Technical Manual: TM20514-10
AmpMC 3-field Series
Revision: 3.0
Date of release: 2019-01-09
10/24
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3.
Installation
NOTE:
Allow system to level with room temperature before installation.
Installation requirements
WARNING:
Installation and initial operation may only be carried out by an expert who has been
trained in the field of medical diagnostic X-ray equipment.
WARNING:
Modifications to the product are not allowed.
WARNING:
When the enclosure is opened, ESD protective measures must be taken to prevent
damage to the electronics.
WARNING:
Always use shielded cable, the total length of this cable shall not exceed 30 meters.
WARNING:
Improper grounding can cause incorrect functioning of the AmpMC
WARNING:
Adjust the potentiometers with great caution. Using excessive force or over adjustment
will result in improper functioning of the AmpMC
General Installation instructions
Position the AmpMC always outside of the active image area. The position of the AmpMC is not critical
and can be mounted anywhere on the system. If the cable lengths are inadequate see the accessories
list in §1.7.
Connect the AmpMC to the control electronics in the generator by means of the connector, see
chapter 6. The connection diagram and plug pin lay-out of this cable are found under chapter 6.
Correct functioning of the AmpMC is guaranteed only if the cable as well as the SolidStateMC
shielding is properly connected.
After functional control, the automatic exposure control is set to the correct dose, checked in all kV-
ranges and for all film-foil-combinations (if applicable) and put into operation. This procedure must be
done according to the manual of the x-ray system.
Check according to the build-in LEDs
LED + 12 / 15 VDC:
The LED is on, when the positive supply voltage is present.
LED - 12 / 15 VDC:
The LED is on when the negative supply voltage is present.
LED – Reset:
The LED is on at reset, off at exposure.
LED’s field I, field II and field III: The corresponding LED’s are on when the field is switched active.
