• Topic ID: id_18718169
  • Version: 1.0
  • Date: Sep 20, 2018 2:02:31 PM

Intercom Board Replacement

Prerequisites

Overview

This module describes the procedures used to replace the Intercom Board in:

  • GOC4 Console

  • All-In-One Console

After the Intercom board has been replaced and, several tests and adjustment are required:

  • Console and table speaker volume adjustment

  • Prescribed tilt function test

1 Power-Off (Shut Down) the Console

Procedure

  1. Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Operator Console:
    1. If Applications are up, click on the Shut Down button and select Shutdown.

      The Operator Console monitor will display a 'Power Down' message when it is acceptable to power OFF the Operator Console.

    2. If Applications are down, open a Unix Shell. Type: halt.
  2. Power OFF the console at the front panel switch.

    Figure 1. Power Switch

2 Remove the Old Intercom Board

Procedure

  1. Remove the front Operator Console covers.
  2. Loosen the screw located on the front panel of Intercom Board, which secures Intercom Board to the chassis.
    note:

    You do not need to remove this screw.

    Figure 2. Intercom Board Front Panel

  3. Slide the Intercom Board out of the console to approximately half position.
    note:

    Be careful of the cables connected on the Intercom board.

  4. Visually verify proper labeling of each cable and disconnect all cables on the right side panel. If necessary, add a label to each cable for clarity.

    Cables to be removed: (Refer to Figure 3 below for cable connections)

    • J19: Cable to SCIM/Keyboard

    • Audio output/input cable to Host Computer, connect as per the color of the cable adapter

    • J20: Cable to gantry

    • J54: Serial RHARD cable to DARC

    • J53: Serial DIP Abort cable to DARC

    • Power cord on the rear panel

    Figure 3. Cable Connection on GOC4 Intercom Board Right Side Panel

  5. (For All-In-One console (no DARC)) Refer to instructions below for cable connections:

    • J19: Cable to SCIM/Keyboard

    • Audio output/input cable to Host Computer, connect as per the color of the cable adapter

    • J20: Cable to gantry

    • J54: Serial RHARD cable to HP Host Computer

    • J53: Serial DIP Abort cable to HP Host Computer

    • Power cord on the rear panel

  6. (For Consoles with Switch Hub) Remove Switch Hub from the Intercom Board:
  7. Slide the Intercom Board all the way out of the Console.
    1. Remove five (5) Ethernet cables from the Switch Hub. Add a label to each Ethernet cable if necessary, as shown below:

      Figure 4. Ethernet Cables

    2. Remove the Switch Hub power cord at the rear panel, then remove the Switch Hub from the Intercom Board. A screw driver can be used if it is difficult to remove the Switch Hub, as shown below:

      Figure 5. Switch Hub Power Cord

    3. Take the Switch Hub out of the Console.

3 Install the New Intercom Board

Procedure

  1. Slide the replacement Intercom Board into the Console.

    Re-Connect the cables as using Figure 3 above as a guide. At the rear panel of Intercom Board, verify the power switch is in the “ON” position, and connect the power cord.

  2. (For Consoles with Switch Hub) Attach the switch hub on the new Intercom Board. Re-connect five (5) Ethernet cables and power cord.
  3. Push the Intercom Board all the way into the console and tighten the screw at the front panel of the Intercom Board.

4 Power On the Console

Procedure

  1. Power ON the Operator Console at the front switch panel.

5 Intercom Board Adjustment / Test

Procedure

  1. Adjust the console and table speaker volume; refer to GOC4 Intercom Theory and Adjustments.
  2. Take some scans which need to do prescribed tilt; verify the prescribed tilt function is normal.

6 Finalization

Procedure

  1. Install the console front cover back.