1 THEORY OF OPERATION Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 1.1 OVERVIEW The Tru-Trac and TX traction unit is comprised of several pieces of proprietary hardware and software causing the unit to function as required allowing administration of traction therapy under the prescription and supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 2.1 PRECAUTIONARY DEFINITIONS 2.2 PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS The precautionary instructions found in this A. Cautions section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment.
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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 2.2 PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) B. Warnings • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of • Do not remove the cover. This may cause unit procedures other than those specified herein may damage, malfunction, electrical shock, fire, or result in a hazardous traction related injury.
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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 2.2 PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) C. Dangers • Use only accessories that are specially designed for this unit. Do not use accessories manufactured • DO NOT connect the unit to an electrical by other companies on this (table, unit, device, supply without first verifying that the etc.).
3 NOMENCLATURE Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 3.1 TRUTRAC AND TX UNIT EXTERNAL COMPONENTS The nomenclature graphics below, Figure 3.1, Know the components and their functions before indicate the general locations of the major external performing any operation of or service to the components of the Tru-Trac and TX traction unit.
3 NOMENCLATURE Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 3.2 INTERNAL COMPONENTS The nomenclature graphics below, Figure 3.2, Know the components and their functions before indicate the locations of the major internal performing any operation of or service to the components of the Tru-Trac and TX traction unit. Tru-Trac and TX traction unit.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.1 TRUTRAC AND TX ERROR MESSAGES A. The following information is provided In the case of PC Boards, all troubleshooting as an aid in defining the Software Error and tests will be to validate a “Bad Board” Messages of the Tru-Trac and TX traction unit.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.1 TRUTRAC AND TX ERROR MESSAGES (continued) In the event that an Error message or Warning appears beginning with a 2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the unit and contact the dealer or Chattanooga Group for service.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.1 TRUTRAC AND TX ERROR MESSAGES (continued) In the event that an Error message or Warning appears beginning with a 2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the unit and contact the dealer or Chattanooga Group for service.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.1 TRUTRAC AND TX ERROR MESSAGES (continued) In the event that an Error message or Warning appears beginning with a 2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the unit and contact the dealer or Chattanooga Group for service.
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Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit NOTES...
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.2 TRUTRAC AND TX TRACTION UNIT TESTING A. General- Electronic NOTE: Adjust Dielectric Withstand tester to indicate fault with 1. Information within this section in respect to 120 kOhm load across the output when at specified electronic components is intended to aid test voltage.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.3 VISUAL INSPECTION 5.5 LEAKAGE TESTS A. General Visually inspect the unit. A visual inspection can, to an experienced Technician, UNIT FAILING DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND AND/OR indicate possible abuse of the unit and LEAKAGE TESTS COULD INDICATE SERIOUS internal problems.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.6 ON/OFF SWITCH TEST A. Specification Unit turns Off and On B. Equipment Required None C. On/Off Switch Test Procedure 1. Place unit on level work surface. ON/OFF 2. Plug Power Cord into grounded power source SWITCH with appropriate voltage.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.8 PATIENT INTERRUPT SWITCH TEST A. Specification Unit displays Error 101 or 102 at the respective test. B. Equipment Required None C. Patient Interrupt Switch Test Procedure 1. Place unit on level work surface. Plug Power Cord into grounded power source with appropriate voltage.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.9 CORD RELEASE AND RETRACT TEST A. Specification Release ....Cord releases with less than 5 lbs tension Retract .
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.10 CORD RELEASE TROUBLESHOOTING A. Specification Solenoid Supply Voltage ..24 VDC ±5% Solenoid Gear . .Properly engages Driven Gear B. Equipment Required 1. Digital Multimeter 2.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.10 CORD RELEASE TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) 2. Motor Control Board a. Disconnect Solenoid Harness from J8 on Motor Control Board. See Figure 5.14. b. Make certain unit is connected to an approved power supply outlet and turn unit On with Power Switch.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.11 LOAD CELL TEST A. Specification Touch Screen Reading ±10% B. Equipment Required 1. Calibration Fixture with calibrated Load Cell C. Load Cell Test Procedure 1. Secure unit to the Calibration Fixture. See Figure 5.16.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.12 LOAD CELL TROUBLESHOOTING A. Specification Voltage to Load Cell ....10 VDC Voltage from Load Cell ....Variable Motor Control Board Voltage (U3) .
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.12 LOAD CELL TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) D. Voltage from Load Cell Tests NOTE: It will be necessary to have two people available for the following test. 1. Set Multimeter to read 10 VDC. Make connection with Pin 3 (Blue wire) and Pin 4 (Green wire) from the side of the RED LEAD...
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.13 TOUCH SCREEN TEST A. Specification Contrast Control ..Touch Screen Dims and Brightens Touch Screen ..Displays proper Screen B.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 5.15 POWER SUPPLY TROUBLESHOOTING A. Specification Power Supply Input . . 100 V-240 V (50/60 Hz) Power Supply Output ...24 VDC ±5% B.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.1 SIDE COVER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Side Cover (2 Req'd) ....47857 B.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.2 TOP AND CORD GUIDE COVER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT WHEN INSTALLING, RIBBON CABLE BLACK STRIP MUST BE Unplug the unit from the power source before TOWARD THE TOP OF THE MOTOR CONTROL BOARD. attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.3 REAR COVER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Rear Cover Assembly ....48110 B.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.4 FRONT COVER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT PATIENT INTERRUPT Unplug the unit from the power source before SWITCH HARNESS attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Front Cover .
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit The remaining removal and replacement procedures in this section require that the following be performed after component or assembly replacement to ensure proper alignment and operation of the unit: 1. COMPLETE CALIBRATION OF UNIT 2.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.5 MOTOR CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before LOAD CELL HARNESS attempting removal or replacement procedures to USB HARNESS prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Motor Control Board .
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.6 TOUCH SCREEEN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TOP MOULDING PLATE Unplug the unit from the power source before MOUNTING SCREWS attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Touch Screen Assembly .
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.6 TOUCH SCREEN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. D. Replacing Touch Screen Assembly 1.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.7 LOAD CELL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT LOAD CELL HARNESS Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Load Cell Assembly .
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.7 LOAD CELL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. D. Replacement of Load Cell Assembly 1.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.8 CLAMP SPRING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT CLAMP SPRING ASSEMBLY Unplug the unit from the power source before SCREWS attempting removal or replacement procedures to 2 EACH SIDE prevent electrical shock. A.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.9 TRACTION CORD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Traction Cord ......48031 B.
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.9 TRACTION CORD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) D. Traction Cord Replacement 1. Route Traction Cord through the Traction Cord Spool, Load Cell Pulley, and Top Guide • Unplug the unit from the power source before Pulley.
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.9 TRACTION CORD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. 2. Pull enough of the Traction Cord through the Traction Cord Spool to allow the knot to be tied.
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.9 TRACTION CORD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. Route Traction Cord through the Front Cord Guide Support.
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.9 TRACTION CORD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. NOTE: If adjusting Spring Tension only and not replacing the Traction Cord, it will be necessary to remove the Side Covers and have available the Tools required in 6.9, B.
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.9 TRACTION CORD REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. 19. Install Clamp Spring Assembly. Refer to 6.8 Clamp Spring Assembly Removal &...
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.10 CORD TENSION SPRING REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Cord Tension Spring ....80653 B.
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.10 CORD TENSION SPRING REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. D. Cord Tension Spring Replacement 1.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.11 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Solenoid Assembly ....48014 B.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.12 POWER SUPPLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Power Supply ......27265 Power Supply Shield .
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.12 POWER SUPPLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) POWER SUPPLY MOUNTING SCREWS Unplug the unit from the power source before GROUND attempting removal or replacement procedures to HARNESSES prevent electrical shock. D.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.13 MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Motor Assembly ..... . .48019 B.
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6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.13 MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (continued) Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. D. Motor Assembly Replacement 1. Position new Motor Assembly into Chassis and secure with the four Motor Assembly Screws, Lock washers, and Nuts.
6 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 6.14 MOTOR DRIVE GEAR REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT SOLENOID REMOVED FOR CLARITY Unplug the unit from the power source before attempting removal or replacement procedures to prevent electrical shock. A. Part Numbers Motor Drive Gear .
7 CALIBRATION Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 7.1 UNIT CALIBRATION Certain removal and replacement procedures require that complete Unit Calibration and Burn In be performed prior to placing the unit back into service. Failure to perform either of these procedures after certain component or assembly replacement will void warranty and may result in injury to patients and severe equipment damage.
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7 CALIBRATION Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 7.1 UNIT CALIBRATION (continued) 6. Press the Clinical Resources button. See Figure 7.3. FIGURE 7.3 7. Simultaneously press the START, STOP, and Clinical Resources buttons. See Figure 7.4. 8. Press "Zero the Load Cell" on Touch Screen. FIGURE 7.4 See Figure 7.5.
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7 CALIBRATION Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 7.1 UNIT CALIBRATION (continued) 10. Hold onto Traction Cord and press Rope CALIBRATE LOAD CELL Release to remove all slack from Traction BIAS Cord. 11. Press Calibrate Load Cell Bias on the Touch Screen.
7 CALIBRATION Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 7.1 UNIT CALIBRATION (continued) 16. Press Calibrate Motor Current on the CALIBRATE MOTOR Touch Screen. See Figure 7.9. CURRENT 17. Unit will display "Motor Current Calibration completed OK. " When Motor Current Calibration is complete. Touch anywhere to continue.
7 CALIBRATION Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 7.3 UNIT BURN IN Certain removal and replacement procedures require that complete Unit Calibration and Burn In be performed prior to placing the unit back into service. Failure to perform either of these procedures after certain component or assembly replacement will void warranty and may result in injury to patients and severe equipment damage.
8 PARTS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 8.2 SIDE COVERS See Page 56 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 47857 Side Cover 47884 Side Badge 47871 Knob Cap 47869 Lock Knob 27008 IEC Connector Cover 48113 Tru-Trac Badge (Model 4779) 48114 TX Badge (Model 4759)
8 PARTS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 8.3 FRONT AND REAR COVERS ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 47858 Front Cover 48038 Left Spring 48070 Stand Off 48110 Rear Cover Assembly (includes wiring and hardware) 47851 Screw 48054 Right Spring 47878 Front Infi ll (Not Illustrated) 48040 Patient Switch Receptacle...
8 PARTS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 8.4 BASE AND EXTRUSION ASSEMBLY ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 47833 Extrusion 70208 Hex Nut 21387 Flat Washer 47832 Base Plate 60014 Anti Skid Feet 62951 Screw 48019 Motor Assembly...
8 PARTS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 8.6 TRACTION CORD SPRING ASSEMBLY AND POWER SUPPLY ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 54758 Snap Ring 48106 Mounting Hub 73146 Square Key 48104 Screw 71934 Bearing 80653 Traction Cord Spring 80634 Spring Cover 21384 Flat Washer 47846 Screw...
8 PARTS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 8.8 LARGE DRIVEN GEAR AND SPOOL ASSEMBLY ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 47997 Retaining Bar 48103 Spool 72017 Set Screw 47851 Screw 80158 Clamp Foot 47840 48104 Screw 71934 Bearing 47839 Large Driven Gear with Shaft Assembly...
9 SCHEMATICS Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 9.1 TRUTRAC AND TX TRACTION UNIT SCHEMATICS A. General Information 1. Due to the complex nature of the technology utilized by Chattanooga Group, the recommended PCB troubleshooting techniques are to determine “Bad Board” and board replacement only. No PCB component level troubleshooting is recommended, nor will information or parts be supplied by Chattanooga Group.
Tru-Trac and TX® Therapeutic Traction Unit 11 WARRANTY Chattanooga Group (“Company”) warrants that the Tru-Trac and TX Traction Unit (“Product”) is free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty shall remain in effect for two years (24 months) from the date of original consumer purchase.
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