FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Table of contents Introduction 3.5.9 Connecting tube-head and PDCU remote 25 3.5.10 Connecting the Hand-Switch Technical data summary 3.5.11 Optional Remote Hand-Switch Dimensions of wall systems 3.5.12 Final set-up System configurations Installation of mobile system Wall mounted systems 3.6.1...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 1. Introduction Documentation The accompanying documents supplied with the system include the following docu- ments which are integral parts of the product: FONA XDC Operating Instructions • FONA XDC Service and Installation Manual.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Dimensions of wall systems 83 cm 32 ⅝” 143 cm with S 30 cm support arm 173 cm with M 60 cm support arm 193 cm with L 90 cm support arm 213 cm with XL 100 cm support arm...
Support arm XL 100 cm 93 190 17400 Description Code Accessories Cone Extension XDC 10 cm (4”) for 30 cm (12”) SSD 91 190 00010 BLD adaptor 2x3 cm, film size 0 91 190 00030 BLD adaptor 3x4 cm, film size 2...
Mobile stand XDC 93 190 20080 Description Code Accessories Cone Extension XDC 10 cm (4”) for 30 cm (12”) SSD 91 190 00010 BLD adaptor 2x3 cm, film size 0 91 190 00030 BLD adaptor 3x4 cm, film size 2...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Accessories Code: Code: 91 190 00030 91 190 00040 BLD adaptor 2x3 cm, BLD adaptor 3x4 cm, film size 0 film size 2 Rectangular adult format of 3.2 x 4.4 cm Rectangular pedo format of 2.2 x 3.2 cm (1-1/4”...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Layout of power driver unit P- C- P F+ F- output for output for high voltage filament supply to tube-head PE protective earth point Filament supply board Trimmer R104 for filament calibration Trimmer R56...
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FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Layout of control unit board Control Unit board Flat cable for local connection to PDCU Connector type RJ45 for remote connection to PDCU Jumper for key lock Connector for remote 2-wire X-ray hand...
Wire for door contact through the opening at bottom of PDCU Wires for external lights through the opening at bottom of PDCU A Kit of 12 m (40’) supply cables for tube-head XDC is optionally available 12/48 69 551 70210...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Structural Requirements Useful Reach The wall adaptor has to be mounted in a convenient position on the left or right side of the chair or on the back wall (head of the patient). The useful reach depends on the length of support arm and cone mounted (source skin distance, SSD).
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Electrical connections 3.3.1 Common bolt for earth connection and bonding Lock-washer Bond Lock-washer Bond Metal body Earth provision The earth provision is blocked in place first and blocked in place with lock- •...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.3.3 Wiring the unit with local control It is here considered the case in which the power driver and control unit module (PDCU) is mounted close to the wall adaptor, at one side.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.3.4 Wiring the unit with remote control It is here considered the case in which the power driver and control unit module (PDCU) is mounted remotely, far from the wall adaptor. Scissor Support...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Optional Items 3.4.1 Optional door contact and second enable A block is available on the PDCU main board for connection of the door contact, to prevent X-ray radiation with door open. The unit is provided with two jumpers in place which have to be removed to connect two door contacts, and conversely they have to stay in place if the two door contacts are not used.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.4.3 Optional board for external lights A. An optional board to be mounted on the power driver module (PDCU) is available to handle two ex- ternal warning lights: a. Connect the board on connectors J2 and X10.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Installation of wall system 3.5.1 Mounting the wall adaptor A. Open the packaging box paying attention not to dam- age the internal items. Risk of scratching. Avoid the use of a cutter not to damage the plastic cover.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.5.2 Mounting the PDCU A. Use the mounting plate or the drill template to mark the holes on the wall. B. Take apart the control panel removing the screw at bottom. Pay attention when disconnecting the flat ca- ble of the control panel from the power board.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.5.4 Mounting the Scissor Arm Handling Risk of injury. The compressed springs in the scissor arm may cause injury to the installer as well as damage to the arm itself if the arm is not handled properly.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.5.5 Mounting and Connecting the X-ray Head PE protective Retaining fork earth point in this position A. Remove the retaining fork from the arm shaft. B. Remove the plastic cover from the yoke of the tube head and slide it into the arm shaft passing the cable through, then hold it in place with the retaining fork.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.5.7 Connecting the PDCU to the mains line PE protective earth point Input mains supply line L (live) & N (neutral) Safety nylon tie strip Mains switch Input D. The terminal block to consider is the one at bottom close to the mains switch, from the mains line holding 2 positions for live (L) and neutral (N) conductors.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.5.8 Connecting the PDCU to the tube-head with WA at side PE protective Output F+ & F- earth point for filament supply Output P-C-P for high voltage to tube-head Protective earth PE point on wall adaptor...
Connecting tube-head and PDCU remote A. Turn the line voltage supply switch of the equipment and of the room “OFF”. B. Use the kit of supply cables for tube-head XDC, optionally provided, which in- cludes the following: a. Cable for high voltage supply. 12 m maximum 3xAWG18 shielded cable to...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.5.10 Connecting the Hand-Switch The hand-switch is provided with a 3 m coiled cord with two terminations to be plugged in the body of the hand-switch and in the connector J7 at bottom of the power driver and control unit (PDCU).
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Installation of mobile system 3.6.1 Assembling the Mobile Stand A. Mount the legs under the central base. B. Mount the four wheels with brakes. Attach the pole with the PDCU mounting plate. D. Complete the stand with: a.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 3.6.5 Connecting the PDCU Input A. Connect the protective earth provision to the PE point at bottom right and block from the mains line in place with lock-washer and nut. B. Connect the live (L) and neutral (N) wires to the mains input block at bottom centre of the PDCU board.
In case a fuse blows the PDCU board is out of order and must be replaced with a good one. Arrangement have to be made with FONA to return the board for its repair or to purchase a new one.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual XDC test JIG A tool is provided to support the meas- To arm connector urement of filament voltage and of the an- ode current. It has to be connected between the tube head and the arm cable.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Replacement of tube-head XDC Risk of injury. The compressed springs in the WARNING scissor arm may cause injury to the installer as well as damage to the arm itself if the arm is not handled properly.
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Q. In case it is not possible to calibrate the unit with values in the specified ranges put the unit out of service and call for technical assistance. End of tube-head re- R. Disconnect the XDC testing JIG and connect the arm to the tube-head directly. placement S. Perform one exposure to verify proper connection.
End of replacement of O. Disconnect the XDC testing JIG and connect the arm to the tube-head directly. power board of PDCU P. Put back the plastic cover on the tube head joint and the one with control panel.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Replacement of mains cable The mains supply cord which is used on the mobile unit is a three core cable size AWG16 for mains connection. Proceed as indicated for proper replacement: Removing old cord A.
A. Verify that all labels are in place and legible. B. Note. The warning label on the control panel is applicable for USA only. C. Defaced labels must be replaced. Order same from FONA in writing stating: a. Customer name and address.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Maintenance of wall adaptor Layout of 21 disk springs in friction screw 7 groups of 3 A. Remove the cover (screw under the unit) and verify that the mounting fully adheres to the wall and remains stable and firmly fixed during han- dling of the system.
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FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 2nd arm’s section spring tun- ing point Allen key 6 mm Friction point 4 Friction point 3 Friction point 2 1st arm’s section spring tuning point Allen key 6 mm Recommended tools: 6 mm Allen key flexi-...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Maintenance of X-ray Head Mechanical safety screw blocked 2.5 mm Allen Layout of 8 disk springs in each friction screw: 4 groups of 2 Friction screw 2.5 mm Allen A. Inspect for damages to the X-ray head and its support system.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Maintenance of the control unit Turning System ON A. Turn the unit ON with mains switch (A) and verify that the green light (B) indi- cating system ready turns ON at the end of the initialization procedure.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Mechanical checks The examination to the mechanical parts of the system is divided in checks to be planned during the periodic inspection and activities to be carried out during preven- tive maintenance to be scheduled as recommended.
B. Remove the plastic covers of the tube head joint. C. Mount the XDC test JIG for the measurement of filament supply voltage and an- ode current with a serial connection of the connectors of the supply cable to the tube head.
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 5.11 Exposure Time and kV verification A. In order to verify the exposure time and to measure the kV level a non invasive Non invasive kV and time meter is used. kV and time meter...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 5.12 Radiation dose assessment A. Use a dose meter to verify the dose emitted. Dose meter Warning Risk wrong measurement Measurements have to be done by trained personnel only It is recommended to place the radiation detector at 50 cm (20”) or at 71 cm (28”)
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual 6. Reporting The checklist forms for the servicing of the unit are provided in the following: FONA XDC Installation Report, to document proper assembly and installation. • FONA XDC Checklist for Yearly Inspection, covering activities performed periodi- •...
FONA XDC – Service and Installation Manual Periodic inspection and preventive maintenance report Schedule The FONA XDC unit is a maintenance free equipment, requiring little or no mainte- nance, for which the following activities are recommended: General inspections, by the operator, to be performed every year.
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FONA XDC INSTALLATION REPORT Customer: Dealer: Serial number Date of installation: Tube housing Report of assembly assembly (THA) FDA 2579 # Power Driver and control Unit (PDCU) TEST INSTRUMENTATION Manufacturer Model Accuracy Last calibrated AC /DC Voltmeter kV and time meter...
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FONA XDC CHECKLIST for YEARLY INSPECTION Customer: Dealer: Serial number Date of installation: Tube housing Report of assembly assembly (THA) FDA 2579 # Power Driver and control Unit (PDCU) TEST INSTRUMENTATION Manufacturer Model Accuracy Last calibrated AC /DC Voltmeter kV and time meter...
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We reserve the right to make any alterations which may be required due to clinical improvements FONA XDC Service and Installation Manual – English Edition 140409 *6955170210* FONA Dental s.r.o. FONA S.r.l. Stefanikova 7 SK-811 06 Via Galileo Galilei 11...
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