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1. HOW TO VIEW THE ERROR LOG
Errors reported by the IDC diagnostic routines are recorded in a common system error log which also
contains error messages generated by the AWS and Gantry/Generator applications.
To view the error log content, right click on the AWS Screen background; select Service Tools/Service
Desktop/Error Log from the drop-down menu.
The most recent error code generated by the IDC can also be viewed on the display on the rear of the
IDC computer.
2. IDC DIAGNOSTICS
Each time that the IDC sub-system is booted (powered up or reset), it carries out a series of diagnostic
self-tests, first under the control of the BIOS, then under software control. As each test is performed, a
corresponding code is displayed on the four-digit green LCD panel at the rear of the IDC unit.
2-1. BIOS Diagnostic Display
While the BIOS tests are running, the LCD displays two blank digits followed a two-digit code corre-
sponding to the current test. If a test detects an error or fails to complete, the tests are halted and the
code of the failing test remains displayed.
2-2. Software Diagnostic Display
• Three sets of software diagnostics are carried out. While these test are running, the display shows
X000, where X may be 1, 2, or 3.
• If all tests are completed without failure, the display shows FFFF.
• If a test fails, the display shows a code in the form XXFF for two seconds. XX is a code correspond-
ing to the failing test. The tests then continue.
• On completion of the tests after a failure occurs, the display shows F0FF.
3. ERROR DETECTION
• If the IDC halts with a display in the format FFFF, all power-up tests have passed without failure.
• If the IDC halts with a display in the format --XX, where XX can be any number, a BIOS test has
failed. If the problem occurs again after reset, the recommended action is to change the IDC unit.
• If the IDC halts with a display in the format F0FF, a software test has failed. Reset the IDC and watch
the LCD display.
If the failure is repeated, a code XXFF is displayed for two seconds. Note the error code XX.
Table 1 gives a list of IDC diagnostic error codes, with recommended sequences of actions.
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ERR SUB A007 - IDC Error Messages
TABLE 1 - IDC DIAGNOSTIC ERROR CODES
Error Code Displayed Actions (in recommended order)
FFFF No action; all tests passed.
- - XX A BIOS test (code XX) has failed. If the problem persists, change
the IDC.
FOFF A software test has failed. Reset the IDC and watch the LCD dis-
play. Note any error code displayed (XXFF for two seconds).
01, 02, 03 Reset IDC.
Restore IDC software.
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, Reset IDC.
41, 53, 55 Change IDC.
21 Change IDC-Conditioner cable.
Change Conditioner.
Change Detector.
22 Check/top up conditioner coolant.
Change conditioner.
24 Change IDC-Senographe serial link cable.
31 Check/change IDC-Detector Power Supply cable.
32 Change Detector Power Supply.
33 Change Detector Power Supply ac cable.
Change Detector Power Supply.
40 Check/change IDC-Detector fiber-optic cables.
Change Detector.
42 Check/change IDC-Detector fiber-optic cables.
51 Change IDC-Senographe serial link cables.
Change Senographe board 400PL2.
Change IDC.
54 Change IDC-Senographe serial link cables.
56 Change IDC-Senographe RT line cables.
60 Check Detector temp./humidity; if OK Change Detector.
64 Check/change IDC-Conditioner water pipes.
Change Conditioner.
Change Detector.
66 Repeat calibrations.
Change IDC.
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