Test equipment imaging terminals

Philips PCR: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 16 documented symptoms for the Philips PCR, with 19 ranked causes, 28 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 4 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Cassette not locking in slot

Cassette fails to lock when inserted into cassette slot, Load indicator remains lit

Ranked causes

1. Cassette not aligned with right-hand edge of slot (common)
2. Cassette inserted crooked (common)

First check

Verify cassette alignment with slot edge

Test point: Right-hand edge of slot
Expected: Cassette aligned flush with right-hand edge

1 more check with pass and fail actions, 2 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Image density or contrast requires adjustment for critical exposure

Image displayed with suboptimal brightness or contrast requiring manual fine-tuning

Ranked causes

1. S value (sensitivity/density) requires adjustment (common)
2. L value (latitude/contrast) requires adjustment (common)

First check

Confirm Manual EDR request

Test point: Display confirmation dialog
Expected: MANUAL EDR message with OK button appears after readout

3 more checks with pass and fail actions, 2 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Urgent cassette processed out of sequence

High-priority cassette needs to be processed before cassettes already queued in system

Ranked causes

1. Urgent examination requires priority processing (occasional)
2. Multiple urgent cassettes require sequential priority processing (rare)

First check

Activate urgent mode on main window

Test point: Operating mode switch
Expected: URGENT function activated (indicated by U symbol)

1 more check with pass and fail actions, 2 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Cassette damaged during removal caution

Cassette stuck or damaged when removing from slot

Ranked causes

1. Cassette pulled too quickly or at angle (common)

First check

Check cassette removal rate

Test point: Cassette slot
Expected: Cassette removed slowly and straight

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Cassette insertion damage caution

Plate reader may be damaged if cassette is inserted incorrectly, for example at an angle, potentially affecting functionality

Ranked causes

1. Cassette inserted at an angle or incorrectly (common)

First check

Verify cassette insertion technique before inserting into compartment

Test point: Cassette compartment
Expected: Cassette inserted straight, not at an angle

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Display contrast adjustment for test pattern

Screen contrast and brightness require adjustment to ensure all grey levels visible in CRT test pattern

Ranked causes

1. CRT display contrast set incorrectly or faded over time (occasional)

First check

Display CRT test pattern on screen

Test point: AC5000 CRT display output
Expected: Test image with grey bars visible on screen

1 more check with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Grey level adjustment not available

Manual grey level adjustment controls not accessible or disabled

Ranked causes

1. Manual readout mode not activated on PCR terminal (common)

First check

Verify Manual mode enabled on PCR terminal

Test point: PCR terminal Image Options window
Expected: Manual readout mode selected

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Hard disk damage from impact caution

Hard disk of AC5000 and AC500 plate readers is located just underneath top housing and may be damaged by impact, especially when powered on

Ranked causes

1. Heavy objects placed on plate reader or jolts/impacts to upper surface (common)

First check

Inspect upper housing surface for visible damage or dents

Test point: Top of PCR housing
Expected: No visible damage, dents, or deformation

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Image plate noise increased after storage radiation

Exposed image shows increased noise or degraded quality after prolonged storage

Ranked causes

1. Image plate unexposed for 8+ hours and absorbing natural radiation (occasional)

First check

Check storage time since last use

Test point: Image plate history
Expected: Unexposed for at least 8 hours

1 more check with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Incorrectly exposed image plate requires clearing radiation

Image plate was exposed incorrectly or with overexposure and needs clearing for reuse

Ranked causes

1. Incorrect or excessive exposure on image plate (common)

First check

Select primary erasure mode

Test point: Operating mode selection
Expected: PRIMARY ERASURE activated for next cassette insertion

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Laser power insufficient

Alarm displayed on touch screen indicating laser beam unit defect; image quality degraded if temporary use selected

Ranked causes

1. Laser beam unit defective (common)

First check

Verify laser alarm message displayed on screen

Test point: AC5000 display screen
Expected: LASER POWER INSUFFICIENT message with service contact prompt

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Over-exposed image plate detected in cassette slot 1

Error message 'OVER-EXPOSED IP CS1' displayed; alarm signal activated; image plate cannot be used immediately due to incomplete erasure from over-exposure

Ranked causes

1. Image plate over-exposed during X-ray exposure (unknown)

First check

Verify error message displayed

Test point: Display screen
Expected: OVER-EXPOSED IP CS1 message shown

3 more checks with pass and fail actions, 3 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Screen display not responsive after idle period

Screen appears black and does not respond to input or cassette insertion

Ranked causes

1. Screen saver activated (common)

First check

Check if screen saver active

Test point: Screen display
Expected: Screen surface appears black

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Touch screen calibration adjustment

Touch points on screen require alignment verification and correction for accurate input response

Ranked causes

1. Touch screen misalignment from factory default or drift (occasional)

First check

Touch cross-hairs in upper corner of screen

Test point: AC5000 touch screen upper region
Expected: New cross-hairs appear in lower corner

2 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Unload indicator not illuminated after processing

Cassette processing complete but Unload indicator not lit, cassette cannot be removed

Ranked causes

1. Cassette still processing (common)

First check

Monitor Unload indicator light

Test point: Unload indicator for cassette slot
Expected: Unload indicator is lit when processing complete

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Unregistered image plate detected

Information window appears on image reader screen when cassette inserted without prior data entry at PCR terminal. Message indicates unregistered image plate in specific cassette slot.

Ranked causes

1. Cassette inserted without registering ID information at PCR terminal (common)

First check

Observe information window message

Test point: Image reader screen
Expected: ID INFO. NOT REGISTERED message with cassette slot number displayed

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

Error codes

Code	Meaning	Trigger	Severity
`ID INFO. NOT REGISTERED`	Image plate in cassette has not been registered with ID information	Cassette with unregistered image plate inserted into image reader without prior data entry at PCR terminal	warning
`ID NOT REGISTERED`	Patient ID has not been registered in the system	Cassette processed without valid ID information registered	warning
`LASER POWER INSUFFICIENT`	Laser beam unit is defective or malfunctioning	Laser power drops below operational threshold during image readout	error
`OVER-EXPOSED IP CS1`	Over-exposed image plate detected in cassette slot 1	Image plate in CS1 has been exposed to excessive X-ray radiation and is not completely erased	warning

Likely causes and actions for each code are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

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