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

Error: 183258 KV board MAXIMUM spit rate exceeded Fri Jul 9 14:48:13 2004 Error: 183258 Suite: CT01 Host: OBC Process: Generator File: gen abort.c 1.33 Method: No Method Line: 266 Function: XRAY GENERATION : KV Loop Scan: 11478/3/9 Type: Axial 

Applies to

Models

LightSpeed, VCT

Product

LightSpeed 2.X (Plus, QX/i) - GRE always an SDAS 4 slice H2_P_S4 (SDAS4 and H2 gantry) Lightspeed 2.X - GRE Method of visual identification Small rounded gantry similar in appearance to LS 3.X and 4.X. Always has an SDAS 4 slice 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 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

D3186T PERFORMIX ULTRA TUBE UNIT Used on LS2.X, 3.X, 4.X, 5.X HP60, Hispeed QXi, DLS with H2 Gantry and DST with H2 Gantry. See Long Description for more info and Picture D3186T PERFORMIX ULTRA TUBE UNIT Used on LS2.X, 3.X, 4.X, 5.X HP60, Hispeed QXi, DLS with H2 Gantry and DST with H2 Gantry. Part #: D3186T Part Type: GP TUBES Part Weight: 184.31 LBR Repairable: No Returnable: Yes Hazardous Material: N Description: PERFORMIX ULTRA TUBE UNIT FRU: Yes Status: Orderable Comments: ** FE ASSIST ** The Shipping weight of this Tube is 336 lbs = 152 kilogram. For LightSpeed 2X/3X/4X and HP60. For CTi order D3132T and Lightspeed 1X order D3176T (212001261 5/3/07) *** SECOND OPINION NOTES *** Perform Rotor Control Diagnostics--If tube rotor fails to reach RUN mode in three ACCEL steps look for: High Drive output currents Low Drive output voltages and Low Drive output frequencies. This indicates a load problem with tube. With rotor running turn off Gantry 120V power at PDU. Listen for excessive noise and short deceleration time. A good rotor will coast for several minutes without power. Rotor issues (errors 183316, 183318, 183319, 260118111, 260118177) caused by tubes tend to be more prevalent on .5 second scans. If tube is installed on Jedi system, the Anode cable tends to break down (hard errors). Intermittent HV Spits -- Run KV Loop, 140KV, 30 sec, Anode, Cathode and both. Listen to tanks with stethoscope or screw driver, any noise indicates bad tank. Any spits? Remove HV cables from tanks fill with 2inch of oil. Spits = No, could be tube or cables. Spits = Yes, bad tank. D3186T PERFORMIX ULTRA TUBE UNIT Used on LS2.X, 3.X, 4.X, 5.X HP60, Hispeed QXi, DLS with H2 Gantry and DST with H2 Gantry.

Area

CT

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