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Assemblers and other persons who are not employed by or otherwise directly affiliated with or authorized by Siemens or one of its affiliates are directed to contact one of the local offices of Siemens or one of its affiliates before attempting installation or service pro- cedures.
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Final steps ............63 10 ______ Changes to the previous version __________________________________ 64 MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02...
Prerequisites General information 1Prerequisites These instructions describe how to replace various parts in the MAMMOMAT Novation The methods described are the most efficient. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 5 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
The components could be damaged if proper precautions are not taken. Use ESD equipment, ground prior to making contact, and place the components on a conductive surface. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 6 of 64 05.05...
Delay time between two exposures (seconds) max 100 min 15 max 200 min 30 max 300 min 45 max 400 min 60 max 500 min 75 Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 7 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
Maintenance measurements must be made according to the DHHS Maintenance Instructions (SPB7-250.662.01...) and the DHHS Supplements to the instructions for use (SPB7-250.661.01...). Results must be recorded in DHHS Measurement certificates (SPB7-250.663.01...). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 8 of 64 05.05...
Chapter 4, System Startup with WH AWS, SPB7-250.815.01. The package should contain: • The FFDM detector, • A detector-specific CD-ROM (with the detector-specific files), Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 9 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
Be sure to include the temperature logger from the old detector. Warranty agreements between Siemens Medical Solutions and the original equipment manufacturer stipulate that the temperature loggers that monitor temperature during transport and storage be activated not only when the new detector is shipped, but also when the old detector is returned, even though it is presumed faulty.
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To ensure correct reassembly of the grid and grid holders, it is very important to install the grid sliders and screws at the same location from which they were removed (differ- ent slider width!). Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 11 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
2. Unscrew the screws that secure the plug and socket of the detector cable connector to each other and disconnect them. The shape clearly indicates how to plug this connec- tor back in. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 12 of 64 05.05...
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Draw lines around both carrier brackets of these switches so they can be fastened back in the same position. (See (1/Fig. 4 / p. 14)). Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 13 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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6. Remove the leads for the magnification cable from connector X 846 on the left side of the detector; remember that the polarity is important. The two leads are color coded; the ground (green-yellow) is the upper connection and the blue lead is down below. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 14 of 64 05.05...
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Chapter 7 - Detector installation of the Installation Instructions and Start-Up (DROC). whichever is applicable. The instructions for disassembly, properly applied, can also pro- vide some guidance. Updating the detector-specific files Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 15 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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MAMMOMAT Novation system during one of the following work steps, i.e., the detector gain calibration. 10. Copy these three detector-specific files from the CD-ROM into the directory /opt/linx_mp/opt/DRUL_0.6.3/data. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 16 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24...
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6. In the directory C:\aws\drul\data, create a new (sub)directory named: MPwxyz , where wxyz are the four digits of the serial number of the old detector. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 17 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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Since the detector has been replaced, some checks must be performed because the mechanical correlation of the tube, collimator and the detector may have changed. The procedures vary depending on the workstation installed. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 18 of 64 05.05...
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- WH AWS (syngo) Checks must be performed according to the Checking Dose Settings / Checking the AEC Dose settings chapter of the corresponding Startup instructions. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 19 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
Record the related results in the Quality Control Manual Protocol and file it with the sys- tem. Final work steps Perform a test exposure with the collimator-mounted phantom. When the system is func- tioning properly, turn it over to the customer. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 20 of 64 05.05...
URL. The procedures differ for opening the BRICK Web home page on a syngo-based acquisi- tion workstation (WH AWS) and a DROC acquisition workstation. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 21 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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A command tool opens with the UNIX login. - The user name and appropriate password have to be entered: login: root password: ****** MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 22 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24...
1. Log into the BRICK web interface; see "Establishing a connection to the BRICK web in- terface" on (Establishing a connection to the BRICK / p. 21). Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 23 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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Remove the service cover at the back of the MAMMOMAT. • Remove all connectors and cables from the BRICK. • Remove the BRICK. Be aware of the weight of the BRICK and exercise appropriate caution. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 24 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24...
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BRICK web interface" on page 3 - 1 2. Select Brick, or the AEC link on any of the other PXCM pages, and then select Brick AEC Configuration. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 25 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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5. Set the Brick AEC Array Dark Offset and the Brick AEC Array Mag Offset to the val- ue 0. Setting the time zone 1. Select Brick -> Time zone. The current time zone is listed on the left of the screen. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 26 of 64 05.05...
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Wait approximately 5 minutes for the reboot to complete. Check that all BRICK LEDs are working; see "Start up the system" on page 3 - 5. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 27 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
1. Test 12: ’Mean glandular dose’ 2. Test 16: ’AEC testing’ Final procedures 1. Mount the service cover on the back of the MAMMOMAT. 2. Check the protective ground resistance. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 28 of 64 05.05...
Plug connectors X872,X873,X874 and X831 into board D805. • Insert the three bolts and tighten them slightly (1/Fig. 9 / p. 30). • Secure the cables with cable ties. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 29 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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(or dome, also called “church”). The electromotor has to move freely under that arc. Several manual checks are necessary (1/Fig. 10 / p. 31). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 30 of 64 05.05...
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(e.g. the formerly mounted) compression unit stored in the system or no meaningful compression calibration data stored in the system. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 31 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
0066 Force = 20 kp 02D8 Preset force 3 kp Preset force 20 kp Thickness bottom 0093 Thickness bottom Thickness top 037E Thickness top MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 32 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
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Move the sled of the compression unit to its highest position by means of the foot switch. • Press F3 (calibrate), then press F4 (update). Calibrating the thickness top mm Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 33 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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Wait approximately 10 to 15 seconds in order to allow the setup to stabilize before reading the measured value. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 34 of 64 05.05...
• Read and record the corresponding data shown on the stand display. Compare it to the data just measured. • Remove the compression paddle. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 35 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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• The compression plate alignment and compression force tests have to be per- formed according to the QC manual. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 36 of 64 05.05...
IC J10… has to be moved from the old to the new board (1/Fig. 12 / p. 37). • Install new board D740. • Turn the system ON. • Restore the panel data. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 37 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
(2/Fig. 13 / p. 38). • Install the new board. • Install the right stand cover. • Turn the system ON. • No backup/restore or adjustment needed. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 38 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
(1/Fig. 14 / p. 39). • Install the new board. • Install the right stand cover. • Turn the system ON. • Restore the stand data. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 39 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
D805 wing board Only mechanical works needed. No backup/restore or adjustment is needed. D810 tilt switch board Only mechanical works needed. No backup/restore or adjustment is needed. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 40 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24...
After changing D814, the collimator adjustment has to be checked according to Sys- tem Startup instructions, SPB7-250.815..the Collimator Adjustment chapter (Colli- mator and D814 / p. 42). • Back up the stand data. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 41 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
If the system is only switched off at the control panel, the line volt- age will still be present at the generator line connection (see wiring diagram). A life-threatening hazard of electric shock exists. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 42 of 64 05.05...
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((1/Fig. 18 / p. 43) (1/Fig. 19 / p. 43)). The collimator can be removed from the tube assembly support (Fig. 20 / p. 44). Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 43 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
44). • Loosen board D814 from the 4 plastic holders (1/Fig. 22 / p. 45). • Board D814 can be removed from the collimator. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 44 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
Connect the service PC according to Software System Stand SPB7-250.816.03… • Start the service program • Select Configuration->Filter->Filter offset value • The filter offset value has to be between 70 and 90 Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 45 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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WH AWS or Installation Instructions and Start-up, SPB7-250.812…, the Col- limator Adjustment chapter, for systems with DROC. Furthermore, the dose settings must be checked using the same instructions. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 46 of 64 05.05...
Remove the plate • Remove the two screws (1/Fig. 25 / p. 47) NOTE Be careful not to damage the filter disk. Fig. 25: Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 47 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
• For information on backing up the stand data, see Software System Stand, SPB7-250.816.03…, Adjustment and Service Programs. • Install the covers of the swivel arm. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 48 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24...
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The following quality control manual tests have to be carried out: Collimator assessment Beam quality AEC security test AEC short-term reproducibility AEC long-term reproducibility Detector uniformity Mean glandular dose Image quality contrast visibility Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 49 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
Disassembling the grid The disassembly of the grid is described in the instructions " Replacement of parts" SPB7-250.841…, Repl.. of the FFDM(Disassembling the old detector / p. 12). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 50 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24...
5 until all images are evaluated. For evaluation, also see the Im- age Quality chapter of the Start-up Instructions. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 51 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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Fig. 28: Adjusting the grid motor wheel 3. Move the grid to the right end position. 4. Check if the slits are horizontal to the detector table (Fig. 28 / p. 52). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 52 of 64 05.05...
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2. Loosen the three screws. It is now possible to adjust grid switch (S1) alongside the grid (Fig. 29 / p. 53). Fig. 29: Adjusting grid switch S1 Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 53 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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The front switch and the springs for the grid holders (left and right) have to be engaged, see System Start-up, SPB7-250.815.., the Detector Installation section for more detailed information. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 54 of 64 05.05...
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- Connect the oscilloscope as follows: Channel 1 to measuring point HV_ACT on the D750, 1 V/T. Channel 2 to measuring point Grid_M on the D802, 10 V/T. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 55 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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4. If the grid lines are still visible after this process, increase, i.e.( change), the grid slow speed from 40% to 50% and check this test again. 5. If the grid's slow speed was changed, back up the stand data. Final steps Reinstall the covers. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 56 of 64 05.05...
Figure 1 shows the generator modules. Fig. 35: Generator • High-voltage tank • High-voltage inverter • Tube power supply • AC inverter Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 57 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
The frequency of the rotating anode has to be checked after the tube power supply mod- ule is replaced. To do so, load the stand service software by selecting Main menu->Nor- mal mode->Generator data. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 58 of 64 05.05...
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4. Set the grid voltage for Mo/Mo to the reference value by adjusting the potentiometer marked “Bias MO” on the left side of the tube power supply module. 5. Select W/Rh on the console. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 59 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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RöV §16 in Germany or DHHS regulations in the USA. Also see the QC man- ual. Final steps • Mount the covers on the back of the Mammomat. • Check the protective ground resistance. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 60 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
A back up should be performed before replacing computers. Required documents Software, System WH AWS, SPB7-250.816...(depending on the installed version) Start-up, WH AWS, SPB7-250.815.02.. Tools Standard tool kit Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 61 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
"License" disk. Work steps • Turn the system OFF. • Remove all connections (cables) at the back of the computer. Fig. 39: AWS backside MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 62 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
You can refer to the "Start-up, WH AWS(SPB7-250.815.02..)" if not all settings have been backed up and some settings are missing after the restore operation. Final steps Perform a test exposure with a phantom. Siemens AG SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 63 of 64 Medical Solutions 05.05 CS SD 24...
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Link inserted Access to Brick configuration adapted Compression unit, Replacing stand boards, Col- New chapter limator and D814, Grid, Replacing generator modules, Replacing the AWS MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.841.01.04.02 Siemens AG Page 64 of 64 05.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...