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JC-TSG-A-012.fm
GE Healthcare Senographe DS
Revision 1 Service Information and Procedures Class A 2385072-16-8EN
Job Card TSG A012 - Use of DB9 Adaptors to Reduce Intermittent IDC or ADS Communication Errors
The DB9 Adaptor Kit contains eight DB9 straight male/female adaptors that will improve the electrical
connection on the serial and RT cables within the system.
ILLUSTRATION 2 - DB9 STRAIGHT MALE/FEMALE ADAPTORS
2 APPLICABILITY
Perform this Job Card only if your other previous trouble-shooting attempts have failed to resolve the
IDC and/or ADS errors listed in Table 1.
3SUPPLIES
DB9 Adaptor Kit (5420609).
4TOOLS
Standard Tool Box (including a small flat screwdriver).
5 REQUIRED EFFORT
Personnel: 1 Field Engineer
Time: 25 to 40 minutes including all functional checks
6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
None.
7 PREREQUISITES
• Shut down the system and switch off the Generator hospital supply circuit breaker.
• Remove Control Station omega cover. See Job Card PHY A040 - Remove/Reinstall Control Station
Covers on page 503.
Female Side
Male Side