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GE Healthcare OEC C-ARM: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 9 documented symptoms for the GE Healthcare OEC C-ARM, with 26 ranked causes, 0 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 0 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Vertical column movement button does not produce movement caution

Button press does not cause vertical column position change or operation is intermittent

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Faulty button (common)
  2. 2. Faulty wiring between button and Power/Motor Relay PCB (common)
  3. 3. Loose or broken connection between relay boards (common)
  4. 4. Fuse F11 blown (occasional)
  5. 5. +24 VDC not available to Power/Motor Relay PCB (occasional)
  6. 6. 115 VAC not available to Power/Motor Relay PCB (occasional)

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Fast stop button does not halt column movement patient safety

Vertical column continues to move when fast stop button is pressed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Faulty Fast Stop button (common)
  2. 2. Faulty wiring or connector between button and P4 on Power/Motor Relay PCB (occasional)
  3. 3. Faulty Power/Motor Relay PCB (occasional)

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Fast Stop button does not halt Vertical Column movement patient safety

Pressing Fast Stop button during vertical movement does not stop the column or does not lock out opposite direction button

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Fast Stop button electrical failure or loose connection (common)
  2. 2. Control logic or solenoid malfunction (occasional)
  3. 3. Motor brake failure (occasional)

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Vertical Column does not extend to maximum height patient safety

Vertical Column fails to reach full extension or does not extend at all when Up button is pressed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Motor malfunction or inadequate power (occasional)
  2. 2. Limit switch failure or misalignment (occasional)
  3. 3. Mechanical obstruction or binding in column (rare)

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Vertical Column does not retract to minimum height patient safety

Vertical Column fails to reach full retraction or does not lower at all when Down button is pressed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Motor malfunction or inadequate power (occasional)
  2. 2. Limit switch failure or misalignment (occasional)
  3. 3. Mechanical obstruction or binding in column (rare)

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Vertical Column movement is not smooth or is noisy caution

Vertical Column exhibits jerky, grinding, or audible noise during extension or retraction

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Insufficient lubrication (common)
  2. 2. Column bearings worn or damaged (occasional)
  3. 3. Mechanical contamination or debris in column (occasional)

3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Column movement stops before reaching maximum or minimum height caution

Vertical column reaches intermediate position and stops instead of traveling full range

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Obstacle in C-Arm's path (common)
  2. 2. Faulty Vertical Column (occasional)

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Opposite direction button remains active after Fast Stop patient safety

After pressing Fast Stop button, the opposite direction control button continues to function instead of being locked out

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Control logic interlock failure (occasional)
  2. 2. Button contact malfunction or debounce issue (occasional)

2 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Column movement is noisy or rough caution

Vertical column produces noise or operates with jerky/rough motion

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Faulty Vertical Column (common)

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