ProcedureX-ray TubeFunctional ChecksCheck
Check the X-ray tube getter aging (heat exchanger pushbutton)
Run the getter-aging cycle from a pushbutton on the side of the heat exchanger whenever the X-ray tube arcs frequently, and confirm completion by the yellow LED automatically going out after about 13 minutes.
Applies to
Activion16 (TSX-031A) X-ray tube unit and heat exchanger. Documented in the manual as a troubleshooting response to frequent X-ray tube arcing, in Troubleshooting (§1.11) immediately after X-ray tube troubleshooting (§1.11.3) and immediately before Heat exchanger fan cleaning (§1.11.5). Source does not state any model- or revision-specific restriction for this section.
Steps
0 steps
Source
2D201-113EN*J §1.11.4 'X-ray tube getter aging' (p.109)
Full step-by-step for Check the X-ray tube getter aging (heat exchanger pushbutton)
All 0 steps are documented in the FSELIB Activion16 (TSX-031A) service manual — re-authored, web-first, with the real figures from the source.
Open the full procedureRelated X-ray Tube guides
Check the X-ray tube aging (warm-up and seasoning) schedule0 stepsClean the heat exchanger fan (annual PM)7 stepsConnect the replacement X-ray tube and run the operation check3 stepsX-ray tube troubleshooting — discharge, oil leakage, tube interlock, noise, and no tube current (by symptom)0 stepsAdjust the SS/ADI4 audio (gantry/console speaker and microphone VRs)4 stepsClean the console mouse4 steps
View all Activion16 (TSX-031A) guidesSource: 2D201-113EN*J §1.11.4 'X-ray tube getter aging' (p.109). Preview re-authored by FSELIB — the full procedure with figures and steps is in the paid service manual.