(Gil document code 64840199-Z1685) HF Generator Unit

SERVICE MANUAL: HF GENERATOR UNIT

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL DATA ..........................................................................5

1.1. TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................................5
1.2. EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION..............................................................................................6
1.3. CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE..............................................................10

2. INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................11
2.1. ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................................................11
2.2. SETTING TO WORK ................................................................................................................11

3. THE HF GENERATOR UNIT...................................................................................................12

3.1. INTERFACE BOARD (SEA1) ..................................................................................................12
3.2. STATOR SUPPLY BOARD (SEA2).........................................................................................15
3.3. FILAMENT SUPPLY BOARD (SEA3) ....................................................................................17
3.4. REGULATOR GROUP .............................................................................................................19
3.4.1. Regulator control board (SEA5) ..........................................................................................20
3.4.2. Regulator power board (SEA4)............................................................................................24
3.5. INVERTER GROUP ..................................................................................................................25
3.5.1. Inverter control board (SEA6) .............................................................................................25
3.5.2. Inverter power board (SEA7)...............................................................................................27
3.6. BACK PANEL BOARD (SEA10) ............................................................................................28
3.7. ASSEMBLED RACK ................................................................................................................30

4. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................31
4.1. QUICK CHECK .........................................................................................................................31
4.2. HF GENERATOR UNIT ...........................................................................................................31

5. REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................36

6. ADJUSTMENTS..........................................................................................................................37
6.1. STATOR SUPPLY BOARD (SEA2).........................................................................................37
6.1.1. Calibration acceleration time ...............................................................................................37
6.1.2. Running voltage calibration .................................................................................................37
6.2. INTERFACE BOARD (SEA 1) .................................................................................................38

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6.3. FILAMENT SUPPLY BOARD (SEA3) ....................................................................................38

6.3.1. Filaments current trip value calibration ...............................................................................38
6.3.2. Filament feedback calibration..............................................................................................39
6.4. REGULATOR AND INVERTER GROUPS.............................................................................39
6.4.1. Frequency calibration...........................................................................................................39
6.4.2. Output limits calibration ......................................................................................................40
6.4.3. Exposure output parameters calibration...............................................................................40
6.4.4. Voltage verification..............................................................................................................41

7. CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................................................42

8. SPARE PARTS LIST ..................................................................................................................43

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1. INTRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL DATA

The HF Generator rack consists of an inverter group, a regulator group, a filament supply board, a
stator supply board and an interface board.
The 7.5 kW X-ray generator is capable of producing up to 100 mA and 120 kV.

The HF Generator is intended for use with the Ixion Monoblock series in the BV 300 plus and BV
Pulsera series of Mobile Surgical stands.

This document has been originally written in English language

WARNINGS

1) use an isolated scope

2) do not touch HV parts

The warning label on the HF generator box means that HIGH VOLTAGE is present
inside the box. Once the box is opened, it is necessary to proceed very carefully because
high voltage leads are exposed. Touching these leads could cause injury.

1.1. TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions
Size 312 x 210 x 200 mm max. (width x length x height)
Mass 7.3 Kg

Temperature
Storage temperature -25 °C / + 70 °C
Operating temperature + 10 °C / + 40 °C

Mains Data
Mains voltage 230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz)
Mains current 1.5 A (continuous)
7.0A (instantaneous during rotor acceleration)
The HF Generator must be supplied by a double insulating
transformer

Supply from ESU 234-365 Vdc (High frequency)

267-365 Vdc (Low frequency)

Output Frequency 15.625 kHz (fluo) 78.125 kHz (rad)

Output power max. 7.5 kW

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Power loss Fluoroscopy mode (120 kV @ 3 mA) 176W

Boost mode (75 kV @ 20 mA) 535W
Radiography mode (120 kV @ 20 mA) 670W
LFD Radiography (70kV @ 95mA) 1080W
Pulsed fluoroscopy (70kV @ 95mA; 33Hz, Ton = 10ms) 420W

Cooling Internal fan

Protections Excess voltage to the X-ray tube

Difference between cathode and anode voltage
Excess current in the X-ray tube circuit
Difference between cathode and anode current
Excess temperature of oil inside the monoblock
Excess current in X-ray primary circuit
Fault on filament supply board
Small focus Max. filament current trip
Large focus Max. filament current trip
Stator currents (2 current control circuits)

Fuse F1 and F2 315 mA (5x20 Type T) pump and fan fuse

1.2. EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION

Type of protection against electric shock: Class I
Degree of protection against ingress of water: None
Method of sterilization or disinfection: None
Degree of safety for anesthetics: None
Mode of operations see modes defined below

- Small focus fluoroscopy

Focus: 0.3
Tube voltage: 40.....120 kV
Tube current: 0.1....8.6 mA
Max. electric power: 600 W (Isowatt from 70 to 120 kV)
Stator preparation time < 0.3 sec
Loading data: LF mode
Duty cycles All combinations within tube and tank loading spec
Maximum continuous loading time:-
Fluoro 600 W loading: 5 minutes
Fluoro 360 W loading: 10 minutes
Maximum continuous duty cycles 300 W average
(until X-ray tank maximum oil temperature) :-
Fluoro 600 W loading: i.e. 30 sec on, 30 sec off
to 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off
Fluoro 360 W loading: i.e. 30 sec on, 6 sec off
to 10 minutes on, 2 minutes off

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- Large focus fluoroscopy

Focus: 0.6
Loading See 0.3 focus fluoroscopy
Stator No rotation

- Boost mode
Focus: 0.3
Tube voltage: 40.....120 kV
Tube current: 0.2....20.6 mA
Max. electric power: 1440 W (Isowatt from 70 to 120 kV)
Max. loading time: 30 sec. continuous
60 sec with 50% duty cycle for Intermittent fluoroscopy and Normal
pulsed fluoroscopy
Stator preparation time < 0.9 sec
Loading data: LF mode
Duty cycles All combinations within tube and tank loading spec
Maximum continuous duty cycles 300 W average
(until X-ray tank maximum oil temperature) :-
For 1440 W load, 70 to 120 kV: 30 sec on, 114 sec off

- Small focus Radiography

Focus: 0.3
Tube voltage: 40...120 kV
Tube current: 20 mA Fixed
mAs range: 0.2 to 80
loading time: 10 ms to 4 sec.
Max electric power: 2400 W
Reference current time product: 2 mAs (100 kV, 0.1 sec and 20 mA)
Stator preparation time < 0.9 sec
Loading data: HF mode
Duty cycles All combinations within tube and tank loading spec
Maximum continuous duty cycles 300 W average
(until X-ray tank maximum oil temperature) :-
For 120 kV and 20 mA load, 4 sec on and 28 sec off
Max duty cycle 33 %
Filament standby current 2.5 A

- Small focus digital radiography

Focus: 0.3
Loading data HF mode Max power 2400 W (Isowatt 70 to 120 kV)
Min power see HF mode power range graph
LF mode see LF mode power range graph
Control method kV and mA Fixed before loading and constant during the loading.
Several generator power ranges may be used
Loading time 100 ms to 2 sec
Max duty cycle in HF mode 33 %

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- Large focus digital radiography

Focus: 0.6
Loading data HF mode see HF mode power range graph
LF mode see LF mode power range graph
Control method kV and mA fixed before loading and constant during the loading
Loading time: 100msec to 0.5sec
Duty cycles: All combinations within the tube and the tank loading specs.
Maximum continuous power 300W.
For 110kV and 60mA 0,5sec on and 11sec off.
Max duty cycle in HF mode 33 %

- Large focus Radiography

Focus: 0.6
Tube voltage: 40.... 120kV
Tube current: 60mA fixed
Loading data HF mode see HF mode power range graph
LF mode see LF mode power range graph
Loading time: 10msec to 2sec
mAs range: 0,65mAs to 120mAs
Stator preparation time: < 0.9sec
Duty cycles: All combinations within the tube and the tank loading spec;
continuous average power 300W
For 120kV and 60mA load, 2sec on and 46sec off.
Max duty cycle in HF mode 33 %

-Boost pulsed fluoroscopy

Focus:
Max tube voltage:
Max tube current:
Loading data HF mode
Max pulse runs:
Max loading time:
Duty cycles:
Max duty cycle
Stator prep time:
0,6
120 kV max.
100 mA max.
see HF mode power range graph
50Hz: 25 imp/sec, 8 & 13,3msec on, 12 & 20mA average.
60Hz: 30 imp/sec, 8 & 11,1msec on, 15 & 20mA average.
30sec for 25 / 30 imp/sec.
60sec for 12,5 / 15 imp/sec.
All combinations within the tube and the tank loading specs.
Maximum continuous power 300W average.
For 110kV & 20mA average, 30sec on and 190sec off.
For 110kV & 15mA average, 30sec on and 128s
33 %
< 0,9sec.

- Normal Pulsed Fluoroscopy

Focus: 0.3
Tube voltage: 40.....120 kV
Loading data: LF mode
Max. electric power: 1440 W (Isowatt from 70 to 120 kV)
Min peak mA > 0,25mA
Min pulse frequency Single shot
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Max pulse frequency 12.5 Hz with 50 Hz mains, 15 Hz with 60 Hz mains

Pulse width From 8ms to 40ms.
Duty cycles All combinations within tube and tank loading spec
Maximum continuous loading time:-
Fluoro 600 W: 5 minutes, Fluoro 360 W: 10 minutes
Maximum continuous duty cycles 300 W average (until X-ray
tank maximum oil temperature) :-
Fluoro 600 W loading: i.e. 30 sec on, 30 sec off
to 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off;
Fluoro 360 W loading: i.e. 30 sec on, 6 sec off
to 10 minutes on, 2 minutes off.

LF power mode range

25

20

15
mA min
mA

mA max
10

0
40 60 80 100 120
kV

Imin and Imax ranges in the LF mode voltage range .

HF mode power range

120

100
mA min
80
mA

60
mA max

40
mA max (sf)
20

0
40 60 80 100 120
kV

Imin and Imax ranges in the HF mode voltage range .

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1.3. CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

The following values are applicable when the HF Generator Unit is contained in the packaging
provided by manufacturer.

Environmental
Temperature: -25° C to +70° C
Pressure: 70 - 110 kPa
Humidity: 5 - 95%

Vibration
Frequency: 10 - 150 Hz
g value: 0-2g
Amplitude: 0 - 0.15 mmt

Shocks
g value: 0 - 10 g
Pulse duration: 6 - 10 msec.

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2. INSTALLATION

The following sections give the connections of the various boards in the generator rack.

The HF generator may only be connected to Monoblock type 4522 129 05321.
For the installation of the HF generator, see the instructions given in the BV300 plus and BV Pulsera
series System Manual.

When the HF generator is replaced, fix the supplied label on the central labeling station.

2.1. ADJUSTMENT

No adjustment is required after installation of the HF Generator Unit other than checking the kV
calibration

2.2. SETTING TO WORK

After replacement of the unit, check that the mains frequency configuration on the Stator Supply board
(SEA2) complies to your local mains frequency regulations:

• for 50 Hz put jumper in position SEA2:K1

• for 60 Hz put jumper in position SEA2:K2

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3. THE HF GENERATOR UNIT

3.1. INTERFACE BOARD (SEA1)

The Interface board is the interface between the HF Generator Unit and the system.

Size 100 x 160 x 25 mm

Mass 0.3 kg

The Interface board connections are as follows:

Connector Pins Description

Signals P1 Pin 8a Delay 10-15 sec (out) down: off
up:on after device on
P1 Pin 9ac X-ray exposure (in) down: off up: on
P1 Pin 10a Sel generator mode down: LF up: HF
P1 Pin 10c Reset fault (in) down: faulty up: OK
P1 Pin 11a X ray enable generator down: reset up: run
P1 Pin 11c Filament set small focus 0-5 V
(in)
P1 Pin 12a Sel generator mode (out) down: HF up: LF
P1 Pin 12c Filament set large focus(in) 0-5 V
P1 Pin 13a mA tube 1 V=10 mA
P1 Pin 13c Filament select (in) down: large up: small
P1 Pin 14a mA tube 1 V=2 mA
P1 Pin 14c Oil temperature 1 V=20° C
P1 Pin 15a Thermal switch alarm down: alarm up: OK
P1 Pin 15c Feedback of tube voltage 1 V=20 kV
P1 Pin 16a Reset (out) down: off
up:on after device on
P1 Pin 16c Generator fault down: faulty up: OK
P1 Pin 17a Filament fault down: OK up:
fault
P1 Pin 17c Filament set (out) 0-5 V = 0-5A
P1 Pin 18a Max. load down: max load
up: OK
P1 Pin 18c kV set 0 ÷ 6 V = 0÷120 kV
P1 Pin 19ac X-ray exposure (out) down: on up: off

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Connector (cont'd) Pins Description

P1 Pin 20a Delay 10-15 sec (in) down: off
up:on after device on
P1 Pin 20c Filament select (out) down: large up:
small
P1 Pin 21a Rotation OK down: OK up: not
OK
P1 Pin 21c Restart low power down: OFF up:
restart
P1 Pin 22a Stator mode down: fluoro (0.3)
up: rad (0.9)
P1 Pin 22c Start rotor down: OFF up: ON
Monoblock P1 Pin 23a Thermal switch up: ON (close)
down: off (open)
P1 Pin 23c Temperature sensor 1V≈20° C
P1 Pin 24ac GND
P1 Pin 25a GND
P1 Pin 25c mA Anode
P1 Pin 26a GND
P1 Pin 26c mA Cathode
P1 Pin 27ac GND
P1 Pin 28a GND
P1 Pin 28c kV Cathode
P1 Pin 29a GND
P1 Pin 29c kV Anode
LV Power P1 Pin 30ac GND
P1 Pin 31ac GND
P1 Pin 32a + 15 Vdc
P1 Pin 32c - 15 Vdc

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Test points

TP0 0 volt reference for each test point

TP1 kV/anode feedback +1V = +10 kV internal test point
TP2 kV/cathode feedback −1V = −10 kV internal test point
TP3 kV/tube feedback 1V = 20 kV kV voltage between anode and cathode
TP4 mA/cathode feedback −1V = −10 mA internal test point
TP5 mA/anode feedback + 1V = 10 mA internal test point
TP6 mA/tube feedback + 1V = 10 mA
TP7 mA/tube feedback + 1V = 2 mA
TP8 Temperature sensor signal 1V = 20° C for details, see Fig 1

Jumpers
K1 closed Disable the kV max. safety (for special test only) internal jumper
K2 closed Disable the kV diff. safety (for special test only) internal jumper
K3 closed Disable the mA max. safety (for special test only) internal jumper
K4 closed Disable the mA diff. safety (for special test only) internal jumper

Indicators
A1 red Excess voltage at the X-ray tube (120 kV = 6.25 V on Tp3)
A2 red Difference between cathode and anode voltage more than 10 kV
A3 red Excess current in the X-ray tube circuit (132 mA)
A4 red The difference between cathode / anode current is more than 5 mA
A5 red Excess temperature of oil inside the monoblock (63 °C)
A6 red Excess current in X-ray primary circuit (caused by high tension circuits).
A7 red Fault on filament supply board
A8 yellow X-ray on
A9 green Low voltage supply on (-15 V)
A10 green Low voltage supply on (+15 V)

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Fig 1: Temperature value in function of thermal sensor voltage

10 0,39
20 0,81
3,5
30 1,26
40 1,72
503 2,2
60 2,68
70
2,5 3,2
80 3,7
90 4,3
1002 5
voltage

1,5

0,5

0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70
temperature

NOTE
PTC value is 2.4 V for 55o C oil temp and 50 o C surface

3.2. STATOR SUPPLY BOARD (SEA2)

The single triac is in a series with main supply and is fully on during acceleration. In run mode, triac is
on fixed time after zero crossing; the fixed time is generated by using a factory set voltage and a ramp
wave-form. A zero crossing detector is used to reset the ramp wave-form after each zero crossing.
The shifted winding is phase shifted with a 40 µF capacitor. The current in both main and shifted
windings is monitored and used for "Rotation OK" signal.

Rad input: Full mains for 0.9 sec, then switches to step-down voltage
Fluoro input: Starts for 0.3 sec, then switches to step-down voltage
Input voltage 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Input current 7A<1s
1 A continuous
Output power Power dissipated in monoblock 24 W
Output voltage 230 V rms for acceleration and 230 V peak running
Output current < 6 A rms for acceleration and approx 1 A peak running
Control inputs Radiography /Fluoroscopy
Rotation start
Low power restart
Output signals Rotation OK ( X-ray interlock )
Protection Stator currents (2 current control circuits)
Fuse: 6.3 A (5x20 type T)
Fuse 6.3 A (5x20 type T)
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Size 100 x 160 x 25 mm

Mass 0.4 kg

The Stator supply board connections are as follows

Connector Pins Description

Mains CP1 Pin 2ac GND
CP1 Pin 4ac 230 V ac
CP1 Pin 6ac 230 V ac
Stator supply CP1 Pin 8ac Common
CP1 Pin 10ac Main stator
CP1 Pin 12ac Shifted stator
CP1 Pin 14ac Capacitor stator
CP1 Pin 16ac Capacitor stator
Control signal CP1 Pin 26a Rotating anode OK
CP1 Pin 26c Restart low power
CP1 Pin 28a Fluoro/Rad (stator mode) down: fluoro
up: rad
CP1 Pin 28c Start rotation up: start
LV Power CP1 Pin 30ac GND
CP1 Pin 32a + 15 Vdc
CP1 Pin 32c − 15 Vdc (not used)

Adjustments
R28 Set running voltage when the main frequency is 50 Hz ( factory set )
nominal value TP2 – TP3 delay 1.85 ± 0.1 ms
R49 Set running voltage when the main frequency is 60 Hz ( factory set )
nominal value TP2 – TP3 delay 3.1 ± 0.1 ms
R32 Set the stator supply time in fluoroscopy mode ( factory set )
nominal value 0.3 sec
R34 Set the stator supply time in radiography mode ( factory set )
nominal value 0.9 sec
Test points
TP0 0 volt reference for each test point
TP1 Stator supply time wave shape. (The accelerator time of the rotor, low active signal)
(This is adjusted by means of potentiometer R32 in FLUORO mode or potentiometer
R34 in RAD mode)
TP2 Zero crossing; This shows when the mains feeder cross the zero line (50 Hz = 10 µsec
pulse, 60Hz = 8.3 µsec pulse)
TP3 Triac control wave shape; This has to be compared to zero crossing (TP2) to evaluate
the phase shift.

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Jumper
K1 Mains frequency 50 Hz (default position) closed when mains is at 50 Hz, otherwise
open
K2 Mains frequency 60 Hz closed when mains is at 60 Hz, otherwise open

Indicators
A1 yellow Stator supply on
A2 yellow Shifted stator supply on
A3 yellow Main and shifted circuit are supplied correctly. The lamp is turned on after
stator supply time
A4 yellow Main stator supply on
A5 green Low voltage feeding on (15 V)
A6 yellow Start signal on

3.3. FILAMENT SUPPLY BOARD (SEA3)

Mains input is adapted to give a DC supply using a 1/2 bridge converter with fixed time and variable
frequency (fixed time generated by a single shot IC). Variable off time is generated by a ramp
waveform, the slope is a function of the control loop error signal. The switching threshold is
determined by a Schmidt trigger.

Input voltages 230 Vac 50/60 Hz

Input current 0.3 A maximum
Input low voltage ± 15 Vdc
Output Sinewave variable frequency (max. 25000 Hz)
Vtypical: 600 Vpk-pk
I max : Small focus: 4.2 A
Large focus: 5.2 A
Protection Small focus Max. filament current trip (setting 1 V=1 A)
Large focus Max. filament current trip (setting 1 V=1 A)
Min filament current Warning (not latched) < 1.3
Fuse 1 and 2 1 A (5x20 Type T)
Control inputs Select small/large focus
Set filament current ( input 1 V=1 A)
Filament current trip reset
Output signals Filament FAULT
Size 100 mm x 160 mm x 38 mm (length x width x height )
Mass 0.4 kg

NOTE
T1 and T2 are isolating components (UL)

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Filament supply board connections are as follows:

Connector Pins Description

Line CP1 Pin 2ac GND
CP1 Pin 4ac 230 Vac ( 50/60 Hz )
CP1 Pin 6ac 230 Vac ( 50/60 Hz )
Filament. supply CP1 Pin 10ac Common
CP1 Pin 12ac Small focus
CP1 Pin 14ac Large focus
Signal CP1 Pin 26a Filament fault
CP1 Pin 26c Filament set
CP1 Pin 28a Large/Small down: large up: small
CP1 Pin 28c Reset (max. current safety)
LV Power CP1 Pin 30ac GND
CP1 Pin 32a + 15 Vdc
CP1 Pin 32c − 15 Vdc (not used)

Adjustments
R18 Set large focus current trip 1 V = 1 A see TP3 ( factory set)
R19 Set small focus current trip 1 V = 1 A see TP3 ( factory set)
R27 Feedback calibration ( factory set)

Test points
TP0 0 Volt reference for each test point
TP1 Ifil feedback 1 V=1 A
TP2 Filament set value 1 V=1 A
TP3 Large (Tp3 = 5.2 V) and small (Tp3 = 4.2 V) focus current trip value
TP4 Filaments supply frequency and T ON 11µs ±15% and operating frequency (see Figs 2
and 3)

Indicators
A1 red Filament circuit fault:
- filament current higher than trip value
- filament value lower than 1.3 A (latched)
A2 red Filament current higher than trip value
A3 yellow The large focus filament is supplied (off = small filament focus)
A4 green Low voltage supply on (+15 V)
A5 green Low voltage supply on (-15 V)

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Small focus operating frequency

25

20

15
Fil_freq (kHz)

frequency min sf
frequency max sf

10

0
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
I_fil (A)

Fig 2 : Typical frequency Vs filament current (SF)

Large focus operating frequency

30

25

20
Fil_freq (kHz)

frequency min lf
15
frequency max lf

10

0
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
I_fil (A)

Fig 3: Typical frequency Vs filament current (LF)

NOTE
Frequency oscillates between fmax and fmin at 2x mains frequency

3.4. REGULATOR GROUP

The BUCK regulator circuit produces a controlled dc voltage for the inverter from the battery input
voltage. The maximum input voltage is 366 V. The minimum voltage is 267 V for the low frequency
mode and 234 V for the high frequency mode. The output voltage ranges from about 40 to about 200 V
(for 40 kV at 0.1 mA to 120 kV at 20 mA).

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The regulator is started by CTRL_X and EN_X. The output is disabled during the 10-15 second switch
on and reset delay time.
If the battery voltage is lower than 234 V the Generator is not enable to start any X-Ray emission.

A ramp wave-form is used to make the pulse width modulated gate drive from the analogue error
signal. A separate oscillator (approx 21 kHz) and isolating transformer is used to provide the power for
the gate drive.

LF mode kV rise time:

For all continuous modes the kV rise time is ≤ 5 msec from 0V to within ±5% of the kVset, with a kV
rise time ≤ 10msec to within ±1% of the final value.
The absolute accuracy is ± ( 6.5% + 0.4kV).

HF mode kV rise time:

For all intermittent modes the kV rise time is ≤ 2msec from 0V to the 75% of the kV set.
The kV rise time from 75% of the kV set to within ±5% of the final value is ≤ 1,75msec.
The absolute accuracy is ± ( 6.5% + 0.4kV).

The circuit also contains a current limit for protection against inverter (or monoblock) overloads.

3.4.1. REGULATOR CONTROL BOARD (SEA5)

Input voltage ± 15 Vdc
Control inputs X-ray enable
Maximum load reset
X-ray time
delay IN
Output signals Maximum load
IV feedback
Size 100 mm x 160 mm x 38 mm ( length x width x height )
Mass 0.4 kg

Regulator control board connections are as follows:

Connector Pins Description

LV Input CP1 Pin 2ac GND
CP1 Pin 4ac +15 Vdc
CP1 Pin 6ac - 15 Vdc
Signals CP1 Pin 8a Delay IN
CP1 Pin 8c Maximum load
CP1 Pin 12a X-ray time
CP1 Pin 18a GND
CP1 Pin 18c Frequency sync.
CP1 Pin 20a Not used for iXion
CP1 Pin 28a 0 analog kV set
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CP1 Pin 28c kV demand

CP1 Pin 30a -kV feedback (not used; grounded)
CP1 Pin 30c +kV feedback
CP1 Pin 32a Reset (max. load) (not used)
CP1 Pin 32c X-ray Enable Generator

NOTE
Q20 and T1 are isolating components for UL.

CP2 Pin 1 Gate

CP2 Pin 2 Gate
CP2 Pin 3 not connected
CP2 Pin 4 Source
CP2 Pin 5 Source

CP3 Pin 1 GND

CP3 Pin 2 +15 Vdc
CP3 Pin 3 −15 Vdc
CP3 Pin 4 Switch current sense input
CP3 Pin 5 + 1/2 Battery voltage
CP3 Pin 6 − 1/2 Battery voltage

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Controlled Vdc voltage

250

200

150 40
Vdc (Volts)

60
80
100
100 120

50

0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Tube Current (mA)

Fig 4 : Controlled DC voltage for 100% battery charge (HF mode)

Phase angle

90

80

70

60
Phase Angle (%)

40
50 60
80
40 100
120

30

20

10

0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Tube Current (mA)

Fig 5: phase angle for 100% battery charge (HF mode)

NOTE
Phase angle ≈20% larger for 10% battery charge.

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CONTROLLED dc VOLTAGE

250,0

200,0

120 kV
110 kV
150,0
100 kV
90 kV
80 kV
Vdc

70 kV
60 kV
50 kV
100,0 40 kV

50,0

0,0
0 5 10 15 20 25
mA

PHASE ANGLE FOR REGULATOR

100,0

90,0

80,0

70,0 120 kV
110 kV
PHASE ANGLE ( % )

100 kV
60,0
90 kV
80 kV
50,0
70 kV
60 kV
40,0 50 kV
40 kV
30,0

20,0

10,0

0,0
0 5 10 15 20 25
mA

Fig 6 and 7: Controlled dc voltage and phase angle for 100% battery charge (LF mode)

NOTE
Phase angle ≈20% larger for 10% battery charge.

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Adjustments
R12 kV calibration (use TP3 on interface board 1 V = 20 kV)
R17 Limits power of regulator, set to maximum (factory set)

Test point
TP0 0 Volt reference for each test point
TP1 Gate Driver Permits check of the regulator control duty cycle
TP2 Frequency sync. Permits check of the operation system frequency
TP3 Battery voltage Permits check of the battery voltage: 1V = 47 V on the battery

Indicators
A1 green Low voltage supply on (+15 V)
A2 green Low voltage supply on (-15 V)
A3 yellow Enable Generator - the regulator group is enabled
A4 yellow The regulator is activated (by means of the X-ray signal)
A5 red low battery voltage (lit when battery voltage is below the 234V)

3.4.2. REGULATOR POWER BOARD (SEA4)

Control inputs controls for HexFET's

Output signals current sensing

Size 100 mm x 160 mm x 38 mm (length x width x height)

Regulator power board connectors:

LV output CP1 Pin 1 common

CP1 Pin 2 + 15V
CP1 Pin 3 − 15 V
CP1 Pin 4 current sensing
CP3 Pin 5 + 1/2 Battery voltage
CP3 Pin 6 − 1/2 Battery voltage

Input power CP1 Pin 6 input power from Rack (primary source ESU)
CP1 Pin 8 input power from Rack (primary source ESU)
CP1 Pin 10 input power from Rack (primary source ESU)
CP1 Pin 22 input power from Rack (primary source ESU)
CP1 Pin 24 input power from Rack (primary source ESU)
CP1 Pin 26 input power from Rack (primary source ESU)

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Output power CP1 Pin 14 output power to L1 Rack

CP1 Pin 16 output power to L1 Rack
CP1 Pin 18 output power to L1 Rack

Signals CP2 Pin 2 Common gate for HexFET

CP2 Pin 5 Common source for HexFET
CP3 Pin 4 Current sense
CP3 Pin 5 + 1/2 Battery voltage
CP3 Pin 6 − 1/2 Battery voltage

NOTE
TA1, HTP50 is an isolating component (UL)

3.5. INVERTER GROUP

The inverter group generates the main 80 kHz clock for the generator. It uses a 20 % duty cycle in low
frequency mode. The inverter is started up by the EN_X signal. The primary current to the high voltage
transformer is monitored and too much current produces a MAX LOAD alarm. The alarm can be reset
by the RESET signal. The 10 to 15 seconds "switch on" delay is also controlled by the inverter group.
The RESET signal also gives a 10 to 15 seconds "switch on" delay.

3.5.1. INVERTER CONTROL BOARD (SEA6)

Input voltage ± 15 Vdc

Control inputs X-ray enable
Maximum load reset: 400 ms minimum
Exposure prep
Output signals Delay < 15s
Maximum load
Size 100 mm x 160 mm x 38 mm (length x width x height)
Mass 0.4 kg

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The Inverter Control Board connections are as follows:

Connector Pins Description

LV Input CP1 Pin 2ac GND
CP1 Pin 4ac +15 Vdc
CP1 Pin 6ac - 15 Vdc
Signals CP1 Pin 8a Delay 10-15 sec IN
CP1 Pin 8c Maximum load
CP1 Pin 10a GND
CP1 Pin 10c Transformer primary current
CP1 Pin 12c LF/HF mode
CP1 Pin 18a GND
CP1 Pin 18c Frequency sync.
CP1 Pin 20a HF generator ready
CP1 Pin 26a GND
CP1 Pin 26c Synchro line (not used)
CP1 Pin 30a Fan detector
CP1 Pin 32a Reset (max. load) (not used)
CP1 Pin 32c X-ray Enable Generator

Adjustments
R7 This sets the maximum current output from the High Voltage Transformer (factory set)
R38 This sets the generator and regulator operation frequency; this frequency is
given by integrated circuit Q19 (factory set)
Test points
TP0 0 volt reference for each test point
TP1 Gate 1; operation frequency check
TP2 Gate 2; operation frequency check
TP3 The max. primary high current (4.6 V)
Jumpers
K1/K5 Setting not used in this system (K3 normally closed) is used to shift the operating
frequency (low frequency) from an external synchonisation signal (26c P1 Row-Sync)
K1 open
K2 open
K3 closed
K4 open
K5 open
K6 closed (not used)
K7 open Disables High Tension Transformer primary current sensor .
Used for special test only. Must be OPEN
K8 closed Enables the regulator to operate with low power (half frequency).
K10 closed Connect the fan detector circuit to Imax circuit

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Indicators
A1 red Primary current higher than trip value (set via R7) (max load: SEA6-Tp3 >
4.6V)
A2 green Low voltage supply on (+15 V)
A3 green Low voltage supply on (-15 V)
A4 yellow Enable Generator - the inverter group is enabled
A5 yellow Light on = High frequency
Light off = Low frequency
A6 red Fan blocked

3.5.2. INVERTER POWER BOARD (SEA7)

Control inputs command gate for Q1, 2, 3, 4

Output signals current sensing

Size 100 mm x 160 mm x 38 mm (length x width x height)

Inverter power board connector:

LV output CP1 Pin 4 ground

CP1 Pin 8 current sensing
CP1 Pin 6 current sensing

Input power CP1 Pin 10 input power from regulator power board
CP1 Pin 12 input power from regulator power board
CP1 Pin 14 input power from regulator power board
CP1 Pin 28 input power from regulator power board
CP1 Pin 30 input power from regulator power board
CP1 Pin 32 input power from regulator power board

Output power CP1 Pin 16 output power to inverter control board

CP1 Pin 18 output power to inverter control board
CP1 Pin 20 output power to inverter control board
CP1 Pin 22 output power to inverter control board
CP1 Pin 24 output power to inverter control board
CP1 Pin 26 output power to inverter control board

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Signals CP2 Pin 1 Command emitter Q2

CP2 Pin 2 Command gate Q2
CP2 Pin 4 Command emitter Q3
CP2 Pin 5 command gate Q3
CP3 Pin 1 Command emitter Q1
CP3 Pin 2 command gate Q1
CP3 Pin 3 Command emitter Q4
CP3 Pin 4 command gate Q4

NOTE
T2 is an isolating transformer recognized by UL

3.6. BACK PANEL BOARD (SEA10)

Connector Pins Description

Connector P8 LV Power Pin 4 Power GND
Pin 7 + 15 Vdc
Pin 8 - 15 Vdc
Pin 11 Power GND
Pin 14 + 15 Vdc
Pin 15 - 15 Vdc
Connector P10 Stator, pump Pin 1 Polarization
Pin 2 Common Stator
Pin 3 Main Stator
Pin 4 Shifted Stator
Pin 5 Pump
Pin 6 Pump
Fast on Screen
Connector P11 Pin 1 Common
Filament transformer Pin 2 Small focus
Pin 3 Large focus
Pin 4
Connector P12 Pin 1 and 4 + Battery
Power from ESU Pin 2 -
Pin 3 and 6 − Battery
Pin 5 Polarization
Connector P13 Pin 1 and 4 High tension transformer
Power to Monoblock Pin 3 and 6 High tension transformer_
Pin 2 Polarization

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Connector Pins Description

Connector P14 Pin 1 Thermal switch
Signal from Monoblock Pin 2 Thermal sensor
Pin 3 mA Anode
Pin 4 mA Cathode
Pin 5 kV Cathode
Pin 6 kV Anode
Pin 7 Common thermal signals (1-2)
Pin 8 Common mA signals (3-4)
Pin 9 Common kV signals (5-6)
Connector P15 IN Pin 1 Filament set Small focus 0-5 V = 0-5 A
Interfaces connector to IN Pin 2 Filament set Large focus 0-5 V = 0-5 A
Philips Type D 25 PIN IN Pin 3 Filament select L / S down: large
female up: small
OUT Pin 4 Filament fault down: OK up: fault
IN Pin 5 Reset down: Reset
up: run
IN Pin 6 X-ray exposure down: OFF
up: ON
IN Pin 7 Stator mode up: rad 0.9s
down:fluo/low 0.3s
IN Pin 8 Start (anode rotation) down: OFF up: ON
IN Pin 9 Restart low power down: OFF
up:restart(flu. only)
OUT Pin 10 Rotation OK up: not OK
down: OK
OUT Pin 11 Select generator mode down: LF
up: HF
OUT Pin 12 Tube mA 0-10 V = 0-10 mA
OUT Pin 13 Tube mA 0-10 V = 0-20 mA
OUT Pin 14 Temperature sensor 1V ≈20 °C
OUT Pin 15 Thermal switch alarm up: OK
down: alarm
IN Pin 16 kV set 0÷6 V = 0÷120 kV
OUT Pin 17 kV feedback 0÷6 V = 0÷120 kV
OUT Pin 18 Generator fault up: OK
down: faulty

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OUT Pin 19 Delay 10÷15» down: OFF

up: ON (after device
on)
IN Pin 20 X ray enable (generator) down: disable
up: enable
OUT Pin 21 Pump fuse status (pull up up: burnt (or pump
to 15 V ≈10K) OFF) down:OK (if
pump on)
IN Pin 22 Pump start down: OFF up: ON
OUT Pin 23 0V for test point (kV, mA) grounded on interface
board
IN Pin 24 Digital GND
IN Pin 25 0 analog kV set
Connector P16-P17
Test mA subtracted kV/816 for feedback resistor mA

3.7. ASSEMBLED RACK

Size 312 x 210 x 200 mm max. (width x length x height)

Main components: backpanel interfaces board

Oil pump switching sequence
Fan
Oil pump circuit
Stator phase shift capacitor
Buck regulator inductor
see Monoblock service manual (4522 129 05321)

Connector Pin Description

Connector P9 Mains Pin 1 Power GND
Pin 2 230 Vac Line
Pin 3 230 Vac Line

NOTE
Q1 is an isolating component (UL)

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4. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

4.1. QUICK CHECK

− Check the following power indicators of the HF Generator Unit:
•
SEA1-A9 ( -15V), SEA1-A10(+15V)
•
SEA2-A5 (+15V)
•
SEA3-A4 (+15V), SEA3-A5 ( -15V)
•
SEA5-A1 (+15V), SEA5-A2 (+15V)
•
SEA6-A2 (+15V), SEA6-A3 ( -15V)
− Check if any red LED is illuminated, if so continue with chapter HF Generator Unit.
− Check the fan of the HF Generator Unit: SE-M1

4.2. HF GENERATOR UNIT

Generator alarm (general):

− Look at the Interface board (SEA1) and verify which alarm lamp is active during a Generator- or
filament- alarm.
− Replace the HF Generator Unit if a generator failure occurs without X-ray.

Fault indication Fault finding description

Filament alarm and alarm
indicator SEA3-A1 is active
A filament alarm will be generated when the filament current
for the small focus is not within the range: > 1.3 A ... < 4.2 A
(5.2 A for large focus). The indicator SEA3-A1 means that
the filament current is below 1.3 A.
The low filament alarm message will be sent to the system at
the moment that the Low filament indicators is active.
With a multimeter, measure that the voltage between SEA3-
Tp1 and Tp0 (1A = 1V) is higher than 1.3 V. Compare this
value with the voltage between SEA3-Tp2 and Tp0. They
must be the same.
If incorrect, check filament board and generator interface
board at system level.

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Fault indication
Filament alarm and alarm
indicator SEA3-A1 and A2 are
active
Generator alarm and alarm
indicator SEA1-A1 is active:
«kV Max alarm»
Note:
This situation can only occur
during or after X-ray
Generator alarm and alarm
indicator SEA1-A2 is active:
«kV difference alarm»
Note:
This situation can only occur
during or after X-ray
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Fault finding description
A filament alarm will be generated when the filament current for
the small focus is not within the range: > 1.3 A ... < 4.2 A (5.2 A
for large focus).
The indicator SEA3-A2 means that the filament current is higher
than 4.2 A for small focus and 5.2 A for large focus.
Reset the system.
Measure the voltage between SEA3-Tp3 and Tp0 and check that
the maximum filament value is set to 4.2 V (for small focus). If
not, adjust to 4.2 V with SEA3-R19.
If problem still unresolved, check the filament circuit (filament
board, mono block and cabling in between)
If still unresolved, check the filament fault finding procedure at
system level.
The kV detection circuit measured a tube voltage higher than the
maximum allowed kV (> 125 kV). Reset the system and check
the following: Measure with a scope at SEA1-Tp3 and check if
there are spikes during fluoroscopy or radiography that are higher
than >6.25 V.
If so, there is a failure in the pulse width modulator at SEA4.
Replace the HF Generator Unit.
The kVset value from the system has risen above the maximum
allowed kV (>125 kV).
Check the system settings and Generator Control board (SHA4).
The kV difference detection circuit has detected a kV difference
higher than 10 kV. Measure with a scope at SEA1-Tp1 and Tp2
(against TP0) and verify the signal with the figures of note 1.
There is no kV difference failure when the scope signal looks like
Fig A
Replace the monoblock when the signal looks like Fig B.
When the scope signal looks like figure C1 or C2, do the next:
• Check the cabling of connector GA-P2
• Check the C-arm cable
• Disconnect SE-P14 and measure on the HF Generator
backpanel the resistance between SE14:6 - SE14: 8 and
between SE14:5 - SE14: 9 The expected value is around 40
kΩ, if not replace the HF Generator Unit.
• Disconnect GA-P2 and measure at the Monoblock the
resistance between:
- GA-P2:K - GA-P2:J
- GA-P2:K - Ground (monoblock housing)
- GA-P2:L - GA-P2:M
- GA-P2:L - Ground (monoblock housing)
The expected value is infinite Ω, if not replace the Monoblock.
(See also simplified diagram of the Generator given in System
manual Corrective maintenance, Section 2)
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Fault indication
Generator alarm and alarm
indicator SEA1-A3 is active:
«mA max alarm»
Note:
This situation can only occur
during or after X-ray
Generator alarm and alarm
indicator SEA1-A4 is active:
«mA difference alarm»
Note:
This situation can only occur
during or after X-ray
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Fault finding description
The mA detection circuit measured a tube current higher than the
maximum allowed mA (> 132 mA). The mA can be measured at
SEA1-Tp6 (1V = 10mA). Reset the system and check the
following:
1. Measure with a multimeter the filament set value at SEA3-
Tp2. During fluoroscopy or radiography check if the voltage is
not higher than expected (1V = 10mA) on SEA1-TP6.
If so, the filament calibration is wrong. Perform the software
calibration procedure at system level.
Note: Typical values:
- The typical value in boost mode at SEA3-Tp2 = 3.63 V
(72 kV and 20 mA S.F. calibration)
2. The maximum allowed tube current can also occur when the
tube arcs (>2000 A).
Reduce the kV by at least 50% and measure during
fluoroscopy between SEA1-Tp6 and Tp0 (must be lower than
13.3V). If this is not the case, perform the tube conditioning
procedure.
Replace the monoblock if the voltage at SEA1-Tp6 remains
too high.
The mA difference detection circuit detects a mA difference
higher than 5 mA. Measure with a scope at SEA1-Tp4 and Tp5
(against TP0) and verify the signal with the figures A,B and C.
There is no mA difference fault when the scope signal looks like
Fig A; replace the monoblock when the signals are like Fig B.
When the scope signal looks like figure C do the following:
• Check the cabling of connector GA-P2
• Check the C-arm cable
• Disconnect SE-P14 and measure on the HF Generator
backpanel the resistance between SE14:3 - SE14: 8 and
between SE14:4 - SE14: 9 The expected value is about 500 Ω
if not replace the HF Generator Unit.
• Disconnect GA-P2 and measure at the Monoblock the
resistance between:
- GA-P2:K - GA-P2:J
- GA-P2:K - Ground (monoblock housing)
- GA-P2:L - GA-P2:M
- GA-P2:L - Ground (monoblock housing)
The expected value is infinite ( if not replace the Monoblock).
(See also simplified diagram of the Generator given in System
Manual Corrective maintenance, Section 2)
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Fault indication Fault finding description

Generator alarm and alarm
indicator SEA1-A5 is active:
«high temperature»
Note:
This situation can only occur
during or after X-ray
Generator alarm and alarm
indicators SEA1-A6 and SEA6-
A1 are active:
«Ampere max alarm»
Note:
This situation can only occur
during or after X-ray
Generator alarm and alarm
indicators SEA1-A6 and SEA6-
A1 and SEA6-A6 are active:
«Fan Fault"
The temperature of the oil inside the monoblock has reached the
maximum permitted temperature for the thermal-switch (63o C);
this alarm triggers the GEN FAULT alarm.
Wait until the oil temperature falls below 55o C.
If it does not, check the cabling of the temperature sensor and
measure the oil temperature between SEA1-Tp8 and Tp0 (see
figure 1)
The detect circuit of the current in the high voltage transformer
discovers values higher than the one defined during the
calibration phase on SA6-TP3 (and TP0) check that SA6-TP3 =
4.6 V.
Reset the system!
− Reduce the power to the monoblock either by: selecting
normal fluoroscopy in stead of boost, or reducing the kV and
measure with a scope at SEA6-Tp3 (against TP0). Verify that
the tube current is not above 4.6 V.
− Replace the monoblock when the max load indicator does not
disappear.
The detection circuit indicates that of the generator cooling fan is
not rotating properly.
Reset the system!
− Check that the fan is rotating

Fig. -A: the kV difference signal is

OK!

Tp1,5
α1
Fig. -A: indicates the kV difference signal which is
α1
permitted
Tp2,4

Fig. -B: Wrong kV difference signal

Tp1/2, 5/4
α1 Fig. - B: indicates a faulty kV difference signal. The
rising time of α1is not equal to α 2.
α2 = < α1
Tp1/2, 5/4

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Fig. -C1: Single kV difference signal Fig. -C2: Single kV difference signal

Tp1, 5 Tp1, 5 α1 = 0
α1 = OK

α2 = 0 α2 = OK
Tp2, 4 Tp2, 4

Figs. C1 and C2: indicate a kV difference signal which indicates that one kV value is not available.

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5. REPLACEMENT

To replace the HF generator unit it is necessary to refer to the system document.

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6. ADJUSTMENTS

6.1. STATOR SUPPLY BOARD (SEA2)

− Connect the console to P15 connector.
− Connect P14 SIGNALS connector.
− Connect STATOR PUMP P10 connector

6.1.1. CALIBRATION ACCELERATION TIME

− Insert the oscilloscope probe between TP0 (0 V) and TP1.
− Proceed with PREP. from the console.
− Calibrate the time for FLUORO by R32

FLUORO
300 ± 15msec

− Proceed with PREP. from the console.

− Calibrate the time for RAD by R34

RAD
900 ± 50msec

6.1.2. RUNNING VOLTAGE CALIBRATION

For the calibration it is necessary to use the two oscilloscope probes, one connected to TP2 (zero
crossing) and the second one to TP3 (gate driver)

• 50 Hz calibration:
Frequency 50 Hz, 230 Vac (± 2V), K1 closed, stator current equal to 0.77A, 24W stator
power supply.
Operating on R28 set the time delay between the signals on TP2 and TP3 to 1.85 msec
(± 0.1 msec) according to the following drawing

1,85± 0,1 msec TP2

TP3

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• 60 Hz calibration:
Frequency 50 Hz, 230 Vac (± 2V), K2 closed, stator current equal to 1.78 A, 130W stator
power supply.
Operating on R 49 set the time delay between the signals on TP2 and TP3 to 3.10 msec
(± 0.1msec) according to the following drawing

3,10 ± 0,1 msec TP2

TP3

• 60 Hz calibration (when available):

Frequency 60 Hz, 230 Vac (± 2V), K2 closed, stator current equal to 0.70 A, 20W stator
power supply.
Operating on R 49 set the time delay between the signals on TP2 and TP3 to 1.45 msec
(± 0.1msec) according to the following drawing

1,45 ± 0,1 msec TP2

TP3

6.2. INTERFACE BOARD (SEA 1)

No calibration needed.

6.3. FILAMENT SUPPLY BOARD (SEA3)

6.3.1. FILAMENTS CURRENT TRIP VALUE CALIBRATION

− Connect P11 filaments connector to the rack.

− Connect a digital voltmeter between TP0 and TP3.
TP0 = 0 V TP3 = MAX. AMP. FILAMENT (Trip Value)
− Switching over the focus selection, calibrate max. filament working current (max. filament trip
value).

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Large Focus A3 ON 5.2 V (-0 + 0.15) on TP3 by means of R18

Small Focus A3 OFF 4.2 V (-0 + 0.15) on TP3 by means of R19

NOTE
1 V on TP3 is equal to 1A

6.3.2. FILAMENT FEEDBACK CALIBRATION

This calibration must be made at the Gilardoni facilities, it must not be carried out in the field.

All generator racks are calibrated using a reference Monoblock to 3.63 A ± 0.05 A filament current
with the following exposure values:
− Tube voltage = 75 kV
− Tube current = 20 mA
− Time = 0.1 sec in HF mode
It is possible to check the filament current feedback at system level measuring the Ifil value between
TP0 and TP1 at 72 kV and 20 mA. The measured filament current can be compared with the calibration
value 3.63 A ± 0.17 A.

6.4. REGULATOR AND INVERTER GROUPS

Adjustment and calibration of these two parts must be carried out at the same time, as these circuits
function together.

6.4.1. FREQUENCY CALIBRATION

− Connect oscilloscope probe on TP0 andTP2 (inverter group control board).
− Frequency as function of 15 V values
− Preselect RAD technique on the console.
− Proceed with PREP. and calibrate, by means of R38, a frequency value on TP2 of 78125 Hz (± 5%).

15 V

12.8µs ≈ 6 µs

− Position the command on FLUO position and verify that frequency becomes 5 (five) times lower
(15625 Hz ± 5%).

15 V

64µs ≈ 6 µs

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6.4.2. OUTPUT LIMITS CALIBRATION

− Connect High Voltage Transformer POWER P13 connectors and P12 connector from energy
storage unit.
− Inverter: Position digital voltmeter between TP0 and TP3 on Inverter group control board.
− Gilardoni supply voltage depends on calibration, Set voltage as function of 15 V values
− Check the inverter max current value by trimmer R7 until the voltage measured by the voltmeter is
4.6 V ± 5.5%
− Regulator: the calibration of power limit is made at Gilardoni, (the trimmer R 17 is completely
rotated in a clockwise direction.

6.4.3. EXPOSURE OUTPUT PARAMETERS CALIBRATION

WARNING
THE NEXT OPERATION REQUIRES X-RAY EXPOSURE.

− Connect a oscilloscope (complete with memory) on the interface board, in order to measure kV/tube
and mA/tube.
CH1 kV/tube TP0 TP3 1 V = 20 kV
CH2 mA/tube TP0 TP6 1 V = 10 mA

− Set the following parameters on the equipment control or on the test console :
Tube voltage 75 kV (reference value = 3.75 V)
Mode Low Frequency
Focus S.F. (small focus)
Exposure time 0.1 sec.
Tube current 20 mA (small focus Amp. FIL. = abt. 3.63 A)
− Carry out an exposure and verify the wave shapes on the oscilloscope
− Adjust mA/tube feedback value by FIL. SET (console)
− Adjust KV/tube feedback value by R 12 (regulator control board)

5 ms
TP3 = 3750 mV ±1% (75 kV)

100 ms

TP2 = 10 V ± 2% (20 mA)

− At the end of calibration, seal the trimmers with a small drop of varnish.

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6.4.4. VOLTAGE VERIFICATION

It is possible verify tube voltage using a non invasive kVmeter (dosimeter).

− Position a non invasive kVmeter in conformity with its specifications.

− Make a measurement with a voltage of 100 kV (mA will be set in conformity of kVmeter
specifications)
− If the difference between nominal and measured value is higher then 6.5 %, it is necessary to verify
tube voltage. (See Regulator control board adjustment).
− If, after adjusting, the difference between nominal and measured value is outside the specification,
there is a problem with the high voltage divider inside the monoblock.

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7. CONNECTIONS

The following connections should be made between the HF Generator (SE) and the Monoblock (GA).

SIGNAL FROM HF TO MONOBLOCK

GENERATOR
Power GND Fast on P1 C

Key P10 Pin 1 -

Stator COMMON P10 Pin 2 P2 H
Stator MAIN P10 Pin 3 P2 G
Stator SHIFTED P10 Pin 4 P2 F
Pump 1 P10 Pin 5 P2 D
Pump 2 P10 Pin 6 P2 E
Cable screen Fast on Conn.
Filament common P11 Pin 1 P2 A
Filament small P11 Pin 2 P2 C
Filament large P11 Pin 3 P2 B
Cable screen Conn.
Power 1 P13 Pin 1 P1 A
Power 2 P13 Pin 3 P1 B
Cable screen Conn.
Power 1 P13 Pin 4 P1 A
Power 2 P13 Pin 6 P1 B
Key P13 Pin 2 -
Thermal switch P14 Pin 1 P2 N
Thermal sensor P14 Pin 2 P2 P
mA Anode P14 Pin 3 P2 J
mA Cathode P14 Pin 4 P2 L
kV Cathode P14 Pin 5 P2 M
kV Anode P14 Pin 6 P2 K
Thermal common P14 Pin 7 P2 T
Ground P14 Pin 8 P2 R
Ground P14 Pin 9 P2 S
Cable screen Housing Conn.

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8. SPARE PARTS LIST

The HF Generator Unit is defined as a single spare part:

Philips: 4522 300 14711 (Gilardoni: 10309700)

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