This equipment includes parts and assemblies sensitive to damage from electrostatic
discharge. Use caution to prevent damage during all service procedures.
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PLEASE NOTEThe information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the
subject matter gained by Carestream Health, Inc., prior to publication.
No patent license is granted by this information.
Carestream Health, Inc., reserves the right to change this information without notice, and
makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to this information. Carestream Health,
Inc., shall not be liable for any loss or damage, including consequential or special damages,
resulting from any use of this information, even if loss or damage is caused by Carestream
Health, Inc., negligence or other fault.
Each DRAWER holds a film cartridge. The PICKUP
ASSEMBLY in the DRAWER feeds film to the
REGISTRATION ASSEMBLY. There can be 1,2 or 3
DRAWERS.
REGISTRATION
Orients film for the EXPOSURE TRANSPORT.
ASSEMBLY
EXPOSURE
TRANSPORT
Moves the film line by line past the scanning laser
beam.
OPTICS MODULEGenerates a scanning laser beam that exposes the
film.
PROCESSOR
Rapidly heats the film to processing temperature.
DRUM
PROCESSOR
FLATBED
Keeps the temperature of the film until image is fully
developed.
PROCESSOR
Stops emulsion development and hardens the “base”.
COOLING SECTION
TURNAROUNDRoutes developed film to the SORTER or OUTPUT
TRAY.
SORTERPlaces film in 1 of 5 SORTER BINS. You can
configure the IMAGER to route films from each
connected MODALITY to a different BIN.
The SORTER is optional. If the IMAGER does not
have a SORTER, all completed films are sent to 1
OUTPUT TRAY.
- DICOM RASTER
ENGINE
A computer that runs the MIM software and the
MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM (MCS) software that
controls the IMAGER.
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Film Path
Figure 2 shows the film path within the IMAGER.
Figure 2
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THEORY GUIDEEquipment Description
Main Steps in the Film Path
1. The MCS places an image into the IMAGE MEMORY on the DATAPATH
BOARD.
2. One of the PICKUP ASSEMBLIES feeds a sheet of film to the REGISTRATION
AY.
3. ROLLERS in the REGISTRATION AY move the film down until the trailing edge
of the film clears the PICKUP AY and is vertical. Depending on the size of the
film and the film DRAWER it comes from, the film might or might not extend all
the way into the ACCUMULATOR.
4. ROLLERS in the REGISTRATION AY reverse direction and feed film from the
ACCUMULATOR.
5. The film is “centered” and “deskewed” in the REGISTRATION AY.
6. ROLLERS in the REGISTRATION AY feed film up to the EXPOSURE
TRANSPORT.
7. The DATAPATH BOARD starts to read the image from IMAGE MEMORY “line-
by-line” and sends each line to the OPTICS MODULE. The OPTICS MODULE
generates a scanning laser beam for each image line.
8. ROLLERS in the EXPOSURE TRANSPORT move the film past the horizontal
scanning laser beam that exposes the film.
9. The leading edge of the film reaches the heated PROCESSOR DRUM and
starts to develop when the “lower” part of the film is moving through the
EXPOSURE TRANSPORT.
10. The film is moved through the THERMAL PROCESSOR by the rotating DRUM
and a series of ROLLERS. In the PROCESSOR:
- The DRUM rapidly heats the film to about 129 ° C.
- The film then moves through the heated FLATBED SECTION which
maintains a slightly lower temperature and completes processing the film.
- The film moves through the COOLING SECTION to remove heat from the
film to prevent density variations.
11. The developed film enters the TURN-AROUND which changes the film
direction and discharges it to the SORTER or EXIT TRAY.
THEORY GUIDEEquipment Description
DRE
Modalities
DICOM
DRE
LOCAL
PANEL
Touchscreen Input
Image Data
DC Power
Customer
Network
DC PowerAC Power
AC Power
Speaker
Power Switch
POWER MODULE
AC Power
In
DRE
COMPUTER
Image
Control/
Status
USB Channel
MCS
(Print Engine)
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System Organization
Overview
The IMAGER has 3 main parts:
• The DICOM RASTER ENGINE (DRE)
• The MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM (MCS)
• The POWER MODULE
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THEORY GUIDEEquipment Description
DICOM RASTER ENGINE (DRE)
The DRE system consists of the DRE COMPUTER and the LOCAL PANEL.
The DRE COMPUTER is a compact Pentium PC that runs the Microsoft Windows XP operating system and several modules of the 6800 application software. With
the application software, the DRE functions as a MIM print server, within the
IMAGER, where the MCS is the print destination.
The DRE COMPUTER is responsible for acquiring print jobs from modalities on
the customer’s network and for queueing and rendering the incoming print jobs.
Formatted print jobs are forwarded, over a USB connection, to the MCS for
printing. The DRE COMPUTER also communicates with the LOCAL PANEL and
runs service tool software that can be accessed with a SERVICE PC.
The LOCAL PANEL is an 8 by 10-in. color FLAT PANEL DISPLAY that serves as
the operator interface for the IMAGER. In addition to the DISPLAY, it includes a
TOUCHSCREEN, a SPEAKER and a POWER SWITCH. Images displayed on the
LOCAL PANEL are sent from the DRE COMPUTER and TOUCHSCREEN
commands are sent to the DRE COMPUTER for interpretation and action.
MCS
The MCS is the “print engine” within the IMAGER. It receives formatted images
from the DRE and performs all of the electrical and mechanical functions
necessary to transport, expose and develop DryView film.
Power Module
The POWER MODULE supplies +5 V and +24 V DC power to the MCS
electronics and 120 V AC power to the DRE and to the HEATERS in the
THERMAL PROCESSOR. Input power can range from 90 to 250 V AC. For
energy saving purposes, the POWER MODULE includes a control input that
allows the DRE COMPUTER to shut off DC power to the MCS electronics and AC
power to the THERMAL PROCESSOR HEATERS.
For more information see POWER MODULE.
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THEORY GUIDEDICOM RASTER ENGINE (DRE)
Section 2: DICOM RASTER ENGINE (DRE)
The DRE is a PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) with the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
operating system. It runs application software that functions as a MIM PRINT SERVER and
software that prepares images for printing.
The DRE connects to the customer’s LOCAL AREA NETWORK and is responsible for
acquiring, queueing and rendering images from DICOM modalities on the LAN. Rendered
images are sent to the MCS for printing.
A single USB cable connects the DRE to the MCS. The USB interface can transfer several
channels of data simultaneously. It concurrently transfers commands, image data and
configuration from the DRE to the MCS. At the same time it transfers and status information
and diagnostic information returned from the MCS.
The DRE is mounted on a tray that slides out of the IMAGER for service. The main
components are
• PC MOTHERBOARD with a 1.6 GHz (or better) Intel Pentium M PROCESSOR
• A NETWORK BOARD in a PCI slot on the MOTHERBOARD
• HARD DRIVE
• DVD/CD DRIVE
• DC POWER SUPPLY for the MOTHERBOARD and accessories
• Cooling FAN
• INPUT CF BOARD - This BOARD performs 2 functions
– It provides an adaptor for a COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD that connects to the IDE
controller on the MOTHERBOARD.
– It provides a service interface to the DRE. There are 3 CONNECTORS for service
tools:
> An RJ45 NETWORK CONNECTOR to connect a LAPTOP COMPUTER
> A USB CONNECTOR for connecting a USB MOUSE
> A PS2 CONNECTOR for connecting a KEYBOARD
THEORY GUIDEDICOM RASTER ENGINE (DRE)
COMPACT
CARD
FLASH
DVD/CD
DRIVE
NETWORK
USB
KEYBOARD
CONNECTORS
INPUT CF
BOARD
FRONT
DC
POWER
SUPPLY
120 V AC
From POWER
MODULE
HARD
DRIVE
FAN
MOTHER
BOARD
LOCAL PANEL
USB
CONNECTOR
NETWORK
CONNECTOR
LVDS
BOARD
CABLE to
DATAPATH
USB CABLE to
BOARD
(for customer
network)
(for Service)
12 Volt Wake Up
Signal to the Power
Module
NETWORK
BOARD
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• LVDS BOARD -This BOARD provides an interface between the MOTHERBOARD and the
LOCAL PANEL. It also provides 2 external connectors:
– An RJ45 NETWORK CONNECTOR for connecting the IMAGER to the customer’s
Ethernet/DICOM network
– A USB CONNECTOR for future use
A 26-pin cable connects the LVDS BOARD to the LOCAL PANEL. This cable carries the
image data for the LCD PANEL, input data from the TOUCH SCREEN, backlight brightness
signal, audio for the SPEAKER, +3.3, +5 and +12 V DC power, and a signal from the
POWER BUTTON on the LOCAL PANEL. LVDS is an abbreviation for “Low Voltage
Differential Signaling”, the transmission method used to send image data from the LVDS
BOARD to the LOCAL PANEL.
The following diagram shows the main components in the DRE and the external connection
points on the DRE.
THEORY GUIDEDICOM RASTER ENGINE (DRE)
Note
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The COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD is used to backup and restore the IMAGER configuration
parameters. It also holds data required for startup and should not be removed or replaced
unless directed by a MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION or other approved procedure. The
IMAGER will not start up if the CF CARD is not present.
The DC POWER SUPPLY in the DRE supplies power to the MOTHER BOARD, HARD
DRIVE and DVD/CD DRIVE. A 12 V DC output from the DRE POWER SUPPLY serves as a
wake up signal to the IMAGER POWER MODULE.
The DRE POWER SUPPLY is controlled by the MOTHERBOARD. A logic signal from the
MOTHERBOARD turns the DRE POWER SUPPLY ON and OFF.
• When the IMAGER is “Ready” or in the “Energy Save” or “Sleep” modes, the
MOTHERBOARD turns the DRE POWER SUPPLY ON. The POWER SUPPLY provides
+3.3, +5, +12, and -12 V DC and the DRE is fully functional.
• When the IMAGER is in the “Power Off” state, the MOTHERBOARD turns off the DRE
POWER SUPPLY. In this condition, the POWER SUPPLY provides only +5 V DC standby
power to the MOTHERBOARD. Most functions on the MOTHERBOARD are suspended
but the 5V standby power enables the MOTHERBOARD to wakeup with a signal from the
POWER BUTTON on the LOCAL PANEL or from the Power Schedule set up on the
LOCAL PANEL.
The DRE POWER SUPPLY receives 120 V AC input power from the POWER MODULE. The
POWER SWITCH on the POWER MODULE must be ON for the DRE POWER SUPPLY to
supply either full power or +5 V standby power.
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THEORY GUIDELocal Panel
Section 3: Local Panel
The LOCAL PANEL, which connects by a CABLE to the LVDS BOARD in the DRE, contains:
• An LCD DISPLAY with miniature fluorescent BACKLIGHTS
• A TOUCH PANEL
• An DC-to-AC INVERTER POWER SUPPLY for the BACKLIGHTS
• A SPEAKER
• A momentary POWER SWITCH
• A LOCAL PANEL INTERFACE BOARD that connects to the to the LVDS BOARD in the
DRE
The LOCAL PANEL is not repaired in the field: it is replaced as a unit.
The following graphic is a block diagram of the LOCAL PANEL.
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+12 V DC
To BACKLIGHTS
100 V AC
TOUCH PANEL
LCD PANEL
To DRE
INVERTER
DC-to-AC
SPEAKER
MOMENTARY SWITCH
(POWER BUTTON)
LOCAL PANEL
INTERFACE BOARD
LOCAL
PANEL
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THEORY GUIDELocal Panel
The cable that connects the LOCAL PANEL to the DRE carries:
• Image data for the LCD DISPLAY PANEL
• Input data from the TOUCH PANEL
• Closure signal (ground) from the MOMENTARY SWITCH
• Audio signal to the SPEAKER
• A backlight dimming signal
• +3.3, +5, and +12 V DC power
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THEORY GUIDEMachine Control System (MCS)
Section 4: Machine Control System (MCS)
The MCS is the print engine within the IMAGER. It is made up of both hardware and software
components.
MCS Functions
The MCS receives image data and commands from the DRE over the USB interface and is
responsible for controlling the mechanical and optics assemblies to transport, expose and
develop films. Once the DRE sends an image and print command, the MCS performs the
actions necessary to expose and print a film largely independent of the DRE.
MCS Hardware
The MCS hardware consists of several electro-mechanical subsystems, each controlled by a
“MICRO BOARD” - a circuit board containing a MICROPROCESSOR. Software in each
MICRO BOARD provides the control “intelligence” for the subsystems. An I2C BUS connects
a master MICROPROCESSOR on the DATAPATH BOARD to all of the other MICRO
BOARDS. The BUS is used to exchange commands and status information between the
master MICROPROCESSOR and the MICROROCESSORS on the other MICRO BOARDS.
The master MICROPROCESSOR controls the subordinate MICROBOARDS by sending
commands and receiving status information on the I2C BUS. Each MICROBOARD controls
the functions of its mechanical subsystem by controlling motors and reading sensors.
The following diagram shows how the MICROBOARDS are connected on the I2C BUS. The
DATAPATH MICROPROCESSOR is the primary control device with all other
MICROPROCESSORS subordinate.
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FILM
SUPPLY
LASER DRIVER
BOARD
POWER DISTRIBUTION
BOARD
USB
LOCAL
PA NE L
I2C
I2C
I2C
Modulated Laser
Beam - To Optics
DATAPATH BOARD
CONTROL
BOARDS
BOARD
BOARD
BOARD
BOARD
BOARD
BOARD
Laser Diode
Capacity:
1 Image
Digital - to - analog
conversion
To : MOTORS, HEATERS, SENSORS controlled or sensed by the MICROBOARDS
TRANSLATION
USB/I2C
DRE
PRIMARY
MICROPROCESSOR
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THEORY GUIDEMachine Control System (MCS)
I2C BUS
The I2C is a low-speed, serial BUS with only 2 lines (plus ground). The BUS interconnects all
of the MICROBOARDS.The MICROCONTROLLERS and FLASH MEMORIES on the
MICROBOARDS connect to the BUS. Each device connected to the BUS has a unique
address.
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The BUS is bidirectional. Any of the MICROPROCESSORS can initiate a data transfer on the
BUS. Several types of information are transferred on the BUS:
• Commands - These are sent from the MASTER MICROPROCESSOR, on the DATAPATH
BOARD, to cause a slave MICROPROCESSOR to perform an action, for example, to
“Execute Diagnostics” stored in the slave CPU. A command causes the slave to reply,
acknowledging that the command can be processed or that there is a problem which
prevents processing the command.
• MICROBOARDS return responses to commands to the DATAPATH BOARD.
• MICROBOARDS send status information to the DATAPATH BOARD.
• Software updates are downloaded to the MICROBOARDS.
Communication Between MICRO BOARDS
Communication between the DRE and the 11 MICRO-BOARDS is conducted over a USB
channel and an I2C bus. The 11 MICRO-BOARDS are all connected on a common I2C bus.
This bus is used to send commands from the DRE to the MICRO-BOARDS and return
responses from the MICRO-BOARDS. It is also used to load software or other data into
MICROPROCESSOR MEMORIES or NVRAM on the MICRO-BOARDS.
The I2C INTERFACE is a 2-wire BUS having a Serial Data, SDA, and a Serial Clock (SCL)
line. These wires connect information between the devices and the CPUs connected to the
BUS. Each CPU on the BUS is recognized by a unique address and can either receive or
transmit data. The CPU that starts a data transfer is a “master” and the receiving CPU is a
“slave.” Any of the CPUs on the BUS can be either a master or a slave. In practice, the
MASTER CPU will start all commands, and will normally be the master, and the CPUs for
modules on the BUS will be slaves. Three types of messages are used:
• Commands - These are sent from the MASTER CPU to cause a slave CPU to perform an
action, for example, to “Execute Diagnostics” stored in the slave CPU. A command causes
the slave to reply, acknowledging that the command can be processed or that there is a
problem which prevents processing the command.
• Replies - The slave must respond with a reply after each byte of a received command. If
the MASTER does not receive a reply within 100 ms after sending the command, it will
stop the process.
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• Notification - These are sent from a slave CPU to the MASTER CPU indicating a changed
condition in the slave module.
Each type of message must be preceded by the address of the CPU for which it is intended.
Optics Module
Components Controlled or Sensed by the MICROBOARDS
The IMAGER has a number of rotary and linear MOTORS that power the functions of the
IMAGER and SENSORS. The SENSORS provide input to MICROPROCESSORS that control
the MOTORS.
Figure 3 shows the approximate location of MOTORS and SENSORS in the IMAGER. Table
1 and Table 2 provide descriptions each MOTOR and SENSOR.
THEORY GUIDEMachine Control System (MCS)
F5F6
S12
S1S2S3S4 S5
S6S7S8
S9
S10
S11
S13
S14
S15
M1
M2
M3
M4 M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
M11
M12
M13M14
M15
M16M17
M18M19
F1
F2
F3
S4 - PU Roller Position
M14 - Temp
Cooling Drive
S19
M20
i1
i2
i3
i4
M22
M21
S24
S23S22
S21
S20
S25
F7
F4
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Figure 3 MOTORS and SENSORS
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THEORY GUIDEMachine Control System (MCS)
In the following tables: For components in the PICKUP or ROLLBACK ASSEMBLIES, x will
be U, M or L, for the UPPER, MIDDLE or LOWER FILM DRAWER.
Table 1MOTORS
Designator/
Location
M1x
Pickup
M2x
Pickup
M3x
Pickup
M4x
Pickup
M5x
Pickup
M6
Rollback
M7
Registration
NameLocation
PICKUP FEED
ROLLER OPEN/
CLOSE MOTOR
Descriptio
n/
Function
PICKUPROLLER
Open/
Close
PICKUPROLLER
drive
PICKUPPICKUP
drive
PICKUPPICKUP
PUMP
PICKUPPICKUP
RELIEF
VALVE
ROLLBACKROLLBAC
K DRIVE
MOTOR
RegistrationCentering
MOTOR
MotionTyp e
RotationalDC GEAR
MOTOR
Home/
Default
Home =
Open
Limit =
Close
RotationalSTEPPER OffOn
RotationalDC GEAR
MOTOR
Home = Up
(film at
feed)
Limit =
Cartridge
bottom
Rotational
Linear
Rotational,
Reversing
STEPPER Home =
ARMS
retracted
actuated
= ARMS
extended
to film
size
Limit
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Table 2SENSORS
DesignatorLocation
S1xPICKUPHome
SENSOR
Description/
Function
TypeDefault
Interrupt
SENSOR
Blocked =
PICKUP
home
Sensed
Position
Unblocked =
PICKUP not
home
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