Upgrading Motion Controller Firmware; Tools Required; Procedure - Philips CARDIOMD Service Manual

Gantry Software Updates
7.2.5

Upgrading Motion Controller Firmware

Note. The two motion controllers must always have the same software version installed.
7.2.5.1

Tools Required

•
CardioMD software installation CD, part number 9CSY0906
•
SW load cable (RS 232 cable) for motion controller, part number 9CBL0818
•
When using a laptop acquisition PC (CardioMD Series III): An USB to RS 232 adapter, part
III
no. 3ACQ1669.
7.2.5.2

Procedure

Before starting the motion controller firmware update, check the release note on the CD-ROM.
You find the release note in the directory
mation that is more recent than this manual.
Note. If you are using a laptop acquisition PC, make sure that you will be using either COM1 or
COM2 to download firmware to the motion controller, since the software used for downloading
only supports these ports. See section 7.2.2 on page 7-2 for instructions on determining the COM
port number.
Procedure
To access the motion controller modules, you
must remove the front cover from the table
console:
1. Unscrew the 2 Allen screws in each side.
2. For safety reasons, cut power to the mo-
tors by pressing one of the Emergency
Stop buttons.
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Release notes
Details
Location
of screws
Note. The appearance of your system may be slightly different from the system
shown in the photograph above. However, there is no difference in the location of
the screws
. The release note may provide infor-
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Location
of screws