.
Did the switch really trip due to high pressure or low
pressure?
Error Code 60 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 461 The 60 Hz Inverter Ok signal was low during Check 60 HZ INV OK signal of the Critical Status port on
Generator Fault exposure interlock check. sheet 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
Check the connection from the CPU to the 60Hz inverter.
Check for faulty feedback circuitry.
Error Code 61 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 462 Exposure time was excessive according to the Check LOW RESOLUTION signals of the Generator
Generator Fault programmable interval timer count. The exposure Control 1 port on sheet 6 location B 7 of the CPU
was terminated before mAs timer expired. schematic.
Is the unit properly calibrated? (If the initial kVp is off by
more than 8% a recalibration is required.)
Is there excessive battery voltage drop during a long
exposure? Check battery voltage drop. See Section 14-1.
Error Code 62 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 463 The kVp Command Feedback was low during the Check connection to the filament/kVp board.
Generator Fault exposure interlock check. Check feedback circuitry.
Check drive level from the CPU to the filament board.
Should be about 0.069 volts per kVp.
Error Code 63 Hex in the error list.
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ERROR 465 Filament Current Command Feedback was low Is there excessive battery voltage drop during a long
Generator Fault during exposure interlock check. (Only display exposure? Check battery voltage drop. See Section 14-1.
after 100 occurrences) Is the unit properly calibrated? (If the initial kVp is off by
more than 8% a recalibration is required.)
Check the feedback circuitry.
Error Code 65 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 466 Hardware back up timer expired. Check BU TMR OKAY signal of the On Board Status port
Generator Fault Error 437 will occur during the next prep attempt. on sheet 4 location F 8 of the CPU schematic.
Does the XRAY ON signal oscillate when the exposure is
terminated.
Is there excessive noise in the unit which that trips flip-flop
U120A on CPU 46–232828 or U95 on CPU 46–264974
Are all grounds properly connected in the generator.
Error Code 66 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 467 Exposure was determined to be short. Check FREQ FDBK0 signal of the On Board Control port
Generator Fault on sheet 5 location B 9 of the CPU schematic.
Is the unit properly calibrated? (If the initial kVp is off by
more than 8% a recalibration is required.)
Is the mA excessively high (i.e. greater than 125 mA)?
Check preheat circuitry on CPU board and Fil/kVp
board.
Error Code 67 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 468 The Exposure Command Active status signal Check EXP STOP CMND signal of the Generator Control 1
Generator Fault was high after Exposure Stop Command was port on sheet location B 7 of the CPU schematic.
given. Does the EXP STOP CMND properly reset:
U144B on CPU 46–232828 or
U140 on CPU 46–264974
Check the circuits related to this signal.
Error Code 68 Hex in the error list.
ERROR 469 The X-Ray On status went low during the Check X-RAY ON signal of the Critical Status port on sheet
Generator Fault exposure. 3 location D 8 of the CPU schematic.
Check circuitry related to this circuit. (i.e. does the signal
oscillate during the exposure when it should be a solid
high?)
During Calibration:
Does the start command get to the inverter?
Does the safety contactor pull in?
Is high voltage produced? If so, is the resulting kVp what
was selected?
Do the correct tap relays pull in?
Check kV feedback signal. It should look like the signal from
the High Voltage Divider.
Error Code 69 Hex in the error list.
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SECTION 13
THEORY
The power–up diagnostic firmware is responsible for verifying the integrity of the follow-
ing major functions/components:
As the power up tests are executing, message display indicates the various test numbers. It
takes the following form:
TEST - xx yyyyyy
where xx is the test number from 01 – 07 and yyyyyy is PASSED if the test passed or
FAILED if it did not.
There are 8 Light Emitting Diodes on the CPU board which light to indicate which test is
being executed. Upon power–up or reset, all LED’s are lit. Once the tests begin to execute,
the lit LED’s represent the binary code of the test being executed. Note that test 0, the CPU
test, is not indicated on the alpha display, but is represented on the LED ’s when all are
turned off. The prompt TESTING COMPLETE displays upon completion of the testing if
a fatal power–up fault was not detected.
Testing is done in a confidence building manner. If a test fails, a failure indication is given.
If the failure is fatal, program execution stops. If the test is non–fatal, testing continues after
a brief delay while the failure prompt is given. If a test passes, the next power–up test is
executed. This sequencing continues until a fatal fault occurs or all the tests of been suc-
cessfully executed. Control is passed to the Application Code, Calibration Code, or Diag-
nostics.
When the intended operating mode is the application code, non–fatal faults are those faults
which do not directly effect the drives. Should a non –fatal fault be detected, x–ray and
charging will be inhibited and the message DRIVES ONLY displays when the application
mode is entered. This provision is incorporated to allow the unit to be moved to a conven-
ient area for servicing if the drive circuits appear to be functional. In order to access diag-
nostics, the service switch must be set before the TESTING COMPLETE message fin-
ishes displaying. Functional descriptions for each of the power–up tests are given in the
following paragraphs.
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Testing the 80C31 Microcontroller involves verifying the functionality of each of the fol-
lowing:
The sum for the first 65535 bytes of program code is calculated and checked to make sure it
is equal to the 65536th byte. This test is FATAL regardless of firmware set or intended oper-
ating mode.
This test checks the integrity of the non–volatile ram battery. If the ram battery is below 2.0
volts, the first write to ram after power up will not be executed. This fact is used to deter-
mine the state of the battery.
Note: For CPU Board 46-264974, the second RAM battery is protected by checkĆ
sum.
The external ram test is non–destructive and involves writing and reading the patterns 00,
FF, AA and 55 for each RAM location. In addition, a destructive addressing test is done on
the RAM locations not allocated to the non–volatile database. This test is FATAL regardless
of firmware set or intended operating mode.
The checksum for the calibration data is calculated and checked to make sure it is equal to
the checksum value stored in non–volatile memory. This test is non–fatal if the calibration
or extended diagnostics modes are to be accessed. It is non–fatal for the application mode
only if the handle calibration data checksums are ok.
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On occasions, troubleshooting errors that occur during calibration can be more efficient if
done in the applications mode. However, unless the unit is totally calibrated it will not allow
normal applications operation. This is where the checksum by–pass is useful. The follow-
ing diagram illustrates how this is done:
Note: Before proceeding with the checksum bypass, enter calibration made and see
which checksums have failed. If for instance, the drive checksum failed, a
quick cal might resolve the problem.
POWER ON
TEST 00
TEST 01
TEST 03
TEST 04 - FAILED
TEST 05
TEST 07
TESTING COMPLETE
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The watchdog timer is checked to make sure that when strobed, its output goes high within
100 us, stays high for at least 30 ms and goes low within 75 ms. This test is non–fatal for any
intended operating mode.
This test checks the functionality of the 82C54 timers 0 and 2, including the ability to count
and to provide the proper strobe on their outputs. This test is non–fatal for any intended
operating mode.
This test checks the functionality of the A/D converter, the sample and hold and the analog
multiplexer. In addition, the integrity of the processor +5V supply is verified in this test.
This test is non–fatal if the calibration or extended diagnostics modes are to be accessed. It
is fatal for the application mode (15V and +24V also tested if dip switch #3 is enabled on
CPU Board 46–264974, starting with firmware 46–302688G1/46–302687G1).
The application mode consists of the functions that the hospital personnel typically encoun-
ter, i.e. Charging, Driving and X–ray.
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Charging can be entered from application code by plugging in the line cord. Illustration
13–1 shows a typical charge profile.
ILLUSTRATION 13–1
TYPICAL CHARGING PROFILE PROMS 46–302688G1/46–302687G1, 46–303272G1/46–303273G1 AND 46–303815G1/46–303816G1
(EXCEPT EVERY 20TH CYCLE)
BATTERY 130V
BATTERY
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
120V
110V
CHARGE COMPLETE
2.25
BATTERY BATTERY
CHARGE 2.0A CHARGE
CURRENT CURRENT
(AMPS) (AMPS)
1.5A
1.0A
CHARGE COMPLETE
0.5A
0.0A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TIME (HRS)
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Every 20th cycle, a complete charge will occur (see Illustration 13–2 ).
ILLUSTRATION 13–2
TYPICAL COMPLETE CHARGE PROFILE PROMS 46–302688G1/46–302687G1, 46–303272G1/46–303273G1 AND
46–303815G1/46–303816G1 (EVERY 20TH CYCLE)
BATTERY 130V
BATTERY
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
120V
110V
CHARGE COMPLETE
2.25
BATTERY BATTERY
CHARGE 2.0A CHARGE
CURRENT CURRENT
(AMPS) (AMPS)
1.5A
1.0A
CHARGE COMPLETE
0.5A
0.0A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TIME (HRS)
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Charging can be entered from application code by plugging in the line cord. Illustration
13–3 shows a typical charge profile.
ILLUSTRATION 13–3
TYPICAL CHARGING PROFILE PROMS 46–316685G1/46–316686G1 (EXCEPT EVERY 10TH CYCLE)
BATTERY 130V
BATTERY
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
120V
110V
CHARGE COMPLETE
2.25
BATTERY BATTERY
CHARGE 2.0A CHARGE
CURRENT CURRENT
(AMPS) (AMPS)
1.5A
1.0A
CHARGE COMPLETE
0.5A
0.0A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TIME (HRS)
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Every 10th cycle, a complete charge will occur (see Illustration 13–4).
ILLUSTRATION 13–4
TYPICAL COMPLETE CHARGE PROFILE PROMS 46–316685G1/46–316886G1 (EVERY 10TH CYCLE)
BATTERY 130V
BATTERY
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
120V
110V
CHARGE COMPLETE
2.25
BATTERY BATTERY
CHARGE 2.0A CHARGE
CURRENT CURRENT
(AMPS) (AMPS)
1.5A
1.0A
CHARGE COMPLETE
0.5A
0.0A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TIME (HRS)
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Charging can be entered from the application mode by plugging in the line cord. The
AMX4 charger can be classified as a pseudo constant voltage charger. This is because the
charger hardware is actually designed for constant current charging but the firmware strives
to maintain a constant voltage by adjusting the charger current output. Illustrations 13–5
through 13–8 show various aspects of actual charge profiles. Profiles will vary with state–
of–charge, battery condition, etc.
Illustrations 13–5 through 13–8 show only a small sample of the possible charge scenarios.
The intent here is to present the most significant elements of the charging algorithm and
how the various charge control DATA BASE parameters would effect charge performance.
Even though the details of Illustrations 13–5 through 13–8 apply specifically to PROMS
46–329187G1/46–329188G1 or 46–329187G2/46–329188G2, the concepts presented are
valid for all PROM versions.
A charge cycle can be either a non–extended (top–off) or an extended cycle. Most cycles
will be of the non–extended type as seen in Illustration 13–5. However, every n+1 times that
charge is initiated, the AMX4 charger will automatically attempt an extended charge as
shown in Illustration 13–7. (n = the value of the DATA BASE parameter “Trickle Limit”).
An extended charge is considered valid once 1/2 of the extended time has elapsed. If this
condition is not met because the charger is unplugged, the system will continue to initiate
extended charges.
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ILLUSTRATION 13–5
FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1 OR 46–329187G2/46–329188G2: TYPICAL NON–EXTENDED CHARGING PROFILE FOR
SIGNIFICANTLY DISCHARGED BATTERY SET
BATTERY VOLTAGE
SWITCH TO
TRICKLE MODE
TIME (Hours)
Illustration 13–5 shows a typical non–extended charge profile. About 50% of the usable
capacity of the batteries was removed prior to charge. The graph plots battery voltage vs.
charge current. Charge current is represented two ways: by the voltage across the charging
resistor, and by the voltage out of the charge current demand DAC. Actual current can be
calculated by dividing the voltage across AMX1A3R1 by 2.5W. The various charge time
frames are as follows:
TIME FRAME “A”: This is the charge start–up period. The charge current is increased to
the maximum allowable level for the present set of conditions (battery
state–of–charge, line voltage, etc.). See Illustration 13–6 for an expansion of this time
frame.
TIME FRAME “B”: This is the current limited period. The level that the charge current is
limited to is determined by the DATA BASE parameter “Maximum Charging mA”. The
charger will remain at this level until the battery voltage starts to approach the clamp volt-
age. NOTE: This time frame will be by–passed for charge cycles which are initiated when
the batteries are nearly fully charged.
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TIME FRAME “C”: This is the clamp anticipation period. During this time frame, the
charger decreases the charge current in anticipation of the voltage clamp. Clamp anticipa-
tion begins at a voltage 7.0V below the voltage set by the DATA BASE parameter “High
Charge Clamp Volts”. The rate of charge current decrease is a function of the rate of battery
voltage increase. Clamp anticipation is incorporated to minimize clamp voltage overshoot.
TIME FRAME “D”: This is the voltage limited period which begins once the voltage set
by the value of the DATA BASE parameter “High Charge Clamp Volts” is exceeded. Dur-
ing this time some ripple will be noticeable on the voltage waveform. This ripple is due to
the limited resolution of the digital–to–analog convertor which controls charge current.
The duration of this time period is variable depending on the state–of–charge of the batter-
ies prior to charge as well as over all battery condition. This time frame ends, as does the
“High Charge Mode”, when the charge current drops to the level set by the DATA BASE
parameter “Start Timed Charge Counts”.
TIME FRAME “E”: This is the timed charge period which begins when the switch to
“Trickle Mode” is made. When the charger is in the trickle mode, the resolution of the sys-
tem increases by a factor of 10. This is the reason for the sudden increase of voltage at
AMX1A2A1 TP29 by an order of magnitude. (Note, however, that the voltage across the
AMX1A3R1 charging resistor doesn’t change appreciably.) During the initial stages of this
time period, the battery voltage may increase (as shown in Illustration 13–1 ). This is be-
cause a one count change of the charge DAC does not have the same affect in the trickle
mode as in the high charge mode. The firmware decreases the current by one DAC count
once every two minutes as long as the voltage remains less than two volts above the clamp
level, and once every 15 seconds if the voltage is more than two volts but less than five volts
over the clamp. If the battery voltage exceeds the clamp by more than five volts, the firm-
ware will drop the charge current to zero for 15 seconds and then reapply it at a lower level.
This period ends when the amount of time equal to the DATA BASE parameter “TOP OFF
TIME” in minutes has elapsed and charge current is brought to zero.
TIME FRAME “F”: This is the “CHARGE COMPLETE” period. The charger output is
zero, the system electronics are powered from the A.C. line, and “CHARGE COMPLETE”
is displayed on the message display. The system will remain in this state until the system is
unplugged from its AC outlet. If during this time period the battery voltage falls below the
level set by the DATA BASE parameter “Monitor Full Capacity Millivolts”, the firmware
will trip the circuit breaker to conserve charge if the system has been in the “CHARGE
COMPLETE” mode for at least the amount of time specified by the DATA BASE parame-
ter “Breaker Trip Time”. One of three conditions can cause this to occur. First, the battery
set can have one or more shorted cells each decreasing the voltage by approximately 2
volts. Second, the regulator circuit which supplies power to the system electronics may be
defective, forcing the battery to supply this power. Finally the breaker might trip if the sys-
tem is left in the “CHARGE COMPLETE” mode for many days, because of the battery’s
own self–discharge.
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ILLUSTRATION 13–6
FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1 OR 46–329187G2/46–329188G2: TYPICAL CHARGE START–UP PROFILE FOR SIGNIFICANT-
LY DISCHARGED BATTERY SET
BATTERY VOLTAGE
TIME (Minutes)
Illustration 13–6 shows in detail what occurs at the beginning of a charge cycle. When the
system first senses that the charge cord has been plugged in, it sets the Charge Current DAC
to its appropriate level and then closes the charge enable relays (K150 and K187) on the
charge board AMX1A3A1. Charge current is maintained at this initial level for approxi-
mately 75 seconds to allow for stabilization. The Charge Current DAC output is then in-
creased at a rate of 9 DAC counts per 18 seconds until the maximum current level (set by the
DATA BASE parameter “Maximum Charging mA”) is reached. See Illustration 13–8 for a
case where the charge current does not ramp up to its maximum level.
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ILLUSTRATION 13–7
FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1 OR 46–329187G2/46–329188G2: TYPICAL EXTENDED CHARGING PROFILE FOR A SLIGHTLY
DISCHARGED BATTERY SET
TYPICAL EXTENDED CHARGE PROFILE
FOR A SLIGHTLY DISCHARGED BATTERY SET
(BATTERY VOLTAGE VS. CHARGE CURRENT)
BATTERY VOLTAGE
SWITCH TO
FLOAT CHARGE
CHARGE CURRENT DAC
VOLTAGE AMX1A2A1 TP29
SWITCH TO
TRICKLE MODE
TIME (Hours)
The profile in Illustration 13–7 shows what occurs when a battery which has been only
slightly discharged is recharged. Because the battery quickly becomes resistant to charge,
its voltage climbs at a fast rate and generally over–shoots the clamp voltage as shown.
TIME FRAME “A”: This is the “High Charge Mode”. See Illustration 13–8 for an expan-
sion and detailed description of this time frame.
TIME FRAME “B”: This is the timed charge period which begins when the switch to
“Trickle Mode” is made. For an extended charge this timed charge ends when the amount of
time equal to the DATA BASE parameter “Final Phase Time” in hours has elapsed. The
charger maintains the battery voltage at the clamp level by slowly decreasing the current.
TIME FRAME “C”: This is the “CHARGE COMPLETE” period for an extended charge.
The charger enters a float charge condition, and charger output is adjusted to maintain the
battery voltage at the level determined by the DATA BASE parameter “Trickle Charge
Clamp Voltage”. This voltage will be maintained until the charge cord is removed from its
AC outlet.
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ILLUSTRATION 13–8
FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1 OR 46–329187G2/46–329188G2: TYPICAL CHARGE START–UP PROFILE FOR A SLIGHTLY
DISCHARGED BATTERY SET
BATTERY VOLT-
AGE
TIME (Minutes)
Illustration 13–8 shows what occurs when a nearly charged battery is recharged. Charge is
initiated as described for Illustration 13–6, except that the current never reaches its maxi-
mum level because current stops increasing when the battery voltage exceeds the clamp
voltage minus seven volts (123V in this case). The charger now enters a clamp anticipation
phase as indicated by the Time Frame “C” description for Illustration 13–5. Once the clamp
voltage is exceeded, the charge current decreases at a rate of 1 DAC count every six seconds
if the voltage is increasing at a rate greater than 0.2V in six seconds. Otherwise, charge cur-
rent is decreased at a rate of 1 DAC count every 40 seconds. If the clamp voltage is exceed-
ed by more than 2.00V, the firmware brings the charge current demand to zero for 15 sec-
onds to force the battery voltage to drop before the charge current is reapplied at a level 3
DAC counts lower. If the battery voltage needs to be dropped more than 4 times within a 4
minute window, the charge current is reapplied at a level 10 DAC counts lower.
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Checking charge current feedback. The actual feedback must be within 20% of the
expected feedback otherwise an error is flagged.
Checking to see if the charger is saturated. During the high current charging phase, the
charger is assumed to be saturated if the charge current feedback is approximately 6% lower
than the expected value. Charger saturation occurs when the charger can not meet the
charge current demand. Usually this takes place toward the end of a charge cycle when the
battery voltage is high (head voltage is low). When saturation is detected, charge current
demand is decreased.
If the service switch is placed into the “service” or down position while the system is charg-
ing, the current battery voltage and charger current are displayed on the kVp/mAs numeric
display. The display takes the formats of Illustration 13–9.
ILLUSTRATION 13–9
CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS DISPLAY
Note: The display is only updated once every six seconds and the displayed values
lag the actual values because of voltage and current averaging inherent in the
AMX4 metering circuits and algorithms. With the battery volt meter and
charger properly calibrated, errors up to 1% for the battery voltage and 5%
for the charge current are possible.
13-15 Drive
The drive mode is entered from application code whenever the drive handle is engaged and
is exited when the handle is released.
The Drive Control Algorithm converts the drive handle input to a drive command, allowing
“reverse only” if the bumper is engaged. It sends the status of the x–ray tube parked switch
to the drive control board.
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ILLUSTRATION 13–10
DRIVE DAC OUTPUT VS. HANDLE DISPLACEMENT
(0) 255
DRIVE DAC
COMMAND
(COUNTS)
(128) 128
DEADBAND
(255) 0
HALL SENSOR OUTPUT HALL SENSOR OUTPUT HALL SENSOR OUTPUT
@ FULL REVERSE WITH NO @ FULL FORWARD
HANDLE DISPLACEMENT HANDLE DISPLACEMENT HANDLE DISPLACEMENT
From the graph on Illustration 13–10 it becomes apparent the any handle input will map the
appropriate output drive command. It should be noted that the left and right channels are
independent from one another.
Drive Control Run–Time Diagnostics in the main drive control loop check drive current
feedback to see that it is equal to or less than the drive command. Checks for drive stalls and
stuck handle are also done.
Using the Run–Time Diagnostic Drive Display to Isolate Drive Errors. Firmware in-
cludes diagnostics which display drive command and feedback for both left and right drives
on the kVp mAs display. The displays are activated any time the service switch is active
when the unit is in the drive mode. The displays are activated any time the service switch is
active when the unit is in the drive mode. The display format is as follows:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
LEFT OUTPUT LEFT FEEDBACK RIGHT OUTPUT RIGHT FEEDBACK
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The displays change very fast but you should be able to notice trends. That is, as the output
increases so should the feedback and when the output decreases the feedback should follow.
The only time the feedback equals the output is when the drive power amp is not pulse width
limited which only occurs when the unit is accelerating from stop and when driving very
slowly. Note that the data is displayed in hex and that because of the bipolar operation of the
drives a request for no drive corresponds to 80 (HEX) on the display. Keeping this in mind,
the feedback should always be on the same side of 80 as the Output command (+ a couple
counts). If a drive fault should occur, the firmware “locks” the fault condition on the display
as long as the drive deadman switch is held active. This will allow you to record the display
so that you can interpret what it means. The display is especially helpful in isolating blown
fuses or bad connections to the drive motors. If either of these conditions were present you
would see the feedback remain constant while the output command is very active.
1. Current feedback indicating drive in the opposite direction from what was comman-
ded.
2. Current feedback in excess of what was commanded.
3. Current feedback which doesn’t exceed 10% of the output command for at least 100
ms.
Remember: For commands above 80H, the larger the number the greater the output comĆ
mand. For commands below 80H, the smaller the number the greater the outĆ
put command. Also, the output commands displayed are scaled down by 63%
from the actual output so that they correspond to the feedback.
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The AMX software looks for certain voltages from the Hall effect sensors in the Drive han-
dle:
The voltages from the Hall effect sensors enter the CPU via analog MUX U342. They
can be measured at CPU TP22 (left handle) or TP21 (right handle). They must be as
follows, or calibration errors will occur:
- With handle at rest, this voltage should be between 3.125 and 7.5 VDC.
- Move handle full forward, and voltage should change in either direction by
at least .32 Volts, but no more than 5 Volts. Direction is not important since
this depends on magnet polarity and is calibrated out.
- Move handle full reverse, and voltage should change in other direction by at
least .32 Volts, but no more than 5 Volts. The voltage must change in the
OTHER direction, or a HANDLE CAL ERR 4 will occur.
Always push full forward and pull full back during calibration. Otherwise, the CPU
may see a greater or lesser voltage than expected during applications, and cause a 218
error.
During applications, the software looks at the Hall sensor voltage and does some cal-
culations based on data gathered during handle calibration. The calculations convert
the approximately 3–7 Volt Hall signal into a –10 to +10 Volt signal used as the Drive
Command to the drive servo. This command is the output from a D/A converter and
can be seen on TP19 (left drive) and TP18 (right drive). A 0 Volt command is a com-
mand for no motion, while a + or – command provides drive in a forward or reverse
direction.
If there is no voltage change at Test Points 21 or 22, explore the Handle Check signal.
The AMX CPU makes the handle check signal from a D/A output that is normally used for
the Charge Current Command. While AMX is driven, it cannot charge, so this D/A per-
forms double duty.
The Handle Check signal is at CPU TP29. This should measure about 10 Volts with
a meter. When the drive enable bar is engaged, the signal is actually a square wave
that is 10 Volts for 24 mS and 0 Volts for 1 mS. When this signal drops to zero, it forces
the signal from the Hall sensor to zero. The signal is continuously 10 Volts when the
enable bar is released.
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During driving, the CPU looks for the drop to zero Volts once every 24 ms. During
the 24 ms in between, the CPU can get the actual handle command. If this zero Volt
drop is missing, there will be a 218 error. This is a safety feature to guarantee that the
analog MUX, Sample and Hold, and A/D are working correctly while driving, in order
to prevent runaway of the AMX.
The CPU expects certain voltages from the drive servo’s Drive Feedback signal that is input
to the CPU at PIN 25 (left drive) and PIN 26 (right drive) of analog MUX U342.
The Drive Command from CPU is a –10 to +10 Volt command with 0 Volts meaning
“do not drive.” The feedback that should be seen from the servo is calculated by the
following formula:
Thus there is a Drive Command that goes above and below 0 Volts which produces
a feedback that goes above and below 5 Volts.
The software looks at this feedback whenever the enable bar is picked up. An error
occurs if any of the following happens:
- The feedback is in opposite direction of what is expected:
For example, if command is less than 0, feedback should be less than 5 Volts.
If feedback is greater than 5 Volts, this is instantly an error.
- The feedback is greater than expected:
Thus if feedback is greater than 6.25 Volts, there is a 214 or 216 error.
- The feedback based upon 10% of command is less than expected for more
than 100 ms:
For example, using the 4 Volt command above, 10% of 4 is 0.4 Volts, so feedĆ
back should be at least:
Thus, if feedback is less than 5.125 volts for more than 100 ms, there is a 215
or 217 error.
Monitor the command and feedback by flipping down the Service Switch while in
applications mode. Lifting the enable bar should cause many digits to display on the
kV/mA display. (There is a good description of this in Section 13–15–2 of this manu-
al.) Note that the display for the command is scaled by the .625 (63%) factor so that
the command and feedback will match.
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The software looks at this feedback as soon as handle is lifted. When not driving, there
should be about 5 Volts at PINS 25 and 26 of the MUX. If there isn’t about 5 Volts
upon picking up the enable bar, there will be a “RELEASE HANDLE” or 214 thru
217 error. This can be an aid in troubleshooting. If there is an error by just pulling up
the enable bar, it means that feedback was never correct, and the problem is probably
the CPU or Drive Controller. If handle has to be moved to get error, there is probably
a blown fuse or bad Power Amp board.
Usually the Power Amp Fails because a FET becomes shorted. This shorted FET will
probably destroy a DG201 analog switch on the Drive Controller (U31 or U51), and
blow a fuse (F1 or F2 by the drive contactors). Determine if the FET’s are shorted by
measuring their impedance with an OHM meter. There should be at least 10K OHM
between any combination of the case and the 2 leads. These FET’s are easy to replace.
Note: Never replace a drive controller board or a fuse without first checking to make
sure that FET's are not shorted. Otherwise, a DG201 or a fuse will blow again!
The CPU looks at several signals on the U151 Input port and sends out several signals on the
U264 Output port.
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The correct kVp, demand is determined from the operator selected kVp and calibrated data
base values. During kVp calibration, the relationship between 4 kVp demand DAC outputs
and the resulting kVp is determined. All kVp demands are then linearly interpolated in be-
tween these database entries.
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The selected tap relay combination is a function of selected kVp, battery voltage and cali-
brated tap constants. The tap combination that will yield an average emission current clos-
est to 100mA will be selected.
The proper filament current is determined using the selected kVp and the calculated emis-
sion current resulting from the selected tap relay combination. During filament current
calibration the filament current at 90 and 110 mA of emission current is determined for each
kVp station and stored in the database. A linear interpolation is done on these database ele-
ments using the calculated emission current to arrive at the proper filament current at the
selected kVp.
To compensate for tube aging and to “tweak” interpolated filament current points, auto
calibration is done after all exposures longer than 10ms as follows:
Determine how much the filament current needs to be adjusted based on the initial
kVp error of the last exposure.
Weight the filament current table adjustments based on the mA.
Adjust adjacent filament current table points to reflect the change made at the present
station.
During the PREP and EXPOSURE cycles, the firmware continuously checks the status of
various interlocks. As a result, there 36 unique errors that can appear. All x–ray generator
related faults are indicated by the message “ERROR 4xx”, where xx is a unique error code
for a particular fault.
The field light can be turned on any time the unit is not charging or in the x–ray mode (prep
or expose) provided a generator fault has not occurred. The field light is turned on by ena-
bling the 60Hz clocks to the 60Hz inverter. The clocks remain enabled for from 5 to 45 sec-
onds after the field light switch is released. Pressing the field light switch during the 5 to 45
second time period reloads the timer with the calibrated on time. The field light has a maxi-
mum total on time of 200 seconds before it is disabled for cooling.
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* **
112.00V MAXIMUM RATE OF DECREASE IS 3.0 BARS/MIN. 116.00V
THE BAR GRAPH WILL GAIN SEGMENTS AT A RATE OF 0.6 OR GREATER
BARS/MIN IN RESPONSE TO VOLTAGE FLUCTUATION
When Driving
NUMBER OF LIGHTED BARS IS A LINEAR RELA-
0% TION
DETERMINED BY THE VOLTAGES BELOW
100%
* **
109.00V Maximum rate of decrease is 3.0 bars/min 113.00V
The bar graph will not gain segments in this mode OR GREATER
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* **
112.00V MAXIMUM RATE OF DECREASE IS 3.0 BARS/MIN. 114.00V
THE BAR GRAPH WILL GAIN SEGMENTS AT A RATE OF 0.6
BARS/MIN IN RESPONSE TO VOLTAGE FLUCTUATION
When Driving
NUMBER OF LIGHTED BARS IS A LINEAR RELATION
0% DETERMINED BY THE VOLTAGES BELOW 100%
* **
109.00V MAXIMUM RATE OF DECREASE IS 3.0 BARS/MIN 111.00V
THE BAR GRAPH WILL NOT GAIN SEGMENTS IN THIS MODE OR GREATER
* THIS VOLTAGE LEVEL IS ADJUSTABLE WITH THE MONITOR_ZERO_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS DATABASE VALUE. THE
0% VOLTAGE IS MONITOR_ZERO_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS – 3.0V. MAY BE MODIFIED BY BATTERY AGING.
** THIS VOLTAGE LEVEL IS ADJUSTABLE WITH THE MONITOR_FULL_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS DATABASE VALUE. THE
100% VOLTAGE IS MONITOR_FULL_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS – 3.0V.
* THE MONITOR_ZERO_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BATTERY AGE ALGORITHM. THE 0% VOLTAGE IS
EQUAL TO (MONITOR_ZERO_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS +2.00V.
** THIS VALUE IS 130.00V.
***ALL BARS SHOULD BE LIT SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER CHARGE COMPLETE (EXCEPT IN FULL CHARGE CYCLE WHICH OC-
CURS EVERY 20TH TIME.
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* **
112.00V MAXIMUM RATE OF DECREASE IS 3.0 BARS/MIN. 114.00V
THE BAR GRAPH WILL GAIN SEGMENTS AT A RATE OF 0.6
BARS/MIN IN RESPONSE TO VOLTAGE FLUCTUATION
When Driving
NUMBER OF LIGHTED BARS IS A LINEAR RELA-
0% TION
DETERMINED BY THE VOLTAGES BELOW
100%
* **
109.00V MAXIMUM RATE OF DECREASE IS 3.0 BARS/MIN 111.00V
THE BAR GRAPH WILL NOT GAIN SEGMENTS IN THIS MODE OR GREATER
* THE MONITOR_ZERO_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BATTERY AGE ALGORITHM. THE 0% VOLTAGE IS EQUAL
TO (MONITOR_ZERO_CAPACITY_MILLIVOLTS +2.00V.
** THIS VALUE IS 127.00V.
***ALL BARS SHOULD BE LIT SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER CHARGE COMPLETE (EXCEPT IN FULL CHARGE CYCLE WHICH OCCURS EV-
ERY 10TH TIME.
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The algorithm may be disabled and the range reset to norm by loading defaults, running full
calibration, and loading location 19D with 0000. (See the data base access section).
This section describes the high–level operation of the battery capacity metering algorithm
for the AMX–4 mobile rad product. This algorithm shall hereafter be referred to as
“SMART GAUGE”. The SMART GAUGE firmware divorces the bar graph display from
battery voltage and instead uses actual usage to approximate remaining capacity. This has
the effect of normalizing all battery sets regardless of manufacturer or manufacturing date.
It also allows the system to be relatively insensitive to bad cells as long as performance is
still there.
When the AMX–4 is “ON”, there are five distinct loads on the battery. They are idle, drive,
field light, prep, and x–ray exposures. All load currents except for drive are relatively con-
stant and can be integrated easily over time. To be conservative, the drive load is considered
to be constant at a level equivalent to driving at top speed on a flat level surface.
Note: The additional load of the optional AEC module on the battery set is approxiĆ
mately 5 mA. Since this value is so small, no special compensation is made for
this case.
Available capacity in milliamp hours is decreased from its present level as described by the
follow equation:
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The various energy removed values (in milliamp seconds) will be determined from elapsed
time as follows:
ENERGY REMOVED ELAPSED TIME NOMINAL LOAD
idle energy removed = {[Elapsed idle time] 300 (mA)}
drive energy removed = {[Elapsed drive time] 3000 (mA)}
field light energy removed = {[Elapsed field light time] 2500(mA)}
prep energy removed = {[Elapsed xray mode time] 3000(mA)}
Exposure energy removed (in mA seconds) will be determined from exposure data as fol-
lows:
x-ray energy removed = {[Cumulative Exposure Energy since last sample (Joules)]
(conversion factor)
where,
conversion factor =(1000 mA/A) [ 0.75 (generator eff.)100V (typ. loaded volts) ]
= 13
These nominal loads are adjustable via DATA BASE parameters. The load to DATA
BASE names are cross–referenced below:
The remaining capacity calculations are done each time a new battery voltage value is cal-
culated which is approximately every five seconds. The % capacity remaining is then dis-
played on the 48 segment bargraph. The bargraph has the relationship of each segment rep-
resenting:
Total Capacity (a DATA BASE parameter)
48 segments
Given this default condition, each of the various load modes will remove capacity at differ-
ent rates as follows:
LOAD TYPICAL DAILY
LOAD MODE DISCHARGE RATE
MAGNITUDE USAGE*
Idle 0.3 amps 2.2 segments/hour 0.8 AHR = 6 segments
Drive 3.0 amps 0.4 segments/minute 1.7 AHR = 13 segments
Field Light 2.5 amps 0.3 segments/minute 0.4 AHR = 3 segments
X–Ray Prep 3.0 amps 0.4 segments/minute 0.1 AHR = 1 segment
BASED ON 0.0005 to 0.8
X–ray 0.07 AHR = 0 segments
TECHNIQUE segments/exposure
TOTAL DAILY SEGMENTS TURNED OFF: 23 segments (48%)
*Based on actual field data.
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In order to deal with the rare situation where a customer is nearly finished with a patient
exam when capacity goes to 0 preventing further exposures, an emergency capacity feature
is added. Upon power–up, if 0% capacity is detected, three bar segments will be lit. Thus
cycling the keyswitch will give approximately 50 seconds before the bar graph display goes
to 0% again, allowing enough time to position a patient, to illuminate the field light, and to
take an exposure.
During charge, available capacity will be increased in three phases. Phase I is the current
limited phase, Phase II is the voltage limited phase, and Phase III is the timed voltage lim-
ited phase. The following paragraphs describe the rules governing the bar graph update.
This phase occurs at the beginning of a charge cycle when the charger is putting out its max-
imum current and the voltage has not reached its maximum value. During this time, 50% of
the segments unlit at the beginning of charge will be illuminated. Concurrently, the capac-
ity remaining variable will be increased by 50%.
PRESENT NUMBER
OF SEGMENTS
SEGMENTS AT
START OF CHARGE
1. This phase may be skipped when attempting to charge fully charged batteries or bat-
teries which are resistant to charge. This occurs when the charging current is more
than 20 DAC counts below maximum at the end of the charge ramp–up.
2. The maximum % change is limited to 10% per volt of difference between the begin-
ning and ending Phase 1 voltages. As an example, if the voltage at the end of the cur-
rent ramp–up is 123V, the maximum % change will be limited to 40%
[(127V–124V)10%].
3. If the clamp anticipation algorithm decreases the charge current by more than 20 DAC
counts, phase 1 will end.
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As the charge clamp voltage is approached or once it is exceeded, charge current is de-
creased to keep the battery charge voltage at the programmed limit. 50% of the segments
unlit at the beginning of PHASE II will be lit during this phase. This phase is complete when
the switch to trickle mode is made. Segments will be lit as a function of the present Charge
DAC count as shown in the following graph.
PRESENT NUMBER
OF SEGMENTS
SEGMENTS AT
START OF PHASE II
There is one exception to the above relationship. If charging batteries which are fully
charged, Phase I will be by–passed and the starting Phase II charge DAC count will be very
low. In this case, the maximum % change in capacity is limited to 0.7% per DAC count. As
an example, if the DAC count at the start of Phase II is 76 and the Switch to trickle mode
DAC count is 26, % change in capacity for Phase II will be 35%. Note that for nearly
charged batteries and for batteries resistant to charge, this phase may be very short.
After the switch to the trickle mode has been made, the remaining charge is a function of
time. When “CHARGE COMPLETE” is displayed, all bar segments will have been lit. The
timed phase can be a top–off or an extended charge; the relationship is the same. Available
capacity will be increased as shown in the following graph.
ALL
SEGMENTS
PRESENT NUMBER
OF SEGMENTS
SEGMENTS AT
START OF PHASE III
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“Stuck–At–Full” Feature
When the charge cycle reaches “CHARGE COMPLETE”, an additional amount of capac-
ity will be added to the remaining capacity. This results in the automotive equivalent of
having the fuel gauge “stuck–at–full” after filling up the fuel tank. The amount of “over-
charge” is defaulted to 500mAHR. The amount of overcharge is controlled by the DATA
BASE parameter Full Charge Excess Capacity. The segments on the bar graph display will
be at full until this “overcharge” is used up during discharge.
ILLUSTRATION 13–11
FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1 OR 46–329187G2/46–329188G2: REMAINING CAPACITY AND PERCENT CHARGE DURING
RECHARGE (PICTORIAL)
CASE 1 CASE 2
CASE 1 CASE 2
CASE 1 CASE 2
The above CASE 1 and CASE 2 figures illustrate the three phase recharge concept. CASE 1
is an example of a nearly charged battery set (Phase I adds no bar segments) while CASE 2
is an example of a heavily discharged battery set. The equivalent capacity in mAHR is
given immediately beneath the bar graph depiction. Default values are assumed.
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ILLUSTRATION 13–12
FOR PROMS 46–329187G1/46–329188G1 OR 46–329187G2/46–329188G2: REMAINING CAPACITY AND PERCENT CHARGE DURING
RECHARGE (GRAPHICAL)
BATTERY VOLT-
AGE
CHARGE
COMPLETE
CAPACITY REMAINING IN
100’S OF MILLIAMPHOURS
PHASE III
PHASE I PHASE II
TIME (Hours)
Illustration 13–12 demonstrates how both the % charge displayed on the bar graph capacity
gauge and the capacity remaining, increase during charge when starting with a significantly
discharged battery set. Note that neither parameter is increased until after the initial ramp–
up period.
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To guard against unusual usage, a circuit defect, or shorted battery cells, all of which may
cause a deviation from the current load model, voltage compensation is incorporated in the
SMART GAUGE algorithm. To accomplish this, the energy removed during each cycle
will be multiplied by a compensation factor as shown in the following table:
VOLTAGE RANGE FOR WHICH ...
IDLE > 112.0V > 111.0V and < 112.0V < 111.0V
DRIVE > 110.5V > 109.5V and < 110.5V < 109.5V
FIELD LIGHT > 111.0V > 110.0V and < 111.0V < 110.0V
DRIVE and
> 109.5V > 108.5V and < 109.5V < 108.5V
FIELD LIGHT
The table above assumes the default condition of 11200 (2BC0 Hex) for the DATA BASE
parameter “Nominal 0% capacity Millivolts” which represents 112.00V. The important
item to note is that even with voltage compensation in effect, the bar graph (% capacity)
response will still be linear with usage. The bar graph will not fall off sharply as had been
the case with the previous capacity algorithm.
As shown in the following table, certain DAC voltage outputs are provided to aid manufac-
turing, field service, and systems evaluation engineering in monitoring the parameters
which drive the % capacity display with external measurement equipment.
110V = 0V output
Present Voltage KVP DEMAND TP26
140V = 10V output
0mAHR = 0V output
Remaining Capacity FIL CUR DEMAND TP27
10000mAHR = 10V output
These diagnostic outputs will be available except in the x–ray mode when the DAC’s are
used for their intended purposes. The Charge Profile illustration in this section was gener-
ated by monitoring these test points during charge.
To guard against the adverse effects of aging batteries on high voltage generator perform-
ance, a battery aging algorithm is incorporated to reduce the capacity available over the
range of the bar graph display as described in Section 13-22-1. If battery aging is effecting
the system high voltage performance, the DATA BASE parameter “Battery Aging Capacity
Offset” will begin to increase. It is limited to 70% of the value of the DATA BASE parame-
ter “Total Capacity”. Relatively new battery sets may also activate this algorithm if a
shorted cell(s) is present.
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IMPORTANT: Loading Defaults in the calibration mode does not zero the Battery Aging
Capacity Offset" DATA BASE parameter, because batteries are not always
replaced prior to Re-Calibrating a system. Therefore always inspect and
zero this parameter any time battery sets or individual batteries are replaced.
13-25 Calibration
To enter the calibration mode, the unit must be powered–up with the service switch in the
service mode position. Once power–up testing is complete, the “CALIBRATE SYSTEM”
function must be selected. At this point the following items can be calibrated.
The Handle Is The Only Portion Of The Drive system that requires calibration. The calibra-
tion is basically in two parts. First the “no force” transducer output is determined. Next the
transducer output at full forward and full reverse handle displacement is determined for
both the left and right channels. From these the magnet polarity and input gains can be de-
termined.
During charger calibration, the AMX4 “learns” the relationship between the charge current
command and the charge current feedback both for high charge and trickle charge. To do
this the AMX 4 calibration firmware outputs two different charge commands and saves the
charge current feedback for these points in the data base. From these values in the data base,
the expected feedback at any charge command can be interpolated. The AMX 4 also
“learns” the relationship between charge current command and actual charging current.
The serviceperson is involved in this step since he enters the voltage across the charging
current limit resistor. The value which is saved in the data base is:
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During this calibration step, the AMX 4 “learns” the relationship between actual battery
voltage and the frequency of the VCO which monitors battery voltage. To do this, the AMX
4 counts battery voltage pulses for 5 seconds and then prompts the operator to enter the ac-
tual battery voltage. From this information a counts–per–volt ratio can be determined and
stored in the data base.
This calibration step is divided into four parts as shown below. It is assumed that the battery
voltage calibration has been done properly.
During mAs calibration approximately 100 mA is injected into the mA metering circuitry
which is based on a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). The resulting frequency clocks
the counter for a set period of time (3 seconds). As a result, the number of VCO pulses per
mAs is given by:
This calibration step calibrates the AMX 4 to the particular bleeder/meter combination be-
ing used for measurement. During this step the AMX 4 “learns” the relationship between
kVp demand and actual kVp. The service person monitors the kVp on an oscilloscope and
enters the kVp value when the AMX 4 requests it. Calibration is done at 4 points – 52, 64, 85
and 120 kVp
ILLUSTRATION 13–13
MAS CALIBRATION CIRCUIT
+V
100 mA
mA
l emiss
P
R
O
16 BIT C
COUNTER E
VCO
S
S
O
R
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This is the longest calibration step, but it is fully automated. All the service person is re-
quired to do is hold down the prep and expose switches. The purpose of Tap Calibration is to
define the system characteristics of as many of the 28 valid tap combinations as possible.
Starting at no taps selected, the AMX 4 determines which two kVp’s yield emission cur-
rents of 90 and 110 mA for each tap combination. The Illustration 13–14 shows the informa-
tion that is gathered from this cal.
For each tap combination two parameters are stored in the data base; the System Resistance
which is the slope of the tap combination load line, and the Effective Turns Ratio which is
the y–intercept (kVp at 0mA) divided by the battery voltage.
Filament current demand is calibrated at four kVp station: 52, 64, 85 and 120 kVp. For each
kVp station two tap combinations are used – the ones that will yield emission currents clos-
est to 90mA and 110mA.
Linear interpolation is used to determine the filament current demand values at 90 and 110 mA
for each kVp station. These eight calibrated points are then used to interpolate the remaining
filament current table entries in the data base as shown in Table 13–1.
ILLUSTRATION 13–14
KVP VERSUS MA
EMISSION CURRENT (mA)
K5, K3, K2
kVp
K5, K3, K1
K2, K1
K2
NO TAPS K1
OPEN 90 110
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TABLE 13–1
FILAMENT CURRENT TABLE ENTRIES
90 mA 100 mA kVp
extrapolated extrapolated 50
calibrated calibrated 52
interpolated interpolated 54
interpolated interpolated 62
calibrated calibrated 64
interpolated interpolated 66
interpolated interpolated 80
calibrated calibrated 85
interpolated interpolated 90
Obtaining the correct filament current demand at each of the eight calibration points is done
as follows:
1. The filament current used for the first exposure at a new calibration point is based on
data collected during tap calibration.
2. When an exposure is taken, the filament current feedback “error” (indicative of kVp
error) is integrated. This integrated error and its polarity determines how much the
filament current must be adjusted.
3. If the integrated error is greater than the maximum allowable error then take another
exposure with the new filament current of step 2 above.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until the error is within limits.
This calibration step allows the field light “ON” time to be calibrated. Valid times are any-
where from 5 to 45 seconds.
This portion of the service mode is intended to assist the service representative in trouble–
shooting. It is password protected to prevent unauthorized access to these tests.
This portion of the service mode allows access to the history of the unit. It is password pro-
tected to prevent unauthorized access.
This portion of the service mode allows the service representative to view and change data
base elements. It is password protected to prevent unauthorized access.
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SECTION 14
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS AND SERVICE AIDS
1. Error 465 may appear during longer exposures (>50 ms). This error occurs
when the battery voltage drop during an exposure is significantly greater than
what it was during TAP CAL. New firmware versions don't display E-465 until
after 100 occurrences. They are logged, however, so inspecting the data log on a
regular basis is recommended.
2. Error 462 (excessive exposure time) may also indicate that the battery voltage
drop during an exposure is significantly greater than what it was during TAP
CAL.
3. The message BATTERY TOO LOW" RECHARGE REQUIRED" may apĆ
pear even though there is significant capacity left according to the bar graph.
4. The circuit breaker may blow or the AMX4 may reset itself. This may occur if the
voltage drops below 80V during exposure.
Important: Presence of one of the above symptoms does not justify replacing the batterĆ
ies. The state-of-health" of the batteries must first be determined. See beĆ
low.
The only reliable method for determining whether a battery set is bad is to monitor the bat-
tery voltage under load at a lower state–of–charge. The procedure follows.
1. Bring the open circuit battery voltage on the set to between 112V and 113.00V
unloaded. Drive the unit, use a lamp or some other type of load such as Service
Tool 46-302882 (110 Volt/1200 Watt AMX-4 Load Fixture)
2. Monitor the battery voltage from the circuit breaker to the ground stud with a
storage scope. Use 5 or 10V/div and 5 ms/div with negative edge trigger.
3. Take a 125 kVp 4 mAs exposure, getting the scope to trigger on the falling edge
of the battery voltage.
4. Note the average drop from the PREP load voltage to the voltage during expoĆ
sure. See Illustration 35, Voltage Drop Under Load.
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ILLUSTRATION 14–1
VOLTAGE DROP UNDER LOAD
PREP LOAD
VOLTAGE
AVERAGE DROP
If the average drop is greater than 17 volts the batteries as a set are bad.
PORT
SW NORMAL SW ADDR
# POSITiON NAME FUNCTION & BIT # COMMENTS
1 OFF – (NONE) –
2 OFF – (NONE) –
3 OFF OPT ENABLES POWER 1100H OFF (PORT LOGIC 1) = ENABLES +24, +15 TESTS
SW 1 SUPPLY TESTS BIT 6 ON (PORT LOGIC 0) = DISABLES +24, +15 TESTS
4 OFF BAUD SELECTS 1100H OFF (PORT LOGIC 1) = 375K BAUD RATE
RATE BAUD RATE BIT 5 ON (PORT LOGIC 0) = 187.5K BAUD RATE
7 ON OPT CYCLES CPU 1400H OFF (PORT LOGIC 1) = CYCLE CPU AT POWER UP
SW 2 BIT 2 (SEE NOTE 1 BELOW)
ON (PORT LOGIC 0) = NORMAL RUN MODE
8 OFF – (NONE) –
NOTE 1: Applicable ONLY to CPU board 46-264974, AND ONLY with PROMS 46-303815G1/46-303816G1 and later.
This function enables the CPU board to be recycled in the diagnostic mode by setting switch #7 OFF, placing
service mode switch down, and rebooting.
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The following three subsections will help with common problems which may occur during
generator calibration.
If you run into tube spits at high kVp’s during Tap Cal, try slowing the pace of the calibra-
tion once the kVp is greater than 125 kVp. That is, wait approximately 30 seconds between
exposures and keep the unit in prep longer by allowing the message “READY FOR X–
RAY” to be displayed for 5 seconds before pressing the expose switch.
If an “X–RAY WORD LIMIT” occurs during “CAL FIL CUR TBL” you can prevent the
unit from forcing a re–calibration of the entire unit by doing the
following:
1. With “X–RAY WORD LIMIT” still on the display press mAs until you get to the
“CALIBRATE GENERATOR” level. (DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR PUSH
THE RESET SWITCH!)
2. Press mAs twice and redo the mAs calibration. This updates the appropriate check-
sums and prevents a forced recalibration of the active generator.
3. Redo “CAL FIL CUR TBL”.
You can save time by making sure your oscilloscope triggers properly prior to entering
“CALIBRATE kVp”. If the unit fails Power–Up Test 04, you can use the checksum by–
pass feature to enter the application mode and take exposures. Use 50 kVp at 2 mAs to es-
tablish your trigger.
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It is possible when servicing the AMX–4 to throw the internal capacity meter and the capac-
ity displayed out–of–sync. This can occur if the batteries are discharged a considerable
amount, say with the battery load fixture, followed by a volt meter calibration. If the
AMX–4 is then put in the application mode, the %capacity displayed will be low while the
internal capacity meter may still be quite high. Given this situation, it may take some time
for the internal capacity meter to “catch–up” with the % capacity displayed.
The reverse can happen if the batteries are charged outside of the application mode (or a
new battery set is installed), followed by a volt meter calibration. In this case the unit may
exhibit rapid bar graph fall off, while the % capacity displayed catches up with the internal
capacity meter which hasn’t changed since the last time application mode was active.
1. Charge the unit to “CHARGE COMPLETE”. This approach updates both the internal
capacity meter and the % displayed and will eventually synchronize the two.
2. Using the LOOP TEST diagnostic tool, write FF into location 0CB4. This approach
corrupts the internal capacity meter forcing a synchronization of internal capacity to
% capacity the next time the system is powered up in the applications mode.
Note: The displays will be blank for about 5 seconds while this synchronization takes
place.
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SECTION 15
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
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ssssss
X-RAY ON
INT1 SEE ILL. 15-4
FILAMENT / mAs AMX1 A4 A2
CONTROL J5 LEAKAGE FIL / KVP CONTROL
J5 LEAK COMP +/- J2 MA+ / MA-
MAS CMP DAC 3 4 3 4
21 PULSE
COUNTER 1481H J7
SEE ILL. BAT V &
15-9 MUX T1 1 2 DETECT SUM
BATTERY CHARGING J1 KV
POWER / CUR KVP KVP DMN +/- J2 75% OF
5
CHARGING DMN DAC 11 12 11 12 DEMAND
PWR 1584H
DOWN J8 S
RST* FIL FIL DMN +/- U L
PWR OK 10 DMN DAC 7 8 7 8 FILAMENT DRIVE FILA-
M C
1580H 2KHZ MENT
ON-BOARD INVERTER XFMR S
CNTRL 2 kHz PHASE 1/
1280H PROG TMR 0 2 kHz PHASE 2 CATHODE
LINE TIMER DRI- 17 19 17 19 VOLTAGE SHORT
SENSE J1 1500H VERS -TO- DETECT
6 FREQ
CHGR & DRV CONVERT
TUBE STATUS GEN 2 kHz EN 5-7 MS DELAY
SEE ILL. PARKED J8 1000H CNTRL 1
15-6 OR 15-7 SW 1200H PREHEAT PREHEAT
13 26 26 J2
VEHICLE
DRIVE
22 21 25
AMX1 A1 A1 AMX1 A1 A2
DISPLAY CONTROLLER X-RAY MAS FIL 60HZ ROTOR DISPLAY
ON SHORTED INV INTLK
J5 J6 J1 OK DS30
X-RAY ON SONALERT* LS85
22 DRI- 15 15 J2 XRAY ON
X-RAY ON LAMP* SONALERT X-RAY ON LAMP* J1
VERS
9 9 17 17
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15-4
ssssss
ILLUSTRATION 15–2
X–RAY ENABLE PREPARATION 1 ENABLE X-RAY MODE 2 PREP SEQUENCE 3 EXPOSE SEQUENCE
AND EXPOSE SEQUENCE
PREP SEQUENCE EXP SEQUENCE
AMX1 A1 A2
DISPLAY
READY FOR X-RAY
GO TO EXP SEQ
15-5
ssssss
15-6
ssssss
K2
DETECT J6
KV>15KV TRIP BRKR* SEE ILL. 15-9
8031 uC READS OPERATOR'S kVp INPUT AND SETS 2
AUTO XFMR TAPS & KVP DEMAND DAC ACCORDINGLY ABOVE BATTERY
DEMAND POWER / CHARGING
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ILLUSTRATION 15–4
FILAMENT AND MAS CONTROL
AMX1 A1 A2
DISPLAY
+24V AMX1 A2 A1 AMX1 A4 A2
mAs S45 J1 MAS J6 CONTROLLER FIL / KVP CONTROL
UP
31 5 FIL DMN +/-
MAS
D0-D7 DATA BUS FIL J5 J2 AMX1 A4 AMX1 A6 A1
S46
DOWN DMN DAC 7 8 7 8 AMP HV MODULE HV XFMR
33 7 1580H X-RAY
OPER I/O TUBE
kVp S43 KVP STATUS CHOKE
UP KVP DMN +/- S PWM J8 PWM E PWM L
1400H MODU-
34 11 KVP U POWER 3 XC
KVP DMN DAC 11 12 11 12 AMP M LATOR L3
S44 AMP
DOWN 1584H
32 13 8 AMP
CURRENT
GEN PREHEAT PREHEAT LIMIT
CNTRL 1 26 26
1200H 2 kHz EN CURRENT
DETECT
TMR 0 16 kHz CLK FILAMENT S
PROG 15 15
TIMER XFMR C
1500H T2 L
DRI- 2 kHz
VERS PHASE 1 J5 PWM RTN 1 PWM RTN 1 CATHODE
17 17 BUF FET 1 XS1
8 2 kHz
PHASE 2 PWM RTN 2 PWM RTN 2
19 19 BUF FET 3 XS2
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15-10
ssssss
ILLUSTRATION 15–5
ROTOR CONTROL
AMX1 A3
ROTOR CONTROL & BATTERY CHARGER MODULE
COLL LAMP TRANS
A3T2
TO COLL
FIELD LAMP
A3F7
J1 ROTOR
AMX1 A2 A1 CURRENT INTLK
DETECT 3
D0-D7 CONTROLLER J3
60HZ INV
J1 SEE ILL. 15-1
DATA RELAY*
BUS GEN 11 11 X-RAY ENABLE
27 VAC OPTO 60HZ CONTROL
HAND 8031 CNTRL 1 60 Hz EN 6 ISO INV OK
MICRO- 27 VAC RECT-
SWITCH CONTROLLER
1200H 60HZ RTN IFIER
5
J8 PHASE 1 1 7
PREP SW 15 15
23 P1.0 J4 COM CAP
DRI- OPTO DRI- CHARGE
PROG VERS 80 VAC
CRITICAL TMR 2 ISO'S VERS 8 2 SEE ILL. 15-3
STATUS
090H
TIMER
1500H 2 60HZ
PHASE 2
80 VAC
RTN
COM CAP
CHARGE RTN HIGH VOLTAGE
2 9 1 GENERATION
13 13
SEE ILL. 15-1
X-RAY ENABLE ROTOR
CONTROL GEN SELECT*
CNTRL 2 9 9
1000H
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ILLUSTRATION 15–6
LEFT DRIVE SIGNAL FLOW
AMX1 A5 A2 AMX1 A5
DRIVE POWER AMP MOTOR DRIVE
AMX1 A2 MODULE
TOP DECK HALL LFT LEFT
J1 REF J8 AMX1 A2 A1 AMX1 A5 A1 J1 V+ K1 F1
3 7 CONTROLLER DRIVE CONTROL 2
HALL LFT REF +10V REF
RTN SUPPLY
5 8 LEFT
J9 LEFT TOP J9 VM+
CW* OPTO
HALL LFT MAN TDS REF OUT LEFT DRV ISO POWER RED
OUT 4 4 1
EFFECT CMND +/- FET
MAG- 4 3 ANA- A/D LFT SPD J2 J2
NET SENSOR
S3 LOG CONVERT DMN DAC 7 8 7 8 AMP VOLTAGE
MUX 1200H 1401H S VOLT- -TO- DRI-
U AGE PULSE VERS
M CLAMP WIDTH
CONVERT
A/D LEFT BOT LEFT
CNTRL LEFT DRV CW* VM-
1280H POWER BLK
FDBK +/- 8 8 FET 3
3 4 3 4 LEFT
HANDLE AMP
DIRECT-
CW MOTOR
ASSM TION CCW AMX2 A1
DETECT MTR1
LEFT LEFT TOP
CCW* OPTO
7 7 ISO POWER
DRI- FET
VERS
LEFT BOT
D0-D7 CCW* POWER
3 3 FET
DATA
8031 BUS
MICRO- LEFT
CONTROLLER IM+
5 5
ANA-
SEE ILL. 15-7 LOG LEFT
VEHICLE MUX IM-
DRIVE 2 2
SEE ILL. PWR
(RIGHT) 15-9 OK J11
BATTERY
POWER / 3
A +5V DRV
LEFT RIGHT CHARGING N
NOT 9 9
DRIVE DRIVE D
ENA ENA DRIVE
S5 SW S4 SW J1 ENA SW DRIVE J2 DRIVE J4 DRIVE
J8 ENA SW ENA SW ENA
1 27 17 17 17 17 1
FULL
TUBE SPD ENA
TS2 PARKED 13 13
S1 SW CHGR DRIVE STALL LEFT MOTOR LEFT
1 13 CHGR ENA PWR*
& & RESET RESET* 3
TUBE DRV 15 15 INV DRI- 12 12 INV
LINE J1 DRV VERS
+24V PARKED SENSE CONTROL MOTOR BRAKE
SW 6 STATUS 1100H RELEASE
1000H ENA
16 16 14 14 INV
SEE ILL. LEFT
15-9 STALL STALL
14 14
NORMALLY BATTERY DETECT +BATT
OPEN POWER / SWITCHED J10 K145
CHARGING 2
S1: SEE ILL.
CLOSED = PARKED DS285 J11 15-9 -BATT J7
N.O. = NOT PARKED BUMPER #1 BATTERY 1
1 POWER /
BUMPER* O
S4 & S5: 10 10 CHARGING
R BUMPER #2
BOTH SWITCHES 2
MUST CLOSE FOR 8031 uC READS CHGR & DRV STATUS PORT: B-
FORWARD, REVERSE - IF DRIVE ENA SW CLOSED (ACTUATED BY J10 J5
OR PIVOT MOTION. HANDLE), 8031 READS HALL EFFECT SENSOR, IF BUMPER HITS SOMETHING,
(PROVIDES A BUMPER SWITCH OPENS & 1 1
REDUNDANT DEAD- OUTPUTS APPROPRIATE VALUE TO LFT SPD
DMN DAC BUMPER* = TRUE (0V) +BATT +BATT
MAN'S SWITCH.")
- IF TUBE PARKED SW CLOSED, 8031 ASSERTS
FULL SPD ENA.
IF TUBE PARKED SW OPEN, 8031 NEGATES
FULL SPD ENA, REDUCING DRIVE SPEED B Y 50%.
- IF THE AC LINE IS SENSED (CHARGE CYCLE),
8031 PROHIBITS VEHICLE DRIVE BRAKE RELEASE 1
TUBE
- IF A BUMPER SWITCH OPENS, 8031 ALLOWS PARKED
REVERSE MOTION ONLY SW
- IF STALL IS DETECTED, 8031 STOPS MOTOR
DRIVE. HANDLE
RELEASING AND RE-APPLYING HANDLE
RESETS STALL DETECT.
AMX2 A2
FRONT BASE
LEFT
BRAKE S1 BUMPER
RELEASE BUMPER
BUTTON RIGHT
S2 BUMPER
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ILLUSTRATION 15–7
RIGHT DRIVE SIGNAL FLOW AMX1 A5 A2 AMX1 A5
DRIVE POWER AMP MOTOR DRIVE
AMX1 A2 MODULE
TOP DECK HALL RGT RIGHT
J2 REF J8 AMX1 A2 A1 AMX1 A5 A1 J2 V+ K2 F2
3 5 CONTROLLER DRIVE CONTROL 2
HALL RGT REF +10V REF
RTN SUPPLY
5 6 RIGHT
J9 RIGHT TOP J9 VM+
CW* OPTO
HALL RGT MAN TDS REF OUT RIGHT DRV ISO POWER RED
OUT 23 23 3
EFFECT CMND +/- FET
MAG- 4 1 ANA- A/D RT SPD J2 J2
NET SENSOR
S2 LOG CONVERT DMN DAC 6 5 6 5 AMP VOLTAGE
MUX 1200H 1400H S VOLT- -TO- DRI-
U AGE PULSE VERS
M CLAMP WIDTH
CONVERT
A/D RIGHT BOT RIGHT
CNTRL RIGHT DRV CW* VM-
1280H POWER BLK
FDBK +/- 19 19 FET 1
1 2 1 2 RIGHT
HANDLE AMP
DIRECT-
CW MOTOR
ASSM TION CCW AMX2 A1
DETECT MTR2
RIGHT RIGHT TOP
CCW* OPTO
22 22 ISO POWER
DRI- FET
VERS
RIGHT BOT
D0-D7 CCW* POWER
24 24 FET
DATA
8031 BUS
MICRO- RIGHT
CONTROLLER IM+
20 20
ANA-
SEE ILL. 15-6 LOG RIGHT
VEHICLE MUX IM-
DRIVE SEE ILL. PWR 26 26
(LEFT) 15-9 OK
J11
BATTERY
POWER / 3
A +5V DRV
LEFT RIGHT CHARGING N
NOT 9 9
DRIVE DRIVE D
ENA ENA DRIVE
S5 SW S4 SW J1 ENA SW DRIVE J2 DRIVE J4 DRIVE
J8 ENA SW ENA SW ENA
1 27 17 17 17 17 1
FULL
TUBE SPD ENA
TS2 PARKED 13 13
S1 SW CHGR DRIVE STALL RIGHT MOTOR RIGHT
1 13 CHGR ENA PWR*
& & RESET RESET* 2
DRV 15 15 INV DRI- 11 11 INV
TUBE LINE J1 DRV VERS
+24V PARKED SENSE CONTROL MOTOR BRAKE
6 STATUS 1100H RELEASE
SW 1000H ENA
16 16 14 14 INV
SEE ILL. RIGHT
15-9 STALL STALL
12 12
NORMALLY BATTERY DETECT +BATT
POWER / SWITCHED J10 K145
OPEN CHARGING 2
SEE ILL.
S1: DS289 J11 15-9 -BATT J7
BUMPER #1 BATTERY 1
CLOSED = PARKED 1
N.O. = NOT PARKED BUMPER* POWER /
10 10 O CHARGING B-
R BUMPER #2
S4 & S5: 2
BOTH SWITCHES 8031 uC READS CHGR & DRV STATUS PORT:
MUST CLOSE FOR - IF DRIVE ENA SW CLOSED (ACTUATED BY J10 J6
FORWARD, REVERSE HANDLE), 8031 READS HALL EFFECT SENSOR, IF BUMPER HITS SOMETHING,
BUMPER SWITCH OPENS & 1 1
OR PIVOT MOTION. OUTPUTS APPROPRIATE VALUE TO RT SPD
(PROVIDES A DMN DAC BUMPER* = TRUE (0V) +BATT +BATT
REDUNDANT DEAD-
MAN'S SWITCH.") - IF TUBE PARKED SW CLOSED, 8031 ASSERTS
FULL SPD ENA.
IF TUBE PARKED SW OPEN, 8031 NEGATES
FULL SPD ENA, REDUCING DRIVE SPEED B Y 50%.
- IF THE AC LINE IS SENSED (CHARGE CYCLE),
8031 PROHIBITS VEHICLE DRIVE BRAKE RELEASE 2
TUBE
- IF A BUMPER SWITCH OPENS, 8031 ALLOWS PARKED
REVERSE MOTION ONLY SW
- IF STALL IS DETECTED, 8031 STOPS MOTOR
DRIVE. HANDLE
RELEASING AND RE-APPLYING HANDLE
RESETS STALL DETECT.
AMX2 A2
FRONT BASE
LEFT
BRAKE S1 BUMPER
RELEASE BUMPER
BUTTON RIGHT
S2 BUMPER
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15-18
ssssss
BAT
F1 CHOKE 117 VAC J5 K150 J11 CHARGE+ F4 CB1 CB1 F10
T3 +BATT
1 + SCR 1
L2 8A 64A
110 VAC F55
3 RECT- F6
IFIER
145 VDC
BLK BAT
F2 NEUTRAL REGULATOR CHARGE-
CORD WH
5 - 4 C + B + + + +
REEL GRN B B R B B B B
1 A E A A A A
117 VAC FRAME T A T T T T
60 Hz GROUND B T K T T T T
PHASE RAMP A E
DETECT GEN T R
T AMX2 A3
AMX1 A2 A1 O BATTERIES
CONTROLLER P +
C
LINE K-LINE2 O E
J1 SENSE J1 K216 +24V TO K196 M N BRAKE DRIVE
CHGR & DRV
STATUS P * RELEASE MOTORS
6 6 A BUTTON
1000H
R
I-CHARGE E SAFETY
CHARGE CMND CONTACTOR
CUR DAC 3 3 SEE ILL. 15-5 OR 15-6
1480H VEHICLE SEE ILL. 15-3
I-CHARGE AMP DRIVE HIGH VOLTAGE
D0-D7 RTN S
U I-CHARGE GENERATION
DATA BUS 4 4 FBK- -
8031 M
MICRO- 8
TIMES 0.8 - - -
CONTROLLER B B B
OR AMP I-CHARGE
TIMES 8 A A A
VOLTAGE FBK+ T T T
-TO- AMP
9 F5 T T T
FREQ -BATT -BATT -BATT
CONVERT
7.8 kHz CB1
BAT V & J2 BATT
PULSE CHARGING +/- 25% B-
@ 120V 4
COUNTER CUR ANA-
MUX 5 5 +BATT
T1 LOG K- SEE ILL 15-5
4.6 kHz MUX K215 K196 LINE2
+/- 35% ROTOR
@ 0.5V CONTROL
SEE ILLS. 15-10 & 15-11 I-CHRG,
FOR DETAILED CHARGE & ON-BOARD AMP BAT SWT +BATT +BATT
DISCHARGE CYCLE CIRCUIT CNTRL @X8 (+BATT SWITCHED) SWITCHED SWITCHED
OPERATION 1280H 9
KEY -
SWITCH +24V B
OPERATOR ON K62 AMX1 A2 A
CHARGE CYCLE I/O STATUS 11 11 KEY TOP DECK T
1400H SWITCH +BATT T
8031 uC ISSUES I-CHARGE K150* J4 J1 J1
CMND & CHARGER RELAY* K149**
1 1 2 +24V
WHEN LINE SENSED CHARGER AMX1 A2 A2
8031 uC ISSUES TRIP BRKR RELAY* LOW VOLTAGE +15V TO
IF CHARGING CUR FEEDBACK 10 10 LIMITED ENERGY
IS NOT WITHIN +/- 20% OF SEE ILL. 15-1 ALL
EXPECTED VALUE BAT V & X-RAY (LVLE) -15V CKT
ENABLE POWER SUPPLY BDS
CHARGE KEY +5V
CUR SEL SWITCH CONTROL
DISCHARGE CYCLE
CHARGER 7 7
8031 uC ISSUES TRIP BRKR IF &
BAT V IS LESS THAN 110V. DRIVE CHARGE +24V
CONTROL SCALE POWER-UP
1100H SELECT DELAY
12 12 PWR OK AMX1
4 A3 AMX3 A4
TRIP
J10 F3 COLLIMATOR
BRKR PWR OK PWR OK PWR OK
8 8 2
PWR S2 & S3 ARE
STABLE S2 S3 BRAKE RELEASE
J4 SWITCHES LO-
A BREAKER OPEN* CATED ON COLL
N 5
AMX1 A4 A2 O
D
HANDLES.
R
SEE ILL 15-3 FIL / KVP CONTROL
TRIP BREAKER AMX1 A2
HIGH VOLTAGE DETECT J6 BRKR* TRIP* J4 K1
GENERATION KV>15KV
ABOVE 2 8
DEMAND O
SEE ILL 15-4 R UPPER LOWER TUBE
*K150 FOR CHARGER BOARD COLUMN ARM COLUMN PARKED
FILAMENT / mAs DETECT BRAKE
CONTROL 46–288034 BRAKE BRAKE LATCH
>150MA
**K149 FOR CHARGER BOARD -BATT
46–288786
15-19
PROPRIETARY TO GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AMX-4 SERIES DIAGNOSTICS
REV 11 DIRECTION 46-017207
15-20
ssssss
ILLUSTRATION 15–10
BATTERY POWER CHARGE CYCLE WITH CHARGER BOARD 46–288034 OR 46–288786
AMX1 A3
ROTOR CONTROL & BATTERY CHARGER MODULE
LAMP +BATT
(NEWER
UNITS) FAN
AMX1 A3 A1 F9
BATTERY CHARGER +BATT
ÍÍ
BAT
F1 CHOKE 117 VAC J5 K150 J11 CHARGE+ F4 CB1 CB1 F10
ÍÍ
T3 +BATT
1 + SCR 1
L2 8A 64A
ÍÍ
110 VAC F55
ÍÍ
3 RECT- F6
IFIER
145 VDC
ÍÍ
BLK BAT
F2 NEUTRAL REGULATOR CHARGE-
WH
ÍÍ
CORD 5 4
REEL - C + B + + + +
GRN B B R B B B B
ÍÍ
1 A E A A A A
117 VAC FRAME T A T T T T
60 Hz GROUND B T K T T T T
ÍÍ
PHASE RAMP A E
DETECT GEN T R
T AMX2 A3
ÍÍ
AMX1 A2 A1 O BATTERIES
CONTROLLER P +
C
ÍÍ
LINE K-LINE2 O E
J1 SENSE J1 K216 +24V TO K196 M N BRAKE DRIVE
CHGR & DRV
STATUS P * RELEASE MOTORS
ÍÍ
6 6 A BUTTON
1000H
R
I-CHARGE SAFETY
ÍÍ
E
CHARGE CMND CONTACTOR
CUR DAC 3 3 SEE ILL. 15-5 OR 15-6
ÍÍ
1480H VEHICLE SEE ILL. 15-3
I-CHARGE AMP DRIVE HIGH VOLTAGE
S
ÍÍ
D0-D7 RTN I-CHARGE GENERATION
DATA BUS U
4 4 M FBK- -
8031
ÍÍ
MICRO- 8
TIMES 0.8 - - -
CONTROLLER B B B
OR I-CHARGE
ÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍÍ
AMP A A A
VOLTAGE TIMES 8 FBK+
AMP T T T
-TO- 9 T T T
F5
ÍÍ ÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍÍ
FREQ -BATT -BATT -BATT
CONVERT
CB1
ÍÍ
BAT V & 7.8 kHz J2 BATT
PULSE CHARGING +/- 25% B-
@ 120V 4
COUNTER CUR
ÍÍ
+BATT ANA-
T1 MUX 5 5 LOG K- SEE ILL 15-5
4.6 kHz MUX K215 K196 LINE2
ÍÍ
+/- 35% ROTOR
@ 0.5V CONTROL
I-CHRG,
ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ
Í
ON-BOARD AMP BAT SWT +BATT +BATT
CNTRL @X8 (+BATT SWITCHED) SWITCHED SWITCHED
Í
1280H 9
KEY -
SWITCH +24V B
K62 AMX1 A2
Í
OPERATOR ON A
CHARGE CYCLE I/O STATUS 11 11 KEY TOP DECK T
1400H SWITCH +BATT T
8031 uC ISSUES I-CHARGE K150* J4 J1 J1
CMND & CHARGER RELAY* K149**
1 1 2 +24V
WHEN LINE SENSED CHARGER AMX1 A2 A2
8031 uC ISSUES TRIP BRKR RELAY* LOW VOLTAGE +15V TO
IF CHARGING CUR FEEDBACK 10 10 LIMITED ENERGY
IS NOT WITHIN +/- 20% OF SEE ILL. 15-1 ALL
EXPECTED VALUE BAT V & X-RAY (LVLE) -15V CKT
ENABLE POWER SUPPLY BDS
CHARGE KEY +5V
CUR SEL SWITCH CONTROL
DISCHARGE CYCLE
CHARGER 7 7
8031 uC ISSUES TRIP BRKR IF &
BAT V IS LESS THAN 110V. DRIVE CHARGE +24V
CONTROL SCALE POWER-UP
1100H SELECT DELAY
12 12 PWR OK AMX1
4 A3 AMX3 A4
TRIP
J10 F3 COLLIMATOR
BRKR PWR OK PWR OK PWR OK
8 8 2
PWR S2 & S3 ARE
STABLE S2 S3 BRAKE RELEASE
J4 SWITCHES LO-
A BREAKER OPEN* CATED ON COLL
N 5
AMX1 A4 A2 O
D
HANDLES.
R
SEE ILL 15-3 FIL / KVP CONTROL
TRIP BREAKER AMX1 A2
HIGH VOLTAGE DETECT J6 BRKR* TRIP* J4 K1
GENERATION KV>15KV
ABOVE 2 8 *K150 FOR CHARGER BOARD
DEMAND O 46–288034
SEE ILL 15-4 R CHARGE CYCLE **K149 FOR CHARGER BOARD UPPER LOWER TUBE
ÍÍÍ
COLUMN ARM COLUMN PARKED
FILAMENT / mAs DETECT NOTE: CROSS–HATCHED PATH ( 46–288786
) REPRESENTS CIRCUITRY TO SUPPLY THE LOW VOLTAGE LIMITED BRAKE
CONTROL BRAKE BRAKE LATCH
>150MA ENERGY POWER SUPPLY FROM THE LINE INSTEAD OF FROM THE BATTERIES DURING THE CHARG-
ING CYCLE. -BATT
15-21
PROPRIETARY TO GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AMX-4 SERIES DIAGNOSTICS
REV 11 DIRECTION 46-017207
15-22
ssssss
ILLUSTRATION 15–11
BATTERY POWER DISCHARGE CYCLE WITH CHARGER BOARD 46–288034 OR 46–288786
AMX1 A3
ROTOR CONTROL & BATTERY CHARGER MODULE
LAMP +BATT
(NEWER
UNITS) FAN
AMX1 A3 A1 F9
BATTERY CHARGER +BATT
BAT
F1 CHOKE 117 VAC J5 K150 J11 CHARGE+ F4 CB1 CB1 F10
T3 +BATT
1 + SCR 1
L2 8A 64A
110 VAC F55
3 RECT- F6
IFIER
145 VDC
BLK BAT
F2 NEUTRAL REGULATOR CHARGE-
CORD WH
5 - 4 C + B + + + +
REEL GRN B B R B B B B
1 A E A A A A
117 VAC FRAME T A T T T T
60 Hz GROUND B T K T T T T
PHASE RAMP A E
DETECT GEN T R
T AMX2 A3
AMX1 A2 A1 O BATTERIES
CONTROLLER P +
C
LINE K-LINE2 O E
J1 SENSE J1 K216 +24V TO K196 M N BRAKE DRIVE
CHGR & DRV
STATUS P * RELEASE MOTORS
6 6 A BUTTON
1000H
R
I-CHARGE E SAFETY
CHARGE CMND CONTACTOR
CUR DAC 3 3 SEE ILL. 15-5 OR 15-6
1480H VEHICLE SEE ILL. 15-3
I-CHARGE AMP DRIVE HIGH VOLTAGE
D0-D7 RTN S
U I-CHARGE GENERATION
DATA BUS 4 4 FBK- -
8031 M
MICRO- 8
TIMES 0.8 - - -
CONTROLLER B B B
OR AMP I-CHARGE
TIMES 8 A A A
VOLTAGE FBK+ T T T
-TO- AMP
9 F5 T T T
FREQ -BATT -BATT -BATT
CONVERT
7.8 kHz CB1
BAT V & J2 BATT
PULSE CHARGING +/- 25% B-
@ 120V 4
COUNTER CUR ANA-
MUX 5 5 +BATT
T1 LOG K- SEE ILL 15-5
4.6 kHz MUX K215 K196 LINE2
+/- 35% ROTOR
@ 0.5V CONTROL
I-CHRG,
ON-BOARD AMP BAT SWT +BATT +BATT
CNTRL @X8 (+BATT SWITCHED) SWITCHED SWITCHED
1280H 9
KEY -
SWITCH +24V B
OPERATOR ON K62 AMX1 A2 A
CHARGE CYCLE I/O STATUS 11 11 KEY TOP DECK T
1400H SWITCH +BATT T
8031 uC ISSUES I-CHARGE K150* J4 J1 J1
CMND & CHARGER RELAY* K149**
1 1 2 +24V
WHEN LINE SENSED CHARGER AMX1 A2 A2
8031 uC ISSUES TRIP BRKR RELAY* LOW VOLTAGE +15V TO
IF CHARGING CUR FEEDBACK 10 10 LIMITED ENERGY
IS NOT WITHIN +/- 20% OF SEE ILL. 15-1 ALL
EXPECTED VALUE BAT V & X-RAY (LVLE) -15V CKT
ENABLE POWER SUPPLY BDS
CHARGE KEY +5V
CUR SEL SWITCH CONTROL
DISCHARGE CYCLE
CHARGER 7 7
8031 uC ISSUES TRIP BRKR IF &
BAT V IS LESS THAN 110V. DRIVE CHARGE +24V
CONTROL SCALE POWER-UP
1100H SELECT DELAY
12 12 PWR OK AMX1
4 A3 AMX3 A4
TRIP
J10 F3 COLLIMATOR
BRKR PWR OK PWR OK PWR OK
8 8 2
PWR S2 & S3 ARE
STABLE S2 S3 BRAKE RELEASE
J4 SWITCHES LO-
A BREAKER OPEN* CATED ON COLL
N 5
AMX1 A4 A2 O
D
HANDLES.
R
SEE ILL 15-3 FIL / KVP CONTROL
TRIP BREAKER AMX1 A2
HIGH VOLTAGE DETECT J6 BRKR* TRIP* J4 K1
GENERATION KV>15KV *K150 FOR CHARGER BOARD
ABOVE 2 8 46–288034
DEMAND O **K149 FOR CHARGER BOARD
SEE ILL 15-4 R UPPER LOWER TUBE
46–288786 ARM
FILAMENT / mAs DISCHARGE CYCLE (NORMAL SYSTEM OPERATION) COLUMN BRAKE COLUMN PARKED
DETECT BRAKE BRAKE LATCH
CONTROL >150MA TURNING KEY SWITCH ON APPLIES BATTERY VOLTAGE TO LOAD!
-BATT
15-23
PROPRIETARY TO GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AMX-4 SERIES DIAGNOSTICS
REV 11 DIRECTION 46-017207
15-24
PROPRIETARY TO GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AMX-4 SERIES DIAGNOSTICS
REV 11 DIRECTION 46-017207
A-1
PROPRIETARY TO GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AMX-4 SERIES DIAGNOSTICS
REV 11 DIRECTION 46-017207
A-2
PROPRIETARY TO GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AMX-4 SERIES DIAGNOSTICS
REV 11 DIRECTION 46-017207
A-3