CPI Indico 100 Rad
CPI · Model Indico 100 Rad
Fast, easy, user-friendly operation Radiographic display Internationally recognized symbols 5 programmable imaging receptors Programmable using GenWare Service Software or the operator console Compatible with both digital and conventional radiographic (RAD) systems.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
No or inconsistent X-ray exposure
HighSymptoms: Exposure inhibited, error code, images under- or over-exposed.
Root cause: HV generator fault, an exposure-switch / contactor fault, an HT-cable fault, or a tube-load / thermal interlock.
kV / mA / mAs error
HighSymptoms: Generator error indicating the requested technique cannot be delivered, or the output is inaccurate.
Root cause: Inverter / HV-tank fault, a filament-supply fault, or a calibration issue.
AEC (phototimer) fault
MediumSymptoms: Auto-exposure images consistently over- or under-exposed.
Root cause: AEC ion chamber or its calibration.
Console / interface fault
MediumSymptoms: Console unresponsive, will not communicate with the tube stand / table / bucky.
Root cause: Console board or the interconnect cabling.
Cooling / duty-cycle lockout
LowSymptoms: Exposures inhibited after a burst, tube-heat alarm.
Root cause: Tube-housing heat limit reached, or a tube cooling-fan fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
HV inverter / generator components
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
HT cables
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Filament / rotor supply components
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
AEC ion chamber
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Console interface board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| HV inverter / generator components | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| HT cables | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Filament / rotor supply components | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| AEC ion chamber | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Console interface board | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
INITIALIZATIONDisplayed during power up sequence.
SPINNING ROTORDisplayed when prep state is active.
X-RAY READYDisplayed when generator is ready to expose
X-RAY ONDisplayed during both a rad and fluoro exposure.
DAP NOT READYThe optional DAP (Indico 100 only) is in its "warm up" state, and not ready to make DAP measurements.
TUBE KV LIMITRequested kV not allowed as tube kV limit has been reached.
None.
GEN KV LIMITRequested kV not allowed as generator kV limit has been reached.
None.
TUBE MA LIMITRequested mA not allowed as tube mA limit has been reached.
None.
GEN MA LIMITRequested mA not allowed as generator mA limit has been reached.
None.
TUBE KW LIMITRequested parameter not allowed as tube kW limit has been reached.
None.
GEN KW LIMITRequested parameter not allowed as generator kW limit has been reached.
None.
TUBE MAS LIMITRequested mAs not allowed as tube mAs limit has been reached.
None.
GEN MAS LIMITRequested mAs not allowed as generator mAs limit has been reached.
None.
GEN MS LIMITRequested ms not allowed as generator ms limit has been reached.
None.
CAL LIMITRequested parameter not calibrated. Recalibrate X-ray tube or select a calibrated parameter.
AEC DENSITY LIMRequested density not programmed. Select another density or program requested density step.
ANODE HEAT WARNAnode has exceeded programmed warning level.
Wait for anode to cool.
FL TIMER WARNFluoro interval timer · 5.0 mins. Reset fluoro timer.
Reset fluoro timer.
INVALID PARAMGenerator detected invalid parameter within received message, message ignored.
Select valid parameter.
HOUSE HEAT WARNX-ray tube housing heat has exceeded housing warning limit.
Wait for housing to cool.
GEN DUTY WARNINGThe generator has reached its duty cycle warning limit.
Re-evaluate technique factors. Allow generator to cool if possible. If exposures are continued, serious generator damage may result due to overheating.
DAP ACCUM WARNThe accumulated DAP value has reached the programmed DAP limit.
Reset the DAP.
DAP RATE WARNThe current DAP rate exceeds the programmed DAP rate limit.
Reduce the dose.
APR MEMORY ERRORAPR data has been corrupted.
See note 1 near end of this section.
E001Generator CPU EPROM has been corrupted.
Call product support for new generator CPU EPROM.
E003Generator CPU NVRAM data has been corrupted.
Re-initialize generator CPU NVRAM using generator factory defaults.
E004Generator CPU real time clock is not functioning.
Reset time and date.
E005Main contactor in HF power supply did not energize.
Call product support.
E0061. Rotor starter may have detected a current fault in the stator. 2. Power supply was not ready to start rotor.
Power unit off and retry rotor start.
E007Power supply has detected filament current <2 amps.
1. Check for open filament in X-ray tube. 2. Check for poor connections in the cathode cable. 3. Check fuses on filament board(s).
E008Power supply has detected a fault in the kV or mA output during an exposure and immediately terminated the exposure. This may be caused by arcing in the X-ray tube, arcing of the HV cables, or HT tank.
1. If arcing of the X-ray tube is suspected, check condition of tube. The X-ray tube may be damaged or simply require "seasoning". Refer to chapter 6 for tube seasoning procedure. 2. If failure of HT tank is suspected, contact product support.
E009Power supply is not ready to make an exposure.
Retry exposure.
E011Generator CPU detected mA greater than allowed tolerance.
Recalibrate X-ray tube. *
E012Generator CPU detected mA less than allowed tolerance.
Recalibrate X-ray tube. *
E013Operator released exposure switch during exposure.
1. Re-take exposure if necessary. 2. Check for faulty switch contacts or wiring.
E014AEC exposure exceeded allowed back up time.
1. Check exposure technique settings. 2. Check that correct AEC chamber is energized.
E015AEC exposure exceeded allowed back up mAs.
1. Check exposure technique settings. 2. Check that correct AEC chamber is energized.
E016Tomo exposure exceeded back up time.
1. Check exposure technique settings. 2. Increase tomo back up time if necessary.
E017Selected mA not calibrated for selected kV.
Recalibrate X-ray tube.
E018Generator has been in prep state too long.
Reduce length of time in prep state.
E019Selected parameters will cause X-ray tube to exceed its programmed anode heat limit.
Reduce parameters or wait for tube to cool.
E020X-ray tube # 1 too hot and its thermal switch has opened.
Wait for X-ray tube # 1 to cool.
E021X-ray tube # 2 too hot and its thermal switch has opened.
Wait for X-ray tube # 2 to cool.
E022Door is open.
Close door.
E023Collimator is not ready.
Check collimator.
E024Generator did not receive a Bucky contact closure in a reasonable time after start of Rad expose state.
Check for grid movement and drive signal to Bucky.
E025II safety is not ready.
Check II safety.
E026Spare input is not ready.
Check spare input.
E028Prep input active during power on initialization phase.
Check prep switch and input for short circuit.
E029X-ray input active during power on initialization phase.
Check X-ray switch and input for short circuit.
E030Fluoro input active during power on initialization phase.
Check fluoro switch and input for short circuit.
E031Communication error detected with remote fluoro control unit.
1. Check remote fluoro control cable for damage and proper connection. 2. Turn power off and then on to Reset Generator.
E032Generator has detected error in communication to console.
1. Check console cable for damage and proper connection. 2. Turn power off and then on to reset generator.
E033Generator detects lithium battery voltage is low.
Replace lithium battery.
E034+12VDC rail is out of tolerance.
Check +12VDC rail.
E035-12VDC rail is out of tolerance.
Check -12VDC rail.
E036+15VDC rail is out of tolerance.
Check +15VDC rail.
E037-15VDC rail is out of tolerance.
Check -15VDC rail.
E038Generator detects corrupt calibration data.
Re-calibrate X-ray tube(s).
E039Generator detects corrupt AEC data.
Reprogram AEC data or set factory defaults.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: No exposure / kV-mA error
- Note the exact generator error code.
- Confirm the mains supply is within the generator's spec (line-voltage compensation).
- Check the HT cables and the exposure contactor.
- Confirm the tube is not in a thermal lockout.
- Escalate a confirmed inverter / HV-tank / filament fault to the service provider; verify output with an X-ray analyser after any repair.
Symptom: AEC fault
- Verify the AEC response with a phantom at two thicknesses.
- Check the AEC chamber connections.
- Recalibrate the AEC per the service procedure.
- Compare to a manual technique.
- Replace the AEC chamber if it will not calibrate.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
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