Gradient Overload Due to 8645 Gradient Power Module.

Symptom

Error message

2238489 The MIF is reporting a long overload on the Y axis HIGH 8645 Power

2238662 The Y axis GRAM is reporting the current is distorted over a period of time FE troubleshooting intermittent GRAM errors, FE replaced GRAM, GAP and MIF and still having the same problem. The following is a copy of the error log: Wed Jul 21 20:16:54 1999 Error: 2238662 Host: pamf-mr Process: NSP File: HPC_PORT_ID:GAP/GIP Line: 1049 The Y axis GRAM is reporting the current is distorted over a period of time. The current is not what the DAC is requesting. Possible gradient driver failure. Another GRAM fault reported in the log could be the cause of this fault. FE troubleshooting intermittent GRAM errors, FE replaced GRAM, GAP and MIF and still having the same problem. The following is a copy of the error log: Wed Jul 21 20:16:54 1999 Error: 2238662 Host: pamf-mr Process: NSP File: HPC_PORT_ID:GAP/GIP Line: 1049 The Y axis GRAM is reporting the current is distorted over a period of time. The current is not what the DAC is requesting. Possible gradient driver failure. Another GRAM fault reported in the log could be the cause of this fault.

Applies to

Models

Signa

Product

Signa LX Signa LX Product can be used with 8.x and 9.x systems.

Software

9.1 For Signa LX product only

Component

46-328206P115 CROWN A10999-G2 8645 PWR MOD W/CROWB

Area

MR

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