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Summarizes features, safety, environmental, room, and installation requirements. Includes a checklist and component layout.
Describes the MAGNUM C and DR X-ray generators, their components, and the control console's function.
Lists the main features and available options for the MAGNUM C and DR X-ray generators.
Details the technical specifications of the generator's radiographic performance, including kVp, mA, and time ranges.
Outlines the operating and transport/storage environmental requirements for the generator.
Lists regulatory requirements and design standards the generators comply with, including safety and EMC.
Explains the EMC compliance for the generators and provides guidance on electromagnetic environment.
Details the hazardous substances contained in the generator and console components.
Provides critical safety information, including warning symbols, notices, and labels.
Defines advisory symbols used on safety warning labels and circuit boards.
Presents essential warnings regarding X-ray hazards, proper use, and maintenance.
Defines the safety labels found inside and outside the generator cabinet.
Covers essential preparation steps before installing the generator, including heat output and power requirements.
Specifies the maximum heat output for the generator cabinet and console.
Details the mains power requirements, line voltage, frequency, and current for various generator models.
Outlines the necessary grounding connections for the generator and its components.
Provides requirements for positioning and securing the generator cabinet.
Shows the generator and console dimensions, cable access, and seismic center.
Lists recommended tools and test equipment for generator installation and calibration.
A checklist to review before starting the generator installation process.
Illustrates the internal layout and major subassemblies within the generator cabinet.
Lists compatible equipment, including X-ray tubes, AEC devices, and DR interfaces.
Presents the terms and conditions for using the embedded software.
Provides contact information for Apelem-DMS Group customer support.
States that the compatibility statement is located at the front of the manual.
Details software licensed under the General Public License (GPL) V2.
Provides instructions for unpacking and installing the MAGNUM C and DR X-ray generators, including wiring and initial power-up.
Step-by-step instructions for safely unpacking the generator and its components.
Procedure for safely removing the main generator cover.
Refers to Chapter 1 for identification and layout of major components.
Guidelines for placing the main cabinet and control console for optimal access and operation.
Placement considerations for the main generator cabinet, including access and air circulation.
Instructions for positioning the membrane or touchscreen console, including VESA mounting.
Guidance on anchoring the generator to the floor after cable hookups are completed.
Details on routing and securing cables for console, mains, and other connections.
Specific wiring instructions for membrane and touchscreen consoles to the generator.
Pin assignments and connection details for the optional hand switch.
Instructions for connecting X-ray tube stator and thermal switch cables for low-speed and dual-speed starters.
Specifies connections for the X-ray tube thermal switch to the H.V. auxiliary board.
Detailed procedure for preparing and connecting the AC mains cable to the generator.
Procedure for connecting the HT cables to the X-ray tube and HT tank.
Instructions for connecting the X-ray tube housing ground wire to the HT tank.
Refers to Chapter 3C for connecting Buckys, interlocks, and other room equipment.
Describes connecting an external emergency power-off switch and auxiliary power distribution relay.
Specifies wiring the room door interlock switch to the generator.
Information on low speed starter compatibility and phase-shift capacitor values.
Procedure to verify and configure the low speed starter boost voltage via jumpers.
Explains how to program the dual-speed starter for the X-ray tube type using DIP switches.
Details EPROM differences for 400V and 480V units and replacement procedures.
Procedure to select the desired tube type and configure DIP switches.
Specific configuration for dual-speed starters with selectable low-speed phase shift capacitors.
Instructions to verify DIP switch settings on the generator control board.
Describes procedures for auxiliary transformer line voltage tap selection and initial power-on.
Procedure to check and set line voltage taps on the auxiliary transformer.
Steps to measure and record various voltages after switching on the generator.
Recommended procedure for testing the generator with the X-ray tube connected.
Final wiring checks, cable dressing, ground reconnection, and cover reinstallation.
Describes interfacing generators to Bucky's, interlocks, etc., and covers generator programming and AEC calibration.
Describes generator interfacing to Bucky's, interlocks, lights, DR system, DAP, collimator lamp, and programming.
Details the necessary interfacing cables for generator inputs and outputs.
Explains Bucky, interlock, and room door inputs, their logic levels, and polarity.
Lists Bucky and auxiliary power outputs from the generator, including voltage and current ratings.
Provides a simplified schematic of J2, J4, and J11 inputs and outputs on the H.V. auxiliary board.
Refers to Chapter 3D for AEC theory, chamber connections, and calibration procedures.
Describes DR generator configuration and connection to DR imaging systems via J25.
Explains programming and calibration via console or GenWare® MP (PC).
Step-by-step procedure to access the GENERATOR SETUP menu using the membrane console.
Displays the GENERATOR SETUP menu for the membrane console, listing options like UTILITY, APR EDITOR, etc.
Presents options within the UTILITY menu: SET TIME & DATE, ERROR LOG, STATISTICS, CONSOLE, EXIT.
Procedure to set or change the generator's time and date via the SET TIME & DATE menu.
Utility to display stored error messages, including error code, date, time, and parameters.
Shows tube exposure count and accumulated generator exposure count, allows resetting tube 1 counter.
Allows setting console operating features and resetting console parameters to factory defaults.
Enables/disables operator ability to make and save changes to APR techniques.
Presents selections for configuring the generator, including tube, limits, receptor, I/O, AEC, and DAP.
Allows selection of tube type and setting default limits, including preloaded and user-selectable tubes.
Function to set generator output limits such as max kW, mA, mAs, and rotor boost time.
Allows programming each image receptor with settings like technique, focus, film screen, and AEC.
Allows programming states of exposure for inputs and outputs on the room interface board.
Menus for programming AEC parameters for each AEC channel, including chamber type and fields.
Refers to Chapter 3D for AEC calibration procedures.
Procedure for performing tube auto calibration, including conditioning and focal spot selection.
Checks each APR entry to confirm parameters do not exceed generator/tube limits and functions are enabled.
Connects the DAP printer to the DATA LINK connector and sets up the printer.
Details DAP compatibility and the procedure for connecting the DAP chamber.
Lists compatible DAP devices and their required interconnect cables.
Procedure for installing the DAP chamber and connecting it to the generator control board.
Menus for setting up and calibrating the DAP device, including alarm levels and printer settings.
Displays the DAP SETUP menus for the membrane console, including channel, type, and printer settings.
Definitions for DAP SETUP menu items like DAP state, device type, calibration value, and alarm.
Details the procedure for calibrating the DAP meter, including required equipment and overview.
Lists the necessary equipment for DAP calibration, including X-ray cassette, film, and dosimeter.
Explains the DAP calibration process, involving dose measurement and area calculation.
Step-by-step guide to calibrating the DAP meter using X-ray exposures and measurements.
Provides a worksheet for calculating dose-area product and percentage error during DAP calibration.
Details using GenWare® MP (PC) utility software for data communication and functions.
Procedure for backing up and restoring generator configuration using GenWare® MP (PC).
Process for activating additional features by entering a license key into the generator software.
Allows toggling the display between monochrome and full color using GenWare® MP (PC) utility software.
Accesses functions for touchscreen setup, including APR editing, backup, and calibration.
Steps to access system utilities, including entering a password.
Allows editing, adding, or deleting APR items, parameters, and techniques.
Function to back up, restore, or transfer APR data using USB flash drives or computers.
Procedure to set or change the touchscreen's date and time.
Allows replacing current symbols with predefined ones or downloading new symbols.
Configures touchscreen parameters like digital functions, serial ports, language, and passwords.
Procedure to calibrate the touchscreen if touch activation is displaced from the icon center.
Prepares the console for communication with an external computer via GenWare® MP.
Backs up and restores image receptor and auto-positioner assignments.
Procedure to upgrade or restore firmware on the touchscreen console using USB or PC.
Instructions for backing up and restoring the generator configuration to external storage.
Describes interfacing, setup, and calibration of various AEC board assemblies used in MAGNUM C and DR generators.
Notes the AEC board part number and connects the AEC device to the board.
Details compatibility and pinouts for solid-state AEC chambers and potentiometers for gain adjustment.
Describes compatibility and pinouts for ion chamber AEC boards and potentiometers.
Shows pinouts for 9-pin D connectors on the ion chamber AEC board.
Details compatibility and pinouts for 5-field ion chamber AEC boards and potentiometers.
Important points before beginning AEC calibration, including safety precautions and absorber use.
Lists essential test equipment for AEC calibration, including absorbers, dosimeter, and film.
Procedure for calibrating the table Bucky AEC, including kV breakpoint and density setup.
Steps to compensate for short AEC exposure times, applicable when the AEC board has specific potentiometers.
Procedure for calibrating AEC density steps to achieve desired film density.
Procedure for calibrating the wall Bucky AEC, including grid selection and SID considerations.
Calibration method for remaining image receptors, similar to table Bucky.
Provides background information on AEC operation, including exposure times and kV response.
Explains how film screen response to kV affects density and the need for compensation.
Considers factors for calibrating three film screen combinations and the AEC board's voltage ramp range.
Suggests filling out an AEC setup worksheet with required information before calibration.
A worksheet to record film/screen, density, chamber type, and other parameters for AEC setup.
A checklist to verify AEC chamber mounting, connections, grounding, and overall system function.
Illustrates AEC chamber installation, emphasizing insulation from receptor ground.
Details acceptance testing to verify generator performance within limits, done at initial installation or after component replacement.
Lists essential test equipment for verifying generator performance.
Tests to verify basic console functionality, including power, receptor selection, and parameter adjustments.
Checks touchscreen console functionality by pressing equivalent switch positions and verifying responses.
Verifies low speed starter operation, including rotor boost time and speed.
Verifies dual speed starter operation in both low and high-speed modes.
Tests to verify generator output parameters including kV, ms, mA, and mAs accuracy.
Performs radiographic tests to verify kV, mA, mAs, and ms accuracy against generator limits.
Tests AEC functionality, including ramp checks and verifying AEC device error messages.
Follows system manufacturer recommendations to verify the DR interface.
Rechecks DAP calibration steps from Chapter 3C.
Refers to a separate document for HVL, linearity, and reproducibility testing procedures.
Explains how the operator's console displays status and error messages and suggests corrective actions.
Lists and describes operator messages, limit messages, and error codes encountered during generator operation.
Indicates generator status, including errors, DAP readiness, initialization, spinning rotor, X-ray on, and ready states.
Messages indicating an exposure exceeded one or more limits, such as AEC density or duty cycle.
Lists error codes, their messages, problems, and recommended actions for troubleshooting.
Addresses general faults like erratic console behavior and frozen touchscreens.
Troubleshooting tips for consoles exhibiting random faults due to noisy environments or calibration issues.
Describes the normal states and functions of status and diagnostic LEDs on generator circuit boards.
Details the LED indicators on the Dual Speed Starter Board.
Describes the LED indicators on the Generator Control Board.
Details the LED indicators on the HV Auxiliary Board.
Describes the LED indicator on the EMC Capacitor Board.
Lists LED indicators for different AEC board assemblies, showing channel selection status.
Provides a recommended schedule for periodic maintenance of MAGNUM C and DR X-ray generators.
A table for recording installation details and all performed service, including replacement parts.
Details preventative maintenance tasks based on frequency (6 months, 12 months, 3 years, 5 years).
Procedure for checking and topping up the insulating oil level in the HT tank.
Guidelines for cleaning console surfaces and equipment, including disinfection procedures.
Procedure for upgrading console and generator firmware using GenWare® MP.
Steps to upgrade the console firmware via a PC and the DATA LINK connector.
Procedure to upgrade the generator firmware using a PC and the generator control board.
Instructions for replacing the EPROM on the dual speed starter board.
Procedure to restore CPU flash memory contents to factory default state.
Procedure for replacing the battery on the generator control board.
Steps for safely removing and installing the AEC board.
Procedure for conditioning new or unseasoned X-ray tubes before auto calibration.
Detailed steps for seasoning an X-ray tube prior to auto calibration, emphasizing large focus use.
Information on generator lifespan and disposal of hazardous materials according to local regulations.
Explains the theory of operation for MAGNUM C and DR X-ray generators, organized by functional blocks.
Describes generator operation through functional block diagrams and waveforms.
Explains the power ON/OFF sequence, including control board switches and low-voltage supply activation.
Details DC bus charging, power distribution to consoles, filament, and AEC boards.
Describes BUCKY DRIVE availability, supplies, interlock inputs, and room light control.
Explains the X-RAY request signal path, CPU processing, and conditions for exposure initiation.
Details the kV reference voltage generation, feedback processing, and inverter control.
Explains filament reference voltage, current limit, and mA control circuits.
Describes how the CPU selects low/high-speed operation and controls the dual-speed starter.
Explains the operation of the low-speed starter, including stator current sensing and rotor fault detection.
Describes DAP circuits for controlling outputs and feeding pulses back to the CPU.
Explains the inverter temperature sensor, fan control, and programming jumpers.
Describes console-generator communication via RS-232 ports and error detection.
Explains the interface between the generator CPU and the AEC board, including chamber selection and ramp signals.
Details digital outputs to imaging systems and inputs from them.
Shows cabling between major subassemblies in the MAGNUM C® X-ray generator.
Contains the list of spare parts for the MAGNUM C® and MAGNUM C® DR series.
Lists recommended spare parts for MAGNUM C® and DR generator families, including part numbers and quantities.
Contains functional schematics representing major functional blocks in MAGNUM C X-ray generators.
An index of the functional schematics included in the manual.
Indicates that functional schematics immediately follow this page.
General| Category | Medical Equipment |
|---|---|
| Model | Magnum C Series |
| Manufacturer | APELEM |
| LED Lifespan | 50, 000 hours |
| Light Intensity | Up to 160, 000 Lux |
| Power Supply | 50/60 Hz |
| Certifications | CE |
