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Print No.: COPL-136.842.02.03.02 Doc. Gen . Date : 07.01
Replaces: COl'L-136.842.02.02.02
 Contents 0-3
3 Page
1 _ _ _General Remarks ___________________ ___ 1- 1

Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
POLYDOROS IT 30/55 Control Console 1- 5
Selecting the Service Mode . 1- 5
Exiting the Service Mode . . . . 1- 5
Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . 1- 6
Connecting the Test Equipment . 1- 6
Ready Display . . . . . . . . . . 1- 7

2 _ _ _Adjustment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 -1

Adjustment Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 1
Inverter Adjustment (Adjust Static Inverter) . . . .2 -2
Warm-up of the X-ray Tube (Tube Adjustment) . .2 -2
X-Ray Tube Unit Warm-up (Tube Warm-up) . .2 - 3
Learning Exposure Heating (Learn Filament) . .2 - 4
mAs Relay Adjustment (mAs Relay Adjust) . .2 - 5
lontomat Sensitivity (Ionto mat Sensitivity). .2 - 6
Voltage Response Correction .. .. .. . .2 - 8
Value Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 9
Voltage Response Correction Curves . 2 - 10
3 _ _ _Test Functions ___________________ ____ 3 -1

Selecting the Test Functions . . . . . . . . . .3 -1

Nominal Power Verification (Nominal Power) . .3 -1
A) Verification Using Special Function . . . .3 -1
B) Verification via the Service Mode. . . . .3 -2
Inverter Single Oscillation (SI : Single oscillation) . .3 -3
Measurement of lontomat Drift (lontomat drift) . . .3 _4
Checking the Hum Voltage (only if drift measurement is out of tolerance) .3 -6

4 _ __ Generator lnformation_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ 4 - 1
POLYDOROS IT 30/55 Information . .4 - 1
Error Log. . . . . . . . .4 - 1
Generator Data . . . . .4-2
X-Ray Tube Unit Data . .4 - 2
System Data . . . . . . .4-2

5 ---- Changes to Previous Version--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - 5 _ 1

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Safety Measures
• Prior to taking any action in the generator, it must be switched off using the control
console off switch.

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II &WARNING II When the generator Is switched off, there is still voltage present
on the T3 transformer and on the switch-on circuit.
After switching off the generator, there is still approx. 600 V DC
voltage present for the inverter board D51 O! This is indicated by
the LEDs on the D510 board (Fig.1).
The voltage dissipates within approx. 2 minutes to < 30 V; the
LEDs go off at approx. 30 V.

• To prevent unintentional triggering of high voltage or radiation, set the IGNITION switch
on the D500 to OFF (no control of the inverter).

/f &WARNING II Checks or adjustments that must be performed with rad iation

switched on are labeled with the radiation warning symbol •,•.
While performing such work, appropriate radiation safety mea-
sures must be provided.

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POLVDOROS IT 30/55 Control Console
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400 200 100 ;
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Selecting the Service Mode
• Set the S1 service switch on the D500 board in the generator cabinet to "ON" (1 ), the
"Service Mode" LED indicates the service mode .
• Then switch the generator OFF and back ON .
• On the control console display, a brief description of the meaning of the keys that are
used for menu control in the service mode appears :
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Key Meaning
Selection of the submenu in a selection menu
kV+ I
(compare to ENTER key on the PC)
kV - Return to the in higher-level menu (compare to ESC key on the PC)
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I mAs± Movement of the cursor up/down
M key Exit of a configuration menu with a save of the current settings
(compare to "Save") I
Exposure Select or deselect the line on which cursor is located .
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switch
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Exiting the Service Mode
• Switch the generator OFF.
• Set the S1 service switch to "OFF" (normal mode)
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Service Mode
• A distinction is made between four types of menus in the service mode :
Type of
service Meaning
mode
1 Selection menu:
Here, various titles/possible selections are displayed . The next submenu on
which the cursor is located is selected using the "kV+" key.
2 Configuration menu:
In the configuration menu, current settings/configurations for the generator,
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control console, etc. can be changed . To make a desired setting/configura-
tion, the cursor must be moved to the particular line. Then the exposure
switch must be pressed (it is sufficient to press it only to "prep"). Then the
line is given a checkmark ( v);
for options that are excluded, the checkmark
( v) is removed. In addition, configuration options can be available (what
are referred to as check boxes) that can be selected or deselected ( □ ).
3 Exposure menu:
The exposure menu appears after selecting a line in the menu in which an
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adjustment or test must be performed. The name of the adjustment or test
appears and the corresponding parameters. The corresponding action is
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performed by pressing the exposure switch.
4 Display menu: I
This is purely a display menu. The desired values or parameters are dis-
I played for the user.There is only one possibility to return to the higher-level
menu using the "kV" key.
• For easier orientation, the menu tree is always displayed in the first line (e.g . Conf. I Gen.
illJid.l.
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Connecting the Test Equipment
Connection of the test equipment is described in detail in the Startup Instructions,
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~ Ready Display
Ready display
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• The green ready display is off:
- The examination room door is open (also indicated on the display) or
- The generator is in a malfunction status
• The green ready display blinks :
- The X-ray tube unit requires a pause period
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• The green ready display goes on :
- The generator is ready .
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J Adjustment Functions
ented to make it possible to adjust
The following adjustment functions have been implem
at the control console :
the genera tor. They are selected in the service mode
Main Adjustment
Configuration ... Tube adjustment .. .
c) mAs relay adjust .. .
► Adjustment ...
Various tests ... ► Stat. inverter adjust .. .
Information ... lontomat sensitivity .. .
~ The lontoma t sensitivity menu appears only if operatio
n of an lontom at is enabled by the
is listed in the configuration menu .
dongle and a chamber for at least one workstation
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Inverter Adjustment (Adjust Static Inverter)
In this mode, the parallel frequency of the oscillation circuit of the inverter is automatically
adjusted .
Static inverter
70
Press rn1□ -key
...•
The control console composes a data set as follows :
- Large focus,
- 70kV
- 40 mA,
- 80% tube power

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• When the exposure switch is pressed, the generator starts the automatic adjustment.
The exposure switch must be pressed and held for the entire period of the
adjustment; if the exposure switch is released too soon, a warning signal sounds
and the user is prompted to repeat the function.
• When completed, the control console signals with a brief beeping sound and
automatically returns to the "Adjustment" menu.
Warm-up of the X-ray Tube (Tube Adjustment)
When the point "Tube adjustment" is selected with the "kV+" key, the following display
appears :
Adjustment I Tube adjust
► Tube warm up .. . '
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Learn filament ...
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X-Ray Tube Unit Warm-up (Tube Warm-up)
W ith th is function , the tube unit can be warmed up prior to the learn filament data routine
("Co ndition ing "). This is done using an exposure series .
The "Tube warm-up" routine does not have to be performed prior to the "Learn filament"
routi ne .
Exposure data set on the control console :
- Large focus ,
- 60kV ,
- 80% tube power,
- 2-point technique
Tube warm up
60
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Step 1 of 11 :
...
A

Press ~II□ -key

500
• When the exposure switch is pressed , the exposure series is started ; the prep contact of
the exposure switch is not active (Steps 1- 11: 60 - 150 kV).
The exposure switch can be pressed and held for the en1ire 1ime during 1he "test
shots" routine; If an error occurs, a display appears ; 1he test shots procedure
must then be repeated .
CAUTION If this procedure is lnterrup1ed (abort by the user or by an error
that occurs):
-> during restart, absolutely maintain the pause periods; if there
Is a restart, the display of the pause periods is not current and the
heat dissipation of the tube unit will not be taken into consider-
ation (applies only for the pause period calculator).
C, The higher the number of exposures triggered, the longer the
pause time that must be maintained!
• After the exposure series is completed, the control consoles signals with a brief beeping
sound and automatically returns to the "Adjustment-Tube adjust" menu.
If the "kV" key is pressed, the function will be interrupted and there will be an immediate
return to the "Adjustment-Tube adjust" menu.
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Learning Exposure Heating (Learn Filament)

Adjustment
Transition from standby heating to exposure heating with long preparation time and with-

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out pushing .
Prior to triggering exposure , bring the tube unit up to operating temperature, if necessary,
perform "Tube warm-up" .
Make four exposures, one after the other:
- Large focus - 10% tube load,
- Large focus - 80% (60%) tube load ,
- Small focus - 10% tube load,
- Small focus - 80% (60%) tube load .
Transition from standby heating to exposure heating with short preparation time and with
pushing .
Make four exposures, one after the other:
- Large focus- 80% tube load, push factor 1.05,
- Large focus - 80% tube load, push factor 1.15,
- Small focus - 80% tube load, push factor 1.05,
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- Small focus - 80% tube load, push factor 1.15.:
Learn filament
80
Press rn1□ -key
eo kV should be viewed only as an example. Specification of the kV depends on the tube
...
A

unit.
• When the exposure switc~ is pressed, the exposure series is started ; the prep step of the
exposure switch is not active .
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The exposure switch must be pressed and held for the entire time of the routine; If
the exposure switch is released too soon or If an error occurs, there Is a display;
the procedure must then be repeated.
If a tube current higher than 1.2 of the reference value is set during the 10% exposure , the
following exposure is performed only at 60% of the max. tube current.
• After completion of the four.exposures,}he.control console signals with a brief beeping
sound and returns automatically to the AdJustment-Tube adjust" menu .
Reselection of the exposure ~ara.m~ters takes place automatically by the software . If the
"kV" key is pressed, the function is interrupted and there is an immediate return to the
"Adjustment-Tube adjust" menu .
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J mAs Relay Adjustment (mAs Relay Adjust)
• Connect the test meter to the 0500 board at X220 Pin 1 and 2.
• Set the ~2 mA_ Meas. switch to Position 2 (ON), LED 67 goes on.
• Select "mAs relay adjust" in the service mode at the control console
Exposure data set on the console :
- Large focus ,
- 70kV,
- 80 mAs
• Trigger exposure
-> After the exposure is finished, the mAs value blinks on the display
• Read the value on the test meter.
• If the measured mAs value does not equal the displayed value, enter the measured
value on the keyboard .

mAs relay adjust mAs relay adjust

70 70
80 Adjust: ± mAs 80.3
Press m1□ -key Save : G

• Set the S2 mA_Meas. switch to Position 1 (OFF).

• After entering the measured mAs value, return to the "Adjustment" menu by pressing the
"M" key and send the mAs value into the basic data of the mAs relay.

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lontom at Sensiti vity (lontom at Sensitivity)

The film-screen sensitivity {what is referred to as the "connector position") can be set in ½
EP (0 ... 31) and the voltage response correction curve numbers (upper kV range : Oto
-13 , lower kV range : 0 to + 13) for the film-screen combinat ions being used for each
detector type.
th
• In the service mode: after selecting the point [Adjustment I lontomat sensitivity], e
following display appears:
r-- - -- ---- ---- --,
Iontomat sensitivity
► Channel A (B. table) ...

Ch anne I B (B. wall) ...

If a detector is not configured in a channel , the corresponding line is not displayed . After
selecting a channel , there is a prompt to align the tube unit to the particular channel :
Ionto mat sen sitivity
Plea se change
w·orkstation to
buc ky table!

Continue with 'kV+' key!

After changing menus with the kV+ key, the actual adjustment begins:

Connect or Position :
The control console composes an exposure data set as follows:
- Large focus,
- 81 kV,
- 80% tube power,
- 1-point technique ,
- the particula r film sensitivity,
- the particula r channel,
- Measurin g fields Le, M, Ri

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Adjustment
ld
, the optical dens ity of the expo sed film shou
• With 20 cm,± 1 cm water in the beam path the
est)= > if need ed , corre ct by chan ging
be Dopt = 1.0 ... 1.2 (or per the custo mer' s requ is
ult conn ector posit ion (H: 12, U: 15, D: 18)
input sensitivity (connector position). A defa
used for the first exposure.
entered .
This can be "corrected" by the num ber of EP's
film-screen sens itivity (H-U -D) :
The following steps are performed for each
film sensitivity,
• Using the curso r keys, select the parti cular
ector posit ion will appe ar in the displ ay.
the curre nt value of the conn
the expo sure key.
• An exposure will be triggered by pressing
with the dens ity keys, expo sure can be
• After entering the "corrected" num ber of EP's
ed .
trigg ered again until the desired density is reach
ted, the conn ecto r posit ion is save d with
• As soon as all three film sensitivities are adjus
etector basic data ) .
using the M key (entered into the lontomat/d

Sensitivit~ I A
► 12. 0 H 81
15. 0 u
18. 0 D
Adju st:± ~ Exposure: rn,□
Continue: 'kV+' Save : 0

correction for the first chan nel, see the

• If there is a change in the voltage response
following point on the next page.

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Adjustment
Vol tag e Res pon se Correction
• The optic al dens ity shou ld be the same value
81 kV (see prev ious routi at 60kV and at 125 kV as at
ne) . This is achie ved by using a voltage respo nse
correction .
The ~olta ge r~sp onse corre ction curve rang
e is between 0 and ±13. Switching betw een
th e diffe rent film sens itiviti es
is poss ible by moving the curso r with the ± mAs
keys .
The value of the volta ge resp onse corre ction
is accepted into the lonto mat/ dete ctor basic
data using the M key.
• First , an expo sure at 125 kV with a "defa ult
correction curve value " (= 0) is perfo rmed
using the expo sure switc h and the value is comp
ared to the reference value .
• Usin g the dens ity keys , a volta ge corre ction
curve betw een 0 and -13 can be selec ted or
the value can be acce pted using the M key and
a chan ge made to the 60 kV settin g .
• Here , an expo sure is again triggered, etc . The
routine is the same way as for the
adju stme nt of the conn ector position .
Proc edur e:
• In the servi ce mod e : selec t Main /Adju st/lon
toma t sensitivity A/B
The contr ol cons ole comp oses the expo sure data
set as follows :
- Larg e focus ,
- 125 kV (60k V) ,
- 80% tube powe r,
- 1-po int techn ique, the parti cular film sensitivity
,
- the parti cular chan nel,
- Mea surin g fields Le , Mi, Ri
• Plac e 20 cm, ± 1 cm wate r in the beam path
• Pres s the expo sure switch
• Mea sure the optic al dens ity
Exam ple 125 kV:
Example 60 kV:

Corr . Qurve I 6 mm

► +O H
-2 u
-3 D
12 5
⇒
QQrr. curve I 6 mm

► +4
0 H

+5 D
u
60 -Q
Adju st : ± l:;iiiil Exp. : mi□ Adju st:± [;jjjjl fill□
Exp.:
Con tinue : 'kV+ ' Save : 0 Continue: 'kV+' Save : G

• The film dens ity at 60 kV and 125 kV must be

the same as the film dens ity at 81 kV .
Diffe renc es in dens ity range between
D (81 kV)_ Dopt (60 kV) s 0 .2
D opt (81 kV) - Dopt (125 kV) s 0 .2
opt
of the optic al dens1·t Y•
• The mea sure men ts must be performed for
each sensitivity type (H/U /0) and for each
conf igure d dete ctor type .

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• Then a return is made to the lontomat sensitivity adjustment menu using the M key and,
if configured , the routine can be continued with next detector type.
• As usual, the user can return to the higher-level menu from any menu by pressing the
"kV" key . However, if the user has changed any setting, a safety query is displayed :

You have changed the

configuration!
Press O-key to confirm
or another key to ignore!

Value Table and Voltage Response Correction Curves

In the following graphic and the corresponding value table, the correction curves+ 1... +13
for the lower kV range (40 ... 81 kV) and the correction curves -1.. .-13 for the upper kV
range (81...150 kV) are illustrated .
From them, it can be read which change in exposure points or in density results for the
particular kV value when there is a change to another correction curve .

NOTICE I A change of 1 exposure point results in a change in density of

approx. ti S = 0.25.

Value Table

f (~ 81 kV) Corrections for lower kV range c~81 kV) 1_

I kV 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 sl sl 4 3 f 2I 1 I
20 16 14 12 10 8 6 5 4 31 21 1 tiEP
60 1 24
I
=-m
81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 al 0
I 01 1/a EP
125 1 -24 -20 -20 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -5 -4 -3' -2 -1 1_

kV -13 -12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 I -3

J I -2 I -1
(>81kV) Corrections for upper kV range (>81 kV)

EP = Exposure points

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Test Functions

Sele ctin g the Test Functions

following appears in the display:
With selection of the menu item "Various tests", the

Main Various tests

Configuration ... ► Nominal power ...

.A.djustme nt .. . SI: single oscillation ...

► \/aria us tests ... I ontomat drift ...

Inforrnation ...

option is enabled by
The following line appears only if the corresponding
the dongle:
.: . ._e_ _ ___,
,L_in_e_ _ _ _ _ _ _lC _o_n_figuration with th_e_d_o_n.gl
'----.l....l _a_t _d_
'lo_n_to_m
'_ _ N_
rift_"_ _ _ILIO TOM _A_T_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~

Nom inal Power Verification (Nominal Power)

of doing so as described in the
To verify the nominal power (in addition the possibility
sure can be triggered in the service
specifications of the Operating Instructions), an expo
sure time of 100 ms. However, is the
mode at 100 kV and 300 mA or 550 mA with an expo
ted , the power will be reduced accord-
lowest listed internal line resistance was not selec
.815.).
ingly (see also the Startup Instructions, COPL-136
ent ways:
• The power verification can be determined in 2 differ

A) Verification Using Special Function

With normal mode :
ously pressing the M key and the
The power verification mode is selected by simultane
power, the X-ray tube unit and the
100% key. In the display (depending on the generator
power line quality) the following will appear:
·111\ IP.

100

Exposure : ~ii□ 55
Back : 'kV-' key

ct(1v= 2okV) and A_GND.

• Connect the oscilloscope on the D500 at X180 _UTa
2.
• Connect the mAs meter on the D500 at X220 . 1 and
V67 goes on .
• Set the S2/D500 mA_Meas switch to "ON", LED
and the mAs product.
• Trigger exposure and measure the high voltage

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• Di~ide the measured mAs value by 1oo ms= mA value

Usrng the kV and mA values , calculate the max. power:
Pkwmax = kV x mA (For the tolerance, see the Test Certificate)
1000

• Set the S2/D500 mA_Me as. switch to "OFF"

• Using the "kV" key, return to the main menu.

B) Verification via the Service Mode

• In the service mode : select MainNa rious tests/Nominal power.

Nom inal power

100

Exposur e : ~ jlD 55
Back: 'kV-· Key

e data
With the lowest internal line resistance, the control console compos es an exposur
set as follows :
- Large focus,
- 100kV,

'
- 300 or 550 mA, (depending on the generator model)
- 30 or 55 mAs, (depending on the generator model)
- 100 ms,
- 100% tube power
• Connec t the oscilloscope to 0500 at X180 _UTact( 1v= 2 okVJ and A_GND .
• Connec t the mAs meter to the D500 at X220. 1 and 2.
• Set the S2/O500 mA_Meas. switch to "ON", LED V67 goes on.
• Trigger exposur e and measure the high voltage and the mAs product.
• Divide the measure d mAs value by 100 ms= mA value
Using the kV and mA values, calculate the max. power:

Pkwmax = kV x mA (For the tolerance, see the Test Certificate)

1000

• A return to the "Various tests" menu is made by pressing the "kV" key.

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Inverter Single Oscillation (SI: Single oscillation)

be used to trigger
To localize errors in the primary inverter more easily, this function can
l of the primary inverter at a time is controll ed
single pulses. This way, only one diagona
alternately.

s1· Single osciUation

70

Exposure: ~jl□
Back: 'kV-' key

The control console compos es an exposur e data set as follows :

- Large focus,
- 70kV,
- 80% tube power

• A single pulse is triggered when the exposur e switch is pressed.

primary inverter
• With every additional exposure, there is always a switch to the other
diagonal.

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Measurement of lontomat Drift (lontomat drift)

Thi~ measurement is performed to test the disturbance voltage level of the entire auto-
matic e_xp_osur~ device signal circuit (including cabling and detector) . When thi~ is_done,
th_e radiation signal is suppressed (by covering the detector or the radiation exit window_
with lea~) ~nd only the noise and disturbance signals are included. This way, the dose sig -
nal that Is included is slowed down by the hardware. A specific thresho ld value may not be
exceeded within a specified time period .
Maximum admissible drift: ± 2V/0.5 s
During the measurement of the drift, the min. dose monitoring as well as the amplification
of the dose rate signal are not activated .
The following checks must be performed several times, one after the other, for all con-
nected detectors and measuring fields that are connected ; for th is, select the particular
automatic exposure unit workstation or the particular measuring field.

•
NOTICE The generator must be switched on at least 5 minutes prior to per- w.,=--1(~
forming the checks.

NOTICE If a digital oscilloscope is used for the measurements, measure-

ment may not be in the "Glitch Detect Mode" (determination of a
mean value, smoothing), because if this is done, the measure-
ments will be falsified.

Test Procedure
• Switch the generator OFF.
• Connect the oscilloscope at
- D500 board, X170_Vout and A_GND
- Trigger: D500 board , X120_Start_lnv (start inverter)
• Set the S 1/D500 service switch to "ON".
• Switch the generator ON.
• In the service mode, select /Main/Various tests/ lontomat drift:
The control console composes an exposure data set as follows:
- Large focus,
- 73kV,
- 80% tube power,

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• 1-Point technique

Drift bucky tab le Drift bucky v,,1a II

73 73

Expo sure: ~ 11□ Exposure : ~ jl□

Back: 'kV-' key Back: 'kV-' key

• The drift measurement is made when the exposure switch is pressed.

I\ CAUTION \\ Maintain the required pauses for the tube unit between the expo-
sures (at least 5 minutes).

• Measure the drift (oscillogram)

NOTICE The measurement of drift refers to the Integrator output of the

U/F converter, I.e., with Start_lnv ON and when the threshold volt-
age of O V is reached, the output voltage is set to + 1.5 V (± 0.3 V).

-> Maximum admissible drift: ± 2 V/0.5 s

Drift osclllogram
~Example 1

.. ~· .. ·-· -,-••·-~-· ' t · --

1/ Example 2 1 V/div.
Tolerance
±2V 0.1 s/div.
1.5 V
DC

1
NOTICE If the drift measurement is out of tolerance, carry out a check of
the hum voltage, see next point!

~ • Enter the measurement values in the Measurement Certificate.

• Set the S1 /D500 service switch to OFF.
• Switch the generator OFF.

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Checking the Hum Voltage (only if drift measurement is out of tolerance)

(Page 3-4/5)
• Set the same conditions as for the measurement of drift.
• Connect the oscilloscope to the D500 board , X170_ Vin and A_GND .
Trigger: D500 / X120 Start_lNV
• Trigger exposure and measure the hum voltage UsR (see oscillogram) .
-> Maximum admissible hum voltage: 20 mVPP
Example of a correct measurement:
iek ur, :
- T- )
6 : 7.0mV
@: S.4 mV

UsR

r
10. omv M·10.oms c:n '\. 1. 26V 18 M ay 2000
0 13 l.00 V $,.
13: 52 : 05

NOTICE Depending on the oscilloscope settings (HF filter, peak detection,

sampling), it is possible that the measurement will have to be per-
formed several times!

• Enter the measurement value in the Measurement Certificate.

• Set the S1/0500 service switch to OFF.
• Switch the generator OFF.

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Generator Information

POLYDOROS IT 30/55 Information

ator and the operating data are
In the "Information" menu, the general data for the gener
made available. A distinction is made between 4 areas:

Ma.in Information

Configuration .. . ► Error log .. .

.A.djustme nt ... Generator data ...

Vario us tests ... Tube data .. .

► Information .. . System data ...

Error Log
are recorded. They are displayed
In the error log, the generator errors that have occurred
in the order in which they occurred with date and time .

Infn I Error log Del. : G

► 0002: dec-02., 08 :56:03

0027: dec-02., 08 :53:45

0013 : nov-30., 12 :44:23

0028: n ov-30., 12 :30 :10

Resetting the Error Log

be reset when the M key is
• Select the delete mode using the M key, the error log can
pressed again .

Do you really want to

delete the error log?
Press G to confirm or
another key to ignore!

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Generator Data
th
In the "Generator data" menu, the different power data and the firmware version of e
generator are displayed :

Info I Gene rat or data

55 kW Generator

Gen era tor FW: V.AD1 .A.

Ma x. IT: 550 mA
Back 'kV-' key

X-Ray Tube Unit Data

In the "Tube data" menu, the different power data and the number of overload exposures
of the tube unit are displayed :
- Example :

Info I Tube data

Optilix 150/30/50/HC

Exps.: 147550 ! 56

Overloads : 142 I 22

Back: 'kV-' key

System Data
General data regarding the generator-tube unit assembly is displayed in the "System l&-
data" menu. The system name, the total number of exposures and the number of tube unit • ·~
replacements is displayed :
- Example:

Info I System data

Polydoros IT 55

Exposures: 00 204 2361 87

Tube changes : 12

Back: 'kV-' key

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