MTHELI-U01-CB Cap4 PDF

HELIANTHUS TECHNICAL MANUAL
CHAPTER 4
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS ....................................................................................... 2
LIST OF FUSES ............................................................................................................ 7
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION .................................................................................. 7
CONTROL LEDS .......................................................................................................... 8
CPU RESET SEQUENCE ........................................................................................... 11
BOARDS CONFIGURATION (JUMPERS, VARIABLE RESISTORS AND TEST
POINTS) ..................................................................................................................... 11
SUBASSEMBLIES AND PCB REPLACEMENT .......................................................... 13
SWITCHING ON CIRCUIT AND SEQUENCE ............................................................. 17
TABLE DRIVER AND GRID TEST .............................................................................. 18
FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS .............................................................................................. 20
SWITCHING ON PROBLEMS..................................................................................... 21
OPERATING ERRORS ON DISPLAY ......................................................................... 22
ERRORS IN THE TECHNICAL MENU ........................................................................ 25
LIST OF ERROR CODES............................................................................................ 27
WARNING
Maintenance and handling of the device must be performed
by qualified personnel only
METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 1 of 27

PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS
SUGGESTED EVERY 6 MONTHS, RECOMMENDED EVERY YEAR
HELIANTHUS or HELIANTHUS BYM s/n_________________

PLACE OF INSTALLATION _____________________________
DATE OF INSTALLATION _____________________________
INSTALLATION COMPANY _____________________________
RESPONSIBLE CONTACT PERSON _____________________________
1. External damages to shield or unit []

2. H.T. tank oil leakage, X-ray tube oil leackage []
3. Correct insertion of boards connectors []
4. Available mains and configuration of the voltage selector []
5. Check of mains and earth connections, cables and corrugated tube []
6. Operation of emergency buttons []
7. Calibration of LCD contrast []
8. Set hour/date []
9. Operational check of all buttons and X-ray signal lamp []
10. Up/Down C-arm travel end []
11. Chain-Reducer-Gears-C-Arm mechanical system []
12. General check of the mechanical status of the C-Arm group []
13. Isocentric C-Arm stereo rotation assembly (only for HELIANTHUS BYM)
14. Verify the C-arm rotation brake []
15. Compression movement, force and calibration []
16. Mirror off screen function (under preparation) []
17. X-rays beam centring []
18. Contact of collimator presence []
19. Tube thermometer []
20. Rotating anode safety and any calibration []
21. kV and any calibration []
22. Anodic current and any calibration []
Number of exposures: on motherboard______ shown in technical menu_____
DATE______________ SIGNATURE_________________________

1) External damages to shield or unit

Check external damages to shield or unit. All the labels must be legible. On the shield
information regarding the lead equivalent value must be legible.
Check that tube cover hasn’t got loosened by pulling/pushing it in different directions.
2) H.T. tank oil leakage, X-ray tube oil leakage

Open the cover of the unit and verify any oil leakage of the generator. Open the cover of the
X-ray tube and verify for oil leakage.
3) Correct insertion of boards connectors

Check that all the connections between one board and another are correctly inserted and do
not move.
4) Available mains and configuration of the voltage selector.

Check the mains voltage. Verify that the mammography unit is installed according to the
mains voltage (refer to Chapter 2).
Also check if the available mains is phase/neutral/protective heart or phase/phase/protective
heart. In this second case, check the presence of one fuse for each phase (refer to Chapter
2).
Also check the line resistance. If it is more than 0.50 Ω at 230 V, refer to qualified electrician
to improve line characteristics.
5) Check of mains and earth connections, cables and corrugated tube

Check the condition of the power cable and its connections, earth cable and its connections,
and the corrugated tube.
Check the condition of foot pedal switches cables.
Also check the functionality of the door contact, if present, and of the external signal lamp, if
present.
6) Operation of emergency buttons

Push one mushroom emergency pushbutton when the unit is on, and verify that the unit
switches off immediately, and the button remains locked.
Unlock the button, switch on the unit and repeat the same procedure with the other
emergency button.
7) Calibration of LCD contrast

Verify that the contrast of LCD is correct. If not, calibrate it.
Refer to Chapter 2, LCD Contrast Adjustment
8) Set hour/date
If the date and time are not correct, set it.
Refer to Chapter 2, Date And Time Setting

9) Operational check of all buttons and X-ray signal lamp

Verify that all the buttons on the control panel work properly.
Remember that if the unit is not equipped with automatic Mo/Rh filter, the pushbutton for the
selection of anode/filter combination is not active.
10) Up/Down C-arm travel end

The moving system of the arm is controlled by two normal travel end contacts (software
controlled), A/B MW3 and MW4, and by two over-travel contacts (hardware), MW1 and
MW2, which directly act on the engine supply, permanently locking it.
Over-travel contacts check is carried out by manually actuating them when the arm is
moving. To not hurt your hands, carry out the check when the C-arm is in the most remote
position from the contact to be checked.
11) Chain-Reducer-Gears-C-Arm mechanical system

Verify that the wheels do not show any damage or sign of wear.
Verify that the rails do not show any damage or sign of wear or loosened fixation.
Verify that the chain, chain fixation and gear box do not show any damage or sign of wear or
loosened fixation.
Verify that the vertical travel is smooth and noiseless.
12) General check of the mechanical status of the C-Arm assembly

Rotate the arm to all positions verifying that there are no clear symptoms of loosening of the
assembled mechanical parts.
Verify that the mechanical and electronic (if present) goniometer is functional
13) Isocentric C-Arm stereo rotation assembly (only for LILYUM BYM)
Verify integrity of mechanical parts, fixation screws, ring gear, worm screw, belt and
eventually adjust worm gear clearance.
14) Verify the C-arm rotation brake

Verify that the rotation is smooth and noiseless through the entire range.
Verify that the rotation brake holds the C-Arm position.
Verify that the C-Arm rotation is disabled without table.
15) Compression movement, power and calibration

When the equipment is off, check that the carriage is free and that it slides without
constraints.
Check that levers and retain pins of compression plate support are not damaged and release
normally; check for fixation of each compression plate
To check the compression force, use shifted compression plate, position a bathroom
balance on the top of the table and a soft material to not damage the compressor, select
maximum compression force and check it.
Also check the decompression force: Move compression plate up and check that force to
stop it by hand is very light.
Check the compression thickness showed on the display: verify that the large focus is
selected; insert a shifted compression plate; compress phantom blocks and verify that the
thickness of the compressed beast shown on the display is correct.
Repeat with small focus, magnification platform and straight compression plate

16) Mirror off screen function (under preparation)

When the unit is ON mirror must be in the field. During Preparation and during X-rays the
mirror must be out of field, in vertical position.
17) X-rays beam Centring

Verify the X-ray field alignment.
Refer to Chapter 3, X-Ray / Light Beam Alignment Procedure
18) Contact of collimator presence

Verify that when the system is ready to expose, removing the collimator the notice “READY”
disappears from the display.
19) Tube thermometer

Activate the technical screen and verify that the tube temperature is correct.
20) Rotating anode safety calibration

Verify that the safety circuit of rotating anode starter is correctly calibrated. Refer to chapter
3, Rotating Anode Starter
Also check that the led of PCB 92-074 are functional:
LED1 (yellow) bright during normal rotation phase (RUN)
LED2 (yellow) bright during breaking or alarm (dark if brake is disabled)
LED3 (yellow) bright during breaking (dark if brake is disabled)
LED5 (green) bright in stand by or rotation
LED6 (green) bright during rotation
If upon log file inspection high duty comes in evidence it’ recommended to disable anode
rotation brake to reduce operative tube assembly temperature.
21) kV calibration
Verify that the kV value to the tube corresponds to the value set on the display.
Check the kV value measuring the voltage at TP1 and TP2 on PCB 94-132 (inverter control
board). Refer to Chapter 3, High Voltage Generator.
Also an external check is possible, but this method has lower precision
Also check led functionality: Green LED1 indicates that fuse F2 of PCB 94-132 is OK. Yellow
LED 2 turns on during exposure and can be used to verify continuous or pulsated X-ray
emission.
22) Anodic current calibration

Measure the voltage to resistor R16 of PCB 92-073. verify that the value of anodic current
corresponds to the calibration forms supplied with the unit.
Verify it for different values of kV and with both focal spot selected.
If the values are not correct, make the calibration by internal instrument, and verify one more
time on resistor R16.
Refer to Chapter 3, Filament.
Also check the control led:
LED1 Bright in normal conditions.
LED3 Bright if small focus is selected.
LED4 Bright if Filament is ON.
LED5 Bright during x-ray exposure. Brightness is proportional to tube anode current.

At the end of inspection, clean the unit using the materials recommended
in the Instructions for Use and repair any damaged paint.

LIST OF FUSES
All the fuses of the mammography unit, both in fuse holders and on the PCBs, are listed in
the chapter 5.
Refer to chapter 5.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION
All the Dip Switches of the mammography unit, both on 01-170 board and on the control
panel board, are listed in the chapter 2.
Refer to chapter 2.

CONTROL LEDS
CPU 01-170
Color Function
LED1 YELLOW Don’t care
LED2 YELLOW blinking during x-ray
LED3 YELLOW bright during x-ray ( mAs meter pulses)
LED D1 RED IRQ activity monitor, blinks in normal condition; if
bright fix CPU hanged UP
LED DU1 YELLOW internal +2,5Vdc
LED DU2 YELLOW internal +3,3Vdc
LED DU6 RED ON at start UP during FPGA initialization
LED DU8 RED ON during CPU initial reset
LED DU11 YELLOW +5Vdc

Motherboard 03-188
Color Function
DL1 GREEN - 15 Vdc
DL2 GREEN + 15 Vdc
DL3 GREEN + 24 Vdc
DL4 GREEN + 5 Vdc
DL5 RED Bright with X-ray pushbutton pressed
DL6 GREEN - 15 Vdc delayed
DL7 GREEN + 5 Vdc delayed
DL8 RED Grid movement request (from CPU)
Anode starter 92-074-3
Color Function
LED1 YELLOW Bright during tube running
LED2 YELLOW Bright during brake or alarm
LED3 YELLOW Bright during brake
LED5 GREEN Bright in Stand by or rotation
LED6 GREEN Bright during rotation
Filament power supply PCB 92-073-5
Color Function
LED1 GREEN Bright fix in normal condition
LED2 RED Anode W
LED3 RED Bright when Small focal spot is selected
LED4 GREEN Bright with filament ON
LED5 YELLOW bright during exposure. Brightness is directly
proportional to anode current
Inverter control board 94-132
Color Function
DL1 GREEN +15Vdc
DL2 YELLOW bright or blinking during exposure depending on
continuous or pulsed mode

Isocentric C-Arm +/-15° motor driver 08-203 (only for HELIANTHUS BYM)
Color Function
DL1 YELLOW Motor ON
DL2 GREEN Motor Controller Power Supply ON
DL3 GREEN Command Interface Supply from Host ON
Note: DL1= ON during C-Arm movement

DL2, DL3= Always ON
Isocentric C-Arm +/-15° CPU 08-204 (only for HELIANTHUS BYM)
Color Function
DL1 GREEN +24 VDC from Mainboard (PCB/03-188) ON
DL2 GREEN +5 V (Logic Supply) ON
DL3 GREEN +9 V (Peripheral Supply) ON
DL4 YELLOW Activity Monitor
DL5 RED Error
DL6 YELLOW Tomo Strobe
DL7 GREEN Master Enable from Main CPU
DL8 YELLOW +/- 15° Motor Selected
DL9 YELLOW C-Arm Rotation Motor Selected
Note: DL1, DL2, DL3 = Always ON

DL4 = Flash during normal operation
DL5 = Internal error
DL6 = OFF (future expansion)
DL7 = ON during C-Arm movement enable from Main CPU
DL8 = ON during +15°, 0°, -15° m0vement sequence
DL9 = OFF (future expansion)

CPU RESET SEQUENCE
At power ON, LED DU6 and LED DU8 are bright, LED DU8 goes OFF, LED
DU6 goes OFF, LED D1becomes bright fix and after blinks to indicate that CPU
is running.
BOARDS CONFIGURATION (JUMPERS, VARIABLE RESISTORS AND

TEST POINTS)
In case of failures or defects to functions different from those of normal use or if they appear
after the replacement of an electronic board, it is recommended to accurately verify the
configuration of the board(s) involved and check fuses integrity.
For an easy reference, here are all information relevant to configuration of the boards
existing in the equipment. For the list of LED refer to previous paragraph.
Motherboard 03-088
Function
JP1 Factory preset (open)
JP9 Reserved. Not for service
JP15 Factory preset closed (Bucky driver)
JP18 RX start during
JP20 Factory preset (closed disables the delay of the + 5 V dc delayed)
RV1 Calibration of DVM for inverter power supply voltage located on technical
menu .
RV2 Reserved. Not for service
RV3 Factory preset (reference voltage for compression plate speed reduction or stop)

Filament power supply PCB 92-073-5
Setting Function
R16 Anodic current sensor resistor 1Vdc=10mA (1Vdc=5mA
options 5kW or bimetallic tube)
RV3 Calibration of filament safety (voltage)
RV6 Calibration of filament safety (current)
Anode starter 92-074-3
Setting Function
RV1 Calibration of capacitive phase safety circuit
RV2 Calibration of direct phase safety circuit
TP1 test-point of capacitive phase current
TP3 VTP1 – 45%
TP2 test-point of direct phase current
TP4 VTP2 – 45%
JP1 OPEN braking enabled
JP3 OPEN braking time 6”
JP4 OPEN safety enabled
Inverter control board 94-132
Setting Function
TP1/TP2 Tension test during exposure
RV1 Regulation kV
RV2 Regulation maximum output current
Serial port connectors board 07-202
Setting Function
TP1/TP2 Tension test during exposure
RV1 Regulation kV

SUBASSEMBLIES AND PCB REPLACEMENT

When replacing subassemblies and/or PCB, take care of calibration or Firmware version of
the PCB according the following list.
The list is not exhaustive, but it covers a high part of the cases.
TUBE
When replacing a tube, with another one of same trademark and model, the following
operations are necessary:
kV check and eventual calibration
Rotating anode safety circuit check and eventual calibration
Filament safety circuit and eventual calibration
Also take care of the alignment of the tube.
We advice against the replacing of the tube with a different model. In this case also the
firmware version of the EEPROM on the CPU board 01-170 must be changed.
H.V. GENERATOR
When replacing a H.V. generator it is necessary to check that the kV used for the exposure
correspond to the kV set on the control panel. Refer to the related chapter.
INVERTER MODULE
When replacing a H.V. generator it is necessary to check that the kV used for the exposure
correspond to the kV set on the control panel. Refer to the related chapter.
DISPLAY SP14N003 POWER SUPPLY (DS/INVC132)

Do not take care of any calibration or firmware version.
SP14N003 DISPLAY (DS/LMG7401)

Do not take care of any calibration or firmware version.

CPU BOARD (PCB/01-170)

On the CPU board there are three very important chips:
the EEPROM (U6 on the board), that contains the main firmware of the
mammography unit;
one battery RAM (U5 on the board), that contains the calibrations (filament current,
dose calculator);
one battery RAM (U7 on the board), that contains the clock, the number of exposure,
and other less important information.
Replacing the board it is possible to take the three chip from the old board and insert them
on the new one. So the firmware, calibration and other information are maintained.
If you change the EEPROM with a new one having a different firmware version, also take
care of the display firmware version: they must be compatible
If you change the battery RAM containing the calibration data with a new one, you need to
calibrate the filament current.
Also take care of the jumpers configuration.
TUBE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (PCB/02-171-0)

Do not take care of any calibration or firmware version. The sensor is already calibrated.
CPU KEYBOARD (PCB/03-181-X)

No calibration is necessary, but the board has a processor with its firmware. If some
problems verify after the replacing of this board, pay attention that the firmware version of
the new board is the same of the old one. If not, replace the processor.
CPU MOTHER BOARD (PCB/03-188-X)

On the motherboard it is possible, by means of the RV1 trimmer, to calibrate the voltmeter
that displays in the technical menu the voltage input of the inverter.
On this board there is the potter driver firmware, if some problems exist when replacing the
board, take care of the firmware version and eventually replace the chip with the old one.

SERVICE BOARD (PCB/03-186-X)

No calibration is necessary, but the board has a processor with its firmware to exchange
messages with the main CPU. Normally no compatibility problems exist, but if some
problems verify after the replacing of this board, pay attention that the firmware version of
the new board is the same of the old one. If not, replace the processor.
FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY (PCB/92-073-X)

After replacing this board it is necessary to verify and eventually calibrate the filament
current, and the filament current safety circuit.
ANODE STARTER (PCB/92-074-X)

After replacing this board it is necessary to verify and eventually calibrate the rotating anode
safety circuit.
On this board there is a specific firmware, if problems exist after the replacing of this board,
change the new firmware with the old one.
KEYBOARD (PCB/92-083-X)
On this board the language and the contrast of the display are set. Take care of this two
aspects. Refer to related chapters.
ISOCENTRIC C-ARM +/-15° MOTOR DRIVER (PCB/08-203) (only for HELIANTHUS

BYM)
Instruction will be supplied with update file if necessary.
ISOCENTRIC C-ARM +/-15° CPU (PCB/08-204) (only for HELIANTHUS BYM)

Instruction will be supplied with update file if necessary.

In the following table the previous considerations are summarized:
Pay
Pay attention to attention to
Code Description
Calibrations Firmware
versions
Several X- ray tube Yes, several Yes, CPU
KTFHI0009 H.V. generator Yes, High Voltage NO
KTFLA0206 Inverter module Yes, High voltage NO
Display SP14N003 power
DS/INVC132 NO NO
supply
DS/LMG7401 SP14N003 DISPLAY NO NO
Depending on
PCB/01-170-X CPU Board replacement of the YES
battery RAM
PCB/02-171-0 TUBE Temperature sensor NO NO
PCB/03-181-X CPU Keyboard NO YES
PCB/03-188-X CPU Mother board YES YES
PCB/03-186-X Service board NO YES
PCB/92-073-X Filament power supply YES NO
PCB/92-074-X Anode starter YES YES
PCB/92-083-X Keyboard NO NO
Isocentric C-Arm +/-15°
PCB/08-203-X NO NO
motor driver
Isocentric C-Arm +/-15°
PCB/08-204-X NO NO
CPU
Collimator, mirror and filter
PCB/08-205-X NO YES
controller
Serial port connectors
PCB/07-202-X NO NO
board
AL/GPM80E CONDOR power supply NO NO
AL/100-00793 H.V. power supply NO NO
MD/SMAM2-
AC/DC module (for 18x24) NO NO
DC/AC
MD/LMAM-
AC/DC module (for 24x30) NO NO
DC/AC
MPSU/100- Linear power supply (for
NO NO
00858/SMAM 18x24)
MPSU/100- Linear power supply (for
NO NO
00858 24x30)

SWITCHING ON CIRCUIT AND SEQUENCE

Unit is switched ON by means of main contactor TLR1 and solid state relay RYS1.
Drive and timing circuit is on board of PCB 03-186, powered by TF129.
Switch On sequence
Main contactor TLR1 switches ON at first and dumping resistor R1 smooths inrush current of
TF155, TF165 and capacitors C1,C2,C3,C4.
After few seconds RYS1, with zero cross drive, shorts R1 and full power is available for H.V.
generator and other high power services.
Display and Keyboard initialization

Keyboard (PCB 92-083+03-181) has its own dedicated CPU.
At power ON, empty frame is drawn by keyboard CPU on the display.
When main CPU of PCB 01-170 starts, display frame is filled with icons.
Grid position initialization

At power ON grid is moved to search home position and noise from the table is normal.
Grid home position is at left side from patient position.
Emergency shutdown
Emergency push buttons located on both sides of the mammography unit.
Operating Emergency push button will switch OFF immediately main contactor TLR1 and the
whole unit is switched OFF.
ON/OFF pushbutton and control lamp

Connected to CN16 of PCB 03-186 has control lamp inside.
Control lamp is bright when unit is OFF, after switch OFF, lamp blinks for a short time during
which further switch ON is disabled to allow high power circuit to reset.

TABLE DRIVER AND GRID TEST
Table driver
Table driver is onboard of PCB 03-188 motherboard, it contains led driver for all tables and
stepper motor driver for grid tables.
Grid tables.
If grid table is recognized, x-ray beam is pulsed. Both large and small focus can be selected
from the control panel.
Magnification device.
If the magnification device is recognized, x-ray beam is continuous, small focus is selected
automatically and deselected when it is removed.
Grid movement test

If grid table is inserted, by means of pushbuttons Bell + Compression [-] grid can be moved
without exposure for functionality check.
Grid must oscillate back and forth.
Grid speed is different during the first 7 runs for strokes First right / left, speed for movement
must be regular
Grid movement has time-out of 20” to protect stepper motor.
When Grid movement is activated by main CPU, DL8 of PCB 03-188 becomes bright fix and
.LED2 PCB 01-170 blinks following x-ray interruption at grid direction change.
Grid home position is at left side from patient position.

Problems to potter and grid visible on images

If the grid does not move, verify that the resistance of each phase of the motor is of about 10
Ω a lower resistance by more than 10% means that the motor is damaged and it is to be
replaced.
If the motor is sound, check the connection cable and if necessary replace the related PCB.
If the potter moves, Motor Cable and board are sound and operating but you see the grid on
images, verify the internal components and slides as per procedure available on request.

FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS
For a better comprehension of the unit, you must know that this unit is subdivided into
several operational blocks:
1. Main CPU, mother board
2. Control keyboard and display
3. Rotating Anode Starter
4. Filament power supply
5. Inverter of High Voltage generator
The main CPU (1) and the control keyboard (2) are equipped with independent
microprocessors, connected among them by a serial interface.
Blocks (3), (4) and (5) are connected to the main CPU by Optoisolated digital interfaces.
Supervision circuit
A general supervision circuit checks the integrity of various fuses and complete functional
blocks whose state is indicated in the TECHNICAL MENU.
CPU 03-188 F2=OK F4=OK

SW1 12345678 SW2 12345
INVERTER Vdc (in) = XXX LV= OK
Filament 92-073 >> PASS <<
Rotating Anode 92-074 >> PASS <<
FIRMWARE REV……… TUBE
Tube Housing kJ…… ……°C
n. XXXXX LAST EXPOSURE
Blocks simulation
Blocks (3), (4) and (5) can be isolated from the main CPU for test purposes.
To isolate a block, it is necessary to close the supervision circuits from the CPU side so that
it detects a normal condition.
Here follow the necessary connections to simulate:
Rotating Anode Starter 92-074
Filament Power Supply 92-073
Inverter
Connections can be realized directly on the board 01-170 excluding the flat connection
cables or directly at the end of the flat cable to also include it in the test.
Under these conditions, it is NOT possible any exposure.

SWITCHING ON PROBLEMS
If unit doesn’t switch ON check if one or both emergency buttons are active.
Check the main fuse of the switch or fuses referred to board 03-186 and relevant switching
on circuit. Refer to the special section in Chap. 3 on this manual.
If unit can be switched ON but no Frame and no Icons appear on the screen and CPU reset
sequence is correct check keyboard 92-083, KEYBOARD CPU 03-181, connection cable
and supply voltages onboard of KEYBOARD 92-083
If unit can be switched ON, Frame appears on the screen, CPU reset sequence is correct
and no Icons appear on the screen, press the x-ray pushbutton and if intermittent beep is
generated, serial communication between CPU and Keyboard is not working.
Check connection cable, line drivers, replace 92-083 and/or 01-170.
If the display is empty wait few seconds for the start up sequence and after check if the CPU
is alive by means of C-arm functions.
If C-ARM can be rotated or moved up/down, CPU and Keyboard are working and the
problem can be due to the display itself.

OPERATING ERRORS ON DISPLAY

Operating errors on Display are described in the Operator’s manual.
For the technical aspects related to such alarms:
ALARM CHECK ARM PUSH BUTTON
CHECK BRAKE PUSH BUTTONS
CHECK FOOT PEDAL SWITCH
Code Pa
Pb
Pc
When During operating of compression or c-arm rotation or c-arm vertical movement or
anytime for eventual malfunction of pushbuttons or foot pedal switches.
Why Pushbutton or foot pedal switch of mentioned functions remains activated for
more than 20”
Action Check pushbuttons or foot pedal switches and eventually disconnect them from
the boards for easier investigation.
Note Alarm goes OFF by itself if normal condition is restored releasing pushbutton or
foot pedal switch.
ALARM DOOR OPEN
Code Do
When Starting exposure
Why Door of Examination room was open when operator pressed x-ray push button
Action Close door or check door contact and / or wiring to PCB 03-186.
ALARM MIRROR POSITION ERROR

Code Me
Why Mirror is not out of field
Action Check if mirror doesn’t move totally or partially for mechanical or electrical
problems.
Mirror drive motor has position sensing switch inside that must switch (audible
click ) when is at 60 degrees with respect to the base plate.
Mirror driver is onboard of PCB 08-205 connected to the main CPU by CV0263.
ALARM EARLY PUSHBUTTON RELEASE
Code Rp
When During exposure
Why Pushbutton has been released before the end of exposure
Pushbutton is defective
Action Inspect pushbutton at sight, select high mAs value and during exposure force:
cable, connector and pushbutton to locate possible false contact.
Replace pushbutton.
Note Display shows exposure mAs and kV

ALARM LOW ANODE CURRENT

Code Bt
When After exposure in MANUAL mode
Why Anode current was below lower limit or zero.
Exposure has been terminated by Back Up Timer.
Action Check anode current calibration according to specific section of this manual.
Also check kV value according to specific section of this manual.
Alarm can also depend on malfunction of V/F converter onboard of PCB 92-073,
event counter on board of PCB 01-170 and cable CV0236.
To investigate mAs integrator, check LED5 PCB 92-073 and LED3 PCB 01-170
For further investigation, external Dose meter or radiographic cassette with film
can be used to detect if x-ray are generated or not.
LOW ANODE CURRENT could also be due to H.V. generator defect or failure,
check it as described in dedicated section of this manual.
ALARM TUBE THERMAL LIMIT REACHED

Code HU
Why X-ray tube assembly has reached maximum operating temperature.
Action Wait for tube cooling.

Evaluate operating conditions from last 1300 exposure memory.
Check tube temperature sensor PCB 02-171.
Disable tube rotation brake.
ALARM TECHNICAL ERROR

Code Refer to list
When Any time.
Why Internal error having no meaning for the operator.
Action Check Log File to find out what it is.

Date and time of error / fault can be helpful to locate it quickly.
ONLY FOR HELIANTHUS BYM
ALARM C-ARM AT STEREO POSITION

Code Sp
When Pressing X-Ray pushbutton
Why C-Arm is not perpendicular with image receptor plane
Action Switch the unit OFF and ON again. Perpendicular position will take place
automatically.
ALARM C-ARM CAN’T REACH POSITION

Code Np
When Moving to right, left or scout stereo positions

Why For collision with operators, patient or other objects or internal mechanical or
electrical reasons
Action If alarm is due to collision with external body/objects remove the body/objects and
try again. If problem persists call for service

ERRORS IN THE TECHNICAL MENU
When Any time.
Why Broken Fuse or defective block has been located by CPU diagnostic functions
Action Check Log File to find out when it occurred
CPU 03-188 F2=OK F4=OK

SW1 12345678 SW2 12345
INVERTER Vdc (in) = XXX LV= OK
Filament 92-073 >> PASS <<
Rotating Anode 92-074 >> PASS <<
FIRMWARE REV……… TUBE
Tube Housing kJ…… ……°C
n. XXXXX LAST EXPOSURE
Fault CPU fuses F2 or F4

Action Replace fuse
Fault Filament power supply >> FAIL <<

Action 1) check LED status of PCB 92-073
2) if problem persists after having switched the Unit off and on again, verify the
integrity of fuses F1 F2 PCB 92-073 and of filaments by an ohmmeter.
3) if Alarm Code is T2 it was generated during preparation, check for eventual
corruption of filament calibration values
Check also calibration of Over-current and Over-voltage protection circuits.
4) if Alarm Code is R2 it was generated during exposure check calibration of
Over-current and Over-voltage protection circuits.
5) if in doubt that filament board safety circuits are not recognized by CPU, they
can be simulated by means of jumpers on the flat cable CV0236.

Fault Rotor supply >> FAIL <<

Action 1) check LED status of PCB 92-074
2) if problem occurs when the unit is in stand by check that flat cable CV0174-1
connecting PCB 92-074 and PCB 01-170 has been correctly seated. Also check
fuses F1 and F3 of PCB 92-074
3) if problem occurs in preparation error code is T1 check for line voltage,
protection circuit calibration of PCB 92-074, voltage across shift capacitors C5
and C6 that typically is about 120 Vac ( 50hz) during anode running. If voltage is
lower shift capacitor is probably defective. For capacitor voltage check, protection
circuit has to be disabled.
4) if problem occurs during exposure, error code is R1 check the same as above
point 3
5) alarm can also occur due to tube overheating when internal thermo switch
opens.
6) if in doubt that starter board safety circuits are not recognized by CPU, they
can be simulated by means of jumpers on CN5 PCB 01-170 or flat cable
CV0174-1.
Fault INVERTER
Action 1) if problem is LV=NOK and LED DL1 is Dark replace F2
2) if problem is LV=NOK and LED DL1 is Bright check flat cable CV0172 and
eventually simulate inverter block by means of Jumpers on CN3 PCB 01-170
3) If technical menu appears with Vdc (in)= 000 then F3 of PCB 94-132 is
broken, inverter block 6 and H.V. transformer must be replaced.
4) If technical menu appears with Vdc (in) = 270 V F6 or F9 is broken.
For investigation of INVERTER Vdc problems, sensing circuit and alarm can be
disabled by means of JP1 closed on PCB 92-082-6.
Vdc voltage sensing is connected at CN4 PCB 94-132 and CN9 PCB 03-188.
Normal voltage across CN9 with cable connected is about 19,5Vdc.
Voltage across CN4 PCB 94-132 is about 47 Vdc with cable disconnected.
Vdc (in) drop is about 100Vdc during exposure and ripple in the same condition
is typically 50 Vpp.
If Vdc drop and ripple voltage are much higher capacitors C1,C2,C3,C4 must
be replaced
Note For kV problems refer to High Voltage generator section in this manual

LIST OF ERROR CODES

A full list of error codes is given below:
Exposure terminated without problems.

CODE Description
Ms EXPOSURE TERMINATED BY mAs INTEGRATOR
Exposure terminated with problems.
CODE Fault description
Rp EARLY PUSH BUTTON RELEASE
T1 ANODE STARTER FAILED DURING PREPARATION
T2 FILAMENT FAILED DURING PREPARATION
R1 ANODE STARTER FAILED DURING EXPOSURE
R2 FILAMENT FAILED DURING EXPOSURE
Operating errors without x-ray emission
D0 DOOR OPEN
System errors and or faults
Pb CHECK BRAKE PUSH BUTTONS
Pa CHECK ARM PUSH BUTTON
Pc CHECK FOOT PEDAL SWITCH
Fi FILTER POSITION ERROR
Me MIRROR POSITION ERROR
Pi BRAKE POSITION SWITCHES MW5 , MW6 FAILURE
Mt BRAKE MOTOR MT3 FAILURE
HU TUBE TERMAL LIMIT REACHED
OPEN STUDY FIRST
APPLY COMPRESSION FORCE
DETECTOR TIMEOUT
Sp C-ARM AT STEREO POSITION
Np C-ARM CAN’T REACH POSITION
FUSES and blocks ( multiple fault are shown as code addition)
80 INVERTER CONTROL BOARD
40 FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY
20 ROTATING ANODE STARTER
10 INVERTER POWER
08 F4 PCB 92-082
04 F2 + 15P PCB 92-082
02 F2 + 15° PCB 92-082
01 ANODE NOT ROTATING

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HELIANTHUS TECHNICAL MANUAL

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 1 of 27

HELIANTHUS or HELIANTHUS BYM s/n_________________

1. External damages to shield or unit []

Number of exposures: on motherboard______ shown in technical menu_____

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 2 of 27

1) External damages to shield or unit

2) H.T. tank oil leakage, X-ray tube oil leakage

3) Correct insertion of boards connectors

4) Available mains and configuration of the voltage selector.

5) Check of mains and earth connections, cables and corrugated tube

6) Operation of emergency buttons

7) Calibration of LCD contrast

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 3 of 27

9) Operational check of all buttons and X-ray signal lamp

10) Up/Down C-arm travel end

11) Chain-Reducer-Gears-C-Arm mechanical system

12) General check of the mechanical status of the C-Arm assembly

14) Verify the C-arm rotation brake

15) Compression movement, power and calibration

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 4 of 27

16) Mirror off screen function (under preparation)

17) X-rays beam Centring

18) Contact of collimator presence

19) Tube thermometer

20) Rotating anode safety calibration

22) Anodic current calibration

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 5 of 27

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 6 of 27

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 7 of 27

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 8 of 27

Anode starter 92-074-3

Filament power supply PCB 92-073-5

Inverter control board 94-132

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 9 of 27

Note: DL1= ON during C-Arm movement

Isocentric C-Arm +/-15° CPU 08-204 (only for HELIANTHUS BYM)

Note: DL1, DL2, DL3 = Always ON

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 10 of 27

CPU RESET SEQUENCE

BOARDS CONFIGURATION (JUMPERS, VARIABLE RESISTORS AND

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 11 of 27

Filament power supply PCB 92-073-5

Anode starter 92-074-3

Inverter control board 94-132

Serial port connectors board 07-202

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 12 of 27

SUBASSEMBLIES AND PCB REPLACEMENT

DISPLAY SP14N003 POWER SUPPLY (DS/INVC132)

SP14N003 DISPLAY (DS/LMG7401)

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 13 of 27

CPU BOARD (PCB/01-170)

TUBE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (PCB/02-171-0)

CPU KEYBOARD (PCB/03-181-X)

CPU MOTHER BOARD (PCB/03-188-X)

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 14 of 27

SERVICE BOARD (PCB/03-186-X)

FILAMENT POWER SUPPLY (PCB/92-073-X)

ANODE STARTER (PCB/92-074-X)

ISOCENTRIC C-ARM +/-15° MOTOR DRIVER (PCB/08-203) (only for HELIANTHUS

ISOCENTRIC C-ARM +/-15° CPU (PCB/08-204) (only for HELIANTHUS BYM)

METALTRONICA CHAPTER 4 Page 15 of 27

Number of exposures: on motherboard__ shown in technical menu_