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