Маммограф M-IV (Hologic) Rev 002 May 2011 СИ
Маммограф M-IV (Hologic) Rev 002 May 2011 СИ
Маммограф M-IV (Hologic) Rev 002 May 2011 СИ
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Service Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Operator Console Components..................................................................................................1-1
Figure 1-2 Gantry and C-arm Components .................................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3 Emergency Off Switch Locations................................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-4 Label Locations........................................................................................................................1-13
Figure 2-1 M-IV—Typical Room Layout .....................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2 Uncrating the Gantry .................................................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 Uncrating the Operator Console ................................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4 Installation—Gantry...................................................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-5 Input Power Configuration.........................................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6 Connecting to Source ................................................................................................................2-7
Figure 2-7 Installation—Footswitch(es) .......................................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-8 Installation—Operator Console..................................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-9 Console Display Installation ......................................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-10 Operator Console PCB Connections ........................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-11 Installing the Console Cable Cover ........................................................................................2-10
Figure 2-12 M-IV Interconnections ...........................................................................................................2-11
Figure 2-13 Installation—Radiation Shield................................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-14 On/Off Keys on the Operator Console ...................................................................................2-14
Figure 3-1 Host Microprocessor Board Components...................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2 Location of Serial port on Host Microprocessor Board ...............................................................3-4
Figure 3-3 Gantry Circuit Breaker .............................................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-4 The M-IV Screens ....................................................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-5 Operator Console Keyboard ....................................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-6 Setup Screen............................................................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-7 Additional Setup Screen...........................................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-8 Waveform Patterns ..................................................................................................................3-24
Figure 3-9 Tube Voltage Calibration .........................................................................................................3-25
Figure 3-10 Adjustment and Test Points for Tube Current .........................................................................3-27
Figure 3-11 Radiation Meter Placement....................................................................................................3-30
Figure 3-12 Image Receptor Microprocessor Board ..................................................................................3-32
Figure 3-13 Example - AutoFilm ID Label (12-hour format shown) ...........................................................3-57
Figure 3-14 Location of C-arm Vertical Travel Limit Switches...................................................................3-60
Figure 4-1 Operator Console Covers...........................................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2 Operator Console Components..................................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-3 Operator Console Covers—Removal .........................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-4 Cable Connections to the Operator Console PCB ......................................................................4-4
Figure 4-5 Console Keyboard—Removal ....................................................................................................4-4
Figure 4-6 X-ray, Compression Release, and On/Off Switch Board—Removal ............................................4-5
Figure 4-7 Installing the Gasket ..................................................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-8 Console Display Removal/Replacement.....................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-9 AutoFilm ID Assembly—Removal..............................................................................................4-8
Figure 4-10 Location of DIP Switch S1 on the M-IV Operator Console PCB..............................................4-10
Figure 4-11 Low Voltage Power Supply—Removal...................................................................................4-11
Figure 5-1 Gantry Circuit Boards ................................................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2 Gantry Mechanical Components ...............................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-3 Gantry Covers—Locations .........................................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-4 Gantry Covers—Removal ..........................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-5 HV Generator Assembly ............................................................................................................5-5
List of Tables
Table 1-1 M-IV Certifiable Components ..................................................................................................1-12
Table 3-1 Calibration Mode DIP Switch (S6) ..............................................................................................3-2
Table 3-2 Host Microprocessor Board Rotary Switch (S4) Settings ............................................................3-3
Table 3-3 Host Microprocessor Board Peripheral Ports ..............................................................................3-4
Table 3-4 Compression Force ..................................................................................................................3-13
Table 3-5 The AutoFilm ID Options ........................................................................................................3-15
Table 3-6 Film Type Setup Examples .......................................................................................................3-17
Table 3-7 Standard Exposure Mode Parameters .......................................................................................3-20
Table 3-8 Mag Exposure Mode Parameters ..............................................................................................3-21
Table 3-9 Line Regulation Test ................................................................................................................3-22
Table 3-10 X-ray Tube Date Code Month Matrix .....................................................................................3-22
Table 3-11 Tube Bias Voltage ..................................................................................................................3-23
Table 3-12 Tube Voltage Potential (kV) Data Sheet ..................................................................................3-26
Table 3-13 HVL Testing ...........................................................................................................................3-31
Table 3-14 Detector Gain Settings ...........................................................................................................3-33
Table 3-15 AEC Curve Determination ......................................................................................................3-34
Table 3-16 Selected AEC curves ..............................................................................................................3-34
Table 3-17 Master Density Adjustment ....................................................................................................3-36
Table 3-18 Reduced mA Selection ...........................................................................................................3-37
Table 3-19 Large Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration .......................................................................3-39
Table 3-20 Large Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................3-39
Table 3-21 Large Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration .......................................................................3-40
Table 3-22 Large Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................3-40
Table 3-23 Large Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration .......................................................................3-41
Table 3-24 Large Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................3-41
Table 3-25 60 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ..........................................................................3-42
Table 3-26 30 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ..........................................................................3-43
Table 3-27 20 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ..........................................................................3-43
Table 3-28 10 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ..........................................................................3-44
Table 3-29 Large Film Factor Calibration .................................................................................................3-45
Table 3-30 Master Density Adjustment, Small Focal Spot ........................................................................3-46
Table 3-31 Small Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ......................................................................3-48
Table 3-32 Small Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................3-48
Table 3-33 Small Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ......................................................................3-49
Table 3-34 Small Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................3-49
Table 3-35 Small Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ......................................................................3-50
Table 3-36 Small Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................3-50
Table 3-37 Density Step Range Calculations ............................................................................................3-52
Table 3-38 Starting kV Lookup Tables for Auto-kV and Auto-Filter ..........................................................3-53
Table 3-39 Starting mA Lookup Table—AEC Modes ................................................................................3-54
Table 3-41 AEC Curve Default Settings ....................................................................................................3-54
Table 3-40 Switch Settings to force each mA value ..................................................................................3-54
Table 4-1 DIP Switch S1 ............................................................................................................................4-2
Table 4-2 DIP Switch S2 (Present on 1-003-0357 Rev 011 and Later Board Versions Only) .......................4-2
Table 4-3 S1 and S2 Settings for Different Display Models .........................................................................4-2
Table 6-1 Tubehead Controller Board Cables ............................................................................................6-5
Table 6-2 Filament Protection Board Cables ..............................................................................................6-9
Table 6-3 Accessory Sensor Combinations ..............................................................................................6-29
Table 6-4 Image Receptor Sensor Combinations ......................................................................................6-30
Table C-15 Large Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ....................................................................... C-8
Table C-16 Large Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................. C-8
Table C-17 Large Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ....................................................................... C-9
Table C-18 Large Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ................................................................. C-9
Table C-19 60 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ........................................................................ C-10
Table C-20 30 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ........................................................................ C-10
Table C-21 20 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ........................................................................ C-10
Table C-22 10 mA AEC Reduced-mA Factor Calibration ........................................................................ C-10
Table C-23 Large Film Factor Calibration ............................................................................................... C-11
Table C-24 Master Density Adjustment, Small Focal Spot ....................................................................... C-11
Table C-25 Small Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ..................................................................... C-12
Table C-26 Small Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ............................................................... C-12
Table C-27 Small Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ..................................................................... C-13
Table C-28 Small Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ............................................................... C-13
Table C-29 Small Focal Spot (Moly Filter) AEC Calibration ..................................................................... C-14
Table C-30 Small Focal Spot (Rhodium Filter) AEC Calibration ............................................................... C-14
Table C-31 Density Step Range Calculations .......................................................................................... C-15
Table C-32 HVL Testing ......................................................................................................................... C-15
Table C-33 Beam Quality Semi-Log (Half Value Layer) ........................................................................... C-16
Table C-34 Reproducibility Worksheet ................................................................................................... C-17
Table C-35 Linearity Worksheet ............................................................................................................. C-18
Table C-36 X-ray Field Adjustment—Small Focal Spot ............................................................................ C-19
Table C-37 Light Field Illuminance ......................................................................................................... C-20
Table C-38 Light Field Edge Contrast Test ............................................................................................... C-20
Table C-39 Line Regulation Test ............................................................................................................. C-20
Table D-1 Operator Console Replacement Parts .......................................................................................D-1
Table D-2 C-arm Replacement Parts .........................................................................................................D-1
Table D-3 Gantry Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................D-3
Table D-4 Miscellaneous Tools/Items .......................................................................................................D-4
Table D-5 Plastic Replacement for M-IV Compression Paddles .................................................................D-4
Table D-6 M-IV Power Cables Parts List ...................................................................................................D-4
Preface
1.0 Intended Use
United States Federal Law restricts this device to use by, or on the order of, a physician.
The M-IV™ Mammography System is intended to produce radiographic images of the breast.
Its specific intended use is for screening and diagnostic mammography.
1.1 Contraindications
There are no known contraindications.
3.0 Training
Hologic does not accept responsibility for injury or damage associated with improper or
unsafe system operation.
Service engineers must ensure that they receive training on M-IV with Hologic training
programs prior to servicing the system.
Refer to Instructions for Use for directions on how to use the M-IV.
WARNING This alerts you to procedures that you must follow precisely to avoid
causing potentially serious or fatal injury to yourself or others.
Warning Warnings point out procedures that you must follow precisely to
avoid injury to yourself or others.
Caution: Cautions point out procedures that you must follow precisely to avoid dam-
age to equipment, loss of data, or corruption of files in software applications
Note… Notes indicate important information that must be followed to ensure the
proper operation of the system.
Note… BEM refers to breast equivalent material, such as BR-12, 50/50 Breast Tissue
equivalent material.
3.0 Safety
This portion of the manual details electrical, mechanical, and radiation safety, as well as
precautions concerning static electricity and magnetic media storage. The equipment
complies with IEC 60601 (General, Collateral and applicable Particular Standards),
UL 60601-1:2003, and CSA C22.2 No. 601.1.
The system is classified as CLASS I, TYPE B permanently connected equipment as per IEC
60601-1. There are no special provisions to protect the system from flammable anesthetics
or ingress of liquids.
WARNING! To keep the isolation quality for the system, attach only
approved accessories or options to the system. Only the
authorized personnel can make changes to the connections.
WARNING! Keep a 1.5 meter safe distance between the patient and any
non-patient devices. Non-patient system components (like the
Workflow Manager, the diagnostic review workstation, or the
hardcopy printer) must not be installed in the Patient Area.
1.5m
Warning: For maximum protection from X-ray exposure, the operator must
keep their entire body behind the radiation shield for the duration
of the exposure.
WARNING! Lethal voltages are present within the interior of this unit.
Warning: Never perform service alone. Only service this equipment in the
company of someone who is capable of rendering aid should an
accident occur.
Caution: Electronic components within the system are extremely sensitive to static
electricity. Wear a grounding electrostatic strap when handling these
sensitive components.
3.6 Interlocks
In addition to the Emergency Off Switches described above, the M-IV has several other safety
interlocks.
4.0 Compliance
The following section details the M-IV compliance requirements and the manufacturer’s
responsibilities.
Caution: Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions about EMC and
must be installed, put into service and used according to the EMC
information provided.
Caution: The Use of unauthorized accessories and cables can result in increased
emissions or decreased immunity. To keep the isolation quality for the
system, attach only approved accessories or options to the system.
Caution: The Medical Electrical (ME) Equipment or ME System should not be used
adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is
necessary, the ME Equipment or ME System should be observed to verify
normal operation in the configuration in which it is used.
Note… When replacing a surface (for example cover, panel, etc.) that has a certified
component duplicate label(s), a label(s) that represents the certified
component label(s) must be placed on the new surface at the time of service.
Note… A clearance of 50 cm (19.7 in.) should be maintained between the tube head
at any position of rotation and any stationary object (excluding the floor).
3. Movement Clearance—Always take into consideration space allocation for patient and
technologist movement. Avoid obstructions in the room that may hinder access to the
system controls or the patient.
4. Storage—Provide convenient storage for patient records and system devices. If accessory
storage is not possible within the exam room, make arrangements for safe storage close by.
5. Physical and Environmental Requirements:
• Operating Temperature Range—10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
• Relative Humidity Range—30% to 75% non-condensing
6. Recommended Power Source Requirements. See Appendix A, Section 2.0, page A-2.
Note… If there is a discrepancy between the contents and the packing lists or sales
order, contact Hologic immediately. If it is necessary to repack any items for
future installation, use the original packaging materials.
1. Cut the retaining straps that secure the container top to the shock-mounted wooden
pallet and remove the nail holding the top to the pallet along the bottom of the
cardboard. Lift the container top to remove it.
2. Remove the screws that hold the shipping bracket for the tube.
3. Carefully remove all shipping materials (foam padding, tie-downs, straps, shipping wrap,
etc.) from the unit and pallet. Remove any accessory boxes from the pallet.
4. Open all boxes from the Gantry crate and verify their contents against the packing list
and sales order.
5. Inspect each item for damage, then safely store them near the exam site. Leave the shield
in the packing carton until ready to install it.
Caution: To prevent damage, do not store the radiation shield flat. Avoid damage by
impact or scratching.
6. While still in the loading area, carefully move the pallet into an upright position.
Caution: Do not attempt to lift or move the Gantry by the C-arm or by either hinged
door on the left and right side of the Gantry frame, or damage may occur.
7. Remove the top collar securing the unit to the pallet. Using the installed dolly, carefully
roll the Gantry off the pallet.
Note… The dolly is not installed on systems shipped overseas. For overseas sites,
transport the Gantry from the loading dock to the exam area on a hand-cart
rated for 1050 lb (473 kg).
8. Transport the Gantry, on the installed dolly or hand-cart, from the loading area to the
exam area for installation. Sites using the hand-cart can skip Steps 9 and 11.
9. Remove the four bolts securing the Gantry to the dolly.
10. Carefully maneuver the Gantry off the back end of the dolly or hand-cart, slide the dolly
or hand-cart out, and position the Gantry in the area of installation.
11. Return the dolly to Hologic, within 35 days from date of shipment, as per the return
shipment Fed Ex Return label (attached to either the dolly or the Gantry). If this
documentation is not available, call Hologic Danbury Distribution Dept. at
(203) 731-8390 to acquire Return Instructions. Be prepared to identify the site/customer
and the M-IV serial number. If the sites scheduled installation date is more than the 35 day
requirement you may request an extension (at the number given above) to return the dolly.
4.0 Installation
The health-care facility is responsible to ensure that the Gantry mounting points (floor
anchors) meet the federal, state, and/or local building codes for floor mounting and load
requirements, and all OSHA requirements for safety.
The following sections detail setting up, positioning, and installing the M-IV in the exam room.
• Position the Gantry and the Operator Console in the area of the exam room where the
system is permanently installed.
• Confirm, with the technicians and doctors, the proper placement.
• Be sure the system is positioned for easy access to the rear panels.
• Perform the following installation procedures in the order described in this chapter.
Caution: Never maneuver the Gantry by lifting, pulling, or pushing on the C-arm or
the tubehead assemblies.
1. Position the Gantry in the exam room in a location satisfactory to the technicians and
doctors for proper placement.
2. Ensure the circuit breaker and rear panels
are accessible.
3. Mark the four holes of the Gantry with a
marker and move the Gantry back to
allow access to the marks.
4. Drill the anchor holes and set the inserts.
5. Position the Gantry over the holes.
6. Install bolts in accordance with site
specification drawings and/or local
building codes. See Figure 2-4.
200VAC
fluctuations or voltage-related
problems that have occurred in
other equipment at the site.
200V~
208V~
220V~
230V~
240V~
N
4.2.2 Configuring the Isolation
Transformer
208VAC
After determining the input voltage
range, verify the isolation transformer is
correctly set (reconfigure as required).
200V~
208V~
220V~
230V~
240V~
To access the power assembly
N
chassis and re-configure the isolation
transformer taps to match the
measured source voltage: 220VAC
1. Set the circuit breaker on the rear
of the Gantry to off.
2. Remove the Gantry’s lower rear
200V~
208V~
220V~
230V~
240V~
N
208V~
220V~
230V~
240V~
N
200V~
208V~
220V~
230V~
240V~
N
4.4 Installation—Footswitch(es)
Two dual-function footswitches plug into receptacles inside the back of the Gantry.
To install the footswitches:
1. Connect the footswitch to one of the
footswitch receptacles (J3 and J4) by
aligning the key to the key hole and
pushing the connector straight in. See
Figure 2-7.
J21
HI VOLT
Note… Either footswitch can be J2
CONSOLE
ENABLE DSM J4
LEFT
POWER FOOTSW
connected to either footswitch J0
SERIAL PORT
receptacle. DIGITIZER
Note… The M-IV Mobile system does not come with an operator shield. Shielding
is provided by the M-IV Mobile installer at time of system installation.
1. The two halves of the shield support are shipped attached. Separate the two halves by
lifting the rear shield support slightly, and then pulling it away from the front shield
support.
2. Position the front shield support so that
the mounting holes align with the
threaded holes in the rear of the operator
console.
3. Secure the front shield support with the
four bolts.
4. Lift the radiation shield and place it on
the support shelf with the Hologic logo
facing the patient.
5. Align the holes in the shield with the
threaded holes in the front support.
6. Position the two protective plates over the
shield mounting holes.
7. Secure the plates and the shield to the
front shield support using the four bolts
supplied.
8. Position the mounting hooks on the rear
shield support so that they align with the
slots in the front shield support.
9. Insert the hooks into the slots, then slide
the rear support down to secure in place.
10. Mount the front and rear fascia strips onto
the shield support as shown.
Note After turning on the system, a tone sounds, and the Operator Console
display illuminates.
2. The system performs a series of tests of the internal subsystems. During this time, the
remote microprocessors activate, and report to the Host Microprocessor.
3. During startup, the current software versions are displayed on the bottom of the screen
for approximately 10 seconds. Freeze the display by pressing shift + view at the same
time (repeat to un-freeze display). Verify that the software versions shown are as
reflected in the documentation received with the system.
4. If, during the diagnostic tests, the system detects a fault or error condition, a message
appears in the Message Area.
Where:
R = Ground Impedance
VNL = Voltage at no load
VFL = Voltage at full load
IMaxL = Current at full load
Ground impedance must be no more than:
0.20Ω at 208, 220, 230, 240 V~TAP
0.16Ω at 200 V~TAP
If results are higher, stop work and contact the building electrician to repair the ground
impedance.
Note… S1-S5 have different functions for the AEC calibration procedures. Refer to
Section 6.0, page 3-30.
S4 S6-8 Feature
0 On Exp. #, CAL init, TH init, AEC tec, mot init, HVL init, RMA init, Err Clear
Off kV, Mode
1 On Tube Type Selected
Off mAs (Manual) mAs Window (Auto-Modes)
2 On kV Lookup Table: Rhodium Filter Switch kV: TEC Table Comp Height vs. kV
Off Filament Preheat Calibration (Full, 60, 30, 20, 10)
3 On Density Steps (4% 6% 8% 10% 12.5% 15%)
Off mAs Table 1 or 2: Mo/Rh Filter: Spot Size
4 On nd
HTC AkV Fil. Cal. for 2 sample exposure (HfilHi, HfilLo)
Off Tube Grid Bias Calibration
5 On Rotation: Vertical speed: Comp: STL2: Load cell
Off Thickness: Force: Rotation Angle calibration: Compression
6 On Auto-Filter Threshold and Offset
Off Compression Force limits indication
7 On Compression Release Distance: (5.0, 7.5, 10.0, 12.5) cm
Off Compression Force Mode Selected (Pre, Full, Dual)
8 On Aperture
Off Collimator Calibration, Small Focal Spot
9 On System Software Revision levels
Off M3 Style Bucky calibration
A On Paddle ID Calibration pid_cal
Off Not Used – Displays pid_cal
B On Image Receptor Detector Voltage
Off Image Receptor and Paddle Codes
C On Mirror Position
Off Mirror Position Calibration
D On Filter Position
Off Filter Position Calibration
E On AEC Det. Gain (1, 2, 3) - AEC Cal (Gain, Offset, M-Density, Density, Large Film)
AEC Curves (A/B/C) Reduced mAF: (60, 30, 20, 10)
Off [AEC Calibration Information -- display only.]
F On Tubehead Temperature
Off Collimator Blade position Calibration
Note… The computer used to monitor the serial communication transfers must have
terminal emulation (for example, V-Term, Terminal, or HyperTerminal).
Serial
Switch Setting Peripheral
Connector
KJ17 N/A Console X-ray (X-ray)
KJ16 N/A Console (kV, mAs, etc.)
KJ13 N/A Not Used
KJ14 N/A Not Used
KJ15 S6 (4-On, 8-Off) CAL Data Download (Section 11.0, page 3-56)
KJ26 S6 (1-Off, 2-Off) Tubehead Motors
KJ26 S6 (1-On, 2-Off) Generator
KJ26 S6 (1-Off, 2-On) Motor Controls (C-arm up, down, rotation)
KJ26 S6 (1-On, 2-On) Image Receptor (AEC, accessory detection)
travel limit
C-AR
RM
COMPRE
SSION
C-ARM
Light Field Lamp Press the Light Field Lamp button and
confirm:
• The button illuminates the light
field lamp for approximately 30
seconds.
• The Light Field Lamp automatically
illuminates when a Compression
Down button is pressed.
Note… There are some data fields in the Run Mode that require an entry before the
highlight can be moved from that field.
Once a data field is selected (highlighted), the required data is either manually entered using
the alphanumeric keys (for example, ID, Name, etc.), or selected from the available choices
using the Change key (for example, Compression data field). Also, the CPT Code key and the
View key change the selection for their corresponding data fields (CPT Code and Exam View).
Exposure techniques are selected using the corresponding Exposure Technique select keys.
Note… The formula for computing is: ‘range x % setting + minimum’. The display on
the compression module must be ± 4.5 Ibs (20 N) from the calculated value.
7. Press Enter then press Run/Setup twice to return to the Run screen.
4.5 Setting—Date
This field changes the date display which appears in the Run Mode. The date format depends
on the DIP Switch setting on the Host Microprocessor Board:
• DIP S1 switch 3 = Off: MM/DD/YYYY (USA format)
• DIP S1 switch 3 = On: DD/MM/YYYY (International format)
1. Highlight the Date data field.
Note… The day of the week shows to the right of the Date data field.
4.6 Setting—Time
This data field changes the time display which appears in the Run Mode. The format of the
time display is selectable:
• HH:MM:AM/PM (12-hour format)
• HH:MM (24-hour format)
1. Highlight the Time data field, then press Change to select the wanted format.
2. Use the backspace key to delete the displayed time.
3. Type the new time in the proper format (shown above).
4. Press Enter to complete the change.
Note… The label “DST season” appears next to the Time data field during the
daylight savings time season.
VNL =
VL =
Note… The last two digits of the tube serial number is the date code. The “alpha”
digit indicates the month (refer to Table 3-10), the “numeric” digit indicates
the year (for example, -R7 = May 1997).
4. Press (S1and S3) to save the selection (the saved selection is displayed in capital letters).
Set the Host Microprocessor Board for normal operation (S6 switch 4 = Off).
Warning: X-ray exposures are made during this test. Observe all safety
precautions while making X-ray exposures.
10. Confirm that the DMM reading falls into the range shown in Table 3-12.
11. If the voltage reading is more than 2% of the kV setting, adjust R18 on the HV Control
board (clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease).
12. Repeat the adjustment and exposure as necessary to achieve the required voltage reading.
13. Make an exposure for the remaining kV and mAs settings shown in Table 3-12, and confirm
the DMM readings are within 2% of their kV settings. For 39 kV, set the filter to Rhodium.
Note… It may be necessary to adjust R18 so that the voltage reading for the 28 kV
exposure is within 1% of the kV setting to ensure that the remaining kV
levels fall within the 2% tolerance shown in Table 3-12. Verify the mA
output if R18 is adjusted.
14. Shut down the system. Remove the test equipment.
5.6.2 mA Adjustment
1. Remove the mA jack from the HV Generator,
connect the DMM, and set to read DC mA.
2. Set the exposure techniques for Manual – Mode /
25 kV / 300 mAs / Large Focal Spot.
3. Make an exposure and check the system
specification for 100 mA ± 0.5 mA.If not within
specification, adjust R20 (MA CAL potentiometer)
on the high voltage control board.
Note… Perform this procedure after both 100 mA and 30 mA filaments DAC values
are calibrated.
Caution: Ensure you do not accidentally reset the calibration values to default
calibration.
1. Set host board DIP switch S6-4 to On, S6-8 to On, and the rotary switch S4 to
“0”. The host displays the exposure count.
2. Press S1 until the host displays “rmA_init”.
3. Press S2 to initialize the (60 mA, 20 mA, and 10 mA Filament DAC values), the
host displays “rmA_INIT”.
11. Set up a radiation meter 4 cm from the chest wall, with the paddle, and 99.9% pure
Aluminum (for Mammography) sheets as shown in Figure 3-11. Make sure that the probe
sensor is at 4.5 cm from the top of the Bucky.
12. Set the unit up for a Moly filter, 20 kV, 60 mAs, exposure. Confirm that a # appears
between the mAs column and the HVL column in the Results portion of the screen.
13. Mount an 18 x 24 compression paddle upside down onto the compression device. Raise
the compression device until the paddle is approximately 1 cm below the tubehead port.
14. With no aluminum in the beam, acquire an exposure and enter the reading in the
highlighted data field.
15. Verify that the console does not display UNITS MAY BE INCORRECT at the top. If it
does, confirm that the entered value matches the reading on the radiation meter.
16. Record the results in Table 3-13, “HVL Testing,” on page 3-31.
17. Select the next data field and place the indicated amount of aluminum into the beam,
acquire an exposure, and enter the reading.
18. Repeat step 17 until all indicated thickness values are used and all data entered.
19. Change the kV value to the next level indicated in the Results portion of the screen,
ensure the # symbol shows for that row, and repeat steps 14—17 for that kV level.
20. Repeat until all kVs are tested.
21. After you obtain data for all kVs, highlight the Select Function field and press Change to
display CALCULATE.
22. Press Enter to calculate HVL and tube output for all kVs and display the results.
23. Examine each row in the Results portion of the screen, and confirm that none say Invalid
Data or Range Error. If errors exist, change the kV to view the data for the row that
displays the error and reconfirm the entered values.
24. After you collect the data and perform the calculations, highlight the Selected Function
field and use the Change key to display SEND.
25. Press Enter to send the data to the Host Microprocessor Board and wait for a beep,
which indicates that the Host Microprocessor Board has received the data. If a
transmission error occurs, the message “RESEND” is displayed.
Molybdenum Rhodium
kV: 20 24 28 32 35 28 32 34 36 39
0.0mm
0.2mm
0.3mm -
0.4mm
0.5mm
0.6mm
0.7mm
The data below is shown on the console screen after the HVL values are calculated.
Tube Out
HVL
Note… Failure to set the unit for 50 mAs results in incorrect detector gain
calibration.
16. Acquire an exposure and observe the waveform amplitude.
17. Using S3 and S5 to change the detector gain, acquire exposures until the oscilloscope
displays as close to 9.5 VDC as possible without exceeding 10.0 VDC.
Detector Gain
Film # Film Type Cassette Type Gain Voltage
Value
1
2
3
19. Using the selected cassette and next film type, repeat steps 11 through 15 to calibrate
the detector gain for each film screen combination used at the facility.
20. Discard the film.
Note… If you increase or decrease mAs using the Density control, use the same
adjustment for all three exposures on each film set. The same exposure
techniques must be used for all three exposures for each film type.
Three default AEC calibration curves are provided: “AEC#_A,” “AEC#_B,” or “AEC#_ C.”
1. With the host switch positions as they were in the last section, press S1 as needed for the host
to display “aec#_a,” “aec#_b,” or "aec#_c" (The # is the number of the selected film type).
2. Press S2 to select “aec#_a” then press S3 and S5 to load those values for that film type
(the Host Microprocessor Board display now displays capital letters).
3. Set the unit for 28 kV, Auto-Time, and Moly and compress 4.5 cm of BEM on the Bucky.
Note… Failure to place the system in 100 mA mode results in incorrect AEC curve
selection.
4. Using information in Table 3-18, “Reduced mA Selection,” on page 3-37, set host DIP
switch S7 for 100 mA mode (position 5, 6, and 7 On).
5. Using the target film and cassette, take three exposures, one with each listed thickness of
BEM.
6. Flash and develop the film, and record the Optical Density (OD) values for each film in
Table 3-15, “AEC Curve Determination,” on page 3-34.
Note… The actual OD values are not the primary concern; this portion verifies OD
tracking for each curve on the selected film. The Density ± Control can be
adjusted if all three exposures for a given AEC curve are taken with the
same Density ± Control setting.
7. Repeat steps 2—6 to find the values for the ‘B’ and ‘C’ AEC curves
8. Repeat the above steps for film screen 2 and 3 if required.
Film 1
Thickness OD - AEC Curve A OD - AEC Curve B OD - AEC Curve C
4.5 cm
6 cm
7 cm
Film 2
Thickness OD - AEC Curve A OD - AEC Curve B OD - AEC Curve C
4.5 cm
6 cm
7 cm
Film 3
Thickness OD - AEC Curve A OD - AEC Curve B OD - AEC Curve C
4.5 cm
6 cm
7 cm
9. Compare the OD values across all three thickness values for each AEC curve and
determine which curve shows the least variation in OD for that film type. Record the
AEC curve selection in Table 3-16.
10. On the console, select the film type to be calibrated. Press S2 to select the AEC curve
listed above, then press S3 to load those values for that film type (the values are
successfully saved when the Host Microprocessor Board displays capital letters).
The BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust the BEM as needed to
obtain the target OD with the required mAs range.
You must calibrate each film type separately. Repeat this entire section for
each film type that you are to calibrate.
Note… The compression thickness must show 6.0 or the Master Density calibration
is incorrect.
7. Compress the BEM so the compression thickness reads 6.0.
8. Set the AEC sensor at Position 1 closest to the chest wall.
9. Using information in Table 3-18, page 3-37, set the Host Microprocessor Board DIP
switch S7 for 100 mA mode.
10. Set up the system for a large focal spot, 28 kV, Auto-Time, and Moly exposure.
11. Acquire an image and flash the film.
12. Develop the film.
13. Measure the OD.
You must obtain the target OD with an mAs value between 100 mAs and 200 mAs.
14. Adjust the MDEN value (Using S3 and S5) and/or the amount of BEM as needed to
achieve the Target OD value (± 0.12) with an mAs value between 100 mAs and 200 mAs.
Note… Always measure the OD with the lower edge of the film flush with the front
edge of the Densitometer and centered side-to-side (approximately 5.0 cm
into the film plane).
15. Once the adjustment is complete, record the information in Table 3-17 on p. 3-36.
16. Using the information in Table 3-18, page 3-37, set the Host Microprocessor Board DIP
switch S7 for normal operation.
† 28 kV, 6 cm BEM*
100 mAs—200 mAs
Film # BEM Film Type mAs Optical Density MDEN#
1
2
3
† If a lower Optical Density is desired, reduce the kV accordingly. 28 kV is optimal for an Optical
Density range of 1.70 to 1.80.
* The BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust the BEM as needed to obtain the target OD with
the required mAs range.
Note… To calibrate the Reduced-mA AEC Factors, you must configure DIP switch
S-7 as shown in Table 3-18.
Note… Due to the function of the TEC Tables, failure to calibrate the AEC from 22 kV
to 35 kV can cause inaccurate operation in Auto-kV and Auto-Filter modes.
mA Override Settings
Mode
S7-5 S7-6 S7-7
Normal Off Off Off
Force 10 mA Off Off On
Force 20 mA Off On Off
Force 30 mA Off On On
Force 60 mA On On Off
Force 100 mA On On On
3. Place BEM on the Bucky as indicated for the density calibration in Table 3-19,
page 3-39.
4. Acquire an image.
5. Read the mAs.
6. Measure the OD.
7. Adjust the DEN value (using S3 and S5) and/or the amount of BEM as needed to
achieve the OD value determined in Table 3-17 on p. 3-36 for the Master
Density step (±0.12) with an mAs value between 100 mAs and 200 mAs.
8. Record the requested information in Table 3-19, page 3-39.
Note… Do not repeat this step for the second film type at this time; each film type is
calibrated separately.
9.3.2 30 mA
1. With the Host Microprocessor Board switches as they were in the previous
section, press S1 as needed to display ##mAF###.
2. Using Table 3-18, page 3-37, select 30 mA mode (The Host Microprocessor
Board displays 30mAF###).
3. Set the unit for Large focal spot, Auto-Time, 28 kV, and Moly filter.
4. Place 4 cm of BEM on the Bucky.
5. Acquire an image.
6. Read the mAs.
7. Develop the film.
8. Measure the OD.
9. Adjust the 30 mA factor and/or the amount of BEM to achieve the required OD
(± 0.12) with an mAs value between 30 mAs and 45 mAs.
10. Complete the adjustment, by recording the information in Table 3-26, page 3-43.
† 28 kV, 4 cm BEM
30 mAs—45 mAs
Film # BEM Film Type mAs Optical Density 30 mAF
1
2
3
† If a lower Optical Density is desired, reduce the kV accordingly. 28 kV is optimal for an
Optical Density range of 1.70 to 1.80.
9.3.3 20 mA
1. With the Host Microprocessor Board switches as they were in the previous
section, press S1 as needed to display ##mAF###.
2. Using Table 3-18 on p. 3-37, select 20 mA mode (The Host Microprocessor
Board displays 20mAF###).
3. Set the unit for Large focal spot, Auto-Time, 28 kV, and Moly filter.
4. Place 3 cm of BEM on the Bucky.
5. Acquire an image.
6. Read the mAs.
7. Develop the film.
8. Measure the OD.
9. Adjust the 20 mA factor and/or the amount of BEM to achieve the required OD
(± 0.12) with an mAs value between 20 mAs and 30 mAs.
10. Complete the adjustment by recording the information in Table 3-27.
9.3.4 10 mA
1. With the Host Microprocessor Board switches as they were in the previous
section, press S1 as needed to display ##mAF###.
2. Using Table 3-18 on p. 3-37, select 10 mA mode (The Host Microprocessor
Board displays 10mAF###).
3. Set the unit for large focal spot, Auto-Time, 28 kV, and Moly filter.
4. Place 2 cm of BEM on the Bucky.
5. Acquire an image.
6. Read the mAs.
7. Develop the film.
8. Measure the OD.
9. Adjust the 10 mA factor to achieve the required OD (± 0.12) with an mAs value
between 10 mAs and 15 mAs.
10. Complete the adjustment by recording the information in Table 3-28.
† 28 kV, 2 cm BEM
10 mAs—15 mAs
Film # BEM Film Type mAs Optical Density 10mAF
1
2
3
† If a lower Optical Density is desired, reduce the kV accordingly. 28 kV is optimal for an
Optical Density range of 1.70 to 1.80.
Note… Due to the function of the TEC Tables, failure to calibrate the AEC from 22 kV
to 35 kV can cause inaccurate operation in Auto-kV and Auto-Filter modes.
D± OD OD Δ Requirement
Full Range (OD+5 – OD-5) ≥ 1.00 - ≥ 1.50
-5
-4 0.10 – 0.20
-3 0.10 – 0.20
-2 0.10 – 0.20
-1 0.10 – 0.20
0 0.10 – 0.20
+1 0.10 – 0.20
+2 0.10 – 0.20
+3 0.10 – 0.20
+4 0.10 – 0.20
+5 0.10 – 0.20
Constancy (OD ΔMax – OD ΔMin) ≤ 0.10
kV
Thickness 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
0 cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 cm 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 cm 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4 cm 6 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
5 cm F F F F 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
6 cm F F F F F F F F F F 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
7 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
8 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
9 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
10 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
11 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
12 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
13 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
14 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
15 cm F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F
1 = 10 mA
3 = 30% (30 mA when Full = 100 mA)
6 = 60% (60 mA when Full = 100 mA)
F= Full mA
Table 3-40: Switch Settings to force each mA value
mA Override Settings
Mode S7-5 S7-6 S7-7
Normal Off Off Off
Force 10 mA Off Off On
Force 20 mA Off On Off
Force 30 mA Off On On
Force 60 mA On On Off
Force 100 mA On On On
14.1 Setup
Connect a PC serial cable to KJ15 of the Host Microprocessor Board. Set up a PC to receive
the data using a terminal emulation program (for example, V-Term, Terminal, or
HyperTerminal) with the following settings:
• Baud: 9600, Data Bits: 8, Stop Bits: 1, Parity: OFF, Flow Control: None, Connector: COM1
• If you intend to print the data, ensure that, prior to downloading, the ASCII setup /
Terminal preferences include adding a line feed (LF) to line ends/carriage returns (CR)
when receiving inbound data.
14.2 Downloading Log Information
On the Host Microprocessor Board, set rotary switch S4 to 0. See Figure 3-1, page 3-1. The
Host Microprocessor Board display shows the current kV and exposure mode.
14.2.1 Calibration Data Log
• Page by Page: Press S1 as needed to download all calibration data. The last line
in the calibration data is "Calibration printout COMPLETE"
• All at once: Press S5 once, and the entire log is printed. The last line in the
calibration data is "Calibration printout COMPLETE"
14.2.2 Exposure Log
Press S2 to download the exposure information for the latest exposure.
14.2.3 Error Log
Press S3 to download the entire error log.
Caution: Actuating the Shutdown Switch, Figure 3-14, page 3-60, #5, shuts down
the system.
Table 4-2: DIP Switch S2 (Present on 1-003-0357 Rev 011 and Later Board Versions Only)
S1 Sharp S2 Sharp
S1 Optrex S2 Optrex S1 Sharp EL S2 Sharp EL
LM64P89L LM64P89L
1 Off 1 On 1 Off 1 Off 1 Off 1 Off
2 Off 2 Off 2 Off 2 Off 2 On 2 Off
Warning: Always shut down the system before performing any removal or
replacement procedure.
3. Remove the Control Panel from the Console. Refer to Section 2.1.2, page 4-3.
4. Turn the Control Panel over to access the Keyboard. See Figure 4-5.
Note… Be sure to reconnect the ground wire before replacing the Control Panel.
8. Turn on the system.
9. Verify the Control Panel Keypads functionality (Alphanumeric, Mammographic View,
Function, and Exposure Technique Select) by pressing each key and verifying the key
performs as described in Chapter 3, "M-IV Controls and Functional Tests," page 3-5.
Note… The switches consist of two removable parts: One end is the switch which is
held in place on the control panel by metal tabs on the body of the switch,
the other end is its socket which is soldered to the switch board.
7. If also replacing the switches, pull the two switches from the control panel by
pressing the snap-in metal tabs of the switch from the bottom of the control panel
and gently pulling the switch out through the top. Install the replacement
switch(es). See Figure 4-7, page 4-6.
8. Carefully place the replacement switch board onto the standoffs.
9. Ensure that the switch terminal lugs on the switch align with the receptacles in
the switch sockets, then press down gently to make the connection.
10. Secure the board with the mounting hardware.
11. Replace the cables.
12. Replace the control panel.
13. Turn on the system.
14. Set the system for a short exposure (25 kV, 3 mAs, Manual Mode, Large Focal Spot).
15. Press both X-ray switches, and verify proper switch operation.
16. Press Compression Release and verify the Compression Clutch Brake disengages
and the Compression Device moves up.
2.3.2 X-ray, On/Off, and Compression Release Switch (Right and Left)
The X-ray push button switch can be replaced separately and is supplied with a
splash cover. The switches are available individually or pre-mounted on their
respective printed circuit board. To replace the switch itself, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the system.
2. Remove the Operator Console Control Panel.
3. Turn the control panel over to access the switch board. See Figure 4-6, page 4-5.
4. Remove the cables from the switch board.
5. Remove the hardware that mounts the switch board to the standoffs.
6. Using care not to damage the switch terminal lugs, gently pull the switch board
straight off the switches still mounted on the control panel.
Note… The switches consist of two removable parts: One end is the switch, which
is held in place on the control panel by metal tabs on the body of the
switch; the other end is its socket, which is soldered to the switch board.
7. Pull the two switches out from the control panel by pressing the snap-in metal
tabs of the switch from the bottom of the control panel and gently prying out
through the top. Then install the replacement switch(es).
8. Before installing the switch assembly, remove the replacement switch from its
packaging and slide the grooved collar ring gasket up over the terminal end of
the switch. See Figure 4-7.
9. Slide the switch assembly into the panel hole until it snaps in place in the
printed circuit board switch socket.
10. Press the clear splash cover on the grooved gasket on as shown in Figure 4-7.
11. Ensure that the switch terminal lugs on the switch align with the receptacles in
the switch sockets, then press down gently to make the connection.
6. Remove the screws (#2) on each side of the bracket (left side shown).
7. Lift the Console Display and bracket out of the console.
8. Carefully pull the cable(s) up and out of the console.
Installing the Console Display
1. Install the replacement Console Display, routing the cables through the slot in the
console top shelf.
2. Install and tighten the mounting hardware as shown in Figure 4-8.
3. Re-attach the ground wire to the Display bracket.
4. Connect the Console Display cable, backlight connector, and P-clamp to the Operator
Console PCB.
5. Connect the LED harness connector P4.
6. Start the system and verify that the Console Display presentation is crisp and bright, and
that the text and graphics are clear, legible, and not blurred.
7. Replace all covers and panels before releasing the system to the user.
1. Remove the Operator Console Control Panel and Front Cabinet Panel.
2. Remove the Console Display. Refer to Section 2.4, page 4-7.
3. Remove the hardware (#1) that secures the AutoFilm ID Cassette Guide Assembly (#8) to
the Console top shelf.
4. Remove the hardware (#3) that mounts the plastic bezel (#4) to the AutoFilm ID Base
assembly (#9).
5. Remove the two insulated grounding straps (#7) between the Cassette Guide Assembly
and the Base Assembly.
6. Remove the plastic bezel from the front slot (#5) in the Console. It may be necessary to
work the bezel back-and-forth while pulling the it from the Console.
7. Disconnect the AutoFilm ID cables from the connector TJ8 on the Operator Console PCB.
8. Lift the entire AutoFilm ID assembly from the Console.
9. Reverse this procedure to install the replacement AutoFilm ID assembly.
Note… Before you tighten the mounting hardware, align the AutoFilm ID assembly
with the plastic bezel to form a direct path for cassette insertion.
10. Start the system.
11. Set the system for a short exposure (25 kV, 3 mAs, Manual Mode, Large Focal Spot).
12. Install a loaded cassette in the Bucky and make an exposure.
13. Remove the cassette, then insert it into the AutoFilm ID cassette slot (#6) to flash the data
onto the film.
14. Develop the film and examine the “flashed” data for accuracy.
15. If necessary, adjust AutoFilm ID Contrast, the AutoFilm ID Offset, and the flash duration
for each film type.
Caution: The Operator Console PCB contains data storage components that are
sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Never place items with a magnetic
charge, or items that produce an electromagnetic field, on or near the board.
1. Remove the Front Cabinet Panel from the Console. See Figure 4-3, page 4-3.
2. Remove all cables and cords from their respective connectors on the microprocessor
board. Note all cable and cord locations.
3. Remove the hardware that secures the Operator Console PCB to the console frame
(standoffs).
4. Remove the board from the console.
5. Reverse this procedure to install the replacement board.
6. Check that the DIP switch (S1) settings are the same as the old board. See Figure 4-10,
page 4-10 for location.
7. Turn on the system.
8. Verify the Control Panel Keypads functionality, as described in Chapter 3, "M-IV Controls
and Functional Tests," page 3-5.
9. Verify that the display works, that the display presentation is crisp and bright, and that
the text and graphics are clear, legible, and not blurred.
10. On the Setup Screen and Additional Setup Screen, replace all defaults, Institution
information, technician preferences, etc.
11. Insert a loaded cassette into the Bucky.
12. Set system for a short exposure (25 kV, 3 mAs, Manual Mode, Large Focal Spot), press
both X-ray switches and verify proper switch operation.
13. Remove the cassette from the Bucky and then insert it in the AutoFilm ID to flash the
data onto the film.
14. Develop the film and verify the “flashed” data for accuracy.
Figure 4-10: Location of DIP Switch S1 on the M-IV Operator Console PCB
FRONT VIEW
(Doors Open)
Figure 5-1: Gantry Circuit Boards
Shut down the system before performing any removal or replacement procedure. Turn the
circuit breaker off.
Access the Mains Power Board by opening the left side Gantry door.
1. Disconnect the connectors from the board.
2. Lift the Mains Power Board off of the mounting standoffs.
3. Reverse procedures to replace the Mains Power Board.
4. Start the system. Check for indications of an electrical malfunction.
5. Perform the following procedures before returning system to service:
• Chapter 3, "M-IV Controls and Functional Tests," page 3-5
• Chapter 8, "System Test," page 8-29
U10 C28
C23
C17
C26
C31
C18
C27
TP14
DGND
U25 U12
C48 U37
C45
C46
C47
R53
D4
D2
D3
D1
R51
R52
R50
1 KJ1
S1 S2 S3
AEJ3
S5
TP12
CAD1 U11
R32
R33
R30
R31
C15
C16
CAD2
TP10
CAD3
TP9
C35 C36
C19
CAD4 TP13
1
U20
U29 C88
C13
R97
C14
U9 C21 U21
R98
1
R99
R100
KJ7
R101
R63
R62
R61
R60
R59
R16
R18
R22
R23
R24
R110
R17
R19
R20
R21
S8
TP3
A/W 1-001-0266 REV 005 PB RST
R77
ASSY 1-003-0266 EPL REV
1
R78
R79
U4 U2
S6
KJ6
R80
R114
R81
R113 R82
C30
R111 R84
JP1
C37 ___________
JP2 C82 C102
U19 U42
U43
C2 M8
M7
C3
C5
S7
R69
R70
R71
R72
U1
R34
R37
R35
R73
R36
C4
R74
R75
C29
R76
S4
R116
R115
DS1
R38
R39
R40
R41
R49
C24
C25
C6
C1
U58
U5
KJ41
+
R1
R7
R103
R102
R107
R105
R106
R108
R104
C11
C114
R109
C12
KJ11
U8
Y1
D9
R58
R42
R43
R44
R45
1
C92
U46
D13
D15
CAD1
D12
CAD2
CAD4
D14
CAD3
U5
KJ3
R56
D7
C69
Dallas
R89
R5
R6
R57
D8
U15
C10
KJ22
C93
U47 U6
U7
D11
D10
D6
1
C90
KJ12
M5
R66
U57
C70
R90
R3
R2
R4
R29
R28
R27
R26
R13
R67
R25
R55
R65
R15
R64
R14
C94
U48
C71
R91
80
4. Connect an anti-static wrist strap, and gently remove the Ram Module U5 from the
original Host Microprocessor Board, and install it in the new Host Microprocessor Board.
5. Perform the following procedures before returning system to service:
• Chapter 3, "Exposure System Calibration," page 3-22 (all)
• Chapter 3, "AEC Calibration," page 3-35 (all)
• Chapter 3, "Final Set Up Tests," page 3-57
• Chapter 8, "X-ray System Performance," page 8-3 (all)
• Chapter 8, "X-ray and Light Field Compliance," page 8-13 (all)
• Chapter 8, "System Performance," page 8-29 (all)
• Chapter 8, "X-ray Shielding Compliance," page 8-32 (all)
• Chapter 5, "Tests, Adjustments, and Calibrations," page 5-16 (all)
• Chapter 6, "Tests, Adjustments, and Calibrations," page 6-25 (all)
6. Verify the function of all paddles. Perform Paddle Detect Circuit Calibration if necessary,
Chapter 6, "Paddle Detect Circuit Calibration," page 6-29.
Note… See Chapter 3, Section 1.0, page 3-1, if needed, for information about the
switches used in the following steps.
2. Set the Host Microprocessor Board DIP switch S4 to position 5 and S6 switch 4
to On (See Figure 5-1, page 5-1 for board location).
3. Press S2 on the Host Microprocessor Board until “ang####” displays on the LED
Display Pad.
4. Press S1 to zero the rotation angle display and save the C-arm position to memory.
5. Rotate the C-arm clockwise until the angle display reads +180° (195°-15°).
6. Monitor the angle display, Figure 5-10 #1, and continue clockwise; the Rotation
Limit Switch should engage and shut the system off before the angle display
reads +183° (198°-15°). If it does not, adjust the rotation limit switch as follows:
a. Rotate C-arm to +182° (197°-15°).
b. Manually adjust the rotation limit switch, Figure 5-10 #2, until the Detent
arm on the side of the switch is positioned within the detent slot on the side
of the pivot tube (it may be necessary to loosen the two screws on the face
of the limit switch and/or the top and bottom adjustment screws on the limit
switch mounting plate in order to adjust the switch).
c. The M-IV shuts off when the detent arm is positioned within the detent slot
on the pivot tube.
7. Manually close the rotation limit switch to return power to the M-IV.
8. Holding the protractor against the side of the C-arm, rotate the C-arm until the
protractor display reads 0°.
9. Press S1 on the Host Microprocessor Board to zero the rotation angle display
and save the C-arm position to memory.
10. Rotate the C-arm to -90°, and cycle through the collimator sizes to verify no
binding occurs. Repeat at +90°.
11. Rotate the C-arm to +180° and verify the angle indication is correct.
12. Verify the C-arm can be moved through a minimum travel of -150° (+1°) to
+195° (+1°, -0°).
13. Return C-arm to the 0° position.
Warning: The bottom Tubehead cover is lined with lead. Do not touch the
interior. Return the replaced unit to Hologic or arrange for proper
disposal.
1. Remove the face shield by pulling the rear sides of the shield out (away from the
tubehead) and sliding the shield off the mount.
2. Remove the screws securing the bottom tubehead cover (two screws located in front).
3. Slide the bottom cover down and forward approximately 2.0 cm, then angle it
downward to release.
4. Remove the screws securing the top tubehead cover to the tubehead frame (two rear
screws under the side covers, one for each side).
5. Remove the screws securing the side covers to the tubehead frame.
6. Reverse procedures to replace the Tubehead Covers.
Warning: This assembly contains lead. Return the replaced unit to Hologic or
arrange for proper disposal.
The Beam Limiting Assembly mounts below the X-ray tube inside the tubehead enclosure.
The Beam Limiting Assembly is a 2-tier mechanism: an upper tier containing the dual filter
changer and the mirror/lamp assembly, and a lower tier containing the 4-blade automatic
beam collimator. The lower tier must be removed before the upper tier.
To remove the Beam Limiting Assembly:
1. Turn the system off, then remove the top and bottom tubehead covers.
2. Disconnect the Lamp Cooling Fan power cable from the Filament Protection Board.
3. Disconnect the cables listed in Table 6-1 from the Tubehead Controller Board.
Note… It is possible to install cables DJ1, DJ2, DJ3, and DJ4 incorrectly. To avoid
this, note the cable position and orientation before disconnecting.
4. Remove the hardware that secures the lower tier (collimator blades) to the Beam
Limiting Assembly chassis.
5. Carefully remove the collimator assembly and set it aside. Use care not to damage the
lead lining on the collimator blades.
Caution: Do not touch either filter on the dual filter assembly. Filter contact with
bare skin, or other materials, can cause artifacts in a developed film.
6. Remove the hardware that secures the upper tier (mirror and filter assemblies) to the
Beam Limiting Assembly chassis.
7. Carefully remove the mirror and filter assembly and set it aside.
8. Remove the hardware that secures the Beam Limiting Assembly chassis to the tubehead
frame and remove the assembly.
9. Reverse these steps to install the replacement Beam Limiting Assembly.
10. Ensure the Lamp Harness Cable is securely routed through the cable clamp as shown in
Figure 6-5.
11. Perform the procedures below before releasing the system to the user:
• Chapter 8, "X-ray Field Adjustment - Large Focal Spot (Film-Based Method)," page 8-13
• Chapter 8, "X-ray Field Adjustment—Large Focal (Field Method - non film based),"
page 8-17
• Chapter 8, "The X-ray field must be adjusted to fall within the 5 mm guidelines
portrayed on the template for the X-ray size being calibrated.," page 8-23
• Chapter 8, "Light Field Illuminance Test and Adjustment," page 8-26
• Chapter 8, "Light Field Edge Contrast Test," page 8-28
• Chapter 8, "Light Field Edge Contrast Test," page 8-28
• Chapter 8, "X-ray Tubehead Leakage Test," page 8-33
The Filament Protection Board mounts to the left rear side tubehead frame, directly behind
the X-ray tube.
1. Remove the tubehead top cover.
2. Locate the Filament Protection Board near the left rear side of the tubehead frame.
3. Note their locations, and remove all cables from their board connectors. Use Table 6-2
to determine jumper locations during reinstallation:
Table 6-2: Filament Protection Board Cables
Caution: The top and bottom Compression Device covers are fastened to the
compression bellows. Use care not to damage the bellows when removing
these covers.
3. From the bottom of the C-arm, unscrew and remove the two bellows rods (one on each side).
4. Remove three screws securing the upper bellows assembly to the C-arm sub-frame.
Carefully remove the Bellows and Compression Device Cover assembly.
5. Remove three screws securing the lower bellows assembly to the bearing block assembly.
6. Carefully remove the lower Bellows and Compression Device Cover assembly.
7. Transfer the boards from the old Compression Device Covers to the new ones.
8. Reverse procedures to replace the C-arm Bellows assemblies.
1. Turn off the system, then remove the top and bottom Compression Device covers.
2. Loosen the set screws that secure the right side compression knob to the clutch shaft.
Slide the knob off the shaft.
3. Loosen the screws that secure the locking bar to the clutch shaft.
4. Slide the clutch shaft out of the Compression Device from the left side.
5. Lift the clutch, the armature, and the brass spacer from the Compression Device. If it is
only necessary to replace the clutch, skip steps #5, 6, 7, and 8.
6. Remove the screws that secure the clutch brake to the left side Compression Device frame.
7. Remove the clutch brake harness connector from the main harness.
8. Install the replacement clutch brake and tighten the mounting screws.
9. Connect the clutch brake harness to the main wiring harness.
10. Slide the clutch shaft into the Compression Device from the left side; the shaft end
protrudes through the opening in the clutch brake.
11. Slide the brass spacer (raised edge first) over the shaft and into the brake.
12. Place the armature on the end of the replacement clutch (machined side toward the brake).
13. Slide the clutch shaft through the clutch, then out the opposite side of the Compression
Device.
14. Install the previously removed knob and tighten the set screws.
15. Adjust the clutch shaft by sliding it back and forth until both knobs are equal distances
from the sides of the Compression Device.
16. Place a 0.015 in. feeler gauge (or shim stock) between the armature and the clutch
brake. Spread the clutch mechanism so that the clutch sprocket is pressed firmly against
the chain gears (at right), and that the armature is pressed against the feeler gauge.
17. Tighten the locking bar mounting hardware, then remove the feeler gauge.
18. Confirm that the gap between the armature and the clutch is 0.010 in. (minimum) to
0.020 in. (maximum). Verify that there is no left-to-right “play” in the clutch.
19. Turn on the system.
20. Perform the following procedure:
“Compression Chain Tension Adjustment,” page 6-25
21. Replace the Compression Device covers.
22. Perform the following procedures before releasing the system to the user:
• “Compression Force Calibration,” page 6-27
• “Compression Force Calibration,” page 6-27
23. Replace the covers.
12. Tilt the load cell to outside slightly and replace the socket gear with the chain loop,
using the original hardware.
13. Push the load cell down onto the lower plate, and replace both screws in the lower plate.
14. Re-install the bottom screw that fastens the load cell to the Compression Device.
15. Slide the compression clutch shaft into the load cell and test to see if it slides smoothly. If
not, loosen the lower screws and adjust until the shaft travels smoothly.
16. Re-assemble the compression clutch and brake assembly and adjust following steps 15
through 22 in Section 3.6, page 6-15.
17. Turn on the system.
18. With the Compression Device covers still off, carefully move the Compression Device
with the Compression Up and Down buttons to be sure the Compression Device moves.
If it does not move, reverse procedures and adjust.
19. To calibrate the Force Load Cell, perform the following procedure:
“Paddle Detect Circuit Calibration,” page 6-29
20. Replace the Compression Device covers.
7. Insert the new timing belt through the upper clamp on the Tubehead Support Plate.
Apply Loctite 242, Blue and retighten screws.
8. Perform the following procedures before returning system to service:
• “Compression Thickness Potentiometer,” page 6-13.
• “Compression Force Calibration,” page 6-27.
• Acquire image using an ACR Phantom. Verify the image on the film.
Warning This assembly contains lead. Return the replaced unit to Hologic or
arrange for proper disposal.
6. Grasp the IRSD firmly while pushing the cover down and forward, taking care to clear
the cover support brackets located in the front of the IRSD.
7. Reverse the procedures to replace the IRSD.
Note In place of the fastening hardware shown in Figure 6-21, the StereoLoc II
models have two latches located on the rear of the C-Arm sub frame (one on
each side). Open these latches before removing the IRSD. See Figure 6-22.
Microprocessor
Board
AEC Detect
Board
Note… The compression thickness must be calibrated for each of the compression
paddle/image receptor combinations used with the machine (for example.,
18 x 24 cm Paddle with M-IV Bucky). If the site wishes to use a compression
paddle with a different image receptor, that paddle/receptor combination
must be calibrated.
1. Turn on the M-IV system.
2. Open the right side Gantry door.
3. Set the Host Microprocessor Board for Calibration Mode: DIP switch S6-4 = On.
4. Select Motor Control calibration by placing DIP switch S6-8 = Off.
5. Turn the rotary switch (S4) to position #5.
6. On the Host Microprocessor Board press Select Button (S2) until the Host
Microprocessor Board display reads: Cht# ###.
7. Install the 18 x 24 cm Bucky device.
8. Center 5 cm of BEM on the IRSD, and orient it so that it is even with the chest wall edge
of the image receptor.
9. Install the 7.5 Contact Spot Paddle.
Use the IR Phantom (P/N 9-060-0397) to verify; Chapter 8, Section 8-6, page 8-17.
Note… When servicing the M-IV, if a procedure instructs you to remove any covers or
panels, do not replace the covers until all required procedures (for example,
calibrations, adjustments, tests, remove and replace, etc.) are completed.
FRONT VIEW
(Doors Open)
1. Turn system off and ensure mains (wall) circuit breaker is off.
2. Open the left and right side Gantry doors. See Chapter 5, "Gantry Covers," page 5-3.
3. Remove the two front panels, see Figure 7-2, (#4), and the lower rear access panel.
4. Remove the four hex-head bolts holding the Gantry bellows to the base and the top of
the Gantry. Pull back the bellows and rotate to expose the Power Distribution Assembly.
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5. Remove the two bolts (#1) securing Power Distribution Assembly to Gantry base plate.
6. Remove the four flat-head screws securing the Power Distribution Assembly to the rear
of the Gantry frame (#2).
7. Carefully slide Power Distribution Assembly forward to access the power distribution board.
8. Disconnect the harness connectors from the Power Distribution board; note locations.
9. Remove the six screws securing the Power Distribution board to the standoffs and
carefully remove the board (#3).
10. Reverse the procedures to install the new board, and the Power Distribution Assembly.
11. Set the wall circuit breaker to the On position and turn system on.
12. Inspect for abnormal indications of an electrical malfunction.
13. Perform the following procedure before returning system to service:
Chapter 8, "System Test," page 8-29.
4. Loosen the ring nut (#1) and back the ring nut and the lock washer (#2) off the switch
assembly (#3) as shown in Figure 7-3.
5. From the front of the Gantry door, pull the switch assembly out of the door until the
wires are accessible. Note the wire locations and cut the wires off of the switch assembly
leads.
6. Solder the wires to the new switch assembly to the switch assembly leads in the location
noted in Step 5.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the new switch assembly.
If the Isolation Transformer fails, the Power Distribution Unit must be replaced.
1. Ensure the system is off and
mains (wall) circuit breaker is off.
2. Remove the lower rear access
panel.
3. Disconnect the input power cord
from the input power terminal
block on the rear of the Gantry.
4. Disconnect the ground wire from
the Protective Earth terminal.
5. Remove the strain relief hardware
from the rear of the Gantry.
6. Remove the four screws securing
the Power Distribution Unit to the
Gantry frame.
7. Open the left and right Gantry
doors.
8. Remove the left and right front
panels.
9. Remove the four hex-head bolts
holding the Gantry bellows to the
base and the top of the Gantry. Pull
back bellows and rotate to expose
the Power Distribution Assembly.
See Figure 7-2, page 7-3.
10. On the Mains Power board,
disconnect ABJ6 and ABJ8; note Figure 7-5: Power Distribution Unit—Removal
the locations. Remove cable ties Legend for Figure 7-5
securing the cables to the main
harness assembly. 1. Input Power Cord
11. On the lower left side of the 2. Input Power Terminal Block
Power Distribution Unit, locate 3. Ground Wire
the relays and disconnect the 4. Protective Earth Terminal
following connectors; note the 5. Strain Relief Hardware
locations (remove cable ties as 6. Power Distribution Unit Mounting Screws (4)
necessary):
• K1-1
• K1-2
• SS1-3
• SS1-4
12. On the left fuse panel, disconnect F22 and GB4; note locations.
13. On the left side of the Power Distribution Unit, locate the in-line connector LPP2.
Disconnect the connector and remove cable ties as necessary.
14. On the Power Distribution board, locate and disconnect connector ACJ11.
15. At the front of the Gantry, locate the Harness Assembly that is cable tied to the lower tray
above the Power Distribution Unit. Disconnect all cables from the Harness Assembly
that are connected to the Power Distribution board and the Right Fuse Panel; note the
locations.
16. From the front of the Gantry, locate GB1 located at the rear of the Power Distribution
Unit. Disconnect the two ground wires connected to GB1.
17. Locate the two bolts securing the Power Distribution Unit to the Gantry base plate.
Remove bolts.
18. Carefully slide the Power Distribution Unit forward and out of the Gantry frame to remove.
19. Reverse the procedures to install new Power Distribution Unit.
20. Turn the system on. Inspect for abnormal odors or any other indication of an electrical
malfunction.
Semi-
Maintenance Task Description Annually
annually
Obtain a copy of previous PMI and cal data (use a reference document x
for selected tests)
Check with customer for any questions or concerns that they may have x
Download error log and note any problems since last PMI x
Compare/Upgrade to current firmware/software versions if under warranty/ x
contract
Input wiring inspected for safety and integrity x
Semi-
Maintenance Task Description Annually
annually
Inspect all ground wiring for integrity x
Clean and lubricate motor gears, lead screws, etc. x
Functional Checks:
• Verify C-arm zero and ±90° stops against a digital protractor x
• Verify max rotation fail safe switch operation x
• Verify compression force calibration x
• Verify compression thickness calibration in standard and mag modes x
• Verify full vertical travel and limit switch functions x
• Verify rotation travel limits x
• Verify operation of compression motor and brakes x
• Verify operation of all visual displays x
• Verify Emergency stop switches for operation and integrity x
Check all paddles for cracks and visible damage x
Line voltage check x
Filament standby voltage set to 250 mV x
kV check x
mA levels checked and verified x
Backup timer checked x
Filament waveforms checked and adjusted as necessary x
Check AEC detector gain voltage x
Check target density and adjust if requested x
Functionally Check and verify full range of density steps x
Verify dose output (software level dependant) x
Verify linearity x
Verify reproducibility (all modes) x
Replace Collimator lamp and calibrate Light to X-ray field x
Clean and lubricate collimator parts, filters, mirror, and lead screws x
Verify X-ray tube resolution (line pair) x
Leakage test of tube x
ACR Phantom Test (Fibers, Speck Groups, and Masses) x
Clear error log x
Download Calibration Data x
Complete PM Form x
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Note… In order to properly align the collimator, the x-ray field must be calibrated
first and have the light field set to match the x-ray field. Also large focal must
be completed before the small. Do NOT use light to calibrate the x-ray field!
Note… The front collimator blade value remains the same for all subsequent large
focus X-ray field formats. Therefore, enter the 24 x 30 cm front collimator
blade value for the remaining large focal spot field sizes.
Test Large Focal Spot with 18 X 24 cm Bucky
and Compression Paddle
1. Remove the 24 x 30 cm Bucky, and install
a loaded 18 x 24 cm Bucky.
2. Place a loaded 18 x 24 cm cassette on
top of the Bucky.
3. Orient the cassette so that it is centered
on the Bucky device, then rotate it 90°.
4. Slide the cassette forward so that it
overlaps the chest wall edge by
approximately 3 cm.
5. Install the 18 x 24 cm Compression
Paddle onto the Compression Device.
6. Lower the Compression Device until the
paddle just touches the surface of the
cassette on the Bucky.
7. Secure a marker (for example, coin,
solder, etc.) at the front, inside edge of the
Compression Paddle to accurately mark
the chest wall edge of the IRSD.
8. Set the system for a Manual mode, Large
focal spot exposure at 25 kV, 50 mAs,
then make the exposure.
9. Remove both cassettes and develop the
films.
10. Evaluate the 18 x 24 cm film (from the
Bucky) on each of the non-chest wall
edges for white space. The X-ray field, at
each of these edges, must not exceed the Figure 8-6: X-ray Field Size—18 x 24 cm
film edge (+0 mm), but must be within
1% of SID from each edge (-6.5 mm).
11. Evaluate the second 18 x 24 cm film for proper chest wall edge overlap. The X-ray field,
at the edge with the marker, must minimally reach the chest wall edge (-0 mm), but must
not exceed the coin marker by more than +13 mm (+5 mm nominal).
12. If any adjustments are necessary:
a. First note the distances required to correct each edge.
b. Press S2 (Select) until the wanted collimator blade value displays (for example,
1 rr #### = 18 x 24 X-ray field, Large focus, rear blade). See Table 8-5, page 8-16 for
all collimator blade settings.
13. Press S5 (increase) or S3 (decrease) on the Host Microprocessor Board to change the
value for the displayed collimator blade. Note that 10 increments on the display equals
approximately 1 mm movement at the film plane for the adjusted blade.
14. Perform this for each edge requiring change, then repeat the exposure.
15. Evaluate both films to ensure that each edge falls within the specification stated.
16. Repeat the adjustments and verification films as necessary for the 18 x 24 cm field format.
Test Large Focal Spot with 24 x 30 cm Bucky
and 15 cm Compression Paddle
1. Remove the 18 x 24 cm Bucky.
2. Position a loaded 24 x 30 cm cassette
directly on the IRSD, centered laterally.
3. Pull the cassette forward so that its front
edge overlaps the chest wall edge of the
IRSD by approximately 3 cm.
4. Install the 15 cm format Compression
Paddle, then lower the Compression Device
so that the Paddle just touches the cassette.
5. Place markers (for example, coins, solder,
etc.) at each inside edge of the Compression
Paddle and secure them in place.
6. Set the system for a Manual mode, Large
focal spot exposure at 25 kV, 50 mAs, then
make the exposure.
7. Remove the cassette and develop the film.
8. Evaluate the film on each of the non-chest
wall edges for white space. The X-ray field,
at each of these edges, must be within 1% of
SID from each edge (±6.5 mm).
9. Evaluate the film for proper chest wall edge
overlap. The X-ray field must minimally
reach the chest wall edge (-0 mm), but must
not exceed the marker by more than 13 mm
(+5 mm nominal).
10. If any adjustments are necessary
Figure 8-7: X-ray Field Size—15 cm, 10
a. First note the distances required to
cm, and 7.5 cm
correct each edge.
b. Press S2 (Select) until the wanted collimator blade value displays (for example,
2 rr #### = 15 cm X-ray field, large focus, rear blade). See Table 8-5 for all
collimator blade settings.
11. Press S5 (increase) or S3 (decrease) on the Host Microprocessor Board to change the
value for the displayed collimator blade. Note that 10 increments on the display equals
approximately 1 mm movement at the film plane for the adjusted blade.
12. Perform this for each edge requiring change, then repeat the exposure.
13. Repeat the adjustments and verification films as necessary for the 15 cm field format.
14. Perform steps 2 through 13 for the 10 cm X-ray field size, then again for the 7.5 cm X-ray
field size. Always use the large focal spot for all exposures. Be sure to enter the exact
value for the front collimator blade for all field sizes.
Host Display Selected Field Size Focal Spot Blade Adjustment Final Value
0 rr #### 24 x 30 cm - Field Large Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
0 lt #### 24 x 30 cm - Field Large Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
0 rt #### 24 x 30 cm - Field Large Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
0 ft #### 24 x 30 cm - Field Large Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
1 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Large Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
1 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Large Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
1 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Large Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
1 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Large Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
2 rr #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Large Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
2 lt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Large Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
2 rt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Large Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
2 ft #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Large Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
3 rr #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Large Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
3 lt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Large Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
3 rt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Large Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
3 ft #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Large Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
4 rr #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Large Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
4 lt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Large Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
4 rt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Large Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
4 ft #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Large Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
4.1.1 X-ray Field Adjustment—Large Focal (Field Method - non film based)
Equipment Needed:
1. X-ray/Light Field Template (P\N 3-405-8005)
2. IR Phantom (P/N 9-060-0397)
3. X-ray beam indicator (DXR+, intensifying screen, or similar item)
Table 8-6: IR Phantom Use Chart
14. Perform steps 5 though 10 above for each blade in this position.
15. Use the collimator override to now select code positions 2, 3 and 4.
16. Perform steps 5 through 10 above for each blade in these codes.
Host Display Selected Field Size Focal Spot Blade Adjustment Final Value
6 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
6 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
6 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
6 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
7 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
7 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
7 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
7 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
8 rr #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
8 lt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
8 rt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
8 ft #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
9 rr #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
9 lt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
9 rt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
9 ft #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
10 rr #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
10 lt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
10 rt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
10 ft #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
11 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
11 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
11 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
11 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
12 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
12 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
12 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
12 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
13 rr #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
13 lt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
13 rt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
13 ft #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
14 rr #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
14 lt #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
14 rt #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
14 ft #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
15 rr #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
15 lt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
15 rt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
15 ft #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
4.2.1 X-ray Field Adjustment—Small Focal (Field Method - non film based)
Equipment Needed:
1. X-ray/Light Field Template (P/N 3-405-8005)
2. IR Phantom (P/N 9-060-0397); Section 8-6, p. 17.
3. X-ray beam indicator (DXR+, intensifying screen, or similar item)
Procedure:
1. Remove the Bucky assembly from the IRSD
2. Place the X-ray/Light Field Template on top of the IRSD ensuring it is set up
against the C-arm.
3. Place the IR Phantom over the optical sensors on the IRSD, using the 24x30
Cassette position.
4. On the Host microprocessor board ensure S6-4 is ON, calibration mode 1. Rotate
S4 to position 8. Display should read 11xx ####. (xx = the blade [rr = rear, ft =
front, lt = left, rt = right], [#### = encoder position number that blade counts to]).
5. Use S2 to select the blade you wish to adjust.
6. Position the x-ray beam indicator so that the reference line falls between the
inner and outer edges on the template for the blade you wish to evaluate.
Note… For small focal codes11, 12, and 13, use the 15x15 size on the x-ray field
template (this is the same as the 18x24 large).
7. Set the operator console for a Manual exposure using the Small focal spot at
25kV and 50mAs (may be adjusted if needed).
8. Generate an x-ray.
9. Note the x-ray field size and compare it to the minimum and maximum
tolerances as indicated on the template and the x-ray beam indicator. X-ray field
should fall between the lines for each side of the collimator.
10. Press S5 (increase) or S3 (decrease) on the Host Microprocessor Board to change
the collimator blade position value. Note that 10 increments on the display
equals approximately 1mm of movement at the film plane for the adjusted blade.
11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each blade on the 11 code position.
12. Move the IR phantom to the 18x24 Cassette position.
13. The display should now reflect code 12 xx ####.
14. Perform steps 5 though 10 above for each blade in this position.
15. Use the collimator override to now select code positions 13, 14, and 15.
16. Perform steps 5 through 10 above for each blade in these codes.
Note… The large x-ray field must be calibrated prior to performing this procedure.
This is a mechanical adjustment of the light housing found on the mirror/filter
assembly of the collimator. The large focal spot uses the blade encoder
positions of the large x-ray field for the blade positioning for light. Do not burn
your fingers on the lamp, or hit the home position flags out of adjustment.
Equipment Needed:
1. X-ray/Light Field Template (P/N 3-405-8005)
2. IR Phantom (P/N 9-060-0397); Section 8-6, p. 17.
Procedure:
1. Remove the Bucky assembly from the IRSD
2. 2.Place the X-ray/Light Field Template on top of the IRSD ensuring it is set up
against the C-arm.
3. Place the IR Phantom over the optical sensors on the IRSD, using the 24x30
Bucky position.
4. Turn on the x-ray field light and observe initially observe the overall field size.
On the light field box, use adjustment B on the collimator light housing to set
this size.
5. To position the beam between the inner most lines on the template, use
adjustment A on the collimator light housing.
6. When steps 4 and 5 are properly accomplished the white light of the field will
come up to the inner edge of the 24x30 Large field size on the template.
Continue to perform steps 4 and 5 until this is accomplished.
7. To adjust the front and back position of the light field, use adjustment C on the
collimator light housing. Continue to adjust when the front and back white light of
the field comes up to the inner edge of the 24x30 large field size on the template.
Note… The lamp socket mounting screws are METRIC. Also when performing this
adjustment ensure you do NOT rotate the lamp socket as that will affect the
luminance of the light fields.
8. After all adjustments are completed, verify the entire large light field is properly
set for the 24x30 field size. Repeat steps 4 through 7 as required.
9. Press the collimator override button to step down all blades to the other field
sizes, 18x24, 15x15, 10x10, and 6x7.5. The white light should represent the
x-ray field for those sizes.
Host Display Selected Field Size Focal Spot Blade Adjustment Final Value
6 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
6 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
6 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
6 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
7 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
7 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
7 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
7 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
8 rr #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
8 lt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
8 rt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
8 ft #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
9 rr #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
9 lt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
9 rt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
9 ft #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
10 rr #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
10 lt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
10 rt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
10 ft #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
11 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
11 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
11 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
11 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
12 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
12 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
12 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
12 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
13 rr #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
13 lt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
13 rt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
13 ft #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
14 rr #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
14 lt #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
14 rt #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
14 ft #### 6 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
15 rr #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
15 lt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
15 rt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
15 ft #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
Note… For small focal codes 6, 7 and 8, use the 15x15 size on the x-ray field
template (this is the same as the 18x24 large).
6. Set the operator console for a Manual exposure using the Small focal spot at
25kV and 50mAs (may be adjusted if needed).
7. Turn on the x-ray field light.
8. Press S5 (increase) or S3 (decrease) on the Host Microprocessor Board to change
the collimator blade position value. Note that 10 increments on the display
equals approximately 1mm of movement at the film plane for the adjusted blade.
9. Press S1 to save the value.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each blade on the 6 code position.
11. Move the IR phantom to the 18x24 Cassette position.
12. The display should now reflect code 7xx ####.
13. Perform steps 5 though 9 above for each blade in this position.
14. Use the collimator override to now select code positions 8, 9, and 10.
15. Perform steps 5 through 9 above for each blade in these codes
Area A
light reading, light field lamp on (A2) A2 = A2 lux =
background light, light field lamp off (A1) A1 = A1 lux =
difference (A2 lux-A1 lux) difference =
Area B
light reading, light field lamp on (B2) B2 = B2 lux =
background light, light field lamp off (B1) B1 = B1 lux =
difference (B2 lux-B1 lux) difference =
Area C
light reading, light field lamp on (C2) C2 = C2 lux =
background light, light field lamp off (C1) C1 = C1 lux =
difference (C2 lux-C1 lux) difference =
Area D
light reading, light field lamp on (D2) D2 = D2 lux =
background light, light field lamp off (D1) D1 = D1 lux =
difference (D2 lux-D1 lux) difference =
6. Repeat this illuminance test for the remaining positions (B, C, and D in Figure 8-9).
7. The difference between the background reading and the illuminated reading (in any
quadrant) must be 160 lux or greater.
8. If necessary, loosen the two screws that secure the lamp socket to the lamp cradle.
4. Develop the film and inspect for grid line artifacts. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step 7.
5. Reload the Bucky (using the same cassette and film type), and repeat the exposure.
6. Develop the film and inspect for grid line artifacts. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step 7.
Test with the C-arm at -90° and at +90°
1. With the C-arm rotated to -90° (grid travel in the direction of gravitational pull), repeat
steps 4 through 5.
2. Develop the film and inspect for grid line artifacts. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step 7.
3. With the C-arm rotated to +90° (grid travel against the direction of gravitational pull),
repeat steps 4 through 5.
4. Develop the film and inspect for grid line artifacts. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step 7.
5. If the 24 x 30 cm Bucky Device is also new, repeat the entire procedure, starting at step 1, using
a 24 x 30 cm paddle.
6. Develop the film and inspect for grid line artifacts. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step 7.
7. If grid line artifacts are present on any exposure, a new Linear Bucky device is required.
Note… Grid line artifacts are typically visible under the following conditions:
• Exposures in Left or Right MLO
• Short exposures
1. Mount the 18 x 24 cm Bucky device on the IRSD and install an 18 x 24 cm paddle.
2. With the C-arm at 0°, set the system for an Automatic Exposure Technique, 25 kV
exposure, Large spot, Normal density. Select the Film Type being used. Use one of the
AEC exposure techniques to achieve the customer’s target density.
3. Turn off Automatic Compression release.
4. Place a loaded cassette in the Bucky device, then place 2 cm of BR-12 BEM on the
Bucky Device.
5. Compress the phantom with motorized compression. Ensure the system is below the
compression threshold.
6. Make an exposure.
7. Remove the cassette and develop the film. Verify the absence of grid line artifacts in the
developed film. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step 25.
8. Reload the Bucky (using the same cassette and film type), and repeat the exposure.
9. Remove the cassette and develop the film. Verify the absence of grid line artifacts in the
developed film. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step 25.
10. With the C-arm rotated to -90° (grid travel in the direction of gravitational pull), repeat
steps #1 through #9.
11. Verify the absence of grid line artifacts on the developed film for all exposures. If grid
line artifacts are present, go to step #25.
12. With the C-arm rotated to +90° (grid travel against the direction of gravitational pull),
repeat steps #1 through #9.
13. Verify the absence of grid line artifacts on the developed film for all exposures. If grid
line artifacts are present, go to step #25.
14. Place 5 cm of BEM on the Bucky.
15. Compress the phantom with motorized compression. Ensure the system is above the
compression threshold.
16. Reload the same cassette with the same film type, then load it into the same Bucky.
17. Make an exposure using the technique factors from step #1.
18. Reload the Bucky (using the same cassette and film type), and repeat the exposure.
19. Remove the cassette and develop the film. Verify the absence of grid line artifacts in the
developed film. If grid line artifacts are present, go to step #25.
20. With the C-arm rotated to -90° (grid travel in the direction of gravitational pull), repeat
steps #1 through #9.
21. Verify the absence of grid line artifacts on the developed film for all exposures. If grid
line artifacts are present, go to step #25.
22. With the C-arm rotated to +90° (grid travel against the direction of gravitational pull),
repeat steps #1 through #9.
23. Verify the absence of grid line artifacts on the developed film for all exposures. If grid
line artifacts are present, go to step #25.
24. If the 24 x 30 cm Bucky Device is new, repeat the entire procedure for the 24 x 30 cm
Bucky Device.
25. If grid line artifacts are present on any exposure, a new HTC Bucky device is required.
7. Position the probe beneath the IRSD relative to the center of the hole in the lead sheet.
Raise or lower the support stand until the probe is exactly 5 centimeters below the
bottom of the tray structure. Face the probe’s detector surface toward the X-ray source.
8. Turn on the system. Set the system for a Manual mode exposure at 39 kV, 220 mAs,
using the Large focal spot.
9. Make an exposure and record the mR reading. If the reading exceeds 0.05 mR, go to step 14.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for positions B, C, and D.
11. Mount a 24 x 30 cm Bucky on the IRSD.
12. Collimate the X-ray field to the 24 x 30 cm field size.
13. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for positions E, F, G, and H.
14. Contact Customer Support if there are any readings above 0.05 mR.
6.2 X-ray Tubehead Leakage Test
This test is performed annually as part of the Preventive Maintenance Schedule; Section 2.0,
page 8-1:
1. Block the tubehead window with
approximately 4 x 4 cm lead shield/
blocker.
2. Connect a radiation scatter probe
(100 square cm) to the readout/logic
module of a radiation rate meter.
3. Set the meter’s operating mode to read
in milliroentgens per hour (mR/Hour).
4. Place the readout/logic module so
that it can be viewed from behind the
radiation shield.
5. Use fixtures to hold the probe in
position with relation to the tubehead
as shown. Position the probe at
location A.
Figure 8-13: Tubehead Leakage Test
6. Make sure the distance between the probe and the focal spot (source) is exactly 1 meter
(39-3/8 inches).
7. Turn on the system. Set the system for a Manual mode exposure at 39 kV, 220 mAs,
using the Large focal spot.
8. Make an exposure and record the mR reading.
9. Make exposures, using the same technique factors, for positions B through H.
10. Record each mR reading.
11. For position H, rotate the C-arm to position the probe directly behind the tubehead. Be
sure the distance between the probe and the focal spot remains exactly one meter for
each measurement position.
12. A reading above 45.0 mR requires corrective action. Call technical support for assistance.
If more than soap and water is required, Hologic recommends any one of the following:
• 10% chlorine bleach and water, with one part commercially available chlorine bleach
(normally 5.25% chlorine and 94.75% water) and nine parts water
• Commercially available isopropyl alcohol solution (70% isopropyl alcohol by volume,
not diluted)
• 3% maximum concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide solution
After you use any of the above solutions, use a pad to apply a diluted dishwashing liquid to
clean any parts that touch the patient.
Caution: Do not use disinfectant sprays directly, since the mist generated by spraying
may penetrate into the unit and may damage electronic components.
Caution: Improper cleaning methods or the use of certain cleaning and disinfecting
agents can damage the equipment, cause poor imaging performance, or
increase the risk of electric shock.
3.1 Display
Do not touch the display with your fingers. Use a soft cloth to apply warm water, or use a
commercially available LCD cleaning solution or a microfiber cloth to clean the panel of the
display screen.
3.2 Keyboard
Clean the key surfaces with a CRT wipe. If necessary, clean the keyboard with a vacuum. If
liquids enter the keyboard, install a replacement keyboard.
2.0 Preparation
1. Turn the unit off. (This allows time for the system to discharge all power supplies during
the other preparation activities.)
2. Familiarize yourself with the board locations using Figure 10-2 through Figure 10-5.
FRONT VIEW
(Doors Open)
Figure 10-2: Gantry Board Locations
Refer to Figure 10-2 to replace:
• U18 on the Generator Microprocessor Board (#1)
• U13 on the Rotor Control Board (#2)
• U4 on the Host Microprocessor Board (#3)
• U1 on the Motor Lamp Control Board (#4)
Non-SLII SLII
Warning: The cover is lined with lead. Do not touch the lead interior.
4. Locate the IR Microprocessor Board beneath the breast tray (as viewed from below).
5. Locate, remove, and replace U5 and U30 on the IR Microprocessor Board.
6. Reinstall the lower IRSD cover, the Breast Tray Switch Assembly, and the IRSD.
1. Remove the front console cover. (Refer to Chapter 4, Section 2.0, page 4-2 for detailed
removal procedures.)
2. Locate, remove, and replace U3 and U65 on the Operator Console PCB (#1).
3. Reinstall the front console cover.
Warning: The cover is lined with lead. Do not touch the lead interior.
1. Remove the screws securing the bottom tubehead cover. (Refer to Chapter 6, Section
2.1, page 6-4 for detailed removal procedures.)
2. Slide the bottom cover down and forward approximately 2.0 cm, then angle it
downward to release.
3. Remove the Tubehead Microprocessor Board from the Tubehead Motor Driver Board.
4. Locate, remove, and replace U17 and U18 on the Tubehead Motor Driver Board.
5. Locate, remove, and replace U2 on the Tubehead Microprocessor Board (not visible in
Figure 10-5).
6. Reinstall the Tubehead Microprocessor Board on the Tubehead Motor Driver Board.
7. Reinstall the bottom cover.
Appendix A—Specifications
1.0 Unit Measurements
Gantry with C-arm Height: 75 in. (190.5 cm)—84 in. (213.4 cm) C-arm top
of travel
Width: 25.5 in. (64.2 cm)—C-arm at 0° position
Depth: 43.5 in. (110 cm)
Horizontal Rotation: 53 in. (134.7 cm)
Weight: 750 lb (340 kg)
Remote Console Height to operator panel: 35.5 in. (90.2 cm) minimum
at front
42 in. (106.7 cm) maximum at rear
46.5 in. (118.0 cm) to top of display at maximum height
Width: 21.0 in. (53.3 cm) at shield, including
Emergency Off switch
32 in. (81.3 cm) including radiation shield support
(min.)
Depth: 17 in. (43.2 cm) including radiation shield
Weight: 214 lb (96.3 kg)
Radiation Shield Height: 74.5 in. (189.2 cm) maximum height installed
Width: 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Pb equivalent: 0.5 mm Pb equivalent (minimum at 35 kV)
5.0 Tubestand
5.1 C-arm
Motorized Rotation Variable speed (18° per second maximum). Rotation
speed is service selectable: 50% to 100% and displayed
on the Host Microprocessor Board as 40% through 90%
in 5% increments. Motor Control provides soft start and
dynamic braking.
C-arm Rotation +195° +2° /-0° to 0° ±0.5° to -150° +0° /-2°, with
electrical detents at 0°, +90° and -90°. Rotation angle
displays on 2 sides of Gantry.
Vertical Travel (minimum) 26.5 in. to 55 in. (67 cm to 140 cm) from the Bucky
surface to the floor for both 0° and 90° positioning
controls on C-arm and footswitch.
Alignment of Focal Spot, Compression Device, and Image Receptor
The focal spot of the X-ray tube is located so that the X-
ray falling on the edge of the image receptor closest to
the chest wall is perpendicular to the image receptor.
The system allows the plane formed by the focal spot
and the chest wall of the device to be perpendicular to
that ray, and motion of the compression device provides
parallel compression of the breast with respect to the
plane of the image receptor. The compression paddle is
adjustable, chest wall to the nipple, to provide for this
alignment requirement.
Source to Image Distance (SID) 65 cm from the nominal position of the Large Focal Spot
to the image receptor (film) within the Bucky.
Magnification 1.8 x for objects 22.5 mm above the magnification
stand breast support surface (breast support surface
provides approximately 1.7 x magnification and is 16.7
cm wide x 12 cm deep). The breast support surface
material is carbon fiber. The magnification table is
constructed as a tower to provide rigidity.
Image Receptor Support Device (IRSD) The IRSD is removable from the C-Arm and is
mechanically locked with an electrical interlock to
prevent X-ray exposure from the M-IV when removed or
not installed. It must be reinstalled to restore power to the
system. The IRSD houses a three-cell AEC detector,
movable to seven positions at 1.7 cm increments. The
IRSD limits the X-ray transmission to no more than 0.1
mR for the maximum technique exposure to comply with
21 CFR, section 1020.31 and meets the 1 µGy per
exposure as defined by IEC 60601-1-3, section 29.207.2.
5.2 Compression
Manual Compression Force Limited to a maximum of 67.4 lb (300 N), +0 lb /-20 lb
(+0/-89 N) from 0° to ±90° C-arm rotation. Not less than
38 lb (169 N) for a C-arm angle range greater than
+150° and an angle less than -150°.
Motorized Compression Functions in three operating modes, user selectable
through software.
Pre-Compression Force 15.7 lb +0/-5 lb to 30 lb ±5 lb (70 N +0/-22.3 N to
133.5 N ±22.3 N) User selected.
Full Compression Force 20 lb ±5 lb to 40 lb ±5 lb (89 N ±22.3 N to 178 N
±22.3 N)
Dual Mode Compression Provides Pre-Compression force upon first activation of
compression switch; then, if switch is activated within
two seconds, the force is increased incrementally for
each additional switch activation, up to the user
selected Full compression force.
Compression Controls Up/Down controls on both sides of C-arm and on two-
position footswitch (Motorized). Handwheel on both
sides of Compression Device (Manual).
Compression Release Motorized Release mode controlled by push-buttons on
both sides of the C-arm and on the Operator Console.
User selectable automatic release mode raises
Compression Device upon exposure termination
available via Setup Mode field. All release functions are
disabled if a Localization Paddle is installed including
automatic compression release.
Automatic Compression Release Moves the compression device upward a predetermined
distance (5, 7.5, 10, or 12.5 cm, service selectable upon
installation). For Magnification Mode this may be less.
Back Drive After Compression Does not exceed 1.5 mm in either motorized or manual
drive between -90°, 0°, and +90° positions and no
greater than 3 mm at all other positions.
Compression Down Motion Variable Speed Selectable between approximately 10% through 100%
of full speed. Displayed on Host Microprocessor board
as 0% through 90% in 10% increments. Selectable at
installation by service engineer.
Compression Force Display Two LED Displays on the Compression Device show the
compression force through the range of 10 lb to 67.4 lb
(44.5 N to 300 N) in 1 lb (4.4 N) increments.
Compression Force Display Accuracy ±4.5 lb (±20 N)
Compression Thickness Display Two LED Displays on the Compression Device measure
between 0 and 15 cm above image receptor. The display
compensates for the type of image receptor installed (for
example, no receptor, cassette holder, Bucky, and
magnification device). Display is in 0.1 cm increments.
The display is visible from both sides of the patient.
Compression Thickness Accuracy Within 0.5 cm for measured thicknesses between 0.5
cm and 15 cm.
Compression Paddles Compression paddles are transparent and the full field
paddles are marked with the location of the AEC sensor
positions. The paddles are composed of polycarbonate.
The sensor position marking is not detectable on film
when imaged with 1 cm of acrylic attenuator at 20 kV to
an optical density of 1.2 OD. Paddle attenuation is less
than 15% (reduction of mR/mAs) at 25 kV. The paddles
provide a parallel plane to the image receptor and do
not deflect by more than 1 cm difference from any
surface providing compression under 25 lb of
compression force (except for F.A.S.T. and Frameless
Spot paddles.). The paddles are adjustable to provide
the focal spot, compression device and image receptor
alignment requirement.
Available Paddles:
Description
18 x 24 Standard Screening Paddle
24 x 30 Standard Screening Paddle
7.5 cm Contact Spot Paddle
10 cm Contact Paddle
15 cm Contact Paddle
7.5 cm Magnification Spot Paddle
10 cm Magnification Paddle
15 cm Magnification Paddle
10 cm Open Localization Paddle
10 cm Perforated Localization Paddle
15 cm Open Localization Paddle
15 cm Perforated Localization Paddle
15 cm Magnification Open Rect. Paddle
15 cm Magnification Perforated Paddle
15 cm Ultrasound Paddle
18 x 24 FAST Paddle
24 x 30 FAST Paddle
Small Breast Paddle
Frameless Spot Paddle
mAs Range The M-IV employs an integrating mAs timer for use as
manual timing and as the backup timer. An additional
hardware safety timer is employed.
Large Focal Spot Manual mAs Range:
TABLE 1 (default): 3 mAs through 500 mAs, 23 steps - 3, 4, 5, 6.4, 8, 10,
12.5, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160,
200, 250, 320, 400, and 500. Each incremental change
results in optical density change of approximately 0.15
OD.
TABLE 2 (user selected): 3 mAs through 500 mAs, 59 steps - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32.5, 35,
37.5, 40, 42.5, 45, 47.5, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85,
90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180,
190, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300, 325, 350, 375, 400,
425, 450, 475, 500.
Small Focal Spot Mag Manual mAs Range:
TABLE 1: 3 mAs through 125 mAs, 17 steps - 3, 4, 5, 6.4, 8, 10,
12.5, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, and 125
TABLE 2: 3 mAs through 150 mAs, 41 steps - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32.5, 35,
37.5, 40, 42.5, 45, 47.5, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85,
90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, and 150.
Auto-Time Exposure Mode Film Type, Density, Filter, Focal Spot, and kV are
selectable. The system determines pre-mA (100%, 60%,
30%, or 10mA) based on compression thickness and kV.
The system will perform a sample exposure and read the
signal from the AEC detector, then determine mA and
mAs prior to full exposure. The system can use the full
mA available or choose from four reduced-mA settings
(60%, 30%, 20%, or 10mA). The Small Focal Spot is
limited to one mA value (30% of the full mA value in
Large). Post-mAs readout indicates the mAs value at the
end of the exposure and remains displayed until the
initiation of the next exposure.
Auto-kV Exposure Mode Film Type, Density, Filter, and Focal Spot are selectable.
The system determines the pre-kV and pre-mA based
upon compression thickness. Once the pre-kV and pre-
mA have been determined, the exposure will proceed as
it would for an Auto-time exposure. The operator can
override the pre- kV and pre- filter. The final kV and
post-mAs will be displayed upon termination of the
exposure.
Auto-Filter Exposure Mode Auto-Filter is not enabled in Small Focal Spot.
Film Type and Density, are selectable. The system
determines the pre-kV and based upon compression
thickness and the pre-filter based on the Rhodium
Switch kV value. Once the pre-kV and pre-filter have
been determined, the exposure will proceed as it would
for an Auto-time exposure. The operator can override
the pre- kV, pre- filter will change accordingly.
When determined by the Auto-Filter algorithm, the
exposure is momentarily interrupted and the Rhodium
filter is moved into the beam in place of the
Molybdenum filter. After the algorithm has selected the
kV or kV/filter, the Auto-Time function completes the
exposure. The final kV, Post-mAs, and Filter will be
indicated upon termination of the exposure.
Dose Calculation and Display - Overall The Dose Display mode can be enabled or disabled via
the setup screen on the remote console. Dose
calculation assumes a breast composition of 50%
adipose, 50% glandular.
The displayed dose values will be within ±10% of the
actual dose values.
Prior to displaying dose, the system will require
exposure data to be gathered and entered.
Dose values will be displayed on the remote console,
flashed film data via the Auto-Film ID, and Mammography
Information System (MIS) exposure record.
Dose Display Selection Options Dose Display options are AGD and AGD/ESD.
If AGD/ESD is selected, then both AGD and ESD will be
displayed on the remote console, Auto-Film ID, and MIS
exposure record.
If AGD is selected, then only AGD will be displayed on
the Auto-Film ID. Both AGD and ESD will be displayed
on the remote console, and MIS exposure record.
Dose Display Function When Dose Display is disabled; there will be no display
of dose or of the field labels for dose.
When Dose display has been enabled but the Host has not
received required data, the dose fields will display “N/A”.
When Dose Display has been enabled and the Host has
accepted the required data, the system will calculate
and display dose as indicated below.
If a Dose Display has been enabled, and a DSM,
StereoLoc/DSM, or StereoLoc/Film are installed on the
M-IV, the fields will display “N/A.”
Half-Value Layer (HVL) values displayed by the system
shall be within 0.01mmAl of the actual HVL values.
Half-Value layer values shall comply with regulatory
requirements.
Tube Output values displayed by the system shall be
within 1% (total range of 2%) of the actual tube output
values.
The displayed AGD and ESD values will be within 5%
(total range of 10%) of the actual dose values.
Dose Display Resolution The units for mean glandular dose calculation shall be
selectable between System International (SI) and
Common units.
Standard International (SI) AGD.=X.XX mGy
ESD=XX.XX mGy
Common AGD.=X.XX mrad
ESD=XX.XX mrad.
See Table B-4 when test point voltages depend upon the type of tube present.
Note The Varian tubes are identified by their labels on the cathode end of the
tube housing. Varian types 0 and 1 are labeled M113; Varian type -1A is
labeled M113-1A.
4.0 Fuses
This sections provides information regarding system fuses, their locations, and their ratings.
Warning: To prevent the risk of fire, replace with a fuse of the same rating and
type.
4.2 Fuses—Gantry
This section provides information regarding system fuses in the Gantry. Table B-21 provides
rating, circuit and part information on the fuses.
Figure B-2 shows the AC fuses on the AC fuse board and AC fuse panel. The AC fuse board is
attached to the Gantry frame while the AC fuse panel is part of the Power Distribution Unit.
Both are accessed by opening the right side Gantry door.
Figure B-3 shows the DC fuses on the DC fuse panel. The DC fuse panel is part of the Power
Distribution Unit and is accessed by opening the left side Gantry door.
5.0 Jumpers
Table B-22 and Table B-23 provide information regarding circuit board jumper settings.
Note Jumper pins are numbered left-to-right for horizontal orientation, or top-to-
bottom for vertical orientation.
Abort exposure
Yes
Filter is selected.
If kV is > then Rh Filter
Yes
If the re-calculated mAs exceeds system Threshold, select Rh Filter
capability (less than minimum mAs or greater
than maximum mAs), the exposure is aborted 50 ms Sample Pulse
Calculate full exposure
and an alert is displayed to the operator.
Otherwise, the full exposure begins. Calculated mAs
within Limits?
When the exposure completes, the final No
Filter, kV, and mAs are displayed.
Abort exposure
Yes
kV Range
Thickness
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
0-1 cm
2 cm 10mA
3 cm
4 cm
5 cm 30% mA
6 cm
7 cm 60% mA
8-15 cm 100% mA
Appendix C—Worksheets
1.0 Site Preferences Worksheet
1.1 Optical Density
Record the film types used at this site and the desired Optical Density for each in Table C-1.
Parameter Requirement
Dose Display
Using the information in Table C-3, determine the required TEC Table.
A higher Auto-Filter Threshold allows the unit to continue using the Moly filter when film-
contrast would suffer in Rhodium.
Record the required settings for this site in Table C-4.
User
Data Field Available Choices
Preference
Pre-Compression Force 10% - 100% (15 lbs. - 30 lbs.)
Full Compression Force 10% - 100% (20 lbs. - 40 lbs.)
Compression Release Manual, Automatic
Collimator Manual, Automatic
Default Exposure Mode Manual, Auto-Time, Auto-kV, Auto Filter
Default Magnification Mode Manual, Auto-Time, Auto-kV
View Reminder On or Off
mAs Table 1 (coarse) or 2 (fine)
(manual & mag manual modes)
Printer On or Off
Auto ID Tube Side (black on white); Emulsion Side
(black on white)
Tube Side (white on black); Emulsion Side
(white on black)
Cassette Sense On or Off
Retain Patient Data 1 Day, 2 Days, 3 Days, 4 Days, 5 Days
Time On Flash Yes or No
Observation Rec Yes or No
Variable Speed Comparison 1% steps in range of 00% to 90%
Density Step 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 12.5%
Address Up to 32 characters
Detector Gain
Film # Film Type Cassette Type Gain Voltage
Value
1
2
3
Film 1
Thickness OD - AEC Curve A OD - AEC Curve B OD - AEC Curve C
4 cm
5 cm
6 cm
Film 2
Thickness OD - AEC Curve A OD - AEC Curve B OD - AEC Curve C
4 cm
5 cm
6 cm
Film 3
28 kV, 6 cm BEM
100 mAs—200 mAs
Film # BEM Film Type mAs Optical Density MDEN#
1
2
3
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
100 mAs – 200 mAs 50 mAs – 100 mAs 200 mAs – 400 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
22 3.0 2.0 4.0
23 3.5 2.5 4.5
24 3.5 3.0 4.5
25 4.0 3.0 5.0
26 4.5 3.5 5.5
27 5.0 4.0 6.0
28 5.5 4.5 6.5
29 6.0 5.0 7.0
30 6.0 5.0 7.5
31 7.0 5.5 8.0
32 7.0 6.0 8.0
33 7.5 6.5 8.5
34 7.5 6.5 8.5
35 8.0 7.0 9.0
* BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust BEM as needed to obtain the target Optical Density with
the required mAs range.
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
100 mAs – 200 mAs 50 mAs – 100 mAs 200 mAs – 400 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
28 5.0 4.0 6.0
29 5.5 4.5 6.5
30 5.5 4.5 7.0
31 6.0 5.0 7.0
32 6.5 5.0 7.5
33 6.5 5.5 8.0
34 7.0 6.0 8.0
35 7.5 6.5 8.5
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
100 mAs – 200 mAs 50 mAs – 100 mAs 200 mAs – 400 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
22 3.0 2.0 4.0
23 3.5 2.5 4.5
24 3.5 3.0 4.5
25 4.0 3.0 5.0
26 4.5 3.5 5.5
27 5.0 4.0 6.0
28 5.5 4.5 6.5
29 6.0 5.0 7.0
30 6.0 5.0 7.5
31 7.0 5.5 8.0
32 7.0 6.0 8.0
33 7.5 6.5 8.5
34 7.5 6.5 8.5
35 8.0 7.0 9.0
* BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust BEM as needed to obtain the target Optical Density with
the required mAs range.
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
100 mAs – 200 mAs 50 mAs – 100 mAs 200 mAs – 400 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
28 5.0 4.0 6.0
29 5.5 4.5 6.5
30 5.5 4.5 7.0
31 6.0 5.0 7.0
32 6.5 5.0 7.5
33 6.5 5.5 8.0
34 7.0 6.0 8.0
35 7.5 6.5 8.5
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
100 mAs – 200 mAs 50 mAs – 100 mAs 200 mAs – 400 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
22 3.0 2.0 4.0
23 3.5 2.5 4.5
24 3.5 3.0 4.5
25 4.0 3.0 5.0
26 4.5 3.5 5.5
27 5.0 4.0 6.0
28 5.5 4.5 6.5
29 6.0 5.0 7.0
30 6.0 5.0 7.5
31 7.0 5.5 8.0
32 7.0 6.0 8.0
33 7.5 6.5 8.5
34 7.5 6.5 8.5
35 8.0 7.0 9.0
* BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust BEM as needed to obtain the target Optical Density with
the required mAs range.
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
100 mAs – 200 mAs 50 mAs – 100 mAs 200 mAs – 400 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
28 5.0 4.0 6.0
29 5.5 4.5 6.5
30 5.5 4.5 7.0
31 6.0 5.0 7.0
32 6.5 5.0 7.5
33 6.5 5.5 8.0
34 7.0 6.0 8.0
35 7.5 6.5 8.5
28 kV, 4 cm BEM
30 mAs—45 mAs
Film # BEM Film Type mAs Optical Density 30 mAF
1
2
3
28 kV, 2 cm BEM
10 mAs—15 mAs
Film # BEM Film Type mAs Optical Density 10mAF
1
2
3
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
30 mAs – 60 mAs 15 mAs – 30 mAs 60 mAs – 120 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
22 2.0 1.0 3.0
23 2.5 1.5 3.5
24 3.0 2.0 4.0
25 3.5 2.5 4.5
26 3.5 3.0 4.5
27 4.0 3.0 5.0
28 4.5 3.5 5.5
29 5.0 4.0 6.0
30 5.5 4.5 6.5
31 6.0 5.0 7.0
32 6.0 5.0 7.5
33 7.5 6.5 8.5
34 7.5 6.5 8.5
35 8.0 7.0 9.0
* BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust BEM as needed to obtain the target Optical Density with
the required mAs range.
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
30 mAs – 60 mAs 15 mAs – 30 mAs 60 mAs – 120 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
28 4.0 3.0 5.0
29 4.5 3.5 5.5
30 5.0 4.0 6.0
31 5.5 4.5 6.5
32 5.5 4.5 7.0
33 6.0 5.0 7.0
34 6.5 5.0 7.5
35 7.0 6.0 8.0
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
30 mAs – 60 mAs 15 mAs – 30 mAs 60 mAs – 120 mAs
kV BEM mAs OD DEN BEM mAs OD Gain BEM mAs OD Offset
22 2.0 1.0 3.0
23 2.5 1.5 3.5
24 3.0 2.0 4.0
25 3.5 2.5 4.5
26 3.5 3.0 4.5
27 4.0 3.0 5.0
28 4.5 3.5 5.5
29 5.0 4.0 6.0
30 5.5 4.5 6.5
31 6.0 5.0 7.0
32 6.0 5.0 7.5
33 7.5 6.5 8.5
34 7.5 6.5 8.5
35 8.0 7.0 9.0
* BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust BEM as needed to obtain the target Optical Density
with the required mAs range.
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
30 mAs – 60 mAs 15 mAs – 30 mAs 60 mAs – 120 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
28 4.0 3.0 5.0
29 4.5 3.5 5.5
30 5.0 4.0 6.0
31 5.5 4.5 6.5
32 5.5 4.5 7.0
33 6.0 5.0 7.0
34 6.5 5.0 7.5
35 7.0 6.0 8.0
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
30 mAs – 60 mAs 15 mAs – 30 mAs 60 mAs – 120 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
22 2.0 1.0 3.0
23 2.5 1.5 3.5
24 3.0 2.0 4.0
25 3.5 2.5 4.5
26 3.5 3.0 4.5
27 4.0 3.0 5.0
28 4.5 3.5 5.5
29 5.0 4.0 6.0
30 5.5 4.5 6.5
31 6.0 5.0 7.0
32 6.0 5.0 7.5
33 7.5 6.5 8.5
34 7.5 6.5 8.5
35 8.0 7.0 9.0
* BEM value is a suggested starting point. Adjust BEM as needed to obtain the target Optical Density with
the required mAs range.
Density Calibration (First Step) Gain Calibration (Second Step) Offset Calibration (Third Step)
30 mAs – 60 mAs 15 mAs – 30 mAs 60 mAs – 120 mAs
kV BEM* mAs OD DEN BEM* mAs OD Gain BEM* mAs OD Offset
28 4.0 3.0 5.0
29 4.5 3.5 5.5
30 5.0 4.0 6.0
31 5.5 4.5 6.5
32 5.5 4.5 7.0
33 6.0 5.0 7.0
34 6.5 5.0 7.5
35 7.0 6.0 8.0
D± OD OD Δ Requirement
Full Range (OD+5 – OD-5) ≥ 1.00 - ≥1.50
-5
-4 0.10 – 0.20
-3 0.10 – 0.20
-2 0.10 – 0.20
-1 0.10 – 0.20
0 0.10 – 0.20
+1 0.10 – 0.20
+2 0.10 – 0.20
+3 0.10 – 0.20
+4 0.10 – 0.20
+5 0.10 – 0.20
Constancy (OD ΔMax – OD ≤ 0.10
ΔMin)
Molybdenum Rhodium
kV: 20 24 28 32 35 28 32 34 36 39
0.0mm
0.2mm
0.3mm
0.4mm
0.5mm
0.6mm
0.7mm
The data below is shown on the console screen after the HVL values are calculated.
Tube Out
HVL
Host Display Selected Field Size Focal Spot Blade Adjustment Final Value
6 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
6 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
6 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
6 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
7 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
7 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
7 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
7 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
8 rr #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
8 lt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
8 rt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
8 ft #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
9 rr #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
9 lt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
9 rt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
9 ft #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
10 rr #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (light field)
10 lt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (light field)
10 rt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (light field)
10 ft #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (light field)
11 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
11 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
11 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
11 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
12 rr #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
12 lt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
12 rt #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
12 ft #### 18 x 24 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
13 rr #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
13 lt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
13 rt #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
13 ft #### 15 x 15 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
14 rr #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
14 lt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
14 rt #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
14 ft #### 10 x 10 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
15 rr #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Rear Blade (X-ray field)
15 lt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Left Blade (X-ray field)
15 rt #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Right Blade (X-ray field)
15 ft #### 6 x 7.5 cm - Field Small Spot Front Blade (X-ray field)
Area A
light reading light field lamp on (A2) A2 = A2 lux =
background light field lamp off (A1) A1 = A1 lux =
difference (A2 lux-A1 lux) difference =
Area B
light reading light field lamp on (B2) B2 = B2 lux =
background light field lamp off (B1) B1 = B1 lux =
difference (B2 lux-B1 lux) difference =
Area C
light reading light field lamp on (C2) C2 = C2 lux =
background light field lamp off (C1) C1 = C1 lux =
difference (C2 lux-C1 lux) difference =
Area D
light reading light field lamp on (D2) D2 = D2 lux =
background light field lamp off (D1) D1 = D1 lux =
difference (D2 lux-D1 lux) difference =
VL =
Index
Symbols Bucky Device (Linear) Performance Test 8-29
Bucky Interface Board 6-23, B-9
+15 V Power Supply Board (StereoLoc II option only) button(hardware)
7-6 C-arm down 3-7
C-arm rotation 3-6
A C-arm up 3-7
Accuracy, Reproducibility, and Linearity A-8 collimator override 3-8
Additional Setup Mode Default Worksheet C-3 compression down 3-5, 3-9
Adjust Master Density for Large Focal Spot 3-35 compression release 3-5
AEC compression up 3-5
Detect Board 6-24 light field lamp 3-8
Worksheets C-5 on with compression down use 3-8
AEC Reduced-mA Factors C-10 C
Detector Gain Settings C-5
Large Focal Spot C-7 to C-9 Calculating Ground Impedance 2-15
Selected AEC Curves C-6 calibrated x-ray fields 3-8
Site Optical Density Requirements C-6 Calibration
Small Focal Spot C-12 to C-14 AEC 3-35
AEC Calibration 3-35 Exposure System 3-22
100 mA 3-36 Care and Cleaning
Large Film Offset 3-44 bucky markers 9-2
Master Density 3-45 keyboard 9-2
Multiple Film Types 3-51 C-arm
Reduced mA 3-42 Bellows Assemblies 6-14
Small Focal Spot 3-46 Components 6-3
AEC Curve Selection 3-33 Microprocessor Board 5-8
AEC Detector Gain Calibration 3-32 motor and motor brake, replacing 6-18
AEC Sample Pulse mA Table B-18 movement 3-7
AEC sensor Replacement Parts D-1
handle 3-9 Rotation Drive Motor and Gearbox Assembly 5-12
position indicator display 3-9 Rotation Gear Assembly Inspection and
Alert Codes B-1 Lubrication 5-15
AutoFilm ID Assembly 4-8 Rotation Potentiometer 5-14
AutoFilm ID, Verify 3-57 Specifications A-3
Auto-Filter Exposure Mode B-17 Switch Interlocks,Verification 5-19
Auto-Filter kV Threshold, Setting 3-61 Vertical Drive Motor and Gearbox Assembly 5-13
Auto-kV Exposure Mode B-16 C-arm movement
Automatic Exposure Control Calibration 3-22, C-20 locked out 3-6
Auto-Time Exposure Mode B-15 C-arm rotation 1-7, 3-6
disabled 3-6
B Certifiable Components 1-12
Backlight connector cable, TJ27 4-7 Circuit Breaker 7-6
Beam Limiting Assembly 6-2, 6-5 cleaning solutions 9-1
Bellows Assemblies, C-arm 6-14 avoid injury or equipment damage 9-1
Bellows frame 5-4 collimator override 3-8
Breast Tray Switch Assembly Compliance 1-10
remove 6-22 Tests 8-1
Bucky Device (HTC Grid) Performance Test 8-30 Compression
Default Setting F
Auto ID 3-15
Filament Control Board 5-7, B-5
Cassette Sense 3-15
Over-Current / Over-Voltage Adjustment 5-16
Collimator Mode 3-13
filament control board 3-26
Compression Force Units 3-16
Filament Protect Board B-8
Compression Release Mode 3-13
Filament Protection Board 6-9
Exposure Mode 3-14
Final Operational Setup 2-17
Exposure Techniques 3-20
Final Set Up Tests 3-57
Magnification Mode 3-14
V
Verify AutoFilm ID 3-57
Verifying the Source Voltage 2-6
VTA Lead Screw Inspection and Lubrication 5-15
VTA Motor Driver Board 5-11
W
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes, Definitions -xxiii
Worksheets
Additional Setup Mode Default C-3
AEC C-5
Density Step Range Calculation C-15
Detector Gain Settings C-5
HVL Testing C-15
Large Focal Spot C-7 to C-9