SXG Operator Manual Consola Rev.01.20160426.01

SXG SERIES
High Frequency X-ray Generator
Operator Manual
Rev. A
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SXG HFG SERIES
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 11
1.1 GENERATOR DESCRIPTION................................................................................................ 11
1.1.1 PURPOSE OF USE ........................................................................................................................ 11
1.1.2 GENERAL FEATURES ................................................................................................................... 11
1.1.3 OPTIONAL FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 11
1.1.4 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................................ 12
1.2 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 13
1.2.1 X-RAY PROTECTION ................................................................................................................... 13
1.2.2 RADIATION PROTECTION ............................................................................................................ 13
1.2.3 SAFETY AND WARNING SYMBOLS ............................................................................................... 14
1.2.4 SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNINGS ................................................................................................ 15
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 16
1.3.1 PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.2 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................ 18
2. SXG CONTROL CONSOLE ............................................................................................... 19

2.1 SXG CONTROL CONSOLE................................................................................................... 19
2.1.1 BUTTONS ON MAIN SCREEN........................................................................................................ 19
2.1.2 INTERFACE ON MAIN SCREEN ..................................................................................................... 20
2.1.3 INTERFACE ON APR SELECTION SCREEN .................................................................................... 21
2.2 POWER AND X-RAY CONTROL .......................................................................................... 22
2.2.1 POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS ....................................................................................................... 22
2.2.1.1 POWER ON CONTROL .............................................................................. 22
2.2.1.2 POWER OFF CONTROL ............................................................................. 22
2.2.2 X-RAY EXPOSURE CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 23
2.2.2.1 X-RAY PREPARATION ............................................................................... 23
2.2.2.2 X-RAY EXPOSURE ................................................................................... 23
2.3 RADIOGRAPHY CONTROLS ................................................................................................ 24
2.3.1 KV CONDITION CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 24
2.3.2 MA CONDITION CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 25
2.3.3 TIME CONDITION CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 26
2.3.4 MAS CONDITION CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 27
2.3.5 FOCAL SPOT SELECTION INDICATOR .......................................................................................... 28
2.3.6 HEAT UNIT INDICATOR ............................................................................................................... 29
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2.3.7 OPERATION MESSAGE ................................................................................................................. 30

2.3.8 WARNING INDICATOR AND MESSAGE ......................................................................................... 31
2.3.9 ERROR INDICATOR AND MESSAGE .............................................................................................. 32
2.3.10 DATE AND TIME DISPLAY .......................................................................................................... 33
2.4 BUCKY CONTROL .............................................................................................................. 34
2.4.1 NONE-BUCKY .............................................................................................................................. 34
2.4.2 BUCKY1 / TABLE BUCKY ............................................................................................................ 35
2.4.3 BUCKY2 / STAND BUCKY ............................................................................................................ 36
2.5 AEC CONTROL ................................................................................................................... 37
2.5.1 AEC SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................. 38
2.5.2 AEC ASSIGNMENT ....................................................................................................................... 39
2.5.3 AEC ON/OFF CONTROL .............................................................................................................. 40
2.5.4 AEC SPEED CONTROL ................................................................................................................. 41
2.5.5 AEC FIELD SELECTION ................................................................................................................ 42
2.5.6 AEC DENSITY CONTROL.............................................................................................................. 43
2.6 APR CONTROL ................................................................................................................... 44
2.6.1 APR SELECTION .......................................................................................................................... 44
3. SYSTEM SETTING ............................................................................................................ 51

3.1 SYSTEM SETUP .................................................................................................................. 54
3.1.1 DATE AND TIME SETTING ........................................................................................................... 56
4. SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................................................ 57

4.1 VIEW STATISTICS ............................................................................................................... 58
4.2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................... 59
4.3 FILAMENT CURRENT ......................................................................................................... 60
4.4 ROTOR CURRENT .............................................................................................................. 62
5. CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................. 63
5.1 KV CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................... 64
5.1.1 KV CALIBRATION IN AUTOMATIC MODE ..................................................................................... 65
5.1.2 KV CALIBRATION IN MANUAL MODE ........................................................................................... 66
5.2 MA CALIBRATION............................................................................................................... 67
5.2.1 FULL-AUTOMATIC MA CALIBRATION .......................................................................................... 69
5.2.2 SEMI-AUTOMATIC MA CALIBRATION ........................................................................................... 71
5.2.3 MANUAL MA CALIBRATION ......................................................................................................... 73
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 75
6.1 GENERAL MESSAGES ......................................................................................................... 75

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6.2 WARNING MESSAGES......................................................................................................... 76

6.3 ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................. 77
7. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 79
7.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................................................................ 80
7.2 CLEANING ......................................................................................................................... 81
7.3 DISPOSAL .......................................................................................................................... 82
APPENDIX A. SXG GENERATOR MAS TABLE ...................................................................... 84

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SXG HFG SERIES
REVISION HISTORY
Revision Number Date Description
A OCT 21, 2015 First Edition

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PRELIMINARYT INFORMATION
Before starting with the use of the “SXG” series X-ray generator, please carefully read and follow the
instructions contained herein in order to obtain the best performance and assure the safety of the patient,
operator, equipment and the environment.
Always pay close attention to the messages when operating the equipment.
‘DANGER’ ADVISE OF CONDITIONS OR SITUATIONS THAT IF NOT NEEDED

OR AVOIDED WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
THE WORD ‘WARNING’ IDENTIFIES THOSE OCCURRENCES WHICH MIGHT

COMPROMISE THE X-RAY SYSTEM’S PERFORMANCE OR OPERATOR’S
PERSONAL SAFETY OR CAUSE INJURIES TO PEOPLE.
THE WORD ‘CAUTION’ INDENTIFIES THOSE OCCURRENCES WHICH MIGHT

COMPROMISE THE OPERATOR’S PERSONAL SAFETY OR CAUSE INJURIES
TO PEOPLE.
PLEASE NOTE SERVES TO GIVE SPECIAL INDICATIONS TO FACILITATE

MAINTENCE OR MAKE IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLEARER.

SXG HFG SERIES
ABBREVIATION
AEC Automatic Exposure Control
APR Anatomical Program
HU Heat Unit
KV Kilo-Volt Unit of Voltage
mA Milli-Ampere Unit of Tube Power
mAs Milli-Ampere Second
HSR High Speed Rotor
HFG High Frequency Generator
DR Digital Radiography

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2. SXG Control Console SXG HFG SERIES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERATOR DESCRIPTION
The SXG high frequency X-ray generator is intended for use in radiographic only stationary X-ray systems.
The X-ray generator consists of a main power cabinet, and a control console. The main power cabinet
contains the HT tank and control circuits, the filament drivers, the low speed starter, and interface
connections to the other equipment.
1.1.1 PURPOSE OF USE
The SXG X-ray generator is a device used to generate X-ray. It is commonly used by radiographers to
acquire an X-ray image of the inside of an object as in medicine.
1.1.2 GENERAL FEATURES
 Support a full automatic function for kV and mA calibration

 Support a feedback waveform display function for mA calibration
 Support a convenient user interface for system parameter setting
 Support a various system diagnostic functions
 Support an self-diagnostics monitoring feature and real-time status display feature
 Support a various protection feature with a tube anode Heat Unit(HU) display
 Support a maximum 3000 user programmable anatomical programs with each body size
 Support a fine performance and an excellent long-term stability
 Support an easy firmware upgrade feature without any special ISP module
 Support a various control console interfaces with Membrane , Android, Windows
1.1.3 OPTIONAL FEATURES
 Automatic Exposure Control(AEC) interface

 Digital Radiography(DR) interface with PC interface module

1.1.4 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY
 AC 230V, 1A
 AC 24V, 6.3A
 DC 28V, 5A

1.2 SAFETY
1.2.1 X-RAY PROTECTION
THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT AND OPERATOR

UNLESS SAFE EXPOSURE FACTORS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE
OBSERVED.
X-RAY EQUIPMENT IF NOT PROPERLY USED MAY CAUSE INJURY.

ACCORDINGLY, AN OPERATOR SHALL THOROUGHLY READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE
THIS EQUIPMENT.
ALL OPERATORS USING X-RAY EQUIPMENT MUST BE AWARE OF THE

DANGER OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO X-RAY.
VARIOUS PROTECTIVE MATERALS AND DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT SUCH MATERIALS AND DEVICES TO BE
USED.
1.2.2 RADIATION PROTECTION
Because exposure to X-ray radiation may damage health, use great care to provide protection against
exposure to the primary beam. Some of the effects of X-ray radiation are cumulative and may be
extended over a period of months or years.
The beat safety regulation for X-ray operator is “Avoid exposure to the primary beam at all times”. The
secondary radiation may occur when there is an object on the route of primary beam.

1.2.3 SAFETY AND WARNING SYMBOLS
X-ray command symbol
Hazardous Voltage symbol.
Warning symbol used to indicate a potential hazard to operators, service personnel or

to the equipment.
Protection earth symbol
Emitting X-ray equipment symbol (IEC 60417)
The symbol of Electrostatic discharge sensitive device
Pause symbol (IEC 60417)

1.2.4 SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNINGS
THE EQUIPMENT IS DANGEROUS TO BOTH PATIENT AND OPERATOR

UNLESS IT IS PROPERLY USED. ONLY PATIENT SHOULD STAY X-RAY
ROOM. IF OTHER PERSONS INEVITABLY HAVE TO STAY IN THE ROOM
DURING X-RAY OPERATIONN, PROPER PROTECTIVE MEASUREMENT
SHOULD BE USED.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO EXPOSURE X-RAY TO UNNECESSARY AREA. TO

MINIMIZE EXPOSUR, USE SUCH ITEMS AS LEAD SCREENS, LEAD
IMPREGNATED GLOVES, APRONS, ETC.
POWER OFF THE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT X-RAY EXPOSURE.

MAKE SURE TO POWE OFF THE EQUIPMENT DURING CLEANING,
SANITIZING, AND STERILIZING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND A
LEAKAGE OF ELECTRICITY.
TO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WHERE METALLIC MATERIALS CAN BE

ADULTERATED TO PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND
INJURY.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.

IT COULD CAUSES ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PROBLEMS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF THERE IS THE THREAT OF AN

EARTHQUAKE. FOLLOWING AN EARTHQUAKE, ENSURE THAT THE
EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING PROPERLY AND IT’S MANDATORY TO CHECK
IT BEFORE COMPLETELY UNDER ANDY ASPECT BEFORE USING IT AGAIN.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION MAY EXPOSE PATIENTS AN
ENVIRONMENT TO HAZARDS.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
For safe and proper operations of this equipment, carefully read the instructions in this manual before
operations. Also keep it at hand for reference.
Please make sure to acknowledge and understand attachment document, warning, and cautions in this
manual before installing this equipment.
IT IS DANGEROUS TO MODIFY OR CONVERSE THE SPECIFICATIONS OF

THIS EQUIPMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH “IMPORTANT MATTERS IN
USING MEDICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT” BY THE PRESIDENT OF
PHARMACY WELFARE CONSUMPTION, MODIFICATIONS OF THE
EQUIPEMNT BY USERS ARE PROHIBITED. ACCORDING TO MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT REGULATION, MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT BY
MANUFACTUREER REQUIRES APPROVAL.
OPERATORS HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND

MAINGENANCE. ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN OR COMPETENT PERSON
CAN OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. IT IS DANGEROUS TO REPAIR OR TO
INSPECT INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT. PLEASE CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
SERVICE ENGINEER.
DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PLACE WHERE COMBUSTIBLE GAN

OR EXPLOSIVE GAS CAN BE GENERATED. THIS IS NOT EXPLOSION PROOF
EQUIPMENT. THEREFORE DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PLACE
WHERE COMBUSTIBLE GAS OR EXPLOSIVE GAS MAY BE GENERATED.

1.3.1 PERFORMANCE
Model SXG-32R SXG-40R
Power Rating 32kW 40kW
Line Nominal, Phase 230V, 1Φ(Single Phase), 50/60Hz
Line Voltage Range ±10%
kV Range 40 to 125kV, 1kV step
mA Range 10 to 400mA 10 to 500mA
Timer Range 1ms to 10sec, 36 steps
mAs Range 0.1 to 400mAs 0.1 to 500mAs
400mA@80kV 500mA@80kV
Max. Power Output 320mA@100kV 400mA@100kV
250mA@125kV 320mA@125kV
Rotor Supply Low Speed Starter (LSS)
Anatomical Programs Max.3000 programs (Programmable)
Technique Selection 4-Point Control (kV,mA,Time,mAs) / 2-Point Control(kV,mAs)
Image Receptors 2 Buckys + 1 Non-Bucky
External System Power 220VAC, 1A, 220W
Auxiliary Power Supply Magnetic Lock Power 28VDC, 5A, 140W
Collimator Lamp Power 24VAC, 6.3A, 150W
X-ray Ripple Frequency 30kHz
Reproducibility Coefficient of Variant: kV<0.005, Time<0.005, mAs<0.01
Accuracy kV<±(3%+1kV), mA<±(5%+1mA), Time<±(1%+1ms), mAs < ±(3%+1mAs)
Linearity Coefficient of Linearity < 0.01 : CL=(X1-X2)/(X1+X2),where X is mR/mAs

1.3.2 ENVIRONMENT
CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT CONDITOINS (OPERATING CONDITIONS)

Ambient temperature range 10 C to 40 C (50 F to 104 F)
Relative humidity range 30% to 75%, non-condensing
Altitude Limit This product is rated to operate at an altitude ≤3000m
TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
Ambient temperature range -10 C to 70 C (14 F to 158 F)..
Relative humidity range 5% to 95%, non-condensing.
WAREHOUSING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
See “Transportation Environment Conditions”

2. SXG CONTROL CONSOLE
2.1 SXG CONTROL CONSOLE
2.1.1 BUTTONS ON MAIN SCREEN
1. Power On Button
2. Power Off Button
3. X-ray Preparation Button
4. X-ray Exposure Button
5. Reset Button
6. Non-Bucky Selection Button
7. Bucky1 Selection Button
8. Bucky2 Selection Button
9. APR Selection Button
10. Infant Body Size Button on APR Mode
11. Small Body Size Button on APR Mode

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12. Normal Body Size Button on APR Mode

13. Large Body Size Button on APR Mode
14. APR Mode Release Button
15. kV Condition Control Button
16. mA Condition Control Button
17. Exposure Time Condition Control Button
18. mAs Condition Control Button
2.1.2 INTERFACE ON MAIN SCREEN
1. Bucky Selection Display

2. Power Rating Display
3. Heat Unit Display
4. Body Size Selection Indicator
5. APR Selection Display
6. Date & Time Information
7. System Indicators
8. Status Message Window

9. kV Condition
10. mA Condition
11. Exposure Time Condition
12. mAs Condition
2.1.3 INTERFACE ON APR SELECTION SCREEN
1. APR Examination Selection Buttons

2. APR Technique Selection Buttons
3. APR Examination Page Control Buttons
4. APR Technique Page Control Buttons
5. APR Body Size Selection Buttons
6. APR Setting Button
7. APR Selection Page Release Button
8. APR Examination Item List
9. APR Technique Item List

2.2 POWER AND X-RAY CONTROL
2.2.1 POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS
2.2.1.1 POWER ON CONTROL
If you want to turn on the X-ray generator, press the ‘POWER ON’ switch as shown picture above.
2.2.1.2 POWER OFF CONTROL
If you want to turn off the X-ray generator, press the ‘POWER OFF’ switch as shown picture above.
POWER OFF THE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT X-RAY EXPOSURE.

MAKE SURE TO POWE OFF THE EQUIPMENT DURING CLEANING,
SANITIZING, AND STERILIZING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND A
LEAKAGE OF ELECTRICITY.

2.2.2 X-RAY EXPOSURE CONTROL
2.2.2.1 X-RAY PREPARATION
If you want to make an X-ray exposure, press the ‘PREPARATION’ switch as shown above. As soon as the
preparation switch is pressed, the rotor is driven.
2.2.2.2 X-RAY EXPOSURE
In order to make the X-ray exposure, press and hold the ‘X-RAY EXPOSURE’ switch while pressing the
preparation switch as shown picture above.
DO NOT RELEASE THE X-RAY SWITCH UNTIL THE END OF THE X-RAY
EXPOSURE OPERATION.

2.3 RADIOGRAPHY CONTROLS
2.3.1 KV CONDITION CONTROL
To adjust the kV condition, press the kV Condition Control button as shown picture above. And when the
condition is allowed from the generator, the kV condition will be updated on the screen as shown picture
above.
WHEN THE OPERATOR CHANGES THE CONDITION, KV WARNING MESSAGE

CAN APPEAR ON SCREEN. AT THIS TIME, PLEASE WAIT OPERATION. THE
WARNING MESSAGE WILL BE CLEARED AUTOMATICALLY.
THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF KV CONDITION IS 125[KV] IN SXG-32R AND SXG-

40R GENERATOR SERIES.

2.3.2 MA CONDITION CONTROL
To adjust the mA condition, press the mA Condition Control Button as shown picture above. And when the
condition is allowed from generator, the mA condition will be updated on the screen as shown picture
above.
WHEN THE OPERATOR CHANGES THE CONDITION, MA WARNING MESSAGE

THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF MA CONDITION IS 400[mA] WITH SXG-32R

MODEL AND 500[mA] WITH SXG-40R MODEL.

2.3.3 TIME CONDITION CONTROL
To adjust the X-ray exposure time condition, press the Time Condition Control button as shown picture
above. And when the condition is allowed from the generator, the time condition will be updated on the
screen as shown picture above.
WHEN THE OPERATOR CHANGES THE CONDITION, WARNING MESSAGE

THE RANGE OF X-RAY EXPOSURE TIME CONDITION IS FROM 1 MILLI-

SECOND TO 10 SECONDS.

2.3.4 MAS CONDITION CONTROL
To adjust the mAs condition, press the mAs Condition Control button as shown picture above. And when the
condition is allowed from the generator, the time condition will be updated on the screen as shown picture
above.
WHEN THE OPERATOR CHANGES THE CONDITION, WARNING MESSAGE

THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF MAS CONDITION IS 400[mAs] WITH SXG-32R

MODEL AND 500[mAs] WITH SXG-40R MODEL.

2.3.5 FOCAL SPOT SELECTION INDICATOR
Focal spot size indicator shows currently selected X-ray tube focal spot size. SXG generator series provides
the automatic selection function of focal spot by ‘Maximum Small Focus mA’ parameter of system
configuration.
The following picture shows the focal spot indicator.
Small focal spot indicator
Large focal spot indicator
IF YOU WANT TO MODIFY THE MAXIMUM SMALL FOCUS MA PARAMETER

OF SYSTEM SETTING, PLEASE CONTACT TO TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE
ENGINEER.

2.3.6 HEAT UNIT INDICATOR
SXG generator series provides the indicator of Heat Unit (HU) as shown picture above. The HU data is
displayed to % (percent) unit on screen as shown above.
WHEN THE ANODE HEAT UNIT IS OVER 70%, HU WARNING MESSAGE WILL
BE DISPLAYED ON SCREEN.
IF YOU WANT TO MODIFY THE MAXIMUM SMALL FOCUS MA PARAMETER

OF SYSTEM SETTING, PLEASE CONTACT TO TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE
ENGINEER.
THE RANGE OF X-RAY EXPOSURE TIME CONDITION IS FROM 1 MILLI-

SECOND TO 10 SECONDS.

2.3.7 OPERATION MESSAGE
The following table shows a general message been defined.
Message Normal
Description Generator condition is normal now.
Message APR DATABASE LOADING …

Message X-ray Preparation

Message X-ray Preparation … OK

Message X-ray Exposure


2.3.8 WARNING INDICATOR AND MESSAGE
The SXG generator series provides warning indicator and messages that it is issued to warn the operator of
generator of troubles which is not serious issues. When the warning issue is occurred, the generator will
show the warning message on screen and blinked the warning indicator located on left-top side of console
screen. This warning indicator and message will be disappeared after 5 seconds automatically.
WHEN THE WARNING MESSAGES WILL BE CLEARED AUTOMATICALLY

WITHOUT PRESSING THE ‘RESET’ BUTTON.

2.3.9 ERROR INDICATOR AND MESSAGE
The SXG generator series provides an error indicator and messages with and error sound. When and error is
occurred, the generator will show an error message on screen, and will blink an error indicator located on
left-top side of console screen.
In order to clear an error status, press the ‘RESET’ button, then an error status may be cleared. If an error
status is not cleared with the ‘RESET’ button, please stop the operation, and contact to technician or
service engineer.
IF AN ERROR STATUS IS NOT CLEARED WITH RESET BUTTON, STOP THE

OPERATION AND CONTACT TO TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE ENGINEER.

2.3.10 DATE AND TIME DISPLAY
The SXG generator series provides the various display formats for the date and time information. The
following table shows the date and time formats for display on console screen.
Setting Item Available Data
YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
DATE AND TIME MODE DD-MM-YYYY

MM-DD-YYYY
YYYY-MM-DD
March 10,2015
10 March 2015

2.4 BUCKY CONTROL
2.4.1 NONE-BUCKY
If you want to select the Non-Bucky, press the ‘Non-Bucky’ button as shown picture above. When the
request is applied from generator, the Non-Bucky indicator will be updated on screen.

2.4.2 BUCKY1 / TABLE BUCKY
If you want to select the Bucky1 (Table Bucky), press the Bucky1 (Table Bucky) button as shown picture
above. When the request is applied from generator, the Bucky1 indicator will be updated on screen.
Generally the Bucky1 is used for the X-ray examination on table.
IF THE THICKNESS OF A SUBJECT BECOMES THICK, IT CAUSES LOSS OF

THE IMAGE DUE TO THE EFFECT OF THE SCATTERING LINE FROM THE
SUBJECT. THEREFORE, WHEN THE OPERATOR TAKE X-RAY ON TABLE,
THE OPERATOR SHOULD SELECT BUCKY1 TO PREVENT IMAGE QUALITY
FROM CONTRST LOSSS BY SCATTERING LINE.

2.4.3 BUCKY2 / STAND BUCKY
If you want to select the Bucky2 (Stand Bucky), press the Bucky2 (Stand Bucky) button as shown picture
above. When the request is applied from generator, the Bucky2 indicator will be updated on screen.
Generally the Bucky1 is used for the x-ray examination on stand.
IF THE THICKNESS OF A SUBJECT BECOMES THICK, IT CAUSES LOSS OF

THE IMAGE DUE TO THE EFFECT OF THE SCATTERING LINE FROM THE
SUBJECT. THEREFORE, WHEN THE OPERATOR TAKE X-RAY WITH STAND,
THE OPERATOR SHOULD SELECT BUCKY2 TO PREVENT IMAGE QUALITY
FROM CONTRST LOSSS BY SCATTERING LINE.

2.5 AEC CONTROL
The SXG generator series provides the AEC function as an option, and the AEC function of SXG generator will
be enabled the setting of system configuration. The following screen shows the AEC function is enabled.
The function of button is as follows.
1) AEC On/Off Button

2) AEC Speed Low Selection Button
3) AEC Speed Medium Selection Button
4) AEC Speed Fast Selection Button
5) AEC Field Left Selection Button
6) AEC Field Center Selection Button
7) AEC Field Right Selection Button
8) AEC Density Display
9) AEC Density Control Button
10) AEC Bucky Selection Button

2.5.1 AEC SUPPORT
The SXG generator series provides the interface for AEC function as an option. So, if a customer wants to
use this AEC function with SXG generator, a customer must request the addition of AEC function. If the AEC
feature is not applied to SXG generator, AEC function will not operate normally on system.
THE AEC FUNTION OF SXG GENERATOR IN ORDER TO OPERATE

NORMALLY, AEC INTERFACE HARDWARE MUST BE INSTALLED ON SXG
GENERATOR.
The following picture shows the AEC Control Board located on top side of SXG generator series.
The following picture shows the AEC connector located inside SXG generator series.

2.5.2 AEC ASSIGNMENT
The SXG generator series provides the interface for AEC function. In order to enable the AEC function on
SXG generator, it must be assigned the AEC setting in the System Setting of SXG generator.
The following picture shows the screen of AEC setting in System Setting.
Basically, SXG generator series provides two AEC Assignment option such as AEC1 and AEC2. And each AEC
can be assigned to each Bucky. And when the specified Bucky is selected, if AEC assignment is enabled, AEC
feature of SXG generator will be shown on screen.
If AEC function is not assigned to any Bucky, AEC feature will not be shown on the screen. In this case, the
operator can not activate the AEC funciton on the system.
IF AEC FEATURE DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE SCREEN, PLEASE FIRST

CHECK THE AEC ASSIGNMENT OF SYSTEM SETTING.

2.5.3 AEC ON/OFF CONTROL
The following screen shows the AEC On/Off control button. This AEC On/Off button provides the AEC
feature to turn on or off for the current selected Bucky.
The following screen shows the AEC function is enabled by AEC On/Off control button.

2.5.4 AEC SPEED CONTROL
The following screen shows the AEC speed control buttons.
Generally, AEC Screen Speed or Sensitivity has term used to describe how much light is obtained from a
given x-ray exposure. The AEC Speed options of SXG generator series are as follows.
 SLOW
 MEDIUM
 FAST
AEC Speed can be activated only one of setting with SXG generator series. It means that the option of AEC
Speed can not be selected to duplicate.
INCREASES IN TEMPERATURE CAN CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN

AEC SPEED, ESPECIALLY IN HOT CLIMATES.

2.5.5 AEC FIELD SELECTION
The following screen shows the AEC Field control buttons.
AEC Field selection is possible to select multiple. However, at least one AEC filed must be enabled. The AEC
Field options of SXG generator series are as follows.
 LEFT FIELD
 CENTER FIELD
 RIGHT FIELD
When the operator has set the AEC filed, if the selected AEC filed is already activated, the selected AEC
field is turned off.
INCREASES IN TEMPERATURE CAN CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN

AEC SPEED, ESPECIALLY IN HOT CLIMATES.

2.5.6 AEC DENSITY CONTROL
The following picture shows the AEC Density setting and Control buttons.
The AEC Density format of SXG generator series provides to have nine settings which may be labeled -4, -3,
-2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3 and +4. The AEC Density control of SXG generator series is formatted in steps of 16
percent.
THE AEC DENSITY CONTROL IS ACTIVATED ONLY IN AEC MODE.
THE AEC DENSITY CONTROL OF SXG GENERATOR SERIES IS FORMATTED

IN STEPS OF 16 PERCENT.

2.6 APR CONTROL
The SXG generator series provides the APR (Anatomical program) feature, and it will support the setting of
optimal X-ray parameters based on various configurations.
The SXG APR condition contains the following parameters.
1) Bucky Selection
2) Exam Selection
3) Technique Selection
4) Body Size Selection
5) AEC Condition ( optional only )
2.6.1 APR SELECTION
The SXG generator series provides the user-friendly interface for APR feature. The following picture shows
the screen which the APR selection is activated on screen.

To load the APR condition, the operator must select the APR technique first. When the operator want to
load the APR condition, press the ‘APR Selection Button’ as shown picture below, then the following APR
selection screen will be shown.
The SXG generator series provides the default APR conditions before shipment. But this condition should be
modified to suit the need of site. The SXG generator package includes the APR editing software which it
support to modify the APR condition by operator needs.
THE SXG GENERATOR SERIES PROVIDES OPTIMAL APR EXPOSURE

CONDITION BASED ON VARIOUS CONFIGURATIONS.
THE AEC CONDITION AND PARAMETERS ARE SUPPORTED ONLY

OPTIONALLY. THE AEC PARAMETERS ARE INCLUDING THE SENSITIVITY OF
FILM SPEED, AND SELECTION OF FILED SENSING, AND DENSITY CONTROL,
AND OTHER SYSTEM PARAMETERS.

The following picture shows the typical interface of APR selection screen.
The description of each functions are as follows.
1. APR Examination Selection Buttons

2. APR Technique Selection Buttons
3. APR Examination Page Control Buttons
4. APR Technique Page Control Buttons
5. APR Body Size Selection Buttons
6. APR Setting Button
7. APR Selection Page Release Button
8. APR Examination Item List
9. APR Technique Item List

The following picture shows the setup screen of APR exposure condition.
When the APR exposure condition is loaded, the SXG generator will set all of parameters on generator as
shown picture above. The loaded APR exposure condition can be modified by operator directly.
The following picture shows the function buttons and conditions on APR mode. To modify the conditions,
refer the following procedure.
1) To modify the kV condition, adjust the ‘kV Condition Button’

2) To modify the mA condition, adjust the ‘mA Condition Button’
3) To modify the Time condition, adjust the ‘Time Condition Button’
4) To select the INFANT body size, press the ‘INFANT’ body size button
5) To select the SMALL body size, press the ‘SMALL’ body size button
6) To select the NORMAL body size, press the ‘NORMAL’ body size button
7) To select the LARGE body size, press the ‘LARGE’ body size button
8) To close the APR program mode, press the ‘APR Mode Release’ button

Generally the APR exposure condition is assigned to each Bucky independently. So if the operator changes
the Bucky, the X-ray exposure condition and APR condition are changed differently.
Specially, the SXG generator series provides the ‘Bucky Condition Synchronization’ feature. This feature will
support the synchronization between the Bucky. About this feature, please refer the ‘SXG Service Manual’.
IF YOU WANT TO ENABLE THE BUCKY SYNCHRONIZATION FEATURE,

PLEASE CONTACT TO TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE ENGINEER.

In the set state of APR condition, if you want to close the APR mode, press the ‘ESC’ button as shown
picture below.
If the operators want to store the modified APR condition to generator, press the ‘SET’ button. Sometimes
this button may not appear on the screen. In this case, the operators have to check the System Setting of
SXG generator.
IF THE PARAMETER SETTING OF ‘BUCKY CONDITION SYNC’ IN SYSTEM

SETTING, THE APR ‘SET’ BUTTON IS NOT APPEARED ON SCREEN. IF THE
OPERATORS WANT TO UPDATE THIS PARAMETER, PLEASE CONTACT TO
TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE ENGINEER.


3. System Setting SXG HFG SERIES
3. SYSTEM SETTING
This chapter describes the generator setup and interfacing of the SXG series generator.
THIS SYSTEM SETTING PROCEDURE CAN BE USED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED AND

TRAINED TECHNICIAN.
THE INSTALLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION, WITH REGARDS TO THE

SYSTEM SAFETY AND OPERATION.
The SXG series generator provides a user-friendly interface. So users can select the menu instinctively. To
open the GUI of system menu, please follow the next procedure.
Press the system menu button as shown below.
In order to use the system menu, the authority page will be appeared first as shown below.

ECOTRON 3. System Setting
Press the password and press the ‘SET’ button as shown below.
If the access authority is passed, the system menu will be appeared as shown below.


3.1 SYSTEM SETUP
THIS SYSTEM SETTING PROCEDURE CAN BE USED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED AND

TRAINED TECHNICIAN.
IF YOU CHANGE THE SYSTEM PARAMETER SETTING, THE CALIBRATION DATA CAN
BE INITIALIZED. SO PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHNICIAN BEFORE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE.
ONLY USERS WITH SERVICES AUTHORITY CAN CHANGE THE SYSTEM PARAMETER
SETTING.
Press the ‘System Setting’ menu button as shown below.

The SXG generator series provides a user-friendly interface for system setting procedure. Please refer to the
following picture for system parameter control.
THE SAVING OF CHANGED SYSTEM PARAMETERS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN

EACH MENU.

3.1.1 DATE AND TIME SETTING
Setting Item Available Data
DATE AND TIME SETTING

4. System Diagnosis SXG HFG SERIES
4. SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
The SXG generator series provides a user-friendly interface for system diagnosis procedure. Please refer to
the following picture for system diagnosis function.
The following picture shows the menu GUI of System Diagnosis.

ECOTRON 4. System Diagnosis
4.1 VIEW STATISTICS
SXG generator series provides statistics information for operator and service engineer. This information
helps to determine the status of the equipment and the technician will utilized this information.
This information includes the following items.
 Total X-ray Exposure Count

 Today X-ray Exposure Count
 Total Error Count
 Total Heat Unit
 Today Heat Unit
 Heat Unit Warning Count
 Delivery Date
 Serial Number

4.2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY
SXG generator series provides the diagnosis function of power supply.
AS SOON AS THE POWER SUPPLY MENU IS SELECTED, THE CHECKING OF POWER

SUPPLY FUNCTION WILL BE EXECUTED AUTOMATICALLY.
The checking of power supply function includes the following items.
 Control Power +3.3V

 Control Power -12.0V
 Main Power
 Rotor Power
 Filament Power

4.3 FILAMENT CURRENT
SXG generator series provides the diagnosis function for filament current level. And this function support
real-time feedback level on screen after X-ray is exposed. Operators and service engineer can easily analyze
the state of filament.
The following picture shows the control buttons of filament current diagnosis mode.
To execute the diagnosis of filament current, perform the following procedures.
1) Check mA condition. If it is not 10[mA], change the condition to 10[mA] by mA up/down button.
2) Press the ‘Start’ button.
3) When the ‘Start’ button is shown again, press the ‘Feedback Graph’ button.
4) After check the ‘Feedback Current Graph’, press the ‘Close’ button.
5) Change the condition to 320[mA] by mA up/down button.
6) Press the ‘Start’ button.
7) When the ‘Start’ button is shown again, press the ‘Feedback Graph’ button.
8) After check the ‘Feedback Current Graph’, press the ‘Close’ button.
9) Press the ‘Close’ button.

WHEN THE FILAMENT DIAGNOSIS SEQUENCE MAKING X-RAY EXPOSURE. SO

OPERATOR MUST OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT PERSONNEL.
THE FILAMENT DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE IS CARRED OUT AUTOMATICALLY WHEN

YOU PRESS THE START BUTTON. SO PLEASE DO NOT PUSH THE HAND-SWITCH
WHILE THIS PRODECURE IS RUNNING.
After X-ray is exposed, when the operator selects the Feedback Graph button, the feedback current graph
will be shown as below.

4.4 ROTOR CURRENT
SXG generator series provides the diagnosis function for tube rotor current. Operators and service engineer
can obtain some information of tube current state by this diagnosis function.
When the ‘Rotor Current’ menu is selected on System Diagnosis Menu GUI, the following GUI will be display.
IN ORDER TO PERFORM THIS DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION, OPERATOR MUST PUSH

HAND-SWITCH, BUT DO NOT NEED X-RAY EXPOSURE.
IF THE SHAKING WAVEFORM IS OBSERVED ON SCREEN, WE RECOMMEND THAT

OPERATOR STOP USING THE EQUIPMENT, AND PLEASE CONTACT THE
TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE CENTER.

5. Calibration SXG HFG SERIES
5. CALIBRATION
This chapter provides information and procedures to perform all the calibration required to establish an
performance.
THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE PRODUCES X-RAYS. SO MAKE SURE THAT OBSERVE

ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT PERSONNEL.
DO NOT SUPPLY THE MAIN POWER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN

THIS DOCUMENT.
CALIBRATION THE GENERATOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONFIGURATION IS

COMPLETED.
AFTER ALL OF THE CALIBRATION IS PERFORMED, OPERTOR CAN CHECK THE

CALIBRATION DATA THROUGH A SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS REPORT.

ECOTRON 5. Calibration
5.1 KV CALIBRATION
SXG generator series provides kV Calibration procedure with user-friendly interface. The user interface of
kV Calibration is as follow.
IF THERE IS NO ISSUES WITH KVP PERFORMANCE, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT

PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE IN SITE, BECAUSE KV CALIBRATION DATA IS FACTORY
ADJUSTED ALREADY BEFORE SHIPMENT.
THE DATA OF KV FACTOR IS ONL RELATED TO THE GENERATOR PERFORMANCE.

THE KV FACTOR IS NOT RELATED TO THE X-RAY TUBE OR OTHERS.

5.1.1 KV CALIBRATION IN AUTOMATIC MODE
SXG Generator series provides full-automatic procedure for kV Calibration. In this mode, all of calibration
sequence is performed automatically.
WHEN THE KV CALIBRATION IS PERFORMED IN AUTOMATIC MODE, X-RAY

PRODUCING IS CONTROLED BY SXG GENERATOR AUTOMATICALLY. SO PLEASE DO
NOT PRESS X-RAY HAND-SWITCH WHILE THIS SEQUENCE IS RUNNING.
To execute the kV Calibration in automatic mode, perform the following procedures.
1) Press the ‘AUTO’ button as shown picture below.

2) Press the ‘START’ button as shown picture below.
3) When the ‘FINISH’ message is appeared on screen, press the ‘Close’ button.

5.1.2 KV CALIBRATION IN MANUAL MODE
When operator performs the kV Calibration, sometimes there is a case, all data is not cleared in the
automatic mode. In this case, operator can try to perform the calibration manually in manual calibration
mode.
To execute the kV Calibration in automatic mode, perform the following procedures.
1) Press the ‘MANUAL’ button as shown picture below.

2) Select the kV step by kV step control button as shown picture below.
3) Press the ‘START’ button.
4) Check the result message.
If the result message is ‘OK’, the current kV step is finished.
If the result message is ‘FAIL’, change the kV offset value, and try again.
5) Press the ‘Close’ button.

5.2 MA CALIBRATION
SXG generator series provides mV Calibration procedure with user-friendly interface. The user interface of
mA Calibration and control buttons are as shown picture below.
WHEN THE INSTALLATION OF GENERATOR ON SITE, AFTER VERIFY THE WIRING

AND OTHER CONNECTION, PLEASE TRY TO PERFORM THE MA CALIBRATION
FIRST.
AFTER MA CALIBRTION, THE GENERATOR WILL BE THE NORMAL PERFORMANCE.

In mA calibration, the calibration is done for the mA level corresponding to the set mA value to each kV
step. The kV output is guaranteed by the circuit design of the generator, but mA output depends upon the
X-ray tube specification and conditions.
SXG generator series provides the mA calibration in three different procedures.
1) Full-Automatic mA Calibration Procedure

2) Semi-Automatic mA Calibration Procedure
3) Manual mA Calibration Procedure
Before perform the mA calibration, please see the notification below, and please review enough.
BEFORE THE MA CALIBRATION, PERFORM THE FULL-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

FIRST. FULL-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION PERFORMS CALIBRATION FOR THE PRESET
CALIBRATION STEPS CORRESPONDING TO THE PRESET MAXIMUM OUTPUT
AUTOMATICALLY
EACH TIME THAT MA CALIBRATION IS ACTIVATED IN EACH CALIBRATIO STEP, THE

PREVIOUS CALIBRATION DATA IS UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY.
BEFORE PERFORM THE MA CALIBRATION, VERIFY THAT THE CONNECTION

BETWEEN GENERATOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS.
WHEN THE FULL-AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE IS RUNNING, CALIBRATION SEQUENCE

CAN BE PAUSED MOMENTARILY BY RELEASING THE X-RAY HAND-SWITCH. PLEASE
DO NOT PRESS THE X-RAY HAND-SWITCH WHILE THE MA CALIBRATION IS
RUNNING.
IF THE OPERATOR HAS TO MODIFY THE MAXIMUM SMALL FOCUS MA IN SYSTEM

SETTING, MA CALIBRATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT AGAIN BECAUSE ALL OF THE
MA CALIBRATION DATA IS INITIALIZED.

5.2.1 FULL-AUTOMATIC MA CALIBRATION
SXG Generator series provides full-automatic procedure for mA Calibration. In this mode, all of calibration
sequence is performed automatically.
The following picture shows the interface of mA Calibration in Full-Automatic mode.
To execute the mA Calibration in full-automatic mode, perform the following procedures.
1) Press the ‘AUTO’ button.

3) Please wait until the sequence is completed.
4) When the sequence is finished, press the ‘Close’ button.

BEFORE THE MA CALIBRATION, PERFORM THE FULL-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

FIRST. FULL-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION PERFORMS CALIBRATION FOR THE PRESET
CALIBRATION STEPS CORRESPONDING TO THE PRESET MAXIMUM OUTPUT
AUTOMATICALLY
WHEN THE FULL-AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE IS RUNNING, CALIBRATION SEQUENCE

DO NOT PRESS THE X-RAY HAND-SWITCH WHILE THE MA CALIBRATION SEQUENCE
IS RUNNING.
SOMETIEMS HEAT UNIT ERROR MESSAGE IS OCCURRED DURING THE FULL-

AUTOMATIC MA CALIBRATION SEQUENCE IS RUNNING, IN THIS CASE, OPERATOR
MUST STOP THE CALIBRATION, AND NEEDS TO COOL THE HEATING OF TUBE
HOUSING.
IF ANY ABNORMAL STEP IS OCCURRED DURING FULL-AUTOMATIC MA

CALIBRATION, OPERATOR IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE MANUAL MA
CALIBRATION FOR THE ABNORMAL STEP MANUALLY.
USUALLY ABNORMAL MA CALIBRATION STEP IS OCCURRED WHEN THE LINE

POWER IS INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT THE MAXIMUM POWER RATING OR HIGH MA
STEPS. IN THIS CASE, PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE ENGINEER.
IN HEAVY DUTY OPERATION SUCH AS MA CALIBRATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO

MINIMIZED THE HEAT INPUT TO THE TUBE HOUSING ASSEMBLY CONTRIBUTED BY
THE STATOR POWER TO PREVENT HOUSING OVERHEAT. THE ITERATIVE
ACCELERATIONS OF THE ANODE TO FULL SPEED OVERHEATS THE X-RAY TUBE
STATOR AND THERMAL SWITCH OF TUBE HOUSING ASSEMBLY OPENS WHEN THE
TEMPERATURE RISES ABOVE THE HOUSING RATED VALUE.

5.2.2 SEMI-AUTOMATIC MA CALIBRATION
SXG Generator series provides semi-automatic procedure for mA Calibration. In this mode, the mA step of
specified kV range is performed only.
The following picture shows the interface of mA Calibration in Semi-Automatic mode.
To execute the mA Calibration in semi-automatic mode, perform the following procedures.
1) Press the ‘SEMI’ button.

2) Specify the desired kV range by kV step control buttons.
4) Please wait until the sequence is completed.
5) When the sequence is finished, press the ‘Close’ button.

WHEN THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE IS RUNNING, CALIBRATION SEQUENCE

DO NOT PRESS THE X-RAY HAND-SWITCH WHILE THE MA CALIBRATION SEQUENCE
IS RUNNING.
IF THE LINE POWER TO THE GENERATOR IS NOT SUFFICIENT OR UNDERSTANDED

WIRES ARE USED TO CAUSE THE SHORTAGE OF POWER TO THE GENERATOR,
ACCURATE CALIBRATION MAY NOT BE CARRIED OUT FOR HIGH POWER KV AND
MA STEPS. IN THIS CASE, SLOVE THE PROBLEM FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
CONTINUE THE CALIBRATION. IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED, PERFORM THE
CALIBRATION FOR ONLY THE POWER RANGE ALLOWED.
IN SEMI-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION, THE FULL-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION STEPS

ARE FOLLOWD EXCEPT ONE CAN PERFORM THE CALIBRATION AT EACH STEP
SEPARATELY

5.2.3 MANUAL MA CALIBRATION
SXG Generator series provides manual procedure for mA Calibration. In this mode, the mA step of specified
mA step is performed only.
Normally the manual calibration is needed necessary since Full-Automatic Calibration or Semi-Automatic
Calibration provides enough procedure for generator.
The following picture shows the interface of mA Calibration in Manual mode.
If the specified step for mA Calibration is failed, operator can change the mA offset value manually. To
control the mA offset value, please refer the shown picture above.
IF THERE IS NO SPECIAL ISSUES SINCE FULL-AUTOMATIC OR SEMI-AUTOMATIC

CALIBRATION SEQUENCE, MANUAL CALIBRATION IS NOT NEEDED NORMALLY.

When the X-ray exposure is finished for the specified step, the following information is shown on screen.
Operator and service engineer can obtain the results from this information on screen.
If the operator wishes to verify the feedback current of step, press the ‘GRAPH’ button, and will be shown
the feedback graph as shown picture below.

6. Troubleshooting SXG HFG SERIES
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
The console of SXG generator series will show the state messages on screen during normal and abnormal
operation. This chapter contains tables of those messages and suggests solution to be taken by service
personnel to correct any malfunctions that may occur.
6.1 GENERAL MESSAGES
If there is a message to be displayed, the SXG generator shows a status message during operation as follows.
When the general message occurs, operators should check the messages carefully. And it shall check the
status of the equipment. If the unexpected message is displayed from the current ongoing situation, the
operator must confirm the information of message.
THE OPERATOR SHOULD ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO THIS MESSAGE ON SCREEN.

ECOTRON 6. Troubleshooting
6.2 WARNING MESSAGES
The particular actions are not required for warning message, but check the reason of messages.
If there is a message to be displayed, the SXG generator shows a warning message during operation as
shown picture below.

6. Troubleshooting SXG HFG SERIES
6.3 ERROR MESSAGES
Picture below shows the example of error message displayed in the LCD screen of operator’s console.
These messages indicate that an error has occurred. The errors are logged in the error log, and previous
errors should be reviewed by service personnel before taking further action.
The error messages are categorized as follows.
 Major Error
 Minor Error
 Refer Error
 Power Error

ECOTRON 6. Troubleshooting

7. Maintenance SXG HFG SERIES
7. MAINTENANCE
This chapter provides a recommended the maintenance of the SXG generator series.
In order to guarantee safety of the equipment, it is necessary to set up a maintenance schedule. Additional
information relevant to the mandatory maintenance can be found in the Maintenance Instructions of SXG
generator series.
The responsible organization is responsible for observing a maintenance schedule which must be executed
by qualified technicians who must be able to certify their work.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL STATE REGULATORY BODY FOR INFORMATION

REGARDING INSPECTION SCEDULES FOR THIS EQUIPMENT.
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURIES

CAUSED BY FAILURE TO CARRY OUT INSPECTIONS OR ACCEPTANCE TESTS OR BY
INCOMPLETE MAINTENANCE.
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS OF ANY COMPONENT MUST BE CARRIED OUT

SOLELY BY AUTHORISED AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND ONLY USING
GENUINE SPARE PARTS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF THERE IS THE THREAT OF AN

EARTHQUAKE. FOLLOWING AN EARTHQUAKE, ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS
OPERATING PROPERLY AND IT’S MANDATORY TO CHECK IT BEFORE COMPLETELY
UNDER ANDY ASPECT BEFORE USING IT AGAIN. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
PRECAUTION MAY EXPOSE PATIENTS AN ENVIRONMENT TO HAZARDS.

ECOTRON 7. Maintenance
7.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
In order to maintain the equipment in best condition, it is important to have periodic maintenance and
inspection schedule before damages or errors.
Below maintenance schedule shows the minimum frequency. This is the minimum schedule that has to be
performed and if necessary, additional maintenances have to be performed.
 Operational condition or errors on equipment.

 Cleanness of generator.
Daily
 Examine test.
 Drive test and examine focused test.
 Tightening condition of High-Voltage cables.

 Wiring condition.
Weekly
 Screws tightening condition.
 Cleanness of generator.
 Generator oiling condition.

Monthly
 Safety stopper fixation condition.
 X-ray examination condition.

Quarter  Deformation status of installed parts.
 Wiring condition.
RECORD ALL PERFORMED MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND CHANGED DATA ON THE

DOCUMENT OF MAINTENANCE.

7.2 CLEANING
Clean the external surface using a damp cloth and non-corrosive and non-oil-based detergent and disinfect
it using a non-aggressive medical detergent. Do not spay detergent or disinfectant directly on the
equipment. The tablet located in front of the generator may be cleaned with cotton wool soaked without
surgical alcohol.
TURN OFF THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE SUPPLY MAINS BEFORE CARRING OUT
CLEANING OPERATIONS.
DO NOT SPRAY PRODUCTS DIRECTLY ON THE EQUIPMENT. APPLY THE PRODUCT

ON A CLEAN CLOTH.
ALWAYS USE DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE COVERS FOR THE APPLIED PARTS.
TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL HAZARD OR DANGER TO OPERATORS AND PATIENTS,

CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU
EXPERIENCE ANDY UNUSUAL OPERATION, MECHANICAL ISSUES, OR EQUIPMENT
MALFUNCTION.

ECOTRON 7. Maintenance
7.3 DISPOSAL
The WEEE symbol indicates that, at the end of its lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from
other waste, in compliance with Directive 2002/96/EC.
Refer to the implementation standards in your country. EU Council Directive 2002/49/EC (WEEE) defines a
common approach intended to avoid, prevent or reduce harmful effects due to the exposure to
environmental noise and to the disposal of electric and electronic equipment. This product is marked with
the WEEE symbol. This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. This product is
subjected to Council Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and national implementation standards. Refer to our
supplier for the disposal of this product.
Proper disposal of this product will help protect the environment.

For further details on the disposal of this product, please contact local authorities, the provider of the
domestic waste disposal service or the outlet where you have purchased it.
COMPLY WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS IN YOUR COUNTRY.

EUROPEAN COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC (WEEE) IMPOSES THE DISPOSAL OR
RECYCLING OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. THE PRODUCT IS
MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING ICON. THIS PRODUCT UST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
AS DOMESTIC WASTE. THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECTED TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC (WEEE) AND IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS IN FORCE IN YOUR
COUNTRY. THE PRODUCT MUST BE DISPOSED OF OR RECYCLED TO PROTECT THE
ENVIRONMENT.


ECOTRON Appendix A. SXG Generator mAs Table
APPENDIX A. SXG GENERATOR MAS TABLE
The following table shows the relationship of mAs condition between the exposure timer and mA conditions
on the SXG generator series.
The X-ray exposure table of the SXG generator may be photocopied as required and placed in a specified
location. This information will help the operator to estimate the X-ray exposure condition more easily.
THE VALUES OF KV AND MA IS DEPENDED ON THE OUTPUT RATIING OF THE SXG

GENERATOR.
THE SELECTIONS OF MA AND TIME ARE DEPENDED ON THE TUBE RATING.
FOR CERTAIN TUBES, SOME MA AND TIME SELECTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT
HIGHER KV SELECTIONS.
THE MAS VALUES CAN BE ADDED BY MAXIMUM MAS SETTING UP BY THE TUBE
SPECIFICATIONS.
The following table shows the mAs values between the exposure time values and the mA values.

Appendix A. SXG Generator mAs Table SXG HFG SERIES
SXG GENERATOR mAs TABLE

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High Frequency X-ray Generator

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2. SXG CONTROL CONSOLE ............................................................................................... 19

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2.3.7 OPERATION MESSAGE ................................................................................................................. 30

3. SYSTEM SETTING ............................................................................................................ 51

4. SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................................................ 57

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6.2 WARNING MESSAGES......................................................................................................... 76

APPENDIX A. SXG GENERATOR MAS TABLE ...................................................................... 84

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Revision Number Date Description

A OCT 21, 2015 First Edition

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‘DANGER’ ADVISE OF CONDITIONS OR SITUATIONS THAT IF NOT NEEDED

THE WORD ‘WARNING’ IDENTIFIES THOSE OCCURRENCES WHICH MIGHT

THE WORD ‘CAUTION’ INDENTIFIES THOSE OCCURRENCES WHICH MIGHT

PLEASE NOTE SERVES TO GIVE SPECIAL INDICATIONS TO FACILITATE

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AEC Automatic Exposure Control

APR Anatomical Program

KV Kilo-Volt Unit of Voltage

mA Milli-Ampere Unit of Tube Power

mAs Milli-Ampere Second

HSR High Speed Rotor

HFG High Frequency Generator

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1.1 GENERATOR DESCRIPTION

1.1.1 PURPOSE OF USE

1.1.2 GENERAL FEATURES

 Support a full automatic function for kV and mA calibration

1.1.3 OPTIONAL FEATURES

 Automatic Exposure Control(AEC) interface

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1.1.4 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY

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1.2.1 X-RAY PROTECTION

THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT AND OPERATOR

X-RAY EQUIPMENT IF NOT PROPERLY USED MAY CAUSE INJURY.

ALL OPERATORS USING X-RAY EQUIPMENT MUST BE AWARE OF THE

VARIOUS PROTECTIVE MATERALS AND DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS

1.2.2 RADIATION PROTECTION

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1.2.3 SAFETY AND WARNING SYMBOLS

X-ray command symbol

Hazardous Voltage symbol.

Warning symbol used to indicate a potential hazard to operators, service personnel or

Protection earth symbol

Emitting X-ray equipment symbol (IEC 60417)

The symbol of Electrostatic discharge sensitive device

Pause symbol (IEC 60417)

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1.2.4 SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNINGS

THE EQUIPMENT IS DANGEROUS TO BOTH PATIENT AND OPERATOR