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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.2. CEPH Collimator align with EzAlign ..................159 How to use V.I.P.S .......................... 160 4.1. Point setting method for Lateral Mode image ................. 162 4.2. Point setting method for Frontal Mode image ................. 165 4.3. Cautions when setting V.I.P.S Point ..................166 Chapter 6.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 1.2. Command Formation ....................... 189 vatech A9(PHT-30CSS) Command-List ..................190 Procedure for using remote exposure function ................ 197 3.1. When exposure the PANO/CEPH in Console Software ............197 3.2. Remote exposure sequence when acquiring the Bright Calibration ........197 3.3.
The operator should perform the procedure according to the following Safety instruction. This Manual is intended only for VATECH Co., Ltd. authorized engineers only to avoid personal injury and damage. VATECH Co., Ltd. holds no liability for the problems caused by unauthorized engineers.
X-Ray hazards. To operate and service the device, follow the instructions contained in this manual. Operator Qualifications This equipment can only be operated or serviced by VATECH authorized engineers who are fully trained. To operate this equipment, all operators must: •...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Equipment Safety Instructions This electro-medical device contains high voltage and current flowed parts, and the following instructions must be followed to avoid critical damage to the body and equipment. Electrical Safety Caution • The equipment and PC should be connected to a common protective earth.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Radioactive Warning It is important to read this manual carefully and strictly abide by all warnings and cautions stated. Since rules and regulations concerning radiation safety differ by country, it is the users’ responsibility to comply with all applicable rules and regulations concerning radiation safety and protection in their area.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Pre-check points for Service Technician The following checkpoints must be confirmed before performing the next procedure. Check Point Pass Fail Do the equipment power, and PC condition work fine? □ □ Is the power off before the equipment repair begins? □...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2.1.2. Main MCU BOARD (MCU028) Function • LAN communication to PC • CAN communication to Sensor, Inverter, Key Pad • Motor control Rotator 1 axis Generator Tilting Column Up/Down Collimator Moving Sensor Moving CEPH Sensor Moving •...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. vatech A9(PHT-30CSS) Connection Diagram 3.1. Power and Ground Connection Diagram AC 100~240V, 50~60Hz VT-PWR-016 Power (X )H 00 3203 A GENERATOR +380 V N /C G ene rator High C N1 5 219 -03...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.2. Main MCU and SENSOR Connection Diagram MCU028(MAIN CONTROL UNIT) MCU028_PWR (X )H 00 3204 A SE N 24V_1 (VT-PWR-016) ROTATOR1 SE N 24 GND _1 (X )H 00 3216 A SE N 24V_2 (SUB056)
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual SUB056 (SENSOR PART) ROTATOR1 W_PANO (X)H 00 3216 A SEN SO R PAR TS (X)H 00 3225 A (SUB056) GT MO _OU TA R M O_ O UT2A S 9VS C AN L GT MO _OU TB...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. Disassembly of vatech A9(PHT-30CSS) Covers • The truss head screws on the cases of equipment are covered with rubber caps. Remove the rubber caps before unscrewing the truss head screws. • In this manual, the procedures for removing the rubber caps are omitted for convenience.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.2. Rotating Unit Part 4.2.1. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ROTATOR COVERs 1. Rotate the rotator as shown in the image below and remove the side cover of the rotator. 2. Loosen four bolts and remove the cover on the side of the rotator.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. Remove the cover from the top of the rotator. 5. Loosen the two bolts as shown in the image below. 6. Remove three bolt caps and loosen three bolts as shown in the image below.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 7. Remove the cover by pulling it down as shown in the image below. By doing this, you can access - Sensor - Rotator motor - SUB056 8. Remove four bolt caps and loosen four bolts as shown in the image below.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.3. Handle Frame Unit Part 4.3.1. DISASSEMBLY OF THE HANDLE FRAME COVERS 1. Remove the Chinrest as shown in the image below. 2. Loosen the four bolts as shown in the image below. 3. Remove the handle as shown in the image below.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. Loosen the four bolts as shown in the image below. 5. Remove the parts as shown in the image below. 6. Remove four bolt caps and loosen four bolts as shown in the image below.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 7. Remove the cover as shown in the image below. 8. Remove the bolt cap and loosen three bolts as shown in the image below. 9. Remove the part as shown in the image below.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 10. Loosen the two bolts as shown in the image below. 11. Remove the cover as shown in the image below. By doing this, you can access - Circuit Breaker (UP/DOWN switch) - Speaker - Emergency Switch...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2. Equipment default values 2.1. Check the equipment horizontal level Check the equipment level at the same position as the picture above (standard: ± 0.1° or less). At the position where the sensor is looking at the column, visually check whether the vertical and the part marked by the red dotted line of the rotator are parallel.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2.2. Check the sensor horizontal level Place the digital level at the position as shown in the picture above, and check the horizontal level. (Standard: ± 0.1° or less) If the sensor level does not meet the standard, loosen the 4 point bolts in the red circle, adjust it to meet the standard, and then refasten it.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2.4. Bite location (CT mode) Move the bite position according to the Modality as shown in the image above. CT Mode: The position combined with the stopper in the opposite direction (right side) of the...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. CT Sensor Calibration To optimize CT image quality in the equipment, the operator should perform the Sensor Calibration operation according to the following procedures. Regular Sensor Calibration check-up is recommended to perform for image optimization against temperature and humidity variation.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.2. Before CT sensor calibration 1. Remove the Normal Chin Block from the unit. 2. Disassemble the Tube cases (Refer to Chapter 1. Hardware Part Service Guide). 3. Rename the CAL folder (C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\CAL) name for backup.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Command Function [SPM_ARCT] CT mode [SPM_CSON] CT sensor power on [SPM_FISS_0001] Normal Mode : 4x4 binning & High gain [SPM_FIPM_0001] Sensor size setting [SPM_FISM_0001] Sensor clock (1:External, 0: Internal) [SPM_FREQ_0100] Sensor frequency 100 Hz AL filter position (2 Point)
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.4. CT sensor: Dark calibration As a dark acquisition step, check the operation of the sensor and the dark level through the acquired dark. ※ Dark standard value Median value 2300 Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\VACAP.exe file.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.5. CT sensor: Bright calibration • Stay outside of the X-ray shielding room during Bright Calibration data achievement. 3.5.1. Bright calibration: 2 points Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\VACAP.exe file. In the Settings tab and make sure that the parameters under [BrightCalibration] are as shown below and click the Save button if something is changed.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual When acquiring 2 points bright calibration, the initial value is as follows and it is set according to the standard by adjusting kVp. Half Scan Acquisition conditions 4 point 2 point kVp0 exposure condition kVp1 Click the Soft Calib tab.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Click the Dark button to acquire Dark Calibration Data. Click the Bright button. When the HOLD THE BUTTON FOR ~3 SEC message shows up on the status window, press the X-ray Exposure switch. Then release the button when RELEASE THE BUTTON shows up.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.5.2. Bright calibration: 4 points Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\VACAP.exe file. Click the Settings tab and make sure that the parameters under [BrightCalibration] are as shown below and click the Save button if something is changed. Click the Soft Calib tab.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Click the Dark button to acquire Dark Calibration Data. Click the Bright button. When the HOLD THE BUTTON FOR ~3 SEC message shows up on the status window, press the X-ray Exposure switch. Then release the button when the RELEASE THE BUTTON appears.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 13. Copy the bright cal data files in C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\CAL folder to the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\CAL\OPEN folder. 14. Copy a total of 6 files in C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\CAL\OPEN folder to the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\CAL folder. 15. When the normal bright cal acquisition is completed, click the Check button to create an Auto bad pixel map.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.6. CT Bad Pixel Verification 3.6.1. Bad pixel definition • Dead pixel: no responsive pixel (value : 0 or 16384) • Non-uniform response pixel: Pixels with ±30% response deviation from neighboring pixels 3.6.2. Bad line definition Bad pixels over 50% of effective area width and height are defined as bad lines ...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.6.4. Bad Pixel Verification • If a BPM file is not created by clicking the Check button in the earlier section, Bad Pixel Verification is not necessary. Run VAKCAP.exe file. > Click the Soft Calib tab > Click the V button to open the View16 program.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. CT Geometry Calibration 4.1. Sensor Uoffset setting To optimize CT image quality in the equipment, the operator should perform the Geometry Calibration operation according to the following procedures. • Sensor Leveling If you installed a new sensor, make sure that you made it level before CT Geometry Calibration.
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[SPM_COLM_0004] Collimator Position set 6. Send the [SPM_AAMS] command to go into CT Uoffset Align check mode. * vatech A9 standard: 82 +-1 pixel Send the [SPM AAMS].command 7. Click the Soft Calib tab and click the Dark button to acquire Dark Calibration Data.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 8. Click the Capture/Recon tab and choose #20: Bead(reconstruction.vxm) for Recon mode. 9. Click the Capture button and make the exposure by pressing the X-ray exposure switch. Stay outside of the X-ray shielding room to avoid unnecessary X-ray radiation during the exposure.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 12. If it does not meet the standard, move the sensor with a command and adjust it. When the ofs value increases, move the sensor to the ORG direction (Right): [spm_CMCT_xxxx] value decrease When the ofs value decreases, move the sensor in the opposite ...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.2. Bead Phantom Image Acquisition Geometry related file path: C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\REC Geometry related files: reconstruction.vxm, reconstruction_Bead.vxm, reconstruction_GEO.vxm Filename Function Reconstruction.vxm Parameter file used when reconstructing objects Reconstruction_Bead.vxm Parameter file used for bead phantom reconstruction Reconstruction_GEO.vxm...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual When the equipment stops operating, send the following commands in the table below to supply power to the CBCT Sensor. Command Function [SPM_CSON] CBCT sensor Power On Sensor Sensitivity & Binning mode setting //0000: High Gain, 2x2 Binning...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 13. Click the V Proj button to open View 16. 14. Check the height of the bead with Capture CTB. 15. Check that all 4 rows appear on the bead height. 16. If the standard is not met, adjust the column height and acquire the image again.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 19. When reconstruction is complete, click the V Vol button to check the Bead Position. Click the V vol button to check the bead image. Located in the center of the image. Check the 4 rows.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 22. After clicking the Generate GEO button, the following window will appear. It should appear in a total of 4 groups, and the points should be marked as 28 each. 23. When the pop-up window which shows Geometry generation results appears, click the OK button.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.3. Handle Frame Align 4.3.1. Rotator Position setting command Make sure that the Handle Frame Align Jig is at the Bite position in PANO Mode as shown in the picture below and then fasten. Handle Frame Align Jig Side View Run the VAKCAP.exe file in C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO folder.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Click the Soft Calib tab and click the Dark button to acquire Dark Calibration Data. Enter the (HFST value worked in step 2.3) + 3600. ex. If it is [SPM_HFST_200], input [SPM_HFST_3800]. Click the Capture_CTB button to acquire an image.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 10. If it is not aligned, loosen the fixed point of the chinrest drive and move the chinrest drive module. When rotating clockwise, the top pin moves to the left. When rotating counterclockwise, the top pin moves to the right.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.3.2. Rotator Y, Z-axis setting Put the chin block and the normal bite on the unit as shown below. Run VAKCAP.exe file. Click the Capture/Recon tab and send the [SPM_ARCT] command to initiate the system into CT mode.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Click the Capture/Recon tab and set the parameters and then click the Capture button 3. Set the Bead(Reconstruction.vxm) Click Capture button to obtain the Dark. 1. Send the [SPM_ABMS] command. 4. Click the Reconstruction button.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 10. Click the height of the chinrest block in the recorded PROJ file. 2. X: Choose 92 3. M: Choose C 4. Max : 11000 Check the Y position Min : 0 (Standard: 665 ~ 675) 1.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6. Click the V Vol button. X axis - reference range: 220 ~ 230 - 220 or less: move to the left based on the column - Over 230: Move to the right based on the column...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 5. CT Collimator Alignment 5.1. CT Collimator Alignment Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\VACAP.exe file. Send [SPM_ARCT], [SPM_CSON], [SPM_FIPM_0001], [SPM_FISS_0001], [SPM_FISM_0001], [SPM_COLM_0001] commands to the command window to set the CT sensor and collimator. Set 94 kvp, 7.0 mA in VACAP and click the CTB button to acquire the image.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Choose the 0010raw Set Threshold to 95 and click the Apply button. The cut area is marked in red. ▲ Left/Right Collimator Setting Choose the 0010raw file. Set Threshold to 75 and click the Apply button.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 5.2. CT Collimator Alignment with EzAlign Select CBCT and click the Start button: The system will move into its capturing position and Collimator auto-align will be started. Remove the Bite Block. When you see the message HOLD THE BUTTON as marked in the white box below, press and hold the exposure switch until RELEASE THE BUTTON message appears.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6. DAP Calibration Position the dosimeter so that it is Make sure the end of the centered in the area indicated by dosimeter is located on the the arrow at the bottom of the line at the bottom of the sensor.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Check the location of the dosimeter again through the PROJ file. If the location of the dosimeter is not in the circle, re-locate the position and capture it again. Set to X: 92, Y: 490, M: 50, and set the dosimeter position so that the dosimeter's sensor is located in the circle.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual After confirming of position, capture the image to measure DAP. Run the Console Software, and set as below and capture the image. 1. Choose the CBCT. 2. Choose the FOV: 8x8 3. Choose the High resolution.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual When 8.5mGy is measured at 95kVp, input the mA value to PwrParam_CBCT.ini. (C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CBCT\WidePANO\UserParam\PwrParam_CBCT.ini) MAN_HARD = kVp, mA MAN_STAN = kVp, mA MAN_SOFT = kVp, mA - RANGE_kVp, RANGE_mA, kVp values are fixed - Input by changing only mA that meets the standard If 8.5 mGy is measured at 95 kVp 7.3 mA, input all mA values in the above exposure condition...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 7. CT Number Calibration To optimize CBCT image quality, the operator should perform the CBCT CT Number Calibration according to the following procedures. Make sure that the operator should use TYPE A as CT PHANTOM JIG during the CT Number Calibration.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 7.1. Acquire CT Phantom Image 1. Choose the CBCT. 2. FOV: Choose the 8x8 3. Choose the High resolution. 4. Choose the Standard. 7. Click the CONFIRM. 6. Choose the 5. Choose the Man. Hard mode.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Find the central slice of the water-filled section. Ex) Total number of slices-Slice XY(Z) = number of slices measured 450 - 100 = 350 M : 15 Check the ave value. Choose Slice. Water Bone...
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Technical manual Open the measurement slice and measure air, water, and bone as above. 1. Click the Setting button. 2. Choose Engineer and enter vatech. FOV Info (CBCT) Choose HD Tap and input CT Number value measured at high resolution.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 10. Capture the CT Number phantom and evaluate CT Number accuracy. (refer to 5. CT Number Accuracy evaluation.) ※ CT Number standard value Parameter LSL(Lower Specification Limit) USL(Upper Specification Limit) -1030 -900 Water Teflon(Bone) 1100 11.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 1.3. Test Method Run Console Software and click CBCT to go into CBCT mode. Choose FOV 8x8/Adult/Normal/High Resolution/Standard as the image option and click the Confirm button. Put the Phantom jig on the unit and make the phantom jig level by using bubble level and three align pins.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2. Contrast evaluation 2.1. Contrast standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Contrast<1000HU> 2.2. Phantom Specification QUART: DVT Phantom 2.3. Test Method The evaluation is conducted in the same manner as in the evaluation method in Section 1.3.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. Noise evaluation 3.1. Noise standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Noise 5.00 3.2. Phantom Specification QUART: DVT Phantom 3.3. Test Method The evaluation is conducted in the same manner as in the evaluation method in Section 1.3.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. Homogeneity evaluation 4.1. Homogeneity standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Homogeneity 10.00 150.00 4.2. Phantom Specification QUART: DVT Phantom 4.3. Test Method The evaluation is conducted in the same manner as in the evaluation method in Section 1.3.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 5.3. Test Method Put the Phantom jig on the unit and make the phantom jig level by using bubble level and three align pins. Put the CT Number Phantom on the phantom jig. Run the Console Software and click the CBCT button to go into CBCT mode.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6. High Contrast Resolution evaluation 6.1. High Contrast Resolution standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) High Contrast Resolution 1.0 mm 6.2. Phantom Specification S&C Phantom 6.3. Test Method Put the Phantom jig on the unit and make the phantom jig level by using bubble level and three align pins.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 7. Low Contrast Resolution evaluation 7.1. Low Contrast Resolution standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Low Contrast Resolution 9.0 mm 7.2. Phantom Specification S&C Phantom 7.3. Test Method The evaluation is conducted in the same manner as in the evaluation method in Section 6.3.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 8. Slice Thickness Evaluation 8.1. Slice Thickness Standard Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Slice Thickness 38.0 mm 42.0 mm 8.2. Phantom Specification QUART: DVT Phantom 8.3. Test Method Open the CT_DVT Phantom image captured in Section 1.3 through the 3D Viewer Measure the length of the phantom in the Sagittal view.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 9.2. Test Method Complete the collimator setup and acquire the image in the stopped state. Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Util\EzEval_Phantom\EzEval.exe program. Input the threshold 75%, and check the upper and lower. Input the threshold 95%, and check the left and right.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Chapter 4. PANO Image Optimization 1. Geometry information <PANO> • FDD: Distance from the X-ray source to the sensor (584.6 mm) • FOD: Distance from the X-ray source to the center of rotation (425.6 mm) 2.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. PANO Sensor Calibration To optimize PANO image quality in the equipment, the operator should perform the Sensor setting & calibration operation according to the following procedures. Regular Sensor Calibration check-up is recommended to perform for image optimization against temperature and humidity variation.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.3. PANO sensor setting • VAKCAP.exe file is required for PANO Sensor Calibration operation. Path : C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\PANO\WidePANO folder • Before the PANO Sensor Calibration operation begins, the operator must back up the prior PANO Sensor Calibration folder.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Send [SPM_PANO], [SPM_CSON], [SPM_FISS_0001], [SPM_FIPM_0004], [SPM_FISM_0001], [SPM_COLM_3] commands to the command window to set the sensor and collimator. Click the Dark button to acquire an image. 1) Choose 30x686d.raw and click the V button to open View16.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.5. PANO sensor: Bright calibration • Stay outside of the X-ray shielding room during Bright Calibration data achievement. Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\Pano\WidePANO\VACAP.exe file. Click the Settings tab and ensure that [BrightCalibration] kVp and mA are set When acquiring 5 Point cal, the initial value is as follows, and it is set according to the standard by adjusting kVp.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Click the Dark button to acquire Dark Calibration Data. Click the Bright button. When the HOLD THE BUTTON FOR ~3 SEC message shows up on the status window, press the X-ray Exposure switch. Then release the button when the RELEASE THE BUTTON shows Do step 7 repeatedly until all 5 point bright calibration data are acquired.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 10. Click the 1 Point Bright Calibration data file on View16 and make sure that the Median value meets the standard. 66.4 ※ Bright standard value: 5 points with Cu 1 mm filter Bright Cal Point 1...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. PANO Collimator Alignment 4.1. PANO Collimator Alignment Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\PANO\WidePANO\VACAP.exe file. Send [SPM_PANO], [SPM_PSON], [SPM_FIPM_0004], [SPM_FISS_0001], [SPM_FISM_0001], [SPM_COLM_0007] commands to the command window to set the PANO sensor and collimator. Send [SPM_HV___0740], [SPM_HA___1200], and [SPM_SSB_] commands in the VACAP’s Command window, and acquire the image.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual ※ Collimator Alignment standard value Collimator Min pixels Max pixels Left Right Threshold Lower If Collimator Alignment was performed and changed values, you must perform Collimator Speed Calibration. Collimator Align can also be done using the EzAlign program provided ...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.2. PANO Collimator Alignment with EzAlign Select PANO and click the Start button: The system will move into its capturing position and Collimator auto-align will be started. Remove the Bite Block. When you see the message HOLD THE BUTTON as marked in the white box below, press and hold the exposure switch until RELEASE THE BUTTON message appears.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 5. PANO Collimator Speed Alignment 5.1. PANO Collimator Speed Alignment Run Console Software. Press the shortcut key [Ctrl+s] to open the Serial Communication command window. Send the [PPON_0] command in the red square. Press the Exit button to exit the command window.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Step 1. Check if the left cutting pixel at the middle position is 2 pixels. Apply Threshold 70% and check whether the number of pixels cut based on the left of the average projection at the middle position is 2 pixels.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Step 2. Checking the reference of the end position from the beginning If Step 1 is satisfied, check if the Left Cutting Pixel of the average projection at the Beginning/Middle/End position satisfies the standard range below.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual iii. When the standard range is satisfied by i, ii, but vertical lines are expressed in the final skull image (Refer to the image below) ▲ Vertical line expression image (red arrow = vertical line) Compare the difference between Left Cutting Pixels of Projection 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 1000.raw...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 5.2. PANO Collimator Speed Alignment with EzAlign After PANO Auto Alignment is completed, PANO Collimator Speed Alignment will be started automatically. When you see the message HOLD THE BUTTON as marked in the white box below, press and hold the exposure switch until RELEASE THE BUTTON message appears.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6. PANO Geometry Calibration 6.1. PANO Geometry Calibration Standard • To perform the PANO Geometry Calibration, PANO BALLPHANTOM should be prepared in advance. • During the PANO BALLPHANTOM Geometry operation, the measurements must be checked by using the Raw File.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6.2. Right and Left Pin Distance Calibration • Make sure to move the Chin Block to the PANO Mode Position. Attach the PANO BALL Phantom on Chinrest. 1. Click the Phantom Capture Mode. 2. Click the PANO mode.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Save the Captured image as ampt.raw file in C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\PANO\WidePANO\PAN folder. PANO image size: 3208 (variable) x 1372 (constant) Center Pin Position: 1574 ±10 pixel : ±30 pixel Right/Left Pin Distance: ±30 pixel Center Pin Position is not correct, as shown in the picture below, loosen the three points of the Chinrest drive and move it.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6.3. Center Pin Position Calibration (POFS) If Center pin position does not meet the standard by adjusting chinrest, adjust POFS value." Acquire a Phantom image and open it. Make sure that the Center Pin pixel number meets the standard and the ghost image has bilateral symmetry as shown above.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6.4. Center Ball Size Calibration Acquire the PANO Ball Phantom image and open it. Enter 5 in the Z box, and drag the mouse to see the Center Balls Click the starting point of the Right Center Ball and read the X value by pixel.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 6.5. Line Pair Resolution Run Console Software and click the PANO button to go into PANO mode. Click the CONFIRM button. Attach PANO BALL Phantom + Quart Phantom Ass’y on Chinrest. Attach 1.8 mm(or 1.0 mm + 0.8 mm) Copper Filter on X-Ray Tube.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 7. Vertical Laser Beam Align Run the Console Software. Click the Confirm button and attach the ball phantom with a laser beam jig. Click the laser beam mode to check whether the vertical beam is located at the reference line of the ball phantom.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2. Low Contrast Resolution evaluation 2.1. Low Contrast standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Hole 1.5 mm 2.2. Phantom Specification QUART Phantom QUART - Ball Phantom 2.3. Test Method The evaluation is conducted in the same manner as in the evaluation method in Section 1.3.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. Noise evaluation 3.1. Noise standards Parameter ROI 1 ROI 2 ROI 3 Remark Noise(Dev) 40 or less 30 or less 3.2. Phantom Specification QUART Phantom QUART - Ball Phantom 3.3. Test Method Run the Console Software and click the PANO button to go into PANO mode.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. Homogeneity evaluation 4.1. Homogeneity standards Parameter ROI 1 ROI 2 ROI 3 Remark Homogeneity The difference between ROI 1,2 8000 or more 1200 or more values is 10% or less (Ave) 4.2. Phantom Specification...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 5. Collimator Alignment Evaluation 5.1. Collimator Alignment Standard Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Upper Lower Threshold Left Right LEFT RIGHT BOTTOM Collimator Align Align Image 5.2. Test Method Complete the collimator setup and acquire the image in the stopped state.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 1.2. CEPH sensor setting Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CEPH\WideCEPH\Norm\VACAP.exe file. Click the Capture/Recon tab. Send the following commands in the command field. CEPH pixel size: 76x1296 Command Function [SPM_CEPH] CEPH mode [SPM_HSON] CEPH sensor power on [SPM_FREQ_160]...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 1.3. CEPH sensor: Dark calibration ※ Dark standard value Median value 1000 3000 Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CEPH \WideCEPH \Norm\VACAP.exe file. Send the [SPM_CEPH] and [SPM_HSON] commands in the command window, and send the following commands for each mode to set the FPS.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 1.4. CEPH sensor: Bright calibration Acquire Sensor Bright Calibration in Norm and Fast Mode respectively. Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CEPH\WideCEPH\Norm\VACAP.exe file. The standard of Lv value for each bright calibration point is as follows. ※ Norm Mode Bright standard value: 5 points with Cu 1 mm filter...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 1.5. Bright calibration: 5 points Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CEPH\WideCEPH\Norm\VACAP.exe file. Send the [SPM_CEPH] and [SPM_HSON] commands in the command window, and send the following commands for each mode to set the FPS. Norm Mode: [SPM_CFRQ_0160] ...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Save the bright cal data in a folder for each mode. Norm Mode Path: C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CEPH\WideCEPH\Norm\CAL Fast mdoe Path: C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CEPH\WideCEPH\Fast\CAL 1. Check NumPoints=5 2. Check kVp, mA value. 3. When the kVp and mA values are confirmed, click the Save button.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 1.6. Bad pixel spec. & definition 1.6.1. Bad pixel definition Dead pixel: no responsive pixel (value : 0 or 16384) Non-uniform response pixel: Pixel that shows a ±30% response deviation from neighboring pixels.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2. CEPH Geometry Calibration 2.1. Lateral Mode Start Position Setting Identify the starting position using the CEPH standard phantom. Attach 0.8T of Cu in front of the collimator and set the exposure condition to 80kVp 10mA.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual As shown in the image below, adjust [SPM_XRFA_xxxx] so that the center value is 605~625 pixels. * As the value decreases, it moves to the left and moves about 10 pixels per value. Check the center coordinates.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2.2. PA Mode Start Position Setting Attach Cu 0.8T in front of the collimator. Attach the CEPH standard phantom to the ear rod Click the Console software as shown in the picture below to capture the Normal PA Mode.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual As shown in the image below, adjust [SPM_UBTT_xxxx] so that the center value is 1160~1180 pixels. * As the value decreases, it moves to the left and moves about 10 pixels per value. Check the center coordinates.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2.3. Line Pair Resolution Capture PA mode with Ceph phantom and Quart Phantom, and check Line Pair & Low Contrast Resolution. [Line Pair Resolution] Make sure that the lines can be seen clearly at 2.5 lp/mm [Low Contrast Resolution] Make sure that 1 or more holes can be seen clearly.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2.4. CEPH Ear-Rod Alignment 1. Run the Console Software. 2. Click CEPH > High Resolution > Lateral > CONFIRM and wait until READY button is enabled. 3. Turn CEPH Ear-Rod to the Lateral Mode position as shown in the figure.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 11. Select 20 in the M box and make sure that the Ear-Rod guide pin is in the blue ROI area. 12. If the pin is out of the blue ROI area, do the steps that follow ①...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. CEPH Collimator Alignment 3.1. CEPH Collimator alignment Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Acquisition\CEPH\WideCEPH\Norm\VACAP.exe file. Send [SPM_CEPH], [SPM_HSON], [SPM_FREQ_0160], [SPM_COLM_0005], [SPM_CAMS], [SPM_RET_], and [SPM_ERDY] commands to the Command window to configure the CEPH sensor and collimator. Set 90kvp, 10mA in VACAP, send the [SPM_SSB_] command to the Command window, and click the Capture button to acquire the image.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual ※ Collimator Alignment standard value Collimator Min pixels Max pixels Left Right Threshold Upper Lower If the red pixel count is out of the permitted value, change the collimator position values by [SPM_CAST_XXXXX]. Collimator Align can also be done using the EzAlign program provided by the manufacturer.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3.2. CEPH Collimator align with EzAlign Select CEPH and click the Start button: The system will move into its capturing position and Collimator auto-align will be started. Remove the Bite Block and Ceph ear rods.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. How to use V.I.P.S 1. Run the C:\VCaptureSW\Util\VIPS.exe file. 2. Set options for each mode, as shown in the picture below. 1. Click the Option button. 2. Enter vatech. 3. Click the Log In button.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.1. Point setting method for Lateral Mode image The Row Guide Line sets the lower part without the influence of the collimator. Use the Histogram of the column guideline to set within the range before the curve descends rapidly.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual As in [5], Row Points 1 and 5 set the endpoint without the influence of the left and right collimators. This is set at the point before the left, and the right curves descend sharply in the raw histogram.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 10. Complete the CEPH Calibration, and choose the ①CEPH Processing button, as shown in [8]. 11. When the Mode Confirm button is chosen, Level 1~3 images are created. * Level 1~3: Level 3 has the highest contrast due to the difference in contrast.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.2. Point setting method for Frontal Mode image The values set in Frontal Mode are the same as SMV, Carpus, and Waters View. The lateral image Point setting method is the same, and the column guideline is set on the left.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4.3. Cautions when setting V.I.P.S Point The point should not be set in the histogram irregular area caused by object or noise in the image. Countermeasures when background noise occurs even after calibration is applied In the case of lateral images, the column guideline is basically set on the right side, and it is ...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2. PA Mode Start Position Evaluation 2.1. PA Mode starting position standard Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) PA Start Position 1160 1180 2.2. Phantom Specification CEPH Phantom QUART Phantom 2.3. Test Method Acquire images in High-Resolution PA Mode.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. Line Pair Resolution Evaluation 3.1. Noise standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Line Pair Resolution 3.2. Phantom Specification CEPH Phantom QUART Phantom 3.3. Test Method The evaluation is conducted in the same manner as in the evaluation methods of 1.3 and 2.3.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. Low Contrast Resolution evaluation 4.1. Homogeneity standards Parameter LSL (Lower Specification Limit) USL (Upper Specification Limit) Low Contrast Resolution 2.5 mm 4.2. Phantom Specification CEPH Phantom QUART Phantom 4.3. Test Method The evaluation is conducted in the same manner as in the evaluation methods of 1.3 and 2.3.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 5.2. Test Method Complete the collimator set up and acquire the image in the stopped state. Run C:\VCaptureSW\Utility\EzEval_Phantom\EzEval.exe program. Enter 90% as the threshold standard and check if it satisfies the Collimator Alignment standard. 5.3. Test Result...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade Guide The MCU (Micro Controller Unit) operates the system by installed the Firmware program. Therefore, when new functions or patches are released, Firmware files should be upgraded to apply the changes.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. Firmware Upgrade Procedure (Serial Communication) RS232 cable should be connected between PC and System. Run STMFlashLoader Demo.exe. C:\Program Files (x86)\STMicroelectronics\Software\Flash Loader Demo Demonstrator GUI can be found by searching the program by keyword. Attach RS232, depending on the choose connection method, set switch 4 on the board. (S200 switch No.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Check the Port Name is COM1 button and click the Next button. Port Name must be the same Port as the Terminal v1.9b program. Check the Target is readable. Confirm the phrase Please click the “Next” to proceed. and click the Next button.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual To check the saved Parameter value in MAIN MCU BOARD, send the [SPM_PVER] command in the Terminal 1.9b program. The Parameter values in this manual are random numbers only for explanation. Thus do not refer to the Parameter Values written in this manual since the actual Parameter Values for your system differ from these values.
Chapter 8. Command-List Guide The command listed on this document is intended to communicate with equipment. The command is a directive to PC acting as an interpreter to perform a specific task to VATECH equipment. 1. Communication Protocol 1.1. Communication Setting The vatech A9 commands input and output data by Serial communication in HyperTerminal Program.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 2. vatech A9(PHT-30CSS) Command-List Command Remark [SPM_PANO] Command to enter PANOrama mode [SPM_CEPH] Command to enter CEPH mode [SPM_ARCT] Command to enter Arch-CT mode [SPM_RET_] Move to the shooting start position for each mode (PANOrama, CEPH, CT)
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Command Remark [SPM_FANT_0000] Set the reference temperature at which the tube fan turns on (ex. 400 = 40 degrees or more, Fan ON) [SPM_COLM_0000] 4-Axis Collimator Move Instruction 0001: CT inner circle position 0002: CT outer circle position...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Command Remark [SPM_TITY_000x] Enable/disable the tube tilting function 0000: Tube tilting not used (Disable tilting for Pan-only models) 0001: Tube tilting used (default) [SPM_TIT?] Indicate whether to use the currently set tube tilting function (0000: don't use, 0001: don't use)
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Command Remark [SPM_ISRK] Indicate whether the auto-return is completed after capture [SPM_SNUM_xxxxxxxxx] Omit the "-", ex) 123-4567 => send [SPM_SNUM_1234567] [SPM_SNU?] Request the Serial Number [SPM_SMRT_0000] Sensor motor Run Torque Value Setting [SPM_SMST_0000] Sensor motor Stop Torque Value Setting...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Command Remark [SPM_TEST_xxxx] Commands for test purposes such as Input/Output Check and Motor Aging test [SPM_FISS_xxxx] Command to set CT sensor sensitivity and binning mode (FISS) and to read its value (FISR) 0000: High Gain, 2x2 Binning...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Command Remark [SPM_FO?_] Requesting the image rotator start position offset value in FAST PANO mode [SPM_CFRQ_0000] Setting CEPH Sensor Supply Frequency (Normal Scan) [SPM_CFR?] Request CEPH sensor supply frequency value (Normal Scan) [SPM_CCTM_0000] Setting CEPH Total Recording Time (Normal Scan)
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Command Remark [SMP_ECHK_0002] At the end of abnormal shooting by releasing the irradiation switch, Messages sent before [SMP_STOP_0000]-Purpose of identifying the cause of the outage [SMP_CPOF] This command is to turn off the power of the sensor and notify it when there is no command input for 30 minutes.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 3. Procedure for using remote exposure function • To use the remote exposure function for the first time, approval and login of the hospital personnel are required. • Do not use the remote exposure function when exposure a patient.
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual 4. Error Message List Tube Error Message Sent From MCU To PC • Command Description [SMP_ERRR_0001] The tube is not ready [SMP_ERRR_0002] Tube Mono Block and Inverter Board Cable are not connected [SMP_ERRR_0003] Current is more than maximum permissible current while Inverter...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual the setting value. Error “5” is displayed on Inverter Board. [SMP_ERRR_0015] During X-Ray exposure, mA Feedback is more than 150% off from the setting value. Error “6” is displayed on Inverter Board. • Motor Error Message sent from MCU to PC...
Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual Chapter 9. Console software error message List 1. Hardware Error Code • Error code sending method Method: Serial communication (RS232) Format : [SMP_ERRR_####] - #### Error code, tail code only Classify sub code using Converting function.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual - This error occurs when the exposure TUBE EXP ON- switch is off after the Exposure on COMMAND ERROR command. - his error occurs when there is no TUBE EXP OFF exposure off command within 0.5...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual - This error occurs while moving the Motor 4 Collimator right origin of the right side of the 4-axis axis error collimator. - This error occurs while moving the Motor 4 Collimator up axis origin of the 4-axis collimator Up.
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual - When invalid memory is accessed - If an error occurs when releasing the memory used inside the library ------ [ ZeusDBP related ] - Unknown error - When an error occurs in function 1 of the DBP image processing module ︙...
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Vatech A9 (PHT-30CSS) Technical manual processing module - If the path of the input configuration file is invalid - If the section name of the input configuration file is invalid - When the method type value received is invalid - When the input image size information is invalid...
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