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Siemens Healthineers Arcadis Orbic: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 106 documented symptoms for the Siemens Healthineers Arcadis Orbic, with 157 ranked causes, 172 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 128 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Image transfer from remote system to local system fails

DICOM image transfer aborts; session terminated by sender; error messages appear in UI and event log

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Configuration problem with remote system (common)
  2. 2. Network connectivity issue (common)
  3. 3. Presentation Context rejected during Association Negotiation (occasional)
  4. 4. Wrong or missing command set request at T7 level (occasional)
  5. 5. Transfer Syntax causes problems or is required but not sent (occasional)
  6. 6. Timeout in message stream (occasional)
  7. 7. Timeout waiting for transfer response (occasional)
  8. 8. Local system fails to enter image in local database (occasional)
First check

Verify remote system configuration at local system

Test point
Network Nodes configuration
Expected
Remote system correctly configured

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TCP/IP ping fails

Connection failed error messages in UI; remote node does not respond. Event log shows association errors; merge log shows TCP init errors or timeout.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network problems or configuration error (common)
  2. 2. Wrong IP address, subnet mask, or gateway configuration (common)
  3. 3. Network cable not connected at hub or switch (occasional)
  4. 4. Domain Name Service (DNS) misconfiguration or failure (occasional)
  5. 5. Gateway not accessible or incorrectly configured (occasional)
  6. 6. Network collisions or poor performance (occasional)
  7. 7. Problem in remote system (occasional)
First check

Examine merge log for TCP/IP init error

Test point
merge_stu.log, merge_hc.log, merge_HRI.log
Expected
No 'TCP/IP init error' or 'timeout in select()' messages

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DICOM verification fails with TCP/IP ping OK

UI shows 'No response from node name'; Event log shows 'Could not open association with remote node / service not acceptable'; Merge log shows 'E: TCP init error'

Ranked causes

  1. 1. AET or port number of remote system is wrong (common)
  2. 2. Remote process is not running (common)
  3. 3. Remote system does not support DICOM verification (SCP) (rare)
  4. 4. Remote system is SCU only; C_ECHO not supported (occasional)
First check

Verify AET and port number configuration

Test point
Service Tool Configuration
Expected
Remote system AET and port match Conformance Statement

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Search platform logical name breaks down during searching

UI and Event log show 'Logical name breaks down during searching'; Merge log shows 'E: Peer aborted association'

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Any error on DICOM level (unknown)
  2. 2. Local SCU does not send TCP/IP packets or network switch does not forward message (occasional)
  3. 3. Network switch does not forward DICOM verification message (occasional)
  4. 4. Our local AET not correctly configured at remote system (occasional)
First check

Review DICOM merge.log for error messages

Test point
merge_stu.log, merge_hc.log, merge_HRI.log
Expected
Error message describing DICOM-level issue

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C-arm motion limit switches not functioning caution

C-arm does not stop at mechanical limits or limit switches fail to activate before mechanical end-stop is reached.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Limit switch misadjusted (common)
  2. 2. Limit switch cabling faulty or disconnected (common)
  3. 3. Limit switches installed upside-down or reversed (occasional)
First check

Test limit switch activation during C-arm motion

Test point
Limit switches on C-arm assembly
Expected
Limit switches engage before C-arm reaches mechanical limit stop

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Calibration: C-arm limit switch verification caution

Manual C-arm orbital movement and limit switch actuation requires verification

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Limit switch not actuating at proper position (occasional)
  2. 2. Limit switch misalignment (occasional)
  3. 3. Limit switch cable fault (occasional)
First check

Remove cable module cover

Test point
Cable module enclosure
Expected
Cover removed safely, mechanical components accessible

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Coupling unit defective or 24V power missing high voltage

Coupling unit is not functioning; either 24V supply is absent or unit hardware is faulty.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Fuse F2 on PCB D200 is open (common)
  2. 2. 24V supply voltage missing at coupling unit (common)
  3. 3. Coupling unit hardware failure (occasional)
First check

Check fuse F2 on printed circuit board D200

Test point
PCB D200 fuse F2
Expected
Fuse intact and not open

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Disk space low on C: or D: drive

System may have insufficient free space for operations; affects file storage and temporary operations.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Temp directory contains large files (common)
  2. 2. Patient data stored locally instead of archived (occasional)
  3. 3. CD-ROM write jobs remain in AN_CDR_DIR after process complete (occasional)
First check

Verify free space on C: drive meets minimum

Test point
C: drive Properties
Expected
at least 15% of capacity as free space

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FTP transfer fails

IP connection to SRS server is working but functional check of FTP transfer fails; cannot upload diagnostic data via FTP protocol

Ranked causes

  1. 1. FTP configuration is incorrect (common)
  2. 2. FTP account or password settings incorrect (common)
  3. 3. FTP port blocked by firewall in hospital network (occasional)

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IP connection to SRS server fails

System cannot establish network connection to remote service server at 194.138.39.18; tracert command shows 'Destination host unreachable' after maximum hops

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Default gateway or static route not correctly defined (common)
  2. 2. Customer router not correctly installed or configured (common)
  3. 3. Hospital routing incorrect when system and router not in same network (occasional)
First check

Verify static route configuration

Test point
Command interpreter
Expected
route print output showing configured gateway

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No network connection available

System cannot communicate with network resources; affects patient archiving and data sharing.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network cable disconnected or faulty (common)
  2. 2. TCP/IP configuration incorrect (common)
  3. 3. Navigation system not responding (occasional)
First check

Test connection to navigation system

Test point
Service software Configuration > Network nodes
Expected
Host name and TCP/IP address displayed; Test successful

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No network transfer via DICOM

DICOM services cannot transfer data over TCP/IP network; remote systems are unreachable

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network problems (common)
  2. 2. Configuration problem (common)
  3. 3. DICOM process not started (occasional)
First check

Verify network connectivity using TCP/IP ping

Test point
Remote DICOM nodes
Expected
Ping response received

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USB-to-CAN adapter not functioning

Communication with CAN bus or navigation system fails; indicator light not green or device not recognized by system.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. USB-to-CAN module LED not green (common)
  2. 2. USB-to-CAN module driver not installed or corrupted (common)
  3. 3. Cable connection issue between main system and imaging system (common)
First check

Verify USB-to-CAN module LED indicator

Test point
USB-to-CAN compact module
Expected
LED is green

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Access to CS knowledge base fails

Intranet address entered for CS knowledge base is not reachable; tracert output shows 'Destination host unreachable'

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Intranet address entered is incorrect (common)
  2. 2. Internet Explorer configuration is incorrect (occasional)

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CAN bus connection to main system not established

System cannot communicate with main system via CAN bus; coupling or communication failure.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Monitor trolley not connected to main system or cable faulty (common)
  2. 2. USB-to-CAN adapter not connected or LED not green (common)
First check

Verify physical connection to main system

Test point
Main system connection cable at monitor trolley rear
Expected
Cable securely connected; no bent contacts at plug

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Capture DICOM traffic for remote analysis by specialist

DICOM transfer fails and local troubleshooting is insufficient; specialist requires captured network traffic or local test receiver data

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Specialist needs detailed packet or log analysis to diagnose network or protocol issues (unknown)
  2. 2. Network traffic capture not possible; alternative is to capture image with test receiver (occasional)
First check

If possible, capture DICOM transfer using network analyzer (snoop or NetXray)

Test point
Network interface on sending or receiving system
Expected
Captured DICOM packet trace file (.pcap or .cap format)

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DICOM image transfer fails with wrong or missing command set request

T7 level command set request is incorrect or not sent; association may have failed at T3 level

Ranked causes

  1. 1. T7 command set not sent because Association Negotiation (T3) failed (common)
  2. 2. Extended negotiation SCU/SCP roles not supported by peer system (occasional)
First check

Enable T3 and T7 trace levels in merge_stu.log; send test image

Test point
syngo DICOM Service Tools - Storage - Extend Trace Level, merge_stu.log
Expected
T3 shows Association Negotiation succeeded; T7 shows command set request sent

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DICOM image transfer timeout in message stream or waiting for response

Transfer stalls or times out in the middle of the message stream; timeout while waiting for successful transfer response

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Inactivity timeout too short for slow network or large image (occasional)
  2. 2. Read PDU timeout too short; remote system slow to respond (occasional)
First check

Examine merge_stu.log for timeout error: 'timeout in the middle of the stream'

Test point
merge_stu.log Analysis tool
Expected
Log shows timeout error location and timestamp

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DICOM image transfer to remote system fails at association negotiation

DICOM association negotiation fails during image transfer to remote DICOM system; session aborted by sender

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network connectivity issue between systems (common)
  2. 2. Association negotiation protocol failure or service incompatibility (occasional)
First check

Verify network connectivity (see network troubleshooting reference)

Test point
Network link between systems
Expected
Network connection established and stable

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DICOM image transfer to remote system fails during association negotiation

Session aborted by sender with error 'Session aborted by sender (40003) and service is unacceptable (30023)' during T3 association negotiation phase

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network connectivity issue between systems (common)
  2. 2. DICOM Association Negotiation parameters mismatch or Presentation Context rejected (occasional)
First check

Enable trace level T3 in merge_stu.log to capture Association Negotiation Request/Response

Test point
syngo DICOM Service Tools - Storage - Extend Trace Level
Expected
T3 trace enabled; merge_stu.log file available

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DICOM remote system cannot process transferred image or service failures

Remote system receives image but fails to store or display it; remote system database insertion fails; service errors occur on remote side

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Remote system internal database error or local process interference (occasional)
  2. 2. Remote system unable to validate or display image attributes (occasional)
First check

Try sending image from different modality or application

Test point
Remote DICOM storage provider, AET and port
Expected
Image from different source accepted and stored on remote system

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DICOM retrieve of selected data fails

Query/retrieve operation does not complete; images not transferred to local system

Ranked causes

  1. 1. C_MOVE request fails due to incorrect AETs (common)
  2. 2. C_STORE fails on separate association (common)
First check

Verify network level connectivity

Test point
Network path between systems
Expected
Network connectivity established

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Emergency stop button inoperative patient safety

Pressing emergency stop button does not block vertical lift, or lift cannot be resumed after release

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Emergency stop switch electrical circuit fault (rare)
  2. 2. Emergency stop button release mechanism stuck (occasional)
First check

Press emergency stop switch

Test point
Emergency stop button
Expected
Vertical lift motor stops and does not respond to raise/lower buttons

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I.I. laser light localizer function defective

Laser diodes non-functional or laser light fan beams not adjustable to focal point of tube housing

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Laser diodes failed (occasional)
  2. 2. Laser beam alignment out of adjustment (occasional)
First check

Test laser diode function

Test point
Laser diodes
Expected
Laser diodes emit light

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I.I. laser light localizer mechanics damaged caution

Image intensifier laser light localizer shows mechanical damage, loose components, or improper seating

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Impact or wear on I.I. laser light localizer (unknown)
  2. 2. I.I. ring loose or damaged (occasional)
First check

Inspect I.I. laser light localizer for damage

Test point
Integrated I.I. laser light localizer
Expected
No visible damage

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No 24V supply at D10 connector

System electronics does not provide required 24V power to 3D drive subsystem

Ranked causes

  1. 1. System electronics D200 defective (common)
  2. 2. Fuse F1 open on D200 (occasional)
First check

Inspect fuse F1 on printed circuit board D200

Test point
fuse F1, D200
Expected
fuse intact

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USB-to-CAN module not detected or not functioning

CAN board fails to appear in control panel or test returns unsuccessful results

Ranked causes

  1. 1. USB-to-CAN module driver not installed or module disconnected (common)
  2. 2. USB-to-CAN module hardware failure (rare)
First check

Verify USB-to-CAN module appears in Interfaces control panel

Test point
Control panel Interfaces dialog
Expected
Board appears in dialog box

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3D license not recognized after upgrade to Orbic 3D

System does not properly recognize the 3D license after an upgrade to the system type Orbic 3D

Ranked causes

  1. 1. System type not applied after upgrade (common)

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3D reconstruction function

3D reconstruction system must function properly and meet performance specifications

Ranked causes

  1. 1. 3D reconstruction system malfunction or error (unknown)
First check

Test 3D reconstruction system

Test point
3D reconstruction hardware and software
Expected
System produces valid 3D images

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3D reconstruction with navigation system

3D reconstruction in combination with navigation system must function properly

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Combined 3D and navigation system malfunction (unknown)
First check

Test integrated 3D and navigation

Test point
3D reconstruction and navigation system
Expected
Systems integrate and function properly

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Accessory condition patient safety

Undamaged accessories must be in use to ensure safe operation

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Damaged or defective accessories in use (unknown)
First check

Verify accessories are undamaged

Test point
All installed accessories
Expected
All accessories undamaged and functional

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C-arm movement restricted or noisy caution

C-arm movements exhibit slackness in bearings, noise during operation, or resistance to smooth motion

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Bearing wear or contamination (occasional)
First check

Test C-arm movement through full range

Test point
C-arm bearings and joints
Expected
Smooth movement with no slackness or noise

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Cable and cable guide integrity high voltage

Cables and cable guides may be loose or damaged, affecting electrical safety

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Loose or damaged cables and cable guides (unknown)
First check

Inspect cables and cable guides

Test point
All cable routing and guides
Expected
All cables secure and undamaged

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Cable deflectors damaged or misaligned caution

Physical damage or improper positioning of cable deflectors on stand or monitor trolley

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Impact or wear damage to cable deflectors (unknown)
First check

Inspect cable deflectors for damage and proper positioning

Test point
Stand and monitor trolley cable deflectors
Expected
Intact, properly secured, no cracks or deformation

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Cable deflectors damaged or missing caution

Cable deflectors on stand or monitor trolley show visible damage, cracks, or are missing

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Wear or impact damage (unknown)
First check

Visual inspection of cable deflectors

Test point
Stand and monitor trolley cable deflectors
Expected
Intact with no visible damage

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Cable, belt, and spindle wear caution

Wire cables, belts, and spindles must be free of wear and tear

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Worn or damaged cables, belts, or spindles (unknown)
First check

Inspect cables, belts, and spindles

Test point
Lifting column, 3D reconstruction system
Expected
No visible wear or damage

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Calibration: 3D adjustment repeat

3D adjustment and orbital movement calibration repeated after limit switch verification

Ranked causes

  1. 1. 3D adjustment re-verification required after hardware work (unknown)
First check

Access 3D adjustment menu

Test point
Service software Main system
Expected
3D adjustment/potentiometer option accessible

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Calibration: Angulation potentiometer adjustment

Orbital and angulation potentiometers require adjustment via service software

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Potentiometer calibration required (unknown)
First check

Access potentiometer adjustment menu

Test point
Service software Main system menu
Expected
3D adjustment/potentiometer option available

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Calibration: C-arm position alignment caution

C-arm requires positioning according to service UI reference image

Ranked causes

  1. 1. C-arm position misalignment (unknown)
First check

Display service UI reference position

Test point
Service UI screen
Expected
Reference image of correct C-arm position visible

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Calibration: Edge enhancement filter configuration

Maximum number of edge enhancement filters per examination set requires adjustment

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Edge enhancement filter count needs configuration (unknown)
First check

Open service software

Test point
Configuration menu
Expected
Service software displays Configuration option

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Calibration: Laser light localizer (April 2006 models)

Verify and adjust laser diode function and beam alignment on image intensifier focal point

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Routine maintenance per service schedule (common)
First check

Test laser diode operation

Test point
Laser diodes in localizer
Expected
Diodes emit visible light

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Calibration: LUT configuration

Maximum number of LUTs per examination set requires adjustment in service software

Ranked causes

  1. 1. LUT count needs configuration (unknown)
First check

Open service software

Test point
Configuration menu
Expected
Service software displays Configuration option

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Calibration: System calibration

3D imaging system or navigation system requires full calibration procedure

Ranked causes

  1. 1. System calibration needed (unknown)
First check

Access system calibration menu

Test point
Service software Main system
Expected
3D calibration option for ORBIC 3D visible

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Calibration: Use PC Diagnosis software

Diagnostic maintenance procedure using PC Diagnosis software to check system health including drivers and hard drive

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Routine maintenance or system verification required (unknown)

Codonics printer hardcopy printing fails from base unit

Printing may fail when hardcopy is initiated from the base unit if the Codonics printer parameter is not properly configured

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Parameter "Hardcopy button sends image to film task card" not activated on Codonics printer (unknown)
First check

Verify Hardcopy button parameter is activated

Test point
Codonics printer settings
Expected
Parameter "Hardcopy button sends image to film task card" is enabled

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Codonics printer print job fails from base unit

Printing may fail when initiated from base unit if Hardcopy button parameter not configured

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Hardcopy button parameter not enabled on Codonics printer (common)
First check

Verify Hardcopy button parameter status

Test point
Codonics printer settings
Expected
Hardcopy button sends image to film task card enabled

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Collision protection functioning patient safety

Collision protection system must properly stop system movements when activated

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Collision protection system malfunction or damage (unknown)
First check

Verify collision protection presence

Test point
Collision protection system
Expected
System present and functional if installed

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Cover panels damaged caution

Physical damage visible on cover panels of stand or monitor trolley

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Impact or wear damage to cover panels (unknown)
First check

Inspect cover panels for mechanical damage

Test point
ARCADIS Orbic stand and monitor trolley covers
Expected
No cracks, dents, or breaks

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DICOM image transfer fails with non-zero status code in command set response

T7 level command set response returns status code other than 0 (success); transfer was rejected or resource error occurred

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Status 0xA7xx indicates out of resources on remote system or incorrect attribute in dataset (occasional)
First check

Enable T2, T3, and T7 trace levels; send test image and capture response status code

Test point
merge_stu.log, T7 status code field
Expected
T7 response status = '0' for successful transfer

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DICOM transfer fails due to transfer syntax encoding problems or JPEG decoding

Image transfer fails with value representation or JPEG decoding error; explicit VR transfer syntax causes problems

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Remote system does not support explicit VR or JPEG transfer syntax (occasional)
First check

Review transfer syntax setting in syngo Configuration DICOM network nodes

Test point
syngo Configuration > DICOM > network nodes
Expected
Currently enabled transfer syntax is either explicit VR or JPEG

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Driver error detected in Device Manager

One or more files displayed in Device Manager marked in red or with question mark, indicating driver malfunction

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Missing or corrupted device driver (unknown)
First check

Open Device Manager and inspect for error indicators

Test point
Device Manager display
Expected
No files marked in red or with question mark
Tools
Windows Device Manager

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Dual monitor setting lost

Dual monitor configuration is not retained, typically after monitor replacement or system fault.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Defective monitor or monitor replacement (common)
First check

Access service software utilities menu

Test point
Service software interface
Expected
Utilities menu accessible

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Emergency stop switch functional patient safety

Emergency stop switches must be fully functional for operator safety

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Damaged or non-responsive emergency stop switch (unknown)
First check

Test emergency stop switch activation

Test point
Emergency stop button
Expected
System stops immediately when activated

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Error 0001 appears after main system software download

Error 0001 displayed on base unit display following main system software download

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Software download incomplete or system state not refreshed (common)
First check

Verify error 0001 is displayed on base unit

Test point
base unit display
Expected
Error 0001 visible

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Error code 30023 in DICOM session

DICOM session error 30023 - service unacceptable

Ranked causes

  1. 1. DICOM service or presentation context not supported by remote system (unknown)

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Error code 40003 in DICOM session

DICOM session aborted by sender with error code 40003

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Service unacceptable or association negotiation failure (unknown)

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Foot brakes ineffective patient safety

ARCADIS Orbic stand or monitor cart moves or rolls when brakes applied on flat surface

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Brake pads worn or brake mechanism faulty (occasional)
First check

Test foot brake effectiveness

Test point
Foot brakes on stand and monitor cart
Expected
Equipment remains stationary when brakes engaged on flat surface

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Ground wire resistance measurement high voltage

Protective conductor resistance must be measured and evaluated

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Elevated or excessive ground wire resistance (unknown)
First check

Measure ground wire resistance

Test point
Protective conductor circuit
Expected
Resistance within acceptable limits
Tools
Ground resistance meter

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Hard drive errors or bad sectors

Hard drive contains file system errors or bad sectors that may affect system performance or data integrity

Ranked causes

  1. 1. File system errors or corrupted sectors on hard drive (unknown)
First check

Run disk check utility on hard drive

Test point
Hard drive
Expected
Checking disk completes without critical errors
Tools
Windows Disk Check

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Hard drive fragmentation

Hard drive file system is fragmented, potentially affecting access speed and system performance

Ranked causes

  1. 1. File fragmentation on hard drive (unknown)
First check

Analyze hard drive fragmentation status

Test point
Hard drive
Expected
Analysis indicates defragmentation needed or not needed
Tools
Windows Defragmentation Utility

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More symptoms

  • Host name or IP address changes not applied
  • ID labels missing or illegible
  • Images loaded in viewing application consuming resources
  • Imaging system PC defect
  • Integrated I.I. laser light localizer function check
  • Integrated I.I. laser light localizer mechanics damaged
  • Integrated laser light localizer near tube function check
  • IP address conflict detected
  • IQ quick test
  • Laser light localizer near tube mechanics damaged
  • Leakage current exceeds limit
  • Leakage current measurement
  • Lifting column noisy or obstructed
  • Mechanical parts clean and lubricated
  • Mobile equipment wheels and brakes
  • Monitor 1 not properly recognized
  • Monitor damaged or improperly mounted
  • Monitor enters hibernate mode instead of shutting down
  • Monitor trolley remains powered after system shutdown
  • Motor does not move when starting 3D scan
  • Navigation system I.I. ring damaged
  • Operating controls and indicators functional
  • Operator documentation availability
  • Orbital potentiometer out of adjustment
  • Orbital, angulation, swivel, or lift brakes below spec
  • Performance problems with service software and 30 f/s fluoroscopy
  • Protective conductor resistance exceeds limit
  • Radiation protection devices present
  • Remote system does not support DICOM features or roles required for transfer
  • Removable I.I. laser light localizer mechanics damaged
  • Restart Application via Local Service fails with Timeout error
  • Safety cutoff devices functioning
  • Safety distances maintained
  • Shutdown fails with CD-ROM in CD/DVD drive
  • System movements stop at end positions
  • System start not guaranteed with Grace Period below 800
  • System start-up failures with low Grace Period setting
  • Table and system position reproducibility
  • Unusual noise during operation
  • USB-to-CAN driver problems
  • Visual damage affecting safety
  • Wall, ceiling, and floor mountings secure
  • Warning devices functioning
  • Warning labels missing or illegible
  • Warning labels present and recognizable
  • Wheels or castors defective

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Error codes

CodeMeaningTriggerSeverity
0001Error following main system software downloadAfter completion of main system software download to base unitwarning
30023Service unacceptableRemote DICOM system rejected the requested service or presentation contexterror
40003Session aborted by senderDICOM Association negotiation fails or is rejectederror
A7xxOut of resourcesCommand set response contains error statuserror
Connection failed because the remote node does not existRemote system cannot be contactedTCP/IP ping fails to reach remote nodeerror
Could not open association with remote nodeDICOM association with remote system failedNetwork or remote system problem prevents connection establishmenterror
E: TCP init errorTCP/IP initialization failedNetwork connectivity or configuration problemerror
[MC_ALREADY_REGISTERED]Application was already registeredunknown
[MC_ASSOCIATION_ABORTED]Association was abortedunknown
[MC_ASSOCIATION_CLOSED]Association was closed by peerunknown
[MC_ASSOCIATION_REJECTED]Association negotiation failedunknown
[MC_ATTRIBUTE_HAS_VALUES]Attribute has value(s) - VR cannot be changed to SQunknown
[MC_BAD_DIR_RECORD_TYPE]Invalid directory record typeunknown
[MC_BUFFER_TOO_SMALL]Value too large for bufferunknown
[MC_CALLBACK_CANNOT_COMPLY]Callback cannot complyunknown
[MC_CALLBACK_DATA_SIZE_NEGATIVE]Callback provided negative data sizeunknown
[MC_CALLBACK_DATA_SIZE_UNEVEN]Callback provided uneven data sizeunknown
[MC_CALLBACK_PARM_ERROR]Invalid parameter from callbackunknown
[MC_CALLBACK_REGISTERED]Not allowed if callback is registeredunknown
[MC_CANNOT_COMPLY]Callback cannot comply with requestunknown
[MC_CANT_ACCESS_PROFILE]Cannot access MergeCOM services fileunknown
[MC_CONFIG_INFO_ERROR]Invalid configuration parameterunknown
[MC_CONFIG_INFO_MISSING]Required configuration info missingunknown
[MC_CONNECTION_FAILED]Failed to connect to remote hostunknown
[MC_DDFILE_ERROR]Problem with data dictionary fileunknown
[MC_DOES_NOT_VALIDATE]Message contains validation errorsunknown
[MC_EMPTY_VALUE]Attribute has no value yetunknown
[MC_END_OF_DATA]End of dataunknown
[MC_END_OF_LIST]End of list has been reachedunknown
[MC_ENTITY_ALREADY_EXISTS]Lower level directory entity already existsunknown
[MC_EXT_INFO_UNAVAILABLE]Extended negotiation information unavailableunknown
[MC_FOUND]Private block foundunknown
[MC_FUNCTION_UNAVAILABLE]Function not available on this machineunknown
[MC_INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT]Timed out waiting on network partner in middle of a transferunknown
[MC_INCOMPATIBLE_VALUE]Tag's value incompatible with function callunknown
[MC_INCOMPATIBLE_VR]Tag's VR incompatible with function callunknown
[MC_INVALID_APPLICATION_ID]Application ID parameter is invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_APPLICATION_TITLE]Application Title parameter is invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_ASSOC_ID]Association ID parameter is invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_CHARS_IN_VALUE]Invalid characters in value for this VRunknown
[MC_INVALID_COMMAND]Invalid command parameterunknown
[MC_INVALID_DATA_TYPE]Invalid data type parameterunknown
[MC_INVALID_DICOMDIR_ID]DICOMDIR ID parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_DIRECTORY_RECORD_OFFSET]Directory record offset doesn't match a directory recordunknown
[MC_INVALID_ENTITY_ID]Entity ID parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_FILE]Invalid DICOM file: did not contain DICM in prefixunknown
[MC_INVALID_FILE_ID]File ID parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_GROUP]Private group not an odd numberunknown
[MC_INVALID_HOST_NAME]Host name parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_ITEM_ID]Item ID parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_LENGTH_FOR_TITLE]Application title not 1-16 bytes longunknown
[MC_INVALID_LENGTH_FOR_VR]Invalid VR length in stream dataunknown
[MC_INVALID_LICENSE]Invalid license number specified in ASSOC_PARMSunknown
[MC_INVALID_LOWER_DIR_RECORD]Invalid lower-level directory record typeunknown
[MC_INVALID_MESSAGE_ID]Message ID parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_MESSAGE_RECEIVED]Network partner sent an invalid messageunknown
[MC_INVALID_MRDR_ID]MRDR ID parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_PAD]Invalid number for padding, must be evenunknown
[MC_INVALID_PARAMETER_NAME]Invalid name parameter valueunknown
[MC_INVALID_PORT_NUMBER]Port number parameter not positiveunknown
[MC_INVALID_PRIVATE_CODE]Invalid private group codeunknown
[MC_INVALID_SERVICE_LIST_NAME]Invalid service list name parameterunknown
[MC_INVALID_SOP_CLASS_UID]SOP class UID parameter is invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_TAG]Tag parameter invalidunknown
[MC_INVALID_TRANSFER_SYNTAX]Invalid transfer syntax codeunknown
[MC_INVALID_VALUE_FOR_VR]Invalid value for this tag's VRunknown
[MC_INVALID_VALUE_NUMBER]Invalid value number for the attributeunknown
[MC_INVALID_VERSION]Invalid version of utilities used to generate configuration functionsunknown
[MC_INVALID_VR_CODE]VR parameter is invalidunknown
[MC_LIBRARY_ALREADY_INITIALIZED]MC_Library_Initialization has already been calledunknown
[MC_LIBRARY_NOT_INITIALIZED]MC_Library_Initialization not called yetunknown
[MC_LOG_EMPTY]No messages have been loggedunknown
[MC_MESSAGE_EMPTY]The message object is emptyunknown
[MC_MESSAGE_VALIDATES]Message validatesunknown
[MC_MISSING_CONFIG_PARM]Required parameter missing in merge.iniunknown
[MC_MSGFILE_ERROR]Problem with message information fileunknown
[MC_MUST_BE_POSITIVE]Value is not positiveunknown
[MC_NETWORK_SHUT_DOWN]Network unexpectedly shutdownunknown
[MC_NO_APPLICATIONS_REGISTERED]No applications registeredunknown
[MC_NO_CALLBACK]Attribute has no callback registeredunknown
[MC_NO_CONDITION_FUNCTION]Warning: no function specified for Type 1C or Type 2C attributewarning
[MC_NO_FILE_SYSTEM]No file system available to perform requested functionunknown
[MC_NO_INFO_REGISTERED]No negotiation information registered for the serviceunknown
[MC_NO_LICENSE]License not found in ASSOC_PARMSunknown
[MC_NO_MERGE_INI]MERGE.INI file cannot be locatedunknown
[MC_NO_MORE_ATTRIBUTES]Message has no more attributesunknown
[MC_NO_MORE_VALUES]Attribute has no more valuesunknown
[MC_NON_SERVICE_ATTRIBUTE]Invalid attribute for serviceunknown
[MC_NO_PROFILE]Could not access MergeCOM Profileunknown
[MC_NO_REQUEST_PENDING]No association request to accept/rejectunknown
[MC_NOT_FOUND]Private block not foundunknown
[MC_NOT_ONE_OF_DEFINED_TERMS]Value not one of defined termsunknown
[MC_NOT_ONE_OF_ENUMERATED_VALUES]Value not an enumerated valueunknown
[MC_NULL_POINTER_PARM]Null parameterunknown
[MC_NULL_VALUE]Attribute's value is NULLunknown
[MC_OUT_OF_ORDER_TAG]A tag was encoded in the stream not in ascending orderunknown
[MC_PROTOCOL_ERROR]Protocol violation: Call made out of sequenceunknown
[MC_REQUIRED_ATTRIBUTE_MISSING]Required attribute not in messageunknown
[MC_REQUIRED_DATASET_MISSING]Missing required data set for this message commandunknown
[MC_REQUIRED_VALUE_MISSING]Required attribute has no valueunknown
[MC_STATE_VIOLATION]Function call invalid nowunknown
[MC_SYSTEM_CALL_INTERRUPTED]System call was interruptedunknown
[MC_SYSTEM_ERROR]System errorunknown
[MC_TAG_ALREADY_EXISTS]Tag already existsunknown
[MC_TEMP_FILE_ERROR]Temporary file I/O errorunknown
[MC_TIMEOUT]Timed out waiting on network partnerunknown
[MC_TOO_FEW_VALUES]Attribute must have more valuesunknown
[MC_TOO_MANY_BLOCKS]No room for more private blocksunknown
[MC_TOO_MANY_VALUES]Too many values for this attributeunknown
[MC_UNABLE_TO_CHECK_CONDITION]Unable to check conditionunknown
[MC_UNABLE_TO_GET_ITEM_ID]Function unable to get item ID from DICOMDIR objectunknown
[MC_UNACCEPTABLE_SERVICE]Message service unacceptable for this associationunknown
[MC_UNEXPECTED_EOD]Unexpected end of stream dataunknown
[MC_UNKNOWN_HOST_CONNECTED]Unknown host attempted to connectunknown
[MC_UNKNOWN_HOST_NAME]Unable to resolve host name to ip addressunknown
[MC_UNKNOWN_ITEM]Item is not configuredunknown
[MC_UNKNOWN_SERVICE]Service is not configuredunknown
[MC_VALUE_MAY_NOT_BE_NULL]Type 1[C] value may not be NULLunknown
[MC_VALUE_NOT_ALLOWED]Attribute must not be used under current conditionunknown
[MC_VALUE_OUT_OF_RANGE]Out of range: Numeric precision would be lostunknown
[MC_VALUE_TOO_LARGE]Stream value length too largeunknown
[MC_VR_ALREADY_VALID]Value representation is already validunknown
Read PDU timeoutTimeout occurred while waiting for response PDU after sending command set requestRemote system is not responding within the configured read PDU timeout intervalwarning
Service is unacceptable (30023)Remote system rejected the DICOM service parameters offered by sending systemIncompatible service configuration, unsupported roles, or presentation context mismatcherror
Session aborted by sender (40003)DICOM association was aborted by the sending system during negotiationRemote system rejects association parameters or presentation context during T3 negotiation phaseerror
Status A7xxRemote DICOM system returned out-of-resources status code in command set responseTransfer was attempted but remote system cannot accept image due to resource constraints or attribute errorserror
TimeoutRestart operation did not complete within expected timeAttempted restart via Local Service > Utilities > System > Restart Applicationerror
Timeout in the middle of the message streamTransfer was interrupted due to inactivity timeout while sending DICOM image dataNo data transmitted for longer than inactivity timeout interval during transfer of large image or slow networkwarning

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