Hologic Trident
Hologic · Model Trident
Superb image quality for rapid verification with maximum confidence. One-touch x-ray control with AEC for fast image acquisition. Large, 12 cm x 14 cm active imaging area; accommodates a wide range of surgical specimens and core biopsy samples. Innovative Enhanced Visualization tool with five levels of image optimization for added sharpness and lesion conspicuity. Fully integrated, maneuverable and ergonomic workstation. User-friendly operator interface with minimal procedure steps to streamline workflow. Ideal for radiologists, breast surgeons and pathologists.
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.
Poor or no X-ray image
HighSymptoms: Blank, noisy or low-contrast specimen image, exposure inhibited.
Root cause: X-ray source aging, a flat-panel detector fault, or a generator / interlock fault.
Detector calibration / artefact fault
MediumSymptoms: Fixed-pattern artefacts, non-uniform image, calibration overdue or failing.
Root cause: Detector gain / offset calibration or a bad pixel map.
Drawer / specimen-tray or door fault
MediumSymptoms: Drawer will not open / close, door-interlock error, exposure blocked.
Root cause: Drawer mechanism or a door / interlock switch.
Workstation / PACS-send fault
MediumSymptoms: Images will not display, annotate or send to PACS.
Root cause: Workstation PC or the DICOM configuration.
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.
X-ray source
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Flat-panel detector
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Drawer / door interlock switch
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Workstation PC
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Generator components
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray source | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Flat-panel detector | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Drawer / door interlock switch | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Workstation PC | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Generator components | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
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: Poor or no image
- Run the detector calibration and a phantom exposure.
- Check the door interlock and drawer are satisfied.
- Note the exact fault code from the console.
- Review the X-ray source hour / exposure counters.
- Escalate a confirmed source or detector fault to Hologic.
Symptom: Cannot send to PACS
- Confirm the network link and PACS AE title / IP / port.
- Send a DICOM echo.
- Check for a recent PACS-side change.
- Reboot the workstation if the network is fine.
- Escalate a persistent DICOM fault.
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