
Troubleshooting
MAMMOMAT Balance
SPB7-115.840.01 Page 15 of 62
Siemens AG
Troubleshooting Guide
Rev.02 10.04
Medical Solutions
ALARM
ABSENCE OF COLLIMATOR CONE
Code
C0
When
Starting exposure
Why
Collimation plate is missing
Action
Insert collimation plate or check sensing microswitch and / or PCB 02-179 and
connection cable to main CPU CV0158
Note
Alarm goes OFF by itself if collimation plate is inserted
ALARM
CASSETTE NOT INSERTED
CASSETTE ALREADY EXPOSED
Code
Nc
Ce
When
Starting exposure
Why
Cassette is not inserted or already exposed or cassette sensing switches are defective
Action
Insert or replace cassette or check cassette sensing switches
Note
Alarm goes OFF by itself if cassette is inserted or removed.
ALARM
MIRROR POSITION ERROR
Code
Me
When
Starting exposure
Why
Mirror is not out of field
Action
Check if mirror doesn’t move totally or partially for mechanical or electrical problems.
Mirror drive motor has position sensing switch inside that must switch ( audible click )
when is at 60 degrees with respect to the base plate.
Mirror driver is onboard of PCB 02179 connected to the main CPU by CV0158.
ALARM
FILTER POSITION ERROR
Code
Fi
When
Filter changes from Mo to Rh or vice-versa
Why
Position sensing switch is not closed
Action
Select manual mode, select filters several time to investigate if it’s mechanical or electric
problem.
Filter is driven by PCB 02-179.