TS detector XP00-RFU.840.02.05.02
TS detector XP00-RFU.840.02.05.02
TS detector XP00-RFU.840.02.05.02
Troubleshooting Guide
Detector
Detector for the RFU
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1 General Information 5
2 2430EZ / 3543EZh 13
9 Index 67
Always observe the general safety information for medical products when performing
work steps and checks. See the RAD FLUORO Safety Information, XRPF-000.860.20.
WARNING
After completing the work:
Switch the system off and back on. Make sure that the "service switch active"
error is not displayed.
Perform a final function test, depending on the work steps that have been
performed.
Check whether a safety-technical check according to IEC 62353 is required,
see CB Doc > Maintenance.
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CAUTION
Before opening the cabinet door, make sure the hinges are closed.
If the hinges are not closed, there is a danger that the cabinet door will fall out
when it is opened.
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WARNING
Technician Training:
Failure to comply can result in
- Electric shock
- radiation exposure
- injuries
- mechanical damage
- system malfunction.
The work steps described may be performed only by trained technicians.
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n Sequence
WARNING
Observe the work sequence.
Failure to comply can result in
- Electric shock
- radiation exposure
- injuries
- mechanical damage
- system malfunction.
Make absolutely sure to observe the work sequence and the applicable safety
information.
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n Voltage is still present in the following assemblies, even when the system is
switched off:
WARNING
Line voltage is present!
If not observed, electric shock can occur.
Polydoros:
After switching off the F1 power switch in the generator, the input terminals
still conduct voltage to X1, X2, F2, K3.
The following points conduct voltage with the generator switched off and the
system switched on: F1, F2, F4-F10, K1, K2, K4, K5, K6, T1, T3, X1-X4, X7-X10,
Z1, Z2. See the "Caution!" label in the generator.
D612.X23 can conduct auxiliary voltage (line power) for the external radiation
display and the room light control.
On the FL-C image system and the monitors
On the DSM, Detector Supply Module
General Information: Observe the warning labels on the components or as‐
semblies.
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WARNING
Prior to beginning work, make absolutely sure to switch off power to the particu‐
lar assembly:
If not observed, electric shock can occur.
Shut down the entire X-ray system
Switch the system off.
Switch off on-site power and secure it against being switched on again unin‐
tentionally.
The UPS must be switched off and the "OUTPUT" connector on the rear of the
UPS also must be disconnected.
Switch off power to the "Connections for external Radiation and for Room
Light Control" (on the D612 in the generator cabinet) in the examination room
and secure them from being switched on again unintentionally.
Then wait at least 2 minutes so that the intermediate circuit voltages in the
various assemblies drop to a safe level.
All LEDs on the assemblies have to be off.
General Information: Observe the warning labels on the components or as‐
semblies.
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Install or remove components only with the power switched off; when doing this, ob‐
serve ESD guidelines.
WARNING
A gigalink (Class kx3A Product) with a laser diode is used for the image transfer
between the FD and image system.
Failure to comply can result in eye injuries.
Do not look into the laser. The laser beam is not visible.
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n Radiation Release
WARNING
Radiation release.
If not observed, exposure to radiation can occur.
For work steps that are identified with the radiation symbol, make absolutely
X certain to observe radiation safety, e.g. exit the examination room, install all
radiation safety devices on the system and wear radiation safety clothing.
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WARNING
Block radiation release
If not observed, exposure to radiation can occur.
To block unintentional triggering of radiation, press the soft button on the
TUI, if it is configured, or the SS switch / ignition safety in the generator.
n Motorized movements
WARNING
Blocking Motorized Movements
If not observed, serious bodily injury can occur.
To block unintentional movements, press the soft button on the TUI, if it is
configured, or the EMERGENCY Stop on the unit.
n Hygiene
WARNING
Risk of infection
There is a risk of infection from direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
Have the components disinfected by the operating personnel and wear safety
gloves.
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Only original screws may be used (with the correct thread length).
Failure to comply could damage cables.
n Original parts
WARNING
Detectors. This includes the stationary and portable detectors as well as detectors
from third parties.
Toxic materials.
Toxic contamination if detector panel is broken by mechanical shock.
Handle detectors with care! If the detector is broken, do not use it; inspect to
determine whether any particles have spilled. Leaked particles have to be col‐
lected and kept in a sealed container. Spilled particles have to be returned to
Siemens.
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Each change in the WiFi channels must be discussed with the hospital's IT administrator
and must be recorded in the customer documents (Startup Instructions and/or Backup/
Restore Certificate.
n The mobile detectors can be switched on and off actively by the user
(( 4/Fig. 7 Page 17)).
n Switching off:
- The detector can be switched off by a SW command. In this case, the status LED
quickly blinks orange.
- The detector can be switched off manually, whereby the on/off switch is held press‐
ed for 5 sec. - 10 sec.. As soon as the status LED quickly blinks orange, release the
switch.
The detector must always be switched off before the battery is removed.
The Pixrad log files can be found on the FLC in the following directory:
C:\FLCompact\Log\IC\pixrad
or
C:\FLCompact\Log\IC\pixrad\backup
The shock sensor events are stored in the detector. A nonvolatile ring buffer memory
In the log file itself search for “shock” to find any entry of shock event indication:
Level 1 = Gives indication of significant shock due to incautious use which corresponds to
a drop height of appr. 20 cm
Level 2 = Gives indication of significant shock due to incautious use which corresponds to
a drop height of appr. 70 cm
xo, ox, xx = Gives indication of axles affected by the shock event:
xo = x-direction triggered
ox = y-direction triggered
xx = shock triggered in both directions
Level 2 indication has strong impact on the detector’s warranty.
But even with shock sensors activated, the detector may still function properly.
n Level 2:
2016/10/05-16:02:19.636 | 0000000000000234 | I | shock event on
2016-10-05T13:33:41 with level1=xx level2=xx
n Some early generation detectors may not have electronic shock indication; in
this case you may find the following entry:
2016/05/31-12:02:28.877 | 0000000000000A18 | W | Shock sensor hardware not
present or malfunction : commands will be disabled
The status displays in th FL-Compact Log begin starting with system SW version VE10
with “XDInfo:...”
n grid: 2: The actual operating location of the detector is listed based on the grid: 0 =
free = free exposure; 1 = Wall = detector insert in BWS; 2 = Table = detector insert in
the table
n is Saved Value: 0: indication of whether the displayed detector data are current or
are the last status of the readout on the stand: 0 = data are current; 1 = data are not
current
n Gyro: [-33,-157,1209,1]: indication of length and position of the detector
- The first three digits indicate the length of the detector in the room. Similar to an
airplane, there are the designations Roll, Pitch and Yaw.
The first two values can vary here between 0° and 180° or 0° and –180°. In other
words, if the detector with the battery is lying down flat on an even surface, the
first two values must be about 0. However the value are never exactly 0, but vary
between ...±178°...±179°..±180°..±0°..±1°..±2°.., depending on how flat the surface
really is..
- The third value (Yaw) is not relevant for troubleshooting.
- The last value (4.) provides information about the current operating situation.
Val‐ Description
ue
0 Detector is being moved
1 Detector is lying face up (correctly)
2 Detector is lying face down
3 Detector is in between portrait (correct side, but pitched towards the vertical
tray)
4 Detector is in between portrait, upside down (pitched towards the vertical tray)
5 Detector is in between the landscape arrow facing right, but pitched
6 Detector is in between the landscape arrow facing left, but pitched
7 Detector is in between undefined
8 Detector is standing, portrait
9 Detector is standing, portrait, upside down
10 Detector is standing, landscape, arrow facing right
11 Detector is standing, landscape, arrow facing left
12 Standing another way (not defined)
13 Undefined
2.1.4 Detectors
The 2430EZ (MAX mini) and 3543EZh (MAX wi-D) mobile detectors have one display and
connection interface on the side ( 1/Fig. 5 Page 17) on the right next to the grip
( 1/Fig. 6 Page 17) and is the same on both detectors.
Fig. 5: 2430EZ Detector (MAX mini) Fig. 6: 3543EZh Detector (MAX wi-D)
1
1
Interface:
Fig. 7: 2430EZ / 3543EZh, detail view
1 2 3 5
6
4
1 3 5
2.2 Troubleshooting
The detector Serial Number must be noted and must accompany every escalation!
2.2.1 Detector
Tab. 1 Displays on the Detector
Fig. 10: WiFi symbol green WiFi available. The detector is connected to
an access point.
orange WiFi not available. The detector is not con‐
nected to an access point.
LED off n WiFi not in the operating zone. WiFi
switched off by the SW
n The detector is switched off
n The detector is booting.
Problem:
n If battery is OK the detector has to be re‐
placed, because it does not boot up.
The status LED
blinks orange or
green about 20 to 25
times then the LED
switches OFF
2.2.2 Artifacts
Two (or more) Line artifacts with a If the line artifacts are too close to one another
line artifacts are distance of less than 5 (< 5 pixels) the detector has to be replaced.
very close to each pixels cannot be cor‐
other. rected (in a defect map
for example).
The RAD Receptor Tray Circuit Diagram is very helpful for troubleshooting here.
If you have any problems loading the detector battery in the bucky tray, you can perform
the following checks:
1. Check whether the loading contacts of the detector are dirty, corroded, or defective.
2. Insert the detector in all directions (portrait and landscape) and tilt the bucky if possi‐
ble.
3. The following troubleshooting steps can be performed:
Fig. 18: Troubleshooting diagram
Disturbances from other Look for the WiFi sources, e.g., using the
WiFi sources, Bluetooth, "Wire Shark" tool.
microwaves, radar, etc.
The SW could not estab‐ n Log th detector off of the FL-C and re‐
lish the connection. connect by infrared. If needed, repeat
the procedure several times.
n Switch off the detecor, remove the bat‐
tery and reinsert it.
n Check the AP configuration, perform it
again and save it.
The Ethernet switch No voltage (24 V) or n Check whether the 24 V power supply
does not function. switch defective. voltage is present.
n Check the 24 V transformer.
n Replace the transformer or switch, if
necessary.
n The detector has only one detector panel, i.e., there is no horizontal butting line.
n The power supply voltage is 24 V, ±10%.
n The image size is 2880x2880 pixels, whereby the area sensitive to radiation is
2868x2874 pixels; the effective image size is 420x426 mm.
n The permissible ambient temperature of the detector at full power is between +10˚C
and +35˚C.
n The maximum ambient humidity during operation is 75% relative humidity (non-con‐
densing).
Interfaces:
Fig. 22: 4343RC, interfaces
LED indicators
D1: This LED indicates that power is connected and OK (Power OK).
D2: This LED is ON when micro-controller bootup has been successfully completed (De‐
tector OK).
D3: This LED is ON when the micro-controller was able to receive at least one correct mes‐
sage (Communication OK). It turns ON during initialization and remains on. This LED goes
OFF as soon as the micro controller detects a communication problem.
D4: This LED is driven by the sequencer hardware. It is ON when the sequencer frame is
started by the frame request input. It goes OFF during sequencer frame blanking (Fre‐
quency OK).
D5: This LED is driven by the sequencer hardware. It is ON in the X-ray window (signaled
by the active status of the X-ray Enable sent to the system). It goes OFF between two X-
Ray windows (XRAY_OK).
Power Connector
Connector type (detector side): D-SUB 15, two-rows, male connectors with 4-40 screw‐
locks
Fig. 24: Power connector
The status displays in th FL-Compact Log begin starting with system SW version VE10
with “XDInfo:...”
n Both fluoro detectors have only one detector panel (there is no butting line).
n The operating temperature must not differ from the calibration temperature by more
than±4˚C for the 4343F-3 and ±6˚C for the 4343F-4. A difference that is outside of
this range can have a negative effect on image quality.
n The maximum ambient humidity during operation is 75% relative humidity (non-con‐
densing).
n The 4343F-4 detector has no active cooling, because it consumes less power than the
4343F-3.
Interfaces:
D2
D3
D4 D1
D5
5 4 2 1
3
n 1: Power Supply
n 2: Ethernet connection (not used).
n 3: LED indicators
- D1: Goes on if the power supply is OK.
- D2: Goes on if detector bootup was successful.
- D3: Goes on if communication is OK. Goes OFF if the detector detects a communi‐
cation problem.
- D4: This LED is driven by the sequencer hardware. It is ON when the sequencer
frame is started by the frame request input. It goes OFF during sequencer frame
blanking
- D5: This LED is driven by the sequencer hardware. It is ON in the X-ray window (sig‐
naled by the active status of the X-ray Enable sent to the system). It goes OFF be‐
tween two X-ray windows.
n 4: Fiber optic connector.
n 5: fiber optic connector (not used).
n 6: Grounding connector.
5.1.1 Overview
Fig. 27: AP, overview
5 4 3 2
5.1.2 Troubleshooting
For communication problems between detector and AP, please refer to the Troubleshoot‐
ing chapter in the mobile detector section.
5.2.1 Overview
Fig. 30: Ethernet switch: Overview and Ports
5.2.2 Troubleshooting
For communication problems between detector and AP, please refer to the Troubleshoot‐
ing chapter in the mobile detector section.
If image quality problems (artifacts, defects, differences in brightness, not sharp images,
etc.) occur, first save the following data before proceding with other measures:
- The SW version and serial number of the detector
It is recommended to transfer the files using Big File Transfer or SecuFlex (preferred be‐
cause BFT does not support ZIP files) after saving them, because the data volume is usu‐
ally very large.
1. Navigate to FLC Service > File&Image Tools > Log & Config File in the SSW.
2. Select ( 1/Fig. 32 Page 49) under File Type in the pull-down menu Logs .
3. Open the FLCompact Application folder under FLC Configuration Files and highlight
the desired log files ( 2/Fig. 32 Page 49).
4. Select the desired storage medium under Destination ( 4/Fig. 32 Page 49).
5. Click on Save ( 5/Fig. 32 Page 49). The window will now be dimmed. The progress
of the save will be displayed in the Process Status window ( 3/Fig. 32 Page 49).
The log files will be save uncompressed!
Note: Depending on the number and size of the log files, saving can take up to several
minutes!
Fig. 32: Saving the log files
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6.1.2.3 Saving the images without generator and organ program parameters
For image problems caused by defective pixels, lines, or artifacts, it is not necessary to
have images stamped with the date, time, and organ program.
n Select the patient on whose images the artifacts appear in the Patient tab card.
n Change to the Documentation tab card and press the F12 function key. The mouse
cursor changes and the “Export to Service Study” window appears on the right side.
n Click on the desired image / images. The selected images are marked with a white
square.
n In the “Export to Service Study” window, click OK. The images are anonymized and
copied to the service image folder.
n Navigate to FLC Service > Diagnostic > Service Image Import / Export in the SSW
( 1/Fig. 33 Page 50)
n Select the USB device under Destination ( 2/Fig. 33 Page 50).
n Highlight the images that were just transferred in the Image File Selection window.
The images are present in at least two formats.
Images without a file suffix and with the file suffix .pp must always be se‐
lected! ( 3/Fig. 33 Page 50)
n Click on Export.
n The images are now saved on the USB device in ZIP files. The progress of the save can
be followed in the “Export Status” window.
Two ZIP files for each image are exported to the USB device (...FLC... and ...DCM...)
6.1.2.4 Saving the images including generator and organ program parameters
Especially with image quality problems, images stamped with the date, time, and organ
program data are needed.
n Make sure the function “USB support” is available in local service. Open the SSW and
navigate to FLC Service > Configuration > CD/DVD & USB. In the USB Support field,
“Enable export to USB” must be checked.
n Plug in the USB stick.
n Select a whole study (Patient tab card > Examined Patients) or mark some images
(Documentation tab card).
n The desired images can be exported from the Patient tab card. The “export” icon on
the patient tab card has to be clicked with the examined patient task card open.
Fig. 34: Export from Patient Tab Card
n The Export window will open. Make sure to select the following options:
- Target Type: USB device
- Format: Private
- Anonymized: checked
Select whether all or just the marked images of a study should be exported.
Start the export by clicking Export.
Fig. 35: Export window
n You can monitor the progress of the image export by clicking the “job status” icon.
Fig. 36: Export of images - progress
n Now the images have been saved on the USB stick and can be forwarded for further
investigation.
Fig. 37: Service Mode, Settings tab Fig. 38: PEX backup on a USB stick
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Save at least one image (raw data image and DICOM image) that shows the pixel errors,
the FLCompact.log file and the calibration files.
Pixel errors can occur as dark pixels, light pixels or as what are called "blinkers". Light and
dark pixel errors appear permanently on the images. “Blinkers“ appear sporadically or also
regularly and then disappear so that their appearance and disappearance can be com‐
pared with a blink.
Save at least one image (raw data image and DICOM image) that shows the line errors,
the FLCompact.log file and the calibration files.
Line errors can be permanent or occur as blinking lines.
Save at least one image (raw data image and DICOM image) that shows the multi-line er‐
rors, the FLCompact.log file and the calibration files.
n Switch off the system (wait until the FL Compact is switched off completely) and
switch it back on.
Microphony (due to vibrations caused by unit movements): Check whether the detector
has been subjected to vibrations during exposure (e.g. caused by table movements). If
microphony occurs, the disturbance must be corrected. If the disturbance cannot be cor‐
rected, escalate via the standard escalation process.
Multi-line errors in the 2430EZ and 3543EZh mobile detectors occur only if there is a
change in the load statis of the detector during or shortly after image exposure (e.g. the
detector insert was pulled out). However, there is a description the Operator Manual
that this should be avoided.
Save at least one image (raw data image and DICOM image) that shows the column er‐
rors, the FLCompact.log file and the calibration files.
Column errors can be permanent or occur as blinking columns.
If the column errors no longer occur after checking the points listed above and removing
the grid, the grid is defective and must be replaced.
Reason: If nothing more is in the beam path (also not the grid) and the detector no lon‐
ger shows column errors, the grid is the only thing that remains as the cause for the col‐
umn errors.
If the column errors still occur, check the following points and, if needed, correct the er‐
rors.
n All ground wire connections in the image chain (detector - FL-C).
n All plug-in connections and cables in the image chain (detector - FL-C).
If the column errors are still present, recalibrate the detector in the affected mode.
If the column errors (also blinking columns) are still present even after recalibrating the
detector, proceed as follows:
n Save at least one image (raw data image and DICOM image) with artifacts, the
FLCompact.log file and the calibration files.
n The saved images and data (including the data and images saved prior to the recali‐
bration) have to be available for the standard escalation process. Then check whether
a manual defect map that corrects the pixel errors can be generated. If replacement of
the detector is necessary, it will be recommended.
If the column errors no longer occur after checking the points listed above and removing
the grid, the grid is defective and must be replaced.
Reason: If nothing more is in the beam path (also not the grid) and the detector no lon‐
ger shows column errors, the grid is the only thing that remains as the cause for the col‐
umn errors.
If the column errors still occur, check the following points and, if needed, correct the er‐
rors.
n All ground wire connections in the image chain (detector - docking station - system).
n All ground wire connections and cables in the image chain (detector - docking station
- system).
n Damage, e.g. to cables, detector, etc.
If the column errors are still present, recalibrate the detector in the affected mode.
If the column errors (also blinking columns) are still present even after recalibrating the
detector, proceed as follows:
n Save at least one image (raw data image and DICOM image) with artifacts, the
FLCompact.log file, the calibration files and the SW version of the detector.
n The saved images and data (including the data and images saved prior to the recali‐
bration) have to be available for the standard escalation process. Then check whether
a manual defect map that corrects the pixel errors can be generated. If replacement of
the detector is necessary, it will be recommended.
Save at least one image (raw data image and DICOM image) that shows the grid errors,
the FLCompact.log file, the calibration files and the SW version of the detector.
If the grid errors no longer occur after checking the points listed above and moving out/
removing the grid, the grid is defective and must be replaced.
Reason: If no obstruction is in the beam path (also not the grid) and the images no longer
show errors, the grid is the only thing that remains as the cause for the image errors.
Module defects appear as wide stripes. With detectors with two detector panels, module
defects usually affect only one panel (see ( Fig. 45 Page 64)),with detectors with only
one panel, the defect appears as continuous stripes. Here, the module can fail complete‐
ly, i.e., there is no image display in the area or the module defect appears as a collection
of column errors ( Fig. 45 Page 64).
Capter Changes
2430EZ / 3543EZh The content of several SKB entries has been moved to this
document. As a result, several chapters and entries have
been added.
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