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32kW Radiographic Mobile with
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1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION .....................................................................................6

2 POSITION OF BOARDS AND COMPONENTS..............................................................7
3 NON-DISPLAYED FAULTS...............................................................................................8
4 DISPLAYED MESSAGES ...................................................................................................9
4.1 Status messages ...........................................................................................................................9
4.2 Warning messages .....................................................................................................................10
4.2.1 < CLOCK ERR. > .................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.2 < INI APR > .............................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.3 < ERROR IN APR > ................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.4 < TUBE SEASONING > .......................................................................................................... 10
4.2.5 < HOT TUBE>.......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.6 < EXPIRED TIME> .................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.7 < MANUAL STOP > ................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.8 < INACTIVE DAP > ................................................................................................................ 11
4.2.9 < MAX DOSE > ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.10 < DAP ERROR > ...................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.11 < DAP RESET > ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Error messages ..........................................................................................................................12
4.3.1 <FAULTY POWER> ................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.2 < V3 ERROR > ......................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.3 < FILAMENT > ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.4 < V2 ERROR > ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.5 < LOCKED STARTER> .......................................................................................................... 13
4.3.6 <LACK OF X-RAY > ............................................................................................................... 13
4.3.7 < MAX TIME > ........................................................................................................................ 14
4.3.8 < DATA ERROR > .................................................................................................................. 14
4.3.9 < INVERTER KV ERR. > ........................................................................................................ 14
4.3.10 < INV. OVERCHARGE> ......................................................................................................... 14
4.3.11 < INVERTER ERROR > .......................................................................................................... 15
4.3.12 < TUBE CALIB. ERR. > .......................................................................................................... 15
4.3.13 < XR HANDSWITCH ERR. > ................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Digital Imaging System signal and messages ............................................................................16
4.4.1 MobilRad .................................................................................................................................. 16
4.4.2 DeLuxe ...................................................................................................................................... 16
5 BOARDS DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................17
5.1 Capacitors group board..............................................................................................................18
5.1.1 Fuses ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.2 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 19
5.1.3 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 20
5.2 B1 Board- Operator Interface ....................................................................................................21
5.2.1 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 21
5.2.2 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 22
5.2.3 Potentiometers ........................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 B2 Board - MPB ........................................................................................................................24
5.3.1 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 24
5.3.2 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 26
5.3.3 Relay ......................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3.4 Signals and connectors .............................................................................................................. 28
5.4 B3 - Starter board + On/Off.......................................................................................................29
5.4.1 Fuses ......................................................................................................................................... 29
5.4.2 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 30
5.4.3 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 31

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5.4.4 Potentiometers ........................................................................................................................... 32

5.4.5 Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4.6 Relay ......................................................................................................................................... 34
5.4.7 Signals and connectors .............................................................................................................. 35
5.5 B4 - Charger Board ...................................................................................................................36
5.5.1 Fuses ......................................................................................................................................... 36
5.5.2 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 37
5.5.3 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 38
5.5.4 Potentiometers ........................................................................................................................... 39
5.5.5 Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................... 40
5.5.6 Signals and connectors .............................................................................................................. 41
5.6 B7 - Filament Board ..................................................................................................................42
5.6.1 Fuses ......................................................................................................................................... 42
5.6.2 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 43
5.6.3 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 44
5.6.4 Potentiometers ........................................................................................................................... 45
5.6.5 Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................... 46
5.6.6 Relay ......................................................................................................................................... 47
5.6.7 Signals and connectors .............................................................................................................. 48
5.7 B7 - Filament Board ..................................................................................................................49
5.7.1 Fuses ......................................................................................................................................... 49
5.7.2 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 50
5.7.3 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 51
5.7.4 Potentiometers ........................................................................................................................... 52
5.7.5 Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................... 53
5.7.6 Relay ......................................................................................................................................... 54
5.7.7 Signals and connectors .............................................................................................................. 55
5.8 B8 Board - External connections ...............................................................................................56
5.8.1 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 56
5.8.2 Test points ................................................................................................................................. 57
5.8.3 Relay ......................................................................................................................................... 58
5.8.4 Signals and connectors .............................................................................................................. 59
5.9 B10 Board - Monobloc ..............................................................................................................60
5.9.1 Segnali e connettori ................................................................................................................... 60
5.10 B11 Board - Inverter Control.....................................................................................................61
5.10.1 LED's ........................................................................................................................................ 61
5.10.2 Test Points ................................................................................................................................. 62
5.10.3 63
5.10.4 Signals and connectors .............................................................................................................. 64
6 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................65
6.1 List of the signals grouped by function .....................................................................................65
6.2 Main power supplies..................................................................................................................65
6.3 Ignition / Insertion .....................................................................................................................65
6.4 Hardware safety .........................................................................................................................66
6.5 XR control .................................................................................................................................66
6.6 Charger ......................................................................................................................................66
6.7 Starter ........................................................................................................................................68
6.8 Filament .....................................................................................................................................68
6.9 Inverter ......................................................................................................................................69
6.10 Collimator ..................................................................................................................................70
6.11 Dosimeter ..................................................................................................................................70
6.12 Potter .........................................................................................................................................71

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7 DOCUMENT STATUS ......................................................................................................72

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1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Electric shock hazard
Presence of dangerous voltages inside the equipment.
► Turn off the equipment before working inside it.
► Wait for at least five minutes before removing the covers.
► Do not perform any reckless operation.
► Work with the greatest caution possible.

Warning: Observe precautions for handling.

Electrostatic sensitive devices.
ESD can damage disk drives, boards, memory modules and other parts. We recommend you to do
all procedures in this guide only on an ESD workstation. If it is not available, provide a ESD
protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to any unpainted metal surface when
handling parts. If you don't have one, discharge static electricity from yourself and your clothing by
touching a nearby metal surface before handling any internal components.

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2 POSITION OF BOARDS AND COMPONENTS

A - Digital Imaging System (DIS)
B - FPD control unit (present only wired FPD)
C - Power supply S2 DC/DC
D - Board B2 - CPU
E - Capacitors group
F - Capacitors group
G - B4 - Charger Board
H - Inverter
I - Control keyboard group

A - Equipotential node and Potter Bucky

B - B8 board - External connections
C - B12 board - Printer connector board
D - B7 board - Filament
E - DIS power supply
F - Router (present with FPD WiFi) / FPD Power
supply (present with wired FPD)
G - Power supply S1 AC/DC
H - B3 - Starter Board
I - SWL1 Circuit breaker switch

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3 NON-DISPLAYED FAULTS
It is not possible to switch the equipment ON.
The POWER signal (green led) near the ON push button is OFF.
Probable causes Solution Where to check
A Automatic switch in “0” Check that the automatic switch placed SWL1 →“I”
position on the right side of the equipment is in
“I” position.
B Absence of mains voltage Ensure the presence of mains voltage
to the power supply socket.
C Faulty mains plug Check that the mains voltage is present B3-Ld1→ON
inside the equipment, on the board B3
the led Ld1 must be ON.
D Faulty S1 power supply Check the integrity of the fuse S1-F1 S1-F1 B3-Tp1/Tp2
and its output voltage. =13,2V, B3-F5

It is not possible to perform x-rays.

The READY signal (green led) is OFF.
Probable causes Solution Where to check
A In stand-by phase the voltage at Check on the B4 Charger board: B4-F2
the capacitors battery ends is the F2 fuse B4-Ld1→OFF
not enough (< 600V). Generally
the signals of +VC , FAULT and -VC B4-Ld2→ OFF
a branch of the capacitors
FAULT B2-Ld27→ON
battery has exceeded the 350V,
or the CHARGER is not the CHARGER ENABLE signal B4-Ld5→ON
powered, or it is faulty. the DISABLE signal B4-Ld6→ON
B4-Ld7→ON

The collimator lamp does not switch ON.

Probable causes Solution Where to check
A The fuse is burnt or the lamp The led B3-Ld6 must be ON. B3-Ld6→ON
filament is interrupted. If it is OFF the fuse B3-F6 is faulty. B3-F6
If the fuse is intact, replace the Collimator lamp
halogen lamp in the collimator.
WARNING.
Never touch the lamp bulb with naked
hands. In case of accident contact wash
with water and soap and then dry with
a clean cloth.

The equipment is ON but the display is OFF.

Probable causes Solution Where to check
A) The board B2 (MPB) is not Check on the board B2: B2-Tp1/Tp2→5Vm
powered or it is faulty. the presence of the voltage 5Vm B2-CF1
B) The board B1 (OIB) or the the efficiency of the CF1 flat cable
LCD are faulty. connection between MPB and OIB.

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4 DISPLAYED MESSAGES
The equipment foresees three types of displayed messages:

S = Status of the equipment

No influence on the working
W = Warning
Press the RESET key on the keyboard to delete the warning and to go on to work.
F = Error
The equipment must be switched ON again.
An errors list is created to ease the work of Service personnel.

The message is displayed in the equipment

configuration language.

All warning messages must be reset by the operator

through the RESET key near the message.

4.1 Status messages

Typ. Text Meaning Intervention
S READY The equipment is ready to perform an
exposure
S WAIT Preparation phase Wait the “READY” message
S MANUAL
S DAP READY Ready dosimeter -

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4.2 Warning messages

4.2.1 < CLOCK ERR. >
Probable causes Solution Where to check
System clock error It is necessary to set again the clock in
SERVICE mode, refer to the chapt.
"Service Information". If the problem
persists, it is necessary to replace the
B2 board.

4.2.2 < INI APR >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
APR checksum error It is necessary to restore the APR
memory with the factory settings, for
the procedure see chapt. "Service
Information" par. "Initialization of
APR program"

4.2.3 < ERROR IN APR >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
An APR value is out of scale The values set in the APR are not
correct, it is necessary to set again
them in service mode, see par.
"Service Information"

4.2.4 < TUBE SEASONING >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
After a long idle period (3 months or Perform the tube seasoning (see chapt.
more) it is necessary to proceed with “Service Information").
the x-ray tube seasoning in order to
avoid serious faults

4.2.5 < HOT TUBE>

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The monobloc temperature has Wait the monobloc cooling
reached the max. allowed value

4.2.6 < EXPIRED TIME>

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The x-ray handswitch has been Release the handswitch and repeat the
pressed at the “1° step" for more than radiography
15 seconds

4.2.7 < MANUAL STOP >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The x-ray handswitch has been Press RESET to continue
released before ending the exposure

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4.2.8 < INACTIVE DAP >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The chamber has been activated but Check: S2-7/8
MPB cannot see it. the efficiency of the connection B2-Ld32
between the MPB board and the
DOSIMETER
the presence of the voltage 15Vd
at the start up the presence of TEST
SEGNAL (B2-Ld32 active high for
1s).

4.2.9 < MAX DOSE >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The doses meter has reached the max. Press the pushbutton F1+RESET to
value that can be displayed reset the value

4.2.10 < DAP ERROR >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The chamber is active but the reply Check the efficiency of the connection 2000 < PULS > 3000
pulses are out of range. between the MPB board and the
DOSIMETER.

4.2.11 < DAP RESET >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The sum of the product-area doses
have been reset.

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4.3 Error messages

4.3.1 <FAULTY POWER>
Probable causes Solution Where to check
A Generated by CHARGER FAULT Before operating ensure that every B4-Ld1→OFF
(B4-Ld1 or Ld2 ON). capacitor is discharged (see at the B4-Ld2→OFF
end of this chapter). If the voltage at
In the Capacitors Battery (CB) there CB (1/2 left):
the ends of the capacitor is lower than
is an unbalance between the positive Ld1-6 →ON
280V the relative green led is OFF.
and negative branch. There could be a
Check the integrity of the protection F1-6
capacitor that scatters or faulty or a
fuses of every capacitor. CB (2/2 right):
burnt fuse. Generally if the fuse is
burnt, the relative capacitor is faulty. Ld1-6→ON F1-6
B Within about 120s from the start up Check on the Charger board B4: B4-F2
the CB has not reached the charge of the fuse F2 B4-Ld1→OFF
650V. Generally a capacitors battery
the signals of +VC FAULT and -VC B4-Ld2→OFF
branch has exceeded 350V, or the
FAULT B2-Ld27→ON
CHARGER is not powered, or it is
faulty. the signal of CHARGER ENABLE B4-Ld5→ON
the DISABLE signal B4-Ld6→ON
B4-Ld7→ON

4.3.2 < V3 ERROR >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
Absence of V3 power supply. Check on the board I&S B3: B3-F1 & F2
Interrupted fuses of Power Unit power - the fuses F1 and F2. B4-Ld10→ON
supply or faulty S3 power supply.
- Check on the B4 Charger Board: B4-F1
-the presence of the mains voltage
- the continuous voltage 320 VL
- the fuse F1.

4.3.3 < FILAMENT >

Probable causes
A Min. current safety intervention (green led B7-Ld2-OFF).
The filament current is absent or lower than 220mA
Possible causes:
a) Faulty filament fuse
b) Faulty filament board
c) Faulty DAC circuit on board B3
d) Interrupted filament
B Max. current safety intervention (red led B7-Ld1?ON).
For a moment the filament current has exceeded the max. allowed value of 520mA.
Possible causes:
a) Faulty filament board
b) Faulty DAC circuit on B3 board

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Solution Where to check

Check on the B7 board: B7-F1
- the fuse integrity F11
- the efficiency of the connection between board (B7-
CM10) and monobloc (B10-CP2).
The power supply ±15V2 B7-Tp4
B7-Tp5
B7-Tp9
The signal FIL DAC OUT (in stand-by=1,0V) B7-Tp3
The signal FIL SET (in st.by = 3,0V) B7-Tp7
The signal FIL CUR (1V=50mA) B7-Tp8
The signal mA SET (1V=50mA) B7-Tp1

4.3.4 < V2 ERROR >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
Absence of V2 power supply. Faulty Check the fuse of the power supply S2-F1
S2 power supply, or Hardware Safety S2. B2-Ld1→ON
circuit intervention. Check on MPB B2 board: B2-Ld19→ON
-the signal V2 OK B2-Ld4→OFF
- the CPU RUNNING signal.

4.3.5 < LOCKED STARTER>

Probable causes Solution Where to check
There is not the signal of STARTER Check: B3-F3 & F4
READY (B3-Ld5 is OFF) if in - the integrity of the fuses B3-F3 and B3-CM3/CM4
preparation phase the anode starting F4 B2-Ld22
current is not enough or absent.
- the efficiency of the connection B3-K3
between the board B3 and the stator
B2-Ld20
windings
- the STARTER ENABLE signal
- the closing of the B3-K3 relay
- the STARTER RUN signal

4.3.6 <LACK OF X-RAY >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The kV have not reached the 75% of Control x-rays and check the presence B11-Ld5
the set value within the first 10ms of of the signal of KV>75% on the B2-Ld11
exposure, or there is not high voltage. boards:
F9-Capacitors battery
Cause: B11-Ld5=ON
a) The inverter does not release the B2-Ld11=ON
signal of kV>75%. If the leds don't light up, so discharge
b) The Inverter protection fuse is the capacitors battery (see at the end
burnt. of this chapter) and check the integrity
of the extrarapid fuses B6-F1 and B6-
F2.

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4.3.7 < MAX TIME >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The max allowed exposure time has Check that B2-Ld24 (XR ORDER B2-Ld24→OFF
been reached (5s). The XR ORDER signal) is ON only in the radiation B11-Tp8 (1V=50mA)
circuit is broken (always active order) time.
B7-Tp3
or the filament control circuits (too Check the anodic mA value; if it is
low anodic mA). B7-Tp1 (1V=50mA)
wrong check on the board B7:
B7-Tp8 (1V=100mA)
- the FIL DAC OUT signal
B2-Ld26
- the mASET signal
- the FIL CUR signal
- the mA STABILIZATION signal

4.3.8 < DATA ERROR >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
Data checksum error, memory error. Replace the integrate B2-IC21.
The memory EEPROM B2-IC21 is
faulty.

4.3.9 < INVERTER KV ERR. >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
a) The HV circuit in the monobloc is Perform x-rays and check on the B11-Tp1
unbalanced, or, during an exposure, inverter board B11 : B11-Tp5 and Tp6
the kV feedback is not present or it is - the KV FEED signal (1V = 20kV) B11-Ld5→ON
out of range . The yellow led B11-Ld1
- the KV+ and kV- signals must be B2-Tp6
is ON
balanced
b) During the x-ray emission the kV
- the signal of kV>75%
decrease under 75% of the set value
(during the emission the led B11-Ld5 - the KV TUBE error (1V = 20kV)
switches OFF).
c) During the x-ray emission the kV
exceed the 110% of the set value
(software control on the analogic kV
TUBE signal).

4.3.10 < INV. OVERCHARGE>

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The current absorbed by the Inverter In preparation check on the board B7 B7-Tp3
is too high. The red led B11-Ld2 is the signals of: B7-Tp1 (1V=50mA)
ON (Ipk>300A). The monobloc is - FIL DAC OUT B7-Tp8 (1V=100mA)
broken or the anodic current is too
- mA SET B11-Tp8 (1V=50mA)
high
- FIL CUR B2-Ld26
in radiography
- ANODIC mA
- mA STABILIZATION

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4.3.11 < INVERTER ERROR >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
IGBT driver error. The red led B11- Perform some test exposures. If the
Ld3-4 is ON. defect repeats continuously, replace
the Inverter.

4.3.12 < TUBE CALIB. ERR. >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
The stored data are out of range. They Perform a calibration, if the error
could be dirty or the memory persists, replace the integrate B2-
EEPROM B2-IC21 is faulty. IC21.

4.3.13 < XR HANDSWITCH ERR. >

Probable causes Solution Where to check
Faulty x-ray handswitch Check the integrity of the x-ray
handswitch, switch the equipment
OFF and ON , if the error persists it is
necessary to replace the handswitch
(see Chapt. "Replacements")

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4.4 Digital Imaging System signal and messages

4.4.1 MobilRad
In the signal messages area (A) status and alarm
messages concerning the equipment operation are
displayed.
The area takes a different color according to the
displayed message:
Equipment status = green
Warning = yellow
Error = red

In case of alarm, touch the screen in correspondence of

the area to be reset.

4.4.2 DeLuxe
In the area of messages indication (A) the status and
alarm messages concerning the equipment working are
displayed:
FPD panel status
Wi-Fi signal status/quality
X-ray generator status
Battery charge status of FPD panel

In case of alarm, press on RESET pushbutton.

Refer to the operating manual enclosed to the equipment for further information regarding the
Digital Imaging System use.

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5 BOARDS DIAGNOSTICS
Ionizing radiations.
The operations described below require the emission of ionizing radiations.
► Take the proper measures in order to avoid exposing any part of the body to direct or indirect
radiations.

Electrical shock danger

Even with the mains plug disconnected, a dangerous voltage can be present inside the equipment.
► Wait at least five minutes before removing the covers.

Potential risks
Adjustments of the potentiometers not necessary or wrong
► Perform the adjustments only in case of need.
► Perform the adjustments by following the instructions

Observe precautions for handling.

Electrostatic sensitive devices.

Led legend:
Colour Meaning Status
Green LED = G It indicates the presence of a power supply. Normally ON
A green LED OFF indicates an anomalous fault
condition.
Yellow LED = Y It indicates the activity of a function. ON= function active, OFF=
function not active
Red LED = R It indicates an abnormal or faulty condition. Normally OFF

Jumpers Legend
Position Meaning
In working condition all jumpers (JP) must be set in "a-c" position.

The position "b-c" is reserved to enable the options or to facilitate the troubleshooting.

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5.1 Capacitors group board

Before removing the covers, trigger the forced discharge:
Service Mode → Diagnostic Menu → Capacitors
(for additional information, refer to chapt. “Service information -6”).
The value of the voltage at the ends of the capacitors battery appears on the display.
When the voltage is lower than 15V, wait at least five minutes before proceeding with the
covers removal.

5.1.1 Fuses

Board Fuse Value Function

Left capacitors group F1, F2, F3 , F4, F5, 25A Extra Fast Capacitors protection (a fuse for
F6, F7, F8 every capacitor of the group) (Vc).
Left capacitors group F9 100A 660A Inverter protection
Right capacitors group F1, F2, F3 , F4, F5, 25A Extra Fast Capacitors protection (a fuse for
F6, F7, F8 every capacitor of the group) (Vc).

WARNING: Electric shock hazard.

Before operating on the capacitors ensure with a voltmeter that they are effectively
discharged. The discharge procedure is described in the chapt. "Service information".

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5.1.2 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1, Ld2, Ld3, G It indicates the charge status (Vc>280Vdc) and the integrity of
Ld4, Ld5, Ld6, every fuse placed in series to every group capacitor.
Ld7, Ld8
Ld9 R It indicates that the F9 inverter protection fuse is not intact any
more.

WARNING: Electric shock hazard.

Before operating on the capacitors ensure with a voltmeter that they are effectively
discharged. The discharge procedure is described in the chapt. "Service Information".

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5.1.3 Test points

CB Description Ref. Ref.Value Range

TPV+ Positive charge of the capacitors TPV0 0÷+335Vcc ±5V
group
TPV- Negative charge of the capacitors TPV0 0÷-335Vcc ±5V
group

WARNING: Electric shock hazard.

Before operating on the capacitors ensure with a voltmeter that they are effectively
discharged. The discharge procedure is described in the chapt. "Service information".

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5.2 B1 Board- Operator Interface

5.2.1 LED's
In the following drawing the position of the Leds on the board, keyboard side, is indicated.

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1÷3 G The equipment is in “ready” status so ready to operate.
Ld4÷6 Y X-ray emission signal.
Ld7 G Presence of V1 voltage and integrity of the fuse B3-F5 for the insertion circuits
power supply.
Ld8÷11 Y Key led

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5.2.2 Test points

In the following drawing the position of the “Test Points” on the board, components side, is indicated.

Tp Description Ref. Ref.Value Range Format

Tp1 +5Vm supply TP2 +5V ± 0,3V ---
Tp2 0Vm supply floating --- --- ---

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5.2.3 Potentiometers
In the following drawing the position of the potentiometers on the board, components side, is indicated.
All potentiometers are adjusted by the factory. Perform possible adjustments only if strictly
necessary. Wrong adjustments can create dangerous situations.

(CW=clockwise rotation,
CCW=counterclockwise rotation)

Trimmer Value Test Point Function

P1 - - CW →Increases the LCD contrast

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5.3 B2 Board - MPB

5.3.1 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1 G No lock is generated by the Hardware Safety Circuits.
Ld2 R V2 Voltage → faulty KO
Ld3 R Max XR Time. Exposure time > 5,1s.
Ld4 R Cpu Running. Wrong or absent program flow.
Ld5 Y IN “Starter Ready” sufficient anode starting currents. ON only in the starting
phase.
Ld6 G IN “Thermal Safety” ON when the monobloc is not in overtemperature (<57°C)
Ld7 Y IN “Line 115” ON with line = 230V
Ld8 R IN “IGBT Fault” faulty Inverter.
Ld9 R IN “Overcurrent” Overloaded Inverter.
Ld10 R IN “KV Fault” faulty inverter or monobloc.
Ld11 Y IN “KV>75%” ON in the time that the kV are > 75% of the set value.
Ld12 G IN “Filament Ready” - Filament current in the range.
Ld13 G IN “V3 OK”- Voltage V3 → OK
Ld14 R IN “Charger Fault”- The voltage of the capacitors is wrong (>350V or
unbalanced).
Ld15 --- not used
Ld16 --- not used
Ld17 Y IN “HS RAD”- Request of x-ray emission from Handswitch.
Ld18 Y IN “HS PRE” Request of preparation from Handswitch.

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Ld19 G IN “V2 OK” V2 Voltage → OK

Ld20 Y OUT “Starter Run” ON in anode starting phase.
Ld21 Y OUT “Starter Brake” ON in anode braking phase.
Ld22 Y OUT “Starter Enable” ON to start or brake the anode.
Ld23 Y OUT “XR Enable” ON to enable the inverter.
Ld24 Y OUT “XR Order” ON with x-ray order.
Ld25 Y OUT “Reset Fault” at the end of every anode start it switches ON for a time of
20ms.
Ld26 Y OUT “mA Stabilization” On during the x-ray emission.
Ld27 Y OUT “Charger Enable”
Ld28 R OUT “Bat Disc” ON when the discharge of the capacitors group from keyboard
is controlled (chapt. “Service information-6 ”).
Ld29 Y OUT “Small focus”
Ld30 Y OUT In standard condition the led pulses with f=4Hz
Ld31 Y OUT “Autocal” always ON, when it switches OFF it performs the
autocalibration of the converters V/f.
Ld32 Y OUT “Test Dos” After 5s from the switching-ON it is active for 1s and it
enables the test of the dosimeter.
Ld33 Y OUT “Bucky Sel” Signals the choice of the external accessory.
Ld34 Y OUT “Load Comp.1” Signals the compensation of the kV rise according to the
load.
Ld35 Y OUT “Load Comp.2” Signals the compensation of the kV rise according to the
load.
Ld36 Y IN “Potter Ins” Signals that the potter has been inserted.
Ld37 Y IN “Ext.XR order” Signal of x-ray control from external accessory.

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5.3.2 Test points

Tp Descrizione Ref.to Valore rif. Range Formato

Tp1 +5Vm supply TP2 +5V ±0,3V ---
Tp2 0Vm supply floating --- --- ---
Tp3 Filament current set (output DAC) Tp18 2,5Vst.by 2,5 - 4V ---
Tp4 Input ADC of filament current (FIL Tp18 7V* 0 - 10V 1V=50mA
CUR)
Tp5 mA SET (output DAC) Tp18 6Vmax 0,8 - 6V 1V=50mA
Tp6 Input ADC of monobloc Tp18 6,3Vmax 0 - 6,3V 1V=20kV
voltage(TUBE kV)
Tp7 kV SET (output DAC) Tp18 6,25Vmax 2 - 6,25V 1V=20kVF
Tp8 Voltage reference for ADC & DAC Tp18 2,048V --- ---
Tp9 Input V/f converter of ANODIC mA Tp20 0V* 0,8 - 6V 1V=50mA
Tp10 Output V/f converter of ANODIC mA TP2 0kHz* 0 -12kHz 1V=2kHz
Tp11 Out V/f converter of VC (cap.bat TP2 13,6kHz 0 -14kHz 1V=2kHz
voltage)
Tp12 Input V/f converter of VC (cap.bat Tp20 6,8Vmax 0 -7V 1V=100V
voltage)
Tp13 Voltage reference for V/f converter TP2 8,2V --- ---
Tp14 XR-ORDER signal TP2 +15V --- ---
Tp15 There is not --- --- --- ---
Tp16 Converters supply after solid state Tp18 +15V ±0,5V ---
fuse F1
Tp17 Supply after regulator VR1 Tp18 +5V ±0,3V ---

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Tp18 Converters supply GND 0V --- ---

Tp19 +15V2 analog and converters supply Tp20 +15V ±0,5V ---
Tp20 0V2 analog and converters supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp21 -15V2 analog and converters supply Tp21 -15V ±0,5V ---

5.3.3 Relay

Relay Function
K1 It is deenergized by the intervention of the hardware safety circuit (V2 OK, CPU RUNNING,
MAX XR TIME). A contact (12V1) takes away the power supply to the Handswitch and to the
controls of the Starter, the other one (+15V3) takes away the power supply to the Charger controls.
K2 It is in parallel to K1 and it takes away the power supply to the Inverter and to the Filament
(15V2).
K3 It is energized by the preparation request (HS PRE). Its contact is connected in series to the
STARTER RUN signal.
K4 It is energized by the exposure request (HS RAD) and it is delayed to the fall of about 100ms. Its
contact is connected in series to the signals of XR ENABLE, XR ORDER, mA STABILIZATION.

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5.3.4 Signals and connectors

Connector Description Destination

B2-CF1 Display & Keyboard B2-CF1
B2-CF2 Printer connector Board B12-CP2
B2-CF3 Inverter Control Board B11-CF3
B2-CF4 ±15V2, Filament control signals B7- CF4
B2-CF5 Ignition & Starter Board B3-CF5
B2-CF6 Charger Board B4-CF6
B2-CF7 Infra Red Remote Control setting B3-CF1
B2-CF20 Hand-switch, Potter bucky Board B8--CF20
B2-CM11 S2 Power Supply - +5Vm S2-CP2
B2-CM12 S2 Power Supply – ±15V2 S2-CP2
B2-CM13 S2 Power Supply – +15Vd S2-CP2
B2-CM14 Dosimeter Diamentor DOSIMETER

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5.4 B3 - Starter board + On/Off

5.4.1 Fuses

Fuse Value Function

F1, F2 4A - T Protection at the output of the board B3 for the Charger power supply
(Mains voltage).
F3, F4 6,3A - T Protection for Starter (Mains voltage).
F5 500mA - T Protection for Insertion Circuit (12V1).
F6 10A - T Protection for Collimator (12V1).

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5.4.2 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1 G Presence of the mains.
Ld2 Y Mains voltage = 230V
Ld3 Y Capacitive current of the starter sufficient to the start
Ld4 Y Main current of the starter sufficient to the start
Ld5 Y Starter Ready. Sufficient anode starting currents . ON only in the start phase.
Ld6 G Presence of the voltage V1 and integrity of the fuse B3-F6 for the collimator
power supply.

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5.4.3 Test points

Tp Description Ref. Ref.Value Range Format

Tp1 0V1 supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp2 V1 supply Tp1 13,2V ± 0,2 ---
Tp3 Capacitor current signal (starter) Tp1 5,8V* 9,4 - ---
10VpK**
Tp4 Voltage reference for comparators of Tp1 7,40V ±0,3 ---
starter currents.
Tp5 Virtual ground for AC amplifier Tp1 6V ±0,5 ---
IC1(LM324)
Tp6 Principal current signal (starter) TP1 5,8V* 9,4 - ---
10VpK**
Tp7 0V1 supply GND 0V --- ---

* in stand by status
** in preparation

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5.4.4 Potentiometers

All potentiometers are adjusted by the factory. Perform possible adjustments only if strictly
necessary. Wrong adjustments can create dangerous situations.

(CW=clockwise rotation,
CCW=counterclockwise rotation)

Trimmer Value Test Point Function

P1 7,40V Tp4 Adjusts the value of the reference voltage compared with the
currents
STARTER READY signal.

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5.4.5 Jumpers

JP Position
JP1 Must be closed in the position a-c
JP2 Must be closed in the position a-c
JP3 Must be closed in the position a-c

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5.4.6 Relay

Relay Function
K1 Main power supply relay. It is controlled by the switching-ON circuit.
K2 Energized relay when the line is at 230V. It changes the gain to the reading circuits of the anode
stator currents.
K3 Energized relay by the STARTER ENABLE signal. It is energized in the conditions of run time
and brake time of the anode. It is controlled so that the contacts close and open when the Triac B4-
TH1 and TH2 are in “off” status (zeropower switch).
K4 Energized by the LAMP REQUEST keys of the Keyboard or Infra-Red Handswitch. Its contact
generates the LAMP ORDER signal.
K5 Collimator power supply relay. It activates at the equipment start up.
K6 Exchange relay between Handswitch and IR Remote Control. It activates with the selection of the
IR Remote Control

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5.4.7 Signals and connectors

Connector Description Destination

B3-CF1 Control of the exchange relay K6 between Handswitch and IR B2-CF7
Remote Control
B3-CF5 STARTER, THERMAL SAFETY, 12V1, HS PREP, HS RAD B2-CF5
B3-CF10 On, Off Lamp Req.. Keyboard B1-CF10
B3-CM1 90-230Vac for printer B13-CM1
B3-CM2 115Vac or 230Vac (S1 IN) S1-CP1
B3-CM3 STARTER B10-CN1
B3-CM4 STARTER B10-CN2
B3-CM5 +V1, 0V1 (S1 OUT) S1-CP2
B3-CM6 +V1, LAMP ORDER, 0V1, GND CM-COLLIM.
B3-CM7 Thermal Safety (X-Ray Tube) B10-CN1
B3-CM8 +V1,0V1, GND, ENABLE (S2 in) S2-CP1
B3-CM9 Vdc aux (13Vdc-0,5A). Not Used ---
B3-CM10 Vac aux (115/230Vline). DAP Power Supply
Analog Unit: used for DAP printer Power Supply or Router Power
Supply
Digital Unit: used for Router Power Supply
B3-CM15 IR REMOTE CONTROL (Optional) B8.1-CM15
B3-CM16 IR DECODER (Optional) IR DECODER
B3-CM18 Unit On/Off Key selector KEY SELECTOR
B3-CM19 Only for Factory Test --

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5.5 B4 - Charger Board

Before removing the covers, trigger the forced discharge:
Service Mode → Diagnostic Menu → Capacitors
(for additional information, see chapt. “Service information -6”).
The value of the voltage at the ends of the capacitors battery group appears on the display.
When the voltage is lower than 15V, wait at least five minutes before proceeding with the
covers removal.

5.5.1 Fuses

Fuse Value Function

F2 4A - T Protection for Charger Inverter circuit (320VL).

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5.5.2 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1 R Positive branch of the capacitors battery group > 350V.
Ld2 R Negative branch of the capacitors battery group > 350V.
Ld3 G Positive group voltage monitor.
Ld4 G Negative group voltage monitor.
Ld5 Y It is ON to enable the charge of the capacitors battery group.
Ld6-Ld7 Y Charger converter driving monitor. Both are ON in charge phase.
Ld8 G Voltage -15V3 → OK
Ld9 G Voltage +15V3 → OK
Ld10 G Voltage 320V → OK and intact fuses B3-F1& F2
Ld11 G V3 OK - Voltage V3 → OK and intact fuse B4-F1
Ld12 R Driving of the active crowbar discharge circuit.

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5.5.3 Test points

Tp Description Ref. Ref.Value Range Format

Tp1 +15V3 supply Tp2 +15V ±0,5V ---
Tp2 0V3 supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp3 -15V3 supply Tp2 -15V ± 0,5V ---
Tp4 Charger converter clock Tp2 25kHz ± 200Hz ---
Tp5 Voltage reference safety circuit Tp2 6,9V --- 1V = 100V
Tp6 (VC/100) Capacitors group voltage / Tp2 6,7V 0 - 6,7V 1V = 100V
100
Tp7 (-Vc/50) Negative group branch / 50 Tp2 -6,7V 0 - (-6,7)V 1V = 50V
Tp8 (+Vc/50) Positive group branch / 50 Tp2 6,7V 0 - 6,7V 1V = 50V
Tp9 0V3 supply GND 0V --- ---

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5.5.4 Potentiometers

All potentiometers are adjusted by the factory. Perform possible adjustments only if strictly
necessary. Wrong adjustments can create dangerous situations.

(CW=clockwise rotation,
CCW=counterclockwise rotation)

Trimmer Value Test Point Function

P1 25kHz Tp4 CCW → Increases the Charger converter operating frequency.
P2 6µs Tp4 CCW → Increases the Dead Time DON'T TOUCH Adjustment
possible only in factory.
P3 6.70V max Tp6 It sets the capacitors battery group voltage. Vc=680V. CW →
Increases VC.
P4 6.9V max Tp5 Reference for the capacitors voltage supervision circuits. CW →
Anticipates the intervention point of the safety circuit.

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5.5.5 Jumpers

JP Description Position
B4-Jp3 The charge of the capacitors battery group is limited to 400V instead of 680V. b-c
B4-JP0 The Jumpers must not be assembled. -
B4-JP1 The Jumpers must not be assembled. -
B4-JP2 The Jumpers must not be assembled. -

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5.5.6 Signals and connectors

Connector Description Destination

B4-CM1 V line B13-CM1
B4-CM9 +320VL , 0VL B7-CM9
B4-CM17 R1 RESISTOR R1 80E 150W
B4-CF6 V3, CHARGER STATUS, BAT DISC B2-CF6
B4-CF7 +15V2,0V2,-15V2 (S2 OUT) S2-CP2

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5.6 B7 - Filament Board

5.6.1 Fuses

Fuse Value Function

F1 1A - T Protection at the input of the filament board (320VL).

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5.6.2 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1 R The filament current has been > 500mA for a time higher than 120ms.
Ld2 G Filament ready - Filament current in the range.
Ld3 Y Small Focus - Small focus selected.
Ld4 Y The led flashes with a frequency of about 1 pulse per second to signal that the
microcontroller of the board works properly (running).

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5.6.3 Test points

Tp Description Ref. Ref. Value Range Format

Tp1 mA SET Tp9 6,5 Vmax 1,0 - 6,4V 1V = 50mA
an
Tp2 Clock for Filament PWM regulation Tp9 16,6kHz ±0,4 ---
Tp3 Filament current set (Output DAC) Tp9 1,0Vst.by 1,0 - 4V ---
Tp4 -15V2 supply Tp9 -15V ± 0,5V ---
Tp5 +15V2 supply Tp9 +15V ±0,5V ---
Tp6 ANODIC mA (feedback) Tp9 0 Vst.by 1,0 - 6,4V 1V = 50mA
an
Tp7 Filament current set Tp9 3,0 Vst.by 5Vmax 1V =
100mA
Tp8 Filament current (feedback) Tp9 6,0 Vst.by 10Vmax 1V = 50mA
Tp9 0V2 supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp10 0V2 supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp11 not used --- --- --- ---

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5.6.4 Potentiometers

All potentiometers are adjusted by the factory. Perform possible adjustments only if strictly
necessary. Wrong adjustments can create dangerous situations.

(CW=clockwise rotation,
CCW=counterclockwise rotation)

Trimmer Value Test Point Function

P1 --- --- not mounted
P2* 0-4V Tp3 Simulation potentiometer of the FIL DAC OUT signal. It must
be enabled with the B4-JP2 in “b-
P3 17kHz Tp2 CCW → Increases the Filament operating frequency.
P4* 0 -10V Tp1 Simulation potentiometer of the mA SET signal. It must be
enabled with the B4-JP3 in “b-c” position. The format is 1V →
50mA. CW → Increases.
P5 --- --- not mounted
P6 --- --- not mounted

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5.6.5 Jumpers

JP Description Position
B7-Jp1 Use only for test. It allows to perform x-rays without the automatic correction b-c
of the anodic current to check the relationship between filament current and
anodic current.
B7-Jp2 Use only for test. It allows to set manually the filament current by adjusting the b-c
potentiometer B7-P2. WARNING. Set the value according to the tube emission
curves. DON'T PERFORM X-RAYS IF THE VOLTAGE ON B7-TP3 IS NOT
INCLUDED BETWEEN 3 AND 3,5V!
B7-Jp3 Use only for test. It allows to set manually the anodic current by adjusting the b-c
potentiometer B7-P4. WARNING. Set the value according to the tube loading
curves; 1V measured on B7-Tp1 corresponds to anodic 20mA ( Max 7V = 140
mA).

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5.6.6 Relay

Relay Function
K1 It is normally energized to supply the filament. It is deenergized and it remains in this condition
when the filament current exceeds the max. allowed value.
K2 It is energized only in x-ray emission by the mA STABILIZATION signal.
K3 Choice relay between the small and large focus. It is controlled by the SMALL FOCUS signal,
generated by the MPB.

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5.6.7 Signals and connectors

Connector Description Destination

B7-CF4 ±15V2, FILAMENT CONTROL SIGNALS B2-CF4
B7-CM9 +320VL, 0VL B4-CM9
B7-CM10 SMALL FOCUS, LARGE FOCUS, COMMON B10-CN1
X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY

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5.7 B7 - Filament Board

5.7.1 Fuses

Fuse Value Function

F1 1A - T Protection at the input of the filament board (320VL).

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5.7.2 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1 R The filament current has been > 500mA for a time higher than 120ms.
Ld2 G Filament ready - Filament current in the range.
Ld3 Y Small Focus - Small focus selected.
Ld4 Y The led flashes with a frequency of about 1 pulse per second to signal that the
microcontroller of the board works properly (running).

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5.7.3 Test points

Tp Description Ref. Ref. Value Range Format

Tp1 mA SET Tp9 6,5 Vmax 1,0 - 6,4V 1V = 50mA
an
Tp2 Clock for Filament PWM regulation Tp9 16,6kHz ±0,4 ---
Tp3 Filament current set (Output DAC) Tp9 1,0Vst.by 1,0 - 4V ---
Tp4 -15V2 supply Tp9 -15V ± 0,5V ---
Tp5 +15V2 supply Tp9 +15V ±0,5V ---
Tp6 ANODIC mA (feedback) Tp9 0 Vst.by 1,0 - 6,4V 1V = 50mA
an
Tp7 Filament current set Tp9 3,0 Vst.by 5Vmax 1V =
100mA
Tp8 Filament current (feedback) Tp9 6,0 Vst.by 10Vmax 1V = 50mA
Tp9 0V2 supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp10 0V2 supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp11 not used --- --- --- ---

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5.7.4 Potentiometers

All potentiometers are adjusted by the factory. Perform possible adjustments only if strictly
necessary. Wrong adjustments can create dangerous situations.

(CW=clockwise rotation,
CCW=counterclockwise rotation)

Trimmer Value Test Point Function

P1 --- --- not mounted
P2* Tp3 Simulation potentiometer of the FIL DAC OUT signal. It must
be enabled with the B4-JP2 in “b-
P3 17kHz Tp2 CCW → Increases the Filament operating frequency.
P4* 0 -10V Tp1 Simulation potentiometer of the mA SET signal. It must be
enabled with the B4-JP3 in “b-c” position. The format is 1V →
50mA. CW → Increases.
P5 --- --- not mounted
P6 --- --- not mounted

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5.7.5 Jumpers

JP Description Position
B7-Jp1 Use only for test. It allows to perform x-rays without the automatic correction b-c
of the anodic current to check the relationship between filament current and
anodic current.
B7-Jp2 Use only for test. It allows to set manually the filament current by adjusting the b-c
potentiometer B7-P2. WARNING. Set the value according to the tube emission
curves. DON'T PERFORM X-RAYS IF THE VOLTAGE ON B7-TP3 IS NOT
INCLUDED BETWEEN 3 AND 3,5V!
B7-Jp3 Use only for test. It allows to set manually the anodic current by adjusting the b-c
potentiometer B7-P4. WARNING. Set the value according to the tube loading
curves; 1V measured on B7-Tp1 corresponds to anodic 20mA ( Max 7V = 140
mA).

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5.7.6 Relay

Relay Function
K1 It is normally energized to supply the filament. It is deenergized and it remains in this condition
when the filament current exceeds the max. allowed value.
K2 It is energized only in x-ray emission by the mA STABILIZATION signal.
K3 Choice relay between the small and large focus. It is controlled by the SMALL FOCUS signal,
generated by the MPB.

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5.7.7 Signals and connectors

Connector Description Destination

B7-CF4 ±15V2, FILAMENT CONTROL SIGNALS B2-CF4
B7-CM9 +320VL, 0VL B4-CM9
B7-CM10 SMALL FOCUS, LARGE FOCUS, COMMON B10-CN1
X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY

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5.8 B8 Board - External connections

5.8.1 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

Ld1 Y The Potter Bucky is connected to the equipment and so it can be selected
Ld2 Y The Potter Bucky has been connected
Ld3 Y Release of the active Potter Bucky
Ld4 Y X-rays consent released by the Potter Bucky
Ld5 Y Active analogic mode (CR)
Ld6 Y Active Flat Panel Detector calibration mode (FPD_CAL)
Ld7 Y The led flashes with a frequency of about 1 pulse per second to signal that the
microcontroller of the board works properly (running).

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5.8.2 Test points

Tp Description Ref. Ref. Value Range Format

Tp1 +12V supply Tp2 +13,5V ±0,3V ---
Tp2 0V supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp3 Preparation control from Hand Switch Tp6 0 to 13,5V --- ---
(HS_PREP)
Tp4 X-rays control from Hand Switch Tp6 0 to 3,5V --- ---
(HS_RAD)
Tp5 X-rays enabling from Panel PC (X- Tp6 0 to13,5V --- ---
RAY_EN)
Tp6 0V supply GND 0V --- ---

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5.8.3 Relay

Relay Function
K1 Potter Bucky start relay. It activates when the 2° step of the Handswitch is pressed but if the Potter
Bucky is present and selected.
K2 Potter Bucky selection relay. It is activated from the control panel by selecting the Potter Bucky
but if the Potter Bucky is connected to the equipment
K3 It is activated from the control panel with the selection of the Infra Red Remote Control
K4 Activated only with the detector calibration (FPD _CAL mode).
K5 Activated only with the detector calibration (FPD _CAL mode).
K6 Normally it is active. It deactivates only with some FPDs with cable when the DR mode is
selected.

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5.8.4 Signals and connectors

Connector Description Destination

CP1 PREP and RAD controls from Hand Switch CM2 - Hand
Switch Socket
CP2 Infra Red Hand Switch device IR receiver module
CP16 Switching-ON control of the collimator lamp from IR remote B3-CM16
control
CF1 Reserved – Don't use ---
CF20 Potter Bucky control signals and selection of CR / DR / B2-CF20
FPD_CAL mode
CF21 Potter Bucky Interface CM1 - Potter
Bucky Socket
CM1 Interface connector dedicated to wired FPD Varian FPD control box
CM2 Reserved – Don't use ---

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5.9 B10 Board - Monobloc

5.9.1 Segnali e connettori

Connector Description Destination

B10-CP1 Anode rotation power supply B3-CM3, B3-CM4
B10-CP2 Filament power supply, Thermostat for thermal monobloc B7-CM10, B3-
safety, Feedback KV+, KV- and anodic mA CM7, B11-CP2
B10-CP3 Power supply of HV transformer X-Y INVERTER

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5.10 B11 Board - Inverter Control

5.10.1 LED's

Led Colour Function (when ON)

DL1 R KV Fault - Faulty inverter or monobloc.
DL2 R Overload - Overloaded Inverter .
DL3 R IGBT Fault - Faulty Inverter.
DL4 R IGBT Fault - Faulty Inverter.
DL5 Y KV>75% - ON when the kV are > 75% of the set value.

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5.10.2 Test Points

Tp Description Ref. Ref.Value Range Format

Tp1 Tube kV (feedback) Tp10 6,25Vmax 0 - 6,25V 1V = 20kV
Tp2 kV set Tp10 6,25Vmax 2 - 6,25V 1V = 20kV
Tp3 Error amplifier clamp Tp10 10Vmax --- ---
Tp4 kV set clamp Tp10 6,30V --- ---
Tp5 kV- feedback Tp10 0V * 0 - 6,25V 1V = 10kV
Tp6 kV+ feedback Tp10 0V* 0 - 6,25V 1V = 10kV
Tp7 not used --- --- --- ---
Tp8 ANODIC mA (feedback) Tp10 0V* 0,8 - 6V 1V = 50mA
Tp9 +15V2 supply Tp10 +15V ±0,5V ---
Tp10 0V2 supply GND 0V --- ---
Tp11 -15V2 supply Tp10 -15V ± 0,5V ---
Tp12 Inverter Frequency Tp10 17KHz max --- ---
Tp13 Inverter Frequency phase A Tp10 8,5KHzmax --- ---
Tp14 Inverter Frequency phase B Tp10 8,5KHz max --- ---
Tp15 Monobloc current with emission Tp10 35Vpk 0 – 40Vpk 1V = 10A

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5.10.3

JP Description
B11-JP1 Close
B11-JP2 Open
B11-JP3 Open
B11-JP4 Open

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5.10.4 Signals and connectors

Connector Description Destination

B11-CF3 (J2) Power supply and signals of inverter B2-CF3
B11-CP1 (J1) Connector for the direct reading of anodic mA and mAs Pin1-Pin3 close
B11-CP2 (J3) Feedback KV+, KV- and anodic mA B10-CP2 pins
5…10

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6 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
6.1 List of the signals grouped by function

6.2 Main power supplies

Mnemonic Signal description Percorso
MAIN SUPPLY Mains voltage 115V ±10% or 230V ±10% 50/60Hz. It is Plug → Filter →
connected to the ac/dc S1 power supply and through the B3 → B4
relay B3-K1 to the Power Unit. The presence of the
mains voltage is indicated by the green led B3-Ld1.
+V1 The power supply +V1 (13Vdc) is generated by the S1 → B3 →
power supply S1 and it is always present also with the Collimator
equipment OFF. It supplies the insertion circuit, the
collimator and the power supply dc/dc S2. If the voltage
is present, the green led on the keyboard near the ON key
is ON. This voltage refers to GND.
+12V1 The voltage +V1 supplies the transistor B3-Q1-E; by S1 → B3
switching ON the equipment the transistor Q1-C tranfers
the voltage +12V1= (+V1- Vcesat) to the starter control
circuits. Then this voltage supplies the Handswitch and
the optional accessory “Radio frequency Handswitch”.
±15V2 The power supply V2 (±15Vdc) is generated by the S2 → B2
power supply S2 and it is present with the switching-ON
of the equipment. This voltage supplies the Hardware
Safety circuits and if there are not fault situations,
through the relay B2-K2 are supplied the control circuits
of the Filament, Inverter and some in/out circuits on
MPB.
Vd Power supply +15Vd for the dosimeter; generated by S2 S2 → B2 →
and not referred to GND. Dosimeter
Vm Power supply +5Vm for CPU; generated by S2 and not S2 → B5
referred to GND.
VL Rectified and filtered mains voltage (320Vdc) for the Line → B3 → B4
power supply of the Charger and the Filament. Warning: → B7
circuits not insulated by the mains (LIVE), electric shock
danger. Its presence is indicated by the green led B4-
Ld10.

6.3 Ignition / Insertion

Mnemonic Signal description Path
ON Switching-ON control from keyboard. B1 → B3
OFF Switching-OFF control from keyboard. B1 → B3
S2 ENABLE Enabling signal of the power supply S2. It is present with B3 → S2
the equipment in “on” status.
LINE 115 Signal that indicates to MPB if the equipment is powered B3 → B5
to 230V or to 115V to establish the start time and the
brake time of the rotating anode.
Vrete=230V → B3-Ld2=ON → time=0,8s
Vrete=115V → B3-Ld2=OFF → time=1,6s
Trip point=150V

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6.4 Hardware safety

Mnemonic Signal description Path
V2 OK High active signal. In case there is an unbalance between B2
pos. and neg. of the V2 the signal is missing, the red led
B2-Ld2 switches ON and the alarm "V2 FAULT”
appears on the display. For safety reasons the relays B2-
K1/K2 are deenergized and they take away the voltage
V1 to the x-ray handswitch, the power supply ±V2 to the
Inverter and the Filament and the V3 to the charger
control signals. Switch the equipment OFF to reset the
safety condition.
CPU RUNNING High active signal. If the program stops the signal is B2
missing and the red led B2-Ld4 switches ON. For safety
reasons the relays B2-K1/K2 are deenergized and they
remove the voltage V1 to the x-ray handswitch, the
e Filament
and the V3 to the charger control signals. Switch the
equipment OFF to reset the safety condition.
MAX XR TIME Low active signal. It is the hardware safety that stops the B2
equipment operation in case the exposure time is >
5,1sec (Red Led B2-Ld3 → ON). For safety reasons the
relays B2-K1/K2 are deenergized and they take away the
voltage V1 to the x-ray handswitch, the power supply
±V2 to the Inverter and to the Filament and the V3 to the
charger control signals. Switch the equipment OFF to
reset the safety condition.

6.5 XR control
Mnemonic Signal Description Path
HS COM Power supply +12V1 of the Handswitch. It is sectionated HS → B8 → B2
by the hardware safety circuit through the relay B2-K2.
HS PRE Signal of "dead man" type preparation request (Yellow HS → B8 → B2
led B2-Ld18 → ON).
HS RAD Signal of "dead man" type radiation request . (Yellow led HS → B8 → B2
B2-Ld17 → ON).
THERMAL SAFETY It is active with the average temperature of the monobloc B3 → Monob →
> 57°C (Yellow led B2-Ld6 → OFF). Its intervention B3 → B2
leaves finish a possible exposure in progress, it generates
a message on the display of “HOT TUBE” and it stops
every other x-rays request until the monobloc returns to
lower temperature.

6.6 Charger
Mnemonic Signal Description Path
V3 Power supply voltage ±15V3 for the Charger control B4
circuits. The presence of the power supplies is indicated
by the green leds B4-Ld9 (+) and B4-Ld8 (-). This
voltage refers to the GND.
Vc Voltage at the capacitors battery ends (±350Vc); the 0Vc B4 → Cap.Bat →
is connected to the GND. WARNING! If the capacitors B5
have not been discharged this voltage is present also with
the equipment OFF and with the plug not inserted. The
natural discharge occurs in about 3 hours; the capacitors
charge status is indicated by the green leds B4-Ld3
(branch +) and B4-Ld4 (branch -) that remain ON till a

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voltage of 35V for every branch. It is possible to

discharge instantly the battery by operating from
keyboard (SERVICE MODE→ DIAGNOSTIC menu→
CAPACITORS option) or by pressing for a moment the
red pushbutton B4-PB1. WARNING! Before intervening
on the Power Unit, check with a Voltmeter that every
capacitor is effectively discharged. Don't perform risky
maneuvers. Electric shock hazard even with equipment
OFF.
+VC, -VC Feed-back of the positive and negative branch voltages B4
of the capacitors battery. They are also used in the
unbalance circuit and max voltage safety. The
unbalancing is indicated by the red leds B4-Ld1(+) and
B4-Ld2 (-).
V3 OK Signal generated by the supervision circuit of the voltage B4 → B2
±15V3. With the faulty power supply V3 the green led
B4-Ld11 is OFF and a “V3 FAULT” alarm is indicated
on the Display.
CHARGER ENABLE Enabling of the capacitors charge. This signal is B2 → B4
generated by the MPB at the end of the Start up test and
it is removed during the emission.
CHARGER FAULT Active high when the voltage of a capacitors battery B4 → B2
branch is higher than 350Vc. When it is active, the
capacitors charge is locked via hardware and on the
display “POWER FAULT” appears.
BAT DISC The discharge from the keyboard in SERVICE B2 → B4
MODEcan be activated → DIAGNISTIC menu→
CAPACITORS option. The red led B4-Ld12 ON
indicates the trigger of the discharge circuit.
VBAT Analogic signal of the battery voltage measure in format B4 → B2
1/100 in the range 0-7V. Then it is converted in
frequency on MPB (1V → 2kHz) to indicate the battery
voltage.
RES Initial low active reset. It is generated at the switching B4
ON and it stops the battery charge for about 500ms.
DISABLE When high active it stops the battery charge converter. B4
The yellow led B4-Ld5 is OFF.
CHARGER OFF Signal generated when the capacitors battery reaches the B4
required charge value (±340Vc). Its typical hysteresis is
of 5Vc. The signal is active low.
STOP Safety signal generated by a battery discharge condition. B4
The signal is low active and it is permanent. Switch the
equipment OFF and ON again to deactivate it.
+VC FAULT, High active safety signals. The capacitors charge is B4
-VC FAULT stopped when the voltage of one of the battery branch is
higher than 350Vc (The charge control circuit could be
faulty or an unbalancing between the pos. and neg.
branches of the battery). The intervention is indicated by
the red leds B4-Ld1(+) or B4-Ld2 (-) and the “POWER
FAULT” alarm appears on the display. To reset the lock,
switch the equipment OFF and ON again.
SCR ON Safety signal. It is high active if the discharge Thyristor B4
B4-TH2 is in “on” status in this condition the battery
charge is locked. The charge is reenabled automatically
when the TH2 returns in “off” status.

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6.7 Starter
Mnemonic Signal description Path
STARTER ENABLE Safety signal generated by active high MPB. The relay B2 → B3
B3-K3 that sections the Triac TH1/TH2 and the stator
from the mains control. The relay is controlled so that its
contacts always close and open in “zeropower” condition
that is to say with the Triac in “off” status.
STARTER RUN Signal generated by high active MPB that through the B2 → B3
Triac TH1 and TH2 starts the stator of the rotating anode.
The start time is established by the mains voltage and
controlled by the MPB: 230V → 0,8s; 115V → 1,6s.
STARTER BRAKE Signal generated by high active MPB that drives the B2 → B3
Triac TH2. TH2 powers in halfwave only the main stator
winding with the purpose to stop the anode when it is in
rotation. The brake time is established by the mains

The braking can be disenabled in set up phase

(SERVICE MODE→ CONFIG. menu→ BRAKE OFF
).
STARTER READY High active signal (B3-Ld5 → ON) that is present for the B3 → B2
whole starting phase if the currents that circulate in the
stator are higher than a min. prearranged. In case the
currents don't exceed the min. fixed value the
“STARTER INTERLOOK” alarm appears on the
display.
PRINC Main winding (R=20Ω). Electric shock danger, mains B3 → Monobloc
voltage.
SHIFT Shift winding (R=50Ω). Electric shock danger, mains B3 → Monobloc
voltage.
COM Common of the windings. Electric shock danger, mains B3 → Monobloc
voltage.

6.8 Filament
Mnemonic Signal description Path
VL Rectified and filtered mains voltage (320Vdc) to power Line → B3 → B4
the filament and its power circuits (half bridge). It is → B7
sectionated by the fuse B7-F1 of 1A. Warning: these
circuits are mains voltage. Electric shock danger.
FIL DAC OUT Voltage generated by MPB for the filament switching- B2 → B7
ON. In st.by its value is +2V. In preparation the value is
according to the set kV and mAs parameters and +4V
can be reached.
FIL SET Control voltage of the filament switching-ON with the B2 → B7
format 1V → 100mA. Its value is determinated by the
FIL DAC OUT voltage added to 1V.
[ V FIL SET = V FIL DAC OUT + 1
FIL CUR It is a voltage proportional to the filament current with B2
the format 1V → 50mA. The max. filament current is
about 500mA.
mA SET Voltage generated by MPB included between +3,7V and B2 → B7
+7,0V. It is sent to the automatic adjustment circuit of
the anodic current as reference voltage. Its value is
according to the set kV and mAs parameters; the

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correspondence is 1V → 20mA.
ANODIC mA Voltage generated by the anodic current of the tube; the Monob → B11 →
correspondence is 1V → 20mA in the range 0-7V. This B2 → B7
signal is sent to the filament as feed-back for the mA
adjustment and to the MPB for the mAs counting and so
it determinates the exposure stop.
mA STABILIZATION High active signal and generated by MPB. It enables the B2 → B7
automatic adjustment circuit of the anodic current. For
safety this signal is sectioned by the Handswitch and it is
active only during the emission.
FILAMENT READY This signal is active high (B7-Ld2 ON) if the filament B7 → B2
current is included between 300mA and 500mA. A
current out of the range locks the equipment working and
the alarm “FILAMENT” appears on the Display. In case
the alarm has been generated by a current > di 500mA
the red led B7-Ld1 is ON and it stores the intervention of
the safety of max. current. The intervention of this safety
energizes the relay B7-K1 that sections the filament to
protect it from overcurrent. Switch the equipment OFF to
reset the safety condition.
SMALL FOCUS Focus selection. If high the small focus is selected, B2 → B7
otherwise the large focus is selected

6.9 Inverter
Mnemonic Signal description Path
kV SET Voltage generated by MPB for the kV setting to the x-ray B2 → B11
tube. The format is kV/20 and the range from 2 to 6,25V
XR ENABLE High active signal for the inverter enabling (Yellow led B2 → B11
B2-Ld23 → ON). The signal is sectioned by the
Handswitch and by the hardware safety circuits.
XR ORDER High active signal of the x-ray control (Yellow Led B2- B2 → B11
Ld2 → ON). Furthermore it triggers the timer MAX XR
TIME of hardware safety (5,1s). For safety reasons
Handswitch is sectioned and from the hardware safety
circuits. To get the emission the inverter must be
enabled.
kV>75% High active signal. It is generated by the inverter when B11 → B2
the High Voltage is higher than 75% of the set kV value
(Yellow Led B11-Ld5 → ON). This signal enables the
start to the mAs counting.
TUBE kV Voltage proportional to the High Voltage applied to the B11 → B2
tube; the correspondence is 1V → 20kV. It is sent to
MPB for the kV measure in SERVICE MODE.
KV/20 Voltage proportional to the High Voltage applied to the B11
tube; the correspondence is 1V → 20kV. This signal is
used for the electric kV measure and it is connected to
the kV adjustment circuits as comparison voltage.
ANODIC mA Voltage genearted by the anodic tube current; the Monob → B11 →
correspondence is 1V → 20mA. This signal is sent to the B2 → B7
filament as feed-back for the mA adjustment and to the
MPB for the mAs counting and so it determinates the
exposure stop.
kV FAULT Signal of the high active fault that stops the exposure B11 → B2
(Yellow Led B11-Ld1 → ON). It is generated by the
inverter when there is an unbalancing on the High
Voltage or when the feedback is absent. Generally it is

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caused by a fault in the monobloc (Tube, diodes, coils,

etc.). It generates on the display the “INVERTER KV
ERR” alarm.
OVERLOAD Signal of high active fault. It is genearted when the B11 → B2
monobloc absorbs a current with a too high value; the
inverter working is locked and then also the x-ray
emission (Red Led B11-Ld2 → ON).
It can occur when: in the monobloc a discharge of High
Voltage occurs, or for anodic mA of high value (usually
in tube calibration phase), or for a fault to the monobloc
(Tube, diodes, coils, etc.).
The ”INVERTER OVERLOAD” alarm appears on the
display.
IGBT FAULT Signal of the high active fault (Red Led B11-Ld3-4 → B11 → B2
ON). It is generated when in the inverter IGBT drivers
there is an unsafe control or a working defect. It
generates on the display the alarm “INVERTER
FAULT”.
RESET FAULT High active signal. It is a pulse of about 20ms generated B2 → B11
by MPB at the end of the anode starting phase. It is
necessary to reset a possible inverter fault occurred in the
previous exposure (B2-Ld25 → ON).

6.10 Collimator
Mnemonic Signal description Path
+V1 Mains voltage (13Vdc-8A). The green led B3-Ld6 S1 → B3 →
indicates the presence of the voltage and the integrity of Collimator
the fuse B3-F6 of 10A.
LAMP REQUEST Request of collimator lamp switching-ON from keyboard B1 → B3
or Infra-Red Remote Control.
LAMP ORDER Low active signal. It triggers the timer for the lamp B3 → Collimator
switching-ON. Once the timer has been triggered, the
lamp remains ON for about 30s.

6.11 Dosimeter
The standard supply does not foresee the dosimeter insertion. During the installation phase of this optional
accessory enter the SERVICE MODE and the CONFIG menu for the activation.
Mnemonic Signal description Path
Vd Voltage of 15V for the dosimeter power supply. This S2 → B2 →
voltage generated by the power supply S2 is separated Collimator →
electrically from the others and it is not referred to GND. Dosimeter
TEST SIGNAL Five seconds after the equipment start up the signal is B2 → Collimator
generated by MPB and sent to the dosimeter (Yellow led → Dosimeter
B2-
The pulse lasts 1s and it is high active. After the TEST
SIGNAL the dosimeter replies with some pulses. For the
correct working the response pulses must be included
between 2000 and 3000. 3 cases can occur:
the response pulses are in the range; the display shows on
the first line ”DAP READY”.
the response pulses are out of the range; the display
shows “DAP ERROR”.
no response pulse is read; the display shows “DAP

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INACTIVE”.
The message on the display is deleted after about 5
seconds, but if the first case is occurred on the first line
“cGYcm2” appears.
PULS SIGNAL With the presence of radiation, the dosimeter generates Dosimeter →
some current pulses. The quantity of these pulses is Collimator → B2
proportional to the dose that goes through the dosimeter

The width of the pulse (that is to say when there is

current) is about 1,5µs for a max. of 250.000
pulses/second.
After a TEST SIGNAL the dosimeter answers with some
pulses. For the correct working the pulses must be
included between 2000 and 3000.
At the equipment start up till a max. of 5 seconds the
dosimeter can generate some casual pulses; these pulses
must be ignored.

6.12 Potter
Mnemonic Signal description Path
POTTER SEL Potter switching ON signal. Active when the POTTER B2 → B8 → Potter
pushbutton is selected on the keyboard. A contact of
relay 230Vac 1 A max is supplied to the potter.
BUCKY START Signal of x-ray control to the potter. It is given even if B2 →B8 → Potter
the BUCKY SEL signal is present and if the x-ray
handswitch HS RAD is pressed. If the potter works, it
generates the EXT.RX ORDER signal for the x-ray
emission.
POTTER INS Potter response signal. When present, by pressing the Potter → B8 → B2
potter selection key, the key led on the keyboard
switches ON, by indicating the presence of the potter and
by enabling the management of the x-ray control from
external accessory.
EXT.RX ORDER X-ray control signal from potter. Potter → B8 → B2
CR Analogic mode activation signal. In this mode the B2 → B8
enabling of the x-ray start comes directly from the
second step of the Handswitch (Traditional exposure on
film)
DR Digital mode activation signal. In this mode the x-rays B2 → B8
start enabling is released by the acquisition digital
system.
FPD_CAL Detector calibration mode activation signal. The presence B2 → B8
or less of this signal depends on the detector type
installed on the equipment. With some detectors this
signal is not necessary.

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7 DOCUMENT STATUS
Rev. Date Description
0 12/2016 Document approval
A 10/2017 General update

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