GE Healthcare · CTLightSpeed
LightSpeed 5.X (80/100kW)
Symptom
Intermittent center smudge artifact appears on head images with no error in the error log. See long description for artifact. Intermittent center smudge artifact appears on head images with no error in the error log.
Applies to
- Models
- LightSpeed
- Product
- LightSpeed 5.X (80/100kW) LightSpeed 5.X (80/100kW) ~ Use with both MDAS and GDAS ~ GRE Console HP_H_G16 HP_H_M16 HP_O_M16 LightSpeed 5.X (100kW) GDAS16 with GRE 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
- 5140001-4 helios 4 collimator with notched filler bar and rating plate used on 5.X scanners. See Long Description for Details. Part #: 5140001-4 Part Type: GP REPAIRABLES Part Weight: 2.20 LBR Repairable: Yes Returnable: Yes Hazardous Material: N Description: helios 4 collimator with notched filler bar and rating plate FRU: Yes Status: Orderable Comments: Added by ECR 2013518 as ms13452 050428 **FE Assist** Used on H-power - main difference is the mount holes are larger to accommodate for larger bolts to hold the added weight of the Hercules Tube. 5140001-4 is also used on HP-60 s . 514001-4 is not backwards compatible.(12/5/06 212001261) *** 2ND OPINION NOTES *** Replacing for artifacts? Look into collimator with bright light. Any particulate? Look at plastic over copper filter, any distortion or yellowing? Bow tie filter ok? There are several lower level FRUs. Ensure that one of the lower level FRUs could not fix the problem.
- Area
- CT
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