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7.0 MAINTENANCE
X-RAY DOSE MEASUREMENT
Using a dosimeter, the average X-ray dose for new tube can be established.
With the dosimeter located 1 foot from the front of the case and in line with the center of the beam angle
label, the reading for 10 pulses should be at least 20 mR to 36 mR.
The leakage sheet illustrates the X-ray dose and maximum allowable radiation leakage levels for each
X-ray unit. A completed copy of this form accompanies each X-ray.
TUBE REPLACEMENT:
If you have a tube replacement kit refer to instructional disk included with the kit. If you do
not have a kit the unit must be sent back to Golden Engineering or an Authorized Distributor for tube replacement.
Tube life is approximately 100,000 pulses. Under normal conditions the tube’s output will decrease slowly with use.
If the tube is broken or the glass cracks the tube output will cease immediately.
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
TEST
ACTION
No “power on” light
-Check battery voltage
-Check battery connection
- Replace or charge battery
- Make sure battery is securely
attached and battery clips are not
bent or broken.
Power on lights, X-ray pulsing light
does not illuminate, X-ray does not
pulse
- Go to settings menu
failsafe
disable
- To x light replace processor board
X-ray pulses, but no image or black
image.
-Test X-ray output.
-Replace the tube.
Unit stops pulsing in the middle of a
pulse train and LCD displays 00.
-Check the battery voltage.
-Check 15 amp fuse.
-Check feedback line connection.
- Charge battery if necessary.
- Replace the fuse if blown.
- Make sure the screw holding
wire to the oscillator board.
Unit makes loud popping noise while
pulsing.
-
Stop immediately and return
for repair
.
Oil leaking from unit.
Return for repair.
