SIEMENS POLYMOBIL PLUS

TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH BY ING LUIS LAZOS EMAIL: ([email protected])

CONTENT 0–3

Page
1 _______ Prerequisites____________________________________________________
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Text emphasis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Required documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1-1
Devices Measuring tools and necessary auxiliaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Safety information and protective measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Replacing damaged or missing screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-4
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1-4
2_________ Assembly verification ______________________________________ 2-1
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Position and function of LEDs, fuses, test points and potentiometers. . . . . . . . .. . 2-4
D915 CPU, control and recording of measurement
values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
D925 Anode rotation starter, inverter filament, ON/OFF circuit switching. .2-5
U1 5V ± 5% / 15V ± 10% power supply unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
U2 power supply 12.5V ± 10%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
D950 capacitor charging circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
D970 capacitor bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
LED status (optimal conditions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
3 _______ Problems
__________________________________________________________ 3-1
The error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Troubleshooting after error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3-2
4 _______ Service Programs __________________________________________ 4-1
Available programs Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
5 _______ Measurements
______________________________________________________ 5-1
Mains voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 5-1
KVact and Amp measurement of the tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
. .. 5-1
Charging circuit capacitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5-2
Charging frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Charging current capacitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Capacitor voltage (Uc) and charging time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Rotating anode startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
The acceleration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-5
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
kV control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Checking the maximum frequency of the main inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Oscillating current measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Measuring kVact and kVnom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 5-9
Error in kVact acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Filament circuit test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5-11
Filament circuit in standby mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Setting the maximum frequency of the filament inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-
12

0–4 CONTENT

Filament nominal value measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Setting the current for the exposure tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 5-13
Checking and adjusting the mA/s counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
The coincidence of radiation and light fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Test and readjust the counterweight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-19
Readjust the counterweight with accessories attached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5-
19
6 ______ Change of important components _______________________________ 6-1
Replacing the generator tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Replacement of the
collimator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-3
Replacing the lamp for the locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Replacing the steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Replacement of the capacitor bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
7 ______ Diagrams______________________________________________________ 7-1
PREVIOUS REQUIREMENTS
1-1
Text Emphasis

"DANGER" is information, with special emphasis, there is the possibility of personal

injury to the user or patient.

"CAUTION" are information, with special emphasis, there is a possibility of damage to

the equipment.

"NOTICE" is information, with special emphasis to facilitate the proper use of equipment
or the correct execution of a procedure.

Necessary documents
• Block circuit diagram X 069I
• Description of functions SPR8-125.041.01...

NOTE:
A detailed circuit diagram, DIN A 3, can be ordered under product number 18 20 377
X069I .

• Standard service kit

• Digital multimeter
• Oscilloscope with 2 memory channels
• mAs meter
• Protective conductor meter
• Equivalent leakage current meter
• Torque Wrench 20 Nm - 100 Nm
• Loctite 242
• Current transformer (50 A: 50 mA) (31 51 289 B2716)
With 10 Ohm, 0.5 W, 1% Metal Film Resistor (10 14 984 B0512)
See also for quick information 06/91

CAUTION:
 The oscilloscope must be grounded to carry out the measurements. A TEK
video isolator and trigger set have to be used when ground loops may distort
measurement results.

1–2 PREVIOUS
REQUIREMENTS

Safety information and protective measures

CAUTION
• When carrying out maintenance and testing work, take into account:
- The product-specific safety information in the document,
- The security information in RA0-000,012.... in the cover record
POLYMOBIL Plus, as well as
- The safety information contained in the ARTD Part 2.

• Tests and adjustments that must be performed with radiation ON, are
identified with the radiation warning symbol.

Radiation protection must be used during these types of adjustments.

PREVIOUS REQUIREMENTS
1–3

WARNING:
When working in the open system, there is a danger of shock! electric!
• The capacitor bank may be charged. Do not try to work on the system
while this condition exists.
• After turning off the system, approximately 350 V could still be present in
the system, even after disconnecting the voltage plug from line. After 10 minutes
the voltage will reduce to approximately 10 V.
• Always measure the actual present voltage with the DVM at the -VCC point test
and + VCC on the D 960 inverter board or (more accessible) on the D 970 inverter
board capacitor at the + connection point of capacitor C3 and on the right side of
fuse F3 (see. Fig. 1).
• V1... V10 of the LEDs in the D 970 go to a significantly higher level of voltage
and therefore are not reliable indicators of safety.
• If a fuse has opened in the D 970, a high voltage may still be present in the
affected capacitor, even after an extended period of time.
• The capacitor discharge circuit uses the D925 board, CS and LS relays. Yeah
connectors X3 or X9 on D 925 and D 950 are not inserted or if there is a defect in
the circuit, the capacitor bank will not discharge.
This may cause life-threatening voltage may be present in the system. even after
an extended period of time.
• See also the chapter "Replacing the capacitor bank."

1–4 PREVIOUS
REQUIREMENTS

• Connect the POLYMOBIL Plus only to a line voltage supply (line voltage receiver) that meets the
requirements of VDE 0107, or corresponds to national standards.
• Disconnect the POLYMOBIL Plus from the line voltage at the switch on the control console and
disconnect the line voltage plug before any service work.
• Remove or insert plates with the generator off only; Observe ESD directives when handling
cards.

Replacing damaged or missing screws.

• Damaged or missing screws may only be replaced with steel screws as specified in the
installation drawings in accordance with DIN267 and must have the specified tension.

CAUTION: All Allen screws must have a tensile rating of 8.8.

Cleaning
• The unit should always be turned off or unplugged before cleaning it.
• Use only water to clean the unit or a warm, diluted solution consisting of water and a household
cleaning agent.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning products or organic solvents such as benzine, alcohol or stain
remover. Do not spray with water.
• For additional information, refer to the “Cleaning/Disinfecting” instruction manual.
ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION 2–1

Preparation

WARNINGS:
When working in the open system, there is a danger of shock! electric!
• The capacitor bank may be charged. Do not try to work on the system
while this condition exists.
• For more details see the "Prerequisites" chapter.
ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION 2–2

To check the assembly, remove the top covers, handles, and lower front cover of the distribution
box.

Proceed as follows:
• Turn off POLYMOBIL Plus Switch and disconnect the line voltage connector.
• Remove the 4 Allen screws (1/Fig.2) on the handle and remove it. (See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3).
ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION 2–3

• Remove the four hex head screws at the bottom of the distribution box cover (2/Fig.4) and
remove it.
• After removing the four panel screws (3/Fig.4), remove the bottom cover at the front with the
cassette tray.

WARNING:
Always measure the actual present voltage with the DVM at the test points -VCC and
+VCC on the D 960 inverter board or (more accessible) on the D 970 capacitor board at
the + C3 capacitor connection point and at the right side of fuse F3.

• Remove the four screws from the top cover (4/Fig.5)

• To stay clear of the exposure guide support, tilt the cover forward and lift it up to remove it.
2–4 ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION

Position and function of LEDs, fuses, test points and potentiometers

NOTICE: Location of components or cards, see block diagram.

D915 CPU, control and recording of measured values

LED:
V22 Preparation ON
V23 Exposure ON
V24 There was an error
V25 Not used
V34 Radiation ON

TEST POINTS:
X15 Pin Color
1 Black Ground (+5V)
3 Black Ground (+5V)
4 Red +5V ±5%
5 Coffee +15V ±10%
6 Blue Ground (+/- 15V)
7 Yellow -15V ±10%

POTENTIOMETER:
P1 mAs counter setting
P2 OFFSET mAs- converter
Factory setting -Do not change!
P3 Max. filament frequency converter
P4 Max. main frequency inverter
P5 Filament heating circuit adjustment/configuration
P6 Rated filament current (standby and ZB), rated tube current
(exposure)
 Factory setting -Do not change!
P7 kV rating

ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION 2–5

RESET – SWITCH
SW2

D925 Rotating anode starter, filament inverter, ON/OFF circuit switching.

LED:
VP +15 V for frequency converters OK
+12V +12.5 V auxiliary voltage OK
I/O +12.5 V Auxiliary voltage for I/O OK
A.R. Line voltage for starting anode OK
+DC, DC- 300V for filament OK

FUSES :
F1 10 AT +12.5 V for collimator lamp
F3 0.6 AT Auxiliary voltage 12.5 V for I/O
F4 0.6 AT Auxiliary voltage 12.5 V
F5 3.2AF Line voltage for anode start
F6 1.0A Line voltage for filament circuit
F7 10A Switched on
F8 10A Switched on

2–6 ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION

MEASURING POINTS:
VP +15 V ± 10% for frequency converter
P12 +12.5 V ± 10% auxiliary voltage
GNDL Ground (+12.5V)

x4 Pin Color
1 Red +12.5V ±10%
2 Red +12.5V ±10%
3 Red +12.5V ±10%
4 Black Ground (+12.5V)
5 Black Ground (+12.5V)
6 Black Ground (+12.5V)

U1 power supply unit 5V ± 5% / 15V ± 10%

Fuse: 2 AT

U2 power supply 12.5V ±10%

Fuse: 5 AT
VERIFYING THE ASSEMBLY 2–7

D950 capacitor charging circuit

LED:
LINE (V25) Line voltage OK
350 Vdc (V30) Capacitor voltage present (voltage may also be considerably less than
350V)

FUSE:
F1 10 AT charging circuit

TEST POINTS:
ERR Output error, loading error
V.C. Voltage capacitor 1V 100V
I.C. Charging current
FR1 Load circuit frequency (depends on line voltage and VC)
GND Land

D970 Capacitor bank

LED:
V1 - V10 Voltage capacitor present at C1 - C10

FUSES:
F1 - F10 20AF Capacity charging voltage for C1 - C10
F11 80AF Capacitor voltage for converter
F12 20AF Charging voltage for the capacitor bank

TEST POINTS:
-VCC, +VCC Capacitor voltage
2–8 ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION

LED status (optimal conditions)

a) POLYMOBIL Plus OFF, line voltage connector connected:

D925: LED +12V ON

LED I/O ON

D950: LED 350 Vdc (V30) lights up for 10 minutes after stopping
D970: All illuminate for 10 minutes after stopping

b) POLYMOBIL Plus ON, standby:

D915: Exposure values displayed

D925: LED VP ON
LED +12V ON
LED I/O ON
LED A.R. ON
LED +DC ON
LED -DC ON

D950: LED LINE (V25) ON

LED 350 Vdc (V30) ON

D970: All LEDs ON

c) Preparation

All LEDs as described in section b) and in V22 of D915.

d) Exhibition

All LEDs as described in section b) and in V22 and V23, as well as radiation indicator V34 in D915.
In case of error, V24 will glow (red) at D915.

TROUBLESHOOTING 3-1
Error messages Err 1, and initialization errors Err 90, 96 and Err 97 in generator block so the
system must be powered on and off and on again.
"Waiting" error messages disappear when the error is cleared. Error messages that occur during
an exposure will continue to flash until another key is activated.

a) During initialization
Err 90 EPROM Checksum
Err 96 KVnom error
Err 97 MANOM error

b) During the break

Err 1 Error in load capacity. Circuit error load
Err 2 +15 VError
Err 3 Vfil <Vstby
Err 4 Vfil> Vstby
Err 5 KVact ¡= 0
Err 6 mAact ¡= 0
Err 7 Rot ¡= 0
Err 8 Brake performance error Rotating anode circuit failure
Err 9 oil pressure switch Single tank pressure switch is active
Err 30 Fast charging capacitor bank the capacitor charges very fast
Err 31 Slow capacitor bank charging capacitor charges too slowly
Err 33 Inverter Error
Err 34 The Inverter filament circuit is shorted.

c) During the exhibition

Err 10 Rot = 0 Without acceleration the rotating anode
Err 11 Short circuit in the main inverter
Err 12 Maximum KV
Err 13 Maximo I
Err 14 KVact <KVnom
Err 15 mAact <MANOM
Err 17 The exposure reached its maximum exposure time
Err 18 The exposure time has not been completed (the exposure switch was released prematurely)
Err 20 The capacitor is not ready, The capacitor bank is not fully charged
Err 21 Vfil> Vmax FILAMENT heating was exceeded during preparation.
Err 22 Preparation time exceeded. Maximum preparation time exceeded

TROUBLESHOOTING 3-2
Troubleshooting after error messages

ERR 1 Trainee loading error

- The system has not been used for a long period of time (capacitor leakage
current).
If the error occurs after changing the system and again configure the capacitor
bank.
(See Chapter “Program Services” on pages 4-2).
- Are the discharge resistors permanently connected?
- Has the temperature sensor on the D950 responded?? (D950 TP "TP")?
- Check if there is overvoltage in BANK-C? (D950TP "VC")
- Is there a short circuit in D950? The error only appears when the short circuit is
continuous.
SOLUTION: Replace D950.
ERR 2 + 15 V - Error
- Check the power supply fuse U1.
- The power supply U1 defective?
ERR 3 Vfil <Vstby (There is no or insufficient filament current)
- Is 'V1' (-DC) and "V2" (+DC) intermittent or absent on D925? Otherwise check
fuse F6.
- No Filament Frequency? Check D915.
- Connection D925 => X-ray tube unit (X5).
- ConnectionD925 => D915 (X11).
- Inspect the x-ray tube assembly.
- Defective D925.
ERR 4 Vfil > Vstby (filament current is too high)
- Is 'V1' (-DC) and 'V2' (+DC) flash on D925? Otherwise check fuse F6.
- Filament frequency too high?
- Is the A/D converter in D915 defective? => Replace D915.
- Short circuit at the output of the inverter filament => check the connection
to/on
the x-ray tube assembly.
ERR 5 KVact ¡= 0
- No connection to the bank or generator (D915 X8)?
- Check the D900 Plug-in connector towards the generator?
ERR 6 mAact ¡= 0
- Error in current measurements in D915? => Replace D915.
- There is no connection with the single generator (D915 X8)?
- Plug-in connection in D900 in the only generator tank ok?
ERR 7 Rot 0 (rotating anode Speed ¡=0)
- Error in D915 or D925.

TROUBLESHOOTING 3-3
ERR 8 BRAKING FAILURE (error in braking the rotating anode - a current was measured
in the auxiliary capacitor C2 during braking.)
- D915TP 'I1'. Not current, it must be measured here in braking.
- D915 TP 'I2'. Braking current must be measured here.
- TRIAC "V7" or "V8" defective? => Replace D925.
ERR 9 PRESSURE SWITCH (The oil pressure switch on the generator tank only is
asset)
- Tube overheats?
- Measure D915 connector X8 on pin 8. In case of malfunction, 0V are measured.
ERR 10 Rot = 0 (anode rotation speed is 0 at exposure)
The error is only shown when a long brew is pressed.
- 'AR' LED flashes on D925, F5 fuse ok?
- Measure at TP "I1" and "I2". Current has to be present during acceleration.
- Check D925.
- Is the faulty capacitor C2 correction factor on?
- Connection with/in the only generator tank ok?
ERR 11 Short circuit in main inverter
- Check D960.
- Check D915.
- Main frequency converter is too high?
ERR 12 KVmax
- Interruption of KVact measurement. Measure TP 'KVN' and 'KVP' at D915.
Both signals must have the same amplitude.
- 'KVN' or 'KVP' > 70 kV.
- Error in the kV measurement circuit?
- Error in the kV control circuit?
ERR 13 Imax
The tube or filament current is recorded.
- Check the filament circuit.
- The exposure of the basic filament value is incorrectly adjusted, reset it (P5 in
D915)?
- Arc voltage in tube?
If kVact < kVnom, Err 14 and Err 13 are detected on the display. See also the
Troubleshooting below on Err 14.
ERR 14 KVact <KVnom
- Capacitor bank voltage too low (D950 TP "VC")?
- Faulty capacitors/fuses in the capacitor bank (D970)?
 - Not KVact?
- Error in the measurement circuit in D915?
- Main frequency converter is too low?
- Defect in the main D960 inverter?
ERR 15 mA ACT <MA NOM
- Check the filament circuit.

TROUBLESHOOTING 3-4
ERR 17 Maximum exposure time (max. exposure time) reached)
- Filament current is too low?
- Is the mAs counter incorrectly adjusted (P1 D915)?
ERR 18 Exposure not completed (exposure not completed by the system - exposure
failed.
switch was released)
- Due to improper use - Intermittent contact on the trigger switch?
- Error in the exposure discharge circuit?
ERR 20 Capacitor bank not ready
The device was not ready yet/had not been charged yet.
- F1 defective in D950 - Error in D950?
ERR 21 Vfil > Vmax (exceeded filament heating during preparation)
- Error in acquiring the filament heating?
- Basic exposure filament value set incorrectly (P5 in D915)?
- Error in D915?
ERR 22 Maximum preparation (very long preparation time)
- Preparation level pressed too long.
ERR 30 Capacitor bank charging too fast
- Are all the fuses in the capacitor bank (D970) ok?
- Are there defective capacitors?
- Is the mains voltage too high (> 250 V)?
- Is the charging frequency too high?
- Configuration of the capacitor bank. - D950 defective?
ERR 31 Very slow capacitor bank charging
- 'V25' (line) on D950 flashing? Check fuse F1
- None or insufficient charging frequency?
- Check D950 ('V22 - V24' defective?)
- Bad connections to/in the capacitor bank?
ERR 33 Inverter error
- Check X20 flat cable.
- FMAX is not adjusted?
- IGBT short circuit?
ERR 34 Dr Inverter filaments shorted
- FMAX is not adjusted?
- IGBT short circuit?
ERR 90 EPROM - Defective EPROM.
ERR 96 kV nom fault (hardware error, see also Err 5)

ERR 97 Ma nom failure (hardware error, see also Err 6)

SERVICE PROGRAM 4-1

To activate the service mode, before turning on the POLYMOBIL Plus, jumper the ST contact
(1/Fig.1, below the display on the D915).
As soon as it appears on the screen as "Pr. 1", remove the jumper to the "OPEN" position.

SETTINGS

KV + / - Keys to change and select programs.

Set the kV values with "Pr. 5" and "Pr. 6".

mAs + / - Adjust the mAs values with "Pr 6." "Pr 5."

Lamp Switch Activate or exit the current program

SW ON/OFF or SW 2 To exit service mode, turn POLYMOBIL Plus on/off, or press SW 2 (2/Fig.1).
4-2 SERVICE PROGRAM
SERVICE PROGRAMS

Pr. 1 Configure the capacitor bank.

After starting the service program, "CAP 150" appears on the screen.
The capacitor voltage increases in increments from 150 V to 250 V, 300 V, 325 V, 337 V up
to 345 V.
The program is maintained for approximately 6 minutes at the 150 V to 337 V level.
The system is held at the 345V level for one hour, after which the program automatically
ends and “END CAP” will appear on the display.

Pr. 2 Read the exposure counter.

Pr. 3 Error memory with a maximum of 20 errors. On the left of the display it indicates the
number of errors there are. Error messages are shown on the right of the display. The
most recent error appears first.

Pr. 4 To clear error memory, press mAs + KEY for approximately 4 seconds.

Pr. 5 Adjust the default exposure parameters (according to customer request).

Pr. 6 Set the possible maximum KV and Mas values (according to customer request).

Pr. 7 Adjust FMAX on the main inverter.

"ADJ F" appears on the display after starting the service program.
Press S27.
"F ON” appears on the display.
FMAX can be measured at TP "REG" on the D 915, and can be adjusted with
potentiometer P4.

Pr. 8 Testing the anode starting unit. Press S 27.

Pr. 9 Filament unit tests.

"FIL 3" appears on the display after starting the service program.
Press S27.
Increases filament; "FIL 5" appears on the screen.
NOTE: There is no presence of radiation in these service programs.

MEASUREMENTS 5
–1

Mains voltage
The mains voltage must be set between 110 V (+ 10%) or 230 V (+ 10%).
The line voltage is adjusted automatically.

Tube KVact and A measurement

 Connect the oscilloscope to TP "JR", "KV" and "GND" on the D915.

CH1 TP "JR" 1.0V/Div

CH2 TP "KV" 1.0V/Div
Ground at "GND"
10ms/Div
External Trigger in TP "TRG"

 Set to 90kV and 10mAs on the POLYMOBIL Plus and take an exposure. The oscillogram
should correspond to the one shown in the figure. 1.

Fig. 1
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MEASUREMENTS

Capacitor charging circuit

NOTICE: The signals are only present during the charging of the capacitors.

Charging frequency
 Connect the oscilloscope to D 950 at TP "FR1" and "GND".

CH1 TP "FR1" 5.0V/Div

Ground at "GND"
20 µs/Div

 After powering on the following oscillogram can be measured:

Fig.2

 The capacitor charging frequency is 25 kHz and cannot be adjusted.

MEASUREMENTS
5–3

Capacitor charging current

 Connect the oscilloscope to D 950 at TP "IC" and "GND".

CH1 TP "IC" 500mV/Div
Ground at "GND"
20 µs/Div

 After powering on the following oscillogram can be measured:

Fig. 3

The charging current depends on the current line voltage and the state of charge (capacitor
voltage Uc) of the capacitor bank.
Fig.3 shows the charging current in standby mode, that is, when the capacitor bank is charged.
5–4
MEASUREMENTS
Capacitor voltage (Uc) and charging time
In the Reveal-Ready state, the capacitor voltage is approximately 350 V and can be measured at D
950 TP "VC". If the device is shut down due to overload, the "ERR" signal is output on the D950.

CAUTION: The capacitor voltage can be measured at TP "VC" only if the POLYMOBIL Plus
is turned on.

The charging time depends on the remaining charge of the capacitor bank and the available mains
voltage, for example with 230 V maximum. Charging time is about 15s. In the worst case, (line
voltage <100 V and residual charge = 0 V), charging time may take 40 seconds.

For the next measurement, the mains voltage is 230 V and the residual load is 30 V.

Fig.4

D915 test point "VC" (1 V = ˄ 100 V)

MEASUREMENTS
5–5

Rotating anode start

Acceleration

Fig. 5 shows the stator currents during acceleration of the rotating anode (230V).

Fig.5

CH2 D915 test point "I1" (1 V = ˄ 0.25 A)

CH1 D915 test point "I2" (1 V = ˄ 0.25 A)
10ms/Div

NOTICE: Currents are proportionally less than the 100V line voltage.
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MEASUREMENTS

Brakes
Fig. 6 shows the stator currents during braking (230V)

Fig. 6

CH2 D915 test point "I1" (1 V 0.25 A)

CH1 D915 test point "I2" (1 V 0.25 A)
10ms/Div

NOTICE: Currents are proportionally less than the 100V line voltage.
MEASUREMENTS
5–7

kV Control

Checking the maximum frequency of the main inverter

NOTICE: It is generally not necessary to adjust the frequency of the main inverter in the
field. When a replacement is ordered, D915 is configured at the factory.

 Connect the oscilloscope to D915 at TP "REG" and "GND".

 Measure FMAX in Pr. 7 Service Schedule (See “Service Schedule” section, “Available
Service Schedules” section)

Fig. 7

FMAX = 15.5 kHz

TMIN = 64.5 µs Tolerance: -0 µs /+2µs
• Adjustment of the maximum frequency of the main inverter with potentiometer P4 on the D
915.

5–8
MEASUREMENTS

Current Swing Measurement

DANGER: Before starting, follow the following instructions, you must discharge the
capacitor bank, because high DC voltage can endanger life. Check the actual load with
the DVM.

• Turn off POLYMOBIL Plus and wait until the capacitor voltage has reduced to a value <10 V.
• Disconnect the cable from the inverter to the C1 capacitor and push the cable through the 50 A:
50 mA current transformer (with a parallel resistor of 10 ohms) and connect the cable again.
• Connect the oscilloscope to the current transformer.
• Turn on POLYMOBIL Plus.
• Set to 60KV, 10mAs on POLYMOBIL Plus and make the exposure.

The diagram should correspond to figure 8.

CAUTION: The maximum frequency of the main inverter can only be measured in the
rising part of the high voltage, that is, in the first microseconds, because afterwards the
frequency is lower .
Fig. 8

CH2: 1 V/Div, Trigger: Test point "TRG" external on D 915

20 µs /Div

MEASUREMENTS
5–9

Measurement of kVact and kVnom

• Connect the oscilloscope to D915 to TP "KV", "KVS" and "GND".

• Set 60 KV, 10 mAs in POLYMOBIL Plus and perform the exposure.
• The oscillogram should appear like the one in the figure. 9.
• The KVnom value can be adjusted with P7 in D915.
Fig. 9

kVact: CH1 D915 test point "KV" 1V = ˄20KV

kVnom: CH2 D915 test point "KVS" 1V = ˄30KV
20ms/Div

5 – 10
MEASUREMENTS

kVact acquisition error

Fig. 10 shows that a kVact cable from the generator tank to D915 is damaged or disconnected. The
monitor (KVM) responds (curve 3) because KVN and KVP have different amplitudes, the exposure
ends with ERR 12. See "KV Control" Function Description.

Fig. 10

Exposure data: 102 KV 10 mAs

KVact: CH1: D915 test point "KV"

A of tube: CH2: D915 test point "JR"
CH3: D915 "KVM" test point
1 ms /Div

MEASUREMENTS 5
– 11
Filament circuit test

Filament circuit in Stand by

• Connect the oscilloscope to D915 at TP “CAL”, “I” and “GND”.

Fig. 11

Filament frequency converter CH1: D915 test point "CAL"

filament current CH2: D915 test point "I"

5 – 12
MEASUREMENTS
Setting the maximum frequency of the filament inverter

The maximum filament frequency inverter is 25 kHz and can be configured with P3 on
D915.

Proceed as follows:
• POLYMOBIL Plus OFF switch.
• Remove fuse F6 at D925.
• Connect the oscilloscope to D915 to TP "CAL" and "GND".
• POLYMOBIL Plus ON switch (Err 03 flashes).
The oscillogram should appear like that in Fig. 12

Fig. 12
CH1: D915 test point "CAL"
20 µs /Div

• Adjustment of the maximum filament frequency inverter with potentiometer P3 on D915.

MEASUREMENTS 5
– 13
Measure filament nominal value
The filament rating is set at the factory and should not be changed.
The filament rating can be measured at D915 of TP "JRS" and "GND" with the DVM and is at 1.5V ±
4% in standby mode.

NOTICE: If this value is changed, the nominal values for preparation and exposure are
also affected.

Adjusting tube current for exposure

The tube current must be reset for each tube.
Proceed as follows:
• Connect the oscilloscope to D915 at TP “JR”, “IH” and “GND”.
• Set 60 kV, 10 mAs on the POLYMOBIL Plus and perform an exposure.

The oscillogram should appear like that in Fig. 13

Fig. 13

Current value of tube current CH1: D915 test point "JR"

Current value of CH3 filament current: D915 test point "IH"

If this is not the case, adjust P5 in D915 until the minimum current is exceeded from the exposure.
Heating while waiting for exposure is adjusted by P5 ( ˄ >IH ˅ , < ˄ IH ˄ )
Fig. 13 shows the correct configuration.
In Fig. 14 heating in standby mode is too high.
In Fig. 15 heating in standby mode is too low.

5 – 14
MEASUREMENTS
Fig. 14

Heating in standby mode is too high.

Fig. 15

Heating in standby mode is too low.

MEASUREMENTS 5
– 15

Test and adjust the mAs counter

• Unscrew the tank cover cap.
• Remove the mAs jumper on D900 and connect the mAs meter.
• Set 70 kV, 80 mAs on the POLYMOBIL Plus and perform the exposure.
If the value displayed on the mAs meter does not match the value set in POLYMOBIL Plus, adjust
the mAs counter with P1 in D915.

Drop another exposure and comparison screen.

DANGER: Observe the cooling intervals for the tube.

5 – 16 MEASUREMENTS

Fig. 16

The coincidence of light fields and radiation

Procedure:
• Insert the film into the 24cm x 30cm or 10"x 12" cassette and place it on a table or similar
surface.
• Adjust the 100cm or 40" vertical SID on the top edge of the cassette with a tape measure.
• Use the buttons to adjust the format to 18cm x 24cm or 8"x 10".
• Turn on the light locator and align the cassette.
• Apply radiopaque markers (e.g., washers, coins) as shown in fig. 16.
Use a washer as a side marker.
• Cancel the exposure (60 kV, 10 mAs) and develop the film.
• Record the following data on the developed film using a waterproof marker.
- SID setting
- Movie size
- Radiation field size
MEASUREMENTS 5
– 17

Assessment:
• Measure the deviations (X1, X2, Y1, Y2) between the edges of the light field and the radiation
field on all four sides, corresponding to fig. 17.
• Calculate the total deviations in the X and Y directions (without taking into account the sign).

Fig. 17

• Deviations in length (total of Y) as well as deviations in width (total of X) must be less than 1.6
cm, respectively.
5 – 18
MEASUREMENTS

Fig. 18 Fig. 19

• If the difference is greater, loosen the 4 Allen screws a little (arrow / Fig.18/19) and change the
collimator accordingly.
After adjusting the collimator, tighten the screws again (arrow / Fig.18/19).
• Repeat the test and readjust the collimator until the light and radiation fields are within
acceptable tolerance (<1.6 cm).
MEASUREMENTS 5
– 19

Fig. 20 Fig. 21

Testing and readjusting the counterweight

• Loosen the rotary knob (2/Fig.20) and open the C-arm (1/Fig.20). It should be possible to move
the C-arm without attached accessories easily through the entire range and the arm should stop at
any desired position.

Reset the counterweight with accessories attached

If the C-arm with accessories attached does not stop in the desired position, readjust the spring
tension for the counterweight.
• Remove the cover (3/Fig.20) from the support.
• Remove the supplementary brake on the C-arm (2/Fig.20) completely.
• Move the C-arm upright.
• Tighten the screw with a 17 mm Allen wrench (4/Fig.21). Adjust the spring tension in such a way
that there is a balance when the C-arm is in a vertical position, i.e. it is required the same force to
raise and lower the tube assembly.
Replacing important components 6–1

NOTICE: To repair paint chips, POLYMOBIL Plus colors can be ordered in aerosol cans:

"White" spray paint 84 27 734 RE999

“Ergo gray" spray paint 84 27 742 RE999
“Medica blue" spray paint (in preparation)

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Replacing the generator tank

To replace the generator tank, remove it from the bracket as described as follows:
• Remove the collimator (see "Replacing the collimator").
• Move the arm to the lowest position and check if the safety mechanism (bolt1 / fig. 1) is locked
in position.
Now the support cannot be moved up.
• Remove the four hex head screws from the generator tank cover (2/Fig.2), remove the cover,
disconnect the connections and strain relief from the corrugated pipe (3/Fig.2) and remove it.
6 – 2 REPLACEMENT OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS

Fig. 3

• Remove the four mounting screws and insert it into the threaded hole and tighten it
(Arrow/Fig.3).

DANGER: This is a safety device to prevent the unit arm from flying up if the transport
lock lever is inadvertently activated.

• Place a pad under the generator tank.

• Disconnect the generator tank along with the base bracket by removing the three remaining
screws (4/Fig.3).
• Lower the generator tank from the pad.
• The generator tank is installed in the reverse order.
- Fix the three mounting screws (4/Fig.3) with Loctite 242 and tighten them.
- Remove the fourth mounting screw from the threaded hole (Arrow/Fig.3) and reinstall it in its
previous position. Secure the screw with Loctite 242.
- Check that you tighten the pair of mounting screws;
Nom: 25 Nm, Tolerance ± 10%.
• Reinstall the collimator in reverse.
• Adjust the tube current (see "Setting the tube current for exposure", pp 5-12).
• Check the coincidence of the radiation and light fields and adjust, if necessary (see "Matching
the light and radiation fields", pp 5-15)
REPLACEMENT OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS 6 – 3

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

Collimator replacement
In case of damage, the collimator has to be completely replaced.
Proceed as follows:
• Remove the two screws (5/Fig.5) and remove the back panel.
• Mark the 5 collimator connection cables and disconnect them.
• Remove the two screws on each side (6/Fig.5) of the top cover.
• Turn the two buttons to the final position and remove them.
• Remove the front panel after removing the two screws (7/Fig. 6).
Caution: The front panel is connected to the collimator via a cable (7 9/Fig.).
• Remove the collimator after removing the four Allen screws (arrow / Fig. 4/5).

CAUTION: Hold the collimator securely.

Lift the top cover and pull the cable through the housing.

• Place the new collimator with the four screws (arrow / Fig. 4/5) and the center of it.
• Reconnect the cables and rear panel.
• Check the coincidence of the radiation fields and adjust the light and, if necessary.
(See "The coincidence of light and radiation fields", page 5-15.)
6 – 4 REPLACEMENT OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS

Fig. 6 Fig. 7

Replacing the lamp for the locator

• The replacement locator light lamp is located under the cassette module.
• Turn the two buttons (8/Fig.6) to the final position and remove them.
• Remove the front panel after removing the two screws (7/Fig.6).
Caution: The front panel is connected to the collimator via a cable (9/Fig.7).
• Remove the two screws (10/Fig.7) and remove the metal bracket for the temperature switch.
• Remove the defective lamp (11/Fig. 7) and replace it with a new lamp.

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass capsule with your fingers.

• Attach the stand and front panel.

• Adjust the two buttons and join them.
• Check the operation of the locator light lamp.
• Check the coincidence of the light and radiation fields (see "Matching of light and radiation
fields" in chapter 5).
REPLACEMENT OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS 6 – 5

Fig.8

Replacing the steering wheel

Passed:
1 Loosen only the left and right Allen screws (2.5 mm wrench).
2 Pull back the hex shaft
3 remove the pedal
4 Remove the Allen screws (6mm wide wrench).
5 Pull the wheel.
6 Align the threaded holes on the new launcher.

• Install in reverse order.

• Test pedal positions (See operating instructions).
6 – 6 REPLACEMENT OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS

Fig. 9

Replacing the capacitor bank

DANGER: When working in the open system, there is a danger of electric

shock!
• The capacitor bank may be charged.
Do not attempt to work on the system while this condition exists.
• For more details see the "Prerequisites" chapter.
REPLACEMENT OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS 6 – 7

Fig. 10 Fig. 11

• Turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord from the line;
• Remove the 2 cover screws on each side (1/Fig.10) and remove the cover (with reading
compartment).
• Measure the actual voltage present on the capacitor bank with the voltmeter at the -VCC and
+VCC test point on the D960 inverter board or (more accessible) on the D970 capacitor board at
the + connection point of the C3 capacitor. and on the right side of fuse F3 (see fig. 11).

DANGER: Continue work only if the capacitor unit discharges (U <10 V)

• Remove one cover screw on each side (2/Fig.10).

• Loosen the three Allen screws (2/Fig.11).
• Remove connectors X3 and X9 (3/Fig.11) from the D950 charging board.
• Remove the flat cable X20 (4/Fig.11) from the D960 inverter board and D950 from the charging
board.
• Disconnect and remove the cables of the oscillating capacitor circuit C1 and the oscillating coil L1
from the D960 inverter board.
• Pull the entire capacitor unit forward.

DANGER: If a fuse in the D970 is defective, a high voltage may still be present on the affected
capacitor.
In this case, discharge the affected capacitor with the discharge resistor R5 (5/Fig. 11).
6 – 8 REPLACEMENT OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS

• Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

• Check the capacitor voltage (Uc) and charging time (see "capacitor voltage (Uc) and charging
time" on page 5-3)

DIAGRAMS 7-1