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VIDEOMED S/SX
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Service Instruction
VIDEOMED S/SX
with FLUOROSPOT T.O.P. beginning with VB14
© Siemens, 1998
03771644
© Siemens, 1998
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1998
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Table of Contents 3
0Table of Contents
1 _______ General Information______________________________________________ 5
General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using these Service Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product-specific Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Required Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tools and Measuring Aids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Service PC/Service Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 _______ Replacing PC Boards/Subassemblies _______________________________ 8
General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Contact Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ESD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing the D1 Power Supply, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing the D2 Transformer Assembly, Videomed S/SX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing the D8, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replacing the D9, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replacement of D10, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacing the D11, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacing the D12 Camera Adapter, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacing the D16 XCS Interface, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacing the D101, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacing the D103, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacing the D104 (Bias Light Board), Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacing the TV Camera Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting Image Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 _______ Service Software _______________________________________________ 18
XCS Service Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Interactions with Other Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Component Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Iris Correction for the FL-TOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IQ Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Description of the IQAP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Videomed S/SX, Saving the Configuration Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
XCS, Saving the Configuration Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exiting the XCS Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
VIDEOMED S/SX Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Starting the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Exiting the Videomed S/SX Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4 _______ Configuration __________________________________________________ 28
Configuring the VIDEOMED S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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4 Table of Contents
Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Video Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AGC Measuring Field Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maximum Beam Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Bias Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Image Reversal, Default Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Video Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Configuration of XCS TV Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 _______ IQ Checks, Adjustments _________________________________________ 33
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storing Configuration and Setting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Note Regarding the XCS SSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Image Size/Image Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Image Size/Image Position without the 2k Option, FL-TOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Image Size/Image Position with the 2k Option, FL-TOP (Quattrovision) . . . . . . . . . . 35
LAG Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Blanking offset 2 and 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Fix Gain 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Bias Light Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Peak Value Reduction and Fix Gain 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fix Gain 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Peak Value Reduction with DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Peak Value Reduction for Fluoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Peak Value Reduction for DCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Peak Value Reduction DCM/Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
B-Signal With Fluoroscopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
B-Signal Videomed S/SX, TP8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
BA-Signal from BAS 1, Videomed S/SX (FL TOP Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Dynamic Signal Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting the AGC, Videomed S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting the TV Iris Diaphragm Correction for FL T.O.P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjust Iris Correction for the Exposure Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjust Iris Correction for the Exposure Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Capillary Test (with DSA Option only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Vignetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Max. Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Optimizing the Max. Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Image Disturbances and Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Definition of the Evaluation Numerals:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Description of Disturbances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6 _______ Changes to Previous Version _____________________________________ 65

General Information 5
1-
General Notes
1General Information
This document was originally written in German.
Using these Service Instructions 0
All illustrations are intended as examples only, we reserve the right to make changes. The
IQ Test Certificate for the current reference values must be used.
General Remarks 0
NOTE When replacing the picture tube, take note of the target volt-
age; see accompanying page with the spare part.
Image Quality 0
If any settings are changed during startup or service, the measured values affected by
these changes must be checked. The check must be performed according to the IQ mea-
suring instructions and documented in the respective mask of the IQ test certificate. The
valid limit values must not be exceeded.

6 General Information
Product-specific Information 1.1
Required Documents 0
• VIDEOMED S/SX Wiring Diagram G5383

• Troubleshooting Instruction VIDEOMED S/SX RA52-041.072.01...
• POLYDOROS SX 65/80 RX63-020.034...
Startup Instructions/System Configuration
• FLUOROSPOT T.O.P. Service Instructions RX41-050.061.08...
• IQ Measuring Instructions Polystar system RXD0-000.074.05...
OT/UT systems RXD0-000.074.07...
• IQ Test Certificate: Polystar system RXD0-000.037.09...
(incl. reference values) OT/UT systems RXD0-000.037.10...
Tools and Measuring Aids 0
• Service PC per ARTD - 001.719.06...

• Interface cable 99 00 440 RE999
• Oscilloscope >50 MHz with delayed time base, e.g:
- Tektronix 2232
- Tektronix 466
- Fluke PM 339
- Fluke 3390A
- etc.
• Resolution test type 41 and 42 28 71 820 RE999
• 2.1 mm Cu precision X-ray filter 99 00 598 XE999
• Dynamic range test set 37 90 156 X1963
• Copper filter set 44 06 120 RV090

General Information 7
Service PC/Service Programs 0
NOTE A screen saver installed under WINDOWS may cause the

VIDEOMED S/SX service program on some Service PCs to
crash. The screen saver should therefore be switched off
when performing service or adjustment.
In the XCS service program, the screen saver is automatically
switched off by the program which displays an appropriate
message.

8 Replacing PC Boards/Subassemblies
2-
General Notes
2Replacing PC Boards/Subassemblies
Contact Voltages 0
CAUTION Contact voltages!

¹ Dangerous contact voltages are present on the D1, D2,
D11, D100, D101, D103 boards and at the connector
locations of the camera cable (up to 1000 V). To prevent
contact, switch off power to the system.
ESD 0
NOTE When working with electro-statically sensitive components,

use the ESD protective equipment.
Auto Adjustment 0
NOTE An "Auto Adjustment" may never be carried out without good

reason! Carry out the following checks after an "Auto Adjust-
ment" has been completed:
Image size/position for the 2k matrix, also for systems with-
out the 2k option. Max. Resolution for 1k and 2k matrix.
Replacing the D1 Power Supply, Videomed S/SX 0
Work to be performed:
• Connect the SPC to the XCU D320.X5. Start the XCS service software.
Select "XCS Main Program", <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>.
• Select "Videomed S/SX SSW", <Diagnostics>, <Tests>, <Test power supplies
D1> and check the operating voltages.
Replacing the D2 Transformer Assembly, Videomed S/SX 0
• Connect the SPC to the XCU D320.X5. Start the XCS service software.
Select "XCS Main Program", <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>.
• Select "Videomed S/SX SSW", <Diagnostics>, <Tests>, <Test power supplies D1>
and check the operating voltages.

Replacing PC Boards/Subassemblies 9
Replacing the D8, Videomed S/SX 0
Jumper Positions:
D8, X163 closed

D8, X453 closed
D8, X800/830/901 closed
• Select "XCS Main Program" <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>, <Configuration>.

• Select menu point "Bias light" and change the two bias light values by "1"
(reason: the software needs a "Delta" to start the adjustment; time needed, approx.
35 min.).
NOTE When the bias light is adjusted, the video gain is also com-
pletely adjusted.
Carrying Out IQAP/FL_TOP Checks:

• For black value pedestal, (Pedestal / p. 41).
• For bias light compensation (bias light -> 8 F/s), (Bias Light Compensation / p. 42).
• For signal dynamics, Fluoro AGC, (Dynamic Signal Response / p. 49).
If the reference value is not reached, (Setting the AGC, Videomed S/SX / p. 51).
• Perform SW download for D9.
- To do this, connect SPC (COM1) to Vid-SX D12.X100. Call up Vid-SX SSW.
- Select <Data>, <Download...>.
- Under "Name", click on d9.hex and select <Open>.
Skip the following windows with d10bank1.hex, d10bank2.hex and d16_kk.hex with
<Cancel>.
- After performing the download, leave the Videomed S/SX SSW, <Exit>, <Quit>.
• Connect the SPC to XCU D320.X5. Start the XCS SSW. Select"XCS Main Program",
<Components>, <Videomed S/SX>.
• Insert backup diskette (XCS SSW Disk 6-).
• Select <Data>, <Load values from file into Vid-S...>. The configuration data are
reloaded into the Videomed S/SX.

Replacement of D10, Videomed S/SX 0
• Perform a software download for D10.
- To do this, connect the SPC (COM1) to Vid-S/SX D12.X100. Start the Vid-S/SX
SSW.
- Select <Data>, <Download...>.
- Skip the window "d9.hex" with <Cancel>.
Under "Name", click on d10bank1.hex/d10bank2.hex and select <Open>. Skip the
window d16_kk.hex with <Cancel>.
- After performing the download, exit the Videomed S/SX SSW, <Exit>, <Quit>.
• Perform "Auto-adjustment" for "Image size” and “Static focus"
Fig. 1: Automatic Adjustment (Image size)

• Select the menu item “Bias light” and change the two bias light values by "1". (Reason:
SW requires a "Delta" to start the adjustment).
Image Position / Image Size, Max. Resolution
• Check the image position/image size, also for systems without the 2k option, (Image
Size/Image Position / p. 34).
• Check the max. resolution limit for the 1k/2k matrix and, if needed, correct it, (Max.
Resolution / p. 58).
Carrying Out the IQAP/FL_TOP Checks:
• For bias light compensation (bias light -> 8 F/s), (Bias Light Compensation / p. 42).
Replacing the D12 Camera Adapter, Videomed S/SX 0
No additional worksteps required.

Replacing the D16 XCS Interface, Videomed S/SX 0
• Transfer the J6 firmware PROM from the old board to the new board.
1 10 1 8
S1 S2
Fig. 2:
X4 open
X5 2-3
X4.B5 --- X5.A5 connection lead
• Switch off the X-ray system (generator OFF)
E • Install the new D101 as follows:
- Remove the camera from the I.I.
- Remove the camera mounting plate. Remove the shield from the D101.
- Loosen the mounting screws for the D101, unplug the connector.
- Remove the old D101.
- Briefly touch the ESD packaging to the camera housing (potential compensation).
- Remove the D101 from packaging.
- Briefly touch the D101 ground to the camera housing.
- Briefly touch the target contact in the camera housing to the camera housing.
- Briefly touch the camera housing to the D101 target contact.
- Insert the D101 into the camera housing and secure with screws.
- Place the metal shielding on the D101.
- Plug in the connector.
- Reattach the camera covers and place camera on the I.I.
The camera must be flush with the I.I., otherwise the position may be changed in the
horizontal or vertical direction.
• Switch ON the System.
• Select "XCS Main Program" <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>, <Configuration>.
• Select menu item “Bias light” and change the two bias light values by “1”.
(Reason: The software requires a “Delta” to start the adjustment)
The adjustment procedure takes approx. 35 min.

NOTE The video amplifier is completely adjusted together with bias

light compensation.

• For bias light compensation (bias light -> 8F/s), (Bias Light Compensation / p. 42).
• Carry out the "Autoadjustment" for "Image size".
Fig. 3: Automatic Adjustment (Image size)

Image Position/Image Size, Max. Resolution
• Check the image position/image size, also for systems without the 2k option, (Image
Size/Image Position / p. 34).
• Check the max. resolution for the 1k-/2k matrix and, if needed, correct it, (Max.
Resolution / p. 58).
Replacing the D104 (Bias Light Board), Videomed S/SX 0
• Switch off the X-ray system (generator OFF).

- Remove the camera from the I.I.; Remove the camera mount cover. Mark the posi-
tion of the camera to the rotary gear.
- Loosen the 3 set screws in the camera rotating gear. Remove the cable clamp.
- Remove the camera and place it next to the camera mount (camera cable stays con-
nected). Turn "up" the two nuts on the D104 mount.
- Unplug the D104 connector.
The D104 (with metal bracket) can be removed by "tilting" the spacer screws and tak-
ing it out of the camera mount.
CAUTION: be careful not to damage the iris diaphragm!

- Install the new D104 by following the above directions in reverse order.
- Place the camera in the "rotary gear", make sure it is line up exactly with the previ-
ously made mark. Retighten the 3 set screws.
- Place on the camera mount cover, install the camera on the I.I.
• Switch ON the System.
• Select"XCS Main Program" <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>, <Configuration>.
• Select menu point "Bias light" and change the two bias light values by "1".
(Reason: the software needs a "Delta" to start the adjustment) time required for the
adjustment is approx. 35 Min.
Carrying out the IQAP/FL_TOP Checks:
• For bias light compensation (bias light -> 8F/s), (Bias Light Compensation / p. 42).
Replacing the TV Camera Tube 0
The camera tube shipment includes the tube, the basic unit, the adjusted coil system, the
lens and a temperature sensor.
When replacing a picture tube in a VIDEOMED SX, the following procedure must be
observed:
Beginning approx. April 2000, only the VIDEOMED S will be shipped. In a spare part situ-
ation (SX picture tube), an S picture tube will be shipped! In this situation, the target voltage
should be changed as follows prior to the adjustment:
• VIDEOMED SX, Up = 50 V Sqare Part No.: 37 94 315
Designation XQ 8705 RX - can be read from the test certificate, top left.
• VIDEOMED S, Up = 75 V Spare Part No.: 37 94 307
Designation XQ 8705 RA - can be read from the test certificate, top left.
• With POLYSTAR systems, Serial Nos. > 4000, a Vid S television system with the
Vid SX configuration is used.
Procedure for the Adaptation or Check of the Up:

• Open the VIDEOMED S service program.
• Select <Configuration><Tube parameters..>
• In the “Tube supplies” window, change the target voltage to 75.0 Volt.
• Accept the new value with <Send> , use “Cancel” to exit the window.
• Permanently accept the change with “Permanent”.
• Perform the adjustments, etc. the same way as for a picture tube replacement.
• Start the "XCS Main Program" <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>.

• Select <Configuration>, <Change tube>.

- Insert the “new” X-ray diskette and select <OK>. A window is displayed in which the
old and new tube data are listed.
- Insert the "old" X-ray diskette and select <Save values>.
- Exit the window with <OK>, close the other window with <Permanent>.
Exit the Videomed S/SX SSW and XCS SSW.
- Return the defective camera tube together with the “old” X-ray diskette.
• Switch OFF the X-ray system (generator).
• Install the new camera tube:
- Check the temperature sensor:
The new camera tube package includes a temperature indicator. The transport tem-
perature is monitored by means of this indicator. To check this indicator, see the
enclosed form.
- Remove the camera from I.I.
- Remove camera mount cover.
- The markings A and B are attached to the tube cover. Record the position of these
markings relative to the camera mount.
E - Connect PC board D101/D103 and the camera cable to the new camera unit.
Handling of the D101, (Replacing the D101, Videomed S/SX / p. 11)
- Loosen the 3 set screws in the rotary gear and replace the tube by the new tube. Turn
the new tube relative to the markings A/B to the previously recorded and tighten the
set screws.
- Install camera mount cover and place camera on the I.I..
The camera must be flush with the I.I., otherwise the position may be changed in the
horizontal or vertical direction.
• Switch ON the system.
• Call up "XCS Main Program" <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>.
• Select <Adjustment>, <Auto Adjustment...>.
• Perform complete "Auto Adjustment".
Fig. 4: Automatic Adjustment (completely)

• Check centering of the TV camera in relation to the I.I. output. The horizontal and verti-
cal image position can be set by means of two self-locking nuts, (Fig. 5 / p. 15).
The nuts are secured using red varnish. When turning the nuts, please ensure that no
varnish particles fall into the light distributor.
Fig. 5: Camera mount

• Carry out the TV basic iris adjustment, see the generator Startup Instructions/System
Configuration, RX63-020.034...
Carry out the “Zoom Iris Correction”, see the generator Startup Instructions/System
Configuration, RX63-020.034...
Check B-signal Videomed S/SX, (B-Signal Videomed S/SX, TP8 / p. 47).
• Check image position/image size in the 2k line mode, (Image Size/Image
Position / p. 34).
Check the max resolution, (Max. Resolution / p. 58)
• For bias light compensation (Bias Light -> 8F/s), (Bias Light Compensation / p. 42).
• For signal dynamics, (Dynamic Signal Response / p. 49).
- Fluoro AGC; correction with AGC adjustment, (Setting the AGC, Videomed
S/SX / p. 51).
- Native series 1F/s, with the heart contour collimator; correction with iris adjustment,
(Adjusting the TV Iris Diaphragm Correction for FL T.O.P / p. 52).
• For the capillary test (only with DSA option), (Capillary Test (with DSA Option
only) / p. 56).
• For vignetting, (Vignetting / p. 57).
• For image disturbances and artifacts, (Image Disturbances and Artifacts / p. 62).

Adjusting Image Rotation 0
Image position is optimally adjusted at the factory in the basic position of the unit.
• With the POLYSTAR in the I.I. overtable and 0 position with a preliminary tension of 0.5
clockwise on the monitor.
• With the SIRESKOP, the drift is averaged out at the factory at +25°.
• With SIREGRAPH in 0° position.
• With ICONOS in 0 position.
NOTE Carry out the correction only if rotation can be detected in the
same direction, over the entire tilt/OT-UT range and if the cus-
tomer requests a correction.
To adjust to the unit geometry and to compensate for the effects of the earth’s magnetic
field, it is possible to rotate the image. To do this, the camera is mechanically rotated.
The difference can only be averaged out between the different unit positions.
By averaging this out, the image reverse function is negatively affected.
Procedure
Fig. 6: Video Amplifier: Input

• To perform the check, activate the menu shown (Fig. 6 / p. 16) in the service program in
<Diagnostics><Videoampliflier: Input and Processing..> and carry out the adjust-
ments marked with numbers.
• After making the entry, confirm with “Send”.
X • Trigger fluoroscopy with the radiographic system and close the side plates of the rect-
angular collimator. When there is sufficient image contrast, stop fluoro regulation (AGC
stop).

• The grid lines of the test pattern should be as parallel as possible to the collimator
plates in all working positions. If this is not the case, image rotation must be averaged
out using mechanical camera rotation.
• Switch off the radiographic system and remove the camera housing.
• Make a mark between the bottom ring and the camera mount.
• Loosen the camera head by loosening the three set screws (1/Fig. 7 / p. 17) and switch
on the radiographic system.
X • Start the service program as described above and make the adjustment. Trigger fluo-
roscopy. Close the side plates of the rectangular collimator. When there is sufficient
image contrast, stop fluoro regulation (AGC stop).
• For systems without a reference attachment, place sheet of film over the Live monitor
(to make the mark).
• Mechanically turn the camera (clockwise) until the grid lines of the test pattern are as
parallel as possible to the collimator plates in all working positions (I.I. OT/UT and
± 90°).
• Secure the camera head with at least one of the set screws.
Fig. 7:
NOTE When the set screws are loosened, the camera can fall out of
the camera mount. There may not be a gap between the cam-
era mount and the camera (2/Fig. 7 / p. 17).
• Switch off the radiographic system, tighten the set screws (1/Fig. 7 / p. 17).
X • Recheck image rotation in all working positions and if there are differences, repeat the
procedure if required.
• Reinstall the camera housing.

18 Service Software
3-
XCS Service Software
3Service Software
Interactions with Other Programs 0
Memory-resident programs that are active in the background (e.g. screen savers, virus
scanners....) influence the real-time behavior of the PC. Communication between the PC
and XCU is time-out monitored. If these programs prevent the PC from responding
promptly to the alive message, it will lead to a switch-off of the Service PC, which means
that the XCU will assure that the Service PC has been switched off and will not accept any
further communication from it.
Recommendation: While the XCS service application is running, programs active in the
background such as screen savers, virus scanners, mail and network utilities may not be
loaded.
In addition, there are certainly problems when the SPEAKER.DRV driver to control the
internal PC loudspeaker is loaded. There are two reasons for this: on the one hand, the
Speaker.drv blocks all interrupts when playing sounds, even the one that supports commu-
nication to the XCU. Thus, communication is blocked when what are called system sounds
are activated, i.e., sounds which are played if the wrong key is pressed or if a question box
appears. On the other hand, the service software sends out BEEPs for some potentiome-
ters (e.g. dose adjustment) when the correct adjustment is reached to inform the technician
of this success if he should happen to be away from the Service PC and not in visual con-
tact with it. However, if the Speaker.drv supports the interface to the loudspeaker, the nor-
mal beep is subject to even more difficulties, i.e., it will come after a long delay. Here too it
can lead to an interrupt of the communication.
Recommendation: Deactivate the SPEAKER.DRV driver in the system controller under
DRIVERS.
The latest information regarding the XCS service software can be viewed in the XCS Help
function.
• Select the "XCS Help" icon
Fig. 8:
XCS Help entrance menu:
Select "Diverses/Miscellaneous", "Bek. Probleme/Known problems". The Help text dis-
played provides information about known problems and is expanded in every XCS-SSW.
Installation 0
The diskettes with the valid XCS service software are included in the corresponding system
file or Techn. Documents System Reg.9. If this software version has not yet been installed
on the hard disk of your Service PC, install the software as follows:
• Start WINDOWS on the Service PC.

Service Software 19
• If another version of the XCS service software has already been loaded on your PC,
delete this version or rename it first. Under SSW, delete or rename the directory
XCS_SERV together with all subdirectories and files entered.
• Insert diskette 1 of the XCS service software into the floppy drive.
Start the installation program (a:\install).
Starting the Program 0
• Connect the Service PC to the XCU D320.X5 subassembly with the interface cable.
• The service program is started by double-clicking on the XCS symbol (Fig. 9 / p. 19)
Fig. 9: Programm-Manager “XCS-Service”

• Enter the "Password" and confirm with "OK" (Fig. 10 / p. 19).
Fig. 10: Service PC: User Identification

20 Service Software
• Log in with "Login".
Fig. 11: System: Terminal Settings and Connect

The XCS service program is displayed after login
Component Service 0
• Under "Components" you can access to the generator, unit, Videomed and
Fluorospot TOP service software.
Fig. 12: XCS Service Application - Main Program “Components”
NOTE The Service PC must be connected directly to the

VIDEOMED S/SX for a software download, for troubleshoot-
ing or when working with the service mask < Automatic
Adjustment >. All other configurations, etc. are carried out in
the XCS service software.

Service Software 21
Iris Correction for the FL-TOP 0
General Remarks
Because of the different fluoro, exposure and scan modes, a series of iris adjustments are
necessary. An separate software module has been designed to make these adjustments
more efficient. This module does not replace the iris basic adjustment in the generator ser-
vice software.
Prerequisites
• The PDA adjustment must be completed.
• The iris basic adjustment must be completed in the generator service software.
• The Videomed S/SX must be configured and adjusted.
Starting the Iris Software Module
• Connect the SPC to the XCU and start the XCS service.
• Before starting the iris module, select the Patient List in the FL-TOP and select the DFR
system.
• In the "XCS MAIN Program" start the <Adjustment> module under <Iris Correc-
tion>.
Fig. 13: TV Iris Diaphragm Adjustment
NOTE For the TV iris diaphragm adjustment: (Adjusting the TV Iris

Diaphragm Correction for FL T.O.P / p. 52)

22 Service Software
IQ Tests 0
• Image quality tests are started under "Diagnostic", "Tests", "IQAP/FL_TOP".
Fig. 14: XCS Service Application - Main Program “Diagnostic”

Prerequisite for Program Start "IQAP/FL_TOP":
• The FL-TOP must be at the "Patient List".
• The DFR system must be selected (not simultaneous mode).
• No background job may be active on the FL-TOP. (HCC-Sienet transfer).
System Prerequisites:
• The basic generator adjustment has been performed for dose rate and TV iris.
• The VIDEOMED S/SX has been configured for FL-TOP.
Fig. 15: Diagnostic: IQAP Fluorospot T.O.P.

When the program is started, service organ programs and FL programs are loaded into the
XCU and automatically selected in the respective test steps.

Service Software 23
Description of the IQAP Menu 0
• All tests can be selected via "Radio Buttons". Tests which are displayed "dimmed" will
be implemented only in the next version or the option is not available.
• It is possible to select several test steps per test. These are listed in the list box.
• If a certain test sequence is necessary, a message window with the description of the
action is displayed. If another test sequence is requested in some instructions, this has
priority.
The description of an action must always be acknowledged with "O.K." before execut-
ing a test.
• The tests are selected with Start of Test. The IQAP program is terminated with Exit.
• If triggering of an aquisition or fluoro is requested, the following window is displayed.
It must be noted that, depending on the test steps, either fluoro or exposure must be
triggered. In both cases the same window is displayed. The test is not performed by
pressing Cancel and after an acquisition the FL-TOP test results are not transferred to
the SPC.
For acquisitions, at least 4 images are required (number of required images depending
on the test selected).
Approx. 5 sec. for Fluoro.
• After performing the test steps, if needed, the ROI’s must be set at the FL-TOP. An
appropriate prompt is displayed on the FL-TOP. The ROI’s can be positioned using the
mouse. A test evaluation is automatically initiated.
• The images for a test can be copied into the “Siemens Service Transfer” folder for the
export function (see Export). The folder is created with the first "Export" in the IQAP pro-
gram.
NOTE The message “Remember Export” on the FL-TOP is only a

“reminder”. Export should be performed only if you wish to
save an image for later reference.
• The test result is transferred to the SPC with the "End of Test" function. The menu
selection key is located on the “Additional Functions” page.

24 Service Software
• The following window appears on the SPC.
The upper window shows the value calculated for the previously completed test.
In the lower window, the measuring values that were determined using the oscillo-
scope or the Mavo monitor can be manually entered. In addition, any desired text can
be inserted as a remark.
All data and remarks displayed in the widow can be written into the file "Iqap.end"/...
with "OK".
NOTE The "Iqap_end" file is created only once, the first time the
program is started. Afterwards, other entries are added to the
end of the file. If the file is no longer present, a new one is cre-
ated automatically.
The file can be read with any text editor. Path: C:
Iqap_dat\Ser. No. of system
There are four files in this path:
factory.txt The file created at the end of the IQAP that is saved as the factory data
in the XCU. Can only be read by the service technician.
iq_end.bak A backup copy, incl. the comments from the last test. This file is gener-
ated only when logging in the second time.
iq_end.txt This is where the currently stored results are located.
iq_start.txt This is where the results that were saved last are located in the XCU.
The measuring values are cancelled with “Cancel”. The test can be restarted.
Videomed S/SX, Saving the Configuration Data 0
If changes were made in the Videomed S/SX, the configuration data must be saved on the
"XCS service SW diskette; Disk 6-".
• Select "XCS Main Program", <Component>, <Videomed SX>.

Service Software 25
• Insert the diskette into the SPC drive (XCS service SW; Disk 6-).
• Make a backup under <Data> <Save values from Videomed S to file>.
• File the diskette in the system binder for the system (yellow backside label).
• Return the XCS main program with <Exit> <Quit>.
XCS, Saving the Configuration Data 0
If configuration data were changed or adjustments performed, a current backup must be

made.
• Insert the diskette into the SPC drive (XCS service SW; Disk 6-).
• Save the date under <Data>,<Backup to Disk>.
• File the diskette in the system binder for the system (yellow spine label).
Exiting the XCS Service Program 0
If configuration data were changed, a current backup must be made prior to exiting the XCS
service program.
• Close any screens that are open.
• In the <System>, menu line, select <Logoff>.
Fig. 16: System: Logoff

• In the remarks line "Working on:" enter the reason for the service/adjustments.
• Click on <Put to Unit>.
• Exit the program with <System><Quit>.

26 Service Software
VIDEOMED S/SX Software 3.1
The Videomed S/SX SSW is installed automatically with installation of the XCS SSW,
including the required DLD hex files.
In addition, an icon with the designation "Videomed SX VA02.x" is created.
Starting the Program 0
• Connect the Service PC (Com1) to the TV CCU at D12.X100.

• Start the service program by double-clicking on the "Videom. SX VA02.x" icon
(Fig. 17 / p. 26).
Fig. 17: Program-Manager “Videomed”

• Click on "Service" or the service program will start automatically after approx. 10 sec-
onds (Fig. 18 / p. 26).
Fig. 18: Videomed S
Exiting the Videomed S/SX Service Program 0
If changes were made, the last configuration data must be saved on the "XCS Service SW
diskette; Disk 6-" before exiting the VIDEOMED S/SX service program.
• Insert the diskette into the drive (XCS Service SW; Disk 6-).
• Make a backup under <Data>, <Save values from Videomed S to file>.
• File the diskette in the system- or techn. Documents system Reg. 9 binder for the sys-
tem.

Service Software 27
• In the <Exit>, menu line, select <Quit> to exit the servic e program.

28 Configuration
4-
Configuring the VIDEOMED S/SX
4Configuration
NOTE The Videomed S/SX must be reconfigured only if:

Subassembly D9 has been replaced and
the configuration floppy cannot be loaded (defective floppy)).
In all other cases, first load the configuration from the “XCS Service SW; Disk 6-”.
If the floppy cannot be read, refer to the IQ test protocol for the values. The values must
then be entered manually.
• XCS Service software, "Main Program". Select <Component>, <Videomed SX>,
<Configuration>. Select and correct, if necessary, the following configurations.
Emulation 0
Fig. 19: Emulation
Video Standard 0
Fig. 20: Video-Norm

Configuration 29
AGC Measuring Field Size 0
Fig. 21: Measuring area
Maximum Beam Current 0
Fig. 22: Videogain + Beamcurrent

• For the current reference values, see the corresponding IQ Test Certificate
Bias Light 0
Fig. 23: Video amplifier: Processing

30 Configuration
Image Reversal, Default Position 0
Fig. 24:
Video Amplifier 0
The factory settings for the video amplifier may differ from (Fig. 25 / p. 30).
Shows picture (Fig. 25 / p. 30) only initial values for a complete readjustment of the
VIDEOMED S/SX.
Fig. 25: Video Amplifier: Output

• For the current reference values, see the corresponding IQ Test Certificate
NOTE When the power connection is made with a Magic View, the
test line (test ramp line) must be set to 42. Otherwise the test
line is visible as a white line in the Magic View image.
Configuration of XCS TV Parameters 0
• XCS service software "Main Program”

• Select <Adjustment>, <TV-Param>.

Configuration 31
•
Fig. 26: TV Parameters for Videomed SX with FL-TOP
Mode Bl. Offset VL-Level Gamma Peak red Peak red Peak red Fixgain
Level 1 Level 2
Fluoro
Fluoro-Byp 0 mV low 0.7 on 700 mV 2000 mV AGC
Fluoro cont. 30 mV low 0.7 on 2000 mV 950 mV AGC
Supervision 30 mV low 0.7 on 2000 mV 950 mV AGC
pulsed 30 mV low 0.7 on 2000 mV 950 mV AGC
Roadmap 30 mV low 0.45 off - - AGC
Standard
Supervision
Pulsed
Exposure
DR 0 mV low 0.7 on 630 mV1 2000 mV Fixgain 2
DR 512
DCM / VL 0 mV low 0.7 on 2000 mV 950 mV AGC
DCM-Card 0 mV low 0.5 on 2000 mV 850 mV1 AGC
Tomo 0 mV low 0.7 on 630 mV1 2000 mV Fixgain 2
Peri stepp. 0 mV low 0.7 on 630 mV1 2000 mV Fixgain 2
DSA -135 mV low 0.2 off - - Fixgain 1
Perivision -135 mV low 0.2 off - - Fixgain 1

32 Configuration
1. The exact value results from the adjustment of the peak value reduction
• For the current reference values, see the corresponding IQ Test Certificate.

IQ Checks, Adjustments 33
5-
General Information
5IQ Checks, Adjustments
Storing Configuration and Setting Data 0
NOTE A "Back Up" must always be created after changing the set-
ting or configuration datat (Service Software / p. 18).
Note Regarding the XCS SSW 0
NOTE Under certain circumstances, the VIDEOMED S/SX performs

a reset, for example:
- After existing the VIDEOMED S/SX SSW
- After existing "IQAP/FL_TOP" in the XCS SSW
- After existing "Iris Correction" in the XCS SSW
Message on the generator console: "Videomed SX not
ready".
Changing to a different XCS service menu during the reset
routine will cause the XCS service sortware to crash.

34 IQ Checks, Adjustments
Image Size/Image Position 5.1
NOTE Check and/or correct the image position/size in the 2k line

mode under the following conditions:
- After an "Auto adjust" is selected with "Image size".
- After a replacement of the TV picture tube and "Autoadjust".
- After replacement of the D103, TV camera and “Autoadjust”.
- After replacement of the D11, TV CCU and “Autoadjust”.
The image size/position for the 2k line mode is not correctly
adjusted by the "Autoadjust".
Without the 2k option, fixed values are entered.
Image Size/Image Position without the 2k Option, FL-TOP 0
In FL-TOP systems without the 2k option, the image size/position is not visually checked.
Proceed as follows:
• Select "XCS Main Program", <Components>, <Videomed SX>, <Adjustment>,
<Image size...>, <SPS 5>.
• "Adjust for reversed deflection"not selected: Make a note of the values for size and
position. "Adjust for reversed deflection" selected: Make a note of the values for size
and position.
• Select <2000 lines>. "Adjust for reversed deflection" not selected.
Add + 5% to the deflection values with SPS 5 and enter the values.
Examples for normal image position:
SPS 5 2000 lines

horizontal pos. 52.64% ----> 52.64%
horizontal size 53.79% + 5% ----> 58.79%
vertical position 47.83% ----> 47.83%
vertical size 61.82% + 5% ----> 66.82%
"Adjust for reversed deflection" selected.

Factor in - 5% with the deflection values for SPS 5 and enter the values.
Example for image reverse:
SPS 5 2000 lines

horizontal pos. 51.92% ----> 51.92%
horizontal size 53.79% - 5% ----> 58.79%

vertical position 49.76% ----> 49.76%

vertical size 61.56% - 5% ----> 66.56%
• Save the settings with <Send> and <Permanent>.

Exit the Videomed S/SX SSW, <Exit>, <Quit>.
Image Size/Image Position with the 2k Option, FL-TOP (Quattrovision) 0
• Under "XCS Main Program", select <Components>, <Videomed SX>, <Configura-

tion>, <Picture Reverse...>.
Make a note of the default position for horizontal / vertical deflection. Select <Normal>
for horizontal/vertical deflection and confirm with <OK>.
• Videomed S/SX SSW (XCS), select <Diagnostics>, <Videoamplifier: Input and Pro-
cessing...>.
Select <Test pattern>, <Grid> set 50 mV and activate with <Send>. Select <Cam-
era-normal> confirm with <Send>.
• Select I.I. full format
• Place 1.2 mm Cu in the collimator.
• Switch SS ON, measure with radiation.
• Attach 5 washers and secure with adhesive tape, (Fig. 27 / p. 36)
POLYSTAR: On the I.I. contact safety device

SIREGRAPH: On the table
SIRESKOP: On the spotfilm device rear wall
NOTE Picture (Fig. 27 / p. 36) is an example only.

As working aid, a clear film or foil can be attached to the mon-
itor. The washers can be marked on the foil at 1K. The 2K
position and size must then be changed to coincide with 1K.

X • Switch fluoroscopy "ON/OFF", evaluate an LIH image.

Position the outer washers on the grid lines, position the middle washer in the center,
(Fig. 27 / p. 36).
Fig. 27: Grid pattern image

• Normal Image Position:
- Image reverse not selected at the unit; with Polystar, move the I.I. to the overtable
position.
- In the Vid. S/SX SSW (XCS), select <Adjustment>, <Image size...>, <2000 lines>.
"Adjust for reversed deflection" not selected.
X - Carry out a 2k exposure with the FL T.O.P.
NOTE Depending on the unit configuration, the H/V position/size

can also be active for reverse! See Image Reserse, Default
setting...
• With H, V-position, first move the middle washer back to the center.
With H, V-size, move the outside washers back to the grid lines.
Fig. 28: Image size and position

• Image Reserval:
- Select image reversal at the unit (H&V reversal).
- With the POLYSTAR, press the key with the following symbol. With this key, the H&V
reverse, opposite the symbol displayed on the console.
-
Fig. 29:
X - Switch fluoroscopy "ON/OFF", display the LIH image.
Reposition the washers as shown in (Fig. 27 / p. 36).
- In the Vid. S/SX SSW (XCS), select <Adjustment>, <Image size...>, <2000 lines>.
Select "Adjust for reversed deflection".
X - Carry out a 2k exposure with the FL T.O.P.
With H, V-position, first move the middle washer back to the center.
With H, V-size, move the outside washers back to the grid lines.
Fig. 30: Image size and position “adjust for reversed deflection”
• Save the settings with <Send> with <Permanent>.
• Videomed S/SX SSW, select <Configuration>, <Picture Reverse...>. Reenter the
previously noted default position for horizontal/vertical deflection. Save the settings
with <OK> and <Permanent>.
• Exit the Videomed S/SX SSW, <Exit>, <Quit>.

LAG Measurement 5.2
Depending on the TV camera picture tube, the automatic centering current adjustment
does not always provide optimum results. The centering currents for the TV camera picture
tube are checked, and if needed, are adjusted with the "Lag Measurement".
Carry out a "Lag Measurement" under the following conditions:
1. After a replacement of the "TV camera picture tube" and subsequent "Auto Adjust-
ment" with all options selected.
2. After an "Auto Adjustment" with "Centering Currents" selected.
With introduction of the TV camera picture tube, the adjustment of the centering current
was carried out an documented at the factory. The protocol is in the System- or techn.
documents system reg. 9 binder, "Centering Currents for Picture Tube". The values can
be found in the protocol and must be entered under <Adjustment>, <Tube>. When this
is done, a "Lag Measurement" is not necessary.
NOTE If a protocol is no available, the "Lag Measurement" can be

carried out.
• Switch of the VIDEOMED S/SX.

• Disconnect the fiber optic cable for ext. synchronization from D10, U701.
• Switch on the VIDEOMED S/SX and wait until the TV system is ready.
• In the "XCS Main Program", select <Components>, <Videomed SX>, <Configura-
tion>, <Picture Reverse...>.
Make a note of the default setting for horizontal/vertical deflection. Select <Normal> for
horizontal/vertical deflection and confirm with <OK>.
• Connect the oscilloscope to D8, TP 231; set 100 ms/DC, 100 mV/Div. internal trigger,
channel 1.
TP 231 is located just below TP8 and corresponds to TP8, but with B-Signal clamping.
• In the Videomed S/SX SSW (XCS), select, <Adjustment>, <Scan-Mode...>,
<SPS * 5> and confirm with <OK>.
• In the Videomed S/SX SSW (XCS), select <Diagnostics>, <Tests>, <Lag Measure-
ment>. Click on <ON> and exit the menu with <Cancel>.

• In the Videomed S/SX SSW (XCS), select, <Adjustment>, <Tube>.
Fig. 31:
- In the normal image position (H&V image reversal not selected!):
Use the adjustment elements for "horiz.norm., vert.norm.", set the amplitude of the
2nd image to the same level as the amplitude of the 5th image.
- Select H&V image reversal:
Use the adjustment elements for "horiz.rev., vert.rev." to set the amplitude of the
2nd image to the same level as the amplitude of the 5th image.
Reference/tolerace: The amplitude of the 5th image corresponds to 100% (reference).

Amplitude of 2nd image = 100% - 107% of the 5th image.
NOTE The amplitude of the second image may never be less than
the amplitude of the images that folllow (no negative lag).
• Transfer the adjustment values as follows:
Fig. 32:
• Save the values with <Send>, <Cancel> and <Permanent>.
• In the Videomed S/SX SSW (XCS), select <Configuration>, <Picture Reverse...>.
Reenter the previously noted default setting for horizontal/vertical deflection. Save the
setting with <OK> uad <Permanent>.
• Exit the Videomed S/SX SSW with, <Exit>, <Quit>.

• Switch OFF the VIDEOMED S/SX.

• Connect the fiber optic cable for ext. synchronization to D10, U701.
• Switch on the VIDEOMED S/SX and wait until the TV system is ready.

Pedestal 5.3
Blanking offset 2 and 1 0
• Switch the SS OFF, perform the measurement without radiation.

• Start the "XCS Main Program", <Diagnostic>, <Tests>, <IQAP/FL_TOP>; select
<Pedestal>.
• Select <Start of Test> and release native-Serie. Read off pedestal on the monitor.
• If necessary, correct pedestal "Fixed 2". Perform the correction in the Videomed S/SX
SSW (XCS), "Configuration", "Video Amp...", "Blanking offset 2".
• Take over the pedestal determined under “Fixed 2” for “Fixed 1”.
Enter this in the Videomed S/SX SSW (XCS), "Configuration", "Video Amp...",
"Blanking offset 1". Store the settings with <Permanent>.
P • Enter the result in the IQ Test Protocol, "Black value pedestal native" “Fixed 2".
Reference values/tolerances: RXD0-000.037.09... for POLYSTAR systems

RXD0-000.037.10... for OT/UT systems
• Leave the Videomed S/SX SSW, <Exit>, <Quit>.

• Select "XCS Main Program", <Adjustment>, <TV-Param>. Subsequently select
"DSA" and "Perivision". In each case, enter the pedestal value determined with nega-
tive sign with "blanking level offset". Select<Put to Unit> und <Close>.
Fix Gain 1 0

<Pedestal>.
• Select <Start of Test> and release sub-Serie. Read off full modulation on the monitor.
• If necessary, correct gain "Fixed 1". Perform correction in the Videomed S/SX SSW
(XCS), "Configuration", "Video Amp...", "Fix gain 1". Then check the full modula-
tion with the "IQAP/FL_TOP" program. Repeat this until the reference value is
obtained.
P • Enter the result in the IQ Test Protocol, "Full control, sub".


Bias Light Compensation 5.4
• Switch SS OFF, perform the measurement without radiation.

• Start the "XCS Main Program", <Diagnostic>, <Tests>, <IQAP/FL_TOP>;
select <Bias light>.
• Select <Start of Test>; perform the native measurement (with comp.) and native
(w./o.).
P • Residual light= native (with comp.) - native (w./o.).
Enter the result in the IQ Test Protocol, "Bias Light Compensation".


Peak Value Reduction and Fix Gain 2 5.5
• Switch SS OFF, perform the measurement without radiation.

• Select DR; dose 100; 1B/s
• Untdr "XCS Main Program", <Adjustment>, <TV-Param>, <DR> and set peak reduc-
tion to "OFF".
• Release a series.
• At the FLUOROSPOT T.O.P., select <Additional functions>, <IQ graphics>, <Line
plot>. Using the mouse, click on the line plot and place it on the test line. The test line is
positioned on line 6; use the cursor for exact positioning.
Fix Gain 2 0
The point of intersection for Gamma curve at 512 pixels is 700 ± 30 GV (A).
Fig. 33:
- For current reference values, see the corresponding IQ Test Certificate
• In the Videomed S/SX SSW (XCS), select "Configuration", "Video Amp...", "Fix
gain 2". Change "Fix gain 2" until the Gamma curve at 512 pixels reaches an ampli-
tude of 700 GV (Schnittpunkt A/Fig. 33 / p. 43). Check the adjustment using the "Line
Plot" function.
• Save the settings with <Permanent>.
Exit the Videomed S/SX SSW, <Exit>, <Quit>.

Peak Value Reduction with DR 0
The intersection point of the Gamma curve at 800 pixels is 800 ± 30 GV (B).
Fig. 34:
- For current reference values, see the corresponding IQ Test Certificate
• Click on <Close> TV Parameters
• Under "XSC Main Program", seelct <Adjustment>, <TV-Param>, <DR>. Set peak
reduction to "ON". In the "Peak reduction" window, change the value for "level 1 (mV)"
("Put to Unit") until the Gamma curve at 800 pixels reaches an amplitude of
800 ± 30 GV (Schnittpunkt B/Fig. 34 / p. 44). Check the adjustment using the "Line
Plot" function.
Peak Value Reduction for Fluoro 0
• Only configure, see KCnfiguration XCS TV-Parameter in the IQ Test Certificate

(value for Peak reduction, level 2).
Peak Value Reduction for DCM 0
• Only configure, see Configuration XCS TV-Parameter in the IQ Test Certificate

(Value for Peak reduction, level 2).

Peak Value Reduction DCM/Card 5.6
Configuration 0
• Under “XCS Main Program”, <Adjustment>, <TV-Param>, <DR>, <Matrix 512>,

select <Frequenz all>.
• Set peak reduction, level 2, to “ON”.
• Enter the default values Configuration XCS TV-Parameter (see IQ Test Certificate)
under Peak reduction, level 2.
Check 0
• SID = 100 cm; Zoom 2, SS ON, with grid,

• Center the dynamic test with capillaries and stretched, without the heart contour col-
limator, I.I. -near. Using collimation for the ADC test field on the monitor, make sure
that the measuring fields evaluate only field 1 of the dynamic test.
Fig. 35: Monitorbild zum Dynamiktest ohne HKB

• Generate the organ program for DCM.
- 70 kV; dose 10; WC = 620; WB = 450; control stop; 30f/s
X • At the unit, trigger a DCM series.
• Evaluate the exposure onthe monitor.
Reference values/ tolerances: RXD0-000.037.09... for POLYSTAR systems

• Under “XCS Main Program”, <Adjustment>, <TV-Param>, <DR>, <Matrix 512>,

select <Frequenz all>.
• Change peak reduction Level 2 until the reference value is reached.
NOTE The change becomes effective only with “Put to unit”.

P • Enter the result in the corresponding box in the IQ Test Certificate.

- For tolerance, see the IQ Test Certificate

B-Signal With Fluoroscopy 5.7
• Set SID to grid focusing or next possible SID.
• POLYSTAR: 100 cm
• OT unit: 115 cm
• UT unit: See IQ test protocol OT/UT systems, RXD0-000.037.10...
• Insert the 2.1 mm Cu filter (precision X-ray filter 99 00 598)

• Grid moved in
• Use the antiisowatt curve
• Select simultaneous mode on FLUOROSPOT T.O.P.
• Switch SS ON, perform the measurement with radiation.
B-Signal Videomed S/SX, TP8 0
• Connect the oscilloscope to TP8/D8, ext. trigger to TP V-pulse/D10.

• Carry out the B-Signal measurement for all I.I. formats.
X • FLUORO ON/OFF
Measure the B-signal of a line in the image center, line center and noise center. Evalu-
ate the B-signal without the bias light portion !
NOTE If the B-signal is out of tolerance, correct in the generator

basic settings:
- TV iris adjustment
- Zoom Iris Correction
See the generator Startup Instructions/System Configuration
RX63-020.034...
P • Enter the result in the IQ Test Protocol, "B-Signal at Fluoro, TP8".

BA-Signal from BAS 1, Videomed S/SX (FL TOP Output) 0
• Connect the oscilloscope to TP X1010/D8 (BAS1), ext. trigger at TP V-Pulse/D10.

• Carry out the B-Signal measurement for I.I. Zoom 2.
X • FLUORO ON/OFF
Measure the B-signal of a line in the image center, line center and noise center.

P • Enter the result in the IQ Test Protocol, "FL TOP Output"


Dynamic Signal Response 5.8
• Switch SS ON, perform the measurement with radiation.

• No prefiltering
• Set SID to grid focussing or next possible SID:
• OT unit: 115 cm
• UT unit: See IQ test protocol OT/UT systems, RXD0-000.037.10...
• Start the "XCS Main Program", <Diagnostic>, <Test>, <IQAP/FL_TOP>; select ;

<Signal Dynamic>.
NOTE Ignore all messages coming from the SSW.

All measurements are performed according to the state-
ments concerning the heart-contour diaphragm (HCD).
X • For the following modes, release FL or exposure and measure the B-signal amplitudes
of fields 2L, 1 and 5R by means of the ROI.
In each case, the 4th image (with 1f/s, 2f/s) or the 9th image (with 6f/s, 8f/s) is evalu-
ated.
NOTE If the reference values/tolerances for “DL (fluoro AGC”) are

not reached, adjust the ADC in the VIDEOMED S/SX.
See “Adjusting the ADC, VIDEOMED S/SX”.
• FL (fluoro AGC HCF) with HKB

• FL (fluoro fix gain) with HKB
• DF Supervision, if provided with HKB
• Pulsed FL (3; 7,5; 15 HCF), if provided with HKB
• Roadmap (roadmap HCF) with HKB
• Roadmap Supervision, if provided with HKB
• Roadmap pulsed (3; 7,5; 15 HCF), if provided with HKB
• DR; 1 f/s, 1k (native series 1 f/s SSR off) without HCD
• DR; 4 f/s (native series 4 f/s SSR off) without HCD
• DR; single 2k (native single 2k SSR off) without HCD
• DR; 2 f/s; 2k (offset for 2k) (native series 2 f/s 2k HCF) with HCD
• DR; 1 f/s (native series 1 f/s HCF) with HCD

• DR; 6 f/s (native series 6 f/s HCF) with HCD

• DR; 8 f/s; 1k (native series 8 f/s HCF) with HCD
• DSA;1 f/s; 1k (offset for DSA) (sub 1 f/s HCF), if provided with HCD
• DSA;8 f/s; 1k (offset for DSA) (sub 8 f/s HCF), if provided with HCD
• dcm 15 f/s, if provided with HCD
• dcm 30 f/s, if provided with HCD
• VL, 15 f/s, if provided with HCD
• VL, 30 f/s, if provided with HCD
NOTE If the reference values/tolerances, except for “DL (fluoros

AGC)” are not reached, change the iris diaphragm correction.
See “Adjusting the TV Iris Diaphragm Correction for FL
T.O.P.”
• After reading out "DSA 1 F/s", select "Subtraction/Native" at the FL-TOP keyboard
(DSA mode). Page through the series until a DSA image with Image No. 4 appears.
Under Additional Functions, select "Export/End of Test".The displayed image will be
exported into the "Siemens Service Transfer Folder".
P • Enter the result in the IQ Test Protocol, "Signal Dynamics".

NOTE If, with DSA (8f/s), the value is outside the tolerance, the iris
must be adapted on the generator console using density cor-
rection.
Record the correction value under "Remarks" in the test pro-
tocol. Enter this value with 8f/s in the respective organ pro-
grams.
• Leave the "IQAP/FL_TOP" program. Wait until the Videomed S/SX has carried out a
"Reset".

Setting the AGC, Videomed S/SX 5.9
• Under "XCS Main Program", select <Components>, <Videomed SX>, <Configura-

tion>, <Video-Amp...>.
• Change the value for "AGC mean value" until the reference value is obtained.
X • Check the result with the program "IQAP/FL_TOP", "DL (fluoro AGC)" If the service
programs are changed, wait until the Videomed S/SX has carried out a "Reset" (Vid.
S/SX SSW ---> "Reset" ---> IQAP/FL_TOP and reversed).

Adjusting the TV Iris Diaphragm Correction for FL T.O.P 5.10
Depending on the frame rate and matrix size, the Videomed S/SX in combination with the
FL T.O.P. is set to different operating modes. TV iris diaphragm correction can be per-
formed for each of these operating modes.
Preparations 0
• Test conditions using the 2.1 mm Cu (precision radiation filter).
• OT unit: 115 cm
• UT unit: see IQ Test Certificate for OT/UT systems, RXD0-000.037.10...
• Connect the oscilloscope to the Videomed S/SX TP8/D8, ext. trigger to TP

V-pulse/D10. Trigger FLUORO ON/OFF using the footswitch. During fluoro, trigger the
B-signal of one line in the center of the image. Measure the B-signal without the bias
light portion and compare the value to the value in the IQ Reference Value List.
Reference values /tolerances: RXD0-000.037.09... for POLYSTAR systems


• In the "XCS Main Program", <Adjustment>, select <Iris Correction>.
Fig. 36: TV Iris Diaphragm Adjustment
NOTE In order to obtain the true actual value in the "TV signal val-
ues" window, perform 2x. Exposure ON with "Cont. Flu-
oro."(The actual value is reported the second time).
Data from IQAP Version, check in SW under SW-Version.

The system selected is displayed, e.g. POLYSTAR or SIREGRAPH (identical to
the display at the generator console).
The selected service organ program depends on the exposure mode selected in
the list box with which the adjustment is carried out.
The selected service organ program depends on the fluoro mode selected in the
list box with which the adjustment is carried out.
Here, the selected I.I. diameter is displayed. With the SIRESKOP SX, selection is
automatic. With the POLYSTAR, SIREGRAPH T.O.P. and SIREGRAPH CF, the I.I.
diameter must be selected manually at the unit control console. Also take note of
the message window displayed before adjustment "start". (This way, the display
of the collimator depends on the format).

With the "Iris diaphragma control" module, the iris can be opened manually for
service. Automatic adjustment of the iris is switched off. By clicking on "Gray filter
in" the gray filter is moved in manually.
Here, the exposure mode for all different types of exposure modes is displayed.
Operating modes not enabled can be displayed, but exposure cannot be trig-
gered.
The time of an exposure scene can be set here. The value which is acquired in
about 5 images is set as a presetting. With the exception of 8 f/s, at least 9 images
must be acquired here.
Here, "Fluoromode" is displayed for all different fluoro modes. Operating modes
not enabled can be selected, but fluoro cannot be triggered.
Here, manual iris correction can be made in 1/4 EP.
Not needed for iris adjustment.
Measure
Measurement of the exposure reserve. When Measure is selected CONT-FLU-
ORO is triggered with the iris completely opened.
• Show old, displays the value of the last measurement of the reserve which
was saved in the system.
• Fluoro, displays the B-Signal value of the last measurement with Gamma =
0.7, iris completely opened, fixed gain = 2 and dose factor = 1 in mV.
Fluoro and exposure triggering as well as stop.
Exit from the menu without the changes taking effect.
Selection of the Help text.
With Auto Adju. all iris adjustment steps are performed automatically. This func-
tion is also used at the factory for setting/adjusting.
With Cont. Fluoro an iris correction of "0" must result after the adjustment.
Prior to Auto Adju. it must be ensured manually under Cont. Fluoro that the
basic adjustment is okay (iris correction = 0).
Display/printout of the reference values and of the correction values determined.
Selection of the reference values for all operating modes and of the SW version
for IQAP. The reference values cannot be edited.
The modified data are sent to the system controller with "Put to Unit" if the
changes were carried out manually with < > in TV-Iris Corr. value. In all other
modes, transfer to the system controller is carried out automatically.
The changes become effective with OK and is followed by a return to the main
program.

Nominal displays the reference value of the TV signal.

Actual displays the measured value of the FL-TOP.
Act. Diff displays the difference between the reference and actual value in %.
If the tolerance is > 8 %, a button Add difference to corr. value is displayed.
The reference value for DCM/Card is 460 mV instead of 520 mV.
- Entry: Under Edit Nominal / enter new nominal value.
• Exit the window with “Save”..
• For current reference value, see also the corresponding IQ Test Certificate.
Adjust Iris Correction for the Exposure Operating Modes 0
1. Select the required operating mode in the "Cont. Fluoro:" box.

X 2. Select "Auto Adju".
The measurement result is displayed in the "TV signal values" box under "actual:".
3. All other operating modes are automatically selected and carried out.
The routine takes approx. 10 minutes.
Adjust Iris Correction for the Exposure Operating Modes 0
• Set up the test conditions with the 2.1 mm Cu filter (precision radiation filter).
• With POLYSTAR and SIREGRAPH, manually select the 22 cm I.I. format.
• Set the SID to grid focusing or the next possible SID.
1. Select the required mode in the "Exposure" or "Fluoro" box.
X 2. In the box "X-ray control" trigger radiation with <Exposure ON>, or <Fluoro ON>.
3. The tolerance is displayed in the "TV Iris Corr. value" window. If the tolerance is > 8%,
a button Add difference to corr. value is displayed. Select the button. The iris correc-
tion value is automatically corrected in the selected mode.
If the service program is switched, wait until the Videomed S/SX has completed its
"Reset" (Iris Correction--> "Reset" --> IQAP/FL_TOP and vice versa).
4. As a check, trigger radiation again.

Capillary Test (with DSA Option only) 5.11
• Switch the SS ON, perform the measurement with radiation.
• OT unit: 115 cm
• UT unit: see IQ Protocol, OT/UT Systems, RXD0-000.037.10...
• Position the dynamic range test with the capillary test close to the I.I. and so that it is
centered. By displaying the ADC measurement box on the monitor, make sure that the
measuring fields evaluate only Field 1 of the dynamic range test.
• Insert the capillary test.
<Minimal Contrast>. Select <Sub1f/s> and <Start of Test>.
X • Trigger exposure and offset (release) the capillary test after the 4th image.
• Select "Subtraction/Native" at the FL-TOP keyboard. Switch from native display to the
subtraction.
• Page through the series until a DSA image with the offset capillaries becomes visible.
• Visually check the if the capillaries can be detected in DSA mode (B=384; C=511).
Enter the capillaries that cannot be detected in the IQ Test Protocol, "Capillary Test".
P • Under Additional Functions, select "Export/End of Test". The evaluated image is
exported to the into the "Siemens Service Transfer Folder".

Vignetting 5.12
• Switch SS ON, carry out the measurement with radiation.

• Select full I.I. format
• Use the 2.1 mm Cu filter (precision X-ray filter 99 00 598)
• Dosis 100 for DR Mode
• Call up "XCS Main Program", <Diagnostic>, <Tests>, <IQAP/FL_TOP>; select
<Vignetting> and measure vignetting.
• POLYSTAR systems: With DR, measure 1 f/s with SIDGrid focus .

• OT/UT systems: Under fluoroscopy, perform measurement with SIDmin, SID-
Grid focus, SIDmax With DR, measure 1 f/s with SIDGrid focus.
P • Enter the result in the IQ Test Protocol, "Vignetting".

• Under Additional Functions, select "Export/End of Test".

The evaluated image (DR 1 F/s) is exported into the "Siemens Service Transfer
Folder".

Max. Resolution 5.13
• Focus-I.I. distance:
• POLYSTAR = 100 cm
• OT unit: = 115 cm
• UT unit: = max. distance (no Distator)
• Use the grid

• Attach the resolution test in the I.I. center and turn by 45 out of the horizontal position,
(Fig. 37 / p. 58). Resolution test type 41 or 42 depends on the test conditions.
• POLYSTAR: Attach resolution test to the I.I. collision protection.

• OT unit: Place resolution test on the tabletop.
• UT unit: Attach resolution test to the spotfilm device back wall.
• Collimate radiation field the size of which slightly exceeds the resolution test. Do not
under collimate the ADC measuring field to prevent overframing.
Fig. 37:

NOTE Determining the max. resolution: The line groups must be

equally clearly visible in both directions for the max. resolu-
tion (Fig. 37 / p. 58).
An optimum, the line groups are clearly visible in both direc-
tions up to maximum resolution. Often, only one line group is
visible at maximum resolution. However, at max. resolution
frequently only one line group is visible. The difference
between one line group at max. resolution and the resolution
value at which the line groups are visible in both directions
may be a maximum of two line groups.
If the difference is greater than two line groups or if the max.
resolution is not reached, adjust the centering currents and
the status focus in the Videomed S/SX.
To optimize, see "max. Resolution.
Call up "XCS Main Program", <Diagnostic>, <Test>, <IQAP/FL_TOP>.

With the 2K Matrix (Option)
• Depending on the system, place the lead strip test Type 41 with full format and Type 42
with the zoom formats, in the center of the I.I. and turn it 45 out of the horizontal exis
(Fig. 37 / p. 58).
X • Collimate the radiation field somewhat larger than the lead strip test. Do not under-colli-
mate the ADC measuring field to prevent overframing.
• Select the Max. Resolution test at the SPC.
• Select the native single 2K (option).
• Observe the message window and confirm with OK.
X • Exposure ON
For better detection, electronic zoom and windowing can be used.
P • Enter the value for the Lp/mm that are just still visible in both directions into the appro-
priate box in the IQ Test Certificate.
• Under Additional Functions/Export/End of Test export to the Siemens Service Trans-
fer Folder.
• In the service mask on the SPC, enter the value for the Lp/mm that just still can be seen
in both directions. Also list the appropriate type of resolution test.
• Exit the window with OK.
• Repeat the routine with all I.I. formats.

With the 1K Matrix

• Depending on the system, place the lead strip test, Type 41, in the center of the I.I. and
turn in 45 out of the horizontal axis (Fig. 37 / p. 58).

X • Collimate the radiation field somewhat larger than the lead strip test. Do not under-colli-
mate the ADC measuring field, to prevent overframing.
• Select the Max. Resolution test at the SPC.
• Select native single 1f/s.
• Observe the message window and confirm with OK.
X • Trigger exposure, acquire min. 4 images, switch off exposure.
For better evaluation, electronic zoom and windowing can be used.
P • Enter the value for the Lp/mm that are just still visible in both directions into the appro-
priate box of the IQ Test Certificate.
• Under Additional Functions/Export/End of Test export to the Siemens Service Trans-
fer Folder.
• Enter the value for the Lp/mm that are just still visible in both directions in the service
mask of the SPC. Also list the appropriate type of resolution test.
• Confirm the window with OK.
• Repeat the routine with all I.I. formats.

Optimizing the Max. Resolution 0
If the two line pair groups opposed 90 differ from the maximum resolution by more
than two line groups:
The centering currents are listed in the test protocol "Centering currents for camera tube",
see techn. Doc system reg. 9.
• Start the "XCS Main Program", <Components>, <Videomed SX>, <Adjustment>,
<Tube...>.
• Under "Center currents", enter the values from the test protocol.
• Transfer the setting value with "Send" and store it with "Permanent".
NOTE After replacing the TV picture tube, the Test Certificate in the
shipment is no longer valid. The optimum adjustment of the
centering currents is made under "Lag Measurement".
If the reference value for the max. resolution is not reached:

• Start the "XCS Main Program", <Components>, <Videomed SX>, <Adjustment>,
<Tube...>.
• Under "Static focusing", change the "focus current" until maximum resolution is
reached.
E.g.: If the "Focus current" is 302 mA, change the value in steps of 1/10 mA. The opti-
mum working point is normally in the range of + 2 mA to - 4 mA versus the output value.
• Transfer the setting value with "Send" and store it with "Permanent".

• Check the max. resolution.
NOTE If the reference values are not obtained, correct the optical
sharpness during fluoroscopy at the optic of the TV camera.

Image Disturbances and Artifacts 5.14
• Examine all images from the "Siemens Service Transfer Folder" for image distur-
bances and artifacts. For an evaluation/description of the disturbances, see below.
P • Enter the results in the IQ Test Protocol, "Image Disturbances and Artifacts".

Definition of the Evaluation Numerals: 0
1 = Disturbances and artifacts were not found during startup.

2 = Slight disturbances, artifacts occurred sporadically during startup. The cause could
not be localized and the "error" could not be corrected. The disturbances have
scarcely any influence on good overall image impression and the ability to make
medical diagnosis with the images is in no way adversely affected. The disturbances
are thus tolerable.
3 = During startup, more frequent or stronger disturbances, artifacts occurred which dis-
turb the overall impression of the image or adversely influence the ability to make
medical diagnosis and are thus not tolerable. The system may not be shipped out or
turned over to the customer under these circumstances.
Description of Disturbances 0
Pixel Errors
are image pixels containing no image information. They are visible as black, pixel-size dots
in the basic image. In the DSA image they can occur as black or white dots, depending on
whether the failure is in the mask or in the fill image.
The causes are memory failures or addressing errors which occur in the RAM or in the
mass storage device (Post Processing).
Tolerable pixel dropouts are sporadic, not limited to one location, always only one pixel at
one location, maximum of three pixels/image and no more often than every 20th image.
Ghost Image
are object shapes which are usually offset to one side, and appear double. They are gen-
erally caused by reflection in poorly adapted, long video cables.
Clearly visible ghost images are not tolerable.
Contouring
are horizontal or vertical "stripes“ which do not mimic existing linear structures. They can
best be detected on a sawtooth signal-generated image by continuously changing the win-
dowing. Light contouring during the above-described test is tolerable.

Horizontal Jitter
Vertical object edges do not appear on the monitor as "sharply" defined limits, but as lightly
jagged, "frayed" lines. Jitter occurs from slight irregularities in the horizontal deflection from
image line to image line, or during image storage and to a certain extent are unavoidable.
In the DSA image, they lead to slight, tolerable registration errors. For the check, tape a
soldering wire cross on the center of the I.I., as vertical and horizontal as possible and
make a DR exposure using dose step 100 and a single image with the smallest I.I. format.
Image evaluation criteria: narrow windowing with high contrast.
Island Formation
We speak of island formation when visibly defined shapes appear in parts of the image
which have an even gray value and are generally noise-free. They often occur due to insuf-
ficient memory depth, etc. and accordingly contain incorrect image information. What are
called "burnt out" image locations are also part of this phenomenon. They are tolerable only
to a very limited degree.
Vignetting
is always present as a decline in brightness from the center of the image to the edge of the
image; it is caused by the heel effect of radiation, by deformation of the I.I. input screen, by
the electron optics in the I.I., by the tandem optics between the I.I. and the TV camera, by
the TV camera tube and by the monitor picture tube. It is considered to be an image distur-
bance only when it occurs very large or strongly asymmetrically, or when stronger bright-
ness differences are present and are distributed in an irregular pattern over the screen.
Exposure-related Artifacts
occur only with DSA images and are caused by exposure deviations from image to image
during the DSA scene. If two completely similar images (mask and fill image) are sub-
tracted from each other, an evenly bright, completely structureless image results in which
only noise is visible. If exposure changes between the mask and the fill image, because of
the difference in exposure, an inferred image structure is created even with an object which
has not changed. It is acceptable only when the inferred image is slight, because with med-
ical exposures, a similar effect can occur when there is patient movement.
Logarithming Error
The non-linear attenuation of radiation as a function of the object density or object thick-
ness can be largely linearized by a logarithming of the signal values of the image. Incorrect
adjustment of the logarithm step results in a brightness jump in the display of the vessel
simulation of the DSA test phantom. With the DSA norm test phantom per DIN 6868, Part
8, the transition from the most dense step (1.4 mm Cu) to the smallest step (0.2 mm Cu) is
used for this evaluation. With the Dynamics test with the iodine capillary test, the gray value
of the iodine capillaries in Fields 2L, 1 and 5 R should be evaluated. Slight differences in
brightness in the vessel simulation over the various thickness of Cu steps are acceptable.

Registration Errors
occur only in DSA images. If the coordinates of corresponding projection elements of
image and mask do not match, artifacts occur in structured objects which are referred to
as registration errors. In the tests, only registration errors which are not caused by object
movements are taken into consideration.
Image patterns which occur from a light shift in position of the DSA test phantom when
moving the vessel simulation are scarcely avoidable; however they are the same in all DSA
images in a series.
The reasons for objectionable registration errors are slight irregularities in the horizontal
and vertical deflection of the TV system or errors in the storage of the image pixels.
Slight registration errors are tolerable, because they do not hinder the ability to evaluate
medical exposures.
For the check, make DSA test scenes at dose step 200 6 f/s and dose step 500 1 f/s, with
the soldering wire cross (see check for horizontal jitter) and evaluate the entire series in
each instance. When doing this, place the mask on an image in which the dose control has
surely been concluded.
Inhomogeneousness
(Hum, line errors): a certain amount of inhomogeneousness can be found in every image
(among others, see also vignetting); up to a certain degree it does not adversely affect the
ability to evaluate medical exposures.
Inhomogeneousness which is caused by electro-magnetic scatter in the image generating
system is unattractive and bothersome, and depending on the type of disturbance, can sig-
nificantly affect the ability to evaluate the images and ideally should not occur at all. They
are tolerable only to a very slight degree. Hum disturbances are visible as periodic, hori-
zontal light-dark lines or as light or dark diagonal lines in the image; they are temporary and
not limited to one location.
The dropout or partial dropout of lines is recognizable as dark diagonal lines in the TV
image.
Microphony
is caused by mechanical vibrations (rotating anode movement, etc.) which are transferred
to the TV camera and which influence the electron beam and usually appear as very reg-
ular disturbance patterns similar to electro-magnetic hum disturbances in the TV image.
Microphony is scarcely tolerable.
Disturbance Stripes
Enter all disturbance stripes here which were not described in the previous paragraphs and
whose cause is not clear. Disturbance stripes which are caused by dirt on optically active
surfaces should also be entered here. they are limited to one location and are not tempo-
rary. Disturbance strips are, as already mentioned, scarcely tolerable.

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Print No.: RX52-041.061.02.04.02 English

VIDEOMED S/SX RX52-041.061.02.04.02 Page 2 of 66 © Siemens, 1998

1 _______ General Information______________________________________________ 5

2 _______ Replacing PC Boards/Subassemblies _______________________________ 8

3 _______ Service Software _______________________________________________ 18

XCS Service Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4 _______ Configuration __________________________________________________ 28

Configuring the VIDEOMED S/SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

© Siemens, 1998 RX52-041.061.02.04.02 Page 3 of 66 VIDEOMED S/SX

5 _______ IQ Checks, Adjustments _________________________________________ 33

6 _______ Changes to Previous Version _____________________________________ 65

VIDEOMED S/SX RX52-041.061.02.04.02 Page 4 of 66 © Siemens, 1998

This document was originally written in German.

Using these Service Instructions 0

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Product-specific Information 1.1

• VIDEOMED S/SX Wiring Diagram G5383

Tools and Measuring Aids 0

• Service PC per ARTD - 001.719.06...

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Service PC/Service Programs 0

NOTE A screen saver installed under WINDOWS may cause the

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CAUTION Contact voltages!

NOTE When working with electro-statically sensitive components,

NOTE An "Auto Adjustment" may never be carried out without good

Replacing the D1 Power Supply, Videomed S/SX 0

Replacing the D2 Transformer Assembly, Videomed S/SX 0

VIDEOMED S/SX RX52-041.061.02.04.02 Page 8 of 66 © Siemens, 1998

Replacing the D8, Videomed S/SX 0

D8, X163 closed

• Select "XCS Main Program" <Components>, <Videomed S/SX>, <Configuration>.

Carrying Out IQAP/FL_TOP Checks:

Replacing the D9, Videomed S/SX 0

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Replacement of D10, Videomed S/SX 0

Replacing the D11, Videomed S/SX 0

Fig. 1: Automatic Adjustment (Image size)

Replacing the D12 Camera Adapter, Videomed S/SX 0

No additional worksteps required.

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Replacing the D16 XCS Interface, Videomed S/SX 0

Replacing the D101, Videomed S/SX 0

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NOTE The video amplifier is completely adjusted together with bias

Carrying Out the IQAP/FL_TOP Checks:

Replacing the D103, Videomed S/SX 0

Fig. 3: Automatic Adjustment (Image size)

Replacing the D104 (Bias Light Board), Videomed S/SX 0

• Switch off the X-ray system (generator OFF).

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Replacing the TV Camera Tube 0

Procedure for the Adaptation or Check of the Up:

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• Select <Configuration>, <Change tube>.

Fig. 4: Automatic Adjustment (completely)

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Fig. 5: Camera mount

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Adjusting Image Rotation 0

Fig. 6: Video Amplifier: Input

1 _ General Information________________________________________ 5

2 _ Replacing PC Boards/Subassemblies _________________________ 8

3 _ Service Software _________________________________________ 18

4 _ Configuration ____________________________________________ 28

5 _ IQ Checks, Adjustments ___________________________________ 33

6 _ Changes to Previous Version _______________________________ 65