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O P T I M U S RAD + R/F GENERATOR

R e l e a s e 3.3 with XRGSCOPE 3.14 (PC version)
This HELP-manual is in the order of the screens and commands coming up if XRGSCOPE is started on the
service PC. It explains the functions and modes in the order of their appearance and explains all functions
including the ones which can only be accessed with the PC hardkey, indicated with >hardkey<.
They are indicated in chapter FAULTFINDING of the SERVICE MANUAL (generator documentation = doc).

XRGSCOPE 3.14 can be used for Optimus generators release 3.3 and 2.3 with one exception for tube
programming: Release 3 generators must use the TUBE_R3.TDL file, release 2 generators TUBE_R2.TDL.
Previous Optimus releases ( 0.2 / 0.3 / 1.1 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 3.1 / 3.2 ) are no longer supported.

Text explanations in ‘italic letters and quotation marks’ refer to bold and underlined screen or item names.

Some bold and underlined screen names have red FILE NAMES added. These files have been saved with
<F3> online with a generator. To open the files call XRGSCOPE, push <ESC> when it says "Attempting link
to device ...", then use "File" and select the file name mentioned. It allows to program the screen within its
limits and selectable items as if one is online with the generator.

Note:
Whenever using XRGSCOPE, start from DOS if possible. Using WIN95/98 might cause some unexpected
problems (WIN3.x also) depending on the number of multitasking background programs.
XRGSCOPE runs best under pure DOS. If it runs in a DOS-box under WIN 3.x, the file dosprmpt.pif (or
possibly a special self-made xrgscope.pif) should be set to exclusive and full-screen-mode, which can be
done with the PIF-EDITOR.
XRGSCOPE is not tested with WIN95/98. In case of problems they may be solved if WIN95/98 is started in
MSDOS-MODE.
WIN NT requires special drivers to get access to the PC hardkey, available on the customer support CD-
ROM 2422 210 4220x.
To ensure safe loading procedures from and to the generator screensavers and any kind of WIN and PC
power management must be switched off. These should never be active when using XRGSCOPE.
Do not start XRGSCOPE or FLASH1/2 with NORTON, some loading process might take hours !

Unpacking of the installation disk data files

There are two disks with the documentation. Each disk has a self-extracting OMA0220x.EXE and
OMB0230x.EXE file. The contents of the packed.EXE files are listed in the OMA/OMBxxxx.TXT files
attached. A free disk space of 5 MB is required.
Create a directory on the PC hard disk (e.g. C:\OPT_R33) and load all files of both installation disks into the
new DIR (copy A:\*.* C:\OPT_R33). Run both .EXE files to inflate the programs.
Note! Since OMA 02204.EXE a new tube firmware TUBE_R3.TDL exists to drive the new version of rotor
control 4512 104 71421 or 4512 104 71461 with firmware 4512 113 22322. It also runs on all predecessor
rotor controls 4512 104 71401...6 with firmware 4512 113 22312.

Loading of the Release 3.3 firmware to the Flash PROMs on CU EZ139

Generators (preinstalled or as replacement) and spare CU-PCBs are always delivered with Release 3.3.

Just in case release 3.3 is not loaded in the flash-PROMs it has to be loaded first. Afterwards the generator
can be programmed:

- Switch off the generator.

- Select the DIR with release 3.3 XRGSCOPE files.
- Establish the data cable PC (COM1 or 2) <<>> generator CU EZ139 X5.

- Start either program

FLASH1.BAT (COM1) or
FLASH2.BAT (COM2).
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- Wait, until PC displays:

Attempting link to device

- Switch on the generator.

Now the firmware will be loaded automatically to the Flash-PROMs on CU EZ139. It takes 15...50 minutes
depending on the processor type of the PC.

- !! After the end of the loading procedure (100%) one must wait until the message

Flash Loaded
<OK>
comes up.

It might take up to 10 minutes before the message appears !!

After typing <ENTER> the PC will display a command line

Restart normal.

The normal communication (e.g. to run the setting to work) to the generator can be started now.

If the time between ‘Flash Loaded <OK>‘ and pushing of <ENTER> on the PC takes too long <ESC> has to
be pushed once or twice on the PC.

If an original NVRAM still exists, the control desk will come up as usual with the parameters and settings
when the generator has been switched off.

If nothing has been programmed or if e.g. the mA_control PCB has been exchanged and no tube has yet
been programmed, the control desk will only display PHILIPS OPTIMUS and dots will fill all APR segments.
Then the generator has to be programmed according to the local configuration.

Starting of XRGSCOPE

If the command XRGSCOPE is used in a DOS environment the program will start asking for the hardkey
password.
Without the hardkey connected the access is restricted.

In a WIN 95/98/NT environment the command line has to be set according to the PC configuration.

A list of additional XRGSCOPE start commands can be seen typing in:

XRGSCOPE ?
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File

Whenever XRGSCOPE is started, the program will first of all display the screen CUSTOMER.TDL (with what
is actually stored in CUSTOMER.TDL, details see ‘Customer Data’). The default screen is empty.
Note: During every log-in an entry 00S* will appear in the error log index to indicate service access to the
generator (including APRMANager). To prevent from getting too many 00S* entries one can leave
XRGSCOPE active on the PC and turn the generator off. After turn-on the communication generator
starts at the same screen which is open on the PC (even if the communication cable has been
removed when the generator was off).

- Open Data File

Allows to open data files of the current DIR from which XRGSCOPE has been started. Files can be
opened and the content can be displayed. Some files might be too big to be displayed, then a screen
table too big will come up. It depends on the free DOS memory and the file size.
To enter in the file list push the <TAB> button and select with the cursor buttons or type in the file name.
If xxx.TDL files shall be displayed from a floppy disk, just type A: in the command line and the file list will
be displayed. ‘Open Data File’ can also be used offline.

- Start Macro Recording = Alt+R Of no practical use for programming or troubleshooting,

to be continued.

- Execute Macro = Alt+E Of no practical use for programming or troubleshooting,

to be continued.

- Load Macro = Alt+L Of no practical use for programming or troubleshooting,

to be continued.

- Save Macro = Alt+W Of no practical use for programming or troubleshooting,

to be continued.

- Customer Data CUSTOMER

Whenever data screens like ‘error log index’ are saved to a xxx.TDL file (function Save: <F3> appears in
the bottom line), ‘customer data’ being saved in the CUSTOMER.TDL file are attached to the saved data
screen. It helps to separate saved screen files of different sites, customers or rooms in the same hospital.
Site data must be stored in CUSTOMER.TDL file, only data of this file are attached to the saved screens.
One can save site specific customer data in self-made files using <F3>. To recall site data use the Load:
<F4> function. <F4> does not appear in the bottom command line, but it is possible to use it.
Procedure: Either the CUSTOMER.TDL screen is open or open the ‘Customer Data’ screen. Push <F4>
and select a site data file. The old data screen comes up. Now save this screen with <F3> typing in
CUSTOMER as file name.

- Customer Name: If the customer screen shall not come up

- City / State: type in command
- Country: XRGSCOPE no_cust
- Generator Location: when starting XRGSCOPE.
- Generator Serial Number:
- Generator 12 NC:
- Memo1:
- Memo2:
- Memo3:

- Exit Program = Alt+X

To leave XRGSCOPE back to DOS (or WINxx).

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Optimus (XRG90) >> Program

Notes:
Several screens, once transmitted with <F2>, are followed by a screen

It is recommended to reset the generator whenever the screen says so. Then one can be sure to get the full
functionality of the generator afterwards.
If a generator has to be programmed from scratch one can program as many steps in a row as necessary
and make one reset at the end of the programming procedure. It saves a lot of time.
If only a change of a programming screen takes place (e.g. ‘RGDV x Data Set A’) it would be sufficient to
push the RGDV button at the control desk after Transmit <F2> to validate the modified data.

A down-pointing arrow at the end of a programming line allows a selection of values or options after pushing
<ENTER>. Select items with the cursor and push <ENTER> or <F2>.

[Square bracket ] fields allow to enter values within a given range. If the entered value is out of range the
limits will automatically be displayed. Value fields without brackets can not be changed, for reading only.

- Date and Time must to be programmed - with a new CU PCB DATETIME

- after NVRAM erase (battery off)

- Mains data - U_mains_nominal [V] available values = 380 / 400 / 440 / 460 / 480 V
MAINS default value = 400V
(for 415V select 400V)

- Ri_mains [mOhms] range of mains resistance = 0...500 mOhms

default values: 50kW = 200 mOhms
65kW = 100 mOhms
80kW = 100 mOhms

!! It is important to select (U) and type in [Ri] the true values. The calculation of the
!! kV_control for the duty cycle to drive the IGBT's is based on that.

Power reduction table: 380V 400V 440V 460V 480V

Ri for < 300mOhms 50kW 50kW 50kW 50kW 50kW

Optimus < 350mOhms 40kW 50kW 50kW 50kW 50kW
50kW < 400mOhms 30kW 40kW 50kW 50kW 50kW
Single < 450mOhms 30kW 30kW 40kW 40kW 40kW
Converter 500mOhms 30kW 30kW 30kW 30kW 30kW

Ri for < 150mOhms 100kW 100kW 100kW 100kW 100kW

Optimus < 200mOhms 80kW 80kW 100kW 100kW 100kW
65/80kW < 250mOhms 65kW 65kW 80kW 80kW 80kW
Double < 300mOhms 50kW 65kW 65kW 65kW 80kW
Converter < 350mOhms 40kW 50kW 50kW 50kW 65kW
< 400mOhms 30kW 40kW 50kW 40kW 50kW
< 450mOhms 30kW 30kW 40kW 30kW 40kW
500mOhms 30kW 30kW 30kW 30kW 30kW

The max kW limit and with it the max mA is programmed in the function key EZ139 D38
(depending on the customer order, see STAMMKARTE on frontal kV power unit).
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- Tubes

- Tube 1...3

- Tube 1...3 Data Set

Note! Since OMA 02204.EXE a new tube firmware TUBE_R3.TDL exists to drive the new
version of rotor control 4512 104 71421 or 4512 104 71461 with rotor control firmware
4512 113 22322.
It also runs on all predecessor rotor controls 4512 104 71401...6 with rotor control firmware
4512 113 22312.

After 35 sec of Reading (spinning bar) the screen Load Data from Disk comes up, offering
the default TUBE_R3.TDL. file

With <OK> a screen Available Tubes (Rel.3 Format) offers a selection of all available
tubes in non-cooled housings ROT350 (250W) or water cooled housings ROT351 (500W).
After tube selection a screen Analyzing will come up, followed by Transmitting and then
Percent transmitted (how much of file has been loaded to the generator). Wait until the PC
comes up with the message to reset the generator:

D O N O T R E S E T B E F O R E !!

!! In case of a single focus tube like RO30: APR's loaded to a RGDV with this tube
!! connected should only be programmed on the large focus (use APRMANager).

- Tube 1...3 Speed Selection range = 3000...9000 rpm TUBESPEE

- Exposure rotation [RPM]:

- Fast Exposure rotation [RPM]: (fast exposure not applicable for Optimus R/F)
- Fluoroscopy rotation [RPM]: fluoroscopy without rotation is not possible

The speed for the tube type and technique is automatically taken from the tube data file.
Fluoroscopy without rotation is not possible.

!! All stators have to be connected as an SRO tube, see doc INSTALLATION !!

For special tubes see doc INSTALLATION.

- Tube Limits (only [value] fields can be modified) TUBLIMIT

Tube: 1 ... 3

Max. Tube Voltage Limit [kV]: range: [ 20...150 ] kV

The value must be programmed according to the max kV of the tube (see tube label). If a
tube arcs during adaptation the max kV value can be reduced (or repeat the break in
procedure, see doc INSTALLATION). After adaptation the programmed value is the max
value which can be selected at the control desk (the adaptation table has no values beyond
the limit kV value), even if a higher value is programmed thereafter in this field. The kV value
with which the tube has successfully been adapted appears in 'Adapted To [kV]:'.
If a tube has been adapted with a higher kV than it should be used for (e.g. max 100kV for
veterinary surgeons) the limit must be programmed in this data field afterwards.

Focus: small, middle, large

The middle focus would be a third physical filament in a tube (not yet available), it is not the
VARIO focus.
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Min. Tube Voltage Limit [kV]: range: [ 20...150 ] kV

All standard diagnostic tubes of the TUBE_R3.TDL tube file have a default min kV value of
40 kV, it can only be modified in a range > 40kV.

Adapted To [kV]: gives the max available kV value at the control desk (after adaptation)

If this value shall be increased, first the 'Max Tube Voltage Limit [kV]:' must be increased.
Then the tube has to be readapted afterwards to have the higher kV available for application.

Min. Tube Current Limit [mA]: range: [ 0.1 ... 2000 ] mA

0.1 mA is the lowest current of the Optimus (fluoroscopy and TDC only).
The lowest mA value one can select at the control desk for exposures is 1 mA.

Max. Tube Current Limit [mA]: range: [ 0.1 ... 2000 ] mA

The kV dependent max mA value is automatically limited by the tube type and the generator
version:
OM 50 kW max = 650 mA OM 65 kW max = 900 mA OM 80 kW max = 1100 mA

The max tube mA value is initially set by the tube data set of the tube file and can not be
increased. It will be adapted to the individual focus limits during adaptation (within the total
tube limits), the max mA table can be seen in 'Select Unit' >> 'FU_mA' >>'Programming'.
!! If there is any application reason to decrease the max mA value it is possible, but it will

!! influence all registration devices attached to this tube and might lead to problems, if

!! additional reductions of the emission current and tube power are programmed in the

!! individual 'APR Data Set's and/or in 'RGDV Data Set B'.

- Capacitance Tube Connection - formula and table = see doc INSTALLATION CABLECAP

- Tube 1 ... 3 Capacitance on Tube Connection [nF]:

range = 2.000nF - 10.000nF, a value of approximately 5.300 nF should never be

increased to prevent damages during tube arcing.

- Tube Operating Modes TU_OP_MO

- intermediate boost: (intermediate boost explanation see doc FAULTFINDING

function unit FU_mA)

enable = double boost mode active (default)

Active, if emission current (Ie) in a range of [ Ie max - 20% ] ... [ Ie max ]

Inactive, if emission current < [ Ie max - 20% ]
and if 'single step' has been programmed at 'Exposure switch type' at 'Data Set A' .

Recommended for children hospitals and casualty rooms (long preparation times).

disable = single boost mode

- rotation prolongation after prep: !! Only possible with HIGH SPEED rotor control units !!

disable = (default)
Anode stops immediately after exposure end or let go of the PREP hand-switch
if PREP has been started from standstill.
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enable = Once started with PREP from standstill the tube keeps rotating for 30 seconds
after the last let go of PREP as long as no exposure has been switched.
The tube finally stops if an exposure has been switched (or after 30 sec).
Recommended for children hospitals and casualty rooms.
- For exposure series, if ‘Exposure series / Tomo movement’ = yes has been
programmed at RGDV ‘Data Set A’.
Exposure series have to be started with a fluoro command, afterwards the tube
keeps 9000rpm exposure speed for 30 seconds after the last prep or fluoro.

- Disable Tube

- If a tube (e.g. 2nd tube) shall be removed from a system one should use this function. If a tube
shall be removed temporarily one should do it at the registration device ‘RGDV1...8 Data Set A’.
!! In combination with ‘Bucky Controller 1’: DO NOT use this function before all RGDV associated
!! to ‘Bucky Controller 1’ have been changed to ‘none’ instead of ‘Bucky Controller 1’.
- This function must be used if a double focus tube shall be replaced by a single focus tube. The
non-used small filament circuit of FU_mA must be switched off.
- If a double focus tube shall be replaced by any other type, it is not required to disable the tube.
Just load the other tube type according to ‘Tube 1...3 Data Set’.

- Registration Devices

- RGDV 1 ... 8

- RGDV 1...8 Data Set A RGDV_A1

- Room: Room 1...3 for room door contact and radiation warning lamp wiring see
doc INSTALLATION, WG unit required if more than 1 room

- to switch over - room door contacts (where available)

- radiation warning lamps

- indication for PDO (patient data organizer) option prints

- Tube: None RGDV not available, ‘None’ can be used to disable a RGDV selection
without erasing the tube data in mA_control and CU

Tube 1...3 a tube must be programmed to activate a RGDV

- Release circuit number: Circuit 1 ... 4

- one out of four release circuits of a 'Release circuit adaptation unit' 1WA, 2WA, 1WB, (2WB
not yet available)
(e.g. Adapter for 4 aux. units WA: 1 = EWAX1 2 = EWAX2 3 = EWAX3 4 = EWAX4)
- ignore in case of a 'Bucky controller 1' or 'Thorav. / Dig. Bucky'
- ignore, if 'none' is programmed for a 'Release circuit adaptation unit' (e.g. free
cassette RGDV without cassette present interlock)

RGDV number and 'Release circuit number' do not have to be the same, if required all 8
RGDV's can be programmed to one release circuit only.

- Enable handswitch at generator desk:

yes = release with the desk hand-switch and via release decade of WA or WB possible

'yes' must be programmed for systems assigned to 'Mounted radiographical

controller's ‘Bucky Controller 1’ or ‘Thorav. / Dig. Bucky’

no = release via the programmed decade of WA or WB only ('Release circuit number')

'no' must not be programmed in combination with ‘Bucky Controller 1’ or
‘Thorav. / Dig. Bucky’
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- Syncmaster present (e.g. grid contact):

yes = has to be programmed in case of

- ‘Release circuit adaptation unit’s (WA/WB):

- grid synchronization (20-21) decades X1...X4 pins 1-2
- ditto tomo release (exposure request of layer angle), dec. X1...X4 pins 1-2
- if cassette present interlock (free cassette) does not use a ready circuit but
this sync contact, decades X1...X4 pins 1-2
- BuckyTH, BuckyTH2, Bucky unit of easyD, Digital Diagnost via CAN for grid
sync, tomo release synchronization and free cassette, release via signalbus
EZX23 CTRL_X/ (FCO: BuckyTH 00 231 007, easyD 00 263 009)
- Thoravision RGDV1 (drum) via signalbus EZX23 CTRL_X/

no = - in case of free cassette RGDV's, no release decade required

(then no link has to be inserted to any of the four release decades pin 1-2
(20-21) of the adaptation units WA/WB, the free decade can be used for
another auxilary)
- must not be programmed for BuckyTH, BuckyTH2, Bucky unit of easyD, Digital
Diagnost and Thoravision CAN
- must be no for adaptation at BuckyTH2, Bucky unit at easyDiagnost with BuCo
firmware 5.x, Digital Diagnost, complete setting see 'Adaptation'

- Exposure switch type:

double step = individual PREPARATION and EXPOSURE request with the desk hand-
switch or via the release decades of WA/WB

- must be programmed if ‘Exposure series / Tomo movement’ = ‘yes’

- must be programmed for BuckyTH, BuckyTH2, Bucky unit of easyD,
Thoravision and Digital Diagnost via CAN

single step = instant EXPOSURE request with PREPARATION only, released from

- the desk hand-switch or

- a release decade at WA/WB or
- the PREP switch S2 of a 'Release circuit adaptation unit' WA/WB

Does not work without 'Release circuit adaptation unit' WA/WB.

- must not be programmed if ‘Exposure series / Tomo movement’ = ‘yes’

- must not be programmed for BuckyTH, BuckyTH2, Bucky unit of easyD,
Thoravision and Digital Diagnost via CAN

!! If 'intermediate boost' mode has been 'enable'd to activate double boost mode, it will
automatically be off if 'single step' is programmed.

- Bucky format density correction (6% steps): range = - 8 ... + 8 steps see [1] page 25

- correction during collimation, input at WAX11/12 pin 1-2 or WBX11 pin 1-2,
side-fields active when contact closed (>24x24cm), center field only when open

- with GALILEO collimator Bucky TH, TH2, Thoravision or Digital Diagnost, ask application

- Cone density correction (6% steps): range = - 8 ... + 8 steps see [1] page 25
- correction when cone in use, input at WB X13 pin 4-5, active when closed, Optimus R/F only
- Dose measurement input:

none = - no AEC / AECF / TDC *** function available

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- EZX61 in use for dose rate inputs, in this case the exposure
on signal X_ACT/ has to be connected to the central part
via signal bus

EZX21 = chamber 1\
EZX22 = chamber 2 \ to be used for
EZX31 = chamber 3 >backpanel input plugs Amplimat and/or
EZX32 = chamber 4 / R/F photo sensor input
EZX41 = chamber 5 / (R/F (e.g.DSI) EZX41 preferred)

*** AEC = Automatic Exposure Control (option) = Amplimat falling load

AECF = AEC Fixed current (if AEC option present) = Amplimat kV - mA
TDC = Tomo Density Control (option) = Amplimat kV - mA controlled

- Dose measurement sensor type:

Bucky amplimat input via EZX21/22/31/32/41

measuring field selection on control desk possible

Scopo amplimat input via EZX21/22/31/32/41

only center field displayed at the control desk

!! ‘Scopo amplimat’ must be programmed in case of a Junior Diagnost or Extremities

!! measuring chamber to prevent from side-field selection and display.

Photo sensor input via EZX61, if ‘none’ has been programmed at ‘Dose
measurement input’, the exposure on signal X_ACT/ to the central
part has to be connected via signal bus EZX23

Photo sensor/ampl. inp. photo sensor input only via EZX41 to get the REL signal (as
EXON signal) for AEC and all free techniques, e.g. kV-mAs

- Exposure series / Tomo movement:

no = instant brake after exposure end

yes = - more than one exposure possible with one PREP

- no underexposure display in exposure series / tomo if ‘no’ is programmed at
‘RGDVx Data Set B’ ‘Underexposure display (non automatic techniques)’
- has to be 'yes' for
- any tomo in combination with a 'Release decade adaptation unit' 1WA/2WA
- in case of BuckyTH, TH2, Digital Diagnost with TOMO via CAN
(reason: preparation must be active until the tomo stand is back to the start
position = „dead-man’s“ principle)
- DSI or multiple exposures with SCOPO

(makes no sense if ‘single step’ ‘Exposure switch type’ selected)

- Release delay (automatic techniques):

enable Must be set for AEC / AECF / TDC / PHOTO TIMER techniques to switch on
kV not before the dose integrator has been reset and the offset of the chamber
signal line has been measured by Dose Rate Control.
Must also be enabled for mobile Amplimat stands without grid sync connected.
- Automatically ‘disable’d if any non-AEC technique is selected.

disable Instant start of kV with EXPOSURE command, should never be programmed.

Must not be programmed using AEC, AECF, TDC technique.
- Mounted radiographical controller:
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none !! 'none' !! must be programmed if any 'Release circuit adaptation unit'

WA/WB is programmed

Bucky controller 1 = RGDV 1...4 BuckyTH and BuckyTH2 via system CAN
RGDV 1...4 Digital Diagnost via system CAN
RGDV 5...8 Bucky unit at easyDiagnost via system CAN

Bucky controller 2 = not used, ignore

Thorav. / Dig. Bucky = Thoravision: interface EWD200 via system CAN

- Release circuit adaptation unit: (Adapter decade cable for 4 aux units RAD - R/F)

none = to be programmed in case of free cassette, mobile cassette stands without grid
sync contact and if no cassette present interlock is required

!! 'none' !! must be selected if any 'Mounted radiographical controller' is programmed

1WA = Bucky / Tomo, activates functions:

- 4 Bucky/Tomo release decades
- Bucky/Tomo ready contacts
- collimator format contact >< 24cm Bucky chambers
- Bucky-Tomo remote switch-over
- EXON signal
- 8 tomo trajectory output lines
- 8 tomo time input lines
- external APR module for 2 RGDV + 6 APR
- PTC (patient thickness correction) module

2WA = Bucky / Tomo, activates same functions as '1WA' except

- external APR module for 8 APR

1WB = Scopo / Fluoro / DSI / Bucky, activates functions:

- 4 Bucky/Fluoro/Scopo/DSI/Tomo release decades (tomo release via WB for
R/F stands, tomo functions only via 1WA/2WA)
- collimator format contact >< 24cm Bucky chambers
- Bucky ready contact as common system ready
- dose rate limiter
- lock-in
- EXON signal
- cassette camera change-over
- serial changer format contacts
- image intensifier format contacts
- external APR module for 8 APR
- PTC module
- external indication of ready + prep or fluoro condition, > 5 min fluoro +
incorrect exposure + external reset for errors + fluoro buzzer
- door contact

2WB = not yet available

If an exposure end beeper is required in the examination room (even for free cassette) the
RGDV must be assigned to the ‘Release circuit adaptation unit’ to activate the EXON
optocoupler at WA X13/14. R/F systems provide the beeper driven from WBX13.

- Mounted tomo extension: only, if at least one 'Release circuit adaptation unit' 1WA and/or
2WA option is present
none = no tomo auxilary
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!! none !! must be selected if any 'Mounted radiographical controller' is programmed

1WA to activate tomo functions, see also ‘RGDV1...4 Data Set B’ 'Used for tomo'
2WA and RGDV Interface Assignments' 'Decade Bucky 1/2' + 'Tomo Time'

- Medium II format kV corr. (dose equiv. steps): range = 0...8 dose equivalent
+ kV correction steps
(see ‘kV steps’ page 12)

- Medium II format density corr. (-6% steps): range = 0 ... 8 steps of -6% density [1]

- Medium II format mAs corr. (-6% steps): range = 0 ... 8 steps of -6% mAs [1]

- Small II format kV corr. (dose equiv. steps): range = 0...8 dose equivalent
+ kV correction steps
(see ‘kV steps’ page 12)

- Small II format density corr. (-6% steps): range = 0 ... 8 -6% density steps [1]

- Small II format mAs corr. (-6% steps): range = 0 ... 8 -6% mAs steps [1]

!! No automatic addition of medium and small correction values.

[1] see page
25

- RGDV 1...8 Data Set B RGDV_B1

- Used for tomo:

no = no tomo functions active

yes = - must be set if any 'Mounted tomo extension' is programmed at 'RGDV Data Set A'
(tomo time input active only in combination with option Automatic input of tomo
times 9890 000 0222x)
- must be programmed in connection with a Bucky TH, TH2, Digital Diagnost with
TOMO, which gives access to the 16 tomo times in the System (tomo time input
only in combination with option Automatic input of tomo times 9890 000 0222x)
- if 'yes' is set exposure time +/- corrections are not possible at the control desk

- Used for fluoroscopy:

no = no fluoro possible

yes = - only possible in combination with ‘Release decade adaptation unit’ WB and if
programmed in generator function key EZ139 D38, generator base must be R/F
- if fluoro is set to ‘yes’ the menu/APR field at the control desk line 1 column 2 is
reserved to display fluoro parameters (kV, mA, time) and can not be used for menu
or APR names anymore

- CT add on: for therapy simulator purpose, allows run times >= 16 seconds in continuous
fluoroscopy mode

- Disable time override:

no = default, exposure time +/- selection possible at the desk

yes = disables exposure time +/- corrections at the desk

if a RDGV is 'Used for tomo' = yes the time +/- corrections are automatically disabled
- Tube power factor [%]: range = 1...100% of max filament kW, affects all filaments of the
tube assigned to the RGDV
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- kV steps:

Doseequivalent one 6% kV step equals one 25% density steps

values: 40 - 41 - 42 - 44 - 46 - 48 - 50 - 52 - 55 - 57 - 60 - 63 - 66 - 70 - 73 - 77 -
81 - 85 - 90 - 102 - 109 - 117 - 125 - 133 -141 - 150 kV

kV values appear in-between the programmed limits kV_min and kV_max

Single = 1 kV steps in-between the programmed limits kV_min and kV_max

- mAs steps: 25 % (default) if film screen combinations with a sensitivity of

12 % 400 or higher are in use a 12% stepping should
6% be programmed (for all RGDV)

- mA steps: 25 % (default) if film screen combinations with a sensitivity of

12 % 400 or higher are in use a 12% stepping should
6% be programmed (for all RGDV)

- time steps: 25 % (default) if film screen combinations with a sensitivity of

12 % 400 or higher are in use a 12% stepping should
6% be programmed (for all RGDV)

- Density steps: 25 % all RGDV should get the same density step factor
12 % (default) (and should also be equal to generators next door)
6% (SCP and MedioCP steps are always at 12% )

!! The density correction displayed at the desk only shows e.g. -1 or +2. This -1 or +2 can
!! stand for (a) step(s) of 6%, 12% or 25%.
!! All RGDV's (and all systems in the same hospital) should have the same correction factor to
!! get the same result when used. More explanation in 'Change APR Data Set'.

- Density correction (6% steps): range = - 8 ... + 8 steps (see [1] page 25)

- For individual stand or other registration device related corrections

!! No correction should be programmed before the site specific film-screen combination

densities in the ‘Dose Rate Control’ part have been adjusted.

- Underexposure display (non automatic techniques):

yes The incorrect exposure indicator is blinking at the control desk to indicate that an
exposure has not been terminated by the generator (FU_mA controls all non-AEC
techniques kV-mAs, kV-mA-ms, kV-mAs-ms),
e.g. if
- the hand-switch has been released prior to the set exposure time
- the sweep time switched by the tomo table is shorter than the programmed
exposure time
- the exposure switch is bouncing.

no ‘no’ must be programmed for tomo RGDVs

times switched by a tomo stand might be shorter than the programmed APRT time

- Tube overload protection:

on (default), the tube overload protection is on, tube load reductions are active
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traffic light status at control desk

LEDs load factor [%] tube temperature
Green 100 cold
green + yellow 100 warm
Yellow 80 medium hot
yellow + red 64 hot
no ready for exposures
Red 0
3mA fluoro possible

off MUST NOT be programmed for RADiographic or R/F sites !!!

As long as PREP has been started from yellow-red status EXPOSURE is possible
with 100% load, even with red light on. PREP is not possible in red, ready disappears.

- RGDV Interface Assignments

!!! Nothing should be programmed in this part if the generator is connected to

!!! a ‘Bucky Controller 1’ or ‘Thorav. / Dig. Bucky’ system via system CAN.

- Bucky/Tomo 1WA and/or 2WA EWA_X11

- Decade Bucky 1 (X11) e.g. WAX11 and/or Decade Bucky 2 (X12) WAX12

!! Once a RGDV is programmed all functions of WAX11 or WAX12 are active, functions
!! not provided by the system must be "simulated" with a short-link.

- Tomo mode switch:

disable = (default) no Bucky/Tomo remote switchover

enable = enables Bucky/Tomo remote switchover WAX11 or WAX12 pin 3-4,

(tomo when closed)

If 'enable' is programmed both Bucky-RGDV and Tomo-RGDV have to be

programmed (switch related), if only one RGDV is set the generator hangs up

For a stand with only one remote switchover contact using the same set of tomo trajectory /
times for cassette and DSI tomo (e.g. D96) it is sufficient to use one remote switch-over
contact only.

- Bucky RGDV - switch related: [2]

none = default

RGDV 1...8

- side field selection for automatic collimators with Bucky chambers, pin 1-2
(closed if > 24x24 cm), density format size correction when programmed
!! if no automatic collimator present insert a link at pin 1-2 to allow the side field
selection
- defines the Bucky RDGV for Bucky/Tomo remote switchover, if 'Tomo mode
switch' is enabled, pin 3-4, (Bucky tomo [DSI tomo] = closed, Bucky [DSI] = open)
- activates the recognition of the Bucky Ready contact pin 9-10 (ready = closed)

- Bucky RGDV [2] [2] three RGDV's can be programmed

- Bucky RGDV [2] at the same Bucky Ready contact

none = default
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RGDV 1...8

- side field selection for automatic collimators with Bucky chambers, pin 1-2
(closed if > 24x24 cm), density format size correction when programmed
!! if no automatic collimator present insert a link at pin 1-2 to allow the side field
selection
- defines the Bucky RDGV for Bucky/Tomo remote switchover, if 'Tomo mode
switch' is enabled, pin 3-4, (Bucky tomo [DSI tomo] = closed, Bucky [DSI] = open)
- activates the recognition of the Bucky Ready contact pin 9-10 (ready = closed)

- Tomo RGDV - switch related

none = default

RGDV 1...8

- side field selection for automatic collimators with Bucky chambers, pin 1-2
- defines the Tomo RDGV for Bucky/Tomo remote switchover, if 'Tomo mode switch' is
enabled, pin 3-4, (Bucky tomo [DSI tomo] = closed, Bucky [DSI] = open)
- must be set to use option automatic input of tomo times,
- activates recognition of the Tomo Ready contact, pin 5-6, (ready = closed)

- Tomo Time TOMOTIME

Tomo numbers 1...8 can be programmed in the 'APR Data Set's. Programming the times
makes only sense if option automatic input of tomo times 9890 000 0222x exists
(programmed in the CU-function key D38, see STAMMKARTE).
Tomo numbers 1...8 are directly linked to the tomo trajectories WAX22 pins 1...8, while
tomo times 1...8 are linked to the tomo time input WAX21 pins 1...8.
Every tomo time has to be programmed with a time in-between 0.1 ... 6000 ms.

*** If tomo APRT's are programmed using option Automatic input of tomo times: Select every
APRT once. For a very short time the default time of an APRT can be seen at the desk, then
the tomo time contact might override the default time. This time must be saved using the
desk save function: push and hold the RESET labeled button + active APRT. Now the
programmed tomo time 1...8 is copied and saved at the APRT data set. If it is not saved then
the default APRT time will come up again if the APRT is pushed a second time or if an APRT
with the same tomo time is selected.
The tomo time input only reacts to a high >> low transition of the time contact input.
- If tomo is programmed at 'RGDV Data Set A + B' it is not possible to change the exposure
time at the desk. If APRT with the same tomo trajectory have to be corrected time dependent
then an APRT with another tomo trajectory has to be selected. Afterwards select the APRT
which has to be modified to get the high >> low time input response.
- It might happen that three tomo times can be seen at the desk after pushing an APRT
button: At first the APR time is displayed. The second time might be tomo time number 1, as
long as all time input contacts of the tomo stand are open. If then any tomo time contact is
closed, the status change will cause the display of the programmed tomo time.

- Bucky/Scopo 1WB 1WBREADY

- Bucky RGDV:

Eight RGDV’s can be programmed at the same system ready contact WBX11 pin 9-10
(R/F controller, ready = closed).
Activates also the format size correction contact (closed if > 24x24 cm) WB X11 pin 1-2
(Bucky chambers only).

!! if no automatic collimator exists, insert a link at pin 1-2 to get access to the side field
selection (Bucky chambers only)
- if no Bucky Ready contact exists, but the format size correction has to be active: insert
a link at WBX11 pin 9-10 (Bucky chambers only)
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- Dose Rate Control

- AMPLIMAT

- Sensitivity: AEC_SENS

high Sensitivity of basic interface chamber signal amplifier is 4 times higher.

Only possible with PCB EZ150 version 4512 108 05964 and higher, jumper W4
must be in position 1 (factor x4 even if some PCB layouts have a x10 printed)
- 'high' should be set in case of TDC (Tomo Density Control) option (only with PCB
EZ150 >= 4512 108 05964 with jumper W4 in position 1 = x4).
Exception: If at least one of the Film Screen Combinations of the system has a
speed of <200, ‘low’ must be selected.
- 'high' should be the recommended range if all film screen combinations of the
system are >= 200 (only >= 4512 108 05964 with jumper W4 in position 1 = x4).
- Must be high for Digital Diagnost, jumper EZ150 W4 must be in position 1 = x4.

low (default)

!! Must be low in case of PCB EZ150 versions up to and including 4512 108 05963
and versions >= 4512 108 05964 if jumper W4 is in position 3 = x1
'low' must be the recommended range if at least one film screen combination of
the system is < 200 (only >= 4512 108 05964 with jumper W4 in position 3 = x1).
The chamber signal = density voltage "U off" to the dose rate control input of CU
(see 'DRC Logging' - 'AEC' - 'AEC Calculation') should not increase 10VDC.

For ‘Photo sensor/ampl. inp.’ at ‘RGDV Data Set A’ it does not matter if high or low
is programmed. The density voltage 'U_off' will always be 1V.

- Chamber 1 ... 5

- Data Set 1 ... 5 CH1_D1

- DRC Handling / Start Automatic DRC Processing

Note: For detailed information a booklet "Radiographic screens and films" , also
including imaging plates, is available: 4512 980 50592.

- <OK> Every empty line of this window has to be filled:

FILM default data file : FILM.TDL (1)

SCREEN ditto : SCREEN.TDL (2)
CHAMBER ditto : CHAMBER.TDL (3)
CASSETTE ditto : CASSETTE.TDL (4)
SYSTEM CORRECTION ditto : SYSCOR.TDL (5)
CORRECTION FACTOR range = 0.00 ... 9.99 (6)

>> For PCR/FCR/KCR/ADC (computed radiography, imaging plates or dry

>> cassettes) see details (1) to (6).
>> For Digital Diagnost DiDi see also details (1) to (6).

(1) If the film type is not in the default data list, then select one of the film files:
FILM_BL.TDL (blue), FILM_GR.TDL (green), FILM_UV.TDL (ultra violet).
Select the one which matches the sensitivity factor S and RLF compensation.
S is a multiplication factor for the speed type of the screen:
If the screen = 400 and S_film = 0.5, then the total system is 200.

PCR: Select from FILM.TDL: X-CONSTANT RLF=1

DiDi: Select from FILMFSX.TDL: PHIL.Tri-FSXD
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(2) If the screen type is not in the default data list file LUMAT.TDL can be selected:
It contains the luminous groups LG with different colors and different speeds.

PCR: Select from LUMAT_LG.TDL: LG06 S400 vi

DiDi: Select from SCREEFSX.TDL: any of the speed types

(3) The following list gives the PEI-No's of the chambers which can be selected from
the data file CHAMBER.TDL and the typical dose request values.

PCR: Select from CHAMBER.TDL: the installed chamber type

DiDi: Select from CHAMBFSX.TDL: ap or pa version (ap = amplimat plug
is facing to the right hand side looking from the rear side of the table, pa = left)
supply EZ150 W2/W3
name in data set [µGy/V] 15V / 40V

typical Hybrid 9803 509 . typ.Hybrid 5.85 only 40V

typical ALC 9890 000 ..1 typ.ALC Pb 5.24 15V or 40V
typical ALC 9890 000 ..2 typ.ALC Ag 5.24 15V or 40V
Bucky 9803 509 10002 5.85 only 40V
Bucky 9890 000 01611 5.24 15V or 40V
Bucky 9890 000 01612 5.24 15V or 40V
Childrens Bucky 9803 509 10102 Ch.Bucky 5.41 only 40V
Childrens Bucky 9890 000 01621 Ch.Bucky 4.81 15V or 40V
Childrens Bucky 9890 000 01622 Ch.Bucky 4.81 15V or 40V
Chest 9803 509 50002 Chest 5.85 only 40V
Chest 9890 000 01661 Chest 5.24 15V or 40V
Chest 9890 000 01662 Chest 5.24 15V or 40V
Scopomat 42/52 9803 509 30202 Scopo42/52 5.68 only 40V
Scopomat 42/52 9890 000 01651 Scopo42/52 5.08 15V or 40V
Scopomat 42/52 9890 000 01652 Scopo42/52 5.08 15V or 40V
Scopomat 63/73 9803 509 30002 Scopo63/73 5.32 only 40V
Scopomat 63/73 9890 000 01631 Scopo63/73 4.81 15V or 40V
Scopomat 63/73 9890 000 01632 Scopo63/73 4.81 15V or 40V
Scopomat 71/74 9803 509 30102 Scopo71/74 5.15 only 40V
Scopomat 71/74 9890 000 01641 Scopo71/74 4.63 15V or 40V
Scopomat 71/74 9890 000 01642 Scopo71/74 4.63 15V or 40V
Neuro Diagnost 9803 509 50102 Neuro D . 8.06 only 40V
Neuro Diagnost 9890 000 01671 Neuro D. 7.14 15V or 40V
Neuro Diagnost 9890 000 01672 Neuro D . 7.14 15V or 40V
Cranio Diagnost 9803 509 50602 Cranio D. 8.06 only 40V
Cranio Diagnost 9890 000 01681 Cranio D. 7.14 15V or 40V
Cranio Diagnost 9890 000 01682 Cranio D. 7.14 15V or 40V
Puck 35x35 9803 509 60002 Puck 35x35 4.37 only 40V
Puck 35x35 9890 000 01691 Puck 35x35 3.94 15V or 40V
Puck 35x35 9890 000 01692 Puck 35x35 3.94 15V or 40V
Extremities 4512 102 80261 Extremity 10.10 only 40V
Extremities 4512 104 47621 Extremity 1.14 15V or 40V
(9803 509 51202)
Junior Diagnost 4512 103 06661 Junior D. 3.32 only 40V
(9890 509 51202)
Junior Diagnost 4512 104 47621 Junior D. 1.14 15V or 40V
(9803 509 51202)
Mammo Diagnost 4512 127 98802 MammD. 3.32 only 40V

supply EZ150 W2/W3

name in data set [µGy/V] 15V / 40V

Mammo Diagnost 4512 127 98803 MammD. 1.40 15V or 40V

Mammo UCBC 4512 104 18811 MamUCBC 3.32 only 40V
Mammo 4512 104 47621 Mammo 1.40 15V or 40V
(9803 509 51202)
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X-CONSTANT DV=1VOLT 5.00

(4) normal cassette (default) Al double sided screen (factor 1.00 )

carbon fiber cassette double sided screen (factor 1.12 )
1/2 screen normal cassette Al singe side screen (factor 0.50 )
1/2 screen carbon fiber cassette singe side screen (factor 0.56 )
[factors can not be changed]

PCR: Select from CASSETTE.TDL: normal cassette(def)

DiDi: Select from CASSETTE.TDL: normal cassette(def)

(5) no correction (ISO9236-1) = linear kV behavior

low-kV-correction = correction factors kV dependent:

kV 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 150
factor 0.7 0.78 0.89 1.0 0.99 0.95 0.92 0.94 0.98 1.0

PCR: Select from SYSCOR.TDL: no corr.(ISO9236-1)

DiDi: Select from SYSCOR.TDL: no corr.(ISO9236-1)

(6) The default value is 1 representing a density of 1.0. If no PC-hardkey exists, the
density adjustment must be carried out by typing in the appropriate factor.

PCR and DiDi: 1.00

Without a PC hardkey: If the value has to be changed to the desired density

after a test exposure + density measurement, the entire set has to be
programmed again with a new correction factor.
If the PC-hardkey exists, use the function 'Start Automatic DRC Processing' >>
'<CANCEL>' and keep the correction value on 1, if not use the following
formula:

desired density
= new [‘CORRECTION FACTOR’]
measured density

The name of the FSC is the abbreviation of the resulting speed and the color of
the film screen combination. There might be names like B400 for a blue 400
speed combination or G200 for a green 200 speed combination. The default
abbreviation name is taken from the speed class of the screen data set.
The name can be changed (only with the PC-hardkey), see 'Start Automatic
DRC Processing’ = ‘<CANCEL>' or ‘<ESC>‘.
The name must be changed if different film screen systems with the same
resulting name exist, otherwise the change from e.g. one G200 to a second one
can not be recognized at the control desk.
Combinations of systems with different colors can not be programmed the
automatic way (even though they are used), it requires a special procedure.

If film screen combinations are used at different chambers a data set can easily
be copied to other chambers/data sets once the first has been programmed
(only with the PC-hardkey):
Use the '<CANCEL>' function, the data screen will be displayed. With the Save
function <F3> the data screen can be loaded to the disk/hard disk with any file
name (e.g. Ch1D1). If a data set is opened at another chamber the saved file
can be Loaded with <F4> + file name to the open data set. Transmit the data
set with <F2> thereafter. The density alignment must be carried out for each
chamber + data set.

- <CANCEL> or use <ESC> >hardkey<

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Only two values of the 'Data Set's of the 'Chamber's should be changed:
'Abbreviation' and 'Dose of FSC'.
All others must not be changed (e.g. all kV dependent characteristics).

If digital cassettes / imaging plates (PCR/FCR/KCR) type the desired sensitivity

(e.g. PCR200) in the 'Abbreviation' field. Digital Diagnost and Thoravision
provide special speed Sxxx or DOSE names.

The value 'Dose of FSC [µGy]:' = Ks must be calculated:

1000µGy 1000µGy
------------------- = Ks example: -------------- = 5µGy
speed system 200

Abbreviation:

The name of the film screen combination can be changed into every 6 digit
string.
An FSC can be erased by filling the name field with blanks,
but: !!
There should never be a gap in-between the FSC data sets of a chamber. If
only one FSC is used, it must be at data set 1, the second must be on 2 etc. If
e.g. 4 data sets are active and the 1st will be erased by blanks (spaces), all
FSC's disappear and AEC is no more available for this RGDV.
If any FSC will be removed from the last position all APR linked to this FSC
have to be programmed to any other still existing FSC, otherwise no FSC will
be displayed at the desk. When these APR are changed to another FSC the
background mAs values have to be adapted to the FSC sensitivity.

Since Release 3 predefined APR data sets can be programmed with the FSC
name = 'Abbreviation'. If the abbreviation string and the name in the APR data
set are identical, the FSC will be associated to the APR data set.
If no name is given in the default APR data sets, APR will be assigned to the
FSC which has the closest 'Dose of FSC[µGy]:' value to the Recommended
Dose in the default APR data sets. The value can only be seen with the help of
APRMANager if the APR data screen is open or with the print preview.

Dose Request Chamber [µGy/V]: range: 0.50...32 µGy/V

Sensitivity of the selected measuring chamber.

Value must not be changed !

Dose of FSC [µGy]: range: 0.45...100 µGy

The initial value 'Dose of FSC [µGy]:' of the ‘DRC Handling / Start Automatic
DRC Processing’ (calculated by XRGSCOPE in the service PC) is set to
achieve a density of 1.0.
It can be changed according to the customers density "taste", e.g. 1.5:
desired density
* default [Dose of FSC] = new [Dose of FSC]
measured density

If default APR of the installation disk are selected with AEC technique the
exposure data at the desk will display the abbreviation of the FSC and a default
zero with a triangle for the density. This zero should be the basic value for the
desired density. It will not change whatever value for the ‘[Dose of FSC]’ is
programmed.

- Image Intensifier IMA_INTE

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The II lead time, density voltage correction (default 1V), and the dynamic factors can be
modified if necessary.

- Fault Exposure Detection

- AEC Detailed explanation and sketches see doc FAULTFINDING

off = No 4% dose supervision at 10% of the backup exposure time, automatically off
after APR overriding

on = (default) At 10 % of the backup exposure time (APR mAs value) DRC detects if at
least 4% of the expected dose (signal must be > 20mV) have been measured. If
not, the exposure will be switched off by CU.

- TDC Detailed explanation and sketches see doc FAULTFINDING

off = No 4% dose supervision at 10% of the backup exposure time, automatically off
after APR overriding

on = (default) At 10 % of the backup exposure time (APR mAs value, not before 250ms,
tomo time > 1000ms) DRC detects if at least 4% of the expected dose (signal must
be > 20mV) have been measured. If not, the exposure will be switched off by CU.

- CONT factors for continuous fluoroscopy can be modified: CON_FLUO

scantime_TV [ms]: default = 20 ms (must be 20 ms for 50 and 60 Hz)

range = 0 ... 60000 ms

scantime_TV valid: yes = default

must be ‘yes’ without CAN driven R/F system controller
no = only possible with a CAN driven R/F system controller

P_max_EDL [W]: default = 250W

range = 0 ... 9000 W, max entrance dose limitation,
active, if WB X12 pin 1-10 closed (SID < 100 cm)
see doc ADJUSTMENTS

TV_pos_limit [V]: default = 6.885 V

range = +3 ... +7.5 V ADC input of TV chain

TV_neg_limit [V]: default = -6.885 V

range = -7.5 ... -3 V ADC input of TV chain

- Fluoroscopy Curves FLUO_CU1

20 Fluoroscopy curve memories can be loaded with one of the 3 predefined fluoro curves of the
installation disk file FLUOCURV.TDL:

default curves start values kV-mA characteristic

FLUOCURV.TDL 50 kV 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 kV
6mA default 1 0.5 mA 0.25 0.5 0.95 1.7 3.0 5.0 5.5 6.0 mA
6mA default 2 0.4 mA 0.25 0.4 0.6 0.8 2.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 mA
3mA 0.5 mA 0.22 0.42 0.7 1.2 2.15 2.7 2.95 3.0 mA

One out of the programmed curves (1...20) has to be attached to the APR data set,
see ‘Change APR’.

If other curves for special applications are required, send your request to Helpdesk Hamburg.
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- Application Limits

- X-Mode Limits X_MO_LIM

Limits can be modified within the range of the value fields. The displayed default limit values
are higher than the values which can be selected at the control desk.
Values should not increase the local regulation limits.

- Min. Time Limit [ms]:

The shortest exposure time possible is 1ms.

A short exposure time in combination with a low emission current can cause an error 00L$ if
the resulting mAs value is below 0.5 mAs (only if sent online with XRGSCOPE).

- Max. Time Limit [ms]:

The max exposure time which can be selected at the control desk is always 16000 ms.
If tomo is programmed the max exposure time is 6000 ms.
60000 ms is only available if ‘CT add on’ has been selected at ‘RGDVx Data Set B’ and if
option is present.

!!! The max time limit for AEC must not be shorter than 4000 ms, 6000 ms for TDC !!!
Otherwise error 00L3 comes up and the generator might be dead afterwards.

- Min. Current Time Product Limit [mAs]:

0.5 mAs is the lowest value one can select at the control desk (any non-AEC technique
RUIT = kV-mA-ms, RUQ = kV-mAs, RUQT = kV-mAs-ms).

A short exposure time in combination with a low emission current can cause an error 00L$ if
the resulting mAs value is below 0.5 mAs (only if sent online with XRGSCOPE).

- Max. Current Time Product Limit [mAs]:

AEC = AEC falling load and TDC = Tomo Density Control techniques have a default max
mAs limit of 580 mAs programmed to meet the HHS limit of 600mAs (AEC and AECF use
the same limit). AECF = AEC fixed current is covered by the AEC limit.

Even if the non-AEC techniques RUIT, RUQ, RUQT show 1000mAs as default limit, the
absolute limit which can be selected at the control desk is 850mAs.
It can also be selected in HHS countries which are limited at 600mAs for AEC exposures.

- Thoravision Limits THO_LIMI

Table of default max mAs values (kV dependent) to prevent an over-saturation of the
Thoravision detector drum (memory effect).

- Overload dependent Limits for continuous fluoroscopy OLO_LIMI

Max. current for conti. fluoro [mA]: range = 3 ... 20 mA

Max. current during overl. for conti. fluoro [mA]: range = 1 ... 3 mA

overload conditions, (red traffic light on only):

- tube housing temperature contact open
- tube temperature supervision TTS (calculated) detected overload

- Human Interface
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- Select Language English Messages like door open, menu etc.

German and language dependent characters
LANGUAGE French (table see doc INSTALLATION) are
Spanish related to the programmed language.

- APR Data Set SEL_APR

- Select APR Data Set

Select any APR at the desk, the name will be highlighted. After <ENTER> at the PC the
APR-# will be displayed on the PC screen. This # can be used for 'Inquire APR
Assignments' or to move APR.
Once this 'Select APR Data Set' window is transmitted with <F2>, the following
'Change APR Data Set' command allows to look into the complete APR data set.
(It is not possible with the default Test APR.)
Any APR # in-between 1 and 1024 can be typed in, no matter if this APR # is assigned to a
RGDV or not.

- Change APR Data Set CHA_APR

This function opens the window to modify the entire APR data set. Data marked with a
[P] can only be changed in this window via service PC or with the APRMANager.
All other non-marked data can also be changed at the desk and saved thereafter via the
button combination RESET (hold it) + the highlighted APR,
but: see ‘APR modifiable by User’.
('Change APR Data Set' is not possible with the default Test APR.)

Note: If only a few APR data sets have to be maintained one can use these functions. If
more APR data sets shall be modified the use of APRMAN.EXE (part of the installation disk)
is much easier, more convenient and a lot faster.

- [P] APR number: is just a (randomly given) pointer (house number)

This number can be used to copy a data set into another data set. To do so the destination
APR number ('Select APR Data Set') has to be filled in the 'APR number' field, afterwards
transmit with <F2>. The source data set does not change.
To move an APR data set copy a data set to the desired destination and delete the source
APR data set afterwards with ‘APR deassign'.
There has to be an active destination APR. Error 00BR will come up if a data set is loaded/
copied to an APR number which is not assigned to any RGDV.
If APR backups are reloaded the APR numbers of the backup file will be the same after
reloading except
- if the APR numbers are already occupied
- if a default data set from the installation disk is used
- if an individual RGDV backup file will be loaded to another RGDV of the same generator.
Note: 'APR number's should not be changed if the generator is in combination with a
BuckyTH or TH2 system via CAN. Otherwise the assignment of APR#s for the control
handle will be lost.
- [P] APR name: 16 characters are possible

If special letters are needed (language dependent) see doc INSTALLATION character
codes.

Note: Since Bucky controller release 5.x for BuckyTH2 an "=" character must be at the
end of the APR name string to get a ready display for grid used RGDV / APR.
APR for RGDVs 1+2+3 with Inalfa trays must always have the "=".
APR for ACL4 trays with removable grid must have the "=" when the grid shall be
used
and no "=" when the grid shall not be used (removed from the tray to get a
system ready) for application reasons.
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Digital Diagnost systems also require the "=" character for a system ready when
the grid shall be used and no "=" without grid.

If APR data are changed at the desk the two last digits of the 16 character field will be used
to indicate '_*' = 'overriding'.

Example: [infant 10-15 yrs] will change to

[infant 10-15 y_*] after overriding.

- Focus: small = small filament of the tube

middle = (in case of a 3 focal spot tube, not yet available)
large = large filament of the tube
vario = is a virtual focal spot, its size (tube type dependent) in-between
large and small focus can be selected via the 'Vario focus ratio',
only with RO17/50, SRO09/51, SRO25/50, SRO33/100
tubes with superimposed focal spots and if option is present

- [P] Vario focus ratio: range: 20%, 35%, 50% (default) , 65%, 80% of small focus

Sets the ratio of small and large focus, for tubes with superimposed focal spots.
If possible indicate the ratio in the 'APR name' field.
Example: 'Thorax_ap____50%'
To get the best application exposure parameters use APRMANager, it takes the tube current
limits into account and calculates the optimum.

- ([P]) Dose measurement field (left): on / off

Dose measurement field (middle): on / off
Dose measurement field (right): on / off

At least one of the measuring fields must be 'on' to have access to AEC, AECF or TDC no
matter if the 'Preferred technique' is set to Automatic' or 'Non automatic'.
A chamber must be programmed at 'RGDVx Data Set A' + 'Dose measurement input'.
The default APR data set [### APR name ###] has all 3 fields 'on'.

Some customers like ho have technique APR's only. If so switch 'off' all fields for the non-
AEC techniques so that there is no way to change to AEC technique if AEC is possible at the
same RGDV / menu / page.
If a Mobile Cassette Stand MCS is used at RGDV4 together with free cassette of a
BuckyTH, TH2 system the APR/menu structure should offer free cassette APR with all fields
off and
MCS APR with the required field(s) on.

- [P] Preferred technique:

Non automatic

One of the three 'No AEC technique’s will be displayed at the major exposure data
display.
With the mA-s labeled button at the desk one can switch over from kV-mA-ms (LED on)
to either kV-mAs or kV-mAs-ms technique (LED off), depending on what has been
programmed.
If a 'Dose measurement input' and/or ‘Dose measurement sensor type’ is programmed at
'RGDVx Data Set A' and at least one 'dose measurement field' is 'on' one can switch over
to AEC technique, which will cause the overriding sign ' _*' coming up.

Automatic

AEC / AECF / TDC technique will appear when this APR is selected (AEC technique
button LED and 1...3 measuring field LED's on).
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*** Most of the predefined APR data sets from the installation disk are programmed for a
400 speed system (Recommended Dose: 2.5 µGy). If these are taken all organ
dependent mAs values have to be adapted to the local film speed systems (doubled
for 200 speed systems, divided by 2 for 800 speed systems).

- [P] AEC technique:

AEC falling load kV the kV dependent mA start value of the falling load exposure
will appear in the 'Exposure data I [mA]' field

AEC fixed current kV-mA the fixed mA value has to programmed in the
'Exposure data I [mA]' field, mA and exposure time
values have to match the required organ dependent mAs

Select kV-mA-ms (RUIT) at 'No AEC technique'

TDC (Tomo Density Control) (option 9890 000 0223x, see STAMMKARTE)

the TDC start mA value has to be programmed in the

'Exposure data I [mA]' field
or
the desired mAs value in the 'Exposure data Q [mAs]:'
field in combination with the tomo sweep time =
'Exposure data t [ms]:'

Select ‘kV-mA-ms (RUIT)’ or ‘kV-mAs-ms (RUQT)’ at 'No AEC technique'

- [P] No AEC technique: = all non-Amplimat techniques

Two out of the three 'No AEC technique's are available for every APR.
If either kV-mAs or kV-mAs-ms technique is selected one can switch over to kV-mA-ms
technique pushing the "mA-s" labeled button at the desk.
If kV-mA-ms (LED on) is programmed as preferred non-AEC technique and if it will be
deselected by pushing the "mA-s" labeled button (LED off) it changes to kV-mAs
technique only.
The preferred 'No AEC technique' after AEC-deselect can be changed at the control desk
with the overriding-save function.

!!! If kV-mAs-ms technique is programmed as preferred non-AEC technique it will

change to kV-mAs if the APR data set has been modified at the control desk and has
been saved with kV-mA-ms technique selected (only at non-tomo RGDV) !!!

kV-mA-ms technique (RUIT) (Radiographic kV-mA-s), choice of kV, mA and ms

parameters

Must be selected in case of 'AEC fixed current kV-mA' as preferred AEC technique
and can be selected for 'TDC (Tomo Density Control)' techniques.

kV-mAs technique (RUQ) Radiographic kV-mAs, choice of kV and mAs

parameters

kV-mAs-ms technique (RUQT) Radiographic kV-mAs-s, choice of kV, mAs and ms

parameters

Should be selected as the best non-AEC technique for TDC technique APR.

This technique is very helpful at simple tomography stands (e.g. replacement, no

chamber for TDC). Exposure time and mAs can be selected individually depending on
the tomo sweep time and the organ & patient size, but:
Time +/- selection is not possible if RGDV is programmed 'Used for tomo = yes' at
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'RGDVx Data Set B'. It must be programmed in the APR or the time selection is
controlled by automatic input of tomo times (decade WAX21 or Bucky controller).

Note: Depending on which of the three non-AEC techniques is selected only the relevant
parameters in the following 'Exposure data nn [xx]' have to be modified. All other
parameters will be calculated by the generator itself after transmission with <F2>. If the
same APR data set screen will be called again, the calculated "slave values" appear.

*** Most of the predefined APR data sets from the installation disk are programmed for a
400 speed system (Recommended Dose: 2.5 µGy). If these are taken all organ
dependent mAs values have to be adapted to the local film speed systems (doubled
for 200 speed systems, divided by 2 for 800 speed systems).

- [P] Tube current max. factor [%]: range = 1...100% (default 100 %)

The max emission current can be modified within the above range.
The reduced current (see 'Exposure data I [mA]') will be the start mA value of an AEC
falling load exposure. It can also be the max mA value e.g. for an AEC fixed current
exposure. It will be a constant value during the exposure until it comes to a point where
the mA have to be reduced (falling load) within 4000ms. The mA value as the result of the
% reduction is different for each kV value.

The mA value can be seen if the APR data set screen has been transmitted with <F2>
once. Call the same ‘Change APR’ data set again and the calculated mA value appears.
Another way to see the mA is at the desk: Push the APR button, switch off AEC. The
background technique will come up. In case of kV-mAs or kV-mAs-s push the "mA-s"
labeled button to switch over to kV-mA-ms technique. The displayed mA is the value
which is one step below the max value in the row of the programmed mA steps (see
'RGDVx Data Set B'). Now push the +mA button to get the max mA value. This is
identical to the data set displayed on the PC screen.
If an APR with small focus will be changed by pushing the large focus button the +mA
has to be pushed until the max value appears. A change from large to small will
immediately display the max mA.
!! The modification of the max factor will lead error 00L$ if the resulting mAs value is
below 0.5 mAs.
!! Take care that there are not too many additional reductions programmed !!

- [P] PSC U thin (dose equivalent steps): range = 0...-5 dose equiv. kV steps

Patients Size Correction kV slim patient

- [P] PSC U thick (dose equivalent steps): range = 0...+5 dose equiv. kV steps

Patients Size Correction kV thick patient

- [P] PSC Q thin (6% steps): range = 0...-10 mAs steps see [1] page 25

Patients Size Correction mAs slim patient

- [P] PSC Q thick (6% steps): range = 0...+10 mAs steps see [1] page 25

Patients Size Correction mAs thick patient

- [P] PSC density thin (6% steps): range = 0...-10 dens. steps see [1] page 25

Patients Size Correction density correction slim patient

- [P] PSC density thick (6% steps): range = 0...+10 dens. steps see [1] page 25

Patients Size Correction density correction thick patient

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[1] Depending on the step rate of mAs- and density-correction programmed at 'RGDVx Data
Set B' these correction values must have an even factor with the basic step rate:
For one 25 % mAs-correction step (programmed at 'RGDVx Data Set B') four 6%-steps have
to be programmed.
To get a +1 density step displayed two 6% steps have to be programmed if 12% 'Density
steps' are programmed at 'RGDVx Data Set B'.

- Exposure data U [kV]: range = 40...150 kV or what has been programmed at

'Tube limits'

If full kV range is not available, check ‘Tube limit’ settings.

- Exposure data I [mA]: range = 0.1...2000 mA

Depending on the generator version, tube type, focal spot, selected technique and all
reduction factors: This value can be a master or slave value.
The result of a [mA]*[ms] multiplication must always be >= 0.5 mAs, otherwise error 00L$
appears.

If full mA range is not available, check ‘Tube limit’ settings or all other reduction tables.

- Exposure data Q [mAs]: range = 0.5...1000 mAs (generally limited at 850 mAs)

Depending on the tube type, focal spot, selected technique and all reduction factors: This
value can be a master or slave value.

If full mAs range is not available, check ‘Tube limit’ settings or all other reduction tables.

- Exposure data t [ms]: range = 1...16000 ms

Depending on the tube type, focal spot, selected technique and all reduction factors: This
value can be a master or slave value.
The result of a [mA]*[ms] multiplication must always be >= 0.5 mAs, otherwise error 00L$
appears.

If full range is not available, check ‘Tube limit’ settings or all other reduction tables.

- Exposure data density (6% steps): range = -16...+16 density steps at 6%

Depending on which step rate has been programmed at 'RGDV Data Set B',
explanation see [1] page 25.

*** If APR with AEC are associated to a certain Film-Screen-Combination the basic density
value of the FSC appears as a zero. This zero - value is the base density value which
has been adjusted to the customers taste.
There are organs which work fine with the basic zero density, but others require e.g. a
zero-2 or zero+3 correction. SCP and MedioCP are based on 12% steps for every +/-1
correction, so should the Optimus be programmed at 'RGDVx Data Set B'. For every +/-1
12% step two +/-6% steps have to be programmed.

- Film screen comb.: Offers all available FSC names programmed to the 'Data Set's of a
chamber assigned to the RGDV of the selected APR.

def 1 = default, no FSC programmed yet.

Since Release 3 predefined APR data sets can be programmed with the FSC name =
‘Abbreviation’. If the ‘Abbreviation’ string and the name in the APR data set is identical, the
FSC will be associated to the APR data set.
If no name is given in the default APR data set the Recommended Dose µGy value of the
individual APR data set will determine the assignment of the APR to the FSC Data Set which
has the closest ‘Dose of FSC [µGy/V]’ value.
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!! The Recommended Dose µGy value can not be seen in this screen via XRGSCOPE !!
!! It is only possible with the APRMANager.

*** Most of the predefined APR data sets from the installation disk are programmed for a 400
speed system (Recommended Dose: 2.5 µGy). If these are taken all organ dependent
mAs values have to be adapted to the local film speed systems (doubled for 200 speed
systems, divided by 2 for 800 speed systems).

- [P] Tomo Number: 1 = default

1...8 = via ‘Release circuit adaptation unit’ 1WA or 2WA
1...16 = ‘Bucky Controller 1’ Bucky TH / TH2 and Digital Diagnost
via CAN

Option Automatic Input of Tomo Times 9890 000 0222x (see STAMMKARTE) must be
present. If no tomo unit is present: ignore.

Decade systems:
Active if programmed at 'RGDVx Data Set A + B', 'RGDV Interface Assignments' and
'Tomo Time' for the programmed 'Release circuit adaptation unit'. Then 8 tomo numbers
are available for non-CAN systems.

*** If tomo APRT's are programmed using option Automatic input of tomo times: Select
every APRT once. For a very short time the default time of an APRT can be seen at the
desk, then the tomo time contact might override the default time. This time must be saved
using the desk save function: push and hold the RESET labeled button + active APRT.
Now the programmed tomo time 1...8 is copied and saved at the APRT data set. If it is
not saved then the default APRT time will come up again if the APRT is pushed a second
time or if an APRT with the same tomo time is selected.
The tomo time input only reacts to a high >> low transition of the time contact input.
- If tomo is programmed at 'RGDV Data Set A + B' it is not possible to change the
exposure time at the desk. If APRT with the same tomo trajectory have to be corrected
time dependent then an APRT with another tomo trajectory has to be selected.
Afterwards select the APRT which has to be modified to get the high >> low time input
response.
- It might happen that three tomo times can be seen at the desk after pushing an APRT
button: At first the APR time is displayed. The second time might be tomo time number 1,
as long as all time input contacts of the tomo stand are open. If then any tomo time
contact is closed, the status change will cause the display of the programmed tomo time

CAN systems:
Active if programmed at 'RGDVx Data Set A + B' for CAN systems:
Bucky TH, TH2, Digital Diagnost ("<" marked not for DiDi) systems with TOMO option
provide 16 tomo sweeps:

tomo # Tomo #
sweep sweep
Bucky Optimus Bucky Optimus
0 1 8º / 0.8s 8 9 30º / 1s
1 2 8º / 1s 9 10 30º / 2s
2 3 8º / 2s 10 11 30º / 3s
3 4 20º / 0.8s 11< 12< 30º / 4s
4 5 20º / 1s 12 13 40º / 1.2s
5 6 20º / 2s 13 14 40º / 2s
6 7 20º / 3s 14 15 40º / 3s
7 8 30º / 0.8s 15< 16< 40º / 4s

Tomo via Bucky-controller:

If the default programmed tomo times in the APR data set are different to the tomo times
sent by the bucky system the default APR time appears for a very short moment, then the
time will be overridden by the controller message. If so, use the save function of the desk
to save the proper tomo time in the APR data set.
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- [P] Spectral Filter:

Gives a selection of the three filter types of the GALILEO collimator BuckyTH, TH2,
Digital Diagnost, Thoravision:

no filter
2 mm AL
0.1 mm CU + 1 mm Al
0.2 mm CU + 1 mm Al

- [P] Fluoroscopy curve:

One out of the 20 ‘Fluoroscopy curves’ (the ones which have been loaded with default
data sets can) be selected.

- Inquire APR Assignments INQ_APR

OPTIMUS provides memory for 1024 APR. Once activated an APR data set gets an APR-#.
These #s are given without any special system (it is more ore less random). If a certain APR-
# is known, typed in and transmitted with <F2>, the window coming up gives the APR name,
the RGDV and menu to which it is assigned to (blank in case of none), the page, line and
column of its position.
If an APR-# is typed in which is not assigned to any RGDV the location fields (RGDV, menu,
submenu, page etc.) are empty, the name might be [### APR name ###] or any old name of
an APR which has already been deassigned.
To get the APR-#, just select any APR button at the desk. Then use 'Select APR Data Set'.
(It is not possible with the default Test APR.)

- RGDV related Assignments

- RGDV 1 ... 8

- Predefined Assignments

The Load Data from Disk window offers all predefined APR data sets of the installation disk
or other predefined files (or use APRMAN.EXE to create customized APR data files).

The name of these files is A*******.TDL, details:

AR_EMPTY for generators without APR option 9890 000 0282x

ATS..V BuckyTS with Vario focus RO17/50, SRO25/50, SRO33/100
AT..V9 BuckyTS with Vario focus SRO09/50
CO Cosmos
DS DSI, easyDiagnost
D15/76/96 R/F systems
F fluoro stands DSI spotfilm
SI easyDiagnost, D15
TR Trauma
TS BuckyTS
V Vario focus RO17/50, SRO25/50, SRO33/100
V9 Vario focus SRO09/50

...DE(U) German
...EN(G) English
...ES(P) Spanish
...FR(A) French

The files may contain e.g. data sets in a window Available Examination Unit Type :
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BUCKY GR Bucky table APR under a group (menu) layer

BUCKY PA Bucky table APR paging (scroll through the APR pages)
WALLSTD GR Bucky wallstand group
WALLSTD PA Bucky wallstand paging
FREE GR Free technique (non-AEC) group
FREE PA Free technique (non-AEC) paging
TOMO LT/HDH tomography group
TOMO LIN/PA Tomography paging

System names are also mentioned in the offered data sets.

After the end of the transmission from the PC to the generator "waiting" will appear on the
PC screen. Now the generator is calculating data to the individual installation parameters
(generator power, tube type etc.). The generator must not be reset before "waiting"
disappears, otherwise APR which have not yet been calculated at that moment are lost.

Individual RGDV related backup files (APR_BAKx.TDL, x = 1...8, see 'Accept' + 'Backup' )
can also be loaded to the generator with the same 'Predefined Assignment' function.

It is possible to load all RGDV with predefined APR data sets and make one generator reset
at the end of all loading procedures. After every reset all newly loaded APR and menus
appear at the desk.
It is not possible to load a second data set on top of an existing data set. The old RGDV
menu/APR structure has to be erased before with 'Delete Menu'.

With the XRGSCOPE - ‘File’ option one can use the editor to modify the predefined APR
data sets or backup data sets (e.g. to change all APR to large filament in case of a single
filament tube).
This is easier and faster as if every APR will be selected at the desk with 'Select APR'
followed by the 'Change APR'. One advantage is that this can be done at the PC offline the
generator.
The handling is easy, is almost similar to the 'Change APR' screen online with the generator.
After modification the data set has to be saved with <F3>, the filename could be the same or
any other.
Disadvantage: Only data sets with up to 50 APR can be modified. There is no way to add or
erase APR.

!! It is much easier, faster and more convenient using APRMANager APRMAN.EXE.

(Info: APRMAN is using some of the manual XRGSCOPE modes under the WINxx platform).

- Manual Assignment

- APR Assignment

- Select Menu SEL_MENU

The menu name field is as long as the longest menu name. If the field is only two
digits long and only one field is displayed after <ENTER> then there is no menu.
If no menu structure exists, proceed directly to 'Assign APR'.
If APR's shall be in a menu structure, assign this/these before in 'Menu Assignment'.

If an APR shall be added to a menu it has to be selected first. Transmit this window
with <F2> after selection.

- Assign APR ASS_APR

An APR position has to be opened first, after a cold/warm reset the new open position
can be selected at the control desk to be modified thereafter (see 'APR Data Set').

APR:
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The window will offer either ### APR name ###, which is the default data set or, if
there have already been other APR, some previous names of deassigned APR's (see
'APR Deassign').

Page No.:
Line No.:
Column No.:
It indicates (automatically) the next position where it will be loaded to:
page, line and column.

The order of APR assignment on a page is always like this:

● 1 5 (5) [-] {-} ●

● 2 6 (6) [5] {5} ●
● 3 7 (7) [6] {6} ●
● 4 8 (-) [7] {-} ●

straight numbers 1...8 : APR without menu, paging, RAD RGDV

numbers in ( ) brackets : APR with menu/submenu structure, RAD RGDV
numbers in [ ] brackets : APR without menu, paging, fluoro RGDV
numbers in { } brackets : APR with menu/submenu structure, fluoro RGDV

- If APR's are programmed to a menu/submenu structure, position column 2 line 4

indicates "menu" to come back to the menu screen
- On every page of a fluoro RGDV column 2 line 1 position is used to display the fluoro
parameters (kV, mA. fluoro time) and can not be used for assignments

Any position can be typed in. If the position is already occupied, an error will come up.
If only one APR at position column 2 line 3 exists at a menu structure, the next APR
position will be on the next page, even if all other positions on this page are free. The
automatically given position can be changed to fill up empty positions.
Do not assign an APR at position column 2 line 4 at a menu structure or to column 2
line 1 at a fluoro RGDV, it will be transmitted to nowhere.

- APR Deassign

- Select Menu

The menu name field is as long as the longest menu name. If the field is only two
digits long and only one field is displayed after <ENTER> there is no menu.
If an APR shall be removed from a menu structure this menu has to be selected first.
If no menu structure exists, proceed directly to 'Deassign APR'.

- Deassign APR DEASS_AP

'Deassign APR' gives a selection of the APR programmed at a menu or a paging

structure (it does not matter if there are empty fields in-between the APR).
Deassigned APR are not totally lost. There is access to deassigned APR at 'Assign
APR' if the amount of APR is <= 500 to get them revived .
Deassigned APR can still be seen at the desk if no generator warm reset was made
after deassignment, but they can not be used anymore.

- Menu Assignment

- Select Menu SELNEMEN

There are structures possible with a menu layer first and a second (up to 10)
submenu layer.
Creating submenu structures: First assign the main menus at 'Assign Menu'. Then
'Select Menu' and program the submenu names at the main menu with 'Assign Menu'.
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!!! At least one APR must be programmed to one of the lowest menu or submenu
layer to have the structure fixed.
If once an APR is programmed to a menu there is no further submenu layer possible.
The 'Select Menu' name field is as long as the longest available menu name. If no
menu is available there will be the message The requested table is empty.

- Assign Menu ASS_MENU

This function can be used to assign menus to an empty RGDV. It can also be used to
add a menu to an existing menu structure (in the same layer) or to create / add
submenus.
Menus can not be assigned if a paging structure with APR only is programmed or
within an APR layer.
Submenus can not be assigned at least one APR exists at a menu. In this case no
menus are offered at 'Select Menu'.

Menu Name:
Note: Since Bucky controller release 5.x for BuckyTH2 and also for Digital Diagnost a "="
character must be at the end of the APR name string to get a system ready for grid
used RGDV / APR. Menus with such APR should also have this "=" character to
indicate the use of the grid (especially if menus without grid also exist).
APR for RGDV 1+2+3 with Inalfa trays must always have the "=".
APR for ACL4 trays with removable grid must have the "=" when the grid shall be
used
and no "=" when the grid shall not be used (removed from the tray to get ready) for
application reasons.

Page No.:
Line No.:
Column No.:
It indicates (automatically) the position where it will be loaded to:
page, line and column

The order of menu assignment on a page is always like this:

● 1 5 (5) [-] {-} ●

● 2 6 (6) [5] {5} ●
● 3 7 (7) [6] {6} ●
● 4 8 (-) [7] {-} ●

straight numbers 1...8 : straight menu layer RAD RGDV

numbers in ( ) brackets : menu with submenu structure, RAD RGDV
numbers in [ ] brackets : straight menu layer, fluoro RGDV
numbers in { } brackets : menu with submenu structure, fluoro RGDV

- If menus are programmed to a submenu structure, position column 2 line 4 indicates

"menu" to come back to the previous menu screen
- On every page of a fluoro RGDV column 2 line 1 position is used to display the fluoro
parameters (kV, mA. fluoro time) and can not be used for assignments

!! The automatic positioning unfortunately also takes the position which is occupied
!! by the fluoro kV/mA and time label.

Any position can be typed in. If the position is already occupied, an error will come up.
If only one menu at position column 2 line 3 exists at a menu structure, the next menu
position will be on the next page, even if all other positions on this page are free. The
automatically given position can be changed to fill up empty positions.
Do not assign a menu at position column 2 line 4 at a menu structure or to column 2
line 1at a fluoro RGDV, it will be transmitted to nowhere.
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- Delete Menu DEL_MENU

This function allows to delete the selected menu including the whole structure under it.
It can be an APR layer only or with submenus including all APR's.
The function offers all menus of a RGDV including an empty field on top. If the empty
field will be selected and transmitted with <F2> the complete menu/submenu/APR
structure will be erased. After generator reset "test APR" will appear at the desk. This
function should be used to clear a RGDV before new predefined APR data sets are
loaded or the 'Accept' >> 'Restore' (to reload backup files) function is used.

- Move Menu MOVEMENU

Menus or submenus can be moved within its layer to a free position (column and line),
which has to be defined before. Moving menus to other RGDV's is not possible. Use
APRMANager for a more convenient, faster and easier maintenance.

- Rename Menu REN_MENU

The menu name can be changed into everything desired (characters see doc
INSTALLATION).

- External APR Assignments

- Device Interface 1 only possible, if 'Release circuit adaptation unit' is programmed

as
EXT_APR1 1WA unit (jumper W1/W2/W3 open at WA backpanel)

RGDV key 1: position 1 1 2

RGDV key 2: position 2 3 4
APR key 1...6 (0 no APR): positions 3...8 5 6
7 8

The 'RGDV key 1/2' positions can be programmed with any of the active RGDV's. Six
APR of every active RGDV can be assigned to the six buttons 3...8. To get the ‘APR
key’ numbers use 'Select APR'.
The APR numbers must be entered at the RGDV # where they are assigned to. The
two programmed RGDV keys appear at all RGDV screens.
If an assigned RGDV and/or an assigned APR is selected at the control desk, the
RGDV/APR button will light up at the external APR module and vice versa.

- Device Interface 2 only possible, if 'Release circuit adaptation unit' is programmed

as
EXT_APR2 2WA unit (jumper W1closed, W2/W3 open at WA backpanel)

APR key 1...8 (0 no APR): positions 1..8 = keys 1..8 (see page 32)

8 APR of each active RGDV can be assigned to the 8 APR keys ( >> max 64 !!).
It is recommended to use one RGDV only.
If an assigned APR is selected at the control desk, the APR button will light up at the
external APR module and vice versa.

- Device Interface 3 only possible, if 'Release circuit adaptation unit' is programmed

as
EXT_APR3 1WB unit (jumpers W1/W3 open, W2 closed at WB backpanel)

With the RGDV key 1 and RGDV key 2 assignment the RGDV remote switch over
inputs WB X21 pin 1 and 2 will be activated. The selected RGDV must get a low
signal from the R/F controller, while the other RGDV signal must go high.

!! Both keys must be programmed.

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8 APR of each activated RGDV can be assigned to the 8 APR keys (e.g. SCOPO)
(max 64 !!).
It is recommended to use one RGDV only.
If an assigned APR is selected at the control desk, the APR button will light up in the
external APR module and vice versa.

- APR modifiable by User APR_MOD

Yes = All data which can be overridden at the desk can be saved:
- Push and hold the "RESET" labeled button
- push the highlighted (overridden) APR button
- the asterisk indicating overriding disappears.

No = The save function after overriding is disabled, should be programmed if the

MENU/APR structure is stable after a certain time after installation or if there
are 'gamblers' on site

Note: In combination with ‘Bucky Controller 1’ :

If ‘no’ is set one can see the following effect when carrying out the save
function:
Generator desk and the control handle jump to and display the APR
which is assigned to APR Program 1 at the control handle of the BDTH.
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Optimus (XRG90) >> Adjust

- Adjust

- Tube Adaptation

The tube should be properly conditioned before starting the adaptation procedure.
Break-in procedure see doc INSTALLATION chapter Tube conditioning.

The generator should be in ready condition. Select a RGDV with free cassette programming (no grid
sync contact).

Note: Since release 5.x of Bucky controller

- BuckyTH2
- Bucky unit easyDiagnost
or if connected to a
- Digital Diagnost :

Remove signal bus connection EZX23 from the backpanel.

Free cassette
RGDV 4 at BuckyTH2 and Digital Diagnost
or
RGDV 8 Bucky unit easyDiagnost
'Data Set A' has to be modified as follows (only these settings have to be changed):

- Syncmaster present = No
- Mounted radiographical controller = none

Transmit the 'Data Set A' screen with <F2> and push the RGDV button, then the modified data
are valid (a generator warm start is not required).

Tube adaptation is an automatic process which includes

1) the measurement the mA offset value that is caused by
- the kV measuring circuit
- the emission current feedback circuit (VCO)
2) the measurement of the individual standby filament current (based on 100µA)
3) the kV dependent filament / emission current characteristic
4) positive and negative boost adaptation where the inertia of the filament with respect to heating
up and cooling down is registered (more information see doc FAULTFINDING).

After selection of 'Tube Adaptation' with <ENTER> a screen asks to wait 20 seconds after the screen
coming up thereafter has been sent with <TRANSMIT> or <F2>.

Press <ENTER> and select:

Tube: 1st Tube

2nd Tube
3rd Tube

Focus: small
medium (a tube with a (third) medium filament does not exist yet, it is not VARIOfocus)
large

After <TRANSMIT> the green ready disappears from the desk for 20 seconds. The "Test" display on
the right side of the major exposure parameter indicating a non-adapted focus will change to "Adap".
With adapted tubes parameters like "film-screen-combinations" or "xxx ms" will disappear and will also
be replaced by a "Adap" during re-adaptation.
Ready returns with a first data set 40kV 0.00mAs (to measure the mA measuring circuit offset).
- Start the adaptation procedure by pressing the hand-switch in PREP and EXP position continuously.
- The anode will be accelerated and braked several times during the entire adaptation process.
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After about 30 sec after the fist 40kV 0.00mAs exposure 40kV 1.5mAs will be switched for 6 seconds
to measure the individual standby filament current.
After another 20..30 seconds exposures with different kV stages are switched (about 120 / filament).
4 min after start of adaptation the boost adaptation takes place. One exposure is for the positive boost
to measure the boost up time, a second one (which is the last exposure of adap) for the negative
boost to measure the cooling time. The tube will brake the last time, a beep at the PC and a window
on the screen will ask to reset the generator.
There is no exposure end beep during the entire adaptation procedure.
During the adaptation it might happen, that the procedure stops for a while. The red light of the
temperature traffic light might turn on and warning entries 00BV are logged. If the TTS (Tube
Temperature Supervision) detects a temperature in a critical range it will stop adaptation for a while to
keep adaptation always at a 100% load range.

After adaptation followed by a generator reset all techniques are available and "Test" disappears.

AEC, AECF, TDC, kV-mAs, kV-mA-ms, kV-mAs--ms techniques and Fluoro (small focus only) are
not available as long as the filaments are not adapted.

VARIOfocus as a "calculated" virtual focus requires that small and large focus are adapted. APR
using VARIOfocus can not be selected as long as both, small and large, are not adapted.

- CAN Auto Configuration

Start function: Update Generator Config:

<OK> gives the command for CU to scan on the internal generator CAN bus and update the
generator CAN member list (assign / de-assign units on the list).
Minimum configuration of an OPTIMUS (see also ‘Faultfind - Power ON Results - Internal
CAN Configuration’:
FU_mA (EZ119), FU_kV (EZ130), FU_CU (EZ139), FU_CIE (EZ150).
If now an optional Function Unit shall be added (e.g. FU_ADAP A = 1WA = PCB
EWA102) this command must be given to register this board on the CU CAN list.
If a generator is getting a new (empty memory) PCB CU or the NVRAM has to be erased
for any reason CU updates the member list during the very first turn-on itself.

<CANCEL> or <ESC> nothing changes

- Area Exposure Product If the area dose shall be displayed at the control desk the option must
exist (9890 000 0256x, see STAMMKARTE) in the function key EZ139
D38 (see ‘Faultfind - Power ON Results - Options’). The option requires
the GALILEO collimator via ‘Bucky controller 1’ or ‘Thorav. / Dig. Bucky’.

Thoravision and Digital Bucky: The dose value is not displayed at the
control desk, as the system controller takes the value and resets the
value afterwards with the command next patient. The dose value will be
displayed on the images

- Specific Yield of Tubes

- Specific Yield of Tube 1...3 SPEYIELD

Procedure to measure and modify the specific tube yield see doc ADJUSTMENTS. The default
yield data table is on the installation disk: RE_YIEL.TDL.

- Add Filter Correction Table to adjust deviations of the default filter correction tables of the
(additional) homogenous GALILEO collimator filters
FIL_CORR
- 2 mm AL The default data table is on the installation disk: RE_2AL.TDL.

- 1 mm AL + 0.1 mm CU The default data table is on the installation disk: RE_01CU.TDL.

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- 1 mm AL + 0.2 mm CU The default data table is on the installation disk: RE_02CU.TDL.

- Wedge Filter Correction Tables to adjust deviations of the default filter correction tables of
the GALILEO wedge filters (not yet available)
WED_FILT
- Wedge 1 The default data table is on the installation disk: RE_WED1.TDL.

- Wedge 2 The default data table is on the installation disk: RE_WED2.TDL.

- Finger Wedge The default data table is on the installation disk: REF_FING.TDL.

- Dose Rate Control >hardkey<

- TDC Amplimat TDCAMPLI

p gain factor (def.50): range = 0...100 default = 50

i gain factor (def. 8): range = 1...100 default = 8
d gain factor (def. 5): range = 1...100 default = 5
min sample time (def.40ms) [ms]: range = 25...60ms default = 40ms
mul. with gain factor 0.625...1.5 (def.1): range = 0.625...1.5 default = 1

- Amplification gain TDCAMGAI

- TDC gain factor tomo density control

gain factor 0.625...1.5 (def.1): range = 0.625...1.5 default = 1

- CONT gain factor continuous fluoroscopy CONTGAIN

gain factor 0.5...2 (def.1): range = 0.5...2 default = 1

- CONT kV mA manual CONTKVMA

LOCK IN: LOCK = for dose adjustment procedures, this function replaces
the kv and mA potmeters
automatically disabled after reset
!!! If no link is inserted at 1WB X12:07 (DR_FL_LO_1) to
:10 (GND2) the screen will be in 'UNLOCK' condition
when the screen is called again.

UNLOCK = default or after soft reset or if no link is in at 1WB X12:07

(DR_FL_LO_1) to :10 (GND2)

U[kV]: range = 0...200 kV default = 70 kV

I[mA]: range = 0...2000 mA default = 1 mA
the value must not be < 0.1mA to prevent malfunctions
of the generator
DR set [µGy/s]: range = 0.001...2.0 >> the ‘*****‘ appearing in these two fields
DR measured [µGy/s]: range = 0.001...2.0 >> have to be replaced by a dose value

>> Procedure for II input dose adjustments:

set ‘LOCK IN’ to ‘LOCK’, type in kV and mA values, type in DR (dose rate) values
(use the same value for the first time), switch on fluoro, type in the measured DR
value, <TRANSMIT> the data screen, open the screen again - it will display a new
mA value to achieve the required dose rate

- Boost Adaptation >hardkey<

Boost adaptation is part of the automatic ‘Tube adaptation’ procedure. If it
might be necessary (no reason known yet) this function can be used,
normally: ignore.
Optimus (XRG90) >> Accept
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- Backup >hardkey<

- RGDV related Assignments

RGDV 1...8

APR Assignments After Reading (spinning bar) the PC offers the default backup name
Backup File Name: APR_BAK1...8.TDL.
The default name can be changed into any other (up to 8 digit) file name.
The path from which XRGSCOPE has been started on the hard disk will
automatically be taken into account.
It is also possible to type A:\filename <ENTER> to load the backup file
directly to a floppy disk.

- CU Complete

The default backup name Backup File Name: CUBACKUP.TDL (or A:\filename <ENTER>)
can be changed into any other (up to 8 digit) file name (e.g. CU97xxxx.TDL representing the
generator serial number). A disk space of 700 kByte is required. It takes about 8...15 minutes to
save the data to the floppy / hard disk.
The path (from which XRGSCOPE has been started on the hard disk) will automatically be taken
into account.
It is also possible to type A:\filename <ENTER> to load the backup file directly to a floppy disk.

- Restore >hardkey<

- RGDV related Assignments

RGDV1...8

APR Assignments The path (from which XRGSCOPE has been started on the hard disk) will
automatically be taken into account
or type in either A:\filename <ENTER> or just A: <ENTER>, <TAB> and
select a file with the cursor up/down buttons.

Load Data from Disk: will offer the default file name APR_BAK1...8.

- CU Complete

Load Data from Disk offers the default File Name: CUBACKUP.TDL
(taking the path from which XRGSCOPE has been started automatically into account)
or type in either A:\filename <ENTER> or just A: <ENTER>, <TAB> and select a file with the
cursor up/down buttons.

It takes about 15-30 minutes to restore the data (PC type dependent). If the spinning bar during
the loading procedure seem to turn very slowly then stop the procedure. Type <ALT> x to leave
the XRGSCOPE program and type in the following command in DOS or WIN: XRGSCOPE D=5 ,
the smallest value should be 1 for a PC processor with a low speed.

!!! Date and Time must be set after restore is finished with a new PCB CU or after the NVRAM
has been erased by pulling the battery jumper. !!!

- Inspect

- Tube Statistic
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- Tube 1...3 Statistic TUBE_STA

exposure counter : displays the total number of exposures (small + large)

fluoro counter : displays the number of fluoro requests
for future use [s] :
for future use [s] :
for future use :
for future use :

Note: No reset function available for the counters, the actual status has to recorded in the
system logbook in case of a tube exchange.

- Generator Statistic

for future use [s]: to count the switch on time, not yet implemented

- Type of Tube 1...3 TUBETYPE

Tube name + housing type as programmed from the tube data file.
Empty field: no tube programmed.
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Optimus (XRG90) >> Faultfind >hardkey<

- Power ON Results

- Options OPTIONS

This screen displays all options programmed in the function key EZ139 D38 (compare with
STAMMKARTE at the cover of the frontal kV converter and add-on STAMMKARTE updates).

- Internal CAN Configuration CANCONFI

This screen displays the actual status of the assigned members on the internal generator CAN.
The CU as main controller of the generator is not part of this list.

b = basic unit, must be in

o = option

FU kV: [ ] b kV_control EZ130

FU mA a: [ ] b mA_control EZ119
FU mA b: [ ] o 2nd mA_control, not available
FU mA c: [ ] o 3rd mA_control, not available
FU mA d: [ ] o 4th mA_control, not available
FU CIE: [ ] b Central Interface Extension = Basic interface EZ150
FU HI a: [ ] o Human Interface = operating desk CPU C300
FU HI b: [ ] o 2nd operating panel, not available
FU RC a: [ ] o high speed Rotor Control EY100
FU RC b: [ ] o 2nd high speed rotor control, not available
FU RC c: [ ] o 3rd high speed rotor control, not available
FU AD a(1WA): [ ] o adapter for 4 aux. units WA (Bucky/Tomo) 1WA102
FU AD b(2WA): [ ] o adapter for 4 aux. units WA (Bucky/Tomo) 2WA102
FU AD c(1WB): [ ] o adapter for 4 aux. units WB (R/F and Bucky) 1WB102
FU AD d(2WB): [ ] o adapter for 4 aux. units WB (R/F and Bucky), not available
FU MDO: [ ] o monitor data overlay, not available

[01] = no response from basic unit

[ 2] = unit (basic and optional) on CAN member list and ok
[F0] = optional unit in CAN member list, but no response during turn-on
[FF] = optional unit not present, FF also appears if a unit is physically
installed but has not yet been assigned

- SW/HW – Versions HWSWVERS

This screen displays the actual firmware versions Release, Version (don’t care) and Level.
For PCB Central Unit it also displays the hardware version (must be 2 for Release 3.x).

CU APPL SW: [R3V1L3] 4512 114 20833

CU BOOT SW: [R3V1L1] 4512 113 20731
FU kV: [R3V1L2] 4512 113 20132 as an example for Optimus RAD
FU mA a: [R1V1L2] 4512 113 20212
FU mA b: [ -----]
FU mA c: [ -----]
FU mA d: [ -----]
FU CIE: [R1V1L1] 4512 113 20311 as standard version
FU HI a: [R2V1L4] 4512 113 20524
FU HI b: [ -----]
FU RC a: [R2V1L2] 4512 113 22322 with the new RoCo 4512 104 71421/461
FU RC b: [ -----]
FU RC c: [ -----]
FU AD a(1WA): [R1V1L1] 4512 113 20611
FU AD b(2WA): [R1V1L1] 4512 113 20611
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FU AD c(1WB): [R1V1L1] 4512 113 20611

FU AD d(2WB): [ -----]
FU MDO: [ -----]
CU HW: [ 2]

- Logging Table

- Error Log ER99XXXX

- Error Log Index gives an overview of the events logged in the CU NVRAM

Depending on the free memory of the PC (no matter if it runs with DOS or any WINxx) the
error log index might appear as a table in which one can go up/down with the cursor buttons
or
with just one single error, the frame indicates "Error Log Index 1/50". With the <TAB> button
one can jump to the right end of the individual screen, with the <page up/down> keys one
can step through the error index list, the actual index number will also change to e.g. 12/50.

Index: [ ]

Max 50 events can be logged. The last event is always in the highest index number. If all 50
lines are filled, line 50 will log the last event and the oldest event (line 1) disappears.
The last entry will always be "00S*" if the first action after log-in is checking the error log
index. "00S*" indicates that a PC log-in has taken place, no matter if XRGSCOPE or
APRMAN was used.

Code: [ ]

Displays the 4 digit code.

- The first two digits represent the error source (Function Unit number, HEX format, FU list
see doc FAULTFINDING),
- the last two digits the event mailed by the unit.

Date of Error: [ ]

Event entries should have a regular date and time format.

If the date and time column also contains any letters,
the clock has not been set
- after the very first switch on
- after PCB CU exchange
- after NVRAM = CMOS erase of CU
- possibly after ‘Restore’ of ‘CU Complete’

Error Explanation: [ ]

Gives a brief explanation of an event.

- Select Error Detail SELERDET

Index: [ ]

After looking through the ‘Error Log Index’ list enter the index number of an event to get the
details. (The last index number is automatically in the input field). Transmit with <F2>.

- Error Log Detail ER_CU_1, ER_CU_2, ER_KV_1...ER_KV_5, ER_MA_1...ER_MA_6

Not every function unit provides detailed event logs. If event source is not CU, kV (see ‘FU-
kV’) or mA (see ‘FU-mA’), "FU not supported" will be displayed.
- Error Detail of CU
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- Error Info to be continued

- Program Trace

- Error Log Clear

Start function: Clear Error Log Once sent with <OK> all entries are erased.

- X-Ray Log

- Tube Temperature Supervision Logging

- Tube Temperature Supervision Temperature Log TTS1TEMP TTS2TEMP

The tube temperatures are supervised by the TTS calculation model. Every second the
temperatures are recalculated and updated in this table. Overload flags (see part: 23456)
are tube and housing type dependent. Tables disappear with switch off, but actual
temperatures will be calculated and updated during switch on or warm start.
All temperatures should be at 20ºC (basic value) after a long switch-off period.

04/ X-SEGMENT: Tube Temperature Table

temperature in degrees centigrade overload at
time tube T(2) T(3) T(4) T(5) T(6) part: 23456
8193 1 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.00 20.000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 (see table)

time time table in seconds

tube tube number (1...3)
T(2) focal spot temperature
T(3) focal track temperature
T(4) anode disk temperature
T(5) rotor temperature
T(6) oil temperature

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
yellow red T(2) T(3) T(4) T(5) T(6)
traffic light condition: 1=
green =00 standby 0 = temperature value within the max limit
green + yellow = 0 0
yellow =10 0=
yellow + red =11 exposure 1 = temperature value increased max limit
red =11

- Tube Temperature Supervision Load Log TTSLOAD TUBELO_2

This Tube Load Table displays all loads to the tube and housing. The table disappears after
switch off or warm start.

time indicates at which second the event has been logged after turn-on
tube tube number (1...3)
tube disk energy [Ws] parameters
peak load [W] max peak load in
rotor energy [Ws] acceleration and brake energy in one package
focus filament used for the exposure
VARIO focus is displayed as large filament at a ratio of 20%, 35% and
50% of small focus, as small with 65% and 80% of small focus

- Tube Temperature Supervision Error Log

to be continued
- Dose Rate Control Logging
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- Read Actual Status RE_AC_S1 RE_AC_S2 RE_AC_S3

selected mode:
time measured [ms]:
last I [mA]:
last U [kV]:
dose relative [%]:
dose offset:
last dose measured:
LOCK IN state:
DRL (dose rate limitation) state:

- None Automatic Technique Calculation NONAEC_1 NONAEC_2

U nominal [kV]:
I nominal [mA]:
t nominal [ms]:
Always 2000ms if Test is displayed at the desk indicating a non-adapted focus.
C eff ht [nF]:
t corrected [ms]:

- AEC

- AEC Calculation AEC_CAL1 AEC_OR

U nominal [kV]:
I nominal [mA]:
t backup [ms]:
C eff ht [nF]:
selected sensor:
dose measurement input:
film screen comb.:
dose nominal [OD]:
dose calculated:
kV factor:
U off [V]:
t corrected [ms]:
t lead AEC [ms]:

- AEC Trace

t sample [ms]
dose nominal
dose actual
dose rate
t dr [ms]
t esti [ms]

- TDC

- TDC Calculation TDCCALC

U nominal [kV] :
I start [mA] :
t backup [ms] :
C eff ht [nF] :
dose measurement input :
film screen comb. :
dose nominal [OD] :
I max [mA] :
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I min [mA] :
dose calculated [ms] :
kV factor :
U off [V] :
t corrected [ms] :
number of steps :
time / sample [ms] :

- TDC Trace

idx
dose nominal
dose actual
dose rate
reg in
reg out [%]
new I [mA]

- CONT

- CONT Calculation Start Value CONTCALC

U start [kV] :
I start [mA] :
C eff ht [nF] :
measure_int [ms] :
max dU [kV] :

- CONT Calculation Curve CO_CA_CU

U [kV] :
I [mA] :
dr_abs :

- CONT Trace

act_idx :
idx :
delta_dose_rate :
PID_out factor :
dr_abs :
new I [mA] :
new U [kV] :

- CU Trace CU_TRACE

Rel Time
FG
Trace Info
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- Select Unit >hardkey<

- FU - mA

- Program

- Read Focus Limits LF_LIMI SF_LIMI

Window asks for Focus number. Type in focus number FU-mA (1...6):

filament converter PCB focus number

focus number FU-mA FU-mA EZ119 CU EZ139 (0...8 = max 9)
1 large focus tube 1 filament circuit 2 focus number 2
2 small focus tube 1 filament circuit 1 focus number 0
3 large focus tube 2 filament circuit 2 focus number 5
4 small focus tube 2 filament circuit 1 focus number 3
5 large focus tube 3 filament circuit 2 focus number 8
6 small focus tube 3 filament circuit 1 focus number 6

After <TRANSMIT> a data screen comes up.

focus : see table ‘focus number FU-mA’ above

deinstall :

Umin [kV]: minimum kV value, default 40kV for radiographic tubes,

default data in tube data file
modification with ‘Tube Limits’ possible
modified values appear after adaptation

Umax [kV]: maximum kV value, default 150kV for radiographic tubes,

default data in tube data file
modification with ‘Tube Limits’ possible
modified values appear after adaptation

Uiso [kV]: focus specific value, default value will be overridden after adaptation
(generator version = max available emission current dependent)
Uiso is the kV value, from which on the filament current can be decreased to
drive always the max kV dependent emission current (with rising kV)

Pmax [W]: maximum focus output power, default value in tube data file
value might be different (lower) after tube adaptation
(e.g.SRO33/100 with Optimus 50: Pmax after adap =
50kW instead of 80kW)

IFmax [mA]: max filament current limit, default value in tube data file
value might be different (lower) after tube adaptation
e.g. Pmax tube > Pmax generator

IFregelmax [mA]: = IFmax + analog offset value for regulation purposes during boost up,
typically IFmax + 200mA

Philips tube :

FILsel :

FILcir: physical filament circuit, see table ‘filament converter PCB FU-mA EZ119’
above
I0 [ A]: I0 = max emission current at Umin (typically 40kV = default)
up to I110 = e.g. max emission current at Umax (typically 150kV = default)
I120 [ A]: (I0 equals 40kV) + (I110 equals 110kV) = 150 kV
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all values in-between are (default) specified tube data coming from the
installation disk data file, values (might) change when modified in the ‘Tube
Limits’ screen and after adaptation

CU physical fil: CU can handle 9 filaments at max 3 tubes, see table ‘focus number CU
EZ139 (0..8 = max 9)’ page 44

CU checksum fil:

- Faultfind

- Logging Tables

- Read Actual Status RE_AC_ST

Gives the actual status of the filament circuit. Several entries are possible in the three fields.

foc = see ‘focus number FU-mA’ table page 44

static = condition of the filament like:

- FOCini no tube programmed
- normal tube programmed and adapted

dynamic = actual dynamic condition like:

- off - no tube programmed
- single focus tube, this circuit not in use
- standby in standby without error
- ctrl Xray during exposure or fluoro

- Read status Trace RE_ST_TR

Displays the last 10 activities with FU_mA. All fields have several entries possible.

details to be continued

time relative time [ms] of the last 10 status changes

foc see ‘focus number FU-mA’ table page 44

old sta old static condition before status change

old dyn. old dynamic condition before status change

signal status change command

new sta new static condition after status change

new dyn. new dynamic condition after status change

- Read Error ER_MA_1 ... ER_MA_6

- Error: Info

Displays an error code and sometimes the reason for the error entry.

class: Three error classes are possible:

- warning: Something happened being worth to be logged in the trace.

Warnings are logged, but they are not displayed at the
control desk and do not lead to a switch off of the exposure.
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If analog measurements e.g. increase the first limit, there

will be an internal warning entry, which can be fixed during
maintenance.
- error: An error always leads to an exposure off command. The
error code will be displayed at the control desk, which
can be reset with the reset labeled button or with any other.

- fatal: Fatal errors might be displayed at the control desk, but not
in all cases. If there is a communication breakdown a fatal
error might not be possible on the CAN bus.
As all error entries are logged in CU the information has to
get to CU.
None of the units has a memory to keep the fatal condition
when the generator has been turned off. So the information
is lost. The only way to log it is by pushing the on button to
warm reset the generator. Then the fatal error condition
might be transmitted to CU.

error code: The error code is a 4 digit code.

The first 2 digits represent the function unit, see table in
doc FAULTFINDING.
The last 2 digits give details of the error code, see details in
doc FAULTFINDING.

error explanation: gives a brief explanation

task name: is the task name of the function unit process during the error
ignore for troubleshooting

procedure name: is the procedure name of the FU process during the error
ignore for troubleshooting

previous warning: might display a previous message

previous explanation: might display a previous explanation

parameter: might be displayed if available

- Error: Actual Status

Displays actual status during error: see ‘Read Actual Status’ page 44.

- Error: Status Trace

Displays status trace during error, only 3 entries: see ‘Read Status Trace’ page 44.

- Error: HW Set Values

If SW set (filament circuit 1) [mA]: filament current setpoint

filament circuit: see table page 44

If SW set (filament circuit 2) [mA]: filament current setpoint

filament circuit: see table page 44

FI ON (filament circuit 1) : on = filament circuit 1 active (small focus)

- if all ready conditions present, activates triac
V36 on EZ119 for intermediate DC circuit,
but only in case of a two filament tube
off = filament circuit 1 inactive, e.g.
- during start up
- during adap of large focus
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- error condition
- single focus tube (using large only)

FI ON (filament circuit 2) : on = filament circuit 2 active (large focus)

- if all ready conditions present, activates triac
V36 on EZ119 for intermediate DC circuit
off = filament circuit 1 inactive, e.g.
- during start up
- during adap of small focus
- error condition

EN_STOP_X : on =
off =

EN_X_ACT : on =
off =

GRID control : on =
off =

GRID mode : on =
off =

- Error: Read HW Values

IF nominal (filament circuit 1) [mA]: filament current setpoint small focus

(see table page 44)

IF nominal (filament circuit 2) [mA]: filament current setpoint large focus

(see table page 44)

IF actual (filament circuit 1) [mA]: filament current actual value small focus
measuring point EZ119 X5 - (X8 gnd) 2.5A / V

IF actual (filament circuit 2) [mA]: filament current actual value large focus
measuring point EZ119 X7 - (X8 gnd) 2.5A / V

intermed circuit voltage (fil. cir. 1) [V]: intermediate DC supply of filament converter 1
small focus (typically 325VDC)

intermed circuit voltage (fil. cir. 2) [V]: intermediate DC supply of filament converter 2
large focus (typically 325VDC)

FU-mA version : hardware version of FU_mA

CAN identifier : address of unit on the CAN bus

ignore for troubleshooting

CTRL_X_C : on / off = status of CTRL_X_C/ signal during event

X_ACT_S : on / off = status of X_ACT_S/ signal during event

- Error: Specific Informations

might display iformation if relevant for event

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- Functional Tests

- test watchdog

activates watchdog of FU_mA, red LED turns on and remains on, activate warm reset to
restart generator
no PC access & communication during this (FATAL ERROR) status

- Monitoring

- read If nominal FI_C1_NO

type in filament circuit number, see table ‘filament converter on FU-mA EZ119’ page 44

- read If actual FI_C1_AC

type in filament circuit number, see table 'filament converter on FU-mA EZ119’ page 44

- read intermed circuit voltage RE_IN_CI

type in filament circuit number, see table ‘filament converter on FU-mA EZ119’ page 44

- read Ie measuring trace READ_IE

A ‘table’ of 100 individual screen comes up, screen 1/100 is the last logged value, 100/100
the oldest.
The mA value is measured every 2 ms. With low mA values (e.g. during fluoro or low-mAs
tomo) there might be 0mA entries.

- read 8 bit port

ignore for troubleshooting

- read 16 bit port

ignore for troubleshooting

- read memory

ignore for troubleshooting

- Read Ie corrections RE_IE_CO

foc filament number, see table ‘focus number FU-mA’ page 44

Ie offset valid usual display: Ie offset O.K.

correction active default display: Ie offset corr. active

if tube adapted: Ie offset + R corr. active

ofs [uA] default mA offset current value of mA measuring circuit G100 = 4000uA
corrected value appears after adaptation

R [Mohm] default value (no tube or nor adapted) = 0 MOhm

corrected (measured during adaptation) value should be close to
200 MOhms
this value is required to be filled in the mAs correction formula, see doc
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- Adaptation Results

- Select Adaptation Table for Reading SE_AD_RE

Only possible with an adapted filament.

focus: type in filament number, see table ‘focus number FU-mA’ page 44

U [kV]: type in a kV value between 40...150kV (or whatever the limit is)

- Read Previously Selected Adaptation Table RE_MA_TA

Displays tables of different sizes (kV stage dependent) after the filament has successfully
been adapted.
Screen (or value line) 1/xx always displays the individual standby filament current at 100uA.
Screen xx/xx displays a filament current which is just one step above the limit filament
current.

If [mA] : filament current

lowest value = standby filament current
highest value = upper filament current limit + a little bit on top

table size depends on the filament current mA steps (individual for

every kV stage)

Ie [uA] : emission current at the given filament current

boost time [ms] : how long it takes to boost up from a specific emission current
(filament temperature) to a higher emission current (higher
temperature) with the boost current = max filament current + 2A
(positive boost)

blank time [ms] : how long it takes for the filament to ‘cool down’ from a specific
emission current to a lower emission current (negative boost)

to get to a lower mA value the filament current goes down to 0.5A

(0.5A is required as lowest current to feed a grid switch unit, if
present)

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- Select Unit >hardkey<

- FU - kV

- Adjust

- IGBT Pulse Width Correction DUTYCYCL

see doc ADJUSTMENTS

has to be carried out

- after high tension tank replacement

- after converter replacement (1 or 2)
- after replacement of PCB kV_control EZ130
- after exchange of PCB CU if no CU Complete NVRAM backup is available (value is stored
in CU memory)

- Faultfind

- Power On Results

- Read Configuration READCONF

mains identifier : 1 = 3 phases

0 = 1 phase (if signal SI_PH/ low active EZ130 X1:C14)

power identifier : 0 = 50kW

1 = 100kW
2 = 65kW
3 = 80kW

control PCB identifier :

maximum tubes : 1...3

- Logging Tables

- Read Trace max 10 entries possible RE_KV_TR

time [ms] time [ms] after turn-on

source-id multiple entries, to be continued

information multiple entries, to be continued

- Read Error

- Error: Info

class :

error code :

error explanation :

task name :

procedure name :

previous warning :
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previous explanation :

parameter :

error time [ms] :

- Error: Trace

time [ms] time [ms] after turn-on

source-id multiple entries, to be continued

information multiple entries, to be continued

- Error: HW Set Values

kV nominal (DAC) [kV] : setpoint of kV (control desk parameters)

Z nominal vaule (DAC) [%] : duty cycle, load dependent

converter control : reset

normal work
standby test
prep test

grid mode : no / yes (grid switch mode not yet available)

high tension command : disable / enable

power relay : on / off = ENK1 energized

tube : 1 of 1...3

- Error: Read HW Values

kV anode [kV] : actual value kV anode

kV cathode [kV] : actual value kV cathode

E value [V] : converter DC supply

range (without warning) 400...780VDC

converter 1 temperature [ ‘C] : range without warning 0ºC...85ºC

converter 2 temperature [ ‘C] : range without warning 0ºC...85ºC

only with 65/80kW
with 50kW versions -273ºC (line open)

ht-tank temperature [ ‘C] : range without warning 0ºC...80ºC

selected tube : 1 of 1...3

grid mode : no / yes (grid switch mode not yet available)

EN_X_C : on / off

XACT_S | CTRL_X_C : on / off | on / off

tube arcing : yes / no

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over voltage : yes / no

mains identifier : 3 phases

1 phase

power identifier : 10 = 1 converter (50kW)

00 = 2 converter (65/80kW)

power2 identifier : 00 = standard converter

control PCB identifier :

IGBT type identifier : Siemens

Toshiba (default, version will be identified during
error)

- Error: Specific Information

might come up like (other entries possible):

act: kV anode during divider test [kV] : actual value of what appears in the text
min: kV anode during divider test [kV] : min deviation value of setpoint value
max: kV anode during divider test [kV] : max deviation value of setpoint value

- Functional Tests

- Test Watchdog

activates watchdog of FU_kV, red LED turns on and remains on, activate warm reset to
restart generator
no PC access & communication during this (FATAL ERROR) status

- Test DAC – ADC KVDACADC

Start function: execution <OK> starts the digital - analog - digital test of the kV
setpoint and the duty cycle channel

kV deviation [%] : result of measurement

allowed [%] : max deviation value, default 3 %

Z deviation [%] : result of measurement

allowed [%] : max deviation value, default 3 %

- Test Converter TESTCONV

see doc FAULTFINDING

if DC value (E-value) too high, test will be cancelled

- Switch Error Handling

break on error : yes / no to be continued

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- Monitoring

- Measure Temperatures MEASTEMP

tube temp switch : short circuit (against ground) = red traffic light on at control desk
closed = normal condition, green traffic light on at control desk
open = open cable connection / tube too hot, red traffic light
at control desk

tube sensor [ ‘C] : not yet available, ignore

converter 1 [ ‘C] : range without warning 0ºC...85ºC

converter 2 [ ‘C] : range without warning 0ºC...85ºC

only with 65/80kW
with 50kW versions -273ºC (line open)

ht-tank [ ‘C] : range without warning 0ºC...80ºC

- kV Measurements KV_MEAS

to be continued

- Converter Measurements CONVMEAS

requested kV [kV] : value as set at the control desk

kV nominal (ADC) [kV] : kV nominal, measurement only during exposure possible

kV actual [kV] : total kV actual value, measurement only during exposure

possible

kV anode [kV] : kV anode actual value, measurement only during exp. possible

kV cathode [kV] : kV cathode actual value, measurement only during exp.

possible

- Read 8 Bit Port

ignore for troubleshooting

- Read 16 bit Port

ignore for troubleshooting

- Read Memory

ignore for troubleshooting