Philips CARDIOMD Service Manual page 99

Starting the CardioMD Application Software
Procedure
Before starting the ultimate limit test, make
sure to start the CardioMD application soft-
ware:
1. Double-click the CardioMD icon on the
acquisition PC desktop.
Note. Ignore any error messages displayed by
the acquisition software. You will only need to
read the acquisition and gantry parameters
displayed at the top of the CardioMD applica-
tion window (Persistence page).
Testing Ultimate Limits
Once the software limits have been disabled, it is possible to use the hand controller to move the
gantry outside the software limits and thus reach the ultimate limits. This section explains the
principle of testing one ultimate limit.
CAUTION
Procedure
1. Use the hand controller to drive the axis
being tested into a power switch-off.
CAUTION
Procedure
2. Make a note of the read-out of the halt
position on the acquisition PC:
Check the upper left corner of the Car-
dioMD application window, Det Y, Det X
or Det ang field, as appropriate.
The value must be within the limits specified
on page 4-42.
Should one or more of the limit switches fail
the test, look for one of the following causes:
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WARNING
In this mode, all software limits are disabled. Thus, the system must be oper-
ated with extreme care.
Details
Caution. Before starting to test ultimate limits of one of the motions, make
sure to have gone through the necessary preparations listed on page 4-42, such
as removing the patient table and / or rotating detectors.
Details
Caution. Move the system at low speed when approaching the ultimate level.
Details
Calibration
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