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Applicator Detection and Data Reading Problems
To help diagnose these problems, keep in mind how the unit operates.
The unit determines whether an applicator is connected based on the voltage
from the thermistor in the applicator. If the applicator is unplugged, the voltage
rises to 5V from its normal 2-3V. This is sensed and the unit will then try to get
the memory device in the applicator to acknowledge a reset signal. If this fails,
the message “noHd” is displayed. On the other hand, if the voltage drops low, it
is interpreted as the head overheating and “HHH” is displayed. This is also what
would happen if the applicator was shorted.
The voltage can be monitored WHILE THE ULTRASOUND GENERATOR
IS NOT RUNNING by measuring the voltage on the output pin of the connector
on the Ultrasound Generator Board. Refer to the board drawings and signal lists.
The calibration data is read both at start-up and when US is selected.
Errors E03, E04, E07 and E08 are due to problems in the communications at
these times. This can be caused by either the Applicator or the Ultrasound
Generator Board. The easiest way to determine which is bad is by trying another
Applicator. The unit will continue to give error messages if the Ultrasound
Generator Board is defective. If this is not possible, monitoring the output line
while the unit is trying to read the calibration data can help determine which
component is bad. Under normal conditions, a fast pulse train is seen as the
data is passed from the Applicator to the Generator Board with an amplitude of
5V. If the amplitude is 12V, the Ultrasound Generator Board is faulty. If the
pulse train is not observed, unplug the applicator and try pressing the Frequency
button while monitoring the output. If a single 5V pulse is observed, the
Applicator is bad. If no activity is seen then the Ultrasound Generator Board is
bad.
During calibration of the Applicator, an error message E06 means that
there is no more room in the memory device to store the calibration data. The
Applicator will have to be replaced. An E05 message could be due to either the
Applicator or the Ultrasound Generator Board. Use the information in the
previous paragraph to diagnose which it is.
Applicator Overheating
This is not normally due to any malfunction of the unit, but rather is related
to the coupling of the head to the patient. If good coupling (contact) to the skin is
not maintained during treatment the head can heat up. If the head gets too hot,
the unit will pause the treatment and display “HHH” in the display. The only part
that would be bad under these circumstances would be the Applicator.
For problems related to the Head Warming feature, refer to that section.
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