MODULARIS Variostar

Troubleshooting Guide
System
MODULARIS Variostar

Answers for life.

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Siemens Healthcare GmbH - Germany
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft - Germany
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. - USA
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. - USA and/or
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General
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Safety information and protective measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.1 Applicability and regulations for the country organizations . . . . .
Required tools and test equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required aids and documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product-specific information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4.1 MODULARIS Variostar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Variostar error list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1.1 Info, E00 and E99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.2 Water system, E10-E12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.3 Water system, E14-E15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.4 Controls, E20-E21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.5 Controls, E22-E25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.6 Controls, E26-E29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.7 Monitoring, E31-E34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.8 Monitoring, E40-E48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.9 Monitoring, E49-E54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.10 High voltage circuit, E60 - E67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.11 High voltage circuit, E68 - E77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.12 High voltage circuit, E78 - E79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.13 Internal errors, E80-E89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.14 Ultrasound, E90-E93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.15 Displays on the D3 board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1.16 Missing isocenter cross on the ultrasound system . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.1.1 Info, I00 - I99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2 Water system, E11-E15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.3 Controls, E22-E29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.4 Monitoring, E31-E52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.5 High voltage circuit, E59 - E79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.6 Ultrasound, E90-E93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.7 Fatal Errors, F10-F53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.8 Displays on the D3 board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.9 Missing isocenter cross on the ultrasound system . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Service tab card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1.1 Service menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.2 Pulse counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.3 HV unit values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.4 Internal voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.5 Error log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.6 C-arm, X-ray, and shock wave arm adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Service menu, hand control unit, old D3

4.1

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Error list, serial numbers 3001 and higher

3.1

Error list, serial numbers 3000 and lower

2.1

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4.1.7 System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service menu, hand control unit, new D3

5.1

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Service tab card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1.1 Service menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.2 Pulse counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.3 HV unit values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.4 Internal voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.5 Error log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.6 C-arm, X-ray, and shockwave arm adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.7 System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.8 US localization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.9 Software update, new D3 board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service software
6.1
6.2
6.3

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45
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49

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HyperTerminal program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English Windows 95/98/NT/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with the HyperTerminal program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.1 Select option: h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.2 Select option: p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.3 Select option: d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.4 Select option: l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.5 Select option: v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.6 Select option: f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.7 Select option: e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.8 Select option: g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.9 Select option: r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.10 Select option: s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.11 Select option: i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.12 Select option: r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.13 Select option: s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.14 Software download with Windows 95 / 98 / NT / XP (only for old
D3 board) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changes to previous version

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List of Hazard IDs

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1.1 Safety information and protective measures

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Observe the safety measures described.

CAUTION
When performing service work and tests, observe:

the product-specific safety guidelines in the documents, as well as the gener

al safety guidelines.

Disconnect the power cable when working on the system.

Disconnect the power cable when working on the system.
When working with the power on, observe the general safety regulations.
Observe ESD guidelines.
Switch off the system before replacing boards or assemblies.
After completing all service work and reattaching the cover panels, perform
the ground wire measurement as specified.

Ground wire resistance must not exceed 0.2 Ohms.

When servicing the power-on assembly (replacing the power-on assembly or
the power cable), the equivalent leakage current must be measured and
documented.

Tests and adjustments performed with radiation on are identified by the radi
ation warning symbol x.

Radiation protection must be worn during these types of adjustments.

1.1.1

Applicability and regulations for the country organizations

Equivalent leakage current measurement
The equivalent leakage current must be measured, where applicable according to local re
quirements.
The country organizations should comply with the local regulations as well with the safe
ty-technical regulations for installation and maintenance.
The local national regulations apply primarily for the country organizations.
In the event that there are no existing local regulations, the following provisions should
be observed in the interest of the safety of customers, patients, employees and third par
ties as well as the company.
Initial measured value
The equivalent leakage current measurement was performed at the factory and the value
measured was entered in Test Protocol 1. The measurement was made at the line voltage
and line frequency indicated in Test Protocol 1.

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If the on-site line voltage or line frequency differs from the information indicated upon
delivery of the Modularis Uro Plus, the values given are invalid. The values should be
marked invalid (crossed out with the comment "invalid values" and the service engineer
should sign and date this copy).
In this case, the equivalent leakage current must be measured again. The value must not
exceed 1 mA.
The initial value measured must be documented.
Repeat measurements
When service or repair work is performed on the primary power supply circuit (e.g. repairs
to the power-on circuit), the equivalent leakage current test must be repeated. The values
measured in the subsequent test must not exceed the threshold value of 1 mA as speci
fied in VDE 0751, Part 1. In addition, they must not exceed the initial measured value by
more than 50%. If the value exceeds this threshold, the system must be repaired. The val
ue measured must be documented.

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1.2 Required tools and test equipment

The specified articles are listed in the STC (Service Tools Catalog) if nothing else is indica
ted (the STC is a component of the Spare Parts Catalog).
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Standard service equipment

Service PC, only for software download. (only for the old D3
board, part no. 5647651)

PC connection cable, 5m

ESD equipment

Bender safety tester

97 06 979

Digital voltmeter, e.g. FLUKE 187

99 94 831

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1.3 Required aids and documents

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SIREMOBIL Compact or
ARCADIS Varic Technical Documentation

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1.4 Product-specific information

This document is valid for the established Modularis and the new "low end lithotripter"
called the Modularis Variostar. Overview of difference between the two units:

1.4.1

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(1) C plus shock wave head with a focus depth of 140 mm including an adapted iso
center phantom.

(2) Therapy arm can be moved from the UT to the OT position.

(3) ECG triggering for shock wave release (option).

(4) Docking technology implemented with docking mandrel.(up to Serial Number

3999)
Energy charging unit with fast high voltage switch.

Fig. 1: Variostar

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2.1 Variostar error list

2.1.1

Error messages from the SIREMOBIL Compact/ ARCADIS Varic/Orbic have not been listed.
(Refer to the corresponding service documents of the C-arm.)

Info, E00 and E99

E00

Error text:

System on.

Possible cause/
action:
E99

2.1.2

Error text:

The system was switched off without deleting the therapy da

ta.

Possible cause/
action:

Press the Reset button.

Water system, E10-E12

MODULARIS Variostar circuit diagram J1048, pages 13 and 14.
E10

Error text:

Cooling system losing water.

Possible cause/
action:

Is water running out of the hoses?

3-way valve leaking?
Pmin switch OK?
D3.X3 board connection OK?
Fill the cooling system.

E11

Error text:

Maximum pressure in the cooling system exceeded.

Pressure switch Pmax responded.

Possible cause/
action:

Are the hoses blocked, kinked?

Pmax switch OK?
D3.X3 board connection OK?
Is the cooling unit operating?
Check the fill level in the cooling system.

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E12

Error text:

Minimum pressure in the cooling system exceeded.

Pressure switch Pmin responded.

Possible cause/
action:

Is water running out of the hoses and hose connections?

Air in the cooling system?
Check the fill level in the cooling system.

2.1.3

Water system, E14-E15

E14

Error text:

Water level too low in the water reservoir tank.

Possible cause/
action:

Not enough water in the tank.

Float switch in the tank OK?
D3.X3 board connection OK?
Completely fill the coupling bellows, deselect automatic pres
sure regulation, and drain the water.
Repair any leaks.
Refill the water in the reservoir tank.

E15

Error text:

Coupling pressure not OK.

Possible cause/
action:

Pressure sensor on the shock head OK?

If water can still be pumped out, the sensor is probably defec
tive (refer to "Working with the Terminal Program:Show Diag
nostic Data").
Suction hose correctly inserted in the coupling bellows?
Return hose kinked?
D3.X8 board connection OK?
Fill the coupling system.
If the error occurs only with obese patients, the suction hose in
the coupling bellows may be kinked.

2.1.4

Controls, E20-E21
If the control panel is dark: check fuse F5 on the D3 board.
E20

Error text:

No contact with the control unit (this error is visible only when
reading out the error log with the service PC).

Possible cause/
action:

X5 connection cable correctly connected to the control unit?

Check the F5 fuse on the D3 board.1
If the error occurs after replacing the D3 board: is X35 connec
tor properly connected?

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E21

Error text:

X-ray button on the control unit activated with switch-on.

Possible cause/
action:

X-ray button stuck?

Control unit OK?
Cable OK?

1. If the F5 fuse on the D3 board (old part no. 5647651) is blown, replace it with a 3.15 A version and cor
rect the old value on the D3 board with a permanent marker.

2.1.5

Controls, E22-E25
E22

E23

Error text:

QRS signal from ECG unit missing, i.e. no ECG triggering possi
ble.

Possible cause/
action:

Trigger cable connected to ECG unit?

ECG triggering selected on the control unit? Trigger cable plug
ged in on D3.X70?

Error text:

Motor for C-arm movement in MODULARIS Variostar drawing

too much current.

Possible cause/
action:

C-arm moving freely?

Motor connection cable (blue) OK (board D3.X36)?
D3 board? Check the status of internal voltages in service mode
with hand control unit.

E24

Error text:

C-arm blocked.
No change in the actual potentiometer value in the angulation
drive of the MODULARIS Variostar.

Possible cause/
action:

C-arm moving freely?

Potentiometer OK?
Correct tension on the belt?
Connection cable to potentiometer OK? (D3.X38)

E25

Error text:

C-arm potentiometer not working.

Possible cause/
action:

Potentiometer connected?
Check the D3.X30 connector!
Connect the cable to the potentiometer.

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2.1.6

Controls, E26-E29
E26

E27

E28

Error text:

ECG option not installed.

Possible cause/
action:

Warning message only.

Error text:

Control unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Key sticking.

Error text:

C-arm pivots in the wrong direction.

Possible cause/
action:

Cables connected incorrectly to the potentiometer or the mo

tor?

Replace control panel.

Correct tension on the belt?

Check the setting of the C-arm angulation brake (see E23).
E29

2.1.7

Error text:

Shock wave release button sticking.

Possible cause/
action:

Check control unit.

Monitoring, E31-E34
E31

Error text:

Temperature sensor supplying incorrect data.

Possible cause/
action:

Temperature sensor OK?

D3.X2 connection cable OK?
The temperature difference can be read out on the service PC.

E32

Error text:

The temperature at the shock wave head has exceeded the

maximum value.

Possible cause/
action:

Let the shock wave head cool down, but do not switch the sys
tem off!
Check to ensure that the cooling unit is operating.
If the M1 cooling pump is running, the pump may need to be
replaced.
If the error reoccurs, check the function of the cooling unit.

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E34

Error text:

Temperature cannot be determined: could not access the ADC

when converting the analog values from the temperature sen
sor.
Voltage supply for the temperature sensors outside acceptable
range.

Possible cause/
action:

D3.X2 connection cable OK?

Read out the temperature with the service PC.
Refer also to error 45.

2.1.8

Monitoring, E40-E48
E40

E41

E42

E43

E44

E45

Error text:

Cooling pump fuse defective.

Possible cause/
action:

F2 fuse on D3 (old part no. 5531053) OK?

Error text:

M1 cooling pump defective.

Possible cause/
action:

M1 motor OK?

Error text:

Coupling pump defective.

Possible cause/
action:

M2 motor OK?

Error text:

Fuse for coupling pump defective.

Possible cause/
action:

F3 fuse on D3 board (part no. 5531053)

Error text:

5 volt power supply defective.

Possible cause/
action:

Check fuse F1 on D3 board.

Error text:

18 volt power supply defective.

Possible cause/
action:

LED VCC18 on D3 board OK?

New D3 board, part no. (10142950) - check internal voltages in

service mode on the hand control unit.

D3.X7 connection cable OK?

D3.X7 connection cable OK?

New D3 board, part no. (10142950) - check internal voltages in

service mode on the hand control unit.

Replace D3 board.

Check fuse F1 on D3 board.

D3.X8 connection cable OK?
Check the power supply for the pressure sensors!

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E46

Error text:

17 volt power supply defective

Possible cause/
action:

LED VCC17 on D3 board OK?

Check fuse F1 on D3 board.
Replace D3 board.

E47

Error text:

Valve coupling circuit (fuse?) defective?

Check fuse F4 on D3 board.
New D3 board, part no. (10142950) - check internal voltages
(24 V) in service mode on the hand control unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Short circuit?
F4 fuse on D3 (old) board?
New D3 board, part no.(10142950) - check internal voltages in
service mode on the hand control unit.
Check valve (coupling circuit).

E48

2.1.9

Error text:

Reference for temperature sensors defective.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace temperature sensors.

Replace D3 board.

Monitoring, E49-E54
E49

Error text:

Reference potentiometer defective.

Possible cause/
action:

Short circuit in potentiometer for C-arm movement or potenti

ometer for ultrasound probe (only if option is available)?
D3.X38, D3.X28 connection cable (ultrasound option) OK?
Use the service PC to read the current potentiometer (menu
"d").
For troubleshooting when the ultrasound option is available:
Remove the board for the ultrasound option and cables X28
and X29 from the D3 board.

E50

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Error text:

5 volt power supply defective.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace D3 board.

Error text:

Battery voltage for battery-buffered RAM and real-time clock

too low.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace the lithium battery on the D3 board.

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E53

Error text:

Incorrect data in the battery-buffered RAM.

Possible cause/
action:

Normal occurrence during initial startup or after replacing the

lithium battery.
Check the lithium battery!
Replace the D3 board.
Perform a software download!

E54

2.1.10

Error text:

Clock stopped (this message is also displayed when the battery

is replaced)

Possible cause/
action:

D3.X31 - XP7 connection cable present under the cover?

Set the clock!

High voltage circuit, E60 - E67

MODULARIS Variostar circuit diagram J1048 - 12.
E60

Error text:

Charging current too low during the charging process.

Possible cause/
action:

The line voltage of the power supply is not stable. This will
cause the line voltage to collapse during the charging process.
Check the power supply (wall outlet) for line resistance or volt
age fluctuations during shock wave release. If the line voltage
is correct, the charging / energy unit is defective.

E61

Error text:

Overvoltage in the charging unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Switch system OFF

- 10 minute pause - switch system ON.
Replace the charging / energy unit!

E62

Error text:

Overtemperature in the charging unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Heat in the LITHO MODULARIS?

Switch system OFF - 10 minute pause - switch system ON.
Replace the charging / energy unit!

E63

Error text:

Capacitor defective in the charging / energy unit (out of toler

ance).

Possible cause/
action:

Interruption in the high voltage circuit (head SW, cable, con

nector). Resistance between the inner and the outer connector
of the cable when disconnected from charging unit must be <
1 Ohm.
Replace the HV cable or the head SW.
Replace the charging / energy unit!

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E64

E65

E66

E67

2.1.11

Error text:

The requested high voltage nominal value is not the same one
as confirmed by the charging/energy unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the fiber optic cable! 1)

Error text:

Charging voltage too high after the charging process.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Error text:

Default voltage incorrect.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the fiber optic cable! 1)

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Error text:

No ignition of semiconductor switch after trigger pulse (several

times).

Possible cause/
action:

Check the fiber optic cable! 1)

Replace charging unit!

High voltage circuit, E68 - E77

E68

E69

E70

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Error text:

Charging current too high during charging process.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Error text:

Repeated self-ignition of the semiconductor switch.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace charging unit!

Error text:

Discharging current too low after ignition!

Possible cause/
action:

Check the high voltage cable connections!

Check the high voltage connector!
Replace the shock wave head!

Error text:

Discharging current too high after ignition.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the high voltage cable!

Replace the shock wave head!

Error text:

No communication possible with the charging / energy unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the line voltage at the charging / energy unit!

Replace charging unit!
Check the fiber optic cable! 1)
Replace the charging / energy unit!

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E73

E74

Error text:

Message: Constancy limit reached.

Possible cause/
action:

For user information only.

Approx. 10-15 treatments still possible, then error 74 appears.

Error text:

Constancy limit reached.

Possible cause/
action:

The constancy limit has been reached.

n
Replace the following parts:

shock wave head

charging unit switch and

In addition, replace the water in the entire system!

E75

E76

E77

1)

Error text:

Chip card terminal error.

Possible cause/
action:

Wrong card or card incorrectly inserted.

Error text:

Chip card expired

Possible cause/
action:

Insert a new card

Error text:

Chip card communication error

Possible cause/
action:

Before replacing the charging / energy unit, check the fiber optic cable (LWL):
n
Disconnect the fiber optic cable at both ends and check by holding it up to the
light
or
n

2.1.12

Place it on the Clk (U5) of the D3 board and check whether light is visible.

High voltage circuit, E78 - E79

E78

Error text:

Charging process too long.

Possible cause/
action:

The line voltage of the power supply is not stable. This will
cause the line voltage to collapse during the charging process.
Check the power supply (wall outlet) for line resistance or volt
age fluctuations during shock wave release. If the line voltage
is correct, the charging / energy unit is defective.

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E79

Error text:

Short circuit - call Service

Possible cause/
action:

High voltage cable or shock wave head defective

Replace the cable or the shock wave head!
Do not replace the charging/energy unit as long as there is a
short circuit in the high voltage circuit.

WARNING
When error 79 is displayed, do not try to release further shockwaves.
A short circuit in the shock wave head or in the high voltage cable will destroy the
high voltage switch in the charging/energy unit.

Check the shock wave head and the high voltage cable for short circuits be
fore replacing the charging/energy unit.

2.1.13

Internal errors, E80-E89

E80

E81

E82

E83

Error text:

Flash memory defective.

Possible cause/
action:

Not applicable for the user.

Read out the memory and perform a reset at the next opportu
nity.

Error text:

CMOS pulse counter incorrect.

Possible cause/
action:

If this error occurs repeatedly, D3 board must be replaced.

Error text:

Pulse counter backup incorrect

Possible cause/
action:

If this error occurs repeatedly, D3 board must be replaced.

Error text:

CMOS chip card data incorrect

Possible cause/
action:
E85

Error text:

Measurement acquisition incorrect.

Possible cause/
action:
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Flash memory defective

Possible cause/
action:

Not applicable for the user.

Read out the memory and perform a reset at the next opportu
nity.

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E89

Error text:

Watchdog responded.

Possible cause/
action:

If this error occurs repeatedly, D3 board must be replaced.

Appears each time a reset is performed with the S3 switch on
D3 board.
This error may occur if the system is switched off during initiali
zation.

2.1.14

Ultrasound, E90-E93
E90

E91

Error text:
Possible cause/
action:

No connection from Variostar to US Unit G 20

Error text:

Potentiometer skips.

Possible cause/
action:

Cable from potentiometer to D3 board OK? Potentiometer de

fective?
Fig. 2:

E92

E93

2.1.15

Error text:

The two potentiometers have different values.

Possible cause/
action:

Dampness on the potentiometer.

Error text:

Erroneous US values.

Possible cause/
action:

C-MOS has lost values. Adjust the potentiometer (point "U" in

the service menu).

Displays on the D3 board

Once the system is turned on, different symbols are displayed chronologically on the D3
board display.
Display

Possible cause/action

System OK (only with the ultrasound localization option and if a communica

tion was set up to the ultrasound device.)

Software download.

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Display

Possible cause/action

Data transfer, the decimal point is blinking.

The downloading file is being checked.

Software download time too long.

Everything OK (only if no ultrasound localization option is available or if the

ultrasound device is turned off.)

The service switch is set to normal mode - only for boards that still have no
software.
In case the D3 board has been replaced, the baudrate is 9600 data bits.
If a reload of the software is performed, the baudrate has to be 19200 data
bits.

2.1.16

Missing isocenter cross on the ultrasound system

There is no communication between the ultrasound system and the
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3.1 Variostar error list

3.1.1

Error messages from the SIREMOBIL Compact/ ARCADIS Varic/Orbic have not been listed.
(Refer to the corresponding service documents for the C-Arm.)

Info, I00 - I99

I00

I01

I02

I03

I04

I05

I08

I09

I10

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Error text:

System was switched on.

Possible cause/
action:

none

Error text:

No valid SD card inserted (for SW update).

Possible cause/
action:

Insert a valid SD card.

Error text:

Start new shock wave interval.

Possible cause/
action:

Shockwave interval enabled.

Error text:

Clear ASPIA Pat ID? press OK.

Possible cause/
action:

Patient ID will be cleared.

Error text:

Update Version? press OK.

Possible cause/
action:

SW version will be updated.

Error text:

Please wait... system restart!

Possible cause/
action:

Update in progress, new restart.

Error text:

Move STW-Arm to 0.

Possible cause/
action:

STW not in degas position.

Error text:

Degas in progress.

Possible cause/
action:

Graphical view

Error text:

Please wait.

Possible cause/
action:

Waiting.

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I11

I12

Error text:

Emergency-Stop pressed.

Possible cause/
action:

Check Emergency-Stop button.

Error text:

Check therapy head position!

Possible cause/
action:

Check gelshift position.

Move the shock wave head to the therapy position.
Hand control unit defective?

I20

I21

I22

I23

I51

I56

I57

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Error text:

Brake pressed!

Possible cause/
action:

Check brake.

Error text:

Move C-Arm into 20 Area.

Possible cause/
action:

Check S1 switch.

Error text:

Move C-Arm into 20 Area.

Possible cause/
action:

Check S2 switch.

Error text:

C-Arm not connected.

Possible cause/
action:

Check C-arm cable.

Error text:

Only 5000 units on card available.

Possible cause/
action:

n.a.

Error text:

Card is removed.

Possible cause/
action:

Insert a valid PPU card.

Error text:

No card inserted.

Possible cause/
action:

Insert a valid PPU card.

Error text:

Inserted card is wrong.

Possible cause/
action:

Insert a valid PPU card.

Error text:

ACR 30 disconnected.

Possible cause/
action:

ACR 30 not working.

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I90

I91

I92

I93

I99

3.1.2

Error text:

Delete Error Log?

Possible cause/
action:

Error log will be deleted.

Error text:

Delete Counter?

Possible cause/
action:

Counter will be deleted.

Error text:

Move applicator onto target and press OK.

Possible cause/
action:

Adjust tubus.

Error text:

Save X300-Setup? Press OK

Possible cause/
action:

X300 setup will be saved.

Error text:

Delete therapy? Press OK

Possible cause/
action:

Reset last patient.

Water system, E11-E15

E11

E13

Information:

Flushing of the coupling bellows completed correctly

Possible cause/
action:

n.a.

Information:

Hose cooling circuit leaking

Possible cause/
action:

Weak connection.
Hose bent.
Hose damaged.
Motor M1 defective.

E14

Error text:

Water level too low in the water reservoir tank.

Possible cause/
action:

Not enough water in the reservoir tank.

Float switch in the tank OK?
Connection to D3.X3 board OK?
Completely fill the coupling bellows, deselect automatic pres
sure regulation and drain the water.
Repair any leaks.
Refill the water in the reservoir tank.

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E15

Error text:

Coupling pressure not OK.

Possible cause/
action:

Connection to D3.X8 board OK?

Pressure sensor on the shock head OK?
Suction hose correctly inserted in the coupling bellows?
Return hose kinked?
Fill the coupling system.
If water can still be pumped out, the sensor is probably defec
tive (refer to "Working with the Terminal Program:Show Diag
nostic Data").
If the error occurs only with obese patients, the suction hose in
the coupling bellows may be kinked.

3.1.3

Controls, E22-E29
E22

Error text:

QRS signal from ECG unit missing, i.e. no ECG triggering possi
ble.

Possible cause/
action:

ECG triggering selected on the control unit?

Trigger cable connected to ECG unit?
Trigger cable plugged in on D3.X70?

E23

Error text:

Motor for C-Arm movement in MODULARIS Variostar drawing

too much current.

Possible cause/
action:

C-Arm moving freely?

C-Arm angulation brake released and adjusted correctly?
Cable from motor to D3.X36 board connected correctly ?
D3 board ok?

E24

Error text:

C-Arm not moving; blocked.

No change in the actual potentiometer value in the angulation
drive of the C-Arm.

Possible cause/
action:

C-Arm moving freely?

Friction clutch of the angulation drive ok?
Potentiometer ok?
Joint between potentiometer pinion and pivot ok?
Connection cable to potentiometer ok? (D3.X38)
Brake adjustment of C-Arm angulation ok?

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E25

Error text:

Potentiometer for angulation not working.

Possible cause/
action:

Potentiometer connected?
Potentiometer ok?
Check the D3.X30 connector!

E28

Error text:

C-Arm pivot moves in the wrong direction.

Possible cause/
action:

Cables connected incorrectly to the potentiometer or the mo

tor?
Check the setting of the friction clutch of the C-Arm angulation
brake .

E29

3.1.4

Error text:

Shock wave release button sticking.

Possible cause/
action:

Check control unit.

Monitoring, E31-E52
E31

Error text:

Temperature sensor supplying incorrect data.

Possible cause/
action:

Connection cable between sensor and D3.X2 ok?

Temperature sensor ok?
The temperature difference can be read out on the service PC.

E32

Error text:

The temperature at the shock wave head has exceeded the

maximum value.

Possible cause/
action:

Check if there is water in the cooling circuit. There must be no

air bubbles in the cooling circuit.
Let the shock wave head cool down, but do not switch off the
system!
Check to ensure that the cooling unit is operating.
If the error reoccurs, check the function of the cooling unit.
If the M1 cooling pump is running but there is no water flow in
the system, the pump may be worn out - if it is, then it will
need to be replaced.

E34

Error text:

Temperature cannot be determined.

Voltage supply for the temperature sensors outside the accept
able range.

Possible cause/
action:

Read out the temperature with the service PC.

D3.X2 connection cable ok?
If connection cable D3.X2 OK, replace board D3.

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E36

Error text:

Temperature of cooling water out of range.

Possible cause/
action:

Wait until water temperature in the reservoir tank reaches a

temperature of >5C or <35C.
Let the water cool down, but do not switch off the system or
wait until the water reaches a temperature of >5C when the
system is switched off.
Check the water circuit

E37

Error text:

Increase in temperature of shock wave head too slow.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the installation of the temperature sensor on the shock

wave head.
Temperature sensor defective.

E38

E40

Error text:

Water temperature sensor defective.

Possible cause/
action:

Sensor for water temperature in reservoir tank defective.

D3.X4 connection cable OK?

Error text:

24 V for Cooling pump M1 motor missing.

Possible cause/
action:

M1 motor OK?
Check cooling pump fuse.
D3 defective.

E41

E42

E52

3.1.5

Error text:

Cooling pump M1 motor defective.

Possible cause/
action:

M1 motor OK?

Error text:

Coupling pump defective.

Possible cause/
action:

M2 motor OK?

Error text:

Battery voltage for battery-buffered RAM and real-time clock

too low.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace the lithium battery on the D3 board.

D3.X7 connection cable ok?

D3.X7 connection cable ok?

High voltage circuit, E59 - E79

MODULARIS Variostar Circuit Diagram J1048 - 12.
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Interruption in high voltage circuit.

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Possible cause/
action:

Interruption in the high voltage circuit (head SW, cable, con

nector). Resistance between the inner and the outer connector
of the cable when disconnected from charging unit must be <
1 Ohm.
Replace the HV cable or the head SW.

E60

Error text:

Charging current too low during the charging process.

Possible cause/
action:

The line voltage of the power supply is not stable. This will
cause the line voltage to collapse during the charging process.
Check the power supply (wall outlet) for line resistance or volt
age fluctuations during shock wave release. If the line voltage
is correct, the charging / energy unit is defective.

E61

Error text:

Overvoltage in the charging unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Switch OFF system

- 1 minute pause, switch ON system.
Replace the charging / energy unit!

E62

Error text:

Charger overheated. Please wait 10 minutes!

Possible cause/
action:

Wait until the system cools down, but do not switch off the sys
tem.
Check the ventilation openings.
10 minute pause.
Replace the charging / energy unit!

E63

E64

E65

E67

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Error text:

Capacitor defective in the charging / energy unit (out of toler

ance).

Possible cause/
action:

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Error text:

The requested high voltage nominal value is not the same one
as confirmed by the charging/energy unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the fiber optic cable! 1)

Error text:

Charging voltage too high after the charging process.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Error text:

No ignition of semiconductor switch after trigger pulse (several

times).

Possible cause/
action:

Check the fiber optic cable! 1)

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Replace charging unit!

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E68

E69

E70

E71

E72

Error text:

Charging current too high during charging process.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace the charging / energy unit!

Error text:

Repeated self-ignition of the semiconductor switch.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace charging unit!

Error text:

Discharging current too low after ignition!

Possible cause/
action:

Check the high voltage cable connections!

Error text:

Discharging current too high after ignition.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the high voltage cable connections!

Replace the shock wave head!

Error text:

No communication possible with the charging / energy unit.

Possible cause/
action:

Check the line voltage at the charging / energy unit!

Replace the shock wave head!

Check the fiber optic cable! 1)

Replace the charging / energy unit!

E73

E75

Error text:

Message: Near life limit.

Possible cause/
action:

For user information only.

Error text:

Chip card terminal error.

Possible cause/
action:

Check revision level for D3 board: Rev. 00 - 02: replace D3

board. Rev. 03 and higher: replace chip card reading device.

(2 million shock waves). New life limit!

Wrong card or card incorrectly inserted.

E76

E78

Error text:

Chip card expired

Possible cause/
action:

Insert a new card

Error text:

Charging process too long.

Possible cause/
action:

The line voltage of the power supply is not stable. This will
cause the line voltage to collapse during the charging process.
Check the power supply (wall outlet) for line resistance or volt
age fluctuations during shock wave release. If the line voltage
is correct, the charging / energy unit is defective.
Replace the charging / energy unit!

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E79

Error text:

Short circuit; call Service

Possible cause/
action:

High voltage cable or shock wave head defective

Replace the cable or the shock wave head!
Do not replace the charging/energy unit as long as there is a
short circuit in the high voltage circuit.

WARNING
When error 79 is displayed, do not try to release further shockwaves.
A short circuit in the shock wave head or in the high voltage cable will destroy the
high voltage switch in the charging/energy unit.

Check the shock wave head and the high voltage cable for short circuits be
fore replacing the charging/energy unit.

1)

Before replacing the charging / energy unit, check the fiber optic cable (LWL):
n
Disconnect the fiber optic cable at both ends and check it by holding it up to the
light
or
n

3.1.6

Place it on the Clk (U5) of the D3 board and check whether light is visible.

Ultrasound, E90-E93
E90

Error text:

Cable on probe connected?

Possible cause/
action:

RS232 cable connected?.

Adapter OK? (only with Sonoline G20)
Replace cable

E91

Error text:

Potentiometer skips.

Possible cause/
action:

Cable from potentiometer to D3 board OK? Potentiometer de

fective?
Fig. 3:

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E92

E93

3.1.7

The two potentiometers have different values.

Possible cause/
action:

Dampness on the potentiometer.

Dry / replace potentiometer.

Error text:

Erroneous US values.

Possible cause/
action:

C-MOS has lost values. Adjust the potentiometer (point "U" in

the Service menu).

Fatal Errors, F10-F53

F10

F20

F53

3.1.8

Error text:

Error text:

Restart after timeout

Possible cause/
action:

Replace D3 board.

Error text:

XML file is damaged, unreadable.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace D3 board.

Error text:

Error file is damaged, unreadable.

Possible cause/
action:

Replace D3 board.

Displays on the D3 board

Once the system is turned on, different symbols are displayed chronologically on the D3
board display.

3.1.9

Display

Possible cause/action

System OK (only with the ultrasound localization option and if a communica

tion was set up to the ultrasound device.)

Establishing contact to ultrasound localization.

Everything OK (only if no ultrasound localization option is available or if the

ultrasound device is turned off.)

Waiting for status block from ultrasound localization.

Missing isocenter cross on the ultrasound system

There is no communication between the ultrasound system and the
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4.1 Service tab card

4.1.1

Service menu
Old D3, part number: 56 47 651. This D3 board cannot be replaced with the new D3
board (part no.10142950). The boards are not compatible.

1. Service tab card: Service, main menu

Display, hand control

Fig. 4: Service_Main

Display
Element

Description
For the service menu to be ac
cessed, the S2 switch on the D3
Board must be in service.
All service functions except a SW
download or error list download
can be done with the hand control
unit.

Pulse count

Change to the service submenu

Pulse counters tab card.

HV unit val.

Change to the service submenu

Charging unit values tab card.

Int. Voltages

Change to the service submenu In

ternal voltages tab card.

Error log

Change to the service submenu Error

log tab card.
All error messages can be displayed.

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C-/SH-arm

Change to the service submenu Ad

just C- and SW-arm tab card.

System setup

Change to the service submenu Sys

tem setup tab card.

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Fig. 5: Individual keys

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Dynamic menu key; current key assignment is shown on the display

Menu navigation keys (up/down arrow keys) and parameter input keys (left, right arrow keys)
Confirmation key for executing the selected menu entry
Key for releasing shock waves
Key for radiation release (digital radiography); only available with a Siemens C-arm (ARCADIS Varic, ARCADIS
Orbic/3D, SIREMOBIL Compact L, SIREMOBIL Iso-C3D)
(6) Key for releasing radiation (fluoroscopy)

4.1.2

Pulse counters
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2. Service tab card: Pulse counters
Hand control display

Display
Element

Description

System

Shock waves applied by the system.

Displays shock waves stored on the
D3 Board.

Shock Head

Shock waves applied by the shock

wave head currently installed.

Fig. 6: Pulse_Counters

After the shockwave head is replaced,

the shockwave head numbers must
be erased using the following proce
dure.
Using the navigation keys on the
handheld control, select the field
with the shockwave head numbers,
and then confirm with the OK button
(the button in the center of the navi
gation keys). Confirm the pop up win
dow with the OK button.
Charging Unit

Shockwaves applied by the charging

unit. To erase the the values after
changing the charging unit, use the
procedure described in the section on
changing the shockwave head.

Life Cycle (D3) Lifetime of the motherboard in years,

months and hours. If the D3 board is
replaced, the values must be recor
ded.

4.1.3

HV unit values
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3. Service tab card: HV unit values
Hand control display

Fig. 7: Charging unit

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Display
Element

Description

HV-actual

Actual high voltage value in V.

HV-nominal

High voltage value in V.

U-1/2

Half of the actual voltage value

I-charge

Current value while charging in A.

I-discharge

Current value while discharging in A.

Surge/Temp

Value from the charging unit; displays

a message in case of overvoltage or
high temperature.

Umax (Last
Pulse)

Maximum voltage value during the

last pulse in V.

I-discharge
(Last Pulse)

Current value while discharging dur

ing the last pulse in A.

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4.1.4

Internal voltages

4. Service tab card: Internal voltages

Hand control display

Display
Element

Description
All internal voltages are displayed.

Cooling pump

Cooling pump voltage value (must be

24V).

Cooling pump fuse

Cooling pump fuse (F2) state.

State 1: fuses are OK

Fig. 8: Internal_Voltages

Coupling Pump Nomi Coupling pump voltage value

nal 24 V
+/- 10 %
Coupling Pump Fuse

Coupling pump fuse (F3) state.

State 1: fuses are OK

Cooling Valves (Nom Cooling valves voltage value.

inal 24V)
+/- 10 %
Cooling Valves Fuse

Cooling valves fuse (F4) state.

State 1: fuses are OK

Tube Drive (Nominal

24V)

Tube drive voltage value of the Carm.

+/-10 %
Tube Drive Fuse

Tube drive fuse (F6) state.

Analog Supply 1
(Nominal 18V).

Analog supply 1 voltage value

+/- 10 %
Analog Supply 2
(Nominal 18V).

Analog supply 2 voltage value

+/- 10 %
Analog Supply 3
Nominal 5V)

Analog supply 3 voltage value

+/- 10 %
Reference Tempera Reference temperature sensor volt
ture Sensor (Nominal age value
10V).
+/- 2 %

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4.1.5

Error log

5. Service tab card: Error log

Hand control display

Display
Element

Description

Scroll down
(button)

Shows the next six errors after the er

rors currently displayed. Select and
confirm with the OK button on the
hand control.

Save errors
(button)

Saves all errors in a file.

Fig. 9: Error_Log

Not applicable for Variostar.

Error logs can be saved only via Hy
perterminal

Delete errors
(button)

Deletes all errors.

To delete the error messages, select
the red cross field and confirm with
the OK button.

Scroll up (but Shows the six errors preceding the

ton)
currently displayed errors.
Error log list

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More errors can be displayed by using
the scroll down and scroll up but
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4.1.6

C-arm, X-ray, and shock wave arm adjustment

6. Service tab card: C-arm and shock wave arm adjustment

Hand control display

Display
Element

Description

C-arm voltage Nominal voltage value of the C-arm

position in mV.
Current value of the C-arm position in
mV. Range 0 to 10 volts, C-arm mid
dle position = 5000mV +/- 50 mV.

Fig. 10: Adjust C_ and STW_arm

C-arm current

This value shows the current at which

the system cuts off if the safety clutch
fails. 1 mv is equal to a cutoff current
of 1 mA.

End switch
S1 reached

Possible values:
- Off (switch not reached)
- On (switch reached)
- Activated if C-arm reaches end posi
tion left

Brake active

Possible values:
- Off (brake not active)
- On (brake active)

Values shown are only examples.

End switch
S2 reached

Possible values:
- Off (switch not reached)
- On (switch reached)
- Activated if C-arm reaches end posi
tion right

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SH-arm decli
nation angle

Actual declination angle of the SHarm. Zero position is UT. Degrees are
counted clockwise.

SH-arm resis
tor value

Actual resistor value, dependent on

the SH-arm angle, in ohms.

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4.1.7

System setup

7. Service tab card: System setup

Hand control display

Fig. 11: System_Setup

Display
Element

Description

ECG trigger
option

Enable/disable ECG trigger for shock

wave release.

Table orienta
tion

Change table orientation (left/right).

Start potenti
ometer cali
bration (but
ton)

Starts the calibration procedure for

the potentiometer. US probe holder

Not used by Variostar

Potentiometer Possible states:

calibration
- Not calibrated
state
- Calibrated
Procedure: see chapter on US calibra
tion.
Potentiometer Shows the potentiometer calibration
calibration val value in mV.
ue
Empty system

This function is not implemented at

the moment.
A detailed description can be found in
the "Replacement of Parts" instruc
tions.

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5.1 Service tab card

5.1.1

Service menu
New D3 board, part number: 101 42 950 (Variostar serial number 3000 and higher). The
software for the D3 is loaded on the SD card which is inserted in the card slot on the D3
board. When the D3 board is replaced, the SD card from the old board has to be inserted
in the new board. Follow the instructions in the service menu tab card System setup on
the hand control unit.

1. Service tab card: Service, main menu

Display, hand control

Display
Element

Description
For the service menu to be accessed,
the S2 switch on the D3 board must
be in service.

Pulse count

Change to the service submenu Pulse

counters tab card.

HV unit val.

Change to the service submenu

Charging unit values tab card.

Int. Voltages

Change to the service submenu Inter

nal voltages tab card.

Error log

Change to the service submenu Error

log tab card.

Fig. 12: Service Main

All error messages can be displayed.

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C-/SH-arm

Change to the service submenu Ad

just C- and SW-arm tab card.

System setup

Change to the service submenu Sys

tem setup tab card.

UI

Shows version of the hand control

D3

Shows the SW version of the new D3

board

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Fig. 13: Individual keys

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Dynamic menu key; current key assignment is shown on the display

Menu navigation keys (up/down arrow keys) and parameter input keys (left, right arrow keys)
Confirmation key for executing the selected menu entry
Key for releasing shock waves
Key for radiation release (digital radiography); only available with a Siemens C-arm (ARCADIS Varic, ARCADIS
Orbic/3D, SIREMOBIL Compact L, SIREMOBIL Iso-C3D)
(6) Key for releasing radiation (fluoroscopy)

5.1.2

Pulse counters
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2. Service tab card: Pulse counters
Hand control display

Fig. 14: Pulse counters

Display
Element

Description

System

Shockwaves applied by the system.

Displays shockwaves stored on the
D3 Board.

Shock head

Shockwaves applied by the shock

wave head currently installed.
After the shockwave head is replaced,
the shockwave head numbers must
be erased using the following proce
dure.
Using the navigation keys on the
handheld control, select the field
with the shockwave head numbers,
and then confirm with the OK button
(the button in the center of the navi
gation keys). Confirm the pop up win
dow with the OK button.

Charging unit

Shockwaves applied by the charging

unit. To erase the values after chang
ing the charging unit, use the proce
dure described in the section on
changing the shockwave head.

Life cycle (D3) Lifetime of the motherboard in years,

months and hours. If the D3 board is
replaced, the values must be recor
ded.

5.1.3

HV unit values
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3. Service tab card: HV unit values
Hand control display

Display
Element

Description

HV-actual

Actual high voltage value in V.

HV-nominal

High voltage value in V.

U-1/2

Half of the actual voltage value

I-charge

Current value while charging in A.

I-discharge

Current value while discharging in A.

Umax (last
pulse)

Maximum voltage value during the

last pulse in V.

I-discharge
(last pulse)

Current value while discharging dur

ing the last pulse in A.

Fig. 15: Charging unit_

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5.1.4

Internal voltages

4. Service tab card: Internal voltages

Hand control display

Volt

Name

Description

Supply for

+3.3V

VCC3.3

generated from

local logic,

P_24_DCDC (dc-dc)

FPGA I/O

generated from

local logic,

P_24_DCDC (dc-dc)

card reader,
USB

generated from VCC5

local analog

(LC filter)

circuitry

generated from
P_24_DCDC (linear)

temperature
and pressure
sensors

input voltage,

control unit,

fused 1.8V PTC

magnetic
clutch

5%
Fig. 16: Internal voltages

+5V

VCC5

5%
+5V

P_5V_A

5%
+18V

VCC18

5%
+24V

P_24V_X

+10%
+24V

P_24V_

input voltage,

motor driver

+10%

MC

fused 3AT

angulation

+24V

P_24V_

input voltage,

valves

+10%

VALVE

fused 1.8V PTC

+3.6V

VBATT_RT lithium battery

real time
clock

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5.1.5

Error log

5. Service tab card: Error log

Hand control display

Display
Element

Description

Scroll down
(button)

Shows the next six errors after the er

rors currently displayed. Select and
confirm with the OK button on the
hand control.

Save errors
(button)

Saves all errors on an SD card.

Fig. 17: Error log

SD card must be inserted.

Follow the instructions on the dis
play.

Delete errors
(button)

Deletes all errors.

To delete the error messages, select
the red cross field and confirm with
the OK button.

Scroll up (but Shows the six errors preceding the

ton)
currently displayed errors.
Error log list

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More errors can be displayed by using
the scroll down and scroll up but
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5.1.6

C-arm, X-ray, and shockwave arm adjustment

6. Service tab card: C-arm and shockwave arm adjustment

Hand control display

Display
Element

Description

C-arm voltage Nominal voltage value of the C-arm

position in mV.
Current value of the C-arm position
in mV. Range 0 to 10 volts, C-arm
middle position = 5000mV +/- 50 mV.

Fig. 18: Adjust C_Arm_

C-arm current

This value shows the current at

which the system cuts off if the safe
ty clutch fails. 1 mv is equal to a cut
off current of 1 mA.

End switch
S1 reached

Possible values:
- Off (switch not reached)
- On (switch reached)
- Activated if C-arm reaches end posi
tion left

Brake active

Possible values:
- Off (brake not active)
- On (brake active)

End switch
S2 reached

Possible values:
- Off (switch not reached)
- On (switch reached)

Values shown are only examples.

- Activated if C-arm reaches end posi

tion right
SH-arm decli
nation angle

Actual declination angle of the SHarm. Zero position is UT. Degrees are
counted clockwise.

SH-arm resis
tor value

Actual resistor value, dependent on

the SH-arm angle, in ohms.

C-arm

ON = Motorized C-arm movement

OFF= No motorized C-arm movement

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5.1.7

System setup

7. Service tab card: System setup

Hand control display

Fig. 19: System setup

Display
Element

Description

ECG trigger
option

Enable/disable ECG trigger for

shockwave release.

Fmax

Max. shock frequency e.g.

US = 120
Europe = 240

Patient ID

Clear patient ID in Variostar

Software up
date D3

SW update D3
Insert SD card with new SW.
Select the disk symbol and follow
the instructions on the display.

Software up
date UI

SW update UI (user interface, hand

control unit).
Insert SD card with new SW.
Select disk symbol and follow the
instructions on the display.

Language

Select language
English, German, French or Span
ish.

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

ECG selection
Maximum shock frequency
Clear Patient ID
Software update D3
Software update UI (hand control unit)
Language selection

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5.1.8

US localization

8. Service tab card: US localization

Hand control display

Display
Element

Description

US localization Enable/disable US localization.

Fig. 20: US localization

Released US devices:
Prima / G20 / X300
US - Poti Cali
brate

Starts the calibration procedure for

the potentiometer in the US probe
holder.

Poti Status

Possible states:

- Not calibrated
- Calibrated

- Error (during calibration)

Procedure: see chapter on US cali
bration.

4
5

Value

Shows the potentiometer calibra

tion value in mV.

X300 Setup

Stores the value of image tilt and

device ID of the X300.
Possible statuses are:
- Not connected
- ID not OK

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

- Tilt not OK

Enabled US
US - Poti Calibrate
Poti Status
Poti Value
X300 Setup

- Setup OK

The G20 ( 1/Fig. 20 Page 48) selection can also be used for Sonoline Adara and Prima.
Before connecting it to the Variostar, the required software must be installed in the So
noline.

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5.1.9

5.1.9.1

Software update, new D3 board

On Modularis VARIOSTAR units with serial numbers of 3000 and higher, the software up
date can only be performed via SD card.
Preparing SD card for update
n

Switch off the unit.

Release the SD card by carefully pressing the card into the holder to release the lock.

Insert the SD card into the card reader of the service PC.

5.1.9.2

Download the file update.tar from the CS intranet, and copy it onto the SD card as
well. The file can be found in the software folder of the Modularis VARIOSTAR.
Remove the SD card from the card reader of the service PC.

Update the software

n

Insert the SD card back into the D3 board and press it carefully until it is locked.

Switch the system on.

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Activate the Service menu by moving the S2 switch of the D3 board to the Service po
sition. The former software version is still displayed.
Select the "system setup" tab ( Fig. 19 Page 47).
Select the "Floppy" icon ( 4/Fig. 19 Page 47) to download the D3 SW or select the
Floppy icon ( 5/Fig. 19 Page 47) to download the UI (user interface) SW and follow
the instructions. When the software update is finished, a system reboot will be per
formed automatically.

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6.1 HyperTerminal program

Only for old D3 board!

The Windows HyperTerminal program is used to retrieve error codes, settings, shock
wave counts, etc. from the MODULARIS Variostar and to save them to diskette. The error
log and therapy data can only be deleted from the CPU board using HyperTerminal. This
program is usually located under Accessories in Windows.
The following provides a short overview of the connection procedure.
The standard cable (99 00 440 RE999) is used as the connection cable between the serv
ice PC and the MODULARIS Variostar.

To connect to the D3 board via Hyperterminal, the baudrate must always be set to
19200 data bits.
For a new D3 board without any software, select a baudrate of 9600 data bits in order to
make an initial download of the software.
If questions arise or problems occur, use the Help function in HyperTerminal.
The "Courier New" font is recommended for reading the data stored on the diskette.

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6.2 English Windows 95/98/NT/XP

Fig. 21: Variostar_English WINDOWS 95_98_NT_XP_

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6.3 Working with the HyperTerminal program

Once you create a connection, press the "h" key to display the following text:
You will be notified if the software version is not compatible with the hardware version.
Fig. 22: Start_picture

6.3.1

Select option: h
n

6.3.2

Press the"h" key to display the input menu.

Select option: p
n

Press the "p" key to display the following text:

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Fig. 23: select_P

The operating time of the litho module is displayed.

The total number of shock waves released is displayed. The counters for the shock wave
head, the capacitor, and the HV switch can be reset to zero.
Always perform this procedure when replacing one of these parts; i.e., the "spark gap"
counter must be reset to zero if the charging unit is replaced.

6.3.3

Select option: d
Press the "d" key to display the following text:
Fig. 24: Select_d

Sensors (C-grade)

Displays the temperature at the shock wave head in Celsius. The

difference between the two temperature values must not exceed
3 C.

Hi Volt. (V)

Displays the voltage at the high-voltage capacitor. If there is no

connection to the charging unit (i.e., fiber optic cable is removed),
the value is 20460.

P-bellows (mV)

Displays the pressure in the coupling bellows. P-automatic selec

ted and rinse ended: Q 500 mV - 2000 mV o.k.

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US-offset (*10 mm) Acceptable max offset: 50 mm. When US localization is not availa
ble, the value is 9995.
C-arm rot. mV

Current position of US-rotation:

Current voltage at the rot. angulation motor

6.3.4

Press the "x" key to stop display.

Select option: l
n

Press the "l" key to display the following text:

Fig. 25: select_l

The current actual values from the HV unit are displayed.

6.3.5

Select option: v
n

Press the "v" key to display the following text:

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Fig. 26: select_v

The current actual voltages from the sensors and internal voltages are displayed (nominal
values are in brackets).

6.3.6

Select option: f
Fig. 27: Select_f

6.3.7

Select option: e
n

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Fig. 28: select_e

The last 250 errors (maximum) are displayed in blocks of 20. Between these blocks is
the line "press space to continue, "x" to exit".

To provide a better overview, system power-up is shown with the code E00.

The oldest error has the number 1; the most recent error is all the way at the top.

The line "last watchdog error code" is internal information.

6.3.8

The number of error messages in the error log is displayed (e.g. 35 error messages).

The errors can only be deleted from the system after all error numbers have been
viewed.

Select option: g
n

Press the "g" key to display the following text:

Press blank to stop, pressx to abort.

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Fig. 29: select_g

The current actual temperature from the sensors and the internal voltages are displayed.

6.3.9

Select option: r
n

Press the "r" key to reset the temporary error condition.

Fig. 30: select_r

6.3.10

Select option: s
CAUTION
The system and service PC must not be turned off during a software download.

Doing so can cause damage to the D3 board.

Software downloads are possible only if the software and hardware are compatible.
n

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Fig. 31: select_s

After "1" has been entered, the software download must start within 60 seconds. If the 60
seconds elapse without the download starting, reselect "h" from the entry menu, reselect
"s", etc.

6.3.11

Select option: i
n

Press the "i" key to display the following text:

Fig. 32:

After pressing the "1" key and then the "h" key, the display for "selection option i" now
reads: "installed".

6.3.12

Select option: r
n

Press the "r" key to change the "pulse rate"

6.3.13

Selection: Fixed 2 Hz (USA) or variable 1 / 1.5 / 2 Hz

After pressing the "h" key, display for "selection option r" shows the pulse rate that has
been set.

Select option: s
CAUTION
The system and service PC must not be turned off during a software download.

If this occurs, the D3 board must be replaced.

Software downloads are possible only if the software and hardware are compatible.
n

Press the "s" key to display the following text:

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Fig. 33:

After "1" has been entered, the software download must start within 60 seconds. If the 60
seconds elapse without the download starting, reselect "h" from the entry menu, reselect
"s", etc.
Once the software download is complete, check that the values in the "ultrasound locali
zation" menu for the applicators are identical to those in document SPL1-130.038.01..
(Intranet). If this is not the case, make the appropriate changes.

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6.3.14

Software download with Windows 95 / 98 / NT / XP (only for old D3

board)

Fig. 34: Software Download with Windows 95_98_NT_XP

Do not select "capture text file" when downloading the software.

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Chapter 2

Information added concerning Error 79.

Chapter 3

Information added concerning Error 79.

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8 List of Hazard IDs

There are no Hazard IDs in this document.

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