CTx00088 CT Performix tube rule detected by PDS

Symptom

Error message

Error: 183257 KV board tube spit counter = xx See Long Description for complete error 183257 KV board tube spit counter = 1 Tue Nov 30 15:38:17 2004 Error: 183257 Suite: CT01 Host: OBC Process: Control File: gen_abort.c 1.33 Method: No Method Line: 716 Function: XRAY GENERATION : KV Loop Scan: 18763/2/0 Type: None/Unknown Exception Level: Pri/Soft Time: 15:38:16:115 Log Series: 387 KV board tube spit counter = 1

Error: 183183 kV out of 3 % tol See Long Description for error example Error: 183183 Suite: CT01 Host: OBC Proc: Generator File: gen tech.c 1.32 Method: No Method Line: 791 Function: XRAY GENERATION : KV Loop 960822 1230 10922 Scan: 0/0/3 Type: Static Exception Level: Sec/Soft Time: 12:17:46:610 Log Series: 529 kV out of 3 % tol Selected technic: 100 kV, 50 mA Tot. samples = 3 Tot. kV samples above tol. = 0, below tol. = 1 Avg. of kV samples above tol. = 0.000 kV, below tol. = 53.871 kV 960822 1230 10922 Avg. of tot. kV = 84.396 kV

Applies to

Models

LightSpeed, VCT

Product

LightSpeed 3.X (Ultra, Plus, QX/i) - GRE Always 4 or 8 slice MDAS. H2_P_M4 H2_P_M8 LightSpeed 3.X - GRE Method of visual identification Small rounded gantry similar in appearance to LS 2.X and 4.X. Always has an MDAS4 or MDAS8 Method of remote or software identification - See attachment below for a complete list of software commands and typical results. check_config “swhwinfo” will have the following new switches available with the VCT M4 and PF 1.5 M3 software release (software release deploying this “swhwinfo” capability is “06MW03.?”): · -c or -classc = Outputs the Class C version, if installed, on the system · -m or -classm = Outputs the Class M version, if installed, on the system · -o or -os = Outputs the Operating System version installed on the system · -da or -date = Outputs the date and time the software was installed on the system (LFC) -h or –help = Outputs complete details about all the available switches associated with swhwinfo swhwinfo –c –m –o -da Always has an MDAS4 or MDAS8 List of Supported Console Types GOC3 Will have a DARC, SDDA and IG GOC4 Will have a DARC 2 and IG List of softwares the product can run 07MW11.10 SP3 06MW29.7 - obsolete 06MW03.5 - obsolete 05MW14.5 - obsolete 04MW44.9 - obsolete 04MW13.7 - obsolete FAQ's Table weight limit - Up to 400 lb. (180 kg) with ± .25 mm positional accuracy. 450Ib (205 kg) max weight Tube type - D3186T Current production details - See Technical Reference Manual found on the Common Document Library Tips and workarounds, where to find it - Common Document Library(CDL) . Search for the latest FMI software release. In the furnished materials will be the list of various manuals with part numbers for the various languages. Example: English versions 2211223-100 Options - TBD Links to the updated Product Service Manuals, FMIs, Service Notes, Option Manuals and Operator Documents can be found online at the attached sites. Always use the most appropriate documentation for your system.

Component

2203602 (replaces 2161307) HEMIT HV TANK used on CT/I (performix), HiSpeed QXi, LS1.X LS2.X, LS 3.X, LS4.X See Long Description for details Part #: 2203602 Part Type: GP REPAIRABLES Part Weight: 55.12 LBR Repairable: Yes Returnable: Yes Hazardous Material: N Description: HEMIT HV TANK SPARE PART FRU FRU: Yes Status: Orderable Comments: ** FE ASSIST ** The HV adapter/Spacer part number 2171866 Kit that is included with the HV tanks But it is only used on older Highspeed Gantry due to the smaller bolt size. Refer to MI&CT ESERVICE NOTE SN07091114a for additional details. (212001261 21-Jan-2009) *** 2ND OPINION NOTES *** Take an exposure and listen to tank. If you hear an arcing sound most likely bad tank. Rotate Gantry so tank is upside down and take exposure. Listen for arcing. Turn off lights in room and check for a flash from the tank. Remove tank, set on floor on top of the lifting bracket. Make room quiet. Rock tank front to back and side to side, listen carefully. Any sounds, indicates a failure. Check tank for oil leaks Old FRU Compatible No Comments ct/i helio rspl Additional FRU Needed No Old FRU Scrapped No Old FRU Upgradable Yes Use on Hands No Use Demand History Yes Ultimate Prime 2203602 New FRU Backward Compatible Yes Old FRU Usable No Change Type Direct ECO Number 9999

Area

CT

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