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M-ill Mammography System Manual ervice S iS Lupo de Furagen S.A. decd April, 1995 FRACG SANDOVAL, Revision 15 TWIURNA, 8.0, HEXICO 2245) 86-G084299 FAX GGERBEESS Section 7: Theory of Operation 2.25 Radiation Shield Switch Acnicroswitch a the bottom of te to radiation shield is actoaied when the shield fs opened. ‘When the shield is opened, an active high signal (R0OR INT) is seni w the Microprocessor Board (J2 13). Dusing the machine seiup, the Exposure Techaigue Data Line ‘will remain in STANDBY and not display READY until (he radiation shield is opened. 45¥ 9213 Microprocessor Board gure 7 Radiation Shield Suiteh Signal 2.3 Auto-Mirror Interface ‘The system Micryprocessor board maves the Auto-Mirror assembly out of the x-ray fietd before gencraling x-rays. ‘To do this, she Microprocessor sends a logic high signat QNOTI) to Ul on the Awe-Mintor Driver Beare (P-1), ‘hinogh the Auro-Aperture Board, ‘The microcontroller (U1) on the Avte-Mirror Driver Board senses this logis ‘high and ovfputs the proper logic Ieveis to Amplifier U2(L and Amplifier U3(), casing one aruplifir to sink current, ané the other to source cumrent. This causes the ‘0f0-IUTOF moter to étive In ane dixection, ‘The Avio-Mirror tab depsrts froma the US (IN) position and hends towar the U4 (OUD position, When the tab reaches Uf, the microconiroller outputs logic lows to amplifiers U2 sre U3, dynsmrically braking the meter. ‘At the end of the exposure, the Microprocessor sends a logic lows signal (2NOTI) to UII on the Anto-Mieror Duiver Board (E-1), through the Auta-Aperure Board. ‘The microcontroller (U1) 02 the Auto-Mirror Driver ‘Board senses this logic low and ontpurs the proper logic levels to Amplifiers U2(0) and U3(1} causing the auto- minor motor to severse direction. The anisror tah lewvey the U4 (OUT) position, and heads oward the US (IN) position. ‘The inierozontraller outputs logic tows to amplifiers U2 and U3, dynamically braking the motor. ‘An error signal from the Microprocessor follows the same logic level as the 2NGT! signal once the mirror reaches its dectination. If, fur any reason, the mirzor tah does net change position, the two signals @2NOTE and ERROR) will invert. ‘Tho Microprocessor wil then generale act AUTO-MIRROR FAULT message which is displayed on the monitor, oe SD paw Tee LPF I y [e aoaer ad uf Figure 7-25: Block Diagram - Auto-Mirror Interface M-ill Mammography System Revision - 15 ‘Service Manual Pago 7-33 Section 7: Theory of Operation 2.4 Filter Driver / Detection Theary “The Micruprocessar Boxed checks the pesition of Nee Teese sve caste reeset eset they ub gsr" Oped tStiercon fe Pier eset Bad (ad TPL a ag one iter Se, genet esas essay 6 the enprcese to deter te Fite est high eS) Sanat ie iter Dever Board oe ‘hon he ag toss Opt! lamp (U2) «ose Dpnueine, Massel HLSEL). WRENS gia OLY POR) sea exe ey 0 ore EEE nee Joe Microprovsssor, jafouning the system that the Heer, Spmeinaely200DC om Restfer Bi) SHIBEMTTRNCESE rt linge etm, The UF evpieeeslste tou. hen tects Ope ina and energizes the Filter Motor, (U1), a logle bigh signal (RH POS) is sont to the logic cre (ion te Meee nome as Sten eth Rio ero pace (U2 Keuses otk low), te Mcrmecesoro reovive 4 logic high signal from either Uf of U7 fon the Fite eel Bay exstes ae poibe a “Terr meses ett sen ‘The mammography uni incorporates two filters (Molybdenum anc Rhodiuin} which are selectable from mera thie on the RUN MODE scicen, Selecting the Rixelium Filter eauses the Microprocessor to send a logit: Bnergizing the Fiter Moior runs the motor lend screw, which moves the Filter Sfide, thus positioning the Rhocliure Filter over the x-ray tube port. “After the expasare, ihe Micropreicessor send the signat (MO SEL} to die Filter Driver Bourd (1302.2). This cignat deactivates ingie cirenitry (U1) and activates logie citetdery (U2). Rectifier (D1) sends dae 2OVEC to thee inpot of fogic cirenitey (U2), which sends a segutated ST2VDC to the Fite: Motor, The wotor reverses. moving the Fitts Slide in the opposite ciseetion, thus positioning the Molybdenum Hiller over the ray the port fmenchnocescon|izid {usual FINER BAER BOARD, ME be ew dt a toate | numo see |2 s we a uoty pos. js Losie : wie L[s[aneos_{s ot ono 3) quo. - — - r FASC PIL en, Pawn de imagen SAA de A n “iE ogee PAC || L 7 ile en, ee! zee rae ! IE weelnn 4 son PAP pons wurst q PEASE NES Fr tte ogieg FE ° HEU a iat nee soLATION TAHSFORMER ot Fignnie 7-26 Block biageain - Filter Driver / Detect Service Manual Milli Mammography System Page 7-34 Revision - 15 N-Ill Service Manual Table of Contents Section 1: General information & Specifications 1. Introduction to the M-ilE 1.1 Unit Neseription ~ 1.2. Using the Service Manus] 1.3. Required Tools & Bquignneat.. 1.4 Unit Layout, 1.5. Safety Information ané Wamings .. 2. Specifications 2.1 Performance Spesificaignt nn mcesnnseneene 13 ‘2.2. Exposare Specifications 23. C-Aum Speeidcaions 14. Compression Specifications 25. Beam Limiting Specificalions 26 Conuol System Specifications 27 HY Generator Specifications 2.8 ABC Specifications .. 29, Shing Sitios 2.10 X-ray Tube 2.11 Physical Specifications. 2.12 Frwironnental Specificetions 2°73 Speaification Accuracy, 2.14 Curnpitens 2115 Caifiable Components. 3. Compliance and identification Label Locations .. Section 2: Installation 1. Unpacking 1.) Rezeiving Instructions. 32 Urerating the Unit 2. Unit Installation 2.1 Semp and Padidaning neon 2.2 Connecting the Footswitches.. 2.3. Installing the Radiation Protection Shield. 2d Removing the Shipping Collar 3. Connecting to Powor 3.4. Taput Power Configuration . 3.2 Power Cable Comnection 3.3. Attachment of Accessories » 3S The LORAD bucky... 352 Case Felder Aconbly 383 Sere 26 5380 sen 34 Compression Accessory M-lll Mammography System Revision - 15 Section 3: Unit Set-Up 1. DIP Switch Settings ... 14 Switch Si Setings 1.2 Switch $2 Setings 13 Hiltse and Auta-Mirror Setoct 2. System Power Up 2.1 Pre-Tam On Check - Cabling 22 Tre-Tum On Check - Radiation Shield 23. Pre-Turn On Check - Meshanicol Integrity 2.4 Auio-Aperture and Fixed Areriores 23 Systeni Power Up 26 Post Power-Up Cheok 261 Fomtiseal Ceck Csr Key 2602 Chose. Ckange Key 263 284 265 pons Cotte KEYS nn Auto BD fgat 3. Setting System Detautts .. BL Set Time ang Dat 32 Sot Sturtap Defaults 33. Set Magnification Defaults, 34 Set Back-Up Tne 35 Set AutokW Window 36 Sot Pre-Compression Force .. 3.7 Adding & Coston Mhin Fype 3 AEC FilavScveen Teble Assignment 4, AEC Setup... 4.1 Tube Current Verification 42 Tube Voltage Potentiat Chicck 43. Timing Accuracy Check 431 Timing Cock: Memod 432 _Tinine Check -Mebiod #2 44. ABC Callsation.. 441 Flue TypeSdecion 242 teat eatontion (@ieao Oped Dusty Thickness Tracking) AY Tracking argc fest sat Large Forns ABC Perfomance So roe Spot an Ope ua & Tas Tekin. EV Tracking fest pat nn Sot Foves Perforce eS. Reconsereded ABC Vals nn 483 444 445 446 aa7 asa AS. Print Calibection Valves 452 Priming DAC Valves with Alta ANOFHN Dv ORAN ¥ ASOCH rao ‘Fquapa de Imagen SA, de CW Ry OAESAANE.ALA TUAW RG, Mexico 2a ORAB. TEL eta.doadnan FAKReeaneeage “UE M-lll Service Manual Table of Contents Section 4: Compliance Checks 1. System Inspection 1.1 Inspeotion -Interchangecble Apertures 2. C-arm Functional Checks 21 Carn Up & Down Switches 2.2 Camm Rotation Retease Switches 23. Coan Angle Display. 2.4 Motorized Compression System 2.5 Manual Compression 2.6 Compression Thickness Display 2.7 Auto Compression Release 228 Compression Pootewitenies) .. 29. Light Fiold Lamp. 3. Interlocks ... 3,1 Interlock Chesk - C-arm Safety Switch, 3.2 Intesteck Check, - Fixed Aperture. 3.3. Interlock Check « Radiation Shield. 34 Tateslock Check - C-arm Movement . 4. Accessory Detection & Recognition ... 4-4. 4, Detection Check - Image Reepter . 42. Detection Check - Bucky Device 4.3 Detection Check - Magnification Stand 4a Detection Cheek - Localization Palle 5. Exposure Checks. Ialf Value Layer ~ Reproducibility & Linearity (Manual) Reproducibitity m Auto-Time Mede Reproducibility in Auto-KV Mode . 6. Xray Fletd Checks 6.1 Check - Light Field Meminancs 6.2 Check -X-Ray Beam Atigament 6.3 Test- Light Field Afigament 7. Compliance Checks 7.1 Performance Check - Bucky Device 7.2 Maximam mas ia Awo-Tine Mode 7.3. Performance Check - Exposace Counter 7.4 Shielding Check « image Recepior Support 7.5. Shickding Check - X-Ray Tubehead, Section 5: Maintenance 1. Introduction 5-1 11 Pace Ldenttinton Cont Concole $4 L2 Parts Mentification - C-arm & Vertical Column. $-2 1.3 Location OF Fuses .. 2. System Diagnostics saw 3, Removing Covers anne 3.1 Contret Console Covers: 32. Dauapon Keybourd Pare! - 33. Vertical Coloma Covers. 3.4. Patient Handle .... 3S Carn Covers. 36 Compression Cariage Covers, 3.7 Image Receptor Support Deviee Covers 5-10 RB Tubehead Baclosure Covers wens. 4. Component Removal - Dataport Console and VTA.. 4.1 High Voltage Genecater . 42 Low Voltsge Power Sopply & Fuse Block 43. Power Como! Board 44 Tube Controt Board 45 Datspert Keyboard oo 4.6. Dataport Components (Fop Shelf) 461 Miseopeoestor Bou 462. Miuupmessio Bosrd FPROMS vo G3 BICONE BORE nnn 46a Parpher ier Hoa 4.7 Monitor Assembly. 48 Printer Power Suppl 49 Rotation Sensors 49.4 Rota Aagle Poteniente. 492 Deen Postin Miers 4,1 LED Angle Display Boards 4.5 C-arm Actrator Assembly. Page -IV MLE Mammography System Revision - 15 Section 5: Maintenance (continued) 5. Component Removal & Replacoment - ¢-arm 3 XRay Tube, 52. BeamLimiiag Asserut S21 Att Aperie Mater 522 AMecAperir Dead. 323. Poce apenue to 53. Amto-Mizor Assembly 521 AutoNtitor Deen bat 532 Auto Miner Meter «+ $4 Dual Fiter Assemity SA. Fer feet Round ” Si2 Re Noo ons 55) Light Beeld ramp won 5.8 Compression Device Comportnts 51 Comoresion tchard sake 562. Compression Miter 581 Compresion Thick Seisersnn 5.7 Image Reseysar Support Device Componeate E7 Asssinry Dect BH cnn S22 ACPesien DreetBoad S13 AEC BoadtAtsbly - 58 Localization Tray Sensor Beard & Poventiometer ‘3.9 Magnification Tray Detector Board 533 M-ll Service Manual Table of Contents Section 6: Adjustments and Calibrations 4. Introduction At DAC Reference & Bucky Offset 22 High Voltege Generar (Tube Voltage} Calibrarion 13 Tube Coatro! Board (Filanest) Calibration. 14 Calibration - Bucky Device 1S Adjustunent . Wivraiaance of Light Field 16 Attgnment - X-ray Beam. 161 Deserpton Yoray Bear 4162 Fostaulng X-Ray Pela Asgwient Femplte «oS 3 163 Biposing & Viewing de ¥-Ray Hist es 164 Grose Algenunt Ante Apons & Fc Aptos 055 165 Cmuse Adjusmen. Special Preedute ApeCMES GT 165 Fine Alfennent- X-Ray Fel... 1.7 Alignment - Light Field Abgament. 18 Calibration - Auto-Aperture Board 19 Adjustment - Auto-Mintor Detee! Bow. 4.10 Adjastraent - Filter Position Detect Board 1.11 Ad} Compression Device Chain Tension... 1.12 Calibration - Compression Thickness Sensor ., 6-13 FIDE Adtctment -Compresion S886" won 6 2422. Comprenien Teds Callen nner cetl13 1.13 Calibration - Pre-Compression Fore. 1.44 Accessory Detect Board Calfbration .. 11S Verification - C-arm Up/Down Position «6-15 Ml Mammography System Revision - 18 Page -V M-Ill Service Manuai Table of Contents Section 7: Theory of Operation 1. Theory - X-ray Control System 1.1 Tareduction 1.2. Theory - Power Distibution..j ELL InpatPower Panel £22 Tolan Transformer w 123 Sytem AC... BBA S$HteM DE nr ernoen 13. Theory - Microprocesso: Board. TRE CRT Interne. 13.2 Rephoerd terface wenn 13.3 Coat Keypad fatten. 134 Expusute Come nae IBS C-Anm Angle Display Des LYS CAmSuushwous, 137 Poaterinerase.... US'S RealTime Clock. i Theory - Tube Corto! Board, Td Ande Motor Coneal 142 Biancst Sopply 143 Blamest onto Sends Baa Filamopt Regulation LS. Theory - High Vollage Generator .. 1.6 “Theory - Antornatic Exposure Contr. 1.6L AECSensor Hoare 162 ABC Sigual Path -Mierogvaessser Host’ 163 ABC Sigeal Proceasing an nnnone 184 AvkO-Pite Mode tapesene Termination. 18S AucokV Mode Expesure Foemination LJ Theory - Sriertock Circuits 13.1 Radintim Shieel Interlock 122 Can Safety SM oor 172 perme Ealedack eee 2. Theory- Electro-Mechanical Systems... 2. ‘Theery - C-Aimn Diive & Power Control Bd Ad Fina Actiater Aste LU Can UpDome & Say Switch. ZAR Camm Camresien Subst TES Compression UpFimenieleme 2S Compasion Dive Chant Becton sos cne LLL6 Compesion Signa Transtons nn SEF Congestion Thelsest. BUS C-anmRetaion Bake BAS LIME wan 2.2 C-Amm Detectors & Switches . VBL CAM ARB DRE on 222 Cam Accessory Orta fond 223 Au Ageture Bobet Bows ‘bad Plagofiewion Sond Deter oan 298 Radicion Shedd Swick 23. Awe-Mino: Interface. 24 Filer Driver / Detection Page -VI Mail Mammography System Revision - 15 Figure 1-1: Te M10 Mammography Unit. Figne 12, Gouplance Label and idctitcation Fae Installation Figures Figure3-t; MA xed Apertures Figure 3.2- Waveforms Patterns... ich Voltage Test Weil Rigar ide Faninple «Calibration Vatues Prinsen Cit 7-Bution Keypad... ne 4-2: lf Value Layer Serum \ Keziodscibitty & Linearity heck Seiap, Sole Locations - Ligh: Fela ihamings Phecification -%-ay Field Aliganeny Light Field Alignnen: Check Probe Positeas Image Recep Shietding Check sent Hncllons-Taboherd Shite chee * Sen X-Ray Tobe Alignment # a Mammography System mete ; on-ts Revi Melll Service Manual List of Figures Maintenance Figures fagon -Control Console Te-am & Vestien! Column, Fignro $1: Pats denies Figne 5:2: Farts Wenkification Fipuie 5-3 Lecallon of TUES war eo Figure S-4: Cover Removal - DATAPORT Control Consele Powe $3: Cover Removed - Vectcal Teavel Assernbly, Figure 56: Cover Rergoval - Com Assert ly Tih ye 5-7 Corer Removal - Compress Carriage Feure $$; Gover Removal -Tuberset Broome = Gamal - High Volinge Generator 1 Reanaval - Left Side Panel Composests * Feemoval - Consro} Panel Comaponents « Removal - Mesitor Assembly - renewal -Rosation Angie Sensor & Detest Misrowitch Removal - LED Angle Disphy Board Removal -C-arm Actuator “removal - X-tay Tobe TRemnvwat - Beam Linsiting Aston « | Feemoved - Boar Limiting Assen Gomapenents Removal - Fixed ApeTue Deteott . Removal = Aiao-Mincor Assembly att ‘Components. ‘Gnage Receptor Support - Removal - Dus Biter Assembly ” Removed Dual Bier Assembly Conponest sion Clutch / Brake Assembly Pigue $23: Removal - Comore Piece £24: Removal - Corapression Mose ac Brake Assembly Maar 525, Removal ~Conpression Tala COT Foue 5.26 Renova - nage Recep SUPP ‘Componsuls Adjustments and Calibrations Figures. Fayre 6: Adjustments- High Verses Gener wr vennn Frgce 62: Types! Wavetors- OVE ‘Tadershoot, and Nowa! Fiswe G3. Ray Feld Avignnent “Templaie oe see Figere 64: Adjusment- Bear Lining seserably Qedem x 24ein Fost) Figen 5.5: Adjusmiat- Pine’ AGERE =~ - Fegure 6-6: ght Hck! Aligonsent Saunple-- Pence Bracket Adjusmest- Light Team snc 3a Oe Adjuament- Compression Detee EN "Pension Figwe 65: Adjastirent- Comprsasion Sensor Poteatbometer -- TOAD Tait Mammography System Page -Vit Revision - 15 M-Ill Service Manual List of Figures Theory of Operation Figures Section 7 Figuce 7-1; MIE CRT Interface Signalling Higure7-2 Keyboard Faterface & Input Power Signal. Figure 7-3 M-lit Exposure Sequence... . Figure 7-4: Exposure Timing Divgrara 7 Atma Angle Display Drive ~ Anode Motor Contwo! Sigaalling Filamset Conti Signals High Voltage Genorator Conte! Signals. Automatic Exposure Contt Signals Figure 7-10: Imceilock Signals Figure 7-11: Lincar Actuator Asseanbly Fignre 7-12; Actuator Control Signals Figue 7-13: Compression Control Signals Fipure 7-12: Compression Carriage Assembly . Figure 7-15: Compression Thickness Interface Sigoals, Fignre 7-16: Retation Brake Control Signal. altinator Lamp Signals stecior Boards asd Signals + C-Arm Angte Detector Signais Arm Accessory Detect Signals + Bucky Interface Sigealn Figure 7-22; Auto-Apertore Detect Siz Figue 7-25 ation Tray Detect Sigrals.. Figure 7. 1 Shield Switch Signa Higure 7-25; Ante-Mitror ierface Figuee 7-26: Filter / Duiver Detection 73 24 ‘Tas page left intontionatty blank “This page fof intentionally blank ——— M-IIt Mammography System. LORAD Revision - 18 Page -IX SSS SESE This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank RAD Mammography System Revision - 15 Section 1: General Information & Specifications 1._ INTRODUCTION TO THE MAIL “The LORAD N-IM combines LORAD Clean Power Munmegrashy technology ‘vith an easy-to-operate, fly. ‘controllable computer system. The full-featured system provides ramet or autontalic x-ray control and aeeomnimodstes a full renge of options. 14_Unit Description ‘The M-IMT feaires luge menv-driven exposure modes ((Manuai, Auty-Time, and Auto-KV) and is equipped with a dual focal spot x-ray tobe, The unit accommodates all LORAD menafactured attachments such as the cassete holders, compression trays, localization trays, magnification tray, Bucky erids, and the Steicolor Localization and Biopsy Systen:. ‘MAI mechanical operations as wel! as the x-ray system ‘operations are coatrolled and miositorcd by fhe internad ‘eomputer system with the staas of each operation cisplayed on the CRT serear, ‘The MUI contra! system contains diagnostic routines thet snoritor sysiem operation Defore, during, and afier x-ray exposure. Ifa malfusetion is detected by the diagnestic system. a fault message is displuyed at the bottom of the (CRT, sacl further operation is prevcated april the derected facttis dened, 1.2 _Using the Service Manual ‘The M-lkt Service Misnutl tas seven sections comaining ‘he following information: Scetion 1 - General Information & Specifications General system descriptions, technical inforinetion, anct precaotions pertaining to exposure to x-radiation ate ‘commained in Section 1. Scetion 2 - Installation: This section cont information reganting unpacking ark positioning the unit, ‘attsching nccessozies, and cemaceting the oni: o power. Also in this section is a description of the compliance labels and their tocations. Section 3 - Unit Sctup: Unil Setup details the checks necessary lo power up the systena, setGug dcfaults, and calibrating the Automate Fxposnze Conteol System, Section 4 « Compliance Checks: This section contains the procedures that verify system compliance, These procedores include fonetional checks aligeancat checks, Teakage checks, interlock checks, accessory recognition cheeks, and performance checks, Section 5 - Maintenance: ‘This isthe component semmovel and replacement section aril contains tho cecssary procedures to perform various replacement tasks, Section 6 Adjustments & Calibrations: Directions t adjust and calibrate the unit, including the x-ray fietd, Tight fictd, tube current, tube voltage, and the fixed apertures, comprise the Adjustroeate and Calibeat section. ‘Section 7 - Theory of Operation: ‘This cevtion contains brief cireuit descriptions for the x-ray exposure circuit al routing, and efectcomechanical circuit inteructions, Emnetions, ‘To troubleshoot the system, use the ciseuit descriptions in Section 7 which trace the circuit interactions For ese, ‘machine function and describe the farctions for the ckeettomechanical devices. Note thatin addition to the thcory of aperation, performing the calibration provectures wil often identify fatled assenublies, Replacement of some electrical assemblies requires that the corresponding cerlifteation procedare and, if necessary, the aligunient aud calibration procedure be. perlormettto verity the machite's conformance te spevification. Mill Mammography System Revision - 15 Service Manual Page 1-1 Section 1: General Information & Specifications 1.2. Required Toots & Equipment The following isa list ef tools necessary for servicing the M-IPonit, standard band tools; ex key sety seter sticks light meter probe: BO voltage divider; Sield alignment template; PIN 3-405-8604 3-102 digit volt-ohm-muttimeter; PNT Ae eK s oseiMeseope: 9, Vietoreen Model 650 radiation rateateter with 660-4 probe or equivatent; 10. 102 sn cm radial scatter probe, 11, inch square piece of Aluminum foil. 12, KV Adapter Cable; P/N'2-425-3601 1.4 Unit Layout ‘The M-II Mammography Syste (shown in Figure 1-1) consists of three major assemblies: the DATAFORT CRT seree, the Contot Console, and the C-smm, ‘The CRT dispiays atl x-ray exposure options and sclections in Manual, Ano-Time, aud AMO-KV expusure modes. Date tines on the nereen list the siaus of ‘mechanical operations (specifically, Cearm angle, compeession tay eight, and presence of stuschments), ‘The CRT mounts on top of the Contral Console. ‘The Conuot Console contains the DATAPORT keyboard, the x-cay exposure drive comporents, C-urm rotation sensors, anda ineat actuator assembly that drives the C- ann up and down, The micropracessor, systecn ACC power supplies, ard printer are also housed ix the ‘Control Console, ‘The unit is mounted on two wheel: (front) nd rwo casters (rear), An impat power receptacle on the Contrat Console = opposite the DATAPORT keyboard - connects he unit ton AC power soures. The CRT video cable {from the tieroprocesso:} and the AC power cord enter the unit through an enclosure at to right rea of the M-IR. The system incomorates acitcuit breaker, above the input power recepcle, to automatically disconrezt the unit from the source during axcessive overcurrent conditions. ‘The C-erm houses the x-ray tube, the beam limiting assornbly, the breast compression devies, the C-arm eonizol keypads, the image receptar support device, the accessory sensots, and the AEC sexsor (built inte bee image receptor support). Figure 1-1 ‘The Neill Marnmography Unit Service Manual Page 1-2 MAll Mammography System Revision - 15 General Information & Speci Section 1: ations 2 er el eS 1.5 Safety Information and Warnings {WARNING | ‘Only qualified electronic technicians who are cettified and experienced in ihe maintenance and repair of high voltage x-ray equipment should attempt to service this equipment. 1 WARNING | Lethal voitages are present within tha interior of this unit. Use exireme caution to avoid contacting, directly, or through tools, any onneotor pins, terminats or test points. Remove all jewelry before working on the unit, and avoid wearing foose fitting clothing, 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1_Performance Specifications ‘Tube Potential WARNING | Never perform service alone. Only service this, equipment in the company of someone who is ‘eapable of rendering aid should an accident occur. | WARNING 1 ‘The lithiuns battery on the Microprocessor may be hazardous if not handled properly, DO NOT recharge or disassemble the battery. DO NOT dispose of the datestime clock battery Ina fire. Failure to obseive this warning could result in oxplosion of the battery. 22 to 44 BV in one KV increments, constant potential Tube Current - Large Ssnall 22-28 80mA 20mA, 29234 Oma mA Avtomatically Seleciod Based Upon &Y and Focal Spo Focal Spots Dval- Large @3 ma (nominal) Small 6.1 mes (rominsl) Input Line Power Voltage. 220 VAC single phase 415% -1(0% Front panel ON(OHF switch bencath CRT engages power. Circuit breaker on left side of wnit inact be ON Frequency 50160 Hertz ‘Amporage .. +2 cunps idle, 23.9 amps peak si 65 centimerers Magnification... 1.8X (nominal), adjustable to provide magaification factors of LOK, EDX, LI9K, and LX, image Receptor Format..... 18x 2 om, 24 x 30 cm sereer film cassettes 30 Microns Molybdenunt - 25 Micrmes Rhociem (seleciabte) ‘Constant Potential outpa: maintains specified kV anet mAs accuracy throughout the nenniaal input range. M-Ilt Mammography System Service Manual Page 1-3 Section 1: General Information & Specifications 2.2 Exposure Specifications Manual: Operator sclects KV range (22-34 Ma Pitter. 28-34 Rh filter) ad exposure time QO. - 5.0 seconds). Auto-Time Operator selects KV: automatic expesate detector ecu selects eaposure tie, AutoKY ee Automatic exposure detector citealt selecrs KV an exowsure ‘ime. Exposure Time 0.410 5 seconds (0.! second increments) Millampere seconds 17 mnAs mipieaun 10.400 mAs mexinnum 2.3 C-Arm Specifications Verlical Movement 166.25 emo 137.25 em from floor (breast tay igh) Rotation en tea 18S? 1-165" with Getenis at 0, 245", 290", £139", Be 180" Rotation Lock... “Blestromagnetic (feleaces to allow rotation through five distinct keypads} Display -vneeene'TWO LED readouts on machine sides andoa CRT display to iudicate C-Arma angie, 2.4 Compression Specifications Motorized UpMown lbs - lbs (pragraramebie}, Manual .. -UpiDowa 95 215 1b, pressure, Release .. _-6emt cm upward drive. Controls yperated though 7-bawion keypads on C-Ara, footswitckex, and @ front panel Release key. 2.8 Beam Limiting Specifications ‘Auto-Aperture eneenrn funtoraperture is provided for 18 x 24 und 24 x 30 em ‘Aptrtare xray fel sizes, with Large Foeal Spot, Fixed Apertur Separate, ized aportures avo provided for Small Focal Spot, coned-town and spot applications, Beam Slide. _-Single-blade design, Light Field; cee _--Automatic collimation of lage ani smal Feld sizes bait into tubchead. Service Manuat ‘MAli Mammography System Page 1-4 Revision - 15. Section 1: General Information & Specitications 2.6 Control System Specifications Exposure. nee Computer-coatroliod DATAPORT data entry system with 26- key keypad and CRT menu display permits selection oF exposite rande and parameters, Exposure Control Keypads... Numerical Entry Keypad (12-Key) Cursor Movement Keys. -Keys - Up noveinest and Down movement Change Key - .-1 Key to change highlighted parameter Enter Key 1 Key -to select parameter Sot Keys: - ~6 Keys ( jmic)- to change LV, Exposure Time, aad Densiy Printer... .-A 40 column impact printer provides hard-copy record of system pacamerers when selected, Clock - Battery backed-up date ane time to CRT display. G-arm Funetions, Four Z-avitch Leypads provided for “Cam Up + C-Arm Down + Compression Up + Compressien Down + Light Fisld + Compression Release + Rotation Release, One 3-switeh keypad provides +CoAnn Up. *C-Anm Down + Rotation Release. 2.7 _HV Generator Specifications Type... igh Frequency investeshnuttplier Frequency: 20 leben Vottage OUtpUt. 2210 94 kV Power 2280 W GAY at 7D mA) Stability. 1---r-onen Chose loop regulating system with internal feedback ‘ainiaing output within 2% of elected KV value, M-ill Mammography System Service Manuat Revision - 16 Page 1-5 Section 1: General Information & Specifications 28 29 ations Automatic Exposure Control Specifi Modes. AatocTime & Auto-KV KV Ranges: _ Avio-Titne: 22 to 94 (Mo filters 28-34 (Rh filter) AWIO-KV: 25 10.28 (Mo filter only) Exposure Detector. Image ceoeplor support meustedthre-position detector (with (be three positions indicated by LEDs}. Exposures nay also be taken with detector placed any hice in betweea, Density Compensation ow 5 to-5 range to compensate flm processor variations. Shieiding Specifications Operator .-Clear radiation protection shield ~ anus be Cully opened ws enable exposuce operation. Patient... “Tutehcad mounted face shictd provided; abdomen shield on sagnification tray for ase during mageiication otudies, }0 X-ray Tube Wanufacturer - Fareka Varian-Dimae Toshiba Wadel..... . MAMRADE6 Mess EMG9AX Target Material vo Mo Mo Target Diameter... aa" 30" a" Window Material. Be Be Be Maximum Rated Potential... KV 19K ok Leakage Technique Factor. - 40mA 1.omA, 49a, fat 39K) (ta KV} (0039 KV) Anode Heat Capacity .. - 30,000 300,000 300,009 (Heat Oris) (Fleet Units) (Heat Ueits) Minimum Inherent Fétration Goma 6.0mm oom, (Alequx) (Alequiv} (Alequiv) Tube Cooling .. Toe LORAD ME system atomaticatly computes and adjusts anode current according to the mens-scfccted fovet spot size-and according to the manually sefacted KV or the auoselecied LV. A 30-seeond standby interval is Imposed botween successive exposures, a 20-second delay when switching between large aed small focal spots ‘Tess control provisions limit heat aecurvolation in the x-xey tebe and housing. Heat storage and temperatures remain wel betovr the maximum valves derived ftom tube rating end ‘coating carves, Service Manual Mill Mammography System Page 1-6 Revision - 15 Section 1: General Information & Specifications 2A Physical Specifications Modet Man Sie - 60.95 inches Leng by 25.5 inches wide hy 77 inoios high 153 om x 64,7 em x [96cm Weight. 700 Ye (17.5 kg) - spproximate 2.12 Environmental Specifications Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature 108? BOP) Maxlinum Relative Humidity 15% non-condensing Minimum Ambient Storage Temperature .... 1S? (9.4°C) Maximum Altitude... 000 Feet (2.4 kilometers) above see Tevel 2.13 Specification Accuracy X-ray Tube Voliage Accuracy: Measured anode voltages ofthe x-cay tbe ander Toad comdiioes comespond with the twerdigit KV dats line within 22% as celocted during Manual mode end Avto-Tinic mode. A calibrated voltage divider suit a ligital voltmeter are used to measire s-tay aibe voltages. ‘The pracedane is eseribed filly in the M-ll Service Manual. Aeray Tebe Current Accuracy: ‘The LORAD AU-l system seis tube current antometivelly ay x function of kV, At cach mA level, or station, tbe tube current is controlled within 5% of us designed seiting. The procedure fur ehceking ube cncrent, described fully in he LORAD MII Service Manual, invelves roading a voltage drop actoss aeakibratien resistor in the ground leg of the x-ray tube power circuit, Exposure fime Accuracy: Veasured exposure tne intervals in the menu-selected manual mods comespend with the ‘two-digit EXY TIME data tine (seconds and tenths) within £5% for exposures of 2 seconds or longer and +10 for coxposures of less tha 2 seconds. ‘The duration of the x-iay tube voltage pulse can be monitored an an oscilloscope or measured by the durstion of the KV STINSE analog signat, as described in the Moll Service Maral, mAs Accuracy: 5% of displayed valuc above 16mAs (Laige Focal Spot). 5% of displayed value sbove 3.4inAs (Smelt Focal Spot). 1% of displayed vatue below E6mAs (Large Focal Spot). 10% of displayed value below 3.4mAs (Small Focal Span, 2,44 Compliance “This system coupes wih the flowing requcements D 2ICFR Subchapter 1 O uli? O Csa-C22.2 No, L4-M90 M-lll Mammography System Service Manuat Revision - 15 Page 1-7 Section 1: General Information & Specifications 2.15 Certifiable Componente ‘These componems are identified using individual serial numbers in addition to the serial nureber of the overall ORAD. anit (Refer to Figure 1-8), IEEM, MANOEACTURER MODEL. # X-Ray Tube Eureka MAMRAD-86 X-Ray Tube, Verian-Rirmae M1058? X-Ray Tube Toshiba F72690X Beam Limiting Device LORAD 2.0004.0973, HL. Gencrator LORAD 30004-0935, X-Ray Controt LORAD 3-0008-0916 Iinage Receptor Support Device LORAD. 3-60-0909 Bucky 18x 24 LORAD 30004-1008, Bucky 24x 30 LORAD 30004-1069 ‘Documents prepared by component sunpticrs, which ave furnished with this equipmett, inctude: Bereka; Number MAMRAD-86X Ray Tube Data and Inetuetions for Assemblers und Uoers, Kimac: Number Mi09SP X-Ray Tube Data and instructions for Assemblers snl Users ‘Toshibe: Number E7269AX X-Ray Tube Data ant Instruciions for Assembleas and Users. Service Manual ‘Meilf Mammography System Page 1-8 Revision - 13 Section 1: General Information & Specifications 3. COMPLIANCE AND. IDENTIFICATION LABEL LOCATIONS ‘The M-I conforns o all applicable FDA egulatious, Tele edaosoing the certifiable comporents ae fixed to the unit at several points, as shown in Figure 1-1. The snein Hdemifcadon abel, conning the equipincet mee! number, serial number, end controf mabe, is located near the inpat power receptacle, Compliance labole are focated near the power vord entrance, inside me Migh Voltage Generator cage, bebind the Tube Head, and near the contol panel, 1. Main Ideatification Labei 2. Xray Tube Compliance Label 3. High Voltage Generator Compliance Label 4, Beam Limiting Device Compliance Labet Obiain the machine's cortro] number from the main idemtification label (Figure [-2), and waive it down on the inside cover of both the Oporaior’s and Sorvive manuals. ‘The control number is used to teack units for warrenty and service porposes, ancl will be requested should it become necessary ‘contact LORAD regarding the machine, ‘NOTE: LORAD Bucay’s 16cm x 24cm and 25cm x 300m are erlifod components which are not aubject io. BICEHIO20.30{d) and tnerofors de not hare te bo ‘reported on tore FO 2578 (Ret BAY: Doc WASASS) 5. X-ray Contra Compliance Label 6. nage Receprar Support Device Cony 7. UL Compliance Label CSA Compliance babel Figure 1-2: ‘Compliance Labels and {aentittcation Plate Mill Mammography System Revision - 15 Service Manual Page 1-9 Section 1: General Information & Specifications This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank Service Manuat M-lll Mammography System Page 1-10 Revision - 15 UNPACKING ‘This section cotains procedures for unpacking, setting 2p, positioning, and instaling the maramogrphy unit. Procedures for nitasoring the volage of the inget power Teocpticle and tapping the unit's Nelation wansfomer are deo included. 4.4 Recoiving Instructions ‘The LORAD unit is shipped crated on its two wheels ard to cesters. Upon receipt. inapect al erates and boxes for external damage that may have accused during shipment, any damage & evident, nate the type of damage on the shipping manifest, then xotily LORAD of the inciden shipping damage is of a concealed ratir, comtact the. ‘rurist as son as such damage is found, and request an ‘ngpection for shipping damage. Normally, any claims for shipping camage must be complied within 15 days of receiving, the shipenent ‘Upoa receipt, open all uratos and boxes and check their ‘contents against the packing list and sales erdec. Report ALL discrepancies to LORAD. If iis necessary to sepack any items for foture insteliation, use the original packaging materials I CAUTION! DO NOT store the ractetion shleld flat, "CAUTION | ONOT move the machine by any means otner than the rear Push Bar. Attempting to move the machine using any cther knch 0” handie may cause damage. SE CAUTION 1 Avoid damaging the Radiation Shield or CRT by impact or scratching. Section 2: Installation 1 Perfor the following steps to erate the aeit Unerating the Unit 4. Inspect the “Trill Pai” and all boxes for exteract damage that may have occurred during shipment, If ‘ny damage is evident, rote ton the delivery “BAL of Latting” and aetify LORAD of the incidert, 2. Cur the retaining straps that secure the cardboard shipping carton to de shack meunted wooden pallet. Lift che top cover, then remove tbe carion from the ‘wooden pallet. 3. Carefully remove al shipping materials (.2., foam padding, tie-downs, staps, shipping wap, cic) from ‘he Unit. Liftalf accessory boxes from the patie 4. Remove the wooden remp from the pallet and place nextte the open end of the crate. Unbott the wenden, stops from the base of the pallet (acar the feont of the. tunit) and Ht thera out, Use the bols te seoure the ramp ¢o the front of the crete. 5. Remave the let side panel fore the DATAPORT Console. Laft the decorative bole plugs from the panel 0 access the (/4-tur fastencts beneath, [Release the fasteners then lift the panel up and cna. 6. Trom beneath the crate, zemove the two bolls from the rear securing revs, then unscrew the rods far the machine's base flame. ft may be necessery to hot the rod with channel looks while semeving the bolts 7. Cavefully eect the uni dawar the rarap anc off che praltet, Push only on the pushtar fastened to the rear Of the arit, NEVER push on the Monitor, or pall on the C-arn while tanspoiting te wnt, Service Manual Page 2-1 Section 2: Installation Figure 2-1: Unerating the Unit Ml Mammography System ‘Service Manual Page 2-2 Revision - 15 2,_UNIT INSTALLATION 24 Setup and Positioning Position the unit in an arprapeiate room, paying particular axcention (0 wall clearances for C-amm rotation, radiation shied positioning, aud patient maveraent, Avoid ‘obstructions in the room that may binder acenss te the Operator Comzot Station of the patient. Provide convenient storage for pationt records, fim casseties and system zovessories. 2.2 Connecting the Compression Footswitches ‘Two jacks, on the rear of the left side front wheel cover, provide connections for the Compression UP/DOWN, Footswitches. To connect the Pootswitehes) pertorm the following: 1. Flug the mate connector of the Kootewitch into either Jack ~as far as it will go. 2. For dual Fooiswitch contigarations, pag one ‘Poorsasitch into the top jack, and the ofber into the Dottom jack (see Figure 2-2). Section 2: installation 2.4 Installing the Radiation Protection Shield 4. Position the vadiation shield mext ce dhe vertical sofunin on the right side oF the anit 2. While resting it on its base, align de binge pins with te holes of the hing fixtures on the ver Use care not lo damage the Door literiock Switch while installing the shield. sl oolurm, 3. Lower the shield into place (see Higure 2-2), Note: ‘Aa eaoy method isto cupport much of the shivite svaight 09 one toe while maneuvering 1 with te toe and ‘both ieads to align the pins with the hinge fixtares. Figure 2.2: Connecting the Footswitohos & Radiation Shield Ml! Mammography System Rovision - 15 Service Manual Page 2-3 Section 2: Installation 24 _ftemoving the Shipping Collar A shipping collar has been incfalied on the High VPA Rai to prevent the C-aun fromm moving dusing shfpment. Before conncefing the unit o power, this collar must be removed and the actuator mintes’s power cable mast be vonaccied 1, Remove the left side cover fas viewed from the atin perspective} from: the Control Coasole. 2. each in fron the ear and torate the shipping collar sth right sie vertical uavel assembly (VTA) ral. “The collars near the boston ofthe VTA tal. 3. Remove the shipping coller by unserewing the t9 collar screws. 4, Locite the sctaator motor's power eable:and connect iL tots mating connector thats fy-wrapped to the vericel column base, 5, Reinstall the left-side cover. 3,_ CONNECTING TO POWER. Refore connecting the unit to a power outlet, measure he voltage at tte qulletrexeptacle. Inquire as to any history of voltage fluctuations o¢ voltage celated problems that hhave ccourred in other equiprient athe site, After detecanining the vctage range, reconfigure the unit's isolation ransformer by following the inctructions below. Notes The volts teotation transformer configuration iy set a the factor? for an ngut voliaga ange batwoen 137.6 to 249.4 VAC. 3.1_Input Power Configuration The following caplains how to reconfigure the isolation ‘ronsformer taps lo match the voltage output at the wall oudlet. 1. Make sure the input power coed is nol commented 9 the unit, Remove the Feft amd right side covers from ‘the Coatral Console (sce Sostion 3). 2. To access the input side of the isolation transformer, first remove the High Voltage Gencretor, Fron the sexe of the generator, disconect the two harnesses, then remove the ground wire from the stud on the generator base. 3. From the front of he generator, disconnect the high Yoltage lead and the three wires on the terminal block (note the post pasitions ofthe wires). Remove the. four bolis that secure the High Velinge Gessrator to the ceater rail sructere, then lft the generator out of the nit, 4. The input side of the icolation transformer ie the side nearest the unit's C-arma, Configure the isolation ‘uaasfermer inpat wiring and tap es shown in Figure 23, 5. Atiaeh the genereter in its former position, make all the necessary connections, and replace the fet and rigiut side covers of the Conwol Console. Service Manual Page 2-4 Mill Mammography System Revision - 15 3.2 _Power Cable Connection 4. Check that the input power circuit breaker, on the left side DATAPORT Console panel, is OFF. 2. Insert and lock the matiig end af the power cabte into the inpal power raceptacte on the left side DATAPORT Cousele panel {near the cirenit breakex), 3. Plog the other ene of the power eable into the tine power ovlet. DO NOT yet tora the input power siroalt breaker ON, cc WARNING Ensuro that cable connections to the Control Console and CRT are properly soated for electricat power, MAI Mammography System Revision - 15 Section 2: Installation DROWN VERE FROM GIRGUT BREAKER. BLUE Wire. FROM CIRCUIT BREAKEE [BROWN YHRE FROM GRCUT BREAKER: ‘SLOE WARE FROM GIRCLIT OREAKES BROWN WIPE FROM CIRCUIT BREAKER. BLUEWAE FDA RGUIT BREAKE! [BROW W/RE FROM CIRCUIT BREAKER: LUE WARE FROM CIRC BREAKER Figure 2-3: Asofation Transformer Taps Service Manuat Page 2-5 Section 2: Installation 3.3_Atfachment of Accessories ‘This section describes how to connect, mount, or attach the vatious accessotles to the M-IIT Mammograpiny ‘System, Relow isa fist of the standard Stems supplied. 1. MUTE Seles Machine with CRT Monitor Radiation Protection Shield - Operator Operator & Service Marval Input Power Cable Fixed Aperture Assemblies Plastic Compression Trays ~ 1Oiiach (25 cin} and 4-inch (102m) Localization Tray - Perforated -d-inch (10 cm) 8. Front Loading Cassette Holders - 18eni x 24em. oak EN 9 Dual Compression Fuotswitshes (2) 10, LORAD Singte Fass. Bucky Grid Device - 18em x 24em} HL, 8X Magnification Stand wth Abdomen Shield (arached) 12, Fase Shiell 2. The LORAD Bucky Perform the fultowing to mount the Bucky device to the. Jmuge receptor aapport. 1. Oxionc the Bucky so that he mating comnector 1s facing the C-arm. Align the mounting ras om the Bucky with the edges ef the image cecepior support 2. Slide the Bucky cevice onto the image recepter ‘ray ‘until the electrica! connector (on the teft side of the Bucky) locks into the rasting socke! on the C-area rail 3. If the Bucky clecirical connector does net insert easily when the Backy is slid onto the txy, #t may be necessary to realign the tray. Remove or togsen the 6-32 sot screws beneath cach side of the image receptor teny’s top cover. AL. Slide the Becky ento the top of the image receptor tray while carefully attaching the Bucky etsctricat connector ine C-arrn mating socket. ‘The Bucky ‘oonnavter in the C-anin has comie iovement alse. ‘Carefully position the two to make the proper Bucky elecrical connection. 5. Retighten the screws beneath the top cover of the. image receptor support, Be sure the Bucky sits perfectly flat on the tay before finally tightening each side sexe. 332 Cassette Holder Assembly Mount the cassette holder ia the same manner ax directed for the Bucky device. 3.3.3 Stereooc System Referto the StereoLoe Installation Menuet supplied with that device, 3.3.4_ Compression Accessory 1 Mount the desired compression accessory (tay} onto the compression carriage by allgning the aecessory’s pins widh the holes on the carriage. 2. Tress the compression tray into place undt a tocking motion is fet Service Manual Page 2-5 N-Ill Mammography System Revision - 15 Section 3: Unit Set-up aso Sf 2S Ss Se 1,_DIP Switch Settings The following sections describes the Microprocessor Roard DIP switch settings, To access the Microprocessor ‘Board, carefelly lift the Control Panel and bang ¥ om fhe Consote by the auachied hooks (see Section 5), Note: Vetity that system power is OFF befere making DP seitch changes. 1A Switch $1 Settings Switch (SI) is a single DIP switch og the Microprocessor that selects the unit's operating EPROM - Ro or Calioration. The Run EPROM permits access tothe RUN MODE and the USER OPTION MODE. The Calibration DIF Switch van, Posi ‘Standby Timeout Select, ON = 5 see,, OFF = 30 sec. EPROM sencs the unit inty a colibration mate used by Qualified service technicians tn set machine parameters, ‘The following shows the DIP switch positions: st-0N ‘Selects me Calibration EPROM (023) SI-OFF + Soleote the RUN EPROM {U94) 1.2 Switch $2 Settings ‘Switch (82) is an 8 position DIP switch on the ‘Microprocessor Boasd. The awitch positions will determine how the system wif! operate. Verily thatthe ight switch setings ate as showa in Table 3-1: Rote: DBP Sutteh £2, Position #1 must be ON (5 sncond ‘etondby timeout) for use vith the SleraaQule™ Becast Blopsy system, OFF = 60 Hz; ON= 50 Hz No Function Adaptva Fieerent oN + Density Up Keys select User Option Made HSYNC Polarity Select: ON = Pos, - OFF = Neg. VSYNC Poiatity Select ON = Pos. - OFF = Neg. {also used for exposure counter seset) Monitor Select: ON = VGA, OFF = MDA Mall Mammography Syater Revision - 15 Service Manuat Page 3-1 Section 3: Unit Set-Up 4.9 Filter and Auto-Mirror Sefect 1 Mile: sure power is OFF. Lift the Controt Panel and plice DIP Switch ($1) GN w select be calibration EPROM. Replace the Controi Panel and apply posrer. ‘When the calibration mens appears, xclect option #9: FILTER and AUTO MIRROR SELECT. “The Filter Select sreen will appear on the monitor. For units equipped with the selectable Alter (Mo & Rip, press the CHANGE key vail he message reals SFINTRR SELECT ENABLED". Foc nits with only the singe filter (80), press the CHANGE key unl the message seeds: “FILTER SELECT DISABLED”. When complete, ress the ENTER ey. ‘The Auio Mirror Select Seceen wll appear on the monitor. Por unis equipped with die Awre-Mitror essembly, preat he CHANGE key uatil the message reads: “MIRROR IS ENABLED". Fur units with the fried imirtor, press the CHANGE key until the message ead: "MIRROR IS DISABLED”, When complete, press the ENTER key. ‘Turn the unit OFS and fil the Contsal Panel to access the microprocessor board. Place DIF switch (SD. OFF to select the Run EPROM, then replace the Controt Panel, 2._System Power Up ‘The following section describes the ehceks required priot \ tureing the unit ON, the power up sequence, and a post power up chock, 24 1. Check that te power inpat cable ‘othorwise damaged, Pre-Turn On Chack - Cabling snot frayed or Verily that the housings of the connectors ate not racked or damaged. 22 PreTum On Check - Radiation Shietd Check the placement of the radiation shietd and ‘verify that i Blocks the epzrator whea opened, 2. Check that the shieid, wien open, tips the interlock sivitch near the bottou of the vertical colin 23 Pre-Turn On Check - Nechanical Integrity 41, Ensure that the uni as no Foose panels, loose or tnissing haxdwar, jonmed or broken sites, dems or scratches. 2. Chick that all accessozies are properly mounted te she unt. Service Manuai Page 3-2 Mill Mammography System Revision - 15 Section 3: Unit Set-up 2.4 Auto-Aperture and Fixed Apertures Starvlard equipment of the M-TI eludes 2 auto-aperture for large and smal Focek spot expooutss acge andl small cassette holders) and separate Fixed apertures for D-shaped spot ant conedtown applications Figare 3-0. 4. Make sure an aperture iy punted in the wbehead slot, 2. Verify thal she aperture faceplate is fhush with the. tubehesd husesing. 9. Bs sure that tho single-blade beam limiting device, boncath the x-ray port, can be moved back and forth as necessary to aust the rear edge of the fixed: aperture beam pattern Figure 3-4: Neti Fixed Apertures 26 System Power Up After confirming the mechanical integrity of the M-IIL unit and its cabling, connections aad accessories, perfonn the following to apply power to he unit, 1. Place the cirenit breaker, above the power cond receptacte, in the ON position. 2. Press the POWER ON pushbutton on the DATAPORT contso! panet to turn apply powerto the wont, 3. Verify tt the unit powers p witout tegping the civoat breaker. 2.8 Post Power-Up Cheek ‘After apply power, verify te following. 4, The monitor inially displays the message: DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS. 2. After he self. dfagaostc check tappronimatety 5 seconds), tho message changes to: DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE 8, Pressing the INTL Key brings ths RUN MODE to the monitor. The REN MODE sereen displays the Exposare Sotop Column, Status Coluum, Exposure ‘Techniques, und a Mossage Area, 4. The Message Area (ear the towor of the screen) reads: READY after a30 seoond warmup. Ifthe RUN MODE Message Area reals STANDBY, perfor the following: 5. Verily thet a fixes aperture is property insiafbed i. dhe tubehead stot 8. Make sure the Radiation shield is completely open, 2.6.1 Functional Check - Gursor Key 1. Press either of the Cursor keys ane verify that a highlight bar appears on the sercen in the Setep Color, 2, Press the Down Cursor key and verify thatthe highlight bar moves down through ihe Setnp Column, 3, Press the Up Cursor key and verify that the hightizht ‘bar moves up through the Setup Cofunm, M-tll Mammography System Revision - 15 ‘Service Manual Page 3-3 Section 3: Unit Set-Up 282 _ Functional Check - Change Key 4 6 “Move the highlight bar onto the EXP MODE data Ting. Press the Change key several tiesto verily, tal the selectable options (Mannal. Auio-Time, ‘Aulo-KY) appear on the data Hoe, Verify dat whet Glo RV appears, a target mAs veluc alse appaste after tte indication (BOMAS, 120mAs or 163 MAS). ‘Move the highlight bar ta the COMP RELEASE data line, then press the Change key several tones. Verily that the dava line choice toggles between MANUAL and AUTO, ‘Move the highlight bar to the SPOT SIZE dataline, then press the Change key several limes. Verify that the dara ne cloice toggles berween LARGE and SMALL. ‘Move the highfight bar to the PRINTER data line, then prese the Change key several times. Verify that the data line chice togeles between ON ard OFF. ‘Move the highlight bar to the FILM TYPE data ine, then press the Change key several mes, Verify that te dat line choice toggies beivcen the ¢htee selected film types. The possible choices ace: Min RE, Full, Dupout, Min-R-M, Min-R-M Med, Agta, Min-RE, and nvocasten filin (pes GE programmed). ‘Move the highlight bur to the FILTER dara line (if applicable}, then press the Change key several times. ‘Verity thatthe dara line choice toggles netwoen Mo and Rh 2.8.3 _ Functional Chock - Entry Keypad Before performing the following procedure, enter the USER OPTION MODE, Select the Stert-up Defualt seni item #3) and change the Auto ID data fine to OFF ‘When complete, press ENTER ice te reurn to the RUN MODE. 4. Use the Cursor keys to highlight the PATIENT ID. dite line. Press the °C” key’ to clear the exinting date, ifaay, thex enter a 15 digit number using the Entry Keypad. Press the Enter Sey and verily thatthe centered nizmber appears as the PATIENT ID. 2. Use the Cursor keys to hightight the TECH 1D data fine, Press the °C" key to clear the existing date, if any, then enter 29 digit umber using the Enury Keypad. Press the Enter key and verity that the entered munber appears as the: TECH TD, 264 Exposure Control Keys 1. Use the Cursor keys (o move the highlight to the EXP. MODE dain tine. Press the Change key until the dats Fine reads Manat 2. Press the Kinter key to remove the highfight bar from, Ue scree. 3. Press the KV UF key. then the KV DOWN key several times cach. Verify thatthe screen chranges 10 show the entice kV range of 22K to 24KV (in LEV mcrements}. 4, Press the TIME UP key, then the TIME DOWN key Several times eaeh. Verify thatthe screen changes to show the eatie time range of ©.1 second to 5.0 seconds Gi .L second incwements). §. Set the unit for Auto-Time mode, Press the DENSITY UP key, ther the DENSITY DOWN key several times each. Verify that the soreen changes to show the eutire density range of Sto +5 fin single integer increments). Repeat the Density adjustment test in Aulo-KV mode, Service Manual Page 5-4 M-Il| Mammography System Revision - 15 Section 3: Unit Set-up 2 gente cr ESS SS CoA 5 _ Auto Film 1D input Pecfoum this check only if tke optional Auto Filw ID has teen equipped with the wnt, First make sure thatthe ‘Ato Fas ID unit is property ached tothe Mi (sce te eperatoy’s manuel), then follow the procedures below. 1. Tom the MTT onit OFF then Tura it back ON, Verify thatthe Auto Film TD powers up. Breas the Change Key at the prompt to enter the User Option Mote, 2. When the User Option Mode Mena appears, select option #3: SET STARTUP DEFAULTS. Highlight the AUTO ID line and cet i to ON aning the Change key. Press Fater when done. S. Reta ta the KUN MODE by pressing the Eater key ‘wice, Verify that the PATENT NAME data line appears.on the M-TH mionitos. 4. On the Auto Film 1D, press the PGUP bation unfit the Pationt Information Sercen appears on the Auto Fitm WD Display. Type a Patient Name, then press Enter. Verify that the pudient name eppcars on the PATENT NAME data fine on the MII moniter, 5. On the Auto Film ID, type a pationt idersification umber, then press Bnior. Verify that the nvmter appears on the PATIENT 1D data fine on the METI monies. 6 On he auto Film ID, ype technologist ‘demtification number, then press Enter. Verily that the number appears on the TECH TD data line on the MHI monitor, ,_ SETTING SYSTEM DEFAULTS ‘The user can set the time and date, select system Timits, and choose defeult settings ky entering the USER OPTIGN MODE. Changes made in tae USER OPTION MOVE will define how the machine is set when power is twened un. Perform the following checks to verify proper time and date display anc to set the values desired by the custome. “To enter the LISR OPTION MODE, turn the writ OFF, then turn it back on again, Atihe prompt, press the CHANGE key. ‘Ths monitor wil displey the USER OPTION MODE Main Menu. ‘Tue USER OPTION MODE can lao be accessed from. the RUN MODE. With power removed, Hilt the DATAPORT Control Fanel « access the miicrapreeesser. Lacie DIP switch (S2) and place switch $ ON. Roplecs Ge cover and repower. Erom the RUN MODE, press the "7 key and the “Density Up” key together t acess Ce USER OPTION MODE. 3.4 Set Time and Date 1. Verify enat the time ened date on the RUN MODE screen it eorrset, 2. Hf the dime or date is invorsect it will be tecessary to ‘change them by entezing the USER OPTION MODE. 9, User Option #t permits the Date wbe set. Press | 10 center the Date editing screen, than press the Change key to corect each digit ofthe date. Press Enter shen commpiere te return te the USER OPTION ‘MENU. 4. User Option #2 pormits the Tin to be set, Press 2.00 eater the Time editing sereen, then press the Change ey to correct each digit of the time, Press Enie! 10 retora to the USER OPTION MENU, Note: Whten in Option #1, prossina the CLEAR (6) key wit oggte tho cia between the Eurepssan format (dma 19) and the U8. farmat (owordé-yy}, Wien Option #2, Blessing the GLEAR {C} key wil toggle the time between ‘"Bhourandé 24hnee format All Mammography System Revision - 15 Service Manuat Page 3-5

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