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TECHNICAL MANUAL
RF POWER AMPLIFIER
MODELS 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42
This manual is the property of and contains information

which is proprietary to ETO. Reproduction in whole or in
part is prohibited. Neither the manual nor any
information contained herein shall be disclosed to anyone
outside the Company without advance written
authorization.
CONTENTS COPYRIGHTED BY
ETO, INC.
4975 NORTH 30th STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80919
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
June 6, 1997
ETO Part No. ZMX-X160

REVISION (A) June 6, 1997
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AMPLIFIER SERIAL NUMBER: _____________________

PREFACE
GENERAL:
The Models 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42 amplifiers are linear,
pulsed, RF power amplifier intended for use as part of a Magnetic
Resonance Imaging System.
The Models 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42 amplifiers are Class 1

ordinary equipment without applied parts. They are to be used in
an area where there are no flammable anesthetics or gasses used.
The Models 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42 amplifiers are UL Listed

under UL 1012 (file #E95768, 91WC) and are certified by TUV for
compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission
Standard for Medical Electrical Equipment, IEC 601-1(cert#
T9371601-01 & T9371601-02).
The amplifiers do not comply with EMC until the unit is installed
into the MRI system. Verification of EMC requirements must be
done after the installation of the system.
The amplifiers must be enclosed in an outer cabinet when operated

in patient vicinity.
SAFETY:
The 51-S2#F-XX amplifiers must be installed, operated, and
serviced by qualified personnel.
The Model 51-S21F-64 amplifier is capable of delivering in excess

of 25,000 watts peak of RF power at 64.05 MHz, into a 50 ohm
load. This level of RF power can cause severe RF burns and other
injuries if misused. Never operate the amplifier without having
the RF output properly terminated into a load capable of handling
this level of RF power.
The Model 51-S22F-42 amplifiers are capable of delivering in

excess of 10,000 watts peak of RF power at 42.30 MHz, into a 50
ohm load. This level of RF power can cause severe RF burns and
other injuries if misused. Never operate the amplifier without
having the RF output properly terminated into a load capable of
handling this level of RF power.
The user accepts full responsibility for the proper use of this
amplifier and for all safety issues concerning the use of RF
power for medical purposes.
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WARNINGS:
LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE AMPLIFIER. DO NOT OPERATE

THE AMPLIFIER WITH THE COVERS REMOVED. CONSULT THIS SERVICE
MANUAL BEFORE SERVICING THE AMPLIFIER.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS OR LIQUIDS ON TOP OF THE AMPLIFIER.
DO NOT BLOCK AMPLIFIER INPUT OR EXHAUST VENT

REFER TO SECTION 3.2 FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY REFERENCES. SAFETY
STATEMENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN APPROPRIATE AREAS THROUGHOUT
THIS MANUAL.
ETO, INC. is not responsible for proper or improper installation, application, or

use, nor for patient safety, when this amplifier is used in a Magnetic Resonance
Imaging or other system.
ETO will make available on request circuit diagrams, component

part lists, descriptions, calibration instructions, and other
information necessary in the replacement of field replaceable
units (FRU).
The RF Amplifier system has a serial number label attached to

the rear of the amplifier.
This label contains the following information:
Model Number: 51-S21a-bb

where a = revision
bb = frequency
Serial Number: Fyyww###
where yy = year produced
ww = week produced
### = sequence number
Part Number: Customers part number
Amplifier Class: Class 1
Frequency: RF operating frequency
Max RF Output: Maximum pulsed output
Maximum average output
ETO mailing address: Address for information
Country of origin: Made in USA
UL registration marking: Product is UL listed
Compliance to IEC 601-1: Product complies with IEC
601-1
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PREFACE (continued)
MARKINGS ON THE AMPLIFIER:
Dangerous Voltage
Alternating Current
Three-phase alternating current
Earth (Ground: Functional)
Protective Earth (Ground)
Equipotentiality
Attention, consult accompanying documents
Off (power: disconnection from the mains)
On (power: connection to the mains)

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SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM RF POWER OUTPUT: 51-S21F-64 (Mode High)

25 KW peak (3 ms rectangular pulse, 5% duty cycle).
51-S22F-42 (Mode High)
15 KW peak (3 ms rectangular pulse, 5% duty cycle).
MAXIMUM PULSE ENERGY: 51-S21F-64 (Mode High)

80 Joules in any single pulse
51-S22F-42 (Mode High)
40 Joules in any single pulse
FREQUENCY OF OPERATION: 51-S21F-64

64.05 MHz
51-S22F-42
42.30 MHz
LINEARITY: +/- 1 dB from full output to a level 40

dB below full output
PULSE VARIATION: Less than 0.5 dB across a 3 ms rectangular

pulse (5% duty cycle, 15 KW output)
INSTANTANEOUS BANDWIDTH: +/- 50 KHz or better at +/- 0.2 dB;
LOAD IMPEDANCE : Nominal 50 Ohms, unbalanced
DRIVE POWER REQUIREMENTS: -2dBm to +3 dBm for 15 KW output.

Input VSWR < 1.25:1
HARMONIC OUTPUT : < -25 dBc
NOISE OUTPUT : < -150 dBm/Hz when gated "OFF"

< -60 dBm/Hz when gated "ON"
GATING: Max. time to meet Specs: < 100 usec "ON"

< 20 usec "OFF"
Any single gated-on period shall not exceed 20 ms.
The gating duty cycle shall not exceed 50%.
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PRIMARY POWER : 208 VAC, +/- 10%, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz,
30 Amps maximum. (60 Hz factory default)
ENVIRONMENTAL:
- Temperature: Operating, +10 to +40 degrees C.

Non-Operating, -35 to +60 degrees C.
- Altitude: Operating, to 10,000 feet ASL.

Non-Operating, to 40,000 feet ASL.
- Humidity: Operating, to 70% non-condensing.

Non-Operating, to 95% non-condensing.
- Air Pressure Operating, 70 - 100 kPa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 OVERVIEW OF AMPLIFIER ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION ........... ............. .............1

1.1 GENERAL .......................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. 1
1.2 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............1
1.2.1 Amplifier Controller ........... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............1
1.2.2 RF Amplifier Deck ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............1
1.2.3 Low Voltage Power Supply ............ ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............2
1.2.4 High Voltage Power Supply ........... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............2
1.2.5 Ferro-Resonant Supplies . ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............2
1.3 MODES OF AMPLIFIER OPERATION ....... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............2
1.3.1 MODE "HIGH (BODY)" .... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............3
1.3.2 MODE "MID (A-5)" ........... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............3
1.3.3 MODE "LOW (A-1)" (not specified) ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............3
1.4 AMPLIFIER OPERATION, GENERAL ........ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............3
2.0 AMPLIFIER CONTROL ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............5
2.3.1 OVERVIEW ...................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............5
2.3.2 CUSTOMER INTERFACE BOARD ........... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............5
2.3.3 LED DISPLAY BOARD .... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............5
2.3.4 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER BOARD ......... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............6
2.3.4.1 CONTROL PROCESSOR SECTION ..... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............6
2.3.4.2 CONTROL INTERFACE SECTION ........ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............8
2.3.4.3 ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT SECTION ... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............9
2.3.4.4 DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT SECTION ..... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............10
2.3.5 PA CONTROL BOARD .... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............10
3.0 CONTROL and COMMUNICATIONS .... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............12
3.1 RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ........... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............12
3.2 COMMAND FORMAT ......... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............12
3.2.1 The OPER=< OFF | STBY | ON | ? > Command ..... ............. ............ ............. .............13
3.2.2 The MODE= < SSA | LOW | MID | HIGH | HEAD | BODY | ? > Command .... .............14
3.2.3 The FREQ= dd.dd or ? Command ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............14
3.2.4 The AFT=< ON | OFF | ? > Command ...... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............15
3.2.5 The PWR= hhh or ? Command ... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............15
3.2.6 The FPWR= ? Command ............ ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............17
3.2.7 The FAULT= < ? | 0 - 10 | CLEAR > Command ..... ............. ............ ............. .............17
3.2.8 The WARN= < ? | 0 - 10 | CLEAR > Command ..... ............. ............ ............. .............17
3.2.9 HOURS=< ? | AMP | PA | IPA | CLR PA | CLR IPA > ........... ............ ............. .............18
3.2.10 TEST= < ON | OFF | TUBES | PA TUBE | IPA TUBE
RF | SSA RF | PA RF | AMP RF > ......... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............19
3.2.10.1 DC TUBE TEST DESCRIPTION ........... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............19
3.2.10.2 RF TESTS DESCRIPTION........ ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............19
3.2.10.3 TEST COMMAND USE ............ ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............20
3.2.11 TUBE= ? ......................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............21
3.2.12 ATEST= < ON | OFF | ? > .......... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............21
3.2.13. MESSAGES FROM THE AMPLIFIER ..... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............22
3.3 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER DISPLAY (LCD) ........... ............. ............ ............. .............25
3.3.1 DEFAULT MENU ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............25
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3.4 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER KEYPAD ......... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............26
3.5 MENUS .......................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............27
3.5.1 DEFAULT MENU: ............ ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............27
3.5.2 SYSTEM AND TUBE HOURS MENU: ....... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............27
3.5.3 DC TUBE TEST MENU: .. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............28
3.5.4 SYSTEM RF TEST MENU ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............28
3.5.5 OPERATING PARAMETERS MENUS ...... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............28
3.5.6 MAINTENANCE MENU ... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............29
3.5.6.1 AUTO TESTS ON/OFF . ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............30
3.5.6.2 SET PA BIAS MENU ..... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............30
3.5.6.3 SET IPA BIAS MENU .... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............31
3.6 TEST CONNECTOR J1 .... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............31
3.7 FRONT PANEL PUSHBUTTONS ... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............32
4.0 USING AND SERVICING THE AMPLIFIER ......... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............33
4.1 GENERAL .......................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............33
4.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............33
4.3 INSTALLATION ................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............34
4.3.1 INSPECTION ................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............34
4.3.2 LINE FREQUENCY (50/60 Hz) SELECTION .......... ............. ............ ............. .............34
4.3.3 AC LINE (MAINS) CONNECTION: ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............35
4.3.4 MRI SYSTEM INTERFACE CONNECTIONS ......... ............. ............ ............. .............35
4.3.4.1 RS-232 Control J905 (See Figures 2 & 6) ............ ............. ............ ............. .............36
4.3.4.2 GND CTRL J901 (5-PIN LEMO CONNECTOR) . ............. ............ ............. .............37
4.3.4.3 MUX CTRL J902 (TWINAX CONNECTOR) ........ ............. ............ ............. .............37
4.3.4.4 RF ENABLE - J904 (See Figures 2 & 6) ............. ............. ............ ............. .............38
4.3.4.5 RF INPUT - J900 (See Figures 2 & 6) ... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............38
4.3.4.6 RF OUTPUT - J502 & J506 (See Figure 2) .......... ............. ............ ............. .............38
4.4 SAFETY INTERLOCKS ..... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............38
4.4.1 LOGIC SHUTDOWN INTERLOCK ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............38
4.4.2 SYSTEM INTERLOCK .... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............39
4.4.3 OTHER SAFETY FEATURES ....... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............39
5.0 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING ..... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............40
5.1 DETAILED LISTING OF FAULT CODES ..... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............40
5.2 WARNING CODES ............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............48
5.3 MODULE REPLACEMENT ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............49
5.3.1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) MODULE ........ ............. ............ ............. .............49
5.3.2 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER MODULE ...... ............. ............. ............ ............. .............50
5.3.3 LED (DISPLAY) PCB ....... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............50
5.3.4 56 VOLT REGULATOR MODULE ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............51
5.3.5 100 WATT SOLID STATE DRIVER MODULE ......... ............. ............ ............. .............52
5.3.7 PA TUBE .......................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. 53
5.3.8 IPA TUBE REMOVAL ...... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............55
5.3.9 IPA TUBE INSTALLATION ............ ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............56
5.3.10 SERIAL CONNECTOR .. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............56
5.3.11 PA CAPACITOR BANK AND HV RECTIFIER BOARD ....... ............ ............. .............56
5.3.12 IPA CAPACITOR BANK ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............58
5.3.13 FUSE REPLACEMENT . ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............58
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5.4 FIELD ADJUSTMENTS ...... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............58
5.4.1 PA CONTROL PCB ADJUSTMENTS ........ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............58
5.4.2 TUNING .......................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............60
6.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............62
6.1 INSPECTION ........................ ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............62
6.2 ROUTINE CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT ............ ............. ............ ............. .............62
6.2.1 EVERY 30 DAYS .............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............62
6.2.2 EVERY 90 DAYS .............. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............62
6.2.3 ANNUALLY ....................... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............62
6.3 FUNCTIONAL CHECK ....... ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .............63
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1.0 OVERVIEW OF AMPLIFIER ORGANIZATION ANDOPERATION
1.1 GENERAL
The 51-S21F-64 is a fully automatic linear RF amplifier capable of delivering 74 dB of gain and 25 KW of
output at 64.05 MHz. The 51-S22F-42 are fully automatic linear RF amplifiers capable of delivering 72 dB
of gain at 15 KW output at 42.30 MHZ. Figures 1 and 2 show a front and back view of the amplifier.
The 51-S2#F-XX consists of a two-stage, grounded-grid vacuum tube amplifier driven by a three-stage,
solid-state driver. The grounded grid amplifiers provide approximately 25 dB of gain. The remaining gain
is supplied by the solid state driver and preamplifier.
All major functions of the amplifier are controlled and monitored by a microprocessor (uP)-based control
system. Amplifier control is local via front panel push buttons or remote via RS-232 communications. A
four line Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides system status and diagnostic information.
1.2 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of the 51-S2#F-XX. The system includes four major assemblies :
The Amplifier Controller, RF Amplifier deck, Low Voltage Power Supply (LV tray), and the High Voltage
Power Supply.
1.2.1 Amplifier Controller
The Controller provides all system control, monitoring and diagnostics. User interface is via front panel
push buttons or via RS-232 communications. To facilitate service it incorporates a display and keyboard to
allow local control and display of system information. The controller is located at the front of the Low
Voltage tray.
1.2.2 RF Amplifier Deck
The RF Amplifier Deck includes the following assemblies:
1) Solid State Driver (100W SS Driver)

2) Intermediate Power Amplifier (IPA)
3) Power Amplifier
4) PA Control board
5) System Regulator board (56V Regulator)
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1.2.3 Low Voltage Power Supply
The Low Voltage Power Supply (Low Voltage PS tray) contains the following:
1) All primary power switching and distribution.

2) A ferro-resonant supply that provides power for the filaments, tube bias, solid state
driver/preamplifier, and control relays.
3) A supply that provides power for the Controller and the system blowers.
4) The System Controller which is located at the front of the LV tray.
1.2.4 High Voltage Power Supply
The High Voltage Power Supply (HV Deck) includes the following:
1) Primary power input connector.
2) EMI filter.
3) A ferro-resonant supply to provide anode voltage for the PA and IPA.
4) The power supply cooling fan.
1.2.5 Ferro-Resonant Supplies
The ferro-resonant supplies use constant-voltage transformers to regulate the secondary voltages as the
primary input is varied from 187 to 229 VAC.
1.3 MODES OF AMPLIFIER OPERATION
Operating modes and corresponding maximum rated peak output power of the RF amplifier include:
HIGH (BODY) 25.00 KW peak 51-S21F-64

15.00 KW peak 51-S22F-42
MID (A-5) 5.00 KW peak 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42
Relay K1, K2, and K3 in the Solid State Driver module, K1 in the IPA/PA Input board, and relays K502,
K503, and K504 in the PA/IPA deck configure the RF signal path as required for the various modes of
operation (Reference Figure 4).
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1.3.1 MODE "HIGH (BODY)"
In the "HIGH (BODY)" power mode of operation, all stages of the amplifier are in use. The mode relays no
relays in the Solid State Driver, K1 (IPA/PA Input board) and K502 are energized for this configuration. The
relays K503 and K504 are de-energized. The RF output goes to J502, a type "HN" RF connector at the
back of the amplifier.
1.3.2 MODE "MID (A-5)"
In the "MID (A-5)" power mode of operation, all stages of the amplifier are in use. The mode relay K3 (100
Watt SSA) is energized, K1 (IPA/PA Input board) and K502 are energized for this configuration. Relay
K504 is energized. The RF output goes to J506, a type "N" RF connector at the back of the amplifier.
1.3.3 MODE "LOW (A-1)" (not specified)
51-S21F-64
In the "LOW (A-1)" power mode, the mode relay K2 is energized and the IPA is bypassed in the RF deck
(K1 IPA/PA Input board andK502 de-energized).
51-S22F-42
In the "LOW A-1)" power mode, the mode relay K2 is energized and the PA is bypassed in the RF deck
(K502 and K505 energized).
The relay K504 is energized routing the RF output to J506, a type "N" connector at the back of the
amplifier.
1.4 AMPLIFIER OPERATION, GENERAL
Amplifier operation is fully automatic and controlled via front panel pushbuttons (see Figures 1 and 15) or
via the RS-232 communications port, J905 (Figure 2). A four-line LCD provides system status and
diagnostic information. LEDs on the front panel give the operational state of the amplifier. In addition,
there are several connectors on the back of the amplifier (see Figure 2) that provide for RF input (J900),
RF output (J502 and J506), RF Enable (J904), Body/Head mode selection and hardware interlocks (J901
and J902). Chapters 3 and 4 of this manual cover the pushbutton control, the RS-232 interface, and the
connections to the amplifier.
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Once the user selects the desired operating parameters and the amplifier is requested to go to Standby or
Operate, the amplifier automatically executes the turn-on sequence, checks system operating conditions,
positions relays, and sets power trip points. Correspondingly, when the system is requested to go to "Off",
the turn off sequence is automatically executed.
The amplifier protects itself from most abnormal operating conditions by monitoring many internal
parameters and shuts down if a fault condition is detected. A message through the RS-232 interface,
which is shown on the LCD, will give a fault code and a brief description indicating what problem was
detected in the amplifier. The amplifier cannot be damaged by an incorrect command input sequence.
Safety interlocks are provided to protect the amplifier, service personnel and the MRI system.
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2.0 AMPLIFIER CONTROL
2.3.1 OVERVIEW
The amplifier control boards perform three major functions within the amplifier system:
1. Communication with the MRI control system.
2. Control of the amplifier hardware.
3. Monitoring of the amplifier functions for fault conditions.
2.3.2 CUSTOMER INTERFACE BOARD
Refer to Figure 49. All connections to the amplifier from the MRI System connect to the customer interface
board, which is located at the rear of the amplifier. The filters on this board provide EMI protection. The
external connections to the amplifier are described in Section 4.3.3 and 4.3.4 of the manual. Refer to that
section of the manual for specific connector information.
2.3.3 LED DISPLAY BOARD
Refer to Figures 15, 46, and 47. The LED Display board is located on the front of the amplifier. The LED
Display board has three pushbutton switches: OFF, STBY, and OPER. These switches may be used to
turn the amplifier on to the Standby State, the Operate State, or turn the amplifier "OFF".
NOTE: When the front-panel RS-232 test connector is being used, the three front-panel
pushbuttons are disabled.
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The LED Display board provides status LEDs (OFF, WAIT, STANDBY, OPERATE, ENABLE, and FAULT)
which show the state of the amplifier or indicate when a fault has occurred. The same signal (Solid State
Enable) that gates the amplifier "ON" and "OFF" drives the ENABLE LED. This ensures a positive indica-
tion when the amplifier is un-blanked (enabled).
Included on this board is a DB-9 male connector (J1) which is anRS-232 port that can be used by service
personnel to gain control of the amplifier from the front panel. When this port is used for system control, J2
and J4 on the rear panel are automatically disabled, and, the three pushbuttons on this board are disabled.
The pushbuttons and LED serial data are multiplexed on the SWITCH/LED DATA line. The DIAG IN
control line is used to write to the LEDs (DIAG IN low) or read from the pushbuttons (DIAG IN high). The
microprocessor on the Amplifier Control board controls this multiplexing. When the RS-232 Test
Connector J2 is being used, the DIAG IN line is pulled low all the time by the user of the Test Connector.
This lets the microprocessor know that the Test Connector is being used. Since the DIAG IN line is held
low by the user, the front panel pushbuttons are disabled.
2.3.4 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER BOARD
Refer to Figures 15 ,44 and 45-45i. The Amplifier Controller provides system-level monitoring and control
of the individual sections of the amplifier. The amplifier Controller has four basic sections (Ref. Figure 41) :
Processor, Control Interface, Digital input/output and Analog input/output. The Amplifier Controller mounts
to the front of the Low Voltage Power Supply deck (Ref. Figure 15).
The control lines to the PA Control module connect to J302 via a 40-pin ribbon cable. The individual
control lines to the high- voltage and low-voltage power supplies connect to J304 and J305. The Customer
Interface Board connects to J301 via a 40-pin ribbon cable. The LED board connects to J306 via a 16-pin
ribbon cable. The 12-volt, 24-volt and ground connections are via J307.
2.3.4.1 CONTROL PROCESSOR SECTION
Refer to Figures 44 and 45b. The Control Processor section is the heart of the amplifier control system. It
uses the Intel 8031AHmicro controller (U34), with supporting EPROM code memory (U31), RAM data
storage (U23), nonvolatile RAM (U20), semi-custom Logic Cell Array (U3) and bus decoders. A watchdog
reset circuit (U36) provides the power-on reset and a hardware reset if the firmware or hardware is not
operating correctly.
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The watchdog reset circuitry provides an important safety feature for the amplifier. At power-on, this
circuitry provides a 1.6-second positive reset pulse to the micro-controller (RST) and a negative (/RST)
pulse to the rest of the amplifier controller. This allows time for the 5-volt supply and the clock oscillator to
turn on and stabilize. The watchdog chip develops the pulse timing internally. The watchdog circuit
provides the logic high at pin 9 of the Intel 8031 micro-controller needed to reset the micro-controller. The
RST and /RST control lines ensure that the amplifier is completely shut down, all supply voltages (except
the 12-V controller supply) are turned off, and the RF path is completely disabled.
When the 1.6-second reset pulse returns low, the Intel 8031 micro- controller enters the main control loop,
which provides the control for the amplifier. The watchdog circuitry attempts to force another hardware
reset every 100 milliseconds. Every time the control firmware executes the control loop, it sends out a
short-duration (1 to 2 microsecond) positive pulse on pin 3 of the micro-controller, preventing the watchdog
chip from resetting the controller. If the program has a fault, or takes too long completing the control loop,
or a hardware fault occurs which interrupts the proper operation of the micro-controller, the watchdog
circuitry generates a reset pulse which resets the micro- controller and the amplifier. This action immedi-
ately disables the RF path (BLANKED), the power supplies are shut off and the amplifier returns to the
"OFF" state.
The Firmware (amplifier control software) resides in the 32K EPROM (U31) and is socketed. When
replacing the amplifier Controller, the new Controller must have a Firmware EPROM with the same version
of software as the one being replaced. If It becomes necessary to update the Firmware, pull the old
Firmware EPROM out carefully and install the new EPROM. Take care to be sure that the new Firmware
EPROM is in the right direction and that no pins bend.
The semi-custom Logic Cell Array (U3) has the tasks of controlling the blanking, analog input line selection,
tube overcurrent protection, and MRI System control interface.
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The Logic Cell Array contains the hardware interlock circuitry for the amplifier UN-BLANK control. This
controls the gating on and off of the amplifier stages. Four conditions must be met to gate the amplifier on:
1) The amplifier must be in the OPERATE state.
2) The Logic Shutdown control line must be at a logic

low, or zero volts.
3) The System Interlock control line must be at a logic

low, or zero volts.
4) The Blank In control line must be at a logic low,

or zero volts.
The Logic Cell Array selects which amplifier stages to un-blank, based on mode. The hardware interlock
circuitry does not require micro-controller interaction in order to gate the amplifier stages off. When the
amplifier controller detects a fault within the amplifier, the amplifier firmware turns off the OPERATE state
control line, gating off the amplifier.
2.3.4.2 CONTROL INTERFACE SECTION
Refer to Figures 40, 45h, and 45i. The Control Interface section handles the communications interface to
the MRI System computer. This includes RS-232, hardware control interfaces and interlock lines.
Note : The amplifier is controlled via the RS-232 only in the "C" version of the amplifier. The connections
to HEAD/BODY, System Interlock, MUX+ and MUX- are not used by the system.
The Intel 8031 micro-controller on the Amplifier Controller handles the asynchronous communication
interface directly. The buffer chip U16 (Ref. Figure 45i) converts the 5-volt logic level to the +/- 10-volt logic
levels of the RS-232 interface.
A single jumper (JP2) selects the asynchronous communications baud rate. The supported baud rates are
300, 1200, 2400, and 9600. At the end of each message, the Amplifier Controller transmits Carriage
Return <CR> and Linefeed <LF> characters to the MRI System to disable the final <LF> character, a
jumper maybe installed at the position marked "NO LF". This causes the final <LF> character not be
transmitted. During the power-on initialization or after a hardware reset, the micro-controller detects the
state of the jumpers.
A 20-volt regulator (VR1, Figure 45h) supplies +20 volts to the MRI system through pin 1 of J901. This 20
volts is switched in the MRI system and returns to the amplifier to select the Body/Head modes of
operation, and is used for the System Interlock line.
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The BODY/HEAD select line (from J901 pin 2) connects to the opto-isolator U12 on the control board
(figure 50). When the BODY/HEAD select line is at 20 volts, the Body mode of operation is selected.
When the line is at zero volts (or open), the Head mode of operation is selected.
The SYS_INTLK (System Interlock) control line (from J901 pin 3) connects to the opto-isolator U11 on the
control board (figure 45i). When this line is at 20 volts, the amplifier operates normally. When this line is at
zero volts (or open), the amplifier RF is gated off, and if the amplifier is in the Operate State a Fault 43 be
occurs. Fault 43 clears as soon as 20 volts is restored to the SYS_INTLK control line.
The LOGIC SHUTDOWN interlock line (from J905 pin 18) connects to D5, D6, R21, and R22 (figure 50).
This line is pulled to +5 volts by R22 and must normally be pulled low by the MRI system. If it is low (zero
volts), the amplifier operates normally. It it is high (or open), the amplifier gates the RF output off, causing a
Fault 42, and shutdown to the Standby State.
The MUX+ and MUX- control lines from Q3 and Q4 (figure 45i) go to J904. The MUX- control line is low
(zero volts) when the SYS_INTLK line is at 20 volts. The MUX- line is high (+5 volts) when the SYS_INTLK
line is at zero volts or open. The MUX+ line is high (+5 volts) when the BODY/HEAD Select line is at zero
volts or open (Head mode). The MUX+ line is low (0 volts) when the BODY/HEAD select line is at +20
volts (Body mode).
2.3.4.3 ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT SECTION
Refer to Figures 44, and 45f. The Analog Input section provides a method of monitoring up to 24 analog
voltages within the amplifier system. These voltages are digitized to 8-bit resolution over a range of zero to
+5 volts. RC input filters on each of the analog input lines minimize RF interference. A voltage regulator
provides a precision 5-volt reference for the A/D converter.
Over-voltage on one analog input channel can override another channel through the 4051 analog multiplex
ICs. This occurs if one of the analog input lines rises above +5 volts, a condition that must be checked
when troubleshooting the amplifier.
The Analog output section provides a method to output a voltage from 0 to +5 volts. The PA control board
uses this voltage to adjust the bias voltage during the DC tube tests.
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2.3.4.4 DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT SECTION
Refer to Figures 44, and 45d. The Digital Input section (Ref. Digital I/O Schematic Figure 45d) provides the
circuitry to monitor digital signals within the amplifier. The use of RC filters allows the digital input circuitry
to operate in a high RF environment. The digital input section monitors the safety interlocks, airflow sen-
sors, transformer thermal interlocks, 50/60 Hz selection jumpers, line frequency and filament currents.
The Digital Output section provides the circuitry for the Control Processor to drive relays and digital loads.
All outputs are an open collector sink to ground and are low true.
Each of the digital latches (U17, U24) has a CLEAR line to the watchdog circuitry. The RST control line
from the watchdog timer turns off the digital outputs when the micro-controller is reset (i.e., power-on
watchdog reset). This shuts off the power supplies (except the +12-volt supply), gates off the amplifier
stages and de-energizes the RF path-selection relays.
When the PA control board senses an overcurrent condition in either the IPA or PA high-voltage sections, it
interrupts the amplifier controller board. The LCA chip (Logic Cell Array Figure 45c U3) disables the 24V
relay driver turning off the high voltage and opening the RF path.
2.3.5 PA CONTROL BOARD
Refer to Figures 12, 29(a-d), and 30(a-d). The PA Control board provides the interface circuitry for signals
between the amplifier controller and the PA Deck. This board implements a number of functions, including
bias control, wattmeter scaling and control signal interconnection. This board mounts to the side of the PA
deck.
All control connections between the Amplifier Controller and the PA control board connect via a 40-pin
ribbon cable connected to J400.
The vacuum-tube stages in the PA and IPA Amplifier Decks require bias voltages to set their operating and
blanked states. The low voltage power supply provides 70 volts for the generation of this bias voltage.
D34, D35, D45 and D46 rectify the 70 volts and C23 filters it for a nominal 100 VDC. Pull-up resistors R58
and R59for the PA and R60 and 61 for the IPA raise the cathode voltages of the tube stages to a cutoff bias
of 100 volts. The Amplifier Controller monitors the bias voltage for the IPA and PA tubes separately to en-
sure that the cutoff bias voltages are correct. The bleeder resistor, R67, provides a safety function in that it
will discharge the bias supply before the vacuum tubes lose their cathode emission at amplifier turnoff.
This assures a gradual discharge of the PA and IPA high-voltage supplies.
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The enable signals from the Amplifier Controller change the bias voltage from cutoff to class AB operation.
The IPA-enable signal turns off Q6, which turns on Q2. The PA-enable signal turns off Q10, which turns on
Q1. A series diode string on each bias transistor adjusts the operating voltage of each unblanked cathode
line. This sets the tube UN-blank idle current. The IPA and the PA stages have switch-selectable
operating bias (S2 and S1).
IPA and PA stage grid current flows through the bias transistors and shunt resistors R21 and R30,
respectively. The Amplifier Controller monitors these resistors' voltages to be sure that the grids are not
being over driven. The 20-VAC lines from the low voltage deck are rectified by D41- D44 to produce -25-
volt DC. This voltage is used for the DC tube test and the unregulated input for the -15 VDC supply on the
56-V PS module.
The LM-337 (VR1) regulates the -25 volts for the emission test. The Analog output from the Amplifier
Controller, buffered by U6B, sets the output voltage of VR1. U6A converts and scales this negative voltage
to a positive voltage that the Amplifier Controller monitors during DC Tube Tests. The regulated voltage (-
V) passes to the IPA (Q3) or PA (Q4) bias line when the Emission Test Enable and the appropriate tube
enable line are low. This adjusts the bias voltage to check the tube's emissions.
Current transformers in the PA deck monitor the plate current flowing in the IPA and PA stages. The
rectified, filtered and scaled current samples go to the Amplifier Controller for monitoring. Op-Amps U2B
and U2A along with the associated circuitry amplifiers and buffers the plate current signals. During the
BIAS set routine the scale factor of the buffer amplifiers is increased for better plate current resolution.
Voltage comparators (U1A, U1C) monitor the current samples. If the comparators detect excessive current
in the PA or IPA high-voltage supplies, they signal the Amplifier Controller. The Logic Cell Array, on the
Amplifier Controller, senses this condition and disables the 24-volt relay driver, causing the HV ON relay
(Figures 16 and 33, K205) to de-energize and turn off the high voltage. High-voltage overcurrent trips of
this type are usually due to high-voltage arcing inside the tube(s). If not stopped, the arcing can quickly
damage components.
The PA Control board scales the forward power signal. The Mode 2/3 control line selects the scaling
factor. When in mode HIGH (BODY), R3 sets the gain of the Forward Power buffer (U5B). When in mode
MID (A-5) R7 sets the gain. R8 sets the gain of the Reflected Power buffer (U5A). R27 sets the gain of the
SSA Forward Power buffer (U3A).
A number of control signals connect directly from the Amplifier Controller through the PA Control board to
the RF Input module,100W-SS driver module, PA/IPA sections and the 56-volt Power Supply.
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3.0 CONTROL and COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE
The ETO amplifier is configured as a DTE, with a female 25-pin D Subminiature connector J904 on the
back of the amplifier (Ref. Figure 2). Chapter 4 in this manual covers the pin-out of the connector.
The RS-232 parameters are:

a) 8 data bits
b) 1 stop bit
c) No parity
d) Baud rate: ( jumper selectable JP-2 )
300 baud
1200 baud
2400 baud
9600 baud
e) Control lines used:
CTS Clear To Send
DTR Data Terminal Ready
3.2 COMMAND FORMAT
All command inputs are composed of upper or lower case ASCII characters terminated with a carriage
return <CR>. Linefeed <LF> characters are ignored. The ETO Amplifier echoes each character as it is en-
tered. Upon receipt of a carriage return, the command is decoded and executed. A carriage return and
linefeed are echoed for each carriage return received.
Valid Commands:
a) OPER=< OFF | STBY | ON | ? >
b) MODE=< SSA | LOW | MID | HIGH |

BODY | HEAD | ? >
c) FREQ=dd.dd or ?
d) AFT=< ON | OFF | ? >
e) PWR=hhh or ?
f) FPWR= ?
g) HOURS= < ? | AMP | PA | IPA | CLR PA | CLR IPA >
h) FAULT= < ? | 0 - 10 | CLEAR >
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i) WARN= < ? | 0 - 10 | CLEAR >
j) TEST= < ON | OFF | TUBES | PA TUBE | IPA TUBE

| RF | SSA RF | PA RF | AMP RF >
k) TUBE = ?
l) ATEST= < ON | OFF | ? >
Spaces after the equal sign and the case of the characters are ignored. Thus, the following command
inputs are equivalent:
OPER = STBY
Oper = stby
3.2.1 The OPER=< OFF | STBY | ON | ? > Command
The Amplifier has three main states of operation: OFF, STANDBY, and ON (or OPERATE). In the OFF
state, only the amplifier controller has power applied to it. The rest of the amplifier is shut down. The Am-
plifier Controller monitors a few basic amplifier parameters and waits for the next command.
In the STANDBY state, the amplifier is powered up with no high voltage applied to the tubes. Enough time
(3 minutes) is allowed for the amplifier to completely warm up. The Amplifier Controller is monitoring critical
parameters and waiting for the next input command.
In the ON (or OPERATE) state, the amplifier is ready for operation. It is completely powered up and high
voltage applied to the tubes. The Amplifier Controller monitors all critical performance parameters. The
controller waits for the next command.
OPER=OFF shuts the amplifier down to the OFF state.
OPER=STBY causes the amplifier to go to the STANDBY state.
OPER=ON causes the amplifier to go to the OPERATE state.
OPER=? causes the amplifier to return the present state of the amplifier, i.e. one of the following
s1_OFF
s2_STBY
s3_ON
x1_WORKING.
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3.2.2 The MODE= < SSA | LOW | MID | HIGH |
HEAD | BODY | ? > Command
The MODE command reconfigures the amplifier for the proper RF output level at the defined RF output
connector. The power levels are:
SSA 50 Watts
LOW 500 Watts - 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42
MID (A-5) 5,000 Watts - 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42
HIGH (BODY) 15,000 Watts - 51-S22F-42
25,000 Watts - 51-S21F-64
The mode "SSA" (Solid State Amplifier) is available for test purposes only. The high voltage is not turned on
for this mode of operation. The RF output of the SSA is dumped into an internal 50 ohm resistor, R44 (figure
21).
The MODE command may be entered at any time.
A MODE=? command returns the present mode the amplifier is set for, i.e. one of the following:
n0_SSA
n2_HEAD
n3_BODY
3.2.3 The FREQ= dd.dd or ? Command
The FREQ= dd.dd command provides no useful purpose in this amplifier. It is provided solely for the
purpose of maintaining compatibility with the multi-frequency amplifier.
If a frequency is entered outside the range for which the amplifier was tuned, then the message:
"e2_AMPLIFIER NOT TUNED AT THIS FREQ/MODE"
is transmitted. No fault occurs if the amplifier is taken to Operate with an invalid frequency.
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A FREQ = ? command returns the last frequency entered. Upon initial power-up, the amplifier defaults to
63.72 MHz. For instance:
FREQ=? returns:
r1_FREQ= 63.72 MHZ
3.2.4 The AFT=< ON | OFF | ? > Command
The AFT command provides no useful purpose in this amplifier. It is provided solely for the purpose of
maintaining compatibility with the multi-frequency amplifier.
An AFT sequence is provided at the end of the High Voltage On sequence if the AFT option is turned on.
This sequence exactly simulates the AFT sequence in the multi-frequency amplifier in terms of the
messages sent out and the control of the "AFTEN" control line. The AFT sequence does not peak the
tuning in this amplifier.
The AFT=OFF command disables the AFT feature. The AFT=? command returns the present status of the
AFT, i.e.
AFT=? returns:
k2_ON or
k1_OFF
At initial power-on, the amplifier defaults to AFT=OFF.
3.2.5 The PWR= hhh or ? Command
The PWR=hhh command sets the maximum forward RF power that the amplifier will allow. The maximum
RF power depends on the mode of operation of the amplifier. The "hhh" is a 2-or 3- digit hexadecimal
number computed from the equation:
hhh = HEX[ k x P ] Where: P = Power in watts
k = 0.100 MODE MID (A-5)

0.010 MODE HIGH (BODY)
HEX[ ] means to convert the decimal
number to hexadecimal.
EXAMPLE: Set forward power trip point in mode HIGH (BODY) to10000 watts.
P = 10000 k = 0.010
k x P = 0.010 x 10000 = 100
hh = HEX[ 100 ] = 64
PWR=64 will set the forward power trip point to 10000 watts.
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A PWR= FFF command forces the forward power trip point to be set to the default value for the mode the
amplifier is in. See below for the default values.
The forward power is sampled once every 330 microseconds. For the amplifier to declare a forward power
Fault 95 and shutdown to the Standby State, the RF forward power must be greater than the set threshold
for two consecutive samples, or 660 microseconds.
The PWR=hh command may be entered any time.
When the amplifier is commanded to go from Standby to Operate, one of the first checks in the high-
voltage-on sequence is to insure that the power trip level setting is less than or equal to the maximum
allowed for the mode the amplifier is in. If the power trip level setting is greater than the maximum allowed
for the mode, Fault 95 is declared and the amplifier is returned to the Standby state. The power-trip level is
also reset to the default setting for the mode the amplifier is in.
The maximum forward power-trip-level settings for each mode are:
MODE MID (A-5) : 8E ... 1420 Watts

MODE HIGH (BODY): D4 ... 21200 Watts
If the PWR=hhh command has not been used, or a Fault 95 occurs due to the PWR=hhh level being set
too high, or a PWR=FFF command is issued, the forward power trip limits are set to their default values.
The default values are:
MODE MID (A-5) : 8E ... 1420 Watts

MODE HIGH (BODY): D4 ... 21200 Watts
Any time the forward power trip level changes, the message: "r2_PWR= hhh" (hhh is the value the trip
level is set to) is transmitted.
A PWR=? command returns the 2- or 3- digit hexadecimal number representing the maximum RF power
level, i.e.
PWR=? returns
r2_PWR= hhh
The PWR=? command may be issued at any time.
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3.2.6 The FPWR= ? Command
This command returns the peak forward power out of the amplifier since the last time the command was is-
sued.
The amplifier samples the forward power every 330 microseconds when the amplifier is in the Operate
state. The maximum power sampled is stored in memory. When the FPWR=? command is issued, the
amplifier returns the maximum power sampled and then clears that memory location.
The format of the command is:
FPWR= ? returns:
r3_FPWR= xx.x KW
Where xx.x is the forward power in kilowatts.
3.2.7 The FAULT= < ? | 0 - 10 | CLEAR > Command
The amplifier stores in nonvolatile RAM the last 10 faults that have occurred. This command allows access
to those faults for troubleshooting purposes.
The command returns the fault code the amplifier had along with a short description of the fault. The format
of the command is:
FAULT= ? or 0
which returns the last fault that occurred in the amplifier, e.g.
f1_FAULT 95 FORWARD POWER HIGH
The command: FAULT= 1 returns the fault that occurred before the "FAULT= 0". FAULT= 2 returns the
fault that occurred before the "FAULT= 1" and so on. The last ten faults that occurred in the amplifier can
be determined by this process.
The FAULT= CLEAR command clears the fault code memory. After the amplifier is repaired this command
can be used to restart the saving of fault codes.
3.2.8 The WARN= < ? | 0 - 10 | CLEAR > Command
The amplifier stores in nonvolatile RAM the last 10 warnings that have occurred. This command allows
access to those warnings for troubleshooting purposes.
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The command returns the warning code the amplifier had along with a short description of the warning.
The format of the command is :
WARN= ? or 0
which returns the last fault that occurred in the amplifier:
x3_WARNING 21 PA GAIN LOW
The command: WARN= 1 returns the warning that occurred before the "WARN= 0". WARN= 2 returns
the warning that occurred before the "WARN= 1" and so on. The last ten warnings that occurred in the
amplifier can be determined by this process.
The WARN= CLEAR command clears the fault code memory. After the amplifier is repaired this command
can be used to restart the saving of warning codes.
3.2.9 HOURS=< ? | AMP | PA | IPA | CLR PA | CLR IPA >
The amplifier keeps track of the total hours that the amplifier has been on and the total filament hours of the
IPA and PA tubes. This command is used to monitor the amplifier or tube hours. It may also be used to
reset the hours to zero on the PA or IPA tubes. The total amplifier hours is not resettable.
The format of the command is:
HOURS= ? or AMP
x3_AMP HOURS = 134H (up to 99999H)
HOURS= PA
x3_PA HOURS = 134H (up to 99999H)
HOURS= IPA
x3_IPA HOURS = 134H (up to 99999H)
The HOURS= CLR PA or CLR IPA is used to reset the clocks on the PA or IPA tube when that tube is
replaced during normal maintenance. The format is:
HOURS= CLR PA
x3_PA HOURS = 0H
HOURS= CLR IPA

x3_IPA HOURS = 0H
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3.2.10 TEST= < ON | OFF | TUBES | PA TUBE | IPA TUBE
RF | SSA RF | PA RF | AMP RF >
The amplifier has a number of self-test features to warn the user when the tubes are near end-of-life and to
help the service technician locate system problems. This set of commands allows access to the self test
routines.
3.2.10.1 DC TUBE TEST DESCRIPTION
The "TUBES" tests check the dc parameters of the IPA and PA tubes. A warning message is sent out via
the RS-232 port, and also to the amplifiers LCD, if one (or both) of the tubes is near end-of-life. If the tubes
are good, no message is sent out over the RS-232 port. The format for this command is:
TEST= < TUBES | PA TUBE | IPA TUBE >
3.2.10.2 RF TESTS DESCRIPTION
The "RF" tests check the RF performance of the amplifier. The amplifier contains either a 64-MHz or a 42-
MHz oscillator which is only turned on for use in these tests. The amplifier also contains an internal 50-
ohm load so that during the RF self tests all RF power remains within the amplifier. A warning message is
sent out via the RS-232 port, and also to the amplifier LCD, if one of these tests fails. If the tests pass, no
message is sent out over the RS-232 port. The format for this command is:
TEST=RF
The "SSA RF" test checks the Solid State amplifier sections only. The oscillator and the solid state
amplifiers are gated on for a brief period, and the output of the Solid State Driver is monitored. If the output
level of the Solid State driver falls outside pre-defined limits, a warning message is sent out. Note: if the
amplifier fails the SSA RF test, the PA RF and AMP RF tests cannot and will not be run. The SSA RF test
is automatically run before the PA RF or AMP RF tests. The format for this command is:
TEST=SSA RF
The "PA RF" test checks the PA section of the amplifier (the IPA stage is bypassed). The oscillator, solid
state driver, and PA stage are gated on for a brief period of time. The RF is applied to an internal 50 ohm
load. The gain from the solid state driver output through the PA tube is measured along with the RF droop
over the pulse. If the gain or droop is out of tolerance, a warning message is issued. The format for this
command is:
TEST=PA RF
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The "AMP RF" test checks the IPA and PA stages combined. Note: the IPA stage cannot be tested
separately. The oscillator, solid state driver, IPA stage, and PA stage are gated on for a brief period of
time. The RF is applied to an internal 50-ohm load. The gain from the solid state driver output through the
IPA and PA stages is measured along with the RF droop over the pulse. If the gain or droop of the
combined IPA and PA stages is out of tolerance, a warning message is issued. The format for this com-
mand is:
TEST=AMP RF
3.2.10.3 TEST COMMAND USE
To use the amplifier self-tests first issue the command:
TEST= ON
This enables the use of the self-test commands. The command:
TEST= OFF
disables the self-tests and turns off any tests not yet completed.
Note: The amplifier self-tests will be performed only at the end of the high voltage on sequence or
when the amplifier is in the Operate state. If for example the command TEST= TUBES is
issued while the amplifier is in the Standby state, nothing happens until the amplifier is given the
command OPER= ON. At the end of the high-voltage-on sequence, the tube tests will then be
performed. If the amplifier is in Operate when the TEST= TUBES command is given, the tube
tests will be immediately performed.
To test the tubes issue the command:
TEST= TUBES
This causes the testing of both the IPA and PA tubes. To test one of the tubes separately, issue the
command:
TEST= PA TUBE or TEST= IPA TUBE
To test the amplifier RF performance, issue the command:
TEST= RF
This command will cause the testing of all the RF stages. First, the SSA RF test is executed, then the PA
RF test is run, and finally the AMP RF test is run. To run any one of these tests individually issue the
command:
TEST= SSA RF or TEST= PA RF or TEST= AMP RF
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The amplifier message response to any one of the self-tests is (if issued from Operate):
TEST= TUBES
Response (if passed): Response (if warning):
x1_WORKING x1_WORKING
(short delay) (short delay)
s3_ON x3_WARNING xx xx xx
x3_READY (short delay)
s3_ON
Note: The warnings do not cause a fault in the amplifier. The amplifier always returns to Operate.
Use the WARN= < ? |0 - 10 > command to get a descriptive message of the warning(s).
All of these tests can be run using the amplifier keyboard and menu system (see section 3.4). Also the
amplifier can be set up to run all of these tests automatically every 100 hours of amplifier use. See the
"ATEST" command below.
3.2.11 TUBE= ?
This command performs the same functions as: TEST= TUBES, described in Section 3.2.10.
3.2.12 ATEST= < ON | OFF | ? >
The ATEST command is used to turn on or off the automatic testing of the amplifier every 100 hours of
operation. The automatic self tests are designed to give early warning of tubes becoming weak. This
condition does not prevent the further use of the amplifier. The self tests performed are the dc tube
parameter tests and the RF tests described in Section 3.2.10. ATEST sets a flag in nonvolatile memory so
that after the main power has been removed from the amplifier, the amplifier will "remember" the last setting
of this command.
If the command: ATEST= ON is issued, the amplifier will go through a self-test sequence approximately
every 100 hours of operation. The amplifier has a clock that monitors total time the amplifier is on. Every
time the amplifier goes from Standby-to- Operate (if the ATEST= ON command had been issued) it
determines if it has been over 100 hours since the last self-test sequence has been executed.
If it has been over 100 hours, then the self-test sequence is run at the end of the high-voltage-on
sequence. The self-test sequence takes less than 10 seconds, and there are no special messages sent
out over the RS-232 interface indicating the sequence is taking place. If no problems are found during the
tests, the amplifier will go to the Operate State, as normal.
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If the self-test sequence detects a condition out of tolerance, the message:
x3_WARNING xx
is sent out over the RS-232 interface. There may be more than one warning code included, depending on
the number of problems detected. Example:
x3_WARNING 03 21 22 indicates warning conditions 03, 21 and 22
After issuing warning message, the amplifier enters the Operate State and is ready for use.
The command: ATEST= OFF turns off the self-test feature of the amplifier.
The command: ATEST= ? returns the status of the last ATEST command. Example:
ATEST= ? returns: o5_A_TEST= ON

or o5_A_TEST= OFF
3.2.13. MESSAGES FROM THE AMPLIFIER
In response to each command entered, the amplifier issues a message to the MRI control system
indicating that the command has been received and is being executed. These messages also tell the MRI
control system the status of the amplifier. A two-digit alphanumeric string precedes each message to allow
easier decoding by MRI system software.
e1_SYNTAX ERROR This message is transmitted if an improper command is entered.
e2_AMPLIFIER NOT TUNED AT THIS FREQ/MODE
When a frequency/mode combination is given which results in a channel

which the amplifier has not been tuned, this message is transmitted.
x1_WORKING This message is transmitted when the amplifier leaves the OFF state,
STANDBY state or the ON state to perform a task followed by one of the
two following messages.
m1_STATE CHANGE IN PROGRESS
This message signifies the amplifier changes states, e.g., going from the
OFF state to the STANDBY state, from STANDBY to ON.
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m2_FREQUENCY/MODE CHANGE IN PROGRESS
This message signifies the amplifier is in the process of automatically

tuning to a new frequency/mode combination.
m3_AFT IN PROGRESS This message is issued when the amplifier is executing a simulated Au-
tomatic Fine Tuning(AFT) sequence. This sequence is provided to
maintain compatibility with the multifrequency amplifier.
x2_DONE This message is transmitted when a Frequency/Mode change is

completed or when AFT is completed.
s1_OFF This message is transmitted whenever the OFF state is entered.
s2_STBY This message is transmitted whenever the STANDBY state is entered.
s3_ON This message is transmitted whenever the ON state is entered.
x3_READY This message is transmitted whenever a commanded task is completed.
f1_FAULT xx "Short fault description"
This message is transmitted whenever a fault in the system is detected.

The xx is the fault number. The operations manual defines all fault codes.
When a Fault is detected by the Amplifier Controller, the amplifier automatically enters the
STANDBY state or the OFF state, depending on the type of fault (fatal or non- fatal).
When the FAULT=? command is issued, a short description of the fault follows the fault code.
x4_OK This message is transmitted after a fault is detected the amplifier enters
either the STANDBY or OFF state, provided there are no further faults
pending in that state.
r1_FREQ= dd.dd MHZ This is the response to the FREQ=? command.
r2_PWR=hh This is the response to the PWR=? command. This message will also be
transmitted any time the PWR=hh value changes.
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n0_SSA This is the response to the MODE=? command.
n2_HEAD
n3_BODY
k1_OFF This is the response to the AFT=? command.

k2_ON
x3_AMP HOURS = xxxxxH ( 0 - 99999 )
x3_PA HOURS = xxxxxH ( 0 - 99999 )
x3_IPA HOURS = xxxxxH ( 0 - 99999 )
This is the response to the HOURS= ? , AMP, PA, IPA command. The
"H" at the end stands for hours.
x3_WARNING xx "Short Warning description"
The warning message is in response to a self-test sequence if a problem

is found. The additional "Short Warning description" is only sent in
response to the WARN= < ? | 0 - 10 > command.
o5_A_TEST= ON Response to the ATEST= ? command.

o6_A_TEST= OFF
EXAMPLES OF COMMANDS AND THE RESULTING MESSAGE SEQUENCE:
Beginning with amplifier Off:
OPER=STBY
x1_WORKING
s2_STBY
x3_READY
If a command to change to a new, and valid, frequency and mode had been entered (with the amplifier
OFF) before the OPER=STBY command, the message sequence would be:
OPER= STANDBY
x1_WORKING
x2_DONE
s2_STBY
x3_READY
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From the Standby state:
FREQ= 63.72
x1_WORKING
x2_DONE
x3_READY
OPER=ON
x1_WORKING
s3_ON
x3_READY
Fault message sequence:
f1_FAULT 82
x1_WORKING
s2_STBY
x4_OK
When the primary AC power is first applied, the following message is transmitted:
E.T.O., INC.
MODEL (amplifier model number)
FIRMWARE PN: UPX-Xxxx-r
COPYRIGHT (year released)
Note: in the Firmware part number the small x's are numbers and the small "r" is the revision level: A, B,
C...
3.3 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER DISPLAY (LCD)
A 4-line 20-character-per-line display is included as part of the Amplifier Controller (Ref. Figure 15). This
readout displays amplifier status information and facilitates local access, in conjunction with the Controller
Keypad (Ref. 3.4), to system diagnostic and maintenance routines. The information is displayed in a series
of menus, allowing selection of options.
3.3.1 DEFAULT MENU
The default menu top line displays the amplifier state or sequence of operation, such as OFF, STANDBY,
OPERATE, POWER ONSEQUENCE, or HV ON SEQUENCE. These messages indicate the state the
amplifier is in.
The second line displays the mode of operation of the amplifier such as HEAD IMAGING, BODY IMAGING,
or TEST SS AMPLIFIER.
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The messages in the third and forth lines vary depending on the status of the amplifier. When the amplifier
is in the OFF,STANDBY or OPERATE state, the third line shows the amplifier hours of operation and the
fourth line shows the amplifier model number and software version number.
During the Power-On sequence the third line displays a timer that gives the time, in seconds, remaining for
filament warm-up. The filament warm-up time is 360 seconds.
If a fault occurs, the third line shows the fault code and the fourth line shows a short description of the fault.
3.4 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER KEYPAD
The keypad, along with the display, allows local access to amplifier control and status without having to use
the MRI system console (Ref. Figure 15). The amplifier may be directed to execute OFF, STANDBY or
OPERATE by using the keypad. The amplifier mode can also be set with the keypad.
The keypad works in parallel with the RS-232 control. The amplifier can be commanded to OFF,
STANDBY, or OPERATE from either the push buttons or from the RS-232 interface. The amplifier does not
differentiate the source of the command, it simply responds in the same manner to the same command.
The "LOCAL" button enables the use of the eight buttons to the right of (Ref. Figure 15). When the
"LOCAL" button is pushed, the green LED comes on and the amplifier is in the LOCAL mode. This allows
use of the other buttons described below.
When the "LOCAL" button is pushed again, the green LED goes out and the eight buttons described below
are disabled.
The "OFF" button commands the amplifier to go to the OFF state.
The "STBY" button commands the amplifier to go to the Standby state.
The "OPER" button commands the amplifier to go to the Operate state.
The "MODE" button toggles the amplifier between MODE= SSA, MODE= HEAD/BODY. The actual
selection between the MID (A-5) and HIGH (BODY) modes of operation is done by the BODY/HEAD
Selection line (J901 pin 2).
The "MENU" button sequences the display through a group of menus (Ref. Section 3.5) that supply
amplifier status information and local access to system diagnostic and maintenance routines.
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The "UP" and "DOWN" buttons move the menu arrow, allowing selection of the desired operation.
The "ENT" button causes the operation selected with the arrow to be performed.
3.5 MENUS
As the "MENU" key is depressed, a series of menus are displayed in the following order:
• Default Menu
• System and Tube Hours Menu
• DC Tube Test Menu – IPA & PA
• System RF Test Menu – SSA, SSA/PA, SSA/IPA/PA
• Operating Parameter Menu – PA (Ip), PA (Ig), Fwd Pwr
• Maintenance Menu – Autotest (ON/OFF)
• Default Menu
3.5.1 DEFAULT MENU:
----------------------
OFF STATE
HEAD IMAGING
AMP HOURS = xxxxxx
ETO 51-S2#F-XX
----------------------
3.5.2 SYSTEM AND TUBE HOURS MENU:
When the menu key is pressed, the display indicates the accumulated amplifier and tube hours (Filament
"ON" time). The tube hours can be reset to zero by using the UP/DOWN keys to choose the tube to be
reset, and pushing the enter button. This will display a screen to verify your selection. If EXIT is selected,
the tube hours will not be reset.
---------------------- ----------------------
AMP HRS 123456 >EXIT
>PA TUBE HRS 1234 Enter ZERO PA TUBE HOURS
IPA TUBE HRS 1234 --------->
PA TUBE 1234
---------------------- ----------------------
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3.5.3 DC TUBE TEST MENU:
This menu allows each tube to be individually tested under DC conditions. The desired test is selected
with the UP/DOWN keys and the ENTER button depressed. The selected test is then performed. If the
test passed, a message is displayed and the operation can be exited by pressing "MENU" or "ENT". If a
test failed, the system goes to the default menu and displays a warning message on line three.
Note: The system must be in OPERATE to perform these tests.
---------------------- ----------------------
DC TEST PA TUBE Enter DC TEST IPA TUBE
>DC TEST IPA TUBE ------->
TEST PASSED
---------------------- ----------------------
3.5.4 SYSTEM RF TEST MENU
The next menu is for performing RF tests on the amplifier. The test to be conducted is selected with the
UP/DOWN keys and the ENTER buttons. The selected test will run. If the test passed, a message is
displayed and the operation can be exited by pressing "MENU" or "ENT". If a test failed, the system goes
to the default menu and displays a warning message on line three.
Note: The system must be in OPERATE to perform these tests.
---------------------- ----------------------
RF TEST SSA RF TEST SSA,PA
>RF TEST SSA,PA Enter
RF TEST SSA,IPA,PA -------> TEST PASSED
---------------------- ----------------------
3.5.5 OPERATING PARAMETERS MENUS
A set of three menu displays show various operating parameters of the amplifier. These displays are:
---> --->
1st <--- 2nd <--- 3rd
-------------------- -------------------- ----------
----------
PA TUBE HV 6.90 KV IPA TUBE HV 2.75 KV AMP TEMPERATURES
Ip 5.80 A Ig 025 MA Ip 0.80 A Ig 020 MA EXHAUST AIR: 55 C
FWR PWR: 15.0 KW FWR PWR: 15.0 KW PA TUBE BASE: 50 C
REFL PWR: 0.10 KW SSD PWR: 60 WATTS
-------------------- -------------------- ----------
----------
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To move between the three displays use the arrow keys or the ENT key.
The first display (which comes up when cycling through the menus with the MENU key) shows the
operating parameters of the PA tube (Plate Current: Ip in amps, Grid Current Ig in milliamps, and High
Voltage: HV in kilovolts) along with the forward and reflected RF power out of the amplifier. The PA High
Voltage "HV" display is accurate all the time. When the amplifier is shut down to Standby from Operate, the
display will show the high voltage bleeding down slowly. The other parameters (Ip, Ig, FWR PWR, & REFL
PWR) only show the correct values when the amplifier is in Operate and being gated on and off.
NOTE: Due to the slow sample rate (333 micro seconds for the FWR PWR and REFL PWR and
less than 1 millisecond for Ip, Ig, and SSD PWR) the displayed values for these
parameters will not be accurate for standard MRI pulse sequences. These displayed
parameters are designed to be use with rectangular pulses of pulse widths greater than 1
millisecond. The purpose of the displayed parameters is to aid in the service of the
amplifier only.
The second display shows the operating parameters of the IPA tube (Plate Current: Ip in amps, Grid
Current Ig in milliamps, and High Voltage: HV in kilovolts) along with the forward RF power out of the
amplifier and the drive power out of the 100 watt Solid State Driver. The IPA High Voltage "HV" display is
accurate all the time. When the amplifier is shut down to Standby from Operate, the display will show the
high voltage bleeding down slowly. The other parameters (Ip, Ig, FWR PWR, & SSD PWR) only show the
correct values when the amplifier is in Operate and being gated on and off.
The third display shows the exhaust air temperature coming out of the PA section of the RF deck in
degrees C. This temperature reading will not be accurate much below 25 to 30 degrees C. The
temperature at the base of the PA tube is also displayed in degrees C. This temperature will read down to
about 0 degrees C. The temperature readings should give a valid temperature reading anytime the
amplifier is on. The readings will not be valid when the amplifier is in the OFF state.
3.5.6 MAINTENANCE MENU
This menu accommodates toggling the auto tests (DC Tube Tests and System RF Tests) "ON" or "OFF"
and has submenus for setting the PA and IPA tube bias. The menu is shown as:
----------------------
>AUTOMATIC TESTS OFF
SET PA BIAS
SET IPA BIAS
----------------------
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3.5.6.1 AUTO TESTS ON/OFF
The auto tests (DC Tube Tests and System RF Tests) may be toggled on or off by placing the cursor arrow
(use the up/down arrow keys) on the line: "AUTOMATIC TEST" and then press the "ENT" key. The
amplifier should then be cycled ON (it is not necessary to wait for the amplifier to reach the Standby or
Operate State) and then to the OFF state. This will lock the selection into the EEPROM memory.
When the auto test is "ON", the DC Tube Tests and the System RF tests are performed automatically every
100 hours when the amplifier goes from "STBY" to "OPERATE".
3.5.6.2 SET PA BIAS MENU
The Set PA Bias Menu allows the service person to easily set the PA tube bias with out the need for
additional test equipment. Refer to section 5.4.1 of this manual for the procedure for setting the PA tube
bias and the proper level to set the bias.
Starting from the Maintenance Menu use the UP/Down Arrow keys to place the cursor arrow on the line:
"SET PA BIAS". Press the "ENT" key to enter this menu option. In order to set the Bias the amplifier must
be in the Operate State. The menu displayed will appear as:
--------------------
>PA BIAS SET: OFF
PA Ip: MA
SET FOR: 525 MA
DONE
--------------------
When this menu is entered the PA BIAS SET: will show "OFF". The amplifier remains in the Operate State
and nothing happens. Pressing the "ENT" key with the cursor arrow on the top line will toggle the Bias set
option on and off. When the Bias Set option is on, the amplifier leaves the Operate State and goes to the
Wait State (the Wait LED on the front panel comes on). The amplifier then automatically gates the PA tube
on and off at a rate of 2 millisecond on and 100 milliseconds off. The "PA Ip: " line will display the PA tube
plate current. The dip switches S1 on the PA Control board (Figure 12 and 30) may be used to set the PA
bias. The target plate current is shown in line three. The plate current should be set as close to this value
as the switch settings will allow.
This menu may be exited by using the Up/Down arrow keys to move the cursor arrow to the line: "DONE"
and then pressing the "ENT" key. The "MENU" key may also be used to exit this menu. Note: the "PA
BIAS SET: " does not have to be turned OFF before exiting. This will be done automatically when exiting
the menu.
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3.5.6.3 SET IPA BIAS MENU
The Set IPA Bias Menu allows the service person to easily set the IPA tube bias with out the need for
additional test equipment. Refer to section 5.4.1 of this manual for the procedure for setting the IPA tube
bias and the proper level to set the bias.
Starting from the Maintenance Menu use the UP/Down Arrow keys to place the cursor arrow on the line:
"SET IPA BIAS". Press the "ENT" key to enter this menu option. In order to set the Bias the amplifier must
be in the Operate State. The menu displayed will appear as:
--------------------
>IPA BIAS SET: OFF
PA Ip: MA
SET FOR: 100 MA
DONE
--------------------
When this menu is entered the IPA BIAS SET: will show "OFF". The amplifier remains in the Operate
State and nothing happens. Pressing the "ENT" key with the cursor arrow on the top line will toggle the
Bias set option on and off. When the Bias Set option is on, the amplifier leaves the Operate State and goes
to the Wait State (the Wait LED on the front panel comes on). The amplifier then automatically gates the
IPA tube on and off at a rate of 2 millisecond on and 100 milliseconds off. The "IPA Ip: " line will display the
IPA tube plate current. The dip switches S2 on the PA Control board (Figure 12 and 30) may be used to
set the IPA bias. The target plate current is shown in line three. The plate current should be set as close to
this value as the switch settings will allow.
This menu may be exited by using the Up/Down arrow keys to move the cursor arrow to the line: "DONE"
and then pressing the "ENT" key. The "MENU" key may also be used to exit this menu. Note: the "IPA
BIAS SET: " does not have to be turned OFF before exiting. This will be done automatically when exiting
the menu.
3.6 TEST CONNECTOR J1
Refer to Figure 15. A Test Connector, J1, has been provided on the front of the amplifier so that service
personnel are able top lug an RS-232 terminal in and take control of the amplifier. All commands and
messages defined in Section 3.2 are available, using the RS-232 terminal through the front Test
Connector, J1.
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When an RS-232 terminal is connected to J1, the RS-232 communication to the MRI system is disabled,
passing full control to the terminal attached to J1. As soon as the terminal is disconnected from J1, the
control returns to the MRI system.
NOTE: When the test connector, J1, is used, the front panel
buttons, OFF, STBY and OPER are disabled.
The Test Connector, J1, description and pin-out are as follows (see Figure 15):
D Subminiature 9-pin Male (amplifier side) connector.
Pin Out:
2 RX Data to the amplifier.
3 TX Data from the amplifier
4 DTR from the amplifier.
8 CTS to the amplifier
9 DIAG IN: When this line is pulled to GND theRS-232 communications is

switched by the amplifier controller to the front TEST CONNECTOR.
When this line is left open or at +5 volts, the RS-232 communications is to

the MRI system.
5 GND (ground or amplifier common).
3.7 FRONT PANEL PUSHBUTTONS
There are three front panel pushbuttons that may be used to turn the amplifier on to the Standby State or
Operate or to turn the amplifier off. Figures 1 and 15 show the location of these buttons. The three
buttons are:
OFF Turns the amplifier off to the OFF State.
STBY Turns the amplifier on the Standby State or shuts the amplifier down to the
Standby State when the amplifier is in the Operate State.
OPER Turns the amplifier on to the Operate State.
NOTE: When the test connector, J1, is used, the front panel
buttons, OFF, STBY and OPER are disabled.
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4.0 USING AND SERVICING THE AMPLIFIER
4.1 GENERAL
This equipment is intended for use as part of a high-field magnetic resonance imaging system. The amplifier
may be turned on to Standby or Operate and turned off using the front panel pushbuttons. The amplifier may
also be remotely controlled via an RS-232 interface and an appropriate computer or terminal.
During service the amplifier may be operated locally by either attaching a terminal to the connector located
on the front panel of the amplifier or by removing the front service panel and depressing the appropriate
button on the Controller. Amplifier status and diagnostic information are displayed on the four line display lo-
cated on the Controller assembly (Ref. Section 3.3, 3.4, & 3.5).
4.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
*****************************************************************************************************************
WARNING!
LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE POWER SUPPLY AND RF DECKS.
BEFORE REMOVING ANY COVER FOR ANY PURPOSE, UNPLUG THE MAIN AC
SUPPLY AND WAIT AT LEAST THREE MINUTES FOR FILTER CAPACITORS TO
DISCHARGE FULLY. USE A SUITABLY INSULATED GROUNDING PROBE TO
MOMENTARILY CONNECT EACH EXPOSED HIGH VOLTAGE POINT TO THE
CHASSIS BEFORE WORKING INSIDE ANY CHASSIS AREA.
DO NOT APPLY POWER WITH COVER(S) REMOVED AS DAMAGE TO TUBES AND

OTHER COMPONENTS IS LIKELY TO RESULT.
*******************************************************************************************************************
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS OR LIQUIDS ON TOP OF THE AMPLIFIER.
DO NOT BLOCK INPUT OR EXHAUST VENTS.
ETO, Inc. will supply, at the users request, any and all information that will assist service personnel in
repairing those parts of the equipment which are designed by ETO, Inc. to be serviceable in the field.
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4.3 INSTALLATION
1) Inspect the amplifier (Section 4.3.1)
2) Set the amplifier for the AC line frequency (Section 4.3.2).
3) Connect the AC mains (Section 4.3.3).
4) Make the necessary control connections to the MRI system (Section 4.3.4)
5) Connect the RF Input, RF Output, and RF Enable

(Sections 4.3.4.4, 4.3.4.5, and 4.3.4.6).
Note: Ensure the amplifier is terminated (RF Output connection)in a load capable of handling the RF
output power of this amplifier before operating the amplifier.
6) Refer to the MRI systems manuals for proper use of this amplifier in the MRI system. Section 3.0 of
this manual covers the operating commands for this amplifier.
4.3.1 INSPECTION
It is recommended that the unit be inspected for physical damage which might have resulted from shipping
and handling.
4.3.2 LINE FREQUENCY (50/60 Hz) SELECTION
The 55-S21B incorporates ferro-resonant supplies which must be configured for either 50 Hz or 60 Hz
operation (60 Hz is the factory default). To reconfigure the 55-S21B from one source type to the other:
1. Disconnect the primary power plug from the system. Do not supply power for a period of 3 minutes
assuring that the high voltage has discharged to a safe level.
2. Remove the 50/60 Hz service panel from the rear of the system and follow the directions located on
the panel (Ref. Figures 2 & 5). Replace the panel when complete.
3. Remove the panel covering the HV assembly (Ref Figures 1 & 7). Take care to unplug the power
supply fan when removing the panel. Its connector is located behind the panel on the lower right
hand side. Attach a shorting strap between PA HV+ and PA HV- on the HV Rectifier board (see
figure 38a). Also connect a shorting strap between IPA HV+ and IPA HV- on the HV Rectifier board.
Locate P103 on the HV Rectifier board and insert it in J103 for 50 Hz operation or J102 for 60 Hz
operation.
Locate P105 on the HV Rectifier board and insert it in J105for 50 Hz operation or J106 for 60 Hz
operation.
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Remove the shorting straps from the HV Rectifier board. Reconnect the power supply fan connector and
replace the HV front panel.
Note: This amplifier must be enclosed in an outer cabinet when operated in patient vicinity.
4.3.3 AC LINE (MAINS) CONNECTION:
Connector required:
AMP Model Number 213173-1
The amplifier must be connected to the secondary side of an IEC compliant isolation transformer.
The amplifier uses 208 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 30 amps maximum (60 Hz is the factory
default). Make the AC power connections to pins 1 and 3 of the connector. Make the earth ground
connection to pin 7, the center pin. The other connections are not used by the amplifier.
Power Cord recommended:

UL listed Type S or SO, 3 or 5 conductor, AWG 10 (5.261mm^2) (not provided with amplifier).
4.3.4 MRI SYSTEM INTERFACE CONNECTIONS
The maximum allowable applied voltage to the RS-232 connections below is +/- 12 volts. All other input
signals have a maximum allowable applied voltage of 5.25 volts except where noted. If these levels are
exceeded, the amplifier could be damaged.
The MRI System Interface Connectors are:
1) J905 RS-232 Control

2) J901 GND CTRL
3) J902 MUX CTRL
4) J905 RF ENABLE
5) J900 RF INPUT
6) J502 & J506 RF OUTPUT
The following pages cover the pin outs of these connectors.
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4.3.4.1 RS-232 Control J905 (See Figures 2 & 6)
D Subminiature 25-pin Female (Amplifier Side) Connector

(See Figure 6)
SIGNAL (PIN) DIRECTION DESCRIPTION
TX DATA (2) from AMP Serial ASCII coded alpha numeric

characters making up command echoes and status
responses. (< -5 volts = 'Mark'. > +5 volts =
'Space')
RX DATA (3) to AMP Serial ASCII coded alpha numeric

characters making up commands to the amplifier. ( <
-5 volts = 'Mark'. > +5 volts = 'Space').
CTS (5) to AMP Control line that signals

the amplifier that it can transmit data. This line must
be at a logical high ( > +5 volts for the amplifier to
transmit messages to the MR system control
computer.
DTR (20) from AMP Control line that signals the

MR system control computer that the amplifier can
receive data. This line goes to a logical high ( > +5
volts ) when the amplifier is ready to receive data.
Logic Shutdown (18) to AMP TTL level signal. A low or

ground is required to enable amplifier operation. If
this line goes 'High' or open circuit, the amplifier will
be forced to the power off state. A 1K ohm pull-up
resistor to 5 VDC is provided.
GND (1) (7) Signal Return Path
NOTE: While the amplifier may be run using the front panel pushbuttons without the use of the RS-
232 interface, pin 18 of J905 must be pulled low (0 volts) for the amplifier to operate. A Fault
42 will result in the amplifier if this pin is not pulled low.
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4.3.4.2 GND CTRL J901 (5-PIN LEMO CONNECTOR)
Note : This connector is provided but is ignored by the software.
SIGNAL (PIN) DESCRIPTION
+20 Volts (1) +20 volt supply used for the Body/Head Select line
and the System Interlock line.
BODY/HEAD SEL (2) +20 volts on this line will select the Body Imaging
Mode of operation. Zero volts or an open on this line
will select the Head Imaging mode of operation.
SYSTEM INTLK (3) +20 volts on this line allows normal operation of the
amplifier. Zero volts or an open forces the RF output
of the amplifier to be gated off and a Fault 43 to be
displayed.
4.3.4.3 MUX CTRL J902 (TWINAX CONNECTOR)
Note : This connector is provided but is ignored by the software.
SIGNAL (PIN) DESCRIPTION
MUX+ (male pin amp side) This is an output interlock to the MRI system. The
MUX+ line will be high (+5 volts) when the
BODY/HEAD SEL line is at zero volts. The MUX+ line
will be low (0 volts) when the BODY/HEAD SEL line
is at +20 volts.
MUX- (female pin amp side) This is an output interlock to the MRI system. The
MUX- line will be low (0 volts) when the SYSTEM
INTLK line is at +20 volts. The MUX- line will be high
(+5 volts) when the SYSTEM INTLK line is at 0 volts.
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4.3.4.4 RF ENABLE - J904 (See Figures 2 & 6)
BNC Connector - TTL level signal requiring a low or ground to electronically activate the amplifier stages so
that an RF signal can be amplified through the amplifier. A 1K ohm pull-up resistor to 5 VDC is provided.
4.3.4.5 RF INPUT - J900 (See Figures 2 & 6)
BNC Connector - RF input signal to the amplifier. Nominal input signal level to this connector is 0 dBm.
Maximum input signal level is 10 dBm or 2.0 volts peak-to-peak.
4.3.4.6 RF OUTPUT - J502 & J506 (See Figure 2)
Body Imaging (15 KW peak RF power) J502: Type HN Connector.
Head Imaging (1 KW peak RF power) J506: Type N Connector.
These two connectors are internally connected to the amplifier chassis ground through an RF choke. Do not
apply a voltage of any level to this connector.
Do not operate the amplifier without the proper 50 ohm load connected to this RF output.
4.4 SAFETY INTERLOCKS
There are several safety interlocks designed to interact with the MRI System which help to provide the
utmost in operational safety. These safety interlocks are described below.
4.4.1 LOGIC SHUTDOWN INTERLOCK
During normal operation, pin 18 of the RS-232 Control connectorJ905, (see Figure 2) must be held "low"
(less than 0.5 volts with respect to pin 1 or 7 of J3, "GND"). If at any time the Logic Shutdown line goes high
or is broken, the amplifier will be immediately shut down to the OFF state and a Fault 42 will be declared.
This is intended to assure that the MRI system is connected to the amplifier.
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4.4.2 SYSTEM INTERLOCK
Note : In the "C" version of the amplifier this signal is ignored by the firmware.
During normal operation of the amplifier, the System Interlock line (J901 pin 3) must be held at +20 volts. If
the System Interlock line goes to zero volts or open, the RF output of the amplifier will be immediately gated
off. The amplifier will display a Fault 43 if the amplifier is in the Operate State. As soon as the System
Interlock line is returned to +20 volts, the fault will automatically clear and the amplifier will resume normal
operation.
4.4.3 OTHER SAFETY FEATURES
WATCH DOG RESET: The watch-dog timer a free running circuit which attempts to generate a hardware
reset every 100 milliseconds. The amplifier control software clears the watch dog circuitry once each pass
through its control loop to prevent the hardware reset from occurring. If for any reason the control software
is unable to reset the timer, the watch-dog circuitry generates a hardware reset. This hardware reset
immediately shuts the amplifier down to the OFF state.
No Fault code is generated from the watch-dog reset due to the nature of the reset. The message:
E.T.O., INC.
MODEL (amplifier model number)
FIRMWARE PN: UPX-Xxxx-r
COPYRIGHT (year released)
is transmitted, indicating that a hardware reset had been performed. If no other faults are detected, the
amplifier is ready to start-up again.
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5.0 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
5.1 DETAILED LISTING OF FAULT CODES
The amplifier control system is continuously monitoring the amplifier for malfunctions or over-drive
conditions. If an abnormal condition occurs, the amplifier shuts down to the Standby or Off state, depending
on the type of problem encountered.
Below is a listing of the fault codes and probable causes for the fault.
FAULT CODE FAULT DESCRIPTION
NONE BLINKING LEDS ON FRONT PANEL:

Blinking LEDs on the front panel indicate that the amplifier controller found a problem on the control
card during power on initialization. The problem could be with the watch-dog circuitry, RAM memory
or some other circuit.
Replace the amplifier control board if this problem occurs.
NONE LEDS ON FRONT PANEL ARE ALL ON:

This indicates that the amplifier controller is in reset or power on initialization. If all the LEDs remain
on, there is a problem on the amplifier control board.
Replace the amplifier control board if this problem occurs.
06 50/60 HZ TAPS WRONG:

When the amplifier goes through a power on initialization the AC line frequency is measured. At the
start of the Power On sequence, the taps on T202 are checked to ensure the proper setting for 50
or 60 Hz operation. If the taps are set wrong this fault occurs.
See Section 4.3.2 of this manual for initializing the amplifier for 50 Hz or 60 Hz operation.
08 PA TEMPERATURE LOW:
The temperature in the PA deck was found less than 0 degrees C. This temperature is monitored by
the thermistor TH1 at the base of the PA tube.
09 PA TEMPERATURE HIGH:
The temperature at the base of the PA tube was found above 100 degrees C. This temperature is
monitored by the thermistor TH1 at the base of the PA tube.
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Check for proper air flow in the amplifier. Ensure that the vent and air filter at the bottom front of the
amplifier are free from obstruction. Ensure that the exhaust vent at the top rear of the amplifier is
free from obstruction. Ensure that the blower in the PA deck is working properly.
10 28V SUPPLY LOW:

The 28 volt supply was found to be less than 24 volts. See fault 80 for corrective action.
11 5V SUPPLY LOW:
The 5-volt supply on the amplifier control board was found less than 4.6 volts. Check the 5-volt
supply on the amplifier control board. Also check the unregulated 12-volt supply to the control
board. Replace this board if necessary.
14 PA BIAS LOW:
The bias voltage for the PA tube was found low. This voltage should be greater than +100 volts
when the PA tube is gated off and approximately 40 volts when the PA is gated on. Check F205.
Check for the +100 to +120 volts dc at the top of R58 on the PA control board. Look for a short to
ground on the PA cathode line.
15 PA HV LOW:
Check for excessive drive level to the amplifier. Check for excessive pulse width or duty cycle on
the drive to the amplifier. Check the PA gated on bias voltage. It should be approximately 40 volts.
Check for arc points on the PA HV supply line.
16 IPA HV LOW:
Check for excessive drive level to the amplifier. Check for excessive pulse width or duty cycle on
the drive to the amplifier. Check the IPA gated on bias voltage, which should be approximately 6.5
volts. Check for arc points on the IPA HV supply line.
17 24V STARTUP LOW:

During the Power-On sequence, the 24 volt supply was found to be below its startup threshold.
Check fuse F207 and fuseF208. Check for overload conditions on the 24 volt-supply. Replace the
56-volt regulator module which also contains the 24-volt regulator.
18 24V SUPPLY LOW:

The 24-volt supply was found to be less than 20 volts. See fault 22 for corrective action.
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19 24V SUPPLY HIGH:
The 24-volt supply was found to be greater than 26.0 volts. The 24-volt regulator is most likely
shorted. Replace the 56-volt regulator module.
20 IPA FILAMENT CURRENT:

There is no IPA filament current. Check fuse F4 on the front panel. Replace the IPA tube.
21 PA FILAMENT CURRENT:
There is no PA filament current. Check fuse F3 on the front panel. Replace the PA tube.
22 28V SUPPLY HIGH:

The 28-volt supply was found to be greater than 30.0 volts. The 28-volt regulator is most likely
shorted. Replace the 56-volt regulator module.
23 5V SUPPLY HIGH:
The 5-volt supply on the amplifier control board was found to be greater than 5.4 volts. Replace the
control board or the 5-volt regulator VR1.
26 IPA BIAS LOW:

The bias voltage for the IPA tube was found to be low. This voltage should be greater than +100
volts when the IPA tube is gated off and approximately 6.5 volts when the IPA is gated on. Check
F205. Check for the +100 to +120 volts dc at the top of R49 on the PA control board. Look for a
short to ground on the IPA cathode line.
27 PA HV HIGH:
The PA high voltage was found above its upper limit, indicating that the high-voltage supplies are
unregulated. Therefore it is unlikely to have the high voltage go above it’s limits. Assure that the
amplifier has been set up properly for the 50/60 Hz line frequency. Check the high-voltage monitor
circuitry.
28 IPA HV HIGH:
The IPA high-voltage was above its upper limit indicating that the high-voltage supplies are
unregulated. Therefore it is unlikely to have the high-voltage go above its limits. Assure the
amplifier has been setup properly for the 50/60 Hz line frequency. Check the high-voltage monitor
circuitry.
29 PA PLATE CURRENT HI:

Check for excessive drive level to the amplifier. Check the gated on bias to the PA tube. It should
be approximately 40 volts.
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30 IPA PLATE CURRENT HI:
Check for excessive drive level to the amplifier. Check the gated on bias to the IPA tube. It should
be approximately6.5 volts.
31 PA GRID CURRENT HI:

The PA grid current was found high. Check for excessive drive level to the amplifier. Check the
amplifier tuning. This could also be an indication of a bad load to the amplifier. Check for proper
load to the amplifier and the output relays.
32 IPA GRID CURRENT HI:

The IPA grid current was found high. Check for excessive drive level to the amplifier. Check the
amplifier tuning. This could also be an indication of a bad component between the IPA output and
the PA input.
34 56V REG OVER TEMP:

There is a thermistor on the main pass transistor for the 56-volt regulator, Q3. The over temperature
limit is set for approximately 110 degrees C. Check for an over load condition on the Solid State
amplifier. Also, assure that the Solid State amplifier is not gated on continuously. Replace the 56-
volt regulator.
35 56V SUPPLY LOW:

The 56-volt supply was found less than 47.5 volts. See fault 83 for corrective action.
36 56V SUPPLY HIGH:

The 56-volt supply was found greater than 61.0 volts. The 56-volt regulator is most likely shorted.
Replace the 56-volt regulator module.
37 +/- 15V SUPPLY LOW:

The +15 volt or the -15 volt supply (these are tracking supplies with the +15 volt supply tracking the -
15 volt supply) was found less than 12.8 volts. Check fuse F6 on the front panel. Check for -24 to -
30 volts coming from the PA control board. Check for an overload condition on these supplies. The
+/- 15 volt supplies are only used on the Solid State amplifiers. Replace the 56-volt regulator
module which also contains the +/- 15-volt regulators.
38 +/- 15V SUPPLY HIGH:

The +/- 15 volt supplies were found greater than 16.5 volts. This is probably a regulator problem.
Replace the 56-volt regulator module.
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39 LVSS RES TOO HOT:
The Low Voltage Step-Start Resistor is too hot. This fault occurs if the amplifier has been turned on
and off more than three times in a short period of time (less than 1 minute). This fault interlock is
used to protect the low voltage step-start resistor, R203 (Ref. Figure 35), from being over heated
during multiple turnons.
When this fault occurs a count-down timers appears on the LCD indicating the number of seconds
(60 seconds maximum) until the amplifier may be turned back on. Once the count-down timer
reaches zero seconds, the fault will clear automatically and the amplifier may be turned back on.
40 HV PS AIR FLOW:
The fan in the front of the high-voltage supply is not working properly or the air flow is restricted.
Assure that the air filter is clean and that the fan is running properly.
The air flow sensor for this fan is located on the IPA high voltage supply board.
41 PA AIR FLOW:
The blower in the back of the PA deck is not working properly or the air flow is restricted. Check for
proper operation of this blower.
The air flow sensor for this blower is located at the outlet of the blower underneath the PA deck.
42 LOGIC SHUTDOWN:
The MRI system supplies a Logic Shutdown control line to the amplifier which must be held low (0
volts). If this line is not held low or is open then the amplifier will shutdown to the Standby State.
43 SYSTEM INTERLOCK:
The SYSTEM INTLK line (J901 pin 3) is at zero volts or open. This line should be at +20
volts for normal operation. This fault causes the RF output to be gated off. The amplifier
does not shutdown. Normal operation will resume as soon as the SYSTEM INTLK line is
returned to +20 volts. The fault will only be displayed if the amplifier is in the Operate State.
45 HV PS COVER OPEN:
The front cover on the high-voltage supply is off or loose. Ensure the cover is properly installed to
prevent electrical shock.
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46 PA COVER OPEN:
One of the covers on the PA deck is off or loose. Assure that the covers to this deck are properly
installed.
The PA deck must not be run with the covers removed. They are required for proper cooling of the
tubes, for RF integrity, and to prevent electrical shock.
47 PA AIR TOO HOT

The air temperature exiting the PA section of the RF Deck has been greater than 100 degrees C for
too long. The amplifier will run at 110 degrees C for 20 minutes without shutting down with this fault.
If the air temperature reaches 120 degrees C, the amplifier will only run 10 minutes without shutting
down. At 150 degrees C the amplifier will shut down immediately.
Clean the air filters and ensure that the exhaust air port at the top rear of the amplifier is not
restricted. Check the air flow path through the amplifier and RF deck and ensure that it is not being
restricted. Check the room temperature that the amplifier is in. It should be less than 40 degrees C
or 105 degrees F.
Check the RF duty cycle and gating on duty cycle to the amplifier and ensure that they are within the
amplifier's specification. Excessive duty cycle will cause the amplifier to overheat.
59 HVSS RES TOO HOT:

The High Voltage Step-Start Resistor is too hot. This fault occurs if the amplifier has been turned on
to Operate and off more than three times in a short period of time (less than 3 minute). This fault
interlock is used to protect the high voltage step-start resistors, R201 & R202 (Ref. Figure 35), from
being over heated during multiple high voltage turnons.
When this fault occurs a count-down timers appears on the LCD indicating the number of seconds
(180 seconds maximum) until the amplifier may be turned back on. Once the count-down timer
reaches zero seconds, the fault will clear automatically and the amplifier may be turned back on.
71 SSA OVERDRIVE:
A wattmeter at the output of the Solid State Amplifier monitors for an overdrive condition to
the amplifier. Check RF input drive levels.
76 IPA HV NO LOAD LOW:

A test is made at the end of the High-Voltage Turn-on sequence to ensure the high-voltage came up
to the proper level. Check to ensure the amplifier was correctly setup for 50or 60 Hz AC line
operation. Also, see faults 77 and 78 for further checks.
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77 IPA HV STARTUP LOW 1:
78 IPA HV STARTUP LOW 2:
The IPA high-voltage was below startup thresholds. Check to ensure that the bias voltage to the IPA
tube stays above +100volts during the high-voltage turn-on sequence. Check the high-voltage step-
start resistor, R201. Check for arc points to ground on the high voltage supply.
79 IPA HV NO LOAD HIGH:

A test is made at the end of the High-Voltage Turn-on sequence to ensure the high voltage came up
to the proper level. Ensure the amplifier was correctly setup for 50 or 60 Hz AC line operation.
80 28V STARTUP LOW:

During the Power On sequence the 28-volt supply was found below its startup threshold. Check
fuse F207 and fuse F208. Check for overload conditions on the 28-volt supply. The 28-volt supply
is routed to the Solid State amplifier only. Replace the 56-volt regulator module which also contains
the28-volt regulator.
83 56V STARTUP LOW:

During the Power-On sequence, the 56-volt supply was found below its startup threshold. Check
fuses F207 and F3 on the front panel. Check the unregulated supply voltage to the regulator. Look
for an overload condition on the 56-volt supply (the 56-volt supply is routed to the Solid State am-
plifier only). Replace the 56-volt regulator module.
The 56 volt regulator has a latch-up circuit that protects the regulator from damage during a short
circuit condition on the output. Once the latch-up circuit has been tripped, the unregulated 65 volts
to the regulator must drop below 15 volts before the 56 volt regulator can be turned back on. This
may require that the amplifier be left in the OFF state for 3 minutes (allowing the 65 volts to bleed
down) before the amplifier can be turned back on in order to avoid the Fault 83.
87 IPA Ip HIGH:
The IPA plate current was found too high. This is the hardware trip. Checks for arcs to ground in
the IPA area. Check for proper bias to the IPA tube.
88 PA Ip HIGH:
The PA plate current was found too high. This is the hardware trip. Check for arcs to ground in the
PA deck. Check for proper bias to the PA tube.
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89 PA HV NO LOAD LOW:
A test is made at the end of the High-Voltage Turn-on sequence to ensure the high voltage came up
to the proper level. Ensure the amplifier was correctly setup for 50 or 60 Hz AC line operation. Also,
see faults 90 and 91 for further checks.
90 PA HV STARTUP LOW 1:
91 PA HV STARTUP LOW 2:
The PA high-voltage was below startup thresholds. Ensure that the bias voltage to the PA tube
stays above +100 volts during the high-voltage turn-on sequence. Check the high voltage step start
resistor, R201. Check for arc points to ground on the high voltage supply.
92 PA HV NO LOAD HIGH:
A test is made at the end of the High-Voltage Turn-on sequence to ensure the high voltage reaches
the proper level. Check to ensure the amplifier was correctly setup for 50 or 60 Hz AC line
operation.
93 AMP ENABLE LINE:

The amplifier was gated on for greater than a 250 millisecond period of time or for greater than a
50% duty cycle.
94 DUTY CYCLE:
The RF pulse width or duty cycle through the amplifier was greater than allowed for the amplifier.
95 FORWARD POWER HIGH:

The output power from the amplifier was greater than the level set by the PWR= hhh command. Or,
the PWR=hhh command was used to set the forward power trip point greater than that allowed for
the mode of operation.
96 REFLECTED POWER HIGH:

The reflected power back into the amplifier was too high. Check the load to the amplifier.
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5.2 WARNING CODES
Below is a detailed listing of the warning codes that can occur due to one of the amplifier self-test
sequences.
WARNING CODE DESCRIPTION
01 PA Ip OUT OF LIMIT
The PA tube plate current test level could not be reached. Replace the PA tube. Check the
negative bias supply on the PA control board.
02 PA Vb OUT OF LIMIT
The PA tube bias voltage was out of limit during the tube test. Replace the PA tube.
03 PA EMISSIONS LOW
The PA tube emissions were found low. Replace the PA tube.
05 IPA Ip OUT OF LIMIT

The IPA tube plate current test level could not be reached. Replace the IPA tube. Check the
negative bias supply on the PA control board.
06 IPA Vb OUT OF LIMIT

The IPA tube bias voltage was out of limit during the tube test. Replace the IPA tube.
07 IPA EMISSIONS LOW

The IPA tube emissions was found low. Replace the IPA tube.
10 SSA GAIN HIGH

The Solid State Amplifier output was found high during the RF test. Check the Solid State amplifier
section for proper gain and operation.
11 SSA GAIN LOW

The Solid State Amplifier output was found low during the RF test. Check the Solid State amplifier
section for proper operation. Check the oscillator for proper operation and frequency.
12 SSA DROOP HIGH

The droop over the RF test pulse was found to be excessive. Check the Solid State Amplifier for
proper operation.
20 PA GAIN HIGH
The gain of the PA stage was found high during the RF self test sequence. Check the amplifier in
MODE= LOW for proper operation.
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21 PA GAIN LOW
The gain of the PA stage was found low during the RF self test sequence. Check the amplifier in
MODE=LOW for proper operation. Replace the PA tube.
22 PA DROOP HIGH
The droop of the PA stage was found excessive during the RF self-test. Replace the PA tube.
30 AMP GAIN HIGH

The gain of the IPA/PA stages was found high during the RF self test sequence. Check the amplifier
in MODE= HIGH for proper operation.
31 AMP GAIN LOW

The gain of the IPA/PA stages was found low during the RF self test sequence. Check the amplifier
in MODE=HIGH for proper operation. If the PA RF tests pass, replace the IPA tube.
32 AMP DROOP HIGH

The droop of the IPA/PA stages was found excessive during the RF self test. IF the PA RF tests
pass, replace the IPA tube.
5.3 MODULE REPLACEMENT
This section gives detailed descriptions on how to remove and install the various modules of the amplifier.
5.3.1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) MODULE
1. Remove main power plug from the rear of the unit. Allow 3 minutes for all capacitors to drain down
to safe levels.
2. Take proper precautions to ensure that the technician is grounded. There are many components
in the system which are static sensitive.
3. Remove the top front panel from the amplifier.
4. Loosen the 2 LV deck hold-down screws (Ref. Figure 15).
5. Slide the LV deck forward approximately 12 inches. Ensure that the harnesses do not become
entangled at the rear of the deck.
6. Disconnect P303 from J303 on the controller board (Ref. Figure 15).
7. Remove the 2 mounting screws located above the harness trough, and remove the LCD assembly.
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8. Place the LCD into a suitable anti-static bag.
9. Reverse the order for installation of the LCD display.
5.3.2 AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER MODULE
to safe levels.
4. Loosen the 2 LV deck hold-down nuts (Ref. Figure 15).
6. Remove J301, J302, J303, J304, J305, J306, and J307 from the Controller PCB.
7. Remove the screw securing VR3, the 5-V regulator, to the heat sink block. The 5-V regulator is
located at the lower right corner of the Controller PCB. See Figure 15.
8. Remove the 8 screws that secure the Controller PCB to the chassis.
9. Place the Controller PCB into a suitable anti-static bag.
10. Reverse the steps for installation.
5.3.3 LED (DISPLAY) PCB
to safe levels.
2. Take proper precautions to ensure that the technician is grounded. There are many components in
the system which are static sensitive.
4. Loosen the 2 LV deck hold-down screws. (See Figure 15)
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6. Remove J305 from the System Controller PCB. (See Figure 15)
7. Remove the two hex studs from the test connector, taking care not to scratch the front panel.
8. Remove the 3 hex nuts that secure the LED PCB to the chassis (Ref. Figure 15). Take care not to
bend or damage the LEDs.
9. Place the LED PCB into a suitable anti-static bag.
10. Reverse the steps to install the LED PCB, taking special care when inserting the LEDs through the
front panel sheet metal.
5.3.4 56 VOLT REGULATOR MODULE
to safe levels.
4. Loosen the 2 PA deck hold-down screws. (See Figure 9)
5. Slide the PA deck forward completely. Ensure that the harnesses do not become entangled at the
rear of the deck.
6. Locate the 56-volt regulator module, (see Figure 12), and remove J410, J411, J412, and J413 from
the regulator PCB.
7. Remove the 4 screws that secure the 56-Volt module HEAT SINK to the chassis.
8. Remove the 56-volt regulator taking care not to damage the feed through capacitors above the 56-
volt regulator.
9. Place the 56-volt regulator into an appropriate anti-static bag.
10. Reverse the steps for installation.
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5.3.5 100 WATT SOLID STATE DRIVER MODULE
to safe levels.
rear of the deck.
6. Locate the 100 Watt SS Driver, (see Figure 12), and remove the cables from the RF Input and
Output BNC connectors.
7. Remove J412 and J413 from the 56-Volt Regulator PCB.
8. Remove J406 & J408 from the PA Control module.
9. Remove the 4 screws that secure the 100-Watt SS Driver Heat Sink to the chassis.
10. Place the 100-Watt SS Driver into an appropriate anti-static bag.
11. Reverse the steps to install the 100-Watt SS Driver.
5.3.6 PA CONTROL MODULE
to safe levels
rear of the deck.
6. Remove J400, J401, J403, J404, J405, J406, J407, and J408 from the PA Control PCB.
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7. Remove the BNC cable which connects the RF Input PCB to the 100-Watt SS Driver to allow
clearance to remove the PA Control module.
NOTE: Record the settings of S1 and S2. These are factory

settings and vary from amplifier to amplifier.
8. Remove the 6 mounting screws that secure the PA Control module to the chassis. (See Figure 12)
9. Place the PA Control module into a suitable anti-static bag.
10. Reinstall the BNC cable which connected the RF Input module to the 100-Watt SOLID STATE
Driver.
11. Reverse the steps to install the PA Control module.
5.3.7 PA TUBE
DANGER
LETHAL VOLTAGES OF UP TO 7500 VOLTS ARE PRESENT IN PA
TUBE COMPARTMENT. ALLOW THE UNIT TO REMAIN IN THE OFF
STATE FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE HIGH

VOLTAGE TO DISCHARGE TO A SAFE LEVEL BEFORE CONTINUING
WITH THIS PROCEDURE.
to safe levels.
rear of the deck.
6. Remove the PA tube compartment cover screws and lift the cover vertically until the tube is
cleared.
7, Place a shorting strap from ground to the top of the PA plate choke in order to ensure that all high-
voltage is discharged. (See Figure 13) This shorting strap should remain in place while work is
being done in the PA tube compartment.
NOTE: 51-S21#-XX only. It is NOT necessary to remove the rubber tube chimney in order to
remove or install the PA tube.
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Note: If you are servicing a 51-S22#-42, proceed to step 17.
8. Remove the screw securing the plate choke connection to the Tube Plate Collar (the nut is
captive). (See Figure 13)
9. Use a wrench to prevent C550 from rotating and remove the screw securing C550 to the Tube
Plate Strap.
(See Figure 13)
NOTE: DO NOT deform the Tube Plate Strap during tube removal or replacement. Deforming the
Tube Plate Strap will change the tuning of the amplifier.
10. Loosen the 1 remaining Tube Plate Collar screw,

(See Figure 13), and lift the Tube Plate Collar off of the tube.
11. Ensure that the PA deck is FULLY extended on the slides. Remove the slide locking screws, (See
Figure 12), and rotate the PA deck 90 degrees in order to gain access to the bottom of the PA
deck. Remove the screws securing the PA deck bottom cover and remove the bottom cover.
12. Remove the 2 PA filament connections. (See Figure 14)
13. Remove 3 of the 4 PA Tube hold-down bolts. (See Figure 14)
14. Support the PA tube while removing the last PA tube hold-down bolt. The tube weighs
approximately 11 pounds (2.5 kilograms).
15. Slide the tube out of its rubber collar and place it onto a stable flat surface. It is acceptable to stand
the tube on its base on a clean surface.
16. Reverse the steps to install the PA tube taking care to orient the base so that all mounting holes
line up.
17. Steps 17 through 20 are only to be used for 55-S22-XX systems.
18. Loosen the rear Plate Collar screw.
19. Remove the tube from it's socket with a slight rocking motion. Side the tube up through the Plate
Collar, taking care not to deform any of the RF connections.
20. Reverse the steps to install the PA tube.
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5.3.8 IPA TUBE REMOVAL
DANGER


to safe levels.
rear of the deck.
6. Ensure that the PA deck is FULLY extended on the slides. Remove the slide locking screws, (see
Figure 12), and rotate the PA deck in order to gain access to the bottom of the PA deck. Remove
the screws securing the PA deck bottom cover and remove the bottom cover.
7. Place a shorting strap from ground to the top of the IPA plate choke in order to ensure that all high-
voltage is discharged. (See Figure 14) This shorting strap should remain in place while work is
being done in the IPA tube compartment.
8. Remove the 4 screws securing the IPA plate collar. Unlatch and remove the collar.
9. The removal of the IPA tube should only be done with an Eimac tube puller, ETO part # XWX-
X113. Grasp the tube with the tube puller and with a GENTLE up and down rocking motion pull the
tube out of the socket. The tube is held quite tightly by the socket. The tube should be held by
hand while pulling with the puller. Be patient and the tube will rock free of the socket.
WARNING: THE TUBE MAY SUDDENLY PULL FREE.
5.3.9 IPA TUBE INSTALLATION
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1. Align the notch in the IPA tube plate with the alignment mark on the plate strap. (See Figure 14)
Gently press the tube into its socket with a rocking motion.
2. Follow IPA Tube Removal steps 8 through 1 to complete the installation. Do not use tube pullers,
rather press gently with your thumbs to seat the tube.
5.3.10 SERIAL CONNECTOR

to safe levels.
3. Remove the User Interface Panel. (See figure 2)
4. Remove J309 from the Serial Connector PCB.
5. Place the Serial Connector board into a suitable anti-static bag.
6. Reverse the steps to install the Serial Connector board.
5.3.11 PA CAPACITOR BANK AND HV RECTIFIER BOARD
DANGER


1. Remove main power plug from the rear of the unit.
2. Take proper precautions to ensure that the technician is

grounded. There are many components in the system which are
static sensitive.
3. Remove the HV Power Supply front panel. Unplug the fan and set
the front panel aside.
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4. Remove the two capacitors C101 and C102 from the front compartment. See figure 18. Before
disconnecting the wires from the top of the two capacitors, note how the wires are connected to the
capacitors. When the capacitors are re-installed, ensure that the wires are re-connected in the same
way.
5. Remove the two screws from the front panel interlock switch. Let the switch hang freely by the two
wires.
6. Remove the Controller front panel (panel with circuit breakers) and rotate the panel up to gain
clearance for removal of the PA Capacitor Bank.
7. Remove the 2 nuts which secure the front of the PA Capacitor Bank to the bottom of the cabinet.
8. Connect a shorting jumper from PA HV- to PA HV- to ensure that there is no voltage remaining on the
PA Capacitor bank. Connect a shorting jumper from IPA HV- to IPA HV+ to ensure that there is no
voltage remaining on the IPA Capacitor Bank. See figure 38a for locations.
9. Unplug J101, J102 or J103, J104, J105 or J106, J107, J108, and J111. Remove the shorting jumpers
then disconnect the high voltage cable from PA HV-, PA HV+, IPA HV-, and IPA HV+. Open the two
latching clips on the back of the HV Rectifier board which hold the wires going to plugs P103 and P105.
See figure 38a for locations.
10. Lift the PA Capacitor bank, slightly, and slide the module out the front of the amplifier cabinet. Use the
upright posts on the capacitor tray as handles for moving the tray.
Reverse the steps to install the PA High Voltage module. Take care to ensure that the wires coming over
from the high voltage transformer are neatly placed and not twisted. Take care to ensure that all the plugs
are connected to their proper mates. Ensure that the 50/60 Hz plugs, P103 and P105, are connected for the
AC line frequency being used. Be very careful to ensure that the HV cable wires, PA HV+, PA HV-, IPA HV+,
and IPA HV-, are connected to the proper locations on the HV Rectifier board.
Finally, ensure that there are no wires touching the large power resistors on the HV Rectifier board.
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5.3.12 IPA CAPACITOR BANK
DANGER


1. Remove the PA Capacitor Bank. Follow all of the instructions in section 5.3.12 above.
2. Remove the two nuts holding the front of the IPA capacitor bank down.
3. Lift the capacitor bank up and pull it out the front of the amplifier cabinet.
Reverse this procedure for replacing the IPA Capacitor bank.
5.3.13 FUSE REPLACEMENT
Replace F5 and F6 with 0.5 amp 250 volt 3AG Slo Blo type 313 fuses.
5.4 FIELD ADJUSTMENTS
5.4.1 PA CONTROL PCB ADJUSTMENTS
1. Bias Adjustment
This adjustment should be made after changing the PA or IPA tube. Refer to sections 3.5.6.2 and
3.5.6.3 for instruction on how to use the PA and IPA Bias Set Menus.
A. Bring the amplifier to Operate. Using the service keypad go to the "SET PA BIAS MENU".
B. Move all slide switches of S1 and S2 on the PA Control PCB to the OFF position.
C. Turn the PA BIAS SET: ON.
D. Adjust the PA bias by sliding S1-6 through S1-1 open and closed in a BCD format until the
Liquid Crystal Display reads the PA Ip indicated on the LCD +/- 25 MA.
E. Exit the PA BIAS SET menu and enter the IPA BIAS SET menu. Turn the IPA BIAS SET:
ON.
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F. Adjust the IPA bias by closing switch S2-6 then S2-4, S2-3, etc. until the Liquid Crystal
Display reads the IPA Ip indicated on the LCD +/- 10 MA.
G. Exit the SET IPA BIAS menu.
2. Forward Power Adjustment
This adjustment should be performed when the PA Control PCB or PA Watt Meter has been
changed. The accuracy of the Forward Power Trip points and Duty Cycle Trip points is determined
by the accuracy of these adjustments. These adjustments should only be made when the output
power of the amplifier can be measured within +/- 0.2dBm. Do not alter the order of adjustment of
R3 and R7.
Note : A watt meter which uses "slugs" to set the power range is NOT accurate enough to make this
adjustment.
A. Place the amplifier into Mode HIGH (Body). Bring the amplifier to Operate. Using the
Menu button, set the LCD display to the Operating Parameter Menu (see section 3.5.5 of
the service manual).
B. Apply RF at 63.72 MHz (51-S21F-64) or 42.30 (51-S22F-42) at -10 dBm to J900, RF Input,
on the back of the amplifier. Gate the amplifier on by applying a 4 millisecond pulse with a
5% duty cycle to J904, RF Enable, on the back of the amplifier.
C. Increase the drive level of the RF being supplied to J900, RF Input, until there is 10 KW -
70 dBm (51-S21F-64) or 5 KW - 67 dBm (51-S22F-42) being produced at the amplifiers
RF output port, as read by the test instrument used to measure the output of the amplifier.
D. Adjust R3 on the PA Control PCB until the Liquid Crystal Display reads 10 KW (51-S21F-
64) or 5 KW (51-S22F-42) .
E. Increase the drive level of the RF being supplied to J900, RF Input, until there is 20 KW -
74 dBm (51-S21F-64) or 10 KW - 70 dBm (51-S22F-42) being produced at the amplifiers
RF output port, as read by the test instrument used to measure the output of the amplifier.
F. Adjust R3 on the PA Control PCB until the Liquid Crystal Display reads 20 KW (51-S21F-
64) or 10 KW (51-S22F-42) .
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G. Decrease the RF drive to -10 dBm. Bring the amplifier to Standby.
H. Change the mode to MID (A-5). Bring the amplifier to Operate.
I. Apply RF at 63.72 MHz (51-S21F-64) or 42.30 MHz (51-S22F-42) at -10 dBm to J900, RF
Input, on the back of the amplifier. Gate the amplifier on by applying a 4millisecond pulse
with a 5% duty cycle to J904, RF Enable, on the back of the amplifier.
J. Increase the drive level of the RF being supplied toJ900, RF Input, until there is .5 KW or
57 dBm being produced at the amplifiers RF output port, as read by the test instrument
used to measure the output of the amplifier.
K. Adjust R7 on the PA Control PCB until the Liquid Crystal Display reads .5 KW.
L. Increase the drive level of the RF being supplied toJ900, RF Input, until there is 5 KW - 67
dBm (51-S21F-64) or 2.5 KW - 64 dBm (51-S22F-42) being produced at the amplifiers RF
output port, as read bythe test instrument used to measure the output of the amplifier.
M. Adjust R7 on the PA Control PCB until the Liquid Crystal Display reads 5 KW (51-S21F-
64) or 2.5 KW (51-S22F-42).
N. Decrease the RF drive to -10 dBm. Bring the amplifier to Standby.
5.4.2 TUNING
Tuning should only be performed after either the PA or IPA tube has been replaced.
1. PA and IPA Tuning
A. Tuning will be achieved by adjusting only the PA TUNE inductor L514, and IPA TUNE
inductor. See Figure 9 for the location of these adjustments. Loosen the set screw on the
PA tuning adjustment through the top cover of the RF deck. Loosen the collar on the IPA
tune adjustment.
B. Place the amplifier into Mode Body. Bring the amplifier to Operate. Using the Menu button,
set the LCD to the Operating Parameter Menu (see Section 3.5.5 of the service manual).
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C. Apply RF at 63.72 MHz (51-S21F-64) or 42.30 MHz (51-S22F-42)at -10 dBm to J900, RF
Input, on the back of the amplifier. Gate the amplifier on by applying a 4 millisecond pulse
with a 5% duty cycle to J904, RF Enable, on the back of the amplifier.
D. Increase the drive level of the RF being supplied to J900, RF Input, until the LCD indicates
there is 15 KW (51-S21F-64) or 5 KW (51-S22F-42) being produced at the amplifiers RF
output port. Allow the amplifier to stay at this power for 10 minutes to warm the tube and
surrounding components.
E. Adjust L514 (the PA Tune) for maximum power output as indicated by the LCD. The ad-
justment is a minor adjustment, no more than 3 turns of either clockwise or counterclock-
wise rotation should be needed to peak the output power.
F. Adjust L507 (the IPA Tune) for maximum power output as indicated by the LCD. The
adjustment is a minor adjustment, no more than 3 turns of either clockwise or
counterclockwise rotation should be needed to peak the output power.
G. Repeat steps E and F until maximum output is achieved.
H. Tighten the locking nut on the IPA Tune and the set screw on the PA Tune.
If you have difficulty, then contact ETO Field Service for assistance at 719-260-1191 or FAX a
request to 719-260-0395. Be sure to include a telephone number where you can be reached.
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6.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
6.1 INSPECTION
Whenever the MRI system is serviced, but at intervals not greater than 90 days, inspect the interior of the
cabinet for accumulated dust, lint or other foreign matter. Check that all harness and RF cable connectors
are properly and fully engaged.
If visible build-up of dust or lint is evident, clean as described in Section 6.2.3 below.
6.2 ROUTINE CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
6.2.1 EVERY 30 DAYS
Replace intake air filter located on front of High Voltage deck (may be performed by customer personnel if
desired) as follows:
1) Turn off amplifier power and wait one minute for

fans/blowers to stop turning.
2) Remove the 2 screws securing the filter bracket to

the front of the High Voltage deck. Slide the
filter out of the other bracket.
3) Reverse procedure to install new filter of same

type. Be sure to observe direction of airflow
marked on frame of filter.
6.2.2 EVERY 90 DAYS
Clean inside of cabinet using vacuum cleaner with soft brush, giving particular attention to outer surfaces of
chassis covers and slotted areas for cooling air intake and exhaust.
6.2.3 ANNUALLY
1) Disconnect harness and RF connectors as necessary

and remove power supply, manual driver, and main RF
decks from cabinet (one at a time).
********************************************************************************************************************
WARNING!
READ SAFETY SECTION 4.2 BEFORE PROCEEDING.
********************************************************************************************************************
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2) Remove covers, one at a time, and carefully clean
interior of each chassis using vacuum cleaner with
soft brush attachment.
USE EXTREME CARE NOT TO BUMP OR MOVE RF COMPONENTS
OR WIRING.
Make certain that chassis is free of dirt and
foreign matter including lint and hair, etc.
3) Before replacing covers, inspect interior -

especially high voltage ac, dc, and RF power
circuits - for evidence of arcing or other
malfunction. Insure that any bolted on plug-in
connections are securely mated.
4) Replace covers and cover hardware exactly as it

was. Mount chassis in cabinet and restore all
connectors, mating securely.
5) Perform functional test.
6.3 FUNCTIONAL CHECK
Recommended frequency : At least once annually.
Optional frequency : Every six months, especially if equipment is subjected to unusually high hours of
whole-body imaging per month.
1) Set up the amplifier as for normal whole body

imaging using a continuous train of RF pulses and
the normal imaging frequency of the system except
connect a suitable 50 ohm dummy load and peak-
responding RF wattmeter to the RF output connector
of the amplifier deck.
2) Starting at -20 dBm, increase RF excitation to

amplifier in the .5dBm steps until EITHER:
(a) peak power output reaches the maximum

whole-body imaging output power as
specified in section 1.3.
(b) excitation reaches the maximum drive as
specified below.
Mode MID (A-5) 0 dBm drive
Mode HIGH (BODY) 0 dBm drive
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3) If results satisfy established criteria for
acceptable imaging, terminate test and restore
system to normal configuration.
4) If results do NOT satisfy established criteria,

troubleshooting will be necessary. If
power output is below normal, on ALL modes the
test equipment should be verified as good prior to
troubleshooting.
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Page 1
ETO Schematics
Figure Schematic Description
1 MAX51026 System Front View in Cabinet
1a MAX51001 System Front View
2 MAX51027 System Back View with I/O Panel
2a MAX51028 System Back View with I/O Panel Removed
2b MAX51002 System Back View
3 MAX51003 Functional Block Diagram (S21)
3a MAX51004 Functional Block Diagram (S22)
4 MAX51005 Flow Diagram (S21)
4a MAX51006 Flow Diagram (S22)
5 MAX51029 Rear Panel Screening
6 MAX51030 Customer Connector Panel (Mechanical)
7 MAX51007 System Front View without Panels
8 MAX51008 System Back View without Panel
9 MAX51009 PA/IPA Deck Front View
10 MAX51010 PA/IPA RF Deck Back View
11 MAX51011 PA/IPA RF Deck Right Side View (S21)
11a MAX51025 PA/IPA RF Deck, Small Tube, Right Side View S21
12 MAX51012 PA/IPA RF Deck Left Side View
13 MAX51013 PA/IPA RF Deck Top View (S21)
13a MAX51024 PA/IPA RF Deck, Small Tube, Top View
14 MAX51014 PA/IPA RF Deck, Bottom Deck (S21)
14a MAX51023 PA/IPA RF Deck, Small Tube, Bottom View (S22)
15 MAX51031 PA/IPA RF Deck, Small Tube, Bottom View
16 MAX51032 LV Deck Top View
17 MAX51033 LV Deck Back View
18 MAX51034 HV Power Supply Top View
19 MAX51015 System Interconnect Diagram
20 MAX51020 100W Driver Schematic (S22) Sheet 1
20a MAX51021 100W Driver Schematic (S22) Sheet 2
20b MAX51022 100W Driver Schematic (S22) Sheet 3
21 MAX51035 100W Driver Schematic (S21) Sheet 1
21a MAX51036 100W Driver Schematic (S21) Sheet 2
21b MAX51037 100W Driver Schematic (S21) Sheet 3
22 MAX51038 100W Driver Flow Diagram and Board Layout
23 MAX51039 IPA/PA Input PCB Layout
24 MAX51040 IPA/PA Input PCB Schematic
25 MAX51041 PA/IPA Deck Schematic (S21)
25a MAX51042 PA/IPA Deck Schematic (S22)
26 MAX51016 56V Regulator PCB Layout
27 MAX51017 56V Regulator Schematic
28 MAX51043 PA Control PCB Layout
29 MAX51044 PA Control PCB Schematic (S21) Sheet 1
29a MAX51045 PA Control PCB Schematic (S21) Sheet 2
29b MAX51046 PA Control PCB Schematic (S21) Sheet 3
29c MAX51047 PA Control PCB Schematic (S21) Sheet 4
29d MAX51048 PA Control PCB Schematic (S21) Sheet 5
30 MAX51049 PA Control PCB Schematic (S22) Sheet 1
30a MAX51050 PA Control PCB Schematic (S22) Sheet 2
ETO Schematics (Sheet 2)
Figure Description
30b PA Control PCB Schematic (S22) Sheet 3
30c PA Control PCB Schematic (S22) Sheet 4
30d PA Control PCB Schematic (S22) Sheet 5
31 Wattmeter PCB Layout
32 Wattmeter PCB Schematic
33 Low Voltage Power Supply Schematic
34 Wiring Diagram, HV Deck, XFMR Mod
35 HV Rectifier PCB Layout
36 HV Rectifier PCB Schematic
37 PA Cap Bank PCB Layout
38 PA Cap Board Schematic
39 IPA Cap Board PCB Layout
40 IPA Cap Board Schematic
41 HV Transformer Assy Layout
42 Air Flow Sensor PCB Layout
43 Air Flow Sensor PCB Schematic
44 System Controller PCB Layout
45 System Controller Block Diagram
45a System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 1
45b System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 2
45c System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 3
45d System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 4
45e System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 5
45f System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 6
45g System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 7
45h System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 8
45i System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 9
46 LED/Switch Display PCB Layout
47 LED/Switch Display PCB Schematic
48 Serial Connector PCB Layout
49 Customer Connector Panel Schematic
50 New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 1
50a New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 2
50b New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 3
50c New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 4
50d New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 5
50e New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 6
50f New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 7
50g New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 8
50h New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 9
50i New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 10
50j New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 11
50k New System Controller PCB Schematic Sheet 12
Eclipse/Polaris ETO Parts
Part Number Description

378730 1.0T PA Control Board
377873 1.0T PA Tube
378732 1.0T Solid State Driver / RF Input PCB
378729 1.5T PA Control Board
399870 1.5T PA Tube
378731 1.5T Solid State Driver / RF Input PCB
399860 1.0T/1.5T Control Board
378728 56V Regulator Board
376897 IPA Capacitor Tray
378727 IPA Tube
376631 IPA/PA Deck Blower
399868 LED Display
376896 PA Capacitor Tray
377630 Rectifier 202, 203
399867 Serial Interface Board

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4975 NORTH 30th STREET

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80919

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ETO Part No. ZMX-X160

AMPLIFIER SERIAL NUMBER: _____________________

The Models 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42 amplifiers are Class 1

The Models 51-S21F-64 and 51-S22F-42 amplifiers are UL Listed

The amplifiers must be enclosed in an outer cabinet when operated

The Model 51-S21F-64 amplifier is capable of delivering in excess

The Model 51-S22F-42 amplifiers are capable of delivering in

LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE AMPLIFIER. DO NOT OPERATE

DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS OR LIQUIDS ON TOP OF THE AMPLIFIER.

DO NOT BLOCK AMPLIFIER INPUT OR EXHAUST VENT

ETO, INC. is not responsible for proper or improper installation, application, or

ETO will make available on request circuit diagrams, component

The RF Amplifier system has a serial number label attached to

This label contains the following information:

Model Number: 51-S21a-bb

MARKINGS ON THE AMPLIFIER:

Three-phase alternating current

Earth (Ground: Functional)

Protective Earth (Ground)

Attention, consult accompanying documents

Off (power: disconnection from the mains)

On (power: connection to the mains)

MAXIMUM RF POWER OUTPUT: 51-S21F-64 (Mode High)

MAXIMUM PULSE ENERGY: 51-S21F-64 (Mode High)

FREQUENCY OF OPERATION: 51-S21F-64

LINEARITY: +/- 1 dB from full output to a level 40

PULSE VARIATION: Less than 0.5 dB across a 3 ms rectangular

INSTANTANEOUS BANDWIDTH: +/- 50 KHz or better at +/- 0.2 dB;

LOAD IMPEDANCE : Nominal 50 Ohms, unbalanced

DRIVE POWER REQUIREMENTS: -2dBm to +3 dBm for 15 KW output.

HARMONIC OUTPUT : < -25 dBc

NOISE OUTPUT : < -150 dBm/Hz when gated "OFF"

GATING: Max. time to meet Specs: < 100 usec "ON"

Any single gated-on period shall not exceed 20 ms.

The gating duty cycle shall not exceed 50%.

- Temperature: Operating, +10 to +40 degrees C.

- Altitude: Operating, to 10,000 feet ASL.

- Humidity: Operating, to 70% non-condensing.

- Air Pressure Operating, 70 - 100 kPa

1.0 OVERVIEW OF AMPLIFIER ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION ........... ............. .............1

1.2 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

1.2.1 Amplifier Controller

1.2.2 RF Amplifier Deck

The RF Amplifier Deck includes the following assemblies:

1) Solid State Driver (100W SS Driver)

1) All primary power switching and distribution.

1.2.4 High Voltage Power Supply

1.2.5 Ferro-Resonant Supplies

1.3 MODES OF AMPLIFIER OPERATION

HIGH (BODY) 25.00 KW peak 51-S21F-64

1.3.2 MODE "MID (A-5)"

1.3.3 MODE "LOW (A-1)" (not specified)

1.4 AMPLIFIER OPERATION, GENERAL

1. Communication with the MRI control system.

2. Control of the amplifier hardware.

3. Monitoring of the amplifier functions for fault conditions.

2.3.2 CUSTOMER INTERFACE BOARD