1-day course
Some times facility is not very large. It does not have many machines. Facility may have one or two bio-Med engineers that maintains machine to the basic level. Facility would like to train their engineer to do annual PM. This unique course will fit their need. In this course, we will provide list of all the required Tools and Test Equipment to do a proper PM. We will down load GE PM form from GE website. I will completely explain FDA regulations and requirements regarding PM. We will use facility machine and complete the PM while teach the engineer how to do an annual PM. After training not only the Bio Med Engineer will be trained but also annual PM on machine will also be completed.
1-week COMPLETE SYSTEM course 9800/9900
Due to budget constraints, customer may not be able to afford 2 weeks full system training. In that case customer would prefer this course. In this course customer will receive complete system training with less hands on time. But still be enough for engineers to be able to comfortably work on machines. However it is shorter version of two week full system course.
Course lay out
Prerequisites To attend this course, Engineers must have good fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles of X-Ray and Basic Electronics and computer user skills. This course is designed to provide best quality training for 9800 or 9900 to maintain these system according to manufacturer specifications. This course ensures that Preventive maintenance is done properly. Complete generator calibration, Beam alignment, imaging chain calibration is performed properly. All the voltage adjustments are performed properly. During theory and troubleshooting period, it is ensured that only bad components are replaced. All troubleshooting and parts replacement are performed according to manufacturer guide line. This training not only ensures that the equipment continues to meet all design, performance and reliability but at the completion of this training class, students will: Understand 9900 System Operation, Understand the function and location of major system components. Perform Preventive Maintenance. Know the error codes and their explanation. Engineer will be able to save files from system and make changes and save them back into the system. Engineer will know how to use Utility Suite. Will be able to load software. Theory and hands-on sessions will develop the skills necessary to troubleshoot system failures and restore it to operation. Calibrate and adjust all components of the X-ray generator, imaging chain and workstation
Note: We will come one day before and check the machine performance and make ready for class. Check the class room readiness projector, the board to write on, lead aprons and other environment safety.
NOTE: Due to copyright laws, students are required to purchase and bring copy of GE OEC's Service Documentation CD. We will provide the latest part number for Service CD. Student will also download and bring with them Word copy of the PM Form that GE uses. We will provide the link to download parts manual from GE. Student should bring copy of parts manual with them. Customer can also use any Documentation of their own (in case someone from facility had been to GE training)
Recommended Service Tool List. We will provide you the part numbers before class is scheduled.
Ethernet Crossover Cable - 1
CD, Utility Suite Level - 1
RUT Cable for 9800 - 1
Keyboard and Y Adapter Cable - 1
Universal Beam Alignment Tool - 1
Extender Board (Generator) - 1
Bore Sight Tool - 1
0.048” Bristol 6 Flute Spline Driver - 1
1 MM Copper Filters - 3
Outline Day 1
Instructor introduction. Students introduction. Student expectation. Instructor Expectations. LOTO and safety rules. Student Expectations. Pre course Test. This test is for the system. Students are not expected to pass this test but help students through out the training and help prepare for final test. Service CD contents and Overview. Check tools and test equipment. Go over Technical Data sheet. System over view ( C-Arm and Workstation). Workstation Diagrams. Component Locations. Work station and C-arm Boot Codes & Messages. System operation Lab. Install of Utility Suite on engineers lap top. Connecting to system using a crossover cable, backing up System Data. Flash Memory identification & Erase Flash memory.
Day 2
Workstation Theory. All circuit boards. Power on/off power fail circuit. AC , DC power distribution. Image path. Video and Pilot Tone circuit. UPS Testing. CMOS Set. Software load. Reload backup calibration.
Day 3
C-Arm Theory. C-Arm AC Power Distribution. DC Power Distribution. Battery Charger Circuit, old and new Charger Boards. Battery Charger Adjustments Lab. Generator Interlock circuit. KV Generation Circuit. Stator circuit. Entrance Dose Lab/Auto tracking adjustment Lab. Fluoro Functions Board circuit. Image Tube Control Circuit. Collimator Circuit. Camera Circuit. Calculated Skin Dose Verification Lab Camera Iris Calibration Lab.
Day 4
Theory for Precharge Circuit. MA Generation circuit. Trouble shooting Interlock and Precharge circuit. Troubleshooting MA Circuit. Filament Calibration and saving filament calibration to the system. FDA Regulations. Explain DAP and Skin Dose. DAP and Skin Dose Calibration Verification. Beam Alignment. Collimator Calibration. PM Procedure and complete PM.
Day 5
Complete system over view with the help of students. Questions Answer Session. Final Test. Grade final Test.
ELITE SYSTEMS (FULL ELITE or mini elite)
1 week system course for Elite system with solid state detector. Prerequisite for this course student should have 9800 or 9900 system course.
3 days Mini Elite with solid state detector.
4 days cOURSE Any Other OEC Product
Customer may have product like 8800, Brivo or Fluorostar 7900.
2 DAYS DICOM or 2 DAYS NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM 3500 PLUS COURSE. 2 days x-ray
2 days DICOM training.
2 days Navigational system 3500 Plus training.
2 days x-ray course.
9600 OEC C-ARM AND ALL OTHER X600 PRODUCTS
If customer still have older product and need training. These products have 4 days course for each.
2-dayS REFRESHER course
Lot of times facility has Bio Med engineers who are trained on GE C-Arms but have not worked on them in a while. In this refresher course we will cover
Day 1
System over view including all boards and their functions. Cover removal and components location. Discuss Problems troubleshooting and their fix (MA, Interlock and Pre-Charge). Discuss removal of major components like Image Intensifier and X-Ray Tube. Connecting Utility Suite. Software updates. Saving Files and reloading files back in to system.
Day 2
Voltage adjustments. Imaging adjustments. High Voltage Wave-forms adjustments. Filament calibration. Discuss FDA Regulations and requirements. Preventive Maintenance Procedure. Question answer session. Covers instalation. System test.
2 Weeks FULL SYSTEM Course 9800/9900
This is the complete system training. System is covered completely with troubleshooting practice and lot of hands on. X-Ray theory, Imaging theory.
Prerequisites To attend this course, Engineers must have good fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles of X-Ray and Basic Electronics and computer user skills. This course is designed to provide best quality training for 9800 or 9900 to maintain these system according to manufacturer specifications. This course ensures that Preventive maintenance is done properly. Complete generator calibration, Beam alignment, imaging chain calibration and beam alignment is done properly. All the voltage adjustments are done properly. During theory and troubleshooting period it is ensured that only bad components are replaced. All troubleshooting and parts replacement is done according to manufacturer guide line. This training not only ensures that the equipment continues to meet all design, performance and reliability but at the completion of this training class, students will: Understand 9800/9900 System Operation, Understand the function and location of major system components. Perform Preventive Maintenance. Know the error codes and their explanation. Engineer will be able to save files from system and make changes and save them back into the system. Engineer will know how to use Utility Suite. Will be able to load software. Theory and hands-on sessions will develop the skills necessary to troubleshoot system failures and restore it to operation. Calibrate and adjust all components of the X-ray generator, imaging chain and workstation. In this course more detailed X-Ray and Imaging theory is covered. Lot more troubleshooting and hands on is covered.
Note: Instructor will come one day before and check the machine performance and make ready for class. Check the class room readiness projector, the board to write on. Lead aprons and other environment safety.
NOTE: Due to copyright laws, students are required to purchase and bring copy of GE OEC's Service Documentation CD. I will provide the latest part number for Service CD. Student will also download and bring with them Word copy of the PM Form that GE uses. We will provide the link to download parts manual from GE. Student should bring copy of parts manual with them. Customer can also use any Documentation of their own (in case someone from facility had been to GE training)
Recommended Service Tool List. I will provide you the part numbers before class is scheduled.
Ethernet Crossover Cable - 1
CD, Utility Suite Level - 1
Keyboard and Y Adapter Cable - 1
Universal Beam Alignment Tool - 1
Extender Board (Generator) - 1
Bore Sight Tool - 1
0.048” Bristol 6 Flute Spline Driver - 1
1 MM Copper Filters - 3
Day 1
Instructor introduction. Students introduction. Student expectation. Instructor Expectations. LOTO and safety rules. Student Expectations. Pre course Test. This test is for the system. Students are not expected to pass this test but help students through out the training and help prepare for final test. Check tools and test equipment. Service CD contents and Overview. Service Manual Overview. GE OEC 9900 Service Manual Supplement Overview. Operator Manual Overview. 9900 Technical Data Sheet. GE OEC 9800 Service Manual. 9800 Operator overview. System Operation Lab. Draw Big Picture Over view of complete system. Engage students when drawing the big picture system overview. Explain X-ray theory. Explain Imaging Theory. Work Station Diagrams. Covers removal. Component Locations. Work station and C-arm Boot Codes & Messages. Install of Utility Suite on engineers lap top.
Day 2
Utility Suit user guide. Go over all screens in Utility Suite. How to change utility suite contents and their affect. Connecting to system using a crossover cable, backing up System Data. Flash Memory identification & Erase Flash memory. Workstation Theory. All circuit boards. Power on/off, power fail circuit, Power management circuit. AC , DC power distribution. Image path. Video and Pilot Tone circuit. UPS Testing. CMOS Set. Software load. Reload back up calibration. Theory Workstation AC Power Distribution. Interconnect Diagram. UPS Test Lab Power Distribution Lab. Workstation LED’s. System Interface. Anatomical Profile Overview. Utility Suite System Imaging explanation. 9800 explain imaging parameters in utility suite screens and their affect. How to improve imaging by the help of Utility Suite during different type of cases and system use. For 9800 only, go over monitor calibration in utility suite. 9900 Anatomical Profile Settings & Brightness Adjustments Lab. Image Path, Video Controller System Interface, discuss VCSI circuit board. Cine Circuit.
Day 3
Touchscreen Calibration Lab. Pilot Tone, Frame Sync. Vertical Sync – Heart Beat of the 9800 or 9900. 9900 Log File discussion. Planned Maintenance Procedure. Coin Cell Battery Replacement, Planned Maintenance Procedure GPOS & RTOS SBC CMOS Set up LAB. System Software Software Installation Lab DICOM Screens discussion. Make sure every one can connect to system and lot more practice of eraising nodes, rebuilding nodes, saving data for back from system and saving data into system from lap top and flopies. Software load practice.
Day 4
Discuss Wisp (wifi option) More DICOM discussion. Practice Log into GE website for parts and other available documents. Download documents. Discuss MCU node and saving data for MCU. Complete remaining Circuit Boards in Workstation.
Day 5
Carm Overview review. C-Arm AC power Distribution. C-Arm DC Power Distribution. C-Arm Power Distribution Lab. Battery Charger theory. Both battery charger boards (new and old). Battery Charger Adjustments Lab. Control Panel Processor. Control Panel Processor Communications Lab.
Day 6
Generator Interface. Generator Interlock. Power Motor Relay Board. Stator Circuit. Precharge Circuit. Interlock, Stator & Pre-Charge Lab. KV Generation Circuit. MA Generation Circuit theory. Planned Maintenance Procedure, mA Accuracy check KV & MA Verification Lab Generator Faults Functional Diagram.
Day 7
Explain Collimator Circuit. Fluoro function Board. Practice Signal Flow in the interconnect diagram. To find out what color wire and pin numbers for each signal flow. Power Supply PS1 and PS2 calibration. Battery Testing Exercise. High Voltage Generator Wave forms calibration. Exercise of Scope setting and its use. Complete generator calibration.
Day 8
Dose Checks Entrance Exposure Rate Calibration. Explain the Auto Tracking. How Camera IRIS affects the imaging. How to set the Camera IRIS for regular Fluoro and Cini/digital spot (open and close position IRIS calibration). Explain Skin Dose Air Karma, and DAP FDA regulations. Exercise how to verify and calibrate Max Dose and Displayed Dose and DAP.
Day 9
Explain theory of Lift Motor. The motorized system. Preventive Maintenance Procedure. Complete PM. Put Bugs in the system for trouble shooting Exercise. Discuss Installation procedure. DICOM and Wisp Practice. Install covers.
Day 10
Complete overview of system with the help of students. Questions Answers Session. Check if Expectations are met. Give survey. Final Test. Grade the test.
3 day Work-Station only Course
Sometimes engineers are trained on 9800 but not on 9900 or 9900 but not on 9800. Main focus on System Over view. Theory of all Circuit Boards. Erasing and rebuilding Nodes. Saving Files. Software installation. PM completion.
Course lay out
Prerequisites To attend this course, Engineers must have good fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles of X-Ray and Basic Electronics and computer user skills. This course is designed to provide best quality training for 9800 or 9900 to maintain these system according to manufacturer specifications. This course ensures that Preventive maintenance is done properly. Engineer will be able to upload/download files. Will be able to load software. Theory and hands-on sessions will develop the skills necessary to troubleshoot system failures and restore it to operation.
Note: We will come one day before and check the machine performance and make ready for class. Check the class room readiness projector, the board to write on, lead aprons and other environment safety.
NOTE: Due to copyright laws, students are required to purchase and bring copy of GE OEC's Service Documentation CD. We will provide the latest part number for Service CD. Student will also download and bring with them Word copy of the PM Form that GE uses. We will provide the link to download parts manual from GE. Student should bring copy of parts manual with them. Customer can also use any Documentation of their own (in case someone from facility had been to GE training)
Recommended Service Tool List. We will provide you the part numbers before class is scheduled.
Ethernet Crossover Cable - 1
CD, Utility Suite Level - 1
RUT Cable for 9800 - 1
Keyboard and Y Adapter Cable - 1
Universal Beam Alignment Tool - 1
Extender Board (Generator) - 1
Bore Sight Tool - 1
0.048” Bristol 6 Flute Spline Driver - 1
1 MM Copper Filters - 3
Outline Day 1
Instructor introduction. Students introduction. Student expectation. Instructor Expectations. LOTO and safety rules. Student Expectations. Pre course Test. This test is for the system. Students are not expected to pass this test but help students through out the training and help prepare for final test. Service CD contents and Overview. Check tools and test equipment. Go over Technical Data sheet. System over view ( C-Arm and Workstation). Workstation Diagrams. System operation Lab. Install of Utility Suite on engineers lap top. Connecting to system. Backing up System Data. Flash Memory identification & Erase Flash memory.
Day 2
Workstation Theory. All circuit boards. Power on/off power fail circuit. AC , DC power distribution. Image path. Video and Pilot Tone circuit. UPS Testing. CMOS Set. Labs.
Day 3
Software load. Reload backup calibration. Discuss PM. Test.