Scanner fails to boot to applications, Unable to verify DARC system startup.

Symptom

Error message

Do Not Use - use one of the other Error: 290014004 Unable to verify DARC system startup See Long description for complete error NOTE: This is error does not mean you need to replace the darc. Troubleshooting is necessary This error comes in different contexts per the below Mon Dec 12 08:00:11 2005 Error: 290014004 Host: ct99 Process: gre-verify-darc File: gre-verify-darc.cpp Line: 172 Unable to verify DARC system startup. /usr/g/bin/gre-verify-darc: failure - waiting for ping darc response (exit status: 8) Fri Dec 8 14:42:12 2006 Error: 290014004 Host: kghcateqxi Process: gre-verify-darc File: gre-verify-darc.cpp Line: 179 Unable to verify DARC system startup. /usr/g/bin/gre-verify-darc: failure - scan disk array is non-recoverable (exit status: 22) Fri Mar 16 09:13:03 2007 Error: 290014004 Host: ctflsh Process: gre-verify-darc File: gre-verify-darc.cpp Line: 179 Unable to verify DARC system startup. /usr/g/bin/gre-verify-darc: failure - waiting for rsh darc response (exit status: 9) Fri Mar 14 05:49:37 2008 Error: 290014004 Host: nvgect01 Process: gre-verify-darc File: gre-verify-darc.cpp Line: 180 Unable to verify DARC system startup. /usr/g/bin/gre-verify-darc: failure - waiting

Applies to

Models

LightSpeed

Product

LightSpeed RT4 WB O G4 G HPT WB O M4 G HPT LightSpeed RT4 with GRE and MDAS4 or GDAS4 gantry At GE Medical Systems, we’re pioneering exciting CT technology for Radiation Therapy planning. Introducing the newest addition to our LightSpeed® series – LightSpeed RT, the first multi-slice, wide-bore CT scanner with the largest field of view in the industry. With a generous 80 cm gantry opening, the LightSpeed RT bore is 10 cm larger than conventional scanners. This provides complete flexibility for patient positioning freedom – even for the most demanding oncology needs. And the 65 cm variable field of view delivers 15 additional centimeters of visual coverage, allowing clinicians to see a patient’s entire anatomy for precise radiation therapy planning. Position and precision Thin, multi-slice imaging is the extra bonus – enabling respiratory gating, providing precise target delineation and delivering higher resolution digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) than ever before. All adding up to the ability for you to deliver what really matters most – better cancer care for your patients. Plus, the LightSpeed RT scanner is available with the Exact™ couch insert, enabling you to consistently replicate patient immobilization for treatment. With LightSpeed RT, the future of your Radiation Oncology department is wide open. Links to the 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

5144058-500 Upgrade kit - GOC3 to GOC4. DARC2 is not included. Order proper DARC2 separately - REFER to SN11063012 See Long Description for Details. 5144058-500 Upgrade Kit GOC3 to GOC4 - without DARC2 Part #: 5144058-500 Part Type: GP CONSUMABLES Part Weight: 0.00 LBR Repairable: No Returnable: No Hazardous Material: N Description: Service Kit - SDDA and GOC3 16 MDAS 16,8,4 GDAS DARC Replacement kit, JARRELL FRU: Yes Status: Orderable Comments: ** FE ASSIST ** This part number no longer contains a DARC2 it must be ordered in addition per Your system type. REFER to SN11063012a(July 26 2011 212001261)

Area

CT

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