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Start-up
POLYDOROS SX

beginning with VE02D

10093754
07415008
07152494
05902064
05902031
05658385
05643312
05642777
05642751
05642017
05289009
04816794
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03774119

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Print No.: RX63-055.815.01.03.02 English

Replaces: RX63-055.815.01.02.02 Doc. Gen. Date: 11.02
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Disclaimer
The installation and service of equipment described herein is to be performed by qualified
personnel who are employed by Siemens or one of its affiliates or who are otherwise autho-
rized by Siemens or one of its affiliates to provide such services.
Assemblers and other persons who are not employed by or otherwise directly affiliated with
or authorized by Siemens or one of its affiliates are directed to contact one of the local
offices of Siemens or one of its affiliates before attempting installation or service proce-
dures.

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0Table of Contents

1 _______ General Remarks ________________________________________________ 7

General Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remarks Regarding Text Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Information Pertaining to Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product-specific Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Required Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Required Tools and Measurement Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Generals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Prerequisites and Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Service PC to the POLYDOROS SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
POLYDOROS Service / Adjustment, Toggle of S3 on the D100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety Measures for POLYDOROS SX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 _______ Line Connection________________________________________________ 19

Switching to another Line Voltage and Line Frequency (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

50Hz/60Hz Line Frequency Adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking the Phase Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Measuring the Internal Line Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3 _______ Installing Service Software on the Service PC _______________________ 22

Important Preliminary Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Switching On the POLYDOROS SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performing System Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Help Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the XCS Service Software on the Service PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
beginning with VE00D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the XCS Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ID Codes in the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Variable Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4 _______ System Configuration ___________________________________________ 31

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5 _______ Startup without High Voltage _____________________________________ 37

Testing the Operating Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Default position after switch-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Testing the Filament Heating Circuit and Anode Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Check the fluoroscopy and exposure circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fluoroscopy circle (if configured) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Exposure circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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6 _______ Startup with High Voltage ________________________________________ 41

Preliminary Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Testing the Anode RPM (without radiation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Test with the FLUKE 8060A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Test with the oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

7 _______ Generator Basic Settings ________________________________________ 44

Generator Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Generator Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adjusting the Fluoroscopy Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tube Unit Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Testing the Exposure Voltage and the Tube Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Testing radiographic heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Testing the filament boosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Testing the kV accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Testing the Exposure Displays at the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
mAs Relay Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Testing the mAs valuese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
DIAMENTOR MS Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Manual Control of Exposure Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Testing the max. Generator Power/X-ray Tube Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

8 _______ IONTOMAT ____________________________________________________ 53

Film-Screen Combinations Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Checking the Chamber and Measuring Field Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Detector selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Measuring Field Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Checking the Drift and Hum Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Checking the Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Checking the Hum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Causes and Corrective Measures for Drift and Hum Voltage Values that are too High.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Testing Optical Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
IONTOMAT Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Determining the IONTOMAT Voltage Response Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PLANI-IONTOMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Checking PLANI-IONTOMAT Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Density Correction with the PLANI-IONTOMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Iris Adjustment for Digital Tomo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Checking the kV Reduction Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Checking Control when Exposure is Triggered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Checking Drift and Hum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Checking Dose Rate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Cut-off Dose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Resolution Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Checking the disappearance of grid lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Test exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

9 _______ Fluoroscopy Settings ___________________________________________ 75

Adjusting the Dose Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Adjusting the Dose Rate with the PDA / SDM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Adjusting the Dose Rate with the B-Signal (VIDEOMED DI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Adjusting the Dose Rate with the VIDEOMED DIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Adjusting the TV Iris Diaphragm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Checking the Dose Rate for Fluoroscopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Checking the B-Signal Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Checking the Selected ADC Measurement Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Adjusting the Water Value Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Preparations (Test Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Checking kV Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Maximum Skin Dose Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Checking the Skin Dose Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Checking the Fluoroscopy Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10 ______ Saving the Data on Diskette (Backup) ______________________________ 93

Saving the Data on Diskette (Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Exiting the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

11 ______ Final Adjustments ______________________________________________ 95

Indicators and Monitoring Devices for Radiation Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Function Check of the Oil Pressure Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Door contact for radiation blocking (e.g. at the door to the examination room). . . . . 95
Indicator lamps for tube selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Indicator lamps for tube display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Additional Work Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Connection and startup of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Programming the organ fields (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Programming the exposure data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Checking the Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Final system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

12 ______ Appendix Download ____________________________________________ 97

POLYDOROS SX 65/80 XCU-Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Carrying Out the Filament Heating Download: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

13 ______ Appendix Organ Program ________________________________________ 99

Entering and Editing the Organ Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

14 ______ Conditioning the X-ray Tube _____________________________________ 100

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Conditioning the X-Ray Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

15 ______ Appendix Sensitivity of the Film-Screen Combinations ______________ 101

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

16 ______ Appendix Service SDM _________________________________________ 108

Selektive Dominant Measurement (SDM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Checking the Size of the PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Checking the Selected ADC Measuring Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

17 ______ Changes to Previous Version ____________________________________ 112

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1-
General Remarks
1General Remarks

This document was originally written in German.

Safety Note 0

NOTE When performing the work steps and tests, the product-spe-
cific safety information contain in the documents as well as
the general safety information must be observed.

Remarks Regarding Text Emphasis 0

1. All texts labeled with "WARNING" are intended to call attention to a potential risk to
health or life.
2. All texts labeled with ”CAUTION”contain information regarding risk and preventive
measures to avoid a dangerous situation.
3. All texts labeled ”NOTICE”contain additional information regarding the procedure
which follows, and is given to provide a better understanding of the procedure or to pro-
vide a warning about unnecessary risks and avoidable problems.

Important Information Pertaining to Startup 0

• Record measurements indicated with the ✍ symbol in the specific test protocol or
image quality measurement certificate (IQ Certificate).
• In addition, perform the customer and system-specific programming and adjustments.
The generator may have been shipped as:
• A subsystem, e.g. as a replacement in an existing system.
• part of a system, e.g. SIRESKOP CX/SX.

Subsystem shipment
The generator has been equipped with the options ordered according to the BZ and
tested at the factory (see test certificate).

Follow these instructions for startup

System or subsystem shipment

For generator startup, refer to the system binder (with the yellow spine), Reg. 4.

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Product-specific Remarks 1.1

Required Documents 0

• Generator Wiring Diagram

• Test Certificate
• Instructions for the options
• Image Quality Test Certificate

Required Tools and Measurement Equipment 0

• Standard installation tool kit

• Cu filter set 44 06 120 RV090
• Resolution test, type 41/42 28 71 820 RE999
• Internal line impedance meter 84 28 104 RE999
• Inductive field meter (if needed) 97 02 713 Y7933
• Precision copper filter (2.1 mm) 99 00 598 XE999
• Digital multimeter, Fluke 8060 A 97 02 101 Y4290
• mAs-meter 81 60 400 RE999
• Memory oscilloscope, Fluke 3390A or 99 00 861 RE999
2-channel memory oscilloscope Tektronix 2232 97 02 239 Y3155
• Cathotest / X-ray tube phantom according to X-ray tube used
• kV/Dosimeter PTW-NOMEX 97 08 637 Y0388
• Protective conductor meter 44 15 899 RV090
• Service PC per ARTD Part 1, 3.1.0
• PC connection cable, 5 m 99 00 440 RE999
• Victoreen 07-424 densitometer PTW-Freiburg
• Magnifier

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WARNING To eliminate the risk of electric shock, the ground wire may
not be disconnected under any circumstances when per-
forming measurements with the oscilloscope.
¹ The ground wire may be neutralized by using a separat-
ing transformer only if no voltages greater than 25 V AC
or 60 V DC can occur on metal parts that can be
touched. For measurements in which existing ground
loops can have a disturbing effect on the measurement
result, an isolation transformer (e.g. GOULD Contec
9000 or TEKTRONIX A6902B) must be used, (see
ARTD/Part 3).

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Generals 1.2

• The following tests have been performed in the test lab and documented in the test pro-
tocol according to the Federal Republic of Germany’s X-ray Regulations, §16 and the
USA Acceptance Test:
- Accuracy of X-ray tube voltage
- Accuracy of voltage display for fluoroscopy
- Briefest switch time for automatic exposure
- Reproducibility of radiation

NOTE These measurement values and values determined during

start-up may be copied from the test protocol into the accep-
tance test protocol.

• The tests required per DHHS regulations must be carried out in accordance with the
particular generator Maintenance Instructions.
¹ In addition, the initial value of the test exposure from the Chap. System Configu-
ration must be entered into the Maintenance Instructions/Measurement Certifi-
cate, Chapter 2.

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Prerequisites and Remarks 1.3

• Prerequisites for configuring the system using the Service PC are:

- Basic knowledge, such as PC handling and operation of the Windows program.
- The prerequisites for the Service PC can be tested in the SSW under Help / Index /
PC-HW-Check

Fig. 1: SERVICE PC CHECK (VA01D)

- A completed POLYDOROS SX 65/80 training course or a completed system course.
• Programming the options
POLYDOROS SX 65/80
- 80 kW
is permitted only if the appropriate license is available!
The license is shipped along with the BZ and is filed in the generator binder, Register 9.

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Legend 0

Example for Text Descriptions

• Select “XCS Service Application-Main Program/Configure/Site Structure”Window
name/Main menu/Submenu.

Fig. 2: XCS Service Application-Main Program

Pos. 1 = Window name
Pos. 2 = Main menu
Pos. 3 = Submenu
Pos. 4 = Window

• In the window, "Configure:Site Structure:Component selection" select the components

in the field "available".

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Fig. 3: Configure:Site Structure:Component selection

Pos. 1 = Window name
Pos. 2 = Field
Pos. 3 = Window

Fig. 4: Site Configuration

Pos. 1 Message window

• Exit the window with OK

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Connecting the Service PC to the POLYDOROS SX 1.4

M9 DIA

X5

4 ON
EIN

SIEMENS

POLYDOROS LX 30/50

Inbetriebnahmeanleitung
Anlagenkonfiguration
D 320.X 5
(S P C M od.)
- S P C C om .1
RX 63-020.034...

T2
M 16

Important!
- Connect the system controller
(D320.X5) to Com 1.
- Connect the PC mouse to the PC
BUS mouse connector

Fig. 5: Connecting the Service PC

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POLYDOROS Service / Adjustment, Toggle of S3 on the D100 1.5

Fig. 6: POLYDOROS Service

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Safety Measures for POLYDOROS SX 1.6

S2

D160
Fig. 7: PL SX / D160

Fig. 8: PL / D110

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Fig. 9: PL / D100
• Use the power OFF switch on board D 160 to switch off the generator before working on
it (/S2/Fig. 7 / p. 16).

WARNING When the generator is switched off, there is still line voltage
present at the T1 transformer and at the D160 switch-on cir-
cuit (see Wiring Diagram).
After switching off the generator, there is still approx. 600 V
direct current present on the inverter!
¹ This is indicated by the LEDs V35 and V36 on the D110
(Fig. 8 / p. 16) (visible through the round opening in the
cover panel on the inverter) and LED V89 on the D220
goes on. The voltage dissipates within approx. 1.5 min-
utes to 0 V; the LEDs go off at approx. 30 V.

• Set the main system switch to OFF to switch off power to all components (generator
and connected equipment).
• To avoid unintentional release of high voltage or radiation, switch OFF (S1) SS on the D
100 board (Fig. 9 / p. 17) (no inverter power). When the generator is switched off, there
is still line voltage present at the T1 transformer and at the D160 switch-on circuit (see
Wiring Diagram).
• Install or remove assemblies only with the generator switched off, and in accordance
with ESD guidelines.

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WARNING For checks or adjustments that must be performed with radi-

ation switched on, make sure that appropriate radiation pro-
tective measures are provided.
¹ These work steps are labeled with the radiation warn-
ing symbol x .

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2-
Switching to another Line Voltage and Line Frequency (if neces-
2Line Connection

sary) 0

The test protocol shows the line voltage and line frequency used to test the generator. If
the generator is being connected to another line voltage, perform the changes according
to wiring diagram (*1 and *2).

50Hz/60Hz Line Frequency Adaptation 0

• Adaptation of the line frequency is performed by means of programming on the D160

board.

NOTE For the D160 “E1” and “E2” versions, programming is imple-
mented using solder jumpers; with the D160 “E3” version,
removable jumpers are used.

Line fre- Jumper position on D160

quency
50 Hz X20--X21 X23--X24
60 Hz X21--X22 X24--X25

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Checking the Phase Connection 2.1

NOTE For units with use three-phase power, e.g. SIRESKOP CX,
KLINOGRAPH 4-4, ...

Check the correct line phase connection with the inductive field meter at M16.L1, L2, L3:
• Connect the inductive field meter to connections L1, L2, L3 (incoming side).
• System breaker ON
• Take measurement.
• If needed, correct the phase connection and repeat the measurement.
• System breaker OFF
• Remove the inductive field meter.

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Measuring the Internal Line Resistance 2.2

Measure the internal line resistance at M16.L1, L2, L3 using the internal line resistance
meter (phase-to-phase):
• Connect the internal line impedance meter between 2 phases of L1, L2 and L3.
• System breaker ON
• Take measurement.
• System breaker ON
• Remove the internal line resistance meter and test the other phases.
P • Record the measurement value in the Test Certificate. For tolerance, see the Test Cer-
tificate.

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3-
Important Preliminary Steps
3Installing Service Software on the Service PC

• On board D 100: switch (S1) SS OFF (Fig. 10 / p. 23)

• Connect the Cathotest X-ray tube phantom to the high voltage cable at the cathode side
(negative side).

NOTE When replacing the tube assembly, particularly when tube

assemblies with the 0.3 mm filament are replaced with tube
assemblies with the 0.22 mm filament, programming of the
tube assembly model must be carried out with the Cathotest
or with the X44 (D160) connector plugged in.

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Switching On the POLYDOROS SX 3.1

Fig. 10: PL SX D160 / D100

• System breaker ON
The red LEDs (V78) on the D160 switch-on boards must go on.

NOTE If there is a malfunction, check the fuses on the T1 trans-

former (below the D160).

• Generator ON
Switch S2 to ON on D160 and press the S1 key.
- The generator initializes to "2" only
(when system is shipped - subsystem shipment up to " " see the V14 7-segment
display on D100)
• Check the locking mechanism:
- Switch generator OFF with S2 on D160
- The generator is no longer operable from the console.
• on D160.S2 to ON
• on D100.SS - OFF

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• on D100.ZK - OFF

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Performing System Programming 3.2

• System programming is performing using the Service PC.

Perform the following work steps for system programming of the generator:

NOTE This flowchart is intended to be only a guideline.

Perform the system configuration according to the following
flowchart.

Is the correct service software (SSW) No Install the service software

for the generator loaded in the Service PC? (SSW) on the Service PC

Yes

Establish connection
to XCS interface
(spc.exe)
Decide on program use

System shipment
Subsystem shipment Software update
and for Service (XCU download)

System Configuration e.g. Option:

(subsequent changes) 2nd plane (2nd tube) Organ program

Basic settings
Generator parameters Configure X-ray tube (test shots)
IONTOMAT mAs relay

Fluoroscopic
settings

Save the data on

Save the data Important! a diskette
on a diskette Backup is mandatory. (backup)
(backup) The backup diskette must
always have the latest version; if
there is an error, perform the Download (load
complete system configuration. software to generator)

Exit system
configuration (System/

Fig. 11: Installing and Starting the Service Software

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Help Text 3.3

• Select in the main menu "Help/Index".

Fig. 12:

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Installing the XCS Service Software on the Service PC 3.4

beginning with VE00D 0

NOTE Threre is a SSW manager with the XCS SSW; with it, several
versions of the XCS SSW can remain loaded on the Service
PC and selected accordingly as the current working version.

• Install the XCS service SW version on the Service PC; to do this, prior to installation,
rename the existing SSW directory to e.g. SSWold or SSWVxxx using the File Man-
ager.
• Insert SSW diskette 1+ into drive A: .
• Select the File Manager in Windows.
• In the "File" menu, select Run
• Enter A:\Install.exe in the "command line" and confirm with OK.
• Confirm the message window with OK.
- A prompt will appear to insert the appropriate diskette.
• Confirm the window that follows with OK.
- Then the software will create a SERVICE program group.

NOTE "C:\ SSW" is already set. Do not change!

Selecting the XCS Service Program 0

• Select XCS SERVICE.

Fig. 13: Service PC:User Identification

• User name: enter Name .
• Group ID: "enter _siemens".

NOTE If "Demo" is checked, the software can work without the

XCU. Communication with the XCU is not possible under
"Demo function".

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• Exit the window with OK.

Fig. 14: System Terminal Settings and Connect

NOTE - When Connect is selected, “System” “Realtime CI” (clock

time for the XCU) and “ID Codes” are enabled in the main
menu.
- If Password is selected, a password is requested; see the
chapter “Variable Password”

• Exit the window with Login.

• If Login is selected, a connection to the XCU is established.

ID Codes in the System Menu 0

NOTE Setting the system ID code is necessary:

- prior to entering the variable password
- the first time there is a log-in with a newly installed XCS
SSW
- when there is a replacement of the D200

To set the ID codes in the system controller, it is permissible to have performed CONNECT
but not yet LOGIN. The entries are used here to generate the variable password. While the
System Host ID is only displayed and cannot be changed, the two other Serial Numbers
and Product Types (maintenance unit numbers) must be entered specifically.

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Fig. 15: System: ID-Codes

• Put to Unit The data that were set are saved in the system controller.
• Cancel The data are not changed in the system controller
• Serial Number = entry of the System Serial Number
• Product No. Maintenance Unit No. (in combination with the variable pass-
word)

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Variable Password 3.5

What is referred to as a variable password must be generated for XCU-based systems. To

generate a variable password, please contact the person responsible for this in your
Regional Unit. If this person cannot be contacted, you can also have the password gener-
ated by HSC in exceptional cases.
The following data must be available to generate the password:
• Host ID
• System Serial No.
The Host ID can be read out from the XCU under <System><ID Codes> using the Service
PC.

NOTE Prior to entering the variable password, set the System Serial
Number and the maintenance unit under <System> <ID
Codes>.

Fig. 16: System: Login

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4-
System Configuration
4System Configuration

Remark 0

Configuration and adjustment have already been performed for systems shipped as sys-
tems. The SSW diskette, "Site Data Disk", included in the shipment is a backup.
For safety, a written document of the configuration and adjustments can be printed out.
• Printing Out the Site Structure Configuration:
- Select Configure / Site Structure, press the List button in the Component Selection
window.
- In Configure / Site Structure in the Component Selection window, press the OK
button, in the Edit System window, press the List button.
- In Configure / Site Structure in the Component Selection window, press the OK
button, in the Edit System window, press the OK button, in the Fluoro Details win-
dow, press the List button.
- In Configure / Site Structure in the Component Selection window, press the OK
button, in the Edit System window, press the OK button, in the Fluoro Details win-
dow, press the OK button, in the Edit Fluoro Programs window, press the List but-
ton.
- In Configure / Site Structure in the Component Selection window, press the OK
button, in the Edit System window, press the OK button, in the Fluoro Details win-
dow, press the OK button, in the Edit Fluoro Programs window, press the OK but-
ton, in the Site Adjustment window, press the List button.
Tip: If you always enter the same name for the file name in all print dialogs for
Site Structure Configure, all print to files will be written to the same file, one
after the other.
• Printing Out the Adjustment Results:
- Component / Polydoros SX / Diagnostics / Adjustment Results / Display all Parame-
ters.

NOTE Programming the options is permitted only if the corre-

sponding license is available!
The licenses are shipped with the BZ and are filed in the Gen-
erator Binder, Register 9.

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• Select the system under Configure / Site Structure / Site Selection and confirm with
OK.

Fig. 17: Configure:Site Structure:Site Selection

NOTE If Configure / Site Structure / Site Adjustments has been

saved once, the Configure / Site Structure / Component
Selection window is selected immediately when Configure /
Site Structure is selected. Changing Configure / Site Struc-
ture / Site Selection is possible only if Data / Erase Configura-
tion was performed first. All configuration and adjustment
data are lost when Data / Erase Configuraion is selected.

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• Select the configured components under Configure / Site Structure / Component

Selection and configure them with Edit and/or Option.

Fig. 18: Configure:Site Structure:Component selection

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• Configure / Site Structure / Edit System

Fig. 19: Configure:Site Structure:Edit System

NOTE Window: Configure / Site Structure / Edit System:

- If tube unit type is clicked, even if it is not changed, the tube
unit data are immediately set back to the default data. This
means that test shots of the tube unit must be performed
every time this is clicked.
- Stator designation (see Speed Info 105/93):
OPTI and MEGALIX with "L" at the end of the designation
means a 2-phase X-ray tube, e.g. Opti 150/30/50/C-100L
OPTI and MEGALIX without "L" at the end of the designation
means a 3-phase X-ray tube, e.g. Opti 150/30/50/C-100

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• Configure / Site Structure / Site Adjustments

Fig. 20: Configure:Site Structure:Site Adjustments

NOTE In systems with the FLUOROSPOT T.O.P., no "Default organ

programs" may be loaded from the program Configure / Site
Structure / Site Adjustments.
If "Default organ programs" are loaded, they cannot be used
in combination with the FLUOROSPOT T.O.P.
Window: Configure / Site Structure / Site Adjustments:
If a license is available, the "Organ Program" option can be
enabled in the Site Options menu - "Default organ programs"
will then be available.

• Exit the Configure / Site Structure / Site Adjustments window with "Save".

NOTE The configuration is saved in the XCU with Save and a

backup is generated on the "Site Data Disk".

• Exit the message window that follows with OK.

• Language Download for Displayed Texts on the Touchscreen Console

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NOTE Perform only if the D230, Part No. 48 19 640 X2076, is config-
ured.

• Select Component / PLSX Desk.

•

Fig. 21: Native language support for Polydoros desk

• Select Desk language to be loaded and the appropriate language.
• Select Load language data set.
• Exit the service window with Done.

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5-
Testing the Operating Console
5Startup without High Voltage

Default position after switch-on 0

1. Selected system

• 73 kV
2-point-technique
• 20 mA
• ■ (large focus)
• 80% kW

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Testing the Filament Heating Circuit and Anode Starter 5.1

NOTE If a D220 heating filament board with Part No.: 56 58 864 is

configured, the X200 and X201 jumpers must be installed.
LEDs V514 and V515 must go on.

• At the console, select the X-ray tube assembly to be tested via the appropriate system.
• Connect the Cathotest X-ray tube phantom and check the correct focus for the respec-
tive X-ray tube:

At console Release At X-ray tube phantom

Large filament small filament
/■ S27 OFF lights up* lights up*
■ S27 lights up+ does not light up
S27 does not light up lights up+

* standby heating, + radiographic heating

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Check the fluoroscopy and exposure circle 5.2

Fluoroscopy circle (if configured) 0

Fig. 22: PL LX:D100 / Displays

• Set fluoro switch to ON at the system.
• The following LED’s on D 100 have to light up (Generator wiring diagram):

AP1/AP2 (AP3) ROE1/ROE2 (ROE3)

ROT, V36 Generator enable
SWR-HN, V90 Radiation release safety circuit
d. on 7 segment display V14

NOTE X-RAY "radiation display" lights up only in response to radi-

ation ON.

• Set fluoro switch to OFF at the system.

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Exposure circuit 0

Preparation:
• Press the S27 trigger button to Preparation
• The following LED’s on D100 have to light up:

WS1/WS2 (AP3) ROE1/ROE2 (ROE3); depending on system X-ray tube

ROT, V36 Starter
h. →r. on 7 segment display V14 (boosting →continuous without "ZK")

Exposure release
• Push S27 button down to "release”.
SWR-HW, V90 radiation enable safety circuit with "HK"
¹ on 7 segment display V14 (boosting →continuous without "ZK")

NOTE X-RAY "radiation display" lights up only in response to radi-

ation ON.

• Release button S27.

NOTE If the 7-segment display does not switch from →A:

Check release circuit.
Press release button S27 for 10 s and read the error message
at the console.

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6-
Preliminary Steps
6Startup with High Voltage

• Switch generator to OFF

NOTE Prior to starting the test, remove the fuses for the I.I. line volt-
age in fluoroscopy systems to protect the I.I. and the multi-
plier. Close the collimator and cover the I.I. opening. (e.g.
with a lead apron).

• Remove the Cathotest X-ray tube phantom from the high voltage cables at the cathode
side and connect the cables to the X-ray tube. Because the Corona disks expand
slightly when they absorb the silicon oil, use a new Corona disk (Part No. 17 86 508
R4186) every time the high voltage connector is plugged in (see Installation Instruc-
tion).
• Generator OFF
• Switch ZK on board D100 ON
• Generator ON

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Testing the Anode RPM (without radiation) 6.1

Test with the FLUKE 8060A 0

NOTE The frequency can be measured directly, if a FLUKE 8060A is

available. Perform the measurement as described in b); set
the FLUKE to 200 mV AC and Hz.

Test with the oscilloscope 0

• At the console, select the X-ray tube to be tested.

• Press switch S27 to "prep": The rotating anode starts up.

CAUTION Voltage approx. 1500 V!

¹ Do not connect the oscilloscope yet!

• Switch OFF generator.

• Connect the oscilloscope to the X-ray tube to be tested:
- Tube assembly I to K3.R2 and K3.R4
- Tube assembly II to K3.2 and K3.4

Fig. 23: Oscillogram: X-ray tube rpm

• Evaluate the oscillogram:
- Count the number of periods within 100 ms.
- The period number multiplied by 10 provides the frequency.
- With 3-phase or high-speed X-ray tubes: rpm 143 ± 10 Hz (Rapid tubes).
- With low-speed X-ray tubes: rpm = 50 ± 5 Hz

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NOTE Disconnect the oscilloscope before switching the generator

back on!
It is not possible to measure the RPM’s for the OPTI 154.

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7-
Generator Basic Settings
7Generator Basic Settings

Fig. 24: PL LX:D100 / Measurement point

• Set SS to ON

NOTE Complete system configuration for both X-ray tubes has

already been performed in the factory.
Radiation is released during the measurements described
below. Observe radiation protection measures!
Observe the required cooling pauses for the X-ray tube!
Perform the following settings and tests for all connected
X-ray tubes!
- The generator adjustments are made in the main menu
"Components"/"Polydoros"/"Adjustment".

• To check the tube voltage and the tube current during the following settings, connect
the oscilloscope to the following test points on the D100.

X61.kV IST 1V 20 kV 0V/AGND (X61)

1V 200 mA

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X64.mA IST 1V 1 mA
Trigger: SWR Start/Stop inverter
(SWR/X64)

• In the main menu, select "Components"/"Polydoros ..”.

• Set the S3 / X44 switch on the D100 to Service.
• Exit the message window (D100.S3 service switch) with OK.

Generator Parameters 0

• In the window "Polydoros ..Service\Adjustment\select Generator Parameters".

• In the window "Generator Parameters" select the high voltage cable lengths for the par-
ticular tube unit (Tube 1, 2).
• Exit the window with OK.

Adjusting the Fluoroscopy Attachment 0

NOTE Carry out the adjustment of the "FC Attachment" for

1. During startup (already carried out when system is
shipped)
2. When the D100 is replaced
3. When inverter components are replaced (fluoro option)

• The generator should be switched of for at least 10 minutes (operating temperature).

• Select the window "Polydoros .. Service\Adjustment\FC Attachment Adjust".
• In the window "Fluoroscopy Attachment Adjust" select the field "Auto-Calibration".
• Confirm the message window with OK

NOTE he adjustment is carried out for several points (kV, mA).

When this is done, fluoroscopy is switched on and off auto-
matically.

• Exit the window with OK

NOTE Following "Erase Configuration" or the first time this module

is adjusted, the message: "You are about to generate Init
Block # 110! Do you really want to do this?" appears. Answer
this question with "Yes"

Tube Unit Adjustment 0

• In the window"Polydoros .. Service\Adjustment\select Warm UP”.

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CAUTION Radiation will be released in the next work step.

¹ Close the collimator, cover the I.I. with lead-rubber.

X • In the window "Warm Up": click on "Fluoroscopy ON": fluoroscopy is automatically

switched off after 10 min..
• Exit the window with OK.
• The adjustment points: " Pre Heating, Filament Correction, Filament Pushcurrent" are
guided by the software. For them, fluoroscopy or exposure is switched on in the win-
dow in each instance until the "OK Button" is activ.

NOTE First the small focus, then the large focus is completely cali-
brated (test shots).

• Exit the window with OK

• Repeat the fluoroscopy option adjustment.

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Testing the Exposure Voltage and the Tube Current 7.1

Testing radiographic heating 0

• At the console select the kV value and the tube current values (mAs/ms).
- 3-point technique
- 81 kV
- 40 mAs
- ■
- 100 ms or nearest possible value
X • Make an exposure for each X-ray tube (S27: approx. 2s prep, then press HK ON) and
check the curve of the exposure voltage and of the tube current on the oscilloscope:
The exposure voltage should remain constant throughout the exposure. Within 50 ms,
the tube current should be within ± 10% of the nominal values and then remain constant
throughout the exposure.
If the measurement values deviate from those given, recalibrate the X-ray tube.

Testing the filament boosting 0

X • Release an exposure using the above values (push S27 to "release") and check expo-
sure voltage and tube current on the oscilloscope: The exposure voltage should remain
constant throughout the exposure.
Within 50 ms, the tube current should be within ± 10% of the nominal values and then
remain constant throughout the exposure. If the measured values differ from the nomi-
nal values, the X-ray tube must be conditioned again (calibrated).

Testing the kV accuracy 0

• At the deck for each connected tube unit, for both and ■ 77. Select kV, 32 mAs and
100% kW.
X • Release an exposure for each tube and check the kV value on the oscilloscope.
Record the measurement value in the test protocol. For tolerance, see Test Certificate.
P Use a kV meter (NOMEX) for the acceptance tests (RöV §16). Follow the operating and
the measurement requirements in the instructions. If the measurement values deviate
from those given:
- Check the length of the high-voltage cable
- or recalibrate the X-ray tube.

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Testing the Exposure Displays at the Console 7.2

• At the console select 77 kV / 100 mAs and release an exposure:

- The radiation ON indicator must light up during the exposure.
- The tone (beep) must sound at the console for the duration of the exposure.

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mAs Relay Adjustment 7.3

• In the window "Polydoros .. Service\Adjustment\select mAs Relais Adjust".

• Connect the mAs meter to D220.X16 (mAs socket).
• Exit the message window with OK.

NOTE Perform the mAs relais adjustment::

1. during startup (not when the sytem is delivered)
2. after replaceing the D100
3. when there are differences in the mAs values in 2-point
technique.

X • Select "Exposure ON".

• Enter the value measured in "Measured value: ..." using the arrow keys.
• Exit the window with OK.
• Disconnect the mAs meter and reinstall the mAs jumper.

NOTE Following "Erase Configuration" or with the first adjustment

of this module, the following message appears: "You are
about to generate Init Block # 103! Do you really want to do
this?"
Respond to this message with "Yes".

Testing the mAs valuese 0

• Switch OFF generator.

• Remove the jumper from the mAs sockets on board D220 (on the H1).
• Connect the mAs meter to the mAs sockets.
• Connect the oscilloscope at the following points: D100/X61.kVactual
• Trigger SWR D100/X64
• Switch ON generator.
X • At the console, select the following values for the X-ray tube with the highest rating:
■ , 77Select kV, 80 mAs and 100% kW.
• Release the exposure and check the mAs value on the mAs meter.
For tolerance, see Test Certificate.
P • Record the measurement value in the test protocol.
If the measured values differ from those in the Test Certificate, the mAs counter must
be reset (see SSW Description, RX63-020.034...: "mAs Relay Adjust").

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DIAMENTOR MS Adjustment 7.4

PTW - FREIBURG

Cal. 1

Cal. 2

1
Cal. 3

1
Cal.4

"F" 2

"Null"

3
2 Test

4
On

Diamentor M5

Fig. 25:
Performing
• Select the window "Polydoros .. Service\Adjustment\Diamentor".
• Enter the following values in the box "Diamentor Factors" in the window "Diamentor
Calibration": the KG value(s) for the measuring chamber/chambers and read the QT
value of the DIAMENTOR MS from the assembly or take it from the DIAMENTOR MS
Function Description.

NOTE Only with SIRESKOP SX, multiply the KG value by the factor
0.86.

• Select the window "Diamentor Calibration\Start Autocycles" and start the adjustment
by pressing the "Test" button on the DIAMENTOR.
• Select the window "Diamentor Calibration"; in the field "Actual-Expected Value", 0
must be displayed. If it is not, use the particular CAL1 ... CAL4 potentiometer
(1/Fig. 25 / p. 50) to carry out a zero adjustment. Every time the potentiometer setting is
changed, press the "Test" button (2/Fig. 25 / p. 50). Repeat the procedure until 0 is dis-
played in the "Actual-Expected Value" field.
• Exit the window with OK

NOTE There is a separate set of Installation and Setting Instruc-

tions, RX63-055.033... for the Diamentor K1/K2.

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Manual Control of Exposure Termination 7.5

• At the console, use the ms key to select a time of 2.0 s for values set previously.
X • Manually release an exposure and terminate it immediately by releasing the exposure
switch:
The exposure time should be significantly shorter than the previously displayed expo-
sure time.

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Testing the max. Generator Power/X-ray Tube Output 7.6

• Select the menu "XCS-Service Application-Main Program/Components/Polydoros

.../Polydoros .../Service/Diagnostic/ Nominal Power".
X • Release exposure. Measure the kV and mA with the oscilloscope.
• Use the measured kV and mA to calculate the maximum power

kV × mA
PkWmax= ---------------------
1000

For tolerance, see Test Certificate

P • Record the measured mA value and the calculated power in the test protocol.

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8-
Film-Screen Combinations Used
8IONTOMAT

Three different exposure stages (BSt) can be programmed on the generator corresponding
to the 3 different film-screen combinations.
P • The screen and the film intended for it must be recorded in the IQ Test Certificate for
each exposure step with the data:
- the sensitivity S
- the theoretical dose requirement KS
- the minimum resolution RGR
- the color sensitivity of the film and screen

NOTE Make sure that only films for the light color for which the
screen is sensitize determined are used (green sensitive film
for green screen, blue for blue screen).

P • Record the manufacturer’s sensitivity S (speed) for each film-screen combination used.
- The sensitivity of a film-screen combination is defined according to ISO 9236 as the
quotient of 1000 µGy and the air kerma (dose) KS required to reach the optical den-
sity (blackening) 1 above base fog.

1000µGy
S = -----------------------
KS
Fig. 26:
P • At a known sensitivity S, please also refer to the appendix / Sensitivity of the film-screen
systems, the theoretical dose requirement KS must be calculated and documented:

1000µGy
K S = -----------------------
K
Fig. 27:

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- A minimum resolution RGr in LP/mm is assigned to each required dose KS, i.e. the
higher the required dose is for a film-screen combination, the higher the resolution
that must be reached in order to justify the increased dose.
The relevant minimum resolution RGr is shown in the following diagram for every
film-screen combination used.

Fig. 28:

KB = Dose requirement of the film screen combination according DIN

6867
RGr = Minimum resolution of the film screen combination according DIN
6868
S (Speed) = S (Speed) = sensitivity of the film screen combination (ISO 9236)

NOTE Regarding the use of the film-screen combinations, no inter-

nationally uniform regulations exist; national regulations (e.
g. §16 RöV - X-ray Regulations) must be observed in the
respective country.

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Checking the Chamber and Measuring Field Selection 8.1

Perform the following checks for all connected IONTOMAT detectors and their measuring
fields (dominants):

Detector selection 0

• At the generator console, select the IONTOMAT workstation (system).

• Open the collimator at the unit so that the measuring fields for the IONTOMAT cham-
bers are fully exposed.
X • SS ON.
• Release an exposure (with default value 73 kV).
¹ Required: An immediate switch-off must take place; if there is incorrect chamber
selection or if there is a cable break, ERROR 550 appears (dose monitoring).

Measuring Field Selection 0

• At the generator or at the unit, select a measuring field for the IONTOMAT chamber.
• Cover the measuring fields that are not selected on the IONTOMAT chamber (e.g. with
a lead apron).
X • Release an exposure:
¹ Required: An immediate switch-off must take place.
X • Select one of the covered measuring fields and trigger an exposure:
¹ Required: The exposure must take a log time or ERROR 550 must be displayed.

NOTE If measuring field selection is done at the unit (Configurate:

Site Structure: Edit System"), all measuring fields will be
dark (touchscreen console) when the generator is switched
ON at the generator console - only with KK systems!!!

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Checking the Drift and Hum Voltage 8.2

Checking the Drift 0

Preparations
• Generator OFF.
• Connect the oscilloscope to:
- D100.X63 VION and D100.X63 AGND
- Trigger D100.X64. SWR
• Generator ON.
• Perform the following checks for all connected detectors; to do this, select the corre-
sponding IONTOMAT work station. Depending on the unit, insert, e.g. an empty cas-
sette.

NOTE The generator must be switched on for at least 5 minutes

prior to performing the checks.
If a digital oscilloscope is used, do not measure in the ”Glitch
Detect mode” (mean value calculation, smoothing) because
if this is done, the measuring results will be falsified.
The drift measurement is relative to the integrator output of
the U/F converter, i.e., if the SWR is ON and the threshold
voltage 0 V is reached, the output voltage will be set to
1,5 ± 0,3 V.

• Start the XCS SSW.

• Select <Components/Polydoros LX or. SX/ Diagnostic/Iontomat Drift>.
• Perform the further work steps per the SW window “Measure steps”.
P • Enter the measurement values in the Test Certificate (Quality Certificate or Test Certifi-
cate 1).

EH111509-100402-00-01 EH111509-100402-00-02

Fig. 29: Oscillogram 1 example: Drift measurement Fig. 30: Oscillogram 2 example: Drift measurement

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Checking the Hum 0

• Connect the sensor to D100.X63 DL IN.

• SS OFF
• Trigger exposure and measure the hum voltage UBR for all 3 chambers.
¹ Maximum permissible hum: ≤20 mVpp
P • Enter the measurement values in the Test Certificate (Quality Certificate or Test Certifi-
cate 1).

Hum voltage on
D100.X63.DL IN (Exam-
ple)
10 mV/div
10 ms/div

Fig. 31: Oscillogram: Hum at D100.X63.DLIN

Causes and Corrective Measures for Drift and Hum Voltage Values that are too
High 0

NOTE Undefined switch times and noise in the IONTOMAT mode

may be caused by routing the IONTOMAT cable through the
same cable duct as the line voltage cable and high voltage
cables.
The IONTOMAT cable must be a minimum of 10 cm away from
the signal and power cables. The IONTOMAT cable may not
be laid in loops.

Insufficient insulation of the IONTOMAT chambers.

¹ Corrective measure: See ”Connecting the Detectors” in the Generator or Sys-
tem Installation Instructions.
Disturbances over the IONTOMAT cable.
¹ Corrective measure: Check how the complete cable is laid. If needed, replace
the IONTOMAT cable.

Only with Multiplier Operation:

If the drift or hum is too high, it can be caused by the following:

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- Multiplier incorrectly connected on the base

- Multiplier cable shielding defective

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Testing Optical Density 8.3

NOTE Tables are located in the chapter "Sensitivity of the

Film-Screen Systems" from which the values can be deter-
mined.

X • Make test exposures for all film-screen combinations and workstations using 81 kV,
small focus, 80% with 20 ± 0,5 cm and 5 ± 1 cm water (film format ≥ 18 x 24 cm) and
check the film density for each exposure:
The films must have the density requested by the customer. If there is no customer
specification, set the optical density DN = 1 (density 1 + 0.2 above fog).
• If necessary, correct the programmed sensitivity values (plug positions) using the
"POLYDOROS LX Service: Adjustment:IONTOMAT Sensitivity" window on the PC.
When releasing exposures with the right or left measurement chamber, the film density
shall not exceed ± 0.2 optical density in the area of the measurement chambers.
P • Record the programming of the basic sensitivity of the film-screen systems
(= exposure step), the resulting optical density and the film format being used in the IQ
Test Certificate.

IONTOMAT Adjustment 0

• Select the window "Polydoros .. - Service/Adjustment/Iontomat Sensitivity".

• Select the detector to the adjusted.
• Determine the required basic sensitivity for the existing film-screen combination and
program it.
• Determine the delay time in accordance with the system-specific object path and pro-
gram it.

Basic Adjustment
Recommended values for the basic adjustment

Empfindlichkeit/Sensitivity
400 / 11
200 / 14
80 / 17

NOTE The data can be updated in the XCU with "Transfer Value"
and can then be used for the control exposures without hav-
ing to exit the SSW.

• Exit the window with OK.

• Enter the values that have been set in the IQ Test Certificate.

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Determining the IONTOMAT Voltage Response Correction 0

Voltage Response Correction

X • Prepare test exposures at 60 kV and 125 kV with 20 cm water for all screens used and
check the film density in each instance:
The film density at 60 kV and 125 kV must match the film density at 81 kV (Section
"Checking the Film Density).
The difference in density can be between
Dopt (81 kV) - Dopt (60 kV) ≤0.2
Dopt (81 kV) - Dopt (125 kV) ≤0.2 of the optical density.
• Select the window "Polydoros .. -Service/Adjustment/Voltage Responce Corr."
• Select the corresponding detector type.
• Determine the correction values for the film-screen combination that is configured and
enter it.

Value range < 81 kV: 0...13

≥ 81 kV: - 13.. 0

NOTE The data in the XCU can be updated with "Transfer Value"
and control exposures can be made using these data without
having to exit the service software.

• Exit the window with OK.

• Enter the values set in the IQ Test Certificate.
P • Enter the programming for the voltage response corrections, the resulting optical densi-
ties at 60 kV and 125 kV in the IQ Test Certificate. Perform a voltage response correc-
tion for all detector types - 6 mm chamber / 12 mm chamber / HSE chamber.
In the following illustration and 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 shown. From it, it is possible to read what change in exposure points or
in density for the corresponding kV value results when there is a change to a different cor-
rection curve.

NOTE A change of 1 exposure point results in a density change of

approx. ∆ S = 0.25.

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(≤81 kV) Corrections for the lower kV range ( ≤81 kV)

kV 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
40 48 42 35 32 28 24 20 16 13 11 8 6 3
41 47 41 34 31 27 23 19 15 13 10 8 6 3
42 46 40 33 30 26 23 19 15 12 10 8 5 3
44 44 38 31 28 25 21 17 13 11 9 7 5 2
46 41 35 30 26 23 20 16 12 10 8 7 4 2
48 39 33 28 25 22 18 15 11 10 8 6 4 2
50 37 31 26 23 20 17 14 10 9 7 5 4 2
52 34 29 24 21 18 15 13 9 8 6 5 3 2
55 30 26 21 18 16 13 11 8 7 6 4 3 1
57 28 23 19 17 14 12 9 7 6 5 3 2 1
60 24 20 16 14 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1
63 20 17 13 11 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 1
66 16 13 10 9 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 1
70 11 9 7 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0
73 8 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 0
77 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
85 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 0 0 0 0
90 -4 -3 -3 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 0 0
96 -7 -6 -6 -4 -4 -3 -3 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 0
102 -10 -8 -8 -6 -5 -4 -4 -3 -2 -2 -1 -1 0
109 -13 -11 -11 -9 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -1 -1
117 -18 -15 -15 -11 -10 -8 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -2 -1
125 -24 -20 -20 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
133 -31 -25 -25 -17 -15 -12 -10 -7 -6 -5 -4 -2 -1
141 -40 -32 -32 -21 -18 -15 -11 -8 -7 -6 -4 -3 -1
150 -53 -40 -40 -26 -21 -17 -14 -10 -8 -7 -5 -3 -2
kV -13 -12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
( > 81 kV) Corrections for the upper kV range ( > 81 kV)

BP = exposure points
In the table, ∆ EP are listed in 1/8 EP.

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PLANI-IONTOMAT 8.4

Checking PLANI-IONTOMAT Selection 0

• Generator ON
• At the console, select the IONTOMAT and select a tomo time at the tomo device.
• On the control console, the displays for the ”IONTOMAT” and ”Tomo device” operating
modes must go on, and the tomo time selected at the tomo device must be displayed in
the ms display.

Density Correction with the PLANI-IONTOMAT 0

Prerequisite: The basic setting of the IONTOMAT (IONTOMAT Sensitivity) must

already be completed.
• Select the direct mode at the tomo device and insert a cassette.
• Position a 20 ± 0.5 cm water phantom on the tabletop.
• Set the collimator accordingly.
• Select 8°/0.6 sec at the tomo unit.
• Select 81 KV, screen H and the middle Iontomat measuring field.
• Start the XCS-SSW.
• Select <Components>, <Polydoros SX>.
• Select <Adjustment>, >Plani Iontomat>, <OT Tomo Vid>, <Tomo Programs 1>.
• Select the briefest tomo time on the tomo device.
• Develop the film and measure the optical density. If the desired density is not reached,
change the "Iris Correction", <Put to Unit>

NOTE In this instance, the iris adjustment is not changed with "Iris
Correction", but the dose!

• Trigger a tomo exposure, develop the film and measure the optical density. Change the
"Iris Correction" until the desire optical density is obtained.
• <Tomo Programs 2> and select 20°/0.8 sec at the tomo unit and proceed in the same
was as for 8°/0.6 sec.
• Select <Tomo Programs 3> and at the tomo unit, select 40°/1.2 sec and proceed the
same way as for 8°/0.6 sec.
• <OK>
• Click on <System>
• Click on <Quit Ctrl X>
• Click on the top left of the monitor screen and click on <Close>.
• In the line "Working on", enter any desired letters and click on <Put to Unit>.
• Switch of the system.

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Iris Adjustment for Digital Tomo 0

NOTE Perform only in systems with the FL-Compact!

• Select DFR, select Zoom 0 (full format)

• Position the water phantom on the tabletop
• Set the collimation accordingly
• Select a focus-I.I. distance (SID) of 115 cm
• Select 20°/0.8 sec at the tomo device
• Set the SS to ON
• At the FLC, click on <Set> and then select <IQ On> or <IQ ON>
• Click on <Service> and enter "test" as the password to call up the service mode
• Click on <Acq> and select the Program 1 service program. If "Service Program 1" can-
not be selected, then first make a tomo exposure.
• Click on <Set> <Organ> and check whether 70 kV is set in Program 1 for exposure; if
not, then set 70 KV and save the change with <Store>.
• Start the XCS SSW, select <Component>, <Polydoros SX>, <Adjustment>, <Plani-Ion-
tomat>, select <OT DFR Tomo> und <Tomo Programs 2>. Make sure that "Iris Correc-
tion" is set to 0.0, click on <Put to Unit>, <OK>, <System>, <Quit Ctrl X>
• <Acq> and trigger a tomo exposure
• Click on <ROI 20> and measure the gray value in the center of the image. Required
value: 400 ± 15 %
• If there is a difference, start the XCS SSW: Change <Adjustment>, <TV-Parameter>,
<Exposure Tomo>, "Iris-Correction", <Put to Unit>, <Start>, trigger exposure, <Stop>,
measure the gray value (again using <ROI20>) and, if needed, change the "Iris-Correc-
tion" further until the desired required value is reached. <Close>
• Select 8°/0.6 sec at the tomo device
• Start the XCS SSW, select <Component>, <Polydoros SX>, <Adjustment>, <Plani-Ion-
tomat>, select <OT DFR Tomo> und <Tomo Programs 1>, <Put to Unit>, <Start>, trig-
ger a tomo exposure
• Click on <Stop>, <ROI 20> and measure the gray value in the center of the image. If the
required gray value of 400 ± 15 %is not reached, change the "Iris Correction".
• Using <Put to Unit>, <Start>, trigger a tomo exposure and, if needed, further change
the "Iris Correction" until the desired required value is reached.
• Select 40°/1.2 sec at the tomo device
• Select <Tomo Programs 3> and proceed as described for 8°/0.6 sec and <Tomo Pro-
grams 1>.
• <OK>, <System>, <Quit Ctrl X>
• Record the results in the IQAP, chapter "Check Iris Setup for Tomography".
(20 ± 0,5 cm keep the water phantom)

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Checking the kV Reduction Value 0

NOTE Perform the following points:

- Checking the kV Reduction Value
- Checking Control when Exposure is Triggered
- Checking Drift and Hum
- Checking Dose Rate Control
only if problems occurred during adjustment of the density
correction or iris adjustment with digital tomography!
Otherwise, continue with the section “Cut-off Dose”.

• Switch the SS OFF and the generator ON

• Connect the oscilloscope:
- Channel 1: Connect D100.X61 KV_∆ and D100.X61 A_GND (1V 20 kV).
- Trigger: D100.X64 SWR (leading edge)
• PLANI-IONTOMAT (IONTOMAT and Tomography) selected.
• Select 81 kV at the console.
• Trigger exposure using the trigger button
Calculation:
Starting value kVANF for kV controller = 40 kV 2 ,0V
KV_ ∆ = kVSOLL - kVANF = 81 kV - 40 kV = 41 kV 2.05V

Channel 1: 1V/div.
Offset: 10 ms/div.

Fig. 33: D100.X61 KV_∆

Checking Control when Exposure is Triggered 0

• Connect the oscilloscope:

- Channel 1 to D100.X64 SWR
- Channel 2 to D100.X61 kVSOLL (1 V 20 kV)
- Ground to D100.X61 A_GND

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• PLANI-IONTOMAT (IONTOMAT and tomo) selected.

• Select 81 kV at the console.
• SS OFF
• Trigger exposure and check the signal curve of SWR (pulse-pauses control) and kV
NOM (kV reduction).

Channel 1: 10V/div.

Channel 2: 1V/div.
Offset: 10 ms/div.

0
Fig. 34:

Checking Drift and Hum 0

• Connect the PC to the XCU and establish a connection. Under Components, select
\Polydoros\Adjustment\Iontomat\Sensitivity.
• Work station (CH: A...F) program sensitivity 10 (Sensitivity = 10) (make a note of the
original sensitivity).
• Connect the oscilloscope:
- Channel 1: D190.X26 UDL and D190 A_ GND( 0V)
- Triggering: D100.X64 SWR
• Select the particular tomo time at the tomo device; perform the checks, once after the
other, for all selectable tomo times.

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• Trigger exposure (SS OFF) and check drift and hum:

- Drift:
The drift (UDR) may be a maximum of ± 400 mV/tomo time (ts). In the following oscillo-
gram, the max. drift is +100 mV.
- Hum:
The hum (UST) may be a maximum of 1 Vpp. In the following oscillogram, the max. hum
is 500 mV.

Drift and hum at

UST D190.X26 UDL
+ 400 mV Channel 1: 200mV/div.
UDR
Offset:
0V
200 ms/div.

- 400 mV
tS

Fig. 35:

• At the PC, in the main "Configuration" menu, select the ”IONTOMAT” menu item for the
PLANI-IONTOMAT work station (CH: A...F) reprogram the originally determined sensi-
tivity (SENSIT.) and use ”Data” / ”Restore” to download from the PC to the generator.

Checking Dose Rate Control 0

• Connect the oscilloscope:

- Channel 1: D190.X26 UDL
- Channel 2: D100.X61 KV Act
- Ground: D100.X61 A_GND
- Trigger: D100.X64 SWR (leading edge)
• SS ON
• Select the IONTOMAT (middle measuring field) and 81 kV at the console.
• Use a 20 cm water phantom ±1 cm for the following test exposures; collimate to the
phantom.
• Select the particular tomo time at the tomo device. Perform the check for all tomo times,
one after the other.

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X • Trigger an exposure for each tomo time (Caution: Radiation!) and perform a check with
the following oscillogram:
After max. 1/4 of the tomo time, ts, the dose rate actual value, UDL, must have reached
the corresponding required value. The required values are between 4 V and 8 V.
Oscillogram, Fig. 7:
- Tomo time 0.8 s, 81 kV, 20 cm-water phantom ±1 cm
- Offset: 100 ms/div.

UDL (5 V/div.)

KVact (+1V
20kV)
1 V/div.

EH111509-220402-00-01

Fig. 36: Planiiontomat kVist-Messung

Sample Exposure
”Lung exposure”= tomo exposure of a 10 cm water phantom ±1 cm with PLANI-ION-
TOMAT.
Adjustment Values:
- At the tomo device: Tomo time 1.25 s
- At the console: 125 kV, 12.5 mAs, ms
Test Points:

Oscilloscope:
Channel 1: D190.X26 UDL
Channel 2: D100.X61 KV Act
Ground: D100.X61 A_GND
Trigger: D100.X64. SWR (leading edge)
Offset: 200 ms/div.

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Adjustment routine

UDL
5 V/div.
0V

kVact (+1V 20 kV)

1 V/div.

0V

Fig. 37:

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Cut-off Dose 8.5

The cutoff dose must be measured at each application unit for IONTOMAT P and for
PLANI-IONTOMAT for all exposure steps (screen) used.
Test conditions:
• Exposure parameters: 81 kV, small focus, 80% power; middle measuring field
• Position the scatter radiation grid in the beam path.
P • Set SID: OT systems 115 cm; UT systems max. distance (no Distator); record the SID.
P • Release the exposures.
If exposures are made at the workstation using another kV value (e.g. 125 kV at a
Bucky wall stand), record the kV value.
Procedure:
• Insert the 2.1 mm precision copper filter in the beam path:
For OT systems at the collimator, for UT systems on the tabletop, if the collimator is not
accessible.

NOTE The dosimeter must be switched on for 15 minutes prior to

beginning measurement and then must be calibrated. No
additional filtering may be selected at the collimator.
Set the density correction to 0 ± exposure points.

• Insert the dose measurement chamber into the cassette holder and collimate slightly
larger than the chamber size.
X • Release an exposure.
P • Measure the switch-off dose KB and record the result.
• Take the dose measurement chamber out of the cassette holder and in its place, insert
a 18x24 cm (8"x10") or 24x30 cm (10"x12") cassette without film.
X • Repeat the exposure and record the mAs value displayed at the generator console.
• If the measuring location KB in the image receptor plate for the dose measurement
chamber is not accessible, measure the transmission dose KT and covert it to the image
receptor dose KB using the following formula.

K T × 0 ,94
K B = ------------------------
m
Fig. 38:
P Record both dose values (KT and KB) in the Test Certificate.

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- The dose KT is measured on the tabletop for OT units, with UT units, it is measured
on the back wall of the spotfilm device.
- The factor 0.94 takes the radiation attenuation of the dose measuring chamber into
consideration.
- The correction factor m takes into consideration all attenuation layers (grid, ION-
TOMAT chamber, etc.) between the patient and the image receptor plane.
- The corrector factor m (unit attenuation factor) should be taken from the unit Test
Certificate for the particular application unit.
• Compare the measured cutoff dose values, KB with the film-screen combination being
used with the required dose KS recorded in the IQ Test Certificate.
• Admissible difference:

K B ≤ 2 ,5 × K S; ⎛ K = 1000µGy - ⎞⎠
⎝ S ----------------------
S
Fig. 39:
Maintenance and service
• When maintenance is performed or in a service situation, the function of the automatic
exposure control unit can be checked easily and quickly using what is referred to as the
"Indirect dose control":
• Insert the 2.1 mm precision X-ray filter into the beam path.
• Insert a cassette without film into the cassette holder and collimate to the cassette size.
• Set all exposure parameters and test conditions listed in the Test Certificate.
X • Trigger exposure and compare the mAs value displayed at the generator or measured
using the mAs meter with the value recorded in the Test Certificate.
• If the recorded value is reached within a tolerance of ± 10%, nothing has changed in the
automatic exposure control. If KB > 2.5 KS, check the film processing and the film mate-
rial being used. The film-screen combination may also have undergone mechanical
wear or is defective.

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Resolution Power 8.6

Determine the resolution power for each film-screen combination.

Test conditions:
• Small focus, 80% power; middle measuring field; 81 kV.
• SID: OT systems = 115 cm; UT systems max. distance (no Distator)
• 1.2 mm Cu filter; OT systems at the collimator, UT systems on the tabletop, if the colli-
mator is not accessible.
• Place the lead strip test outside the IONTOMAT measuring field:
OT systems on the tabletop, UT systems on the back of the spotfilm device.
Procudure:
X • Trigger an exposure with every film-screen combination recorded in the IQ Test Certifi-
cate.
P • Determine the effective optical resolution using a magnifier (at least 6x magnification)
on a light box and record the result in the IQ Test Certificate.
• The minimum resolution RG for each film-screen combination must reach the minimum
resolution recorded in the IQ Test Certificate.
• If the minimum resolution is not reached, check the screen the screen for damage and
direct and examine the cassette to make sure the screen is properly flattened.

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Checking the disappearance of grid lines 8.7

For each application unit with a movable grid, a check must be performed to determine at
which exposure time tg grid lines can no longer be detected on the film.
Test conditions:
• Small focus
• 80% power
• Middle measuring field
• No filter in beam path
• SID= grid focus distance or next possible SID
Procedure:
• Insert a cassette (subdivisible, if possible) without film into the cassette holder. Set for
serialography.
X • Release an exposure with 40 kV and read the exposure time at the generator console.
Release several exposures with increasing kV values to determine which kV values
produce exposure times of approx. 6, 8, 10, 12 ms, etc.
X • Insert a high-resolution cassette into the cassette holder. Select subdivision, if possi-
ble, and release exposures with the determined kV values (switch times) in succession.
P • Use a magnifier on the light box to determine at which switch time grid stripes can no
longer be detected on the film. These switch times must be recorded in the IQ Test Cer-
tificate with the data for the screen that is used as well as the kV value.

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Test exposure 8.8

Measure the dose after the X-ray beam has passed a specified absorber.
• Set the following values:
- 81 kV
- 32 mAs
- small focus, 80%
• Center the detector for the dose meter in the beam.
• Remove all selectable filters.
• Measure the distance between the bottom edge (cross hair) of the collimator and the
detector mount (tabletop) to exactly 70 cm. If this distance cannot be reached, set to the
next possible value and record the value reached in the Test Certificate.
• Collimate the radiation field close to the edge of the detector, but make sure that the
entire detector is in the radiation field.
• Insert radiation absorbers between the X-ray tube and the detector close to the X-ray
tube.
(preferably insert the 2.1 mm Cu precision filter into the lower filter rails of the collimator)
X • Trigger an exposure and make a note of the dose that is achieved.
For DHHS, also enter the initial value in the Maintenance Instructions and the IQ Test
Certificate.
P ¹ Initial value: ............ mGy/min

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9-
Adjusting the Dose Rate
9Fluoroscopy Settings

Adjusting the Dose Rate with the PDA / SDM 0

• DVM to D100.X63.DL IST and A GND (⊥)

Required value: 0V 10 mV in standby (fluoro OFF)
If the display is > 10 mV, there is possibly too much ambient light on the PDA. Correc-
tive measure:
¹ Install the cover panel on the light distributor.
• See the Image Quality Test Procedure for:
- General Remarks regarding the Dose Measurements
- Test Conditions
- Test Preparations
• Select the window "Polydoros .. Service / Adjustment /Doserate".
X • In the "Doserate Adjust" window, select Fluoroscopy
• Change the tube current ... mA until the desired dose rate (see the Image Quality Test
Certificate) is displayed on the dose measurement meter.
• Switch fluoroscopy OFF in the “Doserate Adjust” window and exit the window with OK.
• Remove the measuring chamber
• Remove the cover on the light distributor

Fig. 40: Camera adapter

NOTE During the adjustment, the room must be darkened, other-

wise the adjustment will be falsified because of ambient light.
Following each change of the R1, reinstall the cover.
Set the D100.S2 switch (amplification) to Position 1.

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• In the “PDA Preadjust” window, select Fluoroscopy ON.

• Using R1 on the D100 in the camera adapter, set the compensation to 0 ± 1 ( ±1/4 EP). If
the range is not sufficient, reset the S2 switch on the S100 in the camera adapter and
repeat the adjustment.
• Exit the window with OK. (OK button is active when the adjustment is within the toler-
ance).
• Install the cover on the light distributor

Adjusting the Sensitivity

• Start the adjustment in the "PDA Sensitivity Autocalibration" window. The adjustment
takes place automatically for all I.I. formats and measuring field combinations. Fluoros-
copy is automatically interrupted for approx. 1 second between the individual adjust-
ments.
• Exit the window with OK.
•

vv

A dm issib le deviation
at m ax. I.I. fo rm at:
vv vv

m ax. d ifference ± 8
absolu te diffe re nce ± 16
only be tw ee n th e left,
m iddle a nd righ t
m ea su ring field

Fig. 41: PDA Adjusted Values

NOTE A combination of 2 measuring fields (e.g. middle and right)

has approx. the same area as the "round" measuring field
and thus similar correction values.
The combination of all 3 measuring fields (middle, left, right)
has the highest correction value.

Adjusting the Dose Rate with the B-Signal (VIDEOMED DI) 0

• See the Image Quality Test Procedure for:

- General Remarks regarding the Dose Measurements
- Test Conditions

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- Test Preparations
• Select the window "Polydoros .. Service / Adjustment /Doserate".
X • In the window "Doserate Adjust" Fluoroscopy ON
• Change Tube current ... mA until the desired dose rate (see the Image Quality Test
Certificate) is displayed on the dose meter.
• In the window "Doserate Adjust" Fluoroscopy OFFand exit the window with OK.
• Remove the measuring chamber
• Enter the B-signal value (see the Image Quality Test Certificate) in the “Dialog” window.
• Verify the B-signal with OK
• Click on
X • "Fluoroscopy" ONin the "CCD Brightness Adjust" window.
• If the "Ref-Act display" (difference between anticipated and actual values) indicates” 0 ±
1, exit the window with OK.
• If the required Ref-Act display is not reached, click on Fluoroscopy OFF in the "CCD
Brightness Adjust" window and adjust the iris diaphragm on the camera.

Fig. 42: Camera lens

Pos. 1 = Focusing
Pos. 2 = Securing screw
Pos. 3 = Diaphragm securingscrew
Pos. 4 = Securing screw

• Adjust the collimator closure screw (Pos. 3) on the camera so that die "Ref-Act display
(difference between anticipated and actual value) indicates” 0 ± 1 in the "CCD Bright-
ness Adjust" window with Fluoroscopy ON.
• Exit the window with OK.
• Turn in the securing screw (Pos. 4) until it is up against the iris collimator adjustment
wheel (noticeable tightness). Then turn the screw one quarter to one half turn further,
check by observing the position of the slot on the screw head.
• If the "Ref-Act display" (difference between anticipated and actual values) indicates” 0 ±
1, check again in the "CCD Brightness Adjust" window.

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Adjusting the Dose Rate with the VIDEOMED DIC 0

• See the Image Quality Test Procedure for:

- General Remarks regarding the Dose Measurements
- Test Conditions
- Test Preparations
• Select the window "Polydoros .. Service / Adjustment /Doserate".
X • In the window "Doserate Adjust" Fluoroscopy ON
• Change theTube current ... mAuntil the desired dose rate:
- 261 nay/s ±10% with a 23HDR I.I. (see Image Quality Test Certificate)
- 113 nGy/s ± 10% with a 23HDR I.I. (see Image Quality Test Certificate)
is displayed on the dose measurement meter.
• In the window "Doserate Adjust" Fluoroscopy OFFand exit the window with OK.
• Remove the measuring chamber
• Enter 155mV for the B-signal in the “Dialog” window.
• Verify the B-signal with OK
• Click on
X • "Fluoroscopy" ONin the "CCD Brightness Adjust" window.
• If the "Ref-Act display" (difference between anticipated and actual values) indicates” 0
± 1, exit the window with OK.
• If the required Ref-Act display value is not reached, click on Fluoroscopy OFF in the
"CCD Brightness Adjust" window.
• Loosen the securing screw (Pos.2 in the following illustration) on the iris diaphragm.

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• Adjust the collimator closure screw (Pos. 3) on the camera so that die "Ref-Act display
(difference between anticipated and actual value) indicates” 0 ± 1 in the "CCD Bright-
ness Adjust" window with Fluoroscopy ON.

2 3

Fig. 43:
Pos. 1 Adjustment screw for I.I. optics
Pos. 2 Locking of the iris
Pos. 3 Iris adjustment
Pos. 4 Adjustment screw for centering

• Exit the window with OK.

• Set the iris diaphragm opening adjustment using the securing screw (Pos. 2).
• If the "Ref-Act display" (difference between anticipated and actual values) indicates” 0
± 1, check again in the "CCD Brightness Adjust" window.

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Adjusting the TV Iris Diaphragm 0

Adjusting the min./max. Iris Opening (not for VID.DH, FL-C)

Fig. 44: Adjusting TV Iris D190

NOTE This adjustment window can be reached in two ways:

- "Adjustment/Doserate" (after the adjustment of dose rate,
"TV Iris" is automatically selected).
- "Adjustment/TV Iris"
If the adjustment is selected again, the values used until now
are reset, (Reference B to "0" and the actual adjustment with
and without gray filter/ mirror to 10.25 EP). Make a note of the
values used to up to this time in the Table.

Grey filter/Mirror
Date Ref.A (max) Ref.B (min) Current
without with

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• Change the iris opening with Reference A (max.) until V29 on the D190 goes out.
• Change the iris opening with Reference B (min.) until V28 on the D190 goes out.
• Exit the window with OK.

Adjusting the min./max. Iris Opening with VID.DH and FL-C

NOTE If the iris is controlled in the min./max. range, the PTC in the
iris motor circuit (FL-C) heats up very much within 3...4 sec.
It is necessary to wait approx. 5 minutes until it has cooled.

Grey filter/Mirror
Date Ref.A (max) Ref.B (min) Current
without with

• Use Reference A (max.) to change the iris opening until V29 on the D190 goes on, then
change it immediately until V29 goes off again.
• Use Reference B (min.) to change the iris opening until V28 on the D190 goes on, then
change it immediately until V28 goes off again.
• Exit he window with OK.

Adjusting the TV Iris Diaphragm

NOTE Open the collimator all the way.

Preparations (Test Setup)

• Set the SID
- Overtable units: 115 cm
- Undertable units: max. SID (do not move out the Distator)
- C-Arm units: 100 cm
• Select I.I. full format.
• Move in the grid.
• Set oscilloscope to test point 8 and 0V (ground).

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• Measure B-signal values from one line in the image center (noise center) (reference
values, see table).
Exceptions:
VIDEOMED HD:
- Connect oscilloscope to TP BAK (VZ board), trigger to Ext.A on the AZ board (with
SUPERVISION trigger to BAS+)
VIDEOMED K / Sirecon Compact:
- Connect oscilloscope to Test Point M95 / D15.C 1 (+) versus TP F
VIDEOMED DI / DIM / DIK:
- Connect oscilloscope to Test Point D1.X401
VIDEOMED SX:
- Connect oscilloscope to TP 8 (X230) on the D8 board in the TV CCU
VIDEOMED DH (XCS-SSW, Iris-Adjust, B-Signal, Get)

NOTE For systems without FLUOROSPOT TOP, the antiisowatt

curve must be programmed on automatic system 1, 70 kV is
automatically output with FLUOROSPOT TOP.

Performing the adjustment according to the "TV Iris Diaphragm" screen

• Perform Step 1 with 2.1 mm Cu and
• Steps 2 and 3 with 1.2 mm Cu.

NOTE Identical B-signal values must be set in Steps 2 and 3; we rec-

ommend that you set the corresponding value as in Step 1
(see table).

Television CCU TV camera Bias light or dark cur- B-Signal without bias light
tube rent portion or dark current portion
VIDEOMED H1X without DFR: 20 ±
Saticon 5 mV 110 mV; + 10 / - 20 mV *
with DFR: 40 ± 5 mV
VIDEOMED HD DG-Saticon 30 ± 5 mV 130 mV; + 10 / - 20 mV
VIDEOMED H1 Saticon 20 ± 5 mV 110 mV; + 10 / - 20 mV
VIDEOMED H1,N1 Hivicon ≤100 mV 180 mV; ± 15 mV
VIDEOMED N1 DG-Saticon 20 ± 5 mV 110 mV; + 10 / - 20 mV
VIDEOMED K,Sirecon Comp. Hivicon n.a. 27 ... 38 mV

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VIDEOMED DI,DIM,DIK*** CCD-Chip n.a. 155 mV; ± 20mV

Urology:
300 mV; ± 40 mV
VIDEOMED SX,H1X Emulation Saticon 60 ± 10 mV 80 mV; + 10 / - 20 mV *
VIDEOMED SX HD Emulation Saticon 70 ± 15 mV 180 mV; + 15 / - 20 mV **
VIDEOMED SX,***
Saticon 60 ± 10 mV 80 mV; + 20 /-10 mV
FLUOROSPOT T.O.P.
VIDEOMED H,N Plumbicon n.a. 165 mV; ±15 mV
VIDEOMED S Saticon 60 ± 10 mV 80 mV; + 20 /-10 mV
VIDEOMED DH / DHC*** CCD-Chip n.a. 110 ± 10% gray steps

NOTE With high contrast fluoroscopy, Supervision:

* = ± 20 mV
** = + 25 mV / - 20 mV
*** = With system shipments, the target values for the Image
Quality Test Certificate, RXD0-000.037... must be set.

NOTE During adjustment, switch the FLUOROSPOT H or

FLUOROSPOT TOP to the bypass mode (FLUOROSPOT TOP
via control keyboard dual mode).

Gray Filter Correction (Mirror Correction)

NOTE With DR exposures, the anticipated iris setting is inquired.

Beginning at a certain opening (> 60 mm, with SDM > 50 mm)
the gray filter (mirror) automatically moves out and the iris
opening becomes smaller.

Determining the Correction Factor for the TV Iris Diaphragm for Zoom Formats
• Select the window "Zoom Iris Correction"
• Insert 2.1 mm Cu in the collimator

NOTE Open the collimator all the way.

• Exit the message window with OK.

X • In the window, "Zoom Iris Correction", switch fluoro ON
The fluoro current must be between 0.5 mA and 3.5 mA. If it is not, add Cu filters or
remove them and repeat the adjustment.

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X • With fluoro ON set the prescribed B-signal (see table in the Chap. “Setting the TV Iris
Diaphragm”) for all Zoom formats (Zoom 1, 2, 3) by changing the correction value.
• Store the values and exit the window with OK.

Checking the Dose Rate for Fluoroscopy 0

Preparations (test setup)

• Select the antiisowatt fluoro curve.
• Insert 2.1 mm copper (precision radiation filter) into the collimator (for UT units, on the
tabletop).
• Set the focus-I.I. distance
- OT units: 115 cm
- UT units: max. SID (Distator not moved out)
- C-Arm units: 100 cm
• Select Automatic 1 and I.I. full format.
• Move in the grid.
• With the 40 cm I.I.:
- With PDA/SDM: select the middle, rectangular measuring field.
• Position the dose measurement chamber above the SDM measurement field and colli-
mate to the dose measurement chamber size.

NOTE - If it is not possible to measure directly at the I.i. input, mea-

sure on the tabletop or on the grid and calculate for the I.I.
input using the equipment attenuation factor (m).
The loading slot of the spotfilm device applies as the I.I.
input.
- With TV systems for which the ADC measuring field is larger
than the dose measurement chamber, switch to automatic
STOP after the fluoroscopy has stabilized and only then,
insert the dose measurement chamber into the beam path. In
this case, do not take the factor 0.94 caused by radiation
attenuation of the dose measurement chamber into consider-
ation. First enter the measured dose rates (KBg or KTg) into
the Test Certificate and then calculate the corrected value,
KB, and enter it.
- For the 12 cm and 14 cm I.I. formats (if not measured directly
at the I.I. input), the dose measurement chamber is not fully
exposed. The measured dose rate values are thus lower than
the actual values. This fact must be stated under remarks in
the IQ Test Certificate.

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Check
X • Switch fluoro ON at the unit
P • Measure the dose rate values for all I.I. formats (KBg or KTg) and record the values in
the IQ Test Certificate. Admissible difference with the I.I. full format: ± 10%
• Remove the dose measurement chamber from the beam path.
• Completely open the collimator.
• Record the kV and mA values that stabilize under fluoroscopy (display on the control
console for all I.I. formats) in the IQ Test Certificate.
Admissible tolerance for indirect dose control: ± 2 kV; mA: ± 10%

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Checking the B-Signal Values 9.1

• Increase the Cu to 2.1 mm.

• Select the antiisowatt fluoro curve.
X • Switch fluoro ON at the unit
P • Measure the B-signal for all I.I. formats and record the values in the IQ Test Certificate.

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Checking the Selected ADC Measurement Field 9.2

Prerequisites 0

• The dose rate must be adjusted. See Chapter: “Adjustment” / “Dose Rate".
• Select the rectangular on the left of the unit.
X • Switch Fluoro ON at the unit
• Move the DSA finger in the universal collimator so that it is over the left ADC measuring
field (measuring field is displayed on the monitor with the FLUOROSPOT).
• The fluoro kV and/or fluoro mA must increase on the generator control console display.

NOTE - In systems configured with the digital collimator, carry out

the test with 2.1 mm Cu on the tabletop.
- Switch fluoro OFF
- Repeat the test using the measuring field on the right side.

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Adjusting the Water Value Acquisition 9.3

Preparations (Test Setup) 0

• Select the window "Polydoros .. -Service/Adjustment/Water Equivalent".

• Position the 20 cm water phantom (observe exactly) in the beam path.
• Set the SID
- Overtable units: 115 cm
- Undertable units: min. SID
- C-Arm units: 100 cm
• Select the I.I. full format.
• Move in the grid.
• With the 40/33 cm I.I.:
- with Multiplier: select the round, center ADC measuring field
- with PDA/SDM: select the rectangular measuring field.
X • In the window "Water Equivalent", switch fluoro ON
• The new correction factor is calculated by pressing the "Start Button" and fluoroscopy
is switched off again.
¹ 70 kV must be set as the exposure voltage, admissible tolerance: 68...71.5 kV
• The correction factor is stored and the adjustment window is exited with OK.

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Checking kV Acquisition 9.4

• Position the 20 cm water phantom in the radiation path.

• Collimate to the water phantom.
• Select the program with the 0-Point technique.
• Select the 29 kV curves in the organ program.
X • Switch fluoro ON
¹ 70 kV must be set as the exposure voltage. Admissible tolerance: 68.....71.5 kV

NOTE The adjustment values (setting values) can be read out in the
window "Polydoros... Service/Diagnostics/Adjustment
Results”.

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Maximum Skin Dose Rate 9.5

NOTE The adjustment should be performed only in countries in

which limitation o the skin dose rate is required.

Depending on the country, set the maximum admissible values as defined by the regula-
tions.
In the area where DHHS regulations apply, set the following for::

Normal fluoro 9 R/min (1305 µGy/s)

High-contrast flu- 18 R/min (2610 µGy/s)
oro

If no such regulations apply, perform the routine in the window with "SS" OFF. For 110 kV
and 70 kV, set 18 mA for each.

Adjustment 0

• Select the I.I. full format.

• Set the minimum focus-I.I. distance (SID).
- OT units: 115 cm
- UT units: min. SID (Distator not moved out)
- C-Arm units: min. SID (POLYSTAR: 86.6 cm)
• Use the dose measurement chamber for:
- OT units at a distance of 30 cm above the tabletop
- UT units on the tabletop
- C-Arm units at a distance of 30 cm from the I.I.
This distance must be maintained -- regardless of the SID.
• Collimator to the dose measurement chamber.
• Remove the fuses in the I.I. power supply:
- with the POLYSTAR and SIRESKOP SX: F7 trip breakers in the M3
• Also cover the I.I. input, e.g. with lead-rubber (risk of burn-in).
• Select the window "Polydoros .. -Service/Adjustment/Skindoserate”.
• Exit the message window with OK.
X • In the window "Skin Doserate", switch fluoro ON
• Change the tube current until the max. skin dose rate of 9 R/min. is measured.
• Exit the "Service Program".
• After completing the POLYDOROS adjustment, exit the adjustment program using
"SYSTEM: QUIT". In the main program, select System/Quit -> window "System Logoff"
exit with "Put to Unit", DISCONNECTED will be displayed below in the status line.

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Checking the Skin Dose Rate 0

• Set up the same test conditions as for "Adjustment of the max. Skin Dose Rate".
• Change the focus-I.I. distance and check the dose rate.
• The dose range of 9 R/min. may not be exceeded at any of the distances.
• Set the minimum focus-I.I. distance.
• Select the automatic steps (at the first and second pressure points - if conured).
P • Record the values that result for
- the resulting dose rate and
- the kV and mA values that stabilize in the IQ Test Certificate.
• Reinstall the fuses in the I.I. power supply.

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Checking the Fluoroscopy Display 9.6

• At the unit, select the "Antiisowatt" curve. If necessary, program this curve for the time
of the check.
X • At the unit, switch on fluoroscopy and by using collimation (closing the collimator) run
through the range from 50 kV to 110 kV.
(Caution: risk of burn-in on the TV camera and at the I.I.); when doing this, check the flu-
oro current and kV displayed on the deck.
P • Record the mA values at approx. 50 kV and 110 kV in the generator Test Certificate in
Register 9 of the Generator or System Binder. The current and kV may not exceed the
5% tolerance.
If this is the case, readjust the tube unit.

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Saving the Data on Diskette (Backup)
10Saving the Data on Diskette (Backup)

NOTE After the adjustment is complete, make a “Backup”.

• Insert the backup diskette in Drive A:

• Select the window"XCS Service Application - Main Program/Data/Backup to disk".

Fig. 45: XCS Service Application

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Exiting the System Configuration 10.1

• Select the window "XCS-Service Application - Main Program/System/Quit".

Fig. 46: System Logoff

• Working on:
Enter text, e.g. “Restore carried out”. (Texts can be read out in “Main Program / Info”).
• Switch the generator OFF / ON

NOTE After adjustment is completed, carry out a “Backup".

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Indicators and Monitoring Devices for Radiation Protection
11Final Adjustments

Upon customer request, the following monitors and indicators may be installed in the power
cabinet (installation instructions).

Function Check of the Oil Pressure Switch 0

• Unplug connector X61/X62/X63 D160 X2206

• Check:
- Radiation release must be blocked.
- The message "Error 628 APID 80" must appear on the control console, the red tube
symbol must light up.
- The message "door is open" must appear on the console touchscreen.
• Plug the X61/X62/X63 connector back in.

Door contact for radiation blocking (e.g. at the door to the examination room) 0

• Test:
- Radiation release is not possible when the door is open.
- The message "door is open" (console touchscreen) and
- The message "Error 628 APID 80" appear

Indicator lamps for tube selection 0

X • Test the function of the lamps via workstation selection.

Indicator lamps for tube display 0

• The appropriate radiation indicator should light up for each X-ray tube during fluoros-
copy or exposure prep/release.

NOTE Display with radiation prep or only with radiation can be pro-
gramed with jumper X36 on the D160 board.

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Additional Work Steps 11.1

Connection and startup of options 0

• Install the options (if present) and connect them to the generator according to the appli-
cable installation and adjustment instructions.
• Start up all options according to the applicable instructions.

Programming the organ fields (option) 0

The organ names are entered on the PC; in the case of a touch-screen console, this is pos-
sible on the console as well.

Programming the exposure data 0

This data may be programmed by the customer, and is described in the generator operating
instructions.

Checking the Switch Settings 0

• Disconnect the measurement devices and the PC.

• Check the following switch positions:
D160: - Line voltage switch ON (S2)
D100: - Switch SS ON
D100: - Switch ZK ON

Final system check 0

• Measure the protective conductor resistance with the protective conductor resistance
meter:
Nominal value ≤0.2 Ohm.
• Visually inspect the system and perform a function test.

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POLYDOROS SX 65/80 XCU-Download
12Appendix Download

NOTE The software for the XCU and the D220 filament heating for
the generator have already been loaded at the factory.
Perform an XCU download only:
- after a software change
- after replacing the XCU

Carry out download as follows:

• Switch the generator OFF
• Insert the download diskette in the XCU drive.
• Switch the generator ON
• Download will be carried out automatically.
• Switch the generator OFF
• Remove the download diskette from the XCU drive.
• Switch the generator ON

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Carrying Out the Filament Heating Download: 12.1

Important:
If a PC is operated without a power supply, it must be assured that the battery is
completely charged. Prior to performing the download, the “System time” must
agree with the PC time (see the Chap. “Calling Up the XCS Service Program”).

NOTE Carry out a filament heating download only if:

- the red LED on D220 is blinking
- If the D220 is replaced, a download is not necessary
because it has already been carried out at the factory.
If problems occur during download of heating:
- Check the 5V voltage, D220.X18.A1

Performing the Heating Download:

• Insert the download diskette in the Service PC.
• Select the window "XCS-Service Application - Main Program/Data/Download to Unit”.
• In the window "Data/Download Select Component", select “SX_Heating”.
• In the window "Data/Download", select the “Start” - Button.

Fig. 47: Data: Download Select Component

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Appendix Organ Program 99
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Entering and Editing the Organ Data
13Appendix Organ Program

IBy the term system, the selected exposure system is understood. By the term system, the
selected exposure system is understood. To make the organ programs available, the fol-
lowing must be programmed in the configuration in the window: Site Structure: Site Adjust-
ments" in the box: Option Selection "12 regions-20 organs/region". In this window, the
default organ programs can be reloaded by selecting: "not available" -> "ok" -> "12
regions-20 organs/region".
• Select the "Edit org prog." Button to generate the organ programs in the window
"Configure: Site Structure: Site Adjustments".
• Exit the window with "OK" and "Save".

NOTE Carry out a “Backup”.

• Select System/Quit in the main program Æ exit the ”System Logoff” window with ”Put to
Unit”.
• Switch the generator OFF.

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Conditioning the X-Ray Tube
14Conditioning the X-ray Tube

he following program must be performed by Siemens service personnel with each initial
startup of the X-ray tube assembly or after a long period of not operating the system during
servicing and in case of system operating problems which might be due to electrical insta-
bility of the X-ray tube. After a prolonged downtime of the tube assembly (more than 2
weeks), we recommend that the user carry out a shortened initial operation procedure in
accordance with point 2.

CAUTION Radiation
¹ During conditioning, ensure that radiation protection
safety precautions are taken; an existing image inten-
sifier must be protected against radiation (e.g. place a
lead apron in the beam path).

Program (for starting with cold anode)1

X Switch on fluoroscopy with 40-70 kV (depending on type of generator). Boost to
110 kV/4,1 mA within approx 1 minute and maintain this value for 10 minutes. 5 min. cool-
ing interval.
X or tubes with an idle time of > 2 weeks:
Condition the X-ray tube
• Select 80% kW and large focus; trigger the following exposures in quick succession
and without braking the rotating anode between the two exposures.

70 kV / 100 mAs 2x 1 min. pause

90 kV / 400 mAs 2x 3 min. pause
109 kV / 400 mAs 2x 3 min. pause

Perform only if a new tube assembly is installed

X • 125 kV / 63 mAs - 2x
Interval 1 minute
• 150 kV / 50 mAs - 2x
Interval 1 minute

1. If during the execution of this program strong disturbances repeatedly occur in the tube assembly, the
procedure must be stopped 8 danger to sensitive components of the system electronics).

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Appendix Sensitivity of the Film-Screen Combinations 101
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General
15Appendix Sensitivity of the Film-Screen Combinations

The sensitivity S of a film-screen combination is defined by DIN 6867 as the quotient of

1000 mGy and the air kerma (dose) KS needed to obtain an optical density (blackening) of
1 + 0.2 above base fog:
¹ S = 1000 mGy / KS
Dose KS can be calculated if sensitivity S is known:
¹ KS = 1000 mGy / S
The following tables summarize the approximate sensitivity values S for a selection of
screens from various manufacturers used in combination with blue or green-sensitive stan-
dard X-ray films (sensitivity factor F = 1). Another table lists the sensitivity factor F for a
selection of X-ray films. It is easy to calculate the sensitivity factor S for a film-screen com-
bination using the data in these two tables. Simply multiply the sensitivity S of the screen
by the sensitivity factor of the film F.
¹ S = S´ x F
The values obtained should be viewed as references. Differences are caused primarily by
manufacturing variations (particularly in the film) and different developing conditions.

Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

Agfa CURIX fin blue 50
CURIX universal blue 100
CURIX blue 200

CURIX MR 50 blue 50
CURIX MR 200 blue 200
CURIX MR 400 blue 400
CURIX MR 600 blue 600
CURIX MR 800 blue 700

CURIX Ortho fine green 100

CURIX Ortho medium green 200
CURIX Ortho regular green 400

Auer Sinissima blue 30

FZ blue 70
Universal blue 100
HV blue 160
Special blue 160

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Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

Gravina blue 300

CAWO Universal blue 100

Special blue 200
SE 2 blue 200
SE 4 blue 400
SE 6 blue 600

Dr. Goos Ultra Detail blue 50

Fine definition blue 80
Universal blue 100
Ultra Rapid blue 200
Special blue 200
Superma LGY blue 300
Superma LGY green 200

Kodak X-OMATIC Fine blue 40

X-OMATIC Regular blue 200
X-OMATIC Rapid blue 400
Super Rapid blue 800

LANEX Fine green 125

LANEX Medium green 230
LANEX Regular green 450
LANEX Fast green 700

Konika / Sakura Konika ND blue 100

Konika NH blue 200

Konika KF green 100

Konika KM green 200

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Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

Konika KR green 400

Kruppa Fine structure blue 40

Universal blue 100
Express blue 160
Special blue 200
TR 2 blue 200
TR 4 blue 400
TR 6 blue 600

Kyokko / Fuji FS blue 70

MS blue 100
HS blue 160
LF-II blue 70
LT-II blue 100
LH-II blue 160

Super HS blue 200

BF-III blue 70
BM-III blue 100
BH-III blue 200
BX-III blue 250
Spezial blue 400

GF-1 green 100

GM-1 green 200
GH-1 green 400
GX-1 green 600
3M TRIMAX 2 green 100
TRIMAX 4 green 200

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Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

TRIMAX 6 green 300
TRIMAX 8 green 400
TRIMAX 16 green 600

Philips Micro blue 40

Universal blue 100
Ultra S blue 200

Azuray N blue 300

Azuray S blue 400

Ampli GR 2 green 140

Ampli GR 4 green 400
Ampli GR 6 green 500

Du Pont Detail blue 25

Fast Detail blue 50
Par Speed blue 100
HI-Plus blue 200

Quanta Detail blue 100

Quanta Fast Detail blue 400
Quanta II blue 400
Quanta II blue 800

Cronex Ortho Fine green 100

Cronex Ortho Medium green 200
Cronex Ortho Regular green 400

Siemens Super Rubin (ruby) blue 25

Rubin (ruby) blue 40

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Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

Saphir (sapphire) blue 80
Diamant (diamond) blue 200
Special blue 200

Titan 2 UD blue 50
Titan 2 D blue 80
Titan 2 U blue 200
Titan 2 HS blue 400

Titan 2 UD green 30
Titan 2 D green 50
Titan 2 U green 125
Titan 2 UD green 30

Orthex D 110 green 100

Orthex U 220 green 200
Orthex HS 440 green 400

Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

Agfa Curix MR 4 blue 0.5
Curix RP 1 blue 1
Curix RP 1L blue 1
Curix RP 2 blue 1.4
Medichrom blue 0.5
Curix Ortho L green 1
Curix Ortho GS green 1
Curix Ortho ST-G green 1

CEA Wicor XRP blue 1

Wicor L blue 1

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Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

Wicor XOG blue 1

Fuji RX-G blue 0.5

RX-L blue 1
RX blue 1
RXO-G green 1
HR-G green 1

Kodak X-Omat S blue 1

X-Omat L blue 1
X-Omat G blue 0.5
Ortho G green 1
Ortho H green 2
T-MAT G green 1
T-MAT-L green 1

Konika / Sakura A2 blue 1

AOG green 1
MGH green 1
Medical AX blue 1

3M Typ R 2 blue 1
Trimax XUD green 1
Trimax XDA green 1
Trimax L green 1
Trimax XD green 1
Trimax XM green 2

Du Pont Cronex 7 blue 0.5

Cronex 10 blue 0.5
Cronex 7L blue 0.5

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Manufacturer Screen Film Sensitivity

Cronex 2 blue 1
Cronex 4 blue 1
Cronex L blue 1
Cronex 8 green 1
Cronex 8L green 1

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Selektive Dominant Measurement (SDM)
16Appendix Service SDM

General 0

SDM (Selective Dominant Measurement) is a multiple field measuring system to determine

the output brightness of the image intensifier for all indirect techniques (fluoroscopy, DSA,
DFR).
A PDA (Photo Diode Array) is used as a detector which basically takes over the function of
the multiplier.The PDA is composed of individual segments which are connected to ADC
measuring fields.
The measuring fields can also be selected parallel and are comparable to Iontomat mea-
suring fields. In addition, there is a round measuring field that cannot be combined with the
other measuring fields.
The size of the measurement fields is switched according to the zoom step.

Checking the Size of the PDA 0

Prerequisites
• TV system and DFR system must be operational and the TV camera must be centered.
• Select I.I. full view at the unit.
• Switch the SS OFF
• Mark the setting of the brightness/contrast controls on the monitor and release the lock.
• Use the footswitch to trigger fluoro and leave it switched on for the following steps.
• Remove the cap on the light distributor.
• On the D100, S1 on “Service” in the camera adapter/light distributor (PDA is exposed)
• Switch fluor OFF
• On the D100, set S1 to “Normal"
• Change the brightness and contrast at the monitor until the PDA is visible, if needed,
store the LIH image and change the windowing or edge enhancement at the DFR sys-
tem.
• Measure the size of the PDA as shown in (Fig. 48 / p. 109) and compare this to the
value in Table 1.

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• Place the cap back on the light distributor.

Fig. 48: PDA Fig. 49: Light distributor

PDA measured on the SIMOMED H - 44 cm

40 cm 33 cm 23 cm I.I. Urology 40 cm I.I. Urology 33 cm

I.I. I.I. I.I.
PDA size (mm) 76 91 116 76 91
Tolerance (mm) ±7 ±9 ± 11 ±7 ±9

Table 1

NOTE With other monitor sizes, the reference values must be con-
verted:
ratio value M = 24.5 cm: monitor height (in cm)

If the PDA size is not within tolerance, proceed as follows:

• Loosen the set screws on the lens of the PDA.
• D100, S1 ON (SS OFF)
• Use the footswitch to switch fluoro ON.
Adjust the PDA size per Table 1 by turning the lens (plastic ring).
• Retighten the set screws.

Checking the Selected ADC Measuring Field 0

Prerequisite
• Adjust the dose rate; to do this, see the Chapter: “Adjustment” / “Dose Rate”
• Select the rectangular measuring field on the left of the unit.
• Use the footswitch to switch fluoro ON.

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• Move the DSA finger in the collimator until it is over the left ADC measuring field (Mea-
suring field will be displayed on the monitor with the FLUOROSPOT)
• The fluoro kV and/or fluoro mA must increase on the generator control console.

NOTE Carry out the test with 2.1 mm CU on the table in systems
with a digital collimator.
- Switch fluoro OFF
- Repeat test using the measuring field on the right.

Applicable only in combination with FLUOROSPOT H

Checking measuring field display on the monitor
• Select I.I. full field of view and the octagonal measuring field at the unit.
• Make the PDA visible by following the instructions provided previously.
• Mark the width and the middle of the octagonal measuring field.
• Use the footswitch to briefly switch fluoro ON (SS OFF) until the measuring field colli-
mation of the FLUOROSPOT appears.
• The width and position of the collimation must line up with the marks. The admissible
deviation of size and position is as follows:

40 HDR 1.4 cm
33 HDR 1.8 cm

• The size of the collimation can be adjusted in the Fluorospot System configuration in
window 6, “Measurement field scale factor”.
• The position of collimated field cannot be changed.

Fig. 50: Measuring Fields on the Monitor

Measuring field sizes with Zoom (with 40 HDR I.I.)

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Fig. 51:Measuring field sizes in zoom mode

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112 Changes to Previous Version
17Changes to Previous Version 17-

Chap: Fluoroscopy Adjustments The B signal value for the VIDEOMED DH /

DHC was adapted to the IQAP by adjusting
the TV iris diaphragm.

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