
110
Appendix
MAMMOMAT Novation DR
SPB7-250.815.06.02.02
Siemens AG
12.05
CS SD 24
Page 110 of 116
Medical Solutions
Random Artifacts
Problem
Cause
Recommended Action
Increase in Defec-
tive Pixels and Lines
Defective pixel file requires updat-
ing.
•
Perform the bad pixel correction. (
Refer to "Creation of new pixel
map" on
).
Structured Artifacts
Problem
Cause
Recommended Action
Appearance of 24
“256 blocks” of dif-
ferent Densities or
Counts
Gain calibration not turned on.
Detector not calibrated properly.
Follow calibration procedure.
Image not appear-
ing in One or More
“256 blocks”
Detector defective.
Detector might have to be replaced
contact the Service Center.
Image not appearing
in one or more quar-
ters of Detector
Detector defective.
Detector might have to be replaced
contact the Service Center.
Garbled, scrambled,
or truncated (from
edges of long axis in)
images not appearing
in one or more quar-
ters of Detector
Poor cable connection.
Electronic interference with or along
cable.
Check pins and Detector connec-
tion to PXCM.
Identify and isolate sources of inter-
ference; examine the cable path-
way.
Fine Linear Pattern,
Parallel to Long
Axis, in One or More
“256 Blocks” (usu-
ally more pro-
nounced on an
edge)
Electromagnetic noise interfering with
Detector Read Out.
Shield Motors, power sources, and
so on, located in proximity to the
detector.
Other Artifacts
Problem
Cause
Recommended Action
White lines towards
the center of panel
(Bar Code)
Detector defective.
Detector might have to be replaced
contact the Service Center.
Dark lines / weak
lines
Lines need to be mapped out.
Contact the Service Center.