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Software
MiniView 6800 Software ...........................................................................................................................................10-3
Control Panel Software...........................................................................................................................................10-5
Stand Alone Mode..............................................................................................................................................10-5
Command Mode.................................................................................................................................................10-5
MiniView Controller Software .................................................................................................................................10-6
MiniView Controller Hexadecimal Display..........................................................................................................10-7
Workstation Software...............................................................................................................................................10-9
Image Processing...................................................................................................................................................10-9
Image Input Filter ...............................................................................................................................................10-9
Log/Antilog .........................................................................................................................................................10-9
Motion-Actuated Noise Reduction System (MANRS).......................................................................................10-10
Dose Area Product...........................................................................................................................................10-10
Management Functions ........................................................................................................................................10-10
Store and Read Brightness and Contrast Data Files........................................................................................10-10
Manage Workstation Options ...........................................................................................................................10-10
Manage Service Port........................................................................................................................................10-11
Software Functions ................................................................................................................................................10-12
Security ................................................................................................................................................................10-12
Bootup ..................................................................................................................................................................10-13
Time Required..................................................................................................................................................10-13
Boot Sequence Example..................................................................................................................................10-13
Workstation Defaults ............................................................................................................................................10-18
Monitors ...........................................................................................................................................................10-18
Workstation ......................................................................................................................................................10-18
Other Initial Conditions .....................................................................................................................................10-19
User Interface.......................................................................................................................................................10-19
PCB Diagnostic LEDs.............................................................................................................................................10-20

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Error Messages.......................................................................................................................................................10-26
Generator Fault Errors..........................................................................................................................................10-27
X-Rays On In Error Messages..............................................................................................................................10-28
System Standby Error ..........................................................................................................................................10-29
Fatal Monoblock Error ..........................................................................................................................................10-30
Technique Tolerance Messages ..........................................................................................................................10-31
High Voltage.....................................................................................................................................................10-31
Low Voltage .....................................................................................................................................................10-31
High Current.....................................................................................................................................................10-32
Low Current......................................................................................................................................................10-32
Collimator Errors...................................................................................................................................................10-33
Control Panel Errors .............................................................................................................................................10-34
Xray Switch Errors................................................................................................................................................10-35
Data Errors.......................................................................................................................................................10-36
Communication Failed .....................................................................................................................................10-37
Data Load Fail..................................................................................................................................................10-38

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MiniView 6800 Software

The software block diagram for the MiniView 6800 system is indicated below. The Control Panel software is used to
move the collimator and camera and to process all of the key presses for the X-ray Control Panel. The MiniView 6800
Controller software is used to control the production of x-rays. The Workstation software is used to process the x-ray
images. The Service software is used as a gateway to the system for outside service personnel.
The MiniView 6800 Controller software, the Workstation, and the Service software are referred to as “nodes” because
they all communicate through ARCNET. The MiniView 6800 Controller communicates with the Control Panel software
through a serial interface. It communicates with the Monoblock through analog and digital signals.

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MONOBLOCK CONTROL PANEL

SOFTWARE

MONOBLOCK SERIAL
INTERFACE INTERFACE

MINVIEW
CONTROLLER

ARCNET
INTERFACE

WORKSTATION SERVICE
NODE NODE

Software Block Diagram

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Control Panel Software

The Control Panel software is programmed into a one-time programmable microcontroller. There are two operating
modes for the control panel software: Stand Alone mode and Command mode. First the Control Panel software
initializes, and places itself into Stand Alone mode until a command is received from the Controller. When the
command is received the Control Panel software enters into Command Mode.
The control panel software scans the keys, lights and extinguishes LEDs, moves the camera and the collimator
motors, and controls speaker output.
Four push-button switches located on the Control Panel Encoder PCB invoke specific software functions. Use S1 and
S2 to open and close the Collimator Iris respectively. S3 resets the processor, causing the software to reload. S4
saves the current collimator position to the current field size, depending on the state of the MAG key. (If MAG is
enabled, it will save it to the MAG position, otherwise, it will save to the NORMAL position).

Stand Alone Mode

Stand Alone mode provides control of specific system features without going through the Controller software. The
Image Reverse LED on the C-arm Control Panel blinks to indicate that the software is in Stand Alone mode.
While in Stand Alone mode, pressing the Camera Rotate CW and CCW keys will cause the camera to rotate CW and
CCW. Pressing the MAG key will allow the collimator to toggle between MAG and Normal Fields of View. Pressing the
Laser Aimer key will turn the Laser on and off. All other keys will be blocked in Stand Alone mode, and will emit an
error tone when pressed.

Command Mode

Command mode is the normal operating mode for the system. When the system is in command mode, all operations
will be controlled through the Controller software. However, pressing the S1 and S2 keys will still open and close the
collimator iris, and S4 will still save the Field of View position.

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MiniView Controller Software

The controller software is the interface between the Monoblock, the Workstation, and the Control Panel software. It
controls several functions including error monitoring, technique control, enabling/disabling x-rays, and shot logging.
The controller program file is stored in flash on the Universal Node PCB.
Default values such as the Speaker Frequency, the Camera Adjustment values, the Frame Sync Rate, the Video
Stable Set-point and Window, and other values are also stored. These values can be set and erased using the Utility
Suite software.
When the Controller software has been initialized, it will place the Control Panel in command mode. The controller
software will then control most of the features of the Control Panel software. These include turning the speaker on/off,
turning the LEDs on/off, and moving the collimator and camera motors.

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MiniView Controller Hexadecimal Display

There are two hexadecimal displays and two 16 position rotary switches located behind the small access panel
Electronics Box. The displays provide diagnostic information based on the setting of the two rotary switches located
directly above the display. The settings and the corresponding output are described in the table below.

Note: S1 is the top switch.

S1 Setting S2 Setting Output Description

0 0 Task ID
0 1 Information to show that the watchdog is running.
0 2 The number of nodes in the ARCNET map. On the MiniView, this should be 3 under
normal operation.
0 3 Indicates the last command value sent via the serial line to the Control Panel software.
0 4 Indicates the last command value received via the serial line from the Control Panel
software.
0 5 Indicates the number of retry values attempted for the current command. If this
number is not zero, it is an indication that the serial communications are not working
between the Control Panel and the Controller.
1 0 Indicates the current value of the Monoblock status register.
1 1 Indicates the current value of the X-ray Ready bit of the Monoblock status register.
1 2 Indicates the current value of the X-ray On bit of the Monoblock status register.
1 3 Indicates the current value of the X-ray Standby bit of the Monoblock status register.
1 4 Indicates the current value of the Current Limit bit of the Monoblock status register.
1 5 Indicates the current value of the Over Voltage bit of the Monoblock status register.

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S1 Setting S2 Setting Output Description

1 6 Indicates the current value of the Over Current bit of the Monoblock status register.
1 7 Indicates the current value of the HV Fault bit of the Monoblock status register.
2 0 Checks the status of the P2 cable. 00 indicates cable failed, 01 indicates cable
passed.
2 1 Indicates the current value in X-ray Command Register 1.
2 2 Indicates the current value in X-ray Command Register 2.
2 3 Indicates the current value of the X-ray switch. 00 means released, 01 means pressed.
2 4 Indicates the current value of the X-ray Security line. 00 means the line is not active,
01 means that the line is active.
2 5 Indicates the current state of the X-ray Control line. 00 means x-rays are not active, 01
means that x-rays are active.
2 6 Indicates the DAC value of the requested µA.
2 7 Indicates the ADC value of the actual µA.
2 8 Indicates the DAC value of the requested kV.
2 9 Indicates the ADC value of the actual kV.
2 A Indicates the current state of the interlocks. 00 means open, 01 means closed.
3 0 Indicates the current field count (will rollover at FF). If this number is not continously
counting up, it is an indication that the video is not present in the circuit.
3 1 Indicates the averaging value of the ABS Window Manger circuit.
3 2 Indicates the peak value of the ABS Window Manager circuit.
3 3 Indicates the current camera position.
3 4 Indicates the current field of view. 00 means that a normal field of view is selected. 01
means that the Mag field of view is selected.

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Workstation Software

Image Processing
The system performs a number of automatic procedures that enhance and clarify images. The following paragraphs
discuss these procedures.

Image Input Filter

Image input filtering consists of CCD Camera Correction and Input Gamma Correction.
System software performs CCD Camera Correction by sampling the CCD on a regular basis and making adjustments
to compensate for variations in pixel gain and offset, and for pixels that may be inoperative. These types of
imperfections are normal in charge-coupled displays.
CCD camera response to light is more linear than it was with the vidicon camera tube. However, the vidicon response
provides an image that is more suited for the human eye. Input Gamma Correction is a software function that alters
the video from the CCD camera logarithmically to make it more pleasing to the eye.

Log/Antilog

A subtracted image shows better detail if both the mask image and incoming live images are filtered to a natural
logarithmic scale. However, if an image that has been processed with a log function is directly displayed as a Fluoro
image, it appears bright and unpleasant to look at. System software automatically performs both the log and antilog
filtering to help keep image quality acceptable.

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Motion-Actuated Noise Reduction System (MANRS)

This software function reduces motion artifacts (smearing) in an averaged image by adjusting the amount of averaging
it applies to input frames in real time. At lower averaging levels, MANRS uses a larger part of the current input frame
to create the next processed video frame.

Dose Area Product

System software calculates and accumulates Dose Area Product (DAP) for the current patient and displays this
information every half second on the left monitor while X-rays are on. DAP is a measurement of the radiation released
from X-ray tube/collimator assembly; it is not a measurement of the radiation dose absorbed by the patient.

Management Functions
System software manages several Workstation functions, as described in the following paragraphs.

Store and Read Brightness and Contrast Data Files

Software stores brightness and contrast calibration values for the left and right monitors in nonvolatile memory. The
system uses these values at power-up to set proper brightness and contrast values for each monitor.

Manage Workstation Options

System software generates interfaces with most installed Workstation options including:
• DICOM
• Jaz Drive
• Onboard (Codonics) Printer
• Infrared Remote

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• Video Cassette Recorder

The system has hardware-only interfaces for the Sony 960 Thermal Printer, and Sony 980 Printer. Just press the
EXPOSE or Print key to copy the current image on the left monitor. Use control panel keys on the individual devices
to perform other functions.

Manage Service Port

System software manages communications to and from the 15-pin ARCNET connector on the rear panel of the
Workstation. Management includes handshaking, security measures, command conventions, etc.

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Software Functions
The MiniView Mobile Imaging System operates almost entirely under software control. When you press a button or
operate the Touch Screen, you are really writing data to control registers that software reads and acts upon. System
software also generates responses to operator commands and generates operator messages. System response to
control actuation is near real time; that is, it is not visibly slower than what would occur with hard-wired controls.
Software’s response to control actuation depends on the current operational mode, system configuration, and a
number of other variables. This results in precise, accurate system control and monitoring, which does much to
improve the speed, safety, and accuracy of system operation. The software performs many checks to make sure it is
safe to the patient, operator, and equipment before generating X-rays.
System software executes on the Host Pentium motherboard, and while the system is on, it communicates with a
number of intelligent system PCBs in the MiniView and in the C-Arm over the ARCNet, exchanging commands, status
information and data with these PCBs. Configuration information remains in flash RAM during power-down periods.
Configuration data can be overwritten by the Utility Suite and system software.
The more you understand about the software’s features and characteristics, the better you’ll be able to troubleshoot
the system.

Security
System software provides these three security features:
• The MiniView software cannot be accessed or changed by the user.
• The user cannot access any internal disk operating system functions.
• The software performs tests during system initialization that determine if the software is loaded correctly.

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Bootup
The following paragraphs describe bootup events for the MiniView System. To observe a reasonably complete bootup
sequence, you’ll need to connect your VGA debug monitor to the VGA port on the rear panel of the MiniView. Other
boot sequence events and messages appear on the MiniView monitors and on the C-Arm Control Panel displays. The
boot sequence can vary slightly from system to system depending upon configuration.

Time Required

Normal boot-up time for the MiniView Mobile Imaging System is about 80 seconds.

Boot Sequence Example

The MiniView boot sequence depends on system configuration. Event sequence differs according to model and
installed options. The following example shows typical boot information you can see on the service monitor as the
system boots. The example shows the Left Monitor displays followed by an explanation of each display.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #1
**********************************************************
OEC Medical Systems Inc.
Node WS Version X.X.X_PN883691-XX - Apr 19 2001 - 13:08:52
Copyright (c) 1993-1994 ATI - Nucleus PLUS - 386/486 Nucleus PC 1.5.G1.1+
The Current Time is: MM/DD/YYYY - HR:MIN:SEC
**********************************************************
Explanation:
This block provides the Workstation software version number, which includes the part number of the release,
PN8883691-XX. XX is the dash number, where X.X.X. is the software version number that appears in the Software
Version screen of the Workstation. Other information includes the date the release was built and the date of the last
boot.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #2
UMC_NETI My DiagStat was 30 and Recon Count = 0

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WS_NETI My DiagStat was 72 and Recon Count = 1

Explanation:
This block shows that the processors on the the X-Ray Controller PCB and the Systems Interface board booted
correctly, and that ArcNet node mapping has occurred. If the Recon Count is high there may be a problem with one of
the processors or the ArcNet.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #3
Not used
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #4
WS_INIT Waiting for Analysis Tasks Ready
WS_INIT SubSystem Initialization Started
Explanation:
Shows that the Workstation has begun software initialization.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #5
WS_TIMR WS Min: 17 Secs: 55 FSyncs: 0 RTC Secs: 55 4/20/2001 10:17:55 0

Explanation:
Real Time Clock Setting
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #6
WS_TIMR Time Sent to node: 50, type: 2 4/20/2001 10:17:55 0
WS_TIMR Time Sent to node: 6C, type: 8 4/20/2001 10:17:55 0

Explanation:
Indicates that the Workstation, the X-Ray Controller, and the System Interface processors are communicating. Clocks
are synchronized on all of the ArcNet nodes.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #8
WS_INIT: Initializing DCTL

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Explanation:
Initialization of the Display Adapter Controller
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #9
WS_INIT: Showing OEC Logo
Explanation:
The OEC logo should appear on both the left and right monitors shortly after this message appears.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #10
WS_INIT: Human IF Screens Initializing
Explanation:
All the screens and menus that the user will see are becoming ready to use.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #11
WS_INIT: Human IF Control Panel Initializing
Explanation:
All the buttons and keyboards that the user will see are becoming ready to use.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #13
WS_INIT: DIO DOMAIN Initializing
Explanation:
The code that controls serial I/O (monitor brightness and contrast) is loading.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #14
WS_INIT: Video Controller PIO DOMAIN Initializing
Explanation:
The code that controls the hardware in the Image Processor, the Video Controller, and the Display Adapter is loading.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #15
DAP_CMP: Loading dose tables
Configured collimator material = 0
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DAP_CMP iris indexes: 0.00 90.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DAP_CMP shutter indexes: 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DAP_CMP: Dose table loaded
Explanation:
The system is loading the Dose Area Product calibration tables.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #16
WS_INIT: DP Initialization Started
Explanation:
The controlling software for the Image Processor, the Video Controller, and the Display Adapter is loading.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #17
WS_INIT: Application Initialization Started
Explanation:
The system application software is loaded.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #22
WS_INIT: DEC21143 20C6 0 32002000

Explanation:
Ethernet card initialization is complete.
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #23
WS_INIT: DICOM Init Complete Speed = 14
Explanation:
DICOM code initialization is complete. Speed = 14 means 100 BaseT
Debug Monitor Boot Screen #24
WS_INIT: Serial Number 68-####
Explanation:
Provides the system serial number.
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Debug Monitor Boot Screen #25

WS_INIT: SubSystem Initialization Complete
Explanation:
Bootup is complete.

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Workstation Defaults
After normal bootup, the Workstation defaults to the following conditions:

Monitors

• Right-hand monitor displays the Patient Information Screen.

• Left-hand monitor displays GE OEC Medical Systems logo.

Workstation

• Auto Contrast and Brightness are both ON.

• Auto Swap is OFF.
• Auto Save at end of exposure is OFF.
• Crop is OFF.
• The date format is MM/DD/YYYY.
• Dose Units are in milliRadcm2.
• Edge Enhance is ON.
• Landmark is OFF but enabled.
• Mode is Standard Fluoroscopy.
• Negate is OFF.
• Noise Filtering is ON and set to 8.
• Peak Opacify is OFF.
• Pulse/Continuous is set to Continuous.

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• Re-registration is OFF but enabled.

• Zoom is OFF.

Other Initial Conditions

• If the Touch Screen fails to initialize during system boot, the following message appears:
TOUCH SCREEN FAILURE. This failure could be caused by a cable being disconnected, or by a serial interface
problem.
• If an LED is burned out on the Touch Screen, or if there is something blocking an LED on the screen, the following
message appears: TOUCH SCREEN OBSTRUCTION.
• If your system is equipped with DICOM and the Workstation cannot establish a network connection with the
DICOM server, the following message appears: CANNOT MAKE NETWORK CONNECTION.
• If the Keyboard fails to initialize during system boot, the following message appears: KEYBOARD FAILURE.
This failure could be caused by a cable being disconnected, or by a serial interface problem.
• During system initialization, the software makes a compatibility check between the Workstation and C-Arm by
comparing version labels. If the Workstation and C-Arm are incompatible, the following message appears:
WORKSTATION AND GENERATOR ARE NOT COMPATIBLE.
• If your system is equipped with a Jaz disk drive and that drive fails to initialize correctly, the following message
appears: HIGH CAPACITY DISK FAILURE.

User Interface
The MiniView 6800 Mobile Imaging System has many software-controlled and software-generated user interfaces.
These include screens that appear on the Workstation monitors, controls and indicators on the Workstation, hand
switch and foot switch, the C-Arm control panel, and audible indicators. For a thorough description all operator
interfaces and detailed instructions on how to operate the system, refer to the MiniView 6800 System Operator Guide.

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PCB Diagnostic LEDs

The following illustrations show LEDs on Workstation PCBs that can be used for troubleshooting purposes. All of
these PCBs reside in the Workstation, and mate with an ISA or PCI slot on the Host Pentium CPU motherboard.
A simplified illustration of the location of these PCBs is shown, followed by an illustration of the LEDs on each PCB.
Some of the LEDs don’t change state during system operation. Others turn on and off with normal system activity.
Other LEDs come on only when the circuit they monitor is faulty.

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Video System Display Image

Control PCB Interface Adapter Processor
PCB PCB PCB

Workstation LED Locations

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Configuration Done DS3

When this LED illuminates it indicates that
the 5 PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices)
on this board have been configured by the
onboard serial prom. Failure of the led to
illuminate after approximately 30 seconds
after power-up indicates that a configuration
error has occured in one of the PLDs.

Phase Lock DS2

(Not fully implemented
at this time) DS1

ON
OFF

Video Controller LEDs

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BD0
BD1
BD2
BD3
BD4
BD5
BD6
BD7
BD0 These signals are
U1 DS2 BD1 connected to the
data bus. They will
0 be on during bootup
BD2 and then go off
Activity will be seen on U1 BD3
and U2 during normal activity BD4
of the system 0 BD5
BD6
BD7

FRAME_SYNC OK
U2
DS1 OPT_PROM ENABLE
INTERCONNECT OK
PWR_OK

ON
OFF

System Interface LEDs

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NORMALLY ON OR FLASHING, DEPENDING ON ACTIVITY - PLX_CS0*

NOT IMPLEMENTED - LFPGA
NOT IMPLEMENTED - RFPGA
DS1
INDICATES THAT THE FIELD PROGRAMMABLE CONFIGURATION DONE
GATE ARRAYS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY CONFIGURED -5V
+5V DS2
+3.3V
+2.5V

ON
OFF

Display Adapter LEDs

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CONFIGURATION DONE DS1

INDICATES THAT THE FIELD PROGRAMMABLE
GATE ARRAYS (FPGAS) HAVE BEEN
SUCCESSFULLY CONFIGURED

DS9
DS8
CONTROL 0-7 FROM U18, THE DS7
TEXT FPGA
DS6
DS5
PATTERN OF LEDS ON/OFF DS4
CHANGES EVERY 4 SECONDS
DS3
DS2

ON
OFF

Image Processor LEDs

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Error Messages
The system contains software and circuits designed to monitor system functions and warn of malfunctions. Both the
Right and Left Monitors are used to display error codes and other system messages. Messages boxes that may be
cleared by the user are displayed on the RMON. Status line messages appear on the LMON, and may only be
cleared if the actual error condition is cleared. Displayed messages can appear at startup or during system operation.
Generator error messages that appear on the Workstation are also logged to the error log file. This file may be
uploaded through the Utility Suite and displays additional information about the cause of the error.

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Generator Fault Errors

Message Description Possible Cause(s)
SYSTEM ERROR Indicates that an error has been 1. Check these fault lines:
DETECTED. detected on the monoblock. XRAY_I_LIMIT (CL)
GENERATOR ERROR These fault lines generate XRAY_OVER_V (OV)
X-rays are disabled. GENERATOR FAULT errors:
Touch OK or press the XRAY_OVER_I (OC)
XRAY_I_LIMIT (CL)
Alarm Reset key to XRAY_HV_FAULT (HV)
continue. Call Service. XRAY_OVER_V (OV)
2. May occur if the system is not in standby
OK XRAY_OVER_I (OC) mode and the monoblock X-ray Ready signal
XRAY_HV_FAULT (HV) is not low.
All generator fault error messages open 3. Another possibility is that x-rays are
the interlocks on the monoblock until supposed to be on, but the software cannot
cleared. detect that any x-rays are actually occurring.
Errors are logged as GENERATOR Two conditions may cause this:
FAULT errors in the generator event • If software has turned x-rays on and the
file. Additional information about the monoblock has not responded with the x-
type of error detected will be displayed ray on signal within 250 ms. This error will
with the error message as status be logged as “XRAYS NOT ON” in the
information. The code for each type of generator event log.
error is indicated in parenthesis above. Second, if x-rays have been turned on, but
Note that all of these errors likely the monoblock indicates that no x-rays are
indicate an Monoblock X-ray Source actually being taken. This error will be logged
Failure. as “XRAYS NOT DETECTED” in the
generator event log

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X-Rays On In Error Messages

Message Description Possible Cause(s)
SYSTEM ERROR X-RAYS ON IN ERROR messages Probable Causes of Error:
DETECTED - X-RAY ON mean that x-rays have been detected • Monoblock X-ray Source Failure
ERROR without a switch being activated.
• µA monitor circuit failure on the MiniView
X-rays are disabled. Interlocks on the monoblock are opened Controller PCB.
Touch OK or press the until cleared.
Alarm Reset key to • kV monitor circuit failure on the MiniView
Can be generated under three
continue. If this message Controller PCB.
conditions:
persists, call for service.
1. The XRAY_STATUS bit from the
OK monoblock indicates that there is
voltage in the tube, but no x-ray
switches are active. This error will be
logged as “HV ON IN ERROR” in the
generator event log.
2. The kV Sense line indicates that it
senses a kV value greater than or equal
to 40 kV. This error will be logged as
“KV ON IN ERROR” in the generator
event log. The value of kV read will be
included in the log file.
3. The µA sense line indicates that it
senses a µA value greater than or equal
to 20. This error will be logged as “MA
ON IN ERROR” in the generator event
log. The value of µA read will be
included in the log file.

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System Standby Error

Message Description Possible Cause(s)
SYSTEM ERROR The SYSTEM STANDBY ERROR Probable causes:
DETECTED – STANDBY message is displayed if the • More than 5 minutes have passed with no
ERROR XRAY_STANDBY* line is low when an control panel or X-ray activity
X-rays are disabled. X-ray is requested and the system has
not exited standby mode within 250 • You requested X-rays within 250
Touch OK or press the milliseconds of the start of filament
Alarm Reset key to milliseconds of the start of an x-ray.
preheating.
continue. If this message This error will open the INTERLOCKS
persists, call for service. line on the monoblock until cleared.
OK Logged as “SYSTEM STANDBY
ERROR” in the generator event log.

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Fatal Monoblock Error

Message Description Possible Cause(s)
SYSTEM NOT If three consecutive errors of the type Monoblock X-ray Source Failure.
OPERATIONAL that Open the INTERLOCKS line on the
Generator has been shut monoblock occur on the system, a
down. Call service FATAL MONOBLOCK error will occur.
immediately. These errors include SYSTEM
STANDBY ERROR, XRAY ON IN
ERROR, and the GENERATOR FAULT
OK ERROR.
When the user presses okay, a
SYSTEM NOT OPERATIONAL
message will appear in the status line
on the LMON of the workstation. The
interlocks on the monoblock will be
opened and all control panel keys will
be blocked. This error will be logged as
“FATAL MONOBLOCK ERROR” in the
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Technique Tolerance Messages

High Voltage

Message Description Possible Cause(s)

SYSTEM ERROR The user must acknowledge the error Probable causes for voltage tolerance errors
DETECTED – HIGH before another x-ray may be generated. are:
VOLTAGE This error will be logged as “HIGH • Faulty KV DRIVE circuit
Touch OK or press any VOLTAGE” in the generator event log.
Both desired and actual kV are included • Faulty KV MONITOR circuit
control panel key to
continue. If this message with the message in the error log. • Faulty monoblock x-ray source
persists, call for service. The kV voltage being read from the A/D
OK output of the monoblock is at least 20%
higher than the requested voltage.

Low Voltage

Message Description Possible Cause(s)

SYSTEM ERROR The kV being read from the A/D output Probable causes for voltage tolerance errors
DETECTED – LOW of the monoblock is at least 20% lower are:
VOLTAGE. than the requested voltage, a LOW • Faulty KV DRIVE circuit
Touch OK or press any VOLTAGE error will occur.
• Faulty KV MONITOR circuit
control panel key to The user must acknowledge the error
continue. If this message before another x-ray may be generated. • Faulty monoblock x-ray source
persists, call for service. This error will be logged as “LOW
OK VOLTAGE” in the generator event log.
Both desired and actual kV are included
with the message in the error log.

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High Current

Message Description Possible Cause(s)

SYSTEM ERROR The µA being read from the A/D output Probable causes for current tolerance errors
DETECTED – HIGH of the monoblock is at least 20% higher are:
CURRENT than the requested current. • Faulty µA DRIVE circuit
Touch OK or press any The user must acknowledge the error • Faulty µA MONITOR circuit
control panel key to before another x-ray may be generated.
continue. If this message This error will be logged as “HIGH • Faulty monoblock x-ray source
persists, call for service. CURRENT” in the generator event log.
OK Both desired and actual µA are included
with the message in the error log.

Low Current

Message Description Possible Cause(s)

SYSTEM ERROR If the µA being read from the A/D output Probable causes for current tolerance errors
DETECTED – LOW of the monoblock is at least 20% lower are:
CURRENT. than the requested voltage, a LOW • Faulty µA DRIVE circuit
Touch OK or press any CURRENT error will occur.
• Faulty µA MONITOR circuit
control panel key to The user must acknowledge the error
continue. If this message before another x-ray may be generated. • Faulty monoblock x-ray source
persists, call for service. This error is logged as “LOW
OK CURRENT” in the generator event log.
Both desired and actual µA are included
with the message in the error log
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Collimator Errors
Message Description Possible Cause(s)
COLLIMATOR Collimator detected out of calibration. Calibrate the collimator using the Utility Suite.
CALIBRATION User must acknowledge the error before
REQUIRED an x-ray may be generated. This error is
The collimator iris has not logged as “COLLIMATOR CAL
been calibrated. Call REQUIRED” in the generator event log.
Service.
OK
IRIS TOO LARGE The collimator cannot be moved to the Indicates a problem with the collimator.
message on the status line desired field size position and the Check for broken drive belt or loose pulley.
of the LMON aperture of the collimator is greater than
the aperture recorded for the current
field size.
This message cannot be cleared by the
user, and will remain on the screen as
long as the error condition exists. This
error is logged as “IRIS TOO LARGE” in
the generator event log.
COLLIMATOR STUCK The collimator cannot be moved to the Indicates a problem with the collimator. Drive
message on the status line desired field size position and the motor failure or mechanism jammed.
of the LMON aperture of the collimator is NOT
greater than the aperture recorded for
the current field size.
Logged as “COLLIMATOR STUCK” in
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Control Panel Errors

Message Description Possible Cause(s)
CONTROL PANEL KEY The control panel software detects that Could indicate a failure in the key panel.
STUCK a key is being pressed during its boot
Release the stuck key, up sequence.
then touch OK or press This error is logged as CONTROL
any control panel key to PANEL KEY STUCK in the generator
continue. If this message event log.
persists, call for service.
OK
SYSTEM ERROR - The Controller software cannot Probable causes for Control Panel errors are:
CONTROL PANEL communicate with the Control Panel • Failure of the control panel software
X-rays are disabled. Turn software. processor.
the system off, wait five SYSTEM ERROR- CONTROL PANEL • Failure in the serial connection between
seconds, and then restart will be displayed in the status line of the the controller and control panel.
the system. If this LMON. X-rays are disabled and all
message persists, call for control panel keys are blocked. This
service. error will be logged as “CONTROL
OK PANEL ERROR” in the generator event
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Xray Switch Errors

Message Description Possible Cause(s)
X-RAY SWITCH STUCK During system boot, the software Failure in the x-ray switch circuitry.
X-rays are disabled. detects that the x-ray switch is currently
Remove object pressing being pressed, an XRAY SWITCH
on the x-ray switch. Turn STUCK error message will be
the system off, wait five generated.
seconds, and then restart Message is displayed in the status line
the System. of the LMON. X-rays are disabled and
OK all control panel keys are blocked.
Logged as “XRAY SWITCH STUCK” in
the generator event log.
X-RAY SWITCH ERROR During system boot, the software Failure in the x-ray switch circuitry.
DETECTED. detects that the x-ray security line is
X-rays are disabled. Turn asserted.
the system off, wait five Message is displayed in the status line
seconds, and then restart of the LMON. X-rays are disabled and
the system. If this all control panel keys are blocked.
message persists, call for Logged as “XRAY SECURITY FAIL ON
service. BOOTUP” in the generator event log.
OK
XRAY SECURITY FAIL The X-ray security line does not match May indicate a failure in the x-ray switch
the X-ray Switch setting during normal circuitry.
operation.
Logged as XRAY SECURITY FAIL” in
the generator event log. No message
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Data Errors

Message Description Possible Cause(s)

SYSTEM ERROR DATA ERRORs occur when the If the Generator Configuration data has been
DETECTED. software detects an internal error. corrupted, a “Flash Corrupted” message will
X-rays are disabled. Turn There are several different appear in the event log. If the ABS tables
the system off, wait five classifications of DATA ERRORS. have been corrupted, a “ABS Flash
seconds, and then restart SYSTEM ERROR DETECTED Corrupted” message will appear in the event
the system. If this message will be displayed on the status log.
message persists, call for line of the LMON. X-rays are disabled.
service. DATA ERRORs will be logged as If the ABS tables cannot be downloaded, a
OK “DATA ERROR” to the generator event “ABS Download Failed” message will appear
log. They will also contain additional in the event log. If the software attempts to
information to help isolate the type of write to a place in memory that has been
error that has occurred. protected, a “General Protection Fault”
message will appear in the event log.

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Communication Failed

Message Description Possible Cause(s)

Communication Failed COMMUNICATION FAILED errors are These errors can occur under two conditions:
displayed when the controller software If the software cannot communicate with the
cannot communicate with other devices. Workstation, it will attempt to display a
COMMUNICATION FAILED errors COMMUNICATION FAILED error in the
disable x-rays. status line. However, if the Controller cannot
communicate with the Workstation, chances
are the Workstation will be unable to display a
message. For this reason, the generator will
blink all of the LEDs on the generator control
panel to inform the user of the error. This
error will be logged as “COMMUNICATION
FAILURE with WS” in the generator event log.
The software cannot communicate with the
monoblock at bootup. If it cannot, it will
display a COMMUNICATION FAILED error on
the status line of the LMON. This error will be
logged as “MONOBLOCK COMMUNICATION
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Data Load Fail

Message Description Possible Cause(s)

SYSTEM ERROR DATA LOAD FAIL errors occur when Failure in the ABS Window manager on the
DETECTED. the ABS Window Manager hardware on Controller PCB.
Turn the system off, wait the Controller PCB fails to initialize.
five seconds, and then Message appears in the status line of
restart the system. If this the LMON. X-rays and all Generator
message persists, call for Control Panel functions are disabled.
service. Logged as “DATA LOAD FAIL” in the
OK generator event log.

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