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4
Acceptance Testing
CPI Canada Inc.
Page 4-8
Rev. F Millenia / Indico 100 Series Service Manual Ch # 740904-08
THE MILLENIA AND INDICO 100 FAMILY OF GENERATORS IS FITTED WITH A LOW SPEED
STARTER, OR OPTIONAL DUAL SPEED STARTER. USE SECTION 4.4.4 OR 4.4.5 AS APPLICABLE
FOR YOUR GENERATOR.
4.4.4 Low
Speed
Starter
Verification
Step
Action
Result
Check
1.
Connect a current probe to the common lead
of tube 1.
Switch ON the console.
Press and hold the “PREP” button.
A 60 Hz waveform dropping to
less than half amplitude after
prep complete.
2.
Measure the rotor boost time.
Should be approximately 1.5 sec.
3.
Use a strobe or reed tachometer and verify
that the tube(s) reach operating speed at end
of boost.
Speed
≥
3300 RPM.
FOLLOW STEPS 4 TO 6 IF TUBE 2 IS USED (LOW SPEED STARTER)
4.
Connect a current probe to the common lead
of tube 2.
Press and hold the “PREP” button.
A 60 Hz waveform dropping to
less than half amplitude after
prep complete.
5.
Measure the rotor boost time.
Should be approximately 1.5 sec.
6.
Use a strobe or reed tachometer and verify
that the tube(s) reach operating speed at end
of boost.
Speed
≥
3300 RPM.
7.
Switch OFF the console.
N/A
4.4.5 Dual
Speed
Starter
Verification
From the product description, be sure the actual tube being used is correctly selected at the dual speed
starter. Review chapter 2, table 2-1 (tube select table).
Tube 1 selection verified _______
Tube 2 selection verified _______
THE GENERATOR MUST BE PROGRAMMED FOR DUAL SPEED STARTER OPERATION IN ORDER
TO BE ABLE TO VERIFY BOTH MODES OF OPERATION IN THIS SECTION.
***** PLEASE OBSERVE A MAXIMUM OF 2 HIGH SPEED BOOSTS PER MINUTE *****
Step
Action
Result
Check
1.
Connect a current probe to the common lead
of tube 1.
Switch ON the console.
Select 70 kVp, minimum mA, 50 mSec.
Press and hold the “PREP” button.
A 60 Hz waveform dropping to
less than half amplitude after
prep complete.
2.
Measure the rotor boost time.
Should agree with value in
chapter 2, table 2-1.
3.
Select 100 kVp, maximum mA, 50 ms, small
focus.
Press and hold the “PREP” button.
A 180 Hz waveform dropping to
less than half amplitude after
prep complete.