1.2 General Notes Important • The Installation and Operating Instructions information constitute part of the appliance They must be made available to the operator Correct observance of the Installation and Operating 1. General Instructions is a basic requirement for using the appliance properly and safely, and new 1.1 Note on conformity personnel must be instructed accordingly These Installation and Operating Instructions This equipment has undergone a test of con- must be handed over to any subsequent formity as prescribed under the relevant Euro- owner or operator of this appliance pean Union directive This equipment conforms to all requirements • The safety of the operator and trouble-free operation of the appliance can only be ETL approval ensured where original engineering manufac- This Class A digital apparatus complies with tured parts are used Furthermore, only the Canadian ICES-003 This equipment has been accessories described in the installation and tested and found to comply with the limits for a operating instructions or approved by Dürr class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the NDT for use with this appliance may be used FCC rules These limits are designed to provide If accessories are used manufactured by third reasonable protection against harmful interfer- parties, then Dürr NDT can no longer provide ence when the equipment is operated in a com-...
1.4 Correct Usage • Any reproduction of these Installation and Operating Instructions, or parts thereof, in any • The appliance is intended exclusively for visual medium whatsoever including electronic is scanning and processing of image data on an only permitted with the prior written approval image plate under industrial conditions of Dürr NDT • The device is only to be used in enclosed, dry • Keep original packing for possible return of rooms the appliance to the supplier Ensure that the • Correct usage of the appliance also involves packaging is stored away from children observing the Installation and Operating Only the original packing ensures optimum Instructions and adhering to the instructions protection for the appliance during transport concerning set-up, operating and mainte- If a return is required during the warranty nance period, Dürr NDT cannot be held liable for damages during transport that have been • Any usage which is not in accordance with caused by inadequate packaging! the correct usage above will lead to the guarantees and warranties becoming null and void 1.3 Disposal of appliance • The operator is liable for any damage arising Device through incorrect usage...
1.5 Incorrect Usage 1.8 Use of software The appliance is not intended for optical scan- An X-ray software approved by DÜRR NDT ning of image plates in human and veterinary must be used, such as eg D-Tect The use medicine of third party software requires the express Any use of the appliance above and beyond approval of DÜRR NDT For further information that laid down here s considered to be improper refer to our internet site at wwwduerr-ndtde use of the equipment Any resulting damage See "System requirements for thus caused is the sole liability of the user The compu t er systems in combination with manufacturer cannot be held responsible for Dürr NDT - CR Systems", Order No damage caused by improper use 9000-608-02/01 or on the Internet Cassettes from third-party manufacturers are not compatible with the system and could dam- age the appliance This appliance must not be used in operating theatres or similar types of room, where there is a risk of inflammable materials catching fire.
2. Safety 1.9 Guarantee Content 2.1 General notes on safety The guarantee granted herein applies only to image plates mounted included in image plate The appliance has been developed and de- cassettes for scanner family„HD-CR 43 NDT signed in such a way that dangers are effectively / CR 43 NDT“ The guarantee is granted with ruled out if operated in accordance with the regard to damage-free transport of the image intended use However, we feel it is important to plate in the scanner and the respective image describe the following safety measures in order plate cassette This means that we guarantee to remove any likelihood of danger that the image plate will not show any scratches • When operating this appliance, all local and or other mechanical damage on the optical side national rules and regulations must be ob- of the image plate within the Duration as speci- served! fied below This appliance must not be converted or altered in any way Dürr NDT accepts no Duration liability claims where an appliance has been The guarantee is granted for a period of two converted or altered in any way In the years as of the date of purchase or for 25,000 interests of safe usage of the appliance, both scan cycles, whatever comes first Proof needs operator and owner are responsible for seeing to be submitted in the form of a copy of the pur- that all relevant regulations and provisions are chase invoice or other appropriate documents...
2.2 Electrical safety instructions • The appliance may only be connected to a correctly installed electrical socket • Connection to a multi-socket power strip is not permitted • Before connecting to the electricity supply, the appliance must be inspected and checked to ensure that the supply voltage and the supply frequency correspond to that of the local electrical supply • Before initial use and start-up, the appliance and all supply lines must be checked for any signs of damage Damaged supply lines and connections must be replaced immediately • Never touch persons and open connectors of the appliance simultaneously • When using the appliance, observe all the relevant electrical safety procedures Before opening the device, un- plug at the mains and remove all power mains plug! 9000-608-21/30 2013/10/21...
3. Warnings and Symbols 3.1 Model identification plate In the operating instructions, the following warn- The model identification plate is located on the ings and symbols have been used: rear side of the scanner The following designa- Information including preventa- tions or signs exist on the model identification tive measures to protect injury to plate: persons or damage. Caution, observe accompanying docu- Special information regarding the eco- mentation nomical use of the equipment and other information Warning: Dangerous Unplug at the mains and remove all voltage power Date of manufacture Warning Laser Manufacturer Warning: Dangerous voltage Observe accompanying documentation Do not push the appliance Dispose of properly in accordance with...
4.2 Special accessories The parts listed in the following are not included in the scope of delivery Please order as required Cassette 18x24 Highly sensitive (G CR), normal solvent (H CR) or highly solvent (X HD) Order number Name Copper thickness (mm) 2133-010-70 Dürr NDT G CR Cassette 18x24 cm 2133-010-71 Dürr NDT H CR Cassette 18x24 cm 2133-010-72 Dürr NDT X CR Cassette 18x24 cm Cassettes 24x30 Highly sensitive (G CR), normal solvent (H CR) or highly solvent (X HD) Order number Name Copper thickness (mm) 2133-020-70 Dürr NDT G CR Cassette 24x30 cm 2133-020-71 Dürr NDT H CR Cassette 24x30 cm 2133-020-72 Dürr NDT X CR Cassette 24x30 cm Cassettes 35x43 Highly sensitive (G CR), normal solvent (H CR) or highly solvent (X HD) Order number Name Copper thickness (mm)
5. System requirements 6. Technical data For the operation of the scanner, the following 6.1 CR 43 NDT / HD-CR 43 NDT components and requirements are necessary Electrical Rated connection data Voltage (Vac) 100 - 240 5.1 Monitor...
7.1 Function of individual components 8 Cassette 1 LED white The appliance is ready for operation The cassette contains the image plate and pre- vents the deletion of image data by foreign light 2 LED blue and protects the image plate from mechanical LED out: Communication to PC established damages LED lit: Communication to PC i nterrupted 9 Cassette lock The cassette is locked via the recesses during 3 LED red removal of the image plate LED lit: Error Device fault: Urgent need for action by the 10 Transponder operator Information such as cassette size and se- • Switch off the CR 43 for approx 10 seconds rial number of the cassette is stored on the • Restart the CR 43 transponder and is read out when the cassette is inserted • If the CR 43 does not start, inform the service technician...
8. Functional description CR 43 NDT / HD-CR 43 NDT converts the im- age data on the image plate into a digital image Parabolic mirror Rotating disc X-rays Pentaprism The cassette with the integral image plate is Reflection placed into the X-ray appliance and exposed layer Scanning the image data The CR 43 NDT is switched on by pressing the ON/OFF button The scan mode is then acti- vated (via the interfaced PC and the software) Laser source The cassette with the exposed image plate is Image plate Photomultiplier then pushed into the cassette slide as far as possible The cassette is automatically drawn in and locked In the cassette is a transponder that transmits the identification data of the cassette to the scanner when the cassette is pushed in This ensures that the scanned image is as- signed with the correct evaluation The image plate is drawn automatically onto the scanner slide by the transport mechanism The scan- ner slide with the image plate moves past the scanner unit where the image data are scanned The status of the image scanning is displayed in a window on the monitor of the interfaced PC After scanning, the image plate passes through the erasure unit There the image plate is erased The image plate is then pushed back automatically into the cassette by the transport mechanism 9000-608-21/30...
• Carefully remove the packaging Do not use a knife in order to avoid damaging the surface and other delicate parts of the appliance • Do not expose the CR 43 NDT to severe vibrations during transport as delicate compo- nents in the appliance could be damaged 10. Carrying the CR 43 NDT Carry the appliance only at the transport aids (13) installed at the factory. If the appliance is carried in any other way (e.g. on the base, cover, cassette slide), there is a risk of injury or delicate parts could be damaged.
11. Set-up 11.2 Set-up alternatives In order to avoid errors during scanning 11.1 Installation room of the image data, always install the appliance horizontally and on a solid • Install the CR 43 NDT only in a closed, dry surface where it is not exposed to vibra- and well ventilated room tions • The room temperature must not drop below + 10 °C / 50 °F in winter or exceed + 35 °C / 95 Table set-up °F in summer CR 43 can be set up as a tabletop appliance Danger of short circuit due to build Observe the maximum load-bearing up of condensation. strength of the table. The table must The system can only be put into have an adequate load-bearing operation once the appliance has...
12. Electrical Connection Before start-up, check the mains voltage against the voltage indicated on the model identification plate The connection ports are located in the recess on the rear of the appliance • Insert the mains cable supplied into the mains jack on the appliance • Plug the mains cable into the mains supply socket 2013/10/21 9000-608-21/30...
This appliance is not equipped with its own main power switch Therefore, the appliance must be set up in such a way that the socket outlet is easily acces- sible in case of a possible fault and that this is situated within the maximum cable length of 3 m / 11811 inch 13. Initial use and start-up 13.1 Remove the transport aids • When the appliance has been moved to its intended location, remove the transport aids by tilting the appliance slightly The transport aids should fall out on their own when the appliance is tilted If this is not the case, pull briefly down- wards on the cord 13.2 Setting up the appliance The front foot (14) of the appliance is adjustable The adjustment range is ± 3 mm / 012 inch • Set up the appliance at its intended location • Carefully tilt the appliance slightly to the rear Adjust the foot, if necessary, until the appli- ance is standing firmly on all four feet 13.3 Installation and configuration Perform the installation and configura- tion according to the provided operating instructions "Installation and Configura- tion CR 43" Order No 9000-608-61/ ...
14. Cassettes The scanner may only be operated in combination with cassettes from Dürr NDT. Other cassettes are not compatible with the appliance and could damage the appliance. Cassettes • protect the image plate from light, soiling and mechanical damage • prevent the erasure of image data on the im- age plate • are positioned at the cassette slide of the ap- pliance • Are designed for approx 25,000 cycles After this time the cassettes should be replaced in order to avoid incorrect diagnoses or defects • can be briefly exposed to higher surface temperatures as the surface is made of alu- minium 14.1 Identification of the cassettes General identification: The size, order number...
30 minutes after the creation. 15.3 Preparation for reading out the image data Soiling of the CR 43 NDT: The cassette must be clean before reading out the image data. Other- wise there can be a loss of the im- age data, soiling of the image plate and the inside of the scanner.
15.4 Reading out the image data Description of the main control panel ON/OFF button Ready for operation Data transmission Fault • Switch on the CR 43 at the ON/OFF button • Start the computer • Start the software The sequence of the read-out pro- cedure can differ, depending on the software used See also the manual of the software used • Select the object type and recording mode • Activate the CR 43 in the software Observe the LEDs at the cassette slide of the scanner Green LED on the cassette slide is lit: • Place the cassette into the cassette slide and push into the appliance straight The cassette is automatically locked and the image plate drawn in for the scanning proc- ess The cassette then moves back slightly, but remains locked This movement closes the light protec-...
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Description of the LED on the cassette slide Cassette slide Appliance not ready to receive the cassette Cassette slide enabled, cassette can be pushed in Cassette drawn in and locked Remove cassette Cassette was inserted incorrectly (RFID was not recognised) Cassette was ejected again or slide refuses to accept the cassette (no matching order) or Off Flashing 9000-608-21/30 2013/10/21...
15.5 Erasing the image data After scanning, the image plate automatically runs through the erasure unit There, the im- age data on the image plate are automatically erased The image plate is then transported back into the cassette To erase again: The image plate in the cassette has to be erased again if: • The cassette is stored for longer than 24 hours • The image data on the image plate was not deleted by a fault in the CR 43 NDT Proceed as follows: • Select a mode with low resolution in the soft- ware used • Click "Scan" Observe the LEDs on the cassette slide Green LED lit: • Place the cassette into the cassette slide and push into the appliance straight The cassette is automatically locked and the image plate drawn in for the scanning proc- ess Yellow LED on the cassette slide is lit: Cassette drawn in and locked Erasure process running The appliance must not be exposed...
16. Cleaning Only cleaning agents authorised by Dürr NDT must be used Other cleaning preparations can damage the device and accessories 16.1 CR 43 NDT / HD-CR 43 NDT Damage to the CR 43 NDT: Do not spray the appliance with cleaning preparation! No liquid must get inside the ap- pliance. This might damage the appliance.
17. Maintenance • M aintenance must be carried out by a specialist approved by the manufac- turer Maintenance interval The appliance must be serviced at regular inter- vals, but at least once a year The scope of the maintenance depends on the number of operating hours and the degree of soiling 2013/10/21 9000-608-21/30...
Troubleshooting 18. Tips for Operators and Technicians Any repairs above and beyond routine maintenance must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel or one of our service technicians. Before starting repairs or opening the appliance unplug at the mains and remove all power, remove the mains plug from the plug socket.
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Problem Possible cause Solution 7. Cassette is not • Cassette not properly engaged • Position the cassette correctly drawn into the • Cassette not pushed in correctly • Position the cassette correctly cassette slide • CR 43 is not ready • Activate CR 43 8. X-ray exposure • Image data on the image plate of • Image data on the image plate does not appear the cassette were erased, eg by must be read out as quickly as on the screen after natural or scattered X-ray radia- possible after removal the scanning tion • Problem with the hardware • Inform your service technician • X-ray device is faulty • Inform your service technician • No image information on the im-...
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Problem Possible cause Solution 15. X-ray exposure • Image plate in the cassette was • Only use the image plate within has stripes on exposed by natural or scattered 24 hours of data erasure image X-ray radiation • Image plate in the cassette soiled • Inform your service technician or scratched 16. Warning mes- • CR 43 exposed to too much light • Darken the room sage: "Too much • Turn the CR 43 so that the light ambient light" does not fall directly onto the input unit 17. Pale stripes in • Too much stray light entered dur- • Darken the room scanning window ing scanning • Turn the CR 43 so that the light does not fall directly onto the...
18.2 Error messages Problem Possible cause Solution Fault code -11 Unit is in illegal condition - in combination with an initialisation problem Fault code -1006 RFID Fault Fault code -1008 Internal communication fault to • Switch the appliance off and on sub-assembly • Check all sub-assemblies Fault code -1010 Temperature of unit too high • Allow unit to cool down • Inform the service technician Fault code -1020 Non-permissible action • Switch the appliance off and on Fault code -1022 Subassembly not initialised • Fault in software, if necessary up-date the software • Inform the service technician Fault code -1026...
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Problem Possible cause Solution Fault code -1170 SOL-Sensor Timeout • Switch the appliance off and on Fault at laser or SOL-sensor • Inform the service technician Fault code -1171 Fault at laser • Send appliance for repair Fault code -1172 Deflector assembly or the SOL- • Switch the appliance off and on sensor defect • Inform the service technician • Replace the deflector assembly Fault code -2002 Occurs when there are problems • See fault code -2490 with network Fault code -2395 Occurs when there are problems • See fault code -2490 with network Fault code -2490 Network problem / • Check the network faulty connection Fault code -3000...
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