SECTION8.

17

OVER-VOLTAGE
PROTECTION
IMS2760
OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION IMS2760 DIGITAL
GROUND ISOLATION
The Digital Image System is isolated from ground to avoid any ground loops in the video signal. This
eliminates unwanted interference in the video image but has the potential to allow high voltage to be
present on the Computer case if the camera chassis ground opens. For this reason the installation of an
Over-Voltage Protector was made. The over-voltage protector assembly consists of two diodes back to
back mounted on a metal bracket. This arrangement will cause the power supply fuses to blow if any
voltage over .6V is detected above ground. See Fig. 8.17 -1, 8.17 - 2 below.
DANGER: Do not remove the Over-Voltage protection assembly under any
circumstances.

Note: The Ground connection must be checked at least twice a year

for corrosion, or loose connections.

Bracket holds
VCI2000 board MONITOR C A R T
and Protection Dioes

FLOPPY DIRIVE
INTERFACE B O A R D
H A R D DRIVE
B A Y 1 -3 A T A
FAN
U116
POWER

_JJ109
CONTROL
VCI-2000

DIODES
IMS2000
BRACKET

Figure 8.17 - 2

CART/CHASSIS
GND —O GND

Figure 8.17-1
DIODE CONFIGURATION

Exposcop 7000 / IMS2760 Section 8.17 09/22/97

International Medical System Over-Voltage Protector Rev. 2 - 1