@ GE Medical Systems >= Technical Publications g& Direction 46-017362 Revision 1 ®- Monitrol 15 Table Documentation Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. BO118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. BO117E) Product Copyright® 1990 Bv General Electric Co Operating DocumentationDAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery If damage 1s ‘apparent, have notation of “bad order” placed by the delivering driver on all copies of the freight or express bill If damage is of a concealed nature, notify transportation agent as soon as possible to make an “inspection report of damage" but in any evant not later than 15 days after delivery A trans- portation company usually will not pay a claim for concealed damage sf an inspection 1s not requested within this 15 day period Complete instructions regarding clam procedure are found in section “S” of the Policy & Proce- dure Bulletins If shipment was handled by moving van service _unerated - call Traffic - Milwaukee immediately when any damage 1s found Do not attempt to call any local agent At this time be ready to describe type of damage, type of equipment, serial numbers and if possible the order number ‘The above paragraph 1s in regard to equipment requiring installation only, and does not apply to supply items The FOB point for these items ts as shown in the Price Book @ GE Medical Systems (lero er SOT 7 Bar Uden, Macs SIT USA (om Pes Awe No a! ate Sram 26794 ‘Seri emer Lad W 2 UKMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017362 TABLE OF CONTENTS TAB TITLE NUMBER REVISION HISTORY t MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION 46-017363 2 MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS 46-017369 3 MONITROL 15 TABLE @ FUNCTIONAL CHECKS 46-017364 4 MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES 46-017365 s MONITROL 1S TABLE TROUBLESHOOTING 46-017370 6 MONITROL 15 TABLE SCHEMATICS 46-017366 1 MONITROL 15 TABLE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE. 46-017368 8 MONITROL 15 TABLE RENEWAL PARTS 46-017367 Wu (Blank)MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEM. DOCUMENTATION REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017362 REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE o ‘Aug 17 1990 nal release 1 Nov 23 1990 Updated Service Procedures and Renewal Parts to agree with current configurations LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Title Page 1 Damage in Transportation - Dir 46-013861 Report on Technical Publications - 1 1 0 Blank au 1 Direction 460173630 Direction 46-017369 0 Direction 46-017364 0 Direction 46-017365 1 Direction 46-017370 0 Direction 46-017366 0 Direction 46-017368 0 Direction 46~017367GE Medical Systems Technical Publications Direction 46-017363 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Installation Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) Product Copyright® 1990 By General Electric Co Operating DocumentationDAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION ‘All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery If damage 1s apparent, have notation of “bad order” placed by the delivering driver on all copies of the freight or express bill If damage 1s of a concealed nature, notify transportation agent as soon as possible to make an “inspection report ‘of damage” but in any event not later than 15 days after delivery A trans Portation company usually will not pay a claim for concealed damage if an Inspection ts not requested within this 15 day period Complete instructions regarding claim procedure are found in section S” of the Policy & Proce- dure Bulletins If shipment was handled by moving van service uncrated call Traffic Milwaukee immediately when any damage 1s found Do not attempt to call any local agent At this time be ready to describe type of damage, type of equipment, serial numbers and if possible the order number ‘The above paragraph 1s 1n regard to equipment requiring installation only, and does not apply to supply items The FOB point for these items ts as shown in the Price Book @ GE Madical SystemsA PERF} WR Pa vae NO POSTAGE uy WHALE BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRSTCLASS PERMIT NO 6657 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING X-RAY _W-702 MANAGER — FIELD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PO BOX 414 MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-0414Mosten fold and seal securely = (DONOT TEAR) FOLD HERE AND SEAL (00 NOT TEAR). ~ REPORT ON TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR X-RAY PRODUCTS (OMISSIONS, ERRORS, SUGGESTIONS) PRODUCT, PUBLICATION # PAGE# ___DATEREPORTED PAGE DATE CODE OR REV NO SERVICE RECORDSUBMITTED =]. YES. NO §_BLEASE@E SPECIFICIN YOUR CORRECTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 7 SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE cay Praase Pray DIAL COMM OR PHONE NO MAIL CODE DIRECTION 13861, REV IZ 12 1688 cc303Direction 46-017363 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Installation Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION X-ray equipment if not properly erator to take adequate precau- used may cause injury Accord- tions to prevent the possibilty of ingly, the instructions herein any persons carelessly unwisely contained should be thoroughly or unknowingly exposing them- read and understood before you selves or others to radiation attempt to place this equipment in operation The General Elec- te Company, Medieal Systems tS !mportant that everyone hav- Group, will be ing anything to do with x-radiation ‘cooperate in plecing 1! be properly trained and fully ac- Tiara babe) quaintad with the recommenda- tions of the National Council on Although this apparatus incorpo- Radiation Protection and Measure~ rates a high degree of protection ments as published in NCRP Re- against x-radiation other than the ports available from NCAP Publica- useful beam no practical design tions, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, ‘of equipment can provide com- Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland plete protection Nor can any 20814 and of the International practical design compel the op- Commission on Radiation Protec- tion and take adequate steps to insure protection against imury All persons authonzed to use the equipment must be cognizant of the danger of excessive exposure to x-radiation and the equipment 1s. sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group its agents and representatives have ‘no responsibility for injury or dam- age which may result from expo- sure to xradiation Vanous protective matenal and devices are available It 1s urged that such matenals or devices be usedGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE REVISION HISTORY INTRODUCTION 1-1 Table Shipment 1-2. Supporung Informauon PRE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 2-1 Sue 2-2 Remaining Pre installation Consideranons 2-3. Associated X-ray Equipment 2-4 Tools and Equipment INSPECTION AND UNPACKING 3-1 Damage in Transportation 3-2 Unpacking TABLE ALIGNMENT LEVELING AND ANCHORING 4-1 Table Preparation 4-2 Table Abgnment 4-3. Table Leveling and Anchonng 4-4 Dolly Removal and Preparation for Return Shipment 4-5 Roller Clearance at Rear Sector Rail 4-6 Angulation Lumit Swatches 4-7. Cable Removal 4-8 Table Fuse Block SPOT-FILM INSTALLATION (R&F ONLY) 5-1 Image Intensifier 5-2 Servo Colimator Chassis 5-3. Lead Apron SHIPPING BRACKET REMOVAL 6-1 Man Counterweight Brace (R&F Only) 6-2 Bucky Counterweight Brace 6-3 Fluoro Carnage Bracket (R&F Only) COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 7-1 Mylar Shield Install 7-2 Assembling Remaining Tam vu (Blank) MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION DIRECTION 46-017363° PAGE 10 10 n 12 3 13 3 rT) 4 15 16 W W WGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017363 REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE ° Aug 17 1990 Preliminary release LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Title Page ° Damage in ‘Transportation - Dir 46~013861 - X-Ray Protection 0 ' 0 u Blank Lehn 17GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0. @ sccrion INTRODUCTION 1-1 Table Shipment Note ; 1-2 Supporting Information MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION DIRECTION 46-017363 ‘Shipment to installation site wall be made on a wheeled dolly via moving van Most components wil have been factory installed making installation easter ‘The shipment will consist of 1 Dolly containing the assembled table with Spot-Film Device (R&F only) rest ing in a wood cradle on the table top 2 Various cartons containing table trim covers mounting hardware, image in tensifier and other items ‘The Product Delivery Instruction (PDI) included with each shipment ges a bnef description of each disassembled component and hardware bag contents, which will be helpful to the installer dunng assembly Do not detach bags or open them unui they are required If mussing parts cannot be precisely identified, gve the item or bag number to the National Distnibution Center to expedite replacement This direction assumes that the installer wall use available Service Engneenng Handbook information and that he wall review all current Service Notes concern, ng thus table The installer should also familarize humself with the operation direc tuon for the tableMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 eon e PRE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 2-1 Site Planning should be done well in advance of the installation Entrance hallways ramps stairways and doorways should be surveyed and measured to see if any access problems exist Dolly Shipment The table on the wheeled shipping dolly 1s approxumately 42-1/2" wide and 100° Jong weighing approximately 1800 pounds Overall length can be reduced to 84” by putting table on mover’s dollies and removing end trucks If table on shipping dolly ‘must travel up or down a ramp the dollies must be constructed to raise table high enough to clear the top of the ramp An 8” clearance from base to floor should be adequate 2-2 Remaining Pre installation Considerations For information on floor requirements power supplies and winng interconnec tuons, refer to Direction 46017361 Monurol 15 Table Planning 2-3. Associated X-ray Equipment to Direction 46-001230 (SM B2054) XT Radiographic Suspension 2-4 Tools and Equipment See Section 1 Pre installation inthe Service Engneering Handbook or Section 1 Monutrol 15 Steenng GuideMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 SECTION 3 INSPECTION AND UNPACKING 3-1 Damage in Transportation ‘See Damage in Transportation at beginning of this chrection If there 1s any unusual damage in transit, call traffic, Milwaukee WI, to report details 3-2 Unpacking Unpacking except as necessary to determine that no damage has occurred in ship ‘ment should not be done until equipment is moved into the x-ray room Refer to Section 2=1 prior to attempting to move table into room 1 After moving table into room remove plastic shipping cover and cut straps holding equipment on table top 2 Move all table parts cartons imto a comer of the room except SFD, servo chassis, and cables Open all cartons and inspect parts for hidden damages DO NOT remove any bags ued to a table element such asa cover etc Return all parts to orignal cartons or organize them in a suitable locationMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 SECTION 4 TABLE ALIGNMENT, LEVELING AND ANCHORING 4-1 Table Preparation 1 With about a 6 foot clearance off the head end lower table to the floor Re move head end dolly truck by backing out the 2 bolts entering the verucal member See Mlustrauon 1 2. Protect the table top with kimpak etc so that it will not be scratched 3. Remove hardened steel protection strips from between sector rail and lower support rollers See Illustration 2 To do this you may have to loosen the upper roller eccentrics Back off the set screws and turn the studs with the special wrench provided Reset the eccentnes later ILLUSTRATION 1 DOLLY REMOVAL BOLTS TO REMOVEGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO ILLUSTRATION 2 WOOD BLOCKING AND STEEL STRIP REMOVAL ILLUSTRATION 3 INNER GUIDE BEARINGS MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION DIRECTION 46-017363 4 Remove wood blocking from between sector and base at rear See Illustra oe : som A BLO ACTUATOR aa sector a Mount inner guide beanngs provided See Illustration 3 Note that the foot end bearing 1s secured using supplied wrench and the head end beanng stud 1s secured with a setscrew Push on base or table if the bearing studs will not engage easily 6 Replace dolly truck and jack up table about 1/2 inch off the floor SET SCREW INNER GUIDE BEARINGSGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO. 4-2 Table Alignment MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION DIRECTION 46-017363 Move the table to the position designated on the layout Check that the base 18 aligned with Box J conduit studs or raceway Using the radiographic collimator lamp or plumb bob suspended from tube unit adjust table position so its lateral and longtudinal centerlines are exactly parallel to tube hanger or tube stand travel Tolerance is +1/8" See Direction 46-017361 Monurol 15 Planning Without losing position lower the table to the floor and mark locations of the sux mounting bolts Raise table and move from base areaGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REV 0 MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION DIRECTION 46-017363 Note Note ILLUSTRATION 4 TABLE LEVELING DIAGRAM 1. Drill holes for table anchors using 1/2 inch star drill DO NOT uy to dnill with the table in place as this wall result in crooked holes Attempts to torque down a nut when the stud 1s not verncal wall result in stud failure 2 Usinga straight edge and a 2 foot level establish the high point on the floor 1m the base area Then build up shums to provide a level surface for the base 3. Carefully move the table back into position and lower t onto the shims Insert anchor bolts and torque down (Do not check level until this 1s done ) 4 Clean out counterbored holes on table base Insert leveling pins and check across points A~E and B-C Loosen anchor bolts and adjust shims as re quired Reughten anchor bolts and recheck (See Illustration 4 ) 5 Check across A-B and C-E Loosen, shim and retighten if necessary 6 Check diagonally across A-C A-D B-D B-E C-D and D-E making ad justments to take out twists 7. Recheck across AE and B-C as they are most important 8 Anchor at point F per following note Point F 1s shown for reference only, as it is not involved in leveling Anchor the base here ater steps 4 through 8 have been completedMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 48-017363 4-4 Dolly Removal and Preparation for Return Shipment 1 Place cardboard or other protective matenal over center of base 2 Remove unistrut channels from each end of the table The mounting screws are located just inside the channel ends See Illustration $ ILLUSTRATION 5 UNISTRUT CHANNEL REMOVAL REMOVE BeFORE _ANGWLATING 3. Remove one dolly end truck by backing out the two capserews holding the L-brackets of the dolly upright to the center member of the truck Then remove the upnght See Illustrauon 6 ILLUSTRATION 6 DOLLY REMOVALMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 4 Standingat the other end carefully pull the remainder of the dolly from under the table Make sure harness on table base 1s pushed aside to prevent damage 5 Remove the other dolly truck from sts upnght and lower the lifting assembly of each truck to the floor 6 Remove the other upnght and remount both upnghts to the center section in REVERSED POSITIONS as shown in Illustration 7 ILLUSTRATION 7 DOLLY PLATFORM UNISTAUT (CHANNELS PLywooo PLATFORM REVERSED 7 Oneach upright, remove the upper L~bracket Turn it so it points down and remount it 8 Detach plywood platform and re attach it at the center as shown Mount chan nels to plywood wath bolts supplied for servicing doles Refer to PDI 9° Stack the trucks on the center section and lash them wath straps and fitungs furnished Check that all bolts are tight as shown in Illustration 8 10 Use the factory-prepared bill of lading for return shipment of the dolly to Malwaukee (Do not prepare an RGL) PROMPTLY nowy the carnier spect fied on the bill of lading to pick up the dollyMONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION OIRECTION 46-017363 GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 katstearin e STRAPS HEAE 4-5 Roller Clearance at Rear Sector Rail Check for 0 004” clearance between the support rollers (see Illustration 3) and the e rear sector rail (see Illustration 2) Check between bottom roller and the rail at the foot end, and between the upper roller and the rail at the head end Adyust by loosening the setscrews holding the upper roller studs and turnung the studs with the special wrench provided Retighten the setscrews 4-6 — Angulation Limit Switches scertm tat lsc rocker swtches onthe rear ofthe sector are ma Position to receive the actuator pin See Illustration 2 Aduustment of switch positions if required will be done after table 1s operational 4-7 Cable Removal Remove rear tim cover and feed cables stored in tub out backside of the table 10GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO 4-8 Table Fuse Block R&F Only ILLUSTRATION 9 FUSE BOX AND COVERS MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION DIRECTION 46-017363 Mount fuse block with fishpaper bamer as shown in Illustration 9, and install 6-1/4 amp type FRN fuses Fish wires from ITB1-1 3 and 4 through hole beneath fuse block With stan dard 3-vare 115/230V power supply, connect F1 to ITBI-1, F2 to 1TB1~3 and F3 to ITBI-4 With separate 115V and 230V supplies, refer to Section 2-2 and the angulation drive schematic With a grounded neutral bypass F3 and connect durectly to 1TB1-4 The grounded neutral MUST NOT be con nected to the ground screw immediately above the fuse block A separate GROUNDING CONDUCTOR must be connected to this screw Route cables along raceway and then install cable guides (Lowest guide may not be needed if cable exits side of cover instead of bottom ) Install raceway cover using 2 screws supplied in bag Install L-shaped cable guard to ght of fuse box Insert standoffs into threaded holes using Loctite See Tlustration 9 ‘Obtain main fuse box cover and route cables through desired exit (bottom or side) Mount cover to standoffs and seal unused exit with cover provided If cables use side exit, conduit cover needs to be installed HY CABLE RACEWAY CABLE. FUSE aLock \ FISHPAPER, ee ae BARRIER, eae a FUSE BOX Cover uMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 SECTION 5 SPOT-FILM INSTALLATION (R&F ONLY) Spot-Film Device was factory installed and system was counterbalanced before shipping Note Extreme caution must be used when handling the SFD since the high volt age cables are already installed 1 Remove the Avs straps holding the Spot-Film Device to the wooden cradle 2 Have 2 men life the SED out of the cradle, rotate 90° and slide into the bearing tracks on the front of the fluoro carriage Push the SFD unul plunger lock clicks into position (See Illustration 11 ) 3. Discard wooden cradle Note Photouming cable 1s stored under cardboard or SFD 4 Install SFD lock at rear using 2 screws, star washers, and nuts (SED needs to be moved past locking position to install lock and wheel ) 5. Install guide wheel on underside of SFD to the left of the lock 6 Install stop bracket to rear tower using two screws supplied in bag (See Mlustra von 10) ILLUSTRATION 10 LOCATION OF STOP BRACKET PUSH TOWER BACK “TOWARD REAR OF THE TABLE TO GET ACCESS TO THE STOP BRACKET 2MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 @ esenoy y SPOT-FILM DEVICE - SFO TRACKS FLUORO CARRIAGE S-1 Image Intensifier Mount Image Intensifier to SED per supplied Direction 46-01390SB Note Counterweights and I mounting plate are factory installed These steps can be omitted when following Direction 46013905 5-2 Servo Colhmator Chassis Mount Servo Collimator Chassis to brackets on back of tower using four 8-32 screws The lower foot end bracket may be im attached bag (winng should be com plete) 5-3 Lead Apron Mount Lead Apron to SED by removing rear rail screw and washer on foot end of SED Shde apron over rail and replace washer and screw e Refer to supplies direction 46-013051 13MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION DIRECTION 48-017363 GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO SECTION 6 SHIPPING BRACKET REMOVAL 6-1 Main Counterweight Brace (R&F Only) 1 Move the table top towards the head end Note Have one installer hold the fluoro tower carnage whule the second installer removes the shipping braces in the steps which follow 2 Remove counterweight carriage shipping brace by removing the two screws as shown in Illustration 12 3. Remove foam piece from under weights ILLUSTRATION 12 MAIN COUNTERWEIGHT BRACE MAIN COUNTERWEIGHT BRACKET 4MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 @ or sity counervnps Bec 1 As shown in Illustration 13 locate the bucky counterweight shipping brace It can be found on the opposite side from the shipping brace just removed 1m the preceding step 2 Remove the rear screw from the bucky shipping brace 3. Move the table top to the foot end of the table 4 Remove the remaining bucky brace screw and the brace ILLUSTRATION 13 BUCKY COUNTERWEIGHT BRACE 1sMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION REVO DIRECTION 46-017363 6-3 Fluoro Carriage Bracket (R&F Only) 1 Remove Fluoro Carnage shipping bracket located at the rear of the tower by removing 2 screws See Illustration 14 2. Replace small screw that held brace onto tm discard large screw 3. Remove screw holding elbow bumper bracket and side out Assemble bumper stud and jam nut as shown and remount to table using 2 screws instead of 4 Adjust bumper stud to prevent interference between counterweight and fluoro tube support (Total travel of tower 1s 11 inches ) 5 Mount the tnm cover using hardware in bag ILLUSTRATION 14 FLUORO CARRIAGE BRACE TRIM COVER FLOURO CARRIAGE BRACKET 16GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE INSTALLATION REVO SECTION 7 DIRECTION 46-017363 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 7 Ie1 ee” Mylar Shield Install Note Note ‘This should not be done unul final checks are completed 1 With top extended to foot end limit and bucky at head end limit, lay foot end of shueld on bucky 2 Move bucky to foot end and secure assembly at head end Dnwve the top to the head end limit and secure the assembly at the foot end 3. Place sufficient tension on the shield to prevent sagging, 4 Dave top back and forth to check for clearance Check that parts and internal tnm_ previously removed for test and adyust ment, are replaced This includes, but 1s not limited to, Spot-Film 3TB1 and covers front and back, chassis covers for moving top drives, base ter ‘munal area cover, access covers to 2TBI and 2TB2 and any plug buttons or parts removed to gain access to bearing studs Assembling Remaining Trim Note 1 Assemble remaining table trim, such as, rear tnm cover, beanng covers, rear section cover Push in plug buttons Four of them are for the base mounting, serews (if hardware permits) Another four are for the base leveling screw holes Sull another goes in the rotational foot rest cable hole (The shim wash cers are for miscellaneous use ) Before mounting rear section cover, make sure rocker switches are in proper position to receive pinion See Illustration 2 2 Remove protecuve paper from table top and wipe off all external parts. espe cially where “rust veto” has been sprayed on the finish Use lots of clean rags, othervase it wall just smear around 3 Present customer with the operating manual and either demonstrate the equipment yourself or notify the salesman involved that the equipment is ready for demonstration Complete required installauon reports and service record 7GE Medical Systems Technical Publications Direction 46-017369 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Calibration & Adjustments Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) Product Copyright® 1990 By General Electric Co (Operating DocumentationNO POSTAGE: NECESSARY TF MALES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO 6657 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING X-RAY _W-702 MANAGER — FIELD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PO BOX 414 MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-0414Morten fold and seal securely (O0NOT TEAR) FOLD HERE AND SEAL (O0.NOT TEAR) REPORT ON TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR X-RAY PRODUCTS (OMISSIONS, ERRORS, SUGGESTIONS) e PRODUCT. PUBLICATION # H PAGE # DATE REPORTED, PAGE DATE CODE OR REV NO ' SERVICE RECORD SUBMITTED ives! | Giewo ' $ PLEASE BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR CORRECTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS ut é a <— 1010 - -- F010 ei E SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ary ease any DIAL COMM OR PHONE NO MAIL CODE DIRECTION 13865 Revt2 12 1688, e303Direction 46-017369 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Calibration & Adjustments Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION X-ray equipment if not property erator to take adequate precau- tion, and take adequate steps to used may cause injury Accord- tions to prevent the possibilty of insure protection against injury ingly, the instructions herein any persons carelessly, unwisely, contained should be thoroughly or unknowingly exposing them- ll persons authored to use the read and understood before you selves or others to radiation equipment must be cognizant of attempt to place this equipment the danger of excessive exposure im operation The General Elec- to x-radiation and the equipment is trie Company, Medieal Systems 8 "portant that everyone hav- sold with the understanding that Group, will be glad to assist and ("9 anything to do with x-radiation the General Electnc Company, cooperate in placing thie equip- D2 Properly tramed and fully ac- Medical Systems Group, 1s ment m use Quainted with the recommenda- agents, and representatives have tions of the National Council on no responsibility for injury or dam- Although this apparatus incorpo- Radiation Protection and Measure- age which may result from expo- rates a high degree of protection ments as published im NCAP Re- sure to x-radiation against x-radiation other than the ports available from NCAP Publica Useful beam no practical design tions, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Vanous protective matenal_and ‘of equipment can provide com- Room 1016, Bethesda Maryland devices are avaiable It 1s urged plete protection Nor can any 20814 and of the International that such materials or devices be practical design compel the op- Commission on Radiation Protec- usedMONITROL 15 TABLE e TABLE OF CONTENTS ee _ ee ee ee ie tet cee pues eet ax a a nee a. 2-1 Spot-Film Deuce Locks Adjustment 1 2-2 Spot-Film Device Moving Efforts Adjustment rt 2-3. Spot-Film Device X-ray Interlocks Adjustment 2-2 2-4 Plunger Lock And Bumper Stop Adjustment 23 2-5 Guide Wheel Assembly Adjustment 23 3 COUNTERWEIGHTING BL 31 Vertical Counterweight Assembly 32 3-1-1 Vertical Counterweight (To Balance The Spot-Film Device Assembly) 3 3-1-2 Vertical Counterweighting Adjustment 3 3 3 341-3 Verucal Counterweight Cable Tension e 3-1-4 Vertical Counterweight Cable FitungsGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. REV 0 SECTION APPENDIX A TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) TITLE 3-2 Main Counterweight Assembly 3-2-1 Main Counterweight (To Balance Fluoro Carriage Tube Collimator and HV Cables) 1-2-2 Main Counterweighting Adjustment 1-2-3 Main Counterwerght Cable Tension 2-4 Main Counterweight Cable Fitungs 3 Bucky Counterweights Assembly and Cable Tension POWER ASSIST adjustments 4-1 Chain Tension Adjustment 4-2 Lock Voltage Adjustment 4-3 Lock Operation with Power Assist 4-4 Performance Check and Speed Adjustment 4-5 Limit Swatch Acuon BUCKY ADJUSTMENT 5-1 Bucky and Table Alignment 5-2 Bucky Hinge and Cable Assembly and Eccentne Bearings Adjustments 5-3 Bucky Grid Check 5-4 Bucky Cassette Size Sensing Tray HHS CALIBRATION 6-1 Outline Of Calibration Procedures 6-2 Xray Tube And Collimator Alignment 6-2-1 Collmator Blade Damping Adjustment 6-2-2 Collmator Motor Drive Voltage Adjustment 6-2-3 X-ray Tube Collimator Alignment 6-2-4 Align X-ray Tube/Collimator Assembly To 4 1 Cone 6-2-5 Align Cassette Carriage To 4 On 1 Cone 6-2-6 SID Compensation 6-2-7 Collimator Stang 6-2-8 Tube and Collimator Alignment to Image Receptor 6-2-9 image Shift Check 6-3 Servo Collimator System Adjustments 6-3-1 Fluoroscopy Field Size Limiting 6-3-2 Tube and Collimator Field Size Limiting Alignment 6-3-3 SID Compensation (Manual Controls Wide Open) 6-3-4 Spot~Film Radiographic Exposure Areas ~ ‘Automatic Collimation Pot Settings COLLIMATOR POTENTIOMETER INITIAL SETTINGS VS FIELD SIZE A-1 Physical Location and Adjustment A-2 —Inmual Setungs DIRECTION 46~-017369 6-10 6-11 6-12 6-13 6-13 6-15 6-22 6-22 zReGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017369 REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE 0 Aug 17 1990 Initial release LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Title Page 0 Dur 46-013861 X-Ray Protection ehna a 1-1 thru 1-17 21 thru 2-3 3-1 thru 3-6 4-1 thru 6-2 S-1 thru 5-3 6-1 thm 6-25 Aci thr A-3GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REVO SECTION 1 TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 1-1 Lateral Drive Adjustment MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 1-1-1 Limit and Centenng Switch Adjustment Procedure ILLUSTRATION 1-1 CRISS-CROSS CABLE ADJUSTER Note ILLUSTRATION 1-2 Remove Mylar cover shield Dnwve table top towards head end Turn OFF power to the table To adjust mit and centering switches, SS4 and 5S6, bend actuator arms as required to achieve correct travel These switches are located at the foot end of the table Refer to Illustration 1-1 AND INTERLOCK ACTUATOR CRISSCROSS CABLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT FOOT END RE ii SHIFT INTERLOCK eel Actuators ‘Travel lumuts are set $* (12 7 cm) on either side of center and centering is, set within #0 25” (6 35 mm) from the table center ne Refer to Illustra ton 1-2 LATERAL CENTERING ADJUSTMENT FRONT cOvER TABLE BOOYMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, REV 0. DIRECTION 46-017369 5 Turn ON table power 6 Drive table top towards center 7 Replace Mylar cover shield 1-1-2, Criss-Cross Cable Tension Adjustments Procedure ‘Tum OFF power to the table Remove long trim panel at rear which covers the cable Remove Mylar cover Move table top towards head end Remove long tm section from table rear Refer to Illustration 1-3 ILLUSTRATION 1-3 LONG TRIM REMOVAL, ‘Tam screw MOUNTING HOLE 6 Loosen cable connector screws at one end of chain and ughten cable slightly Connector screws should bear on the dead end of the cable Note To prevent cable skewing, increase cable tension evenly on both sides of the Criss-Cross cable system Cable tension 1s adjusted by means of the firung at the table foot end Refer to Illustration I=1 ‘Adjust cable tension, so that when the lower cable 1s raised parallel with the upper cable when a force of 25 +025 lb (113 #011 Kg) is applied at a point 36 (10 m) from the center of the idler sprocket Refer to Illustration 1-4MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0. DIRECTION 46-017369 IDLER SPROCKET LOCATION BN aera one we 8 hler Saacener Tighten cable connector screws on the end of chain Center table top 10. Replace Mylar cover shields 11 Replace long trim panel at rear which covers the cable @ 1-1-8 sioce Deve ciuch Adnstment Procedure 1 Turn OFF power to the table 2 Adjust clutch tension nut so that st does not sip under maxamum load but wall shp if top 1s stopped mechanicallyMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 1-2 Longitudinal Drive Adjustment 1 Table Base Centenng Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn OFF power to the table 2. Loosen table base anchor bolts 3. Adjust table longitudinal center tine to be parallel to the travel of the over table xray tube within + 0 125’ (3 18 mm) (Refer to Direction 46-017361 “Monutrol 15 Planning ) Note ‘This adjustment is usually only made one ume and that is dunng the table base installation 4 Tighten table base anchor bolts Note Recheck table levelness using a 2 fe (61 cm) level after anchor bolts tight ened 1-2-2 Table Top Centering Adjustment Procedure 1 Adjust Cams 4 5 6 & 7 to correct longnudinal table top centering Refer to Illustration 1-10 Views D-D and E-E Note ‘When switch 782 at the front panel is depressed, the table top must move to within +05 (+12 7 mm) of the center positon ifthe table top 1s greater than 075 (19 05 mm) from center 2 Check for proper operation after adjustment 1-2-3 Chain Dave Tension Adjustments Procedure 1 Tum OFF power to the table 2. Adjust the longitudinal dnve chain tension by turming in the idler sprocket ‘mounting studs 3 Set chain tension so that with a 3 Ib (136 Kg) force applied in the center of the chain span there 1s a deflection of 0 60 +005 (15 24 + 1 27 mm) 4. Tighten set screw to secure adjustment 1-2-4 Longitudinal Table Top Movement Description Table top slide effort is dependant on the spacing of the che support rails These ‘support rail must be spaced to allow freedom of movement They must be adjusted to limit side motion not to exceed 0 0625 (1 6 mm) at either end with table top centered,GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 Procedure Note DIRECTION 46-017369 1 Tum OFF power to the table 2 Loosen front screws to free support rails 3. Adhust support rails under table top by moving rear support rail sideways from front to back whale shiding the table top back and forth (between head and foot ends) Insure that table top slides easily but maintains a minimum of lateral play 4 Tighten front screws while maintaining the table rails square with the table base 1-2-5 Liming Table Top Extension Deseription Procedure Note Note Example No 1 Description Procedure Room size someumes requires shorung table top travel Assuming the extended top would hit something with the table honzontal or ulted to some angle changing the cam positions will limit extension Refer to Illustrauon 1-10 for the cam positions wath respect to the index wheel and corresponding to standard table top extension Refer to Table 1-3 for wheel notch numbers versus top extension Each cam 1s secures by two setscrews one of which 1s usually not exposed at any rotational position The suggested procedure when changing a cam setting 1s to first loosen the exposed screw 1 Check exact position of the wheel and pin 2 Turn the wheel and loosen the second screw To do this hft the pin out of 2 notch or slightly jog the drive Do not loosen the setscrew securing the flexible shaft 3 Turn wheel back to its orignal position and change the cam position 4 Tighten the exposed screw repeat step 2 but tighten the second screw and return the wheel to its onginal position Foot end extended horizontal table top would contact obstruction at 29° (737 cm) 1 Dave top 27 3” (69 34 cm) toward foot end to obtain the wheel and pin post tuon shown in Illustration 1-10, View F=F except that the pin must be enter ing notch R6 instead of R7 2 Adjust Cam No 8 to just contact 688 roller as pin enters notch R6 1sMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017369 Example No 2 Description Head end extended horizontal table top would contact obstruction at 26 (66 cm0 Procedure 1 Drive table top to center position, disconnect chain and move top toward foot end 2. Note position of wheel and pin then wrn wheel so the pin wall enter notch LS for 22 8" (57.9 cm) instead of L7 as shown on View B-B 3. Readjust Cam No 1 to contact roller of 6S1 and return wheel to original post tion 4 Move top back to exact center and reconnect chain Check for proper operation Example No 3 Description Head end extended table top tilted to 35° Vertical would contact obstruction at 31.8 (8077 em) Procedure 1 Dave table top to center position, disconnect chain and move top toward foot end 2 Note position of wheel and pin, then turn wheel so the pin wall enter notch to clear the obstruction instead of L7 as shown on View B-B Refer to Table 13 3. Readjust Cam No 1 to contact roller of 681 and return wheel to onginal post on 4 Move top back to exact center and reconnect chain Check for proper operation Example No 4 : Deseription Head end extended table top tilted to 80° Verucal would contact ceiling at 18 2 (46 23 cm) Procedure 1 Move table to horizontal position center table top and disconnect chain 2 Move table top toward foot end and note wheel and pin position 3. Tur wheel so that ball seats in hole as pin is entering notch L3 or lower notch depending on extent of interference Refer to View C-C except for notch number Lift out pin or slightly jog top to free pin Note For ceiling height (or obstruction) of 8° 8" to.9 use notch L4 For ceiling height (or obstruction) of 9 05" to 9” 45” use notch LS For ceiling height (or obstruction) of 9 $ to.99° use notch L6 1-6MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL systems cauonarion's Aus MENTE wevo RECTION 48-0179 Set Cam No 2 so that it lags Cam No 3 by 1/32" (079 mm) 6 Turn wheel back so that pin fully enters ‘0 notch as shown on View D-D or E-E Jog dave to obtain correct pin positon if necessary Move top back to center position and connect chain Check for proper operation including centering, 1-2-6 Torque Limiter Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn OFF power to the table 2. Loosen the adjustment nut 3. Adjust torque himmter to start shpping when 36 to 46 Ib ~ft (48 8210 62 38 N= M) of torque is applied Refer to Iustration 1-5 ILLUSTRATION 1-5 TORQUE LIMITER AND FLEXIBLE SHAFT UMiTER Samm 5, 4 Tighten the adjustment nut 1-2-7 Gear Reducer Chain Tension Procedure Correct chain tension 1s provided by the weight of the dnve motor dnving the gear reducer chain Refer to Illustration 1-6 17MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017369 ILLUSTRATION 1-6 GEAR REDUCER CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ata} “ee END TRIM, iN BUCKY RAIL FORK SPROCKET ASM 8D oe oben 1-2-8 Motor Dnve Chain Tension Procedure 1 Tum OFF power to the table 2 Loosen the adjustment nut 3. To adjust the Drive Belt tension apply 2 Ib (091 Kg) of force at the drive belt center and measure a deflection of 0 25 + 0.03" (6 35 + 076 mm) e 4° Tighten the adjustment nut 1-2-9 Indexing Drive Wheel and Limit Switch Cam Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn OFF power to the table 2. Center table top umt 0 20” (5 1 mm) towards head end 3. Detach top drive chain at rear side of table 4 Remove mylar shields and side table top towards foot end Note ‘The index wheel drive pin is fully engaged in the ‘0” position notch of the index wheel and that cams 4 through 7 are just engaging the rollers of their respective switches Refer to Illustration 1-7 ILLUSTRATION 1-7 SWITCH AND CAM ASSEMBLYGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO ILLUSTRATION 1-8 FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT TABLE 1-1 MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 5) Loosen the set screws which attaches the flexible drive shaft to the index dnve pin Refer 6 illustrauon 128 FLENIBLE chart “Tam cover | HEAD END 6 Rotate the dnve pin shaft out of sts index drwve notch This allows rotaung the index index wheel snthout operating the table top dre Do not operate the table top drive when the table top 1s disconnected from the chain and the flexible shaft 1s disconnected from the index wheel drive shaft 7. Adjust cam positon of the night (foot end) extension limit adjustment by changing the position of cam #8 so that tyust touches the roller roller of switch #8 when the index wheel drive pin enters the R_ notch (as 11s rotated CW) Refer to Table 1-1 for the required extensions CAM SWITCH SETTINGS FOR RIGHT TABLE TOP EXTENSION (CHAIN INDEX WHEEL NOTCH EXTENSION LIMIT artacament posmon | wax a ry a CENTER 7 2 ae 5 [Towra roorexo 3 0 ar 0 TOWARD HEAD END rm 2 sr ° 8 Adjust cam positon of the left (head end) extension mit adjustment by changing the position of cam #1 so that it just touches the roller roller of swatch #1 when the index wheel drwe pin enters the L’ notch (as st 1s rotated CCW) Refer to Table 1-2 for the required extensionsGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 rane EARS Winca servinas ron LEFT TABLE TOF EXTENSION cam INDEX WHEEL NOTCH EXTENSION OMIT artachwent posiion [max mm wae vane THOENTER 7 0 a TOWARD FOOT END ° Be | TOWARD HEAD END 10 ° 33 3 9 Colin bmx adusiment made by chang postions of cams #2 and #3 Note Note For retraction to 23 (58 42 cm) when the table is at 45 = 5°, the cams con tact their respective switches when the index wheel drive pin just enters notch LIS as it rotates CCW Cam #3 contacts roller of switch 1/32' (0 79 mm) before cam #2 makes ‘contact with switch #2 roller If further retracuion 1s required, change posi tuons of cams 2 and 3 so that switch rollers are contacted when dnve pin enters L4 or some other lower numbered notch Make certain that the contact lead of cam #3 1s maintained 10 After making cam adjustments, rotate mdex wheel to original position so that, the index wheel drive pin fully enters notch ‘0 and cam #5 and #6 are just touching rollers of their respective switches as they rotate CCW 11 Check that as the index wheel drive pin 1s fully engaged in notch ‘0 and that suntches #6 and #7 are just contacting their respective switch rollers, as they are rotated CW 12 After making adjustments, tughten set screws in the flexible shaft making sure that they are furmly seated Use Locknite on these screws Do notaiter the position of the drive pin in the index wheel whule tightening these set screws 13 Replace Mylar shields 14 Re attach table top to drive chainGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS: REV 0 MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 1-3 Angulation Drive Adjustment Procedure Note 1 Rear Sector Roller Bearing Adjustment 1 Turn OFF table power 2 Loosen top eccentric set screw 3. Turn eccentnc using a thin section wrench to give 0 004” (0 102 mm) clear ance between the roller beanng and rear sector track Since the table is head end heavy the clearance 1s to be measured between the bottom bearing at the foot end and the top bearing and track at the head end 4 Retighten the set screw 1-3-2 Motor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn OFF table power 2. Adjust the drive belt tension positioning screw located between the motor and. the gear reducer at the foot end of the table body 3. Tension 1s correct when a 04 * 003" (102 + 0 76 mm) deflecuon is mea sured with a 2 Ib (0 91 kg) force applied at the center of the drive belt 4. Tighten dnve belt tension positioning screw 1-3-3 Gear Reducer Chain Drive Adjustment All slack 1s removed from the chain dnve by means of an eccentnc roller applying pressure on the output chain of the gear reducer output chain 1-3-4 Angulauon Chain Block Position Procedure 1 Turn OFF table power Loosen cap screw holding the chain block 3. Align chain block to prevent exther corer from digging into the sector and so that it 1s tangent to the rear sector curve 4) Tighten cap screw to prevent movement after adjustmentMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 1-3-5 Angulauon Chain Tension Adjustment Procedure 1 Tum OFF table power 2. Adjust screw bearing on the pivoted idling sprocket lever Screw access hole 1s located in the foot end of the Fluoroscopic carnage tracks 3. Tension is adjusted so that when two men pull up on the head end of the table only 1/8 to 1/4* (32 to 6 4 mm) motion 1s nouceable 4 After adjustment tghten screw 1-3-6 Angulauon Stop Swatch Adjustment Procedure ‘Adjust the Honzontal stop switches, 2S4 and/or 285 and the actuators to stop the table at horizontal 0 5° as the table approaches the honzontal from either direc tuon 0 5° is equivalent to 3/8 (9 53 mm) motion at end of table Refer to Illustra tuon 1-9 Note Be sure the actuator reliably actuates ALL switches without hitung the leading edges of the rockers ILLUSTRATION 1-9 ANGULATION STOP SWITCHES ANGULATION STOP SWITCHES ee ef eel ACTUATOR PINGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 1 Procedure Note Note MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 48-017369 7 Angulation Limit Swatches Adjustment ‘Thus adjustment procedure requires a 300 Ib (136 1 Kg) patient load on the table 1 Adjust the 90°V and 15°T lumut stops positions to be 88 5° #0 $°V and 14 5° +0 5°T respectively At these angles switches 2S1 and 2S6 should shut off the motor Be sure to leave rocker switches in a position to receive the actuator pin 2 Adyust the +10° Automanic Collimator angulation limit swatches, 2S8 and 259 to actuate at no less than 9 5° as the table angulates from verucal or Trende lenburg toward honzontal 3. Adhust the 80° limit swatch 2S7 to actuate at no more than 80 5° as the table angulates from horzzontal toward vertical 1-3-8 Angulauion Interlocks Adjustment Procedure 1 Adjust the Table Angulauon Interlock so that with the patient step pulled out far enough to cause interference with the front table support, the table ‘must not angulate 2. Also adjust the Table Angulation Interlock so that there is some overtravel after interlock switch actuation as the step 1s being parked 3. Ifa free suspension for the image intensifier 1s 2 part of the system, adjust the interlock switch located at the bottom of the counterweight column so that 1t wall prevent table angulation if the intensifier ws within about 1 (2 54 cm) from the top of its travelMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017369 1-4 Offset Table Top Adjustments Description ‘The table top drive may be offset for top extensions up to 45 5” (115 $7 em) mone direction if the extension in the opposite direction 1s limited to 13 6 (34 54 cm) ‘This procedure assumes that function of drive has been already adjusted so that the table top centers from both direcuons and 1s found to be within specification In order to make this change the new chain connection point must be reached by electncally dnving the chain to the new center position This means that the index wheel must be reset to a new center position 1-4-1 Maxmum Extensions Towards Head End Procedure 1 Check clearance off head end of table not only with table honzontal but with table angulated up to the point where the top retracts. nomunally 45° V (Desired top extension should have been considered dunng pre-installa tion planning but make this check anyway ) Note Its desirable to have sufficient clearance between extended top and side wall so that personnel can pass by, or at least sufficient so that nobody can be trapped if he between the table and the wall TABLE 1-3 INDEX WHEEL POSITION VS TOP EXTENSION “FORE EXTENSION “WORE EXTENSION INDEX WHEEL NOTCH | INCHES + 1/2" | INDEX WHEEL NOTCH | INCHES + 1/2” 0 0 6 Ez 7 355) 7 a8 2 a 8 364 3 136 8 a0) 4 182 10 455 MAX 3 28 = = 2 Tum Off table power 3. Select wheel notch number consistent with the extension desired and neces sary clearance requirements Refer to Table 1-3 For maximum extension toward head end notches L8 thru L10 are applicable, while foot end exten ston 1s limited to notches RI thru R3_ (If maximum extension 1s toward foot fend then notches R8 thru R10 are applicable while head extension 1s hmied to notches LI thru L3) 4° Shift chain connection point from center to a point 15” (38 1 em) from cen. ter toward the end opposite the longer table top extension For table top ex tensions greater than 31 8” (80 77 cm) extension toward head end connect chain to foot end connection pont Proceed as follows 1-14MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 a Electrcally center top and remember from which direction it was cen. tered It makes a difference as to how cam assembly will be set later Refer to Illustration 1-10 compare Views D-D to E-E ILLUSTRATION 1-10 INDEX WHEEL AND CAM POSITIONS 15 INDEX WHEEL ‘Ls s INEX Top aT-cenreR BALL 16 Wovine TO RIGHT CAM6 7 w NOTE P16 IS NoT-eNcaceD Brhoue OF #15 ADUUSTMENT SCREWS VIEW A-A NOMENCLATURE view €-€ 2 — NOTE er is ENGAGED IN ENGAGED I HOLE OF 122 a8 ie iru err G J ‘CAMS 4 is CAMS 2 3 i (CAM NO 3 Most teas Gano “e erie to Prevent view 2-8 view o-¢ OSCILLATION Or tHe ‘3 ais Seren NOTE e168 Nor endacto IN HOLE OF FIs 6 208 RIOHT Nore pres CD CAM 8 ENGAGED IN Top ar CENTER Rote OF PIS trovine 70 LEFT view 0-0 view FFMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. REVO. DIRECTION 46-017369 point Observe by shining a flashlight thru the Bucky slot Make tnal con nection of chain to verify position and remove screws Open line switch ¢ Bear in mind that when top is centered using the centering switch, the tolerance is 1/2’ (+ 12 7 mm) form true center Ideally, the top should be off-center the same amount when centered from either direction but do not spend time adjusting the drive if it 1s vathin this tolerance If it 1s outside of the tolerance, either the wrong chain links were engaged on the dog (check first) or the cam assembly 1s out of time with the drive If necessary reset the cam assembly as explained in Step 5 g CAUTIONS Do not extend table top toward foot end ~ cams have not been reset and top will hit the floor if angulated S Adjust index wheel to new center position a Move table top toward foot end and disengage cam assembly from flexible shaft Tum pin and whee! so that as pin fully enters 0 notch when turning ‘CW (wheel 1s turning CCW out of index hole but NOT into next one), Cams 6 and 7 just make contact with the rollers of 6S6 and 657 Refer to Illustration 1-10, View E-E e ¢ Turn pin and wheel so that as pin fully enters 0" notch when turning CCW (wheel 1s turning CCW out of index hole but NOT into next one), Cams 4 and JUST make contact wath the rollers of 6S4 and 6S5_ Refer (o Illustration 1-10, View D-D 4 Use Locute om the setscrew, secure flexible shaft to the cam assembly ‘The cam assembly 1s now in time” wath the new chain connection point Refer to Ilustration 1-10 View D-D or E-E 6 Record the positions of the wheel and pin They must be returned to the same positions after making the following adjustments 4 Reset Cam No so that it just touches roller of 6S1 wath wheel seated index hole and pin just entering notch L10 (or lower notch) Refer to Sec 1-2-9 for detais of changng cam setungs Refer to Illustration 1=10 View B-B > Reset Cam No 8 so that s just touches the roller of 658 wth the whee! seated in an index hole and the pin just entering notch R3 (or lower notch) Refer to Illustration 1-10 View F-F € The top drwve 1s now adjusted for a maximum of 45 5” (115 57 em) ex tension toward the head end anda maxumum of 13 6” (34 54 em) toward the foot end Return the wheel and pin to onginal ‘top center” position move the top back to center and reconnect chain d Turn on power and check operation of top dnve at all angular positions of the tableines secre cases tone Po GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 Procedure Note Note MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, DIRECTION 46-017369 Read and understand Sec 1-4=1 before proceeding to following section Turn OFF table power Connect the chain to the head end connection point Align cam assembly so that top will electncally center rself Reset Cams 8 and 1 to operate 688 and 6S1 at wheel positions R10 or lower notch and L3 or lower notch Maxumum extension toward head end 1s 13 6 (34 54 cm) when chain is connected to head end connection point 1-5 115 VAC Input Voltage Compensation Procedure TABLE 1-8 1 To adjust the Fluoroscopic Carnage Lock Circuit voltage, measure the recut cer bridge output between 2TBI-1 and 8 It should be 24 = 1 VAC If not select a higher or lower tap from 2T1 at terminal 2TB1-12 Refer to Table 1-4 Recheck after changing tap To adjust the Servo Colmator Control Circuit voltage measure the output of 272 between 2TBI-18 and 24 It should be 26 + | VAC If not select, a higher or lower tap from 22 for connection to terminal 2TB1-24 Refer to Table 1-4 Recheck after changing tap TRANSFORMERS 271 & 2T2 NOMINAL OUTPUT TAP VOLTAGE With 115 VAC input voltage applied to transformer primaryMONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO SECTION 2 FLUORO CARRIAGE, TOWER AND SPOT-FILM ADJUSTMENT 2-1 Spot-Film Device Locks Adjustment Deseription The Spot-Film Device must move freely Check wnth test pattern on table top This, motion if evident on the films can be caused by sustained vibration of the system set up when the cassette carnage comes forward to a radiographic positon From a practical standpoint, all the lateral lock has to do 1s to prevent dnft of the fluoro carnage and to stop lateral travel when the control swatch is in the ‘center" post ton Procedure 1 Adjust Spot-Film Dewice locks so they wall withstand a force of at least 15 Ibs (6.8 kg) Note Measure with a pull scale hooked on to the Spot-Film mampulaung han dle 2. If adjustment 1s required, turn OFF power to table 3. To adjust increase voltage on locks at 2T1 Note If moving force can not be reduced to meet specification connect a2 SK 2.W por in series with the lateral lock and cut down lock voltage to obtain 2 soft stop 4 Adjust the position of the lateral limit switch, 481 and/or its actuator on the top might of the fluoro carriage to stop the fluoro inner carnage travel when the center of the Spot-Film screen area 1s over the table centerline 5. Check that the myelographuc stop rehably engages and disengages the grooves on the rod Apply fine oil as required 2-2 Spot-Film Device Moving Efforts Adjustment Note ‘All moving efforts of the Spot-Film Device are measured with a pull scale hooked to the front mampulaung handle Measure moving efforts when the Spot-Film Device is moving do not measured starting effort or break away force Procedure 1 Adjust moving efforts to the following specification a In the honzontal longitudinal directional it is 8 Lb (3 63 kg) b In the honzontal lateral direction, it i$ 5 Ib (2 27 kg) © Inthe verncal direction, its 8 Lb (3 63 kg)MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 2. If the efforts are excessive possible causes include a Lock pinions engaged too ughtly on racks bb Counterweight cables too ught © Eccentne bearing studs adjusted for excessive bearing pressure Refer to Ilustration 2-1 ILLUSTRATION 2-1 ECCENTRIC BEARING ADJUSTMENT HINGED HANOLE SET SCREW - NYLON BUTTON. FOOT REST ONLY Foreign matter on tracks © Counterbalancing incorrect or high moving effort of the counterweight carnage £ Blectncal cable drape 2-3. Spot-Film Device X-ray Interlocks Adjustment Procedure 1 Adjust switch 4S2 position on the tower veruical carnage and the enure expo sure switch circuit at the table to remain open just as the plunger lock 1 re leased and the Spot~Film Device or Fluorcon Pedestal starts back to the parked position 2 Advust switches 3S22B and 3S28 to remain open with no exposure possible at the table when the spot~film cassette carnage 1s moved forward and when the sequencer 1s in a load position 3. Adjust smtches, 3837 to remain open when the intensifier or the fluoro screen 1s removed from the Spot-Film Device preventing x-ray exposures at the table (including the foot switch)GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 @ .. MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 Plunger Lock And Bumper Stop Adjustment Description Procedure ‘The plunger lock 1s located at the night lower edge of the fluoroscopic vertical car rage It engaged a hole in the bracket attached to the lower edge of the fluoroscop 1c device when the device 1s in the “use” position Slotted holes in the bracket permit adjusting the stop position so the xray field 1s centered laterally wath the xray tube 1. Adjust the plunger lock height so that it 1s actuated by the slanted portion of the bracket and yet fully engages in the hole of the bracket 2 Adjust the bumper stop at the left rear of the Spot-Film Device so that it minimizes play when the Spot-Film Device 1s locked in the “use* position Guide Wheel Assembly Adjustment Description ‘The guide wheel assembly 1s located at the left rear of the Spot-Film Device and services to guide the device over the tower when the device 1s being positioned in the park position It also serves to prevent an interference condition with the tower sf the device 1s not in the fully forward and locked position Mounting screw clear ance holes permit some degree of adjustment of the wheel guide assembly to make certain it prevents interferenceGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO SECTION 3 COUNTERWEIGHTING Description ILLUSTRATION 3-1 COUNTERWEIGHT SYSTEM VERT CABLE SAFETY 00 VERT CTWT CABLE LOAD BEARING MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 ‘The Counterweight System 1s made up of the Main and the Vertical counter weights Refer to Illustration 3-1 The Main counterweight counter balances the fluoro carnage and the Verucal counterweight counter balances the Spot~Film De vice The effect of these counterweights 1s iterachve therefore be careful in remov ing counterweight cables removing shipping brackets or changing main and verucal counterweights Use aC clamp on the support rail to prevent counterweight car rage movement in either direction Safety dogs and rack are located on the head end side of the fluoro carnage to prevent patient injury in case of main counterweight failure A verucal cable safety dogs located in the vertical tower to prevent the Spot~Film carnage from falling in case of vertical counterweight failure TENSION ADJUSTMENT CABLE FORCE CABLE FITTING VERT cTwT, RETURN CABLE. N TABLE REFERENCE POINT VERT cTwTMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 341 Vertical Counterweight Assembly 3-1-1 Verncal Counterweight (To Balance The Spot-Film Device Assembly) Description ‘The purpose of the vertical counterweight is to balance anything supported by the tower vertical carriage The system design 1s such that if this load balances when the table 1s horizontal this part of the total load will also be balanced when the table is vertical, 1, the vertical counterweight does double duty [t follows, then that if balance 1s obtained when the table 1s horizontal but 1s not in balance when the table 1s vertical weights SHOULD NOT be added to the verucal counterweight assembly to compensate Instead, the weight of the mam counterweight assembly must be adjusted as explamed in Sec 3-2 Table 3-1 lists the lead plates furnished (secured to dolly bottom) for the verucal counterweight assembly and are called the Verucal Weights They do not include the entire weight since the carnage uself plus small weights mounted behind rt also help balance the load Only the most unusual combination of extras’ wall require addition of all the furnished weights Weights are usually added in the order given inthe table but the only requirement is that the plate with counterbored holes must. be on the outside Esumate the group necessary based on the Starung Amount lll vertical coun terweight lead plates measure 4-7/8’ (12 38 cm) wide x 23 ($8 42 cm) long TABLE 3-1 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT COUNTERWEIGHTS com ems Note Longer counterweight studs are furnished with the Fluoricon Compact Install these longer studs if the Fluoricon Compact will be used The longer studs, 46-152724P2, are 4-1/2" (11 43 cm) long 3-1-2. Vertical Counterweighting Adjustment Procedure 1 Mount the mask the cone the gnd and the lead apron Note However, do not permanently mount a compact or a lead aperture in the sereen recess until after tube and collimator are aligned and the collimator 's adjusted Refer to Section 63-4 Ether defer completion of counter weight adjustment or place these items on the Spot-Film Device tempo ranly for this purpose 2. Before completing the installation lead apertures must be mounted in the screen recess for all compacts on Types 9 and 12 Spot~Fulm Devices and for Fluoncon Pedestals when the compact is supported by a spring suspension systemGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REVO Note Procedure DIRECTION 46-017369 After adjustmént release myelographic stop cautiously Install lead aperture per Direction 46-013905 Spot-Film Device Com pact Adapters * 3. Use a spring scale to check balance and correct any imbalance by adding or subtracting weights per weight in Table 3=1 3 Veruical Counterweight Cable Tension 1 Adjusted vertical counterweight cables so that when table 1s vertical the slack side of cable cannot be forcibly removed from the pulleys on which they nde ‘Only enough slack should be allowed to permit the verucal counterweighting system to run as freely as possible when the table 1s honzontal 2 With table horizontal, move the Spot-Film Device up rapidly The vertical counterweight assembly must not run into limut at the bottom of travel If t does, turn out the cable fitung at the head end of the main counterweight (but not beyond the undercut) and turn in the fitung at the footend The firtings on the fluoro carriage can be adjusted in a similar manner Procedure 1. To adjust vertical counter weight cable fitungs, turn fitung into the undercut 2 Tighten set screws firmly ughtened against cable swagngMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 3-2 Main Counterweight Assembly 342-1 Main Counterweight (To Balance Fluoro Carnage Tube Collimator and HV Cables) Description ‘The Main counterweight balances everything not balanced by the Verucal counter weight The Vertical counterweight does double duty in that wt balances the vertical cartiage Spot-Film Dewce and attachments when the table is both horizontal and veruical Therefore the main counterweight balances the verucal tower, fluoro car rage, tube unit and collimator Table 3-2 shows the Main counterweight which 1s made up of its carnage fixed lead blocks and the Main counterweights (lead plates) which are vartable depend ing on the load Main weights shipped bolted to the dolly center section are ade quate to balance the Maxray 75 Tube Unit wath or without heat exchanger TABLE 3-2 MAIN ADJUSTMENT COUNTERWEIGHTS* QUANTITY FURNISHED THICKNESS 78" (3.18 mmy 46-140169°3 | 131 (059kq) | 1/16" (159mm) "All Main Counterweighis are 21" (63 94 cm) long Se 69mm) (669mm) 3 3-2-2 Main Counterweighung Adjustment Procedure 1 Center and secure top and return table to vertical 2 Partly back out the screws to engage weights 3 Install or take off weights listed in Table 3-2 4 While someone holds the Spot-Film Dewce, remove the C-clamps holding the counterweight assembly Use a spring scale to determine how much weight to add or subtract Note Shght over counterweighung 1s desirable, but the Spot-Film Device must ot dnt from any positon 6 Secure the weights with nuts and washers The nuts must be ughtened with socket wrench through an access hole in the back of the table bottom shroud -4MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REVO Procedure 1 Adjusted main counterweight cables so that when table 1s verucal, the slack side of cable cannot be forcibly removed from the foot end pulley Only enough slack should be allowed to perm the main counterweighting system, to nun as freely as possible when the table 1s horizontal 2. After adjusung counterweight cables be sure to angulate the table to Trende lenburg and observe the dogs to rack’ clearance thru the access hole at the front left of the table frame Adyust cable tension and/or rack position to get the required clearance 1/32 to 1/16’ (079 to 1 58 mm) Note Iftension on main counterweight cables is insufficient the safety device for fluoroscopic unit motion lengthwise the table may engage when the table 1s, angulated toward Trendelenburg, 3-2-4 Main Counterweight Cable Frungs Procedure 1 To adjust main counter weight cable firungs turn fitting into the undercut 2 Tighten set screws firmly ughtened against cable swaging. 35MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, REVO. DIRECTION 46-017369 3-3 Bucky Counterweights Assembly and Cable Tension Description ‘The Bucky counterweights balance the Bucky assembly Cassette Size Sensing Tray and Gnd before the film cassette 1s inserted The Bucky counterweights mount in rails on the side part of the table body and are not adjustable Illustration 3-2 shows the Bucky cable lower pulley at the table foot end but the upper pulley 1s not shown There 1s a simular set of pulleys at the head end of the table Bucky cable tension 1s adjusted in the following procedure ILLUSTRATION 3-2 BUCKY COUNTERWEIGHTS AND LOWER CABLE PULLEY BUCKY CABLE LOWER CABLE aucKy COUNTER WEIGHTS: Procedure 1 Adjust cable fittings to remove cable slack around all pulleys 2. After cable firuing adjustment reughten cable fitung set screws Note Insure that after adjustment each counterweight cable fitting has no more than 1/4” (6 35 mm) of cable fitung thread exposed +6MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 SECTION 4 POWER ASSIST ADJUSTMENTS he . 4-1 Chain Tension Adjustment Procedure 1 Move the fluoro carnage to the extreme table foot end 2 Aduust tension at the idler sprocket mounting stud 3. The tension setung is located at the table head end at a point 18 (45 72 cm) from the idler sprocket The chain should just touch the upper leg when apply ing an upward force of 3 to 4 Ibs (1 36 to 1 81 kg) to the lower chain leg 4-2 Lock Voltage Adjustment Procedure 1 Tum ON the Longitudinal Lock Switch Note ‘The effort required to move the Spot-Film Device longtudinaily should be 25 to 30-Ib (11 34 to 13 61 kg) 2 The voltage applied to the lock can be adjusted at 4R34, a pot located on the long lock assembly at the front foot end of the fluoro carriage 3. Tum OFF the longtudinal lock switch 4-3 Lock Operation with Power Assist Deseription The Longrudinal Lock 1s actually used as a clutch i connection with the Power ‘Assist operation When the Longitudinal Lock is de-energized the fluoro carnage wall move freely and when 11s applied, the Power Assist is coupled to the fluoro carnage The lateral lock 1s released during power assist operation so the user can freely move the Spot-Film Device laterally at the same time Procedure 1 Turn ON the lateral lock switch Check resistance to lateral motion 2 Actuate the Power Assist santch on the Spot ae im Device manipulating han Note Switch SK7 should start the Power Assist motor, apply the longitudinal lock and release the lateral lock Should the locks fail to operate in the manner descnibed check that the jumpers (2TB2-31, 32, 52 and 53) hhave been removed and that the winng 1s per schematicGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 44 45 DIRECTION 46-017369 Performance Check and Speed Adjustment Procedure Limit Switch Action Deseription Procedure 1 Move Power Assist switch part way to the left (slow speed position) The Pow er Assist should drive the fluoro carriage at a speed of 100 /min (254 cm/ min) or 20"/12 sec (50 8 cm/12 sec) Adyust 5R22 located on the Power Assist Chassis to change speed 2 Move the power assist switch all the way to the left (high speed position) The fluoro carnage should move at the rate of 400”/min (1016 m/min) oF 20°/3 sec (50 8 cm/3 sec) Adyust R23 to change speed 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2. but tum the power assist switch to the right The fluoro carnage must move to the right at 100’/min (254 cm/min) and 400 /mn (1.016 m/min) respectvely 4 If starung and stopping actions are not smooth, reduce the voltage on the Longitudinal Lock to permit more slip ‘There are 2 limit swatches to slow down the drive when approaching an extreme of travel SSI at the foot end rear 1s operated by an actuator on the counterweight and causes the drive to slow down as the carriage approaches the head end 5S2 at the foot end front is operated by an actuator on the lock assembly and causes the carriage to slow down when the carriage approaches the foot end The SS1 actuator hhas alternate positions for slow down at either 1 or 2” (2 $4 or $ 08 cm) from end of travel, and the mounting position of $$2 may be changed for the same purpose Check and adjust these switches 5$1 and 5S2, so that they operate in the manner intended 4-2GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 @...2:5.: BUCKY ADJUSTMENT Sol 5-2 MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 Bucky and Table Alignment Procedure 1 Table longnudinal centerline must be parallel with tube hanger travel within £18 (£318 mm) Tube hanger lateral travel must be indexed to center of Bucky gnd travel, re ona line 11 $* (29 21 cm) from the back surface of the Bucky frame Bucky must be level front co back within 1/16 (159 mm) over the 23 (58 42 em) width Table must stand vertical front to back at 88 S°V Permissible lean - 1/4" (6 35 mm) forward 0” backward per 6-ft (182 88 cm) [or 1/16 per 18/ (1.59 mm per 45 72 em)]_ Use leveling screws when shimming under base but be careful not to put a bow in the base Compromise between Step 3 and this step Bucky Hinge and Cable Assembly and Eccentric Bearings Adjustments Procedure Remove Mylar cover Level Bucky wathin 1/16" per 2° (1 59 mm per 60 96 cm) by adjusting rear roller bearing eccentrics Munumize cross table play by adjusting underside front bearing eccentnes Minimize Bucky up and down play at front by slightly realigning mounung angle of front bearing assemblies ‘After the inner mylar shield is installed adjust the upper front beanng eccen. tncs (This step 1s done in later stages of table installation ) ‘With Bucky at table head end, the hinge pivots (which attach to table and to the bearing bracket) should be in same plane and parallel to track This alignment perms full closure of folding bracket Shims are furnished to 1m rove alignment if necessary Adjust to compensate for hinge sag so there 's ample clearance between it and elements of the fluoro carnage IN ANY POSITION Hinge mounung screws must be ught When hinge is fully closed check that cable radius at center 1s at least 5/8” (15 88 mm) When Bucky 1s at foot end of table, cable loop should be mini With Bucky at foot end of table, adjust set screw at center of hinge so that hunge always stays shghtly cocked When Bucky 1s moved to foot end of table the spring back at center of folding bracket should not exceed 1/2” (127 mm) Adjust by changing shimming to insure proper hinge closure at end positionMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 8-3 Bucky Grid Check EITHER DISCONNECT HV TRANSFORMER PRIMARY OR TURN TUBE AND COLLIMATOR UPSIDE DOWN AND PLACE 1/4 OF LEAD ON IT WHEN MAKING THIS TEST IF X-RAYS ARE PRO DUCED, SET GENERATOR TO LOWEST VALUES OF KVP AND MA AND CLOSE COLLIMATOR Procedure Check that gnd oscillates dunng a radiographic exposure and that it returns to home position when exposure button at x-ray control 1s released Note If gnd does not oscillate, first check winng per Table 5-1, then check voltages There should be 115-VAC across 12TS1-B2 or B3 and B4 when the handswatch burton is depressed Consult the generator manual if neces sary TABLE S-1 SENTRY III COLLIMATOR CONNECTIONS REAR TERMINAL BOARD AREA D @ @ [oo enw | 8 : 3 : [ven fs == awe [a : 7 = [era Shee =e : - — fe ~ [re fs == : : : : = : ; 2 Notes 112752 refer to jack at back of Bucky 2 Install jumper between 12TS2-1 d& 4 and between 12TS2-2 & 3 5-2MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017369 s a Procedure To adjust the Bucky cassette size sensing tray, refer to Direction 46-001264, Sentry III Automauc Collimator Serace Manual Note Cassette tray should engage fully with a minimum of side play Use screw nver to twist tray sides at slots to reduce play 53MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REVO. DIRECTION 46-017369 SECTION 6 HHS CALIBRATION 6-1 Outline Of Calibration Procedures Description Table 6-1 outlines the tasks and procedure necessary to perform HHS compliance calibration without the use of a Receptor Alignment Tool (RAT) However the use of a RAT pattern as specified in Direction 46-013894 System Tests for HHS Compliance’, wall speed up these procedures MOST ALL HHS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION OF XRAY OBSERVE ALL RADIATION SAFETY RULES WEAR A LEAD APRON OR USE THE ONE ON THE SPOT- FILM DEVICE NEVER EXPOSE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY TO ‘THE PRIMARY BEAM USE MINIMUM MA AND KVP TO OBTAIN VISUALIZATION ON THE SCREEN (50 KVP AND 1 MA) TABLE 6-1 OUTLINE OF ALIGNMENT AND BEAM LIMITING PROCEDURE, RAT TASK | REF | useo ACTION 1 _[ 6-2-1 | NO | Acjust colimator blade damping to lass than 3 oscillations during setting 2 [6-2-2 | No _|Adustcolumator drive motor vottage 6-2-3 | _NO_| Alignment of colimator on xray tube + [6-2-4] No. | Condtions Table horzontal (beam vertical) Spot-Film closest o table top Using fluoro screen (on Spot-Film Device align collimator to tube focal spot 6-2-5 | NO_| Wit same concitions as in Task 4 align tube-collmator assembly 10 center of mage receptor = _[_veS_[Wwin screen or intensifier align RAT on tabletop wih central bear Tape in place securely ‘YES _| Catiorato Spot-Film tower potentiometer for corect SID compensation | 6-2-7 |_NO_|Conectfuore image sing 6-2-8 | NO _| Center tube and colimator withthe image receptor 10 [6-2-9 | YES |Win screen or intensifier check and adjust for minimum image shit (Save im) 3 ‘With screen or intensifier and with conditions as in Task 4 adjust pots 3°10 and 3P11 so the colll- 11 [6-3-1 | YES. | mator blade edges JUST appear in the field (if unequal, repeat Tasks 4 and/or S) Repeat for each intenstherfald size f more than one See frst note after Sec 6-3-3 Step 4, n ths direction. ‘Wah pots set to give the best average results. expose RAT film by placing fm holder on the RAT. 12 | 6-32 | yes | 2c this for each intensiter field size, companng the film wih the RAT hash marks wile on the ‘montior Calculate % error - s6@ following Note and Diracton 46-0186, Subsection 6-2-3 (lor- meriy Test Set D) 13. | 6-3-2 | ves. | Repeat Task 12 wth taba verucal for he ld awing te largest eror The RAAT may be recentered after able 1s angulated - do this by shitting the Spot-Film DeviceGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO ‘TABLE 6-1 (CONT ) OUTLINE OF ALIGNMENT AND BEAM LIMITING PROCEDURE TASK 4 REF 63-3 ves MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. DIRECTION 46-017369 ACTION \With fluoro screen on RAT check that the feid stays the same size as the Spot-Film Device s moved toward and away from the table top Adjust for SIO compensation as required Repeal Task 1200 13 whichever has the largest error wth the Spot-Film Device farthest rom the table top and calculate % error This compleies Direction 46-013894 Susaction 6-2-3 (formerly Test Sat 0) requirements 18 e348 YES Take full Spot-Film and note the number of RAT hash marks from center o each edge 16 eae yes ‘With conditions as in Task 4 set up the Spot-Film Device per Sec 6-3-4 Step 1 Place a fluor ‘screen on the RAT and adjust pots 3P8 and 3°9 so the collimator blade edges comncide with the RAT patter incicated on the Spot-Film Expose a RAT pattem him 7 684 \With sama conditions and Spot-Film setup as in Task 4, pull the mask and cone into the held Adjust pot 2P6 and 3°7 so the blace edges JUST appear in the field. Expose a RAT pattem him 8 e348 \With cone and mask pushed all the way back select the quarter-film senes and venty with Screen on top of RAT that exposure sizes are OK by comparison with RAT film Task 17 19 6-34 yes With conditions as in Task 18 select frst ona half-him sens, than the other and venty they are the proper size by companson with RAT hlms taken in Tasks 16 and 17 634 No Restore Spot-Film Device to normal operation per Sec 6-3-4 Step 7 and make checks per Steps @ and 9 a eae yes Note Following the procedure of Direction 46-013894 Subsection 6-2-2 (formerly Test Set C) very {hat film centenng and edge to edge alignment meet requrements Make ane full fm anc one 4 (on 1 senes (together the 2 films are a check for 2.0n 1 lm senes) Calculate error based on RAT ‘lms exposed per Tasks 16 and 17 Repeat the fim having the largest error with table vertical Cal- ‘culate error (Remember that the RAT may be recentered when the table § angulated This s done bby mouing the Spot-Film Device, not the RAT) Repeat the film having the largest error with maxi ‘mum SID Calculate the error ifwithin tolerance, Direction 46-013894 Subsection 6-2-2 (former ly Test Set C) 1s completo When calculating the % error on a RAT pattern film, base st on an 18" (45 72 cm) SID Base Spot-Film calculations on 275 (69 85 cm) when SFD 1s at minimum or 38 5” (97 79 cm) when SFD is at maximum SID For Fluoncon pedestals these values are 27° (68 58 cm) and 38 (96 52 em) and for intensihiers they are 29 5” (7493 cm) and 40 5 (102 87 cm) respectively 6-2MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 DIRECTION 48-017369 6-2. Xray Tube And Collimator Alignment 6-2-1 Collimator Blade Damping Adjustment Description 2 ‘Adjust the collimator blade damping so that there is no more than 3 oscillations after the desired position 1s reached Procedure 1 To adjust damping of the longtudinal blades connect the channel 1 probe (of @ dual trace scope) to point 4TB4~3 and the ground reference point 4TB4~6 or 12 Connect the channel 2 probe to point 4TB4-15 Adjust 4TB1-R78 as required to obtain a waveform as shown in Illustration 6~1 while operating the collimator 2 To adjust damping of the lateral blades, connect the channel 1 probe (of a dual trace scope) to point 4TB4~2 and the ground reference point 4TB4~6 or 12 Connect the channel 2 probe to point 4TB4—11 Adjust 4TB1-R103 as required to obtain a waveform as shown in Illustration 6=1 whule operating, the collimator ILLUSTRATION 6-1 COLLIMATOR BLADE DAMPING WAVEFORMS. sviy HANNE eee a eel ° oo ONSECIOV SrBé-2 TO 12 (LAT) o (CHANNEL 2 Push the AUTO-MAN switch to MANUAL 6-14GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 Park the cassette carriage Push conejand mask ALL the way back Position 3841 on Local Push the AUTO-MAN switch co AUTO. 4 Turn the OPEN adjustments screws unt the shutter edges just appear in the monitor or mutror field Refer to Illustration 6=10 (If only a fluoroscopic screen is involved, make the same adjustment wth respect to the screen boarders ) 5 Now set fluoro limiting pots 3P10 and 3P11 Illustration 6~7 so the shutter edges just appear in the field (mirror, monitor or screen) If turning these pots has no effect, recheck all preliminary settings, then check for proper winng connecuons Secure locknuts of the pots without changing setungs me ae 6-3-2 Tube and Colmator Field Stee Liming Alignment For Fluoro Screen For Image Intensifier Description Procedure Note Note For the fluoro screen the edges of the x-ray field must appear in the viewing area 1m all posmons of the Spot-Film Device (or pedestal) and the table No parucular sereen coverage is required except that the minimum field must be less than $ cms sq_at the greatest SID For an image intensifier the x-ray field at the input phosphor (or lead aperture) ‘must correspond with the viewing area within 3% of the SID for any one dimension lateral or longitudinal, and the total error cannot exceed 4% of the SID (If one is 3%, the other cannot exceed 1% the two errors are added together without regard to sign ) This apples to any position of the Spot~Film Device or Fluoncon Pedestal and the table FOLLOW ALL RADIATION SAFETY RULES FOR PROCEDURES REQUIRING X-RADIATION ‘An x-ray foot switch will be required for this procedure 1 Open collimator blades to the maxumum permitted by the adjustments of Sec won 6-3, using AUTO-MAN SWITCH on manual 2 Remove mtensifer (and lead aperture if applicable) from Spot-Fulm Device of Fluoncon Pedestal and replace it wath the lead glass screen Since measurement of the x-ray field at the input phosphor (or lead aper ture) 1s not feasible 1 must be done indirectly using a B8 142B or D Fluoro Screen Assembly 6-15GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. DIRECTION 46-017369 NEVER USE A FLUORO SCREEN WITHOUT LEAD GLASS PRO TECTION For checking purposes it 1s preferable to position the fluoro screen inter changeably with the intensifier at the plane of the lead aperture 1¢ ‘mount it in the screen recess Verify that all intensifiers have a lead aper ture, either bonded to the adapter plate or furnished for mounting in the screen recess or to the bottom of the pedestal Using the previously defined cone area as a center reference, mark on the screen the correct field size from Table 6-2 If necessary, readyust centering, according to Sec 6-2-4, 6-2-5 and 6-2-8 ‘When making measurements with a D Fluoro Screen Assembly if the screen 4s positioned at the lead aperture plane position the Spot-Film Device at ‘minimum SID If screen s positioned on the table top, then position the Spot- Film Dencce as shown 1n Table 6-2 Make a fluoroscopte exposure and mark the edges if different than Step 3 Move Spot-Film Device or Pedestal throughout their entire vertical travel over table top Mark maxmum change of edge position af any If table can be angulated without disturbing screen position, angulate to ver cal and mark image shift vath device 12‘ (30 48 cm) from table top Other wise use the data from Sec 6-2-9 and mark screen referencing from marks ‘made in Step 6 ‘The screen should look something ike the example in llustrauon 6-11 Add the maximum edge changes at sides 1 and 2 then those for sides 3 and 4 Figure the percentage error based on the true center position marked in Step 3. Either sum must not exceed 3% of the SID and the total of the two sums cannot exceed 4% of the SID Refer to Table 6-3, ‘The example in Ilustrauion 6-11 indicates that the longtudinal field size 1s slightly oversize and that there 1s some displacement of the field from true center However adding up the error from sides 1 and 2 (0 16 + 025 or 041) and that from sides 3 and 4 (0 18 + 0 34 or 0 52) we find from Table 6-3 that the system 1s within tolerances, regardless of whether the intensifier ’s mounted on a Spot-Film Denice or the Pedestal Neither of the two errors exceeds 3%, and their total does not exceed 4% Had they done so the align ment procedures applicable to the discrepancy noted would have to be re peated according to Sections 6-2 and 6-3 6-16GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 TABLE 6-2 FIELD SIZES AT IMAGE RECEPTORS AND PROPORTIONAL SIZES AT TABLE TOP MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 Aperture Sus | Distances, ale Top Tosonom ot [PugSEE AL [Raid Sae AT] lid Seg A Srrimtaes’ | RSS Baneterse aio” | mage Receptor, |Table To ved Top, 36, ‘Spot-Film Pedestal 3 7s Ws sees TBE Tae ore 3 7s [sexe @ |s0exs08 Tana T8 30 3 7 |s0e80 —|0x00 wien TF 7 arene [pare Beate veFim 7 75x95 [Bara Fate Teri 7 sexes [arse aaa TABLE 6-3 TOLERANCES FOR FIELD SIZES AND CENTERING Notes 1 The lead apertures used in conyunction wath mage intensifiers are considered to define the image receptor 2. The Compacts with a T-H image tube require a 6 125" (15 $7 em) aperture while the Phillips or GE image tube used in compacts require a$$ aperture 3 Positioning distances of the Spot~Film Devices and Fluonicon Pedes tal are measured from the table top center to the bottom of the device housing, not from any projection ike the cone track 4 All dimension are in inches % 5D % 51D in Fractions Rounded) imageReceptorand | 1 | 2] 3 7 7)? 72] 3 7 310 Spot-Fim-Mounted | 030 | 089 | 08 | 118 | oma | wae | ve [vane Tntenaiiers at 20 5° SID Spot-fine a'27 5" si | 027 | 0s | 0m | 110 | one | one | one [rome Pedestals at270" si | 027 | 0m | om | 100 | one | wae | vane [rome Proportional Field at Table Top 198° si0 | 018 | 098 | oss | o72 | ans | rae | re | 2ame as sib| 018 | 086 | om | 072 270 S| ov | 096 | om | 072 Notes 1 For proportional field sizes atthe table top a SID of 36° (91 44 em) 1s used to provide easy access to a screen on the table top and also to make the proportion exactly 1/2 size (table top 1s 18" (45 72 em) from focal spot) 2 Required tolerances must be based on the MINIMUM SID which varies depending on the plane of the image receptor 6-17MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 3. The SID of an intensifier lead aperture mounted on a Spot-Film De vice 1s 29 5" (74 93 cm) 4 The SID of an intensifier lead aperture mounted on a Fluoncon Ped estal 1s 27’ (68 58 cm) 5. The film plane 1s at 27 5’ (69 85 cm) SID ILLUSTRATION 6-11 FIELD SIZE CENTERING LONGITUDINAL COLLIMATOR BLADE SIDE 1 TOWARDS TABLE REAR SOLID LINE = TRUE FIELD FROM STEP SHORT DASHES = ACTUAL FIELD STEP 5 LONG DASHES = SID COMP ERROR STEP 6 SHORT LONG SHORT DASHES = IMAGE SHIFT STEP 7 SIDE 3 LATERAL COLLIMATOR BLADE SPECIFICATION 1 FOR LATERAL OR LONGITUDINAL % OF SID ERROR om ERRORS IN SIDES 1+2 OR SIDES 3+4 < 3% OF SID 2 FOR TOTAL % OF SiD ERROR ERRORS IN SIDES 1+2+3+4 <.4% OF SID 6-18GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 For Spot-Film Description Procedure Note Note DIRECTION 46-017369 For Spot-Film radiographs, the PORTION of the film selected must agree wih the EXPOSED pomion along lateral and longitudinal dimensions within 3% of the SID for any one dimension and within 4% of the SID when both errors are added together without regard to sign If one error 1s 3% the other cannot exceed 1% ‘Also the center of the exposed area must agree with the center of the selected area wathin 2% of the SID 1 2 Construct lateral and longitudinal centerlines of the selected portions of the films on the films measunng from the edges Construct centerlines of the exposed areas made with the table honzontal and the Spot-Film Device at minimum SID The outer edges of these films should have an unexposed band so the size of the x-ray field can be mea sured In the example of Illustration 6-11 there are 3 sides that may not be wsible If so, adjust 3P9 Refer to Illustration 6-7 This will bring Sides 3 and 4 into view and realign the tube-collmator assembly laterally to bring Side 2 into view ‘Thus whole procedure can be performed on the screen as indicated on Mlustration 6-12 but it is much better to have the edges in view on these films DIMENSIONAL ERRORS ~ The errors at each edge are combined to five the net maximum error with respect to the true edge Presuming the edge ‘could be seen on the film in the example of Illustration 6=11 a On Side 1 there is a 0 1’ alignment error plus a 0 06" image stuft error equaling a total error of 0 16’ The SID compensator error of 0 12” re duces this amount, so 1t 1s disregarded On Side 2 there 1s an alignment ‘error of 007" plus 0 12” compensator error plus 0 06” image shift equal ing a total error of 0 25’ (all of these errors are addiuves) The total lateral error is 0 16” plus 025" or 0 41”, which 1s less than 2% of the SID (0 $5" from Table 6-3) (On muluple senes films, be sure to include the overlap in the dimension On Side 3 there 1s 0 12’ compensator error plus 0 06 size error equaling, a total error of 0 18” The image shuft error of 0 16 reduces this amount soitis disregarded On Side 4 there 1s0 12’ compensator error plus 0 06" size error plus 0 16” mage shift error equaling a total error of 0 34” ‘The total longtudinal error 1s 0 18" plus 0 34” or 0 52”, which 1s less than 2% of the SID (0 $5 for Spot-Films at 27 5’ SID Refer to Table 6-3) ¢ The sum of the lateral and longitudinal errors 1s 0 41" plus 0 52” or a total of 0 93’, which 1s less than 4% of the SID (1 1” from Table 6-3) Therefore the equipment is within all dimensional tolerances specified 619GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 ILLUSTRATION 6-12 MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS, DIRECTION 46-017369 4 CENTER SHIFT MEASUREMENTS ~ Measure the center shift as shown fon Ilustration 6-12 To do this construct centerhnes of the exposed area fon the film(s) taken to show image shift per Section 6-2-9 Center shift 1s ‘a combination of shift due to misalignment and that due to image shuft (Error due to SID compensation is not a factor ) Its better to measure center shift irectly on the film or screen rather than trying to determine it indicectly by adding components of image shuft obtained per Section 6-2-5 to the exposed area centers of Step 2 above If one or more of the edges are not usible on the film taken to show image shift measure the field dimension(s) from a comparable film from Step 2 divide st by 2 and measure over from an unex posed edge to construct the center lines If there 1s overlap on 4 on L or 2 on | films. be sure to measure to the far side of the overlap to determine 12 of field size for centerline construction EXAMPLE OF SPOT-FILM ALIGNMENT ow o 028, GEOMETRICALLY CENTERED 475. sO 4&9 SQ OUTLINES (ON FILM ORS 1 102 SQ_OUTLINES (ON SCREEN. CENTERED WITH cone SHADED AREAS INDICATE BisPLAcEMenT SIE 9] OR SHIFT OF XRAY FIELD With RESPECT TO CENTERED POSITIONS _——— ssa Q soe 1 7 aro 4TH HEAVY LINES 4 FM V4 FILM INDICATE ACTUAL EXPOSURE AREA L IN SSS NESSES SSA SHSSS YESS SS SS v4 FILM ‘OUTUNE ‘ON SCREEN| DASHED LINES INDICATE EXPOSED PORTIONS OF FILM MABKED ONEILM: SIDE 4 6-20GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO Note TABLE 6-4 MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 48-017369 5 When the above procedure 1 followed for the example of Illustration 6-12 these results are obtained (held marked on the fluoro screen) 1s ‘At Sides 1 & 2, the error 0 25” plus 0 25" or 0 50” (less than 2% of 29 5” SID) At Sides 3 & 4 the error 1s 0 37’ plus 037" or 074 (less than 3% of 29 5” SID) The sum of the errors along both dimensions 1s 1 24" (EXCEEDS 4% of 29 5’ SID) ‘The center shuft, 0 44”, 1s within 2% of the 29 5” SID Refer to Table 6-4 By inspection of Illustration 6-12 ts evident that the tube collimator assem bly is not laterally centered and that image shift s excessive Since the exposed. areas are the proper size, the freld size hmrting pots and the SID compensator are set correctly Therefore repeat procedure of Secuons 6~2-4 and 6-2-5 If alignment continues to be a problem, drop a plumb bob from a hole dnlled DEAD CENTER of the cone to the shutter blades EXPOSURE SIZES AT FILM PLANE AND AT SCREEN PLANE INCHES Genter Shift Tolerance, 2% of SID Size at Size At Portion of Film| Film Plane | Screen Plane | _ At Film Plane _| _At Screen Plane va-Fim | 475x475 | 51x51 055 (9/16) (059 (19/32) w2-Fim | 475x950 | 51x102 055 (9/16) (059 (19/32) wa-Fim | 950x475 | 12x51 055 (9/16) 059 (19/82) Fim [ 950x950 | 102x102 055 (9/16) 059 (19/32) For the Compact Intensifier Procedure Note 1 Secure the lead aperture in the screen recess of the Spot-Film Devices or to the floor of the Fluoricon Pedestal In case mounting holes must be tapped. 1m the screen recess, carefully center the aperture before spotting the holes 2. Align the intensifier according Section 6-3-1 and check st according to See tuon 6-3-2. Use the fluoro screen at the lead aperture plane or at the table top plane If the screen is placed at the aperture plane on the pedestal the screen must not be moved for the durauon of the check, since there 1s no way to secure (The sereen is aligned by matching the illummated cone area ‘with the outline previously marked on the screen accordingto Sections 6-2-4, 6-2-5 and 6-2-8 ) With a permanently-mounted Compact the screen may be placed on the table top and proportional values can be uulized as indicated in Table 6-2 3. At the conclusion of the test secure lead aperture, then the intensifier t0 the Spot-Film Device 6-21GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. DIRECTION 46-017369 6-3-3 SID Compensation (Manual Controls Wide Open) Procedure Note 1 With prelammary setungs the same as in Secon 6-3-1 step 1 or 3 and wath the table honzontal move the fluoroscopic device from its highest point 10 its lowest point of travel The collimator blades must open to compensate for the reduced SID (Source to Image Distance) 2 With the fluoro screen only there must be some Unexposed border in any Position of the fluoroscopic device or table, 1 € angulate to verucal and move the device in and out 3 With an image intensiher the field size must correspond to the lead aperture size within the tolerances gven in Section 6~3-1 at any position of the fluoro scopic dence or table Angulate to vertical and move the device in or out If the collmator blade edges stay visible and do not encroach on the field more than 1/8 (3 18 mm) per side, proceed with measurements according to Section 6-3-2 If they do not proceed with Step 4 following Disregard ‘momentary field size changes due to backlash 4 Check tower pot setung (SID Compensator) a With Spot-Film Device furthest from the table top, check that the resis tance between 4TB4~5 and 8 1s 25-30 ohms Recouple gear to rack if necessary The voltage between 4TB4~6 and 8 should be ~8 50 VDC (4TB4-6 1s signal common ) b With the Spot~Film Device closest to the table top, the voltage between 4TB4~6 and 8 should be ~6 50 © To obtain the voltage range per Steps 1 and 2, adjust pots R136 and R137 on 4TB1 as required Use a DVM If the Spot~Film Device 1s moved toward or away from the table top wth the vertical lock applied the lock gear might slip a few teeth on the rack thus throwing in compensator out of adjustment If this happens, disengage the rack, reset the pot and carefully re-engage the rack for reliable mesh throughout travel, but not so tight that moving effort 1s affected 6-3-4 Spot-Film Radiographic Exposure Areas ~ Automatic Collimation Pot Serungs Description ( ‘The collimator manual controls are located at the front center of the Spot-Film front panel The top lever controls the lateral blade opening and the bottom lever controls the longitudinal blade opening Clockwise rotation of the levers decreases the field size and the counterclockwise rotation increases field size The blade ‘opening is proportional to lever position Selection of either the collimator automatic or manual mode 1s made with the AU TO-MAN Switch The switch operates as follows 6-22GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 Procedure ILLUSTRATION 6-13, MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 If the swntch is set on manual when the cassette carnage isin the rear fuoro position, then the faximum field size is imited to just within the image recep tor swe When the cassette carnage 1s in the forward radiographic poston maamum field size 1s imted to film size which 1s determned by the push button se quence selector Ifthe swatch 1s set on automate when the cassette carnage isin the rear fluoro position, maximum field size 1s limited to image receptor size When the cassette is in a radiographic position maximum field size is limited to selected film size If the swatch is set in exther position when the myelographuc 1s moved forward. from its extreme rear position lateral field size 1s limited to half film size ‘When both the cone and mask are moved forward from their extreme rear position, maximum field size 1s limited to quarter film size During the followng procedure radiographic settings must be made wath the cassette carriage in the fluoroscopic positon. and fluoroscopic exposures must bbe made to simulate radiographic exposures To do this, a Disconnect the Spot-Film cable lead on 3TB1-10 or to RL on x-ray con rol b Install a jumper across 3TBI-1S and 45 € Disconnect SOL302 by removing white lead connected to 3TB3-25 (Dis abling the release solenoid prevents the carnage from going forward when the cassette transfer bar 1s depressed ) Refer to Illustration 6-13 for 3TB3 location, SPOT FILM DEVICE CONTROL PANEL UNDERSIDE,GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0 u DIRECTION 46-017369 ‘Note that removing the lead from 3TB1-10 not only prevents spot-film trans fer but wt disables the automatic cassette return circut Otherwise, after re leasing the exposure button you would have to depress the cassette transfer bar again to reconnect the automatic collimation pots To save ume later on review Sec 6-3-2 “For Spot=Film at this ume so that this phase of the final check can be completed following Step 10 Set the AUTO-MAN switch in the automatic position select a 4 on 1 expo sure senes and depress the cassette transfer bar (cassette forward indicator light should turn on) Be sure the cone and mask are pushed all the way back Make exposure and adjust 3P6 and 3P7 Illustration 6-7 so the field corre sponds to area on the fluoro sereen defined by the compression cone (pre viously marked on the screen and is 5 1” sq (12 95 cm2) at screen plane corresponding to 475” sq (12 07 cm?) at film plane) Depress the cassette transfer bar (cassette forward light turns OFF) and select full flm Mark a 10 2” sq (25 91 cm?) area on the screen that is symmetrical with the 1’ (12 95 em2) 1/4-film area - draw diagonals for accuracy, Illus tration 6-12. Depress the transfer bar again and adjust 3P8 and 3P9 to match 10 2" sq (2591 em?) area This corresponds to a 9 5’ sq (24 13 cm?) area at the film plane Depress the transfer bar select lateral half-film series depress transfer bar ‘again and check that area is properly defined Make minor adjustments as required Repeat Step § for longtudinal half-flms Secure locknuts of pots without changing setungs Restore system to normal operation-reconnect Spot-Film cable lead to 3TB1-10 remove jumper across 3TB1-15 and 45, and reconnect SOL302 to 3TB3-25 Check that when mask 1s pulled forward about 1/2" (127 mm) field size 1s restricted (0 a longtudinal half-film area and that when both cone and mask are forward 1/2" (12 7 mm) the field 1s restricted to a 1/4-film area Make these checks with AUTO-MAN swatch in both positions and wath the cassette carriage both to the rear and forward Regardless of the serungs or carnage position pulling the mask or the cone and mask forward must reduce the field size as indicated If there 1s no response check 3839 and 3840 mask and cone interlock switches at the back of the device To venfy that the automatic cassette return circunt 1s working first bring the cassette carnage forward, second, depress and release an exposure button, the carnage should return automatically Check table and Spot~Film schemat tes af this operation 1s not obtained 6-24GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO) 2 MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION 46-017369 Ven all film size setungs made on the screen with SpotFilms Ser the fol lowing techniques 60 KVP 10 mA, 0 024 secs (0 25 mas) If this results in films too dark to see Overlap accurately, reduce KVP. Do not use cone, mask of phantom Try to center the film in the cassette each tume because the film 1s about 0 2 ($ 08 mm) smaller than the inside of the cassette Be sure to onent the film wath lead letters or coins taped to the tube side of the cassette Make inital exposures with the Spot~Film Device at minumum SID Then make two more 4on 1 films One to show maximum change because ‘of SID compensator error (disregarding momentary changes due to backlash), and the other to show image shift table verucal with spot film device 12° (30 48 em) from table top Mark these films to show the conditions ‘The films taken with the table honzontal and the Spot-Film Dence closest to the table top should have unexposed edges, ideally about 1/16" (1 59 mm) fade if some of the edges are not nsible when the poston of the Spot—Film Dence or table is changed st does not matter, since it's the shift that 1s being measured Make minor readjustments of 3P6 thru 3P9. if required, follownng procedure of Steps 1 thru 4 above Overlap of Spot-Films if present should not exceed 1/8" (3 18 mm) (Any overlap will be eliminated by use of cone but the Spor-Films should be as close to the night size as possible ) Proceed as specified 1n Section 6-3-2 ‘For Spot-Film” 6-25MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS: REVO DIRECTION 46-017369 COLLIMATOR POTENTIOMETER INITIAL SETTINGS VS FIELD SIZE Description The collimator pots are factory-set for a 6" 109 5 (15 24 cm to 24 13 em) square maximum filed size Should the maximum field size required exceed 9 5” (24 13 cm) sq. adjust the 3P1 and 3P2 manual control pots and the 4TB1-R79 & R104 pots as specified in Table A-1 Other pot setungs are gwven for your information, Check the setung as follows Acl_— Physical Location and Adjustment If the potenuometer must be readyusted, proceed as follows Procedure 1 Disconnect and dismount the 3P1 and 3P2 control pot assembly from the underside of the Spot-Film control panel 2. Onent this assembly as 1t1s shown in Illustration A~1 to identify the terminals involved ILLUSTRATION A-t BOTTOM VIEW CONTROL POT ASSEMBLY MEASURE RESISTANCE BETWEEN TERM 162 ON 392 oosen s=7 Scns ON @ AND BETWEEN 182 ‘STOP ASSEMBLY AND. onset TURN TO ADJUST POT ae hy stop BN saanet Sree screw Sessa pore Gl LKQ E ane annows oéhores Saectonor ona ye pws? sto® scaews BESREARING nesisvance $8 biMeten Sun Set stop screws to dimension shown 4 To change 3P1 merely loosen the 2 set screws on the stop hub and turn the pot with a screwdriver 5. To change 3P2, loosen the set screws on the stop hub Rotate 1t about 15 degrees Tighten the screws and move the pin back against the stop screw wore tl pasting or can be compen fry the asm: oeGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS. REV 0 A? Initial Settings Procedure Note 1 2 3 4 DIRECTION 46-017369 Close shutters and de-energze the equipment Isolate pots or resistance networks by disconnecting 4P2 and removing pot leads from 4TB4-$ 6, 8 11 & 15 Set 334 on MANUAL of the Spor-Film Device is equipped with automate shutter selection Make sure that the stop pins are against the stop screws (Blade levers in extreme clockwase position ) Attach ohmmeter to pot leads or to pot at Spot-Film 3TB1 or 4TB4 on the servo chassis For 3P1, across leads 3TBI-2 & 4 (blades closed) For 3P2 across leads 3TBI-3 & 4 (blades closed) For 4R31 across leads 6 and 11 (blades closed) For 4R32 across leads 6 and 15 (blades closed) For 4R33_ across leads § and 8 (Spot-Film Dewce at top of travel) Refer to Table A-1 for inmal resistance values Only the cothmator blade control pots 3P1 and 3P2, and range control pots 4TBI-R79 (long ) and R104 (lat ) on the Servo Board, Illustration 6-6 need be adjusted to vary field size However inital settings of other pots should be checkedMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENTS REV 0. DIRECTION 46-017369 TABLE A-1 INITIAL POT SETTINGS (WITHIN + 5% TOLERANCE) FIELD SIZE 14X14 12X12 6X8TO9SX95S POTENTIOMETER Network? | acTuaL' | NeTwoRK? | AcTuAL' | NETWORK ‘Pt 3P2 712k 096K 08K (069K 05K ‘046K 4TB1-R79, R104 Refer to Sec 6-3-1 Steps ta and tb. 4R31 4R328 2500 2500 2800. 2500. 2500 2500. nag? 250 - 250 : 250 : <4TB1-A196 A137? Adjust according to Sec 8-3-3 Step 4 Notes 1 Measure the resistance at pot with pot completely disconnected 2. Measured indirectly by connecting to pot leads at Servo Chassis This, 1s the parallel combination of two or more pots 3. Collimator blade control pots on the Spot-Film Device Turn AUTO- MAN switch (3534) to manual Measure resistance between the neg auve terminal side and the wiper 4 Range pot on amplifier boards 3. Reference Slave pots on collimator, measure resistance between the positive terminal side and the wiper 6 Collmator blade compensator pot on tower Measure with SED at max SID Resistance must increase as SID decreases 7 Colhmator compensator trim pots are to be readjusted to confine pri ‘mary xray beam to specified area throughout SFD travel after making. intel setting,GE Medical Systems Technical Publications Direction 46-017364 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Functional Checks Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) Product Copyright® 1990 By General Electric Co ‘Operating DocumentationNO POSTAGE NECESSARY WF MALED BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRSTCLASS PERMIT NO 6657 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING X-RAY W-702 MANAGER — FIELD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PO BOX 414 MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-0414‘Mossten fold and seal securely ~ (OONOT TEAR) FOLD HERE AND SEAL (00 NOT TEAR) REPORT ON TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR X-RAY PRODUCTS (OMISSIONS, ERRORS, SUGGESTIONS) PRODUCT. PUBLICATION # PAGE # DATE REPORTED PAGE DATE CODE OR REV NO SERVICE RECORD SUBMITTED oO ys Og No PLEASE BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR CORRECTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ary Weave Panty DIAL COMM OR PHONE NO MAIL CODE DIRECTION 13865 Revi2 12 1688, e303 ~"@ ppmDirection 46-017364 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Functional Checks Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) IMPORTANT! .. . X-RAY PROTECTION X-ray equipment if not properly erator to take adequate precau- lused may cause mjury Accord- tions to prevent the possibilty of ingly, the instructions herein any persons carelessly, unwisely, contained should be thoroughly or unknowingly exposing themn- read and understood before you selves or others to radiation attempt to place this equipment in operation The General Elec” asortant that everyone ha tne Company, Medical Systems | '$ important that ev v Group, wil be glad to assvst and "9 anything to do wath x-raciation cooperate in placing this equip- ® Properly trained and fully ac- seer infos) quainted with the recommenda- ttons of the National Council on Although this apparatus incorpo- Radiation Protection and Measure- rates a high degree of protection ments as published in NCRP Re- against x-radiation other than the ports available from NCAP Publica~ useful beam no practical design tons, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, fof equipment can provide com- Room 1016 Bethesda, Maryland plete protection Nor can any 20814, and! of the International practical design compel the op- Commission on Radiation Protec- tion, and take adequate steps to insure protection against injury All persons authonzed to use the equipment must be cognizant of the danger of excessive exposure to x-radiation and the equipment is. sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company Medical Systems Group, its agents, and representatives have no responsibilty for injury or dam- age which may result from expo- sure to x-radiation Vanous protectwe material and devices are available It 1s urged that such matenals or devices be usedMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL CHECKS REVO DIRECTION 46-017364 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE REVISION HISTORY o INTRODUCTION 1 1 TABLE ANGULATION 3 2 LONGITUDINAL MOVING TOP DRIVE 4 3 LATERAL MOVING TOP DRIVE 5 4 SPOT-FILM DEVICE 6 5 FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY FIELD LIMITING ALIGNMENT AND HALF-VALUE LAYER 1 6 BUCKY OPERATION 7 7 POWER ASSIST OPERATION 8 e 8 CHECK FURNISHED ITEMS 9 vu (Blank)MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL CHECKS: REV 0) DIRECTION 48-017364 e REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE 0 ‘Aug 17, 1990 Iniual release LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Title Page 0 Dir 46~013861 e X-Ray Protection ° 1 0 a Blank um o e 1 thra 10 0GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO INTRODUCTION Note Note MONITROL 15 TABLE FUNCTIONAL CHECKS, DIRECTION 46-017364 FUNCTIONAL CHECKS ‘The functional checks in this chapter are orgamized into several tables Each table has a heading indicating which portion of the product functionality the table covers To use the tables perform the tasks listed in the ‘ACTION column The equip ment should then respond as described in the ‘RESULTS EXPECTED’ column Some entries inthe RESULTS EXPECTED’ column have a' SPEC listed at the bottom of the entry If this 1s the case the funcuon should not only operate but should operate to the listed specification If a quick functional check 1s desired checking whether or not the function meets specification may be skipped Enter results on PMS DATA RECORD ~ TABLE A from Direction 46-017318 Monutrol 15 Table Operating Manual ” Ifa check fails adjustment may be required per the section(s) listed in the refer ‘ence column, or trouble-shooung may be required Perform the funcuonal checks after mstallauion of the equipment dunng a PMS inspection or after servicing the x-ray system Some of the tasks outhned require xcray exposures to be made so appropriate safety precautions should be used All HHS sensruve checks are appropriately marked For more details concerning these checks, see Direction 46-013894 System Field Tests for HHS Form 3382 1s also required for system field HHS compliance tests Checks for functions that have been installed or serviced and are known to be ‘working properly may be skipped Upon conclusion of the functional checks, return the system to normal operating condions This includes making certain that all service switches are in their proper position removing test jumpers removing test equipment and replacing trim cov ersGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 MONITROL 15 TABLE FUNCTIONAL CHECKS DIRECTION 46-017364 Have on hand the following reference matenals (microfiche or hard copy), Direction 46-013292 Monutrol 15 Radiauon Shield Direction 46001286 Ordograph II-B Service Manual Direction 46013894. System Tests for HHS Compliance Direcuon SP-1555, Pauent Step FMI 1002 Bucky FMI’s 1091 & 1036 Mon 15 Special Equipment required to perform Function Checks Pull scale 0-25 tbs (11 kg) ‘Stop watch or watch with second hand Metal yardstick 1/16 divisions (meter suck mm divisions) 2 ft (50 cm) Level 1 f& (25 cm) Level All equipment specified in Direction 46-013894 eee eeeGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 SECTION 1 TABLE ANGULATION MONITROL 15 TABLE FUNCTIONAL CHECKS DIRECTION 46-017364 ‘ACTION RESULTS EXPECTED '@ 45 /secunder full oad (200 Ibs (196 Kg) disinbuted top centered} REFERENCE, ‘Not adjustable Direction 46-017370 “Troubleshooting Table 1 Direction ‘© Angulation must be in Girecton con- trols tumed (Check all iit seitch functions i change 's necessary } Direction 46-0176 Schematics for winng diagram “Angulation Oval ‘© Must read “0° when the table top is horzontal Limit Swrtch Operation Horzontal Stop (© Table mustbe stoppedat 88 5°Vand at 145°T tolerance +05 Stops ‘ust not be hit The + 10° switches ‘must actuate at ro less than 95 as the table approaches honzortal ‘© Wih7S3 "IN" table must stop wan £08" of honzontal when ap- pproached from either direction (05 10 3/8" (9 § mm) motion ‘Direction 46-017369 Calibration & Ad justments Sec 1-3-7 Direction 46-017969, Calibration & AG- yustments Sec 1-3-6 ‘Smoothness of Operation ‘© Noundue vibration, jerks or Knocks Direction 46-017370 Troubleshooting Table 1 Interlock Operation (© With patient step pulled out angula- ‘ion must be prevented if intensiher C-armcortact movablebeamatany time angulation must be praverted before reaching this point Directon 48-017369 Calibration & Ad- justments, Sec 1-3-8 ‘Emergency Stop Switch © Venty that pressing the Emergency ‘Stop Switch disables the angulation drive. Venfy thatthe angulation crive 'Snotre-enabled until the Emergen- ‘cy Stop Button is released by push- 19g and turning the button Direction 46-017368 Schematics for wring ctagramMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. FUNCTIONAL CHECKS REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017364 SECTION 2 LONGITUDINAL MOVING TOP DRIVE ‘ACTION RESULTS EXPECTED REFERENCE ‘Speed ‘© With 900 fo (196 Ka) loadton footrest | Not adjustable and table vertical Direction 48-017370 Troubleshooting SPEC 36" (914 mmy/20 secs min. | #1? mum Direction © Topmust move indirection smichis | Direction 46-017966 Schematics for pushed Ifchanged check allrelated. | winng ciagrams ewrcultry Centering © Itmorethand 75 (19mm)awaytrom | Ovrection 46-017369, Calibration & Ad- Canter when switch is operated justments Sec 1-2-2 ‘SPEC Carter table top within +05" (3mm) Extension Limits 1 Inhonzontal postion tabletop tree- | Orrecton 46-017369 Calibration & Ad- dom allows 31 5° (80 cm) extension | justments Sec 1-2-5, imether direction trom canter 2 At45*V the extendedhead endtable top retract to 225" (57 2cm) 3 At20° =5 V the extended foot end table top moves to the center post tion £05" (13mm) Retractions Ponts ‘© Dunng angulation wih the table top | Direction 46-017369 Calibration & Ad- fully extended when the table ar- | justments Sec 1-2-9 ‘aves atone ofthe limit points angu- lation muststop and the top mustre- tract to the required amount at which time angulation wall continue provided the angulation switch 1s eld tuned ‘Smooth Operation ‘© Top must move smoothly without | Direction 46-017970 Troubleshooting, any jerks sips or undue vibration | Table 2GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REV 0 SECTION 3 LATERAL MOVING TOP DRIVE RESULTS EXPECTED ‘© Wah 300 Ib (196 Kg) load on table top SPEC. 6°(152mmy/4sec withtablein tether the honzontal or verical position MONITROL 15 TABLE FUNCTIONAL CHECKS: DIRECTION 46-017364 REFERENCE, Not adjustable Direction 46-017370 Troubleshooting © Table top must move in the direction the switched is pushed Directon 46-017366 Schematics for sminng diagrams SPEC Table top must center within £025" (6mm) Direction 46-017969 Calibration & Ad- justments Sec 1-1-1 Extension Limits ‘SPEC Table top must extend =5° (12 7em) from center Direction 48-017369 Calibration & Ad- lustments Sec 1-1-1 ‘Smoothness of operation ‘© Top must move smoothly without any Jerks ships oF undue vibration ‘Direction 48-017370 TroubleshootingGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REV 0 SECTION 4 Spot-Film DEVICE ‘ACTION RESULTS EXPECTED Perform Spot-Film Device Serica ‘Manual Functional Check ‘© According SFD Manual specitica- tons MONITROL 15 TABLE FUNCTIONAL CHECKS DIRECTION 46-017364 REFERENCE Direction 46-001290 No 63Spat-Film Device Chapter 4 Mowing Efforts (Table Horizontal or Vertical) ‘SPEC Normal to tabletop 8 1b (9.6 Kg) Lateral 5b (23KQ) Longitudinal Lb (96 Ko) Direction 46-017369 Calibration & Ad- qustments: Sec 2-2 Lock Operation 1. Both Longitudinal and lateral tocks shall withstand force of 15 6 (6-8Kg) min Note Lateral locks maybe set to pro- vvidejustenough force to preventanft {and to permit the centenng feature 2 Wahthe lateral lock inthe center po- ston and with the SED and Bucky Centered. lock should prevent any movernent 3 The vertical lock must not sip teeth ‘on the rack when forced is applied 4 When the cassette camage moves forward the locks must automatical- ly be applied regardless of saitch position Direction 46-017369 Calibration & Ad- yustments, Sec 2-1 Motion Free Films ‘© There shall be no biumng of the of the fim caused by motonofthe SFO @ ACCESS TO TABLE COMPONENTS ‘COMPONENTS LOCATION ACCESS METHOD aRa8 Fluore Gamage right side “Through sit for Bucky for acjustment See desorption on previous page 4781 Fluoro X-Ray Tube ‘See descriphon on previous page 4752 «TB2 Fluoro X-Ray Tube Support| See dascnpion on previous page STB, STE2 Table foot end ‘See descaption on previous page 381 Table foot end rear ‘See dascnation on previous page 382 Table foot end front ‘See descnation on previous page 5 Group tems Table foot end ‘See descnption on previous page 6 Group lems Table head end ‘See dascnption on previous page 781 2,384 Table front pane! Remove nameplate over swich Unscrew switch assembly mounting screws and it up 785 786 Table foot panel Remove front panel ‘Bucky* Under table op Direct access fr some lems but see descnpton on pre- ious page Cables & Table interior ‘Soa newt page Access 1 portion of vertcal camage cables countarwarghas* toques removal of sve Golirater eras rm Far of e Fluore Camage* Table intenor ‘See desenption on prewous page Fluoro X-Ray Tube Table interior ‘See desenption on previous page Sat Lach er vercal |” Vorcal Tower Remove servo chassis from rear of tower Caution Removal of components or slacking of cabie tensions on counterweight systems should be done only tthe ‘counterweight systom is understood and if proper precautions are taken Refer to Direction 48-017369 Calibration & Ad- Justments, Section 3, Counterwerghting 1-2MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 1-2 Front Trim Panel Disassembly Purpose To gain access to electrical panels and intemal wanng, Tools The follownng tool 1s required to disassemble the front tnm panel Standard screw dnver Procedure 3. Remove (2) 6-32 x 3/16 flat head screws from right and left brackets and remove table switch assembly Refer to Illustration 1-1, Front Panel Switch Assembly 4° Disconnect and label all leads from the table switch assembly 5 Remove (2) screws from the foot and head ends of the table from the front tam panel 6 Remove 8-32 x 1/4” pan head screws and remove the front panel and support brackets ILLUSTRATION 1-1 FRONT PANEL SWITCH ASSEMBLY SCREWS. switch a= ASSEMBLY eeMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 1-3 Back Trim Panel Disassembly Purpose ‘Thus procedure allows you to access the 4TB4 and 2TB1 terminal boards where the fluoro tube and collimator connections are located In addition you can access the angulation switches, table fuse block set screw, and chain block ‘The following tool 1s required to disassemble the back tm panel Standard screw Tools dnver Procedure 1 To access the 4TB4 terminal board, remove (6) screws from cover and re ‘move the cover Refer to Illustration 1-2 Terminal Board Covers ILLUSTRATION 1-2 TERMINAL BOARD COVERS 21st & 2781 ‘cover 2 To access the 2TB1 terminal board, remove (6) mountng screws from the back trim panel optical imtensifer side of the table and remove the back thm panel Refer to Illustratuon 3, Terminal board Covers 3. To remove back trim panel, remove (6) mounting screws under the 4TB4 ‘terminal board and (9) mountung screws from above the 4TB4 terminal board. 4 Remove mounting screws from bottom back tnm panel, next to angulation swatchesMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. ‘SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46~017365 5 On the opncal intensifier side of the table body, there are two fuses 2F4 and 2FS that may need to be removed Remove (4) mounting screws and cover to access these fuses 6 Remove the fuses from the fuse block when necessary Refer to Illustration 1-3, Fuse Location ILLUSTRATION 1-3 FUSE LOCATIONGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 1-4 Base Disassembly Purpose Tools Procedure ILLUSTRATION 1-4 BASE COVER LOCATION MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 This procedure allows you to access the main cable connection to terminal strips and ITB1 panel The following tool is required to disassemble the base cover Standard screwdrwver Remove (4) mounting screws securing the cover and remove the base cover Refer to Illustration 1-4, Base Cover Location To remove the main cable, disconnect and label all leads and remove (2) ‘mounting screws from main cable clamp Refer to Illustration 1~4 Base Cover Location MAIN CABLE 3 NN BASE COVER MOUNTING 1-6MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. ‘SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ is rete dessert Purpose ‘The disassembly of the table top allows you to gain access to the mylar cover, bucky internal connections, and drive motors x-ray tube and collimator Tools The following tools are required to disassemble the table top 1/8" Flat head screwdnver Hex wrench. Procedure 1 Locate the longitudinal shuft chain dog to dnve chain connection under the table top, on the same side of the table as the optical intensifier Refer to Ilustration 1-5, Chain Dog and Keeper Location Note ‘The dnve chain connection consists of a keeper and chain dog which is, secured together with a small screw and washer f CAUTION Do NOT remove table top support rails during this procedure, disas sembly of the support rails can cause table alignment difficulties 2. Remove serew and washer ataching Keeper to dog chain Place the screw e and washer in a safe area where they can be located for re-installation 3. Depress chain to clear the chain dog from dnve chain connection 4. Use a grease pencil and mark the location where the chain dog was removed. from the dnve chain connection ILLUSTRATION 1-5 CHAIN DOG AND KEEPER LOCATION 17GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 Note 10 MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 48-017365 If you do NOT mark the location of the chain dog, the table top may not be ‘centered correctly during reinstallation of the keeper and chain dog and keeper to the dnve chain Lift up and slide table top toward foot end of the table body until the chain dog and keeper assembly reaches the inside edge of the table body Lift up table top remove 1 from table body and carefully place it in a safe location unul re~installation If you have difficulues removing the table top use the hex wrench and loosen (4) hex head bolts and washer at the head end of the table body Lift up and she the table top to the head end of the table body Use a hex wrench to remove (4) hex head bolts and washers from the foot end of the table body Perform steps 5 and 6 aboveMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 Purpose ‘The purpose of removing the mylar cover is to gain access to internal parts, Bucky assembly collimator and x-ray tube Tools ‘The following tool is required to disassemble the mylar cover Standard screwdnw er Procedure 1 Perform Secton 1-$, Table Top Disassembly, before performing the proce dures following Note The mylar cover located under the table top must be removed from the table body in order to gain access to internal parts and electrical chassis 2 Remove (4) 6-32 x 3/8 BHMS and lock washers located at each end, head and foot, of the table body Refer to Illustration 1~6, Mylar Cover 3. Remove the mylar cover with brackets assembled and place it mn a safe loca ‘ion unul reistallation ILLUSTRATION 1-6 MYLAR COVER RELIEF FOR 4.USED EACH END ——_ORIVE CHAIN MYLAR SHEET 6-32 x 3/8 BHMS. ‘AND LOCKWASHER eveters & HEAD END 2 FOOT END 1-9GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 1-7 Tub Disassembly Purpose Tools Procedure ILLUSTRATION 1-7 MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 ‘The purpose of disassembling the tub from the table body 1s to gain access to the internal parts ~ for example, the x-ray tube, collimator motors and electrical chassis and connecuons ‘The following tool 1s required to disassemble the tub Standard screwdnver 1 Check that floor beneath table 1s clear of objects Bucky 1s locked into post tion spot-film device 1s secured, and angulauion limit switches are onented correctly Refer to Illustratuon 1-7 Angulauon Limit Swatches 2 Angulate the table to a vertical position press the table angulation button and block counterweight to allow a sage and convement working position, 3. Place C-clamps on each side of main counterweight carnage to secure the table and x-ray tube postions Refer to Illustration 1-8 Clamp Location 4 Remove (2) chrome caps located on the patient step and remove (2) mount ing screws which are fastened to the tub Refer to Illustration 1-9, Tub Loca ‘ton 5 Remove (8) mounting screws from tub to table body and remove the tub 6 Place the tub in a safe location and mountng screws in the prednilled table body holes until re-installation ANGULATION LIMIT SWITCHES ANGULATION SWITCHESGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 @ esses rs CLAMP LOCATION ILLUSTRATION 1-9 TUB LOCATION DIRECTION 46-017365 PAN COVER, COVER suPS BEHINO STEP PATIENT oeGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 1-8 DIRECTION 48-017365 X-ray Tube and Collimator Disassembly Purpose Tools Procedure ‘The purpose of this disassembly 1s to gain access to the x-ray tube or collimator or for rework or installation of high voltage cables The following tools are required to disassemble the tub Standard Screwdnver Standard screwdnver Standard wrench 5/16" wrench Collimator wrench (provided with collimator assembly) 1/2" wrench 9/16" wrench 1 Prior to x-ray tube and collimator disassembly perform the following sec tions Table Top Disassembly 1S Mylar Cover Disassembly, 1-6 Tub Disassembly, 1-7 2. Be sure to tum off main power to the room Be careful during disconnection of the high voltage cables, current may be active in the lines during this procedure 3 Remove the mounting screw and (2) spacers from shield located at rear of radiation plate and remove the collimator assembly Refer to Illustration 1-10, Collimator Disassembly 4 Remove (4) 10~32 x $/8” hex head screws washers, and lock washers from tube mount Refer to Illustration 1-11 Tube Mount 5 To gain access to the 4TBS terminal loosen (2) screws attached to the tube ‘mount termunal cover under the x-ray tube and slide the cover off For steps 5 through 8, refer to Illustration 1-14, 4TS1 and 4TBS Terminal Locations 6 Disconnect and label leads 17 through 24 from the 4TBS terminal 7 To gain access to the 4TS1 terminal, remove (2) screws from 4TS1 terminal cover located next to the fan on the x-ray tube and remove the cover 8 Disconnect and label (3) stator leads and (2) fan leads from the 4TS1 term: nal 9. From the table top and opucal intensifier side remove (6) screws and nut ccips where High Voltage (HV) cables are located and remove the trim cover to provide cable slack Refer to Illustration 1-11 High Voltage Cable Tam CoverMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ eso FRONT VIEW COLLIMATOR DISASSEMBLY COLLIMATOR la | L— assenety | ILLUSTRATION 1-11 HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE TRIM COVER CATHODE CABLE e So came Sue ° FRONT REAR RADIATION CO BAPFLE 10 Remove the cable guide by removing (2) 10~32 x 1/4 BHM screws secunng the High Voltage cables to the interior of the table body 1-13,MONITROL 15 TABLE Ge MEDIAL svsTens sine PROCEDURES revi DIRECTION 45-017285 ats Le STATOR Leap COLLMATOR fee AREA HARNESS. END ares PANEL ILLUSTRATION 1-13, TUBE MOUNT MOUNTING BRACKET 1-14MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 11 From bottom of table body pull High Voltage cables through tub opening, and place them to the side of the table body on the floor 12 To remove the x-ray tube, first remove bottom (2), then top (2) bolts and. ‘nuts attaching tube to tube mount Remove the x-ray tube wth support brack ets assembled Note Prior to disassembly of support brackets from x-ray tube, observe the post tuon of brackets. When installed to the new x-ray tube the brackets must bbe in the same position as removed 13. Remove (4) 5/6=18 x 1 SHM screws and (8) washers attaching (2) support brackets to x-ray tube and remove support brackets Refer to Illustration 1-14, Support Bracket Location ILLUSTRATION 1-14 SUPPORT BRACKET LOCATION MOUNTING BRACKET 1-15MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 1-9 Table Top Drive Chassis Disassembly Purpose To gain access to the relays, motor drive and internal connecuons located at the head end of the table body Tools ‘The following tool 1s required to disassemble the drive chassis Standard screwdnv er Procedure 1 Remove (3) screws attached to the chassis cover, located at the head end of the table body and remove chassis and motor drive trim covers Refer to Illustrauion 1-16, Motor Drive Location 2 Fuse FI (3A) located at the chassis cover can be removed by turning coun terclockwse and pulling out from behund the indicator 3. Remove (2) screws attached to 6TB1 panel trum cover and remove trim cover ILLUSTRATION 1-16 MOTOR LOCATIONS TABLE GEAR ANGULATION REDUCER MoroR FUSE 6781 PANEL fT ‘TRIM COVERGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REV 1 Purpose Tools Procedure ILLUSTRATION 1-17 BUCKY LOCATION MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 ‘The purpose of disassembling the Bucky 1s to replace the x-ray gnd (ion chamber) ‘The following tool 1s required to disassemble the body Standard screwdnver 1 ‘Shde bucky to foot position and secure into place for the procedures follow ing ‘Cut Ty-wraps from the cable connected to 12J3 which runs along the back of the Bucky detector Disconnect and label the cables to the Bucky (ion chamber), 12J1, 1212, and 1233, and remove plugs from clips by removing jack screws Refer to Mlustrauion 1-17 Bucky location Remove (3) screws attached to the Bucky assembly Remove (2) hex head screws from the bottom of the L-bracket and slide the x-ray gnd up to remove it from the Bucky assembly Remove the remaiing (4) hex head screws attached to L~brackets to the x-ray gnd and fasten the L-brackets and screws attached to the new x-ray andMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 1-11 Patent Step Disassembly e@ Purpose ‘The purpose of this section 1s to gain access to the switch actuator and electrical cable for the angulation interlock Tools ‘The following tool s required to disassemble the patent step Standard screwdnver Procedure 1 Press table angulation rocker switch untl table is at a verucal position 2 Perform Section 1-7 Tub Disassembly before performing the procedures following 3. Pull patient step out and secure the extended position Refer to Illustration 1-18, Patent Step ILLUSTRATION 1-18 PATIENT STEP PATIENT STEP Note Do not pinch the electrical cable when removing the patent step 4 Remove (2) 10-32 x 1/2" machine serews (2) 10-32 lock nuts, and (2) lock ‘washers from patient step assembly 5 Remove (2) 3/8-16 x 1" cap screws (2) 3/8-16 nuts and (2) lock washers from patient step assembly 1-18GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REV 1 SECTION 2 MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 SPOT-FILM DEVICE SERVICE Introduction Thus chapter deals with the disassembly of the 63 Spot-Film Device Each section within this chapter details the disassembly of an indindual component or assembly within the Spot-Film Device ‘The individual sections of the disassembly chapter are set up in order of increasing difficulty Each section generally requires more steps to be completed prior to that section being able to be completed ‘A disassembly procedure 1s completed when the component or assembly had been removed from the carriage housing Additional disassembly 1s left to the service person. 2-1 Rear Cover Disassembly Purpose Tools Procedure ILLUSTRATION 2-1 REAR PLATE, ‘The purpose of this section 1s to describe the removal of the spot-film device rear cover Removal of the rear cover allows access to the rear spot-film electronics motor dnve, and top cover mounting screws The following tool 1s required Flat Head Screwdnver 1 Remove sux (6) 8-32 x 5/16” bind head screws from back plate Refer to Mlustrauon 2-1, Rear Plate MOUNTING. REAR. SCREWS PLATE 2. Remove back plate 3 Remove rear cover by rotating the cover forward and pulling up Refer to Mlustranon 2-2 Rear Cover adMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL svsTeMS stm onotEOURES wv DIRECTION 46-017968 rertearon oa e REAR COVER REAR OF ‘SPOT-FILM DEVICE 2-2 Top Cover Disassembly Purpose The pup ofthe secon 1 desebe te enor atte gt-tin aevce op @ rowng tools Te folomng toa ae equred Fathead sender Allen Wrenches Procedure 1 Remove rear cover (Section 2-1) 2 Remove the interface plate located between the opucal intensifier and the spot-film device 3. Remove four (4) hex flat head screws near aperture of spot-film device Refer to Illustration 2-3, Top CoverMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 ILLUSTRATION 2-3 TOP COVER REAR a COVER Top covER SPOT-FILM APERTURE. SWITCH 837, FRONT COVER 4 Remove two (2) screws from rear of top cover 5 Lift cover off of carnage housing CAUTION} Be careful not to damage X-Ray Interlock Switch, $37, when remov ing top coverMONITROL 15 TABLE 9 eee r) ease ee Oe lal eee ar Allen wrenches Procedure 1 Complete the section prior to disassembly of the front cover Remove back cover, Secuon 1 Remove top cover, Section 2 2 Remove two (2) 8-32 x 3/8” screws from back of front cover Refer to Illus tration 2-4 Front Cover 3. Loosen two (2) set screws on angulauon control knob Refer to Illustration 2-$ Front Cover Removal 4 Remove angulation knob from front control panel 5. Remove flat head screw from inside of angulation control knob which attaches to the shaft extension 6 Remove shaft extension 7 Remove two (2) 10-32 x 1” screws located at front power assist handle e 8 Lift up front cover and cotate cover toward rear of SED 9 Disconnect the Mate-N-Loe connector from cable on front cover 10 Set cover aside a4MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 ILLUSTRATION 2-4 FRONT COVER BACK OF FRONT COVER POWER ASsisT ANOLE ANGULATION KNOBGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 ILLUSTRATION 2-5 FRONT COVER REMOVAL ANGULATION switch CONTROL KNOB. PANEL, 2-6 DIRECTION 46-017365 MATE-N-LOC CONNECTOR Power ~ ASSIST. HANDLE FRONT COVERGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 48-017365 @ or Front smteh pant Disassembly Purpose Tools Procedure Note ILLUSTRATION 2-6 FRONT SWITCH PANEL DIODE BOARD Tez ‘This section covers disassembly of the front switch panel Removal of this panel allows access to electrical components within the front of the spot~film device hous ing ‘The following tool 1s required Flat head screwdnver 1 Perform the following sections pnor to removal of the front switch panel Rear Cover Disassembly Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2 Front Cover Disassembly, Section 3 2 Remove front swatch panel assembly mounung screws Refer to Illustration 2-6, Front Electrical Panel Do not disconnect electneal leads when disassembling the front switch panel Lay panel along spot-film device to allow access to the carnage interlock switch 3. Lift up front switch panel from carnage housing FRONT SWITCH PANEL, PANEL MOUNTING SCREWS 27MONITROL 15 TABLE Ge MEDICAL SySTEMS SEMVICE PROCEDURES eV 4 ORECTON 46-017365 2-5 Cireut Board Removal e@ Purpose ‘The purpose of hs section to deta the procedure for dsassemblng he thse circuit boards located on the spot-film device ‘These curcust boards are as follows TB1 Terminal Assembly TB2 Diode Board Assembly ‘TB3 Relay Board Assembly Refer to Illustration 2-7 Terminal Board Location for location of the above term nal boards Tools ‘The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Solder Iron ILLUSTRATION 2-7 TERMINAL BOARD LOCATION FRONT e 390. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - VIEWED FROM TOP 2-8MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ 25-1 sermat soars Assemtiy Procedure 1 Complete the followng section prior to removal of the terminal board assem bly Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 1 2. Insure that all leads to the terminal board are clearly and correctly marked ‘Mark any leads which were not marked previously 3. Disconnect leads from the terminal board 4 Remove mounting screws from carnage housing Refer to Illustrauon 2-8, Rear Spot-Film Electronics ILLUSTRATION 2-8 REAR SPOT-FILM ELECTRONICS Tay TERMINAL, @ 7 CARRIAGE HOUSING MOUNTING. SCREWS 29MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-8-2. TB2 Diode Board Assembly Procedure Complete the following section prior to removal of the terminal board assem bly Rear Cover Disassembly Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Secon 2 Front Cover Disassembly, Section 3 Insure that all leads to the diode board assembly are correctly marked Mark any leads which were not marked previously Disconnect leads from the diode board assembly Remove mounting screws from carnage housing Refer to Illustration 2-9, Front Spot-Film Electromes ILLUSTRATION 2-9 FRONT SPOT-FILM ELECTRONICS FRONT CARRIAGE ‘ASSEMBLY MOUNTING 2-10GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 Se Procedure 1 ILLUSTRATION 2-10 REAR SPOT-FILM ELECTRONICS DIRECTION 46-017365 Prior to removal of the relay board assembly, complete the followang section Rear Cover Disassembly Section 1 Insure that all leads are correctly marked Mark any leads which were not marked previously Remove mounting screws from carnage housing Refer to IMlustratuon 2-10, Rear Spot-Film Electronics oQa00000. IQ000 D008 ‘a a eRacker REAR MOUNTING CARRIRGE ‘SCREWS HOUSING a4MONITROL 15 TABLE — Se smitches used in the 63 Spot-Film Device ‘The following microswitches are covered within this secuon Subsection Microswitch 2-6-1 ‘Swatch $27 Carnage Return Interlock 2-6-2 Swatch $31 Cassette Carnage Interlock 2-6-3 ‘Swatch $37 X-Ray Interlock 2-6-4 Carriage park Microswitch Assembly Switch $21 Pulse Cireut Switch Svnteh $22 X-Ray Interlock Swatch Swatch $26 Motor Stop and Sequencer Interlock Swatch Swatch $38 Voltage Reducer Swatch 2-6-5 Sequencer Microswitch Assembly Swatch $28 X-Ray Interlock Load Positions Swatch $29 Sequencer Interlock Load Positions Switch $32 Sequencer Position 11 Interlock e 2-6-6 Mask and Cone Interlock Microswitches Swatch $39 Mask Automatic Collimation Switch ‘Swatch $40 Cone Automauc Collation Switch 2-6-7 ‘Switch 23 and 24 Power Assist Microswitches Refer to Illustration 211, Spot-Film Microswitch Location, for location of the ‘vanous microswitchesMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ ces en SPOT-FILM MICROSWITCH LOCATIONS occas al Shas & ‘330 WTERIOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - VIEWED PROM TOP POWER ASSIST HANDLEMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS : SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-6-1 Carnage Return Interlock Assembly ($27) Purpose ‘This section covers disassembly of the complete carnage return interlock assembly including the solenoid which drives the latch and the latch itself Tools ‘The following tool 1s required Flat head screwdnver Procedure 1 Por to removal of the carriage return interlock assembly, the following sec ‘ons must be completed Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 2 Top Cover Disassembly Section 1 2 Move carnage to rear of spot-film housing so that carnage latch 1s accessible 3. Remove two (2) screws holding latch to the carnage casting Refer to Iustra tuon 212 Carnage Interlock Latch/Switch Assembly. ILLUSTRATION 2-12 CARRIAGE INTERLOCK LATCH/SWITCH ASSEMBLY 327 MOUNTING CARRIAGE ‘SCREW INTERLOCK eaemce HOUSING PULL BAR MOUNTING SCREWS LatcH 214MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ 4 Remove two (2) screws holding solenoid assembly to camage casting Refer to Mlustration 2-13, Carnage Interlock Solenoid Assembly 5 Disconnect the leads from the solenoid at the back of the carnage housing They are connected to the winng harness with push-on connectors 6 Remove two (2) mounting screws holding the interlock microswitch (S27) onto the latch assembly ILLUSTRATION 2-13 CARRIAGE INTERLOCK SOLENOID ASSEMBLY Ter TERMINAL BOARD REAR ‘CARRIAGE Housing SOLENOID ‘ASSEMBLY COUNTER- WEIGHT. Ca ‘ASSEMBLY 2-15MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES: REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-6-2 Cassette Carnage Interlock ($31) Purpose ‘This part of this section deals with the removal of the cassette carriage interlock swatch assembly Tools The following tool 1s required Flat head screwdnver Procedure 1 Pnor to removal of the cassette interlock switch assembly the following sec ‘uons must be completed Rear Cover Disassembly Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2, Front Cover Disassembly, Section 3 Front Panel Disassembly, Section 4 2° Mark and remove the following leads from the carnage interlock switch to the diode board assembly (TB2) TB2~4, TB2-3 Note It wall be necessary to trace the wires from the microswitch to the diode board assembly (TB2) to disconnect the correct leads 3. Remove the two (2) 8-32 x 1-1/2" screws holding the microswitch assembly to the carnage housing Refer to Illustration 2-14 Carnage Interlock Swatch (31) ILLUSTRATION 2-1 CARRIAGE INTERLOCK LATCH/SWITCH ASSEMBLY (S31) FRONT ene SOLENOID INTERLOCK ‘actuator SEQUENCE SOLENOID FRONT CABLE BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS MOUNTING SCREWS ‘ACTUATOR ‘CARRIAGE INTERLOCK (sai)MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-6-3 X-Ray Interlock (S37) Purpose Thus section deals with removal of the x-ray interlock switch assembly Tools The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver, Solder Iron Procedure 1 Pnor to removal of the x-ray interlock switch, the following sections must be completed Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2, 2. Remove the two (2) flat head screws holding the switch assembly to the car rage housing bracket Refer to Illustration 2-15, X-Ray Interlock Assembly 3. Unsolder leads to the microswitch 4 Remove microsmitch assembly from carnage housing. ILLUSTRATION 2-15 CRAY INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY ron — sousnoo camace Kock © HRN actuaron seouence suis FRONT CABLE BRACKET MOUNTING, SCREWS MOUNTING SCREWS ACTUATOR CARRIAGE INTERLOCK (sai) 2-17MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES: REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-6-4 Carnage Park Microswitch Assembly (S21, 22, $26, $38) Purpose ‘This section deals with removal of the carnage park mcroswitch assembly This includes removal of the following microswitches Refer to Illustration 2-16 Car nage Park Microswitches Pulse Curcumt Suntch (S21) X-Ray Interlock Swatch ($22) Motor Stop and Sequencer Interlock Switch ($26) Voltage Reducuon Swatch (S38) ILLUSTRATION 2-18 CARRIAGE PARK MICROSWITCHES COUNTERWEIGHT ‘TS POTENTIOMETER BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASSETTE HOLDER 7MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV1 DIRECTION 46-017365 Tools ‘The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Solder Iron Procedure 1 Pnor to removal of the x-ray interlock switch, the following sections must be completed Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Secon 2, 2 Remove cable clamps located on microswitch bracket Refer to Illustration 2-17, Carnage Park Microswitch Removal 3. Unsolder leads from microswtches to be removed. 4 Remove each microswitch by unscrewing each 2-56 x 1” screws, hex nuts and lockwashers holding each pair of microswitches to the bracket ILLUSTRATION 2-17 CARRIAGE PARK MICROSWITCH REMOVAL, swat swea REAR CARRIAGE HOUSING MOUNTING SCREWS, swee MOUNTING BRACKET ‘SUPPORT SS SCREW . 2-19MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ‘SERVICE PROCEDURES soe seumet Wrath Reno e (S28 $29 $32) Purpose This section covers removal of the following switches X-Ray Interlock Load Posiuons (S28) Sequencer Interlock (S29) Sequencer Position II Interlock ($32) Tools The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Solder Iron. Procedure 1 Prior to removal of the x-ray interlock switch, the following sections must be completed Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Secon 2, Front Cover disassembly, Section 3 Front panel Disassembly, Secon 4 2. Remove two (2) mounting screws and hex nuts holding the swatch assembly to the aur brake support bracket Refer to Illustration 2-18, Sequencer Micro switch Assembly 3. Unsolder the leads to the microswitch to be removed ——— e usvereanion se SEQUENCER MICROSWITCH ASSEMBLY SOL 1-830 arr earn AIR BRAKE FRONT ‘ASSEMBLY os support CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY AIR @RAKE SHAFT MOUNTING SCREWS 2-20MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES FeV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ 26-5 cone ant mask tnectock Suche (839 and $40) Purpose ‘The purpose of this section 1s to detail disassembly of the cone and mask interlock. swatches The cone and mask interlock swatches are located under and to the rear of the spot-flm carnage Refer to Illustration 2-19, Cone and Mask Interlock Switches Tools The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Solder Iron Procedure 1 Remove the two (2) microswitch cover mounting screws 2. Remove the covers 3° Remove each of the switch mounting serews 4 Unsolder leads to the microswitch 5 Remove desired mcroswtch ILLUSTRATION 2-19 CONE AND MASK INTERLOCK SWITCHES REAR CARRIAGE HOUSING, switch MOUNTING BRACKET 839 REAR STOP BRACKET 2-21MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL svsTEMs SERVICE PROCEDURES ev DIRECTION 48-017965, 246-7 Power Assst Handle Suches e (S23 and S24) Purpose ‘The purpose of ths secuon i to deta dsessembly of the power assis handle sree, Toots ‘Tre followang tool i equred Flat head serewdnver Procedure 1 Porto removal ofthe x-ray intesiock switch, the follow sections must be completed Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly Secon 2, Front Cover disassembly, Section 3 2 Remove the two (2) screws holding the power assist handle to the front cover Refer to Illustration 2-20 Power Assist Handle Assembly 3. Remove the power assist handle from the front cover, 4 Remove two (2) screws holding handle sidearms to handle 5. Remove handle side arms 6 Remove two (2) screws and hex nuts, holding microswitch to handle 7 Pull swatch out from handle ILLUSTRATION 2-20 POWER ASSIST HANDLE ASSEMBLY SWITCHES POWER ASSIST (823 & 524) HANDLE SIDE ARM MOUNTING SCREWS 7 Oo — Hanowe MOUNTING. SCREWS MATE-N-LOC CONNECTOR 2-22GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. REV 1 MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 @ oar crcvar cat Dusen Purpose Tools Procedure ‘The purpose of this section 1s to detail the disassembly of the forward cable from the carriage assembly ‘The follownng tools are required Flat head screwdnver, Hex wrenches Wire cutters 1 Por to removal of the forward cable the following secuons must be com pleted Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly Section 2 Front Cover Disassembly, Section 3 2 Loosen forward speed adjustment screw until screw disconnects from the for ward sping Refer to Illustration 2-21 Do not place hand within carriage housing as spring will fly forward when the screw disconnects from the forward spring 3. Using wire cutters, open notch in forward spring bracket to allow spring to be removed 4 Loosen upper and lower tumnbuckles on carnage dnve chain Remove two screws holding forward cable bracket to the cassette carnage 6 Remove cable from carnage housing, 2-23MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS sEnvice PROCEDURES fev DIRECTION 45-017965 LLLUsTRATION 2-2 e FORWARD CAacE asseoLy sror-rum HousiNa “ MOTOR (81) woTor \2 0 Cede DRIVE CHAIN apacxer on Sastre Saeed Lowen ean Sitivowe ronwan Sees pen cHAN Soave rwent emnasene Sere RETURN CABLE FORWARD ‘SPRING FORWARD CABLE FORWARO SPRING. BRACKET 2-24MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ os deve cram/return cable Dsassemdly Purpose ‘The purpose of this section 1s to detail the disassembly of the dnve chain and return cable located within the carriage housing Refer to Illustration 2-22 Dnve Chain/ Return Cable Assembly Tools ‘The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Hex wrenches Procedure 1 Prior to removal of the forward cable, the following secuons must be com pleted Rear Cover Disassembly, Secon 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2 Front Cover Disassembly Section 3 2. Loosen both upper and lower chain turnbuckles until they release the return cable and dnve chain 3. Remove the return cable or drive chain from the carnage housing ILLUSTRATION 2-22 DRIVE CHAIN/ RETURN CABLE ASSEMBLY e soot baie UPPER TURNBUCKLES CHAIN MOTOR ORIVE RETURN CABLE FORWARD SPRING LOWER TURNBUCKLE 2-25GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 2-9 Forward Cable Assembly Procedure 1 2 3 4 Note 5 6 ILLUSTRATION 2-23, FORWARD CABLE ROUTING MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES: DIRECTION 46-017365 ‘Antach cable to carnage bracket Refer to Ilustraton 2-23 Mount bracket onto carnage ‘Attach cable to forward spring bracket Route the cable through the spring pulleys and through forward spring bracket pulley Take care to route the cable as shown in Illustration 2-23, Forward Cable Routing Its necessary to hold tension backwards on the forward spring to keep the cables on the spring pulleys It may be necessary to remove the spring bracket pulley to route the cable through it Pull the forward spring back until the adjustment screw can be engaged to the forward spring Tighten adjustment screw as required 2-26GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 2-10 Carriage Cable Removal Purpose Tools Procedure Left Side Cable ILLUSTRATION 2-24 COUNTERWEIGHT BRACKET COUNTERWEIGHT ‘ASSEMBLY CASSETTE HOLDER ‘This section details the disassembly of the two (2) carriage cables which control lateral movement of the carnage cassette Each cable, nght and left side,is removed. individually The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Hex wrenches Allen wrenches 1 Por to removal of the x-ray interlock switch, the following sectuons must be completed Rear Cover Disassembly Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2, Front Cover disassembly Section 3 Front panel Disassembly, Secuon 4 2 Remove the two (2) bracket mounting screws from nght counter-weight bracket assembly Refer to Illustration 2-24 Ths allows slack in the cable system RIGHT. ‘COUNTERWEIGHT SRACKET 2-27MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 3. Move cable on left side of carnage to below the carnage center pulley Refer to Itlustrauon 2-25 4 Remove cable from left counterweight pulley and counterweight bracket ILLUSTRATION 2-25 CARRIAGE CABLE ASSEMBLY FRONT. BRACKET. os FRONT oF seor-fum {| CABLE 2 CASSETTE ‘CARRIAGE CASSETTE CARRIAGE MOTION. COUNTERWEIGHT PULLEYS CASSETTE HOLDER, COUNTERWEIGHT BRACKET CASSETTE N HOLDER MOTION | Par CABLES 2-28GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 ILLUSTRATION 2-26 FRONT CABLE BRACKET MONITROL 15 TABLE ‘SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 Remove cable from front bracket located behind Switch 31, Carnage Inter lock Swatch Refer to Iustrauon 2-26 Move camage to night side of carnage housing Pull cable out from front to back unul cable 1s removed FRONT weray SOLENOID MOUNTING Rouse INTERLOCK, Soave ACTUATOR sequence SOLENOID FRONT CABLE BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS ACTUATOR’ MOUNTING SCREWS, CARRIAGE INTERLOCK (san) 2-29MONITROL 15 TABLE a Bison ae onses oe eee ete ee eee ee oad ee ant cosas pac ee ae 2 Move cable on right side of carnage to below the carnage center pulley Refer to Mlustration 2-25, Carnage Cable Assembly 3. Remove nut on nght side of carriage housing holding cable to carnage hous ing Refer to Illustration 2-27, Right Cable Routing, 4 Loosen sleeve set screws on cable 5 Remove sleeve from cable 6 remove cable from back to front ~ night side and then front to back-left side 7 Remove pulleys from nght rear of carnage housing Refer to Illustration 2-27, Raght Cable Rouung 8 Remove cable from ght counterweight pulley and mounting bracket 9 Remove cable from carnage housing, ILLUSTRATION 2-27 RIGHT CABLE ROUTING RIGHT REAR POTENTIOMETER a REAR BRACKET oleae CARRIAGE eae HousiNG CaBt cAaLE, MOUNTING. Nur TRACK MOUNTING SCREWS, SS aur CARRIAGE TRACK counter- toon WEIGHT BRACKET 2-30MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-11 Counterweight Disassembly Purpose This section desenbes the removal of the carnage counterweight assembly Tools The following tool is required Flat head screwdnver Procedure 1 Pnor to removal of the counterweight assembly, the following sections must be completed Rear cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Secon 2 2 Remove mounting screws from nght mounting bracket Refer to Illustration 2-28 3. Remove nylon carnage cable from nght counterweight cable pulley 4 Disengage actuating spring from steel cable along side of carnage housing 5 Route steel cable through pulley and disengage from counterweight assembly 6 Remove nylon cable from left counterweight assembly pulley and from coun terweight bracket 7 Move counterweight assembly to the right until it slips out from the left coun terweight bracket 8 Pull assembly out from carnage housing ILLUSTRATION 2-28 COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY CCOUNTERWEIGHT ‘ASSEMBLY RIGHT MOUNTING ‘BRACKET RIVE CHAIN FORWARD ‘SPRING CASSETTE CARRIAGE CASSETTE “HOLDER 2-31MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-12 Sequence Solenoid Disassembly Purpose ‘The purpose of thus section 1s to detail the disassembly of the sequence solenoid Refer to illustration 2-29, Sequence Solenoid Assembly Tools ‘The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Solder fron Procedure 1 Pnor to removal of the sequence solenoid assembly, the following sections ‘must be completed Rear cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2 Front Cover Disassembly, Section 3 Front Panel Disassembly Secuon 4 2 Remove solenoid mounting screws Refer to Illustration 2-29, Sequence Sole noid Assembly 3. Mark and disconnect winng from the solenoid to TB2 Diode Board Assem bly 4 Remove the solenoid assembly from the carnage housing ILLUSTRATION 2-29 SEQUENCE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY eae INTERLOCK YOUN —acTuaton ‘SEQUENCE ‘SOLENOID FRONT CABLE BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS MOUNTING, SCREWS ACTUATOR CARRIAGE INTERLOCK (sa) 2-32MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-13 Motor Drive and Start Solenoid Disassembly Purpose ‘The purpose of this section 1s to detail the disassembly of the carnage motor dnve and motor start solenoid (Sol 2) Tools The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Hex wrenches Open-end wrenches Procedure 1 Pnor to disassembly of the carriage motor assembly, the following sections must be completed. Rear cover Disassembly Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2 2 Remove upper and lower turnbuckles Refer to Illustration 2-30, Forward Cable Assembly 3. Move carnage to the forward position 4 Shp dnve chain off of motor drive sprocket ILLUSTRATION 2-30 FORWARD CABLE ASSEMBLY ‘SPOT-FILM HOUSING a MOTOR (81) woToR oave SpaocKer DRIVE CHAIN BRACKET ON Sasserte SARRAGE Lower chain ‘OaNBUCKLE Speco Leper cain ‘ADJUSTMENT ‘TURNBUCKLE scRew RETURN CABLE Ponae FORWARD CABLE ‘SPRING ‘SPRING PULLEYS FORWARD SPRING sraccer XQ 2-33MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES: REV 1 214 DIRECTION 46-017365 5 Renova fou (sess vncholehe macrcanngtotiecamage os @ 6 Disconnect the following leads from the Relay Board Assembly, TB3 Pin 12, white Pin 25, white Pin 22, red Pin 11 black 7 Remove motor drive and solenoid assembly 8 Continue disassembly of the motor drive and solenoid assembly as detailed 1m Iilustrauon 2-31, Motor Drive Disassembly Aur Brake Disassembly Pe renee cee eee ee reas Ths bong oa ed Fa bad ene tt Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2 2. Loosen set screws on collar of cam shaft Refer to Illustration 2-32, Aur Brake Assembly 3. Pull cam shaft back unul it disengages from air brake assembly 4 Remove air brake assembly support brackets 5. Pull air brake assembly out from carnage housing, 6 Refer to Illustration 2-33 Aur brake Components, and continue disassembly of the air brake 234GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 ILLUSTRATION 2-31 MOTOR DRIVE DISASSEMBLY MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 ACTUATOR DRIVE MOTOR (81) TOR 4 , i rea, raat |B (A See etn eer ie arene Huss =F G same | ACTUATOR REAR TO RELEASE HUB RETURN i eine re 2 Wie wee (STATIONARY) SPRING B ‘SPRING C sum p ue) COLLAR D {FLOATS ON (PINNED TO SHAFT K) BEARING SHAFT K) PLACED INSIDE HOB @) HousINe Fon us H SPRING Yostarth) FLOATS ON SPRING, Re SHAT K ACTUATOR PA ‘TRAPPED BY (eveRN BEARING Lever w | Moves TOWARD @ ~ REAR TO RELEASE ] XN = i MOTOR oRIVE SupboRT AND — euuren “ - SOLENOID MOTOR ROTATION +. MOUNTING ee ROTATION DURING BRACKET FORWARD TRAVEL OF CASSETTE CARRIAGE 2-35MONITROL 15 TABLE Sree e BRACKET ‘AIR BRAKE BRACKET SCREWS ILLUSTRATION 2-33 AIR BRAKE COMPONENTS BUSHING — COLLAR VALVE cup COLLAR ROD a CYLINDER RETAINING FITTING RING 2-36MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-18 Carriage Assembly Removal Purpose ‘The purpose of this section 1s to descnbe the removal of the carnage assembly Tools ‘The following tools are required Flat head screwdnver Hex Wrenches Allen wrenches Procedure 1 Prior to removal of the cassette assembly the following sections must be com pleted Rear cover Disassembly Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2 Front Cover Disassembly Section 3 Front Pane! Disassembly, Section 4 Forward Cable Disassembly. Secon 7 Dnve Chain/Return Cable Disassembly Secuon 8 Carnage Cable Disassembly, Secon 9 Sequence Solenoid Disassembly, Section 11 ‘Aur Brake Disassembly, Secuon 13 2. Remove upper right track from carnage by removing four (4) serews holding track to casung, Refer to Illustration 2-34, Right Carnage Housing ILLUSTRATION 2-34 RIGHT CARRIAGE HOUSING pont a soxenoo caamince —_tfilock MOUNTING ,eruaton sequence selene enon wounrina cate BRACKET beth i Ny wounnina aN) scans He AcTUATOR CARRIAGE Rrenesex (sayyGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 ILLUSTRATION 2-35 LEFT CARRIAGE HOUSING Leer CARRIAGE HOUSING DIRECTION 48-017365 Remove five (5) screws and nuts holding lower-left side track onto carnage casung Refer to Illustration 2-35, Left Carnage Housing Remove four (4) top cover brackets and switch S27 bracket assembly Move carriage assembly such that the cable block on the left side of the car rage is hned up with the slot in the casung Refer to Illustrauon 2-36, Carnage Removal Slowly lift carage out from carnage housing CARRIAGE ‘TRACK 2-38MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REVI DIRECTION 46-017365 ILLUSTRATION 2-36 CARRIAGE REMOVAL CARRIAGE CARRIAGE HOUSING FRONT OF SFO. ‘SLOT IN. CARRIAGE HousiNG 2-39MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES: DIRECTION 46-017365 REV 1 2-16 Cassette Baffle Disassembly Purpose ‘The purpose of this section 1s to detail the disassembly of the cassette baffle Tools The follovang tool 1s required Flat head screwdnver Procedure pleted Rear cover Disassembly Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Secon 2 Front Cover Disassembly Section 3 Front Panel Disassembly Secuon 4 to Illustration 2-37 Cassette Baffle 3 Remove baffle assembly ILLUSTRATION 2-37 CASSETTE BAFFLE casserTe MOUNTING BAFFLE BRACKET FRONT ‘SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2-40 1 Prior to removal of the cassette baffle, the following sections must be com Remove the four (4) screws and four (4) hex nuts from the front panel Refer FRONT CARRIAGE HOUSINGMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ‘SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 @ arr cone ana sast Disassembly Purpose ‘The purpose of this section 1s to describe the removal of the cone and mask from under the spot-film assembly Tools ‘The following tool 1s required Flat head screwdnver Procedure 1 Remove the cone and mask interlock switch mounting bracket Refer to Illus tration 2-38 Cone and Mask Interlock Switches 2. Remove rear stop bracket 3. Remove rear plate on spot-film device cone carnage tracks Refer to Illustra tuon 2-39, Spot-Film Housing Underside 4 Suide cone and mask out from tracks ILLUSTRATION 2-38 CONE AND MASK INTERLOCK SWITCHES REAR CARRIAGE HOUSING SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET 2-41GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 1 ILLUSTRATION 2-39 SPOT-FILM HOUSING UNDERSIDE REAR PLATE MONITROL 15 TABLE SERVICE PROCEDURES DIRECTION 46-017365 242 HOUSING ‘CONE MASK CHAMBER j= 5 7 rr S q l : NU aeMONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE PROCEDURES REV 1 DIRECTION 46-017365 2-18 Ton Chamber Disassembly Purpose The purpose of this section 1s to describe the removal of the 1on chamber from under the spot-film assembly Tools The followng tool 1s required Flat head serewdnwver Hex wrenches Procedure 1 Prior to removal of the 1on chamber, the follovang sections must be com pleted Rear Cover Disassembly, Section 1 Top Cover Disassembly, Section 2 2 Remove the fon chamber mounting screws from the carriage housing Refer to Illustration 2-39, Spot-Film Housing Underside and Illustration 2-40, lon ‘Chamber 3. Remove adhesive lead strp from the top of the Ion chamber assembly Refer to Illustration 2-40, [on Chamber 4 Remove Ton Chamber Assembly ILLUSTRATION 2-40 ION CHAMBER A 20 ton fe CHAMBER ° CARRIAGE HOUSING: MOUNTING cg SCREWS 2 2-43GE Medical Systems Technical Publications Direction 46-017370 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Troubleshooting Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) Product Copyright® 1990 By General Electric Co Operating Documentationit NO POSTAGE, NECESSARY uve st BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO 6557 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING X-RAY W-702 MANAGER — FIELD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PO BOX 414 MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-0414Mossten fold and seal securely = (00 NOT TEAR) FOLD HERE AND SEAL (00 NOT TEAR) REPORT ON TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR X-RAY PRODUCTS (OMISSIONS, ERRORS, SUGGESTIONS) PRODUCT. PUBLICATION # PAGE#____ DATE REPORTED PAGE DATE CODE OR REV NO SERVICE RECORD SUBMITTED OD vs O No PLEASE BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR CORRECTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ary a DIAL COMM OR PHONE NO ‘MAIL CODE DIRECTION 1386 REV 12 12 1688, cc303Direction 46-017370 Revision 0 Monitrol 15 Table Troubleshooting Model 46-140000G11 (Cat. No. B0118E) Model 46-140000G12 (Cat. No. B0117E) IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury Accord- ingly, the instructions herein contained should be thoroughly read and understood before you attempt to place this equipment in operation The General Elec tric Company, Medical Systems Group, will be glad to assist and cooperate in placing this equip- ment in use Although this apparatus incorpo- rates a high degree of protection against x-radiation other than the useful beam no practical design of equipment can provide com- plete protection Nor can any practical design compel the op- erator to take adequate precau- tions to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly, unwisely, ‘or unknowingly exposing them- selves or others to radiation It 1s mportant that everyone hav- tng anything to do with x-radiation be property trained and fully ac- quainted with the recommenda- tions of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure- ments as published in NCAP Re- ports available from NCRP Publica~ tions, 7310 Woodmont Avenue Room 1016 Bethesda Maryland 20814 and of the International Commission on Radiation Protec- tion and take adequate steps to ingure protection against injury All persons authonzed to use the equipment must be cognizant of the danger of excessive exposure to x-radiation and the equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group its agents, and representatives have ‘no responsibilty for injury or dam- age which may result from expo- sure to x-radiation Vanous protectwe matenal and devices are available It 1s urged that such matenals or devices be usedGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REV 0 SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE REVISION HISTORY TABLE TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 1-1 Introducuon 1-2. Troubleshooung the Table SPOT-FILM DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 2-1 General Troubleshooung Procedures 2-2 Troubleshooting the Spot-Film Device vu (Blank) MONITROL 15 TABLE ‘TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECTION 46-017370GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MONITROL 15 TABLE ‘TROUBLESHOOTING REVO. DIRECTION 46-017370 REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE ° ‘Aug 17 1990 Iniual release LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Title Page ° Dir 46-013861 - X-Ray Protection ° ' ° 4 Blank 1-1 thr 1-7 21 thu 2-14MONITROL 15 TABLE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ‘TROUBLESHOOTING REV 0 DIRECTION 46-017370 SECTION 1 TABLE TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 1-1 Introduction Thus section contains troubleshooting guidelines for the Montrol 15 Table Tables sn this direction serve as a guide to you asa troubleshooter when solving some faulty conditions which may develop In the tables, reference is made to schematics and schematic locations which are found in Direction 46~017366 For example (1 H) 1s the schematic location for fuse 1F3. Use this information when trying to locate called out components Direction 46-017369 (Calibration & Adjustments) wall serve as additional guidance in trying to fully understand any failure that may oc 1-2 Troubleshooting the Table Refer to the following pages for Troubleshooung Tables 1-1 through 1-4 IntGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS. MONITROL 15 TABLE ‘TROUBLESHOOTING REV 0 TABLE 1-1 SYMPTOM NO TABLE ANGULATION Venty main pulley and drve metor belt are operational RESULT ‘No table angulation Broken or sipping belt Gear box failures DIRECTION 48-017370 ‘Replace or ughten bett (Check motor shaft and gear box drive shat ‘With power off remove fuses and ‘check for continusty Blown fuse ‘No table angulation Replace fuse It fuse continues to blow check appropnate circutry for “shorts 3 | Venty angulanon motor has corect | No table angulation 1 Ghack all connections ‘cutput votage (11SVAC) (2 #) 2. Venty power to tabe s present 3 Varty you nave input voltage to motor 4 Input voltage but no output replace motor Check switch 784 (6) and verty | No table angulaton 1 Resolder broken wires andlor poor 175 operation ‘connections 2_ Replace broken andlor inoperable smitch Check switch 281-A (6 C) and venty | No table angulation 11 Resolder broken wires andlor poor 175 operation ‘connections | 2. Replace broken and/or inoperable switch ‘Are he folowing relays energized [Relay does notenergze | 1 Check swiching creurry ‘when table angulation switchs | No table angulation 2 Relay cxrcutry operational replace presse? relay 542 (5) 5k1-€ (62) SK-A(AA) SKA SE) CChack horizontal stop switches | No table angulation 1 Resolder broken wes andlor poor 284-8-D GF) 255 (6F) Very herr cannections operation 2_ Replace broken andlor inoperable switch ‘erty image intensifier nteiock is | No 90° vertical table 1 Check $1 interock swatch on intensifier operational angulation 2. Check 4k: relay at the rear of vertical camage 3 Check for 117VAC between 4784 23 and 7 4 Check for 24 VOC between STS6 1 and 2. 5 Check JS0 connected For aconal information on aitunction of mechanical | Necessary adustments 1-2 ‘mechanical adjustment refer to Section 1GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS REVO) ‘TABLE 1-2 SYMPTOM NO LONGITUDINAL TABLE DRIVE No right extension operation With power of, remove the following fuses and check for contnusty 13 (1H) 2F3 (4) SFI(1D) TFTA) Blown tse MONITROL 15 TABLE ‘TROUBLESHOOTING DIRECTION 46-017370 REMEDY 1. Replace biown use(s) 2. Iffuse continues to blow, chack appropnate creuity for shorts * \Venty table top belt 1s operational No nght extension 1. Replace broken belt 2. Chack motor shaft and gear box drive shaft 3 | Check switch 7S1 (9 8) and venty | Noright extension operation | 1 Resoider broken wires andlor poor there are no broken wires or bad connections ‘connections 12. Replace broken and/or inoperable switch }3. Check for correct input voltage to switch 4 | Venty tat raiay 6K2 (9) 1 ‘No right extension operation [1 Check ins circut, trace it back to relay energized 6x2 NOTE Switch 688 (9,C) cannot be 2 Relay circutt operational replace relay actuated and 20° vertical angulation has not been exceeded 5 | k2.also supplies voltage tone | Nonghtextension operation | Other areas to check for this malfunction Drake solenoid brake release and dive motor ‘No left extension 1. | With power off remove the following | Blown fuse 1. Replace blown fuse(s) fuses and check for continusty 163 (1H) TELIA) 2F3(110) GFT (1H) 2. tfuse continues to blow check appropnate crcuty for “shorts * Venty table top belt s operational No let extension 1 Check motor shaft and gear box cnve shat 2. Venty correct operation Replace any broken belts gears ‘Check switch 651 (8,C) and verity there are no broken wires or bad ‘connections 'No let extension operation 1) Resolder broken wires and/or poor ‘connections Replace broken and/or inoperable switch (Check for correct input voltage to switch energized 4 | Venty tat rlay 6K1 (9.6) No left extension 1) Check switching creutry energized 2. Relay crrcutty is operational replace NOTE Switch 6S1 (8,C) cannot be relay activated 8 | Venty that relay 62 (9,6) is ‘No votlage to brake solenoid |1 Check switching circuttry of 6K2 brake and to drive motor No left extension operation solenoid and drive motor 2 Circutry 1s operational replace relay ‘engineered into the normal operation Operation e of this table Other safety precautions are No left extension operation Rater to Direction 46-017261 System