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CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities

Instruction Guide for GenWare

Generator Utilities

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE

1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Revision History ........................................................................................................... 3

2.0 INSTALLATION OF THE GENWARE GENERATOR PROGRAM ........................................ 3 3.0 STARTING GENWARE GENERATOR ................................................................................. 3

3.1 Console Connections and Setup ....................................................................................... 3 3.2 The Default Window .......................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Radiographic Parameter Display ....................................................................................... 6 3.4 Fluoroscopic Parameter Display ........................................................................................ 6 3.5 DAP Display ....................................................................................................................... 6

4.0 SELECTING UTILITIES ......................................................................................................... 7 4.1 Special Options .................................................................................................................. 7 4.2 Comm Port Selection ......................................................................................................... 7 4.3 Non-Programmable Utilities ............................................................................................... 7 4.3.1 Date and Time Utility ....................................................................................................... 8 4.3.2 Error Log Utility ............................................................................................................... 9 4.3.3 Generator Statistics ...................................................................................................... 10 4.4 Programmable (Setup) Utilities ........................................................................................ 11 4.4.1 Receptor Setup ............................................................................................................. 11 4.4.2 Auto Tube Calibration ................................................................................................... 19 4.4.3 AEC Calibration ............................................................................................................ 20 4.4.4 Tube Selection .............................................................................................................. 24 4.4.5 Generator Limits ........................................................................................................... 28 4.4.6 Fluoro Setup ................................................................................................................. 29 4.4.7 DAP Setup .................................................................................................................... 42 4.5 Generator Data Backup and Restoration ......................................................................... 49 4.6 Generator Installation Report ........................................................................................... 49 4.7 A2EC2 Calibration ............................................................................................................. 49

5.0 USING GENWARE FOR SETUP AND CALIBRATION ....................................................... 49 5.1 Chapter 3C: Programming ............................................................................................... 50 5.2 Chapter 3D: AEC Calibration ........................................................................................... 52 5.3 Chapter 3E: ABS Calibration ........................................................................................... 52 5.4 Chapter 3F: DAP Setup ................................................................................................... 52

6.0 ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 53 6.1 Errors Reported by the Generator ................................................................................... 53 6.2 GenWare Errors ............................................................................................................ 56

7.0 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ...................................................................................................... 56

Instruction Guide for GenWare Generator Utilities # 740898 Rev. N Page 1

CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 1.0 INTRODUCTION

The GenWare generator program (hereafter referred to simply as GenWare Generator) facilitates the settings of the X-ray generator through an easy to use Windows graphical user-interface.

Currently, the following tools are available with GenWare Generator: 1. Date and Time utility. 2. Error log utility. 3. Generator Statistics utility. 4. Receptor Setup. 5. Auto Tube Calibration. 6. AEC Calibration. 7. Tube Selection. 8. Generator Limits. 9. Fluoro Setup. 10. DAP Setup. 11. A2EC2 calibration. Each of the above utilities is launched from the main window of GenWare Generator.

Users of GenWare should have a working knowledge of Windows 95/98/ME or NT/2000/XP, and an understanding of how to operate the X-ray generator using the operators console (if applicable). Note: The figures used throughout this document were taken from a computer running Windows 95/98/2000. With the exception of the caption bar at the top, the layout of the window is similar when using Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT/2000/XP.

SAFETY NOTICE: Please refer to the generator service manual for the detailed setup and safety precautions when servicing the generator.

SAFETY NOTICE: GenWare is a service tool only and must not be used on patients.

NOTE: This instruction guide presents an overview of GenWare only. Refer to chapter 3 of the generator service manual for a detailed description of the setup and calibration functions, and for calibration procedures.

NOTE: For the CMP200 generator series the following functionality is NOT

available: Fluoro Setup, DAP Setup and A2EC2 calibration


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 1.1 Revision History

For the latest revision history, please read the text file GenWare Generator Info. To access this file, click START / PROGRAMS / GENWARE UTILITIES.

2.0 INSTALLATION OF THE GenWare GENERATOR PROGRAM

Minimum computer requirements:

486-66 MHz processor. 8 MB of RAM. Windows 95, 98, ME or NT/2000/XP. For Windows NT/2000, the computer must be capable of running Windows NT build

1381 with service pack 3. 40 MB of free hard disk space. A colour display is recommended to distinguish colours, especially to set the input

and output configuration. To install GenWare Generator, insert the CD ROM or disk one (1) into the drive and follow the installation instructions included with GenWare. Be sure to have all other applications closed before starting the installation. After the installation has begun, follow the instructions on the screen.

3.0 STARTING GenWare GENERATOR 3.1 Console Connections and Setup

A nine pin null modem cable must be connected from the COM port on the computer that is running GenWare to the serial port on the console. Refer to the figure Rear of control console in chapter 2 of the generator service manual for the location of the serial port (data link connection) on the console. The console must then be placed into the data link mode. Refer to the programming section of the service manual for the procedure to do this. For the touch screen console, refer to section 7 of the operators manual for the procedure to access the data link mode. When ready to begin, select DATA LINK. The console will attempt to establish communication with the computer that is running GenWare.

To start GenWare, double click the GenWare Generator utilities icon within the GenWare utilities program group. Following the momentary appearance of the splash screen, the default window of the utility will appear (figure 1).


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 3.2 The Default Window

Upon launching the program, the default window is displayed. Communication to the generator begins immediately. First, the serial port number is read and initialized. If this is successful, the console is placed into the generator pass-through mode. Next, requests to the generator are made in order to update the rad and fluoro displays. Actions taken when failures occur depend on the type of failure. A listing of communication faults may be found in the list of errors within the program help system. The main display is made up of four distinct areas: 1. Main background window. 2. Radiographic parameter display. 3. Fluoroscopic parameter display. 4. DAP display. The main background window is a multiple document interface (MDI) form that contains a caption area at the top, followed by the menu bar, the toolbar and finally the client area, which is where the windows for each of the utilities is placed. Both the radiographic and fluoroscopic parameter displays are child windows of the main window. This means that if the main window is minimized or closed, the child windows are minimized or closed as well. For maximum viewing area of the radiographic parameter window, the toolbar for Windows 95/98 should be set with the Always on top button as unchecked. To access this button, click Start / Settings / Taskbar & Start Menu in Windows.

Figure 1: Default main window



Figure 1a: Default main window

Curves (ABS and FL/RAD) will replace the Dose options control panel for SP Generators.

NOTE: For CMP200, the Fluoroscopic Parameter Display is disabled and the DAP Display is not shown. Toolbar buttons for Fluoro Setup, AEC calibration and DAP Setup are disabled as well.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 3.3 Radiographic Parameter Display

The rad display is similar in layout to the console display. Immediately to the left of the Tube and HU (heat unit) captions is the area where the Prep and X-ray indicators are displayed when active. kV, mA, ms/mAs and density may be changed by clicking the associated up/down arrows. Depending on the technique and AEC settings, not all these parameters will be active.

The desired receptor may be selected by pressing the appropriate Receptor button at the bottom, left side of the window. Receptors that are not enabled are greyed-out. Selecting another receptor will set the rad parameters to the default for that receptor. The Prep indicator is displayed during the prep phase. This includes the rad hangover period following an exposure, if applicable. Both the Prep and X-ray indicators are displayed during a rad exposure. An audible tone is emitted when the exposure is finished. To adjust radiographic parameters, click the appropriate icon. For kV, the value can also be entered manually. The rad display shows the current generator settings.

3.4 Fluoroscopic Parameter Display

The fluoro eye, which is displayed during a fluoro exposure, is located at the left of the fluoroscopy window. If the fluoro option is not active for the current receptor, the fluoro section will be disabled. The fluoro-on timer may be set to display interval or accumulated time. To switch between the two modes, click the button below the Z (zero) button to select A (accumulated) or I (interval) mode. The fluoro display shows the current generator settings if fluoro is enabled for the current receptor.

3.5 DAP Display

The DAP functions are displayed near the middle of the screen, below the toolbar, if DAP is enabled in the generator. The display will show accumulated Dose-Area Product (mGycm2) for radiographic exposures, and DAP rate (mGycm2/sec) for fluoroscopic exposures.

The Test button tests the DAP function; the RESET button resets the DAP displays to zero.

NOTE: For CMP200, there is no Fluoroscopic and DAP function.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.0 SELECTING UTILITIES

Utilities may be selected by pressing the appropriate button on the tool bar or selecting the item from the Utility or Setup menus. All selections in the Utility menu are not available via buttons on the tool bar. Upon selecting a utility, data is retrieved from the generator and displayed as appropriate in the client area of GenWare. The utilities in the Utility menu do not set up exposure related parameters, while those under the Setup menu are used for programming and setup of the generator.

The window of each utility contains a Close button. Pressing this button will quit without saving the changes to the generator. If changes were made, a warning will be issued that changes may be lost.

Most utilities have an Apply button. Pressing this saves any new setup data. The Apply button is only active if changes were made.

Pressing Help invokes the help program, and Refresh will read and then display the current setup data from the generator. Attempting to open one utility while another is displayed will close the current utility and open the new one.

4.1 Special Options

As of release 1.0.0, the only option available under the Options menu is Show AEC Density Plots. This applies only to the AEC Calibration setup utility and may be set as follows: Checked: AEC density plots will be shown on the AEC reference graph. Unchecked: AEC density plots will not be shown.

4.2 Comm Port Selection

When selected, all communication will be stopped and the port closed. Pressing OK will restart communication by opening the selected port, and pressing Cancel will restart communications with the previously selected port.

4.3 Non-Programmable Utilities

This includes the generator backup and restore functions, and the generator installation report.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.3.1 Date and Time Utility

This utility allows the user to view and modify the generators date and time. Upon launching, the program will retrieve the date and time of the generator and of the host computer. Both are displayed in the Date and Time window, however, only the computer date and time is periodically updated. The user may lock the date and time of the generator with that of the computer by checking the Auto button near the bottom left corner of the window. This will cause the generator and computer displays to be synchronized. Clearing the Auto button will stop the generator from tracking the computer date and time. Pressing Refresh causes the program to read the generator date and time and update the display. Figure 2 illustrates the date and time utility dialog box.

Figure 2: Date and time utility dialog box


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.3.2 Error Log Utility

This utility allows the generators error log to be viewed. The error log stores up to 200 errors. This is a read-only utility; therefore the error log cannot be edited.

Initially, the last error is displayed. This is indicated as Error Number 1. Clicking the right arrow key in the Error Log window will display previous errors. Included in the display is the date and time of the occurrence, the error code and message and the generator parameters at the time the error occurred.

The entire error log may be saved as a text file by clicking Save File and entering the desired file name. The default file extension is elg.

Figure 3: Error log utility dialog box

NOTE: For CMP200, only Rad Parameters are displayed in the Error Log.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.3.3 Generator Statistics

This utility displays the tube 1 and tube 2 exposure count, the accumulated fluoro hours, and the total number of radiographic exposures. Except for the total exposure counter, all values may be reset to zero by pressing the appropriate reset button.

The generator statistics data may be saved as a text file by clicking Save to File and entering the desired filename. The default file extension is gst.

Figure 4: Generator statistics dialog box NOTE: For CMP200, Tube 2 Rad Exposures, Fluoro Hours, Reset Tube 2

and Reset Fluoro are disabled in the Generator Statistics.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4 Programmable (Setup) Utilities

These utilities allow for programming and calibration of the X-ray generator. 4.4.1 Receptor Setup

Parameters specific to the receptor (workstation) can be viewed and modified. Each receptor is selected by clicking the appropriate button on the toolbar across the top of the Receptor Setup window. The selected receptor then becomes active and the button is highlighted. Any changes must be saved before selecting another receptor, otherwise the changes will be lost. A warning message is displayed if the changes werent saved. Note: The current receptor is that whose settings are being viewed with the receptor setup utility, not the receptor that the generator is set to take exposures with. The main parts of the window are the five tabs, each containing a number of controls. These are explained below.

Receptor Properties Receptor Enable: Checked: Receptor is enabled.

Unchecked: Receptor is not enabled; all other controls become disabled.

Tomo: Checked: Tomo is enabled on the selected receptor. Unchecked: Tomo is disabled on the selected receptor.

Fluoro: Checked: Fluoro is enabled on the selected receptor. Unchecked: Fluoro is disabled on the selected receptor.

Serial: Checked: Serial (repeated) rad exposures are enabled on the selected receptor. Unchecked: Serial exposures are disabled on the selected receptor.

Auto Focus: Checked: Small or large focus is automatically selected by the generator on the selected receptor. Unchecked: Focus must be manually selected on the selected receptor.

Memory: Off: The selected receptor will not remember the last techniques used on that receptor. On: The selected receptor will remember its last techniques such that those techniques are displayed when that receptor is re-selected. Default: The programmed values are used for that receptor (as set in the Receptor Defaults tab).

Tube Number: Selects the tube assigned to that receptor. Tomo Back-Up Time: Sets the default tomo backup time. Fluoro Hangover (s): Sets the time that the rotor will continue to spin after a fluoro

exposure has terminated (in seconds). Rad Hangover (s): Sets the time that the rotor will continue to spin after a rad

exposure has terminated (in seconds). Last Image Hold (ms):

Sets the time that the exposure will continue after the fluoro footswitch has been released.



Receptor Properties (Cont)

Interface Options: Selects pre-defined interface options. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

Functional Options: Selects pre-defined special functional options. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

Figure 5: Receptor setup dialog box with the receptor properties options selected

NOTE: For CMP200 PowerRev < 1.35, only Receptor 1, Receptor 2 and Receptor 3 are available with the following properties:

Receptor Enable Enabled Memory (On/Off/Default) Enabled Tube Number (Tube 1) Enabled Tomo Disabled Fluoro Disabled Serial Disabled Auto Focus Disabled Tube Number (Tube 2) Disabled Tomo Back-Up Time (ms) Disabled Fluoro Hangover (s) Disabled Rad Hangover (s) Disabled Last Image Hold (ms) Disabled Interface Options Disabled Functional Options Disabled



NOTE: For CMP200 PowerRev >= 1.35, only Receptor 1, Receptor 2, Receptor 3, Receptor 4 and Receptor 5 are available with the following properties:

Receptor Enable Enabled Memory (On/Off/Default) Enabled Tube Number (Tube 1) Enabled Tomo Enabled Fluoro Disabled Serial Disabled Auto Focus Disabled Tube Number (Tube 2) Disabled Tomo Back-Up Time (ms) Disabled Fluoro Hangover (s) Disabled Rad Hangover (s) Disabled Last Image Hold (ms) Disabled Interface Options Disabled Functional Options Disabled

NOTE: For CMP200DR PowerRev >= 2.00, only Receptor 1, Receptor 2, Receptor 3, Receptor 4 and Receptor 5 are available with the following properties:

Receptor Enable Enabled Memory (On/Off/Default) Enabled Tube Number (Tube 1) Enabled Tomo Enabled Fluoro Disabled Serial Disabled Auto Focus Disabled Tube Number (Tube 2) Disabled Tomo Back-Up Time (ms) Disabled Fluoro Hangover (s) Disabled Rad Hangover (s) Disabled Last Image Hold (ms) Disabled Interface Options Enabled Functional Options Disabled



AEC AEC Channel Defines the AEC channel used by the receptor when AEC is

selected. This must be set to a valid AEC input channel number, or to 0 to disable the invalid AEC channel.

AEC Back-Up mAs: Sets the maximum AEC backup mAs. AEC Back-Up ms: Sets the maximum AEC backup ms. AEC Mode: Defines the AEC backup mode to be used: Fixed: The generator determines the AEC backup time, not to

exceed preset limits. mAs: Allows the operator to adjust the AEC backup mAs, with

the backup mAs displayed and adjustable by the operator. ms: Allows the operator to adjust the AEC backup ms, with the

backup ms displayed and adjustable by the operator. AEC Lock Exps: Sets the mAs to the AEC Lock Exps: selected for the rest of the

procedures. (available only when the Receptor is programmed for serial exposures and the advance option key is enabled)

Figure 6: Receptor setup dialog box with the AEC option selected

NOTE: For CMP200, AEC is available with the following properties:

AEC Channel Enabled AEC Back-Up mAs: Enabled AEC Back-Up ms: Enabled AEC Mode Fixed Enabled AEC Mode ms Disabled AEC Mode mAs Disabled AEC Lock Exps Disabled



Receptor Defaults These are the rad default values for the selected receptor. These selections are only available if Memory = default was selected under Receptor Properties for the selected receptor. The selections are as follows: Technique: Selects the default technique for the selected receptor. Focus: Selects the default focus for the selected receptor. Fields: Selects the default AEC fields for the selected receptor. Film Screen: Selects the default film screen for the selected receptor. Voltage (kV): Selects the default kV for the selected receptor. Current (mA): Selects the default mA for the selected receptor. Time (ms): Selects the default ms for the selected receptor. Density Selects the default density for the selected receptor.

Receptor Defaults (Cont)

Figure 7: Receptor setup dialog box with the receptor defaults options selected

NOTE: For CMP200, two other techniques are available: cm_mAs and cm_AEC under Receptor Defaults Technique.



Receptor Inputs and Outputs The Inputs and Outputs windows consist of an array of boxes where selections may be active (checked with an X), inactive (unchecked) or disabled (greyed-out). The states are shown at the top of each column. Input / Output selections are shown to the left of the columns. A check box is displayed at the intersection of each state and Input / Output selection. If the box is grey, that selection is invalid. Otherwise, that input or output may be set to active or inactive status by checking or unchecking the selection.

Figure 8: Receptor setup dialog box with the receptor inputs options selected

NOTE: For CMP200, only six inputs are available on the four states (fluoro state is not available). See Figure 8.1



Figure 8.1: CMP 200 Receptor setup dialog box with the receptor inputs options selected



Receptor Inputs and Outputs (Cont)

Figure 9: Receptor setup dialog box with the receptor outputs options selected

NOTE: For CMP200, only three outputs are available on the four states (fluoro state is not available). See Figure 9.1

Figure 9.1: CP 200 Receptor setup dialog box with the receptor outputs options selected Instruction Guide for GenWare Generator Utilities # 740898 Rev. N Page 18

CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.2 Auto Tube Calibration

This utility allows for tube one or tube two to be calibrated for both focal sizes. When selected, the generator is placed into auto calibration mode. The rad and fluoro settings are disabled at this time. To start the tube calibration process, press and hold the X-ray exposure button. The exposure values are shown in the Auto Tube Calibration window. When auto-calibration is completed on the currently selected focus and tube, the process will stop. Repeat the above steps to calibrate the remaining focal spot or tube.

Press Close to exit the tube calibration utility. The tube calibration may be aborted by releasing the X-ray switch. In this case, an error is reported, however, the process may then be restarted again or the utility may be exited.

Figure 10: Auto tube calibration NOTE: For CMP200, only Tube 1 is available.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.3 AEC Calibration

This utility allows for AEC setup and calibration. These functions are arranged in four groups, each of which is accessed via a tab on the AEC calibration window.

Film Screen Calibration (Film Screen Cal) The film screen calibration is represented by the thick, solid black line on the AEC calibration plot. The calibration (reference) values may be changed by clicking on the graph or by adjusting the value in the appropriate kV breakpoint text box. The values established in these steps compensate for non-linear film screen response vs. kV by adjusting the AEC reference voltage.

Figure 11: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the film screen references selected

Figure 11a: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the digital screen references selected



NOTE: For CMP200, Film Screen Options is NOT available. Density Each of the selected density steps is plotted as a ratio of the film screen reference. Normally, the densities appear as thin grey lines. When selected, the current density is shown as a solid red line. The density can only be adjusted by using the up/down buttons, or by entering text directly into the density text box. For film screen reference and density, the current film screen can be selected via the Film Screen buttons located above the plot.

Figure 12: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the density selected

NOTE: For CMP200, Film Screen Options is NOT available.



AEC Channel Setup This sets the AEC defaults. These defaults may be set individually for each AEC channel.

Figure 13: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the AEC Setup options selected (Film)

Figure 13a: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the AEC Setup options selected (Digital)

NOTE: For CMP200, Apelem Chamber Type, R.Field Compensation and F.S. 1 Gain are NOT available.



Film Screen Options Sets the Active Film Screen, the RLF Compensation, the Multiple Spot Compensation and the Film Screen Gain.

Figure 14: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the film screen options selected

Figure 14a: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the digital screen options selected

NOTE: For CMP200, Film Screen Options is NOT available. Instruction Guide for GenWare Generator Utilities # 740898 Rev. N Page 23

CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.4 Tube Selection

This utility allows tube types to be selected and assigned to tube 1 and tube 2, and allows setting of the default limits for that tube. The tube library displays the list of tubes in the current directory. A different directory can be selected by pressing the Change Library Path button. The tube selection utility comprises the following sections.

Micro Focus data is available for Tri Focus tubes only.

Tube 1 / 2 Selection This is done by pressing the Tube 1 or Tube 2 button. Changing the tube number in this utility only sets that parameter; this is not to take exposures with. kW Ratings at 100 ms The kW limits may be set in increments of 100 W.

NOTE: For CMP200, Tube 2 is NOT available.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.4 Tube Selection (Cont)

Micro Focus data is available for Tri Focus tubes only.

Figure 15: Tube selection setup dialog box with the kW ratings at 100 ms options selected

Filament Parameters This includes standby and maximum filament currents, filament boost, and preheat time.

Figure 16: Tube selection setup dialog box with the filament parameters options selected



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.4 Tube Selection (Cont)

Anode Heating This allows setting of anode heat warning and anode heat limit.

Figure 17: Tube selection setup dialog box with the anode heating options selected

Tube Settings This includes maximum tube voltage, maximum small filament mA, and the tube speed selection.

Figure 18: Tube selection setup dialog box with the tube settings options selected




Tube Library In order to change the tube type for the currently selected tube position (tube 1 or tube 2), select the desired tube by clicking the desired selection (you may need to scroll through the list) and then press the Download button. You may also change the path that contains the tube data files by pressing Change Library Path, which will bring up a dialog box containing a drive and directory list box. Only files with the extension bin and of the proper format are listed.

4.4.4 Tube Selection (Cont)

Figure 19: Tube selection setup dialog box with the tube library selected

NOTE: For CMP200, Tube 2 is NOT available. Instruction Guide for GenWare Generator Utilities # 740898 Rev. N Page 27

CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.5 Generator Limits

This utility allows setting of the following generator limits (as shown in figure 20): Maximum Generator Power (kW) Maximum Generator Current (mA) Minimum Generator Current (mA) Maximum Generator Current-Time (mAs)

Figure 20: Generator limits dialog box

The maximum generator mA cannot be less than or equal to the minimum generator mA.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.6 Fluoro Setup

The fluoro parameters are set via this utility. There are six tabs containing different aspects of fluoro setup, each of which includes a number of settings:

ABS Loop Gain: Gain factor, sets the ABS stability:

-Too high: Fast ABS response causes hunting of kV. -Too low: Slow ABS response.

Nominal dose: Sets the nominal input dose to the I.I. Dose 1 Sets the nominal delta dose (dose 1). Dose 2: Sets the nominal delta dose (dose 2). Auto mA/kV curve: Select pre-defined mA/kV curves. For information on available

selections, refer to the generator service manual. ABS Default: Select pre-defined ABS defaults. For information on available

selections, refer to the generator service manual. ABS Channel This selects the hardware ABS channel. For setup information,

refer to section 5.3 of this document, and to the generator service manual.

ABS Signal Gain: For setup information, refer to section 5.3 of this document, and to the generator service manual.

Figure 21: Fluoro setup dialog box with the ABS options selected

NOTE: For CMP200, there is NO Fluoroscopic functionality.



ABS Dose Limits This sets the maximum dose in ABS mode for each mA station. A mouse can be used by dragging points on the graph or by clicking the up/down buttons to adjust the voltage (kV) level for each current (mA) value.

Figure 22: Fluoro setup dialog box with the ABS dose limits options selected

Manual Dose Limits This is similar to ABS dose limits, but applies to manual (non-ABS mode).

Figure 23: Fluoro setup dialog box with the manual dose limits options selected




General Fluoro Allows setting of: Minimum Fluoro kV: Sets the minimum kV allowed in fluoro. Fluoro/Rad kV Xfer: Selects the desired fluoro-rad kV transfer curve. Refer to the

generator service manual for details. I/I Modes: Selects the number of magnification modes in the I.I. Refer to

the generator service manual for details. Fluoro Timer mode: Selects the fluoro timer mode. Refer to the generator service

manual for details.

Figure 24: Fluoro setup dialog box with the general fluoro options selected



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Pulse Fluoro (Power Software Revision 1.50 or Greater) This option includes the following controls:

Pulse fluoro enable: Enables or disables pulsed fluoro operation. Pulse fluoro default: Determines the fluoro mode when a fluoroscopic receptor is

selected. None: Defaults fluoroscopy to the previously selected mode. Off: Defaults to continuous fluoro mode. On: Defaults to pulsed fluoro mode.

PPS default: Determines the PPS rate when pulsed fluoro is selected. None: Defaults to the last used PPS rate. 3 - 30 PPS: Defaults to the selected rate when PF is selected.

Pulse fluoro ms: Sets the pulsed fluoro pulse width (in milliseconds). Pulse fluoro mA: Sets the pulsed fluoro mA. PF ABS signal gain: For setup information, refer to section 5.3 of this document, and

to the generator service manual. Dose limits Limits the maximum pulsed fluoro dose. Refer to the generator

service manual for details.

Figure 25: Fluoro setup dialog box with the pulse fluoro options selected



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities High Level Fluoro This option includes the following settings:

High Level Fluoro On: Enables or disables high level fluoro. High Level Fluoro Default:

Determines the HLF mode (ON/OFF) when a fluoroscopic receptor is selected. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

High Level Fluoro ABS mA/kV Curve:

Allows selection of the desired mA/kV curve for HLF ABS operation. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

High Level Fluoro mA Limit:

Sets the maximum allowed HLF mA.

High Level Fluoro ABS Range:

Sets the HLF mode of operation for ABS. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

High Level Fluoro ABS Default:

Determines whether ABS will default to ON or OFF when a fluoroscopic receptor is selected. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

Figure 26: Fluoro setup dialog box with the high level fluoro options selected



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.7 Fluoro Setup (SP Units Only)

For SP units the fluoro parameters are set via this utility. There are twelve tabs containing different aspects of SP fluoro setup, each of which includes a number of settings:

General Fluoro Allows setting of:

Minimum Fluoro kV: Sets the minimum kV allowed in fluoro. Maximum Fluoro kV: Sets the maximum kV allowed in fluoro. Fluoro ABS Default: Selects the fluoro ABS state. Refer to the generator service

manual for details. Fluoro/Rad kV Def: Selects the desired fluoro-rad Kv transfer curve. Refer to the

generator service manual for details. HLF Select: Selects the desired HLF operational mode. Refer to the

generator service manual for details. PF Select: Selects the desired PF operational mode. Refer to the

generator service manual for details. Fluoro ABS Enable Sets fluoro ABS on or off. I/I Modes: Selects the number of magnification modes in the I.I. Refer to

the generator service manual for details. Fluoro Timer mode: Selects the fluoro timer mode. Refer to the generator service

manual for details. SID Compensation Sets SID Compensation on or off. SID Compensation is

optional. When SID Compensation is enabled the Generator will interpolate the Fluoro Dose min/max limits based on current SID and the SID Max/Min Reference for the selected mode of Fluoroscopy. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

SID Min. Ref. Sets the minimum kV reference for SID. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

SID Max. Ref. Sets the maximum kV reference for SID. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

SID Int. Type. Selects the interface type for SID. When SID Int Type = 0 the Generator will determine the SID based on the NRT Celex serial interface. The Generator will continuously monitor the Table SID communication parameter and used the programmed SID MAX REF and SID MIN REF to interpolate the dose limits for the selected mode of Fluoro. The SID MAX/MIN REF shall be entered in units of centimeters to correspond with the NRT Celex SID serial interface data. Refer to the generator service manual for details.



Figure 27: Fluoro setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Fluoro ABS Allows setting of:

ABS Levels: Sets the ABS stabilization level in Low Level Fluoro mode based on the selected FL ABS CURVE. (Levels 2 and 3 are optional)

ABS Gain: Sets the speed of ABS stabilization for both Low and High Level Fluoro modes

ABS Initial kV: Sets the starting Fluoro kV when ABS is ON and the Fluoro hangover time elapsed for both Low and High Level Fluoro modes

ABS Deadband: Sets the percentage about the ABS Level where no ABS correction occurs (Hysterisis) for both Low and High Level Fluoro modes

ABS Delay: Sets the time between ABS corrections in msec for both Low and High Level Fluoro modes

ABS Curve Def: Selects the desired ABS mode/curve. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

ABS Signal Gain: Sets the Continuous Fluoro ABS Signal feedback gain for both Low and High Level Fluoro modes.

Mag mA Multiplier: Sets a multiplier value applied to the continuous Fluoro mA to provide dose compensation when changing magnification mode in the II. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

Figure 28: Fluoro ABS setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Fluoro ABS Curves Allows setting of:

Curve 1: Sets the FL ABS Curve 1 ON or OFF. Curve 2: Sets the FL ABS Curve 2 ON or OFF. Curve 3: Sets the FL ABS Curve 3 ON or OFF. FL ABS mA: Sets the mA value for each kV station to define the ABS Curve.

(Fluoro ABS Curves 2 and 3 are optional)

Figure 29: Fluoro ABS Curves setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Fluoro Dose Limits Allows setting of:

FL Manual Limits: Sets the Maximun mA value for each kV station. Display Min SID / Max SID when SID enabled in Fluoro Setup and only Manual instead of Min SID (Max SID become disabled) when SID is disabled in Fluoro Setup. (SID function is optional)

FL ABS Limits: Sets the Minimum mA value for each kV station. Display Min SID / Max SID when SID enabled in Fluoro Setup and only ABS instead of Min SID (Max SID become disabled) when SID is disabled in Fluoro Setup. (SID function is optional)

Figure 30: Fluoro Dose Limits setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Fluoro to Rad kV Curves Allows setting of:

FL / Rad kV Curve 1: Sets FL / Rad kV Curve 1 ON or OFF. FL / Rad kV Curve 2: Sets FL / Rad kV Curve 2 ON or OFF. FL / Rad kV Curve 3: Sets FL / Rad kV Curve 3 ON or OFF. Rad kV: Sets the Rad kV value for each FL kV station. (FL / Rad

kV CurveS 2 and 3 are optional)

Figure 31: Fluoro to Rad kV Curves setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Pulsed Fluoro Allows setting of:

Pulse Fluoro: Sets PF ON or OFF. PF Default: Sets the state of Pulsed Fluoro when a Fluoro Receptor

is selected. PPS Default: Sets the state of the PPS value when Pulsed Fluoro is

enabled. PF Sync. Freq. Sets the Pulsed Fluoro synchronization frequency to 50 or 60

Hz, based on frequency of imaging system. PF ms. Sets the PF ms to the selected value when no PF ABS CURVE

is selected or ABS mode is disabled PF mA. Sets the PF mA to the selected value when no PF ABS CURVE

is selected or ABS mode is disabled Mag ms Multiplier: Sets a multiplier value applied to Pulse Fluoro ms to provide

dose compensation when changing magnification modes in the I I. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

PPS Setup Sets ON or OFF 1, 3, 7.5, 15 and 30 PPS stations.

Figure 32: Pulsed Fluoro setup dialog box

NOTE: For CMP200, there is NO Fluoroscopic functionality. Instruction Guide for GenWare Generator Utilities # 740898 Rev. N Page 40

CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Pulsed Fluoro ABS Allows setting of:

PF Integration: Sets PF Integration ON or OFF. PF ABS Curve Def: Sets the curve number the Generator will default to when PF

mode is enabled. PF Signal Gain: Sets the ABS Signal feedback gain in both Low and High Level

PF modes. PF ABS Gain: Sets the speed of stabilization in both Low and High Level PF

modes. PF ABS Delay: Sets the time between ABS corrections in msec in both Low and

High Level PF modes. PF ABS Initial kV: Sets the starting Fluoro kV when ABS is ON and the Fluoro

hangover time has elapsed in both Low and High Level PF modes.

PF ABS Deadband: Sets the percentage about the ABS Level where no ABS correction occurs in both Low and High Level PF modes.

PF ABS Levels: Sets the ABS stabilization level for Low Level PF, based on the selected FL ABS Curve. (Levels 2 and 3 are optional)

PF / HPF ABS Comp: Compensated ABS level based on the selected Frame Rate by the percentage value indicated in the PPS Compensation for both Low and High Level PF modes.

Figure 33: Pulsed Fluoro ABS setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Pulsed Fluoro ABS Curves Allows setting of:

PF ABS Curves 1: Sets PF ABS curve 1 ON or OFF. PF ABS Curves 2: Sets PF ABS curve 2 ON or OFF. PF ABS Curves 3: Sets PF ABS curve 3 ON or OFF. PF mA / ms: Sets the mA / ms value for each kV station to define the ABS

Curve for Pulsed Fluoro. (PF ABS Curves 2 and 3 are optional)

Figure 34: Pulsed Fluoro ABS setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities Pulsed Fluoro Dose Limits Allows setting of:

PF mA Dose Limits: Sets the mA value for each kV station. Display Min SID / Max SID when SID enabled in Fluoro Setup and only Manual instead of Min SID (Max SID become disabled) when SID is disabled in Fluoro Setup. (SID Function is optional)

PF ms Dose Limits: Sets the ms value for each kV station. Display Min SID / Max SID when SID enabled in Fluoro Setup and only ABS instead of Min SID (Max SID become disabled) when SID is disabled in Fluoro Setup. (SID Function is optional)

Figure 35: Pulsed Fluoro Dose Limits setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities High Level Fluoro Allows setting of:

High Level Fluoro Mode:

Enable or disable High Level Fluoroscopy.

mA Factor: Sets the mA multiplication factor between Low and High Level Fluoro.

ABS Levels: Sets the ABS stabilization level when HLF mode is enabled, based on the selected FL ABS CURVE. (Levels 2 and 3 are optional)

Mag mA Multiplier: Sets a multiplier value applied High Level Continuous Fluoro mA to provide dose compensation when changing magnification modes in the I.I. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

Dose Limits Sets the mA value for each kV station. Display Min SID / Max SID when SID enabled in Fluoro Setup and only Min SID (Max SID become disabled) when SID is disabled in Fluoro Setup. (SID Function is optional)

Figure 36: High Level Fluoro setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities High Level Pulsed Fluoro Allows setting of:

High Level PF Mode: Enable or disable High Level Pulsed Fluoro. HPF mA Factor: Sets the mA multiplication factor between Low and High Level

Pulsed Fluoro. HPF ms Factor: Sets the ms multiplication factor between Low and High Level

Pulsed Fluoro. HPF ABS Levels: Sets the ABS stabilization level when HLPF mode is enabled,

based on the selected FL ABS CURVE. (Levels 2 and 3 are optional)

Mag ms Multiplier: Sets a multiplier value applied to High Level Pulsed Fluoro ms to provide dose compensation when changing magnification modes in the I.I. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

HPF PPS Select: Sets ON or OFF 1, 3, 7.5, 15 and 30 PPS stations.

Figure 37: High Level Pulsed Fluoro setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities High Level Pulsed Fluoro Dose Limits Allows setting of:

HPF mA Dose Limits: Sets the mA value for each kV station. Display Min SID / Max SID when SID enabled in Fluoro Setup and only Manual instead of Min SID (Max SID become disabled) when SID is disabled in Fluoro Setup. (SID Function is optional)

HPF ms Dose Limits: Sets the ms value for each kV station. Display Min SID / Max SID when SID enabled in Fluoro Setup and only ABS instead of Min SID (Max SID become disabled) when SID is disabled in Fluoro Setup. (SID Function is optional)

Figure 38: High Level Pulsed Fluoro Dose Limits setup dialog box



CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.4.7 DAP Setup

Figure 27: DAP setup dialog box The DAP option includes the following settings:

DAP: Enables or disables the DAP function. DAP Mode: Selects the DAP mode of operation.

Ind: Individual DAP measurements are displayed for each tube. Sum: The generator displays a single summed measurement when either tube 1 or tube 2 is selected.

DAP Accum Alarm (mGycm2):

Sets the alarm level for accumulated DAP.

DAP Rate Alarm (mGycm2/s)

Sets the alarm level for maximum DAP rate.

DAP Rate Display: Enables or disables the display of DAP rate during fluoro. Checked: DAP rate displayed during fluoro. Unchecked: DAP rate not displayed during fluoro.

DAP Device Type 1: (Device Type 1)

Selects the DAP device type for tube 1. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

DAP Device Type 1: (Calibration Value)

Allows the DAP reading to be calibrated by adjusting this parameter.

DAP Device Type 1: (Test Value 1)

A numeric value, supplied by the DAP device manufacturer, that represents the number of pulses generated by the DAP device during TEST mode. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

DAP Device Type 2: (Device Type 2)

Selects the DAP device type for tube 2. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

DAP Device Type 2: (Calibration Value)

Allows the DAP reading to be calibrated by adjusting this parameter.

DAP Device Type 2: (Test Value 2)

A numeric value, supplied by the DAP device manufacturer, that represents the number of pulses generated by the DAP device during TEST mode. Refer to the generator service manual for details.

DAP Printer Selects the DAP Printer state / device (Off / SLP200 or DPU414).



Figure 27a: CMP200 DAP setup dialog box

NOTE: DAP functionality available for CMP200 Power rev. 1.22 and higher.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 4.5 Generator Data Backup and Restoration

The generator setup data may be saved to a file in order to simply back up the setup and calibration parameters for that generator, or may be used to copy those parameters to another generator that has similar setup and calibration requirements. Setup data does not include the date and time, error log and generator statistics data.

Data backup may be initiated by pressing CTRL-B or choosing Backup Generator to File from the Utility menu. To restore setup data, press CTRL-R or select Restore Generator from File from the Utility menu. Both options will display a dialog box from which a file can be chosen.

4.6 Generator Installation Report

This utility generates a detailed text file showing all setup parameters as stored in the generators setup and calibration memory (tube data, generator limits, receptor setup for each receptor, AEC setup, AEC calibration, Fluoro setup, DAP setup, etc).

4.7 A2EC2 Calibration

Refer to A2EC2 operators manual 740892. 5.0 USING GenWare FOR SETUP AND CALIBRATION

This section applies if GenWare is to be used for performing setup and calibration of the generator, instead of using a console. This is typically done when using the touch screen console. It is recommended that the applicable steps for setup and calibration be followed as per the generator service manual. This section should then be used to cross-reference console functions as described in the service manual to the equivalent function in GenWare.

NOTE: For CMP200, there is NO AEC functionality.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 5.1 Chapter 3C: Programming

FUNCTION PER SERVICE MANUAL FUNCTION PER GenWare Entering into programming mode Refer to STARTING GenWare GENERATOR

near the beginning of this document. GENERATOR SETUP menu The UTILITY and GEN CONFIGURATION

functions are directly accessed in GenWare, as described later in this section. The APR EDITOR is a console function, refer to APR EDITOR, below, for further details.

UTILITY menu All functions except Console are available in the Utility drop-down window on the GenWare menu bar. Refer to the next three items. Refer to Console, below, for further details regarding console settings.

Setting Time and Date Use Date and Time, under the Utility menu. Refer to the section Date and Time Utility in this document for details.

Error Log Use Error Log, under the Utility menu. Refer to the section Error Log Utility in this document for details.

Statistics Use Generator Statistics, under the Utility menu. Refer to the section Generator Statistics in this document for details.

Console Console functions must be set via the actual console, as those parameters are stored in the consoles memory. For the touch screen console, refer to SYSTEM UTILITIES, section 7 of the operators manual.

APR EDITOR The APR EDITOR is a console function, and exists in the SYSTEM UTILITIES menu on the touch screen console (refer to section 7 of the touch screen operators manual).

Tube Selection Use the Tube Setup icon on the GenWare toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to the section Tube Setup in this document for details. To select the desired tube(s), click on the Tube Library tab and then select from the available list of tubes. The default tube files are in C:\genware\console. To adjust the default tube limits, click the remaining tabs in the Tube Selection window.

Generator Limits Use the Generator Limits icon on the GenWare toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to the section Generator Limits in this document for details.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 5.1 Chapter 3C: Programming (Cont)

FUNCTION PER SERVICE MANUAL FUNCTION PER GenWare Receptor Setup Use the Receptor Setup icon on the

GenWare toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to the section Receptor Setup in this document for details. The function RECEPTOR SYM is not available via GenWare. Clearing the Receptor Enable check box disables the selected receptor. Memory off corresponds to NO, and memory on corresponds to YES.

I/O Configuration This is included in the Receptor Setup function. Refer to the section Receptor Inputs and Outputs in this document for details.

AEC Setup Use the AEC Calibration Setup icon on the GenWare toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to the section AEC Setup in the service manual for details. The functions F.S. 1 Gain, F.S. 2 Gain, and F.S. 3 Gain are not supported at this time.

AEC Calibration Refer to chapter 3D 3E (or the reference for the Special Procedures for SP Units) of the service manual.

Fluoro Setup Refer to chapter 3E (or the reference for the Special Procedures for SP Units) of the service manual.

Tube Calibration Use the Auto Tube Calibration icon on the GenWare toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to Auto Tube Calibration in this document for details.

DAP SETUP Refer to chapter 3F of the service manual.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 5.2 Chapter 3D: AEC Calibration

FUNCTION PER SERVICE MANUAL FUNCTION PER GenWare AEC Setup Described in section 5.1 of this document. AEC Calibration Use the AEC Calibration Setup icon on the

GenWare toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to AEC Calibration in this document for details. Follow the AEC calibration procedure in chapter 3D 3E (or the reference for the Special Procedures for SP Units) of the service manual.

Calibration values Chapter 3D references AEC calibration values in the range of 0 to 100. GenWare uses the term FS Reference, with values in the range of 0 to 10. Therefore, the calibration values stated in the manual need to be divided by 10 for GenWare.

Disabling density steps Set the density steps to be deprogrammed to 0. RLF Compensation & Multiple Spot Compensation

These functions are behind the FS Options tab.

5.3 Chapter 3E: ABS Calibration

FUNCTION PER SERVICE MANUAL FUNCTION PER GenWare Fluoro Setup Use the Fluoro Setup icon on the GenWare

toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to Fluoro Setup in this document for details. Follow the ABS calibration procedure in chapter 3E (or the reference for the Special Procedures for SP Units) of the service manual.

ABS CHANNEL Set to External Channel in GenWare. FL SIGNAL GAIN GenWare uses the term ABS Signal Gain,

under ABS in the Fluoro Setup window. PF SIGNAL GAIN GenWare uses the term PF ABS Signal

Gain, under Pulse Fluoro in the Fluoro Setup window.

5.4 Chapter 3F: DAP Setup

FUNCTION PER SERVICE MANUAL FUNCTION PER GenWare DAP Setup Use the DAP Setup icon on the GenWare

toolbar (refer to figure 1 of this document). Refer to DAP Setup in this document for details. Follow the DAP setup and calibration procedure in chapter 3F of the service manual.

TEST and RESET buttons These are located to the right of the DAP display in GenWare, under the toolbar.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 6.0 ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING

There are two types of error messages: Those reported by the generator and those that occur within GenWare itself.

6.1 Errors Reported by the Generator

ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION

E001 - Generator CPU EPROM checksum error * E002 - Generator CPU EEPROM data checksum error * E003 - Generator CPU NVRAM error * E004 - Generator CPU Real Time Clock error E005 - Main Contactor error * E006 - Rotor Fault E007 - Filament Fault E008 - Beam Fault E009 - Power Supply Not Ready E010 - No KV during exposure E011 - mA during exposure too high E012 - mA during exposure too low E013 - Manually Terminated Exposure E014 - AEC Back-up Timer - Exposure Terminated E015 - AEC MAS Exceeded - Exposure Terminated E016 - Tomo Back-up Timer - Exposure Terminated E017 - Uncalibrated Exposure Parameter E018 - Preparation Timeout Error E019 - Anode Heat Limit E020 - Thermal Switch Interlock #1 Error E021 - Thermal Switch Interlock #2 Error E022 - Door Interlock Error E023 - Collimator Interlock Error E024 - Cassette Interlock Error E025 - II Safety Interlock Error E026 - Spare Input Interlock Error E027 - Receptor Timeout Error - Receptor did not respond within timeout E028 - Prep Input active during Initialization Phase * E029 - X-ray Input active during Initialization Phase * E030 - Fluoro Input active during Initialization Phase * E031 - Communication Error Remote Fluoro E032 - Communication Error Console E033 - Lithium Battery Low Voltage Error E034 - +12VDC Error E035 - -12VDC Error E036 - +15VDC Error E037 - -15VDC Error E038 - Calibration Data Corrupt Error E039 - AEC Data Corrupt Error


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 6.1 Errors Reported by the Generator (Cont)

ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION E040 - Fluoro Data Corrupt Error E041 - Receptor Data Corrupt Error E042 - Tube Data Corrupt Error E043 - High Voltage Error - KV detected in non x-ray state E044 - Invalid Communication Message E045 - Communication Message Not Supported E046 - Communication Message Not Allowed E047 - Fluoro Timer Limit Error E048 - Focus Mismatch Error E049 - Not Enabled Error E050 - Generator Limit Data Corrupt Error E051 - AEC Feedback Error (No Feedback Signal Detected) E052 - High Small Focus Filament Current Error in Standby E053 - High Large Focus Filament Current Error in Standby E054 - AEC Reference out of range E055 - No Fields Selected in AEC mode E056 - No Tube Programmed E057 - AEC Stop signal in wrong state E058 - Console Back-Up Timer E059 - Housing Heat Limit Exceeded E060 - High KV Error E061 - Low KV Error E062 - EXP_SW signal active in standby state E063 - Factory Defaults Enabled E064 - No Exposure Signal Release E065 - Tomo Device Error E070 - Software Key Error E071 - DAP meter maximum allowed Dose value exceeded. E072 - DAP meter is not working. E073 - DAP configuration data corrupted. E100 - Calibration Error - Maximum mA Exceeded E101 - Calibration Error - Calibration Data Table Exceeded E102 - Calibration Error - Maximum Filament Current Exceeded E103 - Calibration Error - Manually Terminated E104 - Calibration Error - No mA E105 - Calibration Error - Minimum mA not calibrated E200 - Anode Warning Level Exceeded E201 - Fluoro Timer Warning Level Exceeded E202 - Generator KW Limit E203 - Generator KV Limit E204 - Generator MA Limit E205 - Generator MS Limit E206 - Generator MAS Limit E207 - Tube KW Limit E208 - Tube KV Limit E209 - Tube MA Limit E210 - Tube MAS Limit E211 - Calibration Limit, Selected Parameter not Calibrated E212 - Generator AEC Density Limit E213 - Invalid Communication Parameter


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 6.1 Errors Reported by the Generator (Cont)

ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION E214 - Housing Heat Warning E215 - CT Termination Input Wrong State E216 - Deselect Tomo Table E217 - Select Tomo Angle E218 - Invalid Tomo Angle E219 - Generator PPS Limit E220 - Generator Duty Cycle Warning E221 - DAP is in its warm-up state and not ready to measure dose. E222 - Dose Rate value has exceeded programmed Dose Rate limit. E223 - Dose Accumulated value has exceeded programmed Dose Accumulated

limit.


CPI Canada Inc. GenWare Generator Utilities 6.2 GenWare Errors This includes the following error messages and the reasons why they occur: Error C1: Failed to open communications port. Please check your port settings.

The program could not open the port. A common cause is that it is being used by another device.

Error C2: Failed to transmit data from the communications port. Please check your port

settings. No requests were transmitted from the serial port.

Error C3: Command not received back from the power unit.

The expected command was not received from the generator, although some data was read.

Error C4: Unrecognizable data received in response to write request.

Data that was neither an acknowledgement (ACK) nor a non-acknowledgement (NAK) was received in response to a write request.

Error C5: Failed to properly receive requested data.

GenWare did not successfully receive the proper response from the generator following a request. For example, a change in kV request was sent by GenWare, but the expected response was not received.

Error C6: The generator system is not connected.

No data was received from the generator following the request. This is commonly caused by the console not being data link mode or the serial cable has not been properly connected.

Error C7: Non-acknowledgement received in response to write request.

The write request of setup data failed.

7.0 CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Mail: Customer Support Department Communications and Power Industries Canada Inc. 45 River Drive Georgetown, Ontario, Canada L7G 2J4 Telephone: (905) 877-0161 Fax: (905) 877-8320 Attention: Customer Support Department E-mail: [email protected] Attention: Customer Support Department


1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Revision History

2.0 INSTALLATION OF THE GenWare( GENERATOR PROGRAM3.0 STARTING GenWare( GENERATOR3.1 Console Connections and Setup3.2 The Default Window3.3 Radiographic Parameter Display3.4 Fluoroscopic Parameter Display3.5 DAP Display

4.0 SELECTING UTILITIES4.1 Special Options4.2 Comm Port Selection4.3 Non-Programmable Utilities4.3.1 Date and Time Utility4.3.2 Error Log Utility4.3.3 Generator Statistics4.4 Programmable (Setup) Utilities4.4.1 Receptor Setup4.4.2 Auto Tube Calibration4.4.3 AEC CalibrationFigure 13: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the AEC Setup options selected (Film)Figure 13a: AEC calibration setup dialog box with the AEC Setup options selected (Digital)

4.4.4 Tube Selection4.4.5 Generator Limits4.4.6 Fluoro Setup4.4.7 Fluoro Setup (SP Units Only)4.4.7 DAP SetupFigure 27: DAP setup dialog box

4.5 Generator Data Backup and Restoration4.6 Generator Installation Report4.7 A2EC2 Calibration

Tomo Back-Up Time (ms)Tomo Back-Up Time (ms)Tomo Back-Up Time (ms)AEC Channel5.0 USING GenWare( FOR SETUP AND CALIBRATION5.1 Chapter 3C: Programming5.2 Chapter 3D: AEC Calibration5.3 Chapter 3E: ABS Calibration5.4 Chapter 3F: DAP Setup

6.0 ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING6.1 Errors Reported by the Generator6.2 GenWare( Errors

7.0 CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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