HiSpeed CT/i 4.X with Indigo and HSA Gantry
Symptom
Anode or Cathode overcurrent errors when making X-ray. Anode overcurrent errors during tube warm up. Getting Diagnostic Errors 214321 and 214253 when running KV loop Diagnostic Thu May 18 11:38:42 1995 Suite: SAIC Host: OBC Proc: Diag Exec Error: 214321 File: technic_monitor.c 1.36 Method: technic_monitor Line: 1205 Function: Diagnostics XRAY GENERATION : MA Loop Test Name: Manual KV Unique ID: 48133 Iteration: 1 Exc. Level: Hard Time: 73779 Error Type: Hardware The maximum mA limit has been exceeded. Expected mA: 0mA Actual mA: Anode=121mA Cathode=121mA Maximum mA allowed: 5mA Thu May 18 11:35:28 1995 Suite: SAIC Host: OBC Proc: Diag Exec Error: 214253 File: isr1_handler.c 1.28 Method: obc_isr1_handler Line: 271 Function: Diagnostics XRAY GENERATION : KV Loop Test Name: XRay - Manual Unique ID: 48030 Iteration: 1 Exc. Level: Hard Time: 35142 Error Type: Hardware KV fault detected: Anode overcurrent. KV address: FFCFF3H Bit: D4
Error message
Error: 183109 KV fault detected: Anode overcurrent See Long Description for complete error Tue Nov 30 15:38:17 2004 Error: 183109 Suite: CT01 Host: OBC Process: Generator File: gen_abort.c 1.33 Method: No Method Line: 248 Function: XRAY GENERATION : KV Loop Scan: 18763/2/1 Type: Helical Exception Level: Pri/Most Severe Time: 15:38:16:120 Log Series: 991 KV fault detected: Anode overcurrent. Fault latch address = ffcff3 hex, Bit = D4 Diagnostic Error: 214253 KV fault detected: Anode overcurrent See LD for complete error example Diagnostic Error: 214253 KV fault detected: Anode overcurrent Sat Apr 9 09:51:10 2005 214253 2 CT01 OBC Diag Exec isr1_handler.c 1.36 obc_isr1_handler 283 Function: Diagnostics XRAY GENERATION : KV Loop Test Name: Manual KV Unique ID: 61157 Iteration: 1 Exc. Level: Hard Time: 27321 Error Type: Hardware KV fault detected: Anode overcurrent. KV address: FFCFF3H Bit: D4 Error: 214321 The maximum mA limit has been exceeded. Diagnostic Error: 214321 The maximum mA limit has been exceeded. Thu May 18 11:38:42 1995 Suite: SAIC Host: OBC Proc: Diag Exec Error: 214321 File: technic_monitor.c 1.36 Method: technic_monitor Line: 1205 Function: Diagnostics XRAY GENERATI
Applies to
- Models
- HiSpeed
- Product
- HiSpeed CT/i 4.X HiSpeed CT/i 4.x with Zeus HSA Gantry and SGI Indigo Console HiSpeed CT/i with:HSA GANTRY CT/I (RHAPSODE) CONSOLE (Indigo Computer) 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
- D3101T / D3102T X-ray Tube Used In CT/i and HiSpeed Advantage Part #: D3102T Part Type: GP TUBES Part Weight: 0.00 LBR Repairable: No Returnable: Yes Hazardous Material: N Description: TUBE HSA/CTI FRU: Yes Status: Orderable Comments: FLS - NEW 1994 TUBE CAT. FOR RELOAD REPLACES D1199ZR (RELOADED) .9 X .7FS, 1.2-1.2 FS HISPEED ADVANTAGE DIMS 37 X 27 X 28 (LWH) MAXIRAY EQUIVALENT IS D3109T TUBE FAN= 46-219465P1 AM SOURCE = GEMS-MM (MEXICO) *** FLS Tube Names Systems Compatible Heat Capacity Focal Spot Catalog # Model # Insert # Casing # Tube Unit # HSA(Zeus) HiSpeed CT/I, or HiSpeed Advantage 3.5MHu 0.9x0.7/1.2x1.2 D3102T MX165 46-309300G2 46-309500G2 46-309500G801 Tubes started shipping half machined, half cast casings in early 2005. This was stated to be a tempory change in process while a new vendor was being evaluated.
- Area
- CT
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