No.

2D201-062E*F

SERVICE MANUAL
FOR
WHOLE-BODY X-RAY CT SCANNER

TSX-101A
MULTISLICE CT SCAN SYSTEM
PATIENT COUCH MECHANISM VOLUME
(2D201-062E*F)

 TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION 2002-2004

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
 IMPORTANT!

1. No part of this manual may be copied or reprinted, in whole or in part,

without written permission.

2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice
and without our legal obligation.

3. The contents of this manual are correct to the best of our knowledge.
Please inform us of any ambiguous or erroneous descriptions, missing
information, etc.

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 REVISION RECORD

REV. DATE REASON PAGE SER. DOC.

(MM/YY) /AUTHOR CHANGED No. PRODUCT.

INI. 11/'02 Mr. Ishii ------- TM-WI7

*A 01/'03 Mr. Kasuya

*B 10/'03 Due to change of company name Mr. Soejima

*C 10/'03 Mr. Soejima

*D 12/'03 Review of descriptions in the manual Mr. Soejima

*E 02/'04 Improvement of the patient couch Mr. Ishii

*F 03/'04 Mr. Ishii

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 Safety Precautions

1. Meaning of Signal Words

In this manual, the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used
regarding important safety instructions. The signal words and their meanings are defined as
follows. Please understand their meanings clearly before reading this manual.

Signal word Meaning

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

2. Safety Precautions

Please observe the following precautions to ensure the safety of the service engineer as well as
operators when servicing this equipment.

DANGER: 1. This system is not explosion-proof. Therefore, do not use

flammable or explosive gases near the system. If flammable or
explosive gases enter the system, a fire or explosion may occur.

2. When servicing is to be performed with the gantry cover open, be

sure to turn OFF the power of the system at the distribution board
and wait for five minutes or more to prevent workers from
receiving electric shocks or being injured due to unexpected
system operations.

3. If it is necessary to perform servicing with the system turned ON,

supply power only to the required parts. At the same time, take
safety measures such as turning OFF the power of the cover
switch and NFB120 (power to the rotation servo motor).

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 DANGER: 4. Hazardous voltage in the LCSR (slip ring section) and brush
section will cause electric shock. Do not remove the rear dome
cover. If it is necessary to remove the rear dome cover, turn OFF
the breaker before mounting/removing the rear dome cover.
Do not turn ON the power of the gantry when the rear dome cover
is removed.

5. Do not remove the covers of the console monitor and X-ray high-
voltage generator in the gantry because there are high-voltage
sections inside them. If the covers are removed, accidental
contact may occur, causing electric shock and possibly death.

WARNING: 1. Before starting service procedures, turn OFF the breaker and all
the system power switches on the distribution board. (To ensure
safety.)

2. Make sure that ground cables are securely connected for

electrical shock prevention and stable system operation.

3. The system employs a laser beam device. Do not look directly

into the laser beam, as doing so could injure your eyes.

4. Use the cover switch, NFB120, rotation lock pins, etc. to prevent
inadvertent gantry rotation during servicing work in order to
ensure safety of the workers.

5. After opening the gantry front cover, support the cover with two
supporting poles to the rear of the cover. Use the supporting
poles correctly.
If the supporting poles are used incorrectly or the cover is lifted
inadvertently, the supporting poles may fall causing the cover to
close suddenly due to its weight, resulting in injury.

6. After completing the work, be sure to confirm that all mounting

screws of the cover are tightened firmly.
If the gantry is tilted with the screws not tightened firmly, the
cover may open, fall, or interfere with objects around it, leading
to injury or damage.

CAUTION: 1. Do not modify or repair the system without permission.

Failure to do so may result in system malfunction or incorrect
system operation.

2. When repair or replacement work must be temporarily interrupted,

take appropriate measures such as closing the covers etc. to ensure
safety.

3. Connecting or using any device in combination may cause the

system to operate unstably or dangerously.

4. Make sure that the power supply, frequency, voltage and voltage
fluctuation values conform to the specifications of the system.

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 CAUTION: 5. Make sure that all cable connectors are connected correctly and
that the cables and oil hoses are arranged properly.

6. Make sure that no cooling oil leaks.

7. Before starting X-ray exposure, check whether the necessary

protective measures have been taken, so that the door is closed, no
persons or X-ray sensitive materials such as film are in the scanner
room, and X-rays do not leak from the scanner room.

8. When replacing or checking parts that can be damaged by static

electricity, such as PWBs, hard disks, etc., be sure to wear an
antistatic wristband.

9. When inspection is performed with the patient couch raised with an

automotive jack, the upper frame may fall, resulting in injury if the
jack slips. Therefore, place a square piece of wood between the
frame and floor to ensure safety even if the jack slips.

10. When the procedures for lowering the patient couch from a raised
position at which a failure has occurred are performed, 200 VAC is
supplied directly to the connector. Take care to avoid electric
shock. Keep hand or head from being caught when the patient
couch is moving down. (Refer to subsection 4.2 "Lowering the
Patient Couch".)

11. Be careful not to be crushed by the arm or upper frame when

adjusting the lowering speed or working on the parts inside the lifter
arms. Do not leave the knob detached from the valve.
If the solenoid valve is opened in this status, the oil will leak from
the knob hole. Be sure to tighten the locking nut of the knob after
adjusting the speed. (Turn the nut clockwise to tighten.)
(Refer to subsection 6.1 "Adjustment of Vertical Motion Speed".)

CAUTION: 1. Keep the site room at proper temperature and humidity, and well ventilated.
Keep the system protected from unnecessary vibration or shock.

2. Never pull the cable when disconnecting the connector. Doing so may
damage the cable.

3. Do not bend the belt as it contains fiber. The belt will not function normally if
bent. (Refer to subsection 5.2 "Replacement of the Horizontal Drive Unit".)

4. Do not apply an excessive force to the brake release lever when installing the
brake release lever handle. The brake release lever may be damaged.

5. Be extremely careful when handing the hydraulic hose. The hydraulic hose is
very fragile (minimum permissible bending radius: 45 mm). If the hose is bent,
it will be permanently damaged and can no longer be used.

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Precautions for Service Work

Countermeasures against static electricity

If service work is performed at sites at which countermeasures against static electricity

are not taken, be sure to take countermeasures against static electricity to prevent the
PWBs from being damaged and to ensure quality.

[Examples]

• When performing service work such as replacement of PWBs, be sure to wear a wrist
strap.
• If PWBs must be put down somewhere, they must be placed on an antistatic sheet.

Work sheet

NOTE: Periodic inspection

Be sure to perform periodic inspection to confirm that appropriate countermeasures

against static electricity are being taken (the antistatic mechanism functions normally).
(Perform continuity check.)

<Additional information>

Manufacturer : Sumitomo 3M, Inc.

Model name : 8012J

Product name : Conductive plastic product portable field service kit

Items contained : Work sheet--------------------- 1

Wrist strap --------------------- 1
4.5-m ground cable --------- 1

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 How to Use This Manual

1. Notation conventions

(1) NOTE

This manual uses the following conventions for word usage in addition to the signal
words (refer to "Safety Precautions") that indicate remarks related to safety
precautions. Carefully read the contents of this manual before performing service
work.

NOTE: Indicates information of interest to users of equipment as to exceptional conditions or

operating procedures.

(2) Indication of references

In this manual, sections and subsections relating to the descriptions are indicated for
reference as follows.

Î Refer to page 9, "1. Notation In this example, the information related to

conventions", of this manual. the description with this indication is given
on page 9, "1. Notation conventions", of this
manual.

2. Organization of the service manuals

The following 7 volumes are provided as the service manuals for the TSX-101A multislice
CT scan system (8-slice, 16-slice).

Table U-1 Service manual organization

TSX-101A Gantry mechanism volume 2D201-061E*B

(8-slice, 16-slice)
service manuals Patient couch mechanism volume 2D201-062E*C
Gantry/Couch control volume 2D201-063E*C
X-ray system volume 2D201-064E*C
Data acquisition section volume 2D201-065E*B
Data transfer section volume 2D201-059E*C
Console volume 2D201-060E*E

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 Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................... 5

Precautions for Service Work ................................................................................ 8
How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................ 9

1. Outline.......................................................................................................... 12
1.1 Description of the Structure and
Operation of the Patient Couch ..................................................... 12

2. Description of the Structure

of the Main Patient Couch Unit.................................. 13
2.1 Main Frame Unit ......................................................................................... 14

2.2 Longitudinal Movement Drive Unit .............................................. 14

2.3 Couch-top Moving Frame ................................................................... 16

2.4 Vertical Movement Mechanism ...................................................... 17

2.5 Vertical Movement Drive Section ................................................. 18

2.6 Couch Top ...................................................................................................... 20

2.7 Upper Covers ............................................................................................... 21

2.7.1 Disassembly and name of each part of the upper covers............. 21

2.7.2 Upper cover mounting/removal procedures ....................................... 22

2.8 Lower Covers............................................................................................... 30

3. Troubleshooting and Repair ......................................... 32

4. Procedures for Moving the Patient Couch

Upwards/Downwards When the
Patient Couch Malfunctions .......................................... 37

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 4.1 Jacking Up the Patient Couch......................................................... 37

4.2 Lowering the Patient Couch ............................................................. 39

5. Part Replacement ......................................................................... 42

5.1 Replacement of the Flexible Cover ............................................. 42

5.2 Replacement of the Horizontal Drive Unit .............................. 48

5.3 Replacing the Hydraulic Unit ........................................................... 55

5.3.1 Preparation ........................................................................................................ 55

5.3.2 Removing the hydraulic unit ...................................................................... 56

5.3.3 Mounting the hydraulic unit ....................................................................... 58

5.3.4 Checks ................................................................................................................. 61

6. Adjustments and Cleaning .............................................. 62

6.1 Adjustment Of Vertical Motion Speed ....................................... 62

6.2 Changing the Vertical Stop Positions ....................................... 63

6.3 Adjustment of Horizontal Motion Speed ................................. 64

6.4 Adjustment of the Couch-top Supporting Roller .............. 65

6.5 Adjustment of Belt Tension .............................................................. 69

6.6 Routing of the Internal Cables ........................................................ 71

6.7 Resetting the Overcurrent Relay................................................... 75

6.8 Maintenance and Inspection

of the Clutch/Brake Assembly ........................................................ 77
6.8.1 Maintenance procedure ............................................................................... 77

6.8.2 Inspection procedure .................................................................................... 77

Appendix Patient Couch

Disassembly Procedure ......................................... 79

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 1. Outline
This manual describes the principles of operation and repair methods for the patient
couch CBTB-016A, -016B.

• The only difference between CBTB-016A and CBTB-016B is that an extension frame
is attached to the horizontal frame for the former and not attached for the latter.

• The descriptions in this manual focus on the CBTB-016A, and a note is added for any
features unique to the CBTB-017A.

1.1 Description of the Structure and Operation of the Patient

Couch
The patient couch is used to position the patient for scanning. Positioning is performed
by SLIDE (IN/OUT) and HEIGHT (UP/DOWN) operations.
The patient couch includes the SLIDE and HEIGHT sensor interface board and the
mechanism which supports the drive units.

Patient couch Gantry

SLIDE UNIT

SI KGTSM board

HEIGHT UNIT

Operating panel

Figure 1.1-1 Block diagram of the patient couch

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2. Description of the Structure of the
Main Patient Couch Unit
Upper cover

Lower cover

Figure 2-1

Couch top

Upper frame

Longitudinal movement
drive unit

Vertical movement
drive unit

Vertical movement
mechanism

Figure 2-2

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2.1 Main Frame Unit
The main frame unit is mounted on the upper frame of the vertical movement
mechanism. The couch top, couch-top drive unit, couch-top moving frame, and upper
cover are installed on the main frame unit.
The main frame unit includes two U-shaped rails to guide the longitudinal movement of
the couch top, the LM (linear) guide, the frame movement stopper, and the couch-top
supporting roller. An extension frame is provided in order to allow a longer stroke
(scanning range).

Frame movement stopper

LM (linear) guide

Extension frame

Couch-top supporting roller

Figure 2.1-1

2.2 Longitudinal Movement Drive Unit

The longitudinal movement drive unit rotates the slide motor (M11) CW and CCW to
move the couch top in the IN/OUT direction by supplying 200 VAC power controlled by
the KGTSM on the gantry and the sliding servo amplifier under the couch vertical
movement mechanism.

Table 2.2-1 Motor rotation and couch top movement

Motor (M11) Couch top

CW IN (direction in which the couch top moves towards the gantry)
CCW OUT (direction in which the couch top moves away from the gantry)

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 Table 2.2-2 Engagement and release of the brake and clutch

Operation status Brake Clutch

When the power is OFF Engaged Released
When the power is ON Released Engaged
(other than free status)
When the power is ON Released Released
(free status)

The longitudinal movement drive unit is responsible for linear movement of the couch
top. It comprises a motor, reducer, clutch brake, encoder, drive pulley, and belt.
Motor rotation is transmitted to the drive pulley through the clutch brake.
Drive pulley rotation is transmitted to the pulley to move the couch top linearly through
the metal coupling. The tension of the belt can be set by adjusting the tension-
adjustment pulley on the main frame unit with the tension-adjustment bolt. When the
belt is slack, the pitch feed error is increased.
When the belt is too tight, free feeding becomes difficult.
The accuracy of the linear movement of the couch top is detected by the encoder.
The rated load of the encoder axis is 14.7 N (1.5 kgf) in the radial direction and 4.9 N
(0.5 kgf) in the thrust direction. The encoder should be handled with care. Backlash
adjustment is not required since the reducer has only a small backlash.

Belt

Metal coupling

Clutch brake
Reducer

Encoder

Tension pulley Motor

Tension-adjustment bolt

Figure 2.2-1 Longitudinal movement drive unit

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2.3 Couch-top Moving Frame
The couch-top moving frame is driven by the longitudinal movement drive unit.
It is moved horizontally along the U-shaped rails and the LM (linear) guide in the main
frame unit by a belt. The couch top is secured to the couch-top moving frame with bolts.

The couch top can be made horizontal using the four setscrews tightened from above,
and can be stabilized in the lateral direction by tightening the two setscrews on the side
of the couch-top moving frame.

Couch-top fixing bolt

Setscrews
(for levelling)

Couch top

Metal coupling

Belt

Setscrews
(for lateral stabilization)

Couch-top moving frame

LM (linear) guide

Figure 2.3-1

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2.4 Vertical Movement Mechanism
The vertical movement mechanism includes the internal and external arms, the LM
(linear) guide attached to these arms, and the upper and lower base on which the
bearings slide.

Upper base

External arm

Lower base

LM (linear) guide

Internal arm

Figure 2.4-1

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2.5 Vertical Movement Drive Section
The vertical movement drive section moves the patient couch vertically under hydraulic
power. The patient couch is moved upward by the ram of the single-action cylinder,
which pushes the internal arm upward.
A 200 W motor and gear pump supply oil from the oil tank to the cylinder.
The patient couch is moved downward by actuating two electromagnetic valves to
release the oil in the single-action cylinder.
Note that the speed of descent varies depending on the patient's weight and the oil
temperature.
Figure 2.5-1 shows the structure of the vertical movement drive unit.
Figure 2.5-2 shows the oil pressure circuit diagram.
An overcurrent relay (CP5) is mounted on the power line of the motor of the gear pump.
When an overcurrent (more than 2.5 A) flows, the relay operates to turn the power OFF
and prevents the motor from smoking and burning.

In addition, a relief valve is mounted in order to prevent rupture due to excessive oil
pressure or a defective gear pump. This relief valve is provided to relieve excessive
pressure to ensure safety. Therefore, do not break the seal to change the setting.

Cable

Electromagnetic valve
L21

Electromagnetic valve
L24

Figure 2.5-1

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 Hose

L24

Cylinder

Electromagnetic
Check valve valve
L21 Throttle valve

M
Pump Relief
valve Drain hose

Figure 2.5-2

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2.6 Couch Top
The couch top is used to set the patient at the scanning position.
The couch top is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).
Velcro tape is provided along the sides of the couch top for attaching the patient
immobilizing bands. The region of the patient positioned within the white tape can be
scanned.

Velcro tape, which is used to secure the couch-top mat and head mat, is also provided
on the upper surface of the couch top. The couch top has two holes for mounting
accessories on its edge.

The couch top is attached to the moving frame with two M12 bolts.
These bolts can be seen when the upper nylon caps are removed.
(Since the couch top is supported only by these bolts, be sure to tighten them if they
become loose.)

Velcro tape (black)

M12 bolt
M12 washer

Velcro tape

Holes for securing the accessory

Figure 2.6-1 Couch top

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 2.7 Upper Covers
The upper covers are used to protect the patient from the drive unit and to give the unit
a finished appearance.
The procedures for mounting and removing the upper covers are as follows: Be sure to
turn OFF the power before mounting and removing the covers.

2.7.1 Disassembly and name of each part of the upper covers

M4 screw (11)

Rail cover <L> M4 screw (11)

Rail cover <R>

Maintenance cover M4 screw (8)

M4 screw (2)
M4 screw (2) Couch-top under cover
Sensor securing plate

Rear cover

Side bumper

M4 screw (4)

M4 screw (15)

Side cover <L>

Side bumper

Frame under cover

Front cover (upper) Frame (not provided for the CBTB-018B)
M4 screw (3)
Side cover <R> M4 screw (4)
Front cover (lower)
M6 screw (4)
M3 screw (2) M4 screw (15)

Figure 2.7-1

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2.7.2 Upper cover mounting/removal procedures
(1) Handle : Use the two M12 bolts to mount or remove the handle.

Handle

M12 bolts

Figure 2.7-2

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(2) Front cover (lower) : Use the five M6 screws and two M3 screws to mount or
remove the lower front cover.

(3) Front cover (upper) : Use the three M4 screws to mount or remove the upper
front cover.

NOTE: When mounting the upper front cover, insert the ledges of the cover into
the gaps below the rail covers at the joining sections.

Front cover (upper)

M4 screw

M3 screw
M6 screw
Front cover (lower)

Figure 2.7-3

Rail cover

Front cover (upper)

Ledge
Front cover (upper)

Joining section
Rail cover

Figure 2.7-4

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(4) Rear cover : Open the flap and use the four M4 screws to mount or
remove the rear cover.

NOTE: 1. When mounting the rear cover, check the position of the brake lever
and mount the cover so that the brake lever protrudes from the
opening in the rear cover.

2. When mounting the rear cover, secure the cover using the pins and
catches.

Open the cover.

Flap
Rear cover
M4 screw

Figure 2.7-5

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 Opening for the lever
Brake lever

Rear cover

Figure 2.7-6

Catches

Rear cover

Pins

Pin holes in the

rear cover

Figure 2.7-7

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 (5) Side covers : Remove the side bumpers <L> and <R> that are
secured using fasteners. Then, remove the side covers
<L> and <R> by removing 15 M4 screws for each.

NOTE: • Remove the upper and lower front covers and the rear cover before
removing the side covers.

• When removing the side covers, take care regarding sections

indicated by <a> and <b> in the figure below.

M4 screw
<b> Side cover <L>

Side bumper <L>

Side cover <R>

M4 screw
<a>

Side bumper <R>

Figure 2.7-8

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(a) Removing the side covers

<1> Slide the side cover toward the rear end.

• Slide the side cover until it is engaged with the notch in the rail cover.

Slide the cover toward

the rear end.
Side cover

Notch

Rail cover

Figure 2.7-9

<2> Hold the bottom of the side cover and tilt it outward to disengage the rear
end of the cover from the couch.

Tilt the cover outward.

Figure 2.7-10

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 <3> Slide the side cover to the front end while tilting it to remove the cover
from the couch.
(Disengage the cover from the notch in the rail cover.)

Slide the cover toward

the front end.

Figure 2.7-11

(6) Rail covers : Move the couch top to the IN mechanical stopper.
Remove rail covers <L> and <R> by removing 10 M4
screws for each.

NOTE: When mounting the rail cover, tighten the screws on the side first and
then tighten the screws on the top.

M4 screw

Rail cover <L>

M4 screw

Rail cover <R>

Slide the couch top.

Figure 2.7-12

(7) Maintenance cover : Use the two caps and two M4 screws to mount or
remove the maintenance cover.

(8) Couch top bottom cover : Use the eight M4 screws to mount or remove the couch
top bottom cover. (The maintenance cover must be
removed to remove the couch top bottom cover.)

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 (9) Frame bottom cover : Use the four M4 screws to mount or remove the frame
bottom cover.

NOTE: 1. The couch top bottom cover can be removed after the rear cover is
removed. (Take care not to deform the couch top bottom cover when
removing it.)

2. Be sure to remove the sensor securing plate when the couch top
bottom cover is removed.

Maintenance cover Cap

M4 screw
Sensor securing plate M4 screw

Couch top bottom cover

Frame bottom cover

M4 screw

<1> Shift the cover to one side. <2> Lift the free end. <3> Remove the cover.

Sensor securing plate mounting screw

(at 3 locations)

Figure 2.7-13

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2.8 Lower Covers
The lower covers include the flexible cover to protect the patient couch links and the base
covers. For a sectional view of these covers, see figure 2.8-2.

(1) The base covers (L, R) are secured with the M4 screws (2 locations).

NOTE: When removing these covers, note that they are positioned by the pins.

Flexible cover

Base cover (L)

Pin

Base cover (R)

Figure 2.8-1

Longitudinal movement
Upper front cover drive unit cover

Flexible cover

Oil tank pump Support plate A

Lower cover 4-M4 (at 6 locations)

2-M4 screw
(at 4 locations)

Figure 2.8-2 Sectional view of the lower covers

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(2) Notes on the flexible cover

• When the six support plates A are removed, the flexible cover can be lowered.

• The flexible cover can be lifted only by removing the four screws. (The screws
can be removed without removing the base covers.)

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 3. Troubleshooting and Repair
Refer to the service manual, Gantry/Couch Control volume, for the electrical check
items.

Troubleshooting and repair actions Y: YES N: NO

<Symptom> <Check> <Repair procedure>

The patient Is the hydraulic pump in N Check the patient couch

couch does not motion? electrically (with 180 VAC or
go up. Y more). Raise the couch if it is in
the lowest position.

Check whether the overcurrent

relay is operating.

Is the hydraulic pump N Add oil to the hydraulic system.

making normal operating
noises?
Y Check the solenoid valve
N electrically.
Any oil leakage?
Y Go to "Oil leakage" (on the next
page).

The patient Is the room temperature Y Move the couch up and down
couch does not low? repeatedly to warm the oil.
go down. N
Is the couch top inside Y Move the couch top to the OUT
the gantry opening? limit.
N
Is the gantry tilted in the Y Tilt the gantry to 0° or in the
plus direction? minus direction.
N
N
Is the tilt encoder on the Replace the tilt encoder.
gantry normal? Î Refer to subsection 5.3.
Y
Y
Replace the solenoid valve.
Is the rated voltage on
solenoid valve?

N
Check the electric circuit.

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 <Symptom> <Check> <Repair procedure>
Y
Oil leakage Visible oil leakage Replace the solenoid valve.
source? N
Î Refer to subsection 5.3.
N

Is the rate of sinking 0.7

mm/10 min or less? Y Troubleshoot again in detail.

The couch top Is the couch high N Move up the couch to the upper limit.
does not go enough?
into the Y Check whether the connector of the
opening of the IN-limit sensor is disconnected or
gantry. whether there are obstacles in the
beam emitting/receiving section of the
sensor.

Check whether the overcurrent relay is

operating.

Perform electrical check.

N
Is the motor in motion? (Is an error message issued for the
Y sliding servo amplifier?)

Is the drive pulley N Replace the longitudinal movement

rotating? drive unit.
Î Refer to subsection 5.2.
Y

N
Does the belt move? Adjust the belt correctly.
Y
N
Is the couch top coupled Fix the couplings of the chain.
to the belt?

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 <Symptom> <Check> <Repair procedure>

N
The couch top Is the motor in motion? Check whether the connector of the
does not go Y OUT-limit sensor is disconnected or
out of the whether there are obstacles in the
gantry beam emitting/receiving section of the
opening. sensor.

Check whether the overcurrent relay is

operating.

Check the motor circuit electrically.

(Is an error message displayed for the
slide servo amplifier?)

Is the drive pulley N Replace the longitudinal movement

rotating? drive unit. Î See subsection 5.2.
Y
N
Does the belt move? Adjust the belt correctly.
Y Î See subsection 6.5.

Is the couch top coupled N Fix the couplings of the chain.

to the chain?

Poor stop Are belt tension OK? N Adjust the belt tension and the gear
accuracy Y backlash.
Î See subsection 6.5.
Y
Is any foreign object in Remove the object.
couch top slide
mechanism (LM guide, U-
shaped rail)?
N
Is the encoder mounting N Tighten the screw of the encoder.
screw tightened?
Î See subsections 6.5.

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 <Symptom> <Check> <Repair procedure>

The couch top Adjust the height of the rollers.

rides over the Î See subsection 6.5.
roller.
N
Heavy idle Is the belt tension OK? Adjust the belt tension.
movement of Y
the couch top Î See subsection 6.5.

Are there any foreign Y Remove the foreign object.

objects in the couch top
slide mechanism (LM
guide, U-shaped rail)?
N
Is the roller height N Adjust the height of the rollers.
appropriate? Î See subsection 6.5.

N
The couch top Are bolts mounting the Tighten the bolts firmly.
rattles couch top tightened
firmly?
Y
Are travel frame N Fix the rollers correctly.
mounting screws fixed
firmly?
Y
N
Is there backlash in the Replace the LM guide.
LM guide?
Y
N
Do the rollers have Adjust the height of the rollers
proper contact with the
couch top? Î See subsection 6.5.
Y
Y
The couch top Is the couch top Replace the couch top.
is curved. deformed?

Y
Noises in the Noises in the motor? Go to "Adjustment for Heavy Idle
horizontal N Movement of Couch".
drive unit Î See subsection 6.4.

Check the couch top slide mechanism

(LM guide, U-shaped rail) for foreign
objects.

Check whether the parameters for the

slide servo amplifier are set correctly.

Perform the electrical check (on the

clutch, supply voltage, etc.).

Clutch/brake clashing Y Check the clutch/brake assembly.

noises? Î See subsection 6.8.

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 <Symptom> <Check> <Repair procedure>

Noises in the Noises made by the Y Adjust the drive pulley and the idler
frame belt? pulley so that the belt does not hit any
N part of the frame.

Does the couch top ride Adjust the height of the rollers.
over the rollers? Î See subsection 6.5.

Interference Adjust as described in subsection 6.6

between the of this manual.
internal cable Î See subsection 6.6.
and the
electro-
magnetic valve
L24

The patient Is the correct voltage (24 N Check the control PWB and the cable
couch does VDC±10%) applied to the to confirm that the correct voltage is
not move brake built into the applied.
inward/ motor?
outward.
Y

Is the voltage of the N Investigate the cable routing for the

brake in the clutch/brake clutch/brake assembly.
assembly 24 V?

Y
Check it as described in “The couch
top does not go into the gantry
opening” and “The couch top does not
go out of the gantry opening” in this
flowchart.

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4. Procedures for Moving the Patient
Couch Upwards/Downwards When
the Patient Couch Malfunctions
4.1 Jacking Up the Patient Couch
When the patient couch is disabled to move up from the DOWN limit, it must be jacked
up for check of parts inside the patient couch. Jack up the patient couch as shown
below with an automotive jack (rated for least 500 kg).

<Work procedure>

(1) Remove the front cover and the bellows from the bottom of the patient couch in
order to permit a jack to be set. (The jig cover does not need to be removed.)

Front under cover

Figure 4.1-1

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 (2) Place a 9 cm × 9 cm platform on the side of the lower base and place a car jack on
it. Set the jack to the upper frame and lift the frame gradually. A force of approx.
3 kN (300 kgf) is required to raise the couch top. A typical automobile jack can
raise the couch top about 60 cm (maximum). For the point to which the jack is set,
refer to figure 4.1-2.

Upper frame
35 cm

60 cm
Jig cover

Lower base
9 cm × 9 cm

Figure 4.1-2

CAUTION: When inspection is performed with the patient couch

raised with an automotive jack, the upper frame may fall,
resulting in injury if the jack slips. Therefore, place a
square piece of wood between the frame and floor to
ensure safety even if the jack slips.

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 4.2 Lowering the Patient Couch
If a failure occurs when the patient couch is at a raised position (for example, a fuse in
the gantry blows out and no power is supplied to the patient couch), lower the patient
couch as specified below.

CAUTION: When the procedures for lowering the patient couch from a
raised position at which a failure has occurred are performed,
200 VAC is supplied directly to the connector. Take care to
avoid electric shock. Keep hand or head from being caught
when the patient couch is moving down.

<Work procedure>

(1) Remove the jig cover between the gantry and patient couch so that the connector
on the front of the patient couch can be seen.

Jig cover

Figure 4.2-1

(2) When 200 VAC is supplied between pins 8 and 10 of CNN1 and between pins 9
and 10, the solenoid valves for down movement are opened and the patient couch
moves down. (There are two solenoid valves provided and pin 10 of CNN1 is a
common pin.) For the hydraulic circuit, see subsection 2.5.

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NOTE: Recommended jig for lowering the patient couch
Construct a jig like the one shown below for lowering the couch safely
and correctly.

CNN

8
9
10 200 VAC

Connector type
Japan AMP350736-1

ON OFF

Figure 4.2-2

<a> Power ON/OFF circuit protector (hereinafter referred to as "CP")

CP main unit : Fuji Electric CP32E-1S005 or equivalent

CP socket : Fuji Electric CP-S2 or equivalent

<b> Step-up transformer (hereinafter referred to as "STR")

Input voltage : 100 VAC ±10%, output voltage: 200 VAC ±10%, power
rating: 500 W or more

<c> Couch UP/DOWN toggle switch (hereinafter referred to as "SW")

OTAX toggle switch ATP01 or equivalent

Toggle switch contact specifications

Couch UP OFF Couch DOWN

ON (2-3) (5-6) OFF ON (2-1) (5-4)

<d> Couch connection contactor (hereinafter referred to as "CN")

Housing : Japan AMP 350736-1 or equivalent

Contact : Japan AMP 350550-1 or equivalent

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 <e> Cable

UL-compliant AWG14 wire coated with heat-resistant vinyl, with a rated

voltage of 600 V and a rated temperature of 105°C.

The cable length between the power plug and CP and between SW and CN
should be 2 m.

A 3-core cable with sheath should be used between the power plug and CP.

The cables between SW and CN should be bundled with spiral tubes etc.

SW (UP/DOWN switch) CN1

STR
1 8

CP (power switch) 9
Input Output 2
3 11
100 VAC 200 VAC 5
4 10
LINE LOAD
GND
6 12

Connected to a metal
part of the cabinet.

* The metal part of the cabinet must be connected to the ground.

Power plug: 100 VAC

Figure 4.2-3 Connection diagram

The jig shown above enables couch UP/DOWN control from the power outlet.

NOTE: The above figure is for the 100 VAC input. Prepare the appropriate parts
for each region.

<1> Step-up transformer: The output should be 200 V (500 W or more).

<2> Power breaker: The breaker should not trip at 500 W or less.

<3> Power plug: The power plug should be of the type applicable to each
region.

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5. Part Replacement
5.1 Replacement of the Flexible Cover
This section describes procedures to replace a damaged flexible cover.

<Work procedure>

(1) Remove the bottom base covers and the footswitches.

Footswitch

Base cover (L) Base cover

Footswitch

Figure 5.1-1

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(2) Separate the flexible cover from the frame and push down the flexible cover.

Remove the retaining plates A (M4, 6 plates) and two M4 screws.

Thus, the flexible cover is separated from the frame.

Retaining plate A
6-M4

2-M4

Figure 5.1-2

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 (3) Remove the couch top, the handle, the rear cover, the front cover, the side covers
<R> and <L>, the side bumpers <L> and <R>, the maintenance cover, the sensor
securing plate, and the rail cover.

Handle

Couch top Couch-top fixing bolt

2-M12

Rail cover <R>

Rear cover

Rail cover <L>

Side bumper <L>

Side cover <R>

Maintenance
cover
Side cover <L>

Side bumper <R>

Front cover
(upper and lower) Sensor securing plate

Figure 5.1-3

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 (4) Disconnect the cables from the vertical drive unit (grounding cable, three
connectors, four cable clamps, height detection photosensor cable, and
potentiometer cable).

Height detection
photosensor cable

Cable (Black)
Cable (Black)

Potentiometer

CNN26
Cable (White)

(Remove connector CNN26.)

Cable (clamped at four locations)

Figure 5.1-4 (1)

To
th eu
ppe
r fr
am
e

Ram
Single acting cylinder

Solenoid valve (L24)

Solenoid valve (L21) High-pressure hose

Connector
Cable clamps Connector
Connector
Grounding cable

Figure 5.1-4 (2)

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(5) Remove the upper frame. (This work requires two people.)

After removing the LM guide rail (fifteen M8 bolts), remove the eleven M8 bolts to
separate the upper frame from the vertical movement mechanical unit.

After removing the upper frame, place it on proper protective materials such as
square timber (taking care not to damage the cables or electric parts) in order to
prevent the PWBs and the horizontal drive unit on the upper frame from being
subject to excessive force.

11-M8

LM guide rail fixing bolt

Upper frame

Upper frame

Square timber Horizontal drive unit

Figure 5.1-5

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(6) Prepare the new flexible cover.

(7) Remove the flexible cover from the vertical drive unit as shown below.

Flexible cover

Figure 5.1-6

(8) Reverse the above steps to remount the flexible cover.

As described in subsection 6.6, extreme care must be exercised to avoid

interference with electromagnetic valve L24 during routing of the internal cable.

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 5.2 Replacement of the Horizontal Drive Unit
This section describes procedures for replacing the horizontal drive unit.
(Replacement procedures for the encoder, drive unit, and servo amplifier)

<Work procedure>

(1) Remove the front cover, the rear cover, the side cover <R>, the couch-top
movement handle, the couch-top rail cover, the sensor securing plate, and the
couch top bottom cover.

* Move the couch top to the IN limit (it is not necessary to remove the couch top).

Couch top Handle

Sensor securing plate

Maintenance cover

Rail cover <R>

Couch top bottom cover

Side bumper <R>

Side cover <R> Rear cover

Figure 5.2-1

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(2) Remove the belt from the belt fixing plate.

Belt fixing plate

Figure 5.2-2

CAUTION: Do not bend the belt as it contains fiber. The belt will not
function normally if bent.

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(3) Disconnect the cables from the drive unit.

PWB

Servo amplifier

Mounting plate for connectors

Figure 5.2-3

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(4) Remove the mounting screws and horizontal drive unit.

The drive unit must be replaced as a whole unit except for the encoder, idler pulley,
and the brake release lever handle.

Mounting screw
4-M8

The drive unit can be removed

by slightly loosening the screws
indicated by asterisks (*).

Horizontal drive unit

Figure 5.2-4

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 (5) Remove the encoder, idlers, and brake release lever handle from the horizontal
drive unit. The longitudinal movement drive unit must be replaced as a whole unit.

Longitudinal
movement drive unit

M4 screw
Brake release
Idler lever handle

Encoder

M6 bolt
Idler

Figure 5.2-5

CAUTION: Do not apply an excessive force to the brake release lever when
installing the brake release lever handle. The brake release lever
may be damaged.

Brake release
lever handle Brake release lever
Load

Figure 5.2-6

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 (6) Replacing the servo amplifier

(a) Move the couch top to the IN limit, and remove the handle, maintenance cover,
couch top bottom cover, sensor securing plate, and rear cover.

Couch top Handle

Sensor securing plate
Maintenance cover

Couch top bottom cover

Rear cover

(b) Disconnect the cables from the servo amplifier and remove the two mounting
screws to remove the servo amplifier unit.

M6 bolt

Servo amplifier unit

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(c) Remove the cover from the mounting plate and then separate the servo
amplifier from the plate.

Mounting plate

Servo amplifier

Cover

M4 screw

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 5.3 Replacing the Hydraulic Unit
The procedures for replacing the hydraulic unit if it malfunctions are described below.

Since this work involves the handling of heavy objects, carefully review the replacement
procedures in advance.

5.3.1 Preparation
Time required: 2 hours (Two workers are required because the hydraulic unit is heavy
and the hose must not be allowed to bend.)

Materials and tools required

• 2 straps (3 m), 2 support bars (50 mm × 50 mm × 600 mm), Phillips screwdriver (No.
2, medium size), hexagonal wrenches (3 mm, 5 mm), hammer, punch, screw-locking
compound, wire nipper, file

• The hydraulic unit supplied by the factory

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 5.3.2 Removing the hydraulic unit
(1) Raise the patient couch to the UP-LIMIT position.

(2) Release the lower edge of the bellows and remove the base cover.

(3) Raise the lower edge of the bellows and tie it to the upper frame with straps (figure
5.3-1).

Upper frame

Strap

Bellows

Figure 5.3-1

(4) Place the support bars at the specified locations and lower the patient couch until it
is supported by the support bars (figure 5.3-2).

Outer arm
Inner arm

a Support bar

Figure 5.3-2

(5) After confirming that the patient couch cannot be lowered any farther (the couch is
securely supported by the support bars), turn OFF the power of the CT system.

(6) Remove the clamps of the hydraulic hose ("a" in figure 5.3-2). Disconnect the
connector ("b" in figure 5.3-2).

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 (7) Remove the screw securing the motor pump/oil tank mounting bracket (M4 × 4, in
figure 5.3-3).

Securing screws
(4 locations) Pump

Oil tank

Figure 5.3-3

(8) Remove the screws securing the lower shaft of the cylinder and the bolts at the top
of the cylinder (figure 5.3-4).

Bolt at the top

of the cylinder

Screws securing
the lower shaft

Figure 5.3-4

(9) Remove the cylinder while holding it (to prevent the cylinder from falling).

(10) One worker should hold the cylinder and another worker should hold the tank and
pump in order to remove the hydraulic unit from the patient couch.

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 5.3.3 Mounting the hydraulic unit

CAUTION: Be extremely careful when handing the hydraulic hose. The hydraulic
hose is very fragile (minimum permissible bending radius: 45 mm). If the
hose is bent, it will be permanently damaged and can no longer be used.

(1) Remove the lower-side shaft from the cylinder that was removed and install a new
cylinder.

(2) Place the new hydraulic unit near the installation location.

(3) Insert the lower-end shaft of the cylinder into the U-shaped block section (figure
5.3-5).

U-shaped block

Figure 5.3-5

(4) Secure the oil tank/motor pump assembly unit at the specified location with screws
(figure 5.3-3).

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 (5) Connect the connectors (figure 5.3-2-b) and turn ON the power switch. Press the
UP movement button to extend the cylinder ram to a point just before the block ring.
If the securing hole is not aligned with the ring hole, insert a screwdriver into the
hole in the ram and rotate the ram so that the holes are aligned with each other
(figure 5.3-6).

Block
Hole Ring
Ram

Figure 5.3-6

(6) Extend the ram while adjusting the block angle so that the upper edge of the ram is
parallel to the ring.

(7) With the ram set in the upper frame (in the status in which the bolt can be inserted
into the ring section and the ram section), insert the bolt (M6 × 2). (Note that, at
this time, the support bar should not fully be removed.) Use screw-locking
compound. The tightening torque should be 9.8 Nxm.

(8) Use the retainer to secure the cylinder lower-end shaft (figure 5.3-7).

Figure 5.3-7

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 (9) Reroute the cables and hose and bundle them as they were before using clamps
and cable ties.

(10) Hang the potentiometer wire on the top frame.

(11) Release the straps with which the bellows are tied and repeat vertical movement
between the UP-LIMIT position and the DOWN-LIMIT position approximately ten
times. This is performed to eliminate air in the hydraulic unit. During this repeated
movement, confirm that there are no abnormalities such as interference.

(12) Compare the reassembled unit against the photograph below to confirm that there
are no abnormalities.

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 5.3.4 Checks
(1) Check the UP movement speed and the DOWN movement speed referring to the
service manual.

(2) Confirm that there is no oil leakage from the hose joint section etc.

(3) Remount the covers.

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 6. Adjustments and Cleaning
6.1 Adjustment Of Vertical Motion Speed
The speed of lowering the couch can be controlled by the solenoid throttle valves L21
and L24. In this case, their openings must be identical. First, loosen the locking nut of
L21, fully close each valve, mark the fully closed position on each valve, then open the
valves at the same rate.

* The lowering speed depends upon the temperature of the oil in the hydraulic system
and the load (26 seconds from the UP-LIMIT to the DOWN-LIMIT with a 65 kg load
at a room temperature of 20 degrees C).

Solenoid throttle
valve (L21/L24)

Left : Faster
Right: Slower
L24 Right
L21 Knob
Left
Locking nut
(Provided for
L21 only)

Figure 6.1-1

NOTE: The knob will come off after being turned about nine times.
The couch top lowering speed is actually increased only for the first two turns
of the knob. The speed is not increased even if the knob is turned more than
five times. Therefore, do not turn the knob more times than necessary.

CAUTION: Be careful not to be crushed by the arm or upper frame when

adjusting the lowering speed or working on the parts inside the
lifter arms. Do not leave the knob detached from the valve.
If the solenoid valve is opened in this status, the oil will leak
from the knob hole. Be sure to tighten the locking nut of the
knob after adjusting the speed. (Turn the nut clockwise to
tighten.)

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6.2 Changing the Vertical Stop Positions
This work must be performed according to instructions from the factory.
This section describes procedures to change the vertical stop positions of the patient
couch (for safety). Vertical stop positions are determined by the positions of the
photosensors.
There is no large change because only fine adjustment is performed by this procedure.

<Work procedure>

(1) Remove the top back cover of the patient couch and locate the height detection
photosensors. The main cover heights are initially determined by these
photosensors as shown below.

Photosensor

PHC21 Upper Limit (UP) H = 997 mm

PHC27 HEIGHT-0 H = 916 mm
PHC26 HEIGHT-0.5 H = 857 mm
PHC23 HEIGHT-1 H = 822 mm

H
PHC24 HEIGHT-2 H = 817 mm
PHC25 Auto-Stop H = 458 mm
PHC22 Lower Limit (DOWN) H = 353 mm

Figure 6.2-1

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 (2) The photosensors are arranged as shown below. Select the sensor corresponding
to the vertical stop position you want to change (Height-0, position at which the
couch top downward movement is inhibited to prevent interference with the tilted
gantry; Height-1, position at which downward movement is inhibited because the
couch top is inserted in the gantry; Height-2, position at which inward movement is
inhibited because the couch top is too low; UP limit and DOWN limit; Auto-Stop,
position at which the couch stops temporarily while the couch top is moving
downward from the scanning position), loosen its fixing screw, and move the
sensor in the indicated direction.

Never move the sensor in the opposite direction. Otherwise, trouble will occur.

Auto-Stop

Lower Limit (DOWN)

Height-2

Height-1

Height-0.5
Height-0

Upper Limit (UP)

Figure 6.2-2

6.3 Adjustment of Horizontal Motion Speed

Horizontal movement is performed with the AC servo motor. Its speed is controlled by
the slide servo amplifier under the couch vertical movement mechanism.
The parameters for the servo amplifier are already set. In most cases, the servo
amplifier does not need to be adjusted. For the setting values of each parameter and
the check procedures, refer to subsection 9.5 "Patient Couch Sliding Servo Amplifier" of
the gantry/couch control volume (2D201-063E).

Î Refer to subsection 9.5 "Patient Couch

Sliding Servo Amplifier" of the gantry/couch
control volume (2D201-063E).

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 6.4 Adjustment of the Couch-top Supporting Roller
This section describes procedures to adjust the height of the couch-top supporting
rollers (these eliminate unwanted couch-top flexing) and to ensure smooth movement of
the couch top without swaying.

<Work procedure>

(1) Apply an approximately 60-kg load to the couch top as shown in the figure below,
and move the patient couch up until it is high enough to move the couch top into the
gantry. Place a spirit level on the couch top and adjust couch-top supporting roller A
so that the couch top is level in the longitudinal direction. (During this work, the
couch-top supporting roller B must be lowered in advance. In addition, setscrews "e"
and "f" must be loosened in advance.) Refer to step (4) for adjustment of the
setscrews. Moreover, adjustment must be performed so that the couch top is level
when there is no load.

Use a phantom etc. as the load.

The levelness of the couch top must be adjusted so that the levelness is
maintained even when the couch top is moved to the outward stroke limit from the
state shown below.
Î See step (4) for adjustment of
setscrews "a" to "d".

Top fixing bolt

20 kg 20 kg 20 kg (M12: 2 locations)
200 mm 500 mm 500 mm Setscrews "a" and "b" Setscrews "c" and "d"
(M10: 2 locations) (M10: 2 locations)
Couch top
Spirit level
Couch-top
movement
frame

Setscrews "e" and "f"

(M3: 2 locations)
M8 roller section Couch-top supporting roller B
setscrews
Couch-top
supporting roller A

Figure 6.4-1

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 Setscrew "b"
Setscrew "c"

Setscrew "d"
Setscrew "a"
Setscrew "f"

Setscrew "e"

Figure 6.4-2

(a) Slide the couch top until it comes into contact with couch-top supporting rollers
A (2 locations) and adjust the two supporting rollers so that the center of each
of the rollers contacts the back of the couch top properly. At this time, do not
allow the couch top to come into contact with only one of the two rollers and
do not forcibly correct lateral wobbling of the couch top. Doing so may apply
excessive force to the couch, resulting in damage to the couch top or the
couch-top wobbling prevention mechanism.

Couch top

Setscrew

Couch-top supporting roller A

Figure 6.4-3

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 (b) If the couch top touches the cover or the couch-top is not properly levelled,
turn the setscrews "a" to "d" to correct the problem (The standard couch top
height (H) is approximately 58 mm with reference to the couch top slide frame
at the lowest part of the couch top).

(2) Adjust the height of the couch-top supporting roller B as shown below.

Couch top supporting roller B

M8 bolt

Figure 6.4-4

Lift up roller B until it touches the back of the couch top and fix it. Move the couch
top from one end to the other end and make sure that the couch top moves
smoothly, with no sway along the entire stroke. (The couch top should not seem to
climb over roller A.)

(3) Move the couch top 100 mm or more inwards from the OUT limit, tighten the top
fixing bolts firmly. Then move the couch top from one end to the other end, and
make sure that the couch top moves smoothly, with no sway along the entire stroke.

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 (4) Adjustment of the couch-top level and elimination of couch-top sway

(a) Adjustment of the longitudinal level of the couch top

Î For the locations of the setscrews,

see figure 6.4-2.

Setscrews

a, b Travel frame
Couch top c, d

Tighten the setscrews

"a" and "b" or loosen
the setscrews "c" and
Top supporting rollers "d".

The far end of the

couch top is raised.

Figure 6.4-5

(b) Adjustment of transverse level of the couch top

b, c a, d

Tighten the setscrews Tighten the setscrews

"b" and "c" or loosen the "a" and "d" or loosen the
setscrews "a" and "d". setscrews "b" and "c".

Figure 6.4-6

(c) Adjustment to eliminate couch top sway

Couch top Travel frame

Tighten bolt "f" or
loosen bolt "e".

e
Setscrews
f
Î See figure 6.4-2.
Tighten bolt "e" or loosen bolt "f".

Figure 6.4-7

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 6.5 Adjustment of Belt Tension
The tension of the belt should be maintained in the specified range as accurately as
possible to ensure precise stoppage of horizontal motion.

<Work procedure>

Remove the front cover, the side cover R, and the rear cover from the upper frame.

Push the belt at the notch in the rail cover. Insert the push-pull gauge through the notch
in the rail cover to measure the belt tension.

• The belt tension should be adjusted so that when the belt is pushed, it bends 36 mm
for the CBTB-016A and 31 mm for the CBTB-016B, and the push-pull gauge at this
time should read 25±2 N (2.5±0.2 kgf).

(1) Move the couch top to the stroke end (IN limit) and measure the tension of the belt
at the notch in the rail cover.

d = 36 mm (for the CBTB-016A)

F (for the CBTB-016B)
F = 25 ± 2N (2.5 ± 0.2 kgf)
Couch-top
moving frame 1027
Belt-tension adjustment pulley
d

Belt Belt-tension adjustment bolt

Push-pull gauge

Notch in the rail cover

Belt tension
adjustment B
Belt tension
adjustment A

CBTB-016A: Use section A

for belt tension
adjustment.
CBTB-016B: Use section B for belt tension
adjustment.

Figure 6.5-1

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(2) Loosen the two M8 bolts that mount the tension adjustment pulley and turn the
belt-tension adjusting bolt to adjust the tension.

Belt-tension adjustment pulley mounting bolt

2-M8

Belt-tension adjustment bolt

M8

Figure 6.5-2

(3) Measure the tension of the belt again. If the belt tension is not in the specified
range, repeat the above steps until the proper belt tension is obtained.

(4) When the belt tension is satisfactory, tighten the mounting bolts firmly and remount
the cover.

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 6.6 Routing of the Internal Cables

NOTE: 1. Steps (3) to (6) below must be performed with care to avoid twisting any of
the cables. In addition, cable ties and clamps must be mounted only at the
specified locations when used at the linkage unit.

2. When the clamp (medium, AWK002-08) is to be used, use the mounting

hole that allows the internal diameter of the clamp to be large.

When the clamp (large, AWK002-09) is to be used, use the mounting hole
that allows the internal diameter of the clamp to be small.

Clamp

Hole for the small Hole for the large

internal diameter internal diameter

The clamp mounting orientation must be the same as that shown in figure
6.6-6.

<Work procedure>

(1) Open the couch cover so that the bundled cables can be accessed.

(2) Route the cables at the linkage unit rising section.

<1> Mount the clamp (small) as shown in

the figure, place a cable tie through
the clamp, and secure the cables.
(Take care regarding the clamp
mounting orientation.)
Clamp mounting orientation

<1>
Hydraulic cylinder

Figure 6.6-1

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 (3) Route the cables up towards the linkage unit.

<2> Provide a cable length of 260 mm

(measured along the inner surface of
<4> the bundled cables) between the cable
tie and the clamp. When routing the
<3> cables, take care to avoid them being
caught or pulled. (Prepare a 260-mm
long string to measure the cables
during this procedure.)
<3> Mount the clamp (medium, AWK002-
08) as shown in the figure to secure
the cables and secure the clamp at
both ends using cable ties to prevent
the cables from shifting.
<4> Mount the clamp (large, AWK002-09)
as shown in the figure to secure the
cables. (The clamp should not be
secured using cable ties.)
<2>

Figure 6.6-2

(4) Route the cables at the moving section at the center of the linkage unit.

<5> Provide a cable length of 300 mm

(measured along the inner surface of the
bundled cables) between the clamp and
the cable tie. (Prepare a 300-mm long
string to measure the cables during this
procedure.)

<5>

Figure 6.6-3

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 (5) Route the cables to the linkage unit cable guide plate.

<6> Secure the cables to the guide plate

using the cable ties.
<7> Mount the clamp (medium, AWK002-
08) using the screw (M4, 8 mm in
length) to secure the cables and
secure the clamp at both ends using
<8> cable ties to prevent the cables from
shifting.
<8> Mount the clamp (large, AWK002-09)
and the retaining bracket using the
screw (M4, 8 mm in length) as shown
in the figure to secure the cables (the
cables should not be secured using
<7>
cable ties).

<6>

Figure 6.6-4

Clamp (large, AWK002-09)

Clamp retaining bracket

M4 8 mm

Figure 6.6-5

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 (6) Route the cables at the top of the linkage unit.

<9> Provide a cable length of 300 mm

<11> <10>
(measured along the inner surface of
the bundled cables) between two clamps.
(Prepare a 300-mm long string to
measure the cables during this procedure.)
<10> Mount the clamp (large, AWK002-09) as
shown in the figure to secure the cables.
(Take care regarding the clamp
mounting orientation. Do not secure the
clamp using cable ties.)
<9>

Clamp mounting orientation

<11> Mount the clamp (medium, AWK002-08)
as shown in the figure to secure the
cables. (Take care regarding the clamp
mounting orientation. Do not secure
the clamp using cable ties.)

Clamp mounting orientation

Figure 6.6-6

(7) Repeat couch vertical movement between the UP-LIMIT position and the DOWN-
LIMIT position (entire stroke) a few times to confirm that the cables do not pull or
catch.

(8) Connect the cables to the connection destinations, house the cables, and remount
the cover.

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6.7 Resetting the Overcurrent Relay
When an overcurrent flows, the overcurrent relay prevents the motor from smoking and
burning. When the overcurrent relay functions, reset it as described below.

* Before resetting the overcurrent relay, it is necessary to check whether the circuit is
shorted or the drive unit is locked (a foreign substance is caught, etc.).
Resetting the overcurrent relay without determining and correcting the cause of the
overcurrent is dangerous.

<Work procedure>

(1) Overcurrent relay for the horizontal movement motor

(a) Remove the jig cover between the gantry and the couch, so that the circuit
protector (CP51) can be seen. (The jig cover between the gantry and the
couch can be removed without removing side covers R and L.)

(b) Turn the lever of CP51 to the ON side and reset the relay.

Reset

Jig cover

Figure 6.7-1

(c) After reset is performed, check the horizontal movement operation.

If the overcurrent relay is not triggered again, attach the cover.

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(2) Overcurrent relay for the vertical movement motor

(a) Move the switch of the overcurrent relay to the ON side from the check
window of the lower cover and reset the relay.

Check window

Overcurrent relay

Lower cover

Figure 6.7-2

Reset

Figure 6.7-3

(b) After resetting the relay, check the UP movement operation. If the
overcurrent relay is not triggered again, the work is complete.

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 6.8 Maintenance and Inspection of the Clutch/Brake Assembly
6.8.1 Maintenance procedure
<Work procedure>

(1) This clutch/brake assembly is a dry type. Therefore, never allow oil etc. to
contaminate the friction surface.

(2) The friction surface of the clutch is gradually abraded as it is used and the clearance
between the armature assembly and the rotor assembly is increased.
If the clearance exceeds 0.5 mm, operation failure or suction failure will result.
In this case, return the clutch/brake assembly (VEP 0.6-01) to Nasu Operations.

(3) With regard to the retaining brake, long-term use will abrade it slightly due to
contact of the disk during idle rotation. However, this is not abnormal.

(4) Periodically confirm that the mounting bolts, small screws, etc. are not loose.

(5) If it is necessary to release the brake in the case of a power failure or electrical
problem, use the release lever. Do not apply an excessive force to the brake
release lever. The lever will be deformed or damaged and the brake will not be
able to be released. Before turning ON the power of the system, confirm that no
force is applied to the release lever.

6.8.2 Inspection procedure

If any of the abnormalities described below is noted, perform the corresponding check
procedures.

6.8.2.1 If the clutch slips

(1) Is there oil, foreign matter, or another contaminant between the friction surfaces?

(2) Is the energizing voltage low? (It must be 22 to 26 VDC.)

(3) Is excessive load applied to the system? (Couch-top IN/OUT manual operation
must be possible with a force less than 147 N.)

6.8.2.2 If the brake slips

(1) Is there oil, foreign matter, or another contaminant between the friction surfaces?

(2) Is excessive load applied to the brake? (When the power is turned OFF, IN/OUT
movement must not be possible at a force of 196 N.)

(3) Is the temperature of the brake excessively high? (It must be 100°C or less.)

(4) Is the brake released by the release lever?

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6.8.2.3 If the clutch/brake does not operate normally
(1) Is the energizing voltage low? (It must be 22 to 26 VDC.) Are there any
abnormalities in the power, circuit, switches, etc.?

(2) Is the clearance increased due to abrasion of the friction surface? (The clearance
must be 0.5 mm or less.)

(3) Is temperature of the clutch or brake excessively high? (The temperature must be
100°C or less.)

6.8.2.4 If the clutch/brake assembly overheats

(1) Is the energizing voltage too high? (It must be 26 VDC or less.)

(2) Do the brake and the clutch (drive) operate simultaneously due to an abnormality in
the circuit, switches, etc.?

6.8.2.5 If the clutch or brake does not operate at all

(1) Is the rated voltage applied to the clutch or brake? (It must be 22 to 26 VDC.)

(2) Is the coil or lead wire of the clutch or brake damaged or disconnected?

(3) Does the clearance exceed the limit due to abrasion of the friction surface?
(The clearance must be 0.5 mm or less.)

(4) Are there any abnormalities in the circuit, switches, etc.?

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Appendix Patient Couch
Disassembly Procedure
(For CBTB-016 Only)
This section describes the procedure for partially disassembling the patient couch to
reduce the carrying-in size by 300 mm in cases where the carrying-in route is not wide
enough. (Mark applying etc. is necessary to re-assemble the couch.)

(1) Remove the upper covers (front cover, side covers, rear cover, rail covers, couch
top bottom cover), the couch top, and the handle. Refer to subsection 2.7.

Couch top

M12 bolt

Upper frame

(2) Remove the belt and the belt fixing plate by removing the four M8 bolts.

Be careful not to allow the belt to be bent.

M8 bolts

Belt

Belt fixing plate

Belt fixing plate

Couch-top slide frame

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 (3) Remove the couch-top slide frame by removing the six M8 bolts.

NOTE: When installing the tabletop movement frame, press the two work
surfaces of the frame against the LM guide block and tighten the M8 bolts
on the frame to the specified torque.
Specified torque for M8 bolts: 24.5 Nm

(4) Remove the LM (linear) guide by removing the 17 M8 bolts.

M8 bolt (at 17 locations)

LM (linear) guide

M8 bolt

Positioning pin
Couch-top slide frame

Positioning pin

NOTE: When installing the LM (linear) guide, fit it against the positioning pins.

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(5) Use the seven M8 bolts to mount or remove the rear-end frame.

NOTE: To remove the rear-end frame, the connectors and grounding wires must
be disconnected from the parts on the rear-end frame in advance.
When removing the frame, take care not to break the cable wires.

Rear-end frame

M8 bolt

The above procedure reduces the couch length from 2690 mm to approximately
2340 mm.

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External dimensions of the patient couch after disassembly

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